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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Please read all instructions before attempting to unpack, install or operate this equipment and before connecting the power supply. Please keep the following in mind as you unpack and install this equipment: • Always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock and injury to persons.
1. INTRODUCTION The 8×8 HDMI Matrix with simultaneous CAT6 and HDMI outputs connects eight HDMI sources to 16 displays. This matrix features 8 HDMI outputs and each HDMI output is mirrored to provide a Dual- CAT-Cable output which runs simultaneously. Connect a CH-1106RX Receiver to each of the Dual-CAT-Cable outputs to extend the HDMI signal up to 45m for multi-room connectivity.This matrix switcher can be controlled via the supplied IR Remote Control, RS-232, Telnet,...
5. FEATURES • HDMI, HDCP 1.1 and DVI compliant • Supports HDMI 3D pass-through • Supports resolutions from VGA~WUXGA@60RB and HD resolutions from 480i~1080p dependent upon the display’s EDID settings • Supports transmission distances up to 45 meters through Dual CAT6 cables •...
6.1 Front Panel MENU POWER LOCK 8X8 HDMI MATRIX CMSI-8H8HC LCM: Displays the setting information of each input and output setting. POWER: Press this button to power the device on/off. The LED will illuminate green when the power is on, red when it is in 'Standby' mode.
6.2 Rear Panel OUTPUT A OUTPUT B OUTPUT C OUTPUT D OUTPUT E OUTPUT F OUTPUT G OUTPUT H HDMI VIDEO HDMI VIDEO HDMI VIDEO HDMI VIDEO HDMI VIDEO HDMI VIDEO HDMI VIDEO HDMI VIDEO IR IN DC 24V HDMI IN HDMI IN HDMI IN HDMI IN...
6.3 Side Panel Fan Ventilator: These are air ventilation areas, DO NOT block these areas or cover it with any object. Please allow adequate space around the unit for air circulation. 6.4 Remote Control POWER: Press this button to switch on the device or set it to standby mode.
6.7 RS-232 and Telnet Commands 6.7 RS-232 and Telnet Commands Command Description A1~A8 Switch Output A to 1~8 B1~B8 Switch Output B to 1~8 C1~C8 Switch Output C to 1~8 D1~D8 Switch Output D to 1~8 E1~E8 Switch Output E to 1~8 F1~F8 Switch Output F to 1~8 G1~G8...
6.8 Telnet Control Before attempting to use the telnet control, please ensure that both the Matrix (via the 'LAN /CONTROL' port) and the PC/Laptop are 6.8 Telnet Control 6.8 Telnet Control connected to the active networks. Note: Please do not connect both the Matrix and the PC/Laptop Before attempting to use the telnet control, please ensure that both with a single CAT5e/6 cable together as it will not access the telnet the Matrix (via the 'LAN /CONTROL' port) and the PC/Laptop are...
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Once in the command line interface (CLI) type "telnet", the IP address of the unit you wish to control and "23", then hit enter. Note: The IP address of the Matrix can be displayed on the device's LCM monitor by pressing the Menu button twice/three times. This will bring us into the device which we wish to control.
6.9 Web GUI Control 6.9 Web GUI Control On a PC/Laptop that is connected to the same active network as the Matrix, open a web browser and type device's IP address on the web address entry bar. The browser will display the device's status, control and User setting pages.
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Clicking on the 'User Setting' tab allows you to reset the IP confi guration. The system will ask for a reboot of the device every time any of the settings are changed. The IP address needed to access the Web GUI control will also need to be changed accordingly on the web address entry bar.
7. CONNECTION DIAGRAM ZONE ZONE ZONE ZONE ZONE VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO CAT6 INPUT CAT6 INPUT CAT6 INPUT CAT6 IN CAT6 INPUT IR Input 1.5m OUTPUT A OUTPUT B OUTPUT C OUTPUT D OUTPUT E OUTPUT F 60° 60° HDMI VIDEO HDMI...
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ZONE ZONE ZONE Displays HDMI Outputs IR Receivers Receiver Units VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO NPUT CAT6 INPUT CAT6 INPUT CAT6 INPUT Dual CAT6 Cables 45 m OUTPUT G OUTPUT H HDMI VIDEO HDMI VIDEO Main Power Supply DC 24V HDMI IN HDMI IN HDMI Outputs IR Outputs...
9. ACRONYMS ACRONYM COMPLETE TERM Digital Theater System Digital Visual Interface EDID Extended Display Identification Data HDCP High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface HDTV High-Definition Television Liquid Crystal Monitor Universal Serial Bus UXGA Ultra Extended Graphics Array Video Graphics Array...
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