Link HD8X8 User Manual

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USER MANUAL

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SAFETY & NOTICE

The LINK HD8X8 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher with Full 3D Support has been tested for conformance to safety
regulations and requirements, and has been certified for international use. However, like all electronic equipment, the
HD8X8 should be used with care. Please read and follow the safety instructions to protect yourself from possible
injury and to minimize the risk of damage to the unit.

•Follow all instructions and warnings marked on this unit.

•Do not attempt to service this unit yourself, except where explained in this manual.

•Provide proper ventilation and air circulation and do not use near water.

•Keep objects that might damage the device and assure that the placement of this unit is on a stable surface.

•Use only the power adapter and power cords and connection cables designed for this unit.

•Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners to clean this unit. Always unplug the power to the device before

cleaning.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION .................................................................. ......................................................1

FEATURES .......................................................................... ......................................................1

PACKAGE CONTENTS ........................................................ ......................................................1

SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................ ......................................................2

PANEL DESCRIPTIONS .....................................

HARDWARE INSTALLATION ............................... .... .................................................................4

CONNECTION DIAGRAM .................................................... ......................................................4

OPERATION APPROACH .................................................... ......................................................5

EDID LEARNING .......... ........................................................ ....................................................16

FAQ ..... ................................................................................... ....................................................17

WARRANTY ......................................................................... ....................................................18

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INTRODUCTION

The HD8X8 8x8 HDMI Non-UTP Matrix provides the most flexible and cost effective solution in the market to

route high definition video source 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. This solution is well suited for use in home theater, conference room
presentation systems, or other similar settings or applications.

FEATURES

• 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 displays

• The matrix master can switch every output channels to any HDMI inputs by push-in button, IR remote control,

RS-232 control, and Ethernet control.

• Easy installation with rack-mounting and wall-mounting designs for master and receiver respectively

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

PACKAGE CONTENTS

• 1x HD8X8 • 1x Rack-mounting ear set

• 1x IR Receiver • 1x Installation software CD

• 1x DC 12V 5A • 1x User Manual

• 1x IR Remote control*

* Additional IR remote controllers and IR blasters can be purchased as optional accessories to

control the HDMI sources located separately.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Model Name

HD8X8

Role of usage

True 8x8 matrix

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

[1] Human body model ±19kV [air -gap discharge] & ±12kV [contact discharge]
[2] Core chipset

±8kV

PCB stack -up 4-layer board [impedance control

dierential 100

; single 50

]

Output

8x HDMI

HDMI Input selection

Push -in button / IR remote control / RS -232 control / Ethernet control

IR remote control

Electro -optical characteristics:

38kHz

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

[System IR] Receives IR commands from remote control

Mechanical

HD8X8

Enclosure

Metal case

Model

440 x 156 x 4 4mm [17.3 " x 6.1 " x 1 .7 "]

Package

524 x 265 x 76 mm [20.6 " x 10.4 " x 3"]

Carton

542 x 411 x 300 mm [21.3 " x 16.2 " x 1 1.8 "]

Model

2033g [71.7 oz]

Package

306

2g [

6.8 lbs]

Power supply

12V 5A DC

Power consumption

20 Watts [max]

Operation temperature

Storage temperature

-

-

Relative humidity

20~90% RH [no condensation]

Technical

ESD protection

Input

8x HDMI / 1x RS -232 / 1x Ethernet / 1x IR socket for IR receiver

Dimensions
(L x W x H)

Weight

Fixedness

1RU rack -mount with ears and Wall hanging holes

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PANEL DESCRIPTIONS

FRONT PANEL

1. PORT SELECT OUTPUT 1~8: Push round button 1~8 for selecting output source channels. Round
button shows blue light after selecting.

2. PORT SELECT INPUT 1~8:

1)After selecting output round button, user can switch input port.

2)Push round button #1~8 for selecting input source channels. Round button shows blue light after

selecting.

3)Example: Push output button #3 -> Push input button #4 -> Push TAKE button then action.

3. LOCK CLEAR: Push button to clean the I/O selection.

4. TAKE: Enter the selection.

REAR PANEL

5. +12V DC: 12V DC power jack

6. OUTPUT 1-8: HDMI outputs

7. INPUT 1-8: HDMI inputs

8. System IR Receiver: Ext. IR receiver

9. RS-232: RS-232 control port

10. Ethernet: Ethernet control port

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HARDWARE INSTALLATION

HD8X8 AS MASTER

1. Connect all sources to HDMI Inputs on the 8x8 HDMI Matrix HD8X8.

2. Connect all displays to HDMI Outputs on the 8X8 HDMI Matrix HD8X8.

3. Connect the +12V 5A DC power supply to the 8x8 HDMI Matrix HD8X8.

CONNECTION DIAGRAM

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OPERATION APPROACH

METHOD A: PUSH-IN BUTTON

1. Push output round button for selecting output source channels. Round button shows blue light after
selecting.

2. After selecting output round button, user can switch input port.

3. Push input round button for selecting input source channels. Round button shows blue light after
selecting.

4. Push TAKE button then action.
Example: Push output button #3 -> Push input button #4 -> Push TAKE button then action.

5. User can push LOCK/CLEAR button to lock/unlock front panel or clean the I/O selection

1) CLEAR function: User can push this button to clean the I/O selection

2) LOCK function: User can keep pushing this button for 3 seconds to lock front panel.

This round button shows blue light after locking front panel.

3) UNLOCK function: User can push this button to unlock front panel.

If no button activity for 5 minutes, the system will enter Sleeping Mode. In Sleeping Mode, all blue lights will

turn off. Press any round button to wake up system.

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