● This product does not contain parts that can be maintained or repaired by users. Damage caused by dismantling the product without authorization from BZBGEAR is not covered under the warranty policy. ● Installation and use of this product must strictly comply with local electrical safety standards.
PRODUCT MANUAL Introduction The BG-UHD-88M is an 8x8 4K HDMI matrix switch with audio extraction and ARC support. This versatile matrix can handle resolutions up to 4K2K@60Hz 4:4:4 as well as HDR (4K2K@60 4:2:0 10 bits). This HDCP 2.2 compliant unit is equipped with 8 HDMI 2.0a inputs and 8 HDMI 2.0a outputs.
BZBGEAR BG-UHD-88M PRODUCT MANUAL Operation Controls and Functions Panel Descriptions Name Source Status: Input source detection LED Display Status: Output display detection LED IR SENSOR: IR sensor for receiving the IR commands from IR remote Output Push Button & 7-segment LED: Front panel push buttons used to select the number of display channel &...
1. Connect all sources to HDMI Inputs on the 8x8 HDMI BG-UHD-88M. 2. Connect all displays to HDMI Outputs on the 8x8 HDMI Matrix BG-UHD-88M. 3. Connect the +12V 7.5A DC power supply to the 8x8 HDMI Matrix BG-UHD-88M Control Methods...
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BZBGEAR BG-UHD-88M PRODUCT MANUAL Method B: IR Remote Control Button Function Standby mode Power on the matrix switcher MUTE Turn off output’s video and audio STATUS Preset output status SAVE Save current mapping mode PRESET Preset mapping mode DEFAULT EDID Begin default EDID selection...
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BZBGEAR BG-UHD-88M PRODUCT MANUAL Examples of Key Functions · · Address: 830 National Drive #140, Sacramento, CA 95834, USA Tel: +1(888)499-9906 Email: support@bzbgear.com...
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BZBGEAR BG-UHD-88M PRODUCT MANUAL Method C: Software Control through RS-232 System Requirements (1) OS Information: MS Win XP/7/8.1/10 (2) Baud rates: 115200 (3) Software size: 2 MB (4) Minimum RAM requirement: 256 MB 1. Power ON/ Standby mode 2. Control SW via RS-232 3.
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BZBGEAR BG-UHD-88M PRODUCT MANUAL I/O Routing Button I/O: ● Switch the input for each output ● ARC: Enable/ Disable ARC Recall Mapping: ● Select the stored Mapping (1-16) ● Click “Recall” button to recall previous mapping which are saved Save Mapping: ●...
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BZBGEAR BG-UHD-88M PRODUCT MANUAL EDID Button Learn EDID from Default to Input ● Select Default EDID(1-17 Default EDID) ● Select designated Input ● Click “Apply” button to learn from default EDID Learn EDID from Display to Input ● Select output ●...
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BZBGEAR BG-UHD-88M PRODUCT MANUAL Rename I/O Button Rename I/O: ● Rename the Inputs ● Rename the Outputs Rename Mapping: ● Rename the Mappings · · Address: 830 National Drive #140, Sacramento, CA 95834, USA Tel: +1(888)499-9906 Email: support@bzbgear.com...
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BZBGEAR BG-UHD-88M PRODUCT MANUAL System Button Network-DHCP mode ● After selecting DHCP, device will reboot automatically ● Click “Read” button to automatically get the IP address Information Network-Static mode ● After selecting static, device will reboot automatically ● Key in the “IP”, “MASK”, “GATEWAY” information.
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BZBGEAR BG-UHD-88M PRODUCT MANUAL Cloud setting-Association Code ● To get an “association code”. The device can use this code to pair with cloud server. Cloud setting-Reset Cloud ● To reset cloud after a successful pairing Cloud setting-MAC ● Read the device’s MAC address information Firmware Update-Main Board ●...
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BZBGEAR BG-UHD-88M PRODUCT MANUAL Firmware Update-Input ● Click “Input” button and another window will pop-up ● Click “FILE” button to load firmware ● Click “Start” button to do firmware update ● Please power cycle after firmware update complete Firmware Update-Output ●...
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BZBGEAR BG-UHD-88M PRODUCT MANUAL Method D: Cloud Control (Eagleyes) through Ethernet port Create Account The first time using the Eagleyes service, please create a new account. 1. Access Eagleyes (http://www.eagleyes.io) and click “Create new account”. 2. The Registration page will pop up and please fill in your email and password information to create your private account.
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BZBGEAR BG-UHD-88M PRODUCT MANUAL Add Device to Eagleyes 1. First, please make sure the device is connected to Ethernet. Then please execute the software with the device software to get the association code. 2. Access Eagleyes (http://www.eagleyes.io) or download Eagleyes APP, and then log in your account on the right top corner.
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BZBGEAR BG-UHD-88M PRODUCT MANUAL 3. Enter the Installer Email for online support in the future, and the Association Code for pairing with your device. 4. After adding the device, the list of devices related to your account will show on the right top corner.
BZBGEAR BG-UHD-88M PRODUCT MANUAL EDID Learning The EDID learning function is only necessary whenever you encounter any display on the HDMI output port that cannot play audio and video properly. Because the HDMI source devices and displays may have various level of capability in playing audio and video, the general principle is that the source device will output the lowest standards in audio format and video resolutions to be commonly acceptable among all HDMI displays.
BZBGEAR BG-UHD-88M PRODUCT MANUAL Q Can every TV work with the HDMI matrix? A Basically, the answer is YES. But if your TV cannot support 1080p, please refer the EDID LEARNING section to learn EDID from your TV. Q What is EDID? Why do I need to learn EDID? A EDID contains the whole information of the display such as the resolution and audio setting which this display can support.
BZBGEAR BG-UHD-88M PRODUCT MANUAL Notice 1. If the DVI or HDMI device requires the EDID information, please use EDID Reader/Writer to retrieve and provide DVI/HDMI EDID information. 2. All HDMI over Cat.X transmission distances are measured using Belden 1583A CAT5e 125MHz LAN cable and ASTRODESIGN Video Signal Generator VG-859C &...
Copyright All the contents in this manual and its copyright are owned by BZBGEAR. No one is allowed to imitate, copy, or translate this manual without BZBGEAR’s permission. This manual contains no guarantee, standpoint expression or other implies in any form. Product specification and information in this manual is for reference only and subject to change...
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