SMART-AVI HDR-8X8-XT User manual

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Made in U.S.A. www.SmartAVI.com 1-800-AVI-2131
HDR-8X8-XT
User Manual
Distribute 8 4K HDMI sources to 8 local HDMI monitors and 8 remote HDMI
displays (16 Total) via HDBaseT with IR, and TCP/IP control support
4K Ultra-HD 8X8 HDBaseT HDMI Matrix with POE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WHAT'S IN THE BOX? 2
INTRODUCTION 3
FEATURES 3
APPLICATIONS 3
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 4
HARDWARE INSTALLATION 5
FRONT PANEL FUNCTIONS 6
REAR PANEL 7
REMOTE CONTROL 8
CONTROL VIA ETHERNET 9-10
EDID 11
HDBaseT RECEIVER 12
IR CONTROL SYSTEM 13
LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT 14
Figure 2-1
Figure 2-2
PART NO. QTY DESCRIPTION
HDR-8x8-XTS 1 4K-Ready 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switch with CAT5/6/7 HDBaseT
CCPWR06 1 6' Power Plug Cable
RM-HDR8X8XT 1 IR Remote Control
BRK-HDR8X8XT 2 Rack mount brackets
1 Quick Start Guide
WHAT’S IN THE BOX?
* Plug in IR emitters and IR eyes for bi-directional remote control of connected devices are sold separately.

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INTRODUCTION
The HDR-8x8-XT with simultaneous CAT5e/6/7 and HDMI outputs connects eight HDMI input sources to
sixteen displays. This matrix features eight mirrored HDMI outputs, providing 8 HDMI output ports and 8
CAT-Cable output ports simultaneously. The HDR-8x8-XT supports the transmission of video (resolutions
up to 1080p Full HD and 4Kx2K@30Hz) and supports high resolution digital audio formats such as LPCM
7.1CH, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD Master Audio. Connect an HDBaseT Receiver (Sold
Separately) to each of the CAT-Cable outputs to extend the HDMI signal up to 328ft/100m for multi-room
connectivity. The HDR-8x8-XT works with Blu-Ray players, Set-Top boxes, Home Theater PCs, and game
consoles that connect to an HDMI display. Any source is accessible at all times by any display through the
supplied IR Remote Control, TCP/IP, or by using the selection buttons on the front panel. This device sup-
ports High Definition Audio, and 3D signal compatibility.
FEATURES
 HDMI input supports: HDMI2.0, HDCP 2.2 and DVI1.0 compliant
 Supports HDMI 3D pass-through
 Supports resolutions from VGA~WUXGA and HD resolutions from 480i~1080p~4Kx2K@30 depending
on the EDID settings
 Supports transmission distances up to 328ft/100m through CAT5e/6/7 cable
 Supports Power Over Ethernet (POE) function
 Supports simultaneous HDMI and CAT5e/6/7 outputs
 Supports wideband IR(30-60Khz) matrix system, IR transport (Plug in IR emitters and IR eyes are sold
separately)
 Channels can be forward or backward. And supports GLOBAL IR input and output. (Plug in IR emitters
and IR eyes are sold separately)
 Supports remote control, front panel buttons control and TCP/IP Control
 Supports smart EDID management
 Supports Digital Audio and stereo audio outputs
 Support bi-directional IR control (Plug in IR emitters and IR eyes are sold separately)
 Supports HDBaseT LAN Serving function
 Supports LPCM 7.1CH, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD
 Master Audio transmission
APPLICATIONS
 Sports Arenas
 Concert Halls
 Cinemas & Multiplex Theaters
 Convention Centers
 Hotel Lobbies
 Transportation Hubs (Airports, Train Stations)

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
VIDEO
HDMI Format HDMI 1.4, HDMI2.0, HDCP 2.2 and DVI1.0 compliant
Video Bandwidth 297MHz[10.2Gbps]
Input Resolution Up to 4K (3840x2160 @ 30Hz)
Output Resolution Up to 4K (3840x2160 @ 30Hz)
HDMI Connector Type A 19 pin female
RJ-45 Connector WE/SS 8P8C
AUDIO
Audio Connectors (8) 3.5mm, (8) Coaxial
HDMI Audio Embedded
Supported Audio Formats LPCM 7.1CH, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD Master Audio
IR
Supported
Wideband IR(30-60Khz) matrix system.
IR transport channel can be forward or backward.
GLOBAL IR input / output.
CONTROL
Front Panel Front panel buttons
IR Infrared Remote Control 3.5mm connector: (TX and RX) IR Receiver/IR Blaster
TCP/IP Control via Ethernet-connected computer
OTHER
Input Ports (8) HDMI, (10) IR Receiver, (1) RJ-45(PC Control), (8) RS-232 (Phoenix Jack), (1)
RJ45 (Ethernet to provide internet access)
Output Ports (8) CAT5e/6/7, (9) IR Blaster, (8) HDMI (8) Coax Audio, (8) Digital audio
RS-232 (8) 3-pin Phoenix Jack for bi-directional control with HDBT Receivers
Power Supply Internal 100-240 VAC 50/60Hz
Dimensions 17” W x 14.6” D x 4” H
Weight 14.9 lbs. Unit only
Approvals UL, CE, ROHS Compliant
Operating Temp. 32 to +104°F (0 to 40°C)
Storage Temp. -4 to +140°F (-20 to 60°C)
Humidity Up to 90% RH (non-condensing

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HARDWARE INSTALLATION
BASIC SETUP:
1. Turn the power off on the HDR-8X8-XT. Do not hotplug! Insert and extract cables carefully with the
power switch off. Connecting and disconnecting while the HDR-8X8-XT is powered can result in dam-
age to circuitry.
2. Connect up to 8 sources to the HDMI inputs on the HDR-8X8-XT.
3. Connect up to 8 HDMI displays to the HDMI output ports on the HDR-8X8-XT.
4. Connect up to 8 HDBaseT receivers (Sold Separately) with HDMI displays connected to them to the
HDBaseT output ports on the HDR-8X8-XT.
5. Optionally connect up to 8 stereo speaker pairs or stereo amplifiers to the audio output ports on the
HDR-8X8-XT.
6. Optionally connect the HDR-8X8-XT RJ45 PC CONTROL port to your network for remote control via the
built in Webpage.
7. Optionally connect the HDR-8X8-XT RJ45 port labeled ETHERNET to supply internet access to devices
connected via HDBaseT receivers.
8. For power, plug in the HDMI sources first, followed by the HDR-8X8-XT Matrix followed by the display
receivers, followed by all remaining connected devices.
Figure 5-1
Figure 5-2

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FRONT PANEL FUNCTIONS
Figure 6-1
1. LCD: Displays all information regarding individual input settings/output settings and EDID manage-
ment.
2. IR: IR Receiver window (accepts only the HDR 8x8 -XT remote control signal).
POWER: 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.
LOCK: Press this button to lock all the buttons on the panel, press again to unlock.
3. OUTPUT/INPUT:
To assign an output to an input using the front panel buttons, press the desired output button followed
corresponding input.
Examples:
[All] Button, Press OUTPUT ALL, then INPUT 1 and OUTPUTs A/B/C/D/E/F/G/H will be set to INPUT 1.
[PTP] Button, Press PTP, then OUTPUTs A/B/C/D/E/F/G/H will "point to point" map to INPUTs
1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8.
4. EDID: The LCD will display the EDID operation.
To configure Smart EDID Operation, press the MENU button to enter the EDID management window.
Press the UP or DOWN button to select the needed EDID setting. Press the ENTER button to select the
input source to download. Any of the EDID input source listed on the LCD can be downloaded.

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REAR PANEL
Figure 7-1
1. GND: Connect the Housing to ground.
2. IR Matrix
IR EXT: If the panel sensor is obstructed or the unit is installed in a closed area out of infrared line of
sight, an IR RX receiver (EYE) can be inserted into the IR EXT port at the rear to extend the IR sensor
range and enable local control of the matrix. (Plug in IR emitters and IR eyes are sold separately)
See the IR CONTROL SYSTEM section of this manual for IR INPUT and IR OUTPUT set up and operation.
3. PC CONTROL
TCP/IP: This port is the link for TCP/IP control, connect to an active Ethernet link with an RJ45 terminated
cable.
4. AUDIO OUTPUT & RS-232: The coaxial and analog audio outputs allow the audio coming into the HDR-
8X8-XT via the HDMI INPUT to be output to stereo speakers or audio amplifiers. The TX and RX for RS232
communication allows you to transmit RS-232 via the corresponding HDBaseT OUTPUT over CAT 5e/6
cables to an HDX-POE-PRO HDBT receiver. For example, you can connect a control PC to the OUTPUT A,
RS-232 connector on the HDR-8X8-XT. Then connect an RS-232 device to the RS-232 connector on the
HDX-POE-PRO HDBT receiver connected to OUTPUT A on the HDR-8X8-XT .
5. HDMI INPUT: Connect to the HDMI input source devices such as a Computer, DVD player or a Set-top
Box with HDMI cables.
6. VIDEO OUTPUT: The HDMI OUTPUT connect to HDMI equipped TVs or monitors and the HDBaseT OUT-
PUT connects to an HDBaseT Receiver such as the HDX-POE-RX. Each of these outputs works with the
corresponding audio and RS-232 outputs in section 4.
7. Ethernet: This slot provides Internet connectivity to the devices connected to the 8 RJ45 OUTPUT ports.
8. AC POWER INPUT: Connect to AC power with AC power cable.

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REMOTE CONTROL
1. Power on /Standby：Press this button to power
on the matrix or put it in standby mode.
2. Input port selection area：Press these buttons
to select input 1-8. Press the forward/backward but-
tons to cycle from input 1-8.
3. Output port selection area：Press these buttons
to select output A-H, including ALL.
First select the Output, then select the Input.
Figure 8-1

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CONTROL VIA ETHERNET
HDR-8X8-XT TCP/IP control is a feature that allows source / display switching, EDID configuration and
Network settings to be controlled remotely via HTTP. Manage your HDR-8X8-XT with ease from anywhere
in the world.
Make sure the HDR-8X8-XT RJ45 PC Control port is connected to your network.
First you must find the IP address. Download the HDR-8X8-XT IP-Finder2 software from
http://smartavi.com/helpful-links.html
Once you have unzipped it onto your PC, execute the software and you should see a window like the one
shown in Figure 9-1.
Click the [Search Device] button. The
IP address for the HDR-8X8-XT should
appear.
Enter the IP address into a web
browser of your choice. You should
see the HDR-8X8-XT Matrix Control
Page as shown in Figure 9-2.
Figure 9-1
Figure 9-2

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CONTROL VIA ETHERNET (Continued)
The Matrix Control Page is where
you switch inputs to outputs. The
column running top to bottom on
the left shows the 8 outputs. The
Top row shows the inputs or
sources. Clicking the box where the
input intersects the output sets the
connection.
Figure 10-1 shows input or source
1 connected to outputs 1,2,3 &4.
Output 5 is connected to Input 5, 6
to 6, 7 to 7 and 8 to 8.
You can also change EDID settings
from the Matrix Control Page. See
the EDID section of this manual for
more information on EDID.
Figure 10-1
The IP Config page shown in Figure
10-2 allows you to modify the net-
work settings.
Figure 10-2