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BZBGEAR BG-UHD-88M18G User Manual

Hdmi 2.0 matrix with audio matrix / downscaling / aoc supported
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Audio Matrix / Downscaling / AOC Supported
BG-UHD-88M18G
BG-UHD-44M18G
HDMI 2.0 Matrix with
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  • Page 1 User Manual BG-UHD-88M18G BG-UHD-44M18G HDMI 2.0 Matrix with Audio Matrix / Downscaling / AOC Supported All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 2 Preface Read this user manual carefully before using the product. Pictures shown in this manual are for reference only. Different models and specifications are subject to real product. This manual is only for operation instruction, please contact the local distributor for maintenance assistance.
  • Page 3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS To ensure the best from the product, please read all instructions carefully before using the device. Save this manual for further reference. Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packing material for possible future shipment Follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock and injury to persons.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1. Introduction ........................1 1.1 Features ......................1 1.2 Package List ....................... 1 2. Specification ........................ 2 3. Panel Description ......................4 3.1 Front Panel ......................4 3.2 Rear Panel ......................5 4. System Connection ..................... 6 4.1 Usage Precaution ....................
  • Page 5 8.3 RS232 Communication Commands ..............21 8.3.1 System Commands ................21 8.3.2 Control Management................21 8.3.3 Query Commands .................. 23 8.3.4 Lock/unlock Commands ................. 25 8.3.5 Audio Commands ................... 26 8.3.6 HDCP Compliance ................. 26 8.3.7 EDID Management................. 28 8.3.8 CEC Control ................... 30 9.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    1. Introduction The BG-UHD-88M18G / BG-UHD-44M18G is a professional HDMI 2.0 Matrix Switcher with Audio Matrix. It includes HDMI inputs, HDMI outputs and outputs with down-scaling functions, which is designed for switching HDMI2.0 and HDCP2.3 compliant signals. It also features SPDIF and analog audio outputs for audio matrix.

  • Page 7: Specification

    2. Specification Video BG-UHD-88M18G only Video Input (8) HDMI Input Connector (8) Type-A female HDMI HDMI Input Resolution Up to 4K@60Hz 4:4:4, HDR Video Output (8) HDMI Output Connector (8) Type-A female HDMI HDMI Output Resolution Up to 4K@60Hz 4:4:4, HDR10 and Dolby Vision...
  • Page 8 Control Control port (1) FIRWARE, (1) IR EYE, (1) RS232, (1) TCP/IP, Control Connector (1) USB-A, (1) 3.5mm jack, (1) 3-pin terminal block, (1) RJ45 General Transmission Distance 4K/60Hz/444 5m,4K/60Hz/420 10m,1080P 15m Bandwidth 18Gbps Operation Temperature -5℃ ~ +55℃ -25℃ ~ +70℃ Storage Temperature Relative Humidity 10% ~ 90%...

  • Page 9: Panel Description

    3. Panel Description 3.1 Front Panel Note: Image shown is of model BG-UHD-88M18G Name Description Illuminates green when device powered on; ① Power Indicator Turns red in standby mode. Built-in IR sensor, receives IR signal sent from ② IR sensor IR remote.

  • Page 10: Rear Panel

    3.2 Rear Panel Note: Image shown is of model BG-UHD-88M18G Name Description HDMI input ports, 8 in total, connects with HDMI ① INPUTS sources. 8 in total, connects with HDMI displays. The latter four ② OUTPUTS HDMI ports have down-scaling function.

  • Page 11: System Connection

    SPDIF SPDIF SPDIF SPDIF IR EYE R S232 Ethernet: DOWN-SCALING IR Control: TCP/IP DC 24V INPUTS OUTPUTS Laptop Blue-Ray Receiver Down-Scaling Soundbar Amplifier 4K TV Central Control System Laptop Router Game Console Remote Note: Image shown is of model BG-UHD-88M18G...

  • Page 12: Panel Button Control

    5. Panel Button Control 5.1 I/O Connection Switching The front panel features eight input selection buttons and eight output selection buttons for switching I/O connection. To convert 1 input to 1 output: Example: Input 1 to Output 3 → Press INPUTS 1 + OUTPUTS 3 + ENTER button. To convert 1 input to 2~7 outputs: Example: Input 1 to Output 3, Output 6, Output 7.

  • Page 13: Clear Button

    5.5 CLEAR Button Please press the CLEAR button if want to withdraw an operation before the ENTER button comes into effect, meanwhile, the matrix will return to the previous status. 6. IR Remote Control The Matrix Switcher features one built-in IR receiver to receive IR signal from IR remote to enable IR control.

  • Page 14: Gui Control

    7. GUI Control The matrix switcher can be controlled via TCP/IP. The default IP settings are: IP Address: 192.168.0.178 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Type 192.168.0.178 in the internet browser, it will enter the below log-in webpage: Username: admin Password: admin Type the user name and password, and then click Login to enter the section for video switching.

  • Page 15: Switching Tab

    7.1 Switching Tab Use the 8x8 button grid on the page to set which inputs are directed to which outputs. For example, clicking the button on the Input 1 row and Output 1 column, directs input 1 to output 1. Use the 6 numbered buttons under scene area to save and load layout presets.

  • Page 16: Audio Tab

    7.2 Audio Tab Audio Setting • There are sixteen sources can be selected for eight digital SPDIF output ports. Audio Output Audio Sources Ports Input Breakout Output Breakout SPDIF 1 & Analog 1 Audio on Output 1 Audio on Input 1 Audio on Output 2 SPDIF 2 &...

  • Page 17: Configuration Tab

    Audio Volume • Eight pairs analog L/R audio to control their outputs volume. 7.3 Configuration Tab EDID Copy Copy the EDID of the selected output device to one or more input source device.
  • Page 18 EDID Setting Select the compatible built-in EDID for the selected input source. Upload user-defined EDID by the below steps: 1) Prepare the EDID file (.bin) on the control PC. 2) Select the User-defined. 3) Click the box , and then select the EDID file (.bin) according the tooltip. 4) Click Apply to upload the user-defined EDID, and then click Confirm to save setting.

  • Page 19: Cec Tab

    7.4 CEC Tab If the input source devices, output display devices support CEC, they can be controlled via the following CEC interface. Input Source Device Control Select one input source device to be controlled, and then press function buttons. Note: It cannot control two or more input source devices simultaneously.
  • Page 20 Output Display Device Control Select one output device to be controlled, and then press function buttons. Note: It cannot control two or more output devices simultaneously.

  • Page 21: Rs232 Tab

    7.5 RS232 Tab ASCII or HEX command format can be selected. Baud Rate: Supports 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600 or 115200. Command Ending: NULL, CR, LF or CR+LF can be chosen. Command: Type the command in this box to control the third-party device which is connected to the RS232 port of the switcher.

  • Page 22: Interface Tab

    7.6 Interface Tab Modify the title bar label. Modify the button labels.

  • Page 23: Network Tab

    7.7 Network Tab Static IP or Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). Modify the static IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway. 7.8 Access Tab Modify the login password. Lock or unlock the front panel buttons.

  • Page 24: Gui Upgrade

    7.9 GUI Upgrade Please visit at http://192.168.0.178:100 for GUI online upgrade. Type the username and password (the same as the GUI log-in setting, modified password will be available only after rebooting) to login the configuration interface. After that, click Administration in the source menu to get to Upload Firmware as shown below: Select the desired update file and press Apply, it will start upgrading then.

  • Page 25: Rs232 Control

    Uninstallation Delete all the control software files in corresponding file path. 8.2 Basic Settings Firstly, connect BG-UHD-88M18G with necessary input devices and output devices. Then, connect it with a PC installed RS232 control software. Double-click the software icon to run this software.

  • Page 26: Rs232 Communication Commands

    Power ON! PowerON. Power on Front Panel Unlock! PowerOFF. Power off Power OFF! /*Name. Query the name of matrix BG-UHD-88M18G /*Type. Query the model of matrix V1.0.0 /^Version. Query the version of firmware CPLD:V1.0.0 RST. Reset to factory default. Factory Default! 8.3.2 Control Management...
  • Page 27 Command Function Feedback Example HDMI OUT 05 Down Scale Disable output devices down-scaling OFF! function. HDMI OUT 06 Down Scale [xx]=00~04, OFF! DS[xx]OFF. HDMI OUT 07 Down Scale xx=01~04 is the corresponding OFF! number of output 5,6,7 or 8 port, if the HDMI OUT 08 Down Scale xx=00, it means output 5~8 ports.

  • Page 28: Query Commands

    Set the baud rate of local serial port. xxxx=115200, 57600, 38400, Baudratexxxx. Set Local RS232 Baudrate Is 9600! 19200,or 9600 GUI Or RS232 Query Status: BG-UHD-88M18G V1.0.0 STA. Query Status Power ON! Front Panel UnLock! Local RS232 Baudrate Is 115200! GUI_IP:192.168.0.150!
  • Page 29 Command Function Feedback Example Output 05 Switch To In 03! Output 06 Switch To In 06! Output 07 Switch To In 04! Output 08 Switch To In 07! OUT 01 HDCP PASSIVE! OUT 02 HDCP PASSIVE! OUT 03 HDCP MAT Query current using HDCP model of DISPLAY! STA_HDCP.

  • Page 30: Lock/Unlock Commands

    Command Function Feedback Example Output 03 Switch To In 02! Output 04 Switch To In 02! Output 05 Switch To In 04! Audio Out 01 Switch To Video Out 05! Audio Out 02 Switch To Video Out 05! Audio Out 03 Switch To Video Out 05! Audio Out 04 Switch To Video Out 05!

  • Page 31: Audio Commands

    8.3.5 Audio Commands Command Function Feedback Example Audio Out 01 Switch To SPDIF OUT and ANALOG Video Out 05! OUT(They are same input audio Audio Out 02 Switch To Video Out 05! source at one group) select which Audio Out 03 Switch To input audio source.
  • Page 32 Command Function Feedback Example [xx]=00~08, OUT 03 HDCP OFF! OUT 04 HDCP OFF! xx=01~08 is the number of output OUT 05 HDCP OFF! port, if the xx=00, it means all output OUT 06 HDCP OFF! ports. OUT 07 HDCP OFF! OUT 08 HDCP OFF! OUT 01 HDCP MAT Display!

  • Page 33: Edid Management

    Function Feedback Example All Input EDID Set Default! System Initialization..PTN1111 Restore the factory default EDID EDIDMInit. BG-UHD-88M18G data for each input. V1.0.0 Power ON! Front Panel UnLock! Upgrade EDID via Serial Port [xx]=00~08 xx=01~08 is the number of the...
  • Page 34 Command Function Feedback Example [yy]=01~09 yy=01~08, it means built-in EDID that cannot be user-defined, if the yy=09, it means user-defined EDID. Read and print EDID of HDMI EDIDOUT04: EDIDGOUT[XX]. output, [XX]=01~08 is the number of …… the output port. Input port [yy] follows the EDID from output port [xx].

  • Page 35: Cec Control

    Command Function Feedback Example the input port will use the user-defined EDID. For example, send "EDID/03/09.”, “EDIDSTA03.”, and the result is “Input 03 EDID From User Define EDID!”. If directly user-define the port EDID, when querying it, the input port will use the user-defined EDID.
  • Page 36 CECI01044402. CECI[AA][BB][CC]02. DOWN direction. CEC Input 01 Send Success! CECI03044403. CECI[AA][BB][CC]03. LEFT direction. CEC Input 03 Send Success! CECI03044404. CECI[AA][BB][CC]04. RIGHT direction. CEC Input 03 Send Success! CECI03044409. CECI[AA][BB][CC]09. Back to submenu. CEC Input 03 Send Success! CECI0304440A. CECI[AA][BB][CC]0A. Enter main menu. CEC Input 03 Send Success! CECI0204440D.

  • Page 37: Firmware Upgrade

    9. Firmware Upgrade Please follow the steps as below to upgrade firmware by the FIRMWARE port on the rear panel: 1) Prepare the latest upgrade file and rename it as “08010000.APP” on PC. 2) Power off the switcher, and connect the FIRMWARE port of switcher to the PC with USB cable.

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting And Maintenance

    10. Troubleshooting and Maintenance Problems Potential Causes Solutions The connecting cables may Check whether the cables are not be connected correctly or connected correctly and in Color losing or no it may be broken. working condition. video signal output Make sure the connection is Fail or loose connection.

  • Page 40: Customer Service

    11. Customer Service The return of a product to our Customer Service implies the full agreement of the terms and conditions hereinafter. There terms and conditions may be changed without prior notice. 1) Warranty The limited warranty period of the product is one year. 2) Scope These terms and conditions of Customer Service apply to the customer service provided for the products or any other items sold by authorized distributor only.

  • Page 41: Warranty Information

    12. Warranty Information (Second Year Assurance) BZBGEAR wants to assure you peace of mind. We're so confident in the quality of our products that along with the manufacturer's one-year limited warranty, we are offering free second-year warranty coverage upon registration*! Taking advantage of this program is simple, just follow the steps below: 1.

  • Page 42: Mission Statement

    BZBGEAR catalog. You’ll notice comparably lower prices with BZBGEAR solutions, but the quality of the products is on par with the top brands in the industry. The unparalleled support from our team is our way of showing we care for every one of our customers.

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