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INTRODUCTION

The Evolution by Vanco EVMX4008 8X8 Matrix with HDBaseT Technology, Wide-band IR, and PoE is 

an HD switching and extension system that comprises of an 8 input/8 output matrix unit.  Have 8 

sources displayed simultaneously on any display or have a single source duplicated on multiple displays, 

flexibility for the perfect solution.  Features HDBaseT (70m/230ft) technology, which allows for audio, 

1080p video, IR, and Power over Cable to be transferred over a single Cat5e/6/7 cable up to 230 

feet.  Also features Power over Ethernet (PoE) Technology which transmits power over Cat5e/6, allowing 

for Receiver unit to be powered without the use of a power supply.  The result is an easy and plug and 

play solution that allows each output with the ability to extend HDMI over long distances in conjunction 

with the Evolution by Vanco HDBaseT (70m/230ft) receiver EVRX3000 (sold separately).  Features 

additional HDMI output per HDBaseT output for flexibility or mirroring capability, able to handle up to 16 

displays.  With an output bandwidth of 6.75 Gbps, the EVMX4008 is capable of high definition video and 

multi-channel audio distribution with simple control using the front panel or remotely via IR Receivers at 

display locations.  Includes RS-232 connectivity for third party integration for control and switching, as 

well as IP control along with LAN connectivity for control and switching remotely, using a smartphone or 

tablet.  Also features EDID management system, which allows and encourages device communication 

compatibility for seamless integration.  For longer length applications with full flexibility for control, the 

EVMX4008 is a great solution. 

FEATURES

Summary of Contents for Evolution EVMX4008

Page 1: ...Vanco Part Number EVMX4008 HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix Selector Switch 230ft 70m www vanco1 com 800 626 6445 HDBaseT 8x8 MATRIX SELECTOR SWITCH 230ft 70m ...

Page 2: ...cularly at the plugs 9 Use unit only with accessories specified by the manufacturer 10 Refer all servicing to qualified personnel CAUTION HDMI is a very complex technology requiring continuous authentication of the signal and the same video resolution and audio settings on all electronic equipment in the system When there are multiple sources and displays the video resolution and audio setting on ...

Page 3: ...ows each output with the ability to extend HDMI over long distances in conjunction with the Evolution by Vanco HDBaseT 70m 230ft receiver EVRX3000 sold separately Features additional HDMI output per HDBaseT output for flexibility or mirroring capability able to handle up to 16 displays With an output bandwidth of 6 75 Gbps the EVMX4008 is capable of high definition video and multi channel audio di...

Page 4: ...xtends 1080p resolutions up to 230ft 70m Features EDID management which supports default HDMI EDID and has the ability to learn the EDID of display equipment for any handshake issues via RS 232 connectivity Receivers sold separately feature LED indicators for clear power and video signal selection HDCP Compliant Supports HDMI Deep Color and 3D Supports 7 1 channel digital audio Wideband IR pass th...

Page 5: ...onnector WE SS 8P8C with 2 LED indicators RS 232 connector DE 9 9 pin D sub female 3 5mm connector Earphone jack for IR blaster All IR Out IR signal from all outputs IR1 IR8 IR control on individual source device Earphone jack for IR receiver System IR Receives IR commands from remote control IR1 IR8 Receives IR commands from individual remote control MECHANICAL SPECS Housing Metal enclosure Power...

Page 6: ...t 10 IR Receiver 1 8 Infrared 3 5mm socket for plugging in the extension cable of IR receiver 11 LED Link 12 Output Port 1 8 RJ 45 outputs for each output channel 13 HDMI Local Loopout Port 1 8 Local loopout HDMI outputs for each output channel 14 IR Blaster 1 8 3 5mm IR blaster socket for individual HDMI source control 15 System IR Receiver Ext IR receiver 16 All IR Output 3 5mm IR blaster socket...

Page 7: ...r indicator 3 HDMI OUT Connects to an HDMI display with an HDMI male male cable 4 IR Blaster Infrared 3 5mm socket for plugging in the extension cable of IR blaster 5 IR Receiver Infrared 3 5mm socket for plugging in the extension cable of IR receiver 6 Mini USB For firmware updates 7 LED TX RX link indicator 8 RJ 45 Plug in for Cat5e or Cat6 Cable ...

Page 8: ...perly Because the HDMI source devices and displays may have various level of capability in playing audio and video the general principle is that the source device will output the lowest standards in audio format and video resolutions to be acceptable among all HDMI displays connected In this case a 720p stereo HDMI signal output would be probably the safest choice The EDID function can also force ...

Page 9: ...PERATION CONTROL FRONT PANEL 1 INPUT OUTPUT MAPPING Use the LEFT or RIGHT push button to select the output desired to switch sources to Use the UP or DOWN push button to select the specific source Press SET to confirm ...

Page 10: ...et output status SAVE Save current mapping mode PRESET Preset mapping mode DEFAULT EDID Begin default EDID selection LEARN EDID Begin EDID learning from one output CLEAR Clear the previous IR operation procedure TAKE Trigger the previous setting F1 Reserved F2 Reserved Operation Procedure 7 Segment LED IN OUT Switch Output Number 1 8 Input Number 1 8 Ex Input 2 To Output 3 1 Press output number ke...

Page 11: ...y 5 to select the storage site 5 3 Press TAKE button d d 5 Preset Mapping Preset Output Number 1 8 storage site Take Ex Preset saved mapping from 5 1 Press PRESET button 2 Press output number key 5 to select the storage site 5 3 Press TAKE button P P 5 Learn default EDID Default EDID Output Number 1 8 default EDID Input Number input 1 8 Take Ex Default EDID 2 Input 3 1 Press DEFAULT EDID button 2 ...

Page 12: ...ress output number key 8 to select EDID Port 3 Press input number key 3 to select Input 3 4 Press TAKE button E L 8 L 8 3 0 F 0 success F fail Mute Output Mute Output Number 1 8 Take Ex Mute Output 3 1 Press MUTE button 2 Press output number key 3 to select Output 3 3 Press TAKE button 0 3 0 3 0 OPERATION CONTROL IR REMOTE CONTROL Continued ...

Page 13: ... CONTROL Software control through RS 232 OPERATION CONTROL SOFTWARE CONTROL THROUGH RS 232 AND LAN PORT 1 I O Routing Button 2 Rename I O Button 3 EDID Button 4 Network Button 5 F W Update Default Reset Button 6 Refresh COM Port 7 COM Port Selection 8 Connection Status 9 Connect Disconnect Button 10 Control SW via RS 232 11 Control SW via Network ...

Page 14: ...nd Mapping I O Select the input Click Send to change the I O setting Save Mapping Select Mapping 1 8 Click Save button to save current mapping Preset Mapping Select Mapping 1 8 Click Recall button to recall previous mapping which are saved ...

Page 15: ...800 626 6445 15 2 Rename I O Button Rename I O Rename output name Rename input name Rename Mapping Rename Mapping name ...

Page 16: ...Select output Select Input Click Send button to learn display EDID Load EDID File to Input Select Input Click Load button to select the EDID file View EDID Select Input or HDMI output Click View button to read the EDID and analysis Create EDID Click Create button to create EDID file Select the EDID content Click Save EDID on Computer to save the generated EDID as a file ...

Page 17: ...800 626 6445 17 4 NETWORK Save Setting Save the IP address which is manually entered Read Setting Read the IP address from the device The default IP address is 192 168 1 111 ...

Page 18: ... version information b Factory Reset c Help To view the steps of the firmware update d Web Password Change the web password e Firmware Update Main Board f Firmware Update Web IC g Firmware Update DB Board h Firmware Update Valens i Firmware Update Front Panel ...

Page 19: ...626 6445 19 6 COM PORT SELECTION Click button to select COM Port 7 CONNECTION STATUS Connected Status Connecting Status Disconnected Status 8 CONNECT DISCONNECT Click this button to change connection status ...

Page 20: ...ch to Ethernet function If Ethernet is connected the button will emit to show that ethernet is connected 9 RS 232 10 ETHERNET Click button to switch to RS 232 function If RS 232 is connected the button emit to show that RS 232 is connected ...

Page 21: ...atrix 1 I O Routing Button 2 Setting Button 3 EDID Button 1 I O a Select the input b Click Send to change the I O setting 2 Save Mapping a Select Mapping 1 8 b Click Save button to save current mapping 3 Preset Mapping a Select Mapping 1 8 b Click Recall button to recall previous mapping which are saved 1 I O Routing ...

Page 22: ...tings 1 Rename I O a Rename output name b Rename input name 2 Rename Mapping a Rename Mapping name 3 Password change the password has to be 6 characters a Key in old password b Key in new password c Key in new password again ...

Page 23: ...D 1 Learn EDID from Default a Select Default EDID 1 8 Default EDID b Select Input c Click Send button to learn default EDID 2 Learn EDID From Display a Select output b Select Input c Click Send button to learn display EDID ...

Page 24: ...www vanco1 com 24 CONNECTION DIAGRAM ...

Page 25: ...n front of the IR receiver eye Double sided adhesive tape provided 5 Plug in IR receivers to the port of the display receiver baluns IR RX the receivers are labeled IR RX use provided double sided adhesive tape to stick emitters at each display at a desired place that will receive a remote signal 6 For power plug in the source first followed by the Matrix Selector Switcher power supply included fo...

Page 26: ...matrix unit EVMX4008 place blaster in front of the IR eye of the corresponding source IR RECEIVER EV IRRX Plug IR Receiver into IR RX port of matrix unit EVMX4008 place receiver at or near corresponding display IR Blaster TX IR Receiver RX 1 IR Signal 2 Grounding 1 IR Signal 20 60 kHz 2 Grounding 3 Power IR Extenders ...

Page 27: ...placement of IR Blaster and Receiver may result in the failure of the unit Please check carefully before plugging in the IR accessories into the respective IR sockets 3 If your HDMI display has multiple HDMI inputs it is found that the first HDMI input HDMI input 1 generally can produce better transmission performance among all HDMI inputs ...

Page 28: ...t the hot plug concept With all of the HDMI cables disconnected turn on the source and plug in the HDMI cable into it s output then power up the Vanco unit and plug the HDMI cable into it s input finally turn on the display and plug the HDMI cable from the receiver into it This activates all of the devices in corresponding order and results in a signal being plugged into a device that is on and wi...

Page 29: ...e 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 proper ventilation and air circulation and do not use near water Keep objects that might damage the device and assure that the placement of this unit is on a stable surface Use only the power adapter and power cords and con...

Page 30: ...uest to Vanco A surge protector power conditioner unit or an uninterruptible power supply must be installed in the electrical circuit to protect against power surges If repairs are needed during the warranty period the purchaser will be required to provide a sales receipt sales invoice or other acceptable proof of purchase to the seller of this equipment The seller will then contact Vanco regardin...

Page 31: ...itable for their requirements and that it is installed correctly All rights are reserved No parts of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted by any form or means electronic or mechanical including photocopying recording or by any information storage or retrieval system without the written consent of the publisher Manufacturer reserves the right to revise any of its hardware and software follo...

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