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CUSTOM PRO MATRIX
USER MANUAL
EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) is a data structure that is used between a display and a source. This data
is used by the source to find out what audio and video resolutions are supported by the display. From this information
the source will discover what the best audio and video resolutions need to be output.
Whilst the objective of EDID is to make connecting a digital display to a source a simple plug and play procedure,
issues can arise when multiple displays or video matrix switching is introduced because of the increased number of
variables.
By pre-determining the video resolution and audio format from the source, you can potentially reduce the time
needed for the EDID part of the handshake, thus making switching both quicker, and more reliable.
As standard, Blustream distribution products containing EDID management will be set to 1080p video resolution
with 2ch audio by default. This is for ease of obtaining both video and audio on first connection from most consumer
and commercial source devices on the market. The EDID can then be adjusted accordingly to obtain alternative
resolutions of video and audio, as required, per source device.
Configuration of matrix input EDID settings can be achieved in one of four ways:
1. Using the matrix web-GUI - see page 7 for details, or download the ‘Blustream Web Browser Interface Guide’ from
the Blustream website for more in depth instructions.
Recommended -
when setting EDID for multiple inputs.
2. Using TCP/IP or RS-232 commands - see API towards the rear of this manual for further details
3. Using the matrix front panel buttons - only recommended when setting an individual / global EDID
4. Using the supplied matrix IR remote control (8x8 matrix product only) - for further details see page 19 (only
recommended when setting an individual EDID where access to front panel or the web-GUI is not available*)
* The Custom Pro matrix does not feedback a prompt for successful setting of EDID using the IR remote control, therefore
it is only recommend to use this method where other options are not available.
Advanced EDID Management
Terminating CAT Cable for use with HDBaseT™
It is important that the interconnecting CAT cable between Blustream HDBaseT™ products is terminated using the
correct RJ45 pin configuration. The link CAT cable MUST be a ‘straight’ (pin-to-pin) CAT cable, and it is advised that this
is wired to the T568B wiring standard as this format is less prone to EMI (Electro-Magnetic Interference).
When installing CAT cables it is advised that you use the best possible CAT cable quality. HDMI distribution products
will only work if used with Cat5e standard cable or above. Blustream recommends using a Cat6 cable (or better) for
installations, especially when running longer distances, in areas of high EMI, or for 4K signal distribution. It is advised
that using any method of patch panel, wall plate, or join within the CAT cable is avoided as these can add degradation
to the signal. Blustream also recommend using RJ45 connectors that are recommended for use with the choice of CAT
cable.
RJ45 Wiring -
T568B