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Chapter 2: Overview
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.
With a signal bandwidth of 340 MHz, there is no signal degradation. HIgh-definition digital signals can be selected and
distributed to any 16 outputs simultaneously (8 channels x 2). The switch complies with CEC and HDMP 2.0 standards, HDMI
V1.4a 3D formats, and data rates up to 6.75 Gbps. It also supports UXGA/WUXGA/DVI 1920 x 1200 resolution to any HD
displays.
The AVSW-HDM8X8-X has one CAT6/6A and HDMI connector for each output, effectively making this an 8 x 16 switch (same
signal on both outputs). One RJ-45 connection on each output extends the HDMI signal to remote locations via HDBaseT CATx
cable extended to the HDBaseT Receiver (AVSW-HDMI-RX).
You can select the EDID from eight different modes. Control the switch via front-panel push buttons, IR remote, or via RS-232 or
TCP/IP (not a Web browser).
2.2 Features
• Matrix switches (8) HDMI with DVI-audio source devices to (8) HDMI with HDMI/DVI SPDIF and (8) CATx (6/6A/7) device
extender output devices.
• Supports HDMI digital video w/embedded audio, DVI format, and complies with CEC/HDCP 2.0.
• Includes (7) function key controls.
• Supports worldwide EDID modes for HDTV resolutions.
• Enables link speeds of up to 6.75 Gbps (link clock rate of 340Mb Hz), and supports HDMI 1.4a 3D formats.
• Supports DVI audio input and SPDIF (LPCM 2-CH or maximum 5.1CH output).
• Works with wide range of HD resolutions from PC XGA to WUXGA 1920 x 1200 and HDTV/TV resolutions 480i/480p,
576i/576p, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p.
• Compatible with all HDMI source devices, PC monitors, plasma HD displays, HDTV, and audio receivers/amplifiers.
• Provides digital video TMDS formats resolution up to 1080p-60 with deep color 36-bit.
• Supports digital audio: Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plug/ex, DTS, DTS-HD, DTS-HD Master, DTS-EX, PCM, PCM2,
LPCM2.
• Choose from four ways to control the user interface: Windows based GUI control via TCP/IP port (not a Web browser), front-
panel push button, IR wireless remote control, and third-party RS-232 controller (via simple ASCII).
• Supports worldwide control functions: ALL/OFF/RECALL/ENTER/MEMORY/EDID/LOCK.
• Supports EDID modes:
- Embedded EID modes: FSS/H24-3D-M/H36-3D/H36-3D-M/DVI-D 1280x1024–60 Hz/DVI-D 1920x1200—60 Hz/AUTO.
- External modes: Learning mode.
• Front-panel LEDs automatically show active input and output status.
• Supports IR Remote and IR Extender with distance up to 1000 feet (300 m) maximum.
• Provides EDID configuration via Internal modes.
