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8x7 HDBaseT™ 
Matrix Selector 

Switch 

with Additional HDMI® 

Output

 

 

Vanco Part Number:

HDBT8x7

 

Technical Support 

www.vanco1.com • [email protected] • 800-626-6445 

Summary of Contents for HDBT8x7

Page 1: ...8x7 HDBaseT Matrix Selector Switch with Additional HDMI Output Vanco Part Number HDBT8x7 Technical Support www vanco1 com techsupport vanco1 com 800 626 6445 ...

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: ...the matrix unit as well as source control over extension with IR routing For longer length applications with cost efficiency in mind the HDBT8X7 is a great solution Note To achieve 4K video quality all connected displays must be able to handle 4K resolution Any lower resolution display connected will affect the overall resolution output to all ports 8x7 HDBaseT Matrix Selector Switch with Addition...

Page 4: ...rts PCM Dolby DTS DTS HD Frequency Response 20Hz 20KHz Output Connector 1 L R RCA 1 SPDIF Control Ports 8 IR OUT 7 IR IN 1 IR EYE 1 TCP IP female RJ45 1 RS232 3 pin pluggable terminal block Panel Control Front panel buttons RS232 Control 3 pin pluggable terminal block IR Extended IR receiver TCP IP Control Web based GUI Power Supply Input 100 240V 50 60Hz Output DC 24V 2 71A Power Consumption 35W ...

Page 5: ...ended IR receiver use the IR remote to control the Matrix Switcher 8 IR OUT 8 x IR OUT Plug in IR emitters to deliver the IR signal sent from the far end receivers connected to the HDBaseT ports These IR OUT sockets make up an IR matrix with the IR IN sockets on the far end receivers and all can be switched simultaneously with the AV signal or separately from switching In default setting the 1 7 I...

Page 6: ...J45 socket has two LED status indicators Plug in the Pre installed CAT cable in to the HDBT RJ45 socket HDCP HDCP compliant indicator OFF No HDMI traffic no picture GREEN Signals with HDCP Blinking GREEN Signal without HDCP LINK HDBT Link status indicator OFF No Link YELLOW Link Successful Blinking YELLOW Link Error HDBT8X7 HDBaseT Matrix Switcher 7 HDBaseT Receivers Power Supply 8 IR Receivers 8 ...

Page 7: ...s please see the IR section of the product manual 7 OPTIONAL For RS232 control connect the phoenix connector in to the RS232 socket on the matrix this will enable the Matrix Switcher to be controlled via a PC or a third party control system 8 OPTIONAL For TCP IP control plug in a Cat5e 6 from a router or switch into the Ethernet port on Matrix Switcher to control Matrix Switcher by TCP IP protocol...

Page 8: ...itcher can be controlled by the built in IR the extended IR receiver connected to the IR EYE and the IR receiver on the receiving unit Switching the Matrix unit 1 Routing an input to an output Example Input 1 to Output 3 Press INPUTS 1 OUTPUTS 3 ENTER NOTE Default status for IR SOURCE ROUTING on first boot up the matrix assigns the IR outputs to the corresponding HDMI input IR out 1 is directly as...

Page 9: ...R emitter TX for the Bluray into IR OUT 2 Control the DISPLAY S from the Matrix unit location headend This setup is used to control displays from the headend or where the equipment is remotely located Power volume settings and other commands for a display can be routing through the matrix from a direct IR remote or when connected to a third party control system 1 Connect the IR receiver RX into th...

Page 10: ...quire demodulated IR without carrier If you have issues and are not sure please ensure the IR is setup correctly see IR section or contact the device manufacturer for additional IR information RS 232 CONTROL RS 232 connection Below is the protocol for connecting and communicating with the matrix over RS 232 Baud rate 9600 Data bit 8 Stop bit 1 Parity bit non All and any RS 232 documents will be up...

Page 11: ...y affect different functions of the Matrix unit The Matrix unit can be adjusted for DHCP see Network Tab section The settings above can be manually adjusted in case the IP address format Subnet Mask and Gateway are different from the network being utilized at the site Once the IP settings are saved test by accessing the Matrix via IP by entering in the IP address into a mobile or web browser that ...

Page 12: ... unit currently has Press Save to save any changes Switching the Matrix unit via IP Control The Main tab is where to route any input to any output This is setup like a matrix simply select the button that matches up the desired Input and Output The keypad on the right hand side are presets setting the presets will be covered in the Configuration section ...

Page 13: ...we can now call this Cable Box for instance Remember to hit Save to save any changes Configuration Tab The HDCP compliance tab shows the current HDCP status for each input If a source does not have HDCP such as a PC it can be set to Off to avoid any HDCP issues If there are any compatibility issues there is an option to copy the EDID of the source display Click on Go to copy EDID ...

Page 14: ...www vanco1 com The HDBT8X7 can be firmware updated via IP or USB located on the front panel Documentation and instructions on how to conduct firmware updates will be available with the firmware itself Network Tab This section allows for IP settings to be changed such as address Subnet Mask and Gateway DHCP can also be selected ...

Page 15: ...S 2 OUTPUTS 4 ENTER All input ports learn EDID data from one output port Example all input ports learn EDID data from output 4 Press EDID ALL OUTPUTS 4 ENTER EDID invoking There are six types of embedded EDID data The chart below shows the detailed information of the embedded EDID data Number EDID Data 1 1080P 2D 2CH 2 1080P 3D 2CH 3 1080P 2D Multichannel 4 1080P 3D Multichannel 5 3840x2160 2D 30H...

Page 16: ...and angle and point right at the IR receiver The IR receiver connected to IR IN port is not with carrier Change for an IR receiver with carrier Power Indicator remaind off when powered on Fail or loose power connection Check whether the cables are connected correctly EDID management does not work normally The HDMI cable is broken at the output end Change for another HDMI cable which is in good wor...

Page 17: ...isk 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 connec...

Page 18: ...will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase Should this product in Vanco s opinion prove defective within this warranty period Vanco at its option will repair or replace this product without charge Any defective parts replaced become the property of Vanco This warranty does not apply to those products which have been damaged due to acc...

Page 19: ...nstruction Manual prior to calling or installing this unit since it will familiarize you with the capabilities of this product and its proper installation All active electronic products are 100 inspected and tested to insure highest product quality and trouble free installation and operation The testing process utilizes the types of high definition sources and displays typically installed for ente...

Page 20: ...Vanco International 506 Kingsland Drive Batavia Illinois 60510 call 800 626 6445 fax 630 879 9189 visit www vanco1 com ...

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