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AVGear AVG-MS88-HDBT User Manual

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AVG-MS88-HDBT
AVG-MS88-HDBT includes 8 HDMI inputs, 8
HDBaseT outputs, 4 local HDMI outputs, and 8
stereo audio outputs.
Features
Supports 1080P@60Hz & 3D,
DVI1.0 compliant
HDCP Compliant and DVI
compatible, supports HDMI 1.4a
Powerful EDID&HDCP
management
8 HDBaseT outputs, to transmit
HDMI, IR&RS232 up to a 60-meter
distance over a CAT5e/6 cable
Supports PoC, provides power for
all the receivers connected to
HDBaseT outputs.
Supports multiple control methods,
including front panel, RS232, IR and
optional TCP/IP control
Supports remote control from
areceiver by IR&RS232
Multiple EDID management
LCD indicator shows real-time
connection status, switching status,
HDCP status, and output resolution.

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  • Page 1 HDMI, IR&RS232 up to a 60-meter distance over a CAT5e/6 cable Supports PoC, provides power for all the receivers connected to AVG-MS88-HDBT includes 8 HDMI inputs, 8 HDBaseT outputs. HDBaseT outputs, 4 local HDMI outputs, and 8 Supports multiple control methods, stereo audio outputs.
  • Page 2 AVG-MS88-HDBT PLEASE READ THIS PRODUCT MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT. This manual is for operational use only, and not to be used in a maintenance capacity. The functions described in this version are current as at March 2015. Any changes of functions and operational parameters will be updated in future manual versions.
  • Page 3 AVG-MS88-HDBT SAFETY OPERATION GUIDE In order to guarantee the reliable operation of the equipment and safety of the user, please abide by the following procedures in installation, use and maintenance: 1. The system must be earthed properly. Please do not use two blade plugs and ensure the AC power supply ranges from 100v to 240v and from 50Hz to 60Hz.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ......................1 Introduction to the AVG-MS88-HDBT ............1.1 Features ....................... 1.2 What’s in the Box ..……………………………………………………………………2 Product Appearance of the AVG-MS88-HDBT ............3 Front Panel ....................3.1 Rear Panel....................3.2 System Connection ....................4 System Applications ..................4.1 Usage Precautions ..................

  • Page 5: Introduction

    1. Introduction 1.1. Introduction to the AVG-MS88-HDBT The AVG-MS88-HDBT includes 8 HDMI inputs, 8 HDBaseT outputs, 4 local HDMI outputs, and 8 stereo audio outputs. It is designed to work with our HDBaseT receivers, the AVG-HD300R. Transmission distance for HDMI, IR, RS232 and PoC signals is up to 60 meters through CAT5e/6 cable.

  • Page 6: What's In The Box

    AVG-MS88-HDBT 2. What’s in the Box 1 x AVG-MS88-HDBT 2 x Mounting ears (6 x Screws) 1 x Power cord 1 x RS232 cable 16 x Captive screw connectors 4 x Plastic cushions (4 x Screws) 1 x IR remote...

  • Page 7: Product Appearance Of The Avg-Ms88-Hdbt

    AVG-MS88-HDBT 3. Product Appearance of the AVG-MS88-HDBT 3.1. Front Panel Name Description ① Firmware Micro USB port for updating firmware. ② Power Turns red when power on. Indicator ③ In-built IR sensor, receive IR signals sent from IR remote. ④...

  • Page 8: Rear Panel

    AVG-MS88-HDBT 3.2. Rear Panel Description Name a. IR OUT: 8 in total, connect with IR emitters to deliver the IR signal sent from the far-end receivers connected to the HDBaseT ports. These IR OUTs make up an IR matrix with the IR INs on the INPUTS ①...
  • Page 9 TCP/IP port for unit control ⑥ IR EYE Connect with the extended IR receiver, use the IR remote to control the AVG-MS88-HDBT. ⑦ Power Press the button to turn on/off the matrix. The indicator turns red when power is on.

  • Page 10: System Connection

    AVG-MS88-HDBT 4. System Connection 4.1. System Applications Reliable performance for control and transmission makes the AVG-MS88-HDBT ideal for use in residential applications, signal monitoring, large screen displays, conference systems, television broadcast, education, banking and security institutions etc. 4.2. Usage Precautions 1.

  • Page 11: Connection Procedure

    Step 4: Connect the HDBaseT port of the HDBaseT receiver and the AVG-MS88- HDBT with twisted pair. Step 5: Connect the RS232 port (9 pin female D) of the AVG-MS88-HDBT with control device, e.g. a PC. Step 6: Connect the RS232 port of controlled device to any RS232 port (3-pin captive screw connector) of the AVG-MS88-HDBT.

  • Page 12: System Operations

    AVG-MS88-HDBT 5. System Operations 5.1. Front Panel Button Control The AVG-MS88-HDBT has convenient front panel button controls. Below is an introduction to the system operations. 5.1.1. Switching I/O Connection 1. To select one input to an output: Operation: “input”+“output”+“ENTER” Example: input 1 to output 2 Note: In default status, the 8 IR OUTs correspond with 8 HDMI INPUTS.
  • Page 13 AVG-MS88-HDBT All input ports learn EDID data from one output port Operation: Press “EDID”, “ALL”+“OUTPUTS”+“ENTER” Example: All input ports learn EDID data from output 4 Note: Indicators of the pressed buttons will blink green for three times if the conversion is done, then it will be off. If the conversion failed, they will be off immediately.

  • Page 14: Query

    AVG-MS88-HDBT Press (hold for three seconds) Note: Indicators of the pressed buttons will blink green for three times if the conversion is done, then it will be off. If the conversion failed, they will be off immediately 5.1.3. Query Check status: Press and hold the button “ENTER”...

  • Page 15: Ir Control

    1 IR IN, 1 HDMI, 1 HDBaseT, 1 RS232, and 1 AUDIO outputs, and channel 5~8 are without HDMI outputs Note: With this IR remote, AVG-MS88-HDBT can be controlled by the built-in IR, the extended IR receiver connected to the “IR EYE”/”IR ALL IN” and the IR receiver on...

  • Page 16: Ir Operations

    AVG-MS88-HDBT itself. x2: Corresponding to the zone (receive IR signal from HDBaseT receiver with IR IN port connects with IR receiver) number of AVG-MS88-HDBT. Example: Send command “3R2.” to transfer IR signal received from zone 2 to IR OUT port 3.
  • Page 17 3. IR control setting Controlling a far-end output device from a local point Connect an IR receiver with IR carrier to the IR IN port of AVG-MS88-HDBT, users can control far-end output displayer via its IR remote locally. In the case, the IR signal is transferred via twisted pair. Only the corresponding IR OUT port can emit control signals to the remote display.
  • Page 18 It is also possible to control local source devices with their IR remote from remote too. When using, the IR signal received by the HDBaseT receiver will be transmitted to the corresponding IR OUT port of the AVG-MS88-HDBT. See below:...
  • Page 19 Connect the 3-pin end of the included IR converting cable (see as below) to the IR IN port of the AVG-MS88-HDBT, and plug the 2-pin end to IR OUT port of the third-party control device. When the IR signal is received by the third- party control device, it is able to be transmitted via the twisted pair, and finally gets to the remote display.

  • Page 20: Rs232 Control

    AVG-MS88-HDBT 5.3 Rs232 Control 5.3.1. RS232 Communication Commands Baud rate: 9600 Data bit: 8 Stop bit: 1 Parity bit: none Command Function Feedback Example System Commands /*Type; Query the models information. AVG-MS88-HDBT Lock the front panel buttons on the /%Lock;...
  • Page 21 AVG-MS88-HDBT Command Function Feedback Example AV: 1-> X1 Query the input channel to the output AV: 2-> X2 Status. channels one by one. AV: 3-> X3 AV: 4-> X4 Save the present operation to the preset Save To FY (Y=0- Save[Y].
  • Page 22 AVG-MS88-HDBT Command Function Feedback Example Set communication between PC and HDBaseT receiver. Y is for RS232 port (connect with RS232 port of HDBaseT receiver) Y= 1~5 or A~H, The value of Y is defined into the following meanings (in a given baud rate depended by the value of X): a.
  • Page 23 AVG-MS88-HDBT Command Function Feedback Example Hexadecimal EDID Get EDID data from output [x] and EDIDG[x]. data and carriage display the output port number. return character Restore the factory default EDID data of EDIDMInit. EDIDMInit. every input. Manually EDID switching. Enable input[Y] to learn the EDID data of EDIDM[X]B[Y].
  • Page 24 AVG-MS88-HDBT Command Function Feedback Example Check the command sent by port 2 Port 2:data when %9952. when PWON. PWON Check the command sent by port 3 Port 3:data when %9953. when PWON. PWON Check the command sent by port 4 Port 4:data when %9954.

  • Page 25: Rs232 Control Modes

    4. Type the command carefully, it is case-sensitive. 5.3.2. RS232 Control Modes To control the AVG-MS88-HDBT, you need to connect its 9 pin female RS232 port to a PC’s RS232 port, or you can just connect any one of the HDBaseT receiver’s RS232 port with PC (RS232 commands can be transmitted to the AVG-MS88-HDBT via the twisted pair).

  • Page 26: Control Via A 3Rd-Party Device Locally

    AVG-MS88-HDBT 5.3.3. Control via a 3rd-Party Device Locally Connect the 9 pin female RS232 port of the AVG-MS88-HDBT with PC, by using the RS232 command “/+[Y]/[X]:******.”, you are able to control the 3rd-party device connected with the HDBaseT receiver. Please refer to the detailed command description in 4.3.1 RS232 Commands.

  • Page 27: Tcp/Ip Control

    Port is 8080. IP & Gateway can be changed as you need, Serial Port cannot be changed. Controlled by Single PC Connect a computer to the HDBT port of the AVG-MS88-HDBT, and set its IP address and gateway to the same IP and gateway as the AVG-MS88-HDBT’s (Default: 192.168.0.178).
  • Page 28 Controlled by PC(s) in LAN Connect the AVG-MS88-HDBT, a router and several PCs to setup a LAN (as shown in the following figure). Set the IP Subnet and gateway of the AVG-MS88- HDBT to the same as the routers to allow PC’s system control over the LAN.

  • Page 29: Tcp/Ip Settings

    AVG-MS88-HDBT Follow these steps to connect the devices: Step 1: Connect the TCP/IP port of the AVG-MS88-HDBT to Ethernet port of PC with twisted pair. Step 2: Set the PC’s IP address and gateway to the same IP subnet as the AVG- MS88-HDBT.
  • Page 30 AVG-MS88-HDBT Change IP a) Select the tab “system info”, and then you are able to change the IP. b) Press the button Apply to save your settings. Then the PC(s) in this LAN (connected with this router) will be able to control the matrix switcher.

  • Page 31: Firmware Update Via Usb

    To meet the needs of different users or further additional functions, the firmware of the AVG-MS88-HDBT can be upgraded via USB. When you need to upgrade it, please download the latest upgrade file and then you are able to upgrade it through the update .exe file.

  • Page 32: Specifications

    AVG-MS88-HDBT 6. Specification Video Input Video Output Input 8 HDMI Output 4 HDMI 8 HDBaseT Input Female HDMI Output Female HDMI Connector Connector Female RJ45(with LED indicators) Input Level T.M.D.S. 2.9V~3.3V Output Level T.M.D.S. 2.9V~3.3V Input 100Ω (Differential) Output 100Ω (Differential)
  • Page 33 AVG-MS88-HDBT General Power Supply 100V~240V AC Power Full load: 117.8W Consumption Floating: 54.4W Temperature Humidity 10% ~ 90% -10 ~ +40℃ Dimension 437 x 88 x 380 mm Weight 5.6Kg (W*H*D)

  • Page 34: Panel Drawing

    AVG-MS88-HDBT 7. Panel Drawing...

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting & Maintenance

    AVG-MS88-HDBT 8. Troubleshooting & Maintenance Problems Causes Solutions The Connection of the Check whether the cables cabling may be incorrect are connected correctly Color loss or no video or faulty and in working condition. signal output Make sure the connection...

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