8×8 4K UHD HDMI 2.0 Matrix Switcher with Audio De-embedding and Independent Routing (4K60 – 4:4:4 and HDR Support)
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3 year warranty
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Overview
With eight HDMI 2.0 inputs and eight HDMI 2.0 outputs, the BG-4K-88MA 4K HDMI matrix switch allows users to share up to eight HDMI sources with up to eight displays. Perfect for when you need to change multiple sources to show on various displays or even select just one source to show on all displays with the press of a button. Audio can also be independently routed. Professional-grade picture and audio quality are achieved with support for 4K resolutions and various high-quality audio formats.
Features-in-Depth
Connectivity and Quality: The BG-4K-88MA supports high resolutions up to 4K@60Hz 4:4:4 with HDR. With 18 Gbps of uncompressed bandwidth, HDMI signals are routed with no loss of quality. All HDMI ports on this matrix are HDCP 2.2 compliant. This device is also equipped with auto-downscaling on all outputs, ensuring compatibility with legacy displays. Additionally, the BG-4K-88MA supports Digital S/PDIF and Balanced audio output formats.
Control: The BG-4K-88MA offers multiple control methods including front panel controls, IR remote control, RS-232, or TCP/IP (Web GUI). The included IR receiver allows the unit to be controlled with the included remote while located out of sight for a clean installation. In addition to a full-featured web interface, the BG-4K-88MA includes control software that can be operated via the RS-232 connection. These interfaces allow users to adjust advanced features like EDID management, mapping, and network settings.
Audio Matrixing: This unit features advanced audio matrixing capabilities. Audio can be independently routed separately from the video signals. This feature provides flexible audio management options for a variety of installation scenarios.
Features
HDCP Compliant
HDMI 2.0 (18Gbps) HDCP 2.2 (and all earlier versions supported)
4K Resolution
Up to 4K@60Hz 4:4:4 HDR support
Audio Matrixing
The audio can be independently routed
Control Options
Control via front panel, IR, RS-232, and TCP/IP (Web GUI)
EDID Management
Seamless scaling for the best results
HDR Support
HDR, HDR10, Dolby Vision pass-through
Tech Specifications
Technical
HDMI Compliance
HDMI 2.0b
HDCP Compliance
HDCP 2.2
Video Bandwidth
18Gbps
Video Resolution
Up to 4K60Hz 4:4:4
640x480p60Hz, 800x600p60Hz, 1024x768p60Hz,
1280x1024p60Hz, 1360x768p60Hz, 1440x900p60Hz,
1440x1050p60Hz, 1600x1200p60Hz,
720x480i59.94Hz(480i59), 720x480p59.94Hz(480p59),
720x576i50Hz(576i50), 720x576p50Hz(576p50),
1280x720p50Hz(720p50), 1280x720p59.94Hz(720p59),
1280x720p60Hz(720p60), 1920x1080i50Hz(1080i50),
1920x1080i59.94Hz(1080i59), 1920x1080i60Hz(1080i60),
1920x1080p23.98Hz(1080p23), 1920x1080p24Hz(1080p24),
1920x1080p25Hz(1080p25), 1920x1080p29.97Hz(1080p29),
1920x1080p30Hz(1080p30), 1920x1080p50Hz(1080p50),
1920x1080p59.94Hz(1080p59), 1920x1080p60Hz(1080p60),
3840x2160p23.98Hz(2160p23), 3840x2160p24Hz(2160p24),
3840x2160p25Hz(2160p25), 3840x2160p29.97Hz(2160p29),
3840x2160p30Hz(2160p30), 3840x2160p50Hz(2160p50),
3840x2160p59.94Hz(2160p59), 3840x2160p60Hz(2160p60),
4096x2160p23.98Hz, 4096x2160p24Hz, 4096x2160p25Hz,
4096x2160p29.97Hz, 4096x2160p30Hz, 4096x2160p50Hz,
4096x2160p59.94Hz, 4096x2160p60Hz
Color Space
RGB, YCbCr_4:4:4, YCbCr_4:2:2, YCbCr_4:2:0
Color Depth
8/10/12-bit
HDR Formats
HDR, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision LLM, HLG
Audio Formats
HDMI IN/OUT:
LPCM, Dolby Digital/Plus/EX, Dolby True HD, Dolby Atmos, DTS, DTS-EX, DTS-96/24, DTS High Res, DTS-HD Master Audio, DSD
AUDIO BREAKOUT:
Optical outputs: Up to LPCM/Dolby/DTS 5.1CH
Analog Audio Outputs: LPCM 2CH (sample rate 32~192kHz)
ESD Protection
IEC 61000-4-2: ±8kV (Air-gap discharge) & ±4kV (Contact discharge)
Input ports
8x INPUT [HDMI Type A, 19-pin female]
Output ports
8x OUTPUT [HDMI Type A, 19-pin female]
8x OPTICAL AUDIO OUT
8x L/R AUDIO OUT [5-pin phoenix connector]
Control ports
1x TCP/IP [RJ45]
1x RS-232 [D-Sub9]
1x IR EXT [3.5mm audio jack]
Housing
Metal Enclosure
Color
Black
Dimensions (W x D x H)
17in x 8.1in x 1.8in [440mm x 206mm x 44.5mm]
Weight
5.25 lbs [2.38kg]
Power Supply
Input: AC 100 – 240V 50/60Hz,
Output: DC 24V/3.75A
(US/EU standard, CE/FCC/UL certified)
Power Consumption
Full Load: 52.3W;
Stand-by: 2.6W
Operating Temperature
32 – 104°F / 0 – 40°C
Storage Temperature
-4 – 140°F / -20 – 60°C
Operating Humidity
20%~80% relative humidity, non-condensing
Storage Humidity
10%~90% relative humidity, non-condensing
Video Resolution
4K60
4K30
1080P
HDMI Cable Length (IN / OUT)
5m/16ft
10m/33ft
15m/49ft
The use of “Premium High Speed HDMI” cable is highly recommended.
Interfaces
Front Panel
1. LCD screen: Display matrix switching status, input / output port, EDID, baud rate, IP Address, etc.
2. IR: IR signal receiver. Receiving the signal from the IR remote.
3. FNC: Multi-function button. FNC + Number (1~8): Select the input source for all output channels. Number (1~8) means the input source (1~8). FNC + FNC + 1: Display IP address. FNC + FNC + 2: Display the baud rate of serial port. Note: The info above will disappear automatically in 3 seconds.
4. POWER button & indicator light: Press the button to power on the device, and at this time the light is blue. Long press the button for 3 seconds to enter the standby mode, and at this time the light is red.
5. MENU / ENTER / UP / DOWN: Screen operation buttons. Take RESET, for example. ① On the initial LCD display screen, press “MENU” button. There are OUTPUT SETTINGS/INPUT SETTINGS/AUDIO BREAKOUT/SETUP/FIRMWARE items to be selected. ② Press the “UP/DOWN” button to select SETUP item. ③ Press the “ENTER” button to enter into the next level. There are LCD ONTIME/BAUDRATE/NETWORK/REBOOT/ RESET items to be selected. ④ Press the “UP/DOWN” button to select RESET item. ⑤ Press the “ENTER” button, and it will prompt to confirm. Now press “FNC” to continue, or press “MENU” to return. Note: Pressing the “MENU” button will return to the previous menu on any page.
6. INPUT / OUTPUT (1~8) buttons: Press a number (1~8) firstly to select an output channel, and then press a number (1~8) to select the corresponding input source.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
1x 4K 8×8 HDMI Matrix
1x 24V/3.75A Power Adapter
1x IR Remote
1x IR Wideband Receiver Cable (1.5m)
1x RS-232 Serial Cable (1.5m, male to female head)
8x 5pin-3.5mm Phoenix Connector
8x Machine Screw (KM3*6)
2x Mounting Ear
1x User Manual
1x IR Wideband Receiver Cable (1.5m)