Bluestream HMXL88ARC User manual

HMXL88ARC QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
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HMXL88ARC
Quick Reference Guide
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Our Essential 8x8 HDBaseT™ Matrix oers unprecedented performance and value for the
custom installation market. The HMXL88ARC is a HDMI 2.0 4K 60Hz 4:4:4 HDCP 2.2 Matrix
package utilising CSC technology to deliver HDMI, Bi-directional IR and PoC up to lengths
of 70m over a single CAT cable. The Matrix also provides advanced features including
simultaneous HDBaseT™ / HDMI on output 1, video down conversion on HDBaseT™
outputs and independent 26x8 audio Matrix including Audio Return Channel (ARC). The
HMXL88ARC includes in-built web browser interface module for control and configuration
of the Matrix, along with RS-232 and IR pass-through for seamless 3rd party control
integration.
Introduction
FEATURES:
• Advanced HDBaseT™ technology oering distribution of video and audio over a single CAT cable
• Advanced Colour Space Conversion (CSC) supports HDMI 2.0 18Gbps specification including HDR*
• Features 8 x HDMI inputs which can be independently routed to 8 x HDBaseT™ outputs
• Output 1 features simultaneous HDMI and HDBaseT™ output
• Video down-conversion on HDBaseT™ outputs allowing a display only capable of supporting lower video resolutions (4K 60Hz
4:2:0, or 1080p) to receive 4K 60Hz 4:4:4 video content, while still showing maximum original 4K UHD resolution on remaining
video outputs
• Supports 4K 60Hz 4:4:4 UHD video up to 40m, and 1080p video up to 70m
• 26x8 Audio Matrix independently controllable from video. Audio source inputs include:
- 8 x audio breakout from HDMI source inputs
- 8 x audio breakout from zone outputs
- 8 x ARC from zone outputs*
- 1 x Optical and 1 x analogue audio input
• Supports all known HDMI audio formats including Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD Master Audio
transmission
• Web interface module for control and configuration of Matrix
• Supports bi-directional IR and RS-232 on all HDBaseT™ outputs
• Control via front panel, IR, iOS / Android App, RS-232 and TCP/IP
• Supports PoC (Power over Cable) to power compatible HDBaseT™ receivers
• Supplied with Blustream IR receivers and emitters
• Advanced EDID management and HDCP 2.2 compliant
*CSC & ARC feature compatible with RX70CS only

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Front Panel Description
Rear Panel Description
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5 6 7
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1IR Receiver Window
2LCD Display – Shows the status of input /
output selection, EDID etc...
3Menu Button - Press to access Matrix menu.
Refer to full manual for details
4Power Button – Press to power on / o the
Matrix
5Selection Buttons - Multi-use buttons
Primary Use:
First press = HDMI output selection - Press
to select output/s from 1 to 8. Output(s)
selected will be displayed on the Matrix
display. Multiple outputs can be chosen.
Then wait 3 seconds or press ‘SELECT’ to
move to input selection.
Second Press = HDMI input selection -
Press to select the input from 1 - 8. The
Input selected will be displayed on the
Matrix display. Press the Select button to
confirm switch
6Select Button – Press to confirm changes
within the Matrix menu
7ESC - Press to exit MENU mode
Secondary Use:
When the MENU button has been pressed
buttons 3, 4, 7 & 8 are used as cursors to
navigate the MENU system
3 = Le
4 = Up
7 = Right
8 = Down
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6
1IR Control Input - 3.5mm stereo connector
to connect to Blustream IR receiver for IR
control of the Matrix
2TCP/IP - RJ45 connector for TCP/IP and
Web GUI control of the Matrix
3RS-232 - Phoenix connector for RS-232
control of the Matrix
4EDID DIP switch – Used for global EDID
settings
5IR Outputs - 3.5mm mono connector to
connect to Blustream IR emitter. Used for
local source control
6Optical and Analogue Audio Outputs -
independent audio Matrix with 8 x dual
outputs (Toslink + 3.5mm L/R line level
stereo jack). For connection to 3rd party
audio devices. NOTE: Analogue audio
outputs support 2ch PCM only
7IR Inputs - 3.5mm stereo connector to
connect to Blustream IR receiver or Control
Processor. Used to extend IR from Matrix to
HDBaseT™ Outputs 1-8
8Bi-directional RS-232 ports. Connect to
third party control device to extend RS-232
commands to HDBaseT™receivers RS-232
port
9Optical (Toslink) Audio Input - Connect to
source device for audio distribution within
the HMXL88ARC independent audio Matrix
qAnalogue Audio Input - 3.5mm L/R stereo
jack. Connect to source device for audio
distribution within the HMXL88ARC
independent audio Matrix
wHDMI Inputs - Connect to source devices
eHDMI Output - Connect to display device
rHDBaseT™ Outputs - RJ45 HDBaseT™ port
to connect to the HDBaseT™ input port
of the compatible Blustream HDBaseT™
receiver
tIEC Power Socket - Use supplied IEC power
cable
yPower Switch
14 15
71 2 3 4
910 12

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Web GUI Control
The HMXL88ARC features an in-built Web GUI which can be used for control and configuration of the Matrix. By default the matrix
is set to DHCP, however if a DHCP server (eg: network router) is not installed the matrix IP address will revert to below details:
Default Username is: blustream Default Password is: 1234 Default IP Address is: 192.168.0.200
For further information please see the HMXL88ARC User Manual - available to download from the Blustream website.
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RS-232 Configuration
The RS-232 port is used for configuration and control of the product, as well as pass-through of RS-232 commands to a
compatible Blustream HDBaseT™ receiver / matrix device.
The default RS-232 communication settings are:
Baud Rate: 57600
Data Bit: 8
Stop Bit: 1
Parity Bit: none
For a complete RS-232 command list please see the HMXL88ARC User Manual - available to download from the Blustream
website.
EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) is a data structure that is used between a display and a source. This data is used by
the source to find out what audio and video resolutions are supported by the display then from this information the source will
discover what the best audio and video resolutions that need to be output.
While the objective of EDID is to make connecting a digital display to a source a simple plug and play procedure, issues do arise
when multiple displays or video Matrix switching is introduced because of the increased number of variables.
By pre-determining the video resolution and audio format of the source and display device you can reduce the time need for EDID
hand shaking thus making switching quicker, and more reliable.
Configuration of Matrix EDID settings can be acheived in one of three ways:
1Using Matrix web browser interface
2Using Matrix Front Panel (see below)
3Using Matrix EDID dipswitches (see product User Manual)
To change the input signal type using the Matrix front panel press the following:
Using Matrix Front Panel Buttons:
a. Press the MENU button
b. Scroll down to ‘EDID Management’. Press the SELECT button to enter into EDID configuration mode
c. Scroll through EDID management options and select ‘Built-In EDID’ or ‘Copy Output xx’
Built-IN EDID Selection:
d. Select the input you wish to fix the EDID on (1-8) or select ‘All’. Use UP/DOWN buttons to toggle the selection and press
the SELECT button to move to EDID selection
d. Select video resolution + audio format required (4K, 1080p, 3D, 2ch, 5.1 etc). Use UP/DOWN buttons to toggle the
selection and press the SELECT button to apply. The SELECT button LED will flash orange when complete
Copy Output EDID:
e. Select the HDBaseT™output you wish to copy the EDID from. Use UP/DOWN buttons to toggle the selection and press
the SELECT button to move to the input selection that you wish to copy the EDID to
f. Select the HDMI input (1-8) or select ‘All’ to copy to all HDMI inputs. Press the SELECT button to apply
EDID Control

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Package ContentsSpecifications
• 1 x HMXL88ARC
• 1 x Rack Mounting Kit
• 1 x Remote Control
• 8 x IR Emitters
• 9 x IR Receivers
• 1 x Serial Cable - DB9 to 3-pin phoenix
Connector
• 1 x IR Control Cable - 3.5mm to 3.5mm
• 1 x Quick Reference Guide
• IEC Power Cable(s)
Maintenance
Clean this unit with a so, dry cloth. Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzene to clean this unit.
NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without notice. Weights and dimensions are approximate.
• Video Input Connectors: 8 x HDMI Type A, 19-pin, female
• Video Output Connectors: 1 x HDMI Type A, 19-pin, female, 8 x
HDBaseT™ RJ45 connectors
• Audio Input Connectors: 1 x Analogue audio L/R (3.5mm stereo
Jack), 1 x Optical (S/PDIF)
• Audio Output Connectors: 8 x Analogue audio L/R (3.5mm
stereo Jack), 8 x Optical (S/PDIF)
• RS-232 Serial Port: 9 x 3-pin phoenix connector
• IR Input Ports: 9 x 3.5mm stereo jack
• IR Output Ports: 9 x 3.5mm mono jack
• Rack Mountable: 2U rack height, rack ears included
• Casing Dimensions (W x H x D): 436mm x 88mm x 400mm
(without feet)
• Shipping Weight: 10.5kg
• Operating Temperature: 32°F to 104°F (-5°C to +55°C)
• Storage Temperature: -4°F to 140°F (-25°C to +70°C)
• Power Supply: Internal 100-240V AC
FCC NOTICE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION - changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
CANADA, INDUSTRY CANADA (IC) NOTICES
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT
This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household wastes. To prevent possible harm to the
environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material
resources. To return your used device, please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was
purchased. They can take this product for environmentally safe recycling.
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