PhDsolutions MXC-UHD-P8X8-HDTL User manual

MXC-UHD-P8X8-HDTL
8×8 HDMI 4K UHD over CAT5e/6/7 Matrix
with HDCP 2.2
Operation Manual
Operation Manual

CONTENTS
1. Introduction ............................................ 1
2. Applications ........................................... 1
3. Package Contents ................................ 1
4. System Requirements ............................ 2
5. Features .................................................. 2
6. Operation Controls and Functions ....... 3
6.1 Front Panel ........................................3
6.2 Rear Panel.........................................4
6.3 Side Panel .........................................5
6.4 Remote Control................................6
6.5 IR Cable Pin Assignment..................6
6.6 RS-232 Protocol.................................7
6.7 RS-232 and Telnet Commands .......7
6.8 Telnet Control ...................................9
6.9 WebGUI Control .............................11
7. Connection Diagram .......................... 13
8. Specification ...................................... 15
8.1 Technical Specications ...............15
8.2 Supported Resolutions...................16
9. Acronyms ............................................. 17
CONTENTS
1. Introduction ............................................ 1
2. Applications ........................................... 1
3. Package Contents ................................ 1
4. System Requirements ............................ 2
5. Features .................................................. 2
6. Operation Controls and Functions ....... 3
6.1 Front Panel ........................................3
6.2 Rear Panel.........................................4
6.3 Side Panel .........................................5
6.4 Remote Control................................6
6.5 IR Cable Pin Assignment..................6
6.6 RS-232 Protocol.................................7
6.7 RS-232 and Telnet Commands .......7
6.8 Telnet Control ...................................9
6.9 WebGUI Control .............................11
7. Connection Diagram .......................... 13
8. Specification ...................................... 15
8.1 Technical Specications ...............15
8.2 Supported Resolutions...................16
9. Acronyms ............................................. 17
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Version 1.2September 2015
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Please read all instructions before attempting to unpack, install or
operate this equipment and before connecting the power supply.
Please keep the following in mind as you unpack and install this
equipment:
•Always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of re,
electrical shock and injury to persons.
•To prevent re 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 this product.
• Never push an object of any kind into this product through any
openings or empty slots in the unit, as you may damage parts
inside the unit.
• Do not attach the power supply cabling to building surfaces.
• Use only the supplied power supply unit (PSU). Do not use the PSU
if it is damaged.
• Do not allow anything to rest on the power cabling or allow any
weight to be placed upon it or any person walk on it.
• To protect the unit from overheating, do not block any vents or
openings in the unit housing that provide ventilation and allow for
sufcient space for air to circulate around the unit.
REVISION HISTORY
VERSION NO. DATE (DD/MM/YY) SUMMARY OF CHANGE
RDV1.3 01/10/15 Preliminary release
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Please read all instructions before attempting to unpack, install or
operate this equipment and before connecting the power supply.
Please keep the following in mind as you unpack and install this
equipment:
•Always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of re,
electrical shock and injury to persons.
•To prevent re 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 this product.
• Never push an object of any kind into this product through any
openings or empty slots in the unit, as you may damage parts
inside the unit.
• Do not attach the power supply cabling to building surfaces.
• Use only the supplied power supply unit (PSU). Do not use the PSU
if it is damaged.
• Do not allow anything to rest on the power cabling or allow any
weight to be placed upon it or any person walk on it.
• To protect the unit from overheating, do not block any vents or
openings in the unit housing that provide ventilation and allow for
sufcient space for air to circulate around the unit.
REVISION HISTORY
VERSION NO. DATE (DD/MM/YY) SUMMARY OF CHANGE
RDV1.3 01/10/15 Preliminary release
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Please read all instructions before attempting to unpack, install or
operate this equipment and before connecting the power supply.
Please keep the following in mind as you unpack and install this
equipment:
•Always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of re,
electrical shock and injury to persons.
•To prevent re 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 this product.
• Never push an object of any kind into this product through any
openings or empty slots in the unit, as you may damage parts
inside the unit.
• Do not attach the power supply cabling to building surfaces.
• Use only the supplied power supply unit (PSU). Do not use the PSU
if it is damaged.
• Do not allow anything to rest on the power cabling or allow any
weight to be placed upon it or any person walk on it.
• To protect the unit from overheating, do not block any vents or
openings in the unit housing that provide ventilation and allow for
sufcient space for air to circulate around the unit.
REVISION HISTORY
VERSION NO. DATE (DD/MM/YY) SUMMARY OF CHANGE
RDV1.3 01/10/15 Preliminary release
VERSION NO. DATE (DD/MM/YY) SUMMARY OF CHANGE
RDV1.3 01/10/15 Preliminary release
RDV1.4 10/11/15 Add HDbaseT distance support

CONTENTS
1. Introduction ............................................ 1
2. Applications ........................................... 1
3. Package Contents ................................ 1
4. System Requirements ............................ 2
5. Features .................................................. 2
6. Operation Controls and Functions ....... 3
6.1 Front Panel ........................................3
6.2 Rear Panel.........................................4
6.3 Side Panel .........................................5
6.4 Remote Control................................6
6.5 IR Cable Pin Assignment..................6
6.6 RS-232 Protocol.................................7
6.7 RS-232 and Telnet Commands .......7
6.8 Telnet Control ...................................9
6.9 WebGUI Control .............................11
7. Connection Diagram .......................... 13
8. Specification ...................................... 15
8.1 Technical Specications ...............15
8.2 Supported Resolutions...................16
9. Acronyms ............................................. 17
CONTENTS
1. Introduction ............................................ 1
2. Applications ........................................... 1
3. Package Contents ................................ 1
4. System Requirements ............................ 2
5. Features .................................................. 2
6. Operation Controls and Functions ....... 3
6.1 Front Panel ........................................3
6.2 Rear Panel.........................................4
6.3 Side Panel .........................................5
6.4 Remote Control................................6
6.5 IR Cable Pin Assignment..................6
6.6 RS-232 Protocol.................................7
6.7 RS-232 and Telnet Commands .......7
6.8 Telnet Control ...................................9
6.9 WebGUI Control .............................11
7. Connection Diagram .......................... 13
8. Specification ...................................... 15
8.1 Technical Specications ...............15
8.2 Supported Resolutions...................16
9. Acronyms ............................................. 17
CONTENTS
1. Introduction............................................ 1
2. Applications........................................... 1
3. Package Contents ................................ 1
4. System Requirements............................ 2
5. Features.................................................. 2
6. Operation Controls and Functions....... 3
6.1 Front Panel ........................................3
6.2 Rear Panel.........................................4
6.3 Side Panel .........................................5
6.4 Remote Control................................6
6.5 IR Cable Pin Assignment..................6
6.6 RS-232 Protocol.................................7
6.7 RS-232 and Telnet Commands .......7
6.8 Telnet Control ...................................9
6.9 WebGUI Control .............................11
7. Connection Diagram .......................... 13
8. Specications ...................................... 15
8.1 Technical Specications ...............15
8.2 Supported Resolutions...................16
9. Acronyms ............................................. 17

1
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Please read all instructions before attempting to unpack, install or
operate this equipment and before connecting the power supply.
Please keep the following in mind as you unpack and install this
equipment:
•Always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of re,
electrical shock and injury to persons.
•To prevent re 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 this product.
• Never push an object of any kind into this product through any
openings or empty slots in the unit, as you may damage parts
inside the unit.
• Do not attach the power supply cabling to building surfaces.
• Use only the supplied power supply unit (PSU). Do not use the PSU
if it is damaged.
• Do not allow anything to rest on the power cabling or allow any
weight to be placed upon it or any person walk on it.
• To protect the unit from overheating, do not block any vents or
openings in the unit housing that provide ventilation and allow for
sufcient space for air to circulate around the unit.
REVISION HISTORY
VERSION NO. DATE (DD/MM/YY) SUMMARY OF CHANGE
RDV1.3 01/10/15 Preliminary release
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Please read all instructions before attempting to unpack, install or
operate this equipment and before connecting the power supply.
Please keep the following in mind as you unpack and install this
equipment:
•Always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of re,
electrical shock and injury to persons.
•To prevent re 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 this product.
• Never push an object of any kind into this product through any
openings or empty slots in the unit, as you may damage parts
inside the unit.
• Do not attach the power supply cabling to building surfaces.
• Use only the supplied power supply unit (PSU). Do not use the PSU
if it is damaged.
• Do not allow anything to rest on the power cabling or allow any
weight to be placed upon it or any person walk on it.
• To protect the unit from overheating, do not block any vents or
openings in the unit housing that provide ventilation and allow for
sufcient space for air to circulate around the unit.
REVISION HISTORY
VERSION NO. DATE (DD/MM/YY) SUMMARY OF CHANGE
RDV1.3 01/10/15 Preliminary release
1
1. INTRODUCTION
The 8 by 8 HDMI 4K2K Matrix over CAT5e/6/7 supports the transmission
of video (resolutions up to 4K2K Full HD & HDCP 2.2), multi-channel
digital audio and control via IR, RS-232, Telnet or Web GUI from eight
high denition sources to eight outputs over a single CAT5e/6/7 cable
(up to 60m) for each output.
It supports high resolution digital audio formats such as LPCM 7.1CH,
Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD Master Audio as well as
3D content that can be displayed when connecting a 3D TV and 3D
source. The Power over Cable (PoC) function can power compatible
receivers, providing greater exibility in installations.
2. APPLICATIONS
• HDMI Matrix System
• Video/TV wall display and control
• Security surveillance and control
• Commercial advertising, display and control
• University lecture hall, display and control
• Retail sales and demonstration
3. PACKAGE CONTENTS
• 1×8 by 8 HDMI 4K UHD over Cat5e/6/7 Matrix
• 1×IR Blaster
• 1×Remote Control with battery
• 2×24 V/6.25 A Power Adaptor
• 2×Power Cord
• 1×Operation Manual

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CONTENTS
1. Introduction ............................................ 1
2. Applications ........................................... 1
3. Package Contents ................................ 1
4. System Requirements ............................ 2
5. Features .................................................. 2
6. Operation Controls and Functions ....... 3
6.1 Front Panel ........................................3
6.2 Rear Panel.........................................4
6.3 Side Panel .........................................5
6.4 Remote Control................................6
6.5 IR Cable Pin Assignment..................6
6.6 RS-232 Protocol.................................7
6.7 RS-232 and Telnet Commands .......7
6.8 Telnet Control ...................................9
6.9 WebGUI Control .............................11
7. Connection Diagram .......................... 13
8. Specification ...................................... 15
8.1 Technical Specications ...............15
8.2 Supported Resolutions...................16
9. Acronyms ............................................. 17
CONTENTS
1. Introduction ............................................ 1
2. Applications ........................................... 1
3. Package Contents ................................ 1
4. System Requirements ............................ 2
5. Features .................................................. 2
6. Operation Controls and Functions ....... 3
6.1 Front Panel ........................................3
6.2 Rear Panel.........................................4
6.3 Side Panel .........................................5
6.4 Remote Control................................6
6.5 IR Cable Pin Assignment..................6
6.6 RS-232 Protocol.................................7
6.7 RS-232 and Telnet Commands .......7
6.8 Telnet Control ...................................9
6.9 WebGUI Control .............................11
7. Connection Diagram .......................... 13
8. Specification ...................................... 15
8.1 Technical Specications ...............15
8.2 Supported Resolutions...................16
9. Acronyms ............................................. 17
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4. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
• HDMI equipped source devices, connect with HDMI cables or DVI
equipped source, connect with DVI to HDMI cables
• HDMI equipped displays (TVs or monitors) or HDMI equipped AV
receivers, connect with HDMI cables
• Industry standard CAT5e/6/7 cables
•HDBaseT™ Receivers
5. FEATURES
• HDMI with 4K2K supported, HDCP 2.2 and DVI compliant
• Supports PC resolution up to WUXGA and HDTV resolution up to
4K2K(3840×2160@24/25/30 Hz & 3840×2160@50/60 Hz with YUV420,
4096×2160@24/25/30 Hz & 4096×2160@50/60 Hz with YUV420)
• Supports distances up to 60 meters through CAT5e/6/7 cable
• Supports 3D signal bypass
• Supports pass-through audio LPCM 2/5.1/7.1CH, Dolby Digital
2/5.1CH, DTS 2/5.1CH, Dolby TrueHD & DTS-HD Master Audio
• Supports PoC (Power over Cable) on compatible receivers only
• Supports bidirectional IR from inputs and output locations
• Supports RS-232, remote control, on-panel control and IP control
(Telnet/Web GUI)
• 2U size design
• Compliant with DVI source
Note: The PoC function is designed for powering compatible receiver
units only—non-PoC receivers will need their own power supply.
Receivers of another brand may not be compatible.
FEATURE : DISTANCE SUPPORT
HDBASET LITE CAT5e/6 @ 4K up to 35 meters up to 115 feet
HDBASET LITE CAT6a/7 @ 4K up to 40 meters up to 130 feet
HDBASET LITE CAT5e/6 @ 1080p up to 60 meters up to 197 feet
HDBASET LITE CAT6a/7 @ 1080p up to 60 meters up to 197 feet
HDMI IN @ 4K up to 5 meters up to 15 feet
HDMI IN/OUT @ 1080p up to 15 meters Up to 30 feet

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Please read all instructions before attempting to unpack, install or
operate this equipment and before connecting the power supply.
Please keep the following in mind as you unpack and install this
equipment:
•Always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of re,
electrical shock and injury to persons.
•To prevent re 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 this product.
• Never push an object of any kind into this product through any
openings or empty slots in the unit, as you may damage parts
inside the unit.
• Do not attach the power supply cabling to building surfaces.
• Use only the supplied power supply unit (PSU). Do not use the PSU
if it is damaged.
• Do not allow anything to rest on the power cabling or allow any
weight to be placed upon it or any person walk on it.
• To protect the unit from overheating, do not block any vents or
openings in the unit housing that provide ventilation and allow for
sufcient space for air to circulate around the unit.
REVISION HISTORY
VERSION NO. DATE (DD/MM/YY) SUMMARY OF CHANGE
RDV1.3 01/10/15 Preliminary release
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Please read all instructions before attempting to unpack, install or
operate this equipment and before connecting the power supply.
Please keep the following in mind as you unpack and install this
equipment:
•Always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of re,
electrical shock and injury to persons.
•To prevent re 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 this product.
• Never push an object of any kind into this product through any
openings or empty slots in the unit, as you may damage parts
inside the unit.
• Do not attach the power supply cabling to building surfaces.
• Use only the supplied power supply unit (PSU). Do not use the PSU
if it is damaged.
• Do not allow anything to rest on the power cabling or allow any
weight to be placed upon it or any person walk on it.
• To protect the unit from overheating, do not block any vents or
openings in the unit housing that provide ventilation and allow for
sufcient space for air to circulate around the unit.
REVISION HISTORY
VERSION NO. DATE (DD/MM/YY) SUMMARY OF CHANGE
RDV1.3 01/10/15 Preliminary release
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6. OPERATION CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
6.1 Front Panel
POWER LOCK
MENU OUTA 1B2C3D4
IN
E5F6G7H8
2 3 4 5 61
1LCM : Displays the setting information of each input and output
setting.
2POWER: Press this button to power the device ON/OFF. The LED will
illuminate green when the power is on, red when it is in 'Standby'
mode.
3LOCK: Press this button to lock all the buttons on the panel; press
again to unlock. The LED will illuminate green when locked.
4IR WINDOW: Accepts the remote control signal of this device only.
5MENU: Press this button to access the LCM menu system, from
here EDID settings can be managed and IP system settings are
displayed.
61~8/A~H and IN/OUT: Press the Out or In button to select the
output or input mode and then press the required number button
to make the selection accordingly.
For example, if outputs A~D need to be set to input 1 and outputs
E~H need to be set to input 2, then the following sequence of
button presses need to be performed:
Press: Out →A→B→C→D→In→1→Menu,
and then press: Out→E→F→G→H→In→2→Menu.
Note: If the menu button is not pressed the selection will not be
changed.

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CONTENTS
1. Introduction ............................................ 1
2. Applications ........................................... 1
3. Package Contents ................................ 1
4. System Requirements ............................ 2
5. Features .................................................. 2
6. Operation Controls and Functions ....... 3
6.1 Front Panel ........................................3
6.2 Rear Panel.........................................4
6.3 Side Panel .........................................5
6.4 Remote Control................................6
6.5 IR Cable Pin Assignment..................6
6.6 RS-232 Protocol.................................7
6.7 RS-232 and Telnet Commands .......7
6.8 Telnet Control ...................................9
6.9 WebGUI Control .............................11
7. Connection Diagram .......................... 13
8. Specification ...................................... 15
8.1 Technical Specications ...............15
8.2 Supported Resolutions...................16
9. Acronyms ............................................. 17
CONTENTS
1. Introduction ............................................ 1
2. Applications ........................................... 1
3. Package Contents ................................ 1
4. System Requirements ............................ 2
5. Features .................................................. 2
6. Operation Controls and Functions ....... 3
6.1 Front Panel ........................................3
6.2 Rear Panel.........................................4
6.3 Side Panel .........................................5
6.4 Remote Control................................6
6.5 IR Cable Pin Assignment..................6
6.6 RS-232 Protocol.................................7
6.7 RS-232 and Telnet Commands .......7
6.8 Telnet Control ...................................9
6.9 WebGUI Control .............................11
7. Connection Diagram .......................... 13
8. Specification ...................................... 15
8.1 Technical Specications ...............15
8.2 Supported Resolutions...................16
9. Acronyms ............................................. 17
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6.2 Rear Panel
IR OUT
IR IN
ALL A B C D E F G H
IR OUT
IR IN
CAT5e/6 OUT
IR OUT
IR IN
CAT5e/6 OUT
IR OUT
IR IN
CAT5e/6 OUT
IR OUT
IR IN
CAT5e/6 OUT
IR OUT
IR IN
CAT5e/6 OUT
IR OUT
IR IN
CAT5e/6 OUT
IR OUT
IR IN
CAT5e/6 OUT
IR OUT
IR IN
CAT5e/6 OUT
1
HDMI IN
2
HDMI IN
3
HDMI IN
4
HDMI IN
5
HDMI IN
6
HDMI IN
7
HDMI IN
8
HDMI IN
SERVICE
RS232
MAIN 24V
POE 24V
1
2
3
4
V+
GND
GND GND
V+
CONTROL
2 4
3
510 111 8 9
67
1CONTROL: Connect to an active network for Telnet and Web GUI
control (refer to Sections 6.8 and 6.9).
Warning: Please do not connect this port directly to the PC/Laptop
as the Telnet function will not work.
2RS-232: Connect to a PC or control system with D-Sub 9-pin cable
to control the matrix with RS-232 commands (refer to Sections 6.6
and 6.7.
3ALL IR OUT: Connect an IR Blaster for IR signal transmission to the
source/input location. Place the IR Blaster in direct line-of-sight
of the equipment to be controlled. It will transmit all IR signals
received by any IR extenders connected to the matrix or receivers.
4ALL IR IN: Connect an IR extender for IR signal reception. Ensure
that remote being used is within the direct line-of-sight of the
IR extender. IR signals received will transmitted by all IR blasters
connected to the matrix or receivers.
5SERVICE: Manufacturer use only.
6IR OUT 1~8: Connect to the IR blasters for IR signal transmission.
Place the IR blaster in direct line-of-sight of the equipment to be
controlled. It will transmit the IR signal received from IR extenders
connected to the matrix or receivers according to the selected
input.
7IR IN 1~8: Connect to the IR extenders for IR signal reception. Ensure
that remote being used is within the direct line-of-sight of the IR
extender. The IR signal will be tranmitted to the selected receiver's
IR OUT.
8CAT5e/6/7 OUT 1~8: Connect from these CAT outputs to the CAT
input port of the receiver units with a single CAT5e/6/7 cable for HDMI
Audio/Video and IR/RS-232 control signal transmission.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Please read all instructions before attempting to unpack, install or
operate this equipment and before connecting the power supply.
Please keep the following in mind as you unpack and install this
equipment:
•Always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of re,
electrical shock and injury to persons.
•To prevent re 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 this product.
• Never push an object of any kind into this product through any
openings or empty slots in the unit, as you may damage parts
inside the unit.
• Do not attach the power supply cabling to building surfaces.
• Use only the supplied power supply unit (PSU). Do not use the PSU
if it is damaged.
• Do not allow anything to rest on the power cabling or allow any
weight to be placed upon it or any person walk on it.
• To protect the unit from overheating, do not block any vents or
openings in the unit housing that provide ventilation and allow for
sufcient space for air to circulate around the unit.
REVISION HISTORY
VERSION NO. DATE (DD/MM/YY) SUMMARY OF CHANGE
RDV1.3 01/10/15 Preliminary release
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Please read all instructions before attempting to unpack, install or
operate this equipment and before connecting the power supply.
Please keep the following in mind as you unpack and install this
equipment:
•Always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of re,
electrical shock and injury to persons.
•To prevent re 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 this product.
• Never push an object of any kind into this product through any
openings or empty slots in the unit, as you may damage parts
inside the unit.
• Do not attach the power supply cabling to building surfaces.
• Use only the supplied power supply unit (PSU). Do not use the PSU
if it is damaged.
• Do not allow anything to rest on the power cabling or allow any
weight to be placed upon it or any person walk on it.
• To protect the unit from overheating, do not block any vents or
openings in the unit housing that provide ventilation and allow for
sufcient space for air to circulate around the unit.
REVISION HISTORY
VERSION NO. DATE (DD/MM/YY) SUMMARY OF CHANGE
RDV1.3 01/10/15 Preliminary release
5
Warning: Please do not connect the CAT5e/6/7 output into the
receiver's LAN port.
9HDMI IN 1~8: Connect to the HDMI input source devices such as a
DVD player or a Set-top Box with HDMI cable or DVI to HDMI cable.
10 DC 24V MAIN POWER: Plug the 24 V DC power supply into the unit
and connect the adaptor to an AC outlet.
11 PoE 24V: Plug the 24V PoE power supply into the unit and connect
the adaptor to an AC outlet. This unit provides the power supply for
PoE (Power over Ethernet) capable receiver units.
6.3 Side Panel
1
1Fan Ventilator: These are air ventilation areas, DO NOT block these
areas or cover with any object. Please allow adequate space
around the unit for air to circulate.