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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2

3

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

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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.

HARDWARE INSTLLATION

SW1-SW8 for EDID/Audio

DIP Switch

Position

Pin-1 Pin-2

Video Audio Description

2

– Up to 1080p video & surround

3

– Enforce the system output at 1080p

5

– for learning EDID from

5

– for learning

OFF

[©]

OFF

[©]

ON

[ª]

ON

[ª]

OFF

[©]

ON

[ª]

OFF

[©]

ON

[ª]

Up to 1080p Surround

1

Up to 1080p Stereo

Bypass

4

Bypass4

Bypass Stereo

Default Mode

sound audio output up to 7.1ch (DTS-HD & Dolby
TrueHD)

Safe Mode

video and stereo audio for basic compatibility
among HDTVs

EDID Learning Mode

the display while playing any received HDMI
audio format

EDID Learning & Stereo Mode

EDID from the display while enforcing stereo output
if any HDTV cannot play surround sound normally

Note

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If the HDTV shows video but without audio, please try to set audio mode to stereo.

2

Factory default setting of [SW1]-[SW8] is pin-1 at OFF [©] & pin-2 at OFF [©] for 1080p video
and surround sound audio.

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If you encounter any unsolved audio/video output problem during system installation, please

turn any [SW1]-[SW8] to pin-1 at OFF [©] & pin-2 at ON [ª] for safe mode to enforce the system
output up to 1080p video and stereo audio for system check. However, the safe mode cannot
be initiated if your HDMI

reconfigure your HDMI

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Bypass means the matrix will maintain playing the original format of HDMI™ signals in video
and perhaps audio. By setting at this mode, the users may encounter compatibility issue
among different kinds of HDMI
output normally at the system installation, please change the DIP switch setting to default
mode or even safe mode to verify the functionality of the device.

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To learn the EDID of HDMI™ display for respective HDMI™ source devices, please see the [EDID

Learning] section in the next page for more detail information.

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source is set to enforce 1080p output. In this case, please

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source to all resolution output for troubleshooting.

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sources and displays. If you cannot get the audio and/or video

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SW Main for firmware update (for technical support only)

DIP Switch Position Pin-1 Pin-2 Pin-3 Pin-4

Normal Operation Mode [via RS-232 port]

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OFF[©] OFF[©] OFF[©] OFF[©]

Normal Operation Mode [via USB port]

Block A [main]

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Firmware Update Mode

Block B [remote]

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OFF[©] OFF[©] OFF[©] ON[ª]

ON[ª] OFF[©] OFF[©] OFF[©]

ON[ª] OFF[©] ON[ª] OFF[©]

Block C [HDMI™] ON[ª] ON[ª] OFF[©] OFF[©]

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Factory default for SW Main is pin-1 at OFF [©], pin-2 at OFF [©], pin-3 at OFF [©], & pin-4 at

OFF [©]. PLEASE MAINTAIN THIS SETTING AT ANYTIME FOR REGULAR USE VIA RS-232
CONTROL!

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Factory default for SW Main is pin-1 at OFF [©], pin-2 at OFF [©], pin-3 at OFF [©], & pin-4 at

ON [ª]. PLEASE MAINTAIN THIS SETTING AT ANYTIME FOR REGULAR USE VIA USB
CONTROL!

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Sequence for firmware update

WARNING! Firmware update only can be done via RS-232 port and connection to PC set at COM 1

1. Power off the AT-HD88M-S. Execute the firmware update program on your PC via COM1 port
connection to the RS-232 port of the AT-HD88M-S.

2. Set the pin-1 of [SW Main] at ON [ª] for firmware update mode.

3. Set pin-2 and pin-3 at respective positions to assign which Block to be updated.

4. Power on the AT-HD88M-S. The firmware update program should begin this update
sequence automatically. If not, please check the RS-232 connection status between PC and
AT-HD88M-S.

5. After the OK message shows up to indicate the firmware update sequence for designated
Block is complete, please turn off the AT-HD88M-S.

6. Repeat step 3 ~ step6 if you want to update the firmware of the remaining Blocks.

7. Set the [SW Main] switch position to Normal Operation Mode.

8. Power on the AT-HD88M-S.

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IR PASS-THROUGH

IR Extenders

IR Blaster IR Receiver

IR Sockets

AT-HD88M-S

IR Main: The default location for IR blaster to transmit all IR command signals received from any of

the eight remote receivers to all of the HDMI

IR PASS-THROUGH 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 8.

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sources.

AT-HD88M-R

IR RECEIVER: IR receiver connected here can receive all IR command signals from the IR remote

controls of AT-HD88M-SR and all other HDMI

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source devices.

Definition of IR Earphone Jack

IR Blaster IR Receiver

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Supported IR Data Format

Data Format Suitable Not Recommended

NEC

RC5

TOSHIBA MICOM CODE

GRUNDIG CODE

SONY 12 BIT CODE

SONY 15 BIT CODE

SONY 20 BIT CODE

RCA CODE

RCM CODE

MATSUSHITA CODE

MITSUBISHI CODE

ZENITH CODE

JVC CODE

M50560-001P

MN6125H

MN6125L

MN6014_C5D7

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9

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9

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9

9

9

9

9

9

9

9

9

9

MN6014-C6D6

MC14457P

LC7464(AHEA)

GEMINI_CM

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HARDWARE INSTLLATION

HARDWARE INSTALLATION

AT-HD88M-S as master unit

1. Connect all sources to HDMI™ Inputs on the 8x8 HDMI™ over CAT5 matrix master AT-HD88M­S

2. Connect each CHANNEL CONTROL output port on the AT-HD88M-S to respective CHANNEL

CONTROL port on the remote receiver AT-HD88M-R

3. Connect each A/V SIGNAL output port on the AT-HD88M-S to respective A/V SIGNAL input

on the remote receiver AT-HD88M-R

4. Connect IR blaster to the IR MAIN jack of AT-HD88M-S and direct the IR blaster to the built-in

IR receiver of the sources

5. Connect the UL AC C13 power cord to the AT-HD88M-S

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6. Power on all HDMI

7. Power on the AT-HD88M-S

sources

AT-HD88M-R as receiver unit

1. Connect each HDMI™ output to HDMI™ displays

2. Connect the A/V SIGNAL port on the AT-HD88M-R to the A/V SIGNAL port on the AT-HD88M-

S

3. Connect the CHANNEL CONTROL port on the AT-HD88M-R to the CHANNEL CONTROL

port on the AT-HD88M-S

4. Connect IR receiver and place the IR receiver at the appropriate position that can receive the

IR command signals sent from the users

5. Dial the 8-level rotary control switch to adjust the HDMI

sound are clear

PERFORMANCE GUIDE

Performance rating Type of CAT5/6 cable

Wiring Shielding CAT5 CAT5e CAT6

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signal level until the picture and

Solid

Stranded

Unshielded (UTP)

Shielded (STP)

Unshielded (UTP)

Shielded (STP)

Termination

  

  

  

  

Please use EIA/TIA-568-B termination (T568B) at any time

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CHANNEL CONTROL

Source Side

Method A: Push Button

1. Use the “«” or “—“ channel button on output port to select which port to be changed.
“«”: change selected output port in ascending order
“—“: change selected output port in descending order

2. Push the “«” or “—“ channel button on Input channel to select the HDMI

you want to display on this selected output port in step 1 in sequential order. Once you
reach the desired input channel you want to display on this selected output port, leave it
and the setting will be effective in a few seconds.

Method B: IR Remote Control

Please push one of the INPUT buttons to choose which HDMI™ input source you are going to
setup. After that, you can have multiple outputs playing the same content from the selected

INPUT 1 — INPUT 8 by pushing the corresponding OUTPUT buttons. The setting will be

effective in a couple of seconds.

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input source

INPUT & OUTPUT MAPPING

INPUT 1 HDMI™ input port #1

INPUT 2 HDMI™ input port #2

INPUT 3 HDMI™ input port #3

INPUT 4 HDMI™ input port #4

INPUT 5 HDMI™ input port #5

INPUT 6 HDMI™ input port #6

INPUT 7 HDMI™ input port #7

INPUT 8 HDMI™ input port #8

OUTPUT 1 HDMI™ output port #1

OUTPUT 2 HDMI™ output port #2

OUTPUT 3 HDMI™ output port #3

OUTPUT 4 HDMI™ output port #4

OUTPUT 5 HDMI™ output port #5

OUTPUT 6 HDMI™ output port #6

OUTPUT 7 HDMI™ output port #7

OUTPUT 8 HDMI™ output port #8

FUNCTION KEY

FUNCTION

FN + SOURCE SEL. 1

FN + SOURCE SEL. 2

Escape System LOCK

Enter System LOCK (most buttons, IR control, and RS-232 control
become inactive, except Escape System LOCK command )

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Method C: Software Control through RS-232 or USB port

HDMI Input
Source Selection
Mapping Area

1. Scan button:

Software Control Menu

HDMI Output
Port Selection
Mapping Area

Status Indicator

Serial Port Scan:

Press Scan button, the machine will scan the all com port and show them.

Select the RS232 serial port connected to the machine. And set device ID 255 is for all device.

Only the same device id or 255 can get the command you sent.

Press OK. Get the new status from the machine you select.

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2. Setting button:

Press Get button to read back device ID.
Press Set button to write device ID.

3. Linkage button:

Press Linkage button to read back all status.

4. Open/Close button:

Press this button to close or open COM port.

5. Mapping button:

Select All Output:

Select “set all output”, then select the source on main
menu. You can quickly set all output to the same source.

Unselect All Output:

Release output selection.

Select Input1~8-Output:

Select Input Source. Then select the output port icon.

For example:

Select input source 1. Then select output port 1 and 2. The video and audio will be sent to
port 1 and 2.

6. Fast Select button:

Press Fast select button for quick setting

Input one ¨ Output Port one
Input two ¨Output Port two

…..
Press Fast select pull down menu
Select Input Num-Output Num

Input source #1 ¨ Output port #1
Input source #2 ¨ Output port #2

…..

Select Input - All Output

Send the same source to all output

7. Output Port:

Pull down menu and select which source to be sent to this output port.

One by one setting

On main menu screen

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First select input source. Then select the output ports which you want to send the
video and audio from this source. When you select the input source, the source will
change to gray. When you select the output port one by one, the selected output
port will change to gray.

The linking line will change to yellow.

Group setting

First select output ports one by one. Then select the input source. The selected
output ports change the setting at the same time.

By using Terminal:

Baud rate: 9600
Data length: 8bit
Parity check: No
Stop bit: 1

Command Set:

COMMAND

ST

VR

A1
A2
A3
A4
A5
A6
A7
A8

B1
B2

B3
B4

B5
B6

ACTION

System Status

Firmware Version

Output A select Input 1

Output A select Input 2

Output A select Input 3

Output A select Input 4

Output A select Input 5

Output A select Input 6

Output A select Input 7

Output A select Input 8

Output B select Input 1

Output B select Input 2

Output B select Input 3

Output B select Input 4

Output B select Input 5

Output B select Input 6

COMMAND

C5
C6
C7
C8
D1
D2
D3
D4
D5

D6
D7

D8
E1

E2
E3

E4

ACTION

Output C select Input 5

Output C select Input 6

Output C select Input 7

Output C select Input 8

Output D select Input 1

Output D select Input 2

Output D select Input 3

Output D select Input 4

Output D select Input 5

Output D select Input 6

Output D select Input 7

Output D select Input 8

Output E select Input 1

Output E select Input 2

Output E select Input 3

Output E select Input 4

COMMAND

F3
F4
F5
F6
F7
F8
G1
G2
G3

G4
G5

G6
G7

G8
H1

H2

ACTION

Output F select Input 3

Output F select Input 4

Output F select Input 5

Output F select Input 6

Output F select Input 7

Output F select Input 8

Output G select Input 1

Output G select Input 2

Output G select Input 3

Output G select Input 4

Output G select Input 5

Output G select Input 6

Output G select Input 7

Output G select Input 8

Output H select Input 1

Output H select Input 2

B7
B8
C1
C2
C3
C4

Output B select Input 7

Output B select Input 8

Output C select Input 1

Output C select Input 2

Output C select Input 3

Output C select Input 4

E5
E6
E7
E8
F1
F2

Output E select Input 5

Output E select Input 6

Output E select Input 7

Output E select Input 8

Output F select Input 1

Output F select Input 2

H3
H4
H5
H6
H7
H8

Output H select Input 3

Output H select Input 4

Output H select Input 5

Output H select Input 6

Output H select Input 7

Output H select Input 8

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Display Side

Method A: Push button for switching input channels

Press the INPUT SELECT push button to switch the input source on the respective output port

connected to the matrix receiver in sequential order. The selected input source will be displayed

on the LED of INPUT CHANNEL.

Method B1: IR remote control for switching input channels

Please decide which input channel to be selected by pressing Source Selection 1 to Source
Selection 8. Or you can use left — and right « button to enter IR control mode and select
the input channel in ascending and descending order respectively. The setting will be effective
in a couple of seconds.

—

«

«

SOURCE SEL. 1

SOURCE SEL. 2

SOURCE SEL. 3

SOURCE SEL. 4

SOURCE SEL. 5

SOURCE SEL. 6

SOURCE SEL. 7

SOURCE SEL. 8

Note

Switch input port in descending order*

Switch input port in ascending order*

Switch the display channel at the
remote site to input port 1

Switch the display channel at the
remote site to input port 2

Switch the display channel at the
remote site to input port 3

Switch the display channel at the
remote site to input port 4

Switch the display channel at the
remote site to input port 5

Switch the display channel at the
remote site to input port 6

Switch the display channel at the
remote site to input port 7

Switch the display channel at the
remote site to input port 8

Right ( ) button to switch input source in ascending order (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 1, 2, ......)

Left ( ) button to switch input source in descending order (1, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, 2, ......)

«

—

Method B2: IR remote control for controlling HDMI™ sources

Users can use the corresponding IR remotes to control respective BD players, DVD players, or any

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HDMI

input devices including AT-HD88M-SR itself with IR control at any display site.

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EDID LEARNING

The EDID learning function is only necessary whenever you encounter any display connected to
the HDMI

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output port that cannot play 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

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resolutions to be commonly acceptable among all HDMI

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HDMI

signal output would be probably the safest choice. Nevertheless, the user can force the
matrix to learn the EDID of the lowest capable HDMI
displays are capable to play the HDMI

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signals normally by performing the procedures stated

displays. In this case, a 720p stereo

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display among others to make sure all

below.

SW1-SW8 Pin-1 must be set “ON” for EDID Learning Mode

DIP Switch

Position

Pin-1

Video Audio Description

ON [ª] Bypass Stereo EDID Learning – for learning EDID from the receiver

Method 1: Manually connect HDMI™ displays to HDMI™ input ports

1. Power up the matrix master unit. Connect the HDMI™ display that its EDID needs to be
learned to any of the HDMI
show the picture normally.

2. To learn the display’s EDID for source device connected to respective HDMI
INPUT8 port, pull both pins of respective DIP switch SW1-SW8 up-and-down to stay at

ON[ª]-ON[ª] and wait for about 5 seconds to complete the EDID learning process. You
DON’T NEED to pull up the DIP switch again unless you want to learn another display’s EDID

by pulling both DIP switch pin-1 & pin-2 of SW1-SW8 up-and-down one more time.

3. Repeat step1 & step2 if you want to learn the EDID of this HDMI
input ports that have same trouble playing the audio/video properly.

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INPUT1-INPUT8 port where your source device has trouble to

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INPUT1-

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display on any other HDMI™

Method 2: Use the front panel of the master unit

Button Function

Output Port

Input Channel

EDID will be read from display via the connected receiver unit from the
respective output port

The EDID will be sent to the input source connected to respective HDMI
input port

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1. Press SELECT button until the LED shows to enter the EDID Learning Mode.

2. Wait for 2 seconds until the all LED from port 1 to port 8 display

, which means to hold the

default EDID profile in EDID learning mode, not panel hold mode (Mode H).

3. Press “” or “—” button on PORT1 to PORT8 to select the EDID profile you decide to use on

each HDMI input port. Please make sure the displays and the receiver units are all power on
and connected.

Sequence for pressing “” button:

Sequence for pressing “—” button:

, , , , , , , , , , , , ,

, , , , , , , , , , , , ,

, , , , , , ,or means you select to learn the EDID of the display connected

to respect HDMI output port.

means you select type-A default EDID profile (720p) to be used on the HDMI input port.

means you select type-B default EDID profile (1080p) to be used on the HDMI input port.

means you select type-C default EDID profile (1080p) to be used on the HDMI input port.

means you select type-D default EDID profile (720p) to be used on the HDMI input port.

4. Once you finish the EDID configuration for each HDMI input port, press SAVE button.

5. After a couple seconds, the LED on PORT 1 to PORT 8 will display either

meaning OK or

meaning failed for the EDID learning procedure on each HDMI input port.

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IR DISCRETE CODES

Default Custom Code — IR2 Code: 00 FF

Function

0x17

SOURCE SEL. 1

0x54

SOURCE SEL. 5

0x57

INPUT 1

0x18

INPUT 5

0x1B

OUTPUT 1

0x0E

OUTPUT 5

0x1C

—

0x0A

SOURCE SEL. 2

0x55

SOURCE SEL. 6

0x58

INPUT 2

0x5B

INPUT 6

0x5A

OUTPUT 2

0x0D

OUTPUT 6

0x1D

«

0x0C

SOURCE SEL 3

0x56

SOURCE SEL. 7

0x59

INPUT 3

0x19

INPUT 7

0x1A

OUTPUT 3

0x12

OUTPUT 7

0x1F

POWER

0x02

SOURCE SEL. 4

0x01

SOURCE SEL. 8

0x06

INPUT 4

0x07

INPUT 8

0x04

OUTPUT 4

0x05

OUTPUT 8

0x1E

Custom Code — IR3 Code: 0x12 0x21

Custom Code: 0x12 0x21

Source 1 0xA1 0xB1 0xC1 0xD1 0xE1 0xF1 0x11 0x21
Source 2 0xA2 0xB2 0xC2 0xD2 0xE2 0xF2 0x12 0x22
Source 3 0xA3 0xB3 0xC3 0xD3 0xE3 0xF3 0x13 0x23
Source 4 0xA4 0xB4 0xC4 0xD4 0xE4 0xF4 0x14 0x24
Source 5 0xA5 0xB5 0xC5 0xD5 0xE5 0xF5 0x15 0x25
Source 6 0xA6 0xB6 0xC6 0xD6 0xE6 0xF6 0x16 0x26
Source 7 0xA7 0xB7 0xC7 0xD7 0xE7 0xF7 0x17 0x27
Source 8 0xA8 0xB8 0xC8 0xD8 0xE8 0xF8 0x18 0x28

Output 1 Output 2 Output 3 Output 4 Output 5 Output 6 Output 7 Output 8

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Custom Code — IR4 Code: 0x13 0x31

Custom Code: 0x13 0x31

Source 1 0xAE 0xBE 0xCE 0xDE 0xEE 0xFE 0x1E 0x2E
Source 2 0xAD 0xBD 0xCD 0xDD 0xED 0xFD 0x1D 0x2D
Source 3 0xAC 0xBC 0xCC 0xDC 0xEC 0xFC 0x1C 0x2C
Source 4 0xAB 0xBB 0xCB 0xDB 0xEB 0xFB 0x1B 0x2B
Source 5 0xAA 0xBA 0xCA 0xDA 0xEA 0xFA 0x1A 0x2A
Source 6 0xA9 0xB9 0xC9 0xD9 0xE9 0xF9 0x19 0x29
Source 7 0xA8 0xB8 0xC8 0xD8 0xE8 0xF8 0x18 0x28
Source 8 0xA7 0xB7 0xC7 0xD7 0xE7 0xF7 0x17 0x27

Output 1 Output 2 Output 3 Output 4 Output 5 Output 6 Output 7 Output 8

Note: Using terminal to set Custom Code
Example: Set custom code from 0x01 0xEE to 0x13 0x31
>>IR4 -------------- command (using RS-232 terminal command mode)
>>IR4 -------------- echo

Command Custom Code

IR2 0x00 0xFF
IR3 0x12 0x21
IR4 0x13 0x31

For further information, please check the installation CD.

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NOTICE

1. When adjusting the signal level on the receiver unit, please dial the rotary control switch from 7
to 0 and stop turning the rotary switch whenever the audio/video is playing normally.
Inappropriate signal level setting may cause overpowering issue that would shorten the
product life significantly!

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2. If the DVI or HDMI
retrieve and provide DVI or HDMI

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3. All HDMI

over CAT5 transmission distances are measured using Belden 1583A CAT5e

device requires the EDID information, please use EDID Reader/Writer to

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display EDID information.

125MHz UTP cable and ASTRODESIGN Video Signal Generator VG-859C.

4. The transmission length is largely affected by the type of Cat-5/5e/6 cables, the type of HDMI

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sources, and the type of HDMI

display. The testing result shows solid UTP cables (usually in
the form of 300m [1,000ft] bulk cables) can transmit a lot longer signals than stranded UTP
cables (usually in the form of fixed length patch cords). Shielded STP cables are better suited
than unshielded UTP cables. A solid UTP Cat-5e cable shows longer transmission range than
stranded STP Cat-6 cable. For long extension applications, solid UTP/STP cables are the only
viable choice.

5. EIA/TIA-568-B termination (T568B) for Cat-5/5e/6 cables is recommended for better
performance.

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6. To reduce the interference among the unshielded twisted pairs of wires in Cat-5/5e/6 cable,
one can use double shielded STP cables to improve EMI problems, which is worsen in long
transmission.

7. Because the quality of the CAT5/6 cables has the major effect on how long the transmission
limit can achieve and how good is the received picture quality, the actual transmission range is
subject to one’s choice of Cat-5/5e/6 cables. For desired resolutions greater than 1080i or
1280x1024, a Cat-6 cable is recommended.

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8. If your HDMI
input #1] generally can produce better transmission performance among all HDMI

display has multiple HDMI™ inputs, it is found that the first HDMI™ input [HDMI™

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inputs.

9. The AT-HD88M-R (receiver unit) 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 (sender
unit), 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.

Additional IR remote controls and IR blaster cables can be purchased as optional accessories to
control the HDMI

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sources located separately.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

Safeguards

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not
expose this product to rain or moisture.

If the wall plug does not fit into your local
power socket, hire an electrician to replace
your obsolete socket.

Do not modify the wall plug.
Doing so will void the warranty and safety
features.

This equipment should be installed near the
socket outlet and the device should be easily
accessible in case it requires disconnection.

Precautions

FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized
changes or modifications to this equipment
not expressly approved by the manufacturer
could void the user’s authority to operate this
equipment.

Operate this product using only the included
external power supply. Use of other power
supplies could impair performance, damage
the product or cause fires.

In the event of an electrostatic discharge, this
device may automatically turn off. If this
occurs, unplug the device, and plug it back in.

Protect and route power cords so they will not
be stepped on or pinched by anything placed
on or against them. Be especially careful of
plug-ins, or cord exit points from this product.

Avoid excessive humidity, sudden temperature
changes or temperature extremes.

Keep this product away from wet locations such
as bathtubs, sinks, laundries, wet basements
and swimming pools.

Use only accessories recommended by ATLONA
to avoid fire, shock or other hazards.

Unplug the product before cleaning. Use a
damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use cleaning
fluid or aerosols, which could enter the unit and
cause damage, fire or electrical shock. Some
substances may also mar the finish of the
product.

Never open or remove unit panels or make any
adjustments not described in this manual.
Attempting to do so could expose you to
dangerous electrical shock or other hazards. It

may also cause damage to your AT-HD88M-SR.

Opening the product will void the warranty.

Do not attempt to service the unit. Instead
disconnect it and contact your Authorized
ATLONA reseller or contact ATLONA directly.

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WARRANTY

WARRANTY

1. LIMITED WARRANTY

Atlona Technologies warrants that (a) its products (the “Product”) will perform substantially in
accordance with the accompanying written materials for a period of 3 years from the date of receipt
and (b) that the Product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use
and service for a period of 3 years. In the event applicable law imposes any implied warranties, the
implied warranty period is limited to 3 years from the date of receipt. Some jurisdictions do not
allow such limitations on duration of an implied warranty, so the above limitation may not apply to
Customer.

2. CUSTOMER REMEDIES

Atlona Technologies and its suppliers’ entire liability and Customer’s exclusive remedy shall be, at
Atlona Technologies’ option, either return of the price paid for the Product, or repair or replacement
of the Product that does not meet this Limited Warranty and which is returned to Atlona
Technologies with a copy of Customer’s receipt. This Limited Warranty is void if failure of the
Product has resulted from accident, abuse, or misapplication. Any replacement Product will be
warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period or 3 year, whichever is longer.

3. NO OTHER WARRANTIES

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ATLONA TECHNOLOGIES
AND ITS SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WITH REGARD TO THE PRODUCT AND ANY
RELATED WRITTEN MATERIALS. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES CUSTOMER SPECIFIC
LEGAL RIGHTS. CUSTOMER MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS DEPENDING ON THE
JURISDICTION.

4. NO LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL
ATLONA TECHNOLOGIES OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES
WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUEN­TIAL, OR INDIRECT DAMAGES FOR PERSONAL INJURY, LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS,
BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, OR ANY OTHER
PECUNIARY LOSS) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT,
EVEN IF ATLONA TECHNOLOGIES HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH
DAMAGES. IN ANY CASE, ATLONA TECHNOLOGIES’ AND ITS SUPPLIERS’ ENTIRE
LIABILITY UNDER ANY PROVISION OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE
AMOUNT ACTUALLY PAID BY YOU FOR THE PRODUCT. BECAUSE SOME JURISDICTIONS
DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR
INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

ATLONA

1293 Mountain View Alviso Rd. Suite A

Sunnyvale, CA 94089

Toll Free: 1-877-536-3976

International: 408-962-0515

FAX: [phone]

Website: www.atlona.com

E-MAIL: [e-mail]

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ATLONA PRODUCT REGISTRATION

WARRANTY

Thank you for purchasing this Atlona product — we hope you’ll enjoy it.

We also hope that you’ll take a few moments to register your new purchase. Registration creates
an ownership record if your product is lost or stolen and helps ensure you’ll receive notification of
performance issues and firm- ware updates.

At Atlona, we respect and protect your privacy and assure you that your registration information is
completely secure. Of course, Atlona product registration is totally voluntary and failure to register
will not diminish your limited warranty rights.

To register go to www.atlona.com/registration

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