KanexPro MX-HDBT8X818G User manual

MX-HDBT8X818G
MX-HDBT8X818G
4K HDR 8×8 Matrix Switcher with Multi-Zone Audio & Control
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SURGE PROTECTION DEVICE RECOMMENDED
This product contains sensitive electrical components that may be damaged by electrical spikes, surges,
electric shook, lighting strikes, etc. Use of surge protection systems is highly recommended in order to
protect andextend the life of your equipment.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Please read all instructions before attempting to unpack, installor operate this equipment and before
connecting the powersupply.
Please keep the following in mind as you unpack and installthis equipment:
• Always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire,
electrical shock and injury topersons.
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain,
moisture or install this product near water.
• Never spill liquid of any kind on or into thisproduct.
• Never push an object of any kind into this product throughany openings or empty slots in the unit,
as you may damage parts inside the unit.
• Do not attach the power supply cabling to buildingsurfaces.
• Use only the supplied power supply unit (PSU). Do not use thePSU if it is damaged.

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• Do not allow anything to rest on the power cabling or allowany weight to be placed upon it or any
person walk on it.
• To protect the unit from overheating, do not block any ventsor openings in the unit housing that
provide ventilation and allowfor sufficient space for air to circulate around the unit.
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.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction .............................................................................................................................................................1
2. Features.................................................................................................................................................................... 1
3. Package Contents.....................................................................................................................................................1
4. Specifications ...........................................................................................................................................................1
5. Operation Controls and Functions...........................................................................................................................2
5.1 Front Panel.................................................................................................................................................... 2
5.2 Rear Panel..................................................................................................................................................... 3
6.Remote control .........................................................................................................................................................4
7.IR Control system (IR Call-back of Matrix and Source Devices) ................................................................................ 5
8. Web GUI User Guide................................................................................................................................................6
9. HDBT Receiver........................................................................................................................................................ 11
10. Application Example............................................................................................................................................. 12

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1. INTRODUCTION
The HDBaseT™ 8x8 Matrix Switcher supports the transmission of video (up to 4K2K@60Hz YUV4:4:4, 8-bit,
18Gbps, HDCP 2.2) and multi-channel digital audio such as LPCM 7.1CH, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus and
DTS-HD Master audio from 8 HDMI sources to 6 HDBaseT™ outputs and 2 independent HDMI outputs. The
HDBaseT™ outputs allow transmission of video, audio and control via a single CAT6/6a cable up to 230ft/70m.
The matrix can be controlled via front panel button, IR remote control, RS-232, TCP/IP or Web GUI.
2. FEATURES
☆ HDMI 2.0b, HDCP 2.2 and HDCP 1.4 compliant
☆ Up to 4K2K@60Hz (4:4:4) on all HDMI and HDBaseT ports
☆ Supports pass-through audio up to 7.1 channels of High Definition audio
(LPCM, Dolby TrueHD, and DTS-HD Master Audio)
☆ Digital and analog audio extractor from any one of outputs (Configurable)
☆ HDR and smart EDID management supported
☆ 24V POC on all HDBaseT ports
☆ Control via on-panel Button, IR, RS-232, LAN and Web UI
☆ 2U rack mounted design size
3. PACKAGE CONTENTS
⑴ 1x HDBaseT™ 8×8 Matrix Switcher
⑵ 6x HDBT Receivers
⑶ 1x IR Remote Control (Matrix)
⑷ 1x RS-232 serial cable
⑸ 7x Phoenix connectors
⑹ 1x 100~240V AC 50/60Hz Power Cable
⑺ 16x Wideband IR receiver cables
⑻ 15x Wideband IR blaster cables
⑼ 12x Mounting Ears (Receiver)
⑽ 2x Mounting Ears (Matrix)
⑾ 1x User Manual
4. SPECIFICATIONS
Technical
Video Bandwidth
600MHz[18Gbps]
Video Resolution
480i, 576i, 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p24/30/
50/60, 4Kx2K@30, 4Kx2K@60 (4:4:4)
Matrix
Input Ports:
8×HDMI Type A [19-pin female]

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9×IR input [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack]
1×RS-232 [Phoenix connector]
1×LAN [RJ45 connector]
Output Ports:
2×HDMI Type A [19-pin female]
6×HDBaseT Out [RJ45]
9×IR output [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack]
1×Optical audio [S/PDIF]
1×Stereo audio [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack]
Receiver
Input ports: 1×HDBaseT In [RJ45]
1×IR In [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack]
Output ports: 1×HDMI Type A [19-pin female]
1×IR Out [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack]
1×RS-232 [Phoenix connector]
ESD Protection
Human body model —— ±8kV (Air-gap discharge),
±4kV (Contact discharge)
Chassis Material
Metal
Silkscreen Color
Black
Weight
TX: 3kg, RX: 206g
Dimensions
TX: 440mm(W)*320mm(D)*44.5mm(H)
RX: 115mm(W)*65mm(D)*17mm(H)
Power Supply
100~240V AC 50/60Hz
Power Consumption
74W
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)
5. OPERATIONAL CONTROLS & FUNCTION
5.1 FRONT PANEL
Number
Name
Function description
1
Standby LED
Standby indicator light.The LED will illuminate
red when the unit is standby status. If the unit
is working, the LED light will not illuminate.
2
IR
IR receiver window.
3
Nixie tube
Display information for each input channel
from OUT A~OUT H button input.

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4
POWER button
Device power button. Press the button 3s, the
unit will enter standby mode and press again
the unit will work.
5
OUTPUT button
A~H output channel button.
5.2 Rear Panel
Number
Name
Function description
1
IR INPUT
IR INPUT interface. For further details, please refer to the IR control
system introduction.
2
EXT
If the panel sensor is obstructed or the unit is
installed in a closed area out of infrared line of sight, the IR receiver
included can be inserted into the EXT port at the rear to extend the IR
sensor range and enable local control of the matrix.
3
IR OUTPUT
IR OUTPUT interface. For further details, please
refer to the IR control system introduction.
4
Audio OUTPUT
De-embedded audio output ports. By default, it
outputs HDMI out A audio. But user can select other output ports
audio via Web GUI.
NOTE: Optical port can support PCM and compressed
audio formats, but L/R port only supports PCM audio.
5
CONTROL
LAN
This port is the link for TCP/IP control, connect to an
active Ethernet link with an RJ45 terminated cable.
RS-232
Connect to a PC or control system with phoenix jack
for transmission of RS-232 commands.
6
GND
Connect the Housing to ground.
7
HDMI INPUT
Connect to the HDMI input source devices such
as a DVD player or a Set-top Box with HDMI cable.
8
HDMI/HDBaseT
OUTPUT
The HDMI OUTPUT connect to HDMI equipped TVs or monitors and the
HDBT OUTPUT connect to the HDBT Receiver.
9
AC POWER INPUT
Connect to AC power with AC power cable.

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6.REMOTE CONTROL
① Press the key to open the power of the matrix
or set it as a standby mode.
② Press the DISPLAY A, B,C, D, E, F, G or H button to select output firstly, then
corresponding press the SOURCE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8 button to select input
source.
③ Press the DISPLAY A, B, C, D, E, F, G or H button
to select output firstly, then corresponding press the left or the right button to
select the last or the next input source.
④ Press the‘ALL’key to select all output firstly, then corresponding select
only one input source. At this moment, The left and the right keys have no
function.

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7.IR CONTROL SYSTEM (IR Call-back of Matrix and Source Devices)
The matrix is not only a switcher and
extender of multiple HDMI signals to
multiple HDMI receivers located
remotely, it also passes IR control
signals through the IR call-back system
to the matrix and HDMI sources for full,
independent control of all connected
inputs from output locations.
Two-way IR Call-back Between matrix,
Sources and Displays from Multiple
Locations.
A key feature on the matrix is discrete
IR control of the matrix, sources and
displays from any location – so inputs at
the matrix end can be
controlled at a display location and
displays can be controlled at the matrix
location. This is accomplished by placing a series of IR Emitters on devices to control and IR Receivers at all
locations you wish to control from to enable the IR signal to travel both ways via the single Cat5e/6/7 cable.
IR CONTROL IS DIVIDED INTO TWO KINDS BELOW
Insert the 3.5mm IR receiver cable into IR INPUT ports at the rear of the matrix. At the same time, insert the
3.5mm IR blaster cable into IR OUTPUT ports at the rear of the matrix. At the display, the user connect HDBT
Receiver device at the matix HDBaseT ports. Afterwards, insert the 3.5mm IR receiver cable and IR blaster cable
to the HDBT Receiver device.
① At Matrix end: When the user control the output device by remote control.
The matrix IR INPUT and the HDBT IR output is match. The way of IR control
is following video switch to change. The mean is that the HDMI input source is switched to the HDBT receiver
output, the IR control will switch to following output select corresponding input source.
Attention: The matrix has two location HDMI outputs. If the HDMI input source
is switched to the two location HDMI outputs, the IR control will has no function.

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② At display end: The matrix has two location HDMI outputs and six HDBT outputs. The location HDMI output
has not IR control function. The six HDBT outputs connect HDBT receiver. The HDBT IR INPUT and the matrix IR
OUPTU is match. The way of IR control is following video switch to change.The mean is that the output select
corresponding input source, the IR control will switch to following output select corresponding input source.
IR BLASTER (TX)
To control the source: Plug IR Blaster into IR OUT port of transmitter unit; place blaster in front of the IR eye of
the source.
To control the display: Plug IR Blaster into IR OUT port of receiver unit; place blaster in front of the IR eye of the
display.
IR RECEIVER (RX)
To control the source: Plug IR Receiver into IR IN port of receiver unit; place
receiver at or near display.
To control the display: Plug IR Receiver into IR IN port of transmitter unit; place
receiver in position where it is able to receive remote signals.
8. Web
GUI
User
GUIDE
The Matrix can be controlled via Web GUI through LAN port. You must know current Matrix IP address. The static
IP address is 192.168.1.100. You can connect PC Web GUI through dynamic IP adress. In this unit, you can get the
IP address via PC Controller. Firstly, opening Matrix PC Controller software, as following page:

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Then select the “TCP Control Mode” port, click the “Search” button. At this
moment, you can get current IP address. You can set the IP address to your
PC/laptop/mobile Internet Explorer and click “Search” to enter Web GUI page.
The Web GUI likes below:

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GENERAl PAGE
① Display currently the Matrix input and output port status. The “yes” have
connected input or output source and “no” represent not connection.
② Power switch. The Matrix will work when open this switch, otherwise, the
Matrix will standby.
③ Beep switch. Open this switch, press the Matrix on-panel button will
have voice. Close this switch, it will mute.
④ Click this button will reboot device.
⑤ Click this button will set to factory reset.
CONTROL PAGE
① Select the input source to the output port.
② Select the output port audio.

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EDID PAGE
① Set EDID mode to input source, then click “Set” button.
② Copy EDID from HDMI output port to input source, then click “Set” button.
③ Open EDID file to input source, then click “Set” button.
④ Click “Refresh” button to refresh currently EDID mode. It will diaplay
currently input source EDID mode status.
STATUS PAGE
① Network Configuration
◆ In DHCP open status:
HDCP switch: Obtian the network configuration information, including IP address, Subnet, Gate. Then click
“Save Changes” button to save DHCP status.

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◆ In DHCP close status:
HDCP switch: If the DHCP switch has been closed, user can set IP, Subnet and Gate address. In this moment, click
the “Save Change” button to save current status information. (Attention: If user have set the IP address, click
the “Save Change” button. In this moment, user need set the IP address again to your PC/laptop/mobile
Internet Explorer and click “Search” to enter Web GUI page.)
Net Status button: Click this button will refresh current network configuration
information to display in Status Log.
In this unit, Mac address can check only, you can not set it.
② Display the network configuration information.
UPGRADE PAGE
①Open upgrade file to upgrade.

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9. HDBT RECEIVER
Number
Name
Function description
1
POWER
This LED illuminates when the device is
connected with power supply.
2
DC 24V
Plug the 24V DC power supply into the unit.
(If the device connect to the matrix, the receiver doesn't
need local power supply due to POC from the matrix.)
3
HDBaseT IN
Standard HDBaseT signal input port. Connect
to Matrix HDBaseT output with a UTP cable.
4
HDMI OUT
HDMI output port. This slot is where you connect
the HDTV or monitor with HDMI cable.
5
IR IN
Channel 1 IR Receiver. Connect with Wideband
IR Rx.
6
IR OUT
Channel 2 IR Transmitter. Connect with
Wideband IR Tx.
7
RS-232
Connect to a PC or control system with phoenix
jack for transmission of RS-232 commands.
8
Connection Signal
Indicator Lamp
※Illuminate: The Transmitter and Receiver are in good connection
status.
※Flashing: The Transmitter and Receiver are in poor connection
status.
※Dark: The Transmitter and Receiver are not connected.
9
Data Signal
Indicator Lamp
※Illuminate: The HDMI signal with HDCP.
※Flashing: The HDMI signal without HDCP.
※Dark: No HDMI signal.

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10. APPLICACTION EXAMPLE
Brea, California
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