Black Box AVSW-HDMI-RX, AVSW-HDMI8X8-X User Manual

AVSW-HDMI8X8-X

AVSW-HDMI-RX

XR 8 x 8 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio

Use this high-performance matrix to switch and
extend multiple video and audio signals.

Switch manually, from a remote control unit, RS-232 interface, or Ethernet.
Includes built-in HDBaseT® interfaces for 328-ft. (100 m) extension.

Customer

Support

Information

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Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018

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Trademarks Used in this Manual/ FCC and IC RFI Statements

Trademarks Used in this Manual

Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks of BB Technologies, Inc.

Blu-ray is a trademark of the Blu-ray Disc Association.

HDMI is a registered trademark of HDMI Licensing L.L.C.

Xbox and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners.

Federal Communications Commission and Industry Canada Radio Frequency Interference
Statements

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy, and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause inter ference to radio communication. It has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules,
which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user at his own
expense will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the interference.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emis sion from digital apparatus set out in the Radio
Interference Regulation of Industry Canada.

Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques
de la classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique publié par Industrie Canada.

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NOM Statement

Instrucciones de Seguridad
(Normas Oficiales Mexicanas Electrical Safety Statement)

1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado.

2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura.

3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de operación deben ser respetadas.

4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas.

5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—por ejemplo, cerca de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca
de una alberca, etc.

6. El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carritos o pedestales que sean recomendados por el fabricante.

7. El aparato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo sólo como sea recomendado por el fabricante.

8. Servicio—El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo eléctrico más allá a lo descrito en las instrucciones de operación.
Todo otro servicio deberá ser referido a personal de servicio calificado.

9. El aparato eléctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posición no interfiera su uso. La colocación del aparato eléctrico
sobre una cama, sofá, alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilación, no se debe colocar en libreros o gabinetes
que impidan el flujo de aire por los orificios de ventilación.

10. El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor como radiadores, registros de calor, estufas u otros

aparatos (incluyendo amplificadores) que producen calor.

11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo del tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como

se indique en el aparato.

12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización del equipo no sea eliminada.

13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados

sobre o contra ellos, poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen del aparato.

14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las recomendaciones del fabricante.

15. En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos de las lineas de energia.

16. El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo.

17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación.

18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando:

A: El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido dañado; u
B: Objectos han caído o líquido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato; o
C: El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia; o
D: El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su desempeño; o
E: El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido dañada.

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Safety Information

Safety Information

NOTE: THIS SAFETY INFORMATION IS OF A GENERAL NATURE AND MAY BE SUPERSEDED BY INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED WITHIN THIS
MANUAL.

1. Save the carton and packing material even if the equipment has arrived in good condition. If you ever need to ship the unit, use only the

original factory packing.

2. Read all documentation before operating your equipment. Retain all documentation for future reference.

3. Follow all instructions printed on unit chassis for proper operation.

4. Do not spill water or other liquids into or on the unit, or operate the unit while standing in liquid.

5. Make sure power outlets conform to the power requirements listed on the back of the unit.

6. Do not use the unit if the electrical power cord is frayed or broken. The power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be

walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords and plugs, convenience receptacles, and
the point where they exit.

7. Always operate the unit with the AC ground wire connected to the electrical system ground. Precautions should be taken so that the means

of grounding of a piece of equipment is not defeated.

8. Voltage must be correct and the same as that printed on the rear of the unit. Damage caused by connection to improper AC voltage is not

covered by any warranty.

9. Power down and disconnect the unit from mains voltage before making connections.

10. Never hold a power switch in the “ON” position.

11. Do not use the unit near stoves, heat registers, radiators, or other heat-producing devices.

12. Do not block fan intake or exhaust ports. Do not operate equipment on a surface or in an environment which may impede the normal flow

of air around the unit, such as a bed, rug, carpet, or completely enclosed rack. If the unit is used in an extremely dusty or smoky
environment, the unit should be periodically “blown free” of foreign matter.

13. Do not remove the cover. Removing the cover will expose you to potentially dangerous voltages. There are no user serviceable parts inside.

14. Do not drive the inputs with a signal level greater than that required to drive equipment to full output.

15. Non-use periods. The power cord of equipment should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.

16. Service information equipment should be serviced by qualifier service personnel when:

A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged.

B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the equipment.

C. The equipment has been exposed to rain.

D. The equipment does not appear to operate normally, or exhibits a marked change in performance

E. The equipment has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

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Important Safety Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

To get the best from this product, please read this manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE

INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Do not force switched or external connections.

When moving the unit, disconnect the serial port connections first, then the power cable, and finally the interconnecting cables to other devic­es.

Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents or aerosol cleaners, as this may damage the unit. Use a clean dry cloth.

Installation of this unit should be in a cool, dry place, away from sources of excessive heat, vibration, dust, moisture, and cold.

WARNING: To prevent electric shock do not use the (polarized) plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or other outlet unless the

blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure. To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide
slot; fully insert.

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

1. Specifications ......................................................................................................................................................................... 7

2. Overview ............................................................................................................................................................................... 9

2.1 Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................................9

2.2 Features .........................................................................................................................................................................9

2.3 What’s Included ..........................................................................................................................................................10

2.4 Hardware Description .................................................................................................................................................. 10

2.4.1 Front Panel of the AVSW-HDMI8X8-X .............................................................................................................. 10

2.4.2 Rear Panel of the AVSW-HDMI8X8-X ............................................................................................................... 13

2.4.3 Front and Rear Panels of the AVSW-HDMI-RX .................................................................................................15

3. Installation ........................................................................................................................................................................... 16

3.1 Installation Diagram .................................................................................................................................................... 16

3.2 IR Extender .................................................................................................................................................................. 17

4. Operation ............................................................................................................................................................................18

4.1 EDID Setup ..................................................................................................................................................................18

4.2 RESET ..........................................................................................................................................................................18

4.3 Embedded EDID Modes ..............................................................................................................................................19

4.4 LEARNING EDID .......................................................................................................................................................... 19

4.5 EDID Function for HDMI Matrix Switch ....................................................................................................................... 20

4.6 EDID Function: LEARNING ........................................................................................................................................... 21

4.7 EDID Status .................................................................................................................................................................. 21

4.8 How to Set Up Fast Speed Start (FSS) Function ........................................................................................................... 22

4.9 Auto Mode Definition ................................................................................................................................................. 22

4.10 Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) Setup .................................................................................................................. 22

4.11 Front-Panel Control Functions .....................................................................................................................................22

4.12 Remote Control ........................................................................................................................................................... 23

4.13 IR Remote Custom and Data Codes (NEC Standard) ................................................................................................... 24

5. Room Remote Control #1–#8 Custom Code and Data Codes ............................................................................................ 25

6. Ethernet Serial Interface .......................................................................................................................................................28

7. RS-232 Serial Interface .........................................................................................................................................................29

8. Ethernet TCP Setup Guide ...................................................................................................................................................30

9. Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................................................................31

9.1 Contacting Black Box...................................................................................................................................................31

9.2 Shipping and Packaging ..............................................................................................................................................31

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1. Specifications

Technical Specifications

Approvals CE, FCC, RoHS, REACH

Audio Support Supports DVI-Audio input and SPDIF output

Controls IR remote control,

IR external port with (1) 3.5-mm earphone jack,
Select and Function buttons on front panel,
RS-232 or Ethernet series interface,
(8) IR room remote controls

Color Black

Digital Audio
Support

Digital Video
Support

Function
Control Key

HDCP/CEC
Support

HDMI I/O
Connector

HDMI Support HD 1080p @ 60 Hz, H36-bit deep color, 3D (1.4a) formats

Infrared
Frequency

IR External
Distance

ESD Protection Human body model:

Number of
Rack Units

Source Status Automatically scan sources inputs via LED

Video
Bandwidth

Multi audio formats 5.1/7.1, MAT (MLP), Dolby Digital, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, DTS-ES-6CH,
DTS-HD, DTS-HD-HRA, DTS-HD Master, (PCM-2CH)

HD: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, up to 36-bit deep color

ALL/OFF/RECALL/ENTER/MEMORY/LOCK/EDID

HDCP 2.0 compliant, CEC compliant

HDMI Type A, SMD 19-pin female

38 kHz

1000 feet (300 m) maximum

± 10 kV (air-gap discharge);
± 6 kV (contact discharge)

1U, fits in 19" rack (using the included rackmount brackets)

Double data rates: 340 MHz, total 6.75 Gbps bandwidth

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Chapter 1: Specifications

Technical Specifications (continued)

Connectors AVSW-HDMI8X8-X:

Input:
(8) HDMI (sources),
(8) 3.5-mm analog audio,
(8) DB9 RS-232 for extension,
(9) IR extension ports (1 to all, 8 for each);
Output:
(8) HDMI (sinks);
(8) HDBaseT® ports (CAT6/6A/7 cable),
(8) RJ-45 CATx (HDBaseT via Category 6/6a/7 cable),
(8) SPDIF audio,
(9) IR extension ports (1 to all, 8 for each);
Control:
(1) DB9 RS-232 for serial control,
(1) RJ-45 for telnet control,
(1) IR extension port;
AVSW-HDMI-RX:
Input:
(1) HDBaseT port,
(1) IR extension port;
Output:
(1) HDMI (sink),
(1) 3.5-mm analog audio,
(1) RS-232 (control),
(1) IR extension port,
(2) RJ-45 (unused)

Environment Temperature: 32 to 100˚ F (0 to 38˚ C)

Power AVX-HDMI8X8-X, AVSW-HDMI-RX Input: 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, internal power supply;

Consumption: 10 A maximum

Dimensions 1.75"H x 19"W x 9.85"D (4.4 x 48.2 x 25 cm)

Weight 7.91 lb. (4.75 kg)

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Chapter 2: Overview

2. Overview

2.1 Introduction

The AVSW-HDMI8X8-X is a high-performance 8 x 8 matrix routing switch with (8) HDMI plus DVI-audio inputs. It supports (8)
HDMI with SPDIF audio outputs and (8) HDBaseT outputs simultaneously. The AVSW-HDMI8X8-X is based on HDBaseT
technology and supports full-resolution HDMI video with embedded audio, RS-232, and IR bi-directional signals, all over a single
CATx cable.

With a signal bandwidth of 340 MHz, there is no signal degradation. HIgh-definition digital signals can be selected and
distributed to any 16 outputs simultaneously (8 channels x 2). The switch complies with CEC and HDMP 2.0 standards, HDMI
V1.4a 3D formats, and data rates up to 6.75 Gbps. It also supports UXGA/WUXGA/DVI 1920 x 1200 resolution to any HD
displays.

The AVSW-HDM8X8-X has one CAT6/6A and HDMI connector for each output, effectively making this an 8 x 16 switch (same
signal on both outputs). One RJ-45 connection on each output extends the HDMI signal to remote locations via HDBaseT CATx
cable extended to the HDBaseT Receiver (AVSW-HDMI-RX).

You can select the EDID from eight different modes. Control the switch via front-panel push buttons, IR remote, or via RS-232 or
TCP/IP (not a Web browser).

2.2 Features

• Matrix switches (8) HDMI with DVI-audio source devices to (8) HDMI with HDMI/DVI SPDIF and (8) CATx (6/6A/7) device

extender output devices.

• Supports HDMI digital video w/embedded audio, DVI format, and complies with CEC/HDCP 2.0.

• Includes (7) function key controls.

• Supports worldwide EDID modes for HDTV resolutions.

• Enables link speeds of up to 6.75 Gbps (link clock rate of 340Mb Hz), and supports HDMI 1.4a 3D formats.

• Supports DVI audio input and SPDIF (LPCM 2-CH or maximum 5.1CH output).

• Works with wide range of HD resolutions from PC XGA to WUXGA 1920 x 1200 and HDTV/TV resolutions 480i/480p,

576i/576p, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p.

• Compatible with all HDMI source devices, PC monitors, plasma HD displays, HDTV, and audio receivers/amplifiers.

• Provides digital video TMDS formats resolution up to 1080p-60 with deep color 36-bit.

• Supports digital audio: Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plug/ex, DTS, DTS-HD, DTS-HD Master, DTS-EX, PCM, PCM2,

LPCM2.

• Choose from four ways to control the user interface: Windows based GUI control via TCP/IP port (not a Web browser), front-

panel push button, IR wireless remote control, and third-party RS-232 controller (via simple ASCII).

• Supports worldwide control functions: ALL/OFF/RECALL/ENTER/MEMORY/EDID/LOCK.

• Supports EDID modes:

- Embedded EID modes: FSS/H24-3D-M/H36-3D/H36-3D-M/DVI-D 1280x1024–60 Hz/DVI-D 1920x1200—60 Hz/AUTO.

- External modes: Learning mode.

• Front-panel LEDs automatically show active input and output status.

• Supports IR Remote and IR Extender with distance up to 1000 feet (300 m) maximum.

• Provides EDID configuration via Internal modes.

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Chapter 2: Overview

• Consumer Electronic Control (CEC) switch can be all open or OFF.

• Remembers the last state during a power cycle.

• When power is removed and resorted, the last configuration will be restored.

2.3 What’s Included

Your package should include the following items. If anything is missing or damaged, contact Black Box Technical Support
at 724-746-5500 or [e-mail].

AVSW-HDMI-8X8-X includes:

• (1) XR 8 x 8 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio

• (1) power cord

• (1) DB9 male-female cable

• (9) remote controls (1 main, 8 receiver remotes)

• (1) IR extender receiver kit

• (4) IR transmitter cables

• (4) IR receiver cables

• (4) IR extender transmitter sets

• (4) IR extender receiver sets

• (1) RS-232 Cable

• (1) 19" rackmounting kit

• (1) CD-ROM containing this user’s manual in PDF format

AVSW-HDMI-RX includes:

• (1) XR HDMI Matrix Switch Receiver

• (1) 12-V, 2-A power supply w/cord

• (2) IR cables (1 in, 1 out)

2.4 Hardware Description

Figure 2-1 shows the front panel of the switch, and Figure 2-2 shows its back panel. Tables 2-1 and 2-2 describe the
components.

2.4.1 Front Panel of the AVSW-HDMI8X8-X

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Figure 2-1. Front panel.

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