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Gefen Pro GEF-HDFST-848-4ELR User Manual

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  • Page 1   ® 1080P 8x8 Matrix for HDMI w/4 ELR-POL Outputs GEF-HDFST-848-4ELR User Manual www.gefenpro.com...
  • Page 3 ASKING FOR ASSISTANCE Technical Support: Telephone (818) 772-9100 (800) 545-6900 (818) 772-9120 Technical Support Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday thru Friday, Pacifi c Time Write To: Gefen, LLC. c/o Customer Service 20600 Nordhoff St Chatsworth, CA 91311 www.gefenpro.com support@gefenpro.com Notice Gefen, LLC reserves the right to make changes in the hard ware, packaging, and...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Introduction Operation Notes Features Matrix Layout Front Back Matrix Descriptions Front Back ELR-POL Receiver Layout ELR-POL Receiver Descriptions 10 IR Remote Control Layout and Description Installing the Battery Setting the IR Channel 12 Connecting the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI Wiring Diagram 13 Operating the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI Main Display...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the GefenPRO 8x8 Matrix for HDMI w/4 ELR Outputs. Your complete satisfaction is very important to us. About Gefen We specialize in total integration for your home theater, while also focusing on going above and beyond customer expectations to ensure you get the most from your hardware.

  • Page 6: Operation Notes

    OPERATION NOTES READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMI W/4 ELR-POL OUTPUTS • 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.

  • Page 7: Features

    FEATURES Supported HDMI Features • Resolutions up to 1080p Full HD • HDCP compliant • 12-bit Deep Color • x.v. Color • LPCM 7.1 audio, Dolby Digital® Plus, Dolby® TrueHD, and DTS-HD® Master Audio™ • 3DTV pass-through • Lip-Sync pass-through Features •...

  • Page 8: Matrix Layout

    MATRIX LAYOUT Front...

  • Page 9: Back

    MATRIX LAYOUT Back...

  • Page 10: Matrix Descriptions

    MATRIX DESCRIPTIONS Front LCD Display This is a two-line, sixteen-character display that shows status information and is also used to manage display / source routing. Navigation Buttons (Input / Output) Used for routing and adjusting settings of the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI w/4 ELR-POL Outputs.

  • Page 11: Back

    MATRIX DESCRIPTIONS Back IP Control Connect an Ethernet cable to this port to control the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI w/4 ELR-POL Outputs using IP Control. See page 38 for more information on confi guring the matrix for IP control. 10 RS-232 Connect an RS-232 cable from this DB-9 connector to the RS-232 control device.

  • Page 12: Elr-Pol Receiver Layout

    ELR-POL RECEIVER LAYOUT Front Back...

  • Page 13: Elr-Pol Receiver Descriptions

    ELR-POL RECEIVER DESCRIPTIONS Top / Front / Back Power Indicator This LED indicator will glow bright blue when the matrix is powered and the ELR-POL Receiver unit is connected to the matrix using CAT-5e (or better) cable. HDMI Out Connect an HDTV display to the HDMI Out port using an HDMI cable. HDMI Locking Connector Used to lock the HDMI cable in place.

  • Page 14: Ir Remote Control

    IR REMOTE CONTROL Layout and Description (RMT-848IR) LED Button Press Indicator This LED will be activated momentarily each time a button is pressed. Display and Source Selection Buttons These buttons are used to select which source is routed to a display. The Source and Display buttons are mapped as follows: NOTE: An Activity Indicator that fl...

  • Page 15: Installing The Battery

    IR REMOTE CONTROL Installing the Battery The Remote Control unit ships with two batteries (CR2032 lithium battery). One battery is required for operation and the other battery is a spare. Remove the battery cover on the back of the IR Remote Control unit. Insert the included battery into the open battery slot.

  • Page 16: Connecting The 8X8 Matrix For Hdmi

    HDMI CABLE ® RS-232 CABLE CAT-5 CABLE Router IR Extender 8x8 Matrix for HDMI w/ELR POL HD Display HD Display RS-232 Controller HD Display Extender for HDMI R ELR POL HD Display HD Display HD Display HD Display HD Display GEF-HDFST-848-4ELR...

  • Page 17: Operating The 8X8 Matrix For Hdmi

    OPERATING THE 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMI Main Display The Main Display of the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI w/4 ELR-POL Outputs is a 16 character 2 line display. This display shows the current routing status of the matrix and is also used to display additional system information. When the unit is powered on, the following screen is displayed: ...

  • Page 18: Determining The Current Routing State

    OPERATING THE 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMI Determining the Current Routing State In the example below, the fi rst row (OUT) represents each HDMI output on the matrix. The bottom row (IN) represents each HDMI input on the matrix. Together, these two rows display the current routing state. Starting on the bottom row, we can see that Input 3 has been routed to Outputs A, B, C, and D.

  • Page 19: Routing Sources

    OPERATING THE 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMI Routing Sources Selecting the Output To select the output, press the Out - or Out + button once. The routing state for Output A will be displayed:   Press the Out - or Out + button to cycle through the routing state for each output.
  • Page 20 OPERATING THE 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMI Consecutively pressing the Out - button will cycle through each output, from right to left.   Changing the Source Once the desired output has been selected, press the Input + or Input - button.
  • Page 21 OPERATING THE 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMI Consecutively pressing the Input - button will decrease the input value by a factor of 1 (within a range of 1 - 8). For example, if Input 3 was originally routed to Output D, pressing the Input - button will route Input 2 to Output D. Source changed from Input 3 to Input 2.

  • Page 22: Locking / Unlocking The Front Panel

    OPERATING THE 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMI Locking / Unlocking the Front Panel To prevent an accidental routing change or power-down (by pressing the Power button), the front-panel buttons on the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI w/4 ELR-POL Outputs can be locked. Locking the matrix also disables many RS-232 / Telnet commands.

  • Page 23: Fast Switching Technology

    OPERATING THE 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMI WITCHING ECHNOLOGY Fast Switching Technology 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 specifi cations. FST provides quicker audio/video source switching and greatly improves the overall audio/video system behavior and performance when more than one HDTV display is used in the system setup.

  • Page 24: Determining The Current Switching Mode

    OPERATING THE 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMI Determining the Current Switching Mode Each HDMI input can be set to Fast Mode or Slow Mode. It is recommended that each HDMI input be set to Fast Mode for best performance. Consecutively press the Menu button on the front panel until the switching modes screen is displayed.
  • Page 25 OPERATING THE 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMI Press the Output - or Output + button again to cycle through the routing state for each output. Consecutively pressing the Output + button will cycle through each input, from left to right, starting with Input 1: NOTE: In Routing mode, the Output + and Output - buttons cycle through each output.

  • Page 26: Changing The Switching Mode

    OPERATING THE 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMI Changing the Switching Mode Once the desired input has been selected, press the Input + or Input - button to toggle between Fast or Slow switching mode. Switching mode changed from Fast to Slow on Input 3. ...

  • Page 27: Setting The Ir Channel On The 8X8 Matrix For Hdmi

    OPERATING THE 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMI Setting the IR Channel on the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI In order for the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI to communicate with the included IR Remote Control, both the matrix and the IR Remote Control must be set to the same IR channel.
  • Page 28 OPERATING THE 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMI After setting the IR address, make sure that the DIP switches on the IR Remote Control are set according to the information in the LCD display. See page 11 for information on setting the IR channel for the IR Remote Control unit.

  • Page 29: Routing Sources Using The Ir Remote Control

    OPERATING THE 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMI Routing Sources using the IR Remote Control Buttons 1 - 8 on the IR remote control correspond to each HDMI input (Input 1 - 8) on the Matrix. Buttons A - D correspond to each HDMI output (Output A - D) and buttons E-H correspond to each ELR-POL output (Output E-H).
  • Page 30 OPERATING THE 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMI After the input and output have been selected on the IR Remote Control, the numbers on the far right-hand of the LCD display will disappear and the new routing state will be displayed in the LCD display: ...

  • Page 31: Edid Management

    EDID MANAGEMENT External EDID Management The 8x8 Matrix for HDMI features EDID Management. Before the source can send video or audio signals, the source device reads the EDID (Extended Display Identifi cation Data) from the output devices connected to the Splitter. The EDID contains information about what type of audio/video data that the source can send to each output device.

  • Page 32: Rs-232 Serial Control

    RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL 5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 5 9 8 7 6 6 7 8 9 Only Pins 2 (RX), 3 (TX), and 5 (Ground) are used on the RS-232 serial interface RS232 Settings Bits per second ....................19200 Data bits ........................

  • Page 33: Ip Confi Guration

    IP CONFIGURATION Confi guring the IP Address The 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDMI supports IP-based control using Telnet. To set up Telnet control, the network settings for the matrix must be confi gured via RS-232. The default network settings for the matrix are as follows: IP Address: 192.168.1.72 Subnet:...
  • Page 34 RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS IP / Telnet Confi guration Command Description #display_telnet_welcome Set Telnet welcome message on login #ipconfi g Displays all TCP/IP settings #resetip Resets IP confi guration to factory settings #set_http_port Sets the Web server listening port #set_mac_addr Sets the MAC address of the Matrix #set_telnet_pass Prompts for password when using Telnet...

  • Page 35: Display_Telnet_Welcome

    RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #display_telnet_welcome Command The #display_telnet_welcome command sets (enables/disables) the Telnet welcome message on login. Syntax #display_telnet_welcome param1 Parameters: param1 State [0 - 1] State Meaning Do not display welcome message Display welcome message Example #display_telnet_welcome 1 #Telnet Welcome Screen is Enable #display_telnet_welcome 0 #Telnet Welcome Screen is Disable...

  • Page 36: Rs-232 / Telnet Commands

    RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #ipconfi g Command The #ipconfi g command displays the current TCP/IP settings for the matrix. Syntax #ipconfi g Parameters: None Example #ipconfi g -------------- TCP/IP settings ------------- MAC add = 00:1C:91:01:50:07 IP add = 192.168.1.72 Net Mask = 255.255.255.0 Gateway = 192.168.2.1 Web Server Port = 80...
  • Page 37 RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #resetip Command The #resetip command resets all TCP/IP settings to factory defaults. Syntax #resetip Parameters: None Notes: The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command. Example #resetip IP Confi guration Was Reset To Factory Defaults. After rebooting the matrix, the IP settings will be cleared.

  • Page 38: Set_Http_Port

    RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #set_http_port Command The #set_http_port command sets the Web server listening port. The underscore characters (“_”) must be included when typing the command name. The default port setting is 80. Also see the #show_http_port on page 51. Syntax #set_http_port param1 Parameters:...

  • Page 39: Set_Mac_Addr

    RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #set_mac_addr Command The #set_mac_addr command set the MAC address of the Matrix. The underscore characters (“_”) must be included when typing the command name. The MAC address must be specifi ed using dot-decimal notation. Syntax #set_mac_addr param1 Parameters: param1 MAC address...

  • Page 40: Set_Telnet_Pass

    RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #set_telnet_pass Command The #set_telnet_pass command sets the Telnet password. The underscore characters (“_”) must be included when typing the command name. The maximum length of the password is 20 characters. The password is case-sensitive. The default Telnet password is Admin. Syntax #set_telnet_pass param1 Parameters:...

  • Page 41: Set_Telnet_Port

    RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #set_telnet_port Command The #set_telnet_port command sets the Telnet listening port. The underscore characters (“_”) must be included when typing the command name. The default port value is 23. Syntax #set_telnet_port param1 Parameters: param1 Port [0 - 65535] Notes: The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command.

  • Page 42: Set_Telnet_Username

    RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #set_telnet_username Command The #set_telnet_username command sets the Telnet user name. The underscore characters (“_”) must be included when typing the command name. The maximum length of the user name is 8 characters. The user name is case-sensitive.

  • Page 43: Set_Webui_Pass

    RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #set_webui_pass Command The #set_webui_pass command sets the password for the Web interface. The underscore characters (“_”) must be included when typing the command name. The maximum length of the password is 8 characters. Syntax #set_webui_pass param1 Parameters: param1 Password...

  • Page 44: Set_Webui_Username

    RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #set_webui_username Command The #set_webui_username command sets the user name for the Web interface. The underscore characters (“_”) must be included when typing the command name. The maximum length of the password is 8 characters. Syntax #set_webui_username param1 Parameters: param1 User name...
  • Page 45 RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #sgateway Command The #sgateway sets the IP gateway (router) address. Dot-decimal notation must be used when specifying the IP address. The default Gateway IP address is 192.168.1.254. Syntax #sgateway param1 Parameters: param1 IP gateway Notes: The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command. Example: #sgateway 192.168.2.1 GateWay Address 192.168.2.1 Is Set.
  • Page 46 RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #show_gateway Command The #show_gateway command shows the current gateway address. The underscore characters (“_”) must be included when typing the command name. Syntax #show_gateway Parameters: None Example: #show_gateway GATEWAY ADDRESS IS: 192.168.2.1 #show_http_port Command The #show_http_port command shows the current HTTP listening port. The underscore characters (“_”) must be included when typing the command name.
  • Page 47 RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #show_ip Command The #show_ip command shows the current IP address of the Matrix. The underscore character (“_”) must be included when typing the command name. Syntax #show_ip Parameters: None Example: #show_ip IP ADDRESS IS: 192.168.1.72 #show_mac_addr Command The #show_mac_addr command shows the MAC address of the Matrix.
  • Page 48 RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #show_netmask Command The #show_netmask shows the netmask address. The underscore character (“_”) must be included when typing the command name. Syntax #show_netmask Parameters: None Example #show_netmask NET MASK ADDRESS IS: 255.255.255.0 #show_telnet_port Command The #show_telnet_port command shows the current Telnet listening port. Syntax #show_telnet_port Parameters:...
  • Page 49 RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #show_telnet_username Command The #show_telnet_username command returns the user name required for login. The underscore characters (“_”) must be included when typing the command name. Syntax #show_telnet_username Parameters: None Example #show_telnet_username TELNET User Name Doc_Holiday Is Set. #show_ver_data Command The #show_ver_data command displays the hardware and fi...
  • Page 50 RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #show_webui_username Command The #show_webui_username command returns the user name required for login. The underscore characters (“_”) must be included when typing the command name. Syntax #show_webui_username Parameters: None Example #show_webui_username The User Name For The Web UI is: holly_jolly...
  • Page 51 RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #sipadd Command The #sipadd command sets the IP address of the matrix. Dot-decimal notation must be used when specifying the IP address. Syntax #sipadd param1 Parameters: param1 IP address Notes: The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command. Example: #sipadd 192.168.1.72 IP Address 192.168.2.238 Is Set.
  • Page 52 RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #snetmask Command The #snetmask command sets the IP network subnet mask. Dot-decimal notation must be used when specifying the IP network mask. The default subnet mask is: 255.255.255.0 Syntax #snetmask param1 Parameters: param1 Subnet mask Notes: The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command.
  • Page 53 RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #use_telnet_pass Command The #use_telnet_pass command requires or disables Telnet login credentials. The default setting is disabled (param1 = 0). The underscore characters (“_”) must be included when typing the command name. Syntax #use_telnet_pass param1 Parameters: param1 State [0 - 1] Value...
  • Page 54 RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #use_webui_pass Command The #use_webui_pass command requires or disables Web UI login credentials. The default setting is disabled (param1 = 0). The underscore characters (“_”) must be included when typing the command name. Syntax #use_webui_pass param1 Parameters: param1 State [0 - 1]...

  • Page 55: Routing / Naming / Presets

    RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS Routing / Naming / Presets Command Description #lock_matrix Locks / unlocks the Matrix #recall_preset Recalls a routing / mask preset #save_preset Saves the current routing/masking state to a preset #set_input_name Specifi es a name for an input #set_output_name Specifi...
  • Page 56 RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #lock_matrix Command The #lock_matrix command locks / unlocks the Matrix. When the Matrix is locked, all functions are disabled including the front panel, RS-232, and Telnet. The underscore character (“_”) must be included when typing the command name.
  • Page 57 RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #recall_preset Command The #recall_preset command recalls a routing preset. Any masked outputs will also be recalled. The underscore character (“_”) must be included when typing the command name. Syntax #recall_preset param1 Parameters: param1 Preset [1 - 8] Example #recall_preset 1 RECALLED THE ROUTING STATE SAVES TO PRESET 1...
  • Page 58 RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #set_input_name Command The #set_input_name command provides a name to the selected input. For example, “Input 1” could be renamed as “DVD_Player”. The maximum string length for param2 is 15 characters. Special characters and spaces are not permitted.
  • Page 59 RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #set_output_name Command The #set_output_name command provides a name to the selected output. For example, “Output 1” could be renamed as “HDDisplay”. The maximum string length for param2 is 15 characters. Special characters and spaces are not permitted.
  • Page 60 RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #show_input_name Command The #show_input_name command shows the name provided to the specifi ed input using the #set_input_name command. The underscore character (“_”) must be included when typing the command name. Syntax #show_input_name param1 Parameters: param1 Input [1 - 8] Example #show_input_name 5...
  • Page 61 RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #show_r Command The #show_r command shows the current routing status of the specifi ed output. The underscore character (“_”) must be included when typing the command name. Syntax #show_r param1 Parameters: param1 Output [A - H] Notes: If the output has been renamed using the #set_output_name command, then the name assigned to the output will be included in parentheses.
  • Page 62 RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS r Command The r command routes the specifi ed input to the specifi ed outputs. If param2 is set to 0, then the specifi ed input is routed to all outputs. Unlike other commands, do not precede the r command with the “#’ symbol. Syntax r param1 param2[...param9] Parameters:...
  • Page 63 RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS s Command The s command routes the specifi ed input to all outputs. Unlike other commands, do not precede the r command with the “#’ symbol. Syntax s param1 Parameters: param1 Input [1 - 8] Examples: INPUT 2 IS SET TO ALL OUTPUTS.

  • Page 64: Status

    RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS Status Command Description #help Displays all available commands #show_fw Displays the Matrix fi rmware version #show_hpd Displays the HPD status of the specifi ed output #show_rsense Displays the R status of the specifi ed SENSE output Displays the current matrix routing status in table format Displays the routing status for the specifi...
  • Page 65 RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #show_fw Command The #show_fw command displays the current fi rmware version of the Matrix. The underscore character (“_”) must be included when typing the command name. Syntax #show_fw Parameters: None Example: #show_fw FIRMWARE VERSION = EXT_HDFST_848CPN v2.0J...
  • Page 66 RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #show_hdp Command The #show_hpd command displays the HPD (Hot-Plug Detect) status of the specifi ed output. The underscore character (“_”) must be included when typing the command name. Syntax #show_hpd param1 Parameters: param1 Output [A - H] Notes: If the output has been renamed using the #set_output_name command, then the name assigned to the output will be included in parentheses.
  • Page 67 RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #show_rsense Command The #show_rsense command displays Rsense status of the specifi ed output. The underscore character (“_”) must be included when typing the command name. Syntax #show_rsense param1 Parameters: param1 Output [A - H] Notes: If the output has been renamed using the #set_output_name command, then the name assigned to the output will be included in parentheses.
  • Page 68 RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS m Command The m command displays the current matrix routing status in table format. Unlike other commands, do not precede the m command with the “#’ symbol. Syntax Parameters: None Example: Out: A B C D E F G H In: 3 3 4 3 4 6 8 1 ALL OUTPUTS ARE UNMASKED MATRIX IS UNLOCKED...
  • Page 69 RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS n Command The n command displays the current input-output routing state for the specifi ed output. Unlike other commands, do not precede the n command with the “#’ symbol. Syntax n param1 Parameters: param1 Output [A - H] Notes: If param1 = 0, then the routing status for all outputs will be displayed.

  • Page 70: Masking

    RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS Masking Command Description #activeisp Activates ISP mode for fi rmware updates #echo Enables / disables RS-232 feedback #fadefault Resets the matrix to factory defaults #mask Masks the specifi ed outputs #power Powers the matrix on or off #reboot Reboots the matrix #set_ir...
  • Page 71 RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #echo Command The #echo command enables / disables serial port (terminal) echo. Syntax #echo Parameters: param1 Value [0 - 1] Value Meaning Disable feedback Enable feedback Examples #echo 1 LOCAL ECHO IS ON #echo 0 LOCAL ECHO IS OFF...
  • Page 72 RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #fadefault Command The #fadefault command disables the EDID lock state, sets the default routing state (1-1, 2-2, 3-3, etc.), resets the input and output names to the default names (e.g. Output 1, Input 1), and resets the IP confi guration to the default settings. Syntax #fadefault Parameters:...
  • Page 73 RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #mask Command The #mask command masks the specifi ed outputs. If param1 is set to 0, then all outputs are masked. Syntax #mask param1[...param9] Parameters: param1 Output [A - H] Examples #mask c f OUTPUTS C, F ARE MASKED #mask 0 ALL OUTPUTS ARE MASKED...
  • Page 74 RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #power Command The #power command toggles the power state on the matrix. Syntax #power param1 Parameters: param1 State [0 - 1] Value Meaning Power matrix OFF Power matrix ON Example #power 0 MATRIX IS OFF #power 1 MATRIX IS ON...
  • Page 75 RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #reboot Command The #reboot command reboots the matrix. Syntax #reboot Parameters: None Example #reboot MATRIX WILL REBOOT SHORTLY *REBOOT UNIT IN 2 SECONDS EXT_HDFST_848CPN v2.0J A1B2C3D4E5F6G7H8...
  • Page 76 RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #set_ir Command The #set_ir set the IR channel for the matrix. The associated DIP switch settings for the IR remote control unit are returned. See page 11 for details on setting the IR channel for the IR remote control. The underscore character (“_”) must be included when typing the command name.
  • Page 77 RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #show_mask Command The #show_mask command shows the mask status for the specifi ed output. The underscore character (“_”) must be included when typing the command name. Syntax #show_mask param1 Parameters: param1 Output [A - H] Example #show_mask d OUTPUT IS UNMASKED...
  • Page 78 RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #show_out_colordpt Command The #show_out_colordpt command displays the highest color depth supported by the specifi ed display based on the EDID. The underscore characters (“_”) must be included when typing the command name. Syntax #show_out_colordpt param1 Parameters: param1 Output [A - H]...
  • Page 79 RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #show_out_res Command The #show_out_res command displays the highest resolution supported by the specifi ed display based on the EDID. Syntax #show_out_res param1 Parameters: param1 Output [A - H] Example #show_out_res c 1080P 60HZ HDMI If no display (sink) signal is detected, then the #show_out_colordpt will return the following: #show_out_res c NO SIGNAL...
  • Page 80 RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #unmask Command The #unmask command unmasks the specifi ed outputs. If param1 is set to 0, then all outputs are unmasked. Syntax #unmask param1[...param9] Parameters: param1 Output [A - H] Examples #unmask d OUTPUT F IS UNMASKED #unmask 0 ALL OUTPUTS ARE UNMASKED...

  • Page 81: Firmware Update

    FIRMWARE UPDATE Firmware Update Procedure The following items are required to update the matrix fi rmware: • GefenPRO 8x8 Matrix for HDMI w/4 ELR-POL Outputs. • Ethernet cable • Firmware fi les: GEF-HDFST-848(vXX)(PACK).bin, where vXX = fi rmware version. Power-on the matrix. Connect the Ethernet cable between the matrix and the computer containing the fi...

  • Page 82: Rack Mount Safety Information

    RACK MOUNT SAFETY INFORMATION Maximum recommended ambient temperature: 40 ˚C (104 ˚F). Increase the air fl ow as needed to maintain the recommended temperature inside the rack. Do not exceed maximum weight loads for the rack. Install heavier equipment in the lower part of the rack to maintain stability.

  • Page 83: Specifi Cations

    SPECIFICATIONS Maximum Pixel Clock................225 MHz Video Input Connectors (Matrix)..... (8) HDMI Type A, 19-pin, female, locking Video Output Connectors (Matrix)......(4) HDMI Type A, 19-pin, female (4) ELR-POL, RJ-45, female Video Input Connector (Receiver)..........(1) RJ-45, female Video Output Connector (Receiver)..(1) HDMI Type A 19-pin, female, locking Power Indicator (Matrix/Receiver).......LED, blue=On, red=Standby Lock Indicator (Matrix)................LED, blue USB Port (Matrix)................

  • Page 84: Warranty

    WARRANTY Gefen warrants the equipment it manufactures to be free from defects in material and workmanship. If equipment fails because of such defects and Gefen is notifi ed within two (2) years from the date of shipment, 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 modifi...
  • Page 87 Rev A1 20600 Nordhoff St., Chatsworth CA 91311 1-800-545-6900 818-772-9100 fax: 818-772-9120 www.gefenpro.com support@gefenpro.com This product uses UL or CE listed power supplies.

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