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8 x 8 HDMI Matrix Switch
Switch (8) HDMI source devices plus IR
to (8) HDMI displays.
Supports 1080p 3D HDMI or DVI formats + IR with RS-232
or IR remote control.
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
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Page 1: Black Box
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... - Page 2 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.
- Page 3 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.
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Page 4: Instrucciones De Seguridad
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. -
Page 5: Safety Information
Safety Information Safety Information NOTE: THIS SAFETY INFORMATION IS OF A GENERAL NATURE AND MAY BE SUPERSEDED BY INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED WITHIN THIS MANUAL. 1.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. -
Page 6: Important Safety Instructions
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. -
Page 7: Table Of Contents
4.9 Remote Control ................................18 4.10 IR Remote Custom and Data Codes (NEC Standard) ....................19 5. RS-232 Serial Interface .................................20 6. Troubleshooting ................................... 21 6.1 Contacting Black Box..............................21 6.2 Shipping and Packaging .............................. 21 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 7... -
Page 8: Specifications
Chapter 1: Specifications 1. Specifications 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 Digital Audio Support — Multi audio formats 5.1/7.1, MAT (MLP), Dolby Digital, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, DTS-ES 6.1, DTS-HD, DTS-HD-HRA, DTS-HD Master, (PCM-2CH) Digital Video Support —... -
Page 9: Overview
• 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. • Main console unit •... -
Page 10: Hardware Description
Chapter 2: Overview • RS-232 cable • 100–230 VAC, 12 VDC, 5A universal power supply • 19-inch rackmount brackets • User manual 2.4 Hardware Description Figures 2-1 and 2-2 show the front panel of the switch, and Figure 2-3 shows its back panel. Tables 2-1 and 2-2 describe the components. -
Page 11: Rear Panel
Chapter 2: Overview Table 2-1 (Continued). Front-panel components. Number Component Description Disables (mutes) video to selected channels. • Press the OFF button followed by any destination channel. Function Key — OFF • Press button 1 through 4 to select the output destination. The display will show “0” for the selected channel indicating no video selected. - Page 12 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- •...
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Page 13: Installation
3.1 Installation Diagram Figure 3-1 shows a sample application using the 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switch. Displays Display Projector VX-HDMI-TP-100M Transmitter HDTV 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switch (VSW-HDMI8x8-B) VX-HDMI-TP-100M Receiver receiver Blu-ray Xbox PS/3 HD satellite receiver Laptop Figure 3-1. Typical application using the 8 x 8 HDMI Matrix Switch. -
Page 14: Ir Extender
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 14... -
Page 15: Operation
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. -
Page 16: Edid Status
Chapter 4: Operation Table 4-3. Copy EDID to single input. 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 one of the Step 2 Copy EDID. -
Page 17: How To Set Up Fast Speed Start (Fss) Function
Chapter 4: Operation 4.5 How to Set Up Fast Speed Start (FSS) Function Table 4-7. 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 To set up and install all devices. -
Page 18: Front-Panel Control Functions
Chapter 4: Operation 4.8 Front-Panel Control Functions See Chapter 2. 4.9 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. •... -
Page 19: Ir Remote Custom And Data Codes (Nec Standard)
Chapter 4: Operation 4.10 IR Remote Custom and Data Codes (NEC Standard) HOW TO SETUP IR CODES: CUSTOM CODE: 09F6 ALL: 09F6 B04F POWER ON: 09F6 A15E ENTER: 09F6 B34C POWER OFF: 09F6 A25D EDID: 09F6 B748 LOCK: 09F6 B54A PRESS DESTINATION # then PRESS SOURCE # DESTINATION #1: 09F6 10EF... -
Page 20: Rs-232 Serial Interface
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. -
Page 21: Troubleshooting
• 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. - Page 22 NOTES 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 22...
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- Page 24 About Black Box Black Box provides an extensive range of networking and infrastructure products. You’ll find everything from cabinets and racks and power and surge protection products to media converters and Ethernet switches all supported by free, live 24/7 Tech support available in 30 seconds or less.
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