Atlona AT-HD88M-SR User Manual
At l o n A
8x8 HDMI™ over CAT5 Matrix Switcher
with IR Control
MODELS: AT-HD88M-SR
User’s Manual
Rev.1002
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction ................................................................. 1
2. Features ................................................................. 2
3. Package Contents ................................................................. 2
4. Specifications ................................................................. 3
5. Panel Descriptions ................................................................. 4
6. Mode Selection ................................................................. 7
7. DIP Switch ................................................................. 8
8. IR Pass-through ................................................................. 10
9. Hardware Installation .................................................................. 12
10. Performance Guide .................................................................. 12
11. Channel Control .................................................................. 13
12. EDID Learning .................................................................. 18
13. IR Discrete Codes .................................................................. 20
14. Safety Information ................................................................... 22
15. Notice ................................................................... 23
16. Warranty ................................................................... 24
17. Atlona Product Registration ......................................................... 25
INTRODUCTION
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The AT-HD88M-SR 8x8 HDMI
over CAT5 Matrix Switcher with IR Control provides the most
flexible and cost effective solution in the market to route high definition video sources plus multi-
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channel (up to 7.1-channel) digital audio from any of the eight HDMI
source devices to the remote
displays at the same time. Through low cost Cat-5/5e/6 cables, not only high quality video and
audio can be transmitted to the display sites, but also users can switch among eight HDMI
sources using the push-in button or remote control. With single power design at the source site,
each remote module is easily installed without power supply. Furthermore, the built-in IR extension
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function let users can control the HDMI
source devices such as the Blu-ray Disc player or satellite
receiver at display site directly!
8* HDMI Source
PS3
HDMI cable
2x CAT5e cable
T-HD88M-R
8* HDTV
Blu-ray Disc Player
AT-HD88M-SR’s
remote control
TiVo
T-HD88M-R
IR receiver
T-HD88M-R
T-HD88M-R
Source device’s
remote control
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FEATURES
State-of-the-art Silicon Image (Founder of HDMI
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) chipset embedded for upmost compatibility
and reliability
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HDMI
HDCP
1.3c compliant
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compliant
Allows any source to be displayed on multiple displays at the same time
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Allows any HDMI
display to view any HDMI™ source at any time
Supports 7.1 channel digital audio
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Supports default HDMI
The matrix master can switch every output channels to any HDMI
EDID and learns the EDID of displays
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inputs by push-in button,
IR remote control, or RS-232 control
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Allows controlling local HDMI
sources such as DVD and TiVo by IR extender through control
path at remote receiver
Allows to control main matrix center through control line at remote receiver
Extends video signal up to 35m (115 feet) over CAT5e at 1080p and likely longer with better
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HDMI
source device (such as PS3), and better quality solid CAT6 cable*
Easy installation with rack-mounting and wall-mounting designs for master and receiver
respectively
Fast response time – 2~5 seconds for channel switch
* The length depends on the characteristics and quality of the cables. Higher resolutions and
longer transmission distances require low skew cables (<25ns/100m) for best performance.
Unshielded CAT6 with metal RJ-45 connectors is recommended.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
1x AT-HD88M-S (sender unit) 2x 1RU rack-mount ear
8x AT-HD88M-R (receiver unit) 16x Wall-mount screws
1x IR blaster 1x Installation CD
8x IR receiver 1x UL AC C13 power cord
8x IR remote control 1x User's manual
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Model Name AT-HD88M-SR
Technical
Role of usage 8x8 true matrix / transmitter [TX] Receiver [RX]
HDMI™ compliance HDMI™ 1.3c
HDCP compliance Yes
Video bandwidth Single-link 225MHz [6.75Gpbs]
Video support 480i / 480p / 720p / 1080i / 1080p60 8-12bit color
Audio support Surround sound (up to 7.1ch) or stereo digital audio
HDMI™ over UTP
transmission range
HDMI™ equalization
Input TMDS signal 1.2 Volts [peak-to-peak]
Input DDC signal 5 Volts [peak-to-peak, TTL]
ESD protection
Input
Output 16x RJ-45 + 9x IR socket for IR blaster
HDMI™ Input selection
HDMI™ source control
IR remote control
HDMI™ connector
RJ-45 connector WE/SS 8P8C with 2 LED indicators [TMDS & DDC channels]
RS-232 connector DE-9 [9-pin D-sub female]
USB connector*
3.5mm connector
DIP switch
Mechanical
Enclosure Metal enclosure
Dimensions (L*W*H) 290 x 440 x 44mm [11.4” x 1’5” x 1.7”] 90 x 85 x 25mm [3.5” x 3.3” x 1”]
Weight
Fixedness 1U rack-mount with ears Wall-mount with screws
Power supply AC Power 100-240V Not necessarily required1
Power consumption 60 Watts [max] 1.5 Watt [max] (provided by AT-HD88M-S)
Operation temperature
Storage temperature
Relative humidity 20~90% RH [no condensation]
Model 3250g [7.2 lbs] 180g [6.3oz]
Package 7.1 kg [15.6 lbs]
[1] Human body — ±19kV [air-gap discharge] & ±12kV [contact discharge]
[2] Core chipset — ±8kV
8x HDMI
Push-in button / IR remote control /
Controllable via IR pass-through from IR receiver at RX to IR blaster at TX
Earphone jacks for IR blaster
[IR Main] IR control on all source devices
[IR PASS-THROUGH1~8] IR control on
individual source device
AT-HD88M-S AT-HD88M-R
Full HD (1080p) – 35m (115ft) [CAT5e] / 40m (130ft) [CAT6]
HD (720p/1080i) – 50m (165ft) [CAT5e] / 55m (180ft) [CAT6]
N/A 8-level digital rotary control
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+ 1x RS-232 + 1x USB
RS-232 / USB
Electro-optical characteristics: τ = 25° / Carrier frequency: 36-40kHz
Type A [19-pin female]
Standard type-B [square shape]
[SW1~SW8] 2-pin for EDID & audio mode
[SW Main] 4-pin for operation & firmware update
AT-HD88M-S AT-HD88M-R
0~40°C [32~104°F]
-20~60°C [-4~140°F]
2x RJ-45 + 1x IR socket for IR receiver
1x HDMI
Push-in button / IR remote control
Earphone jack for IR receiver
[IR RECEIVER] Receives IR commands
from remote control
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Note
1. The AT-HD88M-R has been tested extensively and found that it doesn’t require external power supply. If in
rare situation you find it cannot work with the AT-HD88M-S, please use any +5V power adapter to plug in the
power jack and see if it can work. If not, please contact our technical support for further service.
2. USB or RS-232 control must be connected either one at a time. Connecting both types of cables may cause
command confusion.
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PANEL DESCRIPTION
Matrix Sender Unit: AT-HD88M-S
Front panel overview
Left side
Right side
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1. Power on/off switch
2. PORT 1 — PORT 8: LED display to show which input source is playing on which port
3. '«▲' buttons: press the buttons for selecting input source in ascending sequence
4. '—▼' buttons: press the buttons for selecting input source in descending sequence
5. IR SENSOR: receiving IR commands from the IR remote
6. PRESET PROFILES: LED display to show preset profiles and other built-in modes
7. SELECT: press the button for preset profiles (1-8) and mode selection (E, H, L) in rotary order
8. LOAD: press the button to load selected preset profile
9. SAVE: press the button to save current channel mapping to selected preset profile
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Rear panel overview
Left side
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Middle side
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Right side
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10. RS-232: RS-232 serial control port to connect to a PC for channel control and firmware update
11. SW 1 – SW 8: 2-pin DIP switch (see DIP Switch section in p.8)
12. INPUT 1 – INPUT 8: HDMI
13. IR PASS-THROUGH 1 – 8: 3.5mm IR blaster socket for individual HDMI
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inputs that connect to HDMI™ source devices
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source control
14. OUPUT PORT 1 – 8: dual RJ-45 outputs for each output channel that connect to each matrix
receiver
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15. IR Main: 3.5mm IR blaster socket for HDMI
source control on all 8 inputs [default socket for
IR blaster]
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16. SW Main: 4-pin DIP switch (see DIP Switch section in p.8)
17. USB: USB control port to connect to a PC for channel control
18. 100-250V 50-60Hz AC Power: Connect to a power outlet with the C13 power cord
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Matrix Receiver Unit: AT-HD88M-R
Input side
Output side
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Source device’s
remote control
AT-HD88M-SR’s
remote control
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1. +5V DC: spare power jack for over 60m transmission when the receiver AT-HD88M-R may
need external power to work
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2. A/V SIGNAL: connect a solid Cat-5/5e/6 cable between the respective A/V SIGNAL ports on
the AT-HD88M-S & AT-HD88M-R
3. CHANNEL CONTROL: connect a solid Cat-5/5e/6 cable between the respective CHANNEL
CONTROL ports on the AT-HD88M-S & AT-HD88M-R
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4. INPUT CHANNEL: LED display to show the currently selected HDMI
input source
5. INPUT SELECT: push-in button for switching input sources in sequential order
6. Signal Level 0-7: adjust the 8-level equalization control to the received HDMI
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HDMI
signal level varies from 0 (strongest) to 7 (weakest) for respective transmission length
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signals. The
from longest possible range to short distance. It is recommended to switch from 7 to 0 to find
the optimal visual experience.
7. HDMI
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OUTPUT: connect to HDTV with a HDMI
™
cable
8. IR RECEIVER: plug in the IR receiver
* The AT-HD88M-R has been tested extensively and found that it doesn’t require external power
supply. If in rare situation you find it cannot work with the AT-HD88M-S, please use any +5V
power adapter to plug in the power jack and see if it can work. If not, please contact your
technical support for further service.
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MODE SELECTION
Selection Sequence:
Mode 1-8: Preset Profiles
The matrix allows 8 sets of channel mapping configuration saved as preset profiles for later use.
Save current configuration:
Push the SELECT button to assign the preset profile ( - ) then press the SAVE button to save
the current channel mapping configuration into this designated preset profile.
Load previously saved configuration:
push the SELECT button to desired preset profile (1-8) then press the LOAD button to restore the
previously saved channel mapping configuration from the designated preset profile.
Mode E: EDID Learning Mode
Please find the detail in the following section for operation in EDID Learning mode.
Mode H: Panel Hold or Unhold
Hold: press SELECT button until the PRESET PROFILES shows and wait for 3 seconds, then
all of the buttons on the matrix front panel will be ineffective automatically.
Unhold: when the LED display of PRESET PROFILES shows
button for 3 seconds until the PRESET PROFILES shows
the front panel.
, keep pressing the SELECT
to unhold all of the buttons on
Mode L: System Lock or Unlock
Lock: push SELECT button until the PRESET PROFILES shows and wait for 3 seconds, then
all functions of the whole system (including the receivers, IR remote, and the commands
through RS-232 or USB) will be locked automatically.
Unlock: when the LED display of PRESET PROFILES shows
button for 3 seconds until the PRESET PROFILES shows
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, keep pressing the SELECT
to unlock all system functions.
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