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    User Manual Atlona HDMI 8 by 8 Matrix Switcher over CAT5e/6/7 A T-PRO2HD88M T oll free: 1-877-536-3976 Local: 1-408-962-0515 atlona.com[...]

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    T oll free: 1-877-536-3976 Local: 1-408-962-0515 2 atlona.com 1. Intr oducon .......................................................................................... 3 2. P ackag e Conten ts .......................................................................................... 3 3. Fea tures ................................................[...]

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    T oll free: 1-877-536-3976 Local: 1-408-962-0515 3 atlona.com Intr oduction Extend HDMI and DVI (with HDMI to DVI adapter ex. AT-14040) sources up to 330ft at 1080p or 1920x1200. The Atlona HDMI 8 by 8 Matrix Switcher over CAT5e/6/7 allows for effortless control of up to 16 devices through IR remote control, RS-232, 3rd party IR controllers and the[...]

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    T oll free: 1-877-536-3976 Local: 1-408-962-0515 4 atlona.com Specifications Befor e Y ou Start Remote Contr ol Bandwidth frequency 6.75 Gbps Input Ports 8 x HDMI (Female Type) 9 x IR 3.5mm 1 x Firmware update 8 x 3.5mm Stereo Audio Output Ports 8 x CAT 5e/6/7 1 x RS-232 9 x IR 3.5mm Resolution outputs Video: up to 1080p@60Hz Vesa: up to 1920x1200 [...]

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    T oll free: 1-877-536-3976 Local: 1-408-962-0515 5 atlona.com Panel Description Front Panel 1. Power Indicators. Red LED will light up when using main or backup power supply. 2. IR Receiver Window. Receives the signal from the included IR Remote Control or a 3rd party IR Controller. 3. Power Indicator. The light will illuminate red when the Matrix [...]

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    T oll free: 1-877-536-3976 Local: 1-408-962-0515 6 atlona.com Back Panel 1. Matrix IR IN - Used to control matrix I/O switching from a 3rd party IR controller. 2. Matrix IR Out - Global output, combines IR for all discrete IR output ports. 3. Firmware Update - Type B USB Port used for updating the matrix firmware only 4. RS-232 - Connect to this po[...]

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    T oll free: 1-877-536-3976 Local: 1-408-962-0515 7 atlona.com Connection and Installation 3rd Party Controller Blu-ray Player Amp Video Display Video Display AT-MINIMONO6 3rd Party Controller Set Up IR Emitter IR Emitter AT-PRO2HDREC AT-PRO2HD1616M-RX Note: 3.5mm 3 conductor (stereo) cables are not compatible. Please use 2 conductor (mono) IR cable[...]

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    T oll free: 1-877-536-3976 Local: 1-408-962-0515 8 atlona.com Amp Video Display Video Display IR Remot e IR Remot e Blu-ra y Play er Satellit e Receiv er IR Emier IR Emier Note: When using an IR remote control all sources can be controlled as well as the local display . IR Remote Control Set Up A T -PRO2HD1616M-RX A T -PRO2HDREC IR Receiv er [...]

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    T oll free: 1-877-536-3976 Local: 1-408-962-0515 9 atlona.com Matrix I/O Control Setting inputs and outputs on the Matrix front panel: There are 3 ways to set up inputs and outputs to start with. 1. Basic Control . Note: From the home screen press the enter button to check the status. AT-PRO2HD88M Select output number # Input # saved to Select Inpu[...]

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    T oll free: 1-877-536-3976 Local: 1-408-962-0515 10 atlona.com The final set up for the Matrix Switcher is for the EDID. When the matrix is completely connected and turned on it will load the default EDID , which is the highest common native resolution of the devices. ( i.e. With devices connected that range from 720p, 1080p, 2 channel audio, multi[...]

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    T oll free: 1-877-536-3976 Local: 1-408-962-0515 11 atlona.com RS-232 Connection RS-232 is connected through a 9-pin female D connector. The pins will have functions associated with them, some will be unassigned. No. Pin Function 1 ---- Not used 2 Tx Transmit 3 Rx Receive 4 ---- Not used 5 Gnd Ground 6 ---- Not used 7 ---- Not used 8 ---- Not used [...]

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    T oll free: 1-877-536-3976 Local: 1-408-962-0515 12 atlona.com RS-232 Set Up Baud Rate To set up the RS-232 hyperterminal (if not using 3rd party software) the first thing needed is to find the RS-232 communications port under the computer’ s device manager. Once there right click the port and select properties. Under the properties menu select t[...]

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    T oll free: 1-877-536-3976 Local: 1-408-962-0515 13 atlona.com RS-232 Command for the Output baud rate status RS232para The RS-232 status command will provide feedback for the current parameters for each output. Example: (See example of feedback below) RS232para Current RS232 parameter: - Port 1 :BaudRate 2400bps, DataBits 0, Parity None, StopBits [...]

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    T oll free: 1-877-536-3976 Local: 1-408-962-0515 14 atlona.com Updating and Resetting Updating firmware Resetting to factory settings At times there will be new firmware to update, fix, or change functionality of products. Atlona has made this as easy as possible for updating on the job by simply downloading the firmware onto a PC. Atlona understan[...]

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    T oll free: 1-877-536-3976 Local: 1-408-962-0515 15 atlona.com Safety Information Safeguards Precautions FCC regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment, not expressly approved by the manufacturer, could void the user’ s authority to operate this equipment. Operate this product using only the included extern[...]

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    T oll free: 1-877-536-3976 Local: 1-408-962-0515 16 atlona.com Limited Warranty Atlona Technologies warrants that (a) its products (AT-PRO2HD88M) will perform substantially in accordance with the accompanying written materials for a period of 3 years from the date of receipt and (b) that the product will be free from defects in materials and workma[...]

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    T oll free: 1-877-536-3976 Local: 1-408-962-0515 17 atlona.com Atlona Product Registration Thank you for purchasing this Atlona product. - W e hope you enjoy it and will take an extra few moments to register your new purchase. Registration creates an ownership record if your product is lost or stolen and helps ensure you’ll receive notication [...]