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60Hz, 4:2:0 HDBaseT Extender ™ w/ RS-232, 2-way IR and POH GTB-UHD-HBT User Manual Release A0.6...
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Important Safety Instructions Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this product near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
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Gefen/Core Brands, LLC warrants the equipment it manufactures to be free from defects in material and workmanship. If equipment fails because of such defects and Gefen LLC is notified within the specified warranty period* from the documented** date of purchase, Gefen will, at its option, repair or replace the equipment, provided that the equipment has not been subjected to mechanical, electrical, or other abuse or modifications.
Contacting Gefen Technical Support Technical Support (707) 283-5900 (800) 472-5555 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday - Friday, Pacific Time Email support@gefen.com http://www.gefen.com Mailing Address Gefen Core Brands, LLC c/o Customer Service 1800 S McDowell Blvd Petaluma, CA 94954 USA...
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• IR extension from Sender to Receiver and from Receiver to Sender • Gefen Bi-Directional POL feature provides power to the Sender or the Receiver unit over the link cable - only one side needs external power • Uses Gefen’s implementation of HDBaseT™ technology •...
The following items are shipped with the 4K Ultra HD HDBaseT Extender w/ RS-232, 2-way IR and POL. If any of these items are not present in the box when you first open it, immediately contact your dealer or Gefen. •...
Table of Contents Getting Started Introduction......................2 Sender Unit ....................2 Receiver Unit ....................4 Installation ......................6 Connection Instructions ................. 6 Sample Wiring Diagram ................7 Basic Operation LED Status ......................10 Bidirectional IR Control..................11 Controlling the Source from the Viewing Location ........11 Controlling the Display from the Source Location ........
Introduction Sender Unit GTB-UHD-HBT-S GTB-UHD-HBT-S GTB-UHD-HBT-S Link IR In/Ext IR Out Link IR In/Ext IR Out Link IR In/Ext IR Out ® ® ® 4K Ultra HD 4K Ultra HD HDBaseT Extender S ™ HDBaseT Extender S 4K Ultra HD ™...
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Introduction Name Description Link Connect a CAT-5e cable (or better), up to 495 feet (150 meters), from this port to the Link port on the Receiver unit. IR In/Ext 3.5mm mini-stereo jack. Connect an IR Extender EXT-RMT-EXTIRN (1 pc included) to this port.
Introduction Receiver Unit GTB-UHD-HBT-R GTB-UHD-HBT-R GTB-UHD-HBT-R Link IR In/Ext IR Out Link IR In/Ext IR Out Link IR In/Ext IR Out ® ® ® 4K Ultra HD 4K Ultra HD HDBaseT Extender R ™ HDBaseT Extender R 4K Ultra HD ™...
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Introduction Name Description Link Connect a CAT-5e cable (or better), up to 495 feet (150 meters), from this port to the Link port on the Sender unit. IR In/Ext 3.5mm mini-stereo jack. Connect an EXT- RMT-EXTIRN IR Extender (1 pc included) to this port.
Installation Connection Instructions ► Video Connect the included HDMI cable between the Ultra Hi-Def source and the HDMI In port on the Sender unit. Connect an Ultra HD display to the HDMI Out port on the Receiver unit using another HDMI cable.
RS-232 Controlled (EXT-RMT-EXTIRN) Device Sender Unit Automation Control Device IR Emitter Ultra HD Display GTB-UHD-HBT Information The wiring diagram, shown above, requires an additional IR emitter (Gefen part no. EXT-IREMIT) and IR extender (Gefen part no. EXT-RMT-EXTIRN). page | 7...
LED Status The Power Link LED indicator on the Sender and Receiver unit provides basic information on the current status of the 4K Ultra HD HDBaseT Extender w/ RS-232, 2-way IR and POL. The information, in the table below, applies to both the Sender and Receiver unit. Status Description Solid blue...
Connect an EXT-IREMIT IR Emitter (1 pc included) from the IR Out port, on the Sender unit, to the IR sensor window on the source device. Ultra HD source IR emitter to HDMI In port GTB-UHD-HBT-S Sender unit Link IR In/Ext IR Out ®...
Connect an EXT-IREMIT IR Emitter (1 pc included) from the IR Out port on the Receiver unit to the IR sensor on the display. from Automation IR extender System to HDMI In port from Ultra HD source GTB-UHD-HBT-S Sender unit Link IR In/Ext IR Out ® GTB-UHD-HBT-R...
Controlling the Source / Display from Different Locations Information Additional IR extenders (Gefen part no. EXT-RMT-EXTIRN) and IR emitters (Gefen part no. EXT-IREMIT) will be required for this configuration. Using bidirectional IR, the 4K Ultra HD HDBaseT Extender w/ RS-232, 2-way IR and POL allows the source and/or display to be controlled from the Sender or Receiver unit.
GTB-UHD-HBT-S DIP Switch Configuration Link IR In/Ext IR Out On the bottom of both the Sender and Receiver unit are a set of DIP switches. The Sender unit has a bank of four DIP switches. The Receiver unit has a bank of two DIP switches.
DIP Switch Configuration Each of the following sections describe the DIP switch settings that control each feature. DIP switches that are not related to a specific feature have been grayed-out. Note that DIP switch settings can be used independently or in conjunction with other features, as desired. Information DIP switch 2, on the Receiver unit, is not used and is reserved for optional future expansion.
DIP Switch Configuration HPD Mode HPD (Hot-Plug Detect) is an HDMI feature that senses if the HDMI cable is disconnected from the source or sink device. Once this occurs, the HDMI link is re-initialized if necessary. The 4K Ultra HD HDBaseT Extender w/ RS-232, 2-way IR and POL allows you to control the way HPD is handled.
DIP Switch Configuration HDBT (HDBaseT™) Mode 1080p Full HD can be extended up to 495 feet (150 meters) and is limited to 8-bit color depth. 4K resolutions can be extended up to 330 feet (100 meters) with deep color. Description Sender unit Receiver unit Normal mode (default)
RS-232 Setup 4K Ultra HD Connecting RS-232 Devices HDBaseT Extender S ™ The 4K Ultra HD HDBaseT Extender w/ RS-232, 2-way IR and POL supports RS-232 pass-through, allowing the control of RS-232 devices using an automation system. The RS-232 interface is also used to upgrade the firmware and provides a small set w/ RS-232, 2-way IR and POL of RS-232 commands.
Commands Command Description #fw_upgrade Used to upgrade the firmware #hdcp Enables / disables HDCP detection #help Displays a list of available RS-232 commands #power_always Enables / disables “power always” mode #fw_upgrade Used to upgrade the firmware. See Updating the Firmware (page 28) for information on using this command.
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Commands #hdcp Enables / disables HDCP detection on the input. Some computers will enable HDCP if an HDCP-compliant display is detected. Set param1 = 0 to force the computer to ignore detection of an HDCP-compliant display. Information Setting param1 = 0 (HDCP disabled) does not decrypt HDCP content. Syntax #hdcp param1 Parameters...
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Commands #help The #help command displays the list of available RS-232 commands. Help on a specific command can be displayed when using param1. Syntax #help param1 Parameters param1 Command name (optional) Example #help Available cmds: #help #fw_upgrade #hdcp #power_always #help #hdcp Cmd #hdcp: Change HDCP mode Syntax: #hdcp param1 Param1 = 0(disable hdcp)/1(enable hdcp)
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Commands #power_always Sets the power mode. The unit must be rebooted after changing the power mode. Syntax #power_always param1 Parameters param1 Integer [0 ... 1] Value Description Power save Power always Example #power_always 1 Set Power always mode To change power mode, Please reboot the unit page | 24...
Receiver unit. The update procedure can take place at the Sender or Receiver location. Download the latest firmware here: http://www.gefen.com/support/download.jsp Extract the contents of the .zip file to the desktop on your computer. Disconnect the power supply from the Sender (or Receiver) unit.
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Updating the Firmware Assign the following serial port settings in Hyperterminal: Description Setting 19200 Baud rate Data bits None Parity Stop bits None Hardware flow control Reconnect the power supply to the Sender (or Receiver) unit. Type the following in the terminal application: #fw_upgrade 10.
Single Update Procedure (page 28) recommended. Download the latest firmware here: http://www.gefen.com/support/download.jsp Extract the contents of the .zip file to the desktop on your computer. Disconnect the Sender and Receiver unit from the system. Make sure the power is disconnected from both the Sender and Receiver unit.
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Updating the Firmware Assign the following serial port settings in Hyperterminal: Description Setting 19200 Baud rate Data bits None Parity Stop bits None Hardware flow control Connect the power supply to the unit. Type the following in the terminal application: #fw_upgrade 10.
Surface Mounting Instructions The Sender and Receiver units can be mounted on any flat surface, as shown below (mounting screws are not included). To accommodate for connection and disconnection of the cables, please leave sufficient clearance between the two edges of the unit that house the connectors and any walls or vertical surfaces.
Shielded (STP) CAT-5 or CAT-6 is recommended. However, unshielded (UTP) CAT-5 or CAT-6 is acceptable. CAT-5, CAT-5e, and CAT-6 cabling comes in stranded and solid core types. Gefen recommends using solid core cabling. CAT-6 cable is also recommended. It is recommended to use one continuous run from one end to the other. Patch cable is not recommended.
Specifications Supported Formats Video • 4096 x 2160 • 3840 x 2160 • 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) • 1080p Full HD Audio • Linear PCM (7.1 channels) • Dolby Atmos® and Dolby® TrueHD • DTS:X™ and DTS-HD Master Audio™ Connectors & Indicators HDMI In (Sender) •...
Index Bidirectional IR Control Receiver Unit RS-232 commands mode Commands RS-232 Setup #fw_upgrade #hdcp #help #power_always Safety Instructions Connection Instructions Sender Unit Specifications DIP Switch Configuration Table of Contents viii Technical Support EDID Management Updating the Firmware individual update procedure Features single update procedure HDBT (HDBaseT™) Mode...
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