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- Page 1 ® 8x4 Matrix for EXT-HDMI-844 User Manual www.gefen.com...
- Page 2 Notice 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. 8x4 Matrix for HDMI is a trademark of Gefen Inc. © 2010 Gefen Inc., All Rights Reserved...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Introduction Operation Notes Features Panel Layout Panel Descriptions Connecting And Operating The 8X4 Matrix For HDMI LED Array RMT-16IR Remote Description IR Code Confi guration 10 EDID Management Feature 11 EDID Management Modes 12 RS-232 Serial Communications 13 RS-232 Serial Communications Commands 14 Specifi... -
Page 4: Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the 8x4 Matrix for HDMI. Your complete satisfaction is very important to us. Gefen Gefen delivers innovative, progressive computer and electronics add-on solutions that harness integration, extension, distribution and conversion technologies. Gefen’s reliable, plug-and-play products supplement cross-platform computer systems, professional audio/video environments and HDTV systems of all sizes with hard-working solutions that are easy to implement and simple to operate. -
Page 5: Operation Notes
OPERATION NOTES READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE 8X4 MATRIX FOR HDMI • Important Note: The 8x4 Matrix for HDMI incorporates a 2x1 switch in front of each input on a traditional 4x4 matrix. This allows for the connection of up to 8 different HDMI source devices with a maximum of 4 sources available for viewable at any one time. -
Page 6: Features
FEATURES Features • Switches any eight HDMI™ sources to 4 Displays • Distributes any of the four switched inputs (total of eight inputs) to any combination of the four HDMI™ output displays • Maintains high resolution video - beautiful, sharp HDTV resolutions up to 1080p, 2k, and computer resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 are easily achieved •... -
Page 7: Panel Layout
PANEL LAYOUT Front Panel Back Panel... -
Page 8: Panel Descriptions
PANEL DESCRIPTIONS Selected Input LED Indicator Each of the 4 outputs has an 4 LED array to indicate which source is currently selected on the 8x4 Matrix for HDMI. Each of the inputs can accept up to 2 sources (A and B) and the LED array will behave in 2 modes to indicate which of the two sources for input is selected. -
Page 9: Connecting And Operating The 8X4 Matrix For Hdmi
CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE 8X4 MATRIX FOR HDMI How to Connect the 8x4 Matrix for HDMI Connect up to 8 HDMI source devices to the 8x4 Matrix for HDMI using the included HDMI cables. NOTE: Please be aware that each input has two available HDMI ports and that only one will be active at any given time. -
Page 10: Led Array
LED ARRAY The LED array on the 8x4 Matrix for HDMI is designed to inform the user of the current source to output routes. Each output has a 4 LED array that will indicate which source is currently selected. Each input can accept two sources and therefore the LED array will act differently according to which input, “A”... -
Page 11: Rmt-16Ir Remote Description
RMT-16IR REMOTE DESCRIPTION The RMT-16IR remote control will allow the user to select which source will be routed to which output. Each of the 4 outputs are assigned a group of 4 buttons that will correspond to the 4 source inputs. Each button on the RMT-16IR remote control will toggle between the “A”... -
Page 12: Ir Code Confi Guration
IR CODE CONFIGURATION Why would I need to change the remote channel? In some instances, the 8x4 Matrix for HDMI may use IR codes that confl ict with other IR remote control devices. The unit may switch inputs when another brand IR remote control is used or the RMT-16IR may cause other brand IR controlled devices to behave unexpectedly. -
Page 13: Edid Management Feature
EDID MANAGEMENT FEATURE EDID. What is it and what is it used for? Under normal circumstances, a source device (digital and analog) will require information about a connected device/display to assess what resolutions and features are available. The source can then cater its output to send only resolutions and features that are compatible with the attached device/ display. -
Page 14: Edid Management Modes
Same as mode 6 but will record and store the EDID in memory. This EDID will persist no matter what displays are disconnected or reconnected thereafter. EDID will remain even upon power cycle. A user submitted EDID can be uploaded in this mode using a Gefen HDMI Signal Generator. -
Page 15: Rs-232 Serial Communications
RS-232 SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS What features are available via the RS-232 serial communications port? The 8x4 Matrix for HDMI can accept commands through the RS-232 serial communications port located on the rear panel. The current RS-232 control features are: • Switching/routing of inputs to outputs without the RMT-16IR remote control. •... -
Page 16: Rs-232 Serial Communications Commands
RS-232 SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMANDS Switching/Routing Binary Table ASCII ASCII Input Output Input Output Command Command A1/a1 C1/c1 A2/a2 C2/c2 A3/a3 C3/c3 A4/a4 C4/c4 A5/a5 C5/c5 A6/a6 C6/c6 A7/a7 C7/c7 A8/a8 C8/c8 B1/b1 D1/d1 B2/b2 D2/d2 B3/b3 D3/d3 B4/b4 D4/d4 B5/b5 D5/d5 B6/b6 D6/d6... -
Page 17: Specifi Cations
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 Remote Control Port .......... RS-232 Female, 3.5mm Mini-Stereo Power Supply .................... -
Page 18: Warranty
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 notifi ed 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 modifi... - Page 21 Rev A2 20600 Nordhoff St., Chatsworth CA 91311 1-800-545-6900 818-772-9100 fax: 818-772-9120 www.gefen.com support@gefen.com...