Important Safety Instructions GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this product near water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8.
Licensing This product uses 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.
Supports LPCM 7.1, Dolby Atmos®, Dolby® TrueHD, DTS:X™, and DTS-HD Master Audio™ Supports the use of DVI sources and DVI displays with HDMI-to-DVI adapters (not included) Gefen Syner-G™ software’s Discovery and Show-Me features simplify initial IP configuration Advanced EDID Management via Virtual Serial over USB, Telnet or UDP...
Supports LPCM 7.1, Dolby Atmos®, Dolby® TrueHD, DTS:X™, and DTS-HD Master Audio™ Supports the use of DVI sources and DVI displays with HDMI-to-DVI adapters (not included) Gefen Syner-G™ software’s Discovery and Show-Me features simplify initial IP configuration Advanced EDID Management via Virtual Serial over USB, Telnet or UDP...
60 Hz, 4:4:4 color space),1080p Full HD, and 1920x1200 WUXGA are supported. HDR and multi-channel digital audio including 7.1 channels of LPCM and HBR (High Bit Rate) lossless formats are also passed through. The Gefen 1:8 Splitter is the perfect choice for any small or large 4K video distribution system.
NOTE: The splitter ships in DHCP mode and if no DHCP server is found, it will use an APIPA Input address (169 .254 .x .x) . Gefen Syner-G™ software can be used to discover the unit on the network .
GTB-UHD600-18S-RT Connections - Power ID Name Description Power LED Illuminates blue when the splitter is powered on . Included 5V DC Connect the included 5V DC locking power supply, and plug it into an available Power Supply electrical outlet .
GTB-UHD600-18S-RT Test Pattern Button/Factory Reset ID Name Description Press and hold the Test Pattern button for 3 seconds to output a 1080p 60Hz Color Bar Test Pattern, which also displays the splitter’s MAC address . This Test Pattern can be used during installation or routine maintenance to ensure that the Test Pattern Button displays are receiving a valid signal and to help making picture adjustments .
Cable quality is critical when handling 600 MHz HDMI signals . We highly recommend Gefen Locking HDMI cables . They have been designed and tested to work at 600 MHz and reliably transport the full 18 Gbps throughput of HDMI 2 .0 .
GTB-UHD600-18S-RT Sample Diagram HDMI CABLE EXT-UHD600-18S-RT (1:8 Splitter for HDMI w/HDR) (Up to 8) (Up to 8) Ultra HD Ultra HD Displays Displays Ultra HD Source 1 GTB-UHD600-18S-RT...
60 Hz, 4:4:4 color space),1080p Full HD, and 1920x1200 WUXGA are supported. HDR and multi-channel digital audio including 7.1 channels of LPCM and HBR (High Bit Rate) lossless formats are also passed through. The Gefen 2:8 Splitter is the perfect choice for any small or large 4K video distribution system.
Input NOTE: The splitter ships in DHCP mode and if no DHCP server is found, it will use an APIPA address (169 .254 .x .x) . Gefen Syner-G™ software can be used to discover the unit on the network .
GTB-UHD600-28S-RT Connections - Power ID Name Description There are two Bi-color LEDs available to indicate the current input selected and operation mode . Auto Switching Mode (Default): A Blue Input LED Status indicates the current input selected and that the splitter is in Auto Switching Mode .
GTB-UHD600-28S-RT Connections - LED Status Input 1 LED Input 2 Auto Manual Auto Manual Sync Sync No Sync Switch Switch No Sync Switch Switch Detected Detected Mode Mode Mode Mode LED Flashing Input 1 LED Color: LED Color: LED Solid (500ms ON/ LED Inactive LED Inactive Selected...
GTB-UHD600-28S-RT Test Pattern Button / Factory Reset ID Name Description Press and hold the Test Pattern button for 3 seconds to output a 1080p 60Hz Color Bar Test Pattern, which also displays the splitter’s MAC address . This Test Pattern can be used during installation or routine maintenance to ensure that the Test Pattern Button displays are receiving a valid signal and to help making picture adjustments .
GTB-UHD600-28S-RT - Sample Diagrams HDMI CABLE Out 1 Out 5 Out 2 Out 6 4K Ultra HD 600 MHz 2:8 Splitter w/HDR Out 3 Out 7 Out 4 Out 8 LED Color Blue: Green: Auto-Switch Manual Switch In 1 Select LED Pattern Solid: Blinking:...
Cable quality is critical when handling 600 MHz HDMI signals . We highly recommend Gefen Locking HDMI cables . They have been designed and tested to work at 600 MHz and reliably transport the full 18 Gbps throughput of HDMI 2 .0 .
Network Setup The Master Status command is automatically triggered over UDP broadcast when the network cable is hot-plugged (removed and reinserted, or inserted after power has been applied). The Master Status command is also automatically triggered in 5 second intervals when the test pattern is ON (enabled by default).
Network Configuration using Syner-G 1. Launch the Gefen Syner-G application. 2. Select the GTB-UHD600-28S-RT (or GTB-UHD600-18S-RT) from the list of products. 3. Under the Device Settings section, select either Static or DHCP from the IP Mode drop-down list. Select Static to manually enter the IP address, subnet mask and gateway IP. Consult with your network administrator (if necessary).
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Network Configuration using Syner-G 4. Click the Save button at the bottom of the screen. 5. After saving, select Reboot for the new network settings to take effect. 6. Use the IP address of the switcher to access the built-in web interface or start a Telnet session.
4. Once complete, the unit will reboot and the video signal will return. The message: "Finish!URL Will Connection New IP!" will be displayed. Manual Firmware Update 1. Visit the Gefen downloads page for any firmware updates (https://store.nortekcontrol.com/ assets/external_pages/Gefen_Downloads.html) 2. Connect USB Type A to Mini-B between PC and the unit. Press and hold the Test Pattern button, then power up.
RS-232 and IP Configuration Using Virtual USB Serial 1. Launch the desired terminal application. 2. Selected the assigned COM port. 3. Configure the serial port to the following settings. Description Setting 19200 (default) Baud rate Data bits None Parity Stop bits None Hardware flow control 4.
UDP Configuration Command Defaults 1. Configure the desired control system for UDP. 2. Click the Network tab, within the web interface, and do the following. See Network Configuration using Syner-G, page 26, for more information. Click the Enabled button next to UDP Access. Enter the UDP listening port in the UDP Port field.
Commands List CEC Control Name Command(s) Description(s) #GET_CEC_AUTO_ON GET the status of CEC turn display ON function CEC Auto ON #SET_CEC_AUTO_ON Enable/Disable CEC turn display ON function #GET_CEC_AUTO_OFF pg . 34 GET the status of CEC turn display OFF function CEC Auto OFF #SET_CEC_AUTO_OFF Enable/Disable CEC turn display OFF function...
Commands List Master Status Name Command(s) Description(s) Prints Master Status response for all settings and Status #STATUS pg . 40 status commands . Network Settings Name Command(s) Description(s) #GET_GATEWAY GET the current Gateway Address Gateway #SET_GATEWAY SET the Gateway Address pg .
Commands List Routing Name Command(s) Description(s) #GET_BL_SKIP_MODE GET the status of bootloader Skip function BL Skip Mode SET bootloader Skip timer/detect function #SET_BL_SKIP_MODE (used in automatic routing mode) #GET_BL_SKIP_TIMEOUT GET timeout of bootloader Skip SET timeout of bootloader Skip (used in BL Skip Timeout pg .
Commands CEC CONTROL CEC Auto ON (#GET_ / #SET_) GET the status of CEC turn display ON function . #GET_CEC_AUTO_ON Syntax Example Feedback CEC_AUTO_ON 1 SET: Enable/Disable CEC turn display OFF function #SET_CEC_AUTO_ON PARAM1 Syntax PARAM1 = 0 ~ 1 Parameters 0 - DISABLED 1 - ENABLED*...
Commands DISCOVERY SERVICES Discovery (#GET_ / #SET_) GET the current status of the discovery service #GET_DISCOVERY Syntax Example Feedback DISCOVERY 1 SET: Enable/Disable the discovery service #SET_DISCOVERY Syntax #SET_DISCOVERY PARAM1 PARAM1 - 0 ~ 1 Parameters 0 - DISABLED 1 - ENABLED* #SET_DISCOVERY 0;...
Commands Chroma Sub-Sampling Ratio (#GETS_) GET Chroma Sub-Sampling Ratio of HDMI input #GETS_INPUT_COLOR_C Syntax Parameters #GETS_INPUT_COLOR_C #GETS_INPUT_COLOR_C RESPONSE = J:A:B J - HORIZONTAL SAMPLING REFERENCE Example A - NUMBER OF CHR OMANANCE SAMPLES IN FIRST ROW OF J PIXELS B - NUMBER OF CHANGES IN CHROMANACE SAMPLES BETWEEN FIRST AND SECOND ROW OF J PIXELS Example Feedback INPUT_COLOR_C 4:2:0...
Commands Refresh Rate (#GETS_) GET Refresh Rate of HDMI input #GETS_INPUT_REFRESH Syntax Parameters #GETS_INPUT_REFRESH #GETS_INPUT_REFRESH Example RESPONSE = XX XX - REFRESH FREQUENCY IN HZ Example Feedback INPUT_REFRESH 60 Resolution (#GETS_) GET resolution of HDMI input #GETS_INPUT_RESOLUTION Syntax Parameters #GETS_INPUT_RESOLUTION #GETS_INPUT_RESOLUTION Example RESPONSE = XXXX YYYY...
Commands NETWORK SETTINGS Gateway (#GET_ / #SET_) GET the current gateway address #GET_GATEWAY Syntax Example Feedback GATEWAY 192.168.1.1 SET the gateway address #SET_GATEWAY Syntax #SET_GATEWAY PARAM1 Parameters PARAM1 = XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX (192.168.1.1*) XXX - 0 ~ 255 #SET_GATEWAY 192.168.1.1 Example Example Feedback GATEWAY 192.168.1.1 IP Address (#GET_ / #SET_) GET the current IP mode...
Commands IP Mode (#GET_ / #SET_) GET the current IP mode #GET_IP_MODE Syntax IP_MODE 1 SET the IP mode to static or DHCP #SET_IP_MODE Syntax #SET_IP_MODE PARAM1 PARAM1 = 0 ~ 1 Parameters 0 - STATIC 1 - DHCP* #SET_IP_MODE 1 Example Example Feedback IP_MODE 1...
Commands Remote UDP Communication Port (#GET_ / #SET_) GET the current Remote UDP Communication Port #GET_REMOTE_UDP_PORT Syntax Example Feedback REMOTE_UDP_PORT 50008 SET the Remote UDP Communication Port #SET_REMOTE_UDP_PORT Syntax #SET_REMOTE_UDP_PORT PARAM1 Parameters PARAM1 = 0 ~ 65535 (50008*) #SET_REMOTE_UDP_PORT 50008 Example Example Feedback REMOTE_UDP_PORT 50008...
Commands UDP Access (#GET_ / #SET_) GET the current status of UDP access #GET_UDP_ACCESS Syntax Example Feedback UDP_ACCESS 1 SET the Remote UDP IP address #SET_UDP_ACCESS Syntax #SET_UDP_ACCESS PARAM1 PARAM1 = 0 ~ 1 Parameters 0 - DISABLED 1 - ENABLED* #SET_UDP_ACCESS 1 Example Example Feedback...
Commands Routing Mode (#GET_ / #SET_) GET HDMI input routing mode #GET_ROUTING_MODE Syntax Example Feedback ROUTING_MODE A SET HDMI input routing mode #SET_ROUTING_MODE Syntax #SET_ROUTING_MODE PARAM1 PARAM1 = A, M Parameters A - AUTOMATIC MODE (AUTO SELECT INPUT, PRIORITY TO HDMI INPUT 1 WITH HDMI INPUT 2 USED AS A FALLBACK SOUCE)* M - MANUAL #SET_ROUTING_MODE A...
Commands TEST PATTERN CONTROL Test Pattern (#GET_ / #SET_) Get the Test Pattern status #GET_TEST_PATTERN Syntax Example Feedback TEST_PATTERN 1 SET the test pattern to ON or OFF #SET_TEST_PATTERN Syntax #SET_TEST_PATTERN PARAM1 PARAM1 = 0 ~ 1 Parameters 0 - DISABLED 1 - ENABLED* #SET_TEST_PATTERN 1 Example...
GTB-UHD600-28S-RT (2) Video Input: (2/8) HDMI – 19-pin Type A Female Video Output GTB-UHD600-18S-RT / GTB-UHD600- (8) Video Output: (2/8) HDMI – 19-pin Type A Female 28S-RT » Vertical clock refresh rate to support NTSC and PAL standards (e .g . 50Hz and 60 Hz)
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