Hall Research UHBX-8X - Manual (Page 4)

UHBX-8X Software Guide
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2. Using the Software
2.1. General
The UHBX-8X is a Windows GUI that can be installed to remotely monitor and make
additional settings of the UHBX-8X device via a USB connection. It also provides the
ability to upload update any future firmware release in the device.
2.2. USB Device Detection
The PC should automatically configure the USB port after connection to the UHBX-8X
(using standard Windows™ USB drivers) and does not require any special USB drivers
to be installed. Once connected to a USB port of the PC, Windows™ will detect and use
the appropriate USB driver. The first time you connect the device to the PC, you may
experience a short delay and a windows notification pop-up message may be shown.
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If no UHBX-8X device is attached to the PC, the on-screen fields are disabled
(grayed out) But once, the PC detects a valid connection to a UHBX-8X device, its
control and status menu will be enabled.
2.3. Controls
The UHBX-8X GUI provides you advanced control and connection status of the device.
The HDBaseT outputs can be individually set to either Auto or Long Reach mode.
Set HDBaseT Mode
 Auto - When set to Auto, the HDBaseT output will follow the current mode on the
receiver. Auto is the default setting as shipped from the factory. If you are using a
Model U1-1BT-R receiver which does not support the Long Reach mode, then this
setting must remain in Auto mode. Also when connected to a UHBX-R-PD receiver
that has its own mode switch, leave this setting in Auto, since the receiver has its
own hardware mode switch and you can set the mode at the receiver
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Long Reach - When set to Long Reach, the HDBaseT output will have the
strongest signal from the sender to the receiver. However, this mode does not
support deep color or 4K video. This mode is recommended if your cable is long
This detection and driver installation only occurs when the UHBX-8X is
connected to the PC for the first time. Afterwards, reconnected devices
automatically configure themselves with no delay or message.