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Smart-M HDR-8x8-XT User Manual

Manual is about: 4K Ultra-HD 8x8 HDBaseT HDMI Matrix with POE

Summary of HDR-8x8-XT

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    1 made in u.S.A. Www.Smartavi.Com 1-800-avi-2131 hdr‐8x8‐xt user manual distribute 8 4k hdmi sources to 8 local monitors and 8 remote displays via hdbaset (cat5e/6/7) with ir, rs-232, and tcp/ip control support 4k ultra-hd 8x8 hdbaset hdmi matrix with poe.

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    2 table of contents what's in the box? 2 introduction 3 features 3 applications 3 technical specifications 4 front panel functions 5 edid 6 rear panel 7 remote control 8 ir control system 9-10 hdbaset receiver 11 hardware installation 12 power over ethernet (poe) 13 rs-232 control 13 global ir contr...

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    3 introduction the hdr-8x8-xt with simultaneous cat5e/6/7 and hdmi outputs connects eight hdmi input sources to sixteen displays. This matrix features eight mirrored hdmi outputs, providing 8 hdmi output ports and 8 cat-cable output ports simultaneously. The hdr-8x8-xt supports the transmission of v...

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    4 technical specifications video and audio format hdmi 1.4 video bandwidth 297mhz[10.2gbps] input resolution up to 4k (3840x2160 @ 30hz) output resolution up to 4k (3840x2160 @ 30hz) hdmi connector type a 19 pin female rj-45 connector we/ss 8p8c audio connectors 3.5mm, coaxial control front panel fr...

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    5 front panel functions edid mode edid description edid mode edid description 1 1080i, 2ch audio 13 4kx2k@60hz,2ch audio 2 1080i, dolby/dts 5.1 14 4kx2k@ 60hz,dolby/dts 5.1 3 1080i, hd audio 7.1 15 4kx2k@60hz,hd audio 7.1 4 1080p, 2ch audio 16 copy from hdmi output a 5 1080p, dolby/dts 5.1 17 copy f...

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    6 edid edid. What is it and what is it used for? Under normal circumstances, a source device (digital and analog) will require information about a con- nected device/display to assess what resolutions and features it can produce. Using this information from the display, the source can then cater its...

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    7 rear panel figure 7-1 1. Gnd: connect the housing to ground. 2. Ir matrix ir ext: if the panel sensor is obstructed or the unit is installed in a closed area out of infrared line of sight, the ir rx receiver included can be inserted into the ir ext port at the rear to extend the ir sensor range an...

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    8 remote control 1. Power on /standby： press this button for power on the matrix or set it to standby mode. 2. Input port selection area： press these buttons to select input 1-8. Press forward/backward button will cycle from input 1-8. 3. Output port selection area：press these buttons to select outp...

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    9 ir control system ( ir call-back of matrix and source devices ) the matrix is not only a switcher and extender of multiple hdmi signals to multiple hdmi receivers lo- cated remotely, it also passes ir control signals through the ir call-back system to the matrix and hdmi sources for full, independ...

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    10 at matrix end: insert the 3.5mm jacks of the ir tx emitters included with the unit into the ir tx emitter ports at the rear of the matrix according to input. The ir signal is added to the hdmi of the input device so, for example, if the user is watching blu-ray on input 1, the ir signal will be d...

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    11 hdbaset receiver figure 11-1 1. Output led: the output status indicating lamp. This red led illuminates when the tv plugs in with hdmi cable. 2. Hdmi out: hdmi output port. This slot is where you connect the hdtv or monitor with hdmi cable. 3. Ethernet: this slot provides internet signal from tra...

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    12 hardware installation 1. Turn the power off on the hdr-8x8-xt 2. Connect up to 8 sources such as a blu-ray player, game console, a/v receiver, cable or satellite re- ceiver, etc. To the hdmi inputs on the unit. Do not hot plug! Insert and extract cables carefully with the power switch off. Connec...

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    13 power over ethernet (poe) this system can run with only the hdr-8x8-xt powered, rxs do not need to be powered. Figure 13-1 rs-232 control supports bidirectional rs232 control functions. This system provides 8 channels of rs232 pass through functions. Connected equipment can be controlled through ...

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    14 global ir control use the ir all input port to control all tvs at the same time. Figure 14-1 the ir blaster (ir tx) connect to the ir all output port, at the far end can use dvd remote control dvd, but not at the same time. Figure 14-2.

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    15 hdbaset lan serving the matrix has an ethernet port that when connected to the internet will provide internet connections to the 8 cat5e/6/7 output ports. Figure 15-1.

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    16 establishing an rs-232 connection before you start: controlling a smart-avi device via rs-232 requires an rs-232 card installed on your computer or a usb to rs-232 adapter. Below are instructions on how to create an rs-232 connection between a pc and the smart-avi device. Use terminal client soft...

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    17 limited warranty statement a. Extent of limited warranty smart‐avi technologies, inc. Warrants to the end‐user customers that the smart‐avi product specified above will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the duration of 1 year, which duration begins on the date of purchase by t...

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    18 notice the information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Smartavi makes no war‐ ranty of any kind with regard to this material, including but not limited to, implied warranties of merchant‐ ability and fitness for particular purpose. Smartavi will not be liable for e...