Atlona AT-H2H-88M manual

User Manual Atlona 8 by 8 HDMI Matrix Switcher A T-H2H-88M atlona.com Toll free: 1-877-536-3976 Local: 1-408-962-0515[...]

2 1. Introduction ..................................................................................... 3 2. Package Contents ..................................................................................... 3 3. Features ..................................................................................... 3 4. Specifications ..................[...]

3 Bandwidth frequency 6.75 Gbps Input Ports 8 x HDMI (female) 1 x 3.5mm IR 1 x USB B 1 x RS-232 Output Ports 8 x HDMI (female) 8 x S/PDIF audio Resolution outputs Video: up to 1080p Vesa: up to 1920x1200 Dimensions (HxWxD) 1.74 x 17.25 x 10 (inch) or 44.2 x 438 x 254 (mm) Weight 6.95lbs or 3.15kg Temperature Operating: 32°F to 104°F or 0°C to 40[...]

4 ---> ---> ---> ---> ---> AT-H2H-88M Select Input Number Select IR 1: On 2: Off Current: On/Off Select Function Option IR On/Off Selected home screen Hold for 5 seconds Select IR 1: On 2: Off Current: On Select IR 1: On 2: Off Current: Off ---> ---> ---> ---> ---------------- The IR receiver window can sometimes pick up [...]

5 Remote Contr ol 1. Matrix IR IN: Used to control matrix I/O switching from a 3rd party IR control box or supplied IR remote. Connect included IR receiver (see below) or mono IR cable (sold separately) 2. RS-232: Connect to this port for control from a computer or 3rd party controller. 3. Firmware Update: Type B USB Port used for updating the matr[...]

6 Connection Diagram ARC Audio Loop-Out ARC atlona.com Toll free: 1-877-536-3976 Local: 1-408-962-0515[...]

7 I/O Control The AT-H2H-88M’ s front panel has 3 functions: I/O control, EDID set up, and matrix settings. The following sections go over step by step setup & control. To set an input to an output To mirror all inputs and outputs -- Ex. Input 1 to output 1, input 2 to output 2, etc. To route one input to all outputs -- Ex. Input 5 to output [...]

8 To save an I/O route to memory * I/O route is current settings of inputs to outputs To load a saved I/O route Feedback = ”Memory # saved” Feedback = ”Memory # loaded” ---> ---> ---> ---> ---> ---> ---> ---> ---> ---> ---> ---> ---> ---> ---> ---> ---> ---> AT-H2H-88M Select Input Numbe[...]

9 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-channel audio and 3D, the default resolution will be 720p. Multi-channel audio and 3D are not available on default unl[...]

10 To load a saved EDID ---> ---> ---> ---> AT-H2H-88M Select Input Number Select Function Option home screen 1 To copy up to 8 EDIDs 2 To choose input EDID Input # Select an input port Input # Press Enter Current: Default Input: # Mode: 1. Default 2. Saved Input: # Select saved EDID memory 1-8 (#) Use EDID memory X + enter _ _ _ Input:[...]

11 Matrix Settings When installing or troubleshooting it’ s important to verify settings, or be able to come back to a project and see how it was set up. The AT-H2H-88M has matrix settings viewable through the front panel. View current I/O settings, firmware version, FPGA version, and the baud rate of the matrix. ---> ---> ---> AT-H2H-88[...]

12 ---> ---> ---> ---> ---> ---> AT-H2H-88M Select Input Number Select output number (1-8) to set ARC mode Output: # Current: On Select mode 1: On 2: Off Output: # Current: On Select mode 1: On 2: Off Output: # Current: Off Select mode 1: On 2: Off Select Function Option home screen Hold for 5 seconds through ---> ---> -----[...]

13 Matrix source audio loop-out By default the matrix is enabled to de-embed source audio out through the S/PDIF port to an AVR or zone amp. NOTE: If audio does not pass through, check to make sure ARC is turned off. NOTE: HD audio formats are not supported through S/PDIF. Ex. Dolby TrueHD or DTS-HD Master Audio atlona.com Toll free: 1-877-536-3976[...]

14 Command The command codes are very sensitive, do not change capitalization, spacing, or lettering. Command Feedback Description Type (Model #) Brings up the model information Lock Lock Locks the front panel of the Matrix switcher so no buttons are active Unlock Unlock Unlocks the front panel of the Matrix switcher, enabling buttons Version (Firm[...]

15 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 the port settings tab and update the menu to the matrix defau[...]

16 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 from Atlona.com and uploading the file onto the matrix. Atlona understands that settings sometimes g[...]

17 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 external power supply. Use of other power supplies could impair pe[...]

18 Warranty Limited Warranty Atlona Technologies warrants that (a) its products (AT-H2H-88M) 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 workmanship under normal use and service for a period of 3 [...]

19 Atlona Pr oduct Registration Thank you for purchasing this Atlona product. - We 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 notification of performance issues and firmware updates. At Atlona, we res[...]