B-500-MTRX-230-4x4 Installation Manual
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7.5. HDMI Input Connections
7.6. Output Connections
Each of the four inputs on the B-500-MTRX-230-4X4 utilizes a standard HDMI port for connection. Follow these guidelines
when connecting sources to the inputs.
• Always use the shortest cable possible between source equipment and the matrix switcher inputs. Use high speed
rated cables to guarantee the best possible performance.
• Avoid using HDMI cable adapters in runs. Always run one unbroken cable when possible.
The B-500-MTRX-230-4X4 matrix switcher is equipped with one HDMI and one HDBaseT output port for each of the 4
output zones. See the sections below for specific instructions and details for each connection type.
Note: Any input selected on an output zone is played on both the HDMI and HDBaseT outputs for that zone simultaneously.
This can be used to feed the same source to two devices. Read more about this feature below.
7.6.1. Choosing the Correct Output
Outputs to displays can be connected using an HDMI cable or a Cat5e/6 cable and HDBaseT Receiver (with a short
HDMI cable connecting the Receiver to the display). For any run over about 50 feet, or for any output that will utilize IR
pass-through, use HDBaseT.
For short runs where HDMI cables can be routed to the display and/or no IR pass-through is needed, or if there is HDMI
equipment connected between the matrix output and the display (like an AV receiver), it may be best to use the HDMI
output to connect equipment.
In some situations it may be beneficial to use
both
outputs. If two displays need to be fed the same source at all times,
one display can be fed from the HDBaseT output, and one from the HDMI output. In jobs with an AV receiver feeding
surround sound to a zone, the audio can be fed to the receiver via HDMI, and an HDBaseT receiver can be used to route
video to the display. This is beneficial with AV receivers that have older or less reliable HDMI scaling or pass-through.
7.6.2. HDMI Outputs
To use an HDMI output to feed a display, connect between the output of the matrix switcher and the input of the display.
Follow the guidelines below when using HDMI outputs for the best performance and reliability.
• Always use the shortest cable possible between equipment. Use high speed rated cables to guarantee the best
possible performance.
• Avoid using HDMI cable adapters in runs. Always run one unbroken HDMI cable.
• When routing HDMI to an AV receiver for surround sound, then out of the receiver to a display, make sure to set the
AV receiver to an HDMI mode where the signal will not be processed or scaled to a different format. This will avoid
signal timing issues that can cause intermittent sync or total loss of sync. Contact the device manufacturer for details
regarding HDMI setup.
