Vanco Evolution EVMX4008 User manual

Vanco Part Number
EVMX4008
HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix
Selector Switch
(230ft/70m)
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HDBaseT™ 8x8
MATRIX SELECTOR SWITCH
(230ft/70m)

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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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INTRODUCTION
The Evolution by Vanco EVMX4008 8X8 Matrix with HDBaseT Technology, Wide-band IR, and PoE is
an HD switching and extension system that comprises of an 8 input/8 output matrix unit. Have 8
sources displayed simultaneously on any display or have a single source duplicated on multiple displays,
exibility for the perfect solution. Features HDBaseT (70m/230ft) technology, which allows for audio,
1080p video, IR, and Power over Cable to be transferred over a single Cat5e/6/7 cable up to 230
feet. Also features Power over Ethernet (PoE) Technology which transmits power over Cat5e/6, allowing
for Receiver unit to be powered without the use of a power supply. The result is an easy and plug and
play solution that allows each output with the ability to extend HDMI over long distances in conjunction
with the Evolution by Vanco HDBaseT (70m/230ft) receiver EVRX3000 (sold separately). Features
additional HDMI output per HDBaseT output for exibility or mirroring capability, able to handle up to 16
displays. With an output bandwidth of 6.75 Gbps, the EVMX4008 is capable of high denition video and
multi-channel audio distribution with simple control using the front panel or remotely via IR Receivers at
display locations. Includes RS-232 connectivity for third party integration for control and switching, as
well as IP control along with LAN connectivity for control and switching remotely, using a smartphone or
tablet. Also features EDID management system, which allows and encourages device communication
compatibility for seamless integration. For longer length applications with full exibility for control, the
EVMX4008 is a great solution.
FEATURES

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HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix Selector Switch (230ft/70m)
Part # EVMX4008
• Allows up to 8 HDMI sources to be distributed simultaneously to up to 8 displays
• 8 additional HDMI outputs for exibility or mirroring capability; allows for connection of
up to 16 displays or the ability to create a larger distribution system by cascading or
daisy chaining
• HDBaseT Technology that supports HDMI Deep Color, 3D, and up to 1080p High
Denition resolution
• Supports Power Over Ethernet (PoE) which integrates power into the Cat5e/Cat6
cable, requiring no power supply for receiving unit
• Transmission Range: Extends 1080p resolutions up to 230ft (70m)
• Features EDID management which supports default HDMI EDID and has the ability to
learn the EDID of display equipment for any “handshake” issues via RS-232 connectivity
• Receivers (sold separately) feature LED indicators for clear power and video signal
selection
• HDCP Compliant
• Supports HDMI Deep Color and 3D
• Supports 7.1 channel digital audio
• Wideband IR pass-through (20kHz to 60 kHz)
• Choose from 5 switching modes – front panel buttons, Local remote control, RS-232
control, IR call-back (dedicated IR extension cable connected to IR extension port, and
IR emitters on sources required), and IP control utilizing smartphone or tablet via LAN
• 24V 8.3A DC, UL Listed Power supply for 8X8 matrix
• 8X8 Matrix Dimensions: 17.26” (438.4 mm) W x 3.4” (86.4 mm) H x 12.56” (318.9
mm) D

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SPECIFICATIONS
TECHNICAL SPECS
HDCP Compliance...................................................... Yes
Video Bandwidth ........................................................ Single-link 340Mhz [10.2 Gbps]
Video Support ........................................................... 480i/480p/720p/1080i/1080p @60 36-bit color
Audio Support ........................................................... Surround Sound (up to 7.1 ch) or stereo digital audio
ESD Protection .......................................................... [1] Human body model — ±19kV [air-gap discharge]
& ±12kV [contact discharge] [2] Core chipset — ±8kV
PCB stack-up ............................................................ 4-layer board [impedance control — differential
100Ω; single 50Ω]
Input ........................................................................ 8x HDMI / 1x RS-232 / 1x RJ-45 for IP Control / 9x
IR for IR receivers
Output...................................................................... 8x RJ-45 (HDBaseT) / 8x HDMI / 9x IR for IR
blasters
HDMI connector ........................................................ Type A 19 pin female
RJ-45 connector........................................................ WE/SS 8P8C with 2 LED indicators
RS-232 connector ..................................................... DE-9 [9-pin D-sub female]
3.5mm connector ...................................................... Earphone jack for IR blaster; [All IR Out] IR signal
from all outputs; [IR1~IR8] IR control on individual source device; Earphone jack for IR receiver; [System IR]
Receives IR commands from remote control; [IR1~IR8] Receives IR commands from individual remote control
MECHANICAL SPECS
Housing .................................................................... Metal enclosure
Power supply............................................................. 24V 8.3A DC
Power consumption.................................................... 120 Watts [max]
Operation temperature............................................... 32-104 degrees F
Storage temperature.................................................. -4 - 140 degrees F
Relative humidity ....................................................... 20-90% RH (no condensation)
PACKAGE CONTENTS
• (1) EVMX4008 HDBaseT 8X8 Matrix Selector Switch
• (9) IR Receiver (RX)
• (8) IR Blaster (TX)
• (1) DC 24V 8.3A power supply
• (1) Rack-mounting ear set
• (1) Installation software CD
• (1) IR remote control
• (1) User Manual

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1. Power Switch
2. Source Status: Input source indicator LED
3. 7-segment LED: for output 1-8 status
4. IR SENSOR: IR sensor for receiving the IR commands from IR remote
5. Push Button: Select the output and input
6. Push Button: Enter Button
7. RS-232: RS-232 control port
8. +24V DC: 24V DC power jack
9. Ethernet: Ethernet control port
10. IR Receiver 1-8: Infrared 3.5mm socket for plugging in the extension cable of IR
receiver
11. LED Link
12. Output Port 1-8: RJ-45 outputs for each output channel
13. HDMI Local Loopout Port 1-8: Local loopout HDMI outputs for each output channel
14. IR Blaster 1-8: 3.5mm IR blaster socket for individual HDMI source control
15. System IR Receiver: Ext. IR receiver
16. All IR Output: 3.5mm IR blaster socket for HDMI source control on all 8 inputs
17. INPUT 1-8: HDMI inputs
PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
1
2
34
56
7
9
10
11
13
8
12
10
13
11
12
14
17
15
16

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PANEL DESCRIPTIONS RECEIVER -
Part#EVRX3000 (Sold Separately)
1. 24V DC: Connect to 24V DC power supply (optional)
2. LED: Power indicator
3. HDMI OUT: Connects to an HDMI display with an HDMI male-male cable
4. IR Blaster: Infrared 3.5mm socket for plugging in the extension cable of IR blaster
5. IR Receiver: Infrared 3.5mm socket for plugging in the extension cable of IR receiver
6. Mini-USB: For rmware updates
7. LED: TX/RX link indicator
8. RJ-45: Plug in for Cat5e or Cat6 Cable

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1. Full-HD(1080p@60)-24bit 2D & 2ch & Dolby 5.1ch
2. Full-HD(1080p@60)-24bit 2D & 7.1ch
3. Full-HD(1080p@60)-24bit 3D & 2ch
4. Full-HD(1080p@60)-24bit 3D & 7.1ch
5. HD(1080i@60)(720p@60)-24bit 2D & 2ch
6. HD(1080i@60)(720p@60)-24bit 2D & 7.1ch
7. Full-HD(1080p@60)-36bit 2D & 2ch
8. Full-HD(1080p@60)-36bit 2D & 7.1ch
9. Full-HD(1080p@60)-24bit 2D & 2ch
EDID
EDID Settings:
There are nine embedded default EDID settings as shown below:
EDID
EDID management 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 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 3 methods for EDID Learning as shown below:
1. IR Remote Control: Please refer to the Operation Control - IR Remote Control
2. Software Control: Please refer to the Operation Control - Software Control through RS-232 and LAN port
3. Web Interface Control: Please refer to the Operation Control – Web Interface Control

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OPERATION CONTROL - FRONT
PANEL
1. INPUT/OUTPUT MAPPING
• Use the “LEFT” or “RIGHT“ push button to select the output desired to switch sources
to.
• Use the “UP” or “DOWN“ push button to select the specic source.
• Press “SET” to conrm

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OPERATION CONTROL - IR
REMOTE CONTROL
1. INPUT/OUTPUT Switch - Push the corresponding button on the remote to select Input & Output port.
2. Function Key
Button Function
OFF Standby mode
ON Power on the matrix switcher
MUTE Turn off output’s video and audio
STATUS Preset output status
SAVE Save current mapping mode
PRESET Preset mapping mode
DEFAULT EDID Begin default EDID selection
LEARN EDID Begin EDID learning from one output
CLEAR Clear the previous IR operation procedure
TAKE Trigger the previous setting
F1 Reserved
F2 Reserved
Operation Procedure 7-Segment LED
IN/OUT Switch Output Number (1~8) + Input Number (1~8)
Ex: Input 2 To Output 3 1. Press output number key “3” to select Output 3
2. Press input number key “2” twice to select Input 2
3
-
3
2

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Operation Procedure 7-Segment LED
Output Status Status + Output Number (1~8) + Take
Ex: Output 4(Input 2)
1. Press “STATUS” button
2. Press output number key “4” to select
Output 4
3. Press “TAKE” button
-
-
4
-
4
2
Save Current Mapping Status + Output Number (1-8 storage site)
+ Take
Ex: Save current mapping
to 5
1.Press “SAVE” button
2.Press output number key “5” to select the
storage site 5
3.Press “TAKE” button
d
-
d
5
Preset Mapping Preset + Output Number (1-8 storage
site) + Take
Ex: Preset saved
mapping from 5
1.Press “PRESET” button
2.Press output number key “5” to select the
storage site 5
3.Press “TAKE” button
P
-
P
5
Learn default EDID Default EDID + Output Number (1-8
default EDID) + Input Number (input 1~8)
+ Take
Ex: Default EDID 2 Input
3
1.Press “DEFAULT EDID” button
2.Press output number key “2” to select
default EDID 2
3.Press input number key “3” to select Input
3
4.Press “TAKE” button
E
d
2
d
2
3
0 F
0 (success)
F (fail)

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Learn default EDID Learn + Output 8 (EDID Port) +Input
Number (input 1~8) + Take
Ex: Learn EDID
PortInput 3
1.Press “LEARN” button
2.Press output number key “8” to select
EDID Port
3. Press input number key “3” to select Input
3
4.Press “TAKE” button
E
L
8
L
8
3
0 F
0 (success)
F (fail)
Mute Output Mute + Output Number (1~8) + Take
Ex: Mute Output 3 1. Press “MUTE” button
2. Press output number key “3” to select
Output 3
3.Press “TAKE” button
-
0
3
0
3
0
OPERATION CONTROL - IR REMOTE
CONTROL Continued

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1. System Requirement
1) OS Information: MS WinXP/7
2) Baud rates: 9600
3) Software size: 3 MB
4) Minimum RAM requirement: 256 MB
OPERATION CONTROL – Software control through RS-232
OPERATION CONTROL - SOFTWARE
CONTROL THROUGH RS-232 AND
LAN PORT
1. I/O Routing Button
2. Rename I/O Button
3. EDID Button
4. Network Button
5. F/W Update & Default Reset Button
6. Refresh COM Port
7. COM Port Selection
8. Connection Status
9. Connect/Disconnect Button
10. Control SW via RS-232
11. Control SW via Network

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1. Input Selection and Mapping
I/O:
Select the input
Click “Send” to change the I/O setting
Save Mapping:
Select Mapping(1-8)
Click “Save” button to save current mapping
Preset Mapping:
Select Mapping(1-8)
Click “Recall” button to recall previous mapping which are saved

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2. Rename I/O Button
Rename I/O:
Rename output name
Rename input name
Rename Mapping:
Rename Mapping name

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3. EDID BUTTON
Learn EDID from Default
Select Default EDID(1-8 Default EDID)
Select Input
Click “Send” button to learn default EDID
Learn EDID From Display
Select output
Select Input
Click “Send” button to learn display EDID
Load EDID File to Input
Select Input
Click “Load” button to select the EDID le
View EDID
Select Input or HDMI output
Click “View” button to read the EDID and analysis
Create EDID
Click “Create” button to create EDID le
Select the EDID content
Click “Save EDID on Computer” to save the generated EDID as a le

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4. NETWORK
Save Setting
Save the IP address which is manually entered
Read Setting:
Read the IP address from the device
** The default IP address is 192.168.1.111

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5. SYSTEM BUTTON
a) Version:
=> To get the F/W version information
b) Factory Reset
c) Help
=> To view the steps of the rmware update
d) Web Password
=> Change the web password
e) Firmware Update Main Board
f) Firmware Update Web IC
g) Firmware Update DB Board
h) Firmware Update Valens
i) Firmware Update Front Panel

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6. COM PORT SELECTION
Click “ ” button to select COM Port
7. CONNECTION STATUS
Connected Status:
Connecting Status:
Disconnected Status:
8. CONNECT/DISCONNECT
Click this button “ ” to change connection status

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Click “ ” button to switch to Ethernet function
If Ethernet is connected, the button will emit to show that ethernet is connected
9. RS-232
10. ETHERNET
Click “ ” button to switch to RS-232 function.
If RS-232 is connected, the button emit to show that RS-232 is connected