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- Page 1 8x4 CAT-5 Matrix EXT-HDMI-CAT5-844 User Manual www.gefen.com 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 CAT-5 Matrix for HDMI is a trademark of Gefen Inc. © 2008 Gefen Inc., All Rights Reserved...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Introduction Operation Notes Features Sender Panel Layout Sender Panel Descriptions Connecting And Operating The 8x4 CAT-5 Matrix for HDMI Connecting The 8x4 CAT-5 Matrix for HDMI Jumpers RMT-16IR Remote Control Description 10 RMT-16IR Remote Channel Confi guration 11 EDID Management Feature 12 EDID Management Options 13 LED Array Description 14 8x4 CAT-5 Matrix for HDMI RS-232 Serial Communication... -
Page 4: Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the 8x4 CAT-5 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
HDMI extension input ports. Please see page 8 for details. • Use two industry standard CAT-5, CAT-5e or CAT-6 cables to operate each of the HDMI Over CAT5 Receivers. Gefen recommends shielded CAT-6 cabling for maximum performance. • For 1080i video, maximum extension is 300 feet (91 meters). -
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: Sender Panel Layout
SENDER PANEL LAYOUT Front Panel Back Panel... -
Page 8: Sender Panel Descriptions
SENDER PANEL DESCRIPTIONS HDMI Outputs 1 - 4 The selected source for each HDMI output will be indicated by an active LED. The LED array will behave differently depending on the selected input (A or B). Please see page 13 for more information on the LED array. IR (Infrared) Receiver This receiver will accept command for switching between input HDMI devices using the optional RMT-16IR remote control. - Page 9 SENDER PANEL DESCRIPTIONS 12 HDMI Outputs 1 - 4 Each output port can be used in one of either two ways. This output can be connected directly to a local HDMI capable display or, if using the built- in extension functionality, these outputs can be connected to the HDMI extension input ports using the supplied 1 foot HDMI jumper cables.
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Page 10: Connecting And Operating The 8X4 Cat-5 Matrix For Hdmi
CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE 8X4 CAT-5 MATRIX FOR HDMI How to Connect the 8x4 CAT-5 Matrix for HDMI Connect up to 8 HDMI source devices to the 8x4 CAT-5 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 11: Connecting The 8X4 Cat-5 Matrix For Hdmi Jumpers
CONNECTING THE 8X4 CAT-5 MATRIX FOR HDMI JUMPERS The 8x4 CAT-5 Matrix for HDMI 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 8x4 CAT-5 Matrix for HDMI. -
Page 12: Rmt-16Ir Remote Control Description
RMT-16IR* REMOTE CONTROL DESCRIPTION LED Indicator Input Selection Buttons *The RMT-16IR is an optional accessory. 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. -
Page 13: Rmt-16Ir Remote Channel Confi Guration
RMT-16IR REMOTE CHANNEL CONFIGURATION Why would I need to change the remote channel? In some instances, the 8x4 CAT-5 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 14: 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 15: Edid Management Options
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 16: Led Array Description
LED ARRAY DESCRIPTION The LED array on the 8x4 CAT-5 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 17: 8X4 Cat-5 Matrix For Hdmi Rs-232 Serial Communication
8X4 CAT-5 MATRIX FOR HDMI RS-232 SERIAL COMMUNICATION What features are available via the RS-232 serial communications port? The 8x4 CAT-5 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: •... -
Page 18: 8X4 Cat-5 Matrix For Hdmi Rs-232 Commands
8X4 CAT-5 MATRIX FOR HDMI RS-232 COMMANDS Switching/Routing Binary Table ASCII ASCII Input Output Input Output Command Command A1 or a1 C1 or c1 A2 or a2 C2 or c2 A3 or a3 C3 or c3 A4 or a4 C4 or c4 A5 or a5 C5 or c5 A6 or a6... -
Page 19: Receiver Panel Layout
RECEIVER PANEL LAYOUT Front Panel Back Panel Top Panel... -
Page 20: Receiver Panel Descriptions
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 8x4 CAT-5 Matrix for HDMI from the extended location. -
Page 21: Operating The Hdmi Over Cat-5 Receiver
OPERATING THE HDMI OVER CAT-5 RECEIVER To use the 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 8x4 CAT- 5 Matrix for HDMI and the HDMI Over CAT5 Receiver. -
Page 22: Rmt-4Ir Remote Control Description
RMT-4IR REMOTE CONTROL DESCRIPTION LED Indicator Input Selection Buttons Pressing on each numbered selection buttons will switch the receiver to the corresponding HDMI Input source. Each input can have up to 2 sources connected (A and B). Each press of a input button will toggle between the A and B source. The LED will blink each time a button press is detected. -
Page 23: Hdmi Over Cat-5 Receiver Advanced Confi Guration
HDMI OVER CAT-5 RECEIVER ADVANCED CONFIGURATION The 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 HDMI Over CAT5 Receiver will reveal the DIP SWITCH bank. - Page 24 HDMI OVER CAT-5 RECEIVER ADVANCED CONFIGURATION 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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Page 25: Led Array Description
LED ARRAY DESCRIPTION The LED array on the HDMI Over CAT5 Receiver is designed to inform the user of the currently selected source. Each receiver unit has a 4 LED array that will indicate which source is currently selected. Each input on the 8x4 CAT-5 Matrix for HDMI can accept two sources, therefore the LED array will act differently according to which input, “A”... -
Page 26: Hdmi Over Cat-5 Receiver Rs-232 Serial Communications
HDMI OVER CAT-5 RECEIVER RS-232 SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS What features are available via the RS-232 serial communications port? The HDMI Over CAT5 Receiver can accept commands through the RS-232 serial communications port located on the rear panel. The current RS-232 control features are: •... -
Page 27: Hdmi Over Cat-5 Receiver Rs-232 Commands
HDMI OVER CAT-5 RECEIVER RS-232 COMMANDS Switching/Routing Binary Table ASCII Input Command Boost Settings DIP switches 4 and 5 on the underside of the unit must be in their default OFF position for the following commands to work. Use the ASCII commands below to change the boost modes. -
Page 28: 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, Mini-Stereo Power Supply ....................