Factor Electronics HDBaseT-8x8Matrix User manual

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Factor Electronics
4159 McConnell Drive
Burnaby B.C. Canada V5A-3J7
PH-778-800-1918 [email protected]
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HDBaseT-8x8Matrix
4K/18G 8x8 HDMI/HDBaseT Matrix w/ Loop output

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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) The transmission distances of HDMI over UTP cables are measured using TE
CONNECTIVITY 1427071-6
2) EIA/TIA-568-B termination for CAT cables is recommended for better performance.
3) DO NOT use 568A/568B standard mixed CAT cable (cross-over cables) because there
are 2 pairs swapped, this will make the POE OVER-CURRENT and damage the POE
components. Please use straight-through CAT 5/6 cable (both RJ45 headers are 568A or
568B standard).
4) It is recommended to power up the device after connection of sources, sink and CAT
cable.
5) To reduce the interference among the unshielded twisted pairs of wires in CAT cable, do
not run HDBaseT / Zone Cat5e/6/6a cabling with or in close parallel proximity to mains
power cables. Shielded CAT cables can be used to improve EMI problems, for long
transmission.
6) The quality of the CAT cables has the major effect on the transmission limit that can be
achieved and the picture quality, the actual transmission range is subject to the installers
choice of CAT cables.
7) Do not substitute or use any other Power Supply other than the enclosed unit, or a Factor
Electronics approved Replacement Part. Doing so will void the warranty and potentially

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expose the user to dangerous voltages resulting in an electrical shock.
8) 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.
9) Do not expose the device to water, moisture, or liquids. Possible electric shock may result
as well as failure of the unit to operate.

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Table of Contents
Introduction:............................................................................................................. 6
Features: ................................................................................................................. 6
Panel Descriptions.................................................................................................. 7
Front Panel ........................................................................................................ 7
Rear Panel ......................................................................................................... 9
Remote Control..................................................................................................... 10
Application Diagram............................................................................................. 11
RS-232 Pin Assignment....................................................................................... 11
Specifications:....................................................................................................... 12
Package Contents:............................................................................................... 13
GUI Control ........................................................................................................... 13
Maintenance.......................................................................................................... 24
Warranty Policy..................................................................................................... 24
Limitations of Warranty ........................................................................................ 25
Exclusive Remedies............................................................................................. 25
RMA Policy............................................................................................................ 26

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Standard Replacement .................................................................................... 26
Once you have obtained an RMA number........................................................ 27
Please note:..................................................................................................... 27

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Introduction:
The HDBASET-8X8MATRIX is a HDMI 2.0 matrix switcher with a combination of 8 HDMI
outputs and 8 HDBaseT outputs. This allows for cost-effective integration of local displays or
AV receivers within an installation. This matrix supports all the latest features of the HDMI 2.0
specification such as 4K UHD resolutions (4K2K@60Hz YUV 4:4:4), HDR (High Dynamic
Range), Deep Color, and High Definition audio. Each source can be routed to any display
using the manual selection buttons, IR remote control, RS-232 and TCP/IP.
Features:
Independent switching and control eight 4K HDR HDMI sources to eight individual 4K
HDR HDMI display devices and two loop outputs.
Supports 4K UHD video including HDR (up to 4K@60Hz 4:4:4)
Supports 4K resolution up to 40m and 1080p to 70m over single CAT cable.
Supports 3D signal display
Supports all known HDMI audio formats including Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, Dolby
Digital Plus and DTS-HD Master Audio transmission
Supports bi-directional IR on all HDBaseT outputs
Web browser interface for control and configuration of the matrix
Supports 12V/POC (Power over cable) to power compatible HDBaseT receivers.
Multiple switching mode: push-in button, IR, RS-232 and TCP/IP.
HDCP 2.2 compliant
With rack mounting ears for easy installation

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Panel Descriptions
Front Panel
1. LED display –Shows the status of input-output selections, EDID info etc.
2. IR receiver window –Receives the IR signal from the included remote control
3. Power LED indicator –Indicates the status of the power for the matrix.
4. Power button –Press to power on/ off the matrix.
5. HDMI output selection button 1 to 8 –Press to select the output from 1 to 8.
6. All button for HDMI outputs –Press to select all of the outputs from 1 to 8.
7. Menu 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 that can be changed
currently. Segment editable items are listed 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

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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
Note: Press and hold the “Menu”button for 10 seconds to RESET the matrix.
8. Up selection button –Press to change the segment’s value.
9. ESC –Press to end EDID set mode.
10. Lock LED indicator –Indicates the lock status
11. Lock button –Press to lock the front panel buttons.
12. HDMI input selection button 1 to 8 –Press to select inputs 1 to 8.
13. PTP button –Press to mirror all inputs and outputs (e.g. output 1 to input 1, output 2 to
input 2 and so on)
14. Selection button –Press to select a segment and to change a setting. The selected
segment will blink.
15. Down selection button –Press to change a segments’value
16. Enter button –Press to set EDID to a specified INPUT or copy an EDID from specified
OUTPUT to a specified INPUT.

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Rear Panel
17. Ground –Grounding symbol
18. IR Output 1-8 –3.5mm mono phone-jack, connect to the included IR emitter cables
19. Global IR output -- 3.5mm mono phone-jack
20. TCP/IP port –RJ45 connector, connect to LAN
21. RS-232 port -- DB9 female connector,
22. HDBT output 1-2 –Connect to HDBT Receivers
23. RS-232 port 1-8 –3-pin phoenix terminal connector.(Package does not include this
connector)
24. Power port –Use included 24V/6ADC adapter to power the remote HDBaseT receivers.
25. IR Input 1-8 -- 3.5mm stereo phone-jack, connect to included IR receiver cables
26. Global IR input -- 3.5mm stereo phone-jack
27. HDMI input 1-8 –Connect to HDMI sources
28. HDMI output 1-2 –Connect to local HDMI display devices for mirrored outputs 1-2.
29. HDBT output 3-8 –Connect to HDBT receivers.
30. Power switch –Press to power on/off the unit

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Remote Control
Output and Input select
A. Select the zone OUTPUT where you wish to change the source (Number 1-8 correspond
to the zone outputs 1-8)
B. Select the zone INPUT where you wish to change the corresponding output (Number 1-8
correspond to the zone inputs 1-8)
C. Press PTP button if you wish to instantly mirror all inputs and outputs (Example: Input 1 to
Output 1, Input 2 to Output 2 etc.)
NOTE: 1. EDID Set Up from the remote control is not available for HDBASET-8X8MATRIX
2. The button press sequence should be finished in 5 seconds, otherwise the operation is cancelled.

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Application Diagram
RS-232 Pin Assignment
HDBASET-8X8MAT
RIX
Remote Control Console
PIN
Assignment
PIN
Assignment
1
NC
1
NC
2
Tx
2
Rx

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Baud Rate: 57600 bps
Data Bit: 8-bit
Parity: None
Stop Bit: 1-bit
Flow Control: None
Specifications:
Bandwidth
6 Gbps per color
Video Input Connectors
8x HDMI Type A, 19-pin, female
Video Output Connectors
8x HDBaseT RJ45 connector,
2x HDMI Type A, 19-pin, female
RS232 Serial port
1x DB9 connector
8x 3-pin green phoenix
TCP/IP Control
RJ45 connector, female
IR input ports
9x3.5mm stereo jack
IR output ports
9x3.5mm mono jack
Rack-Mountable
rack ears included
Dimensions(L x W x D)
438mm x 300mm x 43mm, w/o feet
Shipping Weight
2.7KG
Operating Temperature
32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Storage Temperature
-4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C)
Power Supply
24V/6A DC
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

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Package Contents:
1) 1x HDBASET-8X8MATRIX
2) 1x 24V/6A DC power supply
3) 1x Remote control
4) 9x IR Emitter
5) 9x IR Receiver.
6) 1x pair of mounting ears.
GUI Control
PC System
Microsoft Windows Operation System
Installation
8x8 HDMI Matrix controller software is very easy to install. Copy the “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

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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
“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 are connected in same subnet
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2
4
1
1
10
8
7
6
4
5
3
1
9
2

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⑤Click to configure the selected Matrix’s TCP control configurations
⑥Click to connect or disconnect the PC and the Matrix ( Connection will be established
automatically before control commands are sent )
⑦Click to refresh the device status: include the device information displayed in ⑨area and
Input/output port connection status in ⑩area.
NOTE: Tab pages cannot be changed while the control command is processing.
⑧To enable or disable Input/output tags when setting the buttons on the “Setting” page
focused
⑨Device information display area
⑩Input/output port connection status
Set TCP control configuration
Click Config button to show the TCP configuration window.
①Set the tag to identify the Matrix device
②Set IP mode: the Subnet should support DHCP protocol when set to Auto IP mode, then
the Matrix will obtain an IP automatically. Otherwise, set to Static IP mode and designate a
useable IP for the Matrix.
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5
4
3
2
1

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③Set IP address, not editable when Auto IP mode is selected. Note: The last IP BYTE’s
range is 2-252.
④Matrix device MAC address
⑤Click OK to set the configuration. If the configuration is set OK, the Matrix will be searched
out again
⑥Click to Close the window and the configuration will cancel.
“Port Tag” page
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 the “Edit” button to edit the tags.
2. One set of Input/output port tags can be set for the Matrix when the COM control mode is
selected.
3. Input/output port tags can be set for respective Matrix connected devices according to a
devices MAC address.
Edit Input port tags
After the action ②,an edit form will pop-up as below:
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2
3
1

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Define the tags for the respective Input ports, then the connected devices can be easily
remembered and recalled.
Click the buttons with “×” caption to delete a tag if a tag is still used by any other Input port, the
delete action will be discarded.
Edit Output port tags
After the action of ④, an edit form will pop-up as below:
Define tags for respective Output ports, then the displays connected to the Output ports will be
easily remembered.
Click buttons with “×” caption to delete a tag .If a tag is still used by any other Output port, the
delete action will be cancelled.

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“Settings” page
①LED which displays the Input number for respective Output port
②Click to select an Input port for the respective Output port
③Click to select previous or next Input port for the respective Output port
④Displays the Output /Input with tag information when the mouse moves over the ②buttons
⑤Pre-Setting items: The default is Port to Port
⑥Click to edit the selected pre-set item
⑦Set the selected pre-set item to the Matrix
NOTE: When changing to the “Settings” page, the software will try to refresh the source
selection status of the Output port.
Pop-up tag messages
When “Input/output port tags have been defined, tag messages will pop up see below.
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7
5
4
1
3
2

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Pop-up Menu
Cursor over ②the set buttons, and right click to display the menu pop up:

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All Outputs: All Outputs from the same Input
“1 Output” to “7 Outputs”: Set the current Output ( right click the mouse ) ( x range is from 1 to
7, set total x Outputs at the same time ) All output(s) from the same Input
Port to Port: Output1 to Input1, Output2 to Input2, Output3 to Input3, etc.
Edit selected pre-set item
After ⑥, the edit form will pop-up as below:
①Pre-Set name
②Set all Output ports from the same Input
③Select Input for respective Output
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1
2