BZB Gear BG-UHD-88M User manual

BG-UHD-88M
4K/18G HDCP-2.2 8x8 HDMI Matrix w/ Audio

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Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read
these instructions carefully before connecting, operating or adjusting this product. Please keep
this manual for future reference.
SURGE PROTECTION DEVICE RECOMMENDED
This product contains sensitive electrical components that may be damaged by electrical
spikes, surges, electric shock, lightning strikes, etc. Use of surge protection systems is highly
recommended in order to protect and extend the life of your equipment.
SAFTY AND NOTICE
1. Do not substitute or use any other Power Supply other than the enclosed unit, or a BZB Gear
approved Replacement Part. Doing so will void the warranty and potentially expose the user to
dangerous voltages resulting in an electrical shock.
2. Do not disassemble the device for any reason. Doing so will void the manufacturer’s warranty. Also,
our unique case is an integral part of the design of this unit and is responsible for cooling and
circuitry shielding. Any modifications to this case will potentially cause malfunction and product
failure.
3. Do not expose the device to water, moisture, or liquids. Possible electric shock may result as well as
failure of the unit to operate.
4. If you experience any malfunctioning of product or have any question as to operation of the product,
please contact us. (Our contact info is on the front cover)

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Table of Contents
Introduction...............................................................................................................................4
Features.....................................................................................................................................4
Panel Descriptions...................................................................................................................5
Front Panel ........................................................................................................................5
Back Panel.........................................................................................................................6
Remote Control.........................................................................................................................7
Output and Input select .....................................................................................................7
EDID Set Up ......................................................................................................................7
Application Diagram ................................................................................................................8
Specifications ...........................................................................................................................9
RS232 Pin Assignment ..........................................................................................................10
RS232&Telnet Commands.....................................................................................................10
Package Contents ..................................................................................................................12
GUI Control .............................................................................................................................13
PC System.......................................................................................................................13
Installation........................................................................................................................13
Preparation ......................................................................................................................13
Common information .......................................................................................................13
“General” page.................................................................................................................14
Set TCP control configuration..........................................................................................15
“Port Tag” page................................................................................................................15
Edit Input port tags...........................................................................................................16
Edit Output port tags........................................................................................................17
“Setting” page ..................................................................................................................17
Pop-up tag messages......................................................................................................18
Pop-up Menu ...................................................................................................................19
Edit selected pre-setting item..........................................................................................20
“EDID control” page .........................................................................................................20
“IR Configuration” page ...................................................................................................21
“FW upgrade” page..........................................................................................................22
Maintenance............................................................................................................................23
Warranty Policy ......................................................................................................................23
Limitations of Warranty .........................................................................................................23
Exclusive Remedies...............................................................................................................24
RMA Policy..............................................................................................................................24
Standard Replacement....................................................................................................24
Once you have obtained an RMA number ......................................................................25
Please note......................................................................................................................25
Second Year Assurance……….…………………..………………………………………………26
Mission Statement……………………..……………………………………………………………27

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Introduction
The BG-UHD-88M is an 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher with Audio Embedding and Extraction, it is
compatible with high dynamic range (HDR) formats and is HDCP 2.2 compliant. It supports
4K/UHD video @ 60Hz with 4:4:4 chroma sampling, as well as HDMI data rates up to 18Gbps.
It routes eight Hi-Def sources to any eight HDTV displays, along with multichannel digital audio
formats such as Dolby® True HD and DTS-HD® Master Audio™. Each source can be routed
to any display using the Push Buttons, IR Remote, RS232, TCP/IP, GUI and Web GUI.
Features
Supports 4K@60Hz 4:4:4, HDR and full 3D
HDCP 2.2/HDCP1.x and DVI compliant
OLED screen for status display
Supports L/R stereo audio embedding into the HDMI Input 1-2
Supports audio extracting from the HDMI Output 1-8
Multiple switching mode: IR Remote, Push Buttons, RS232, TCP/IP, GUI and Web GUI
Advanced EDID management for rapid integration of sources and displays
With rack mounting ears for easy installation

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Panel Descriptions
Front Panel
①LED display –Show the status of input-output selection, EDID info and so on.
②IR receiver window –Receiver IR signal from the remote control of BG-UHD-88M.
③Power LED indicator –Indicate the status of the power for the matrix.
④Power button –Press to power on/ off the matrix.
⑤HDMI output selection button 1 to 8 –Press to select the output from 1 to 8.
⑥All button for HDMI outputs –Press to select all of the outputs from 1 to 8.
⑦Menu button –Press to enter EDID set mode. Three EDID segments will display on the
panel formatted as: INPUT VIDEO AUDIO, for example: IN1 1080P 2.0CH, means to set
1080P 2.0CH EDID to INPUT1. The blinking segment is the one can be changed currently.
Segment content items as below:
INPUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
Note
IN1
1080I
2.0CH.
IN2
1080P
5.1CH
IN3
3D
7.1CH
IN4
4K2K
NONE
IN5
D1024
D1024=DVI 1024 x 768
IN6
D1080
D1080=DVI 1920 x 1080
IN7
D1200
D1200=DVI 1920 x 1200
IN8
OUT1
OUT1=Copy OUTPUT1 EDID to INPUTx
ALL
OUT2
ALL=Set EDID to ALL INPUTs
OUT2=Copy OUTPUT2 EDID to INPUTx
OUT3
OUT3=Copy OUTPUT3 EDID to INPUTx
OUT4
OUT4=Copy OUTPUT4 EDID to INPUTx
OUT5
OUT5=Copy OUTPUT5 EDID to INPUTx
OUT6
OUT6=Copy OUTPUT6 EDID to INPUTx
OUT7
OUT7=Copy OUTPUT7 EDID to INPUTx
OUT8
OUT8=Copy OUTPUT8 EDID to INPUTx

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Note: Press and hold the “Menu”button for 10 seconds can RESET the matrix.
⑧Up selection button –Press to change segment’s value.
⑨ESC –Press to quite EDID set mode.
⑩Lock LED indicator –Indicate the status of Lock.
⑪Lock button –Press to lock the buttons of the front panel.
⑫HDMI input selection button 1 to 8 –Press to select the input from 1 to 8.
⑬PTP button –Press to mirror all inputs and outputs (e.g. output 1 to input 1, output 2 to
input 2 and so on)
⑭Selection button –Press to select segment to change setting. Selected segment will be
blinking.
⑮Down selection button –Press to change segments’value
⑯Enter button –Press to set EDID to specified INPUT or copy EDID from specified
OUTPUT to specified INPUT.
Back Panel
①IR outputs 1 to 8 -- 3.5mm stereo earphone jack
②L/R audio input 1 to 2 -- 3.5mm stereo earphone jack
③IR inputs 1 to 8 -- 3.5mm stereo earphone jack
④Coaxial audio outputs 1 to 4 -- RCA connectors
⑤RJ45 -- TCP/IP control
⑥RS232 port -- Connect to this port for control the matrix from a computer
⑦Power port -- Use included DC 12V/3A power adaptor to power the matrix
⑧HDMI inputs 1 to 8 -- Connect with HDMI sources
⑨HDMI outputs 1 to 8 -- Output for displays, AVR etc
⑩IR Ext. port -- 3.5mm stereo earphone jack, connect with an IR receiver cable to extend
the IR control distance.

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Remote Control Description
Output and Input select
A. OUTPUT-X select INPUT-Y:
1. Press OUTPUT-X (X means 1 to 8 of outputs) Press INPUT-Y ( Y means 1 to 8 of
inputs )
2. Press OUTPUT-X (X means 1 to 8 of outputs) press the left and right arrow buttons
to select the input.
B. All outputs select INPUT-Y: Press ALL button in zone OUTPUT Press INPUT-Y button ( Y
means 1 to 8 of inputs ), then INPUT-Y switched toALL OUTPUTS
C. Mirror all inputs and outputs (Ex. Input 1 to output 1, input 2 to output 2, etc): Press PTP
button in Zone OUTPUT
EDID Set Up
A. Fixed EDID to INPUT-Y/ALL
Press 1080I/1080P/3D/4K Press 2.0CH/5.1CH/7.1CH INPUT-Y/ALL button in Zone
INPUT
B. Copy EDID of OUTPUT-X to INPUT-Y/ALL
Press COPY button Press OUTPUT-X button Press INPUT-Y/ALL button
C. User defined EDID to INPUT-Y/ALL
Press USER1/USER2 button Press INPUT-Y/ALL
NOTE: Pressing button sequence should be finished in 5 seconds, otherwise, operation
discarded.

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Application Diagram

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Specifications
Signal
HDMI Compliance
HDMI 2.0
HDCP Compliance
HDCP 2.2 and HDCP 1.x
Video Resolutions
18Gbps (4K@60Hz 4:4:4 8bit)
HDMI Cable Distance
1.5 meters for 4K@60Hz 4:4:4
RS232 Baud Rate
57600
IR Carrier Frequency
30-55KHz at 5 volts
Chroma Subsampling
4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0
Color Space
RGB, YCbCr4:4:4, YCbCr4:2:2, YCbCr4:2:0
Color depth
1080p 48bit, 4K 24bit
Audio Formats
Up to PCM 8 channel, Dolby Digital TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio
I/O Connections
HDMI Inputs
8x HDMI Type A Female
HDMI Outputs
8 x HDMI Type A Female
IR In
9x 3.5mm Stereo Earphone Jack
IR Out
8x 3.5mm Stereo Earphone Jack
Audio Inputs
2x 3.5mm Stereo Earphone Jack
Audio Outputs
8x RCA Jack (SPDIF), 8x 3.5mm Stereo Earphone Jack
TCP/IP
1x 8P8C Port (Shielded RJ45 Female), 100BaseT
RS232
1x DB9 Port Female
Temperature
Operating
32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Storage
-4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C)
Humidity (RH)
20% to 90%, non-condensing
Power
Consumption
27W (Max. 11.8V/2.286A)
Idle Consumption
1.8W (11.9V/0.152A)
Supply
Input: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz,
Output: 12V/3A DC (US/EU standards, CE/FCC/UL certified)
ESD Protection
Air-gap discharge
±8kV
Contact discharge
±4kV
Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions
439mm x 226mm x 44mm (1-RU) , without feet
Weight
3.2Kg
NOTE: Spec is subjected to change without prior notice.

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RS232 Pin Assignment
BG-UHD-88M (DCE)
Remote Control Console (DTE)
PIN
Assignment
PIN
Assignment
1
NC
1
NC
2
Tx
2
Rx
3
Rx
3
Tx
4
NC
4
NC
5
GND
5
GND
6
NC
6
NC
7
NC
7
NC
8
NC
8
NC
9
NC
9
NC
Baud Rate: 57600 bps
Data Bit: 8-bit
Parity: None
Stop Bit: 1-bit
Flow Control: None
NOTE: Use Straight Through DB9 Cable to connect the matrix with computer, DO NOT use
Crossover Cable (Null Modem Cable).
RS232&Telnet Commands
No.
Command
Action
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?
Print Help Information
2
HELP
Print Help Information
3
STATUS
Print System Status And Port Status
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PON
Power On, System Run On Normal State
5
POFF
Power Off, System Run On Power Save State
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IR ON/OFF
Set System IR Control On Or Off
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KEY ON/OFF
Set System KEY Control On Or Off
8
BEEP ON/OFF
Set Onboard Beep On Or Off

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LCD ON/OFF
Set LCD Always On Or Auto Turn Off In Power On State
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RESET
Reset System To Default Setting
(Should Type ‘Yes’ To Confirm, ‘No’ To Discard)
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RESET ALL
Reset System And Network To Default Setting
(Should Type "Yes" To Confirm, "No" To Discard)
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OUT xx ON/OFF
Set OUTPUT: xx On Or Off, xx=[01,02,…08]
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OUT xx CSC cc
Set OUTPUT: xx Color Space Convert Mode
xx=00: Select All INPUT Port
xx=[01...08]: Select One INPUT Port
cc=OFF: Disable Convert Function
cc=420: Always Convert 6G 444 Format To 3G 420
cc=AUTO: Auto Convert 6G 444 Format To 3G 420
When Detect Sink Not Support 6G 444
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OUT xx FR yy
Set OUTPUT: xx From INPUT:yy,
xx=[01,02,…08], yy=[01,02,…08]
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EDID xx CP yy
Set Input: xx EDID Copy From Output:yy,
xx=[01,02,…08], yy=[01,02,…08]
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EDID xx DF zz
Set Input:xx EDID To Default EDID:zz
xx=00: Select All INPUT Port
xx=[01...08]: Select One INPUT Port
yy=[01...08]: Select One OUTPUT Port
zz=00: HDMI 1080p@60Hz, Audio 2CH PCM
zz=01: HDMI 1080p@60Hz, Audio 5.1CH DTS/DOLBY
zz=02: HDMI 1080p@60Hz, Audio 7.1CH DTS/DOLBY/HD
zz=03: HDMI 1080i@60Hz, Audio 2CH PCM
zz=04: HDMI 1080i@60Hz, Audio 5.1CH DTS/DOLBY
zz=05: HDMI 1080i@60Hz, Audio 7.1CH DTS/DOLBY/HD
zz=06: HDMI 1080p@60Hz/3D, Audio 2CH PCM
zz=07: HDMI 1080p@60Hz/3D, Audio 5.1CH DTS/DOLBY
zz=08: HDMI 1080p@60Hz/3D, Audio 7.1CH
DTS/DOLBY/HD
zz=09: HDMI 4K@30Hz 4:4:4, Audio 2CH PCM
zz=10: HDMI 4K@30Hz 4:4:4, Audio 5.1CH DTS/DOLBY
zz=11: HDMI 4K@30Hz 4:4:4, Audio 7.1CH DTS/DOLBY/HD
zz=12: DVI 1280x1024@60Hz, Audio None
zz=13: DVI 1920x1080@60Hz, Audio None
zz=14: DVI 1920x1200@60Hz, Audio None
zz=15: User EDID 1
zz=16: User EDID 2
zz=17: GUI Download EDID
zz=18: HDMI 4K@60Hz 4:2:0, Audio 2CH PCM
zz=19: HDMI 4K@60Hz 4:2:0, Audio 5.1CH DTS/DOLBY

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zz=20: HDMI 4K@60Hz 4:2:0, Audio 7.1CH DTS/DOLBY/HD
zz=21: HDMI 4K@60Hz 4:4:4, Audio 2CH PCM
zz=22: HDMI 4K@60Hz 4:4:4, Audio 5.1CH DTS/DOLBY
zz=23: HDMI 4K@60Hz 4:4:4, Audio 7.1CH DTS/DOLBY/HD
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AUD RX xx ORG
Input Port:xx Use Orginal Receive HDMI/DVI Signal
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AUD RX xx ANA
Input Port:xx Embeded Analog L/R To HDMI/DVI Signal
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AUD RX xx AUTO
Input Port:xx Embeded Analog L/R When DVI Signal
xx=[00]: Both Input 1~2 Port, [01...02]: Input Port
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NET DHCP ON/OFF
Set Auto IP(DHCP) ON Or OFF
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NET IP
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
Set IP Address
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NET GW
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
Set Gateway Address
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NET SM
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
Set Subnet Mask Address
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NET RB
Set Network Reboot and Apply New Config!!!
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NET TN xxxx
Set Telnet Port
Package Contents
1) 1x BG-UHD-88M
2) 1x 12V/3A DC Power Supply,
3) 1x Power Cord
4) 8x IR Emitter Cable
5) 9x IR Receiver Cable
6) 1x Remote Control
7) 1x Rack Mounting Ears

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GUI Control
PC System
Microsoft Windows Operation System
Installation
8x8 HDMI Matrix controller is a green software. You just need to copy “8x8 HDMI Matrix
Controller vx.x.exe” to the PC which is used to control the Matrix by RS232 COM or TCP to
complete installation.
Preparation
1. Connect PC and Matrix by RS232 cable or UTP cable
2. Power up Matrix (It will take about 5 seconds to be ready with “Di” beep sound )
3. Double click “8x8 HDMI Matrix Controller vx.x.exe” icon to run it
Common information
Click to select tab page
①COM port or TCP connect status
②Control command process status
③Prompt message display area
④Date and Time display
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2
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1

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“General” page
①Select control mode: RS232 COM mode (Auto COM ports detected) or TCP mode
②List detected COM ports
③List all Matrix devices after search operation
④Click to search all Matrix devices that connected in same subnet
⑤Click to configuration the selected Matrix’s TCP control configurations
⑥Click to connect or disconnect PC and Matrix ( Connection will be established
automatically before control commands sending )
⑦Click to refresh device status: include device information displayed in ⑨area and
Input/output port connection status in ⑩area.
NOTE: Tab pages cannot be changed during control command is processing.
⑧To enable or disable Input/output tags displaying when setting buttons on “Setting” page
focused
⑨Device information display area
⑩Input/output port connection status
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8
7
6
4
5
3
1
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Set TCP control configuration
Click Config button to show TCP configuration window.
①Set tag to identify Matrix device
②Set IP mode: Subnet should support DHCP protocol when set Auto IP mode, then Matrix
device will obtain IP automatically. Otherwise, set Static IP mode and designate a useable
IP for Matrix device
③Set IP address, not editable when Auto IP mode selected. Note: The last IP BYTE’s range
is 2-252.
④Matrix device MAC address
⑤Click OK to set configuration. If configuration is set OK, Matrix devices will be searched out
again
⑥Click to Close the window and configuration cancelled
“Port Tag” page
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5
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3
2
1
4
2
3
1

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①Input port tags
②Click to edit Input port tags
③Output port tags
④Click to edit Output port tags
NOTE:
1. Edit boxes are read only, click “Edit” button to pop up window to edit the tags.
2. One set of Input/output port tags can be set for Matrix device when COM control mode
selected.
3. Input/output port tags can be set for respective Matrix device according to device’s MAC
address.
Edit Input port tags
After action of ②, edit form will pop-up as below:
Define tags for respective Input port, then devices connect the Input ports can be easily
remembered.
Click buttons with “×” caption to delete tag which is no use any more, if tag is still used by any
other Input port, delete action will be discarded.

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Edit Output port tags
After action of ④, edit form will pop-up as below:
Define tags for respective Output port, then displays connect the Output ports can be easily
remembered.
Click buttons with “×” caption to delete tag which is no use any more, if tag is still used by any
other Output port, delete action will be discarded.
“Setting” page
①LED which displays Input number for respective Output port
②Click to select Input port for respective Output port
③Click to select previous or next Input port for respective Output port
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7
5
4
1
3
2

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④Display Output from Input with tag information when mouse moves over ②buttons
⑤Pre-Setting items: Default is Port to Port
⑥Click to edit selected pre-setting item
⑦Set selected pre-setting item to Matrix
NOTE: When Change to this “Setting” page, software will try to refresh source selection status
of Output port.
Pop-up tag messages
When “Display Input, Output tags when focus setting buttons” checkbox on “General” page is
checked and Input/output port tag has been defined, tag messages will pop up like as:

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Pop-up Menu
When mouse moves over ②setting buttons, and click mouse right button, menu will pop up
like as:
All Outputs: All Outputs from same Input
“1 Output” to “7 Outputs”: Set current Output (where mouse right clicked) and the next x-1 ( x
range is from 1 to 7, set total x Outputs at the same time ) Output(s) from same Input
Port to Port: Output1 from Input1, Output2 from Input2, Output3 from Input3, etc.

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Edit selected pre-setting item
After action of ⑥, edit form will pop-up as below:
①Pre-Setting name
②Set all Output ports from same Input
③Select Input for respective Output
“EDID control” page
①Set EDID mode for selected Input port or All Input ports, click “Set” button to complete
action.
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1
2
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7
8
5
4
3
2
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