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HDMI Matrix Switcher Series Version No.: 5688-20120823-001 Thank you for purchasing the SB-5688 HDMI Matrix Switcher. You will find this unit easy to install and highly reliable but it is essential that you read this manual throughly before attempting to use 8x8 HDMI Matrix switcher.
SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING! CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...
TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS _____________________________________________________ INTRODUCTION AND PACKAGE CONTENTS _____________________________________________________ FEATURES _____________________________________________________ SPECIFICATIONS _____________________________________________________ EDID FUNCTION - EDID SETUP _____________________________________________________ EDID FUNCTION - EMBEDDED EDID _____________________________________________________ EDID FUNCTION - LEARNING EDID _____________________________________________________ EDID FUNCTION - LEARNING EDID _____________________________________________________ EDID FUNCTION - EDID SETUP _____________________________________________________ FRONT PANEL - 1...
INTRODUCTION AND PACKAGE CONTENTS INTRODUCTION The SB-5688 is high-performance 8x8 matrix routing switcher for HDMI signals. This switcher supports data rates up to 6.75 Gbps, enabling 1080p HDMI formats and UXGA/WUXGA/DVI resolution to any HD display. High Definition Digital signals can be selected and distributed to any 8 outputs simultaneously.
16. Consumer Electronic Control (CEC) switch all open or OFF The Switcher will remember that last state during a power cycle. When power is removed and resorted, the last configuration will be invoked. PAGE 5 SB-5688 INSTRUCTION & OPERATION MANUAL...
Power Consumption 3880 mA Maximum Safety Approvals CE, FCC, RoHS (2002/95/EC). Product Weight 2.50 Kgs / 4.2 lb As product improvement is continuous, specifications are subject to change and without notice or liability. PAGE 6 SB-5688 INSTRUCTION & OPERATION MANUAL...
EPROM and the EDID data cannot change. Please select new learning destination to sources or change to one of the embedded EDID modes when you want to remove the learning EDID memory from EPRPM PAGE 8 SB-5688 INSTRUCTION & OPERATION MANUAL...
Mode 8 . AUTO <Default> Video Support : All resolutions up to and including 1080p. EDID All Outputs will be set to the highest common 8. AUTO MODE resolution of all connected display devices. PAGE 9 SB-5688 INSTRUCTION & OPERATION MANUAL...
Destination device #1 will set to the highest common resolution and Audio of source #1 Example for multiple sources Destination device #1, #2, #3 will be set to the highest common resolution and Audio available and source device #1 will output this same resolution. PAGE 11 SB-5688 INSTRUCTION & OPERATION MANUAL...
IR SENSOR The IR sensor receives IR commands from the supplied remote controller or third party IR emitter. SOURCE SELECT BUTTONS Separate inputs 1 thru 8 select buttons are provided each source selection. PAGE 12 SB-5688 INSTRUCTION & OPERATION MANUAL...
- press 1 thru 8 on either Source or Destination row. - press ENTER The pre-set configuration will execute. Operation completes. Note: Operation will abort if no keys are dressed within 5 seconds. FUNCTION KEY - ENTER Press ENTER to confirm entries. PAGE 13 SB-5688 INSTRUCTION & OPERATION MANUAL...
#1 or #2 for LINK source EDID again. The Destination EDID has been learned. 19 INCH EAR MOUNT PAIR Converts desktop to 19 inch rack mount. Bracket (part # 1U-440L) INCLUDED. Image shows rack mount bracket attached. PAGE 14 SB-5688 INSTRUCTION & OPERATION MANUAL...
DVI digital video sources. With the proper adapters, the switcher HDMI Digital Video/Audio, Connector with fix screw can be used with DVI digital video signals Output 1 ~ Output 8 HDCP compliant. SB-5688 INSTRUCTION & OPERATION MANUAL PAGE 15...
Extender-Transmitter Blu-ray CAT5 out SB-100 IR in IR-Receiver SB-100 IR-Receiver IR Extender Cable SB-5688 IR PC RS232 Control Projector Remote Control Support HDBaseT Extender by SB-6335 Transmitter and SB-6335R Receiver via CAT5e/6/7 cable PAGE 16 SB-5688 INSTRUCTION & OPERATION MANUAL...
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A R C T ARC Control Box SB-101 H D M I D I S P L IR Signal from Satellite Receiver Remote Control Support HDBaseT Extender by SB-6335 Transmitter and SB-6335R Receiver via CAT5e/6/7 cable PAGE 17 SB-5688 INSTRUCTION & OPERATION MANUAL...
Step 2 Step 3 VCC (Ring) Signal GND (Sleeve) Cable Signal (center) Cable Switcher IR EXT. In RoHS/95/EC INPUT RS-232 IR EXT. in DC 12V IR Receiver (SB-100) RS - 232 IR EXT. Cable PAGE 20 SB-5688 INSTRUCTION & OPERATION MANUAL...
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The pre-set configuration will execute. Not all device support CEC. Check with your Users Guide for additional information and specifications. To ensure stable operation, HDMI connections should only be made with switcher powered OFF. PAGE 21 SB-5688 INSTRUCTION & OPERATION MANUAL...
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The serial communication parameters are 9600 baud, 8 bit, No Parity and 1 stop bit - this is often referred to as 9600 8N1. When the unit recognises a complete command it will perform the requested action - there is no delimiter character required. PAGE 22 SB-5688 INSTRUCTION & OPERATION MANUAL...
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