BluStream C88CS Contractor 8x8 HDBaseT™ CSC Matrix - 70m (4K up to 40m)

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

The BluStream Contractor C88CS 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 utilising 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.

Colour Space Conversion (CSC) Technology in HDBaseT™

Due to the data rate of HDBaseT™ technology being capped at 10.2Gbps, it is unable to pass the latest native 4K UHD resolutions of 4K 60Hz 4:4:4. There is now a requirement to integrate video resolutions with data speeds up to 18Gbps across a multi-zone AV environment. Blustream have implemented CSC (Colour Space Conversion) technology into our latest products to ensure 4K HDR signals can now be supported over the 10.2Gbps infrastructure of HDBaseT™. Colour Space Conversion reduces the data rate of the HDMI signal by converting the colour space (or Wide Colour Gamut) from 4:4:4 or 4:2:2 to a lower format. Within Colour Space Conversion technology the native resolution, frame rate and colour depth all remain constant from end to end. The only part of the signal that is converted during transmission is the colour gamut. Blustream CSC products do not support HDR10+ or Dolby Vision due to the way these specific variations of HDR are encoded. These codecs transmit repeated metadata packets throughout the transmission of any media making it impossible at this stage to convert in the same way using CSC technology.

Key Features of BluStream C88CS Contractor 8x8 HDBaseT™ CSC Matrix

• Advanced HDBaseT™ technology offering distribution of video and audio over a single CAT cable
• Advanced Colour 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 (RX70CS recommended)
• 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 of BluStream C88CS Contractor 8x8 HDBaseT™ CSC Matrix

• 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: 1 x RJ45, female
• IR Input Ports: 9 x 3.5mm stereo jack
• IR Output Ports: 8 x 3.5mm mono jack
• Rack Mountable: 1U rack height, rack ears included
• Case Dimensions (without feet & connections) (W x D x H): 437mm x 377mm x 44mm
• Case Dimensions (with feet & connections) (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
• 3 Year Warranty (5 Year Education)

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)