BluStream CUSTOMPRO-HUB Custom Pro 8x8 HDBaseT™ CSC Matrix Modular Chassis

BluStream CUSTOMPRO-HUB Custom Pro 8x8 HDBaseT™ CSC Matrix Modular Chassis with Bays for Population of Optional Control & Input / Output Boards

The Blustream CUSTOMPRO-HUB Custom Pro 4K Matrix achieves new levels of both performance and flexibility. AV installers can now easily specify their desired I/O structure and choose the additional control features required for a specific AV project. The Custom Pro Matrix has been specifically designed to operate in challenging AV environments. Its robust housing and interlocking board configuration make both installation and maintenance a seamless experience. Advanced optional features include audio breakout, simultaneous HDBaseT™ / HDMI outputs, RS-232 pass through, and a web browser interface module for enhanced control and configuration.

STEP 1. Choose control elements

Only specify the control cards required for the project

* Please note: The Custom Pro Hub 16 has IR Control cards included as standard.

Once control cards have been selected, move to Step 2.

STEP 2. Select maximum resolution capabilities of the matrix

STEP 3. Choose input cards (HDMI2.0 / 18Gbps input)

The Custom Pro input cards allow for an 18Gbps matrix to be specified with either 2 or 4 inputs per card slot. The 8x8 matrix chassis can take up to 2 x input cards, the 16x16 will accept up to 4 x cards.

* Compatible HDBaseT™ Transmitter for PRO-IN2H2TCS input card:

• Use with the HEX70CS-TX per port if an 18Gbps source device is going to be connected
• Use with the HEX70B-TX per port if a 10.2Gbps source device is going to be connected

Choose compatible Custom Pro Output Cards by going to STEP 4

STEP 4. Choose your output cards (HDMI2.0 / 18Gbps)

The Custom Pro output cards allow an 18Gbps matrix to be specified with either 2 or 4 outputs per card slot. The 8x8 matrix chassis can take up to 2 x output cards, the 16x16 will accept up to 4 x cards.

Choose compatible HDBaseT™ CSC receivers by going to STEP 5

STEP 5. Choose compatible HDBaseT™ CSC receivers (HDMI2.0 / 18Gbps)

All HDBaseT™ receivers within the Blustream range of products are compatible with all Custom Pro output cards. Technical specifications vary per output card, and per receiver. The above receivers are those Blustream recommend for use with the specific output cards as outlined in STEP 4.

Selecting HDBaseT™ receivers within the Blustream range that are not CSC will limit the maximum overall output of a system to 4K 60Hz 4:2:0 8-bit colour.

Move to Step 9 to check system interoperability.

STEP 6. Choose input cards (HDMI1.4 / 10.2Gbps max)

The Custom Pro input cards allow a matrix to be specified with either 2 or 4 inputs per card slot. The 8x8 matrix chassis can take up to 2 x input cards, the 16x16 will accept up to 4 x cards.

Move to Step 7 to select output cards.

STEP 7. Choose output cards (HDMI1.4 / 10.2Gbps max)

The Custom Pro output cards allow a matrix to be specified with either 2 or 4 outputs per card slot. The 8x8 matrix chassis can take up to 2 x output cards, the 16x16 will accept up to 4 x output cards.

The adjacent cards are all fully interoperable with each other when mixed into a Custom Pro chassis and with all input cards in STEP 6.

Choose compatible HDBaseT™ receivers by going to STEP 8

* For distances exceeding 40m at 4K or 70m at 1080p, please see the 18Gbps range of output cards in STEP 3.

STEP 8. Choose compatible HDBaseT™ receivers (HDMI1.4 / 10.2Gbps only)

All HDBaseT™ receivers within the Blustream range of products are fully compatible with all Custom Pro output cards. Technical specifications vary per output card, and per receiver. The above receivers are those Blustream recommend for use with the specific Custom Pro output cards as outlined in STEP 7.

Move to Step 9 to check system interoperability.

STEP 9. Check system interoperability

Input cards:

• All input cards from STEPS 3 and 6 are interoperable in a Custom Pro matrix system. Ensure that the input card selected is suitable for the source devices to be connected.
• Where a single source device is required to output a resolution that exceeds 4K 60Hz 4:2:0 8-bit colour (10.2Gbps max), where all outputs can select the source, all output cards must be selected from STEP 4. Failure to do so will limit the maximum EDID response from screens connected to output cards from STEP 7 to 4K 60Hz 4:2:0.
• You cannot select multiple input cards that contain only 2 x connections. You must specify a 4 x input card.

Output cards:

• All 18Gbps output cards are interoperable with each other, and any input card in STEP 3.
• Where differing distance CSC HDBaseT™ output cards are being used. The HEX70CS-RX can be used on the outputs of the 70m @ 4K, 100m @1080p cards, with the maximum distance being that of the HDBaseT™ receiver in use.
• Input cards selected in STEP 6 when used with output cards used in STEP 4 will have a maximum resolution capability of 4K 60Hz 4:2:0 8-bit colour.
• You cannot select multiple output cards that contain only 2 x connections. You must specify a 4 x output card.

HDBaseT™ receivers:

• Interoperability is based on the technical specifications of both Output card and HDBaseT™ receiver. Using a receiver with an output card that does not technically match, the highest ‘common’ denominator of: resolution supported, and distance capabilities will be achieved, not the maximum capable of one side of the link.