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Gefen ULTRA HD EXT-HDBOOST-141 User Manual

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EXT-HDBOOST-141
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  • Page 1 3GSDI Audio Embedder Booster for HDMI with EDID Detective EXT-HDBOOST-141 User Manual Release A4...
  • Page 2 Booster for HDMI with EDID Detective Important Safety Instructions GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION 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 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 notified 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 modifications.
  • Page 4 Booster for HDMI with EDID Detective is a trademark of Gefen, LLC. Important Notice Gefen, LLC reserves the right to make changes in the hardware, packaging, and any accompanying documentation without prior written notice. HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing in the United States and other countries.
  • Page 5 Operating Notes • The Gefen Booster for HDMI with EDID Detective extends HDMI up to 150 feet (45 meters) at 1080p Full HD and up to 115 feet (35 meters) at 4K x 2K Ultra HD resolution, using standard copper HDMI cables to keep sources and displays in sync.
  • Page 6 The Booster for HDMI with EDID Detective ships with the items listed below. If any of these items are not present in your box when you first open it, immediately contact your dealer or Gefen. • 1 x Booster for HDMI with EDID Detective •...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Using the Virtual COM Port ................. 16 Installing the Driver ..................16 Commands ......................20 Appendix Default EDID Profiles ..................42 Installing the Gefen EDID Tool+ ................45 Installing the Gefen EDID Tool+..............45 Firmware Upgrade Procedure ................48 Specifications ...................... 49 viii...

  • Page 11: 01 Getting Started

    Booster for HDMI with EDID Detective 01 Getting Started Panel Layout ......................2 Front Panel ....................2 Back Panel ....................3 Right Panel ....................4 Left Panel ...................... 4 Installation ......................5 Connecting the Booster for HDMI with EDID Detective ........ 5 Sample Wiring Diagram ................

  • Page 12: Panel Layout

    Getting Started Panel Layout Front Panel Name Description DIP switches Use this DIP switch bank to select a pre-programmed EDID. See EDID Programming for more information. HDMI Out Connect the HDTV display to this port using an HDMI cable. Write-enable switch. Flip this switch to the “E”...

  • Page 13: Back Panel

    Getting Started Panel Layout Back Panel Name Description Prog Press this button to program the unit with the desired EDID. See EDID Programming more information. HDMI In Connect the Hi-Def source to this port using an HDMI cable. Connect a USB cable to provide an alternate power source for the booster.

  • Page 14: Right Panel

    Getting Started Panel Layout Right Panel Name Description Use this 8-position rotary pot to adjust the signal quality, based on the cable type and length. Left Panel Name Description 5V DC Connect the included 5V DC power supply to this power receptacle. page | 4...

  • Page 15: Installation

    Getting Started Installation Page Title Connecting the Booster for HDMI with EDID Detective STOP: Before connecting the Booster for HDMI with EDID Detective, the unit must be programmed with an EDID. EDID Programming for instructions on EDID programming before continuing. Connect the included locking HDMI cable from the Hi-Def source to the HDMI In port on the booster.

  • Page 17: Operating The Booster For Hdmi With Edid Detective

    Booster for HDMI with EDID Detective 02 Operating the Booster for HDMI with EDID Detective EDID Programming ....................8 Programming an External EDID ..............8 Loading an EDID from a Bank ..............10 Storing an EDID to a Bank ................11 HDCP Control .....................

  • Page 18: Edid Programming

    Operating the Booster for HDMI with EDID Detective EDID Programming Before using the Booster for HDMI with EDID Detective, the unit must be programmed with an EDID. Once programmed, the EDID data will be read by the source, providing all the necessary details of the type of signal that the display (or other sink device) can process.
  • Page 19 Operating the Booster for HDMI with EDID Detective Page Title EDID Programming Press the Prog button If the EDID was recorded successfully, then the Power LED will glow solid green. If an error was encountered during the recording process, then the Power LED will flash bright red.

  • Page 20: Loading An Edid From A Bank

    Operating the Booster for HDMI with EDID Detective EDID Programming Loading an EDID from a Bank NOTE: The Booster for HDMI with EDID Detective ships with 6 Default EDID Profiles. See Default EDID Profiles for each internal pre-programmed EDID profile. Connect the included 5V DC power supply to the booster.

  • Page 21: Storing An Edid To A Bank

    Operating the Booster for HDMI with EDID Detective EDID Programming Storing an EDID to a Bank WARNING: When an EDID is stored in an EDID bank, the original EDID data will be lost. The #saveloedid command can be used as part of the process to save the EDID data to a file. The Booster for HDMI with EDID Detective can store EDID data in 6 separate EDID banks.

  • Page 22: Hdcp Control

    Operating the Booster for HDMI with EDID Detective EDID Programming HDCP Control In order for the Booster for HDMI with EDID Detective to pass HDCP content (e.g. Blu-ray, etc.), DIP switch 4 must be set to the OFF (up) position. This is the factory-default setting. In some cases, computers will enable HDCP if an HDCP-compliant display is detected.

  • Page 23: Adjusting The Video Signal

    Operating the Booster for HDMI with EDID Detective Adjusting the Video Signal Using the EQ Switch Due to the high data rates supported by the booster over long cables, video artifacts and/or drop-outs may occur. The rotary EQ switch can boost signal gain from 0 dB to 27 dB.

  • Page 25: 03 Advanced Operation

    Booster for HDMI with EDID Detective 03 Advanced Operation Using the Virtual COM Port ................. 16 Installing the Driver ..................16 Commands ......................20...

  • Page 26: Using The Virtual Com Port

    Macintosh computers are also supported. The following set of instructions is for Windows® only. Download the driver for the Booster for HDMI with EDID Detective from the Gefen Web site.
  • Page 27 Advanced Operation Using the Virtual COM Port Select Browse my computer for driver software on the Update Driver Software dialog. On the following dialog, click the Browse... button and select the location of the .inf file, which was extracted from the .zip file in step 2. Then, click the Next button. page | 17...
  • Page 28 Advanced Operation Using the Virtual COM Port While attempting to install the driver, the following dialog will be displayed: 10. Select Install this software anyway. The driver installation may take a couple of minutes. 11. Once the driver has installed, a dialog with the following message will be displayed. Click the Close button to complete the installation.
  • Page 29 Advanced Operation Using the Virtual COM Port Verify the installation of the driver by going to Control Panel > Device Manager and clicking Ports. The Booster for HDMI with EDID Detective will be listed, along with the virtual COM port that should be used when issuing commands to the booster. Set the terminal program to use the specified COM port page | 19...

  • Page 30: Commands

    Advanced Operation Commands Command Description #cdr De-emphasis control; enable/disable CDR bypass #ddcmode Sets the DDC mode Sets the de-emphasis on the output #edidbatolo Copies the specified EDID bank to the local input #ediddetolo Set to default EDID on local input #ediddstoba Read downstream EDID and stores in EDID Bank #ediddstolo...
  • Page 31 Advanced Operation Commands #cdr The #cdr command provides de-emphasis control and disables / enables CDR bypass. This feature must be enabled before using the command. Syntax #cdr param1 Parameters Value [0 ... 1] param1 Value Description CDR disable CDR enable Example #cdr 1 page | 21...
  • Page 32 Advanced Operation Commands #ddcmode The #ddcmode command sets the DDC mode. Use this command to enable / disable HDCP with the local EDID or use EDID pass-through (HDCP enabled). Syntax #ddcmode param1 Parameters Value [0 ... 2] param1 Value Description Local EDID with HDCP enable Local EDID with HDCP disable EDID pass-through with HDCP...
  • Page 33 Advanced Operation Commands The #de command sets the de-emphasis on the output in order to improve performance when long cables are used on the input. The default setting is param1 = 0. De-emphasis control must be enabled before using this command. See the #cdr command for more information.
  • Page 34 Advanced Operation Commands #edidbatolo The #edidbatolo command loads the EDID from the specified EDID bank and writes it to the local input. Syntax #edidbatolo param1 Parameters EDID bank [1 ... 6] param1 Example #edidbatolo 2 EDID from bank 2 stored to local #ediddetolo The #ediddetolo command reads the specified default EDID and stores it in the local input.
  • Page 35 Advanced Operation Commands #ediddstoba The #ediddstoba command reads the downstream EDID and stores it to the specified EDID bank. Syntax #ediddstoba param1 Parameters EDID bank [1 ... 6] param1 Example #ediddstoba 3 Downstream EDID stored in bank 3 #ediddstolo The #ediddstolo command reads the downstream EDID and stores it to the local input. Syntax #ediddstolo Parameters...
  • Page 36 Advanced Operation Commands The #eq command adjusts the equalizer setting in order to optimize performance based on the length of cable being used. This command is identical to manual adjusting the EQ rotary switch on the side of the booster. In general, use higher gain settings when using long cables and low gain settings when using short cables.
  • Page 37 Advanced Operation Commands #eqstat The #eqstat command displays the current equalizer setting. Use the command to adjust the equalizer setting. Syntax #de param1 Parameters None Example #eqstat #eredidbank The #eredidbank command erases the specified EDID bank. Syntax #eredidbank param1 Parameters param1 Bank [1 ...
  • Page 38 Advanced Operation Commands #fadefault The #fadefault command resets the booster to factory-default settings: Setting Value (default) Related command 0 dB Enable #cdr CDR bypass #clkmode Clock channel De-emphasis control Enable #maskout Video out Disable #lock_edid EDID lock Syntax #fadefault Parameters None Example #fadefault...
  • Page 39 Advanced Operation Commands #fw_upgrade The #fw_upgrade command is used to update the Booster for HDMI with EDID Detective firmware. See the Firmware Upgrade Procedure for details on using this command. Syntax #fw_upgrade Parameters None Example See the Firmware Upgrade Procedure. page | 29...
  • Page 40 Advanced Operation Commands #help The #help command displays the list of available commands. The #help command can also be used to provide help on a specific command. Syntax #help [param1] Parameters Command (optional) param1 Notes When asking for help on a specific command, the “#” character must be included as part of the command.
  • Page 41 Advanced Operation Commands #loedidtoba The #loedidtoba command loads an EDID file and stores it in the specified EDID bank. When uploading the EDID file, use the YModem protocol. This process can be selecting Transfer > Send file... within Windows® Hyperterminal. Syntax #loedidtoba param1 Parameters...
  • Page 42 Advanced Operation Commands #loedidtolo The #loedidtolo command loads an EDID file and stores it in the local EDID (local input). When uploading the EDID file, use the YModem protocol. This process can be selecting Transfer > Send file... within Windows® Hyperterminal. Syntax #loedidtolo param1 Parameters...
  • Page 43 Advanced Operation Commands #maskout The #maskout command enables / disables the video output. Syntax #maskout param1 Parameters Value [0 ... 1] param1 Value Description Enable video (masking OFF) Disable video (masking ON) Example #maskout 1 Video Disabled page | 33...
  • Page 44 Advanced Operation Commands #prbaedid The #prbaedid command displays the EDID stored in the specified EDID bank. Syntax #prbaedid param1 Parameters EDID bank [1 ... 6] param1 Example #prbaedid 5 Block 0: 0x00 0xFF 0xFF 0xFF 0xFF 0xFF 0xFF 0x00 0x10 0xAC 0x35 0x40 0x4C 0x32 0x33 0x32 0x31 0x13 0x01 0x03 0x80 0x41 0x29 0x78 0xEA 0x8F 0x95 0xAD 0x4F 0x32 0xB2 0x25 0x0F 0x50 0x54 0xA5 0x4B 0x00 0x81 0x80...
  • Page 45 Advanced Operation Commands #prdsedid The #prdsedid command displays the downstream EDID. Syntax #prdsedid Parameters None Example #prdsedid 1 Block 0: 00 FF FF FF FF FF FF 00 10 AC 54 40 55 34 31 42 0F 14 01 03 80 2C 19 78 EE EE 95 A3 54 4C 99 26 0F 50 54 A5 4B 00 71 4F 81 80 A9 C0 01 01 01 01...
  • Page 46 Advanced Operation Commands #prloedid The #prloedid command displays the EDID stored in the local input. Syntax #prloedid Parameters None Example #prloedid 3 Block 0: 00 FF FF FF FF FF FF 00 3D CB 73 0A 00 00 00 00 00 14 01 03 80 00 00 78 0A DA FF A3 58 4A A2 29 17 49 4B 00 00 00 01 01...
  • Page 47 Advanced Operation Commands #saveloedid The #saveloedid command saves the local EDID as a .bin or .txt file. When saving the EDID to a file, use the YModem protocol. This process can be selecting Transfer > Receive file... within Windows® Hyperterminal. Once the file is saved, the message “Saving EDID successfully”...
  • Page 48 Advanced Operation Commands #show_ver_data The #show_ver_data command displays the current hardware and firmware version. Syntax #show_ver_data Parameters None Example #show_ver_data EXT-HDBOOST-141 Release version: 2.24 Release date: Oct 23 2013 Release time: 11:54:21 page | 38...
  • Page 49 Advanced Operation Commands #vstat The #vstat command displays the signal loss on the input. Syntax #vstat param1 Parameters None Example #vstat Signal_Detect: ON PLL_LOCK: LOSS...

  • Page 51: 04 Appendix

    Booster for HDMI with EDID Detective 04 Appendix Default EDID Profiles ..................42 Installing the Gefen EDID Tool+ ................45 Installing the Gefen EDID Tool+..............45 Firmware Upgrade Procedure ................48 Specifications ...................... 49...

  • Page 52: Default Edid Profiles

    Appendix Default EDID Profiles The Booster for HDMI with EDID Detective comes 6 pre-programmed EDID profiles. The details of each default EDID profile is described below. EDID Profile Supported Features 640 x 480 @ 60Hz (IBM, VGA) 1920x1080i @ 50Hz - HDTV (16:9, 1:1) [Native] 1280x720p @ 50Hz - HDTV (16:9, 1:1) 720x576p @ 50Hz - EDTV (4:3, 16:15) 720x576p @ 50Hz - EDTV (16:9, 64:45)
  • Page 53 Appendix Default EDID Profiles EDID Profile Supported Features 640 x 480 @ 60Hz (IBM, VGA) 1920x1080i @ 59.94/60Hz - HDTV (16:9, 1:1) [Native] 1280x720p @ 59.94/60Hz - HDTV (16:9, 1:1) 720x480p @ 59.94/60Hz - EDTV (16:9, 32:27) 720(1440)x480i @ 59.94/60Hz - SDTV (16:9, 32:27) 1920x1080p @ 59.94/60Hz - HDTV (16:9, 1:1) Audio Format #1 : LPCM, 2-Channel, 24-Bit, 20-Bit, 16-Bit...
  • Page 54 Chapter Default EDID Profiles EDID Profile Supported Features 720 x 400 @ 70Hz (IBM, VGA) 640 x 480 @ 60Hz (IBM, VGA) 640 x 480 @ 67Hz (Apple, Mac II) 640 x 480 @ 72Hz (VESA) 640 x 480 @ 75Hz (VESA) 800 x 600 @ 60Hz (VESA) 800 x 600 @ 72Hz (VESA) 800 x 600 @ 75Hz (VESA)

  • Page 55: Installing The Gefen Edid Tool

    USB cable is connected between the Booster for HDMI with EDID Detective and the computer that is running the Gefen EDID Tool+. The Gefen EDID Tool+ is a free downloadable application from Gefen that provides EDID management for select Booster and Detective-based units using an intuitive Windows®...
  • Page 56 Next button. The Select Destination Location dialog will be displayed. The default installation path is: C:\Program Files (x86)\Gefen EDID Tool+. Click the Browse... button to change the installation path. Otherwise, click the Next button to continue with the default installation path.
  • Page 57 Appendix Installing the Gefen EDID Tool+ Select the Start Menu Folder where the application icon will be created. The default folder name is Gefen Edid Tool+. Click the Next button. 10. The Select Additional Tasks dialog will be displayed. By default, the Create a deskop icon check box is selected.

  • Page 58: Firmware Upgrade Procedure

    USB to Mini-USB cable • Firmware file Download the firmware file from the Gefen Web site. Extract the contents of the .zip file to the Windows® Desktop. The .zip file will contain the file: HdmiEdidP_[version].bin. Connect the USB cable between the computer and the Mini-USB port on the booster.

  • Page 59: Specifications

    Appendix Specifications Supported Formats Resolutions (max.) • 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K x 2K) • 2048 x 1536 (QXGA) • 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) • 1080p Full HD Electrical Maximum Pixel Clock • 300 MHz EDID Bank Size (each bank) •...
  • Page 60 Stretch it, Switch it, Split it, Control it. Gefen’s got it. ® 20600 Nordhoff St., Chatsworth CA 91311 1-800-545-6900 818-772-9100 fax: 818-772-9120 www.gefen.com support@gefen.com This product uses UL or CE listed power supplies.

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