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VSW-HDMI8X8-B
8 x 8 HDMI Matrix Switch
Switch (8) HDMI source devices plus IR
®
BL A CK BOX
to (8) HDMI displays.
Supports 1080p 3D HDMI or DVI formats + IR with RS-232
or IR remote control.
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Trademarks Used in this Manual Trademarks Used in this Manual Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks of BB Technologies, Inc. Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners. Blu-ray is a trademark of the Blu-ray Disc Association. HDMI is a registered trademark of HDMI Licensing L.L.C. Xbox and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. We‘re here to help! If you have any questions about your appl
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FCC and IC RFI Statements Federal Communications Commission and Industry Canada Radio Frequency Interference Statements This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy, and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause inter ference to radio communication. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 o
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NOM Statement Instrucciones de Seguridad (Normas Oficiales Mexicanas Electrical Safety Statement) 1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado. 2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura. 3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de operación deben ser respetadas. 4. T odas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas. 5. El aparato
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Safety Information Safety Information NOTE: THIS SAFETY INFORMATION IS OF A GENERAL NATURE AND MAY BE SUPERSEDED BY INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED WITHIN THIS MANUAL. 1. Save the carton and packing material even if the equipment has arrived in good condition. I f you ever need to ship the unit, use only the original factory packing. 2. Read all documentation before operating your equipment. Retain all documentation for future reference. 3. Follow all instructions printed on unit chassis for proper op
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Important Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To get the best from this product, please read this manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover from the unit. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. To reduce the risk of fire, do not expose the unit to rain, water or excessive moisture. Do not force switched or external connections. When moving the unit disconnect th
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Table of Contents Table of Contents 1. Specifications .........................................................................................................................................................................8 2. Overview ...............................................................................................................................................................................9 2.1 Introduction ................................................................
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Chapter 1: Specifications 1. Specifications Controls — IR remote control, IR external port with (1) 3.5-mm earphone jack, Select and Function buttons on front panel, RS-232 series interface Digital Audio Support — Multi audio formats 5.1/7.1, MAT (MLP), Dolby Digital, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, DTS-ES 6.1, DTS-HD, DTS-HD-HRA, DTS-HD Master, (PCM-2CH) Digital Video Support — Full HD resolution: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p Function Control Key — ALL/OFF/RECALL/ENTER/MEMORY/LOC
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Chapter 2: Overview 2. Overview 2.1 Introduction The HDMI8X8 is a high-performance 8x8 matrix routing switch for HDMI signals. This switch supports data rates up to 6.75 Gbps, enabling 1080p HDMI formats and UXGA/WUXGA/DVI resolution to any HD display. High Definition Digital signals can be ® selected and distributed to any eight outputs simultaneously. The switch is certified as being fully HDMI and HDCP compliant, with RoHS, CE, and FCC certification. It supports high-resolution HDMI sourc
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Chapter 2: Overview • RS-232 cable • 100–230 VAC, 12 VDC, 5A universal power supply • 19-inch rackmount brackets • User manual 2.4 Hardware Description Figures 2-1 and 2-2 show the front panel of the switch, and Figure 2-3 shows its back panel. Tables 2-1 and 2-2 describe the components. 2.4.1 Front Panel 1 3 2 5 6 4 7 Figure 2-1. Front-panel diagram #1. 9 11 12 13 8 10 14 Figure 2-2. Front-panel diagram #2. Table 2-1. Front-
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Chapter 2: Overview Table 2-1 (Continued). Front-panel components. Number Component Description Disables (mutes) video to selected channels. • Press the OFF button followed by any destination channel. 8 Function Key — OFF • P ress button 1 through 4 to select the output destination. The display will show “0” for the selected channel indicating no video selected. The system will show previously stored presets, up to a total of 16. Presets are stored in local memory using Source keys 1 through
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Chapter 2: Overview Table 2-2. Rear-panel components. Number Component Connector Connector Descripton Component Description Disables (mutes) video to selected channels. Power jack: • Press the OFF button followed by any destination channel. DC Power Inlet DC jack: inner OID 2.1- 1 • Press button 1 through 4 to select the output destination. The mm display will show “0” for the selected channel indicating no video Power input: 12 VDC, 5 A selected. IR extender jack: Support one IR Extende
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Chapter 3: Installation 3. Installation 3.1 Installation Diagram Figure 3-1 shows a sample application using the 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switch. Displays Display Projector VX-HDMI-TP-100M Transmitter HDTV 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switch (VSW-HDMI8x8-B) VX-HDMI-TP-100M IR Receiver receiver PC Blu-ray Xbox PS/3 HD satellite receiver PC PC Laptop Figure 3-1. Typical application using the 8 x 8 HDMI Matrix Switch. 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com 724-746-
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Chapter 3: Installation 3.2 IR Extender Figure 3-2. IR extender connection. NOTE: When you plug the external IR extender into the switch, the front panel IR receiver remains active. STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 Figure 3-3. How to set up the IR extender components: Steps 1-3. Page 14 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com
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Chapter 4: Operation 4. Operation 4.1 EDID Setup Table 4-1. EDID function for HDMI matrix switch. Step Number Action Result Step 1 Press the EDID button The display will show the currently selected EDID mode. Press the SOURCE #1 or Step 2 The button will flash blue and the display will show the current Embeddd EDID status. #2 button row Step 3 Press the ENTER button To set EDID mode. The switch will return to operation mode. 4.2 Embedded EDID Modes NOTE: Does only work with HDMI displays. For
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Chapter 4: Operation Table 4-3. Copy EDID to single input. Step Number Action Result Step 1 Press the EDID button The button will flash blue and the display will show the current Embedded EDID Status. Press one of the Step 2 Copy EDID. from the selected destination. Destination buttons #1-8 Press one of the source Step 3 Copy to the Destination EDID to the selected source. buttons #1-8 Step 4 Press the ENTER button Confirm entries. Table 4-4. Copy EDID to multiple inputs. Step Number Action
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Chapter 4: Operation 4.5 How to Set Up Fast Speed Start (FSS) Function Table 4-7. Setting up Fast Speed Start (FSS) function. Step Number Action Result Step 1 Press the Destination #1–8 button row, then press the Source #1–8 button row To set up and install all devices. Step 2 Press EDID button Select an optimum status of Embedded EDID mode. Step 3 Press the ENTER button Confirm entries. Step 4 Press the EDID button Select the EDID FSS mode. Step 5 Press the ENTER button Confirm entries. 4.6 Au
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Chapter 4: Operation 4.8 Front-Panel Control Functions See Chapter 2. 4.9 Remote Control Before making any connections to the switch, observe the following: • Make sure that the voltage supply matches the label on the supplied plug (±10%). • Make sure that the power switch is OFF. • Make sure that all system grounds are connected to a common point. • Avoid powering equipment with a system from multiple power sources that may be separated by large distances. • Connect all audio video sources and
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Chapter 4: Operation 4.10 IR Remote Custom and Data Codes (NEC Standard) HOW TO SETUP IR CODES: CUSTOM CODE: 09F6 ALL: 09F6 B04F POWER ON: 09F6 A15E ENTER: 09F6 B34C POWER OFF: 09F6 A25D EDID: 09F6 B748 LOCK: 09F6 B54A PRESS DESTINATION # then PRESS SOURCE # DESTINATION #1: 09F6 10EF SOURCE #1 : 09F6 01FE DESTINATION #2: 09F6 20DF SOURCE #2 : 09F6 02FD DESTINATION #3: 09F6 30CF SOURCE #3 : 09F6 03FC DESTINATION #4: 09F6 40BF SOURCE #4 : 09F6 04FB DESTINATION #5: 09F6
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Chapter 5: RS-232 Serial Interface 5. RS-232 Serial Interface RS-232 SERIAL INTERFACE CONNECT A PC OR CONTROL SYSTEM. VERSION COMPATIBLE V2.0 For a complete list of commands, refer to the extended RS-232 Protocol Instruction Manual. Figure 5-1. RS-232 DB9 connector. Table 5-1. RS-232 serial interface pinouts. Pin RS-232 Defintion 1 ---- Not used 2 TX Transmitter 3 RX Receiver 4 ---- Not used 5 GND Ground 6 ---- Not used 7 ---- Not used 8 ----- Not used 9 ---- Not used RS-232 PROTOCOL COMMANDS Yo
