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CMX88AB

 USER MANUAL

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The Blustream range of matrix products include Matrix control via IR. 

IMPORTANT: Blustream Infrared products are all 5V and NOT compatible with alternative manufacturers Infrared 

solutions. When using third party 12V IR control solutions please use the Blustream IRCAB cable for IR conversion (sold 

separately).

IR Receiver - IRR

Blustream 5V IR Receiver to receive an IR signal for control of 

the matrix

IR Control Cable - IRCAB

  (supplied separately)

Blustream IR Control cable 3.5mm Mono to 3.5mm Stereo for 

linking third party control solutions to Blustream products.
Compatible with 12V IR third party products.

Please note: 

Cable is directional as indicated

IR Receiver - Stereo 3.5mm

Infrared (IR) Control

Signal

5V

Ground

The front panel buttons are used to individually amend the input / output structure of the matrix. Using the Output UP / DOWN 

buttons, first select the desired output, then using the Input UP / DOWN buttons, select the source device to switch to. Clicking 

the Input UP / DOWN buttons scrolls through the INPUT / OUTPUT numbers sequentially from 1 - 8 then back to 1. 
The Output UP / DOWN buttons scroll from 1 - 8 then ‘A’ for ALL, before returning to output 1. Selecting ‘A’: will switch all 

outputs to the selected Input.

The front panel buttons can be used for other control features:
• 

 INPUT UP - Press and hold for 3 seconds to power off the Matrix (press to power on when in standby mode)

• 

 INPUT DOWN - Press and hold for 10 seconds to turn on/off  front panel button lock

• 

 OUTPUT UP - Press and hold for 3 seconds to set PTP mode (output 1 = input 1, output 2 = input 2 etc)

Front Panel Control

Summary of Contents for CMX88AB

Page 1: ...axial Coaxial L L L L L L L L TCP IP RS 232 R Ctrl DC 12V R R R R R R R R HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 HDMI 5 HDMI 6 HDMI 7 HDMI 8 Input HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 HDMI 5 HDMI 6 HDMI 7 HDMI 8 Output C...

Page 2: ...mum performance and safety please read these instructions care fully before connecting operating or adjusting this product Please keep this manual for future reference Introduction 03 Features 03 Pane...

Page 3: ...ently routed to 8x HDMI outputs Supports 4K UHD video including HDR up to 4K 60Hz 4 4 4 Independent video down conversion on all HDMI outputs allowing a display only capable of supporting lower 4K vid...

Page 4: ...l Coaxial Coaxial Coaxial Coaxial L L L L L L L L TCP IP RS 232 R Ctrl DC 12V R R R R R R R R HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 HDMI 5 HDMI 6 HDMI 7 HDMI 8 Input HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 HDMI 5 HDMI 6 HD...

Page 5: ...in web browser user interface allowing con trol and configuration of the matrix A Straight through RJ45 patch lead should be used RS 232 2 Way The Blustream CMX88AB Matrix can be controlled via a 9 p...

Page 6: ...tereo3 5mm Infrared IR Control Signal 5V Ground The front panel buttons are used to individually amend the input output structure of the matrix Using the Output UP DOWN buttons first select the desire...

Page 7: ...output 1 input 2 to output 2 etc EDID Configuration FixedEDIDtoINPUT ALLINPUTS Toselectvideoresolution Press1080i 1080p 3D 4K ToselectAudioresolution Press2 0CH 5 1CH 7 1CH Toassignsettingstoindividua...

Page 8: ...the EDID from the display and output a suitable 4K video resolution The EDID handshake will not know if the method of HDMI signal distribution between Matrix and display is capable of supporting all 4...

Page 9: ...32 HDMI Example Schematic CMX88AB 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 MAXIMUM OF 8x 4K SOURCES MAX 8 x 4K DISPLAYS 4K DISPLAY 4K DISPLAY 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Output I Coaxial Coaxial Coaxial Coaxial Coaxial Coaxial Coaxial Co...

Page 10: ...ing connections feet 441mm x 226mm x 50mm Case Dimensions W x H x D 441mm x 234mm x 45mm Shipping Weight 3 5kg Operating Temperature 32 F to 104 F 0 C to 40 C Storage Temperature 4 F to 140 F 20 C to...

Page 11: ...cute a carriage return Depending on the program you are using this token maybe different Some other examples that other control systems deploy include r or 0D in hex Spaces Blustream commands do not r...

Page 12: ...DOLBY HD zz 03 HDMI 1080i 60Hz Audio 2CH PCM EDIDxxDFzz zz 04 HDMI 1080i 60Hz Audio 5 1CH PCM DTS DOLBY zz 05 HDMI 1080i 60Hz Audio 7 1CH PCM DTS DOLBY HD zz 06 HDMI 1080p 60Hz 3D Audio 2CH PCM zz 07...

Page 13: ...F 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 0689 Output 6 1B 0000 006D 0000 0022 0157 0...

Page 14: ...6 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 0689 INPUT 8 03 0000 006D 0000 0022 0157 00AC 0016 0016 0016 0016 00...

Page 15: ...016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 0689 COPY 1A 0000 006D 0000 0022 0157 00AC 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 001...

Page 16: ...am Web Browser Interface TheBlustreamCMX88ABmatrixunitcanbebothcontrolledandconfiguredusingthein builtweb server TheCMX88ABMatrixmustbeconnectedtoanactivenetworkrouter switchanditisadvisedthattheMatri...

Page 17: ...CMX88AB USER MANUAL 17 contact support blustream co uk support blustream com au Notes...

Page 18: ...www blustream co uk www blustream com au...

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