Blustream C88CS Contractor 8x8 HDBaseT™ CSC Matrix - 70m (4K up to 40m), Bi-directional IR, PoC, Simultaneous HDMI / HDBaseT™ on Output 1, Video Down-scaling on HDBaseT™ Outputs, RS-232 & TCP/IP Control, HDCP 2.2 Compliant, Web GUI

Contractor 8x8 HDBaseT™ Matrix offers unprecedented performance and value for the custom installation market. The C88CS is a HDMI 2.0 4K 60Hz 4:4:4 HDCP 2.2 Matrix utilizing CSC technology* to deliver HDMI, Bi-directional IR and PoC up to lengths of 40m over a single CAT cable (1080p to 70m). The Matrix also provides advanced features including simultaneous HDBaseT™ / HDMI on output 1, video down conversion on HDBaseT™ outputs, and a web browser interface module for control and configuration of the matrix.

Box Contents:

1 x C88CS
1 x Rack Mounting Kit
1 x Remote Control
8 x IR Emitters
9 x IR Receivers
1 x RS-232 Control Cable
1 x IR Control Cable - 3.5mm-3.5mm Cable
1 x Quick Reference Guide
Power Cable(s)

Key Features:

• Advanced HDBaseT™ technology offering distribution of video and audio over a single CAT cable
• Advanced Color Space Conversion (CSC) supports HDMI 2.0 18Gbps specification including HDR*
• Features 8 x HDMI inputs which can be independently routed to 8 x HDBaseT™ outputs
• Output 1 features simultaneous HDMI and HDBaseT™ output
• Video down-conversion on HDBaseT™ outputs allowing a display only capable of supporting lower video resolutions (4K 60Hz 4:2:0 or 1080p) to receive 4K 60Hz 4:4:4 video content while still showing maximum original 4K UHD resolution on remaining video outputs
• Supports 4K 60Hz 4:4:4 UHD video up to 40m
• Extends HDMI 1080p video up to 70m
• Supports all industry standard video resolutions including VGA-WUXGA and 480i-4K
• Supports all known HDMI audio formats including Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD Master Audio transmission
• Web interface module for control and configuration of matrix
• Supports bi-directional IR on all HDBaseT™ outputs
• Control via front panel, IR, RS-232 and TCP/IP
• Supports PoC (Power over Cable) to power compatible HDBaseT™ receivers
• Supplied with Blustream IR receivers and emitters
• 3rd Party drivers available for major control brands
• 1U Design for 19" rack mount integration - mounting kit included
• Advanced EDID management
• HDCP 2.2 compliant
• Recommended receiver: RX70CS (where 18Gbps CSC support is required)

*For 18Gbps CSC support use RX70CS receivers

Specifications:

• Video Input Connectors: 8 x HDMI Type A, 19-pin, female
• Video Output Connectors: 1 x HDMI Type A, 19-pin, female, 8 x HDBaseT™ RJ45 connector
• RS-232 Serial Port: 1 x DB9 Serial connector
• TCP/IP Control: 1x RJ45, female
• IR Input Ports: 9x 3.5mm stereo jack
• IR Output Ports: 8x 3.5mm mono jack
• Rack Mountable: 1 U rack height, rack ears included
• Case Dimensions (without feet) (W x D x H): 437mm x 377mm x 44mm
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 437mm x 384mm x 53mm
• Shipping Weight: 6.25kg
• Operating Temperature: 32°F to 104°F (-5°C to +55°C)
• Storage Temperature: -4°F to 140°F (-25°C to +70°C)
• Power Supply: Internal 100-240V AC