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6. Hardware Installation ................11 7. Performance Guide ................11 8. Channel Control ................12 9. EDID Learning ................17 10. IR Direct Code ................18 11. Safety Information ................20 12. Warranty ................21 13. Atlona Product Registration ................ 22...
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,1752'8&7,21 The AT-HD88M-SR 8x8 HDMI over CAT5 Matrix Switcher with IR Control provides the most flexible and cost effective solution in the market to route high definition video sources plus multi- channel (up to 7.1-channel) digital audio from any of the eight HDMI source devices to the remote displays at the same time.
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,1752'8&7,21 Features: State-of-the-art Silicon Image (Founder of HDMI) chipset embedded for upmost compatibility and reliability HDMI 1.3c compliant HDCP compliant Allows any source to be displayed on multiple displays at the same time Allows any HDMI display to view any HDMI source at any time ...
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63(&,),&$7,21 3$&.$*( &217(176 Model Name AT-HD88M-SR Technical AT-HD88M-S AT-HD88M-R Role of usage 8x8 true matrix / transmitter [TX] Receiver [RX] HDMI compliance HDMI 1.3c HDCP compliance Video bandwidth Single-link 225MHz [6.75Gpbs] Video support 480i / 480p / 720p / 1080i / 1080p60 Audio support Surround sound (up to 7.1ch) or stereo digital audio HDMI over CAT5...
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3$1(/ '(6&5,37,21 Front Panel of AT-HD88M-S 1. Power on/off switch 2. PORT 1-7: LED display to show which input source is playing on which port 3. ' ' buttons: press the buttons for selecting input source in ascending sequence 4. 'ï' buttons: press the buttons for selecting input source in descending sequence 5.
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3$1(/ '(6&5,37,21 Mode L: System Lock and Unlock Lock: push SELECT button until the PRESET PROFILES shows “L” and keep pressing the SELECT button for 3 seconds, then all functions of the whole system (including the receivers, IR remote, and the commands through RS-232 or USB) will be locked automatically.
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3$1(/ '(6&5,37,21 AT-HD88M-R 1. +5V DC: spare power jack for over 60m transmission when the receiver AT-HD88M-R may need external power to work* 2. A/V SIGNAL: connect a solid Cat-5/5e/6 cable between the respective A/V SIGNAL ports on the AT- HD88M-S &...
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,5 3$66 7+528*+ IR Extenders IR Blaster IR Receiver IR Sockets AT-HD88M-S IR Main: The default location for IR blaster to transmit all IR command signals received from any of the eight remote receivers to all of the HDMI sources. IR PASS-THROUGH 1–8: IR blaster connected here can only transmit IR command signals from the remote receivers that are setting at respective input channel from 1 to 8.
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,5 3$66 7+528*+ Definition of IR Earphone Jack IR Blaster IR Receiver You can buy any IR extension cables in the market that are compatible to the definition of the IR sockets for the matrix if necessary for replacement use. Supported IR Data Format Data Format Suitable...
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+$5':$5( ,167$//$7,21 AT-HD88M-S as master unit 1. Connect all sources to HDMI Inputs on the 8x8 HDMI over CAT5 matrix master AT-HD88M-S 2. Connect each CHANNEL CONTROL output port on the AT-HD88M-S to respective CHANNEL CONTROL port on the remote receiver AT-HD88M-R 3.
&+$11(/ &21752/ Source Side Method A: Push-in Button 1. Use the up/down button to select which input is chosen upon the output ) increase ) decrease Method B: IR Remote Control a. Please press F1 to F6, Enter ( ), and Exit ( ) button to enter IR control mode and decide which output port to be controlled (see the table below).
&+$11(/ &21752/ Display Side Method A: Push-in button for switching input channels Press the INPUT SELECT push-in button to switch the input source on the respective output port connected to the matrix receiver in sequential order. The selected input source will be displayed on the LED of INPUT CHANNEL.
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&+$11(/ &21752/ Method C: Software Control through RS-232 serial port Input & Output port Source indicator Software Control Menu Status Indicator 1. Scan button: Serial Port Scan: Press Scan button, the machine will scan the all com port and show them. Select the RS-232 serial port connected to the machine.
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&+$11(/ &21752/ 2. Setting button: Press Get button to read back device ID. Press Set button to write device ID. 3. Linkage button: Press Linkage button to read back all status. 4. Open/Close button: Press this button to close or open COM port. 5.
&+$11(/ &21752/ 7. Output Port: Pull down menu and select which source to be sent to this output port. One by one setting On main menu screen. First select input source. Then select the output ports which you want to send the video and audio from this source.
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(',' /($51,1* EDID learning is needed whenever the user has certain HDMI displays that cannot output audio/video properly. This could happen when the HDMI displays connected to the matrix have different capability output HDMI signals. If that happends, please enter the EDID learning mode and make all input ports learn the EDID from the display with lowest capability for HDMI signals.
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,5 ',5(&7 &2'( Custom Code 01 EE (14-key IR remote) (default: 01 EE) Receiver Unit Master Unit (0x01 0xEE) Source 1 0x1E Output Port 1 (F1) 0x1E Source 2 0x1B Output Port 2 (F2) 0x1B Source 3 Output Port 3 (F3) 0x1F 0x1F Source 4...
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,5 ',5(&7 &2'( Custom Code: IR4 0x13 0x31 Custom Code: 0x13 0x31 Output Output Output Output Output Output Output Output Port 1 Port 2 Port 3 Port 4 Port 5 Port 6 Port 7 Port 8 Source 1 0xAE 0xBE 0xCE 0xDE 0xEE...
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Use only accessories recommended by ATLONA to avoid fire, shock or other Do not modify the wall plug. hazards. Doing so will void the warranty and safety features.
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Technologies’ option, either return of the price paid for the Product, or repair or replacement of the Product that does not meet this Limited Warranty and which is returned to Atlona Technologies with a copy of Customer’s receipt. This Limited Warranty is void if failure of the Product has resulted from accident, abuse, or misapplication.
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At Atlona, we respect and protect your privacy and assure you that your registration information is completely secure. Of course, Atlona product registration is totally voluntary and failure to register will not diminish your limited warranty rights.
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