View any 8 HDMI sources from up to 4 HDMI displays -- locally or remotely over standard CAT5 cable!8 HDMI Sources + 4 Local or Remotely Extended HDMI Displays -- A Versatile and Sophisticated HDTV Matrix System
The rack-mountable 8x4 Matrix for HDMI over CAT5 sends Full 1080p HD video and multichannel digital audio from any of 8 HDMI input sources to any 4 HDMI Displays -- be they local or remotely connected via CAT5 cable.
The HDMI inputs consist of 4 High Definition video switches that can each accept 2 video sources. This input scheme allows up to 8 sources to be available while viewing any 4 on the output displays concurrently.
The 8x4 Matrix for HDMI over CAT5 eliminates the need to disconnect and reconnect sources to displays. It works with Blu-Ray players, Set-Top boxes, Home Theater PCs, and game consoles that connect to an HDMI display. Any source is accessible at all times by any display by selecting it using an IR remote or an RS-232 remote control device. The Matrix comes with rack ears for mounting in a shelving system. HDMI displays can be located locally or remotely over CAT5 cable, making for truly flexible HDMI routing options and creative extension possibilities.
How It Works
Up to 8 HDMI sources (4 viewable at any one time) connect to the Matrix's inputs and up to 4 Displays connect to the Matrix's outputs. Upon power-up, the 8x4 Matrix, HDMI sources and all connected Displays will show clear and vibrant HDMI video with multichannel digital audio. HDMI sources can now be selected on each display using the IR remote.
Important Note:The 8x4 Matrix for HDMI over CAT5 incorporates a 2x1 switch in front of each of 4 inputs, each feeding into a traditional 4x4 matrix. This allows connection of up to 8 HDMI source devices. Each input to the 8x4 Matrix allows only one of its two connected "A" and "B" sources to be switched into view at one time, yielding a total of 4 HDMI sources that may be viewed simultaneously.
Features:
- Switches any eight HDMI™ sources to 4 Displays
- Distributes any of the four switched inputs (total of eight inputs) to any combination of the four HDMI™ output displays
- Maintains high resolution video - beautiful, sharp HDTV resolutions up to 1080p, 2k, and computer resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 are easily achieved
- Serial RS-232 remote port for switching via control automation
- HDMI™ 1.2 Compliant (HDMI 1.3 Compatible); HDCP Compliant
- Discrete IR remote (included)
- Rack ears included
Specifications:- Video Amplifier Bandwidth: 165 MHz
- Input Video Signal: 1.2 volts p-p
- Input DDC Signal: 5 volts p-p (TTL)
- Single Link Range: 1080p/1920 x 1200
- HDMI Connector: type A 19 pin female
- Remote Control Port: RS232 female, mini-stereo
- Power Supply: 24V DC
- Power Consumption: 60 watts (max)
- Dimensions: 17"W x 3.5"H x 5.875"D
