smart-e 4K-8x8-L User manual

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or others and provide guidance on standards and disposal. Symbol indications and their meanings are as

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operating the equipment.

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ensure the correct operation of the equipment and user safety.

To prevent fire or shock hazards, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture. Also,

do not use this equipment’s polarized plug with an extension cord receptacle or other

outlets unless the prongs can be fully inserted. Refrain from opening the cabinet as there

are high voltage components inside. Please refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

This symbol warns user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have sufficient

magnitude to cause an electric shock. Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind of contact

with any part inside this unit.

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WARNING

In order to ensure the reliable performance of the equipment and the safety of the user, please observe the following

matters during the process of installation, use and maintenance. :

INSTALLATION

 Please do not use this product in the following places: places with high levels of dust or soot; places with high electric

conductivity; places with corrosive or combustible gas; places exposed to high temperature, condensation, wind or

rain; places subject to the occasion of vibration or impact.

 When installing screw or wiring, make sure that metal scraps and wire heads will not fall into the screw shaft of the

equipment, as it could cause a fire, fault, or incorrect operation.

 When the installation work is completed, ensure there is nothing left on the ventilated vents of the equipment, including

packaging items. Blocked vents may cause a fire, fault, incorrect operation.

 Avoid wiring and inserting cable plugs in a charged state, otherwise it is easy to cause shock, or electrical damage.

 The installation wiring should be strong reliable and earthed.

 For installations in areas of high interference, the installer should choose shielded cable as the high frequency signal

input or output cable, so as to improve the anti-interference ability of the system.

 Switch off and disconnect the equipment from all power sources prior to handling, installation or wiring, otherwise it

may cause electric shock or equipment damage.

 This product grounds to earth by the grounding wires. To avoid electric shocks, grounding wires and the earth must

be linked together. Before the connection of input or output terminals, please make sure this product is correctly

grounded.

 All terminals and wiring should be fully sheathed or otherwise covered before connecting the equipment to a power

supply so as to avoid cause electric shock.

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

 Be sure to read this manual, and fully comply with the safety recommendations, before undertaking maintenance or

operation.

 Do not touch terminals whilst the equipment is in a powered state, or it may cause a shock, incorrect operation.

 Switch off and disconnect the equipment from all power sources prior to cleaning or tightening terminals or

connections. These operations can lead to electric shock in a live current state.

 Switch off and disconnect the equipment from all power sources prior to the connection or disconnection of

communication signal cables, expansion modules, or other adapters, or it may cause damage to the equipment,

incorrect operation, or lead to electric shock in a live current state.

 Do not dismantle the equipment and avoid damaging the internal electrical components. Please refer all servicing to

qualified service personnel.

DISPOSAL

 Be sure to dispose of the equipment in accordance with local regulations.

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CONTENTS

1 FUNCTION ............................................................................................................................................................... 5

2 FEATURES................................................................................................................................................................ 6

3 CHASSIS PANEL DESCRIPTION .............................................................................................................................. 7

4 APPLICATION DIAGRAM ......................................................................................................................................... 9

5 REMOTE CONTROL INTERFACES ...........................................................................................................................10

5.1 RS232 SERIAL CONTROL PORT INTERFACE .............................................................................................................. 10

5.2 TCP/IP CONTROL PORT INTERFACE .......................................................................................................................... 10

5.2.1

TCP/IP CONNECTION VIA SWITCH

.................................................................................................................... 10

5.2.2

TCP/IP CONNECTION DIRECT VIA CROSS-CONNECT

...................................................................................... 10

6 WHAT IS INCLUDED ...............................................................................................................................................11

7 ACCESSORIES ........................................................................................................................................................12

7.1 INFRA-RED RECEIVERS (IR RX) ............................................................................................................................................. 12

7.2 INFRA-RED TRANSMITTERS (IR TX) ...................................................................................................................................... 13

7.3 INFRA-RED HANDSET .......................................................................................................................................................... 14

7.4 RACK MOUNTING EARS ....................................................................................................................................................... 15

8 BASIC SETUP ..........................................................................................................................................................16

9 STARTUP SEQUENCE .............................................................................................................................................17

10 FRONT PANEL OPERATION ................................................................................................................................18

10.1 VIDEO CROSSPOINT SELECTION ......................................................................................................................................... 18

10.2 EDID SELECTION............................................................................................................................................................ 21

10.2.1

Read EDID from local hdmi outputs

................................................................................................................ 21

10.2.2

read edid from hdbaset outputs

..................................................................................................................... 24

10.2.3

Set EDID to internal value

................................................................................................................................ 27

10.3 BAUD RATE ADJUSTMENT ............................................................................................................................................... 31

10.4 SHUTDOWN TIMER ........................................................................................................................................................ 34

10.5 SYSTEM SETTINGS.......................................................................................................................................................... 37

11 INFRA-RED CONTROL .........................................................................................................................................39

11.1 CROSSPOINT CONTROL .................................................................................................................................................... 41

11.1.1

setting a single crosspoint

............................................................................................................................... 42

11.1.2

setting multiple crosspoints

............................................................................................................................ 44

11.1.3

set all crosspoints simultaneously

.................................................................................................................. 47

11.1.4

set unit to point-to-point mode

......................................................................................................................... 49

11.2 IR SYSTEM CONTROLS ..................................................................................................................................................... 50

12 RS232 CONTROL ...............................................................................................................................................51

13 TCP/IP CONTROL ...............................................................................................................................................52

13.1 COMMAND LINE COMMANDS OVER ETHERNET .................................................................................................................... 52

13.2 USING THE INTEGRATED WEB SERVER ............................................................................................................................... 53

13.2.1

setting video crosspoints

................................................................................................................................. 54

13.2.2

edid management

............................................................................................................................................ 56

13.2.3

IP and gateway settings

................................................................................................................................... 58

14 HDBASET CABLING ............................................................................................................................................59

15 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ...............................................................................................................................60

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1 FUNCTION

The 4K-8x8-L is a fully loaded 2U rack mountable 8x8 matrix switch incorporating HDBaseT technology. The

4K-8x8-L allows for the input of up to 8 HDMI 1.4, HDCP 2.2 inputs and can be switched to any combination

of the 8 available outputs, each of which has a up to 70m CATx HDBaseT output or a local HDMI output.

The 4K-8x8-L can pass 4K @60Hz (YUV 4:2:0) resolutions, allowing the distribution of UHD content of sources

at distances of up to 70m.

The 4K-8x8-L incorporates a comprehensive audio switch layer. On both the input and output side of the 4K-

8x8-L are 8x SPDIF coaxial digital audio connectors and 8x 3.5mm jack audio connectors for analogue stereo

audio. This audio layer allows the 4K-8x8-L to integrate with dedicated audio amplifiers or audio distribution

systems.

Another key feature of the 4K-8x8-L is the inclusion of the bi-directional infra-red switch. On the rear of the 4K-

8x8-L are several 3.5mm stereo jacks dedicated to infra-red functionality, some for infra-red input to the 4K-

8x8-L and some allowing output of infra-red from the 4K-8x8-L. This functionality can allow the control of

sources located locally with the 4K-8x8-L from screen locations up to 70m away with the use of the included

infra-red peripherals. Alternatively, with the use of infra-red peripherals or a dedicated control system, the user

can have control of their screens from the centralized matrix location.

The 4K-8x8-L incorporates 12V power over cable (POC), this enables the powering of the HDBaseT receivers

from the matrix location via the HDBaseT outputs over the CATx cable. The 4K-8x8-L is designed for use with

the 4K-RX725 HDBaseT Lite receiver from Smart-e.

The HDBaseT Output ports enable remote connectivity to display devices fitted with a Smart-e 4K-RX725

Receiver (or other compliant HDBaseT receiver) ≤70-meters over copper twisted pair cable. 12V power is

supplied from the matrix to the transmitter through the twisted pair cabling.

The HDMI inputs and outputs provide active-input ports, enabling the installer to connect extended cable

lengths ≤15-meters dependant on resolution.

Digital signal processing technology ensures that signals are transported without distortion and the best

quality output is transmitted to the display device. A fully featured EDID management system and HDCP 2.2

compliance ensure optimal image quality and compatibility.

The 4K-8x8-L can be controlled by a variety of methods including:

▪ Remote control, via supplied infra-red handset.

▪ Remote control via RS232 serial command

▪ Remote control via TCP/IP Ethernet

▪ Control via integrated web server

▪ Front panel buttons with LCD indicator

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2 FEATURES

▪ 19-inch Rack Mountable Form Factor.

▪ 8x independent HDMI inputs, HDMI 1.4 HDCP 2.2

▪ 8x independent RJ45 HDBaseT outputs

▪ 8x mirrored HDMI outputs, HDMI 1.4 HDCP 2.2

▪ DVI 1.0 compliant

▪ Support for HD, Full HD and UHD resolutions

▪ Comprehensive EDID management

▪ Supports switch throughput of HDBaseT control (Infrared bi-directional)

▪ HDMI HDCP 2.2 compliant

▪ HDMI CEC compliant

▪ External control via RS232 serial.

▪ External control via TCP/IP.

▪ Control via integrated web server

▪ Integrated cooling fan system

▪ Digital audio embedding and de-embedding

▪ Analogue audio embedding and de-embedding

▪ Easy to use front panel controls

▪ Front panel mounted LCD system display

▪ Integrated power supply

▪ 12V POC support

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3 CHASSIS PANEL DESCRIPTION

Front Panel | 4K-8x8-L

1. LCD Display  16x2 character system status display

2. IR receiver  Infra-red receiver for supplied IR handset

3. System status LEDs

a. RUN LED  Lit green when system processor running

b. IR LED Blinks when IR activity received

4. Output buttons

5. Input buttons

6. System control buttons

7. Firmware upgrade port  USB micro port to load firmware upgrades

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Rear Panel | MDX-8x8

1. 8 x HDMI inputs

2. 8 x RJ45 and HDMI outputs

 HDMI output mirrored to HDBaseT output

3. 8 x coaxial SPDIF digital audio inputs

4. 8 x 3.5mm stereo jack analogue stereo audio inputs

5. 8 x coaxial SPDIF digital audio outputs

6. 8 x 3.5mm stereo jack analogue stereo audio outputs

7. Infra-red inputs 3.5mm stereo jacks

8. Infra-red outputs 3.5mm stereo jacks

9. Control ports

a. Female D9 for RS232

b. RJ45 for TCP/IP

10. IEC power inlet 100-240V AC

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4 APPLICATION DIAGRAM

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5 REMOTE CONTROL INTERFACES

5.1 RS232 SERIAL CONTROL PORT INTERFACE

Function

FUNCTION

1

Not Used

6

Not Used

2

RS232 send data

7

Not Used

3

RS232 receive data

8

Not Used

4

Not Used

9

Not Used

5

Ground Earth

10

Not Used

5.2 TCP/IP CONTROL PORT INTERFACE

5.2.1 TCP/IP CONNECTION VIA SWITCH

Utilise a standard CatX twisted pair patch cable between the TCP/IP control port and a network switch.

Both ends of the patch cable should be terminated to EIA/TIA 568B standard:

EIA/TIA 568B Standard Linear Order

PIN 1

PIN 2

PIN 3

PIN 4

PIN 5

PIN 6

PIN 7

PIN 8

White/Orange

Orange

White/Green

Blue

White/Blue

Green

White/Brown

Brown

5.2.2 TCP/IP CONNECTION DIRECT VIA CROSS-CONNECT

Utilise a “cross-connect” CatX twisted pair patch cable between the TCP/IP control port and the Ethernet

LAN port on a computer.

One end of the patch cable should be terminated to EIA/TIA 568B standard:

EIA/TIA 568B Standard Linear Order

PIN 1

PIN 2

PIN 3

PIN 4

PIN 5

PIN 6

PIN 7

PIN 8

White/Orange

Orange

White/Green

Blue

White/Blue

Green

White/Brown

Brown

One end of the patch cable should be terminated to EIA/TIA 568A standard:

EIA/TIA 568A Standard Linear Order

PIN 1

PIN 2

PIN 3

PIN 4

PIN 5

PIN 6

PIN 7

PIN 8

White/Green

Green

White/Orange

Blue

White/Blue

Orange

White/Brown

Brown

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6 WHAT IS INCLUDED

➢ 1x 4K-8x8-L Main Chassis

➢ 1x 4K-8x8-L Infra-red Handset

➢ 1x IEC main lead (Variant dependant on region unit is shipped to)

➢ 10x IR receivers (IR-RX)

➢ 9x IR transmitters (IR TX)

➢ 2x rack mounting ears and 6x fixing screws

Please ensure you have all parts listed above prior to installation, if any components are missing or

damaged please contact Smart-e support immediately.

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7 ACCESSORIES

7.1 INFRA-RED RECEIVERS (IR RX)

10 IR RX devices are provided with the 4K-8x8-L, they consist of a stereo jack plug at one end and an infra-red

receiver on the other. The stereo jack plugs can be inserted in to any of the IR IN ports on the rear of the 4K-

8x8-L

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7.2 INFRA-RED TRANSMITTERS (IR TX)

9 IR TX devices are provided with the 4K-8x8-L, they consist of a mono jack plug at one end and an infra-red

emitter on the other. The mono jack plugs can be inserted in to any of the IR OUT ports on the rear of the 4K-

8x8-L

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7.3 INFRA-RED HANDSET

1 infra-red handset is supplied with the 4K-8x8-L, it enables the user to direct commands at the front of the

unit. For a full description of the commands available and detailed guide on how to use the infra-red handset

please refer to the infra-red control section of this manual

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7.4 RACK MOUNTING EARS

The two supplied rack mounting ears can be attached to the front corners of the 4K-8x8-L chassis using the

supplied fixing screws. This enables the unit to be mounted in to any standard 19” rack assembly.

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8 BASIC SETUP

1. Insert all inputs and outputs on rear of 4K-8x8-L including:

➢ HDMI cables

➢ Audio inputs and outputs

➢ Infra-red inputs and outputs

➢ Control signals, ethernet and/or RS232

➢ HDBaseT connections

2. Connect HDBaseT receivers to CATx feeds from 4K-8x8-L and via HDMI to displays

3. Connect any local HDMI outputs to their relevant displays

4. Attach any local audio inputs or outputs to their relevant devices

5. Power on all screens, video inputs and audio devices

6. If possible attach a ground connection from the earthing screw on the rear of the 4K-8x8-L to a

suitable earth point

7. Ensure power switch above mains inlet on rear of 4K-8x8-L is in the OFF (O) position

8. Insert IEC mains cable to rear of 4K-8x8-L and attach plug to mains outlet

9. Power switch can now be switched to ON (---) position

10. If a first-time installation perform EDID setup, instructions later in this manual

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9 STARTUP SEQUENCE

1. When power switch set to ON (---), the internal LED of the switch will illuminate to show mains power

is OK

2. The LCD panel backlight will activate on the front panel

3. The LCD will load to show the current crosspoint settings for video. On a first boot these will be set by

default, all outputs set to input 1. Outputs are listed along the top line of the LCD and the relative inputs

they are set to are shown on the bottom row

4. The RUN LED on the front of the 4K-8x8-L should be illuminated green to show internal processor is

running

5. On the rear of the 4K-8x8-L, the LEDs on the RJ45 sockets for the HDBaseT outputs have 2 LEDs to

show their status. The green LEDs in the top left of all RJ45 sockets should be blinking green every

second to show the HDBaseT chips within the 4K-8x8-L are operating correctly. The amber LEDs in

top right should be solidly lit if connected to a HDBaseT receiver

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10 FRONT PANEL OPERATION

This section of the manual describes how to perform the various functions it is possible to achieve via the

front panel buttons of the 4K-8x8-L. If the LCD is not illuminated it means it is in standby mode, press and

release any button to illuminate the LCD and wake the system. This should be performed before trying to

follow any of the instructions as outlined in this section.

10.1 VIDEO CROSSPOINT SELECTION

When the 4K-8x8-L is first powered on, by default it will be in video crosspoint selection mode for front panel

operation. If the unit is not in this mode, press and hold the F1 button on the front of the unit for 2 seconds.

The mode selection can be completed by pressing one of the input buttons, the current mode selected will be

shown by the input button which is illuminated. Pressing input button 1 will place the 4K-8x8-L in video

crosspoint selection mode and this input button should now be illuminated and the LCD will update to show 4K-

8x8-L is in this mode.

When the LCD is woken it will by default show the current video crosspoint selection, the outputs listed across

the top line of the LCD and the relevant inputs they are set to on the bottom line.

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Pressing any of the input or output buttons will bring up the crosspoint selection LCD screen. The outputs are

shown to the right of the ‘>’ symbol and the input to the left. The input and outputs selected will illuminate their

respective buttons on the front of the 4K-8x8-L.

Pressing additional output buttons at this stage will illuminate their buttons and add them to the LCD as shown

below.

If all outputs are selected the LCD will display as below.

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Once the desired crosspoints are displayed on the LCD, press the OK button on the front of the 4K-8x8-L.

The LCD will update to show the outputs in order along the bottom row of the LCD, what input they are set to.

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