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Supported Model

•  C4-8x8HDMIVSW-B   8×8 HDMI Matrix Switch

Introduction

The Control4® 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switch

 

enables up to eight (8) HDMI 

inputs to be distributed to eight (8) zones, with Ethernet pass-
through and IR and RS232 control. 

•  Enables up to eight (8) AV sources for multi-room AV 

distribution via full-matrix switching

•  System control is enabled through Ethernet, giving installation 

flexibility for new or retrofit installations

•  Easily installed with Control4 Simple Device Discovery Protocol 

(SDDP)

•  2U rack-mount ears conform to EIA 19" rack standards

Box Contents

•  8×8 HDMI Matrix Switch (C4-8x8HDMIVSW-B)
•  Power cord and external power supply
•  Warranty card
•  Rack-mount ears (2)
•  Four (4) 8-32 x 3/8" Phillips screws
•  Four (4) feet (pre-attached), which can be removed for device 

rack mounting.

Available Accessories

•  HDBaseT Receiver (C4-HDBTE-B)

Specifications

HDBaseT Receiver

Model number

C4-8x8HDMIVSW-B

Voltage

12VDC

Current

8.5A

Network connectivity

10/100 BaseT Ethernet

Full matrix switching

Yes

Rack-mount

Yes, 2U rack-mount ears included

Source inputs

HDMI

8

HDBaseT Ethernet inputs

8

Zone outputs

HDBaseT outputs

8

HDMI outputs (exclusive-or of 
HDBT 7/8)

2

Stereo audio output (3.5 mm 
stereo jack)

8

Control

RS232 serial ports

8

IR ports

8 (IR frequency: 38 KHz)

Environmental

Operational temperature

32˚F ~ 104˚F (0˚C ~ 40˚C)

Humidity

5% to 95% non-condensing

Storage

-4˚F ~ 158˚F (-20˚C ~ 70˚C)

Miscellaneous

Dimensions

13.4" x 10.1" x 3.9"  
(341 x 257 x 100 mm) (w/feet)
13.4" x 10.1" x 3.6"  
(341 x 257 x 91 mm) (no feet)

Weight

8.64 lbs (3.92 kg) (unit only)

Shipping weight

12.48 lbs (5.66 kg)  
(box, power supply & cord)

HDBaseT Receiver

Model number

C4-HDBTE-B

Voltage

12VDC

Current

1.5A

Dimensions

4.0" x 4.8" x 0.9"  
(102 x 123 x 23 mm) (w/mount)

Weight

1.3 lbs (0.6 kg) (unit only)

Shipping weight

3.0 lbs (1.35 kg) (box & power 
supply)

Front and Rear Panel Description

Front Panel

LED Indicators

A 

Status—One blink=unable to obtain IP address from DHCP 
server. Off indicates normal operation.

B 

Link—Indicates a connection to Director.

C 

Power—Flashes while booting. Solid blue when powered on.

A B C

8×8 HDMI Matrix Switch 

Installation and Setup 

Guide

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