
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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 fire,
electrical shock and injury to persons.
• 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 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 sufficient space for air to circulate around the unit.
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is believed to be accurate. We assume no responsibility for any
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result from its use.
We assume no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be
contained in this document. We make no commitment to update or
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Version 1.4 MAR 2014
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION .............................................................. 1
PACKAGE CONTENTS .................................................... 1
FEATURES ...................................................................... 2
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................ 3
FRONT PANEL ..................................................................4
REAR PANEL ...................................................................7
REMOTE CONTROL ....................................................... 9
EDID FUNCTION ............................................................ 13
TYPICAL APPLICATION ................................................ 16
IR EXTENDER ................................................................19
RS-232 SERIAL INTERFACE ......................................... 21
INTRODUCTION
The SB-5688LCM-CT is high-performance 8x8 matrix routing
switcher with eight (8) HDMI inputs and supports simultaneously
eight(8)HDMIandeight(8)CAT5e/6outputs.TheSB-5688LCM-CT
is based on HDBaseT technology and that supports full resolution
HDMI Video with embedded audio, RS-232, and IR bi-directional,
alloverasingleCAT5e/6cable.Withasignalbandwidthof340Mhz,
there is no signal degradation. High Definition Digital signals can
be selected and distributed to any 16 outputs simultaneously (8x
channels x2). The Switcher is certified as being fully CEC and
HDCP 2.0 compliant, HDMI V1.4a 3D formats, data rates up to
6.75 Gbps. Supports UXGA/WUXGA/DVI 1920x1200 resolution
to any HD displays. The SB-5688LCM-CT has one CAT5e/CAT6
and HDMI connector for each output, effectively making this an
8x16 switcher (same signal on both outputs). 1 RJ-45 connection
on each output extends the HDMI signal to remote location via
HDBaseT CAT5e/6 HDMI Receiver SB-6335R. The EDID can be
selected between seven (8) different modes. Control is provided
via Front panel push buttons, IR remote or via RS-232.An RS-232
Windows GUI interface is provided for matrix routing.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Check that you have the following components;
• SB-5688LCM-CT Matrix Switcher
• RS-232 V2.0 Protocol Instructions
• Master wireless IR Remote Control (SW-5688)
• 8 ea. Individual wireless IR Control (SW-5688CT IR01~IR08)
• 19 inch Ear mount bracket (Part # 2U-440L)
• IR Extender Transmitter (SB-101)
• IR Extender Receiver (SB-100)
• 2 ea. IR Extender Cable 10 feet (3M)
• CD Contents: Manual, Windows GUI, ISP V1.0 Windows driver
• RS-232 Cable 6 feet (2M)
• Users Guide
• Worldwide Universal Power Supply 100~230 VAC, AC
50/60Hz, 10A
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