ANTIFERENCE HDMI8X8MC User manual

4K HDBase-T Matrix Kit
Simple set up guide
HDMI8X8MC

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Important Safety Notice
Thank you for purchasing this Antiference HDMI distribution product.
Please read the following instructions carefully and retain for future
reference.
Please pay careful attention to the following safety considerations:
1. Do not place any items on the device
2. Ensure no liquids are on or near the device as splashes may damage the
unit
3. For cleaning, use a damp cloth only without solvents
4. Do not attempt to open the case as there is a danger of electric shock
5. Repairs should be carried out by a qualied technician
6. Place the unit in a well ventilated area to prevent overheating
7. Carry out the installation before connecting the device to a source of
power
8. Use only the supplied power supply as 3rd party products may damage
the product
9. Please dispose of responsibly and in accordance with Weee directive.

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Content
1. Introduction 1
1.1 Features 1
1.2 Package Contents 2
2. Product Appearance 2
2.1 4K HDBaseT Maxtrix Switcher 2
2.2 HDBase-T Receiver 5
3. System Connection 7
3.1 System Applications 7
3.2 Connection Diagram 7
3.3 Installation Procedure 8
4. System Operations 9
4.1 IR Control 9
4.1.1 IR Remote 9
4.1.2 Control TV set at matrix location 10
4.1.3 Control Local Device Remotely 12
5. Specication 12
5.1 4K HDBaseT Matrix Switcher 12
5.2 HDBaseT Receiver 14
6. Panel Drawing 15
6.1 4K HDBaseT Matrix Switcher 15
6.2 HDBaseT Receiver 15
7. Troubleshooting & Maintenance 16

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1.Introduction
This Antiference HDMI product is a professional 4K HDBase-T matrix kit with
HDCP2.2 support.
The kit consists of the 4K Matrix Switcher, 7 HDBase-T PoC receivers, PSU &
IR accessories.
The product features 8 HDMI inputs & 7 HDBase-T outputs + 1 HDMI output.
Other connections include IR in & out ports, optical audio L&R RCA & TCP/IP
& RS232.
The 7 receivers included are PoC and feature Bi-directional IR control.
All HDMI inputs can be selected by either the front panel buttons, IR, RS232
or GUI. The selected source is delivered to HDBaseT zoned outputs 1~7 &
HDMI Output.
The Matrix can deliver 4K/UHD signals up to 40m, 1080p up to 70m and pow-
ering the receivers via a single CAT6 cable. Please ensure good quality CAT6
cable is used.
There is an EDID management system for complete exibilty.
Audio sources can be selected via RS232 commands and TCP/IP at the
Matrix Switcher or by 3rd Party control such as Control 4. Drivers are available
at www.antiference.co.uk/product/compact-hdbase-t-matrix-kit/
1.1 Features
• HDBaseT Matrix Switcher that features 7 HDBaseT outputs and 1 HDMI
output
• Supports HDCP 2.2, and is backwards compatible with previous versions
of HDCP and HDMI
• Transmits 4Kx2K @ 60Hz 4:2:0 up to 26 ft. (8m) via HDMI port and 131 ft.
(40m) via HDBaseT port
• 7 HDBaseT outputs with distances up to 230 ft. (70m) at 1080p and 131 ft.
(40m) at 4Kx2K on a single Cat6 cable
• HDBaseT Receivers are powered by the matrix using PoC technology
• LED indicators show real-time switching status
• Controllable via front panel, RS232, IR and TCP/IP
• Built-in GUI for TCP/IP control and setup
• Powerful EDID management
• Support CEC to control far-end display devices via RS232 commands
• Features Micro USB port for rmware upgrades
• Easy installation with rack-mounting design, mounting hardware included
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1.2 Package Contents
1 x 4K HDBaseT Matrix Switcher
2 x Mounting ears & 6 x Screws
4 x Trapezoidal Plastic pads
1 x Power Cord
8 x IR Receivers
9 x IR Emitters
1 x IR Remote
1 x RS232 cable(Phoenix to DB9)
7 x HDBaseT Receivers
14 x Mounting ears & 28 x Screws
28 x Round Plastic pads
1 x User manual
2. Product Appearance
2.1 1.4K HDBaseT Matrix Switcher
1) Front Panel
No. Name Description
1 FW Micro USB port for updating rmware
2 Power Indicator Red LED indicates if power is present
3 Input Selector Indicators 8 input selector buttons & 8 green indica-
tors. Numbered from “1” to “8”
4 Output Selector Indicators 8 output selector buttons numbered from
"1" to "8"
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2) Rear Panel
No. Name Description
1 HDMI INPUTS 8 x HDMI inputs: Type A female HDMI
connector, connect the source device with
an HDMI cable to any of the HDMI inputs.
2 OUTPUTS • 7 x HDBaseT outputs: The HDBT
RJ45 outputs deliver HD video, Audio
and PoC to the HDBaseT Receiver up
to 70m.
• 1 x HDMI output: Connect an HDMI
cable from the Matrix Switcher to the
displayer.
3 IR IN • 7 x IR IN: Connect with IR receiver,
xed IR input for the output, cannot be
switched separately. It makes up an IR
bi-directional transmission with the IR
OUT on the corresponding HDBaseT
receiver.
• 1 x IR EYE: Connect with extended IR
receiver, use the IR remote to control
the Matrix Switcher.
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No. Name Description
4 IR OUT • 8 x IR OUT: Plug in IR emitters to
deliver the IR signal sent from the far-
end receivers connected to the HD-
BaseT ports. These IR OUT sockets
make up an IR matrix with the IR IN
sockets on the far-end receivers, and
all can be switched simultaneously
with the AV signal, or separately from
switching. In default setting, the 1~7
IR OUT corresponds with the 1~7 IR
IN, i.e. IR OUT1 - IR IN1, IR OUT2 -
IR IN2, …IR OUT7 - IR IN7.
• 1 x IR ALL OUT: Plug in IR emitter to
deliver the IR signal to control input
source device form any of far-end
receivers.
5 CONTROL • RS232: Serial port for unit control,
3-pin pluggable terminal block, con-
nects with control device (e.g. PC).
• TCP/IP: RJ45 port. Connect with PC
for Web-based GUI control.
6 AUDIO OUTPUTS • SPDIF: Digital audio output connects
directly via an optic bre cable to the
Toslink input on a sound bar.
• RCA (L&R): PCM Analogue audio out-
put sockets connect the de-embedded
audio additional speakers.
7 AC100V~240V • Power port, connect with power cord
Note: Pictures shown in this manual are for reference only, different model and speci-
cations are subject to real product.

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2.2 HDBase-T Receiver
1) Front Panel
No. Name Description
1 HDMI OUT Connect to the HDMI display.
2 IR IN Connect the IR receiver and position in a
suitable location where the RCU can be
pointed at it. Commands from the matrix
remote and source remote are received
with this port.
3 IR OUT This feature is used if control of the
TV connected is required at the matrix
location. Connect an IR transmitter to this
port and position in the correct location
on the TV.
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IR IN IR OUTHDMI OUT
123
TP IN
LINK HDCP
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2) Rear Panel
No. Name Description
1 Power Indicator • OFF: No power;
• RED: DC power present (PoC).
2 TP IN The RJ45 socket has two LED status
indicators.
HDCP:
• OFF: No HDMI trafc (no picture)
• GREEN: Signals with HDCP.
• Blinking GREEN: Signal without
HDCP
LINK:
• HDBT Link status indicator.
• OFF: No Link
• YELLOW: Link Successful
• Blinking YELLOW: Link Error
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IR IN IR OUTHDMI OUT
123
TP IN
LINK HDCP
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3. System Connection
3.1 System Applications
This Antiference Compact 4K matrix kit is designed for residential and com-
mercial applications delivering 4K & HD video & audio to up to 8 locations/TV
sets with IR control.
Compatible source devices include SKY HD/Q, Blue Ray Player, Apple TV or
CCTV systems.
3.2. Connection Diagram
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1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ALL2 3 4 5 6 7 IR EYE
1 2 3456 7 8 1-HDBT 2-HDBT
3-HDBT 4-HDBT 5-HDBT 6-HDBT 7-HDBT 8-HDMI
Tx Rx
RS232 8-SPDIF L R
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TCP/IP
IN PUT S OUT PUT S
IR I N IR O UT CO NTR OL AU DIO O UTP UT
PS4
Central Control System Router iPad Speaker
Amplifier
Blu-Ray
IR Emitter
Apple TVLaptop
Apple RemoteIR Receiver
HDTV
IR Emitter
Receiver
HDTV
Remote
IR Receiver
TV RemoteIR Receiver
HDMI:
Audio:
Internet:
Control:
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3.3 Installation Procedure
1. Connect HDMI sources (e.g. SKY Q) to HDMI input ports of the Matrix
Switcher using good quality HDMI cables.
2. Connect the Pre-Installed CAT6 cable infrastructure to Matrix Switcher
and HDBase-T receivers.
3. A local TV set may be connected to the matrix via the HDMI output port.
4. Plug in an HDMI cable in to each of HDBaseT Receiver and connect to
the local TV set.
5. Connect AVR amplier (if used) to SPDIF output port or via the Toslink
optic bre cable.
6. Audio out on RCAs can be used if required.
7. The IR TX sensors should be connected to the IR OUT ports on the matrix
and positioned in the correct location on the source devices.
8. The IR RX sensors are connected to the IR IN ports on the HDBase-T
receivers to enable control of the matrix and sources in the remote
location(s).
9. Plug the phoenix connector in to the RS232 socket on the matrix,
this enables the matrix to be controlled via a PC or 3rd party control
system.
10. Connect an Ethernet patch lead from the router in to the Ethernet port on
the matrix to enable control via TCP/IP protocol.
11. Finally connect the mains cable. Once you have ensured all components
have been connected and the installation is completed, switch on the
mains supply at the socket.
Note:
• We recommend a straight-through cable run from the matrix to the HDBase-T
receiver. Avoid using patch panels or wall plates.
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4.System Operations
4.1.IR Control
4.1.1.IR Remote
Connect the supplied IR receiver to the IR EYE port of the matrix. This allows
the user to control the matrix locally with the remote control supplied. This
feature can be useful if the matrix is to be located in a cupboard.
Additional remote controls are available – please check with your supplier.
1 Standby button
2 INPUTS:
Input source selection buttons, range
from 1~8.
3 OUTPUTS:
Output selection buttons, range from
1~8.
4 Menu buttons: ALL, EDID, CLEAR
and ENTER.
• ALL: Select all outputs.
• EDID management button: Ena-
ble input port to manually capture
and learn the EDID data of the
HDTV output.
• CLEAR: Withdraw an operation
like switching output channel,
learning EDID data before it
comes into effect. This returns
the matrix to the previous state.
• ENTER: Conrm operation.
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INPUTS
OUTPUTS
MENU
1 2
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1 2
34
ALL EDID
CLEAR ENTER
1
2
3
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1) To switch an input to an output:
Example: input 1 to output 3
→ Press INPUTS 1 + OUTPUTS 3
The above procedure is can be carried out on the matrix front panel or via the
remote control unit.
Default status, on initial boot up the matrix assigns the IR outputs to the corre-
sponding HDMI input, meaning, IR out 1 is directly associated to HDMI input
1 and so on. When you switch an HDMI input to a different output, the corre-
sponding IR OUT will be switched synchronously to allow the IR commands to
be sent from the selected output zone back through the matrix to the source.
2) To switch an input to several outputs:
Example: switch input 2 to output 3 and 4
→ Press INPUTS 2 + OUTPUTS 3 + OUTPUTS 4
3) To switch an input to all outputs:
Example: Input 1 to all Outputs
→ Press INPUTS 1 + ALL + ENTER
4.1.2 Control TV set at matrix location
Connecting an IR receiver sensor to the IR IN port on the matrix enables users
to control TV sets (or other devices) from the matrix location.
The IR TX with then be connected to the IR OUT port on the HDBase-T
receiver and located in the correct position on the device.
See the gure below:
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Control TV set or other device from matrix location.

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4.1.3 Control Local Device Remotely
Connect IR receiver(s) to IR IN on far-end HDase-T receiver(s), and IR
Emitter(s) to IR OUT port of the switcher, and use the IR Remote of local
source to control the device remotely.
1 to 1:
Connect an IR receiver to IR IN on far-end HDBT receiver, and an IR Emitter
to IR OUT port of the switcher. Use the IR Remote of local source to control
the device remotely. See below:
Control source device from remote location
This process can be repeated for each of the HDBase-T outputs to enable
control of each source from each remote location.
The matrix supports a routed IR function and allows the IR to switch to the
source being watched and only enables control of the source being watched.
This allows the use of multiple ‘like’ source devices.
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5.Specication
5.1 4K HDBaseT Matrix Switcher
Video Input
Input 8 HDMI
Input Connector Female HDMI
Input Level T.M.D.S. 2.9V~3.3V
Input Impedance 100Ω (Differential)
HDMI Standard Support 4K@60 4:2:0 & HDCP2.2
and is backward compatible with all
previous standards.
Video Output
Output 1 HDMI – 7 HDBaseT
Output Connector Female HDMI
Female RJ45(with LED indicators)
Output Level T.M.D.S. 2.9V~3.3V
Output Impedance 100Ω (Differential)
HDMI Standard Support 4K@60 4:2:0 & HDCP1.4
and is backward compatible with all
previous standards.
Video general
Video Signal HDMI (or DVI-D)
Transmission Distance 1080P@60Hz ≤70m
4Kx2K@60Hz ≤40m
Resolution Range Up to 4Kx2K@60Hz
EDID Management In-built EDID data and manual EDID
management
Gain 0 dB
Bandwidth 10.2Gbit/s
Switching Speed 200ns (Max.)
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Audio general
Output Signal Stereo audio
Digital audio
Analog Audio Output Support PCM
Digital Audio Output Supports PCM, Dolby, DTS, DTS-HD
Frequency Response 20Hz~20KHz
Output Connector 1 L&R(RCA)
1 SPDIF
Control Parts
Control Ports 8 IR OUT
1 IR ALL OUT
7 IR IN
1 IR EYE
1 TCP/IP (female RJ45)
1 RS232 (3-pin pluggable terminal
block)
Panel Control Front panel buttons
RS232 Control 3-pin pluggable terminal block
IR Extended IR receiver
TCP/IP Control Web-based GUI
General
Power Supply 100-240V~, 50/60Hz
Power Consumption 93W (Max)
Temperature 0~ +50C
Reference Humidity 10% ~ 90%
Dimension (W*H*D) 436.4mm x 44.0mm x 300.0 mm
Net weight 2.9Kg
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5.2 HDBaseT Receiver
Input & Output
Input 1 HDBaseT
Input Connector Female RJ45(with LED indicators);
Output 1 HDMI
Output Connector Female HDMI
Control 1 IR IN
1 IR OUT
Control Connector 3.5mm mini jacks
General
Resolution Range Up to 4K×2K@60Hz
Transmission Mode HDBaseT
Transmission Distance 1080P@60Hz ≤70m
4Kx2K@60Hz ≤40m
Bandwidth 10.2Gbps
HDMI Standard Support HDMI1.4 and HDCP1.4
Temperature 0~ +50C
Humidity 10% ~ 90%
Power Supply Powered by 4K HDBaseT Matrix
Switcher.
Dimension (W*H*D) 61mm x 24mm x 120mm
Net Weight 280g
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6. Panel Drawing
6.1 1.4K HDBaseT Matrix Switcher
6.2 HDBaseT Receiver
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IR IN IR OUTHDMI OUT
TP IN
LINK HDCP
120.60 mm
61.60 mm
24.30 mm
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7. Troubleshooting & Maintenance
Problems Potential Causes Solutions
Loss of colour or no
video signal output
The connecting cables
may not be connected
correctly or it may be
broken
Check whether the
cables are connected
correctly and in working
condition.
Make sure the
connection is good
Make sure the connec-
tion is good
No output image when
switching
No signal at the input /
output end
Check with oscilloscope
or multimeter if there is
any signal at the input/
output end.
Fail or loose connection Make sure the
connection is good
Input source is with
HDCP while the HDCP
compliance is switched
off.
Send command /%[Y]/
[X]:1. or change HDCP
compliance status in
GUI.
The display doesn’t
support the input reso-
lution.
Switch for another input
source or enable the
display to learn the
EDID data of the input.
Cannot control the
device via front panel
buttons
Front panel buttons are
locked.
Send command /%Un-
lock; or select unlock in
GUI interface to unlock
Cannot control the
device via IR remote
The battery has run out. Change for new battery.
The IR remote is
broken.
Replace the remote
Beyond the effective
range of the IR signal
or not pointing at the IR
receiver
Adjust the distance and
angle and point right at
the IR receiver.
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Power Indicator remains
off when powered on
Failed or loose power
connection
Check whether the
cables are connected
correctly
EDID management
does not work normally
The HDMI cable is
broken at the output .
Change to another
HDMI cable which is in
good working condition.
There is a blank screen
on the display when
switching
The display does not
support the resolution of
the video source.
Switch again.
Manage the EDID data
manually to make the
resolution of the video
source automatically
compliant with the out-
put resolution.
Cannot control the
device by control device
(e.g. a PC) through
RS232 port
Wrong connection Check to ensure the
connection between the
control device and the
unit
Wrong RS232 commu-
nication parameters
Type in correct RS232
communication param-
eters: Baud rate:9600;
Data bit: 8; Stop bit: 1;
Parity bit: none
Broken RS232 port Send it to authorized
dealer for checking.
Static becomes stronger
when connecting the
video connectors
Bad grounding Check the grounding
and make sure it is
connected well.
Cannot control the
device by RS232 / IR
remote / front panel
buttons
The device has already
been broken.
Send it to authorized
dealer for repairing.
If your problem persists after following the above troubleshooting steps, seek
further help from an authorized dealer or our technical support team.
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