Chowmain - Blustream PLA88CS Matrix driver (FREE)

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Overview

Chowmain releases FREE manufacturer sponsored Blustream PLA88CS driver for Control4. The PLA88CS is a 4K HDMI 2.0 8x8 Matrix, distributing HDMI, ARC, LAN, Bi-directional IR / 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 4K resolutions including 4K 60Hz 4:4:4 colour space, and 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 UHD resolution on the higher-definition displays.

The PLA88CS includes independent audio routing, Audio Return Channel (ARC), Optical (S/PDIF) audio delay for lip sync correction, bi-directional IR and RS-232 pass-through, and a web-GUI for control and configuration.

The Matrix also provides advanced features including independent Dolby Audio (Atmos) & DTS Audio down mixing on HDMI and audio outputs allowing a mixture of different audio output formats for use with different audio capable displays and AV amplifiers.

On top of routing of audio and video signals Control4 integration also provides dedicated source and display drivers for CEC based control.

Driver Features

• Sponsored driver so it is FREE.
• Bi-directional control and feedback
• Matrix Routing
• CEC based control (via Source driver and Display driver)
• Default CEC commands mapped to proxy commands / buttons which can be overridded by custom CEC commands through driver properties.
• Embed Audio: Replaces Audio stream from specific output with Audio from specified Input
• Output Audio Delay: Adjusts Audio Delay for specified output
• Output Scaling: Enables or Disables Output Scaling for specified output
• Power Off HDBT Receiver: Powers Off HDBT Receiver
• Power Off HDBT Transmitter: Powers Off HDBT Transmitter
• Power Off Matrix: Power off the Matrix Switch
• Power On Matrix: Power on the Matrix Switch
• Power On HDBT Receiver: Powers On HDBT Receiver
• Power On HDBT Transmitter: Powers On HDBT Transmitter
• Preset Apply: Applies a prestored Preset #
• Preset Clear: Clears/Deletes a prestored Preset #
• Preset Save: Saves Settings as a Preset #

FAQ

Why is this product so exciting?

This product allows for CEC control over sources and displays connected to the matrix via dedicated drivers.

Where can i find out more information about the hardware?

You can find out more about PLA88CS via the Blustream website.

I want to try this driver out before buying it?

This is a manufacturer sponsored driver and as such is free of charge

How do I find out more information about the driver?

Please see the links below for more information about the driver.

Driver Link