VANCO VPW-280759 User Manual

HDMI® MATRIX

SELECTOR SWITCH

HDMI® 8 x 8

HDBaseT Matrix

Selector Switch

Vanco Part Number

280759

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DEAR CUSTOMER

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.

This product is 100% inspected and tested in the United States
to verify HDMI performance parameters.

WARNING

1. Do not expose this unit to water, moisture,
or excessive humidity.

2. Do not install or place this unit in a built-in
cabinet, or other conned space without
adequate ventilation.

3. To prevent risk of electrical shock or re
hazard, due to overheating, do not obstruct
unit’s ventilation openings.

4. Do not install near any source of heat,
including other units that may produce heat.

5. Do not place unit near ames.

6. Only clean unit with a dry cloth.

7. Unplug unit during lightening storms, or
when not used for an extended period
of time. A surge protector is strongly
recommended.

8. Protect the power cord from being walked
on or pinched, particularly at the plugs.

9. Use unit only with accessories specied by
the manufacturer.

10. Refer all servicing to qualied personnel.

CAUTION

HDMI is a very complex technology requiring continuous authentication of the signal and the same
video resolution and audio settings on all electronic equipment in the system. When there are multiple
sources and displays, the video resolution and audio setting on all connected units must be adjusted
to correspond with that of the display having the lowest video and audio capability.

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FEATURES

VPW-280759 HDMI 8x8 HDBaseT Matrix Switch has HDMI inputs and UTP outputs to individual receivers.
This Matrix Switch allows any of the eight HDMI inputs to be routed to any of the eight UTP outputs
simultaneously, without consideration as to whether the source is HDCP or not. Users can choose seven
different ways to control the matrix: by using the infrared extension receiver, RS-232, RS-485, Ethernet LAN,
touch screen, panel buttons or the supplied remote control. IR emitters in the matrix are for controlling the
sources. The IR control signal could be from a remote location when working with the Receiver.

The HD Base T technology utilized allows the HDMI signal to travel over a single Cat 5e or Cat 6 UTP cable
from the Matrix to the Receiver, which is Part # VPW-280791. The transmission distance over a UTP cable
can achieve a distance of up to up to 100 meters (328 ft) with a video format of 1080p and 36/48 bit deep
color, together with the infrared control signal.

This Matrix Switch offers solutions for a digital entertainment center, HDTV retail or show site installation,
STB, DVD and projector delivery and addresses noise, space and security concerns and provides data center
control, information distribution, facilitates conference room presentations and supports school and corporate
training environments.

More information on HDBaseT technology can be provided by the HDBaseT Alliance at www.hdbaset.org. This
technology supports HD video, audio, Ethernet, power and a broad range of control capabilities.

HDMI® 8 x 8 HDBaseT™ Matrix Selector Switch

Part # VPW-280759

• Allows up to 8 HDMI audio/video devices to be
independently switched to 8 HDMI monitors,
HDTVs, or projectors

• Features HDBaseT Technology, optimized for
whole-home or commercial distribution of
uncompressed high-denition signals at three
times the distance of HDMI cables without
degradation

• Transmission Range: Extends 1080p
resolutions up 328 ft over a single Cat 5e or
Cat 6 cable

• Includes Ethernet Extender Capability

• Reading and saving EDID function from displays

• 8 IR emitters are included to control the HDMI

sources

• Includes RS232 Extender over Cat5e/Cat6

• 19” Rack Mounting

• 8x8 Matrix Dimensions: 17.25” W x 7.9” H x

15.25” D

• Receiver Dimensions (Not Included): 6” W x 1”
H x 4.25” D

• Includes Remote Control

• HDBaseT Technology that supports 3D and 4K

x 2K

• Seven switching modes are available: panel
buttons, touch panel, local IR, IR call back
from remote locations, RS-232, RS-485 and
Ethernet

• FullHD1080P/ 120Hz

• HDCP compliant

• Supports Digital Audio Foramt, DTS-HD/Dolby-

True HD/LPCM7.1/AC3/DTS/DSD

• RS-232 port can be congured with dip
switches to be used for rmware updates or for
RS-232 control

• Provides three records to save the current
state of the matrix routing switch

• Touch screen allows for source signal preview
and control of the Matrix Unit

• IR code edit

• Tested for Compatibility with all leading HD

Video brands

• Tested with 7.1 Home Theater Systems

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PACKAGE CONTENTS

Before attempting to use this unit, please check the packaging and make sure the following items are
contained in the shipping carton:

• Matrix Unit

• Remote. (One for main unit, others for IR calls

back control from UTP receiver).

• 1 IR RX (IR receiver cable).

• 8 IR TX (IR emitter cable).

• 8 IR RX (Broadband IR receiver cable).

• USB to UART cable.

PANEL DESCRIPTION

• RS-232 to RS-485 converter.

• 100~240V AC Power cable.

• Operating Instructions for Vanco 280759.

• Mounting ears.

• Stylus.

NOTE: Receivers are sold separately

FRONT PANEL

1. Power switch

2. IR receive window

3. Touch Panel

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BACK PANEL

1. IR extension.

2. DIP for matrix setting.

3. IR emitter, corresponding to the Input port from
1 to 8

4. RS-485 port.

5. LAN port.

6. RS-232 port.

7. Power input.

8. HDMI IN.

9. IR RX, works with Vanco 280791 Receiver.

CONNECT AND OPERATE

10. Ethernet port, works with Vanco 280791
Receiver.

11. RS-232 port, works with Vanco 280791
Receiver.

12. Status of Link, when UTP cable connected, the
led inside lights.

13. UTP OUT, connect to UTP IN.

14. ISP port for update.

NOTE: RS-232 port and LAN port are for matrix
control. The LAN port is connected to the computer
via cross-over UTP and connected to the router or
switcher via direct UTP.

1. Connect the HDMI input source (such as HD­DVD/ PS3 /STB etc.) into the Matrix.

2. Connect UTP OUT of the Matrix to the UTP IN of
the Receiver.

3. Connect the HDMI OUT of the Receiver to the
display equipment (such as : HD-LCD, HD-DLP)

4. Connect the Broadband IR receive cable into the
Receiver IR RX port.

5. Connect the IR emitter cables into the Matrix IR
emitter ports

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6. Power on the input source you want to show.
(Keep the unused input power off, otherwise it
may interfere with the normal display).

7. Plug the power cable into Matrix.

8. Turn on power switch; the Matrix is ready when
Touch Panel shows the settings screen.

9. Turn on the displays that you want to watch.

10. Use the remote to control the Matrix, or use the
Touch Panel, RS-232, RS-485 and LAN port to
control.

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OPERATION ON THE TOUCH PANEL

MAIN MENU

SWITCH MENU

TYPE A: Step A.1: Select an output port or ‘A’, and press “OK”,

Step A.2: Select an input source, and press “OK”.

TYPE B: Step B.1: Select a model, and press “OK”.

NOTE: ‘C’ means Clear, if you type the wrong number, press ‘C’. ‘A’ means All, only valid at step A.1. ‘M’ means
the model which records the state of the matrix routing switch, and there are three models provided.

SAVE MENU

Step: Select a save model and press OK

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SETTING MENU - There are 5 Sub Menus here: EDID/LC/IR/EQ/RST
The 280759 only uses the EDID/IR/RST menu

1. EDID menu

There are 6 modes provided. When selecting a different mode and pressing “OK”, the following warning box
will pop up:

The mode selected will be effective after next power-on.

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EDID Mode Details:

INDEX EDID MODE DETAILS REMARKS

Full Copy Copy HDMI output’s edid to

1

the specied input port

Limited Copy Limited copy HDMI output’s

2

Fixed 1080P-2CH Fix EDID—1080p stereo

3

Fixed 1080P-6CH Fix EDID—1080p 5.1Audio

4

Fixed 1080P-8CH Fix EDID—1080p 7.1Audio

5

Fixed 1080i-2CH Fix EDID—1080i stereo

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Note: 1.When this mode is effective, press “CPY”, select the output port and input port. For example, if select
output-3, input-8, if will copy the output-3’s EDID to input-8.

edid to the specied input
port

Note 1

Note 2

Note 3

Note 4

Note 5

Note 6

Note: 2.See as note1. If the video appears noise or interference when using full copy mode, you can change to
limited copy mode.

Note: 3.The matrix will use the embedded 1080p-stereo EDID when this mode is effective.

Note: 4.The matrix will use the embedded 1080p-5.1Audio EDID when this mode is effective.

Note: 5.The matrix will use the embedded 1080p-7.1Audio EDID when this mode is effective.

Note: 6.The matrix will use the embedded 1080i-stereo EDID when this mode is effective.

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2. IR menu

IIR call-back from remote locations to control the 8x8 HDMI Matrix.

You can use the Matrix’s remote through the IR RX of the Receiver to change the input channel for the UTP out
of 8x8 Matrix, just changing this UTP output.

This function can be set on or off:

INDEX IR CALL BACK DETAILS

1

2

Turn On

Turn Off

Turn on IR callback function

Turn off IR callback function

3. RST menu

Press “RST”, all of the settings will be reset to the default settings.

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INFO MENU

NOTE: Red dot indicates that the corresponding RJ45 output port is in single output mode. Details please see the attached
CD-ROM about RJ45 output mode switch instructions.

Press “MS”- View the current status of matrix

Press “M1” - View the pre-existing state of matrix (Model 1)

Press “M2” - View the pre-existing state of matrix (Model 2)

Press “M3” - View the pre-existing state of matrix (Model 3)

Press “EQ” - View the current EQ setting status of matrix

NOTE: If the touch screen becomes insensitive, calibration is necessary.

Touch screen calibration method:Press the panel button “Setting” in the home menu status, holding until the following prompt
appears (about 4 sec).

Press the symbol’s center, until the one disappears and another symbol appears, and press its center again until the end of
the calibration—OK or Failure. If the calibration fails, please conrm whether the symbol’s center was aligned, then try again.

When nished with the calibration, press the panel button “Setting”, holding until exiting the calibration menu (about 4sec)

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