HMX88-18G QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
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HMX88-18G
Quick Reference Guide
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The HMX88-18G Matrix is an industry leading uncompressed, unconverted HDMI 2.0 4K
60Hz 4:4:4 HDCP 2.3/2.2 solution utilising HDBaseT™ 3 technology to deliver HDMI, Bi-
directional IR & RS-232, ARC, 1Gb Ethernet, and PoC up to lengths of 100m over a single
CAT6A cable.
The HMX88-18G supports uncompressed distribution of the latest HDR resolutions
including HDR10/10+ and Dolby Vision resulting in the ultimate in picture quality for your
critical viewing areas.
The Matrix also provides advanced features including simultaneous HDBaseT™/HDMI on
outputs 1 & 2, video smart scaling on HDBaseT outputs, and an independent 26x8 audio
matrix and ARC. The HMX88-18G includes an in-built web browser interface module for
control and configuration of the Matrix, and RS-232, IR and Ethernet pass through to
enable seamless 3rd party control integration.
Introduction
FEATURES:
• Advanced uncompressed, unconverted, HDMI over HDBaseT™ technology oering distribution of bit-for-bit 4K HDMI video and audio over a
single CAT6A cable
• Features 8 x HDMI inputs which can be independently routed to 8 x HDBaseT™ outputs
• Outputs 1 & 2 feature simultaneous HDMI and HDBaseT™ outputs
• Supports distribution of uncompressed HDMI2.0 18Gbps specification including 4K 60Hz 4:4:4 UHD video up to 100m*
• Supports distribution of the latest HDR resolutions including HDR10/10+ and Dolby Vision
• 26x8 Audio Matrix independently controllable from video. Audio source inputs include:
- 8 x audio breakout from HDMI source inputs
- 8 x audio breakout from zone outputs
- 8 x audio return from zone outputs*
- 1 x Optical and 1x Analogue audio input
• Supports all known HDMI audio formats including Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD Master Audio transmission
• Integrated Ethernet switch (LAN Serving) when used with Blustream RX18G receiver (1Gb maximum)
• Web interface module for control and configuration of the Matrix
• Supports bi-directional IR and RS-232 on all HDBaseT™ outputs
• Control via front panel, IR, iOS / Android App, RS-232 and TCP/IP
• Supports PoC (Power over Cable) to power compatible HDBaseT™ receivers
• Advanced EDID management and HDCP 2.3 compliant
* Transmission distance is subject to video format, cable type and installation environment. It is recommended to use a minimum of CAT6A cabling
**ARC feature supports HDMIvARC or Optical ARC. Compatible with RX18G only
