Contro l4 C4-8ZVMS-B Assembly instructions

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8x8 HDMI Matrix Switch
Installation and Setup Guide
Supported model
• C4-8ZVMS-B 8×8 HDMI® Matrix Switch
Introduction
The Control4® 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switch enables up to eight HDMI
inputs to be distributed to eight zones, with Ethernet pass-
through and IR and RS-232 control.
• Enables up to eight AV sources for multi-room AV distribution
via full-matrix switching.
• System control is enabled through Ethernet, giving installation
flexibility for new or retrofit installations.
• Easily installed with Control4 Simple Device Discovery
Protocol (SDDP).
• 2U rack-mount ears conform to EIA 19" rack standards.
Box contents
• 8×8 HDMI Matrix Switch (C4-8ZVMS-B)
• Power cord and external power supply
• Warranty card
• Two rack-mount ears
• Four 8-32 x 3/8" Phillips screws
• Four feet (pre-attached), which can be removed for device
rack mounting.
Available accessories
• HDBaseT Receiver (C4-HDBTEB-B)
Specifications
8×8 HDMI Matrix Switch
Model number C4-8ZVMS-B
Voltage 12VDC
Current 8.5A
Power consumption 60W, 204.8 BTU/hr max
Network connectivity 10/100 BaseT Ethernet
Full matrix switching Yes
Rack-mount Yes, 2U rack-mount ears included
Source inputs
HDMI 8
HDBaseT Ethernet inputs 8
Zone outputs
HDBaseT outputs 8
HDMI outputs (exclusive-or of
HDBT 7/8)
2
Stereo audio output (3.5 mm
stereo jack)
8
Control
RS-232 serial ports 8
IR ports 8 (IR frequency: 38 kHz)
Environmental
Operational temperature 32˚F ~ 104˚F (0˚C ~ 40˚C)
Humidity 5% to 95% non-condensing
Storage -4˚F ~ 158˚F (-20˚C ~ 70˚C)
Miscellaneous
Dimensions 17.32" × 10.1" × 3.9"
(440 × 257 × 100 mm) (w/feet)
17.32" × 10.1" × 3.6"
(440 × 257 × 91 mm) (no feet)
Weight 8.64 lbs (3.92 kg) (unit only)
Shipping weight 12.48 lbs (5.66 kg)
(box, power supply, & cord)
HDBaseT Receiver
Model number C4-HDBTEB-B
Voltage 12VDC
Current 1.5A
Dimensions 4.0" × 4.8" × 0.9"
(102 × 123 × 23mm) (w/mount)
Weight 1.3 lbs (0.6 kg) (unit only)
Shipping weight 3.0 lbs (1.35 kg) (box & power
supply)
Front and rear panel description
Front panel
LED indicators
A Status—One blink indicates unable to obtain IP address from DHCP
server. O indicates normal operation.
B Link—Solid indicates a connection to Director.
C Power—Flashes while booting. Solid blue when powered on.
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Rear panel
A HDBT OUTPUTS—Connect an HDBaseT Receiver (C4-HDBTEB-B)
to these ports. Carries video, audio, Ethernet, and commands over
CAT5e/6 cable.
IMPORTANT! Cable length cannot exceed 328 feet (100
meters) from switch to receiver.
B HDMI OUTS—Connect HDMI-compatible playback devices to these
ports. These are shared outputs for zones 7 and 8 (using HDMI OUT
7 and 8, respectively). Zones 7 and 8 can either be HDBT or HDMI out
(not both at the same time).
C HDMI INPUTS—Connect HDMI sources (audio, video, or both) to these
ports.
D LAN PORTS (pass-through)—Connect Ethernet-compatible network
devices to these ports. These port numbers correspond to the HDBT
OUTPUTS. Any of these ports in use needs to be connected to a
network switch. On the HDBaseT Receiver side, connect the LAN PORT
to the Ethernet device or network switch.
E IP control port—Connect the home network (via a router or Ethernet
switch) to this port.
F AUDIO OUTS—Connect to audio switches or amplifiers with stereo
3.5mm audio cables. These audio outs are an audio pass-through
(audio break-out) of the stereo audio for the respective source. (AUDIO
OUT 1 will play stereo audio from HDMI INPUT 1.)
NOTE: These are stereo only. Multi-channel audio will not play
out of these ports.
IMPORTANT! Audio cable length should not exceed 10 feet
(about 3 meters).
G IR PORTS (pass-through)—Allow 38 kHz IR data to be passed from a
controller to an HDBaseT Receiver, or from an HDBaseT Receiver to the
HDMI switch. Uses standard 3.5 mm cable and emitters.
• When a controller is connected to the HDMI switch’s IR port, a stereo
3.5 mm-to-3.5 mm cable must be used.
• When an IR emitter is connected to the HDMI switch or the HDBaseT
Receiver, it must be the mono 3.5 mm IR emitter (C4-CBLIRF-BULK).
• If the IR is going from the receiver to the HDMI switch, then the
capture device connected to the receiver must be an IR receiver and
cannot be a Control4 controller.
H RS-232 PORTS—Allow control to be sent from a controller to the output
of an HDBaseT Receiver. They can be used with a 3.5mm to DB9 Serial
Cable (C4-CBL3.5-DB9B). If connecting to the serial ports on an HC-
250, you can use a stereo 3.5 mm-to-3.5 mm cable. These port numbers
correspond to their respective zone output.
IMPORTANT! Serial cable length should not exceed 10 feet
(3 meters).
I ID button—Press to identify the device for Composer Pro system setup.
J Power port—Connect the included power adapter here. Use only the
included power adapter. (DIN, 12VDC) When connecting, slide back the
locking connector and orient the plug flat side down.
Installation
Essential setup tasks include:
1 Disconnecting power to the HDMI switch
2 Installing the rack-mount bracket
3 Connecting the input and output devices
4 Connecting the device to the network and power
5 Setting up the connections in Composer Pro
WARNING! Disconnect power to the switch and
connected devices while making connections.
Reconnect power only when the connections are
complete.
ATTENTION ! Coupez l’alimentation à l’interrupteur
et les périphériques connectés lors des connexions.
Rebranchez uniquement lorsque les connexions sont
terminées.
CAUTION! Do not run HDBaseT/Zone CAT5e/6 cabling
with or in close parallel proximity to mains power cables,
or severe signal interference may result.
ATTENTION ! N’installez pas le câblage HDBaseT / Zone
CAT5e / 6 avec ou à proximité immédiate parallèle à
un câbles d’électricité, ou des interférences de signaux
graves peuvent en résulter.
Installing a rack-mount bracket
Align the holes on each bracket with the holes on the HDMI
switch, then mount the brackets using four 8-32 x 3/8" flat-head
screws (included).
Connect input and output devices
Refer to any device-specific documentation for additional
installation instructions. To connect:
1 Connect the source devices to the HDMI INPUTS and other
inputs. Each numbered input (except for HDMI INPUTS)
connection associates to the same HDBT port. Example: The
IR PORT 1, LAN PORT 1, and RS232 PORT 1 ports all associate
with the HDBT OUTPUT 1 port.
2 When connecting a controller to the HDMI switch via RS-232:
a If connecting an HC800, use a 3.5mm to DB9 Serial Cable
(C4-CBL3.5-DB9B).
b If connecting an HC250, use a stereo 3.5 mm-to-3.5 mm
cable.
3 Connect the HDBT OUTPUT port to the HDBASET INPUT
port on the HDBaseT Receiver (C4-HDBTEB-B).
4 Connect the appropriate LAN, IR, and RS-232 serial
connections from the HDBaseT Receiver to the display
device (such as a TV, AV receiver, or projector).
For RS-232, the switch/receiver combination is configured
as a null modem. Consequently, you may not need a null
modem cable or adapter if the display device usually
requires one.
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Connect to the network and power
1 Plug the Ethernet cable from the home network connection
into the HDMI switch IP control port.
2 Connect the included power adapter into the HDMI switch
power connector. When the power adapter is connected, the
HDMI switch powers on.
Set up the connections
Use Composer Pro to set up the bindings. See the Composer
Pro User Guide (ctrl4.co/cpro-ug) for details, or refer to the
Documentation tab in the device driver.
NOTE: A zone must be locked to enable 3D features and multi-
channel audio (including lossless formats).
Using the HDBaseT Receiver
Indicators
HDCP video (solid=HDCP-protected
video passing through, flashing=un-
protected video, o=no video)
HDBaseT link (solid=active,
steady flash=power saving,
random flickering/o=error)
Power (slow blink=power on)
HDBaseT Receiver
HDMI (output)
LAN (pass-through)
RS-232
IR (pass-through)
Source Device
(example: controller)
Network Switch

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Calibrating
Calibrating gathers information from all connected devices for
faster switching times. For the best experience, always perform
a calibration as soon as all devices are connected. The system
should also be calibrated after any new devices (source or zone
equipment) are added or port allocations changed. Failure to
correctly calibrate the system may cause interruption to zone
audio and video when other zones are switched to a source that
is already in use.
To calibrate your switch:
1 Manually power on all devices connected to the HDMI switch
inputs and outputs, and set them to the appropriate inputs.
2 In Composer Pro, click the Calibrate button on the driver’s
Actions tab. This process may take several minutes,
depending on the number of devices connected. To view
calibration status, view the Calibration Status field on the
driver’s Properties tab.
NOTE: Calibration forces all video outputs on the
HDMI switch to the lowest TV/display common
denominator. This calibration is bypassed when an
output zone is locked to a source.
More help
For the latest version of this guide and to view additional
materials, open the URL below or scan the QR code. Your device
must be able to view PDFs. A dealer login may be required.
Troubleshooting
Resets
• Reboot—Disconnect the power adapter to reboot (power
cycle) the device.
Restore
• Factory Restore—Power o the HDMI switch, then press and
hold the ID button while reconnecting power. Continue to hold
the ID button until the Status (left-most) LED on the front
flashes rapidly. During the factory restore process, the Status
LED stays solid, and the Power (right-most) LED flashes
slowly.
Regulatory/Safety information
To review regulatory information for your particular Control4
products, see the information located on the Control4 website at:
www.control4.com/regulatory/.
Warranty
For complete warranty information, including details on
consumer legal rights as well as warranty exclusions, review the
Warranty card or visit www.control4.com/warranty.
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