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Dual 4K HDMI, USB, AUDIO, & RS-232 over 1
CAT6 Extender with Daisy-Chainable Receivers
Part Number
GEM-EX-S
GEM-EX-R
CUSTOMER
SUPPORT
INFORMATION
GEM-EX
Function
Dual Video, USB, Audio, RS-232 Sender with 2-Port
Splitter
Dual Video, USB, Audio, RS-232 Receiver with
Daisy-Chain output
Order toll-free in the U.S. 800-959-6439
FREE technical support: 714-641-6607 or support@hallresearch.com
Hall Research, 1163 Warner Ave. Tustin, CA 92780
www.hallresearch.com
User's Manual
UMA1291 Rev NC
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- Page 1 User’s Manual GEM-EX Dual 4K HDMI, USB, AUDIO, & RS-232 over 1 CAT6 Extender with Daisy-Chainable Receivers Part Number Function GEM-EX-S Dual Video, USB, Audio, RS-232 Sender with 2-Port Splitter GEM-EX-R Dual Video, USB, Audio, RS-232 Receiver with Daisy-Chain output UMA1291 Rev NC Order toll-free in the U.S.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
DisplayPort Adapters ................6 Single Video Display Receiver ............. 7 RS-232 Baud Rate Programming and Dual-Port Support ..... 7 4.0 Connector and Indicator Functions ......... 8 GEM-EX-S (front) ................8 GEM-EX-S (Rear) ................. 9 GEM-EX-R (front) ................10 GEM-EX-R (Rear) ................11 5.0 Troubleshooting ................ -
Page 3: Introduction
1.0 Introduction Product Description The GEM-EX is comprised of the GEM-EX-S sender and the GEM-EX-R receiver. The system is used to extend USB 2.0, Audio, dual RS-232, and dual display HDMI video supporting various resolutions including 1080p @ 60 Hz and 4K UHD @ 30 Hz. -
Page 4: Features
GEM-EX Typical Connection Diagram Features Supports high resolution HDMI video including FHD (1920x1080), WQHD (2560x1440), and 4K UHD (3840x2160) Two video streams, one USB port, one audio signal, and two RS- 232 ports extended over a single CAT6 cable up to 100 m/328 ft. -
Page 5: Package Contents
Connect the PC HDMI outputs to the GEM-EX-S ports marked “HDMI A IN” and “HDMI B IN” using quality HDMI cables Connect the PC USB to the GEM-EX-S port marked “USB IN” using a USB cable Optionally, connect PC analog audio to the GEM-EX-S port marked “AUDIO IN”... -
Page 6: Displayport Adapters
GEM-EX DisplayPort Adapters While HDMI is the most widely adopted video standard, there are a number of computer and display manufacturers that rely on DisplayPort for higher resolutions such as 2560 or 4K. Hall Research offers 4K compatible adapters to convert between these two video standards. -
Page 7: Single Video Display Receiver
In cases where only a single video display is required, an ULTRA-V-R Receiver can be connected to either the GEM-EX Sender or Receiver. The Receiver will display the video coming from HDMI A by default, or it can be configured to display video from HDMI B if desired. -
Page 8: Connector And Indicator Functions
GEM-EX 4.0 Connector and Indicator Functions GEM-EX-S (front) SERVICE: USB-Mini connection, used for upgrading firmware or configuring parameters such as EDID and RS-232 baud rates via free PC GUI. USB HUB: LED indicates that the hub is active (note that PC/Host has the ability to put the hub in “selective suspend”... -
Page 9: Gem-Ex-S (Rear)
GEM-EX-R HDMI B OUTPUT. AUDIO IN: Analog audio input. When connected, it embeds and replaces the audio in HDMI A. Audio is extended to GEM-EX-R HDMI A and AUDIO OUT ports. USB HOST IN/LOCAL: USB Input port, and local outputs. HOST IN is extended to GEM-EX-R USB ports. -
Page 10: Gem-Ex-R (Front)
GEM-EX GEM-EX-R (front) SERVICE: USB-Mini connection, used for upgrading firmware or configuring parameters such as USB Mass Storage Class device filtering or RS-232 baud rates via free PC GUI. USB 2.0 PAIRING: When only one Receiver is connected to a Sender, the Receiver will automatically pair by default and the PAIRING LED will be on. -
Page 11: Gem-Ex-R (Rear)
RS-232: RS-232 communication port, extended to GEM-EX-S. Port A defaults to 9600 baud. Port B defaults to 115200 baud. LINK IN/LINK OUT: LINK IN receives video/USB from GEM-EX-S; LINK OUT is used to daisy-chain to another GEM-EX-R or ULTRA-V-R. ... -
Page 12: Troubleshooting
Contacting Hall Research If you determine that your GEM-EX is malfunctioning, do not attempt to repair the unit. Instead, contact Hall Research Technical Support at 714-641-6607. To return the unit to Hall Research you must first get a Return Authorization (RMA) number. -
Page 13: Specifications
Operating: +32 to +122 °F (0 to +50 °C) / 10% to 90%, non-condensing Typical DC 5 VDC, 4.0 A Power Supply Current Draw GEM-EX-S: 2.5 A DC depending on # and type of connected USB devices GEM-EX-R: 1.5 A DC depending on # and type of connected USB devices Cooling Convection Enclosure type Metal (Steel) Dimensions GEM-EX-S: 6.09”... - Page 14 © Copyright 2020. Hall Research, Inc. All rights reserved. 1163 Warner Ave., Tustin, CA 92780 Ph: (714)641-6607...
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