ABtUS MAX-HDMI816A-G User Manual

Model Name MAX-HDMI816A-G

Technical MAX-HDMI816A-G CAT-HDMI11RA-G

Role of Usage True 8x8 matrix switcher

Transmitter [TX]
HDMI Compliance HDMI Deep Color & full 3D
HDCP Compliance Yes
Video Bandwidth Single-link 225MHz [6.75Gbps]
Video Support 480i / 480p / 720p / 1080i / 1080p60 36-bit color
Audio Support Surround sound (up to 7.1ch) or stereo digital audio
HDMI over CAT5 Full HD (1080p): 35m (115ft) [CAT-5]
Transmission Range HD (720p/1080i): 50m (165ft) [CAT-5]
HDMI equalization N/A 8-level digital rotary control
Input TMDS signal 1.2 Volts [peak-to-peak]
Input DDC signal 5 Volts [peak-to-peak, TTL]
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 100

; single 50 ]

Input 8 x HDMI / 1x RS-232 / 1x RJ-45 /

9 x IR socket for IR receiver 1x IR socket for IR receiver

Output 8 x RJ-45 / 4x HDMI / 1x HDMI /

9 x IR socket for IR blaster 1x IR socket for IR blaster

HDMI Input Selection Push-in button / IR remote control /

RS-232 control
HDMI Source Control Controllable via IR pass-through from IR receiver at RX to IR blaster at TX
IR Remote Control Electro-optical characteristics:

= 25° / Carrier frequency: 20-60kHz
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 3.5mm jack for IR blaster 3.5mm jack for IR blaster

Receiver [RX]

IR remote control

Model Name MAX-HDMI816A-G

Technical MAX-HDMI816A-G CAT-HDMI11RA-G

Role of Usage True 8x8 matrix switcher

Transmitter [TX]
HDMI Compliance HDMI Deep Color & full 3D
HDCP Compliance Yes
Video Bandwidth Single-link 225MHz [6.75Gbps]
Video Support 480i / 480p / 720p / 1080i / 1080p60 36-bit color
Audio Support Surround sound (up to 7.1ch) or stereo digital audio
HDMI over CAT5 Full HD (1080p): 35m (115ft) [CAT-5]
Transmission Range HD (720p/1080i): 50m (165ft) [CAT-5]
HDMI equalization N/A 8-level digital rotary control
Input TMDS signal 1.2 Volts [peak-to-peak]
Input DDC signal 5 Volts [peak-to-peak, TTL]
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 100

; single 50 ]

Input 8 x HDMI / 1x RS-232 / 1x RJ-45 /

9 x IR socket for IR receiver 1x IR socket for IR receiver

Output 8 x RJ-45 / 4x HDMI / 1x HDMI /

9 x IR socket for IR blaster 1x IR socket for IR blaster

HDMI Input Selection Push-in button / IR remote control /

RS-232 control
HDMI Source Control Controllable via IR pass-through from IR receiver at RX to IR blaster at TX
IR Remote Control Electro-optical characteristics:

= 25° / Carrier frequency: 20-60kHz
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 3.5mm jack for IR blaster 3.5mm jack for IR blaster

Mechanical MAX-HDMI816A-G CAT-HDMI11RA-G

Enclosure Metal Case
Dimensions Model 440 x 142 x 42mm [17.3" x 5.6" x 1.7"] 75 x 91 x 24mm [2.9" x 3.5" x 1"]
(L x W x H) Package 525 x 270 x 180mm [20.7” x 10.6” x 7”]
Carton 542 x 411 x 296mm [21.3” x 16.2” x 11.7”]
Weight Model 2.2kg [4.9 lbs] 239g [8.4 oz]
Package 12.3Kg [27.1 lbs]
Fixedness 1RU rack-mount with ears

Wall hanging holes
Power Supply 12V 5A DC 5V 2A DC
Power Consumption 20 Watts [max] 1 Watt [max]
Operation Temperature 0~40°C [32~104°F]
Storage temperature -20~60°C [-4~140°F]
Relative Humidity 20~90% RH [no condensation]

Receiver [RX]

IR remote control

Wall-mount with screws

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HDMI Matrix

8 x 8 HDMI Deep Color &

Full HD 3D over Single CAT-5

Model: MAX-HDMI816A-G

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

The MAX-HDMI816A-G 8x8 HDMI Deep Color & full 3D over single Cat-5 matrix with
bi-directional IR provides the most flexible and cost effective solution in the market to route high definition

video sources plus multi-channel (up to 7.1-channel) digital audio from any of the four HDMI sources to
the remote displays at the same time. Through only one low cost Cat-5 cable, not only high quality video
and audio can be transmitted to the display, users can also switch among four HDMI sources using the
push-in button or remote control. Furthermore, the built-in IR extension function allows users to select the
source from the display.

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User Operation Guide

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FRONT PANEL OVERVIEW

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PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

• Support HDMI Deep Color & full 3D

• HDCP compliant

• Allows any source to be displayed on multiple displays at the same time

• Allows any HDMI display to view any HDMI source at any time

• Supports 7.1 channel digital audio

• Supports default HDMI EDID and learns the EDID of displays

• Bi-directional IR path

• Supports IR, RS-232 and ethernet control

• Extends video signal up to 35m (115 feet) over single CAT-5 at 1080p

• Easy installation with rack-mounting and wall-mounting designs for transmitter and

receiver respectively

• Fast response time – 2~5 seconds for channel switch

5. +12V DC: 12DC power jack

6. Ethernet: Ethernet control port

7. INPUT 1-8: HDMI inputs

8. RS-232: RS-232 control port

9. IR Receiver 1-8:

Infrared 3.5mm socket for plugging in
the extension cable of IR receiver

Item Description

10. System IR Receiver: Ext. IR Receiver

11. All IR Output:

3.5mm IR blaster socket for HDMI source control on all 8 inputs

12. IR Blaster 1-8:

3.5mm IR blaster socket for individual HDMI source control

13. Output Port 1-8:

RJ-45 & local loop out HDMI outputs for each output channel

Item Description

FRONT PANEL REAR PANEL

1. Signal Level: Adjust the 8-level equalization control used to adjust the received HDMI signals.The HDMI

signal level varies from MAX (strongest) to MIN (weakest) for respective transmission length from longest
possible range to a shorter distance. Please adjust the signal level from MIN to MAX and stop whenever

the audio/video is playing normally. Inappropriate signal level setting may cause overpowering issue which

would shorten the product life significantly!

2. HDMI Out: Connect to a HDMI display with a HDMI male to male cable

3. IR Receiver: Infrared 3.5mm socket for plugging in the extension cable of IR receiver

4. IR Blaster: Infrared 3.5mm socket for plugging in the extension cable of IR blaster

5. +5V DC: Connect to 5V DC power supply

6. HDMI Signal IN: Plug in a Cat-6 shielded cable that needs to be linked to the transmitting unit

MAX-HDMI816A-G

Item Description

> IR PASS-THROUGH

IR BLASTER IR RECEIVER

MAX-HDMI816A-G

ALL IR OUT: The default location for IR blaster to transmit all IR command signals received from any of
the four remote receivers to all of the HDMI sources.

IR BLASTER 1-8: IR blaster connected here can only transmit IR command signals from the remote receivers
that are setting at respective input channel from 1 to 4.

SYSTEM IR: Receives IR commands from remote control.
IR RECEIVER 1-4:Receives IR commands from individual remote control.

CAT-HDMI11RA-G

IR BLASTER: IR control on individual display device.
IR RECEIVER: IR receiver connected here can receive all IR command signals from the IR remote controls

of MAX-HDMI816A-G and all other HDMI source devices.

IR Extenders

IR Sockets

Incorrect placement of IR Blaster and Receiver may result in the failure of the IR extenders. Please check carefully
before plugging in the IR extender to the respective IR sockets. Damages arising from this would not be covered
under warranty.

CAUTION:

1. Source Status:

Input source indicator LED

3. Output Push Button & 7-Segment LED:

Item Description

2. IR Sensor:

IR sensor for receiving the
IR commands from IR remote

Front panel push buttons used to select the number of
input source & LED display for input channels

Item Description

Front panel push buttons used to select the number of display
channel & LED display for output ports

4. Input Push Button & 7-Segment LED:

Transmitting unit > MAX-HDMI816A-G

Receiving unit > CAT-HDMI11RA-G

REAR PANEL OVERVIEW