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Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500) Customer FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 Support Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 Information Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com...
Trademarks Used in this Manual Trademarks Used in this Manual Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks of BB Technologies, Inc. Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners.
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FCC and IC RFI Statements Federal Communications Commission and Industry Canada Radio Frequency Interference Statements This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy, and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause inter ference to radio communication. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
NOM Statement Instrucciones de Seguridad (Normas Oficiales Mexicanas Electrical Safety Statement) 1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado. 2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura. 3.
Safety Information Safety Information NOTE: THIS SAFETY INFORMATION IS OF A GENERAL NATURE AND MAY BE SUPERSEDED BY INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED WITHIN THIS MANUAL. 1. Save the carton and packing material even if the equipment has arrived in good condition. If you ever need to ship the unit, use only the original factory packing.
Important Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To get the best from this product, please read this manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover from the unit. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
Chapter 1: Specifications 1. Specifications Audio — Input: Stereo analog audio or HDMI audio (Dolby True-HD and DTS-HD): Output: HDMI (Dolby True-HD and DTS-HD) or S/PDIF Controls — IR remote control, IR external port with (1) 3.5-mm earphone jack, Select and Function buttons on front panel, RS-232 series interface, RJ-45 connector for Telnet IP Digital Audio Support —...
2.1 Introduction The HDMI8X8 is a high-performance 8x8 4K matrix routing switch for HDMI signals. AVSW-HDMI8x8-4K supports digital video up to 4K resolutions with embedded audio and the optional analog audio input and/or digital S/PDIF output. This switch supports data rates up to 6.75 Gbps for resolutions up to 4K including all standard VESA and HD resolutions. High Definition Digital signals can be selected and distributed to any eight outputs simultaneously.
Chapter 2: Overview 2.3 What’s Included Your package should include the following items. If anything is missing or damaged, contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500 or info@blackbox.com. • Main console unit • IR remote control • IR extender receiver kit •...
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Chapter 2: Overview Table 2-1. Front-panel components. Number Component Description The power switch turns the unit on and off. The LED will light red to indicate that the switch is on and is receiving power. The Power Switch switch will remember that last state during a power cycle. When power is removed and restored, the last configuration will be used. Input Status Display Input sources 1 to 8 LED lights blue to indicate that a video source is present on that input.
Chapter 2: Overview 2.4.2 Rear Panel Figure 2-3. AVSW-HDMI8X8-4K rear panel. Table 2-2. Rear-panel components. Number Component Connector Connector Descripton Component Description HDMI digital video/audio connector: HDMI female Connect a signal link of HDMI direct digital video/audio to this connector.
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Chapter 2: Overview Table 2-2. Rear-panel components. Number Component Connector Connector Descripton Component Description Disables (mutes) video to selected channels. Power jack: • Press the OFF button followed by any destination channel. DC Power Inlet DC jack: inner OID 2.1-mm •...
Chapter 3: Installation 3.2 IR Extender Figure 3-2. IR extender connection. NOTE: When you plug the external IR extender into the switch, the front panel IR receiver remains active. STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 Figure 3-3. How to set up the IR extender components: Steps 1-3. 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 15...
Chapter 4: Operation 4. Operation 4.1 EDID Setup Table 4-1. EDID function for HDMI matrix switch. Step Number Action Result Step 1 Press the EDID button The display will show the currently selected EDID mode. Press the SOURCE #1 or Step 2 The button will flash blue and the display will show the current Embeddd EDID status.
Chapter 4: Operation 4.3 Copy EDID Press “EDID > Destination > Source > Enter.” The switch will learn the destination EDID and pass the selected source. NOTE: The stored, copied EDID table will be static and not change unless you switch to one of the other EDID modes. It is not possible to copy from the same destination numerous times.
Chapter 4: Operation 4.4 EDID Status Table 4-6. EDID status. Step Number Action Result Step 1 Press the EDID button The button will flash blue and the display will show the current Embedded EDID Status. Step 2 Press the EDID button To exit.
Chapter 4: Operation NOTE: Not all devices support CEC. Check with your device’s Users Guide for additional information and specifications. For stable operation, only connect HDMI connections with the switch powered OFF. 4.8 Front-Panel Control Functions See Chapter 2. 4.9 Remote Control Before making any connections to the switch, observe the following: •...
Chapter 5: RS-232 Serial Interface 5. RS-232 Serial Interface RS-232 SERIAL INTERFACE CONNECT A PC OR CONTROL SYSTEM. VERSION COMPATIBLE V2.0 For a complete list of commands, refer to the extended RS-232 Protocol Instruction Manual. Figure 5-1. RS-232 DB9 connector. Table 5-1.
• Package it carefully. We recommend that you use the original container. • If you are returning the unit, make sure you include everything you received with it. Before you ship for return or repair, contact Black Box to get a Return Authorization (RA) number.
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