BZBGEAR BG-UM-88ANS 8×8 HDMI 18Gbps Matrix with Audio De-embedded User Manual
- June 6, 2024
- BZBGEAR
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BG-UM-88ANS
8×8 HDMI 18Gbps Matrix with Audio De-embedded
User Manual
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.
Surge protection device recommended
This product contains sensitive electrical components that may be damaged by
electrical spikes, surges, electric shaking, lightning strikes, etc. Use of
surge protection systems is highly recommended in order to protect and extend
the
Introduction
The 8×8 HDMI Matrix supports the transmission of video (up to 4K2K@60Hz YUV 4:4:4, 18Gbps, HDCP 2.2) and multi-channel digital audio from 8 HDMI sources to 8 HDMI displays. Audio de-embedded is supported from 8 HDMI output ports. Control is via button, IR, RS-232, LAN, and Web GUI.
Features
☆ HDMI 2.0b, HDCP 2.2, and HDCP 1.4 compliant
☆ Up to 4K2K@60Hz (YUV 4:4:4) on all HDMI ports
☆ Supports pass-through audio up to 7.1 channels of High Definition audio
(LPCM, Dolby TrueHD, and DTS-HD Master Audio)
☆ Audio de-embedded is supported via coax port
☆ HDR, CEC, and smart EDID management supported
☆ Control is via on-panel Button, IR, RS-232, LAN, and Web UI
☆ 1U rack-mounted design with metal enclosure
Package Contents
- 1x 8×8 HDMI Matrix
- 1x 12V/3A Locking Power Adaptor
- 1x Remote Control
- 1x Wideband IR Receiver cable
- 1x RS-232 male to female serial cable
- 1x User Manual
Specifications
Technical
HDMI Compliance| HDMI 2.0b
HDCP Compliance| HDCP 2.2 and HDCP 1.4
Video Bandwidth| 18Gbps
Video Resolutions| Up to 4K2K@50/60Hz (YUV 4:4:4), 4K2K@30Hz, 1080p@120Hz, and
1080p 3D@60Hz
Color Depth| 8-bit, 10-bit, 12-bit
Color Space| RGB, YCbCr 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:2:2
HDMI Audio Formats| LPCM 2/5.1/7.1, Dolby Digital, OTS 5.1, Dolby Digital+,
Dolby TrueHD, OTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
Audio Formats| PCM2.0, 32K/44.1K/48K/88.2K/96K/192K, 16/20/24bit
ESD Protection| Human-body Model:
7.8kV (Air-gap discharge), -±4kV (Contact discharge)
Connections
Inputs| 8x HDMI Type A [19-pin female) lx LAN [R.145, Control)
lx RS-232 [9-pin D-sub, Control)
lx IR EXT 13.5mm Stereo Mini-jack]
Outputs| 8x HDMI Type A [19-pin female) 8x Coaxial Audio [RCA)
Mechanical
Housing| Metal Enclosure
Color| Black
Dimensions| 483mm (W)x253mm (D)x44.5mm (I-I)
Weight| 3.35kg
Power Supply| Input: AC100-240V 50/60Hz, Output: OC12V/3A (US/EU standards,
CE/FCC/UL certified)
Power Consumption| 26.5W (max)
Operating Temperature| 0C-40C/32 F-104 F
Storage| -20°C ~ 60°C / -4°F ~ 140°F
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Relative Humidity| 20~90% RH (non-condensing)
Operation Controls and Functions
Front Panel
Number
| Name|
Function descriptions
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1| OLED display| Display system input/output port status, EDID
management and matrix IP address.
2| IR Window| IR receiver window, it receives IR remote control signal to
control this device.
3| Left/Right/UpDown/MenuButtons| After system power-up, the OLED screen
default displays the input and output status of the last power off.
A) On the initial OLED display, first press the ‘Left’ or
‘Right’button to select output port, then press the ‘up’ or ‘down’ button to
select the input port, then press the ‘MENU’ button to confirm this operation.
B) On the initial OLED display, you can press the ‘Up’ or
‘Down’ button to check each input EDID setting, press
the ‘Menu’ button go back to the initial OLED display.
C) On the initial OLED display, you can press the ‘Menu’ button to operate the
following functions by the combination of these five buttons, press ‘Up’ or
‘Down’ button to select function:
1. Select EDID: Press the ‘Right’ button, then press the
‘Up’ or ‘Down’ button to select EDID as shown in the
| | below table. Once you complete EDID selection, press the right button then
presses the ‘Left’or‘Right’ button to select which input port to copy EDID,
press the right button to confirm this operation.
2. PTP Set: Press the ‘Right’button to set PTP mode (point to point, means
IN1-OUT A, IN2-OUT B, IN3-OUT C…). 3. Save Preset: Press the right button to
save the current configuration to preset, press the up or ‘Down’ button to
select storage location, press the right button to confirm this operation.
4. Recall Preset: Press the right button to recall previous preset, press the
‘Up’ or ‘Down’ button to select the preset you want, press the right button
to confirm this operation.
5. View IP: Press the ‘Right’button to check IP address and DHCP status.
6. Select Baud: Press the right button, then press the ‘Up’ or ‘Down’ button
to select baud, press the ‘Right’ button to confirm this operation.
7. Factory Reset: Press the ‘Right’ button to set the factory reset status,
then press the ‘Right button to confirm this operation or the ‘Left’button to
quit this operation.
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4| Power and power LED| Long press this button to power on/off the device. The
LED will
illuminate in green when the device is powered on and show in red when this
device is on standby.
The EDID table:
EDID Mode | EDID Description |
---|---|
1 | 720P 2.0 CH |
2 | 1080P 2.0 CH |
3 | 1080P 5.1 CH |
4 | 1080P 7.1CH |
5 | 1080I 2.0 CH |
6 | 1080I 5.1 CH |
7 | 1080I 7.1CH |
8 | 3D 2.0 CH |
9 | 3D 5.1 CH |
10 | 3D 7.1 CH |
11 | 4K*2K@30 2.0 CH |
12 | 4K*2K@30 5.1 CH |
13 | 4K*2K@30 7.1 CH |
14 | 4K60_420 2.0CH |
15 | 4K60_420 5.1CH |
16 | 4K60_420 7.1CH |
17 | 4K*2K@60 2.0 CH |
18 | 4K*2K@60 5.1 CH |
19 | 4K*2K@60 7.1 CH |
20 | Copy HDMI Out A |
21 | Copy HDMI Out B |
22 | Copy HDMI Out C |
23 | Copy HDMI Out D |
24 | Copy HDMI Out E |
25 | Copy HDMI Out F |
26 | Copy HDMI Out G |
27 | Copy HDMI Out H |
Rear Panel
Number | Name | Function descriptions |
---|---|---|
1 | HDMI INPUT | Connect to the HDMI input source devices such as a DVD player |
or Set-top Box.
2| HDMI OUTPUT| Connect to the HDMI output source devices such as a TV player
or monitor.
3| IR EXT| If the front IR sensor of the unit is obstructed or the unit is
installed in a closed area out of the infrared line of sight, the IR receiver
cable can be inserted into this IR EXT port to extend the IR signal.
4| DC 12V| Plug the 12V/3A adapter into the AC wall outlet for the power
supply.
5| CONTROL| LAN: connects to an active Ethernet link by a 121-45 cable.
RS-232: Connect to a PC or control system by D- Sub 9-pin cable to control the
matrix with RS-232 commands.
6| AUDIO OUTPUT| Connect to audio amplifiers or speakers.
7| GND| Connect the GND port to the ground.
Remote Control
: Power on or set it to standby status.
Input 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8:Press this button to
select the input signal source.
: Press these buttons to select the last or
the next input signal source.
Output 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8: Press these buttons to select the output signal
source.
All: Press this button to select all output signal sources simultaneously.
Operating instructions: The user needs to select the output button first and
then select desired input button.
Web GUI User Guide
The Matrix can be controlled via Web GUI. You must know the current IP address of the matrix. The static IP address is 192.168.1.100. You can connect PC Web GUI through a dynamic IP address. Generally speaking, you can get an IP address in two ways. The first way gets the IP address is via Upper Controller. The second way get an IP address is via the on-panel button. Then you need to set the IP address to your PC or laptop or mobile device is within the same IP address segment with the Matrix. After the above, you can enter the Matrix IP address in the web browser to access Web GUI.
The first way: The Matrix gets IP address via Upper Controller. The RS-232 port connects the USB port on the PC. The LAN port and the PC are connected via a router. At this time, you need to open the Upper Computer software of the product. The page looks as below:
Select the “TCP Control Mode” port, then click the“Search” button. At this
point, you can get your current IP address. Enter the IP address in your web
browser to enter the Web GUI page.
The second way: The Matrix gets an IP address via the on-panel button. On the
initial OLED display, you can press the“Menu” button to enter the function
page. Then press the “Up” or “Down” button to select function.
Select the “View IP” function, then press the “Right” button to check the current IP address and DHCP status. At this point, you can get the current IP address. Step 1: The LAN port connects directly PC with a UTP cable. Step 2: On the PC, go to Control Panel> Network and Internet>Network Connections> Local Area Connections, right click on it, choose Properties.
Double click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)
Choose to Use the following IP address, input 192.168.1.200 as IP address, 255.255.255.0 as the Subnet mask, and then click on OK, click on OK again.
Note: The IP address of the computer and matrix should be in the same
network segment. As the matrix’s IP address is 192.168.10.100, the computer’s
IP should be 192.168.10.X (X contains 1~255 except 100).
Step 3. Input the IP address from the front panel into a browser on the PC to
enter
Web GUI page, The pages like below.
The Web GUI :
General page
- Click this button to check current the Matrix connection status.
- Display currently the Matrix input and output port status. The “yes” have connected input or output source and “no” represent no connection.
- Power switch. The Matrix will work when opening this switch. Otherwise, the Matrix will standby.
- Beep switch. Open this switch, press the Matrix on-panel button will have a voice. Close this switch, it will mute.
- Click this button will reboot the device.
- Click this button will set it to factory reset.
Matrix page
- You need to click the green area and then choose one input source to the OUTPUT A port. (The others OUTPUT ports have similar to functions Tab ①.)
EDID page
-
Select EDID mode to the input source, then click the “Set” button.
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Copy EDID from output display to input source, then click the “Set” button.
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Open EDID file to the input source.
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Display the input source EDID mode status.
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Network Configuration
◆ In DHCP open status:
DHCP switch: Obtain the network configuration information, including IP address, Subnet, Gateway, and MAC. Then click the “Set” button to save DHCP status.
◆ In DHCP close status:
DHCP switch: If the DHCP switch has been closed, the user can set IP, Subnet, Gateway, and Mac addresses. At this moment, click the “Set” button to save current status information. (Note: If the user has set a new IP address and clicks the “Set” button. At this moment, a user has changed the IP address.)
Net Status button: Clicking this button will refresh the current network configuration information to display in Status Log. -
Status Log: Display the Net configuration information.
-
Clear button: Clear the Status Log information.
Upgrade page
- Open the upgrade file, then click the “Upgrade” button.
FAQ
- Q: Does this product require an HDMI line length for the connection interface?
A: According to the HDMI line length test, HDMI input/output with 4K2K@60Hz YUV 4:4:4 is the longest line length up to 16.4ft / 5m.
The use of “Premium High-Speed HDMI” cables is recommended.
Application Example
Warranty
BZBGEAR wants to assure you peace of mind. We’re so confident in the quality
of our products that along with the manufacturer’s one-year limited warranty,
we are offering free second-year warranty coverage upon registration*.
Taking advantage of this program is simple, just follow the steps below:
- Register your product within 90 days of purchase by visiting BZBGEAR.com/warranty.
- Complete the registration form. Provide all necessary proof of purchase details, including serial number and a copy of your sales receipt.
For questions, please call 1.888.499.9906 or email support@bzbgear.com.
For complete warranty information, please visit BZBGEAR.com/warranty or scan the QR code below.
*Terms and conditions apply. Registration is required.
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