Vanco 280759 User manual

HDMI®8 x 8
HDBaseT Matrix
Selector Switch
Vanco Part Number
280759
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HDMI® MATRIX
SELECTOR SWITCH

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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
This product is 100% inspected and tested in the United States
to verify HDMI performance parameters.
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.

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FEATURES
VPW-280759 HDMI 8x8 HDBaseT Matrix Switch has HDMI inputs and UTP outputs to individual receivers.
This Matrix Switch allows any of the eight HDMI inputs to be routed to any of the eight UTP outputs
simultaneously, without consideration as to whether the source is HDCP or not. Users can choose seven
different ways to control the matrix: by using the infrared extension receiver, RS-232, RS-485, Ethernet LAN,
touch screen, panel buttons or the supplied remote control. IR emitters in the matrix are for controlling the
sources. The IR control signal could be from a remote location when working with the Receiver.
The HD Base T technology utilized allows the HDMI signal to travel over a single Cat 5e or Cat 6 UTP cable
from the Matrix to the Receiver, which is Part # VPW-280791. The transmission distance over a UTP cable
can achieve a distance of up to up to 100 meters (328 ft) with a video format of 1080p and 36/48 bit deep
color, together with the infrared control signal.
This Matrix Switch offers solutions for a digital entertainment center, HDTV retail or show site installation,
STB, DVD and projector delivery and addresses noise, space and security concerns and provides data center
control, information distribution, facilitates conference room presentations and supports school and corporate
training environments.
More information on HDBaseT technology can be provided by the HDBaseT Alliance at www.hdbaset.org. This
technology supports HD video, audio, Ethernet, power and a broad range of control capabilities.
HDMI® 8 x 8 HDBaseT™ Matrix Selector Switch
Part # VPW-280759
• Allows up to 8 HDMI audio/video devices to be
independently switched to 8 HDMI monitors,
HDTVs, or projectors
• Features HDBaseT Technology, optimized for
whole-home or commercial distribution of
uncompressed high-denition signals at three
times the distance of HDMI cables without
degradation
• Transmission Range: Extends 1080p
resolutions up 328 ft over a single Cat 5e or
Cat 6 cable
• Includes Ethernet Extender Capability
• Reading and saving EDID function from displays
• 8 IR emitters are included to control the HDMI
sources
• Includes RS232 Extender over Cat5e/Cat6
• 19” Rack Mounting
• 8x8 Matrix Dimensions: 17.25” W x 7.9” H x
15.25” D
• Receiver Dimensions (Not Included): 6” W x 1”
H x 4.25” D
• Includes Remote Control
• HDBaseT Technology that supports 3D and 4K
x 2K
• Seven switching modes are available: panel
buttons, touch panel, local IR, IR call back
from remote locations, RS-232, RS-485 and
Ethernet
• FullHD1080P/ 120Hz
• HDCP compliant
• Supports Digital Audio Foramt, DTS-HD/Dolby-
True HD/LPCM7.1/AC3/DTS/DSD
• RS-232 port can be congured with dip
switches to be used for rmware updates or for
RS-232 control
• Provides three records to save the current
state of the matrix routing switch
• Touch screen allows for source signal preview
and control of the Matrix Unit
• IR code edit
• Tested for Compatibility with all leading HD
Video brands
• Tested with 7.1 Home Theater Systems

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• Matrix Unit
• Remote. (One for main unit, others for IR calls
back control from UTP receiver).
• 1 IR RX (IR receiver cable).
• 8 IR TX (IR emitter cable).
• 8 IR RX (Broadband IR receiver cable).
• USB to UART cable.
• RS-232 to RS-485 converter.
• 100~240V AC Power cable.
• Operating Instructions for Vanco 280759.
• Mounting ears.
• Stylus.
NOTE: Receivers are sold separately
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Before attempting to use this unit, please check the packaging and make sure the following items are
contained in the shipping carton:
PANEL DESCRIPTION
FRONT PANEL
1. Power switch
2. IR receive window
3. Touch Panel

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BACK PANEL
1. IR extension.
2. DIP for matrix setting.
3. IR emitter, corresponding to the Input port from
1 to 8
4. RS-485 port.
5. LAN port.
6. RS-232 port.
7. Power input.
8. HDMI IN.
9. IR RX, works with Vanco 280791 Receiver.
10. Ethernet port, works with Vanco 280791
Receiver.
11. RS-232 port, works with Vanco 280791
Receiver.
12. Status of Link, when UTP cable connected, the
led inside lights.
13. UTP OUT, connect to UTP IN.
14. ISP port for update.
NOTE: RS-232 port and LAN port are for matrix
control. The LAN port is connected to the computer
via cross-over UTP and connected to the router or
switcher via direct UTP.
CONNECT AND OPERATE
1. Connect the HDMI input source (such as HD-
DVD/ PS3 /STB etc.) into the Matrix.
2. Connect UTP OUT of the Matrix to the UTP IN of
the Receiver.
3. Connect the HDMI OUT of the Receiver to the
display equipment (such as : HD-LCD, HD-DLP)
4. Connect the Broadband IR receive cable into the
Receiver IR RX port.
5. Connect the IR emitter cables into the Matrix IR
emitter ports
6. Power on the input source you want to show.
(Keep the unused input power off, otherwise it
may interfere with the normal display).
7. Plug the power cable into Matrix.
8. Turn on power switch; the Matrix is ready when
Touch Panel shows the settings screen.
9. Turn on the displays that you want to watch.
10. Use the remote to control the Matrix, or use the
Touch Panel, RS-232, RS-485 and LAN port to
control.

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OPERATION ON THE TOUCH PANEL
TYPE A: Step A.1: Select an output port or ‘A’, and press “OK”,
Step A.2: Select an input source, and press “OK”.
TYPE B: Step B.1: Select a model, and press “OK”.
NOTE: ‘C’ means Clear, if you type the wrong number, press ‘C’. ‘A’ means All, only valid at step A.1. ‘M’ means
the model which records the state of the matrix routing switch, and there are three models provided.
Step: Select a save model and press OK
MAIN MENU
SWITCH MENU
SAVE MENU

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SETTING MENU - There are 5 Sub Menus here: EDID/LC/IR/EQ/RST
The 280759 only uses the EDID/IR/RST menu
1. EDID menu
There are 6 modes provided. When selecting a different mode and pressing “OK”, the following warning box
will pop up:
The mode selected will be effective after next power-on.

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EDID Mode Details:
Note: 1.When this mode is effective, press “CPY”, select the output port and input port. For example, if select
output-3, input-8, if will copy the output-3’s EDID to input-8.
Note: 2.See as note1. If the video appears noise or interference when using full copy mode, you can change to
limited copy mode.
Note: 3.The matrix will use the embedded 1080p-stereo EDID when this mode is effective.
Note: 4.The matrix will use the embedded 1080p-5.1Audio EDID when this mode is effective.
Note: 5.The matrix will use the embedded 1080p-7.1Audio EDID when this mode is effective.
Note: 6.The matrix will use the embedded 1080i-stereo EDID when this mode is effective.
INDEX EDID MODE DETAILS REMARKS
1Full Copy Copy HDMI output’s edid to
the specied input port
Note 1
2Limited Copy Limited copy HDMI output’s
edid to the specied input
port
Note 2
3Fixed 1080P-2CH Fix EDID—1080p stereo Note 3
4Fixed 1080P-6CH Fix EDID—1080p 5.1Audio Note 4
5Fixed 1080P-8CH Fix EDID—1080p 7.1Audio Note 5
6Fixed 1080i-2CH Fix EDID—1080i stereo Note 6

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2. IR menu
IIR call-back from remote locations to control the 8x8 HDMI Matrix.
You can use the Matrix’s remote through the IR RX of the Receiver to change the input channel for the UTP out
of 8x8 Matrix, just changing this UTP output.
This function can be set on or off:
INDEX IR CALL BACK DETAILS
1Turn On Turn on IR callback function
2Turn Off Turn off IR callback function
3. RST menu
Press “RST”, all of the settings will be reset to the default settings.

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NOTE: Red dot indicates that the corresponding RJ45 output port is in single output mode. Details please see the attached
CD-ROM about RJ45 output mode switch instructions.
Press “MS”- View the current status of matrix
Press “M1” - View the pre-existing state of matrix (Model 1)
Press “M2” - View the pre-existing state of matrix (Model 2)
Press “M3” - View the pre-existing state of matrix (Model 3)
Press “EQ” - View the current EQ setting status of matrix
NOTE: If the touch screen becomes insensitive, calibration is necessary.
Touch screen calibration method:Press the panel button “Setting” in the home menu status, holding until the following prompt
appears (about 4 sec).
Press the symbol’s center, until the one disappears and another symbol appears, and press its center again until the end of
the calibration—OK or Failure. If the calibration fails, please conrm whether the symbol’s center was aligned, then try again.
When nished with the calibration, press the panel button “Setting”, holding until exiting the calibration menu (about 4sec)
INFO MENU

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CONTROL VIA IR REMOTE
NOTE: if the IR remote does not work, please press thee ”system code switch key”, but please do not put the
remote against the Matrix unit.
CONTROL VIA RS232
1. The Interface of the 8x8 Matrix control

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2. The Message Window
2.1 Receive Window
The “receive window” will show the message received from Matrix. When you click the Control Buttons) or
send Control Command to the 8x8 Matrix, it will send out the message about “operation results” as below:
2.2 Status Button
Click this button to read the status of Matrix. The status is about which input is selected by the output.
2.3 Send Window
Input the control command in this window. The control command use ASCII.

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2.4 Setting Button
Click this button to enter Setting menu, 8x8 Matrix and only use Switch/IR Back/EDID Setting/Copy EDID
Setting.
2.5 Set IP Button
Click this button to set IP address for nettle.

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2.6 IR Set button
Click this button to set IR code for remote control. The device will enter ire set mode.
You can edit your ire code in this mode.
Step:
1. Read the ire code rst by pressing “Read Code” button.
2. Select the code with cursor which you want to change.
3. Press the button on your remote control with the remote against to the device. And the selected code will
change to this button code.
4. When you nish it, click the “write code” button. It will write the new code onto device.
5. Close the IR Code setting window. The device will enter normal mode from IR setting mode.
Notices: All the codes have to be lled in and no blank is allowed. The same data codes are not allowed, and
every data code should be different.
2.6.1 Read Code button
Click this button to take out the current ire code form the device
2.6.2 Write Code button
Click this button to write the codes onto the device.
3. The Com Status

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3.1 Connect state.
Connect state shows the com open or not. If it is open, the state is green. Otherwise, the state is red.
3.2 Com select.
Select which com you will use.
Connect button.
The word on this button will change when the connection state changes. If the word is “Disconnect”, then click
this button, the com will be closed. If the word is “Connect”, then click this button, the com will be opened.
4. Control command format
If user want to write his own control software, below are data format and baud rate setting.
Com port setting:
Baud Rate:9600 bps
Data bits: 8 bits
Parity: None
Stop bits: 1 bit
Flow control: None
The command format as follow:
Cir + ‘_’ + code + ‘--’
“Cir” is the key word, ‘_’ is Space, “Code” is the Control code, and ‘ ‘ is carriage return. For example:
“Cir 39 ” (hex: 63 69 72 20 33 39 0D 0A), when the MX0808 received this command, it will change the
Outport4 status to the next input port. ( “c”-0x63,”I”-0x69,”r”-0x72,” “-0x20,”3”-0x33,”9”-0x39, ‘ -0x0d0a)
5. Control code (280759)
Outport1 <“08” >“09”
1“00” 2“01” 3“02” 4“03” 5“04” 6“05” 7“06” 8“07”
Outport2 < “18” > “19”
1 “10” 2 “11” 3 “12” 4 “13” 5“14” 6“15” 7“16” 8“17”
Outport3 < “28” > “29”
1 “20” 2 “21” 3 “22” 4 “23” 5“24” 6“25” 7“26” 8“27”
Outport4 < “38” > “39”
1 “30” 2 “31” 3 “32” 4 “33” 5“34” 6“35” 7“36” 8“37”

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Outport5 <“48” >“49”
1“40” 2“41” 3“42” 4“43” 5“44” 6“45” 7“46” 8“47”
Outport6 < “58” > “59”
1 “50” 2 “51” 3“52” 4 “53” 5“54” 6“55” 7“56” 8“57”
Outport7 < “68” > “69”
1 “60” 2 “61” 3“62” 4 “63” 5“64” 6“65” 7“66” 8“67”
Outport8 < “78” > “79”
1 “70” 2 “71” 3 “72” 4 “73” 5“74” 6“75” 7“76” 8“77”
When you send a control command to the MX0808, if succeed, it will feedback current output port status to
show which input port is selected. The return status format is as follows:
For example, if you send “cir 44 ” to MX0808,if succeeds, it will feedback “s55\r\n”, meanings Output5
selects Input5.
6. Read Status Command
The command length is 4 bytes.
bc + ‘_’ + ‘__’
“bc” is the key word, ‘_’ is Space, ‘__’ is carriage return.
When you send the read status command to the Matrix, if it succeeds, it will feedback the status of all
outputs. When you send “Bc” to the Matrix, if it succeeds, it will feedback the current status of the Matrix.
For example, if you send “bc ” to the Matrix, if it succeeds, it will feedback “s11\r\n” ,”s22\r\n” ,”s33\r\n”
,”s44\r\n” ,”s55\r\n” ,”s66\r\n” ,”s77\r\n” ,”s88\r\n” . It means that the output 1 select the input 1, the output
2 selects the input 2, output 3 selects the input 3, output 4 selects the input 4, output 5 selects input 5, the
output 6 selects the input 6, the output 7 selects the input 7, and the output 8 selects the input 8.
7) Web password reset
The command length is 4 bytes.
rpw+ ‘ ’
“rpw” is the key word , ‘ ’ is carriage return.
When you send the Web password reset command to MX0808, if succeed, it will feedback “rpw”, and the web
password will be set as “0000000000”.

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LAN CONTROL
Note: Use the direct UTP cable to connect with PC, or use cross cable to connect to the Ethernet switcher
A.When NETCTL run on PC at the rst time, it will create a le ‘NETCTL.TXT’. This le is for device
information’s backup. These information include MAC address of the 8x8 Matrix, IP address, device name etc.
Double click NETCTL.exe to run NETCTL. It will search the device. If the device is a new one, NETCTL will list
it‘s IP address. If IP address appears please click the Read Device button, NETCTL will change the IP address
to device name.
If you want to change the device name, right-click the device name, a pull down menu will be displayed. Click
the item ‘Rename’ to rename it’s name.
B. Double click the device name, or click right button and click the ‘open’. A web browser will be shown. The
default password is "0000000000", input the password and login. The device controller page will be displayed.
You can also get the IP address of the 8x8 Matrix from the Touch Panel, touch the Info Button of the Main
Menu, IP address will display at the IP column. Open a web browser and enter this IP address, the device
controller page will be displayed.

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The right area is for device controlling. Click these buttons to control the device. It is the same as using the
remote controller. The left area shows which input ports are being chosen by the output ports.
C. When ‘Assign IP’ is displayed, it means that the device has not been assigned IP automatically. Double click
this item. Or click right button and click ‘Assign IP’ on the pull down menu. You can assign the IP address in
the Assign IP dialog.

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Click OK after assign the new IP and to return to the previous dialog. Click Search and Read Device. The
device can be displayed correctly.
ATTENTION: here assign IP is different from Set IP in COMCTL. Set IP in COMCTL is save the IP address in
ash, when the mx0808 power on, it will read the IP from ash and set it as static IP. Assign IP function used
when automatically obtain IP address failed. This assigned IP address is not saved in ash.
D.IR call-back from remote locations to control the 8x8 Matrix. You can use the Matrix’s remote through the
IR RX of the Receiver to change the input source for UTP output connected to this Receiver.
This function can be set on or off through Touch Panel.
E. Instruction of TX IR.
The sequence of "TX IR1,TX IR2,TX IR3,TX IR4,TX IR5,TX IR6,TX IR7,TX IR8" one-to-one correspond with
"HDMI INPUT1,HDMI INPUT2,HDMI INPUT3,HDMI INPUT4, HDMI INPUT5,HDMI INPUT6,HDMI INPUT7,HDMI
INPUT8". When an output chooses certain input, the call-back IR signal of RJ45 on this output port will choose
the corresponding "TX IR" port to send the signal out.
For example, OUTPUT1 chooses INPUT3,then the call-back IR signal of RJ45 on OUTPUT1 will choose "TX IR3"
to send the signal out.
Denition of IR Earphone Jack
Note: IR emitter should be afxed as near as possible to the DVD IR receive window.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Operating Temperature Range..................................... -5 to +35°C (-41 to +95 °F)
Operating Humidity Range .......................................... 5 to 90 % RH (no condensation)
Input Video Signal ...................................................... 0.5-1.0 volts p-p
Input DDC Signal........................................................ 5 volts p-p (TTL)
Maximum Single Link Range........................................ 1080p Deep Color
Video Format Supported............................................. DTV/HDTV: 1080P/1080i/720P/576P/480P/576i/480i
Output Video ............................................................. HDMI 1.4 with 3D capability
Maximum Transmission Distance................................. 100m (328 ft)
Power Consumption ................................................... 70wtts (Max.)
Power Supply ............................................................ 100~240V AC
Dimensions: ............................................................. 7.3’’L×11.3’’W×5.5’’H
TYPICAL APPLICATION