OREI HDBaseT™ 8x8 Matrix Switcher over CAT6/6a User Manual

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1. Introduction

The HDBaseT™ 8x8 Matrix Switcher supports the transmission of video (up to 4K2K@60Hz YUV4:4:4 8-bit, 18Gbps, HDCP 2.2) and multi-channel digital audio such as LPCM 7.1CH, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD Master audio from 8 HDMI sources to 6 HDBaseT™ outputs and 2 independent HDMI outputs. The HDBaseT™ outputs allow transmission of video, audio and control via a single CAT6/6a cable up to 230ft/70m. The matrix can be controlled via front panel button, IR remote control, RS-232, TCP/IP or Web GUI.

2. Features

HDMI 2.0b, HDCP 2.2 and HDCP 1.4 compliant
Up to 4K2K@60Hz (4:4:4) on all HDMI and HDBaseT ports
Supports pass-through audio up to 7.1 channels of High Definition audio (LPCM, Dolby TrueHD, and DTS-HD Master Audio)
Digital and analog audio extractor from any one of outputs (Configurable)
HDR and smart EDID management supported
24V POC on all HDBaseT ports
Control is via on-panel Button, IR, RS-232, LAN and Web UI
1U rack mounted design size

3. Package Contents

1x HDBaseT™ 8x8 Matrix Switcher
6x HDBT Receivers
1x IR Remote Control (Matrix)
1x RS-232 serial cable
7x Phoenix connectors
1x 100~240V AC 50/60Hz Power Cable
16x Wideband IR receiver cables
15x Wideband IR blaster cables
12x Mounting Ears (Receiver)
2x Mounting Ears (Matrix)
1x User Manual

4. Specifications

Technical
Video Bandwidth	600MHz[18Gbps]
Video Resolution	480i, 576i, 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p24/30/50/60, 4Kx2K@30, 4Kx2K@60 (4:4:4)
Matrix	Input Ports: 8×HDMI Type A [19-pin female], 9×IR input [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack], 1×RS-232 [Phoenix connector], 1×LAN [RJ45 connector]
Matrix	Output Ports: 2xHDMI Type A [19-pin female], 6×HDBaseT Out [RJ45], 9×IR output [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack], 1×Optical audio [S/PDIF], 1xStereo audio [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack]
Receiver	Input ports: 1xHDBaseT In [RJ45]
Receiver	1×IR In [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack], Output ports: 1xHDMI Type A [19-pin female], 1×IR Out [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack], 1×RS-232 [Phoenix connector]
ESD Protection	Human body model — ±8kV (Air-gap discharge), ±4kV (Contact discharge)
Chassis Material	Metal
Silkscreen Color	Black
Weight	TX: 3kg, RX: 206g
Dimensions	TX: 440mm(W)320mm(D)44.5mm(H), RX: 115mm(W)65mm(D)17mm(H)
Power Supply	100~240V AC 50/60Hz
Power Consumption	74W
Storage Temperature	-20°C ~ 60°C / -4°F ~ 140°F
Relative Humidity	20~90% RH (non-condensing)
Operating Temperature	0°C ~ 40°C / 32°F ~ 104°F

5. Operation Controls and Functions

5.1 Front panel

Front Panel Layout:

[Image description: A diagram showing the front panel of the matrix switcher with numbered controls: 1. Standby LED, 2. IR Receiver Window, 3. Nixie Tube, 4. POWER Button, 5. OUTPUT Button.]

Number	Name	Function description
1	Standby LED	Standby indicator light. The LED will illuminate red when the unit is in standby status. If the unit is working, the LED light will not illuminate.
2	IR	IR receiver window.
3	Nixie tube	Display information for each input channel from OUT A~OUT H button input.
4	POWER button	Device power button. Press the button 3s, the unit will enter standby mode and press again the unit will work.
5	OUTPUT button	A~H output channel button.

5.2 Rear panel

Rear Panel Layout:

[Image description: A diagram showing the rear panel of the matrix switcher with numbered ports: 1. IR INPUT, 2. EXT, 3. IR OUTPUT, 4. Audio OUTPUT (Optical/L/R), 5. CONTROL (LAN/RS-232), 6. GND, 7. HDMI INPUT, 8. HDMI/HDBaseT OUTPUT, 9. AC POWER INPUT.]

Number	Name	Function description
1	IR INPUT	IR INPUT interface. For further details, please refer to the IR control system introduction.
2	EXT	If the panel sensor is obstructed or the unit is installed in a closed area out of infrared line of sight, the IR receiver included can be inserted into the EXT port at the rear to extend the IR sensor range and enable local control of the matrix.
3	IR OUTPUT	IR OUTPUT interface. For further details, please refer to the IR control system introduction.
4	Audio OUTPUT	De-embedded audio output ports. By default, it outputs HDMI out A audio. User can select other output ports audio via Web GUI. NOTE: Optical port can support PCM and compressed audio formats, but L/R port only supports PCM audio.
5	CONTROL	LAN: This port is the link for TCP/IP control, connect to an active Ethernet link with an RJ45 terminated cable. RS-232: Connect to a PC or control system with phoenix jack for transmission of RS-232 commands.
6	GND	Connect the Housing to ground.
7	HDMI INPUT	Connect to the HDMI input source devices such as a DVD player or a Set-top Box with HDMI cable.
8	HDMI/HDBaseT OUTPUT	The HDMI OUTPUT connect to HDMI equipped TVs or monitors and the HDBT OUTPUT connect to the HDBT Receiver.
9	AC POWER INPUT	Connect to AC power with AC power cable.

6. Remote control

[Image description: A diagram of the remote control with numbered buttons and corresponding functions.]

Press the power button [power-symbol] to open the power of the matrix or set it as a standby mode.
Press the DISPLAY A, B, C, D, E, F, G or H button to select output firstly, then corresponding press the SOURCE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8 button to select input source.
Press the DISPLAY A, B, C, D, E, F, G or H button to select output firstly, then corresponding press the left or the right button to select the last or the next input source.
Press the 'ALL' key to select all outputs firstly, then corresponding select only one input source. At this moment, the left and the right keys have no function.

7. IR Control system (IR Call-back of Matrix and Source Devices)

The matrix is not only a switcher and extender of multiple HDMI signals to multiple HDMI receivers located remotely, it also passes IR control signals through the IR call-back system to the matrix and HDMI sources for full, independent control of all connected inputs from output locations.

Two-way IR Call-back Between matrix, Sources and Displays from Multiple Locations.

A key feature on the matrix is discrete IR control of the matrix, sources and displays from any location – so inputs at the matrix end can be controlled at a display location and displays can be controlled at the matrix location. This is accomplished by placing a series of IR Emitters on devices to control and IR Receivers at all locations you wish to control from to enable the IR signal to travel both ways via the single Cat5e/6/7 cable.

[Image description: A diagram illustrating the IR control system with IR TX, IR RX, and connections between the matrix, sources, and displays via CAT5e/6/7 cables.]

IR control is divided into two kinds of control ways as below.

Insert the 3.5mm IR receiver cable into IR INPUT ports at the rear of the matrix. At the same time, insert the 3.5mm IR blaster cable into IR OUTPUT ports at the rear of the matrix. At the display, the user connects the HDBT Receiver device at the matrix HDBaseT ports. Afterwards, insert the 3.5mm IR receiver cable and IR blaster cable to the HDBT Receiver device.

At Matrix end: When the user controls the output device by remote control, the matrix IR INPUT and the HDBT IR output are matched. The way of IR control follows the video switch to change. This means that if the HDMI input source is switched to the HDBT receiver output, the IR control will switch to follow the output select corresponding input source.

Attention: The matrix has two location HDMI outputs. If the HDMI input source is switched to the two location HDMI outputs, the IR control will have no function.

At display end: The matrix has two location HDMI outputs and six HDBT outputs. The location HDMI output has no IR control function. The six HDBT outputs connect HDBT receivers. The HDBT IR INPUT and the matrix IR OUPTU are matched. The way of IR control follows the video switch to change. This means that the output selects the corresponding input source, and the IR control will switch to follow the output select corresponding input source.

IR BLASTER (TX)

To control the source: Plug IR Blaster into IR OUT port of transmitter unit; place blaster in front of the IR eye of the source.
To control the display: Plug IR Blaster into IR OUT port of receiver unit; place blaster in front of the IR eye of the display.

IR RECEIVER (RX)

To control the source: Plug IR Receiver into IR IN port of receiver unit; place receiver at or near display.
To control the display: Plug IR Receiver into IR IN port of transmitter unit; place receiver in position where it is able to receive remote signals.

[Image description: Diagrams showing an IR Blaster and an IR Receiver, with callouts for IR Blaster Signal, Power, NC, IR Signal, and Grounding.]

8. Web GUI User Guide

The Matrix can be controlled via Web GUI through the LAN port. You must know the current Matrix IP address. The static IP address is 192.168.1.100. You can connect PC Web GUI through dynamic IP address. In this unit, you can get the IP address via PC Controller. Firstly, open the Matrix PC Controller software.

[Image description: Screenshot of the Matrix PC Controller software interface, showing General, EDID, Matrix, and Upgrade tabs, with options for Control Mode Select (COM/TCP), Switcher IP, and buttons for Connect, Search, Config, Status, Reset, and Reboot.]

Then select the "TCP Control Mode" port, click the "Search" button. At this moment, you can get the current IP address. You can set the IP address to your PC/laptop/mobile Internet Explorer and click "Search" to enter the Web GUI page.

The Web GUI looks like this:

General page

[Image description: Screenshot of the Web GUI General page, showing Connection Status (INPUT/OUTPUT ports with Yes/No), Power switch, Beep switch, Reboot button, and Factory Reset button.]

Display currently the Matrix input and output port status. The "yes" indicates a connected input or output source, and "no" represents no connection.
Power switch. The Matrix will work when this switch is open; otherwise, the Matrix will standby.
Beep switch. Open this switch, pressing the Matrix on-panel button will have voice. Close this switch, it will mute.
Click this button to reboot the device.
Click this button to set to factory reset.

Control page

[Image description: Screenshot of the Web GUI Control page, showing a matrix grid for selecting input sources to output ports and an Audio Set option.]

Select the input source to the output port.
Select the output port audio.

EDID page

[Image description: Screenshot of the Web GUI EDID page, showing options to Set EDID Mode, Copy EDID From HDMI OUT, and Open EDID File, with a list of current EDID status for each input.]

Set EDID mode to the input source, then click "Set" button.
Copy EDID from HDMI output port to input source, then click "Set" button.
Open EDID file to input source, then click "Set" button.
Click "Refresh" button to refresh currently EDID mode. It will display currently input source EDID mode status.

Status page

[Image description: Screenshot of the Web GUI Status page, showing Network Configuration (IP, Subnet, Gate) and Status Log.]

Network Configuration
- In DHCP open status: Obtain the network configuration information, including IP address, Subnet, Gate. Then click "Save Changes" button to save DHCP status.
- In DHCP close status: User can set IP, Subnet and Gate address. In this moment, click the "Save Change" button to save current status information. (Attention: If the user has set the IP address, after clicking the "Save Change" button, the user needs to set the IP address again in their PC/laptop/mobile Internet Explorer and click "Search" to enter the Web GUI page.)
Display the network configuration information.

Upgrade page

[Image description: Screenshot of the Web GUI Upgrade page, showing an option to Open Upgrade File and an Upgrade button.]

Open upgrade file to upgrade.

9. HDBT Receiver

[Image description: A diagram of the HDBT Receiver with numbered ports and indicators: 1. POWER LED, 2. DC 24V port, 3. HDBaseT IN port, 4. HDMI OUT port, 5. IR IN port, 6. IR OUT port, 7. RS-232 port, 8. Connection Signal Indicator Lamp, 9. Data Signal Indicator Lamp.]

Number	Name	Function description
1	POWER	This LED illuminates when the device is connected with power supply.
2	DC 24V	Plug the 24V DC power supply into the unit. (If the device connects to the matrix, the receiver doesn't need local power supply due to POC from the matrix.)
3	HDBaseT IN	Standard HDBaseT signal input port. Connect to Matrix HDBaseT output with a UTP cable.
4	HDMI OUT	HDMI output port. This slot is where you connect the HDTV or monitor with HDMI cable.
5	IR IN	Channel 1 IR Receiver. Connect with Wideband IR Rx.
6	IR OUT	Channel 2 IR Transmitter. Connect with Wideband IR Tx.
7	RS-232	Connect to a PC or control system with phoenix jack for transmission of RS-232 commands.
8	Connection Signal Indicator Lamp	※ Illuminate: The Transmitter and Receiver are in good connection status. Flashing: The Transmitter and Receiver are in poor connection status. ※ Dark: The Transmitter and Receiver are not connected.
9	Data Signal Indicator Lamp	※ Illuminate: The HDMI signal with HDCP. ※ Flashing: The HDMI signal without HDCP. ※ Dark: No HDMI signal.

10. Application Example

[Image description: A comprehensive connection diagram illustrating the setup of the 8x8 Matrix Switcher with various sources (DVD/Blu-ray players), displays (TV/Monitors), IR extenders, an audio amplifier, and a PC/Notebook connected via network.]

The diagram shows:

8 HDMI sources connected to the matrix inputs.
6 HDBaseT outputs connected to HDBaseT receivers, which then connect to TVs/Monitors via HDMI.
2 independent HDMI outputs connected directly to TVs/Monitors.
IR Extenders and Blasters connected for remote control of sources and displays.
RS-232 connections for control systems.
Network connection for Web GUI control.
Power connections for the matrix and receivers.

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