Ultra Wide Bandwidth HDTV 16 x 16 Matrix Switch

                          Accepts Any Remote Control or RS-232

Back panel image          Back panel diagram

Ever wished you could view full quality HDTV throughout your house without a closet full of equipment in every room?  CMX1616V integrates everything you need to distribute all your HDTV video and digital audio sources to all the displays throughout your home. 

CMX1616V is the most cost effective high performance matrix switch on the the market.  We support both HD component video and digital audio, plus we offer easy integration with external HDMI matrix switches.  If you need to add analog audio and composite video switching, pair this switch with CMX1616A.  If you need even more outputs, please see our product selection matrix.

The entire CMX product line offers unmatched upgrade capability.  Please see our section on upgrades to learn more about how our switchers can meet all your future needs as well.

Need more than 16 outputs?  Look at the options in our product selection matrix.

The CMX1616V has the following features

1. 16 1080p component video input sets,
2. 16 independently controllable 1080p component video output sets
3. 14 digital audio input sets (8 coaxial, 6 TOSLINK)
4. 14 independently controllable digital audio output set with transcoding (8 coaxial, 6 TOSLINK)
5. Remote IR control with Zerokey code learning ability
6. RS-232 input for serial control
7. RS-232 output for expansion and HDMI matrix control
8. Flash based micro controller which allows firmware updates over the RS-232 port
9. Professional quality video amps capable of driving cables up to 300'
10. Designed and tested to pass all video signals up to and including 1080p
11. Steel rack mountable case
12. Optional rack mounting ears

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Flexible control options

CMX1616V can be controlled by several methods, you can choose the one the best fits your home theater control scheme.

1. Manual control using the front panel buttons
2. IR control using a programmable remote.  You can download the Pronto codes needed here.  The raw Hex format is here.
3. IR control using your standard remote.  Zerokey can learn any remote keys to control CMX1616V
4. RS-232 control with a PC or your existing home theater controller.  RS-232 programming guide here
5. Use our free VSXctl windows based control software

Supported by:

Video distribution

CMX1616V is the ideal amplifier for driving long video cables in your home.  Many vendors claim their products can do this, but very few can accomplish this without distortion of the video.  The most important amplifier design factors in driving long cables are source impedance matching, output connector quality, amplifier bandwidth, and amplifier current drive and slew rate.  Our amplifier uses the best components for all these, resulting in the best signal distribution you can get.  If you are interested in video distribution, please see our information page for more tips on optimizing your network for zero distortion.

ZeroKey technology

The remote control interface can use ZeroKey infrared code cloning to map any remote control key to each of the inputs & outputs.   ZeroKey technology is compatible with virtually all remote controls, and does not interfere with the normal operation of the remote.  Please see our quick start guide for a description of how to program for an IR remote using ZeroKey.

ZeroKey programming is stored in flash memory, and you will not need to reprogram even if you lose power.  If you buy a new remote in the future, don't worry, the CMX1616V can be reprogrammed as much as you like.

This product is covered by our 100% risk free guarantee and our standard warranty.

HDMI expansion capability

The CMX1616V has the ability to seamlessly add HDMI matrix switching capability.  Simply purchase one of our HMX series rack mountable HDMI matrix switches and connect the RS-232 port from the HMX switch to the expansion port on the CMX1616V.  You will be able to switch the HDMI matrix through the same control interface you use to switch the CMX1616V.  No need for a separate remote or RS-232 controller.

Upgradeable firmware

CMX88 supports firmware updates over the RS-232 port.  Future updates will add the capability to control all our new products over the expansion port.  We also have a firmware version which will allow you to use your old CRM88 drivers to control the CMX88.  Follow this link for more information.

Unit includes:

• CMX1616V HDTV matrix switch as pictured
• 12V DC desktop power supply
• Owners manual
• 3 year warranty

Specifications:

• 48 High bandwidth analog inputs 
      75Ohm terminated at all frequencies
      Gold plated matched low impedance RCA jacks
      1Vpp nominal input swing (Ypbpr) or 1.3Vpp (Cvbs)   4Vpp maximum  (DC invariant)
      DC rejection via capacitive coupling
      Crosstalk < -80 dB
• 48 High bandwidth analog outputs  
     Source impedance 75 Ohms
     Gold plated matched low impedance RCA jacks
     All output sets individually controllable/switchable
     High performance amplifier capable of driving over 300ft of coax cable per output
     2V/V gain to properly drive output load termination (zero effective gain at display)
     -3dB bandwidth > 100 Mhz
• 6 Optical Digital audio inputs + 6 Optical Digital audio outputs
     Optical digital audio inputs have built in shutters, no plugs needed
     Selectable transcoding from coax digital audio
     All outputs individually controllable/switchable
• 8 Coax Digital audio inputs + 8 Coax Digital audio outputs
     Gold plated matched low impedance RCA jacks
     AC coupled to protect all connected equipment
     Capable of driving over 300ft of coax cables
     Selectable transcoding from optical digital audio
     All outputs individually controllable/switchable
• IR receiver (front)
• RS-232 control input (DB9 female) & RS-232 expansion output (DB9 male)
• Internal design
      Flash programmable micro controller enables ZeroKey remote technology
      Ultra wide bandwidth integrated buffered t-switch matrix prevents crosstalk or signal distortion
      Independent professional quality video amplifiers for best performance
      High reliability capacitors and self resetting fuse protection for long life
      Designed and manufactured in the USA
  
• Housing
      Black steel rack mountable housing   17" x 13" x 3.5"   (2 RU)

Online manual (word document)    Quick setup guide (word document)   

IR remote programming guide