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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.

Step 2

Press EDID button

Select an optimum status of Embedded EDID mode.

Step 3

Press the ENTER button

Confirm entries.

Step 4

Press the EDID button

Select the EDID FSS mode.

Step 5

Press the ENTER button

Confirm entries.

4.6 Auto Mode Definition

The switch will detect and automatically copy the EDID for the highest common supported video mode of the displays.

Example for a single destination:

Destination device #1 will be set to the highest common audio and video mode supported by source #1.

Example for multiple destinations:

The highest supported common audio and video mode for destination device #1, #2 and #3 will be copied to the active source.

4.7 Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) Setup

In brief, CEC allows HDMI devices to control each other when necessary and allows the user to operate multiple devices with one 
remote control handset.

To enable CEC:

• Press EDID button.

• Press ALL button.

• Press EDID button. The pre-set configuration will execute.

To disable CEC:

• Press EDID button

• Press OFF button

• Press EDID button The pre-set configuration will execute.

NOTE:  Not all devices support CEC. Check with your device’s Users Guide for additional information and specifications. For stable 

operation, only connect HDMI connections with the switch powered OFF.

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Page 2: ...e with one of our technical experts in less than 30 seconds Trademarks Used in this Manual Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks of BB Technologies Inc Any other trademarks m...

Page 3: ...en the equipment is operated in a commercial environment Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to...

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Page 5: ...as that printed on the rear of the unit Damage caused by connection to improper AC voltage is not covered by any warranty 9 Power down and disconnect the unit from mains voltage before making connecti...

Page 6: ...necting cables to other devices Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents or aerosol cleaners as this may damage the unit Use a clean dry cloth Installation of this unit should be in a c...

Page 7: ...am 13 3 2 IR Extender 14 4 Operation 15 4 1 EDID Setup 15 4 2 Embedded EDID Modes 15 4 3 Copy EDID 15 4 4 EDID Status 16 4 5 How to Set Up Fast Speed Start FSS Function 17 4 6 Auto Mode Definition 17...

Page 8: ...MEMORY LOCK EDID HDCP CEC Support HDCP 2 0 compliant CEC compliant HDMI I O Connector HDMI Type A SMD 19 pin female HDMI Support HD 1080P 60 Hz H36 bit deep color 3D 1 4a formats Infrared Frequency 3...

Page 9: ...C XGA to WUXGA 1920x1200 and HDTV DTV 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 Pr...

Page 10: ...es 1 to 8 LED lights blue to indicate that a video source is present on that input 3 Output Status Display Each output destination channel shows which input source is assigned 4 Destination Select But...

Page 11: ...Function Key Enter or DEMO Press ENTER to confirm entries 11 Function Key Memory or SAVE The system will store presets up to a total of 16 Presets are stored in local memory using Source keys 1 throu...

Page 12: ...itch with DVI digital video signals HDCP compliant DVI does not support audio Connect a signal link of HDMI direct digital video audio to this female HDMI connector The connector supports HDMI digital...

Page 13: ...s a sample application using the 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switch PC Blu ray Xbox PS 3 HD satellite receiver PC PC Laptop 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switch VSW HDMI8x8 B Displays Projector HDTV IR receiver VX HDMI TP 100M...

Page 14: ...stallation 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...

Page 15: ...ally capture the most suitable EDID from Destination to Source Mode 2 H24 3D 1080p 24 bits Audio support PCM 2CH Mode 3 H24M 3D 1080p 24 bits Audio support MAT MLP 7 1CH PCM 2CH one bit audio 2CH AC3...

Page 16: ...of the Destination buttons 1 8 Copy EDID from the selected destination Step 3 Press to enable all the source buttons 1 5 to which the EDID should be copied Copy the destination EDID to selected sourc...

Page 17: ...ngle destination Destination device 1 will be set to the highest common audio and video mode supported by source 1 Example for multiple destinations The highest supported common audio and video mode f...

Page 18: ...anel input 1 8 select buttons the supplied IR remote control or through the RS 232 serial communications port Upon power up the switch will return to its last used setting before it was powered down P...

Page 19: ...04FB DESTINATION 5 09F6 50AF SOURCE 5 09F6 05FA DESTINATION 6 09F6 609F SOURCE 6 09F6 06F9 DESTINATION 7 09F6 708F SOURCE 7 09F6 07F8 DESTINATION 8 09F6 807F SOURCE 8 09F6 08F7 For example Select Des...

Page 20: ...RS 232 Defintion 1 Not used 2 TX Transmitter 3 RX Receiver 4 Not used 5 GND Ground 6 Not used 7 Not used 8 Not used 9 Not used RS 232 PROTOCOL COMMANDS You can control the switch via the RS 232 serial...

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