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Gefen EXT-HDFST-848CPN User Manual

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  • Page 1 ® EXT-HDFST-848CPN User Manual ww.gefen.com...
  • Page 3 Notice Gefen LLC reserves the right to make changes in the hard ware, packaging and any accompanying doc u men ta tion without prior written notice. 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDMI is a trademark of Gefen LLC HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Defi nition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing in the United States and other countries.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Introduction Operation Notes Features Panel Layout Panel Descriptions IR Remote Control Layout and Description Installing the Battery Setting the IR Channel Connecting the 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDMI Wiring Diagram Operating the 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDMI Main Display Displaying Additional Information Determining the Current Routing State Routing Sources...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    The Gefen 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDMI The Gefen 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix routes eight Hi-Def sources at resolutions up to 1080p Full HD with Deep Color and multi-channel digital audio to any of eight HDTV displays, eliminating the need to disconnect and reconnect HDMI sources and displays.

  • Page 6: Operation Notes

    OPERATING THE GEFEN 8X8 CROSSPOINT MATRIX FOR HDMI • There is no internal scaling in the Gefen 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDMI. All of the attached monitors must be able to display the resolutions output by the source devices. For maximum compatibility it is recommended that only one compatible / common resolution be used by all of the source devices.

  • Page 7: Features

    Features • Independently routes any eight Hi-Def sources to any of eight HDTV displays • Gefen FST speeds up the HDCP authentication process • Independent Fast and Slow FST switching for each input • Advanced EDID Management for rapid integration of sources and displays •...

  • Page 8: Panel Layout

    PANEL LAYOUT...

  • Page 9: Panel Descriptions

    10 RS-232 Connects to the RS-232 control device. See page 25 for more information. 11 IR Ext Connect an IR extender cable to this port (Gefen part no. EXT-RMT-EXTIR). 12 USB Service port for manufacturer use only. 13 Out A - Out H Connect HDTV displays to these ports using HDMI cables.

  • Page 10: Ir Remote Control

    IR REMOTE CONTROL Layout and Description 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 11: Installing The Battery

    IR REMOTE CONTROL Installing the Battery The Remote Control unit ships with two batteries. 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 12: Connecting The 8X8 Crosspoint Matrix For Hdmi

    Connect the AC power cord to the power supply and connect the power cord to an available electrical outlet. Wiring Diagram for the 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDMI CAT-5 CABLE HDMI CABLE RS-232 CABLE IR Extender Hi-Def Sources Network Matrix IP Control RS-232 Controller HD Displays EXT-HDFST-848CPN...

  • Page 13: Operating The 8X8 Crosspoint Matrix For Hdmi

    OPERATING THE 8X8 CROSSPOINT MATRIX FOR HDMI Main Display The Main Display of the 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDMI 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 14: Determining The Current Routing State

    OPERATING THE 8X8 CROSSPOINT 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 15: Routing Sources

    OPERATING THE 8X8 CROSSPOINT MATRIX FOR HDMI Routing Sources Selecting the Output To select the output, press the Output - or Output + button once. The routing state for Output A will be displayed:   Press the Output - or Output + button again to cycle through the routing state for each output.
  • Page 16 OPERATING THE 8X8 CROSSPOINT MATRIX FOR HDMI Consecutively pressing the Output - button will cycle through each output, from right to left:   Changing the Source Once the output has been selected, press the Input - or Input + button. Consecutively pressing the Input + button will increment the input source value by a factor of 1 (within a range of 1 - 8).
  • Page 17 OPERATING THE 8X8 CROSSPOINT MATRIX FOR HDMI Consecutively pressing the Input - button will decrement the input source value by a factor of 1 (within a range of 1 - 8). For example, if Input 3 was originally routed to Output C, pressing the Input - button will route Input 2 to Output C: ...

  • Page 18: Locking / Unlocking The Front Panel

    OPERATING THE 8X8 CROSSPOINT 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 Crosspoint Matrix for HDMI can be locked. RS-232 / Telnet commands are also affected. Press the Lock button on the front-panel.
  • Page 19 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 20: Determining The Current Switching Mode

    OPERATING THE 8X8 CROSSPOINT 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 21 OPERATING THE 8X8 CROSSPOINT 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 22: Changing The Switching Mode

    OPERATING THE 8X8 CROSSPOINT 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 23 OPERATING THE 8X8 CROSSPOINT MATRIX FOR HDMI Setting the IR Channel on the 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDMI In order for the 8x8 Crosspoint 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 24 OPERATING THE 8X8 CROSSPOINT MATRIX FOR HDMI Use the In + (or In -) button to change the IR channel.   IR Channel...
  • Page 25 OPERATING THE 8X8 CROSSPOINT 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:   DIP switch settings In this case, the 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDMI is set to IR channel 1. Therefore, the DIP switch 1 on the IR Remote Control must be set to the ON position and DIP switch 2 must be set to the OFF position.

  • Page 26: Routing Sources Using The Ir Remote Control

    OPERATING THE 8X8 CROSSPOINT 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 - H correspond to each HDMI output (Output A - H). To route a source to a display, press the desired output fi...
  • Page 27 OPERATING THE 8X8 CROSSPOINT 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: Input 4 is routed to Output C ...

  • Page 28: Edid Management

    EDID MANAGEMENT External EDID Management The 8x8 Crosspoint 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 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDMI.

  • Page 29: 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 30: Ip Configuration

    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 31 RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS IP / Telnet Confi guration Command Description #ipconfi g Displays all TCP/IP settings #sipadd Sets the IP address of the matrix #resetip Resets IP confi guration to factory settings #snetmask Sets the IP network mask #sgateway Sets the IP gateway address #set_http_port Sets the Web server listening port...

  • Page 32: Rs-232 / Telnet Commands

    RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #ipconfi g Command The #ipconfi g command displays all TCP/IP settings on the matrix. Syntax #ipconfi g Parameters: None Example #ipconfi g IP Confi guration is : IP: 192.168.2.238 SUBNET: 255.255.255.0 GATEWAY: 192.168.2.1...
  • Page 33 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 34 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 35 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 36 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 37 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 33. Syntax #set_http_port param1 Parameters:...
  • Page 38 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 39 RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #show_ver_data Command The #show_ver_data command displays the hardware and fi rmware version of the Matrix. The underscore characters (“_”) must be included when typing the command name. Syntax #show_ver_data Parameters: None Example #show_ver_data SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE VERSION: v2.0J PCB-1707*B #show_webui_username Command The #show_webui_username command returns the user name required for login.
  • Page 40 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 41 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 42 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 43 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.
  • Page 44 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. The default Telnet username is Admin. Syntax #set_telnet_username param1 Parameters:...
  • Page 45 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 46 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 47 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 48 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 49 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_gateway Command The #show_gateway command shows the current gateway address. The underscore characters (“_”) must be included when typing the command name.
  • Page 50 RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #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. Syntax #set_http_port Parameters: None Example: #show_http_port HTTP COMMUNICATION PORT IS: 80 #show_telnet_port Command The #show_telnet_port command shows the current Telnet listening port.
  • Page 51 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 52: Routing / Naming / Presets

    RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS Routing / Naming / Presets Command Description Routes the specifi ed inputs to the specifi ed outputs Routes all outputs are routed to the specifi ed input #save_preset Saves the current routing/masking state to a preset #recall_preset Recalls a routing / mask preset #set_input_name...
  • Page 53 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 54 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 55 RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #save_preset Command The #save_preset command saves the current routing state to the specifi ed preset. Any masked outputs will also be saved as part of the current routing state. The underscore character (“_”) must be included when typing the command name.
  • Page 56 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 57 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 58 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 59 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 60 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 61: Status

    RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS Status Command Description #help Displays all available commands Displays the current matrix routing status in table format Displays the routing status for the specifi ed output #show_fw Displays the Matrix fi rmware version #show_hpd Displays the HPD status of the specifi ed output #show_rsense Displays the R...
  • Page 62 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 63 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 64 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 65 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 66 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 67: Fst

    RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS Command Description #fst_slow Set FST technology to slow mode #fst_fast Set FST technology to fast mode #show_fst Displays the FST state of the specifi ed output #fst_slow Command The #fst_slow command sets the specifi ed input to slow-switching FST mode. The underscore character (“_”) must be included when typing the command name.
  • Page 68 RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #fst_fast Command The #fst_fast command sets the specifi ed input to fast-switching FST mode. The underscore character (“_”) must be included when typing the command name. Syntax #fst_fast param1 Parameters: param1 Input [A - H] Notes: If param1 = 0, then all inputs are set to fast-switching FST mode.
  • Page 69 RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #show_fst Command The #show_fst command displays the FST switching mode status for the speci- fi ed input. The underscore character (“_”) must be included when typing the command name. Syntax #show_fst param1 Parameters: param1 Input [A - H] Notes: If param1 = 0, then the FST switching mode status for all inputs are displayed.

  • Page 70: Masking

    RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS Masking Command Description #mask Masks the specifi ed outputs #unmask Unmasks the selected outputs #show_mask Displays the output masking status #power Powers the matrix on or off #fadefault Resets the matrix to factory defaults #reboot Reboots the matrix #set_ir Sets the IR channel of the matrix #show_ir...
  • Page 71 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 72 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 73 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 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 #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 76 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 77 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 73 for details on setting the IR channel for the IR remote control. The underscore character (“_”) must be included when typing the command name.
  • Page 78 RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #activeisp Command The #activeisp command activates ISP mode for upgrading the fi rmware. Syntax #activeisp Parameters: None Example #activeisp...
  • Page 79 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 80 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 81 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 82: Firmware Update

    • Gefen 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDMI. • Ethernet cable • Firmware fi les: EXT-HDFST-848CPN(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 rmware fi le.

  • Page 83: 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 84: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Maximum Pixel Clock................225 MHz Video Input Connectors......(8) HDMI Type A 19-pin, female, locking Video Output Connectors......(8) HDMI Type A 19-pin, female, locking Power Indicator............LED, blue=On, red=Standby Lock Indicator..................LED, blue USB Port..................Mini-B, female Ethernet Port............(1) RJ-45, female, 10/100 BaseT RS-232 Port..................

  • Page 85: 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 88 Rev A This product uses UL or CE listed power supplies.

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