SMART-AVI HDR8X8 User manual

8/16-port HDMI Matrix Switch
with Front Panel, RS-232, IR, and TCP/IP Control
HDR16X16
HDR8X8
Installation
Manual
COMPLIANT
Made in the U.S.A.

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PART NO. QTY DESCRIPTION
HDR8X8/HDR16X16 1 HDMI 8X8/16X16 Router
CCPWR06 1 6ft Power Cord
What’s in the Box?
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION & FEATURES 3
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 4
APPLICATIONS 5
HARDWARE INSTALLATION 6
USING THE FRONT PANEL CONTROL 7
USING THE SMARTCONTROL SOFTWARE 9
OPTIONAL CONTROL METHODS 15
USING THE IR REMOTE CONTROL (OPTIONAL) 16
USING RS-232 CONTROL (OPTIONAL) 17
USING THE SMTCP MODULE (OPTIONAL) 23
LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT 30

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Introduction
The HDR8X8/HDR16X16 conforms to the HDMI (High Denition Media
Interface) standard with HDCP compliance and provides a connection
to view any eight/sixteen HDMI video sources on any combination
of eight/sixteen video displays. The matrix conguration provides
maximum exibility, allowing switching between any high-denition
source and/or display. The HDR8X8/HDR16X16 provides HDMI output
up to 40 feet and at HDTV resolutions of 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p.
The system works with Blu-ray players, TiVo systems, HT PCs, and
satellite set-top boxes that connect to an HDMI display. Users can
switch to any source locally or remotely via Front Panel, RS-232, IR, or
TCP/IP connection. It is controlled by Windows®-based software that is
easy to understand and simple to use – a cornerstone of all SmartAVI
products.
Features
•Switches 8/16 HDMI inputs with 8/16 HDMI outputs
•Sources can be routed independently to displays
•Switching controlled via the front panel, RS-232, IR and TCP/IP
•Supports high denition video resolutions of 480p, 720p, 1080i and
1080p
•Supports 7.1 Digital Surround Sound Audio
•HDCP and HDMI 1.4 compliant
•Supports EDID for total control of compliant displays
•Learn EDID from any display
•Delivers uncompressed digital video with zero signal loss
•Outputs HDMI up to 40 feet (with high-quality 24AWG or better cable)
•Rack-mountable
•Front panel can be locked to prevent accidental changes

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Technical Specications
VIDEO
HDTV Resolutions 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, Supports all DVI-D Resolutions
TV Resolution 480i
Input Interface (8/16) HDMI Type A 19-pin Female TMDS
Output Interface (8/16) HDMI Type A 19-pin Female TMDS
Input Cable Length Up to 40 ft.
Output Cable Length Up to 40 ft.
OTHER
Warranty Limited 1 Year Parts and Labor
Control Panel, RS-232, IR, USB and TCP/IP
Power Internal 100-240 VAC
Dimensions 19”W x 5.25”H (2U) x 7”D
Weight 10 lbs.
HDR 16X16 Approvals FCC, CE, RoHS Compliant
Power Supply Approvals UL, CE, CSA, CEC, RoHS
ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating Temperature 0 to +40° C (+32° to 104° F)
Operating Humidity 10% to 85% (Non-condensing)
Storage Temperature -20° to +60° (+20° to +140° F)
Storage Humidity 10% to 85% (Non-condensing)
IMPORTANT: Each input and output can
support up to 10mA/5VDC. Do not connect
extenders that are powered by HDMI.

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•Corporate or Educational Presentations
•Financial (Remote Servers/User Control)
•Call Centers for Technical Support
•Industrial (Long-Range Workstation Isolation)
•Airport Installations (Air Trac Control/Passenger Information)
•KVM Extension where Exceptional Quality of Signal is Crucial
•Medical (Remote Operation Away from Sensitive/Magnetic
Equipment)
•Recording (for Large Studios where Editing/Mixing Stations are
Compact and/or Require Complete Silence)
Application Diagram
Applications
Diagram for HDR 16X16 Shown
HDR 16x16
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Hardware Installation
1. Turn o all input devices and displays.
2. Connect the male to male HDMI extension cables to the input devices
and to the“IN”ports on the HDR8X8/HDR16X16.
3. Connect the displays to the “OUT” ports on the HDR8X8/HDR16X16.
4. Connect the power cord and power-on the HDR8X8/HDR16X16.
5. Power on the input devices and the displays.
Controlling the HDR8X8/HDR16X16
There are multiple ways to control the HDR8X8/HDR16X16: via the front
panel, via the SmartControl software, via RS-232 commands (with AMX,
Crestron), and with a TCP-IP module.
SMARTCONTROL / RS-232
DISPLAYS 1-8
1
1
9
2
2
10
3
3
11
4
4
12
5
5
13
6
6
14
7
7
15
8
8
16
DISPLAYS 9-16
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10 11 12 13 14
16
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SIGNAGE
PLAYER
GAMING
CONSOLE
COMPUTERBLU-RAY
PLAYER
VIDEO
CAMERA
RACK
SERVERS
Diagram for HDR16X16 Shown

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To assign an output to an input, press SWITCH. A blinking block cursor
will appear. Use UP and DOWN to select the input that you would like to
assign. Once the cursor is over the desired input port, press ENTER to enter
editing mode. Press UP and DOWN to select the output port. Once you
have selected an output, press ENTER to save the conguration. To escape
from editing mode, press ESC.
IMPORTANT: Because HDCP takes time to negotiate, when switching ports,
wait 2 seconds for the process to complete. Failure to do so may cause an
error with the HDCP and the HDR8X8/HDR16X16 may lock up.
Default Display HDR16X16
Front Panel Buttons
Using the Front Panel Control
During normal operation, you will see a list of ports on the front panel
display.
NOTE: To lock the front panel buttons to avoid any accidental
changes, press ESC + MENU + ENTER + SWITCH at the same
time. The display will indicate that it is locked. Repeat the
procedure to unlock the front panel.

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To view the menu, press MENU. There are 6 menu options available:
RS-232 Acknowledge - Sets the HDR8X8/HDR16X16 to send a conrmation
that an RS-232 command has been received.
RS-232 Checksum - Sets the HDR8X8/HDR16X16 to verify all RS-232 data for
errors in transmission.
Send Update - Sets the HDR8X8/HDR16X16 to send an RS-232 command
back to the controller when the conguration is changed via the front panel
or remote control (optional).
Memory Save - Sets the HDR8X8/HDR16X16 to save the conguration when
powered o.
Display Input Status - This displays the status of the inputs. If no input is
present, the display will read NONE. This is the default view.
Main Menu
Input Display
Restore Factory Settings - Sets the HDR8X8/HDR16X16 to the default
factory conguration.

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Using the SmartControl Software
Find the Installation CD that came with your HDR8X8/HDR16X16 unit. This CD
has the SmartControlPro software that you will need in order to control the
unit using a computer.
Insert the CD into your CD-ROM. On the CD you should see:
•SmartControl Pro Installer.exe
•SmartControl Pro Help File
•HDR8X8/HDR16X16 Manual in PDF format
Double click SmartControlPro.exe in order to initiate software installation. Click
Install. After installation has completed, click CLOSE.
In order to use the software, click on the START
button>Programs>SmartControl Pro. There you should see a help le, the
SmartControl Pro launcher as well as a shortcut to uninstall SmartControl Pro.
Click on SmartControl Pro in order to launch the software.
When the software starts you will see a screen like this (HDR16X16 Shown):
HDR16X16

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Using the SmartControl Software (continued)
Advanced Conguration:
If you have more than one Router installed you will want to check this box.
Router Type:
Select “HDR8X8/HDR16X16”
Inputs/Outputs:
Enter the number of Inputs/Outputs your HDR8X8/HDR8X8/HDR16X16 has.
The HDR8X8/HDR16X16 can have up to 8/16 inputs and 8/16 outputs.
Com Port:
Select the appropriate com port that your computer is using to access the
router.
Router Time out:
This eld is set to 0 by default, meaning the computer acknowledges
commands almost instantly. Sometimes a computer takes longer to respond.
This setting should be left at 0. If you need to change it, it should be no higher
than 0.2.
After you have entered in the necessary information click OK. This will now
take you to the Main Routing Window where you can route the dierent video/
audio connections.

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Using the SmartControl Software (continued)
Main Routing Window
On this screen you will notice the input buttons running down the left side
while the output buttons run across the top. They are each labeled 1 through
8/16.
Note: The three small colored buttons at the lower right labeled ALL, VIDEO,
and AUDIO are not available if AV Split was not checked when you congured
your router.

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Using the SmartControl Software (continued)
The Main Routing Window enables you to control the router(s) connections by
means of the Crosspoint panel, the button panel, or with pre-recorded routes
called macros.
Crosspoint Panel: This is probably the simplest way to route the connections.
Simply click on the cross point itself. The input on the left will then be routed
to the output above.
Note: Inputs can be routed to several dierent outputs, but each output can
only have a single input at any one time. That means you can have several
connections horizontally but not vertically.

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Using the SmartControl Software (continued)
The Button Panel:
These are the numbered buttons across the top and left sides. Click an output
button on the top, and then click an input button on the left.
Options for using the Button Panel
•Output Options:
To select multiple outputs next to each other, click on one output, then
hold the shift key down and click the last output. When the input is
clicked, it is routed to all selected outputs.
To select multiple outputs individually, hold the control key down and
click on any number of outputs. When the input is clicked, it is routed to
all selected outputs.
•Input Options:
To route an input to all the outputs at once, hold the control key down
and click on an input.
To leave the outputs selected after the route is made, hold the shift key
down and click on an input.

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Macros: This section of the window is used to save and play back macros.
Macros store a set sequence of routes.
To record a macro:
1. Click on the Record button (last button shown). A blinking “recording”
message below this button will be displayed to indicate that all routes are
being recorded.
2. Select the desired crosspoints. There is no limit on the number of routes
you may record.
3. If you click a macro button while in the record mode, the macro will be
executed, and these routes will be added to the recording. This makes it
possible to combine the routes of two or more macros into one bigger
macro.
4. When nished, click the“Save Macro” button. You will be instructed to then
click on one of the macro buttons. Doing this will save the recorded routes
to that button.
To cancel saving the macro, click the“Cancel Save”button.
5. To play back a macro, simply click on one of the 50 macro buttons. Use the
scroll bar to bring any of these into view.
6. The macros are automatically saved in the current conguration le. They
are also saved when you select the File/Save Conguration... menu.
To save macros in a separate le for a special purpose, select the File/Save
Macros...menu.
Using the SmartControl Software (continued)

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TCPIP (SMTCP): Remote control is essential to real-time management of
the HDR8X8/HDR16X16. SmartAVI’s SMTCP module is the perfect solution
to eective remote management. Simply connect the SMTCP module
to the HDR8X8/HDR16X16 and connect from anywhere on the Internet.
When you need to make a change, but can’t be there in person, the SMTCP
makes remote control a snap.
RS-232: Controlling the HDR8X8/HDR16X16 has never been simpler
with SmartControl software. With SmartControl, you can assign a unique
name to each port on the HDR8X8/HDR16X16, as well as each display,
customizing projects to meet your needs. Although all the functions of the
matrix are available locally on the front panel of the HDR8X8/HDR16X16,
using SmartControl allows for customization of all the matrix functions.
IR: Many system professionals prefer the IR control interface because it
oers greater exibility to manage the HDR8X8/HDR16X16 at a distance.
In some cases, the displays will not be visible from the matrix. In these
situations it is necessary to control the matrix with infrared control.
Optional Control Methods

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Using the IR Remote Control (optional)
You have the option of controlling the HDR8X8/HDR16X16 via Remote Con-
trol. The remote is used to control the HDR8X8/HDR16X16. The SM-EYE must
be connected to the HDR8X8/HDR16X16 ( this is an optional connector not
always available in all boxes) in order to interface the remote control with the
matrix. The way the remote control the matrix is as follows:
Xx<enter>yy<enter>
When XX is the output , YY is the input
To change the routing of the signals,
For example, to set output 3 to input 2 press“0” + “3” + ENTER, then press“0”+
“2” + ENTER. If a wrong button is pressed, the user must either press the ESC
button or wait 5 seconds before restarting the sequence.

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Male to Female Straight Cable (not provided)
How to properly create an RS-232 connection between a PC and most SmartAVI
RS-232 compliant devices
1. Connect a straight through male
to female RS-232 cable (shown on
right) to the RS-232 connector on
the PC.
2. Connect the other end of the cable
to the RS-232 compliant device.
3. Power on the device.
Establish a connection to your RS-
232 compliant device:
Setting up the Terminal
application:
Hyperterminal Settings
1. Open Hyperterminal on the PC (or use
the terminal client of your choice).
2. Use the default settings to create a
connection to the device (see settings
on left). Settings MUST match those
shown on the lower right.
3. Be sure that Flow Control is None.
4. The output of the device will be the
same as the PC.
Using RS-232 Control (optional)

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When you connect to the HDR8X8/HDR16X16 to a computer via an RS-232 connection,
you will see the following screen (results from HDR16X16 shown):
There are two primary modes of operation for the HDR8X8/HDR16X16: Command Mode
and Debug Mode. When connecting to the HDR8X8/HDR16X16 via RS-232, it will start in
Command Mode (see Command Mode p. 19 for options). Debug Mode is a more user-
friendly way of operating the HDR8X8/HDR16X16 and includes instructional menus. The
following section details the use of the Debug Mode.
To enter Debug Mode type “d on <enter>”and you will see the following prompt:
To exit Debug Mode (and enter Command Mode) type“d o <enter>”
To display the HDR8X8/HDR16X16 information including crosspoint data, type“info
<enter>”
SmartAVI HDMI 16X16 ver 12.06.11#1
d on
Debug mode:
DBG>
DBG>d off
Command line debugging disabled.
Type “d on” to re-enable.
DBG>info
===============================================================
SmartAVI
HDMI 16X16
fw ver. 12.06.11#1
Frame Address: 0
OUT IN IN STATE OUT_ENABLED
===============================================================
1 1 HDMI* YES
2 1 HDMI* YES
3 1 HDMI* YES
4 1 HDMI* YES
5 1 HDMI* YES
6 1 HDMI* YES
7 1 HDMI* YES
8 1 HDMI* YES
...
16 1 HDMI* YES
Note: an asterisk (*) denotes that the signal is HDCP encrypted.
Using RS-232 Control (continued)

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DBG>?
===========================================================================
Command Line Interface Help:
d Enable/Disable debug d [on][off]
sw Switch Port sw [output] 1-16 [input] 1-16
br Broadcast Port br [input] 1-16
om Set output mode om [output] [mode# (0-2) | ?]
o Enable/Disable Output o [output] [0 = disable | 1 = enable
q Query Crosspoints
h Toggle Hotplug h [input]
reset Restore Factory Settings
boot Reboot matrix
info Display matrix info
edid Manage EDID
help Command list
?
===========================================================================
DBG>sw 2 2
Switched Output 2 to Input 2
DBG>om 1 0
HDCP is now in mode 0 on output 1.
DBG>br 2
EDID>learn
Successfully learned EDID!
EDID>learn
Successfully learned EDID!
EDID>learn
Successfully learned EDID!
DBG>edid
EDID Mode:
EDID>
To display the help menu for a list of commands, type“? <enter>”
To switch ports, type “sw [output] 1-16[input] 1-16 <enter>”
To set the output mode, type“om [output] [mode# (0-2) | ?] <enter>”
To set the broadcast port, type “br [input] 1-8<enter>”
To manage the EDID modes, type“edid <enter>”and you will see the following prompt:
To learn the EDID, type “learn <enter>”
To set the EDID to factory defaults, type “savi <enter>”
To exit the EDID prompt, type “exit <enter>”
Using RS-232 Control (continued)

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Command Mode: Command Mode allows raw commands to be sent to the HDR8X8/
HDR16X16 to control its various functions without the use of a menu or prompt. This
mode is intended for advanced use only.
There are two types of commands that you can issue the HDR8X8/HDR16X16:
Commands with CHECKSUM and Commands without CHECKSUM. The CHECKSUM is a
method of error correction that ensures the command has been properly transmitted to
the HDR8X8/HDR16X16. However, it is not necessary to perform the CHECKSUM in most
cases.
Commands with CHECKSUM begin with //
Commands without CHECKSUM begin with \\
Sending Commands WITH CHECKSUM
Comm Port Settings:
Baud Rate 9600
Start Bits 1
Data Bits 8
Parity None
Stop Bits 1
1) To set a video crosspoint:
//FxxMyyIzz<CHK><CR>
e.g. to set video input 3 to output 12 on a router with frame address“0”
send the command: //F00M12I03<0x42><CR>
2) To set RS-232 crosspoint:
//FxxRyyIzz<CHK><CR>
3) To disconnect RS-232 crosspoint:
//FxxDyyIzz<CHK><CR>
4) To set new frame address:
//FxxFnn<CHK><CR>
Using RS-232 Control (continued)