Introduction The 8x8 HDBaseT™ Matrix combines exceptional performance with outstanding value for custom integrators world-wide. The VX88-18G is a HDMI 2.0 4K 60Hz 4:4:4 HDCP 2.2 matrix using Color Space Conversion (CSC) technology to deliver HDMI, Bi-directional IR and PoC up to lengths of 70m over a single CAT cable. The Matrix delivers advanced features including simultaneous HDBaseT™/HDMI on output...
Input LCD - Shows the currently selected input Rear Panel Description IR Control Input - 3.5mm stereo connector to connect to RTI MPIO port for IR control of the matrix. IRC-SM12V required TCP/IP - RJ45 connector for TCP/IP and Web GUI control of the matrix RS-232 - DB9 connector for RS-232 control of the matrix, and RS-232 pass-through IR Emitter Outputs - 3.5mm mono connector to connect to RTI IR emitter.
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Automatic Smart Scaling Functionality in CSC RTI HDBaseT™ CSC (Color Space Conversion) outputs have an in-built automatic smart scaling feature allowing for a 4K video signal to be independently downscaled per individual HDBaseT™ output connection. The Matrix will read the EDID of the display attached to the VRX70-18G HDBaseT™...
The RTI range of products include Matrix control via IR. IMPORTANT: RTI Infrared products are all 5V and NOT compatible with alternative manufacturers Infrared solutions. When using third party 12V IR control solutions please use the IRC-SM12V cable for IR conversion.
Understanding the Status Lights - Matrix: • The yellow HDBaseT™ status link light will be OFF when there is no HDBaseT™ link established with a RTI HDBaseT™ receiver • The yellow HDBaseT™ status link light will be ON when there is a HDBaseT™ link established with a RTI HDBaseT™...
VX88-18G USER GUIDE Web GUI Control This following pages take you through the operation of this Matrix’s Web GUI. You must connect the TCP/IP RJ45 socket to your local network in order to access the products Web GUI. By default the matrix is set to DHCP, however if a DHCP server (eg: network router) is not installed the matrix...
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VX88-18G USER GUIDE Login Page The Login Page allows a user or admin to login and access additional functionality. This page also shows you the current firmware version of both the Matrix and Web GUI. User Control Page The Control Page allows a user to change inputs for each zone (output). Simply select the square that corresponds with the input and zone you wish to change.
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VX88-18G USER GUIDE Configuration Page - Input The Configuration Page allows for configuration settings for both inputs and outputs of the Matrix. The configuration menu for either Input or Output is located at the top of the window. Within the Input Page, enter a Name for each input as well as specify the required EDID from the drop down menu.
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VX88-18G USER GUIDE CEC Page - Input The CEC Page allows for a pre-defined, or user-defined CEC command to be sent to any Input or Output connected to the Matrix. Choose between Input, Output and User-defined sections at the top of the window.
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VX88-18G USER GUIDE CEC Page - User-defined On the CEC User-defined Page, you can enter custom CEC commands and have these transmitted out of either an input or output. Please Note: CEC is subject to the support of the sources and displays connected to the Matrix.
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VX88-18G USER GUIDE RS-232 Page - HDBT The RS-232 HDBT Page allows you to remotely control devices connected via DB9 serial to remote HDBT Receivers independently. It is also possible to automate the display on, input select and display off process via RS-232 for each HDBT output, when the Matrix is turned on.
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Browse and select the appropriate firmware file from your computer (firmware available to download from the RTI website). Clicking Submit will send the firmware file to the Matrix and begin the upgrade process. The upgrade process will take several minutes to complete and the Matrix will reboot once finished. Please do not disconnect your computer, or Matrix, from the network until the firmware has been delivered successfully.
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VX88-18G USER GUIDE Admin Page The Admin Page allows the administrator to configure up to 8 users including a guest user. Individual users can adjust their own credentials via this page. The Admin, or Users who have been given Admin permissions, are able to allocate permissions to Users.
VX88-18G USER GUIDE Remote Control Description OUTPUT AND INPUT SELECTION Select the zone Output you wish to change the source on (numbers 1-8 correspond to the zone outputs 1-8). Select the source Input you wish to change the selected zone to (numbers 1-8 correspond to the source inputs 1-8)
-4°F to 140°F (-25°C to +70°C) • Power Supply: 110-240VAC NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without notice. Weights and dimensions are approximate. Package Contents • 1 x VX88-18G • 1 x Rack Mounting Kit • 1 x Remote Control •...
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Depending on the program you are using this token maybe different. Some other examples that other control systems deploy include \r or 0D (in hex) • Spaces – RTI commands do not require space between commands unless specified. There may be some programs that require spacing in order to work.
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VX88-18G USER GUIDE RS-232 Configuration and Telnet Commands COMMAND ACTION COMMAND ACTION RS232OUT Disable RS232 Remote-control Mode On HDBT Output Print help information xx To Allow Matrix To Be Controlled From Remote PC xx OFF When detecting a triggering signal, automatically send...
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VX88-18G USER GUIDE RS-232 Configuration and Telnet Commands COMMAND ACTION COMMAND ACTION IN xx CECOK Confirm operation (Enter) on input xx Save External EDID Into Slot zz EDID SAVE zz zz = 19 User EDID 1 IN xx CECUP Up on input xx...
USER GUIDE Web GUI Firmware Update The Web GUI of the VX88-18G Matrix is used to configure and control the product through a web portal. The VX88-18G can be accessed on any internet connected device including: tablets, smart phones and laptops that are sat on the same network as the Matrix.
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VX88-18G USER GUIDE 4) Click 'Choose File' and select the Web GUI (MediaTek) firmware file downloaded from the RTI website. This will be a .bin type 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.
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2) Once the main product Web GUI has been accessed, click on the tab at the top of the page marked ‘Upgrade Firmware’: 3) Select ‘Browse’ 4) Press ‘Choose File’ and select the main (MCU) firmware file downloaded from the RTI website. This will be a .app type file. www.rticorp.com...
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VX88-18G USER GUIDE 5) Press 'Submit' to begin the firmware update process: The update process will take up to 1 minute and once complete the message 'Success' will be shown. Do not refresh or navigate away from this page until the update process has completed.
VX88-18G USER GUIDE Certifications FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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