BZB Gear BG-UM88-100M-KIT User manual

BG-UM88-100M-KIT
8X8 4K 18Gbps UHD HDMI/HDBaseT/Audio Matrix Switcher with
2-Way IR/ARC/Ethernet/IP and RS-232 Control
User Manual

BZBGEAR BG-UM88-100M-KIT PRODUCT MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Statement 4
Safety Precaution 4
Introduction 5
Packing List 6
Specifications 7
Operation Controls and Functions 8
IR Remote 11
IR Control System 13
IR Cable Pin Assignment 15
EDID Management 15
Matrix Audio and RS-232 Introduction 17
Web GUI User Guide 19
RS-232 Control Commands 28
Application Example 34
Tech Support 35
Warranty 35
Mission Statement 35
Copyright 36
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Statement
Please read these instructions carefully before connecting, operating, or configuring this
product. Please save this manual for future reference.
Safety Precaution
●To prevent damaging this product, avoid heavy pressure, strong vibration, or immersion
during transportation, storage, and installation.
●The housing of this product is made of organic materials. Do not expose to any liquid,
gas, or solids which may corrode the shell.
●Do not expose the product to rain or moisture.
●Unplug this device during lightning storms
●Clean only with a soft dry microfiber cloth.
●To prevent the risk of electric shock, do not open the case. Installation and maintenance
should only be carried out by qualified technicians.
●Do not use the product beyond the specified temperature, humidity, or power supply
specifications.
●This product does not contain parts that can be maintained or repaired by users.
Damage caused by dismantling the product without authorization from BZBGEAR is not
covered under the warranty policy.
●Installation and use of this product must strictly comply with local electrical safety
standards.
●Only use accessories specified by the manufacture
●Product specifications may be subject to technical upgrades without further notice
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Introduction
The BG-UM88-100M-KIT is a 4K UHD 8X8 HDMI HDBaseT matrix switch that can connect
eight HDMI sources to sixteen displays. This device features eight HDMI outputs mirrored to
eight simultaneous HDBaseT outputs. The HDBaseT outputs can extend a 4K@60Hz 4:4:4
video signal at distances up to 328 feet (100 meters) over a single Cat5e/6/7 cable.
This product is equipped with many advanced features including a 4K to 1080P
down-scaler as well as smart EDID management for easy integration. This unit also offers
audio de-embedding from any of the HDMI sources via analog audio and digital coaxial
audio outputs.
Each extender features bi-directional IR, RS-232, and 2 LAN ports for IP control. The base
unit can be operated using the front panel controls and OLED screen as well as IR, RS-232,
IP control, and web interface.
Features
●HDMI 2.0b, HDCP 2.2, and HDCP 1.4 compliant
●8 HDMI inputs, 8 HDMI outputs and 8 HDBaseT mirrored outputs
●Resolution up to 4K@60Hz 4:4:4
●HDMI ports transmit 18Gbps lossless uncompressed video bandwidth
●18Gbps lossless compressed HDBaseT signal transmission
●4K->1080P Down Scaler
●Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HLG are supported
●HDBaseT output can extend video transmission distance up to 328ft / 100 meters via
a single CAT 5e/6/7 cable.
●HDMI audio pass-through up to 7.1CH HD audio (LPCM, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD
Master Audio)
●ARC function on local HDMI and HDBaseT output ports
●IR matrix and Audio matrix are supported
●Smart EDID management
●24V POC on all HDBaseT ports
●Control via front panel buttons, IR remote, RS-232, LAN, and Web GUI
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Packing List
●1x 8 by 8 HDMI and HDBaseT Matrix
Switch
●8x HDBaseT Receiver
●1x Matrix IR Remote
●1x 100~240V AC 50/60Hz Power cable
●1x RS-232 serial cable (1.5 meters,
male to female head)
●16x 3-pin Phoenix Connector
●9x IR Blaster cable (1.5 meters)
●10x 20~60KHz IR Receiver cable (1.5
meters)
●18x Mounting Ear (Matrix and Receiver)
●1x User Manual
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Specifications
Technical
HDMI Compliance
HDMI 2.0b
HDCP Compliance
HDCP 2.2 and HDCP 1.4
Video Bandwidth
18Gbps
Video Resolution
Up to 4K@50/60Hz (4:4:4)
Color Space
RGB 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:4:4/4:2:2/4:2:0
Color Depth
12-bit (4K), 16-bit (1080P)
HDMI Audio Formats
(Pass-through)
PCM2.0/5.1/7.1CH, Dolby Digital/Plus/EX, Dolby True HD, DTS, DTS-EX,DTS-96/24, DTS High
Res, DTS-HD Master Audio, DSD
Coax Audio Formats
PCM 2.0, Dolby Digital / Plus, DTS
L/R Audio Formats
PCM2.0
HDR formats
4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0 (10,12bit deep color) HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG
Infrared
20KHz ~ 60KHz
ESD Protection
Human-body Model:
±8kV (Air-gap discharge) , ±4kV (Contact discharge)
Connection
Matrix
Inputs: 8 x HDMI Type A [19-pin female]
10× IR INPUT [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack]
2× Stereo Audio [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack B]
1× S/PDIF (OPTICAL)
1× S/PDIF (Digital COAX)
Outputs: 8 x HDMI Type A [19-pin female]
8 × HDBaseT port [RJ45]
9×IR OUTPUT [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack]
8× RS-232 [3-pin Phoenix connector]
8× S/PDIF (Digital COAX)
8× Stereo Audio [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack]
1× LAN [RJ45]
Controls: 1 × TCP/IP [RJ45]
1 × RS-232 [D-Sub 9]
HDBaseT Receiver
Input: 1 x HDBT IN [RJ45, 8-pin female]
1× IR IN [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack]
Outputs: 1× HDMI OUT [HDMI Type A, 19-pin female]
1× IR OUT [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack]
Controls: 1× SERVICE [Micro USB, Update port]
1× RS-232 [Phoenix jack]
2× LAN [RJ45]
Mechanical
Housing
Metal Enclosure
Color
Black
Dimensions
TX: 440mm (W)×362mm (D)×88mm (H)
RX: 163mm (W)×90.3mm (D)×18mm (H)
Weight
TX: 6.9 kg, RX: 392g
Power Supply
AC 100 - 240V 50/60Hz
Power Consumption
128W (Max)
Operating Temperature
0°C ~ 40°C / 32°F ~ 104°F
Storage Temperature
-20°C ~ 60°C / -4°F ~ 140°F
Relative Humidity
20~90% RH (non-condensing)
Resolution / Distance
4K60 - Feet / Meters
CAT5e/6/7
328ft / 100M
Resolution / Cable length
4K60 -
Feet / Meters
4K30 -
Feet / Meters
1080P60 -
Feet / Meters
HDMI IN / OUT
16ft / 5M
32ft / 10M
50ft / 15M
The use of “Premium High-Speed HDMI” cable is highly recommended.
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Operation Controls and Functions
Matrix Panel
Front Panel
NO.
Name
Function Description
1
OLED screen
Display matrix switching status, input / output port, EDID, Baud rate, and IP Address.
2
Power LED
The LED will illuminate in green when the product is working normally, and red when the
product is in standby.
3
OUTPUT / INPUT
buttons
First press an output button (1~8) and then press an input button (1~8) to select the
corresponding input source for the output port.
4
MENU / ENTER /
UP /DOWN
1. EDID Check: On the initial OLED display screen press the “MENU” button to enter the
Matrix switching menu and then press “UP/DOWN” to check the current EDID information
of each HDMI input port.
2. EDID setting: On the initial OLED display screen, press the “MENU” button to enter the
“Select EDID” interface. Press the “UP/DOWN” buttons to select the required EDID and
press the “ENTER” button to enter the “Copy to Input:” interface. Then, press the
“UP/DOWN” buttons to select the input port you need to set and press the “ENTER”
button again to confirm.
3. Baud rate setting: On the initial OLED display screen, press “MENU” button twice to enter
“SELECT BAUD” interface and press the “UP/DOWN” buttons to select the required Baud
rate. Finally, press the “ENTER” button to confirm the settings.
4. IP Address Check: On the initial OLED display screen press the “MENU” button three
times to enter the IP interface and check the current IP address. Press the “UP/DOWN”
buttons to switch DHCP ON/OFF, and then press the “ENTER” button to confirm the
settings. Pressing the “MENU” button again will return to the initial OLED display.
5
POWER button
Press and hold the POWER button for 3 seconds to enter the standby mode. Press the
button again to wake up the device.
6
IR Window
It only receives the IR remote signal from this product.
7
LOCK button
Short press the LOCK button to lock front panel buttons (Except the power button); Press it
again to unlock.
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Rear Panel
No.
Name
Function Description
1
INPUT ports (1-8)
Connect to an HDMI source device such as Bluray player or game console with an HDMI cable.
2
OUTPUT ports (1-8)
Connect to an HDBaseT Receiver via a CAT cable.
Connect to an HDMI display device such as a TV or monitor with an HDMI cable.
3
LAN
Connect to a router and the LAN ports of the HDBaseT Receiver can connect an Internet capable
device such as PC or laptop to the network.
4
AUDIO IN ports
3.5mm Stereo Mini, S/PDIF optical, and digital coaxial audio input ports. Connect to external
audio source devices such as a PC or media player.
5
RS-232 port (1-8)
Connect to a PC or control system by 3-pin phoenix connector serial cable to transmit
commands between the Matrix and HDBaseT Receiver.
DIGITAL port (1-8)
Connect to an audio output device such as an audio amplifier via a digital coaxial cable (audio is
from the HDBaseT receiver unit).
STEREO port (1-8)
Connect to an amplifier or speaker via a 3.5mm stereo mini audio cable (audio is from the
HDBaseT receiver unit).
6
IR EXT
If the IR receiver window of the unit is blocked or the unit is installed in a closed area out of
infrared line of sight, the IR receiver cable can be inserted to the “IR EXT” port to receive the IR
remote signal.
7
IR INPUT ports
Connect to an IR receiver cable, the IR receive signal will emit to the “IR OUT” port of the
corresponding HDBaseT Receiver.
8
IR OUTPUT ports
Connect to an IR blaster cable, the IR emit signal is from the “IR IN” port of the corresponding
HDBaseT Receiver.
9
TCP/IP port
This port is the link port for TCP/IP control and to connect an active Ethernet connection for the
base unit itself via RJ45.
10
RS-232 port
Connect to a PC or control system by D-Sub 9-pin cable to control the Matrix.
11
GND
Grounding terminal.
12
POWER input
Connect to 100~240V AC 50/60Hz power cable.
Data Signal
Indicator Lamp
Connection Signal
Indicator Lamp
OUTPUT port
●Solid: HDMI signal with HDCP.
●Flashing: HDMI signal without HDCP.
●Dark: No HDMI signal.
●Solid: Matrix and HDBaseT Receiver are in
good connection status.
●Flashing: Matrix and HDBaseT Receiver
are in poor connection status.
●Dark: Matrix and HDBaseT Receiver are
not connected.
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HDBaseT Receiver Panel
No.
Name
Function Description
1
POWER LED
Power LED indicator, LED will illuminate when the device is connected with power
supply.
2
SERVICE port
Firmware update port
3
DC 24V
Plug the DC 24V/1A power cord into this port and connect the adapter to an AC wall
outlet.
Note: The Matrix supports POC functionality so the Receiver doesn't need to connect
to a power supply when the HDBaseT IN port is connected to the HDBaseT port of the
Matrix.
4
HDBaseT IN port
Connect to the HDBaseT output port of the Matrix with CAT cable.
5
Connection Signal Indicator
Lamp (Green)
■Solid: Matrix and Receiver are in good connection status.
■Flashing: Matrix and Receiver are in poor connection status.
■Dark: Matrix and Receiver are not connected.
6
Data Signal Indicator Lamp
(Orange)
■Solid: HDMI signal with HDCP.
■Flashing: HDMI signal without HDCP.
■Dark: No HDMI signal.
7
IR IN
Connect to the IR receiver cable and the IR signal will emit to the corresponding IR OUT
port of the Matrix.
8
IR OUT
Connect to the IR blaster cable and the IR signal will be received from the
corresponding IR IN port of the Matrix.
9
HDMI OUT port
Connect to an HDMI display device such as a TV or monitor with an HDMI cable.
10
RS-232 port
Connect to a PC or control system by 3-pin phoenix connector cable to transmit
commands for the Matrix via the HDBaseT Receiver.
11
LAN ports
Connect Ethernet cables to these ports to provide a wired Ethernet connection to local
devices such as a PC or gaming console.
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IR Remote
1. Power on or Standby: Power on the Matrix or
set it to standby mode.
2. Input 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8: Select input source
buttons. Use ◀ ▶ to select the last or next input
source.
3. Output 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8 button: Select output
port buttons.
All: Select an input source channel to be displayed
on all outputs simultaneously. For example, when
you press the “All” button and then press input “1,”
the input “1” source will output to all display devices.
Operating Instructions: Press the output button for
the display you wish to change and then press the
desired input button to select the desired input
source.
The Matrix can receive input and output signals from the IR remote in two ways.
1: The IR window accepts the IR remote signal. When using the IR remote the furthest
distance allowed is 23ft (7m) at an angle of ± 45°. A diagram is shown as below:
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2: If the IR receiver window of the Matrix is blocked or the Matrix is installed in a closed area
out of infrared line of sight, an IR receiver cable can be inserted to the “IR EXT” port on the
rear of the matrix to receive the IR remote signal. When using the IR remote the furthest
distance allowed is 23ft (7m) at an angle of ± 45°. A diagram is shown as below:
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IR Control System
The BG-UM88-100M-KIT also supports bi-directional IR control. When the matrix is
connected to a HDBaseT receiver through a Cat 5e/6/7 cable, you can control the remote
display device (HDBaseT) or input source device (matrix) through an IR signal transmission.
NOTE: The IR signal transmission method is different from matrix (local) to HDBaseT
receiver (remote) and from HDBaseT receiver (remote) to matrix (local).
At the matrix (local end): The IR signal is a one-to-one transmission. For example, the IR IN
1 port signal of the matrix will emit to the IR OUT port of the HDBaseT Receiver 1, and the
IR IN 3 port of the matrix will emit a signal to the IR OUT port of the HDBaseT Receiver 3,
etc. The IR path from the base unit to the receiver is bonded to the corresponding HDMI
port. The IR IN ALL port of the matrix will emit to all IR OUT ports of HDBaseT receivers
simultaneously. Please see the following connection diagram.
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At HDBaseT receiver (Remote end): The IR signal follows the video switch/change. For
example, the HDMI output signal on the HDBaseT Receiver 1 is from the HDMI INPUT 3
port, so the IR input signal of the HDBaseT Receiver 1 will emit to the IR OUTPUT 3 port of
the Matrix. If the HDMI output signal on the HDBaseT Receiver 3 is from the HDMI INPUT 6,
then the IR input signal of HDBaseT Receiver 3 will emit to the IR OUTPUT 6 port of the
Matrix etc. Any HDBaseT Receiver’s IR IN signal can output from the IR OUTPUT ALL port
of the Matrix. The IR signal of the Matrix IR ALL port depends on the IR remote for the
source device. Please see the following connection diagram.
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IR Cables
EDID Management
The BG-UM88-100M-KIT has 21 factory defined EDID settings, 2 user-defined EDID modes,
and 16 copy EDID modes. You can select “Defined EDID” or “Copy EDID” modes to input
ports through the front panel buttons, ASCII control, or Web GUI.
Front panel button operation: On the initial OLED display screen press the “MENU” button
to enter the EDID setting interface and then press “UP/DOWN” button to select the required
EDID. Press the “ENTER” button and a prompt “copy to input :” will appear. Press the
“UP/DOWN” buttons to select the input port you need to set and press the “ENTER” button
again to confirm this operation.
RS-232 control operation: Connect the Matrix to a PC via serial cable and then open a
Serial Command tool such as Dock Lite or Access Port on the PC to send the ASCII
command “s edid in x from z!” to set EDID. For details, please refer to “EDID Setting” in the
ASCII command list section of this manual.
Web GUI Operation: Please check the EDID management sub section under the Web GUI
User Guide section of this manual.
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The EDID setting list of the product is shown as below:
EDID Mode
EDID Description
1
1080p, Stereo Audio 2.0
2
1080p, Dolby/DTS 5.1
3
1080p, HD Audio 7.1
4
1080i, Stereo Audio 2.0
5
1080i, Dolby/DTS 5.1
6
1080i, HD Audio 7.1
7
3D, Stereo Audio 2.0
8
3D, Dolby/DTS 5.1
9
3D, HD Audio 7.1
10
4K2K30_444, Stereo Audio 2.0
11
4K2K30_444, Dolby/DTS 5.1
12
4K2K30_444, HD Audio 7.1
13
4K2K60_420, Stereo Audio 2.0
14
4K2K60_420, Dolby/DTS 5.1
15
4K2K60_420, HD Audio 7.1
16
4K2K60_444, Stereo Audio 2.0
17
4K2K60_444, Dolby/DTS 5.1
18
4K2K60_444, HD Audio 7.1
19
4K2K60, Stereo 2.0 HDR
20
4K2K60, Dolby/DTS 5.1 HDR
21
4K2K60, HD Audio 7.1HDR
22
User1
23
User2
24~31
Copy from HDMI output 1~8
32~39
Copy from HDBaseT output 1~8
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Matrix Audio and RS-232 Introduction
The audio matrix supports up to 28 channels of audio input and 16 channels of audio
output. Audio input channels include the 8 HDMI inputs, 8 HDMI output’s ARC audio, the 8
HDBaseT output’s ARC audio, 2 stereo 3.5mm analog audio inputs, 1 S/PDIF optical audio
input, and 1 channel coaxial audio input. Audio outputs include 8 coaxial/analog audio
outputs (When the audio format is set to PCM the coaxial audio and analog audio are the
same; when it is multi-channel audio, only the coaxial audio output is active), and 8 HDMI
audio embedded outputs. You can switch audio and set audio parameters through RS-232
commands and the Web GUI. Please refer to the Web GUI and RS-232 sections of this
manual for more information.
The RS-232 channels are also one-to-one transmission. For example, the RS-232 port of
OUTPUT 1 at the matrix end will transmit to the RS-232 port of HDBaseT Receiver 1, the
RS-232 port of OUTPUT 3 at the matrix end will transmit to the RS-232 port of HDBaseT
Receiver 3 etc. Please see the following connection diagram for reference:
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Web GUI User Guide
The matrix can be controlled through a web interface and its operation is shown below.
Step 1: Get the current IP Address.
The default IP address is 192.168.1.100. You can get the current matrix IP address in two
ways:
1. You can get the IP address using the front panel buttons. On the initial OLED
display, press the “MENU” button three times to enter the IP interface and check
the current IP address.
2. You can get the IP address via RS-232 control. Send the ASCII command “ r
ipconfig!” through a Serial Command tool which will return the following
information:
IP: 192.168.62.109 in the above figure is the IP Address of the Matrix (the IP address is
variable, depending on what the specific machine returns).
For the details of RS-232 control, please refer to “12. RS-232 Control Command”.
Step 2: Connect the TCP/IP port of the matrix to a PC with an ethernet cable (as shown in
the following figure) and set the IP address of the PC to be in the same network as the
matrix.
The computer must be on the same subnet as the matrix to connect successfully. The
device will not be accessible otherwise. The unit's default IP address is 192.168.1.100,
therefore the computer must be connected to the 192.168.1.x subnet.
To connect to the matrix, open the “Local Area Connection Properties” on the computer.
For Windows users right-click on the internet connection in the lower right corner of the
desktop.
Select “Open Network & Internet Settings”.
Select “Change Adapter Options”.
Right-click on your connection (Wi-Fi or Ethernet) and select “Properties”.
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Select “Internet protocol version 4 (TCP/IPv4)” as shown below and click “Properties”.
Click on the bubble for “Use the following IP address”
In the IP address field enter a non-conflicting IP address on the same subnet as the
camera. If there is another device with the same IP address you will not be able to connect.
In the Subnet mask field enter 255.255.255.0
In the Default gateway field type 192.168.1.1
You can leave the DNS fields blank.
Click OK to apply your settings.
Step 3: Input the IP address into your browser on the PC to enter the Web GUI page.
After entering the Web GUI page, there will be a Login page, as shown below:
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Select the Username from the list and enter the password. The default passwords are:
Username
User
Admin
Password
user
admin
After entering the password, click the “LOGIN” button and the following Status page will
appear.
Status Page
The Status page provides basic information about the installed firmware version and the
network settings of the device.
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