BluStream PLA88CS - Introduction

PLA88CS USER MANUAL
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Our Platinum 8x8 HDBaseT™ CSC Matrix delivers a range of industry leading
features. The PLA88CS is a 4K HDMI 2.0 8x8 Matrix, transmitting HDMI, ARC, LAN,
Bi-directional IR and RS-232 and PoC up to lengths of 150m (1080p) over a single
CAT cable. Advanced optional features include dual HDMI and HDBaseT™ outputs
featuring CSC for support of all the latest 4K resolutions including 4K 60 Hz 4:4:4
colour space & HDR with independent down-scaling of 4K video to allow those
displays only capable of supporting lower video resolutions to receive 4K video
while still showing maximum original 4K UHD resolution on the higher-definition
displays. The Matrix also provides advanced features including independent Dolby
Audio & DTS Audio downmixing on HDMI and audio outputs allowing a mixture of
dierent audio output formats for use with dierent audio capable displays and AV
amplifiers. The PLA88CS also includes independent audio routing, Audio Return
Channel (ARC), audio delay for lip sync correction, bi-directional IR and RS-232
pass-through, and web-GUI for control and configuration.
Introduction
FEATURES:
• Advanced HDBaseT™ technology oering distribution of video and audio over a single CAT cable
• Advanced Colour Space Conversion (CSC) supports HDMI2.0 18Gbps specification including HDR
• Simultaneous HDBaseT™ and HDMI outputs to allow connection to dual displays per zone
• Extends HDMI up to distance of 150m at 1080p, and 4K UHD video up to 100m (up to 4K 60Hz 4:4:4)
• Features 8x HDMI inputs which can be independently routed to 8x HDBaseT™ + HDMI outputs
• Independent video scaling on outputs
• Independent Dolby Audio & DTS Audio downmixing on HDMI and audio outputs
• Up to 24x16 Audio Matrix independently controllable from video:-
- 8x 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 with variable pre-amp line level control
- Supports ARC (Audio Return Channel) via HDMI or optical digital inputs from compatible RX150CS Receivers
- Supports Dolby Audio and DTS Audio breakout and downmixing from HDMI inputs to 2ch audio
• Supports all industry standard video resolutions including VGA-WUXGA and 480i-4K
• Bi-directional IR & RS-232 from all input and output locations (with compatible Transmitters & Receivers)
• Integrated Ethernet (100Mbps) switch (LAN Serving) when used with Blustream RX150CS Receivers
• Web interface module for control and configuration of Matrix
• Control of Matrix via front panel , IR, RS-232 and TCP/IP
• Supports PoC (Power over Cable) to power compatible RX150CS Receivers
• 3rd party drivers available for all major control brands
• HDCP 2.2 compliant with advanced EDID management
• 2U Design for 19” rack mount integration- mounting kit included