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  • Page 1

    08905150B - 1 - INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS HD88CC5 HD88C High Definition Video Matrix Switcher, Coaxial and CAT5 High Definition Video Matrix Switcher, Coaxial Only DESCRIPTION The HD88CC5 eight-source, eight-zone, high-definition matrix switcher allows Hi-Definition Video and digital Audio signals to be sent ov er standard Coax cable or CAT5 c able[...]

  • Page 2

    08905150B - 2 - Safety Information CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRI C SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilate ral triangle is intended to alert the user to t he presence of uninsulated "dang erous v[...]

  • Page 3

    08905150B - 3 - Damage Requiring Service — These appliances should be serviced by qualified service person nel when: • A power supply connection or a plug has be en dam aged or • If liquid has been spilled into the appliance o r objects have fallen into the appliance or • The appliance has been exposed to water or m oistu re or • The appl[...]

  • Page 4

    08905150B - 4 - IMPORTANT NOTICE HD44 Series and HD88 Series INTRODUCTION In some installation scenarios, an audio/video source component (such as a cable box or DVD player) may fail to work properly with distribution pr oducts or even a display. The problem is often related to the source component’s video outputs exhibit ing too much DC offset v[...]

  • Page 5

    08905150B - 5 - DETAIL OVERVIEW FRONT PANEL The front panel is designed to provide the unit’s cu rrent Output/Input setting st atus. Note that only one Output/Input status setting is displayed at any given moment. The top row of LED indicators represents the current ZO NE output selection. The bottom row of LED indicators represents the current S[...]

  • Page 6

    08905150B - 6 - REAR PANEL [1] SOURCE LOOP-THROUGH CONNECTION The source inputs are buffered to pr ovide an output at the same level as the input – i.e. Unity Gain (assuming a 75-ohm termination is on the output). Use these connections for HD88 expansion systems. The buffers are an active circuit. The HD88 must be powered on for an active connect[...]

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    08905150B - 7 - [4] RS232 (SERIAL) COMMANDS The RS232 Port is bi-directional. The communica tion parameters are se t to 9600 Baud 8-N-1. DB9 CONNECTOR CIRCUIT PIN TX 2 RX 3 GND 5 RS232 COMMAND STRUCTURE Where: { z# } - Zone Number. Range is 1..4 (1..16 if expanded) { s# } - Source Input Number. Range is 1..4 { 0/1 } – Either 0 (zero) or 1 (one). [...]

  • Page 8

    08905150B - 8 - [5] RS232 EXPANSION The HD88C and HD88CC5 can be exp anded into larger systems. By using any combination of the HD88C and HD88CC5 (up to 4 units), a larger High- Definition distribution syst em can be created for up to 32 Zones of Component Video and Digital Audio Distribution. The expanded HD88C units must have their own unique add[...]

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    08905150B - 9 - [7] IR BUS The IR_IN port utilizes a 3. 5mm mono jack. Use this port to connect to an IR emitter ou tput port of a Xantech connecting block. PLUG CIRCUIT TIP IR SIGNAL SLEEVE GROUND [8] CAT5 ZONE OUTPUT This is an Output connection to the HDRXSG01 rece iver module. It utilizes standard CAT5 cable. Be sure to verify CAT5 wiring conne[...]

  • Page 10

    08905150B - 10 - QUICK INSTALLATION: HD88CC5 and HDRXSG01 [1] Connect the High-Definition Source to the HD88CC5 or HDTXSG01. Figure 1 below shows an HD88CC5 (video matrix transmitter) c onnected to the HDRXSG01 (receiver). [2] Using CAT5 cable, connect the HD88CC5 zone output or the output from the HDTXSG01 to the HDRXSG01. Connect power to the HD8[...]

  • Page 11

    08905150B - 11 - RC68+ (IR) COMMANDS The RC68+ should be set to Group Code “F1”. ZONE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 Zone Selec tion 80 48 10 90 00 C0 50 D0 2 Source Selection 40 A0 30 B0 20 E0 70 F0 3 Zone Power On 60 88 18 98 08 A8 38 B8 4 Zone Power Off 28 E8 78 F8 68 C8 58 D8 5 Zone Power Toggle E1 89 C9 A9 71 19 59 39 6 Zone All On F1 7 Zone All Off 99[...]

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    08905150B - 12 - ADVANCE INSTALLATION Sports Bar The figure below shows a diagram for a sports bar application. With the equipment rack located near or behind the bar area, the coaxia l outputs can be used for local HD monitors. The CAT5 outputs can be used to deliver HD content to areas such as outdoor patios and pool table recreational areas. FIG[...]

  • Page 13

    08905150B - 13 - Expanded System The figure below shows an expanded HD88CC5 (16 Z ones and up to 32 HD monitors) system. With two HD88CC5 devices, HD content can be distribut ed to 32 displays (16 with CAT5 outputs, 16 with coaxial outputs). The included RS232 expansion cabl e allows a single RS232 control port to be used to command the entire syst[...]

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    08905150B - 14 - Notes:[...]

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    08905150B - 15 - Xantech Limited Warranty (Effective for products sold after July 1, 2006) Xantech Corporation (“Xa ntech”) warrants to the holder of a valid proof of purcha se as the first end-user purcha se r (“You”), its products to be free fro m defe cts in materials and wo rkmanship for the periods spe c ified belo w from the date of p[...]

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    08905150B - 16 - Xantech Corporation 13100 Telfair Avenue Sylmar, CA 91342 www.xantech.com Phone: (818) 362-0353, Fax: (818) 36 2-9506 Installation Instructions, HD88CC5, HD88C © 2009 Xantech Corporation This document is copy righ t protected. No part of this manual may be copied or reprodu ced in any form with out prior written consent from Xante[...]