Specifications & Package Contents
Model Name
CATS-HDMI-MX8 v1.2 / CATS-HDMI-MX8 v1.3
Technical
CATS-HDMI-MX8
CATS-HDMI-RX8
Role of usage
8x8 true matrix
Transmitter [TX]
Receiver [RX]
HDMI compliance
[CATS-HDMI-MX8 v1.2] –
HDMI 1.2a
[CATS-HDMI-MX8 v1.3]
– HDMI
1.3c
HDCP compliance
Yes
Video bandwidth
[CATS-HDMI-MX8 v1.2] –
Single-link 165MHz [4.95Gbps]
[CATS-HDMI-MX8 v1.3]
– Single-link 225MHz [6.75Gpbs]
Video support
480i / 480p / 720p / 1080i / 1080p60
Audio support
Surround sound (up to 7.1ch) or stereo digital audio
HDMI over CAT5
transmission range
Full HD (1080p) – 35m (115ft) [CAT5e] / 40m (130ft) [CAT6]
HD (720p/1080i) – 50m (165ft) [CAT5e] / 55m (180ft) [CAT6]
HDMI equalization
N/A
8-level digital rotary control
Input TMDS signal
1.2 Volts [peak-to-peak]
Input DDC signal
5 Volts [peak-to-peak, TTL]
ESD protection
[1] Human body model — ±15kV [air-gap discharge] & ±8kV [contact
discharge]
[2] Core chipset — ±8kV
PCB stack-up
4-layer board [impendence control — differential 100
; single 50
]
Input
8x HDMI
1x RS-232
1x RJ-45 [HDMI signal]
1x RJ-45 [Channel control]
1x IR socket for IR receiver
Output
8x RJ-45 [HDMI signal]
8x RJ-45 [Channel control]
9x IR socket for IR blaster
1x HDMI
HDMI Input
selection
Push-in button / IR remote control / RS-
232
Push-in button / IR remote control
HDMI source
control
Controllable via IR pass-through from IR receiver at RX to IR blaster at TX
IR remote control
Electro-optical characteristics: = 25 / Carrier frequency: 38kHz
HDMI connector
Type A [19-pin female]
RJ-45 connector
WE/SS 8P8C with 2 LED indicators [TMDS & DDC channels]
RS-232 connector
DE-9 [9-pin D-sub female]
USB connector
3
Standard type-B [square shape]
3.5mm connector
Earphone jack for IR blaster
[IR Main] IR control on all source devices
[IR PASS-THROUGH1~8] IR control on
individual source device
Earphone jack for IR receiver
[IR RECEIVER] Receives IR commands
from remote control
DIP switch [CATS-
HDMI-MX8]
[SW1~SW8] 2-pin for EDID & audio mode
[SW Main] 4-pin for operation & firmware update
Mechanical
CATS-HDMI-MX8
CATS-HDMI-RX8
Enclosure
Metal case
Dimension
s
(L x W x
H)
Model
440 x 290 x 44mm [1’5” x 11.4” x
1.7”]
85 x 90 x 25mm [3.3” x 3.5” x 1”]
Packa
ge
528 x 398 x 130mm [1’9” x 1’4” x
5.1”]
90 x 85 x 25mm [3.5” x 3.3” x 1”]
Carton
585*242*565mm
Weight
Model
3250g [7.2 lbs]
180g [6.3oz]
Packa
ge
7.1 kg [15.6 lbs]
Fixedness
1U rack-mount with ears
Wall-mount with screws
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5
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