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4x4 HDMI Over CAT-5 Matrix EXT-HDMI-CAT5-444 User Manual www.gefen.com...
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Chatsworth, CA 91311 www.gefen.com support@gefen.com Gefen Inc. reserves the right to make changes in the hard ware, packaging and any accompanying doc u men ta tion without prior written notice. 4x4 HDMI™ Over CAT5 Matrix is a trademark of Gefen Inc.
150 feet and 1080i resolutions can be extended up to 300 feet. The Gefen 4x4 HDMI™ CAT5 Matrix works with HD-DVD players, TiVo systems, HT PCs, and satellite set-top boxes that connect to an HDMI™ display.
HDMI extension input ports. Please see page 11 for details • Use two industry standard CAT-5, CAT-5e or CAT-6 cables to operate each of the 4x4 HDMI™ Over CAT5 Receivers. Gefen recommends CAT-6 cabling for maximum performance. • For 1080i video, maximum extension is 300 feet (91 meters).
Features • Switches easily between any four HDMI™ sources • Sends up to four video inputs to any four remote HDMI™ displays • Maintains 1920 x 1200, 1080p, and 2k resolution video • Extends video up to 300 feet over CAT-5 cable •...
SENDER PANEL DESCRIPTIONS Selected Source LED For HDMI Output 1 The selected source for HDMI Output 1 will be indicated by an active LED. Selected Source LED For HDMI Output 2 The selected source for HDMI Output 2 will be indicated by an active LED. Selected Source LED For HDMI Output 3 The selected source for HDMI Output 3 will be indicated by an active LED.
SENDER PANEL DESCRIPTIONS HDMI Output 4 CAT5 Extension Ports DDC and video output ports for extension to remote receiver. Both cables must be connected for proper operation. HDMI 1 Extension Input Port For proper extension, the supplied 1 foot HDMI jumper cable must be attached between this port (15) and HDMI Output Port 2 (24).
RECEIVER PANEL DESCRIPTIONS IR Relay Receiver This receiver will receive commands from the included IR remote control and from other commercial IR remote controls and relay it back to the optional IR blaster. This is intended for remote control of devices connected to the 4x4 HDMI™...
RMT-4IR REMOTE DESCRIPTION Pressing on each numbered selection buttons will switch the receiver to the corresponding HDMI Input source. The LED will blink each time a button press is detected. LED Indicator Input Selection Buttons Removing the battery cover will reveal the internal Dip Switches that relate to the IR Code Channel.
CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE 4X4 HDMI™ OVER CAT5 MATRIX How to Connect the 4x4 HDMI™ Over CAT5 Matrix Connect your sources (up to four) to the 4x4 HDMI™ Over CAT5 Matrix using the supplied HDMI cables. If using the extension functionality of the 4x4 HDMI™ Over CAT5 Matrix, please connect the HDMI output ports to the HDMI extension input ports using the supplied 1 foot jumper cables.
4X4 HDMI™ OVER CAT5 MATRIX JUMPER DIAGRAM The 4x4 HDMI™ Over CAT5 Matrix uses a jumper cable system to link the matrix and extension portions together. These jumper cables are included. Please us the diagram below to setup extension functionality of the 4x4 HDMI™ Over CAT5 Matrix.
OPERATING THE 4X4 HDMI™ OVER CAT5 RECEIVER To use the 4x4 HDMI™ Over CAT5 Receiver, the following connections must be made: A HDMI jumper cable is connected between the HDMI output port and the HDMI extension input port. The DDC and Video CAT-5e cable must be connected between the 4x4 HDMI™...
CONFIGURING THE 4X4 HDMI™ OVER CAT5 RECEIVER The 4x4 HDMI™ Over CAT5 Receiver contains a bank of 8 DIP SWITCHES. These swiches are located underneath each unit. Peeling back the black metallic sticker on the bottom of the 4x4 HDMI™ Over CAT5 Receiver will reveal the DIP SWITCH bank.
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CONFIGURING THE 4X4 HDMI™ OVER CAT5 RECEIVER Insert a small fl at head tool into the trim pot on the receiver unit. Turn the trim pot in a clockwise fashion until it comes to a stop. Do not force the trim pot beyond this point. Doing so may break the trim pot. Slowly turn the trim pot counter-clockwise in millimeter increments until the image stabilizes and all video noise disappears.
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CONFIGURING THE 4X4 HDMI™ OVER CAT5 RECEIVER Pre-Emphasis Pre-Emphasis is used to help extend a signal travel over a distance of cable. When a HDMI cable connected to a display on a 4x4 HDMI™ Over CAT5 is over a long cable, it is recommended that Pre-Emphasis be enabled. To enable Pre-Emphasis, turn Dip Switch 8 to the ON position.
Gefen has specifi cally engineered their products to work with the TIA/EIA-568-B specifi cation. Please adhere to the table below when fi eld terminating cable for use with Gefen products. Failure to do so may produce unexpected results and reduced performance.
To access the Dip Switches, remove all screws from the bottom and sides of the Gefen unit. Remove the hex screw heads from each side of the RS-232 port and above each HDMI connector. Carefully slide the unit apart. The 8 Bank of Dip Switches are located on the main PCB.
RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL INTERFACE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Only Pins 2 (RX), 3 (TX), and 5 (Ground) are used on the RS-232 serial interface Binary Table ASCII Corresponding RMT16-IR Button Additional control of the EDID modes are possible using the RS-232 interface. For any of these modes to be successfully written to the EEPROM, all Dip Switches must be in the OFF position.
SPECIFICATIONS Video Amplifi er Bandwidth ... 165 MHz Input Video Signal ... 1.2 Volts p-p Input DDC Signal ... 5 Volts p-p (TTL) Single Link Range ... 1080p/1920 x 1200 HDMI Connector ... Type A 19 Pin Female Link Connector ... RJ-45 Shielded Remote Control Port ...
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