SMART-AVI HDR8x8 LP User manual

HDR8x8 LP
USER MANUAL
8-port HDMI Matrix Switch
with Front Panel, RS-2 2, and TCP/IP Control

WHAT’S IN THE BOX?
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION
HDR8X8LPS 1
HDMI 8x8 Router:
Includes: [HDR8X8Plus, (SM-CSW) &
(CCPWR06)]
User Manual 1
INTRODUCTION & FEATURES 3
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 4
APPLICATIONS 5
HARDWARE INSTALLATION 6
FRONT PANEL CONTROL
RS-232 WITH SMARTCONTROLPRO SOFTWARE 9
RS-232 CONTROL (w/ THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE) 12
USING THE TCP/IP CONTROL MODULE (OPTIONAL) 13
LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT 14

INTRODUCTION
SmartAVI’s non-blocking DVR16X16 digital video matrix switch provides an
easy and dynamic approach to switching the DVI output from up to 16 com-
puters, to up to 16 displays. The matrix configuration provides maximum
flexibility, allowing switching between any digital video source and/or dis-
play. The DVR 16x16 provides digital video output up to 30 feet and at
resolutions up to 1920 x 1200. The switching can be controlled directly via
the front panel, or remotely using RS-232 commands, IR, or TCP/IP
(optional). The DVR16X16 is controlled by Windows®-based software that
is easy to understand and simple to use – a cornerstone of all SmartAVI
products.
FEATURES
•Sources can be routed independently to displays
•Switching controlled via the front panel, RS-232, and optional Internet
control
•Supports high definition video resolutions of 480p, 20p, 1080i, and
1080p
•Supports .1 Digital Surround Sound Audio
•HDCP and HDMI 1.4 compliant
•Supports EDID for total control of compliant displays
•Delivers uncompressed digital video with zero signal loss
•Outputs HDMI up to 40 feet
•Rack Mountable

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
OTHER
Warranty Limited 1 Year Parts and Labor
Control
Front Panel,
RS-232,
and TCP/IP (optional)
Power Internal 100-240 VAC
Dimensions 19”W x 1. 5”H (2U) x ”D
Weight 10 lbs.
HDR8x8LP 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)
VIDEO
Format DVI-D Single Link
TMDS Clock 24 MHz - 225 MHz
Input Interface (8) HDMI-A
Output Interface (8) HDMI-A
Input Cable Length Up to 40 ft.
Output Cable Length Up to 40 ft.
Max Resolution
1600x1200 @ 60 Hz,
1920x1200 @ 60 Hz,
1080p
DDC 5 volts p-p (TTL)
Input Equalization Automatic

APPLICATION DIAGRAM
APPLICATIONS
• Wall Displays
• Digital Signage
• Airports
• Dealer Rooms
• Control Rooms
• Audio/Visual Presentations
• Shopping Centers
• Security
• Point-of-Sale
• Hotels/Resorts
• KVM Switch

HARDWARE INSTALLATION
1. Turn off all the computers and displays.
2. Connect the HDMI cables from the input devices to the HDMI input
ports on the rear of the HDR8x8LP.
3. Connect the HDMI monitors or displays to the output ports on the on
the rear of the HDR8x8LP using HDMI cables.
4. Connect the power cord and power-on the HDR8x8LP.
5. Power on the computers and the displays.
6. If the HDR8x8LP is controlled via RS-232, connect a straight through
male-to-female RS-232 cable to the RS-232 port on the on the rear of
the unit.
HDR8X8LP Front
HDR8X8LP Back

FRONT PANEL CONTROL
The SmartAVI HDR8x8LP can be controlled from the front panel via keypad
and LCD, allowing users to see which inputs are connected to which out-
puts.
Switching Inputs to any Outputs via Front-Panel keys
• To go to Switching Mode, press the Menu key and select the “Channel
Switch” option.
• Press an input key, and then press the desired output keys to route
this input to those outputs.
• When an input key is pressed, the key LED blinks. This indicates that
that it is ready to be routed to an output.
• The LCD display changes as the cross-point is assigned.
• To broadcast an input to all outputs, first press the input, then press
the ALL key.
• To disable an output, press the OFF button and select the output.
• To disable all, press the OFF key followed by ALL key.

Storing and Recalling a Macro
Macros are user-definable configurations that store a set sequence of
routes. Up to 8 macros can be stored in the HDR8x8LP
To store a macro:
•From the menu, select “Store Macro“.
•Select a number from 1 to 8 to save the macro.
•The current matrix configuration will be saved.
To recall a macro:
•From the menu, select “Recall Macro”.
•Select a number from 1 to 8 to recall the macro.
EDID Learning
The EDID is a data structure transmitted by the display that enables the
HDR8x8LP to detect or identify the characteristics of the monitors con-
nected to its outputs. The HDR8x8 “learns” and stores the EDID to its mem-
ory to make reconnection to the display effortless.
Users have the option to learn the EDID from one output to any of the in-
puts or to learn the default EDID, which is compatible with most HD dis-
plays.
To learn the EDID:
•Press the Menu key and select the “EDID copy” option.
•Press the MENU/ENTER key and select an input (or select the “ALL”
program all inputs).
•Then select the output from which the EDID will be learned. “Def” op-
tion is for the default EDID.

RS-2 2 CONTROL WITH SMARTCONTROLPRO SOFTWARE
The SmartControlPro program is a full-featured router controller for most
SmartAVI devices. Some of its features are:
•Easy, intuitive user interface
•Multiple router support
•Macros to automate repetitive routes
When the software starts you will see the configuration window.
•Select the COM port number where the RS-232 is plugged in.
•Choose “HDR8x8” for Router Type.
•Click “OK”.
After clicking OK, you will then be working with the main Matrix View.

Main Routing indow
The Main Routing Window enables you to control the router connections by
means of the cross-point panel, the button panel, or with the pre-recorded
routes called macros.
Cross
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Cross-
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-point Panel:
point Panel:point Panel:
point Panel: Simply click on the cross point itself. The input on the
left will then be routed to the output above.
Note: Input can be routed to everal different output , but each output
can only have a ingle input at any one time. So you can have everal con-
nection horizontally but not vertically.
The Button Panel:
The Button Panel: The Button Panel:
The Button Panel: To broadcast all outputs to an input, hold the CTRL key
down and click on an input.
Macros:
Macros:Macros:
Macros: This section of the window is used to save and play black macros.
Macros store a set sequence of routes.

To record a macro:
a. Click on the Record button. Select Manual Save. A blinking
“Recording” message below this button will be displayed to indicate
that all routes are being recorded.
b. Select the desired cross-points. There is no limit on the number of
routes you may record.
c. 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.
d. When finished, click the Save Macro button. You will be instructed to
then click on one of the macro buttons. Then, you will be prompted to
write a name for this button. This will save the recorded routes to that
button. To cancel saving the macro, click the Cancel Save button.
e. 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.
f. The macros are automatically saved in the current configuration file.
They are also saved when you select the File > Save Configuration
menu.
To change the input and output names, simply click on the box next to the
input/output number (located under the Input Name or Output Name )
and change the text.
The Update Matrix button allows you to update the configuration on the
main routing window based on the actual current settings on the router.

USING RS-2 2 CONTROL (THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE)
How to properly create an RS-232 connection between a PC and
HDR8x8LP.
Establish a connection to HDR8X8LP:
1. Connect a straight through male- to-female RS-232 cable (not in-
cluded) to the RS-232 connector on the PC.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the RS-232 port of the
HDR8x8LP
3. Power on the device.
Setting up the Terminal Application:
1. Open Hyperterminal on the PC.
(or use the terminal client of
y our choice)
2. Use the default settings to
create a connection to the
device: 9600
96009600
9600 , 8
88
8 , N
NN
N , 1
11
1 . (see set-
tings on right).
3. Be sure that Flow Control is
None .
4. The output of the device will be
the same as the PC.

TCP/IP CONTROL (OPTIONAL)
The NET-IP-PRO is an RS-232 control module that allows most SmartAVI
switching matrixes to be controlled remotely via HTTP or TELNET. Manage
the switching functions of your matrix with ease from anywhere in the
world. With NET-IP-PRO you can save input/output configuration presets
for easy access. TELNET access provides transparent command control of
your matrix, perfect for use with automated third-party control software.