Vanco 280688 User manual

HDMI®8x8 4K2K
Matrix Selector Switch
Vanco Part Number:
280688
HDMI®6x6 4K2K
Matrix Selector Switch
Vanco Part Number:
280566
Technical Support
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1. Do not expose this unit to water, moisture,
or excessive humidity.
2. Do not install or place this unit in a built-in
cabinet, or other conned space without
adequate ventilation.
3. To prevent risk of electrical shock or re
hazard, due to overheating, do not obstruct
unit’s ventilation openings.
4. Do not install near any source of heat,
including other units that may produce heat.
5. Do not place unit near ames.
6. Only clean unit with a dry cloth.
7. Unplug unit during lightening storms, or
when not used for an extended period
of time. A surge protector is strongly
recommended.
8. Protect the power cord from being walked
on or pinched, particularly at the plugs.
9. Use unit only with accessories specied by
the manufacturer.
10. Refer all servicing to qualied personnel.
CAUTION
HDMI is a very complex technology requiring continuous authentication of the signal and the same
video resolution and audio settings on all electronic equipment in the system. When there are multiple
sources and displays, the video resolution and audio setting on all connected units must be adjusted
to correspond with that of the display having the lowest video and audio capability.
WARNING
DEAR CUSTOMER
Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please
read these instructions carefully before
connecting, operating or adjusting this product.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
This product is 100% inspected and tested in the United States
to verify HDMI performance parameters.

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FEATURES
The Vanco 280566 HDMI 6x6 and 280688 8x8 4K Matrix Selector Switches allow 6 and 8
HDMI sources to be distributed to up to 6 and 8 displays simultaneously. Have multiple sources
displayed simultaneously on any display or have a single source duplicated on multiple displays,
exibility for the perfect solution. These matrix units are capable of up to 4K2K (2160p @30Hz)
Ultra High Denition resolution and HD multi-channel audio distribution with simple control using
the front panel buttons, included IR remote, remotely via IR Receivers at display locations, and
RS-232/IP/web control! Also features EDID management, which allows and encourages source
and display “handshake” for seamless integration. In addition, 280566/280688 is also equipped
with RS-232 and LAN connectivity which allows for rmware updates, EDID management,
renaming inputs/outputs, switching control, etc. For reliable, no-nonsense HDMI distribution and
control on a budget, over short distances, the 280566/280688 Matrix Selector Switches are a
great choice for any application.
HDMI® 8x8 4K2K Matrix Selector Switch
Part # 280688
• Allows up to 8 HDMI sources to be distributed
simultaneously to up to 8 displays
• Supports resolutions up to 1080p@60 Hz, 48-
bit deep color, 4K@ 30 Hz
• Advanced EDID management for rapid
integration of sources and displays
• Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD master audio pass
through HDMI output
• Full 3D pass through
• Choose from 4 switching modes – Front Panel
buttons, IR remote control, RS-232 control,
and TCP/IP control
• HDCP Compliant
• Wideband bi-directional IR pass-through (20 to
60 kHz) (8 IR Transmitters and 9 IR Recievers
included)
• Dimensions: 17.25” (438mm) W x 1.63”
(41mm) H x 7.19” (182mm) D

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HDMI® 6x6 4K2K Matrix Selector Switch
Part # 280566
• Allows up to 6 HDMI sources to be distributed
simultaneously to up to 6 displays
• Supports resolutions up to 1080p@60 Hz, 48-
bit deep color, 4K@ 30 Hz
• Advanced EDID management for rapid
integration of sources and displays
• Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD master audio pass
through HDMI output
• Full 3D pass through
• Choose from 4 switching modes – Front Panel
buttons, IR remote control, RS-232 control,
and TCP/IP control
• HDCP Compliant
• Wideband bi-directional IR pass-through (20 to
60 kHz) (8 IR Transmitters and 9 IR Recievers
included)
• Dimensions: 17.25” (438mm) W x 1.63”
(41mm) H x 7.19” (182mm) D

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PACKAGE CONTENTS
Before attempting to use this unit, please check the packaging and make sure the following items are
contained in the shipping carton:
SPECIFICATIONS
HDCP Compliance...................................................... Yes
Video Bandwidth ........................................................ Single-link 225Mhz [2.97 Gbps]
Video Support ........................................................... 480i/480p/720p/1080i/1080p @60/2160p @30
36-bit color
Audio Support ........................................................... Surround Sound (up to 7.1 ch) or stereo digital audio
ESD Protection .......................................................... [1] Human body model — ±15kV [air-gap discharge]
& ±8kV [contact discharge]
Input ........................................................................ 6/8x HDMI / 1x RS-232 / 1x Ethernet
Output...................................................................... 6/8x HDMI
HDMI connector ........................................................ Type A 19 pin female
RJ-45 connector........................................................ WE/SS 8P8C
RS-232 connector ..................................................... DB-9 [9-pin D-sub female]
3.5mm connector ...................................................... [System IR] Receives IR commands from remote
control
MECHANICAL SPECS
Housing .................................................................... Metal enclosure
Power Supply ............................................................ 12V 5A DC
Power consumption.................................................... 20 watts (max)
Operation temperature............................................... 32~104 °F
Storage temperature.................................................. -4 ~140 °F
Relative humidity ....................................................... 20~90 % RH (no condensation)
• (1) 280566 HDMI 6x6 Matrix Selector
Switch
• (7) IR Receiver (RX)
• (6) IR Blaster (TX)
• (1) DC 12V5A power supply
• (1) Rack-mounting ear set
• (1) IR remote control
• (1) Installation software CD
• (1) User Manual
• (1) 280688 HDMI 8x8 Matrix Selector
Switch
• (9) IR Receiver (RX)
• (8) IR Blaster (TX)
• (1) DC 12V5A power supply
• (1) Rack-mounting ear set
• (1) IR remote control
• (1) Installation software CD
• (1) User Manual
280566: 280688:

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PANEL DESCRIPTIONS- 280688
1. HDMI input selection button 1 to 8 - Press to select the desired input sequentially.
2. Source LED indicator – illuminated input will let you know what will be displayed on that output.
3. IR receiver eye – to be used for included remote for front panel IR control.
4. IR IN 1-8: Connect included IR RX pigtails, to be used at each display for matrix switching control and
source control
5. IR OUT 1-8: Connect included IR TX pigtails, to be used at each source for source control
6. All IR Output: 3.5mm IR blaster socket for HDMI source control on all 8 inputs
7. IR extension receiver input – connect IR RX (receiver) to extend IR eye if hiding or concealing matrix unit
8. RJ45 – for TCP/IP control
9. RS232 port – connect serial cable to PC for software control and management
10. Power On/Off Switch
11. HDMI inputs 1 through 8 – connect HDMI sources such as cable box or bluray player
12. HDMI outputs 1 through 8 – connect HDMI displays such as an HDTV or projector
13. IR receiver eye – to be used for included remote for rear panel IR control.
14. 12V DC port – connect included power supply
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PANEL DESCRIPTIONS- 280566
1. HDMI input selection button 1 to 6 - Press to select the desired input sequentially.
2. Source LED indicator – illuminated input will let you know what will be displayed on that output.
3. IR receiver eye – to be used for included remote for front panel IR control.
4. IR IN 1-6: Connect included IR RX pigtails, to be used at each display for matrix switching control and
source control
5. IR OUT 1-6: Connect included IR TX pigtails, to be used at each source for source control
6. All IR Output: 3.5mm IR blaster socket for HDMI source control on all 8 inputs
7. IR extension receiver input – connect IR RX (receiver) to extend IR eye if hiding or concealing matrix unit
8. RJ45 – for TCP/IP control
9. RS232 port – connect serial cable to PC for software control and management
10. Power On/Off Switch
11. HDMI inputs 1 through 6 – connect HDMI sources such as cable box or bluray player
12. HDMI outputs 1 through 6 – connect HDMI displays such as an HDTV or projector
13. IR receiver eye – to be used for included remote for rear panel IR control.
14. 12V DC port – connect included power supply
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EDID
The EDID switch allows for EDID learning or to pre-set an EDID to encourage a “handshake” between the
display and source.
The EDID learning function is only necessary whenever any display on the HDMI output port is not outputting
audio and/or video properly. Because the HDMI source devices and displays may have various level of capability
in playing audio and video, the general principle is that the source device will output the lowest standards in
audio format and video resolutions to be acceptable among all HDMI displays connected. In this case, a 720p
stereo HDMI signal output would be probably the safest choice. The EDID function can also force the matrix to
learn the EDID of the lowest capable HDMI display among others to make sure all displays are capable to play
the HDMI signals normally.
There are two methods for EDID Learning as shown below:
1. IR Remote Control: Please refer to the Operation Control – IR Remote Control section
2. Software Control: Please refer to the Operation Control – EDID section
EDID Settings:
Here is a list of the supported EDID settings:
Select EDID
1080i, Stereo Audio 2.0
1080i, DOLBY/DTS 5.1
1080i, HD AUDIO 7.1
1080p, Stereo Audio 2.0
1080p, DOLBY/DTS 5.1
1080p, HD AUDIO 7.1
3D, Stereo Audio 2.0
3D, DOLBY/DTS 5.1
3D, HD AUDIO 7.1
4K2K, Stereo Audio 2.0
4K2K, DOLBY/DTS 5.1
4K2K, HD AUDIO 7.1
1024x768 DVI
1920x1080 DVI
1920x1200 DVI
User 1
User 2
Default EDID
OPERATION CONTROL - IR REMOTE CONTROL
Selecting what you want to watch on each display.
Output and Input routing:
Simply select which TV or display (output #) you want to change the input on, then select the input number.
To scroll through all the inputs, instead of selecting the specic input, simply press the left or right arrow to
go through each input.
To have one source displayed on all TVs, simply press ALL under OUTPUT section, then select which input you
want to have duplicated on every display.
The PTP button will mirror all of the inputs and outputs, for example, Input 1 to Output 1, Input 2 to Output 2,
etc.

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EDID VIA IR REMOTE
The EDID can be adjusted from the included remote control, however it is recommended that the EDID be
adjusted from the Software Control feature. This way, errors can be avoided by properly selecting the correct
EDID setting
To send a xed EDID to all inputs:
1. Select any combination or all of video formats 1080i, 1080p, 3D, 4K; audio formats 2.0CH, 5.1CH, 7.1CH
by pressing these individual buttons
2. Then press the “ALL” button under the INPUT section
This will send the xed EDID combination that you have chosen to all of the input sources that are connected.
To copy the EDID of a specic display to all inputs:
1. Press the “COPY” button
2. Press the specic OUTPUT number of the display you would like to copy the EDID from
3. Then press the “ALL” button under the INPUT section
This will send the EDID of the chosen display to all of the input sources that are connected.
OPERATION CONTROL - SOFTWARE CONTROL THROUGH
RS-232 AND LAN PORT
Vanco’s Matrix Software Control allows the ability to control many different features of the matrix unit such as
renaming inputs and outputs, controlling switching of each output, EDID management, customization, and the
ability to upgrade the rmware.
1. System Requirement
1) OS Information: MS WinXP/7
2) Baud rate:57600
3) Software size: 946KB
4) Minimum RAM requirement: 256 MB

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OPERATION CONTROL - SOFTWARE CONTROL THROUGH
RS-232 AND LAN PORT CONTINUTED
The rst step is to copy the .exe le onto your computer, insert the included installation CD and copy the
“6x6/8x8 HDMI Matrix Controller vx.x.exe” executable le onto your hard drive. Then go through the following
steps:
1. Connect the PC to the Matrix unit via an RS-232 serial cable via the RS-232 port, or a Cat5e/6 via the
TCP/IP (LAN) port.
2. Power up the Matrix unit, allow at least 5 seconds for the unit to completely boot up, a beeping sound will
let you know once it is ready!
3. Run the Matrix Contoller software that you have just saved onto your hard drive (double click on the icon),
and this program will appear:
4. Select which connection (Control Mode Select) you have chosen, “COM” for RS-232 connection; TCP for
Cat5e/6 connection.
a. For COM control mode, ensure that the correct Port is selected and is set within your PC, otherwise your
PC will not connect to the Matrix unit!
b. For TCP control mode, you can nd out what the IP address the Matrix unit will use by clicking on
“Search…” under the TCP control mode section; ensure that the IP address is not being used by another
device, otherwise they will conict and the PC will not connect to the Matrix unit!
c. The “Cong…” button allows you to manually set the IP information such as the address and MAC address
d. This will also be utilized for Web Control, it is important to note that an unused IP address needs to be
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5. Click Connect to connect to the Matrix unit, a green status lets you know that you’ve successfully connected
to the Matrix unit, a red status lets you know there’s something wrong!
At this point you should now be connected to the Matrix unit and now have full control. Refresh device status
will refresh all of the information on the right hand of the “General” tab including how many inputs/outputs are
connected. You can also turn on and off the Matrix unit by clicking on the power button
Port Tag Tab
This tab allows you to customize the names of the inputs and outputs of your Matrix unit, this will make it
much easier to route the Bluray player to the specic output, this way you don’t have to guess what is Input 1
or what is Output 3. See below for an example:

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Simply click on “Edit” for the Input port tags or the Output port tags to type in custom names.
Setting Tab
This tab allows you to control the switching of your Matrix unit. You have the ability of switching each Output’s
source simply by clicking on the actual input number, or clicking left and right to scroll through each source:
You can also customize pre-settings, very benecial for a commercial application such as a bar. This way the
bartender can choose a pre-setting based on an important sporting event. To customize each setting, click on
the setting number and click on “Edit”, then set each input/output and then click on “OK”.

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Clicking on “Set” will output that pre-setting.

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EDID Control Tab
This EDID management tab can help out with any “handshake” issues between the sources and displays
connected to the Matrix unit. Since there are multiple sources and displays, handshake issues can occur,
there are a couple ways to set EDID:
1. Manually selecting a preset EDID, and applying to a specic input:
a. Select the desired preset EDID from the dropdown, then select the desired Input from the drop down
b. Select “Set” to save EDID changes
2. Copying the EDID from a specic display to a specic input:
a. Select the desired Output from the dropdown, then select the desired Input from the next dropdown
b. Click “Copy” to apply changes
The Matrix Controller software also allows you to read the EDID le from any connected display to understand
what its capabilities are, you can also save it as a le for reference. You can also upload an EDID le and
apply it to a specic input.

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Advanced Tab
The Advanced tab allows you to make changes on features such as disabling IR, locking the front panel, and
disabling the beeping sound the Matrix unit makes when switching.
APM control
APM is short for Advanced Processing Mode, the default setting is off, this is to be used for Vanco internal
testing only.
Simply click on “ON” or “OFF” for each setting.

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FW Upgrade Tab
This tab allows for any rmware updates we will provide on the website for these Matrix units, we will make
these updates on www.vanco1.com under the “downloads” tab for each part number when available. It is
important to keep your Matrix unit up to date.
Download and save the rmware onto your computer, then click on the le icon within the Matrix Controller
software, and select the rmware le. Then click on “Upgrade” to begin the rmware update. Ensure that
there is no disruption on the Matrix unit as this can cause issues.
NOTE: If failure occurs during the rmware update process, the following steps SHOULD be done sequentially
to establish next upgrading procedure:
1. Power down the Matrix unit
2. Close the Matrix Controller software
3. Power up the Matrix unit, then wait for 10 seconds to ensure the Matrix is ready and fully booted
4. Run the Matrix Controller, open rmware le and repeat rmware update process again
Web Control
Web Control allows you to remotely control the switching of the matrix unit via your mobile phone, tablet, or
any wireless device that can connect via wi. There are some requirements to have this functionality available:
1. The matrix unit needs to be connected via the LAN port to an internet source such as a router or Ethernet
switch that provides an Ethernet signal.
2. The matrix unit needs to be setup on an IP address that is available and unused, if an existing IP address
is used, there will be an IP conict and Web Control will not function. (See TCP Conguration under Software
Control)

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3. The device you plan to utilize (mobile phone, tablet, laptop, etc.) needs to be connected to the same
network the matrix unit is connected to via wi.
The Web Control User Interface can be accessed on your mobile phone, tablet, laptop, etc. by entering the IP
address of the Matrix unit on the web browser. The IP address can also be saved as a favorite or shortcut.
For example, if the IP address on the Matrix unit was set to 192.168.1.121, simply enter this IP address on
the native web browser of your mobile device, and this User Interface will display:
Simply click on any Input for each Output, then click on “Submit”, this will switch the Matrix unit remotely.

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CONNECT AND OPERATE
IR Receiver
IR Transmitter
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1. Connect up to 6/8 sources such as a Blu-Ray Player, game console, A/V Receiver, Cable or Satellite
Receiver, etc. to the HDMI inputs on the Matrix unit.
2. Connect the output HDMI ports, starting with output 1, to high-denition displays such as an HDTV or HD
projector with HDMI inputs. Note that high-speed HDMI cables are recommended for the distances that
are required for each connection.
3. For power, plug in the source rst, followed by the Matrix Unit (power supply included), followed by each
output display connected.
At this point each display connected should display the assigned source (input 1 at default when powered
on initially), scroll through each of the sources on each display to ensure everything is in working order. Use
included IR remote at each IR receiver to test switching function between sources and IR function itself. If
a display is having difculty receiving a signal, access the display’s menu and adjust the resolution (lowest to
highest until signal is displayed). A 24 Hz vertical refresh rate may work better than 60 Hz or higher. If the IR
remote function is not responding, check the emitters to ensure they are placed correctly and are plugged into
the correct IR jacks on the Matrix Selector Switcher unit.
IR CONTROL
IR Blaster (TX) IR Receiver (RX)

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The IR system allows you to control the sources that are connected to the matrix unit, and the switching of
the matrix unit itself. There are two important things to note when setting up the IR system:
1. The IR Receiver (IR RX) is always what you point your remote at to send an IR signal. These pigtails are
placed at each display.
2. The IR Blaster (IR TX) is what sends the IR signal to your sources. These pigtails are placed at each
source, either pointed at the source, or placed on the front panel of the source, see below for placement tips.
IR BLASTER
Plug IR Blasters into IR TX ports on the back of the matrix unit; place blaster in front of the IR window/eye
of the corresponding source. For example, if the Bluray player is connected to Input #1, then route the IR
blaster plugged into TX1 to the Bluray player.
Note: Placement of the IR Blaster is important and can result in the IR system not working if improperly
placed.
• First,locatetheIReyeorwindowonthesource
• IfplacingtheIRblasterrightonthefrontpanelofthesource,donotstickrightontopoftheIR 
eye or IR window. The IR signal cannot travel through the double sided tape on the Blaster.
Instead place the blaster on either side, or on the top or bottom of the IR eye or window, with the
tip of the blaster facing the IR eye or window. See below for illustration of where IR signal shoots
from on IR Blaster: