AVGear AVG-UHMS88 User manual

AVG-UHMS88
Features
Supports HDMI 1.4, 4Kx2K& 1080p
3D
HDCP1.4 compatible, supports
manual HDCP management and
auto-detection
Transmits 4Kx2K signal for 8m via
the HDMI port, 40m via HDBT port
Audio source selectable via RS232
command
8 HDBaseT outputs, for transmission
up to 70m at 1080p and 40m at
4Kx2K on a single CAT5e/6 cable
Supports PoC
LCD indicator shows real-time I/O
connection status, switching status,
HDCP status, and output resolution.
Controllable via front panel, RS232,
The
AVG
-
UHMS88
is a professional 8x8
HDBaseT Matrix Switcher that accommodates
8 HDMI IN (4k signal maximum), 8 auxiliary
audio IN and 8 IR IN.

AVG-UHMS88
PLEASE READ THIS PRODUCT MANUAL CAREFULLY
BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT.
This manual is only for operation instruction only, and
not to be used in a maintenance capacity. The
functions described in this version are current as at
March 2015. Any changes of functions and
operational parameters will be updated in future
manual versions. Please refer to your dealer for the
latest product details.
Version 1.0 1/3/15

AVG-UHMS88
SAFETY OPERATION GUIDE
In order to guarantee the reliable operation of the equipment and safety of the
user, please abide by the following procedures in installation, use and
maintenance:
1. The system must be earthed properly. Please do not use two blade plugs
and ensure the AC power supply ranges from 100v to 240v and from 50Hz
to 60Hz.
2. Do not install the switcher in an environment where it will be exposed to
extreme hot or cold temperatures.
3. This unit will generate heat during operation, please ensure that you allow
adequate ventilation to ensure reliable operation.
4. Please disconnect the unit from mains power if it will be left unused for a
long time.
5. Please DO NOT try to open the casing of the equipment, DO NOT attempt to
repair the unit. Opening the unit will void the warranty. There are high
voltage components in the unit and attempting to repair the unit could result
in serious injury.
6. Do not allow the unit to come into contact with any liquid as that could result
in personal injury and product failure.

AVG-UHMS88
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction………………………………………………..………………...….1
Introduction to the AVG-UHMS88…………………………...…....1.1
Features.....…………………………………………………………1.2
What’s in the Box ..…………………………………………………………… 2
Product Appearance of the AVG-UHMS88……………………………..…..3
Front Panel...............................................................................3.1
Rear Panel...............................................................................3.2
System Connection..................................................................................4
System Applications .................................................................4.1
Usage Precautions...................................................................4.2
Connection Diagram.................................................................4.3
Connection Procedure..............................................................4.4
Connection with AVG-HD300R.................................................4.5
System Operations...................................................................................5
Front Panel Button Control........................................................5.1
Switching I/O connection..............................................5.1.1
EDID Management.......................................................5.1.2
Query...........................................................................5.1.3
Clear operation ............................................................5.1.4
IR Control……………………..………………...………………...….5.2
Usage of IR Remote......................................................5.2.1
IR Operations...............................................................5.2.2
RS232 Control...........................................................................5.3
Connection with RS232 Communication Port..............5.3.1
Installation of RS232 Control Software ........................5.3.2
Basic Settings..............................................................5.3.3
RS232 Communication Commands.............................5.3.4
RS232 Control Modes..................................................5.3.5
Control 3rd-Party Device from Local............................5.3.6
Bi-directional RS232 Control........................................5.3.7
TCP/IP Control………………………………………………...…….5.4
Control Modes..............................................................5.4.1
GUI for TCP/IP control..................................................5.4.2
GUI Update...................................................................5.4.3
Firmware Update via USB...............................................5.5
Specification.............................................................................................6
Panel Drawing ..........................................................................................7
Troubleshooting & Maintenance.............................................................8

AVG-UHMS88
1 Introduction
1.1 Introduction to the AVG-UHMS88
The AVG-UHMS88 is a professional 8x8 HDBaseT Matrix Switcher that
accommodates 8 HDMI IN (4k signal maximum), 8 auxiliary audio IN and 8 IR IN.
HDMI inputs are selectable by the front panel buttons, IR, RS232, or GUI. The
selected source is routed to HDMI Outputs 1~3 (for HDMI input 1~4) & HDBaseT
outputs 1~8 (transmission up to 70m at 1080p and 40m at 4Kx2K on a single
CAT5e/6 connection with HDBaseT receivers, with PoC) simultaneously. The unit
also supports EDID management and HDCP.
As well as embedded HDMI audio, AVG-UHMS88 provides 6 auxiliary audio inputs.
Audio source is selectable via RS232 command. Selected audio is output via HDMI
outputs& HDBaseT outputs and the audio output sockets.
The unit also supports bi-directional RS232& IR control.
1.2 Features
Supports HDMI 1.4, 4Kx2K& 1080p 3D
HDCP1.4 compatible, supports manual HDCP management and auto-detection
Transmits 4Kx2K signal for 8m via the HDMI port, 40m via HDBT port
Audio source selectable via RS232 command
6 HDBaseT outputs, for transmission up to 70m at 1080p and 40m at 4Kx2K on a
single CAT5e/6 cable
Supports PoC
LCD indicator shows real-time I/O connection status, switching status, HDCP
status, and output resolution.
Controllable via front panel, RS232, IR and TCP/IP
Supports bi-directional IR& RS232 control
Built-in GUI for TCP/IP control
Powerful EDID management
Supports memory off function for reliable operation
Supports firmware upgrade through Micro USB port
Easy installation with rack-mounting design

AVG-UHMS88
2. What’s in the Box
1 x AVG-UHMS88
2 x Mounting ears (6 x Screws)
1 x RS232 cable
1 x IR Receiver
4 x Plastic cushions (4 x Black Screws)
1 x IR remote
1 x Power cord (Optional)
24 x Pluggable Terminal Blocks
8 x IR Converting Cables (12V)
1 x User manual
Note: Please confirm if the product and the accessories are all included, if not please
contact your dealer.

AVG-UHMS88
3. Product Appearance of the AVG-UHMS88
3.1 Front Panel
No. Name Description
①Firmware Micro USB port for updating firmware
②Power Indicator
Illuminates red when power is on
Illuminates yellow in standby mode
③IR In-built IR sensor, receives IR signals sent from IR remote.
④LCD Screen Display real-time operation status.
⑤INPUTS/ Menu
buttons
Normal mode: Back-lit buttons, ranging from "1" to "8".
Query mode (buttons 1~4): Press “ENTER” for more than 3 seconds to enter
this mode. Dial to select different menus, to select different
options.
⑥
OUTPUTS
buttons/ EDID
Management
buttons
Normal mode: Back-lit buttons, ranging from "1" to "8". Outputs 1~4 support
synchronous local HDMI output.
EDID Invoking mode: press and hold EDID button for 3 seconds or more to
enter this mode, buttons 1~6 correspond to the 6 embedded EDID data
separately. Press any of the 6 buttons to invoke embedded EDID data.
⑦Function buttons

ALL
: Select all inputs/ outputs
Example: To transfer both AV and IR signals from input channel No.1 to all
output channels.
Operation: Press buttons in this order: “1”, “ALL”, “ENTER”

EDID
management button: Enable input port to manually capture and learn
the EDID data of output devices.
Example: Input channel No.2 captures and learns the EDID data of output
channel No.4
Operation: Press buttons in this order: “EDID”, “2”, “4”, “ENTER”

C
LEAR
: Withdraw an operation like switching output channel, learning EDID
data before it comes into effect. Meanwhile, the matrix will return to the
previous status.

ENTER:
Confirm operation. Press and hold it for 3 seconds to enter in Inquiry
mode.
Notes: Pictures shown in this manual are for reference only.

AVG-UHMS88
3.2 Rear Panel
No. Name Description
INPUTS
a. IR OUT: 8 in total, connect with IR emitters to deliver the IR signal sent from
the far-end receivers connected to the HDBaseT 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 synchronously with the AV signal, or
switched separately.
Default setting, the 8 IR OUT corresponds with the 8 IR IN, i.e. IR OUT1→IR
IN1, IR OUT2→IR IN2, …IR OUT8→IR IN8.
b. AUDIO: Auxiliary audio input ports, 8 in total, connect with PCM audio sources
c. HDMI: HDMI input ports, 8 in total, type A female HDMI connector, connect
with HDMI input source devices.
OUTPUTS
d. IR IN: Connect with IR carrier (with receiver), 8 in total, correspond to the 8 IR
OUT, cannot be switched separately. It makes up an IR bi-directional
transmission with the IR OUT on the corresponding far-end receiver.
e. RS232: 3-pin pluggable terminal blocks, 8 in total, correspond to 8 output
sources separately, communicate with the RS232 port on corresponding
HDBaseT receiver, cannot be switched separately. When controlled by
HDBaseT receiver, the communication protocol must be the same with the
AVG-UHMS88’s.
f. AUDIO: stereo audio output ports, 8 in total
g. HDMI: Local HDMI output ports for HDMI Inputs 1~4, synchronously switched
with HDBaseT Outputs 1~4
h. HDBaseT: output extension ports, works with HDBaseT receivers to extend
signals and power far-end HDBeseT receiver over a single CAT5e/6 cable.
③ RS232 Serial port for unit control, 9-pin female connector, connects with control device such
as a PC.
④IR ALL IN Input port for IR control signal, connect with IR receiver (with carrier), delivers the
received IR signal to all the 8 far-end receivers.
⑤ TCP/IP TCP/IP port for unit control
⑥ IR EYE Connect with extended IR receiver, use the IR remote to control the AVG-UHMS88.
⑦ Power Trigger Press the button to turn on/off the matrix. Indicates red when power on.
⑧ Power port Connect to an AC 100V~240V power adapter via the included power cord.
⑨ GROUND Connect to ground to earth the chassis.

AVG-UHMS88
Note: Pictures shown in this manual are for reference only.
4. System Connection
4.1 System Applications
Reliable performance for control and transmission makes theAVG-UHMS88 ideal in the IT computer space,
signal monitoring, big screen displays, conference systems, television broadcast, education, banking and security
institutions etc.
4.2 Usage Precautions
1) System should be installed in a clean environment with temperature and humidity maintained to within
equipment specification.
2) All of the power switches, plugs, sockets and power cords should be insulated and safe.
3) All devices should be connected before power on.
4.3 Connection Diagram
4.4 Connection Procedure
Step1. Connect HDMI sources (e.g. DVD) to HDMI inputs of the AVG-UHMS88 with HDMI cables.
Step2. Connect auxiliary audio sources to the AUDIO IN ports with audio cables.
Step3. Connect HDBaseT receivers (e.g. AVG-HD300R) to the HDBaseT Output ports with twisted pair.
Step4. Connect HDMI displays (e.g. HDTV) to HDMI outputs of the AVG-UHMS88 or the receivers with HDMI
cables
Step5. Connect speakers/headphones to AUDIO output ports
Step6. Connect the RS232 port of control device (e.g. a PC) to the RS232 port of either AVG-UHMS88 or far-
end receivers. RS232 signal can be transmitted bi-directionally between AVG-UHMS88 and far-end receivers.
Step7. AVG-UHMS88 can receive IR signals sent by the included IR remote via its built-in IR sensor or through
external IR receiver connected to the IR IN/ IR EYE/ IR ALL IN port. The IR signal can be transmitted bi-

AVG-UHMS88
directionally between AVG-UHMS88 and far-end receivers.
Step8. Connect an AC 100V~240V power outlet and the AVG-UHMS88 with the AC power cord.
Note:
1. Output audio is selectable via RS232 command Audio/[X]:[Y]. Select whether analog audio or HDMI audio is
to be output. Default is HDMI audio.
2. IR receivers connected to IR IN& IRALL IN should be with carrier. If not, send command %0900.
or %0901.to activate native carrier mode or force carrier mode in the IR matrix launched between AVG-
UHMS88 and far-end receivers.
4.5 Connection with HD300R
AVG-UHMS88 boasts 8 HDBaseT output ports which support the PoC solution. Connect the HDBT output ports
of the AVG-UHMS88 to HDBaseT Receivers supporting PoC (like HD300R) via twisted pair. Plug a power supply
to the power port of AVG-UHMS88, the HDBaseT Receivers will be powered with the PoC solution.