SY Xcalibur 44 User manual

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Xcalibur 44
Xcalibur 88
User Manual
SY-HX150-44-18G
SY-HX150-88-18G
4x4 and 8x8 150m Matrix System
HDMI 2.0 (4K60 4:4:4), Down-Scaler, Test Pattern, VKA,
EDID, HDCP & CEC control, Audio de-embed, PoC

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Thank you for purchasing this PRODUCT.
This PRODUCT is designed with the professional AV installers in mind. The many extensive
features assist with system integration, validation and maintenance.
Installation precautions
This product has special circuitry to protect it against moderate surges and static discharges.
However, to ensure reliable operation and long service life, it is important to take the
necessary precautions against any spikes, surges and static discharges.
Place the units away from heat sources and allow adequate ventilation.
Shielded cable and in particular cat6, cat6a or cat7 is highly recommended. As much as
possible signal cables should be routed away from any noisy sources and should avoid long
runs in close proximity to AC mains cables.

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CONTENTS
FEATURES 6
CONNECTORS AND CONTROLS 6
FRONT 6
Xcalibur-44 (SY-HX150-44-18G) 6
Xcalibur-88 (SY-HX150-88-18G) 6
REAR 7
Xcalibur-44 (SY-HX150-44-18G) 7
Xcalibur-88 (SY-HX150-88-18G) 7
CONNECTING TO THE MATRIX 8
RJ45 WIRING 8
IR CONNECTOR WIRING 8
USING THE MATRIX PRODUCTS 9
USING THE FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 9
Making Video Selections 9
Normal Operating Mode 9
Selecting the Menu Options 9
Select EDID Menu 10
Select Baud 10
IP Settings 10
HDCP Settings 10
Test Pattern Settings 11
Power Button 11
Lock Button 11
IR REMOTE CONTROLLERS 11
XCALIBUR 44 IR REMOTE 11
FIGURE 1 - IR REMOTE FOR XCALIBUR 44 11
XCALIBUR 88 IR REMOTE 12
DEFAULT SETTINGS 12
IR ROUTING AND PASS-THROUGH 13
IR INPUTS 13
IR Outputs 13
COAX DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUTS 13
ANALOGUE AUDIO OUTPUTS 13
RS232 CONTROL PORT WIRING 13
RS232 COMMANDS 13

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SYSTEM COMMANDS 14
VIDEO ROUTING 15
PRESETS 15
Feedback Messages 15
ENABLING OR DISABLING THE OUTPUT STREAM 16
TEST PATTERN COMMANDS 16
VIDEO KEEP-ALIVE COMMANDS 17
DOWN-SCALER MODE 17
HDCP OPTIONS 18
EDID CONTROL 18
SENDING RS232 COMMANDS TO HX RECEIVERS 20
Sending an ASCII Command 20
Sending an Hexadecimal Command 20
CONTROLLING DEVICES USING CEC COMMANDS 21
Input Port CEC Commands 21
Output Port CEC Commands 22
NETWORK CONFIGURATION COMMANDS 23
USING THE BUILT-IN WEB INTERFACE 24
LOGIN PAGE 24
After Logging In 25
STATUS PAGE 25
VIDEO PAGE 25
INPUT PAGE 26
Input 26
Active 26
Name 26
HDCP 26
EDID 26
Load EDID to User Memory 26
Download EDID to your computer 26
OUTPUT PAGE 27
Output 27
Test Parameter 27
Pattern 27
Minutes 27
VKA 27
Cable 27
Name 27
Scaler Mode 27
Stream 28
TX HDCP 28
CEC PAGE 28

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Input Control 28
Output Control 28
NETWORK PAGE 29
IP Setting 29
IP Mode 29
IP Address, Gateway and Subnet 29
Telnet Port and TCP Port 29
Web Login Setting 29
Set Network Defaults 29
Save 29
SYSTEM PAGE 30
CONTROL PAGE 30
SPECIFICATIONS 32
GENERAL 32
ENVIRONMENTAL 32
PHYSICAL 32
ORDERING PART NUMBERS 32
PACKING LIST 33
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 34
AFTER SALES SERVICE 34

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The Xcalibur-44 and Xcalibur-88 are 4x4 and 8x8 HDMI 2.0 (18Gbps) Matrix, with mirrored HDMI
and HX outputs. 4/8 displays can be placed up to 150m @ 1080p or 120m @ 4K2K away, using
the Xcalibur-11 Receivers. These high quality matrix are feature rich with facilities such as Test
Pattern generator, 4K down-scaler options and much more.
Note: The Xcalibur units are not compatible with HDBaseT products.
Features
•HDMI 2.0 compatible – 18Gbps signal bandwidth
•Supports all PC and HDMI resolutions up to 4K60 4:4:4
•Mirrored HDMI and HX (cat6) outputs
•150m for 1080p or 120m for 4K, using single Cat5e, 6, 6a, 7
•Built-in Test Pattern feature with several pattern types and resolutions
•Video Keep-Alive (VKA) option prevents displays entering standby mode
•Down-Scaler – Each HDMI and HX outputs can independently scale 4K → 1080p
•HDCP 1.4 and HDCP 2.2 compliant
•HDCP and EDID management
•Supports HDR, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG and Dolby vision
•HDMI audio support up to 7.1 surround sound
•Audio de-embedding at the Matrix – Balanced analogue stereo (L/R) outputs
•Audio de-embedding at the Matrix – Digital audio coax outputs (5.1 channels max.)
•Audio de-embedding at the Receiver – Analogue stereo (L/R) output
•Selectable RS232 and IR routing to each output
•CEC control – Sources and displays can be controlled via CEC commands
•Control – Front panel, IR, RS232, or LAN
•Built-in web-based control interface
•PoC – All Receivers are powered directly by the matrix
Connectors and Controls
Front
Xcalibur-44 (SY-HX150-44-18G)
Xcalibur-88 (SY-HX150-88-18G)

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Name
Description
Display Panel
Displays the current signal routing or menu options
Power LED
Green – Unit is powered and functional
Red – Unit is in standby mode
IR Sensor
IR control input sensor
Input Selection Buttons
Select the desired input channel
Output Selection Buttons
Select the desired output channel
Menu Button
Activates the menu options on the display panel
Up Button
Use to navigate up through the menu options
Power Button
Press and hold for 3 seconds to turn the unit ON / OFF
Enter Button
Accept the displayed menu option
Down Button
Use to navigate down through the menu options
Lock Button
Press and hold for 3 seconds to Lock / Unlock the front panel
Rear
Xcalibur-44 (SY-HX150-44-18G)
Xcalibur-88 (SY-HX150-88-18G)
Name
Description
IR IN
Input for IR signals to the Xcalibur Receiver units
IR OUT
IR signal outputs from the Xcalibur Receiver units
AUDIO OUT
RCA connectors – Digital S/PDIF coax audio outputs
5-way pluggable connectors – Differential stereo analogue audio (Balanced outputs)
LAN
RJ45 – TCP/IP control input allowing access to the built-in web interface
RS232
RS232 control port – Matrix control and RS232 comms with Receivers
Power Input
Mains power input and Switch (110-240Vrms)
OUT 1~4
Video output ports 1~4 – Mirrored HDMI and RJ45 to the Xcalibur-11 Receivers
OUT 5~8
Video output ports 5~8 – Mirrored HDMI and RJ45 to the Xcalibur-11 Receivers
INPUTS
HDMI 2.0 video input ports

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Connecting to the Matrix
1. Connect the HDMI sources to the HDMI inputs
2. Connect the Xcalibur 11 receivers to the HX outputs
3. Connect HDMI display devices to the Xcalibur 11 receivers
4. If required, connect local HDMI displays to the HDMI outputs
5. Connect any other signals such as IR, audio or control inputs
6. Power up the matrix
RJ45 Wiring
Both connectors must be wired identically.
IMPORTANT: The signals used by this extender set will not pass through any Ethernet device.
The Matrix and Receivers provided in this set will only work with the Xcalibur product range.
Please make sure that the Cat6 cable uses 4 pairs of 23AWG solid copper wires. Do not use
inferior copper clad cables as these exhibit high resistances.
It is recommended for the HX cable run between the Transmitter and Receiver units to be
continuous cable run of either cat5e/6/6a. Cat6a cabling is preferred for best signal quality.
IR Connector Wiring
The following diagrams detail the IR Eye/Emitter wiring connections for the Xcalibur matrix and
the Xcalibur-11 Receivers.
Figure 1 - Xcalibur IR Eye
Figure 2 – Xcalibur IR Emitter
Figure 3 - IR Eye Connector Wiring
Figure 4 - IR Blaster Connector Wiring
The IR emitter (blaster) connector can be a 3.5mm mono style, in which case the entire sleeve
is the +ve signal. IR signals with a carrier frequency in the range of 25-60 KHz can pass through.

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Using the Matrix Products
The following table lists the available ports for the two matrix models.
Model
Xcalibur 44
Xcalibur 88
HDMI Inputs
4
8
HX150 Outputs
4
8
HDMI Outputs
4
8
Digital Audio Outputs (Coax)
4
8
Analogue Audio Outputs
4
8
TCP/IP Ports
1
1
RS232 Ports
1
1
IR Inputs
4 + 1 ALL
8 + 1 ALL
IR Outputs
4 + 1 ALL
8 + 1 ALL
Using the Front Panel Controls
If the front display is blank, press any button to wake it up. All the following sections assume this
as the starting state. Pressing the MENU button while the display is blank, starts with the Select
EDID menu option.
Making Video Selections
To make video selections from the front panel:
1. Press the desired output number, which will now flash, then
2. Press the desired input number.
Normal Operating Mode
In this mode the front panel display (when not blank) shows the video routing assignments:
OUTPUT: 12345678
INPUT: 32568324
Selecting the Menu Options
Pressing the MENU button will cycle through the following options:
•If the unit is left alone for a few seconds, the menu will close and the unit will revert
back to its normal operating mode and the currently selected option is not updated.
•Use the UP / DOWN buttons to scroll through the above menu options.
•Use the ENTER button to confirm menu selections as described for each menu option
in the following sections.

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Select EDID Menu
The Select EDID menu provides the following options on the front panel display:
1080p 2.0 CH
1080p 5.1 CH
1080p 7.1CH
1080i 2.0 CH
1080i 5.1 CH
1080i 7.1CH
1080p 3D 2.0 CH
1080p 3D 5.1 CH
1080p 3D 7.1 CH
4K*2K 2.0 CH
4K*2K 5.1 CH
4K*2K 7.1 CH
4K*2K@60 420 2.0 CH
4K*2K@60 420 5.1 CH
4K*2K@60 420 7.1 CH
4K*2K@60 2.0 CH
4K*2K@60 5.1 CH
4K*2K@60 7.1 CH
4K@60 HDR 2.0 CH
4K@60 HDR 5.1 CH
4K@60 HDR 7.1 CH
User Define 1
User Define 2
Copy HDMI Out 1
Copy HDMI Out 2
Copy HDMI Out 3
Copy HDMI Out 4
Copy HDMI Out 5
Copy HDMI Out 6
Copy HDMI Out 7
Copy HDMI Out 8
Copy HX Out 1
Copy HX Out 2
Copy HX Out 3
Copy HX Out 4
Copy HX Out 5
Copy HX Out 6
Copy HX Out 7
Copy HX Out 8
The menu items shown in bold in the above table are only available on the Xcalibur 88.
Note: 4K@60 HDR 2.1/51/7.1 resolutions are with 4:2:0 YCbCr colour space setting.
The factory default EDID setting is 1080p 2.0 CH.
To select a new EDID:
1. Press the MENU button until Select EDID is displayed
2. Press the UP / DOWN buttons until the desired setting is displayed.
3. Press the ENTER button to accept the EDID selection.
4. Select the input number to copy the EDID setting to by using the UP / DOWN buttons.
5. Then press ENTER again to transfer the EDID setting to that input.
Select Baud
This menu option sets the baud rate for the RS232 control port only. The options are: 4800,
9600, 19200, 38400, 57600 and 115200. The factory default baud rate is 115200 (115.2 K).
1. Press the MENU button until Select Baud is displayed
2. Use the UP / DOWN buttons to select the desired baud rate.
3. Press ENTER to accept the new baud rate setting selection.
IP Settings
The IP settings menu is used to toggle the DHCP mode to be ON or OFF. Once the menu selection
is set, press ENTER to make it active. The factory default IP settings are:
DHCP = ON
IP = Will self-configure to the network settings.
Please note that the IP settings are not affected by a Factory Reset command.
1. Press the MENU button until the DHCP option is displayed
2. Use the UP / DOWN buttons to change the DHCP mode.
3. Press ENTER to accept the DHCP setting selection.
HDCP Settings
This menu option configures the HDCP mode for each output channel or for all output channels.
Use is as follows:
1. Press the MENU button until Select HDCP is displayed
2. Select either ON / OFF using the UP / DOWN buttons
3. Press ENTER
4. Select the desired output number or ALL output using the UP / DOWN buttons
5. Press ENTER to make the change active for that output