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Factor Electronics 

4159 McConnell Drive   

Burnaby B.C. Canada V5A-3J7 

PH-778-800-1918      [email protected] 

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HDBaseT-8x8Matrix 

4K/18G 8x8 HDMI/HDBaseT Matrix w/ Loop output 

Summary of Contents for HDBaseT-8x8Matrix

Page 1: ...ctronics com info factorelectronics com Factor Electronics 4159 McConnell Drive Burnaby B C Canada V5A 3J7 PH 778 800 1918 info factorelectronics com ww HDBaseT 8x8Matrix 4K 18G 8x8 HDMI HDBaseT Matrix w Loop output ...

Page 2: ...568B standard mixed CAT cable cross over cables because there are 2 pairs swapped this will make the POE OVER CURRENT and damage the POE components Please use straight through CAT 5 6 cable both RJ45 headers are 568A or 568B standard 4 It is recommended to power up the device after connection of sources sink and CAT cable 5 To reduce the interference among the unshielded twisted pairs of wires in ...

Page 3: ... will void the manufacturer s warranty Also our unique case is an integral part of the design of this unit and is responsible for cooling and circuitry shielding Any modifications to this case will potentially cause malfunction and product failure 9 Do not expose the device to water moisture or liquids Possible electric shock may result as well as failure of the unit to operate ...

Page 4: ...tion 6 Features 6 Panel Descriptions 7 Front Panel 7 Rear Panel 9 Remote Control 10 Application Diagram 11 RS 232 Pin Assignment 11 Specifications 12 Package Contents 13 GUI Control 13 Maintenance 24 Warranty Policy 24 Limitations of Warranty 25 Exclusive Remedies 25 RMA Policy 26 ...

Page 5: ...www factorelectronics com info factorelectronics com Standard Replacement 26 Once you have obtained an RMA number 27 Please note 27 ...

Page 6: ... RS 232 and TCP IP Features Independent switching and control eight 4K HDR HDMI sources to eight individual 4K HDR HDMI display devices and two loop outputs Supports 4K UHD video including HDR up to 4K 60Hz 4 4 4 Supports 4K resolution up to 40m and 1080p to 70m over single CAT cable Supports 3D signal display Supports all known HDMI audio formats including Dolby TrueHD Dolby Atmos Dolby Digital P...

Page 7: ...ection button 1 to 8 Press to select the output from 1 to 8 6 All button for HDMI outputs Press to select all of the outputs from 1 to 8 7 Menu button Press to enter EDID set mode Three EDID segments will display on the panel formatted as INPUT VIDEO AUDIO for example IN1 1080P 2 0CH means to set 1080P 2 0CH EDID to INPUT1 The blinking segment is the one that can be changed currently Segment edita...

Page 8: ...seconds to RESET the matrix 8 Up selection button Press to change the segment s value 9 ESC Press to end EDID set mode 10 Lock LED indicator Indicates the lock status 11 Lock button Press to lock the front panel buttons 12 HDMI input selection button 1 to 8 Press to select inputs 1 to 8 13 PTP button Press to mirror all inputs and outputs e g output 1 to input 1 output 2 to input 2 and so on 14 Se...

Page 9: ...HDBT Receivers 23 RS 232 port 1 8 3 pin phoenix terminal connector Package does not include this connector 24 Power port Use included 24V 6A DC adapter to power the remote HDBaseT receivers 25 IR Input 1 8 3 5mm stereo phone jack connect to included IR receiver cables 26 Global IR input 3 5mm stereo phone jack 27 HDMI input 1 8 Connect to HDMI sources 28 HDMI output 1 2 Connect to local HDMI displ...

Page 10: ...e zone INPUT where you wish to change the corresponding output Number 1 8 correspond to the zone inputs 1 8 C Press PTP button if you wish to instantly mirror all inputs and outputs Example Input 1 to Output 1 Input 2 to Output 2 etc NOTE 1 EDID Set Up from the remote control is not available for HDBASET 8X8MATRIX 2 The button press sequence should be finished in 5 seconds otherwise the operation ...

Page 11: ...www factorelectronics com info factorelectronics com Application Diagram RS 232 Pin Assignment HDBASET 8X8MAT RIX Remote Control Console PIN Assignment PIN Assignment 1 NC 1 NC 2 Tx 2 Rx ...

Page 12: ...MI Type A 19 pin female RS232 Serial port 1x DB9 connector 8x 3 pin green phoenix TCP IP Control RJ45 connector female IR input ports 9x3 5mm stereo jack IR output ports 9x3 5mm mono jack Rack Mountable rack ears included Dimensions L x W x D 438mm x 300mm x 43mm w o feet Shipping Weight 2 7KG Operating Temperature 32 F to 104 F 0 C to 40 C Storage Temperature 4 F to 140 F 20 C to 60 C Power Suppl...

Page 13: ...dows Operation System Installation 8x8 HDMI Matrix controller software is very easy to install Copy the 8x8 HDMI Matrix Controller vx x exe to the PC which is used to control the Matrix by RS232 COM or TCP to complete installation Preparation 1 Connect PC and Matrix by RS232 cable or UTP cable 2 Power up Matrix It will take about 5 seconds to be ready with Di beep sound 3 Double click 8x8 HDMI Mat...

Page 14: ...trol command process status Prompt message display area Date and Time display General page Select control mode RS232 COM mode Auto COM ports detected or TCP mode List detected COM ports List all Matrix devices after search operation Click to search all Matrix devices that are connected in same subnet 3 2 4 1 1 10 8 7 6 4 5 3 1 9 2 ...

Page 15: ...n area NOTE Tab pages cannot be changed while the control command is processing To enable or disable Input output tags when setting the buttons on the Setting page focused Device information display area Input output port connection status Set TCP control configuration Click Config button to show the TCP configuration window Set the tag to identify the Matrix device Set IP mode the Subnet should s...

Page 16: ...w and the configuration will cancel Port Tag page Input port tags Click to edit Input port tags Output port tags Click to edit Output port tags NOTE 1 Edit boxes are read only click the Edit button to edit the tags 2 One set of Input output port tags can be set for the Matrix when the COM control mode is selected 3 Input output port tags can be set for respective Matrix connected devices according...

Page 17: ... a tag if a tag is still used by any other Input port the delete action will be discarded Edit Output port tags After the action of an edit form will pop up as below Define tags for respective Output ports then the displays connected to the Output ports will be easily remembered Click buttons with caption to delete a tag If a tag is still used by any other Output port the delete action will be can...

Page 18: ...put port Displays the Output Input with tag information when the mouse moves over the buttons Pre Setting items The default is Port to Port Click to edit the selected pre set item Set the selected pre set item to the Matrix NOTE When changing to the Settings page the software will try to refresh the source selection status of the Output port Pop up tag messages When Input output port tags have bee...

Page 19: ...www factorelectronics com info factorelectronics com Pop up Menu Cursor over the set buttons and right click to display the menu pop up ...

Page 20: ...ght click the mouse x range is from 1 to 7 set total x Outputs at the same time All output s from the same Input Port to Port Output1 to Input1 Output2 to Input2 Output3 to Input3 etc Edit selected pre set item After the edit form will pop up as below Pre Set name Set all Output ports from the same Input Select Input for respective Output 3 1 2 ...

Page 21: ...to complete the action Read EDID content from an Output port and display in the grid click Read the button to complete the action Save EDID content which is displayed in a grid to a binary file file extension is bin Open an EDID binary file and display in a grid Download the EDID content which is displayed in a grid to a selected Input port or All Input ports click the Download button to complete ...

Page 22: ...nt displayed in the grid IR Configuration page To enable or disable the IR control function When the box is checked the IR control function is enabled otherwise the IR control function is disabled This setting is not memorized the IR control function is always enabled after power up ...

Page 23: ...e upgrade progress bar Click the button to upgrade the firmware Firmware upgrade message display Click to clear the messages displayed in the memo box NOTE If failure occurs during the upgrade firmware process the following steps SHOULD be done sequentially to establish the next upgrade procedure 1 Power down the Matrix 5 4 3 2 1 ...

Page 24: ...ctive Repairs are warranted for the remainder of the original warranty or a 90 day extended warranty whichever is longer For equipment under warranty the owner is responsible for freight to Factor Electronics and all related customs taxes tariffs insurance etc Factor Electronics is responsible for the freight charges only for return of the equipment from the factory to the owner All equipment retu...

Page 25: ... removal and or reinstallation of warranted equipment or parts on site or any labor required to diagnose the necessity for repair or replacement The warranty excludes any responsibility by Factor Electronics for incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of the equipment or products or for any inability to use them either separate from or in combination with any other equipment or pr...

Page 26: ...eturn This can be initiated by emailing or calling your related sales info factorelectronics com 778 800 1918 All requests are processed within 48 hours Standard Replacement For customers that agree to return defective product to Factor Electronics first a Standard Replacement option is available An RMA number must first be issued by sales This RMA number will need to be referenced on the outside ...

Page 27: ... the RMA number prominently displayed on the outside of the package it will be returned to you unopened Please use a shipping company that can demonstrate proof of delivery Factor Electronics does not accept responsibility for any lost shipments unless proof of delivery to Factor Electronics is provided Please note Product shipped to Factor Electronics must be properly packaged to prevent loss or ...

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