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Platinum 4K HDBaseT Matrix with Audio Downmixing
1
2
3
AUDIO INPUT
OPTICAL 1
OPTICAL 2
L/R 3
INPUT
HDBT 1
HDBT 2
(24V PoC)
(24V PoC)
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
PLA88CS
User Manual
IR OUTPUT
4
5
6
7
8
GLOBAL
1
L/R 4
OPTICAL 1
L/R 1
OPTICAL 2
L/R 2
OPTICAL 3
RS-232
TX
RX
TX
RX
TX
RX
TX
RX
TX
RX
1
2
3
4
5
HDMI 3
HDMI 4
HDMI 5
HDMI 6
HDMI 7
IR INPUT
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
AUDIO OUTPUT
L/R 3
OPTICAL 4
L/R 4
OPTICAL 5
L/R 5
OPTICAL 6
ETHERNET
TX
RX
TX
RX
TX
RX
6
7
8
HDBT 1
HDBT 2
HDBT 3
HDBT 4
HDMI 8
(24V PoC)
(24V PoC)
(24V PoC)
(24V PoC)
CONTROL
PLA88CS
TX
RX
AC100V - 240V
GLOBAL
IR CTRL
TCP/IP
RS-232
EDID
L/R 6
OPTICAL 7
L/R 7
OPTICAL 8
L/R 8
OUTPUT
HDBT 5
HDBT 6
HDBT 7
HDBT 8
(24V PoC)
(24V PoC)
(24V PoC)
(24V PoC)
HDMI 5
HDMI 6
HDMI 7
HDMI 8
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  • Page 1 Platinum 4K HDBaseT Matrix with Audio Downmixing IR OUTPUT IR INPUT CONTROL PLA88CS AC100V - 240V GLOBAL GLOBAL IR CTRL TCP/IP RS-232 EDID AUDIO INPUT AUDIO OUTPUT OPTICAL 1 OPTICAL 2 L/R 3 L/R 4 OPTICAL 1 L/R 1 OPTICAL 2...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    PLA88CS USER MANUAL Contents Introduction Thank you for purchasing this product. Features For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions care- Front Panel Description fully before connecting, operating or adjusting this product. Please keep this Rear Panel Description manual for future reference.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Our Platinum 8x8 HDBaseT™ CSC Matrix delivers a range of industry leading features. The PLA88CS is a 4K HDMI 2.0 8x8 Matrix, transmitting HDMI, ARC, LAN, Bi-directional IR and RS-232 and PoC up to lengths of 150m (1080p) over a single CAT cable.

  • Page 4: Front Panel Description

    IR Control Input - 3.5mm stereo connector Bi-directional RS-232 ports. Connect to for global local source control to connect to Blustream IR receiver for IR third party control device to extend RS-232 control of the Matrix IR Inputs - 3.5mm stereo connector to commands to HDBaseT™...

  • Page 5: Edid Management

    PLA88CS USER MANUAL EDID Management EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) is a data structure that is used between a display and a source. This data is used by the source to find out what audio and video resolutions are supported by the display. By pre-determining the video resolution and audio format of the source and display device you can reduce the time needed for EDID hand shaking thus making switching quicker and more reliable.

  • Page 6: Front Panel Menu System

    Please note PoC (Power over Cable) has been disabled on this product by default to reduce the risk of damaging incompatible HDBaseT™ Receiver products. Please check your HDBaseT™ Receiver supports 24V PoC before enabling PoC on this Matrix. The Blustream RX150CS HDBaseT™ Receiver is recommended for use with this Matrix as it supports all features of this Matrix.

  • Page 7: Understanding The Hdbaset™ Status Led's

    When installing CAT cables it is advised that you use the best possible CAT cable quality. HDMI distribution products will only work if used with CAT5e standard cable or above. Blustream recommends using a CAT6 cable (or better) for installations, especially when running longer distances, in areas of high EMI, for 4K signal distribution, or over extended distances.

  • Page 8: Infrared (Ir) Control

    The Blustream range of Matrix products include Matrix control via IR. IMPORTANT: Blustream Infrared products are all 5V and NOT compatible with alternative manufacturers Infrared solutions. When using third party 12V IR control solutions please use the Blustream IRCAB cable for IR conversion.
  • Page 9 PLA88CS USER MANUAL Login Page The Login Page allows a User or Admin to login and access Matrix functionality. This page also shows the current firmware version of both the Matrix and the web-GUI. Guest Video Control Page The Guest Video Control Page allows a Guest User to change inputs for each zone without needing to be logged into the Matrix.
  • Page 10 PLA88CS USER MANUAL Guest Audio Control Page The Guest Audio Control Page allows the source audio of the Matrix per output to be changed, as well as adjust the line level volume output or enable/disable the muting of the analogue or digital outputs. The Audio Select drop down menu allows selection of Audio Return Channel either via HDMI or RX from compatible RX150CS HDBaseT™...
  • Page 11 PLA88CS USER MANUAL User Audio Control Page A logged in User or Admin Audio Control Page allows a user to change the source audio of the Matrix per output, as well as adjust the line level volume output or enable/disable the muting of the analogue or digital outputs. The Audio Select drop down menu allows selection of Audio Return Channel either via HDMI or RX from compatible RX150CS HDBaseT™...
  • Page 12 PLA88CS USER MANUAL Configuration IR Select Page The Configuration IR Select Page allows the IR routing of the Matrix to be amended. Simply select the square that corresponds with the input and zone output to set up a bi-directional IR relationship with, to have IR route only between that input to output.
  • Page 13 • Enable or disable PoC (Power over Cable) to power the connected HDBaseT™ Receiver. It is recommended to use the Blustream RX150CS Receiver to support all features of this Matrix • Enable or disable IR being transmitted out to a zone or from that zone output •...
  • Page 14 PLA88CS USER MANUAL Configuration Presets Naming Page The Configuration Presets Naming page allows for renaming presets to human readable names, such as the name of ghe scene, or the name of a preconfigured setting (eg: All to Apple TV, etc...) CEC Page - Input The CEC Page allows for a pre-defined CEC command to be sent to individual Inputs or Outputs of the Matrix.
  • Page 15 PLA88CS USER MANUAL CEC Page - Output On the CEC Output Page, a specific output to send the CEC command out of must be specified. Press the icon of the command to send and it will be transmitted to the display device connected to the specified output.
  • Page 16 PLA88CS USER MANUAL RS-232 Page - Local The RS-232 Page allows for commands to be sent from either the local RS-232 port on the Matrix itself, or via HDBaseT™ and out of the compatible HDBaseT™ Receiver connected to the display. If the Local radio box is selected, RS-232 commands will be sent out of the DB9 serial port at the rear of the Matrix to a connected device.
  • Page 17 PLA88CS USER MANUAL Guest Mode Page The Guest Mode Page allows you to send IR commands or RS-232 control strings directly from the Web GUI of the matrix out of the HDBT inputs/outputs of the Matrix. Guest mode provides several settings per input/output as follows: •...
  • Page 18 PLA88CS USER MANUAL Network Page The Network Page allows for the TCP/IP network port settings to be adjusted. Choose from Static IP or DHCP, as well as specify a fixed IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway. It is also possible to change or disable the Telnet port.
  • Page 19 PLA88CS USER MANUAL Admin Page The Admin Page allows the Admin to configure up to 8 users (including the Guest user). Each User can adjust their password via this page as well. Admin, or Users who have been given Admin permissions, are able to allocate permissions to other Users. These permissions include allowing or disabling access to each page within the web-GUI, as well as allowing or disabling access to each input or output of the Matrix.

  • Page 20: Remote Control Description

    PLA88CS USER MANUAL Remote Control Description OUTPUT AND INPUT SELECTION When in front of the Matrix - select the zone Output to change the source on first (Numbers 1-8 correspond to the zone outputs 1-8, or All corresponds selects all outputs).
  • Page 21 PLA88CS USER MANUAL IR Commands COMMAND 0000 006D 0000 0022 0157 00AC 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 OUTPUT 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 003F...

  • Page 22: Specifications

    • Power Supply: Internal 100-240V AC NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without notice. Weights and dimensions are approximate. Package Contents • 1 x PLA88CS • 1 x Rack Mounting Kit • 1 x Remote Control • 8 x IR Emitters •...
  • Page 23 \r or 0D (in hex) • Spaces – Blustream commands do not require space between commands unless specified. There may be some programs that require spacing in order to work. - How the string should look is as follows OUT01ON - How the string may look if spaces are required: OUT{Space}01{Space}ON •...
  • Page 24 PLA88CS USER MANUAL RS-232 Configuration and Telnet Commands COMMAND ACTION COMMAND ACTION ?/HELP Print Help Information Set HDBT/HDMI Input xx Switching Mode yy xx = 00 : All HDBT/HDMI Inputs STATUS Print System Status And Port Status xx = [01-02] : Input 1 - 2...
  • Page 25 PLA88CS USER MANUAL RS-232 Configuration and Telnet Commands COMMAND ACTION COMMAND ACTION OUT xx SCALING Copy EDID From Output yy To Input xx Set Output xx Scaling ON/OFF ON/OFF EDID xx CP yy xx = [00-08] : 00 : All Inputs, Input 1 - 8...
  • Page 26 PLA88CS USER MANUAL RS-232 Configuration and Telnet Commands COMMAND ACTION COMMAND ACTION INxx CEC RIGHT RIGHT On Input xx Disable RS232 Remote-control Mode On HDBT In xx RS232INxx OFF xx = 00: All HDBT Input Port INxx CEC RETURN RETURN On Input xx...

  • Page 27: Web-Gui Firmware Update

    As the web-GUI is used to update the main Matrix firmware it is important to make sure that the web-GUI firmware is the latest version. Please check your firmware version against the version available to download from the Blustream website.
  • Page 28 PLA88CS USER MANUAL 4) Click 'Choose File' and select the web-GUI/MediaTek firmware file downloaded from the Blustream website. This will be a .bin file: 5) Press 'Apply' to begin the firmware update process. The update process will take up to 1 minute to complete. Do not refresh or navigate away from this page until the update process has completed.

  • Page 29: Schematic

    PLA88CS USER MANUAL Schematic Contact: support@blustream.com.au support@blustream-us.com support@blustream.co.uk...
  • Page 30 PLA88CS USER MANUAL Acknowledgements For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS, Inc. (for companies headquartered in the U.S./Japan/Taiwan) or under license from DTS Licensing Limited (for all other companies). DTS, DTS:X, and the DTS:X logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of DTS, Inc. in the United States and other countries. © 2021 DTS, Inc.
  • Page 31 PLA88CS USER MANUAL Notes... Contact: support@blustream.com.au support@blustream-us.com support@blustream.co.uk...
  • Page 32 www.blustream.co.uk...

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