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SAFETY INFORMATION To ensure the best results from this product, please read this manual and all other documentation before operating your equipment. Retain all documentation for future reference. Follow all instructions printed on unit chassis for proper operation. To reduce the risk of fi re, do not spill water or other liquids into or on the unit, or operate the unit while standing in liquid. Make sure power outlets conform to the power requirements listed on the back of the unit.
6.75 Gbps. Supports UXGA/WUXGA/DVI 1920x1200 resolution The information in this manual has been carefully checked and to any HD displays. The KVM-HD88K has 1x HDMI and Auxiliary is believed to be accurate. We assume no responsibility for any Audio(analog stereo audio) connector for Input, effectively making infringements of patents or other rights of third parties which may this an (8) in x (8) out switcher.
• Using the build-in booster, each HDMI Output port is capable of driving cable lengths 1080p up to 98 ft (30M) & 4k2k up to 66 ft ( 20M) • The KVM-HD88K HDMI Outputs contain a booster enabling longer cable runs without using amplifi er/repeaters. HDMI specifi cation is 15M or 50 feet.
FRONT PANEL FRONT PANEL POWER SWITCH The power switch turns the unit on and off. The LED will illuminate red to indicate that the switcher is ON and is receiving power. The Switcher will remember that last state during a power cycle. When power is removed and resorted, the last confi...
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FRONT PANEL FRONT PANEL FUNCTION KEY - ARC Audio Return Channel (ARC) is a feature that sends audio from the TV back down the HDMI cable to its source device, in this case, the switcher, Not all displays support ARC; check your Users Guide for additional information. ( Default = ARC Disabled ) The “Audio &...
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FRONT PANEL FRONT PANEL FUNCTION KEY - AUX (The audio additional on the “ Audio / ARC” port ) The AUX FUNCTION feature allows you to replace the embedded HDMI audio signal with an audio signal that is connected to the switchers Audio AUX Input.
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FRONT PANEL FRONT PANEL FUNCTION KEY - EDID Used to display change current EDID mode. - Press EDID to select new EDID mode or select - Press SOURCE row #1 or #2 Select EDID modes. - Press ENTER to ready memory location. - Or press EDID again to cancel operation.
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FRONT PANEL FRONT PANEL FUNCTION KEY - ALL Disables (mute) video on all destinations OR Selects the same source to all destinations. Option 1 - Press ALL followed by OFF button. The display will show “ 0 “ indicating all destinations have no video selected. Option 2 - Press ALL followed by Source 1 thru 8.
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FRONT PANEL FRONT PANEL FUNCTION KEY - RECALL The system will show previously stored presets, up to a total of 16. Presets are stored in local memory using Source keys 1 thru 8 or Destination keys 1 thru 8 as the memory preset location. - Press RECALL button.
REAR PANEL REAR PANEL DC POWER INLET The Switcher is fi tted with a DC power plug input connector. Ensure Power Jack: that the used is of an approved type and is of suffi cient current DC Jack - Inner OD ᴓ 2.1mm (+ ) carrying connector capacity with the correct voltage and connector Outside OD ᴓ...
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REAR PANEL REAR PANEL INPUTS- 1,2,3,4,5,6,7, & 8 HDMI Connect an HDMI signal source to this Input. This HDMI port supports HDMI Type A SMD 19pin HDMI Connector: HDMI with embedded audio and DVI with AUX audio sources. Female socket connector. Note: With the proper adapters, the If you remove the HDMI screw post, you must use the provided ISO switcher can be used with DVI digital video...
INSTALLING DIAGRAM Samples connection : 1. Using IR External, RS-232 or Ethernet command to control Switcher KVM-HD88K via PC or IR RX-100 IR receiver transmit the KVM- HD88K’s IR signal. 2. Audio output link ARC from TV return channel, HDMI audio source or mixing Auxiliary audio.
REMOTE CONTROL Before making any connections to the switcher. Observe the following: > Ensure the mains voltage supply matches the label on the > Connect all audio video sources and destination equipment supplied plug-pack (+/- 10%) > Power up all source and destination audio-visual sources >...
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REMOTE CONTROL IR REMOTE CUSTOM AND DATA CODES (NEC STANDARD) HOW TO SETUP IR CODES : Model number : KVM-HD88K CUSTOM CODE : 03FC POWER ON : 03FC A15E POWER OFF : 03FC A25D ARC : 03FC B847 AUX :...
IR EXTENDER IR RECEIVER: 1. SB-100 IR 300M Receiver Device Cable (3C) IR Receiver (SB-100) R oHS /95/E C INP UT R S -232 IR E XT. in DC 12V IR Rx RS - 232 IR EXT . SB-100 SB-100 IR Receiver Set SB-100 Maximum Distance ~ 984 feet (300 meters) 2.
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IR EXTENDER IR EMITTER: 1. SB-101 IR 300M Transmitter Device Cable (3C) IR Transmitter (SB-101) IR out IR in CAT6/6a/7 DC 12V R oHS /95/E C IR Tx From OUTPUT Receiver Receiver SB-101 SB-101 IR Transmitter Set SB-101 Maximum Distance ~ 984 feet (300 meters) 2.
EDID FUNCTION EDID FUNCTION SETUP EDID setup To change the EDID setup Step 1. Press the EDID button The display will show the currently selected EDID mode Step 2. Press SOURCE #1 or #2 button row The button will fl ash blue and the display will show the current Embedded EDID Status.
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EDID FUNCTION EDID function : 7x Embedded EDID Modes Fast Speed Start mode shortens the startup time of the switcher. Selecting ® Mode 1. FSS (Fast Speed Start) this mode does not force the EDID setup to be cancelled. Users may fi rst select one EDID mode from mode 2 to 3, and then select mode 1 for fast speed start.
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EDID FUNCTION EDID FUNCTION : LEARNING Learning EDID Single to Single Example : Learn Destination #8 EDID To Source #5. The button will fl ash blue and the display will show the current Embedded EDID Press the EDID button Step 1. Status.
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EDID FUNCTION EDID FUNCTION FOR HDMI MATRIX SWITCHER LEARNING EDID Learning EDID from Destination to Source Press EDID > DESTINATION Button: The LCM will be show LEARNING Learning EDID setup Press Switcher will LEARN destination HDMI EDID and pass the selected source. EDID >...
RS-232 RS-232 SERIAL INTERFACE PROTOCOL COMMANDS ( Ethernet / RS-232 Control driver V2.0 ) The KVM-HD88K switcher can be controlled via the RS-232 serial control port to allow for interfacing to a PC, or similar third party control system. The serial communication parameters are 9600 baud, 8 bit, No Parity and 1 stop bit - this is often referred to as 9600 8N1. When the unit...
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ETHERNET SERIAL INTERFACE ETHERNET SERIAL INTERFACE CONNECT A PC OR CONTROL SYSTEM. VERSION COMPATIBLE V2.0 For a complete list of commands, please reference external document extended Ethernet Protocol Instruction Manual. ETHERNET SERIAL INTERFACE Pin Ethernet Reference TXOP TX + TXON TX - RXIP RX +...
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