PLA88L
8x8 HDBaseT™ AV Matrix - 70m (4K up to 40m), Bi-directional IR & RS-232, PoH (PoE), Simultaneous HDBaseT™ / HDMI Outputs, Audio Breakout
Description
Our Platinum 8x8 HDBaseT™ Matrix delivers a range of industry leading features. The PLA88L is a 4K 8x8 matrix, transmitting HDMI, Bi-directional IR, RS-232 and PoH (PoE) up to lengths of 70m over a single CAT cable. The matrix also provides advanced features including an independent audio matrix, combined HDBaseT™ & HDMI outputs, a dedicated HDBaseT™ input and HDMI audio breakout. The matrix can be fully controlled via TCP / IP, RS-232, IR or using the Blustream Software, allowing the user to define audio routing and conversion, designate EDID presets and lip sync control.
Box Contents
1 x PLA88L
1 x Remote Control
1 x Rack Mounting Kit
9 x IR Emitters
9 x IR Receivers
9 x IR Control Cable - 3.5mm-3.5mm Cable
2 x Serial Cable - 9-pin RS232 to 3-pin Phoenix Connector
1 x User Manual
IEC Power Cable/s
Downloads
Key Features
Advanced HDBaseT™ technology offering uncompressed video and audio with zero latency
Features 8 x HDMI inputs which can be independently routed to 8 x HDBaseT™ & HDMI outputs
Simultaneous HDBaseT™ and HDMI outputs to allow connection to dual displays per zone
Inputs 1 & 2 support Dual HDBaseT™ & HDMI to enable integration of remote HDMI sources up to 70m distance (4K up to 40m)
Up to 16x16 Audio Matrix independently controllable from video
8 x independent analogue L/R audio inputs which can be routed to audio outputs or embedded onto HDBaseT™ / HDMI outputs
HDMI audio breakout to Coaxial digital and analogue L/R audio outputs
Extends HDMI up to distance of 70m @ 1080p over single CAT cable
Supports 4K UHD video up to 40m (3840 x 2160 @30Hz 4:4:4, 4096 x 2160 @24Hz 4:4:4, and 4K @60Hz 4:2:0)
Supports all industry standard video resolutions including VGA-WUXGA and 480i-4K
Supports 3D signal display
Supports all known HDMI audio formats including Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD Master Audio transmission
Bi-directional IR from all input and output locations
Bi-directional RS-232 from all input and output locations (with compatible transmitters & receivers)
Supplied with Blustream IR receivers, emitters and RS-232 control cable
Control of Matrix via front panel, IR, RS-232 and TCP/IP
Supports PoH (Power over HDBaseT™) to power compatible HDBaseT™ transmitters & receivers
3rd Party drivers available for all major home control brands
Advanced EDID management
HDCP 1.4 compliant
2U Design for 19" rack mount integration - rack mounting kit included
Compatible with (receivers):
- HEX100ARC-RX (for AV, IR & RS232 pass through only, 70m at 1080p, 40m at 4K)
- HEX100HDVGA-RX (for audio breakout at receiver, 70m at 1080p, 40m at 4K)
- HEX70ED-RX (RS232 and IR only, 70m at 1080p, 40m at 4K)
- HEX70B-RX (for IR control only, 70m at 1080p, 40m at 4K)
- RX70AMP (for audio within zone, 70m at 1080p, 40m at 4K)
Compatible with (transmitters) - Inputs 1 & 2:
- HEX100ARC-TX-V2 (for AV, IR & RS232 pass through only, 70m at 1080p, 40m at 4K)
- HEX100HDVGA-TX (for HDMI or VGA input, 70m at 1080p, 40m at 4K)
- HEX70ED-TX-V2 (RS232 and IR, 70m at 1080p, 40m at 4K)
- HEX70B-TX (for IR control only, 70m at 1080p, 40m at 4K)
Specifications
Video Input Connectors: 8 x HDMI Type A, 19-pin, female, locking, 2 x HDBaseT™ RJ45 connector
Video Output Connectors: 8 x HDMI Type A, 19-pin, female, locking, 8 x HDBaseT™ RJ45 connector
Audio Input Connectors: 8 x 3.5mm stereo jack (L/R)
Audio Output Connectors: 8 x RCA (SPDIF), 8 x 3.5mm stereo jack (L/R)
RS-232 serial ports: 9 x 3-Pin Phoenix connector
TCP/IP Control: RJ45, female
IR Input ports: 9 x 3.5mm stereo jack
IR Output ports: 9 x 3.5mm mono jack
Rack-Mountable: 2U rack height, rack ears included
Casing Dimensions (W x H x D): 440mm x 87mm x 361m, without feet
Dimensions Including Connections (W x H x D): 440mm x 87mm x 369mm, without feet
Shipping Weight: 8.8kg
Operating Temperature: 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Storage Temperature : -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C)
Power Supply: Internal 100-240V DC