Bluestream CMX88AB User Manual

Output Input

8x8 4K HDMI 2.0 Matrix

CMX88AB

User Manual

Output Input

Contents

CMX88AB USER MANUAL

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.

Surge protection device
recommended

This product contains sensitive
electrical components that may be
damaged by electrical spikes, surges,
electric shock, lightning strikes, etc. Use
of surge protection systems is highly
recommended in order to protect and
extend the life of your equipment.

Introduction 03

Features 03

Panel Descriptions 04

Control Ports 05

Matrix Front Panel Controls 06

Infrared Control 06

Infrared Remote Control 07

Audio Breakout 08

Automatic Video Resolution Conversion 08

Adjusting EDID Settings 08

Application Diagram 09

Specifications 10

Package Contents 10

Maintenance 10

RS-232 and Telnet Commands 11-12

Infrared Commands 13-15

Web Browser Interface 16

PC Configuration Soware 16

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Introduction

FEATURES:

• Features 8x HDMI inputs which can be independently routed to 8x HDMI outputs

• Supports 4K UHD video including HDR (up to 4K @60Hz 4:4:4)

• Independent video down conversion on all HDMI outputs allowing a display only capable of supporting
lower 4K video resolutions (4K 60Hz 4:2:0) to receive 4K 60Hz 4:4:4 video content while still showing
maximum original 4K UHD resolution on remaining outputs

• Supports all industry standard video resolutions including VGA-WUXGA and 480i-4K

Our Contractor CMX88AB 4K HDMI Matrix oers unprecedented
performance and value for the custom installation market. The
CMX88AB supports HDMI2.0 with HDCP2.2, allowing distribution of
eight HDMI sources to eight displays. This enables all sources to be
viewed as required within a matrix configuration. The unit transmits
all HDMI resolutions up to and including 4K 60Hz 4:4:4. The 8-Way
matrix also includes audio breakout, EDID management and a web
browser interface module for control and configuration of the matrix.

• Supports all known HDMI audio formats including Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus and
DTS-HD Master Audio transmission

• HDMI audio breakout to associated output analogue L/R audio and coaxial digital outputs concurrently

• Web interface module for control and configuration of the Matrix

• Control via front panel, IR, RS-232 & TCP/IP

• 3rd party drivers available for major home control brands

• Advanced EDID management

• HDCP 2.2 compliant

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Output Input

CMX88AB Panel Descriptions

Front Panel

CMX88AB USER MANUAL

Output Input

8x8 4K HDMI 2.0 Matrix

1 2

1

IR receiver window for Matrix control

LED indicator - Will flash when IR commands are received

2

HDMI output selection buttons UP/DOWN. Press to scroll through HDMI outputs 1-8 (A = all outputs)

3

4

HDMI input selection buttons UP/DOWN. Press to scroll through HDMI inputs 1-8

Output Input

Rear Panel

5

6

54321

Output

Coaxial Coaxial Coaxial Coaxial Coaxial Coaxial Coaxial Coaxial

L L L L L L L L

R R R R R R R R

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

Input

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

9

6

Output

10

87

TCP/ IP

7

43

8

RS-2 32

I

R Ctrl

DC 12V

11 12

CMX88AB

Coaxial digital audio output - RCA (S/PDIF)

5

6

Analogue L/R audio output - Supports 2 channel PCM
only.

The Matrix does not down-mix multi-channel audio

signals.

7

TCP/IP connection - Connect to local network. Default
network setting is DHCP.

Note: If Matrix is not connected to a router, the default IP
address is 192.168.0.200

8

RS-232 serial port - For control of switcher by third party
control devices

HDMI inputs - connect to HDMI source devices

9

HDMI outputs - connect to HDMI display devices

10

IR control - IR input for Martrix control. Connect 5V

11

Blustream IR receiver.

Power port - Use included 12V/3A DC power adaptor

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Output Input

CMX88AB Control Ports

The CMX88AB main communication ports are located on the rear panel and includes the following connections:

A

8

L

R

HDMI 6 HDMI 7 HDMI 8

TCP /IP

I

R Ctr l

C

RS- 232

B

Connections:

A. TCP/IP – For control of the Matrix (RJ45 Connector)

B. Global IR Input 3.5mm stereo jack - For control of the Matrix Switcher*

C. RS-232 – For control of the Matrix (9 pin serial connection)

*Note - Blustream products use 5V IR hardware. For further details please see
page 6 ‘Infrared Control’.

Blustream’s CMX88AB Matrix is supplied with the required 5V IR Receiver
cabling.

TCP/IP

The Blustream CMX88AB Matrix can be controlled via TCP/IP.

For the full list of protocols please see CMX88AB control pages located at the rear
of this manual.

The CMX88AB Matrix features a built-in web browser user interface allowing con­trol and configuration of the matrix.

A ‘Straight-through’ RJ45 patch lead should be used

CMX88AB

DC 12 V

BLUSTREAM RS-232 REMOTE CONTROL

PIN Assignment PIN Assignment

1 NC 1 NC

2 Tx 2 Rx

3 Rx 3 Tx

4 NC 4 NC

5 GND 5 GND

6 NC 6 NC

7 NC 7 NC

8 NC 8 NC

9 NC 9 NC

CONSOLE

Baud Rate: 57600 bps

Data Bit: 8-bit

Parity: None

RS-232 2-Way

The Blustream CMX88AB Matrix can be controlled via a 9-pin serial cable.

For the full list of protocols please see ‘CMX88AB Control Protocols’ located at the
rear of this manual.

Details of RS-232 pin assignment and communication are adjacent. Please note
that depending on your control device serial port pin configuration you may
require either a ‘Straight’ RS-232 cable or ‘Null-modem’ type.

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Stop Bit: 1-bit

Flow Control: None

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Front Panel Control

The front panel buttons are used to individually amend the input / output structure of the matrix. Using the Output UP / DOWN
buttons, first select the desired output, then using the Input UP / DOWN buttons, select the source device to switch to. Clicking
the Input UP / DOWN buttons scrolls through the INPUT / OUTPUT numbers sequentially from 1 - 8 then back to 1.

The Output UP / DOWN buttons scroll from 1 - 8 then ‘A’ for ALL, before returning to output 1. Selecting ‘A’: will switch all
outputs to the selected Input.

The front panel buttons can be used for other control features:

• INPUT UP - Press and hold for 3 seconds to power o the Matrix (press to power on when in standby mode)

• INPUT DOWN - Press and hold for 10 seconds to turn on/o front panel button lock

• OUTPUT UP - Press and hold for 3 seconds to set PTP mode (output 1 = input 1, output 2 = input 2 etc)

Infrared (IR) Control

The Blustream range of matrix products include Matrix control via IR.

IMPORTANT: Blustream Infrared products are all 5V and NOT compatible with alternative manufacturers Infrared
solutions. When using third party 12V IR control solutions please use the Blustream IRCAB cable for IR conversion (sold
separately).

IR Receiver - IRR

Blustream 5V IR Receiver to receive an IR signal for control of
the matrix

IR Receiver - Stereo 3.5mm

Signal

5V

Ground

IR Control Cable - IRCAB (supplied separately)

Blustream IR Control cable 3.5mm Mono to 3.5mm Stereo for
linking third party control solutions to Blustream products.

Compatible with 12V IR third party products.

Please note: Cable is directional as indicated

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