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8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix with Audio Matrix/ Downscaling/
AOC Supported
User Manual
Model: H88AM
All Rights Reserved
Version: H88AM_2021V1.0
www.infobitav.com info@infobitav.com

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  • Page 1 iMatrix 8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix with Audio Matrix/ Downscaling/ AOC Supported User Manual Model: H88AM All Rights Reserved Version: H88AM_2021V1.0 www.infobitav.com info@infobitav.com...
  • Page 2 8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix with Audio Matrix/ Downscaling/ AOC Supported Preface Read this user manual carefully before using the product. Pictures shown in this manual are for reference only. Different models and specifications are subject to real product. This manual is only for operation instruction, please contact the local distributor for maintenance assistance.
  • Page 3 8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix with Audio Matrix/ Downscaling/ AOC Supported SAFETY PRECAUTIONS To ensure the best from the product, please read all instructions carefully before using the device. Save this manual for further reference. Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packing material for possible future shipment Follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock and injury to persons.
  • Page 4 8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix with Audio Matrix/ Downscaling/ AOC Supported Table of Contents 1. Introduction ........................1 1.1 Features ......................1 1.2 Package List ....................... 1 2. Specification ........................ 2 3. Panel Description ......................4 3.1 Front Panel ......................4 3.2 Rear Panel ......................
  • Page 5 8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix with Audio Matrix/ Downscaling/ AOC Supported 8.3.1 System Commands ................21 8.3.2 Control Management................21 8.3.3 Query Commands .................. 23 8.3.4 Lock/unlock Commands ................. 25 8.3.5 Audio Commands ................... 26 8.3.6 HDCP Compliance ................. 26 8.3.7 EDID Management................. 28 8.3.8 CEC Control ...................
  • Page 6 8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix with Audio Matrix/ Downscaling/ AOC Supported 1. Introduction The H88AM 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 with down-scaling function, which is designed for switching four HDMI2.0 and HDCP2.3 compliant signals.
  • Page 7 8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix with Audio Matrix/ Downscaling/ AOC Supported 2. Specification 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 HDMI Output...
  • Page 8 8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix with Audio Matrix/ Downscaling/ AOC Supported Control Control port (1) FIRWARE, (1) IR EYE, (1) RS232, (1) TCP/IP, Control Connector (1) USB-A, (1) 3.5mm jack, (1) 3-pin terminal block, (1) RJ45 General Transmission Distance 4K/60Hz/444 5m,4K/60Hz/420 10m,1080P 15m Bandwidth 18Gbps -5℃...
  • Page 9 8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix with Audio Matrix/ Downscaling/ AOC Supported 3. Panel Description 3.1 Front Panel Name Description Illuminates green when device powered on; ① Power Indicator Turns red in standby mode. Built-in IR sensor, receives IR signal sent from ②...
  • Page 10 8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix with Audio Matrix/ Downscaling/ AOC Supported 3.2 Rear Panel Name Description HDMI input ports, 8 in total, connects with HDMI ① INPUTS sources. 8 in total, connects with HDMI displays. The latter four ② OUTPUTS HDMI ports have down-scaling function. SPDIF: Audio output ports for de-embedded HDMI audio, 8 in total.
  • Page 11 8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix with Audio Matrix/ Downscaling/ AOC Supported 4. System Connection 4.1 Usage Precaution Make sure all components and accessories included before installation. System should be installed in a clean environment with proper temperature and humidity. All of the power switches, plugs, sockets, and power cords should be insulated and safe.
  • Page 12 8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix with Audio Matrix/ Downscaling/ AOC Supported 5. Panel Button Control 5.1 I/O Connection Switching The front panel features eight input selection buttons and eight output selection buttons for switching I/O connection. To convert 1 input to 1 output: Example: Input 1 to Output 3 →...
  • Page 13 8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix with Audio Matrix/ Downscaling/ AOC Supported 5.5 CLEAR Button Please press the CLEAR button if want to withdraw an operation before the ENTER button comes into effect, meanwhile, the matrix will return to the previous status. 6.
  • Page 14 8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix with Audio Matrix/ Downscaling/ AOC Supported 7. GUI Control The matrix switcher can be controlled via TCP/IP. The default IP settings are: IP Address: 192.168.0.178 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Type 192.168.0.178 in the internet browser, it will enter the below log-in webpage: Username: admin Password: admin Type the user name and password, and then click Login to enter the section for video...
  • Page 15 8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix with Audio Matrix/ Downscaling/ AOC Supported 7.1 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 16 8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix with Audio Matrix/ Downscaling/ AOC Supported 7.2 Audio Tab 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 Output 1 Audio on Input 1 Audio on Output 2...
  • Page 17 8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix with Audio Matrix/ Downscaling/ AOC Supported Audio Volume • Eight pairs analog L/R audio to control their outputs volume. 7.3 Configuration Tab EDID Copy Copy the EDID of the selected output device to one or more input source device.
  • Page 18 8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix with Audio Matrix/ Downscaling/ AOC Supported 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 19 8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix with Audio Matrix/ Downscaling/ AOC Supported 7.4 CEC Tab If the input source devices, output display devices support CEC, they can be controlled via the following CEC interface. Input Source Device Control Select one input source device to be controlled, and then press function buttons. Note: It can not control two or more input source devices simultaneously.
  • Page 20 8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix with Audio Matrix/ Downscaling/ AOC Supported Output Display Device Control Select one output device to be controlled, and then press function buttons. Note: It can not control two or more output devices simultaneously.
  • Page 21 8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix with Audio Matrix/ Downscaling/ AOC Supported 7.5 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 which is connected to the RS232 port of the switcher.
  • Page 22 8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix with Audio Matrix/ Downscaling/ AOC Supported 7.6 Interface Tab Modify the title bar label. Modify the button labels.
  • Page 23 8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix with Audio Matrix/ Downscaling/ AOC Supported 7.7 Network Tab Static IP or Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). Modify the static IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway. 7.8 Access Tab Modify the login password. Lock or unlock the front panel buttons.
  • Page 24 8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix with Audio Matrix/ Downscaling/ AOC Supported 7.9 GUI Upgrade Please visit at http://192.168.0.178:100 for GUI online upgrade. Type the username and password (the same as the GUI log-in setting, modified password will be available only after rebooting) to login the configuration interface. After that, click Administration in the source menu to get to Upload Firmware as shown below: Select the desired update file and press Apply, it will start upgrading then.
  • Page 25 8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix with Audio Matrix/ Downscaling/ AOC Supported 8. RS232 Control 8.1 RS232 Control Software Installation Copy the control software file to the computer connected with H88AM. Uninstallation Delete all the control software files in corresponding file path. 8.2 Basic Settings Firstly, connect H88AM with necessary input devices and output devices.
  • Page 26 8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix with Audio Matrix/ Downscaling/ AOC Supported Set the parameters (baud rate, data bit, stop bit and parity bit) correctly to ensure reliable RS232 control. 8.3 RS232 Communication Commands Case-sensitive. “[“, “]” in the commands are for easy recognition only and not necessary in real operations.
  • Page 27 8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix with Audio Matrix/ Downscaling/ AOC Supported Command Function Feedback Example HDMI OUT 05 Down Scale Disable output devices down-scaling OFF! function. HDMI OUT 06 Down Scale [xx]=00~04, OFF! DS[xx]OFF. HDMI OUT 07 Down Scale xx=01~04 is the corresponding OFF! number of output 5,6,7 or 8 port, if the HDMI OUT 08 Down Scale...
  • Page 28 8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix with Audio Matrix/ Downscaling/ AOC Supported 8.3.3 Query Commands Command Function Feedback Example GetGuiIP. Query GUI IP GUI_IP:192.168.0.178! SetGuiIP:xxx.x Set GUI IP SetGuiIP:192.168.0.178! xx.xxx.xxx. Baudrate9600. Set the baud rate of local serial port. xxxx=115200, 57600, 38400, Baudratexxxx.
  • Page 29 8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix with Audio Matrix/ Downscaling/ AOC Supported Command Function Feedback Example Output 06 Switch To In 06! Output 07 Switch To In 04! Output 08 Switch To In 07! OUT 01 HDCP PASSIVE! OUT 02 HDCP PASSIVE! OUT 03 HDCP MAT Query current using HDCP model of DISPLAY!
  • Page 30 8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix with Audio Matrix/ Downscaling/ AOC Supported Command Function Feedback Example Output 05 Switch To In 04! Audio Out 01 Switch To Video Out 05! Audio Out 02 Switch To Video Out 05! Audio Out 03 Switch To Video Out 05! Audio Out 04 Switch To Video Out 05!
  • Page 31 8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix with Audio Matrix/ Downscaling/ AOC Supported 8.3.5 Audio Commands Command Function Feedback Example Audio Out 01 Switch To SPDIF OUT and ANALOG Video Out 05! OUT(They are same input audio Audio Out 02 Switch To Video Out 05! source at one group) select which Audio Out 03 Switch To input audio source.
  • Page 32 8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix with Audio Matrix/ Downscaling/ AOC Supported Command Function Feedback Example xx=01~08 is the number of output OUT 03 HDCP OFF! port, if the xx=00, it means all output OUT 04 HDCP OFF! ports. OUT 05 HDCP OFF! OUT 06 HDCP OFF! OUT 07 HDCP OFF! OUT 08 HDCP OFF!
  • Page 33 8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix with Audio Matrix/ Downscaling/ AOC Supported 8.3.7 EDID Management Command Function Feedback Example All Input EDID Set Default! System Initialization..PTN1111 Restore the factory default EDID EDIDMInit. H88AM data for each input. V1.0.0 Power ON! Front Panel UnLock! Upgrade EDID via Serial Port [xx]=00~08 xx=01~08 is the number of the...
  • Page 34 8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix with Audio Matrix/ Downscaling/ AOC Supported Command Function Feedback Example [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. Read and print EDID of HDMI EDIDOUT04: EDIDGOUT[XX]. output, [XX]=01~08 is the number of ……...
  • Page 35 8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix with Audio Matrix/ Downscaling/ AOC Supported Command Function Feedback Example user-defined EDID. For example, send "EDID/03/09.”, “EDIDSTA03.”, and the result is “Input 03 EDID From User Define EDID!”. If directly user-define the port EDID, when querying it, the input port will use the user-defined EDID.
  • Page 36 8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix with Audio Matrix/ Downscaling/ AOC Supported CEC Input 01 Send Success! CECI03044403. CECI[AA][BB][CC]03. LEFT direction. CEC Input 03 Send Success! CECI03044404. CECI[AA][BB][CC]04. RIGHT direction. CEC Input 03 Send Success! CECI03044409. CECI[AA][BB][CC]09. Back to submenu. CEC Input 03 Send Success! CECI0304440A.
  • Page 37 8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix with Audio Matrix/ Downscaling/ AOC Supported 9. 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 38 8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix with Audio Matrix/ Downscaling/ AOC Supported 10. Troubleshooting and Maintenance Problems Potential Causes Solutions The connecting cables may Check whether the cables are not be connected correctly or connected correctly and in Color losing or no it may be broken.
  • Page 39 8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix with Audio Matrix/ Downscaling/ AOC Supported 11. Customer Service The return of a product to our Customer Service implies the full agreement of the terms and conditions hereinafter. There terms and conditions may be changed without prior notice.

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