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CATS-HDMI-MX8 as master

1.Connect all sources to HDMI Inputs on the 8x8 HDMI over CAT5 matrix master CATS-HDMI-

MX8

2.

Connect   each  

CHANNEL   CONTROL

  output   port   on   the   CATS-HDMI-MX8   to   respective 

CHANNEL CONTROL

 port on the remote receiver CATS-HDMI-RX8

3.

Connect each  

A/V SIGNAL

  output port on the CATS-HDMI-MX8 to respective  

A/V SIGNAL 

input on the remote receiver CATS-HDMI-RX8

4.

Connect IR blaster to the  

IR MAIN

  jack of CATS-HDMI-MX8 and direct the IR blaster to the 

built-in IR receiver of the sources

5.Connect the +5V 6A DC power supply to the CATS-HDMI-MX8
6.Power on all HDMI sources
7.Power on the CATS-HDMI-MX8

CATS-HDMI-RX8 as receiver

1.Connect each HDMI output to HDMI displays

2.

Connect the 

A/V SIGNAL

 port on the CATS-HDMI-RX8 to the 

A/V SIGNAL

 port on the CATS-

HDMI-MX8

3.

Connect the 

CHANNEL CONTROL

 port on the CATS-HDMI-RX8 to the 

CHANNEL CONTROL 

port on the CATS-HDMI-MX8

4.Connect IR receiver and place the IR receiver at the appropriate position that can receive the 

IR command signals sent from the users

5.Dial the 8-level rotary control switch to adjust the HDMI signal level until the picture and sound 

are clear

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Hardware Installation

Summary of Contents for CATS-HDMI-MX8 v1.2

Page 1: ...User Guide for CATS HDMI MX8 8x8 HDMI over CAT5 Matrix with IR Pass through User Manual...

Page 2: ...jury and to minimize the risk of damage to the unit Follow all instructions and warnings marked on this unit Do not attempt to service this unit yourself except where explained in this manual Provide...

Page 3: ...Through low cost Cat 5 5e 6 UTP STP cables not only high quality video and audio can be transmitted to the display sites but also users can switch among eight HDMI sources using the push in button or...

Page 4: ...such as DVD and TiVo by IR extender through control path at remote receiver Allows to control main matrix center through control line at remote receiver Extends video signal up to 35m 115 feet over CA...

Page 5: ...J 45 HDMI signal 8x RJ 45 Channel control 9x IR socket for IR blaster 1x HDMI HDMI Input selection Push in button IR remote control RS 232 Push in button IR remote control HDMI source control Controll...

Page 6: ...ews 1x UL AC power cord 1 The CATS HDMI RX8 has been tested extensively and found that it doesn t require external power supply If in rare situation you find it cannot work with the CATS HDMI MX8 plea...

Page 7: ...232 RS 232 control port AC Power 100 240V 6 SW 1 8 DIP switch see DIP Switch section in p 8 7 IR PASS THROUGH 1 8 3 5mm IR blaster socket for individual HDMI source control 8 INPUT 1 8 HDMI inputs 9...

Page 8: ...evel varies from 0 strongest to 7 weakest for respective transmission length from longest possible range to short distance Please adjust the signal level from 7 to 0 and stop turning the rotary switch...

Page 9: ...different kinds of HDMI sources and displays If you cannot get the audio and or video output normally at the system installation please change the DIP switch setting to default mode or even safe mode...

Page 10: ...are update only can be done via RS 232 port and connection to PC set at COM1 1 Power off the CATS HDMI MX8 Execute the firmware update program on your PC via COM1 port connection to the RS 232 port of...

Page 11: ...d signals from the remote receivers that are setting at respective input channel from 1 to 8 CATS HDMI RX8 IR RECEIVER IR receiver connected here can receive all IR command signals from the IR remote...

Page 12: ...mended NEC RC5 TOSHIBA MICOM CODE GRUNDIG CODE SONY 12 BIT CODE SONY 15 BIT CODE SONY 20 BIT CODE RCA CODE RCM CODE MATSUSHITA CODE MITSUBISHI CODE ZENITH CODE JVC CODE M50560 001P MN6125H MN6125L MN6...

Page 13: ...receiver of the sources 5 Connect the 5V 6A DC power supply to the CATS HDMI MX8 6 Power on all HDMI sources 7 Power on the CATS HDMI MX8 CATS HDMI RX8 as receiver 1 Connect each HDMI output to HDMI...

Page 14: ...fter that you can have multiple outputs playing the same content from the selected INPUT 1 8 by pushing the corresponding OUTPUT buttons The setting will be effective in a couple of seconds INPUT OUTP...

Page 15: ...n the all com port and show them Select the RS232 serial port connected to the machine And set device ID 255 is for all device Only the same device id or 255 can get the command you sent Press OK Get...

Page 16: ...he same source Unselect All Output Release output selection Select Input1 8 Output Select Input Source Then select the output port icon For example Select input source 1 Then select output port 1 and...

Page 17: ...ect Input 8 F6 Output F select Input 6 A3 Output A select Input 3 D1 Output D select Input 1 F7 Output F select Input 7 A4 Output A select Input 4 D2 Output D select Input 2 F8 Output F select Input 8...

Page 18: ...H select Input 5 C2 Output C select Input 2 E8 Output E select Input 8 H6 Output H select Input 6 C3 Output C select Input 3 F1 Output F select Input 1 H7 Output H select Input 7 C4 Output C select I...

Page 19: ...remote site to input port 1 SOURCE SEL 2 Switch the display channel at the remote site to input port 2 SOURCE SEL 3 Switch the display channel at the remote site to input port 3 SOURCE SEL 4 Switch th...

Page 20: ...arning Mode Method 1 Manually connect HDMI displays to HDMI input ports 1 Power up the matrix master unit Connect the HDMI display that its EDID needs to be learned to any of the HDMI INPU1 INPU8 port...

Page 21: ...t the same time for 2 seconds 3 Release these two buttons The EDID will be read from the receiver unit connected to the display and sent the Output Port then written to the chosen Input Channel 4 If t...

Page 22: ...5 0xE5 0xF5 0x15 0x25 Source 6 0xA6 0xB6 0xC6 0xD6 0xE6 0xF6 0x16 0x26 Source 7 0xA7 0xB7 0xC7 0xD7 0xE7 0xF7 0x17 0x27 Source 8 0xA8 0xB8 0xC8 0xD8 0xE8 0xF8 0x18 0x28 22 Function 0x17 0x0A 0x0C POWE...

Page 23: ...CB 0xDB 0xEB 0xFB 0x1B 0x2B Source 5 0xAA 0xBA 0xCA 0xDA 0xEA 0xFA 0x1A 0x2A Source 6 0xA9 0xB9 0xC9 0xD9 0xE9 0xF9 0x19 0x29 Source 7 0xA8 0xB8 0xC8 0xD8 0xE8 0xF8 0x18 0x28 Source 8 0xA7 0xB7 0xC7 0...

Page 24: ...cations solid UTP STP cables are the only viable choice 5 EIA TIA 568 B termination T568B for Cat 5 5e 6 cables is recommended for better performance 6 To reduce the interference among the unshielded...

Page 25: ...6 Cable Transmission Performance rating Type of CAT5 6 cable Wiring Shielding CAT5 CAT5e CAT6 Solid Unshielded UTP Shielded STP Stranded Unshielded UTP Shielded STP Termination Please use EIA TIA 568...

Page 26: ...the risk of loss or damage in transit Under no circumstances will a unit be accepted without a return authorization number The warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied includi...

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