AVGear UHD4K-88 V3 User Manual

AVGear UHD4K-88 V3 User Manual

8x8 hdmi 2.0 matrix

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UHD4K-88 V3
The product is a professional 8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix
Switcher with Audio Matrix. It includes 8 HDMI inputs, 8
HDMI outputs and the last four outputs feature a down-
scaling function, which is designed for switching four
HDMI2.0 and HDCP2.3 compliant signals. It also
features 8 SPDIF and 8 analog audio outputs for the built
in audio matrix.
The matrix switcher features comprehensive EDID
management and advanced HDCP handing to ensure
maximum functionality with a wide range of video
sources.
Features
 8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix Switcher.
 Supports 4K/60 4:4:4, HDR,
HDCP2.3 compliant.
 Audio Matrix, audio out can be de-
embedded from any input or output.
 Individual volume adjustment on
each L+R output.
 Supports 4K to 1080p down-scaling
up to 4 outputs.
 HDMI out provides 2.5W to power
Active Optical Cable (AOC).
 HDMI Output supports up to
5V500mA for an AOC cable
 Controllable by front panel, IR,
RS232 and TCP/IP.

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  • Page 1 UHD4K-88 V3 Features  8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix Switcher.  Supports 4K/60 4:4:4, HDR, HDCP2.3 compliant.  Audio Matrix, audio out can be de- embedded from any input or output.  Individual volume adjustment on each L+R output.  Supports 4K to 1080p down-scaling The product is a professional 8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix...
  • Page 2 UHD4K-88 V3 PLEASE READ THIS PRODUCT MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT. This manual is only for operational instruction only, and not to be used for maintenance. The functions described in this version are current as at December, 2019. Any changes of functions and operational parameters will be updated in future manual versions.
  • Page 3 UHD4K-88 V3 SAFETY OPERATION GUIDE 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 alternating power supply ranges from 100v to 240v and from 50Hz to 60Hz.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    UHD4K-88 V3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction..........................1 Product Introduction......................1.1 Features..........................1.2 What’s in the Box......................1.3 Panel Description........................2 Front Panel........................2.1 Rear Panel........................2.2 System Connection......................3 Usage Precautions......................3.1 System Diagram......................3.2 Panel Control......................... 4 I/O Connection Switching....................4.1 I/O Connection Enquiry....................4.2...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    1. Introduction 1.1. Product Introduction The UHD4K-88 V3 is a professional 8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix Switcher with a built in Audio Matrix. It includes 8 HDMI inputs, 8 HDMI outputs and the last four outputs feature a down-scaling function, which is designed for switching four HDMI2.0 and HDCP2.3 compliant signals.
  • Page 6: What's In The Box

    UHD4K-88 V3 1.3. What’s in the Box  1x UHD4K-88 V3  6x Screws  1x RS232 cable (3-pin to DB9)  1x IR remote  1x User manual  2x Mounting ears  4x Plastic cushions  1x IR receiver ...
  • Page 7: Panel Description

    UHD4K-88 V3 2. Panel Description 2.1. Front Panel Name Description Illuminates green when device powered on.  Power Indicator Turns red in standby mode.  Built-in IR sensor, receives IR signal sent from IR IR sensor remote. Total 8 input selector buttons, press one of INPUT selector button ...
  • Page 8: Rear Panel

    UHD4K-88 V3 2.2. Rear Panel Name Description HDMI input ports, 8 in total, connects with HDMI INPUTS sources. 8 in total, connects with HDMI displays. The last four OUTPUTS HDMI ports feature a down-scaling function. SPDIF: Audio output ports for de-embedded HDMI audio, 8 in total.
  • Page 9: System Connection

    UHD4K-88 V3 3. System Connection 3.1. Usage Precautions  Make sure all components and accessories are included before installation.  System should be installed in a clean environment with controlled temperature and humidity.  All of the power switches, plugs, sockets, and power cords should be insulated and safe.
  • Page 10: I/O Connection Enquiry

    UHD4K-88 V3 → Press INPUTS 1 + OUTPUTS 3, Output 6, Output 7 + ENTER button. 3) To convert 1 input to 8 outputs: Example: Convert Input 2 to all outputs → Press INPUTS 2 + ALL button + ENTER button.
  • Page 11: Ir Remote Control

    UHD4K-88 V3 5. IR Remote Control The Matrix Switcher features one built-in IR receiver to receive IR signal from IR remote to enable IR control. If the external IR receiver or other IR control device need to be used, the IR REC port on rear panel can be connected.
  • Page 12: Gui Control

    UHD4K-88 V3 6. GUI Control The matrix can be controlled via TCP/IP. The default IP settings are: IP Address: 192.168.0.178 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Gateway: 192.168.0.1 Type 192.168.0.178 in the internet browser, it will enter the below log-in webpage: Username: admin...
  • Page 13: Switching Tab

    UHD4K-88 V3 6.1. 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.
  • Page 14: Audio Tab

    UHD4K-88 V3 6.2. Audio Tab 1) Audio Setting  There are sixteen sources can be selected for eight digital SPDIF output ports. Audio Sources Audio Output Ports Input Breakout Output Breakout SPDIF 1 & Analog 1 Audio on Input 1 Audio on Output 1 SPDIF 2 &...
  • Page 15: Configuration Tab

    UHD4K-88 V3 2) Audio Volume  Eight pairs analog L/R audio to control their outputs volume. 6.3. Configuration Tab 6.3.1 EDID Copy Copy the EDID of the selected output device to one or more input source  device.
  • Page 16 UHD4K-88 V3 6.3.2 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.
  • Page 17: Cec Tab

    UHD4K-88 V3 6.4. CEC Tab If the input source devices and output display devices support CEC, they can be controlled via the following CEC interface. 1) Input Source Device Control Select one input source device to be controlled, and then press function ...
  • Page 18: Rs232 Tab

    UHD4K-88 V3 6.5. 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 ...
  • Page 19: Network Tab

    UHD4K-88 V3 6.7. Network Tab Static IP or Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).  Modify the static IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway.  6.8. Access Tab Modify the login password.  Lock or unlock the front panel buttons. ...
  • Page 20: Gui Upgrade

    UHD4K-88 V3 6.9. GUI Upgrade Web-based GUI for the product supports online update in http://192.168.0.178:100. First, the product is running. Type the username and password (the same as the GUI log-in settings, modified password will be available only after rebooting) to log in the configuration interface.
  • Page 21: Rs232 Control

    UHD4K-88 V3 7. RS232 Control Connect the RS232 port to control device (e.g. PC) with RS232 cable. The matrix can be controlled by sending RS232 commands. 7.1. RS232 Control Software Installation: Copy the control software file to the control PC.
  • Page 22: Rs232 Control Commands

    UHD4K-88 V3 Please set the parameters of COM number, bound rate, data bit, stop bit and the parity bit correctly, and then you are able to send command in command sending area. 7.2. RS232 Control Commands Communication protocol: RS232 Communication Protocol...
  • Page 23 UHD4K-88 V3 Command Function Feedback Example function. Scale OFF! [xx]=00~04, HDMI OUT 06 Down Scale OFF! xx =01~04 is the corresponding number of output 5,6,7 or 8 port, if the HDMI OUT 07 Down xx =00, it means output 5~8 ports.
  • Page 24: Query Commands

    UHD4K-88 V3 7.2.3 Query Commands Command Function Feedback Example GetGuiIP. Query GUI IP GUI_IP:192.168.0.178! SetGuiIP:xxx.xxx.x SetGuiIP:192.168.0.17 Set GUI IP xx.xxx. Set Local RS232 Baudratexxxx/xxxx Set the baud rate of local serial port Baudrate Is x/xxxxxx. xxxx/xxxxx/xxxxxx! GUI Or RS232 Query...
  • Page 25 UHD4K-88 V3 Command Function Feedback Example Output 06 Switch To In Output 07 Switch To In Output 08 Switch To In OUT 01 HDCP PASSIVE! OUT 02 HDCP PASSIVE! OUT 03 HDCP MAT DISPLAY! Query current using HDCP model of OUT 04 HDCP all output ports.
  • Page 26: Lock/Unlock Commands

    UHD4K-88 V3 Command Function Feedback Example Out 04 In 04! Out 05 In 06! Out 06 In 03! Out 07 In 06! Out 08 In 08! Preset 09 Recall: Output 01 Switch To In Output 02 Switch To In Output 03 Switch To In...
  • Page 27: Audio Commands

    UHD4K-88 V3 7.2.5 Audio Commands Command Function Feedback Example Audio Out 01 Switch To Video Out 05! SPDIF OUT and ANALOG OUT(They Audio Out 02 Switch are same input audio source at one To Video Out 05! group) select which input audio source.
  • Page 28 UHD4K-88 V3 Command Function Feedback Example OUT 05 HDCP OFF! OUT 06 HDCP OFF! OUT 07 HDCP OFF! OUT 08 HDCP OFF! OUT 01 HDCP MAT Display! OUT 02 HDCP MAT Display! OUT 03 HDCP MAT Display! Output HDCP follows the display.
  • Page 29: Edid Management

    UHD4K-88 V3 Command Function Feedback Example BYPASSS! OUT 06 HDCP BYPASSS! OUT 07 HDCP BYPASSS! OUT 08 HDCP BYPASSS! 7.2.7 EDID Management Command Function Feedback Example All Input EDID Set Default! System Initialization..PTN1111 Restore the factory default EDID data for EDIDMInit.
  • Page 30 UHD4K-88 V3 Command Function Feedback Example xx=01~08 is the number of the input port, Internal EDID! if the xx=00, it means all input ports. [yy]=01~09 yy=01~08, it means built-in EDID that can not be user-defined, if the yy=09, it means user-defined EDID.
  • Page 31: Cec Control

    UHD4K-88 V3 7.2.8 CEC Control If the input sources, HDBaseT output devices and local HDMI output devices are supports CEC, they can be controlled by sending the following command instead of IR remote. CEC[I/O][AA][BB][CC][DD]. The “[I]” represents the input port. The “[O]” represents the output port.
  • Page 32 UHD4K-88 V3 CECI0204440D. CECI[AA][BB][CC]0D. Exit menu. CEC Input 02 Send Success! CECI0204446D. CECI[AA][BB][CC]6D. Power on. CEC Input 02 Send Success! CECI0204446C. CECI[AA][BB][CC]6C. Power off. CEC Input 02 Send Success!  Control the output display device: Command Example Command Description and Response CECO05404441.
  • Page 33: Firmware Upgrade

    UHD4K-88 V3 8. 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 34: Specifications

    UHD4K-88 V3 9. Specifications Video 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 35 UHD4K-88 V3 before clipping) 1kohm and higher (supports 10x paralleled 10kohm Output load capability loads) Noise -80dB Control Control port (1) FIRWARE, (1) IR REC, (1) RS232, (1) TCP/IP (1) USB-A, (1) 3.5mm jack, (1) 3-pin terminal block, Control Connector...
  • Page 36: Troubleshooting & Maintenance

    UHD4K-88 V3 10. Troubleshooting & Maintenance Problems Potential Causes Solutions The connecting cables may Check whether the cables not be connected correctly or are connected correctly and Color loss or no may be broken. in working condition. video signal output Make sure the connection is Failed or loose connection.

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