BZBGEAR BG-UM88-100M-KIT PRODUCT MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS Statement Safety Precaution Introduction Packing List Specifications Operation Controls and Functions IR Remote IR Control System IR Cable Pin Assignment EDID Management Matrix Audio and RS-232 Introduction Web GUI User Guide RS-232 Control Commands...
● This product does not contain parts that can be maintained or repaired by users. Damage caused by dismantling the product without authorization from BZBGEAR is not covered under the warranty policy. ● Installation and use of this product must strictly comply with local electrical safety standards.
PRODUCT MANUAL Introduction The BG-UM88-100M-KIT is a 4K UHD 8X8 HDMI HDBaseT matrix switch that can connect eight HDMI sources to sixteen displays. This device features eight HDMI outputs mirrored to eight simultaneous HDBaseT outputs. The HDBaseT outputs can extend a 4K@60Hz 4:4:4 video signal at distances up to 328 feet (100 meters) over a single Cat5e/6/7 cable.
BZBGEAR BG-UM88-100M-KIT PRODUCT MANUAL Operation Controls and Functions Matrix Panel Front Panel Name Function Description Display matrix switching status, input / output port, EDID, Baud rate, and IP Address. OLED screen The LED will illuminate in green when the product is working normally, and red when the Power LED product is in standby.
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BZBGEAR BG-UM88-100M-KIT PRODUCT MANUAL Rear Panel Name Function Description INPUT ports (1-8) Connect to an HDMI source device such as Bluray player or game console with an HDMI cable. Connect to an HDBaseT Receiver via a CAT cable. OUTPUT ports (1-8) Connect to an HDMI display device such as a TV or monitor with an HDMI cable.
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BZBGEAR BG-UM88-100M-KIT PRODUCT MANUAL HDBaseT Receiver Panel Name Function Description Power LED indicator, LED will illuminate when the device is connected with power POWER LED supply. SERVICE port Firmware update port Plug the DC 24V/1A power cord into this port and connect the adapter to an AC wall outlet.
BZBGEAR BG-UM88-100M-KIT PRODUCT MANUAL IR Remote 1. Power on or Standby: Power on the Matrix or set it to standby mode. 2. Input 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8: Select input source buttons. Use ◀ ▶ to select the last or next input source. 3. Output 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8 button: Select output port buttons.
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BZBGEAR BG-UM88-100M-KIT PRODUCT MANUAL 2: If the IR receiver window of the Matrix is blocked or the Matrix is installed in a closed area out of infrared line of sight, an IR receiver cable can be inserted to the “IR EXT” port on the rear of the matrix to receive the IR remote signal.
PRODUCT MANUAL IR Control System The BG-UM88-100M-KIT also supports bi-directional IR control. When the matrix is connected to a HDBaseT receiver through a Cat 5e/6/7 cable, you can control the remote display device (HDBaseT) or input source device (matrix) through an IR signal transmission.
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BZBGEAR BG-UM88-100M-KIT PRODUCT MANUAL At HDBaseT receiver (Remote end): The IR signal follows the video switch/change. For example, the HDMI output signal on the HDBaseT Receiver 1 is from the HDMI INPUT 3 port, so the IR input signal of the HDBaseT Receiver 1 will emit to the IR OUTPUT 3 port of the Matrix.
IR Cables EDID Management The BG-UM88-100M-KIT has 21 factory defined EDID settings, 2 user-defined EDID modes, and 16 copy EDID modes. You can select “Defined EDID” or “Copy EDID” modes to input ports through the front panel buttons, ASCII control, or Web GUI.
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BZBGEAR BG-UM88-100M-KIT PRODUCT MANUAL The EDID setting list of the product is shown as below: EDID Mode EDID Description 1080p, Stereo Audio 2.0 1080p, Dolby/DTS 5.1 1080p, HD Audio 7.1 1080i, Stereo Audio 2.0 1080i, Dolby/DTS 5.1 1080i, HD Audio 7.1 3D, Stereo Audio 2.0...
BZBGEAR BG-UM88-100M-KIT PRODUCT MANUAL Matrix Audio and RS-232 Introduction The audio matrix supports up to 28 channels of audio input and 16 channels of audio output. Audio input channels include the 8 HDMI inputs, 8 HDMI output’s ARC audio, the 8 HDBaseT output’s ARC audio, 2 stereo 3.5mm analog audio inputs, 1 S/PDIF optical audio...
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BZBGEAR BG-UM88-100M-KIT PRODUCT MANUAL Web GUI User Guide The matrix can be controlled through a web interface and its operation is shown below. Step 1: Get the current IP Address. The default IP address is 192.168.1.100. You can get the current matrix IP address in two ways: 1.
BZBGEAR BG-UM88-100M-KIT PRODUCT MANUAL Select “Internet protocol version 4 (TCP/IPv4)” as shown below and click “Properties”. Click on the bubble for “Use the following IP address” In the IP address field enter a non-conflicting IP address on the same subnet as the camera.
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BZBGEAR BG-UM88-100M-KIT PRODUCT MANUAL Select the Username from the list and enter the password. The default passwords are: Username User Admin Password user admin After entering the password, click the “LOGIN” button and the following Status page will appear. Status Page The Status page provides basic information about the installed firmware version and the...
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BZBGEAR BG-UM88-100M-KIT PRODUCT MANUAL Video Page Perform the following operations on the Video page: 1. Output: Lists the device’s OUTPUT ports. 2. Input: Click the drop-down menu to select a signal source for the corresponding OUTPUT port. 3. Presets Name: Edit the name of a preset up to a maximum length of 12 characters.
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BZBGEAR BG-UM88-100M-KIT PRODUCT MANUAL Audio-HDMI Page Perform following operations on the Audio-HDMI page: 1. HDMI: Lists the name of the output channel. 2. Audio Source: The audio input source of the selected output. Switch the input source by clicking the corresponding drop-down box to select the desired input.
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BZBGEAR BG-UM88-100M-KIT PRODUCT MANUAL Input Page Perform the following operations on the Input page: 1. Inputs: Input port of the device. 2. Active: Indicates whether the channel is connected to a signal source (green = active / yellow = inactive).
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BZBGEAR BG-UM88-100M-KIT PRODUCT MANUAL Output Page Users can perform the following operations on the Output page: 1. Outputs: Output channel of the device. 2. Name: The current output channel’s name. You can modify it by entering the corresponding name (max length: 12 characters) in the input box 3.
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BZBGEAR BG-UM88-100M-KIT PRODUCT MANUAL CEC Page Users can perform CEC management on this page: 1. Input Control: Control the operation of each input source by pressing the icons on the page. 2. Output Control: Control the operation of each display, such as power on/off, volume +/-, active source switching.
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BZBGEAR BG-UM88-100M-KIT PRODUCT MANUAL Network Page Set the Default Network Click the “Set Network Defaults” button and there will be a prompt, as shown in the following figure: Click “OK” and the configuration will be reset. The unit will automatically search for the IP Address again.
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BZBGEAR BG-UM88-100M-KIT PRODUCT MANUAL Modify User Password Click the “User” or “Admin” buttons and enter the correct Old Password, a New Password, and Confirm the New Password then click “Save”. A prompt will be displayed letting you know the changes were successful.
PRODUCT MANUAL RS-232 Control Commands The BG-UM88-100M-KIT also supports RS-232 control. A serial cable with RS-232 male head and DB9 transfer USB male head is needed to connect successfully. The RS-232 head of the serial cable is connected to the RS-232 control port with DB 9 at the rear of the Matrix, and the USB head of the serial cable is connected to a PC.
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BZBGEAR BG-UM88-100M-KIT PRODUCT MANUAL ASCII Command Function Description Example Feedback Default Setting s reset! Reset to factory defaults s reset! Reset to factory defaults System Initializing... Initialization Finished! FW version 1.00.01 s beep z! Enable/Disable buzzer function, s beep 1! beep on beep off...
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BZBGEAR BG-UM88-100M-KIT PRODUCT MANUAL ASCII Command Function Description Example Feedback Default Setting s hdmi y scaler z! Set hdmi output y port output scaler s hdmi 1 scaler 1! s hdmi output 1 set to bypass hdmi all mode, y=0~8(0=all),...
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BZBGEAR BG-UM88-100M-KIT PRODUCT MANUAL ASCII Command Function Description Example Feedback Default Setting Audio Setting s hdmi y arc z! Turn on/off ARC of HDMI output y, s hdmi 1 arc 1! s hdmi output 1 arc on hdmi all y=0~8(0=all) z=0~1(z=0,off,z=1 on) hdmi 0 arc 1! hdmi output 1 arc off...
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BZBGEAR BG-UM88-100M-KIT PRODUCT MANUAL ASCII Command Function Description Example Feedback Default Setting s cec in x left! set input x menu left operation by s cec in 1 left! input 1 menu left operation CEC, x=0~8(0=all input) s cec in x right!
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BZBGEAR BG-UM88-100M-KIT PRODUCT MANUAL ASCII Command Function Description Example Feedback Default Setting r ip mode! Get network IP mode r ip mode! IP Mode: DHCP s ip addr Set network IP address s ip addr Set IP address: 192.168.1.100 xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx! 192.168.1.100!
1.888.499.9906 support@bzbgear.com bzbgear.com Warranty BZBGEAR Pro AV products and cameras come with a three-year warranty. An extended two-year warranty is available for our cameras upon registration for a total of five years. For complete warranty information, please visit bzbgear.com/warranty. For questions, please call 1.888.499.9906 or email support@bzbgear.com.
PRODUCT MANUAL Copyright All the contents in this manual and its copyright are owned by BZBGEAR. No one is allowed to imitate, copy, or translate this manual without BZBGEAR’s permission. This manual contains no guarantee, standpoint expression or other implies in any form. Product specification and information in this manual is for reference only and subject to change...
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