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AVG-UHD4K-88
The AVG-UHD4K-88 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher
is a professional 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher that
is capable of receiving up to 8 HDMI 2.0 &
HDCP 2.2 compliant signals and outputting 8
HDMI 1.4 & HDCP 1.4 compliant signals.
Features
8x8 HDMI matrix with 8 de-embedded
HDMI audio ports
HDMI input ports: supports HDMI 2.0,
supports signals up to 4K x 2K @
60Hz & 1080p 3D, backwards
compatible with lower HDMI
standards, HDCP 2.2 compatible
HDMI output ports: support HDMI 1.4,
capable of transmitting 2560x1080
(60Hz) signals, compliant with lower
HDMI standards, HDCP1.4
compatible
Transmits 4K x 2K @ 60Hz signal up
to 15m
SPDIF ports for de-embedded HDMI
audio output
Powerful EDID management
Controllable via front panel button, IR,
RS232 & optional TCP/IP
LCD screen shows real-time I/O
connection status
Convenient firmware upgrades
through Micro USB port

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  • Page 1 HDMI output ports: support HDMI 1.4, capable of transmitting 2560x1080 (60Hz) signals, compliant with lower HDMI standards, HDCP1.4 The AVG-UHD4K-88 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher compatible is a professional 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher that Transmits 4K x 2K @ 60Hz signal up is capable of receiving up to 8 HDMI 2.0 &...
  • Page 2 AVG-UHD4K-88 PLEASE READ THIS PRODUCT MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT. This manual is only for operation instruction only, and is not to be used in a maintenance capacity. The functions described in this version are current as at September 2015. Any changes of functions and operational parameters will be updated in future manual versions.
  • Page 3 AVG-UHD4K-88 SAFETY OPERATION GUIDE In order to guarantee the reliable operation of the equipment and safety of the user, please abide by the following procedures in installation, use and maintenance: 1. The system must be earthed properly. Please do not use two blade plugs and ensure the AC power supply ranges from 100v to 240v and from 50Hz to 60Hz.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ......................1 Introduction to the AVG-UHD4K-88 .............. 1.1 Features ....................... 1.2 What’s in the Box ..……………………………………………………………………2 Product Appearance of the AVG-UHD4K-88 ............3 Front Panel ....................3.1 Rear Panel....................3.2 System Connection ....................4 Usage Precautions ..................4.1 Connection Diagram ..................

  • Page 5: Introduction

    1. Introduction 1.1.Introduction to the AVG-UHD4K-88 The AVG-UHD4K-88 Matrix Switcher is a professional 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher that is capable of receiving up to 8 HDMI 2.0 & HDCP 2.2 compliant signals and outputting 8 HDMI 1.4 & HDCP 1.4 compliant signals. 8 de-embedded audio output ports are provided 1.2.Features...

  • Page 6: What's In The Box

    AVG-UHD4K-88 2. What’s in the Box 1 x AVG-UHD4K-88 2 x Mounting ears (6 x Screws) 1 x Pluggable Terminal Block 1 x IR Receiver 1 x Power Adapter (DC 24V/2.5A) 4 x Plastic Cushion Feet 1 x IR Remote...

  • Page 7: Product Appearance Of The Avg-Uhd4K-88

    AVG-UHD4K-88 3. Product Appearance of the AVG-UHD4K-88 3.1. Front Panel 3.2. Rear Panel Name Description Illuminates red when power is on Power ① Turns green in standby mode Indicator Blinks red when upgrading ② LCD Screen Displays real-time operation status Output selection buttons, press the buttons to route inputs ③...

  • Page 8: System Connection

    Step2. Connect speakers/ amplifiers to the AUDIO OUTPUTs with audio cables. Step3. Connect the RS232 ports of control device (e.g. a PC) and AVG-UHD4K-88 Step4. to enable serial control. Connect the TCP/IP ports of control device (e.g. a PC) and AVG-UHD4K- Step5.

  • Page 9: System Applications

    AVG-UHD4K-88 4.4 System Applications Reliable performance for control and transmission makes the AVG-UHD4K-88 ideal for use in residential, IT, signal monitoring, big screen displays, conference systems, television broadcast, education, banking and security institutions etc. 5. System Operations 5.1 IR Control Connect an IR receiver to the IR IN port of the switcher, then users can control it through the included IR remote.

  • Page 10: Rs232 Communication Commands

    AVG-UHD4K-88 Here we take the software CommWatch.exe as an example. The icon is shown as below: Figure 5- 2 Icon of CommWatch The interface of the control software is shown as below: Parameter Monitoring area, indicates whether the command sent...
  • Page 11 AVG-UHD4K-88 Baud rate: 9600 Data bit: 8 Stop bit: 1 Parity bit: none Feedback Command Function Example System Commands /%Lock; Lock the front panel buttons. System Locked! /%Unlock; Unlock the front panel buttons. System Unlock! /^Version; Query the firmware version VX.X.X...
  • Page 12 AVG-UHD4K-88 Feedback Command Function Example [x]$. Switch off output x. 1 Closed. Transfer AV signal from input x to [x]B[y1],[y2],[y3]. output y1, y2, y3 BlackscreenON[x]. Switch on input x. BlackscreenON1. BlackscreenOFF[x]. Switch off input x. BlackscreenOFF1. Save the present operation status Save[y].
  • Page 13 AVG-UHD4K-88 Feedback Command Function Example Recall embedded EDID data No.y to input x, y=1~10 y=1~10 EDID information 720P 2D 5.1CH 720P 3D 5.1CH 720P 2D 2CH 720P 3D 2CH EDID/[x]/[y]. EDID/4/3 1080P 3D 5.1CH 1080P 2D 5.1CH 1080P 3D 2CH 1080P 2D 2CH 2016P 2D 5.1CH...
  • Page 14 AVG-UHD4K-88 Feedback Command Function Example be 1 (with HDCP) or 0 (not with HDCP). Enable auto HDCP management %0801. %0801. (HDCP Active) Reset to factory default. %0911. (Switch mode: all through; scene/ Factory Default HDCP status remains the same) Enable the SPDIF audio output of output x.

  • Page 15: Via Rs232 Commands

    Recalling embedded EDID data: Send command “EDID[X]B[y].” to enable the input to recall the embedded EDID data of the AVG-UHD4K-88 . For example, send “EDID[4]B[3]” , the INPUT device (4) will gain embedded EDID data is that 720P 2D 2CH.

  • Page 16: Via 4-Pin Edid Dip Switcher

    Refer to 4.2.3 RS232 Communication Commands for more EDID management commands (with grey background). 5.2.4.2 Via 4-pin EDID DIP switcher Beside the software managed EDID table, the AVG-UHD4K-88 has a 4-pin EDID DIP switcher to manage EDID. Select the switches to recall corresponding EDID data Embedded EDID data: 10 sets in total, the chart below illustrate the 10 Embedded EDID data options.
  • Page 17 Figure 5- 4 Modify the IP of PC Controlled by PC(s) in LAN The AVG-UHD4K-88 can be connected with a router to make up a LAN with the PC(s), this allows it to be able to be controlled in a LAN. When controlling in this manor, just make sure that the AVG-UHD4K-88’s network subnet is the same as the...
  • Page 18 AVG-UHD4K-88 5.3.2 Control 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher via TCP/IP communication software 1) Connect a computer with TCP UDP software to the AVG-UHD4K-88. Open the TCP UDP software (or any other TCP/IP communication software) and create a connection, enter the IP address and port of AVG-UHD4K-88 (default IP: 192.168.0.178, port:8080):...

  • Page 19: Scene Menu

    AVG-UHD4K-88 Figure 5- 8 Login GUI This system divides into administrator and user mode. Administrator mode: User name: admin; Password: admin (default setting) User mode: User name: user; Password: user (default setting). Note: Log in as admin to access more configuration options than available as a user.

  • Page 20: Control Menu

    AVG-UHD4K-88 5.3.3.2 Control Menu Click “Control” to enter the following GUI screen, it provides intuitive I/O connection switching. Setting Button Figure 5- 10 Control Menu The button matrix displays every possible connection between every input and output, users can select the connections by clicking the corresponding button.
  • Page 21 AVG-UHD4K-88 Return Figure 5- 11 Embedded EDID All internal EDID settings of the AVG-UHD4K-88 are shown in the above interface. Users can select the EDID in accordance with actual needs. 2) Select “EDID Copy” to enter the following GUI screen:...
  • Page 22 AVG-UHD4K-88 Return Figure 5- 13 Audio EDID 2. Status: 1) At the top of the interface, click “Status” to enter the following interface to modify the name and mode of this machine, this will then be displayed on the front LCD screen.
  • Page 23 AVG-UHD4K-88 3) Select “Scene” to enter the following GUI screen to modify the name of scenes. Return Figure 5- 16 Status-Scene 3. Network: At the top of the interface, click “Network” to enter the following GUI screen to Query and configure network settings including MAC address, IP address, subnet mask, and Gateway.

  • Page 24: Tcp/Ip Configuration

    5.3.4 TCP/IP Configuration IP address, subnet mask, and the Gateway of AVG-UHD4K-88 can be modified via GUI from the above description, but beyond that users can configure the IP port, including IP reset, password reset, and IP module firmware update using the Webserver.

  • Page 25: Firmware Update Through Usb Port

    AVG-UHD4K-88 Figure 5- 20 GUI Update 5.4 Firmware Upgrade through USB port The AVG-UHD4K-88 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher boasts a USB port for firmware upgrades on the rear panel. Preparation: copy the upgrade software DfuSe Demonstration & upgrade file (.dfu) to the control PC.
  • Page 26 AVG-UHD4K-88 Step4. Click Choose… to load desired upgrade file (.dfu). Step5. Click Upgrade to start. Note: Make sure the button Leave DFU mode is available to ensure control PC and the 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher is connected successfully.

  • Page 27: Specifications

    Power Supply DC 24V 2.5A Consumption 2.2W (Standby) Dimension 437 x 44 x 235 mm Weight 1.96Kg (W*H*D) Reference Temperature 0 ~ 50℃ 10% ~ 90% Humidity Note: AVGear recommends using quality HDMI cables in order to maintain preferred transmission distance and performance.

  • Page 28: Panel Drawing

    AVG-UHD4K-88 Supported Resolutions： ： ： ： Display Ratio Resolutions 4096x2160 (30,50,60 Hz), 3840x2160 (24,25,30 50 60 Hz) 21:9 2560x1080 (60Hz) 1920x1080(1080P 3D), 1600x900, 1366x768, 1280x720, 1024x576 16:9 (60Hz) 16:10 1920x1200,1680x1050, 1440x900, 1360x768,1280x800 (60Hz) 1600x1200,1400x1050, 1280x1204,1024x768, 800x600,640x480 (60Hz) 7. Panel Drawing...

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting & Maintenance

    AVG-UHD4K-88 8 Troubleshooting & Maintenance Problems Causes Solutions Check whether the cables The connection cables are connected correctly may not be connected Color loss or no video and in good working correctly or may be faulty signal output condition Make sure the connection...
  • Page 30 AVG-UHD4K-88 compliant with the output resolution. Check to ensure Wrong connection connection between the control device and the unit Type in correct RS232 Cannot control the device Wrong RS232 communication by control device (e.g. a communication parameters: Baud PC)through RS232 port parameters rate:9600;...

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