gofanco Matrix88-HDBT User manual

18G HDBaseT 8x8
Matrix Switcher
User's Guide
G4-0093A
P/N:Matrix88-HDBT

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Important Safety Notices
Pleasereadsafetyinstructionscarefullybeforeinstallation
and operation.
• Please pay close attention to all warnings and hints
for this device
• Do not expose this unit to rain, heavy moisture, or
liquid
• Do not put any items into the device or attempt to
modify its operation
• Do not repair the device or open the enclosure
without professional guidance to avoid electric
shocks. Doing so may void your warranty
• Keep the product in a well-ventilated location to
avoid damage from overheating
• Shut off power and make sure environment is safe
before installation
• Do not plug the HDMI cables and IR cables
in/out when the device is in use to avoid cable
damage. Make sure they are plugged into the
correct ports
• Use the included power adapter only. Make sure
the specification matches if using 3rd-party DC
power adapters

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Introduction
The 18G HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix allows you to select and
switch between any of the 8 HDMI source devices to
display on any of the 6 HDBaseT outputs and 2 HDMI
outputs.
Features
• Transmits HDMI signals in 1080p up to 70 meters
and 4K signals up to 40 meters over high quality
CAT cable via HDBaseT technology
• LocalHDMI port transmits4K signals upto 8 meters
via HDMI cable for additional HDMI extension
• Supports Power over Cable (PoC) technology,
allowing the HDBaseT receivers to be powered by
the Matrix over CAT cables
• Supports bidirectional IR remote control to control
the source device or display device from long
distances
• Smart EDID management allows you to select the
output resolution to match the connected displays
• Compliant with HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.2
specifications
Installation Requirements
• HDMI source device (DVD player, set top box, PC,
etc.)
• HDMI display device (SDTV/Monitor, HDTV/
Monitor, projector, etc.)
• HDMI cables (not included)
• CAT cables (not included)

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PackageContents
18G HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix
•1x 18G HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix
•2x Mounting ears with 6 screws
•4x Plastic pads
•1x IR remote control
•7x IR receiver cables
•8x IR emitter cables
•1x RS232 cable (3-pin to DB-9)
•1x Power adapter (Output: 12V/10A)
•1x Power cord
•1x User manual
HDBaseT Receiver
•6x HDBaseT Receivers
•12x Mounting ears with 24 screws
•24x Plastic pads
•6x 3-pin Terminal blocks
Product Layout
HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix
Figure 1: HDBaseT 8x8Matrix Front Panel Layout
No. Name Description
1 Power LED Green: The Matrix is powered on
Red: The Matrix is in standby mode
2 Outputs Eight buttons and eight activity LEDs for
output channel selection
3 Inputs Eight buttons and eight activity LEDs for input
source selection
4 Menu Buttons
Ente r: C onfi rm button
LOCK: Lock or unlock the front panel buttons
ALL: Select all
CLEAR: Cancel
5 Preset Recall
Press and hold the desired button (1-4) to
save the current Matrix status
Press a corresponding button (1-4) to recall
the saved preset

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Figure 2: HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix Rear Panel Layout
1-No. Name Description
1 HDMI Inputs Connects to your HDMI source devices
2 Outputs
HDBT (1-6): Connects to the included HDBaseT
Receiver(s) using CAT cables
HDMI (7-8): Connects to HD MI displ ay(s) using
HDMI cables
3IROUT
1-8: Connects to IR emitter cable(s) to control
your source device(s) from a remote HDBaseT
receiver
All OUT: Connects to an IR emitter cable sends
IR signal which is received from all HDBaseT
receivers
4IRIN
1-6: Connects to IR receiver cable(s). Each IR IN
is associated with the IR OUT of the respective
HDBaseT receiver
5 Audio Outputs/ARC
Four Toslink outputs to connect speakers or
amplifiers for HDMI input audio de-embedding or
HDBT/HDMI output audio de-embedding, and
ARC audio output from the HDBaseT receivers
Default: HDBT 1-4 output audio de-embedding
6 Control
TCP/IP: Connects to a control device (e.g. PC) to
control the Matrix by GUI.
RS232: Connects to a control device (e.g. PC) to
control the Matrix, or connect a third party device
controlled by RS232 commands
IR EYE: Connects to an IR receiver cable to
control the Matrix by the included IR remote
control
FIRMWARE: Micro USB port fo r firmware u pdate
7 Power Jack Connects to the included power adapter

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Figure 3: HDBaseT Receiver Layout
HDBaseT Receiver
No. Name Description
1 Power LED Red when powered on
2ARCMode
Press the button with a paper clip or other
sharp object to enable ARC mode, the left
LED will light up blue. Press it again to
exit ARC Mode the LED will go off.
3ARCAudioIn Toslink connector to connect your ARC
audio source device
4 Firmware Micro USB port for firmware upgrade
5 HDMI Out Connects to your HDMI display
6 Audio Breakout
Toslink connector transmits HDMI source
audio de-embedding. Note: This port has
no audio output if ARC Mode is On
7 IR In Connects to IR Receiver cable
8 IR Out Connects to IR Emitter cable
9RS232 Connects to RS232 control device (e.g.
PC) or a third party device
10 HDBT In Connects to the Matrix's HDBT Out using a
Cat cable
11 Power Jack
Connects to the included power adapter. If
the Matrix is powered, this connection is
not needed, the Receiver will power on
using PoC technology through the Cat
cable

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Hardware Installation
1. Power off all devices including your HDMI
source(s) and HDMI display(s).
2. Connect your HDMI source device(s) to the
HDBaseTMatrix HDMI Input connector(s)withan
HDMI cable (HDMI cable not included).
3. Connect your CAT cable between the HDBaseT
Matrix and HDBaseT Receivers.
4. Connect HDMI display(s) to the HDMI Output(s)
of the HDBaseT Matrix using HDMI cable(s)
(HDMI cable not included).
5. Connect your HDMI display to the HDBaseT
Receiver'sHDMI Output port withanHDMI cable.
6. Optional: Connect the IR Receiver cable and the IR
Emitter cable to the IR interface port. This
connection is needed only if you need to control
your HDMI devices from the remote location. See
IR Control, on page 9 for proper IR connection.
7. Optional: Connect speakers or AVR amplifier to
the Toslink output port(s)
8. Optional: Connect the included RS232 cable
between the matrix' RS232 socket and your PC's
serial port or a CAT cable between the matrix'
ethernet port and router or PC's ethernet port. This
connection is needed only if matrix device control
using a PC is requred.
9. Plug the included power adapter into the matrix'
Power Jack, then plug the power adapter into a
reliable power outlet.
10. Power on all connected devices. The Matrix is
ready for use.

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Connection Diagram
The application diagram shows the most typical input
and output devices used with the HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix.
Figure 5: Connection Diagram

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IR Control
Provides IR control of the connected devices. The IR
feature is bidirectional so either the source device or the
display device(s) can be remotely controlled.
IR Remote
Users can control the Matrix Switcher using the included
remote. Connect an IR receiver cable to the IR Eye of the
Matrix Switcher.
Figure 6: IR Remote Layout

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Controlling the Matrix Switcher

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Figure 7a: Single Display Device IR Control Connection Diagram
Controlling the Display Device(s)
1. Connect an IR Receiver cable to the IR In port of the
HDBaseT Matrix.
2. Connect an IR Emitter cable to the IR Out port on
each HDBaseT Receiver.
3. Point the IR Emitter cable's IR eye in line with the IR
receiver on the display device.
Figure 7b: Multiple Display Device IR Control Connection Diagram

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Figure 8: Single Source Device IR Control Connection Diagram
Controlling the Source Device
1. Connect an IR Emitter cable to the IR Out port of the
Matrix.
2. Point the IR Emitter cable's IR eye in line with the IR
receiver on the source device.
3. Connect an IR Receiver cable to the IR In port on
each HDBaseT Receiver.
Single Source Device IR Control
IR All Out Port Source Device Control
Figure 9: Multiple to Multiple Device IR Control Connection Diagram

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RS232
Control Matrix from Local PC
Connect the control PC's RS232 serial port to the Matrix'
RS232 port using the included RS232 cable.
Figure 10: Local PC RS232 Control
Control Matrix from Remote PC
Connect one or more control PC's RS232 serial port to the
HDBaseTReceiver's RS232port using theincluded RS232
cable.
Figure 11: Remote PC RS232 Control

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Control Remote Third Party Device from Local PC
Connect the Control PC to the RS232 port of the Matrix
with the included RS232 cable, then connect the 3rd party
device to the RS232 port of the HDBaseT Receiver.
Figure 12: Remote 3rd Party from Local PC RS232 Control
Control Local Third Party Device from Remote PC
Connect the 3rd Party device to the RS232 port of the
Matrix with the included RS232 cable, then connect the
Control PC to the RS232 port of the HDBaseT Receiver.
Figure 13: Local 3rd Party from Remote PC RS232 Control

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RS232 Control Software
Works with most serial command and monitoring
software such as CommWatch.
• Download CommWatch or the serial command
software of your choice
• Installation: Copy the control software files and
paste them to the hard drive of your PC
• Uninstallation: Delete all control software files
from the PC
Basic Settings
1. Connect all input and output devices as needed,
then connect the PC to the Matrix Switcher.
2. Double click the software icon to run the control
software. The icon is shown below.
The examples shown on this page and the following page
are from CommWatch serial command software.
Control Software Interface
Set the COM port, Baud rate, data bit, stop bit, and parity.
Enter commands into the Command Sending Area.

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RS232 Commands
Default settings: Baud rate: 9600, Data bit: 8, Stop bit: 1,
Parity bit: none.
Notes:
• In Commands column, "["and"]" are included for
easy reading and do not need to be typed in the
actual command string
• End the command string with the ending symbols
"." or ","
• Type carefully, the commands are case sensitive
System Settings

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Signal Switching
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