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neo:4Pro (P8-HDBT-L-FFMS44-22-KIT)
CHECK WHAT'S INSIDE THE BOX
• 1 x neo:4Pro Chassis
• 4 x neo:Lite PoH Receivers
• 1 x Rack Mounting Kit
IMPORTANT!
!
• Please read the instructions before attempting to install or operate this equipment.
• Visit the
help.pulse-eight.com
PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
A
System Health LED: Indicates matrix health.
RED
- It is powering on or fault found.
GREEN
- The system is healthy.
B
Monitored
LED:
Indicates
connection.
RED
- No network cable is connected.
AMBER
(Flashing) - It is discovering the IP address.
AMBER
(Solid) - The network has the IP but cannot ping
the router.
GREEN
(Flashing) - The network cannot reach the
internet.
GREEN
(Solid) - The network is healthy.
C
Serial Port: RS-232 Port - For control of the Matrix from
PC or third party control processor via serial cable.
This port is not available on newer models - dated 2022
or later.
D
IR IN and OUT Ports: Connect as required.
The IR IN port (black) can be used to accept and
distribute IR signals from a controller using a P8-IR-
Optocable, as well as distribute IR signals back to the
matrix using a compliant Pulse-Eight IR Receiver.
The IR OUT port (grey) is used to control the connected
HDMI Source device (STB, Blu-Ray, etc) using a compliant
Pulse-Eight IR Emitter.
E
Control IR Input: General IR input designed for legacy
control systems where direct IR input is required.
However, this port should not be necessary when
utilising our CEC and IP driver.
• 1 x Power Supply
• 1 x IR Blaster Cable Pack
to download the latest product manual, additional documentation, and configuration tools.
A
B
the
matrix
network
• 1 x 4 Button IR Remote
• 1 x Quick Start Guide
C
D
E
G
H
I
J
F
HDMI IR IN: Connect as required.
The Input IR port (black) can be connected to receive and
distribute IR signals from a connected HDMI extender.
G
Power Connector: Use with the supplied power cord to
connect directly to the main AC power (110V - 240V).
H
Ethernet: Connect to network - Required for connection
to Web Interface, Third Party Control, and Cloud Remote
I
Global IR: Use for a control system to be able to see all
IR signals from all zones. We recommend using a P8-IR-
Optocable for connectivity from this port to your control
system.
J
HDMI Inputs: Connect the appropriate high speed HDMI
cable to each input. These cables should then be connected
to the Source device. (Blu-Ray player etc.)
K
HDBaseT Outputs: Connect the appropriate *Category
cable to each output. These cables should then be connected
to a neo Receiver at each sink device. (TV/Amplifier etc.).
*Category cable: Cat5e minimum requirement. Cat6 or
higher category recommended.
L
HDMI Mirror Outputs: Connect the appropriate high speed
HDMI cable to each output. These cables should then be
directly connected to each Sink device. (TV/Amplifier etc.)
M
Reset: Factory reset - Please use only when instructed by
our customer service team.
F
K
L
M
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