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Gefen GTB-HD4K2K-848-BLK User Manual

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  • Page 1 60Hz, 4:2:0 8x8 Matrix for HDMI GTB-HD4K2K-848-BLK User Manual...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions R e a d t h e s e i n s t r u c t i o n s . K e e p t h e s e i n s t r u c t i o n s . He e d a l l w a r n i n g s .

  • Page 3: Warranty Information

    . If equipment fails because of such defects and Gefen is notified within two (2) years from t h e d a t e o f s h i p m e n t , Ge f e n w i l l , a t i t s o p t i o n , r e p a i r o r r e p l a c e...

  • Page 4: Operating Notes

    Operating Notes EDID contains the A/V capabilities of a display device in regards to video resolutions • and audio formats supported. This information is used by the source device to determine the format of the A/V signal on the outputs. The 4K Ultra HD 8x8 Matrix for HDMI incorporates advanced EDID management to ensure compatibility with all sources and display devices.
  • Page 5 Licensing T h i s p r o d u c t u s e s s o f t w a r e t h a t i s s u b j e c t t o o p e n s o u r c e l i c e n s e...

  • Page 6: Features And Packing List

    • I R r e m o t e c o n t r o l • Gefen Syner-G™ software’s Discovery and Show-Me features simplify initial IP configuration • Field-upgradeable firmware via web server interface •...

  • Page 7: Packing List

    . I f a n y o f t h e s e i t e m s are not present in the box when you first open it, immediately contact your dealer or Gefen. •...
  • Page 8 4K Ultra HD 8x8 Matrix for HDMI Getting Started...
  • Page 9 Introduction Page Title Matrix Power Lock Power In - In + Out - Out + Lock Menu Power Lock Power In - In + Out - Out + Lock Menu 4K Ultra HD 8x8 Matrix for HDMI 4K Ultra HD 8x8 Matrix RS-232 IR Ext...
  • Page 10 Introduction Page Title...
  • Page 11 Introduction N a m e De s c r i p t i o n P o w e r This LED indicator will glow solid blue w h e n t h e m a t r i x i s p o w e r e d . L o c k This LED indicator will glow solid orange w h e n t h e m a t r i x i s l o c k e...

  • Page 12: Ir Remote Control

    Introduction IR Remote Control N a m e De s c r i p t i o n Ac t i v i t y i n d i c a t o r This LED will be activated momentarily e a c h t i m e a n i n p u t o r o u t p u t b u t t o n i s p r e s s e...
  • Page 13 Introduction P/N: RMT-848IRN www.gefen.com N a m e De s c r i p t i o n DI P s w i t c h b a n k U s e t h e s e DI P s w i t c h...

  • Page 14: Installing The Ir Remote Battery

    4K U l t r a HD 8x 8 M a t r i x www.gefen.com f o r HDM I , t h e I R r e m o t e c o...

  • Page 15: Installation

    . ► Connect an IR extender (Gefen part no. EXT-RMT-EXTIRN) to the IR Ext p o r t o n t h e m a t r i x . ►...

  • Page 16: Sample Wiring Diagram

    HDMI CABLE DB-9 CABLE CAT-5 CABLE IR EXTENDER 4K Ultra HD Source Units with HDMI Outputs (for IP Control) EXT-RMT-EXTIRN IR Extender GTB-HD4K2K-848-BLK GTB-HD4K2K-848-BLK 4K Ultra HD 4K Ultra HD 8x8 Matrix 8x8 Matrix for HDMI RS-232 Controller 4K Ultra HD...
  • Page 17 4K Ultra HD 8x8 Matrix for HDMI Basic Operation...

  • Page 18: Routing Basics

    GEFEN 8x8 HDMI MATRIX Af t e r a f e w m o m e n t s , t h e s t a t u s s c r...

  • Page 19: Determining The Current Routing State

    Routing Basics Determining the Current Routing State In the example below, the first row (OUT) represents each HDMI output on the matrix. The bottom row (IN) represents each HDMI input on the matrix. Together, these two rows d i s p l a y t h e c u r r e n t r o u t i n g s t a t e .

  • Page 20: Selecting Sources And Outputs

    Fundamentals Selecting Sources and Outputs P r e s s t h e Out - o r Out + b u t t o n o n c e . T h e r o u t i n g s t a t e f o r O u t p u t A w i l l b e d i s p l a y e Power OUT:A...
  • Page 21 Fundamentals Co n s e t i v e l y p r e s s i n g t h e Out - b u t t o n w i l l c y c l e t h r o u g h e a c h o u t p u t , f r o m r i g h t t o l e f t , s t a r t i n g w i t h O u t p u t H.
  • Page 22 Fundamentals Co n s e t i v e l y p r e s s i n g t h e In + b u t t o n w i l l i n c r e m e n t t h e i n p u t s o u r c e l u e b y a factor of 1 (within a range of 1 - 8).

  • Page 23: Locking The Matrix

    Fundamentals Locking the Matrix To prevent an accidental routing change or power-down (by pressing the Power button), t h e f r o n t - p a n e l b u t t o n s o n t h e 4K U l t r a HD 8x 8 M a t r i x f o r HDM I c a n b e l o c k e d .

  • Page 24: Fast Switching Technology

    Fast Switching Technology WITCHING ECHNOLOGY Fast Switching Technology (FST) is a Gefen software implementation for HDMI products. FST was created to improve the lengthy HDMI authentication process, based on the HDMI and HDCP specifications. FST provides quicker audio/video source switching and greatly improves the overall audio/...

  • Page 25: Fast / Slow Switching Modes

    Fundamentals Fast / Slow Switching Modes Each HDMI input can be set to fast mode o r slow mode. I t i s r e c o m m e n d e d t h a t e a c h HDM I i n p u t b e s e t t o fast mode f o r b e s t p e r f o r m a n c e...
  • Page 26 Fundamentals P r e s s t h e Out - b u t t o n t o m o v e t o t h e l e f t , t h r o u g h e a c h i n p u t .

  • Page 27: Setting The Ir Channel

    IR Control Setting the IR Channel I n o r d e r f o r t h e 4K U l t r a HD 8x 8 M a t r i x f o r HDM I t o c o m m u n i c a t e w i t h t h e i n c l u d e d I R R e m o t e Co n t r o l , b o t h t h e m a t r i x a n d t h e I R R e m o t e Co n t r o l m u s t b e s e t t o t h e s a m e I R c h a n n e l .
  • Page 28 IR Control Af t e r s e t t i n g t h e I R a d d r e s s , m a k e r e t h a t t h e DI P s w i t c h e s o n t h e I R R e m o t e Co n t r o l a r e s e...

  • Page 29: Using The Ir Remote

    IR Control Using the IR Remote Buttons 1- 8 on the IR remote control correspond to each HDMI input (Input 1 - 8) on the Matrix. Buttons A - H correspond to each HDMI output (Output A - H). To route a source to a display, press the desired output first, then press the input.
  • Page 30 IR Control Af t e r t h e i n p u t a n d o u t p u t h a v e b e e n s e l e c t e d o n t h e I R R e m o t e Co n t r o l , t h e n u m b e r s o n t h e f a r r i g h t - h a n d o f t h e L CD d i s p l a y w i l l d i s a p p e a r a n d t h e n e w r o u t i n g s t a t e w i l l...

  • Page 31: Using The Ir Extender

    In this case, an IR extender (Gefen part no. EXT-RMT-EXTIRN) can be connected t o t h e IR Ext p o r t o n t h e m a t r i x . T h e s e...

  • Page 32: External Edid Management

    EDID Management External EDID Management The 4K Ultra HD 8x8 Matrix for HDMI features EDID Management. Before the source can send video or audio signals, the source device reads the EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) from the output devices connected to the matrix. The EDID contains i n f o r m a t i o n a b o u t w h a t t y p e o f a u d i o / v i d e o d a t a t h a t t h e s o u r c e...
  • Page 33 4K Ultra HD 8x8 Matrix for HDMI Advanced Operation...

  • Page 34: Using Syner-G

    When using the IP to 2 x RS-232 Converter for the first time, it is recommended that the unit be configured using the Gefen Syner-G™ Software Suite. The Gefen Syner-G™ Software Suite is free software that is available from the Gefen Web site. Download and install the Gefen Syner-G™ Software Suite. Download the application Connect an Ethernet cable from the network to the IP control p o r t o n t h e p r o d u c t .
  • Page 35 IP Configuration Under the Device Settings section, enter the desired IP address, subnet mask, gateway IP address, Web GUI port, and Telnet port in the supplied fields. I f d e s i r e d , t h e Description field can be changed as well. This is useful to identify if u h a v e m u l t i p l e u n i t s r u n n i n g o n a n e t w o r k .
  • Page 36 RS-232 Configuration RS-232 Interface DE-9 DA-15 RS-232 Controller M a t r i x DT R DT R DB-25 GN D GN D Only TXD, RXD, and GND pins are used. DC-37 RS-232 Settings De s c r i p t i o n Setting Ba u d r a t e 19200...
  • Page 37 Commands Command Description Enables or disables the Telnet welcome message #display_telnet_welcome Enables or disables command feedback #echo Sets the unit to factory-default settings #fadefault Enables or disables HDCP on an input #hdcp #help Displays the help list Sends an HPD pulse to the selected output #hpd_pulse #ipconfig Displays the IP configuration of the matrix...
  • Page 38 Commands Command Description Displays the HDCP state of the specified input #show_hdcp Displays the HPD state of the specified input #show_hpd #show_http_port Displays the HTTP listening port Displays the name of the specified input #show_input_name #show_ip Displays the IP address of the matrix #show_ir Displays the IR channel of the matrix #show_mac_addr...
  • Page 39 Commands #display_telnet_welcome Enables / disables the Telnet welcome message during a Telnet session. Syntax #display_telnet_welcome Parameters I n t e g e r [ 0 . . . 1] param1 Value De s c r i p t i o n Di s a b l e w e l c o m e m e s s a...
  • Page 40 Commands #echo Enables / disables (toggles) the RS-232 feedback. Syntax #echo param1 Parameters I n t e g e r [ 0 . . . 1] param1 Value De s c r i p t i o n Di s a b l e f e e d b a c k Enable feedback Example...
  • Page 41 Commands #fadefault Resets the matrix to factory-default settings. Outputs are unmasked and all IP and UDP settings are reset to default settings. Syntax #fadefault Parameters None Example #fadefault Related Commands #resetip...
  • Page 42 Commands #hdcp Enables / disables HDCP detection on the selected input. Syntax #hdcp param1 Parameters param1 Integer [0 ... 1] Value Description Disable HDCP Enable HDCP Example #hdcp 4 0 INPUT 4 HDCP IS DISABLE Related Commands #show_hdcp...
  • Page 43 Commands #help Displays the list of available RS-232 / Telnet commands. Help on a specific command can b e d i s p l a y e d w h e n u s i n g param1. Syntax #hdcp param1 Parameters I n t e g e r [ 0 .
  • Page 44 Commands #hpd_pulse Cycles the HPD line on the specified input. Issuing this command is identical to physically disconnecting and reconnecting the cable between the source and the matrix. If param1 = 0, then all inputs will receive the HPD pulse Syntax #hpd_pulse param1 Parameters...
  • Page 45 Commands #ipconfig The #ipconfig command displays the current TCP settings. Syntax #ipconfig Parameters None Example #ipconfig IP Configuration is : IP: 10.5.64.247 NETMASK: 255.255.0.0 GATEWAY: 10.5.64.1 Related Commands #resetip #sgateway #show_netmask #sipadd #snetmask...
  • Page 46 Commands #lock_edid Secures the Local EDID by disabling the automatic loading of the downstream EDID when the matrix is powered. Syntax #lock_edid param1 Parameters [0 ... 1] param1 Integer Value Description Disable Enable Example #lock_edid 1 MATRIX EDID IS LOCKED Related Commands #set_edid...
  • Page 47 Commands #lock_matrix L o c k s o r u n l o c k s t h e m a t r i x . W h e n t h e m a t r i x i s l o c k e d , a l l f u n c t i o n s a r e d i s a b l e d i n c l u d i n g the front panel, RS-232, and Telnet.
  • Page 48 Commands #mask Masks the video on the specified output(s). If param1 = 0, then all outputs are masked. Use the command to disable output masking. #unmask Syntax #mask param1 Parameters [0, A ... H] param1 Integer / Character Examples #mask A F G OUTPUTS A, F, G ARE MASKED #mask 0 ALL OUTPUTS ARE MASKED...
  • Page 49 Commands #power Powers ON or OFF the matrix. Syntax #power param1 Parameters param1 Integer [0 ... 1] Value Description Power OFF Power ON Example #power 1 Related Commands #reboot...
  • Page 50 Commands #reboot Reboots the matrix. Executing this command is the equivalent of cycling power on the matrix. The matrix must be rebooted after changing any of the IP settings Syntax #reboot Parameters None Example #reboot MATRIX WILL REBOOT SHORTLY *REBOOT UNIT IN 2 SECONDS Related Commands #power...
  • Page 51 Commands #recall_preset Loads the specified routing preset. Syntax #recall_preset Parameters None Example #recall_preset 2 RECALLED THE ROUTING STATE OF PRESET 2 Related Commands #save_preset #set_preset_name #show_preset_name...
  • Page 52 Commands #resetip Resets the IP configuration to factory-default settings. The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command. Syntax #resetip Parameters None Example #resetip Related Commands #fadefault...
  • Page 53 Commands #save_preset Saves the current routing state to the specified preset. Syntax #save_preset param1 Parameters param1 Integer [1 ... 8] Example #save_preset 2 CURRENT ROUTING STATE IS SAVED TO PRESET 2 Related Commands #recall_preset #set_preset_name #show_preset_name...
  • Page 54 Commands #set_bank_name Assigns a name to the specified bank. Syntax #set_bank_name param1 param2 Parameters param1 Integer [1 ... 8] String param2 Example #set_bank_name 5 SonyXBR SonyXBR NAME IS ASSIGNED TO BANK 5 Related Commands #show_bank_name...
  • Page 55 Commands #set_device_descr Assigns a name to the matrix. The description cannot exceed 30 characters in length Syntax #set_device_descr param1 Parameters String param1 Example #set_device_descr 8x8Matrix DEVICE DESCRIPTION NAME IS SET TO 8x8Matrix Related Commands #show_device_descr...
  • Page 56 Commands #set_edid Sets the specified EDID type to an input or bank. If param1 = default o r param1 = dynamic, t h e n s e t param2 = 0 . Syntax #set_edid param1 param2 param3 param4 Parameters String param1 p a r a m 1 De s c r...
  • Page 57 Commands When param1 = dynamic, the specified input will be set to Dynamic EDID. This can be observed by accessing the Manage EDID tab, in the Web interface. When an input is set to Dynamic EDID, the input will use the EDID of the last selected output during the routing process.
  • Page 58 Commands #set_http_port Specifies the Web server listening port. The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command. The default port setting is 80. Use the #show_http_port command to display the current HTTP listening port. Syntax #set_http_port param1 Parameters param1 Integer [1 ...
  • Page 59 Commands #set_input_name Assigns a name to the specified input. Syntax #set_input_name param1 param2 Parameters param1 Integer [1 ... 8] String param2 Example #set_input_name 3 Blu-ray Blu-ray NAME IS ASSIGNED TO INPUT 3 Related Commands #set_output_name #show_input_name #show_output_name...
  • Page 60 Commands #set_ir Sets the IR channel for the matrix. The default IR channel setting is 0. The IR channel for the switch can also be set under the Configuration tab within the Web interface. Configuration > System Configuration for more information. Syntax #set_ir param1 Parameters...
  • Page 61 Commands #set_output_name Assigns a name to the output on the matrix. The name of the output is limited to 15 characters. Names longer than 15 characters will be truncated. To name an output, use command. #set_output_name Syntax #set_output_name param1 param2 Parameters param1 Character...
  • Page 62 Commands #set_preset_name Assigns a name to the specified preset. The name of the preset is limited to 8 characters. To display the name of a preset, use the command. #show_preset_name Syntax #set_preset_name param1 param2 Parameters [1 ... 8] param1 Integer String param2 Example...
  • Page 63 Commands #set_telnet_pass T h e #set_telnet_pass c o m m a n d s e t s t h e T e l n e t p a s s w o r d . T h e p a s s w o r d i s - s e n s i t i v e...
  • Page 64 Commands #set_telnet_port The #set_telnet_port command sets the Telnet listening port. The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command. The default port setting is 23. Use the command to display the current Telnet listening port. #show_telnet_port Syntax #set_telnet_port param1 Parameters param1 Integer [1 ...
  • Page 65 Commands #set_udp_port The #set_telnet_port command sets the Telnet listening port. The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command. The default port setting is 23. Use the command to display the current Telnet listening port. #show_telnet_port Syntax #set_udp_port param1 Parameters param1 Integer [1 ...
  • Page 66 Commands #set_udp_remote_ip Sets the remote UDP IP address. The IP address must be specified using dot-decimal notation. The default UDP remote IP address is 192.168.1.255. The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command. Syntax #set_udp_port param1 Parameters String param1 Example #set_udp_remote_ip 192.168.1.80 REMOTE UDP IP ADDRESS IS SET...
  • Page 67 Commands #set_udp_remote_port Sets the remote UDP listening port. The default remote UDP listening port is 50008. The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command. Syntax #set_udp_remote_port param1 Parameters [0 ... 65535] param1 Integer Example #set_udp_remote_port 50007 UDP COMMUNICATION PORT 50007 IS SET Related Commands #set_udp_port #show_udp_port...
  • Page 68 Commands #set_webui_ad_pass The #set_webui_ad_pass command sets the Administrator password for the Web GUI. The password is case-sensitive and cannot exceed 7 characters in length. The default password is Admin. Syntax #set_webui_ad_pass param1 Parameters String param1 Example #set_webui_ad_pass bo55man Web UI Administrator Password Is Set. Related Commands #set_webui_op_pass...
  • Page 69 Commands #set_webui_op_pass The #set_webui_ad_pass command sets the Operator password for the Web GUI. The default password is Admin. Syntax #set_webui_op_pass param1 Parameters String param1 Example #set_webui_op_pass m1ni0n Web UI Operator Password Is Set. Related Commands #set_webui_ad_pass...
  • Page 70 Commands #sgateway Sets the gateway address. The gateway must be typed using dot-decimal notation. The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command. The default gateway is 192.168.1.1. Syntax #sgateway param1 Parameters String param1 Example #sgateway 10.5.64.1 GateWay Address 10.5.64.1 Is Set. Please Reboot The Unit. Related Commands #ipconfig #show_gateway...
  • Page 71 Commands #show_bank_name Displays the name for the specified EDID bank. Syntax #show_bank_name param1 Parameters param1 Integer [1 ... 8] Example #show_bank_name 5 THE NAME FOR BANK 5 IS: SonyXBR Related Commands #set_bank_name...
  • Page 72 Commands #show_device_descr Displays the device description. Use the command to set the #set_device_descr device description. Syntax #show_device_descr Parameters None Example #show_device_descr DEVICE DESCRIPTION NAME IS SET TO 8x8Matrix Related Commands #set_device_descr...
  • Page 73 Commands #show_discovery Displays the current state of the discovery feature. Syntax #show_discovery Parameters None Example #show_discovery DISCOVERY PROTOCOL IS ENABLED Related Commands #show_me #use_discovery...
  • Page 74 Commands #show_fw Displays the current version of firmware. Syntax #show_fw Parameters None Example #show_fw FIRMWARE VERSION = GTB-HD4K2K-848 v1.0H...
  • Page 75 Commands #show_gateway Displays the gateway address of the matrix. Syntax #show_gateway Parameters None Example #show_gateway GATEWAY ADDRESS IS: 10.5.64.1 Related Commands #ipconfig #sgateway #sipadd #snetmask...
  • Page 76 Commands #show_hdcp Displays the HDCP status of the specified input. Use the command to enable or #hdcp disable HDCP. Syntax #show_hdcp Parameters None Example #show_hdcp 3 INPUT 3 HDCP IS ENABLED Related Commands #hdcp...
  • Page 77 Commands #show_hpd Displays the HPD status of the specified output. The name of the output is included in the feedback. Syntax #show_hpd param1 Parameters [A ... H] param1 Character Example #show_hpd D HPD OF OUTPUT D(OUTPUT4) IS HIGH Related Commands #show_hpd...
  • Page 78 Commands #show_http_port Displays the current HTTP listening port of the matrix. Use the #set_http_port command to set the HTTP listening port. Syntax #show_http_port Parameters None Example #show_http_port HTTP COMMUNICATION PORT IS: 80 Related Commands #set_http_port...
  • Page 79 Commands #show_input_name Displays the name of the specified input. To name an input, use the #set_input_name command. Syntax #show_input param1 Parameters None Example #show_input_name 3 THE NAME FOR INPUT 3 IS: Blu-ray Related Commands #set_input_name #set_output_name #show_output_name...
  • Page 80 Commands #show_ip Displays the current gateway address of the matrix. Use the command to set the #sipadd IP address of the matrix. Syntax #show_ip Parameters None Example #show_ip IP ADDRESS IS: 10.5.64.247 Related Commands #ipconfig #show_gateway #show_netmask #sipadd...
  • Page 81 Commands #show_ir Displays the current IR channel of the matrix. The IR channel of the matrix must match the IR channel of the IR remote control. See Setting the IR Remote Channel (page 7) more information. Syntax #show_ir Parameters None Example #show_ir CURRENT IR CHANNEL IS: 0...
  • Page 82 Commands #show_mac_addr T h e #show_mac_addr c o m m a n d d i s p l a y s t h e M AC a d d r e s s o f t h e m a t r i x . Syntax #show_mac_addr Parameters...
  • Page 83 Commands #show_mask Displays the mask status of the specified output. Syntax #show_mask param1 Parameters param1 Character [A ... H] Example #show_mask b OUTPUT B(OUTPUT2) IS UNMASKED Related Commands #mask...
  • Page 84 Commands #show_me Enables or disables the show me feature on the matrix. Syntax #show_me Parameters param1 Integer [1 ... 2] param1 Description Disabled Enabled Example #show_me 1 SHOW ME IS ON Related Commands #show_discovery #use_discovery...
  • Page 85 Commands #show_netmask Displays the current subnet mask address of the matrix. Use the command to #snetmask set the subnet mask address. Syntax #show_netmask Parameters None Example #show_netmask NETMASK ADDRESS IS: 255.255.255.0 Related Commands #snetmask...
  • Page 86 Commands #show_out_colordpt Displays the highest color depth supported by the specified display based on the EDID of the connected sink (display) device. If no display is attached to the specified output, then the command will return: NO SIGNAL Syntax #show_out_colordpt param1 Parameters param1 Character...
  • Page 87 Commands #show_out_res The #show_out_res command displays the highest resolution supported by the specified display based on the EDID of the connected sink (display) device. If no display is attached to the specified output, then the command will return: NO SIGNAL Syntax #show_out_res param1 Parameters...
  • Page 88 Commands #show_output_name Displays the name of the output. To name an output, use the #set_output_name command. Syntax #show_output_name param1 Parameters [A ... H] param1 Character Example #show_output_name D THE NAME FOR OUTPUT D IS: Samsung Related Commands #set_input_name #set_output_name #show_input_name...
  • Page 89 Commands #show_preset_name Displays the name for the specified preset. To assign a name to a preset, use the command. #set_preset_name Syntax #show_preset_name param1 Parameters [1 ... 8] param1 Integer Example #show_preset_name 4 THE NAME FOR PRESET 4 IS: MBedRoom Related Commands #recall_preset #save_preset #set_preset_name...
  • Page 90 Commands #show_r Displays the routing status of the specified output. Syntax #show_r param1 Parameters param1 Character [A ... H] Example #show_r B OUTPUT B(OUTPUT2) IS ROUTED TO INPUT 3(INPUT3) Related Commands...
  • Page 91 Commands #show_rsense Displays the Rsense status of the specified output. Syntax #show_rsense param1 Parameters param1 Character [A ... H] Example #show_rsense A RSENSE OF OUTPUT A(OUTPUT1) IS LOW Related Commands #show_hpd...
  • Page 92 Commands #show_telnet_port Displays the current Telnet port of the matrix. Use the command to #set_telnet_port set the Telnet listening port. Syntax #show_telnet_port Parameters None Example #show_telnet_port TELNET COMMUNICATION PORT IS: 23 Related Commands #set_telnet_port...
  • Page 93 Commands #show_telnet_username Displays the user name for the current Telnet session. Syntax #show_telnet_username Parameters None Example #show_telnet_username User Name For TELNET Is : Admin Related Commands #set_telnet_pass...
  • Page 94 Commands #show_udp_port Displays the current local UDP listening port. Use the command to set #set_udp_port the local UDP listening port. Syntax #show_udp_port Parameters None Example #show_udp_port UDP COMMUNICATION PORT IS: 50007 Related Commands #set_udp_port...
  • Page 95 Commands #show_udp_remote_ip Displays the remote UDP IP address. Use the command to set #set_udp_remote_ip the remote UDP IP address. Syntax #show_udp_remote_ip Parameters None Example #show_udp_remote_ip REMOTE UDP IP ADDRESS IS: 192.168.1.80 Related Commands #set_udp_remote_ip...
  • Page 96 Commands #show_udp_remote_port Displays the remote UDP port. Use the command to set the #set_udp_remote_port remote UDP remote port. Syntax #show_udp_remote_port Parameters None Example #show_udp_remote_ip REMOTE UDP COMMUNICATION PORT IS: 50008 Related Commands #set_udp_remote_port...
  • Page 97 Commands #show_ver_data Di s p l a y s t h e c u r r e n t s o f t w a r e a n d h a r d w a r e v e r s i o n .
  • Page 98 Commands #sipadd Sets the IP address of the matrix. The IP address must be entered using dot-decimal notation. The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command. The default IP #ipconfig address is 192.168.1.72. Use the command to display the #show_ip current IP address of the matrix.
  • Page 99 Commands #snetmask The #snetmask command sets the subnet mask. The net mask must be entered using dot-decimal notation. The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command. #ipconfig The default net mask is 255.255.255.0. Use the #show_netmask command to display the current net mask of the matrix. Syntax #snetmask param1 Parameters...
  • Page 100 Commands #unmask The #unmask command unmasks the specified output(s). Use the command to #mask mask the specified output(s). Multiple outputs may be specified. If param1 = 0, then all outputs are unmasked. Syntax #unmask param1 [...param8] Parameters param1 Integer / Character [0, A ...
  • Page 101 Commands #use_discovery Enables or disables the discovery feature. By default, the discovery feature is enabled. Syntax #use_discovery param1 Parameters param1 Integer [0 ... 1] param1 Description Disabled Enabled Example #use_discovery 1 DISCOVERY PROTOCOL IS ENABLED Related Commands #show_discovery #show_me...
  • Page 102 Commands #use_telnet_pass Enables or disables the password credentials for each Telnet session. The default setting is 0 (disabled). Use the command to set the Telnet password. #set_telnet_pass Syntax #use_telnet_pass param1 Parameters [0 ... 1] param1 Integer param1 Description Disabled Enabled Example #use_telnet_pass 0 Telnet Interface Password Is Disable...
  • Page 103 Commands #use_udp_enable Enables or disables UDP access mode. Syntax #use_udp_enable param1 Parameters I n t e g e r [ 0 . . . 1] param1 p a r a m 1 De s c r i p t i o n Di s a b l e d Enabled...
  • Page 104 Commands Displays the current routing status of the matrix. Masking and locking status of the matrix is also provided. Do not precede the m command with the “#’ symbol. Syntax Parameters None Example Out: A B C D E F G H In: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ALL OUTPUTS ARE UNMASKED MATRIX IS UNLOCKED...
  • Page 105 Commands Displays the routing status of the specified output. Do not precede the n command with the “#’ symbol. If param1 = 0, then the routing state for all outputs is returned. Syntax n param1 Parameters [0, A ... H] param1 Integer / Output Examples...
  • Page 106 Commands Routes the specified input to the output. Do not precede this command with the “#” symbol. command. If param2 = 0, then the specified input (param1) will be routed to Also see the all outputs. Up to eight inputs can be specified at a time (param2 - param9). Syntax r param1 param2 [...param9] Parameters...
  • Page 107 Commands The s command routes the specified input to all outputs. Do not precede this command with the “#” symbol. Syntax s param1 Parameters [1 ... 8] param1 Integer Example INPUT 6 IS SET TO ALL OUTPUTS. Related Commands #show_r...

  • Page 108: Web Interface

    Web Interface Using the built-in Web Server Ac c e t h e b u i l t - i n W e b i n t e r f a c e b y e n t e r i n g t h e I P a d d r e s s o f t h e m a t r i x t h a t w a s specified in the section IP Configuration (page...
  • Page 109 Web Interface Main, I/O Setup, Manage EDID, a n d T h e W e b GU I i s d i v i d e d i n t o f o u r m a i n p a g e s : Configuration.
  • Page 110 Web Interface Name (Outputs) T h e n a m e o f t h e o u t p u t . T h i s n a m e c a n b e c h a n g e d u s i n g t h e m m a n d #set_output_name o r t h r o u g h t h e...
  • Page 111 Web Interface Lock Matrix L o c k s / u n l o c k s t h e m a t r i x . O n c e t h e m a t r i x i s l o c k e d , s e t t i n g s c a n n o t b e...
  • Page 112 Web Interface Main > I/O Status Output Displays the state of each output for each of the following: Name, RSENSE, Mask, HPD (Hot-Plug Detect), HDCP, and Video Mode. Name Di s p l a y s t h e n a m e o f t h e o u t p u t . T h e n a m e o f t h e o u t p u t c a n b e c h a n g e d u s i n g t h e...
  • Page 113 Web Interface Input Di s p l a y s t h e s t a t e o f e a c h i n p u t f o r e a c h o f t h e f o l l o w i n g : I n p u t n a m e , Co l o r Depth, Color Space, HDCP, 3D, Active Signal, Vertical Resolution, Horizontal Resolution, Progressive / Interlaced, Refresh Rate, and Video Mode.
  • Page 114 Web Interface Main > Display Info Choose EDID Select the EDID from the drop-down list. The selected EDID will be copied from the Output or selected EDID Bank to the desired input(s) and used by the source. O p t i o n s 1 - Bank1 ...
  • Page 115 Web Interface I/O Setup > Preset Names Preset # T h e n u m b e r o f e a c h p r e s e Name Type the desired name of each preset in these fields. Save Changes Saves the current changes to the name of the preset(s).
  • Page 116 Web Interface I/O Setup > I/O Names Output T h e n u m b e r o f t h e o u t p u t . Name (Output) Type the desired name of each output in these fields. Input # T h e n u m b e r o f e a c h i n p u t .
  • Page 117 Web Interface I/O Setup > HPD Control Input # T h e n u m b e r o f t h e i n p u t . Name T h e n a m e o f t h e i n p u t . T h e n a m e o f e a c h i n p u t c a n b e c h a n g e d u s i n g t h e...
  • Page 118 Web Interface I/O Setup > FST Di s p l a y s t h e s w i t c h i n g s t a t e o f e a c h i n p u t . Input # T h e n a m e o f t h e i n p u t .
  • Page 119 Web Interface I/O Setup > HDCP Information Some computers will enable HDCP if an HDCP-compliant display is detected. Ch e c k t h e b o x u n d e r t h e Di s a b l e c o l u m n t o f o r c e t h e c o m p u t e r t o i g n o r e d e t e c t i o n o f a n HDCP - c o...
  • Page 120 Web Interface Manage EDID > Assign Lock EDID Secures the Local EDID and disables automatic EDID loading during power-up. I f t h e Lock EDID button is clicked (enabled), the “EDID locked on power cycle” message will be displayed in red. The local EDID information will now be locked o n c e t h e m a t r i x i s r e b o o t e d .
  • Page 121 Web Interface Copy To P l a c e a c h e c k m a r k i n t h e d e s i r e d c h e c k b o x t o s e l e c t o r d e s e l e c t...
  • Page 122 Web Interface Internal - 1080p 2 ch audio This mode can be used as a generic EDID. Resolutions up to 1080p Full HD a r e s u p p o r t e d a l o n g w i t h 2- c h a n n e l a u d i o .
  • Page 123 Web Interface Manage EDID > Bank Names Bank # Indicates the EDID bank number. Name Type the desired name of the EDID bank in this field. Save Changes Saves the current name change to the EDID bank(s). Cancel Restores the previous names for each EDID bank, if changes were made.
  • Page 124 Web Interface Manage EDID > Upload/Download Browse... Click this button to select the EDID file to be uploaded. Select Bank Location Click this drop-down list to select the bank to where the EDID will be uploaded. O p t i o n s 1 - Bank 1 ...
  • Page 125 Web Interface Select EDID File to Download Click this box to select the EDID that is to be saved to a file. The EDID file will be saved in binary (.bin) format. O p t i o n s 1 - Bank 1 ... 8 - Bank 8 A - OUTPUT1 ...
  • Page 126 Web Interface Configuration > Change IP Settings Change IP Settings As s i g n s t h e I P a d d r e s s , b n e t , g a t e w a y , HT T P l i s t e n i n g p o r t , T e l n e t p o r t , a n d U DP p o r t .
  • Page 127 Web Interface Configuration > Telnet Login Settings Old Password Type the current (old) password in this field. New Password Type the new password in this field. Force Password on Connect Cl i c k t h i s c h e c k b o x t o h a v e t h e m a t r i x p r o m p t f o r a p a s s w...
  • Page 128 Web Interface Configuration > UDP Connection Settings Remote UDP IP Address T y p e t h e r e m o t e U DP I P a d d r e s s i n t h i s t e x t b o x .
  • Page 129 Web Interface Configuration > Web Login Settings Username Cl i c k t h i s d r o p - d o w n l i s t t o s e l e c t t h e u s e r n a m e .
  • Page 130 Web Interface Configuration > System Configuration Download Click this button to download the current matrix configuration to a file.
  • Page 131 Web Interface Browse Click this button to select the firmware file to be uploaded. See U p g r a d i n g u s i n g t h e W e b i n t e r f a c e for details on updating the firmware.
  • Page 132 4K Ultra HD 8x8 Matrix for HDMI Appendix...

  • Page 133: Mounting Instructions

    Mounting Instructions T h e m a t r i x c a n b e m o u n t e d v e r t i c a l l y i n a w a l l o r c a b i n e t w i t h w o o d / d r y w a l l s c r e w s a s...

  • Page 134: Firmware Upgrade Procedure

    Download the firmware from the Support section of the Gefen Web site. Extract the firmware file from the .ZIP file.

  • Page 135: Upgrading Using The Usb Port

    Download the firmware from the Support section of the Gefen Web site. P o w e r - O N t h e 4K U l t r a HD 8x 8 M a t r i x f o r HDM I .

  • Page 136: Specifications

    Specifications Co n n e c t o r s , Co n t r o l s , a n d I n d i c a t o r s Video Input • 8 x HDM I T y p e A, 19 - p i n , f e m a l e , l o c k i Video Output •...
  • Page 137 *Preferred Stretch it. Switch it. Split it. Gefen’s got it. ® Stretch it. Switch it. Split it. Gefen’s got it. ®...

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