SIIG AV-GM0823-S1 User manual

8x8 HDMI Matrix over Single Cat.X with HDBaseT,
Ethernet and POC
P/N: AV-GM0823-S1

Safety and Notice
The AV-GM0823-S1 8x8 HDMI Matrix over Single Cat.X with HDBaseT, Ethernet & POC has been
tested for conformance to safety regulations and requirements, and has been certified for
international use. However, like all electronic equipments, the AV-GM0823-S1 should be used
with care. Please read and follow the safety instructions to protect yourself from possible
injury and to minimize the risk of damage to the unit.
●Follow all instructions and warnings marked on this unit.
●Do not attempt to service this unit yourself, except where explained in this manual.
●Provide proper ventilation and air circulation and do not use near water.
●Keep objects that might damage the device and assure that the placement of this unit is on a
stable surface.
●Use only the power adapter and power cords and connection cables designed for this unit.
●Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners to clean this unit. Always unplug the power to the
device before cleaning.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................1
FEATURES.........................................................................................................................1
SPECIFICATIONS..............................................................................................................2
PACKAGE CONTENTS......................................................................................................1
PANEL DESCRIPTIONS.....................................................................................................3
Transmitting unit ► ................................................................................................3
Receiving unit ►....................................................................................................4
IR PASS-THROUGH...........................................................................................................6
HARDWARE INSTALLATION.............................................................................................7
CONNECTION DIAGRAM ..................................................................................................8
OPERATION APPROACH..................................................................................................9
EDID LEARNING..............................................................................................................23
FAQ ..................................................................................................................................24
NOTICE............................................................................................................................27
WARRANTY .....................................................................................................................28

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INTRODUCTION
The AV-GM0823-S1 8x8 HDMI Matrix over Single Cat.X with HDBaseT, Ethernet & POC provides
the most flexible and cost effective solution in the market to route high definition video sources
plus multi-channel (up to 7.1-channel) digital audio from any of the four HDMI sources to the
remote displays at the same time. Through only one low cost Cat-5/5e/6 LAN cables, not only high
quality video and audio can be transmitted to the display sites, but also users can switch among
four HDMI sources using the push-in button or remote control. Furthermore, the built-in IR
extension function makes users at display site access the DVD player, PS3 or any HDMI supported
devices directly!
FEATURES
●Support HDMI Deep Color & full 3D (HDBaseT technology)
●Extend the transmission up to 100m (330ft) from the HDMI source at Full HD 1080p 48-bit
●Support POC(Power over Cable)
●HDCP compliant
●Allows controlling local HDMI sources or display through control path
●Allows to control main matrix center through control line at remote receiver
●Pure unaltered uncompressed 7.1ch digital HDMI over Cat.5/5e/6 cable transmission
●Allows any source to be displayed on multiple displays at the same time
●Allows any HDMI display to view any HDMI source at any time
●Supports 7.1 channel digital audio
●Supports default HDMI EDID and learns the EDID of displays
●The matrix master can switch every output channels to any HDMI inputs by IR remote control,
RS-232 and IP control
●Integrated Ethernet port for LAN/ network device
●Easy installation with rack-mounting
●Fast response time –2~4 seconds for channel switch
PACKAGE CONTENTS
●1x AV-GM0823-S1 ●1x DC 24V 8.5A
●1x IR receiver ●1x IR blaster*
●1x Rack-mounting ear set ●1x IR Remote control*
●1x Installation software CD ●1x User Manual

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SPECIFICATIONS
Model Name
AV-GM0823-S1
Technical
TX
RX
Role of usage
True 8x8 matrix switcher
Transmitter [TX]
Receiver [RX]
HDMI compliance
HDMI Deep Color & full 3D
HDCP compliance
Yes
Video bandwidth
Single-link 340MHz [10.2Gbps]
Video support
480i / 480p / 720p / 1080i / 1080p60
Audio support
Surround sound (up to 7.1ch) or stereo digital audio
HDMI over UTP
transmission range
1080p@60 100m (330ft) [CAT.X]
Input TMDS signal
1.2 Volts [peak-to-peak]
Input DDC signal
5 Volts [peak-to-peak, TTL]
ESD protection
Human body model —±19kV [air-gap discharge] & ±12kV [contact discharge]
PCB stack-up
4-layer board [impedance control —differential 100Ω; single 50Ω]
Input
8x HDMI / 8x RJ-45(Ethernet) /
1x RS-232 / 1x RJ-45 for IP Control
1x IR socket for IR receiver
1x RJ-45(HDBaseT) /
1x IR socket for IR receiver
Output
8x RJ-45(HDBaseT) /
9x IR socket for IR blaster
1x HDMI / 2x RJ-45(Ethernet)
1x IR socket for IR blaster
HDMI Input selection
Push button / IR remote control / RS-232
control / IP control
IR remote control
HDMI source control
Controllable via IR pass-through from IR receiver at RX to IR blaster at TX
IR remote control
Electro-optical characteristics: = 25° / Carrier frequency: 30-57kHz
HDMI connector
Type A [19-pin female]
RJ-45 connector
WE/SS 8P8C
RS-232 connector
DE-9 [9-pin D-sub female]
3.5mm connector
Earphone jack for IR blaster
[All IR Out] IR control on all source devices
[IR1~IR8] IR control on individual source
device
Earphone jack for IR receiver
[System IR] Receives IR commands from
remote control
Earphone jack for IR blaster
[IR] IR control on individual display
device
Earphone jack for IR receiver
[IR] Receives IR commands from
remote control
Mechanical
TX
RX
Enclosure
Metal case
Dimension
s
(L x W x H)
Model
TBA
TBA
Package
TBA
Carton
TBA
Weight
Model
TBA
TBA
* Additional IR remote controllers and IR blasters can be purchased as optional accessories to
control the HDMI sources located separately.

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Package
TBA
Fixedness
2RU rack-mount with ears
Wall hanging holes
Wall-mount with screws
Power supply
24V 8.3A DC
N/A
Power consumption
120 Watts [max]
1 Watt [max]
Operation
temperature
0~40°C [32~104°F]
Storage temperature
-20~60°C [-4~140°F]
Relative humidity
20~90% RH [no condensation]
PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
Transmitting unit ►AV-GM0823-S1-TX
Front Panel
1. Source Status: Input source indicator LED
2. IR SENSOR: IR sensor for receiving the IR commands from IR remote
3. Output Push Button & 7-segment LED: Front panel push buttons used to select the number of
display channel & LED display for output ports
4. Input Push Button & 7-segment LED: Front panel push buttons used to select the number of
input source & LED display for input channels
Rear Panel
5. +24V DC: 24V DC power jack

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6. RS-232: RS-232 control port
7. IP Control: Ethernet control port
8. INPUT 1-8: HDMI inputs
9. Ethernet port 1-8 for LAN: Connect to network device
10. IR Blaster 1-8: 3.5mm IR blaster socket for individual HDMI source control
11. Output Port 1-8 [HDBaseT]: RJ-45 outputs for each output channel
12. System IR Receiver: Ext. IR receiver
13. All IR Output: 3.5mm IR blaster socket for HDMI source control on all 8 inputs
Receiving unit ►AV-GM0823-S1-RX
Front Panel
Rear Panel
1. IR Blaster: Infrared 3.5mm socket for plugging in the extension cable of IR blaster
2. IR Receiver: Infrared 3.5mm socket for plugging in the extension cable of IR receiver
3. HDMI OUT: Connect to a HDMI display with a HDMI male-male cable
4. LED: Power indicator
5. Latch-locking power jack: Connect to 5V DC power supply
6. RS-232: Connect to serial port device with a DSUB-9 male-male or male-female cable here
7. RJ-45 IN [HDBaseT]: Plug in a Cat-5/5e/6 cable that needs to be linked to the MA-5244VE
8. LED: Link indicator
9. Ethernet port for LAN: Connect to network device
10. DIP Switch: PIN#1: Setup the RS-232 mode for serial communication channel.
PIN#2: For Firmware Update

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IR PASS-THROUGH
IR Extenders
IR Blaster
IR Receiver
IR Sockets
AV-GM0823-S1 (TX)
All IR Out: The default location for IR blaster to transmit all IR command signals received from any
of the four remote receivers to all of the HDMI sources.
IR BLASTER 1-4: IR blaster connected here can only transmit IR command signals from the remote
receivers that are setting at respective input channel from 1 to 4.
System IR: Receives IR commands from remote control
IR RECEIVER 1-4: Receives IR commands from individual remote control
AV-GM0823-S1 (RX)
IR BLASTER: IR control on individual display device
IR RECEIVER: IR receiver connected here can receive all IR command signals from the IR remote
controls of AV-GM0823-S1 and all other HDMI source devices.
Definition of IR Earphone Jack
IR Blaster
IR Receiver
Incorrect placement of IR Blaster and Receiver may result in the failure of the IR
extenders. Please check carefully before plugging in the IR extender to the
respective IR sockets. Warranty will not cover the damage.
CAUTION!

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HARDWARE INSTALLATION
AV-GM0823-S1 as master
1. Connect all sources to HDMI Inputs on the 8x8 HDMI over CAT.X matrix master AV-GM0823-S1.
2. Connect each CAT.X output port on the AV-GM0823-S1 TX to respective CAT.X input on the
remote receiver AV-GM0823-S1 RX.
3. Connect IR blaster to the AV-GM0823-S1 TX and direct the IR blaster to point towards the built-in
IR receiver of the HDMI source devices.
4. Connect the +12V 5A DC power supply to the AV-GM0823-S1.
5. Power on all HDMI sources.
AV-GM0823-S1 RX as receiver
1. Connect each HDMI output to HDMI displays.
2. Connect the CAT.X input on the AV-GM0823-S1 RX to the CAT.X output port on the AV-GM0823-S1
TX.
3. Connect IR receiver and place the IR receiver at the appropriate position that can receive the IR
signals sent from the users.
4. Dial the 8-level rotary control switch to adjust the HDMI signal level until the picture and sound
are clear. It is recommended to dial from weakest to strongest to find the optimal visual
experience
You can buy any IR extension cables in the market that are compatible to the definition of
the IR sockets for the matrix if necessary for replacement use. However, IR cables longer
than 2m (6-ft) may not work.

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CONNECTION DIAGRAM

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OPERATION APPROACH
Method A: Push-in Button
1. IN/OUT MAP
1) Use the “+”or “-“ output push button to select the number of display
2) Use the “+”or “-“ input push button to select the number of input source
“+”: change selected input/output port in ascending order
“-” : change selected input/output port in descending order
After you select the desired input/output port, the LED will blink twice and the setting will be
effective
2. Save Mapping Mode
1) Keep pushing “output+ (save)”button until the output LED shows “d.” to enter the Save
Mapping Mode.
2) Use the “+”or “-“ input push button to select the mapping configuration (0~7) which you want to
save current input/output mapping
3) After you select the desired mapping configuration number, the LED will blink twice and the
mapping setting will be saved
4) If you push the “output- (preset)”button before the mapping setting is saved, the LED will show
“一”“一”to quit the Save Mapping Mode
3. Preset Mapping Mode
1) Keep pushing “output- (preset)”button until the output LED shows “P.” to enter the Preset
Mapping Mode.
2) Use the “+”or “-“ input push button to select the saved mapping configuration (0~7) which you
want to recall
3) After you select the desired mapping configuration number, the LED will blink twice and the
mapping setting will be effective
default
learn
preset
save

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4) If you push the “output+ (save)”button before the mapping setting is effective, the LED will
show “一”“一”to quit the Preset Mapping Mode
4. Default EDID Mode
1) Push “input+(default)”button to select the input channel which you want to learn default EDID
and then keep pushing “input+(default)”button when you select your desired input channel
2) Push the “+”or “-” output push button and then the LED will show “E”“d” one time to enter Learn
Default EDID Mode
3) Use “+”or “-” output push button to select the default EDID mode(1~8)
4) Release “input+(default)”button after selecting the desired default EDID mode, and then the
LED will blink twice and the setting will be effective
5) It will quit the Learn Default EDID Mode if you push the “input- (learn)”button before the
setting is effective
6) The LED will show “0”“0” if the setting is success
The LED will show “F”“F” if the setting is failure
5. EDID Learning Mode
1) Push “input-(learn)”button to select the input channel which you want to learn EDID from HDMI
output and then keep pushing “input-(learn)”button when you select your desired input
channel
2) Push the “+”or “-” output push button and then the LED will show “E”“L” one time to enter Learn
Output EDID Mode
3) Use “+”or “-” output push button to select the output port number
4) Release “input+(default)”button after selecting the desired output port number, and then the
LED will blink twice and the setting will be effective
5) It will quit the Learn Output EDID Mode if you push the “input+ (default)”button before the
setting is effective
6) The LED will show “0”“0” if the setting is success
The LED will show “F”“F” if the setting is failure
Method B: IR Remote Control
Button
Function

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ON
Power on the matrix switcher
OFF
Standby mode
PRESET
Preset mapping mode
SAVE
Save current mapping mode
Number buttons 1-9
Select a number
+10
Reserved
To
Transfer key
TAKE
Trigger the previous setting
SWITCH
Begin input and output selection
DEFAULT EDID
Begin default EDID selection
LEARN
Begin EDID learning from one output
ALL
Select all inputs or outputs
CLEAR
Clear the previous IR operation procedure
MUTE
Turn off output’s video and audio
STATUS
Preset output status
F1
Reserved
F2
Reserved
F3
Reserved
F4
Reserved
Operation
Procedure
7-Segment LED
IN/OUT Switch
Switch + number(input) + To + number(output)

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+ Take
Ex: Input 3
To Output 4
1.Press “SWITCH” button
-
-
2.Press number key “3” to select Input
-
3
3.Press “To” button
-
3
4.Press number key “4” to select Output
4
3
5.Press “TAKE” button
4
3
Switch + number(input) + To + All(output) +
Take
Ex: Input 3
To Output All
1.Press “SWITCH” button
-
-
2.Press number key “3” to select Input
-
3
3.Press “To” button
-
3
4.Press “ALL” to select All Output
A
3
5.Press “TAKE” button
4
3
Output Status
Status + number(output) + Take
Ex: Output 4
(Input 2)
1.Press “STATUS” button
-
-
2.Press number key “4” to select Output
4
-
3.Press “TAKE” button
4
2
Factory Reset
Status + Status + Status + Take
1.Press “STATUS” button
-
-
2.Press “STATUS” button
d
-

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3.Press “STATUS” button
d
d
4.Press “TAKE” button
1
1
Learn default EDID
Default EDID + number(1-8 default EDID) + To
+ number(input) + Take
Ex: Default EDID 2
Input 3
1.Press “DEFAULT EDID” button
E
d
2.Press number key “2” to select default EDID
2
d
3.Press “To” button
2
d
4. Press number key “3” to select Input
2
3
5.Press “TAKE” button
0 F
0 (success) F(fail)
Default EDID + number(output) + To +
All(input) + Take
Ex: Default EDID 2
Input All
1.Press “DEFAULT EDID” button
E
d
2.Press number key “2” to select default EDID
2
d
3.Press “To” button
2
d
4.Press “ALL” to select All Input
2
A
5.Press “TAKE” button
0 F
0 (success) F(fail)
Learn Output EDID
Learn + number(output) + To + number(input)
+ Take
Ex: Learn Output 2
Input 3
1.Press “LEARN” button
E
L
2.Press number key “2” to select Output
2
L
3.Press “To” button
2

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L
4. Press number key “3” to select Input
2
3
5.Press “TAKE” button
0 F
0 (success) F(fail)
Learn + number(output) + To + All(input) +
Take
Ex: Learn Output 2
Input All
1.Press “LEARN” button
E
L
2.Press number key “2” to select Output
2
L
3.Press “To” button
2
L
4.Press “ALL” to select All Input
2
A
5.Press “TAKE” button
0 F
0 (success) F(fail)
Save Current Mapping
Save + number(1-8 storage site) + Take
Ex: Save current
mapping to 5
1.Press “SAVE” button
d
-
2.Press number key “5” to select the storage
site
5
-
3.Press “TAKE” button
Preset Mapping
Preset + number(1-8 storage site) + Take
Ex: Preset saved
mapping from 5
1.Press “PRESET” button
P
-
2.Press number key “5” to select the storage
site
5
-
3.Press “TAKE” button
Mute Output
Switch + Mute + To + number(output) + Take
Ex: Mute Output 3
1.Press “SWITCH” button
-
-
2. Press “MUTE” button
-
0
3.Press “To” button
-

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0
4. Press number key “3” to select Output
3
0
5.Press “TAKE” button
3
0
Switch + Mute + To + All(output) + Take
Ex: Mute All Output
1.Press “SWITCH” button
-
-
2. Press “MUTE” button
-
0
3.Press “To” button
-
0
4. Press “ALL” to select all output
A
0
5.Press “TAKE” button
4
0
Method C: Software Control through RS-232 port

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1
FW/SW Version Button
2
COM Port Selection
3
Connection Status
4
Connect/Disconnect Button
5
Power On/Off Button
6
EDID Button
7
Firmware Update Button
8
Network Button
9
Mapping Button
10
Default Reset Button
11
In/Out Switch Button
12
Mute Output Button
1. FW/SW Version Button
Click “ ” button to show version information
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
11
12
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2. COM Port Selection
Click “ ” button to select COM Port
3. Connection Status
1) Connected Status:
2) Connecting Status:
3) Disconnected Status:
4. Connect/Disconnect Button
Click this button “ ” to change connection status
5. Power On/Off Button
Click this button to power on/off

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“ ” Power on status(Blue): Click this button to power off device(Standby Mode)
“ ” Power off status(Red): Click this button to power on device
6. EDID Button
1) Learn EDID from Default
a) Select Default EDID(1-8 Default EDID)
b) Select Input
c) Click “Learn” button to learn default EDID
2) Load EDID File to Input
a) Select Input
b) Click “Load” button to select the EDID file
3) Learn EDID From Display
a) Select HDMI output