CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ..............................................................1
FEATURES & PACKAGE CONTENTS ........................... 2
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................ 3
FRONT PANEL ............................................................... 4
BACK PANEL .................................................................. 8
REMOTE CONTROL ...................................................... 9
EDID FUNCTIONS ........................................................ 11
TYPICAL APPLICATION .............................................. 14
IR EXTENDER ............................................................... 15
ETHERNET ................................................................... 17
RS-232 PROTOCOL .................................................... 18
INTRODUCTION
The SB-5688LCM is our next-generation 8x8 HDMI Matrix Routing
Switch, designed for multiple sources and displays. There are (8)
HDMI connections for inputs and (8) HDMI connections for outputs
located on the back panel. This unit has EDID management
and EDID memory, including a new feature called “Fast Speed
Start
®
” which permits switching between HDMI sources in as little
as 2 seconds. The SB-5688LCM supports data rates up to of
6.75Gbps, enabling 1080p HDMI formats and UXGA/WUXGA/
DVI 1920x1200 resolutions. The SB-5688LCM is based on HDMI
standards and supports full resolution HDMI video with a signal
bandwidth of 340Mhz so there is no signal degradation.
The SB-5688LCM’s front panel includes a LCD display with (2)
data display lines. Functional manual control is provided via
front panel push buttons, IR remote, RS-232 or TCP/IP (not a
web-browser). A RS-232 Windows GUI interface is provided for
matrix routing control (Windows only). The RS-232 connection
allows functions to be controlled by systems like Control4 (drivers
included) or any computerized software/hardware control system.
The switcher is certified as being fully HDMI, CEC and HDCP 2.0
compliant, with RoHS, CE, FCC certifications and full HD HDMI
V1.4a 3D formats.
When using the SB-5688LCM Matrix Routing Switch, one-to-
many or many-to-one connections can be established. You can
easily connect any input device to any output device. You can
also establish a single input device to many output devices,
eliminating the need to constantly re-route video input and output
cables.
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HDMI Matrix Switcher Series
Thank you for purchasing the SB-5688LCM HDMI Matrix Switcher. You will find this unit easy to install and highly reliable
but it is essential that you read this manual thoroughly before attempting to use the 8x8 HDMI Matrix switcher.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Please read all instructions before attempting to unpack, install or operate
this equipment and before connecting the power supply. Please keep the
following in mind as you unpack and install this equipment:
• Always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire,
electrical shock and injury to persons.
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain, moisture
or install this product near water.
• Never spill liquid of any kind on or into this product.
• Never push an object of any kind into this product through any openings
or empty slots in the unit, as you may damage parts inside the unit.
• Do not attach the power supply cabling to building surfaces.
• Use only the supplied power supply unit (PSU). Do not use the
PSU if it is damaged.
• Do not allow anything to rest on the power cabling or allow any
weight to be placed upon it or any person walk on it.
• To protect the unit from overheating, do not block any vents or
openings in the unit housing that provide ventilation and allow for sufficient
space for air to circulate around the unit.
DISCLAIMERS
The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed
to be accurate. We assume no responsibility for any infringements of
patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use.
We assume no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained
in this document. We make no commitment to update or to keep current
the information contained in this document.
We reserve the right to make improvements to this document and/or
product at any time and without notice.
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Version 2.1 OCT 2015
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