SMART-AVI HDR-8x8-XT Quick Start Manual

HDR‐8x8‐XT

Quick Start Guide

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20161028

Distribute 8 4K HDMI sources to

8 local monitors and 8 remote

displays via HDBaseT

(CAT5e/6/7) with IR, RS-232, and

TCP/IP control support

4K Ultra-HD 8X8 HDBaseT HDMI

Switching Matrix with POE

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

VIDEO and AUDIO

Format HDMI 1.4

Video Bandwidth 10.2Gbps

Input (8) HDMI

Output

(8) HDMI, (8) CAT5e/6/7, (8)

3.5mm stereo jack, (8) coaxial
audio

Input Resolution Up to 4K (3840x2160 @ 30Hz)

Output Resolution Up to 4K (3840x2160 @ 30Hz)

HDMI Connector Type A 19 pin female

RJ-45 Connector WE/SS 8P8C

Audio Connectors 3.5mm, Coaxial

CONTROL

Front Panel Front panel buttons

IR Infrared Remote Control

RS-232

DB9 Female, 115200 bps, N, 8, 2,
No flow control

TCP/IP Control via Ethernet-connected computer

OTHER

Power Supply Internal 100-240 VAC

Max Consumption 100 W

Dimensions 17.5” W x 14.75” D x 4.0” H

Weight 14.65 lbs

Approvals UL, CE, ROHS Compliant

Operating Temp. 32 to +104°F (0 to 40°C)

Storage Temp. -4 to +140°F (-20 to 60°C)

Humidity Up to 90% RH (non-condensing

Plug in IR emitters and IR eyes for bi-directional re­mote control of connected devices are sold sepa­rately.

Brackets for mounting this device in a standard 19”
rack may be optionally ordered from Smart-AVI.

PART NO. QTY DESCRIPTION

HDR-8x8-XTS 1

4K-Ready 8x8 HDMI Matrix
Switch with CAT5/6/7 HDBaseT

CCPWR06 1 6' Power Plug Cable

1 Quick Start Guide

RMHDR8X8 1 IR Remote Control

CONNECTING PRODUCT

1. Turn the power off on the HDR-8X8-XT

2. Connect up to 8 sources such as a Blu-Ray Player, game console, A/V Receiver, Cable or Satellite Receiver, etc.
to the HDMI inputs on the unit. Do not hotplug! Insert and extract cables carefully with the power switch off.
Connecting and disconnecting while the unit is powered can result in damage to circuitry.

3. Connect the output HDBaseT ports and/or HDMI output ports, starting with output A, to the HDBaseT Receiver
display receivers (sold separately) (using well terminated or pre-terminated Cat5e/6/7 cables no longer than
328 ft)

4. If utilizing UTP, connect the output HDMI ports of the HDBaseT Receiver display receivers (sold separately) to
high-definition displays such as an HDTV or HD projector that use HDMI inputs. Note that high-speed HDMI ca­bles are recommended for the distances that are required for each connection.

5. Plug in IR transmitters to the back of the Matrix Selector Switcher unit (IR TX), the transmitters are labeled IR
TX, place in front of the IR receiver of the source, ensure that each emitter is placed in front of the IR receiver
eye. Use double-sided adhesive tape to secure them. (Plug in IR emitters and IR eyes are sold separately)

6. Plug in IR receivers to the port of the HDBaseT Receiver display receivers. The receivers are labeled IR RX, use
double-sided adhesive tape to stick emitters at each display at a desired place that will receive a remote signal.
(Plug in IR emitters and IR eyes are sold separately)

7. For power, plug in the source first, followed by the HDR-8X8-XT Matrix (power supply included), followed by the
display receivers, followed by each output connected.

8. Power on each device in the same sequence.

1. Power on /Standby： Press
this button for power on the matrix
or set it to standby mode.

2. Input port selection area：
Press these buttons to select input
1-8. Press forward/backward but­ton will cycle from input 1-8.

3. Output port selection area：
Press these buttons to select out­put A-H, including ALL.

How to select Output and Input Port?
Press OUTPUT-X (X means 1 to 8 of outputs, including
ALL) Press INPUT-Y (Y means 1 to 8 of inputs)

INTRODUCTION

The HDR-8x8-XT is an 8x8 matrix switch that sends
4K (3840x2160 @30Hz) HDMI signals to output de­vices up to 328 ft away with HDBaseT CAT5/6/7 ex­tension. Ideal for large venues with multiple 4K-ready
screens, the HDR-8x8-XT offers unmatched perform­ance and quality over considerable distances. The
matrix features front-panel buttons for direct switch­ing, support for RS-232 commands, and bi-directional
IR remote control. (Plug in IR emitters and IR eyes are

sold separately) The HDR-8x8-XT can also be con-

trolled using a TCP/IP web console accessible by PC
when connected to the matrix over Ethernet. Featur­ing HDBaseT Power-over-Ethernet support, the HDR­8x8-XT powers connected receiver units (like the HDX­POE) through CAT5e/6/7 cables, cutting costs and
power consumption. It also features EDID learning
and HDCP management.

ETHERNET ROUTING

The HDR-8x8-XT connects up to eight smart TVs to the
internet via an HDBaseT Ethernet switch, saving users
valuable setup costs and times otherwise spent on
hooking each display up to separate internet routers.
Keep your displays web-connected and convenient
with the HDR-8x8-XT!