
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ..............................................................1
PACKAGE CONTENTS .................................................. 2
FEATURES.......................................................................2
SPECIFICATIONS............................................................3
FRONT PANEL................................................................. 4
FRONT PANEL- ARC .................................................... 5
FRONT PANEL-AUX .................................................... 5
FRONT PANEL-EDID ................................................... 7
FRONT PANEL- ALL - OFF - LOCK - ENTER ................. 7
FRONT PANEL-RECALL-MEMORY ............................ 7
REAR PANEL ...................................................................9
BACK PANEL - HDMI INPUT / OUTPUT ........................ 10
REMOTE CONTROL ...................................................... 11
EDID FUNCTIONS ......................................................... 13
TYPICAL APPLICATION ............................................... 17
IR EXTENDER ............................................................... 18
ETHERNET SERIAL INTERFACE ................................. 20
RS-232 PROTOCOL .................................................... 20
INTRODUCTION
The SB-5688AK is a professional 8x8 matrix routing switch.
Supporting (8) HDMI Inputs, (8) Auxiliary Audio Inputs and (8)
HDMI and (8) SPDIF audio Outputs. The SB-5688AK is based on
the HDMI standard and supports full resolution HDMI video with
embedded EDID, With a signal bandwidth of 340Mhz, there is no
signal degradation. High Denition digital signals can be selected
and distributed to any (8) Inputs to (8) Outputs. The switcher is
certied as being fully CEC, ARC and HDCP 2.0 compliant, full
HD 4K2K HDMI V1.4a 3D formats, data rates up to 6.75Gbps.
Supports UXGA/WUXGA/DVI 1920x1200 resolution to any HD
displays. The SB-5688AK has (1) HDMI and Auxiliary Audio
(analog stereo audio) connector for Input, effectively making
this an (8) in x (8) out switcher. The EDID management can be
selected between (7) different modes. Control is provided via
front panel push buttons, IR remote, RS-232 or TCP/IP (not a
web-browser). An RS-232 Windows GUI interface is provided for
matrix routing control (Windows only).
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HDMI-AUDIO MATRIX SWITCHER SERIES
Thank you for purchasing the SB-5688AK HDMI Matrix Switch with Auxiliary. You will nd this unit easy to install
and highly reliable but it is essential that you read this manual thoroughly before attempting to use 8x8 HDMI
Matrix switcher.
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 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 sufcient
space for air to circulate around the unit.
DISCLAIMERS
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to be accurate. We assume no responsibility for any infringements of
patents or other rights of third parties which may 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 to keep current
the information contained in this document.
We reserve the right to make improvements to this document and/or
product at any time and without notice.
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