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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION .............................................................. 1
PACKAGE CONTENTS & FEATURES ........................... 2
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................. 3
FRONT PANEL ..................................................................4
REAR PANEL ...................................................................7
TYPICAL APPLICATION ...................................................9
REMOTE CONTROL .......................................................12
IR EXTENDER ................................................................16
EDID FUNCTION ........................................................... 17
ETHERNET SERIAL INTERFACE ..................................22
RS-232 SERIAL INTERFACE .........................................23
INTRODUCTION
The HD-88CT-A is high-performance 8x8 matrix routing switcher
with eight (8) HDMI with DVI-Audio inputs and supports
simultaneously eight (8) HDMI with DVI-Audio and eight (8) CATx
outputs. The HD-88CT-A is based on HDBaseT technology and
that supports full resolution HDMI Video with embedded audio,
RS-232, and IR bi-directional, all over a single CATx cable. With a
signal bandwidth of 340Mhz, there is no signal degradation. High
Definition Digital signals can be selected and distributed to any 16
outputs simultaneously (8x channels x2). The Switcher is certified
as being fully CEC and HDCP 2.0 compliant, HDMI V1.4a 3D
formats, data rates up to 6.75 Gbps. Supports UXGA/WUXGA/DVI
1920x1200 resolution to any HD displays. The HD-88CT-A has
one CAT6/CAT6a and HDMI connector for each output, effectively
making this an 8x16 switcher (same signal on both outputs). 1 RJ-
45 connection on each output extends the HDMI signal to remote
location via HDBaseT CATx cable extend to HDBaseT Receiver.
The EDID can be selected between eight (8) different modes.
Control is provided via Front panel push buttons, IR remote or via
RS-232 or TCP/IP (not a web-browser). An RS-232 Windows GUI
interface is provided for matrix routing.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Please read all instructions before attempting to unpack, install or
operate this equipment and before connecting the power supply.
Please keep the following in mind as you unpack and install this
equipment:
• Always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire,
electrical shock and injury to persons.
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain,
moisture or install this product near water.
• Never spill liquid of any kind on or into this product.
• Never push an object of any kind into this product through any
openings or empty slots in the unit, as you may damage parts
inside the unit.
• Do not attach the power supply cabling to building surfaces.
• Use only the supplied power supply unit (PSU). Do not use the
PSU if it is damaged.
• Do not allow anything to rest on the power cabling or allow any
weight to be placed upon it or any person walk on it.
• To protect the unit from overheating, do not block any vents or
openings in the unit housing that provide ventilation and allow
for sufficient space for air to circulate around the unit.
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Version 1.1 OCT 2013
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