Gefen 4K Ultra HD HDBaseT EXT-4K300A-MF-41-HBTLS User Manual

Gefen 4K Ultra HD HDBaseT EXT-4K300A-MF-41-HBTLS User Manual

Multi-format 4x1 scaler w/ auto-switching & hdbaset output hdbaset receiver w/ audio-de-embedder and poh

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4K Ultra HD HDBaseT™
Multi-Format 4x1 Scaler w/ Auto-Switching & HDBaseT™ Output
HDBaseT™ Receiver w/ Audio-De-Embedder and POH
EXT-4K300A-MF-41-HBTLS
EXT-UHDA-HBTL-RX
EXT-UHDA-HBTL-RX
Prog 1
Prog 2
RS-232 Pass-Thru
Powe r
Link
HDCP
User Manual
Version A1

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  • Page 1 4K Ultra HD HDBaseT™ Multi-Format 4x1 Scaler w/ Auto-Switching & HDBaseT™ Output HDBaseT™ Receiver w/ Audio-De-Embedder and POH EXT-4K300A-MF-41-HBTLS EXT-UHDA-HBTL-RX EXT-UHDA-HBTL-RX Prog 1 Prog 2 RS-232 Pass-Thru Powe r Link HDCP User Manual Version A1...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3 Warranty Information For the latest warranty coverage information, refer to the Warranty and Return Policy under the Connect section of the Gefen website at http://www.gefen.com/connect/warranty-and- return-policy...
  • Page 4 © 2018 Noretk Security & Control, LLC. All Rights Reserved. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Gefen and Nortek Security & Control, LLC reserve the right to make changes in the hardware, packaging, and any accompanying documentation without prior notice.
  • Page 5 However, Gefen and Nortek Security & Control, LLC assume no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this manual. In no event will Gefen and Nortek Security & Control, LLC be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual.
  • Page 6 Licensing This product may use software that is subject to open source licenses, including one or more of the General Public License Version 2 and Version 2.1, Lesser General Public License Version 2.1 and Version 3, BSD, and BSD-style licenses. Distribution and use of this product is subject to the license terms and limitations of liability provided in those licenses.
  • Page 7 Features EXT-4K300A-MF-41-HBTLS* • Automatic switching of the 4 video inputs • Manual switching of video inputs via front panel button, handheld IR remote, electrical IR, or RS-232 • Split HDMI and HDBaseT™ Outputs feed local and remote displays simultaneously • Inputs: 1x HDMI 1x DisplayPort™...
  • Page 8 Power over HDBaseT™ (POH) provides power to a compatible Receiver unit (such as EXT- UHDA-HBTL-RX) over the link cable • IR In/Ext port works with Gefen EXT-RMT-EXTIRN IR Extender Module or electrical IR from a third-party controller • Compact, ultra-low-profile enclosure is surface-mountable and can be hidden away *Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 9 Bi-Directional Power over HDBaseT™ (POH) provides power to the Receiver or a compatible Sender unit over the link cable - only one side will need external power • Uses Gefen’s implementation of HDBaseT™ technology with enhanced features • Locking power connector •...
  • Page 10 EXT-4K300A-MF-41-HBTLS* The following items are included in the EXT-4K300A-MF-41-HBTLS package. If any of these items are not present in the box when you first open it, please contact Gefen Technical Support as soon as possible. (1) 4K Ultra HD Multi-Format 4x1 Scaler w/ Auto-Switching and HDBaseT™ Output...
  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Controls, Connectors, and Indicators ................12 EXT-4K300A-MF-1-HBTLS ....................12 RMT-MF-41A .......................... 16 EXT-UHDA-HBTL-RX ......................18 Installation ........................21 Physical Installation, EXT-4K300A-MF-41-HBTLS ............. 21 Physical Installation, EXT-UHDA-HBTL-RX ............... 21 Sample Wiring Diagram .......................22 Input Control Switch Wiring....................22 LED Status ........................23 Scaler Functions and Picture Adjustments ..............24 EDID Management .......................
  • Page 12: Controls, Connectors, And Indicators

    Controls, Connectors, and Indicators EXT-4K300A-MF-41-HBTLS 19 20 Name Description Power Indicator This LED indicator glows solid blue when the unit is powered. See LED Status (Page 23) for more information. Link Indicator This LED glows solid green when a link is established between the Sender and Receiver.
  • Page 13 EXT-UHDA-HBTL-RX or another POH- compatible Receiver over the CAT-5 cable, but it cannot receive power from it. HDMI Out Use a Gefen HDMI cable to connect an HDMI display to this port. Audio Output This port provides analog Left and Right...
  • Page 14 DisplayPort™ In Connect a Gefen DisplayPort™ cable from your source to this input. DVI In Connect a Gefen DVI cable from your source to this input. Line In Use an audio cable with 3.5mm stereo plugs to connect your DVI or VGA or a separate audio source to the Line In port of the 4x1 Switcher.
  • Page 15 Name Description RS-232 This port can be configured to extend 2-way RS-232 communications between the unit and the Receiver over the HDBaseT™ cable. Using this feature, the remote display can be controlled from the source side by an RS-232 control device, or the source can be controlled from the remote location.
  • Page 16: Rmt-Mf-41A

    Controls, Connectors, and Indicators RMT-MF-41A Handheld IR Remote for EXT-4K300A-MF-41-HBTLS NOTE: When using this IR remote, please make sure that there is unobstructed, clear line of sight from the remote’s front to the EXT-RMT-EXTIRN IR Extender Module that is connected to the 4x1 Switcher.
  • Page 17 Controls, Connectors, and Indicators Name Description HDMI Press and release this button to select the HDMI input. Press and release this button to select the DVI input. Press and release this button to select the DisplayPort™ input. Press and release this button to select the VGA input.
  • Page 18: Ext-Uhda-Hbtl-Rx

    Controls, Connectors, and Indicators EXT-UHDA-HBTL-RX EXT-UHDA-HBTL-RX Prog 1 Prog 2 RS-232 Pass-Thru Link HDCP Powe r Audi o Ou t RS-23 2 Tx G Rx IR In/Ex t IR Out Line Coax Optical HDBaseT ™ In HDM I Ou t 12 V DC Name Description...
  • Page 19 Connect an EXT-IREMIT IR Emitter (sold separately) from this port to the IR sensor of the device to be controlled. HDMI Out Use a Gefen HDMI cable to connect an HDMI display to this port. Line Out This port provides analog Left and Right...
  • Page 20 Controls, Connectors, and Indicators Name Description Coaxial Digital Out This port provides up to 5.1 channels of Bitstream (Dolby Digital or DTS), or Left and Right channels of PCM digital audio de-embedded from the HDMI signal, for use with outboard amplification. Connect a coaxial digital audio cable with RCA connectors from this port to the coaxial digital input of your amplifier or processor.
  • Page 21: Installation

    Installation Physical Installation EXT-4K300A-MF-41-HBTLS: The4x1 Switcher’s low-profile enclosure can be surface-mounted using a pair of mount- ing brackets (included) that can be attached to each side of the enclosure using the provided screws. It can also be placed on a shelf. When surface-mounting the Sender, please secure it to the mounting surface using screws appropriate for that specific surface (not included with the product).
  • Page 22: Sample Wiring Diagram

    Notes 1. The wiring diagram above shows cables and accessories that may not be included with the products. Select accessories (as identified by Gefen part numbers) are available for purchase from your Gefen distributor. 2. Power supply connections are not shown in the diagrams above.
  • Page 23: Led Status

    LED Status The Power, Link, HDMI, DP, DVI, VGA, and Auto, indicators on the 4x1 Switcher, and Power, Link, and HDCP indicators on the Receiver unit provide basic information on the current status of each unit. Power Description Solid blue •...
  • Page 24: Scaler Functions And Picture Adjustments

    Picture Modes (Dynamic, Standard, Vivid, and User), Contrast, Brightess, Saturation, Sharpness, Auto-Sync, Color Temperature, Color Balance, Image Shift, Image Stretch, Polarity, Clock and Phase adjustments. All of the above scaler and picture adjustment parameters can be configured via RS-232 commands (Page 29) or Gefen Syner-G™ software.
  • Page 25: Edid Management

    29) or using the Gefen Syner-G™ software. When using Gefen Syner-G™, Internal, External, and Custom EDIDs can be downloaded from the EXT-4K300A-MF-41-HBTLS, modified via the advanced EDID Editor that is built into the Gefen Syner-G™ software, and uploaded back into the 4x1 Switcher.
  • Page 26: Features

    The RS-232 port on the EXT-4K300A-MF-41-HBTLS can be configured to: - EITHER- (a) Accept commands for input switching, scaler functions, and EDID management of the EXT-4K300A-MF-41-HBTLS. This can be done via an automation control device or the Gefen Syner-G™ software. -OR- (b) When used with the EXT-UHDA-HBTL-RX Receiver, provide bi-directional RS-232 extension between the units over the CAT-5 Link cable.
  • Page 27 RS-232 (b). Bi-directional RS-232 extension between 4x1 Switcher and HDBaseT Receiver: Using a DB-9 cable, connect the 4x1 Switcher’s RS-232 port to a computer with a Serial (RS-232) port. You will need to use a USB-to-RS-232 adapator if your PC does not have a Serial port.
  • Page 28 Serial (RS-232) port. You will need to use a USB-to-RS-232 adapator if your PC does not have a Serial port. Run the Gefen Syner-G program on the PC. If the Sender was configured to be in “RS-232 Extension” mode (see section (b) on previous page), first return it to its “Unit Control”...
  • Page 29 RS-232 RS-232 Commands (EXT-4K300A-MF-41-HBTLS)
  • Page 30 RS-232...
  • Page 31 RS-232...
  • Page 32: Ir Control

    IR Control Controlling the Display from the Source Location Using a DB-9 cable, connect the 4x1 Switcher’s RS-232 port to a computer with a Serial (RS-232) port. You will need to use a USB-to-RS-232 adapator if your PC does not have a Serial port.
  • Page 33: Controlling The Ext-4K300A-Mf-41-Hbtls Locally

    IR Control Controlling the 4x1 Switcher Locally Using a DB-9 cable, connect the 4x1 Switcher’s RS-232 port to a computer with a Serial (RS-232) port. You will need to use a USB-to-RS-232 adapator if your PC does not have a Serial port.
  • Page 34: Firmware Update

    Over time, the 4x1 Switcher may require a firmware update to add functionality or fix issues. To perform a firmware update, a Windows PC that is running the Gefen Syner-G™ software needs to be connected to to the RS-232 port of the 4x1 Switcher. Use direct RS- 232 connection if your PC has a serial port.
  • Page 35: Specifications

    Specifications* EXT-4K300A-MF-41-HBTLS Supported Formats HDMI & DisplayPort™ Inputs • 4K Cinema - DCI (4096 x 2160 to 60Hz, 4:2:0) Maximum Video Resolution/Timing • 4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 to 60Hz, 4:2:0) DVI & VGA Inputs • WUXGA (1920x1200 to 60 Hz 4:4:4) Maximum Video Resolution/Timing HDBaseT™...
  • Page 36 Specifications* Physical Operating Temperature • +32 to +122 °F (0 to +50 °C) Operating Humidity • 5% to 90% RH, non-condensing Storage Temperature • -4 to +185 °F (-20 to +85 °C) Storage Humidity (RH) • 0% to 95% RH, non-condensing MTBF •...
  • Page 37 Specifications* EXT-UHDA-HBTL-RX Supported Formats Maximum Video Output Overall Capability: Resolution/Timing • 4K Cinema - DCI (4096 x 2160 to 60Hz, 4:2:0) • 4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 to 60Hz, 4:2:0) When used with EXT-UHDV-HBTLS-TX: • 4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 at 30Hz, 4:4:4) Audio (HDMI Pass-Thru) •...
  • Page 38 Specifications* Physical Dimensions Not including mounting brackets: (W x H x D, not including connectors) • 6” x 0.65” x 4” (152mm x 17 x 100mm) Including mounting brackets: • 7” x 0.65” x 4” (178mm x 17 x 100mm) Net Weight •...
  • Page 39 5919 Sea Otter Place, Suite 100 , Carlsbad, CA 92010, USA 1800 S McDowell Blvd, Petaluma, CA 94954, USA 1-707-283-5900 1-800-472-5555 Control, LLC Copyright© 2018 Nortek Security & Part Number: MAN-EXT-4K300A-MF-41-HBTLS Version A1...

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