PULSEEIGHT neo:8a Quick Start Manual

QUICK START GUIDE
neo:8a (P8-HDBT-L-FFMN810A-KIT)
CHECK WHAT'S INSIDE THE BOX
• 1 x neo:8a Chassis
• 8 x neo:Lite PoH Receivers
IMPORTANT!
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• 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.
Network LED: Indicates the matrix network connection.
B
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 Cloud LED: Indicates the matrix connection to the
Pulse-Eight Cloud.
RED - It is not connected to the cloud.
GREEN - It is connected to the cloud.
D Power Connector: Use with the supplied power cord
to connect directly to the main AC power (110V - 240V).
E 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.
F Audio Outputs: Analogue, Optical, and Digital Coax
options for Audio Breakouts.
• 1 x Rack Mounting Kit
• 1 x Power Cord
to download the latest product manual, additional documentation, and configuration tools.
A B C
• 1 x IR Blaster Cable Pack
• 1 x Quick Start Guide
D E F
H I
G 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.
H 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.
I 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.)
J
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.
K Reset: Factory reset - Please use only when instructed by
our customer service team.
L 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.
M Ethernet: Connect to network - Required for connection
to Web Interface, Third Party Control, and Cloud Remote
Monitoring Portal.
N HDMI 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.)
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