Brightlink HDMI0804 User manual

MULTIFUNCTION HDMI/DVI MODULAR MATRIX
MANUAL
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED - 2016

Significance of Symbols
■ Safety Indication
Symbols are included in the manual and equipment to indicate possible injuries to user or others and
risks of property loss, so that you can run the equipment in safe and correct ways. Symbols and their
meanings are shown as follow. Please make sure to understand these symbols correctly before reading
the manual.
This is a class-
A product. The product may
cause radio interference in living env
ironment.
User may be required to take feasible measures
in this situations.
It warns user that an uninsulated dangerous
voltage within equipment may cause electric
shock.
CE Certification indicates that the product has
met the safety requireme
nts of EU. User can
rest assured to use.
SGS certification indicates that the product
has achieved the quality control standard of
Societe Generale de Surveillance, the largest
surveyor in the world.
Warn
ing: in order to prevent electric shock,
please do not open machine cover or leave any
useless part inside machine. Please contact
qualified service personnel.

■ General information indication
List the contents and some information to be
noticed, which may cause a failure of operation
or setting.

Important
Warning
To ensure the reliability of equipment and safety of personnel, please conform to the following items
during installation, use and maintenance.
Notes for Installation:
◆Do not operate the product in the occasions with existence of dusts, lampblack, conductive dusts,
corrosive and inflammable gases; or expose to high temperature, moisture condensation, winds and
rains, vibration and impact. Electric shock, fire and misoperation will also damage or worsen the
conditions of product.
◆Prevent metal scraps and wire residues from falling into air hole of controller during threaded
hole processing and wiring; otherwise, it may cause a fire, failure or misoperation;
◆After installation, make sure there is no foreign matter blocking ventilation surface, e.g.
dustproof paper and other packaging items; otherwise, it may weaken heat dissipation resulting in a
fire, failure or misoperation;
◆Hot wring and plugging should be forbidden; otherwise, it would be likely to cause electric shock
or broken circuit;
◆Installation and wiring must be reliable. Bad contact may cause misoperation;
◆Shield cable is suggested for the input of high-frequency signal or as output cable in the
occasions of serious interference to improve the anti-interference capacity of system.
Notes for Wiring:
◆Must cut off all external power sources before installation and wiring; otherwise, it may cause an
electric shock or damage;
◆The product is grounded by earth lead of power source. To prevent electric shock, the earth lead
must be connected to the ground. Before connecting to input or output terminal, make sure to ground
the product correctly;
◆After installation and wiring, please clear foreign matters immediately. Before connecting to
power, please fix terminal cover to prevent an electric shock.
Notes for operation and maintenance:
◆Do not touch any terminal while power on; otherwise, it would cause electric shock or
misoperation;
◆Cleaning and tightening of terminals should be done after power off; otherwise, it may cause an
electric shock;
◆Connection or removal of communication signal cable and cable of expansion module or
control unit should be done after power off; otherwise, it may cause damage to equipment or
misoperation;
◆Do not disassemble equipment lest internal electric components would be damaged;
◆Must read this manual carefully and confirm safety sufficiently before proceeding to alteration,
pilot run, startup and stop operations.

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Notes for Disposal:
◆Explosion of electrolytic capacitors: electrolytic capacitors onboard may explode on fire;
◆Please collect and separate machine parts from household garbage for disposal;
◆Please dispose as industrial wastes or by local environment protection regulations.

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Chapter 1 Overview
HDMI matrix switcher is a high-performance professional switching device with built-in
intelligent controller. The device is capable to switch audio/video input signal to any audio/video
output channel in synchronous or asynchronous way.
With unique processing way, switching speed is greatly improved. Flexible control ways,
durable keypad, large-sized lattice LCD displaying various information, standard RS-232
communication port convenient for the connection with various remote control devices (such as
Creston, AMX, CREATOR and so on), as well as infrared remote controller
HDMI matrix switcher is mainly applied to
radio and television engineering, multimedia
conference hall, large screen display engineering,
TV teaching, command and control center, and
so on.
1.1.2 Classification of HDMI Matrix Series
According to application occasions and user
demands, HDMI matrix series can be classified
into following models:
Model
Video Audio
Input
Outpu
Input
Output
HDMI0404
4-CH 4-CH
4-CH
4-CH
HDMI0804
8-CH
4-CH
8-CH
4-CH
HDMI0808
8-CH
8-CH
8-CH
8-CH
HDMI1608
16-CH
8-CH
16-C
8-CH
HDMI1604
16-CH
4-CH
16-C
4-CH
HDMI1608
16-CH
8-CH
16-C
8-CH
HDMI1616
16-CH
16-C
16-C
16-CH
HDMI2408
24-CH
8-CH
24-C
8-CH
HDMI2416
24-CH
16-CH
24-C
16-CH
HDMI2424
24-CH
24-CH
24-C
24-CH
HDMI3216
32-CH
16-CH
32-C
H
16-CH
HDMI3232
32-CH
32-C
32-C
32-CH
HDMI3636
36-CH
36-C
36-C
36-CH
HDMI4040
40-CH
40-C
40-C
40-CH

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Customization by customer’s requirements
1.2.2 HDMI Function Characteristics
◆19-inch standard machine housing, plug-in design supports free expansion;
◆Compatible with all HDTV resolutions, including 1080p/60, and PC resolutions up to
1920*1200;
◆Long-line input automatic equalization—make sure to provide independent compensation to
each input automatically for the signal loss due to long-distance transmission or poor-quality cables;
◆Support HDMI 1.3a, HDCP 1.3, HDCP 1.4 and DVI 1.0 protocol, and high color depth and high
rate up to 6.75Gbps;
◆HDCP compatible—make sure protected media can be displayed normally and cooperate with
other HDCP compatible devices;
◆Built-in round-robin switching function supports random interval and channel;
◆32 built-in scenarios storage: user can save 32 common modes or specific modes in the
equipment and recall a required mode when necessary;
◆Compatible with all the codes and commands of similar products in the market;
◆Multiple code formats are provided to meet the requirements of industries and customers and
make it more flexible, human-oriented and convenient;
◆Multiple control ways: panel, central controller, computer software, TCP/IP, splicing software,
third-party software are provided to set the functions;
◆Computer software provides the definition of channel name and makes it more visual;
◆Compatible with all available central control systems in the market with additional input/output
channel commands which make programming more effective, simpler and more flexible;
◆Provide 1-Ch network port (optional) which supports the simultaneous connection of multiple
users through Ethernet remote control;
◆Provide 2-CH RS-232 communication ports and support RS-232→RS-485 communication port;
◆Dual serial ports makes the connection to large screen faster and more convenient;
◆Ultra-high command reception and switching speed, receiving over 64 commands without any
delay;
◆Open control protocol and protocol standard supports the control of third-party and
self-developed software;
◆Multi-machine cascading is possible by ID address setting and supports 255 matrixes at most;
◆High-quality, mass production, higher compatibility and stability;
◆Key control: the keys on front panel can control all actions of matrix;
◆Remote control: a standard remote controller is provided and can control all actions of matrix;
◆RS-232/485 control: matrix can be connected to computer through RS-232/485. With a MCON
matrix special management software installed in computer, user can have full control on all the
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◆Splicing software control: in a large screen splicing system, user can control all the actions of
matrix by splicing software for large screen;
◆Touch screen control: touch screen communicates with matrix by WIFI and controls all the
actions of matrix (optional);
◆Central controller: matrix is compatible with the codes and commands of other manufacturers.
User can control all the actions of matrix through central controller (optional);
◆Network control: control all the actions of matrix by TCP/IP network control management and
Ethernet network (optional).
Chapter 2 HDMI Series Panel
HDMI series matrixes have the same front panel and rear panels are different in the type and number
of ports. The front and rear panels of HDMI 0808 and HDMI1616 are provided as follow. For the
panels of other models, please refer to the following diagrams:
2. HDMI front panel
2.2 Rear panel of HDMI0808
2.3 Rear panel of HDMI1616

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2.4 HDMImatrixsystemconnection diagram
Chapter 3 Connection to peripheral devices
3.1 Input/output interface
HDMI interface is a kind of digital video/audio interface and a special digital interface for
image communication. Audio and video signal can be transmitted synchronously at the rate up to
6.75GB/s without the necessity of conversion, analogue -to- digital or otherwise.

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3.2 Communication ports and connection methods
HDMI matrix provides 1-CH standard RS-232 input and output port, as well as 1-CH RJ45
Ethernet control port (optional). Besides operating on front key panel, user can also operate from
various control systems (such as PC, control systems provided by other manufacturers and so on),
or conduct remote control through Ethernet or remote controller.
3.2. RS-232control port
This series of products provide 2 serial ports: RS-232 input and output port. Input port should
be connected to computer and output port is cascaded to control other matrix hosts. RS-232 input
port is a 9-pin female joint and their pins are described as follow:
3.2.2 Connection to computer
Connect the serial communication port of computer (COM1 or COM2) to RS-232 input port of
HDMI matrix host with a RS-232 cable. After installing app, user can control HDMI matrix from
computer by attached app or customized control software.
3.2.3 Ethernet interface of HDMI Matrix (optional)
HDMI matrix can be connected to Ethernet adaptor in two ways:
1）Cross-connection
HDMI matrix and control computer is connected by a CAT-5 cross Ethernet cable.
2）Straight-through connection
HDMI matrix is connected by a CAT-5 straight-through Ethernet cable to Ethernet switch or
concentrator.
Pin Signal Description
1
-
-
2 TXD
Compatible with RS-232 protocol
for sending data
3 RXD
Compatible with RS-232 protocol
for data reception
4
-
-
5
GND
Signal earth
6
-
-
7
-
-
8
-
-
9
-
-

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3.2.3.2 Description of crossover and straight-through cable
The system is connected by CAT-5 (enhanced Category 5 cable) which links up network devices by
a RJ-45 connector (RJ-45 plug) fixed on the both ends of CAT-5. The standard connection of
twisted-pair is not by random but to guarantee the arrangement symmetry of cable connector, so that
the mutual interference of cables inside can be cancelled out. A common enhanced category 5 cable
contains 4 twisted pairs marked by different colors.
Twisted pair has 2 connection methods: EIA/TIA 568B standard and EIA/TIA 568A.
T568 A Line Sequence
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
White
Green Green White
Orange Blue White
Blue Orange White
Brown Brown
T568 B Line Sequence
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
White
Orange Orange White
Blue Blue White
Blue Green White
Brown Brown
Straight-through line: both ends are connected by T568B line sequence.
Crossover cable: one end is connected by T568A line sequence and the other end by T568B line
sequence.
3.3 Connection methods
The number of input and output terminals of HDMI matrix system varies with models and user
can make connection to various kinds of HDMI players according to different occasions, or connect
to computer signal or audio signal devices through HDMI signal converter, such as video player,
desktop, graphics processor, digital display stand and other video signal sources. Output terminal
can be connected to HD display, LED display and so on.
3.3.1 HDMI connection cable
HDMI is a HD multimedia port and provides the data transmission bandwidth of 6.75Gbps, and
capable to carry lossless audio signal and high resolution audio signal. Meanwhile, top quality audio
and video signal transmission can be guaranteed without the necessity to conduct an analog-digital
or digital-analog conversion before transmission.

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Chapter 4 Instructions for Use
4.1 HDMI Matrix Panel Description
HDMI0808 front panel：
HDMI0808 rear panel：
1）Numeric Keys
Input/output channel option keys: used to set an input or output channel for audio/video signal, or
recall a state or select a number to be saved.
2）
Function keys
SWITCH——option key for audio/video channel
HDMI channel option key: used to choose an input/output channel for audio/video channel or
disconnect a channel.
INFO——LCD display option key
When INFO key is pressed, LCD display will show an input channel and its corresponding output
channel.
MENU——menu key
The key is used to set address code of host, communication Baud rate and so on.
OK——command execution key
Confirm a switching option and execute a switching command.
RECALL——recalling option key
Save and recall a saved relation of input and output.
ESC——the key to quit
Quit current status.
3）Display

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System Monitor——LCD display shows current information of host.
4）Ports
INPUT——HDMI video input port provides a HD-15pin connector used to connect peripheral
devices owning a HD-15Pin video port, such as PC, DVD, HD player and so on.
OUTPUT——HDMI video output port provides a HD-15pin connector used to connect
peripheral devices owning a HD-15Pin video port, such as monitor, TV, projector and so on.
HDMI connectors at both ends of signal cable must be in right manner; otherwise, there
would be color loss and even no signal output.
ETH (optional)—provides 1-CH Ethernet network port to connect LAN, Ethernet and so on.
Green light indicates normal connection and blinking orange light indicates receiving or sending
data.
RS232-IN/ RS232-OUT——provide 2-CH independent RS-232 ports which are connected to
computer or central controller to have control on matrix system.
AC220V 50/60Hz——system power source input port, supports AC100~240V 50/60Hz input.
5）Others
IR (optional)——receiving port for multifunctional IR remote controller.
4.2 Instructions for panel keys operation
Instructions will be provide by taking the usage of HDMI0808 as an example. As for the usage of
other models, please refer to the instructions of model 0808.
User can make quick switching between audio and video by front panel keys (please refer to
“Function Descriptions of Front Panel Keys” for details). Operations are shown as follow:
Switching key “SWITCH” + input channel + output channel + confirm key “OK”
There are 2 ways available, “audio-image synchronous switch mode” and
“disconnection switch mode”. Select a required mode according to the tips shown
on LCD display.
Input channel
Currently connected channel of signal source to be switched;
The keys “1~9” on front panel indicates Channel 1 – 9. When input number is below 9 (including 9),
user should input 01, 02 and the like; when input number is above 10 (including 10), user should input
the combination of numeric keys.
Output channel
This is the channel for peripheral display device. The keys “1~9” on front panel indicates Channel 1 –

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9. When input number is below 9 (including 9), user should input 01, 02 and the like; when input
number is above 10 (including 10), user should input the combination of numeric keys.
Command execution key “OK”
This is the key to execute an operation. Buzzer will give prompt tone indicating the completion of
switching action and success of operation.
4.2.1 Startup page
After start-up, screen display is shown as follow:
After buzzer sends a beep sound, screen will automatically skip to homepage, as shown in the following:
4.2.2 Switch Example
Example 1: synchronously switch the audio/video signal of Channel 1 to output channel
of channel 3. Steps are shown as follow:
1. Press “SWITCH” key and LCD display is shown as follow:
2. Press “01” key from input channel and LCD display is shown as follow:
Waiting for an upgrade
08*08
Intelligent Control Device
T3.2
Audio-Video Switch Mode
Input ---------- output
_ _ _ _
Please enter a double-digit.
Audio-Video Switch Mode
Input ---------- output
01 _ _
Please enter a double-digit.

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3. Press “03” key from output channel and LCD display is shown as follow:
4. Press command key “OK” to execute the operation and LCD display is shown as follow:
5. After a switch success, screen will return to step 1 for the convenience of next operation. If screen
stays for too long, it will return to homepage.
Example 2: synchronously switch the audio/video signal of Channel 1 to all output
channels (to Channel 8, for example). Steps are shown as follow:
1. Press “SWITCH” key and LCD display is shown as follow:
2. Press “01” key from input channel and LCD display is shown as follow:
Audio-Video Switch Mode
Input ---------- output
01 03
Please enter a double-digit.
Audio-Video Switch Mode
Input ---------- output
01 03
Success 6DB
Audio-Video Switch Mode
Input ---------- output
_ _ _ _
Please enter a double-digit.
Audio-Video Switch Mode
Input ---------- output
01 _ _
Please enter a double-digit.

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3. Without entering an output channel, but press command key “OK” to execute the operation. LCD
display is shown as follow:
4. After a switch success, screen will return to step 1 for the convenience of next operation. If screen
stays for too long, it will return to homepage.
Example 3: to relate input with output, simple steps are shown as follow:
1. Press “SWITCH” key and LCD display is shown as follow:
2. Without entering an output channel, but press command key “OK” to execute the operation. LCD
display is shown as follow:
3. After a switch success, screen will return to step 1 for the convenience of next operation. If screen
stays for too long, it will return to homepage.
4.2.3 Disconnect example
Example 1: to disconnect the audio/video output signal of Channel 01, steps are as follow:
1.Press “SWITCH” key twice from homepage and LCD display is shown as follow:
Audio-Video Switch Mode
Input ---------- output
01 08
Success 6DB
Audio-Video Switch Mode
Input ---------- output
_ _ _ _
Please enter a double-digit.
Audio-Video Switch Mode
Input ---------- output
08 08
Success 6DB
Disconnect Mode
Input ---------- output
XX _ _
Please enter a double-digit.

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2. Press “01” key from input channel and LCD display is shown as follow:
3. Press command key “OK” to execute the operation and LCD display is shown as follow
4. After a success of disconnection, LCD display is shown as follow. If screen stays for too long,
it will return to homepage.
Example 2: disconnect all audio/video output signals and steps are as follow:
1. Press “SWITCH” key twice from homepage and LCD display is shown as follow:
2. Without entering an output/input channel, but press command key “OK” to execute the
operation. LCD display is shown as follow:
Disconnect Mode
Input ---------- output
XX 01
Please enter a double-digit.
Disconnect Mode
Input ---------- output
XX 01
Disconnection success
Disconnect Mode
Input ---------- output
XX 01
Disconnect Mode
Input ---------- output
XX _ _
Please enter a double-digit.
Disconnect Mode
Input ---------- output
XX 01
Disconnection success

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3. After a success of disconnection, LCD display is shown as follow. If screen stays for too long, it
will return to homepage.
4.2.4 Example of storage and recalling
Example 1: synchronously switch the audio/video signal of Channel 1 to all output channels
(to Channel 8, for example) and save it as No.01. Steps are shown as follow:
1. Synchronously switch the audio/video signal of Channel 1 to all output channels first. Refer to
example 2 for specific steps.
2. Press ESC key to return to homepage and LCD display is shown as follow:
3. Long press on “RECALL” key and LCD display is shown as follow:
4. Enter number 01 and LCD display is shown as follow:
Disconnect Mode
Input ---------- output
XX 00
08*08
Intelligent Control Device
T3.2
Please enter a storage
No.
Please enter a storage
No.: 01

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5. Press “OK” key and LCD display is shown as follow:
6. After operation success, screen will return to homepage.
Example 2: recall the saved contents above. Steps are shown as follow:
1. Press “RECALL” key and LCD display is shown as follow:
2. Enter number 01 and LCD display is shown as follow:
3. Press “OK” key and LCD display is shown as follow:
08*08
Intelligent Control Device
T3.2
Saving success
Please enter a storage
No.
Please enter a storage
No.: 01
08*08
Intelligent Control Device
T3.2
Switch success

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4. After operation success, screen will return to homepage.
4.2.5 Example of checking input/output relation: check the relation of synchronously switching
the audio/video signal of Channel 1 to all output channels (8 channels for example). Steps are
shown as follow:
1. Synchronously switch the audio/video signal of Channel 1 to all output channels first. Refer to
example 2 for specific steps.
2. Press “ESC” key to return to homepage and then press “INFO” key. The screen will display the
current relation of input and output, as shown in the following:
3. Press “INFO” key again and LCD screen skip to next page. Likewise, it displays different page
numbers by different inputs and outputs.
4.2.6 Set the configuration of host
Press “MENU” key and LCD display is shown as follow:
4.2.6.1 Set matrix address
Matrix address is the number of matrix!
a) Press 1 button and LCD display is shown as follow:
Output 01 ----------01
Output 02 ----------01
Output 03 ----------01
Output 04 ----------01
Select a function by numeric keys:
1: matrix address 2: Baud rate
3: prompt tone 4: automatic switch
5: password operation 6: reset
Set matrix address
Matrix address— _ _
Press confirm button after
input.