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Trademarks Used in this Manual/ FCC and IC RFI Statements Trademarks Used in this Manual Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks of BB Technologies, Inc. Blu-ray is a trademark of the Blu-ray Disc Association. HDMI is a registered trademark of HDMI Licensing L.L.C.
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Safety Information Safety Information NOTE: THIS SAFETY INFORMATION IS OF A GENERAL NATURE AND MAY BE SUPERSEDED BY INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED WITHIN THIS MANUAL. 1.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. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE.
2.2 Features ..................................9 2.3 What’s Included ................................10 2.4 Hardware Description ..............................10 2.4.1 Front Panel of the AVSW-HDMI8X8-X ......................10 2.4.2 Rear Panel of the AVSW-HDMI8X8-X ....................... 13 2.4.3 Front and Rear Panels of the AVSW-HDMI-RX ....................15 3. Installation ................................... 16 3.1 Installation Diagram ..............................
Chapter 1: Specifications 1. Specifications Technical Specifications Approvals CE, FCC, RoHS, REACH Audio Support Supports DVI-Audio input and SPDIF output Controls IR remote control, IR external port with (1) 3.5-mm earphone jack, Select and Function buttons on front panel, RS-232 or Ethernet series interface, (8) IR room remote controls Color Black...
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Chapter 1: Specifications Technical Specifications (continued) Connectors AVSW-HDMI8X8-X: Input: (8) HDMI (sources), (8) 3.5-mm analog audio, (8) DB9 RS-232 for extension, (9) IR extension ports (1 to all, 8 for each); Output: (8) HDMI (sinks); (8) HDBaseT ports (CAT6/6A/7 cable), ®...
2. Overview 2.1 Introduction The AVSW-HDMI8X8-X is a high-performance 8 x 8 matrix routing switch with (8) HDMI plus DVI-audio inputs. It supports (8) HDMI with SPDIF audio outputs and (8) HDBaseT outputs simultaneously. The AVSW-HDMI8X8-X is based on HDBaseT technology and supports full-resolution HDMI video with embedded audio, RS-232, and IR bi-directional signals, all over a single CATx cable.
• When power is removed and resorted, the last configuration will be restored. 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. AVSW-HDMI-8X8-X includes: •...
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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 Power Switch and is receiving power. The switch will remember that last state during a power cycle. When power is removed and restored, the last configuration will be used.
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Chapter 2: Overview Table 2-1 (Continued). Front panel components. Number Component Description Function Key — ALL Disables (mute) video on all destinations OR selects the same source to all destinations. Option 1: Press ALL followed by the OFF button. The display will show “0,” indicating that all destinations have no video selected.
Chapter 2: Overview 2.4.2 Rear Panel of the AVSW-HDMI8X8-X 12 7 8 10 11 Figure 2-2. Rear panel. Table 2-2. Rear panel components. Number Component Connector Connector Descripton Component Description HDMI out HDMI digital video/audio connector with fix screw. Connect a signal link of HDMI direct digital video/audio to this Outputs 1–8 HDMI...
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Chapter 2: Overview Table 2-2 (continued). Rear panel components. Number Component Connector Connector Descripton Component Description RS-232 control port enables interfacing a PC, computer, or touch panel to the switch via the DB9 female connector for serial RS-232 control. RS-232 Connection Remote port: DB9 female connector NOTE: The Ethernet port and RS-232 port cannot be used simultaneously.
Chapter 2: Overview 2.4.3 Front and Rear Panels of the AVSW-HDMI-RX Figure 2-3. AVSW-HDMI-RX front panel. Figure 2-4. AVSW-HDMI-RX back panel. Table 2-3. AVSW-HDMI-RX components. Number Component Descripton HDCP LED Lights when HDCP video is connected Link LED Lights when linked to the switch Power LED Light when power to the receiver is on Used with remote to switch this output only...
Chapter 3: Installation 3.2 IR Extender Room IR extender to room IR receiver (for 320 feet [100 m]) IR receiver (included) Figure 3-2. IR extender connection. NOTE: When you plug the external IR extender into the switch, the front panel IR receiver remains active. Figure 3-3.
Chapter 4: Operation 4. Operation 4.1 EDID Setup Table 4-1. EDID function setup for HDMI matrix switch: change the EDID setup. 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 Embedded EDID status.
Chapter 4: Operation 4.3 Embedded EDID Modes Table 4-3. EDID function for HDMI matrix switch: select embedded EDID mode or LEARNING mode. Embedded EDID modes Total 8 EDID modes Select Embedded EDID mode or LEARNING mode. 1. Press the EDID button. The LCM will show the currently selected EDID mode. 2.
Chapter 4: Operation 4.5 EDID Function for HDMI Matrix Switch Table 4-5. Embedded EDID modes. Mode Number Embedded EDID Setup Description FSS (Fast Speed Start) Video support: All resolutions up to and including 1080p. Mode 1 Automatically capture the most suitable EDID from Destination to Source. H24-3D (1080p–24 bits) Video support: All resolutions up to and including 1080p.
Chapter 4: Operation 4.6 EDID Function: LEARNING Learning EDID: single to single. 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. Press the Destination #8 Step 2 Copy the Destination #8 Display EDID.
Chapter 4: Operation 4.8 How to Set Up Fast Speed Start (FSS) Function Setting up Fast Speed Start (FSS) function. Step Number Action Result Step 1 Press the Destination #1–8 button row, then press the Source #1–8 button row Set up and install all devices Step 2 Press EDID button Select an optimum status of Embedded EDID mode...
Chapter 4: Operation 4.12 Remote Control Before making any connections to the switch, observe the following: • Make sure that the voltage supply matches the label on the supplied plug (±10%). • Make sure that the power switch is OFF. •...
Chapter 5: Room Remote Control #1–#8 Custom Code and Data Codes 5. Room Remote Control #1-#8 Custom Code and Data Codes NOTE: Room remote controls are used with the HDBaseT receiver units to switch outputs from a remote location. Each of the remotes controls the inputs of a specific source only.
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Chapter 5: Room Remote Control #1–#8 Custom Code and Data Codes IR-04 DATA CODE SOURCE #1 DATA CODE: SOURCE #1: 09F6 41BE SOURCE #2: 09F6 42BD SOURCE #3: 09F6 43BC SOURCE #4: 09F6 44BB SOURCE #5: 09F6 45BA SOURCE #6: 09F6 46B9 SOURCE #7: 09F6 47B8 SOURCE #8: 09F6 48B7 IR-05 DATA CODE...
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Chapter 5: Room Remote Control #1–#8 Custom Code and Data Codes IR-07 DATA CODE SOURCE #1 DATA CODE: SOURCE #1: 09F6 718E SOURCE #2: 09F6 728D SOURCE #3: 09F6 738C SOURCE #4: 09F6 748B SOURCE #5: 09F6 758A SOURCE #6: 09F6 7689 SOURCE #7: 09F6 7788 SOURCE #8: 09F6 7887 IR-08 DATA CODE...
Chapter 6: Ethernet Serial Interface 6. Ethernet Serial Interface Connect a PC to Control System, Version Compatible V2.0 NOTE: For a complete list of commands, refer to the extended Serial Protocol Instruction Manual. Table 6-1. RJ-45 Ethernet serial interface. Ethernet Definition TXOP TXON...
Chapter 7: RS-232 Serial Interface 7. 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 7-1. RS-232 DB9 connector. Table 7-1. RS-232 serial interface pinouts. RS-232 Definition ----...
Chapter 8: Ethernet TCP Setup Guide 8. Ethernet TCP Setup Guide The Ethernet (TCP) port allows control of the unit via a computer by redirecting serial commands (COM port) to the unit’s IP address. To connect to the unit: 1. Set your PC within the same subnet of the unit (default address 192.168.0.3). 2.
• 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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