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6x6/8x8 HDBaseT 4K Matrix

with ARC and HDCP 2.2 support (70m/230ft)

MX-0606-HDBT-H2 | MX-0808-HDBT-H2

Quickstart Guide

In the Box

1x MX-0606-HDBT-H2 or MX-0808-HDBT-H2 Matrix Switcher
1x IR Remote Handset
1x IR Receiver (38Khz)
6/8x Wide-band IR Receivers (30-50KHz)
6/8x IR Emitters
1x USB to DB9 RS-232 Cable
1x 100~240V AC 50/60Hz Power Cord with US Plug
1x 100~240V AC 50/60Hz Power Cord with UK Plug
1x 100~240V AC 50/60Hz Power Cord with EU Plug
2x Mounting Brackets
1x Quickstart Guide (this document)

Basic Wiring Diagram

Key

HDMI/Digital Video
HDBaseT/Ethernet
Digital Audio

IR

RS-232

MX-0808-HDBT-H2

RX-70-4K-ARC

Router

Control System

CAB-IR-LINK (Sold 

Separately)

5.1ch Audio from 

Remote Zone

AV Receiver

UHD Source

 IMPORTANT!

Do not connect or disconnect (hot plug) the HDMI, or HDBaseT 
connections while the matrix or receiver is powered on. Doing so may 
cause damage to the units or connected devices.

Recommended Products

To take full advantage of the features of this matrix, WyreStorm 
recommends the following products be used within the system.

•  RX-70-4K-ARC HDBaseT Receiver 

– Use this receiver when support 

for ARC functions of outputs 5-6 (6x6) and 6-8 (8x8) is required.

•  RX-70-4K HDBaseT Receiver

 – Use this receiver for outputs 1-4 (6x6) 

and 1-5 (8x8) or when ARC is not required.

•  CAB-IR-LINK

 – Use this cable when using an IR control system for 

matrix control of HDBaseT pass-through.

Additional Information

This Quickstart Guide provides the basic steps for the common uses of 
this product. Refer to the Installation Guide and other documentation on 
the product page for additional information.

Before Beginning

•  WyreStorm recommends visiting the product page before installing 

this product for updates to this Quickstart Guide as well as other 
information about the product.

•  Verify that all items are included in the packaging per the 

In the Box

 

list.

Pre Wire

1.  Run a Cat5e/6/6a cable from the transmitter location to the receiver 

location. See 

Supported Video Resolutions

 for resolution distance 

restrictions. Terminate the cable per the 

HDMI/HDBaseT Wiring

 

section.

2.  (Optional) If using IR emitters or connecting blocks, run the wire and 

terminate per the 

IR TX (Emitter) Wiring

 section.

3.  (Optional) If using IR receivers, run the wire and terminate per the 

IR 

RX/Ext (Receiver) Wiring

 section.

4.  (Optional) If using RS-232 pass-through, run the wire and terminate 

per the 

RS-232 Wiring

 section.

Installation

1.  Connect the output of an HDMI source to an 

HDMI In

 on the 

matrix using a cable from a high quality brand such as 

WyreStorm 

Express

. Repeat for additional sources.

2.  Using the cable created in 

Pre Wire

 step 1, connect the 8-pin 

RJ-45 female plug to the 

HDBT Out

 jack on the matrix. Repeat for 

additional HDBaseT receivers.

3.  (Optional) Using the included IR emitter or the cable created in 

Pre Wire step 2, place an IR emitter onto a source device near the 
device’s IR sensor. Connect the 3.5mm (1/8in) Mono Plug to an 

IR 

TX

 port. Repeat for additional sources.

4.  (Optional) Using the included IR receiver, connect the 3.5mm (1/8in) 

Stereo Plug to an 

IR RX

 (IR to Zone) port. If using a control system, 

use the 

WyreStorm CAB-IR-LINK

 or the cable created in 

Pre Wire

 

step 3. Repeat for additional zones.

5.  (Optional) Using an included IR receiver, connect the 3.5mm (1/8in) 

Stereo Plug to an 

IR Ext

 port. If using a control system, use the 

WyreStorm CAB-IR-LINK

 or the cable created in 

Pre Wire

 step 3.

6.  (Optional) Using the cable created in 

Pre Wire

 step 4, connect the 

9-pin DB9 male jack to the 

RS-232

 port on the matrix and the 

opposite end to an RS-232 control system.

7.  (Optional) Connect the 

ARC Out

 of cards 5-6 (6x6) or 6-8 (8x8) to 

a digital audio input of a device such as an AV Receiver. Repeat for 
additional 

ARC Out

 connections.

8.  Install HDBaseT receivers (RX-70-4K-ARC recommended) following 

the instructions provided with the model being installed.

Copyright © 2015 WyreStorm Technologies | 

wyrestorm.com

MX-0606-HDBT-H2/MX-0808-HDBT-H2 Quickstart Guide |  160330

North America: 518-289-1294 | EMEA/ROW: 44 (0) 1793 230 343 

[email protected]

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   WyreStorm recommends reading through this document in its entirety to become familiar with the product’s features prior to starting the 

installation process.

A 6x6 or 8x8 Class A HDBaseT 4K Matrix Switcher with support for 2 or 3 ARC zones, using the latest in HDCP 2.2 encryption technology.

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