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  • Page 1 ® ® EXT-HDMI1.3-CAT6-8X User Manual www.gefen.com...
  • Page 3 Notice Gefen, LLC reserves the right to make changes in the hard ware, packaging and any accompanying doc u men ta tion without prior written notice. 8x CAT6 Extender for HDMI is a trademark of Gefen, LLC HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Defi nition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing in the United States and other countries.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Introduction Operation Notes Features Sender Unit Layout - Front Sender Unit Description Sender Unit Layout - Back Sender Unit Description Receiver Unit Layout - Front Receiver Unit Description 10 Receiver Unit Layout - Back Receiver Unit Description 12 IR Remote Description 13 IR Remote Installation 14 IR Remote Confi...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    1) Matrix Mode: As a Control and Extender system for any Gefen 8x8 Matrix unit. Extend up to 8 of the Gefen 8x8 Matrix outputs up to 200 feet (60 meters) away with IR, RS-232, or IP Control at any of the remote locations. Also supports the IR Back Channel for remote control of the extended Hidef sources.

  • Page 6: Operation Notes

    OPERATION NOTES READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE 8X CAT6 EXTENDER FOR HDMI • CAT-6a cables can be used up to 200 feet (60 meters). • Shielded (STP) CAT-6a is recommended. However, unshielded (UTP) CAT-6a is acceptable. NOTE: Shielded cable has an advantage by providing immunity to Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), cell phones and A/C motors.

  • Page 7: Features

    FEATURES Supported HDMI 1.3 Features • 225 MHz (up to 12 bit YUV 444 @ 1080p) • Deep Color • Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio • Lip-Sync • CEC Pass-Through Features • Extends HDMI 1.3 at 1080p up to 200 feet (60 m) •...

  • Page 8: Sender Unit Layout - Front

    SENDER UNIT LAYOUT Front...

  • Page 9: Sender Unit Description

    SENDER UNIT DESCRIPTION Front Standby Button Sets the 8x CAT6 Extender for HDMI into Standby Mode. IR Sensor Receives signals from the IR Remote Control. Power Indicator This LED will turn bright red once the locking power supply has been properly connected.

  • Page 10: Sender Unit Layout - Back

    SENDER UNIT LAYOUT Back...

  • Page 11: Sender Unit Description

    SENDER UNIT DESCRIPTIONS Back RS-232 Serial Port (Input) The 8x8 Matrix may be switched remotely using serial communications with any offi ce computer or a control automation device by connecting to this port. See page 25 for details. IP Control Connect to this port to control the 8x8 HDMI Matrix using IP Control.

  • Page 12: Receiver Unit Layout - Front

    RECEIVER UNIT LAYOUT Front...

  • Page 13: Receiver Unit Description

    RECEIVER UNIT DESCRIPTIONS Front Control Buttons (1 - 8) When connected to any 8x8 Matrix for HDMI, these remote buttons on the Receiver unit can switch between the 8 Hi-Def inputs connected to the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI. IR Sensor Control the Receiver unit by pointing the IR Remote Control to the IR Sensor.

  • Page 14: Receiver Unit Layout - Back

    RECEIVER UNIT LAYOUT Back...

  • Page 15: Receiver Unit Description

    RECEIVER UNIT DESCRIPTIONS Back Control Buttons (1 - 8) When connected to any 8x8 Matrix for HDMI, these remote buttons on the Receiver unit can switch between the 8 Hi-Def inputs connected to the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI. IR Extender Port Used to extend the IR Sensor range of the Receiver unit.

  • Page 16: Ir Remote Description

    IR REMOTE DESCRIPTION RMT-8IR Remote (Optional) Activity Indicator This LED will be activated momentarily each time a button is pressed. Input Source Selection Buttons (1 - 8) These buttons are used to select which input source is routed to the HDTV display.

  • Page 17: Ir Remote Installation

    RMT-8IR REMOTE INSTALLATION Installing the RMT-8IR Battery Remove the battery cover on the back of the IR Remote Control unit. Insert the included battery into the open battery slot. The positive (+) side of the battery should be facing up. Replace the battery cover.
  • Page 18 RMT-8IR REMOTE CONFIGURATION Setting the IR Remote Channel on the RMT-8IR In the event that IR commands from other remote controls confl ict with the supplied RMT-8IR Remote, changing the remote IR channel will fi x this issue. The RMT-8IR Remote has a bank of DIP switches for setting the Remote IR channel.

  • Page 19: Connecting And Operating The 8X Cat6 Extender For Hdmi

    Connect the 24V DC power supply to the 8x CAT6 Extender Sender unit and plug the power cord into an available wall outlet. HDMI CABLE CAT-6 CABLE RS-232 CABLE RS-232 Controller Hi-Def Sources 8x8 Matrix for HDMI (not included) HD Displays & Receivers Network 8x Extender IR Emitter IR Extenders EXT-HDMI1.3-CAT6-8X...

  • Page 20: Using An 8X8 Matrix

    CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE 8X CAT6 EXTENDER FOR HDMI How to Operate the 8x CAT6 Extender for HDMI (using an 8x8 Matrix) The front panel of each Receiver unit for the 8x CAT6 Extender for HDMI contains a set of LED indicators which corresponds to an input (source) on the 8x8 Matrix device.
  • Page 21 CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE 8X CAT6 EXTENDER FOR HDMI How to Connect the 8x CAT6 Extender for HDMI with RS-232 control to the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI and to the controlled device Follow steps 1 - 6 on How to Connect the 8x CAT6 Extender for HDMI (see page 11).
  • Page 22 CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE 8X CAT6 EXTENDER FOR HDMI How to Connect the 8x CAT6 Extender for HDMI (Stand-alone Mode) The 8x CAT6 Extender for HDMI is dependent upon an external 8x8 Matrix to manage all the zone switching. When used as a stand-alone, without the 8x8 Matrix attached, the product functions as a one-to-one extender for each HDMI unit.

  • Page 23: Using The Optional Rmt-8Ir Remote Unit

    CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE 8X CAT6 EXTENDER FOR HDMI Routing Sources using the Optional RMT-8IR Remote Unit (Matrix Mode) There are a total of 8 buttons on the RMT-8IR remote, which represent each of the 8 buttons on the Receiver unit. Example 1: Route the source connected to HDMI In 3 (from the 8x8 Matrix) on the Sender unit to the display connected to HDMI Out 2.
  • Page 24 CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE 8X CAT6 EXTENDER FOR HDMI How to Operate the 8x CAT6 Extender for HDMI (Stand-alone Mode) When the 8x CAT6 Extender for HDMI is used without an 8x8 Matrix, it can only be used as an HDMI extender. The LED on the front panel will show which HDMI is active on the Sender unit.
  • Page 25 CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE 8X CAT6 EXTENDER FOR HDMI How to Equalize the 8x CAT6 Extender for HDMI (Matrix Mode / Stand-alone Mode) The 8x CAT6 Extender for HDMI Receiver unit has an equalization trimpot to compensate for variances that can be found in different CAT-6a cable brands. If there is no output video or if output video contains artifacts and/or video noise, use the steps below to adjust the EQ trimpot.
  • Page 26 CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE 8X CAT6 EXTENDER FOR HDMI Controlling the Receiver Unit using RS-232 (Matrix Mode) Prepare the Receiver unit by connecting an RS-232 cable from the computer or other controlling device to the RS-232 serial port on the back of the Receiver unit (see page 6 - 7).

  • Page 27: Dip Switch Confi Guration

    DIP SWITCH CONFIGURATION DIP Switch Location (Matrix Mode / Stand-alone Mode) On the bottom of each Receiver unit, there are four (4) DIP switches. Each DIP switch performs a different function. Before modifying DIP switch settings, disconnect the power from the Receiver unit.
  • Page 28 DIP SWITCH CONFIGURATION DIP Switches (Matrix Mode / Stand-alone Mode) DIP 1 - EDID Management • OFF - Local EDID When Local EDID mode is used, the EDID will be assembled by copying all video and audio features of the connected device. Deep Color support will be manually controlled: If Deep Color is supported by the display(s), DIP 2 should be set to the ON position (see DIP 2 - Deep Color, below).

  • Page 29: Rs-232 Serial Control Interface

    RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL INTERFACE 5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 5 9 8 7 6 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 RMT-8IR Button Binary...
  • Page 30 RS-232 SERIAL FUNCTIONS - SENDER UNIT Functions Syntax The syntax for each function is always the same: #Character as the start fl ag → Function name → Space ( _ ) as function name end fl ag → Parameter 1 → Space → Parameter n → Carriage Return ( \r ) → Sample: #FunctionName_param1_param2_param3_param4...\r Syntax is NOT case sensitive.
  • Page 31 RS-232 SERIAL FUNCTIONS - SENDER UNIT #LOEDIDTOLO Function The #LOEDIDTOLO function loads the specifi ed EDID fi le to a specifi ed local input via RS-232. Syntax #LOEDIDTOLO param1 param2 param3 Parameters: Input [1 - 8] param1 EDID size [1 - 2] param2 Value Meaning...
  • Page 32 RS-232 SERIAL FUNCTIONS - SENDER UNIT IP Confi guration - Sender Unit Function Description Specifi es a new IP address #SIPADD Specifi es a new net mask #SNETMASK Specifi es the new gateway #SGATEWAY Specifi es a new port #SPORT Displays IP confi...
  • Page 33 RS-232 SERIAL FUNCTIONS - SENDER UNIT #SNETMASK Function The #SNETMASK function specifi es a new net mask. Syntax #SNETMASK param1 param2 param3 param4 Parameters: IP address [0 - 255] param1 IP address [0 - 255] param2 IP address [0 - 255] param3 IP address [0 - 255]...

  • Page 34: Rs-232 Serial Functions - Sender Unit

    RS-232 SERIAL FUNCTIONS - SENDER UNIT #SPORT Function Specifi es a new port. Syntax #SPORT param1 Parameters: Port [0 - 255] param1 Notes: A reboot is required after using this function. #PRWEBADD Function Prints the current IP confi guration on the screen. Syntax #PRWEBADD Parameters:...

  • Page 35: General Functions

    RS-232 SERIAL FUNCTIONS - SENDER UNIT General Functions Function Description Enables the boot loader #ACTIVEBOLO Sets the Receiver unit blaster mode #BLASTER Enable direct communication with Matrix #BRIDGEM Set Matrix route command type #CTARGET Set input HPDs #HPDMODE Toggles the lock power state #LOCKPOWER Blanks selected outputs #MASKOUT...
  • Page 36 RS-232 SERIAL FUNCTIONS - SENDER UNIT #BLASTER Function The #BLASTER function sets the Receiver Unit blaster mode. Syntax #BLASTER param1 param2 Parameters: Receiver [1 - 8] param1 Mode [0 - 2] param2 Value Meaning Disable Follow video Individual routing #BRIDGEM Function The #BRIDGEM function allows direct communication to the Matrix by disabling communication through the Sender Unit.
  • Page 37 RS-232 SERIAL FUNCTIONS - SENDER UNIT #CTARGET Function The #CTARGET function defi nes how to send routing commands to the Matrix. Syntax #CTARGET param1 Parameters: Type [0 - 2] param1 Value Meaning ‘1’ route input 1 to output 1 ‘2’ route input 2 to output 1 ‘3’...
  • Page 38 RS-232 SERIAL FUNCTIONS - SENDER UNIT #HPDMODE Function The #HPDMODE function sets HPD to low (OFF) or high (ON) on the HDMI inputs. Syntax #HPDMODE param1 param2 Parameters: Inputs [1 - 8] param1 HPD state [0 - 1] param2 Value Meaning HPD Off HPD On...
  • Page 39 RS-232 SERIAL FUNCTIONS - SENDER UNIT #MASKOUT Function The #MASKOUT function allows blanking of selected outputs. Syntax #MASKOUT param1 param2 Parameters: Output [1 - 8] param1 Masking state [0 - 1] param2 Value Meaning Unmask Mask Notes: The current masking state will be lost if the unit is rebooted or power is lost.
  • Page 40 RS-232 SERIAL FUNCTIONS - SENDER UNIT #RMTIRADD Function The #RMTIRADD function sets the IR channel for the Matrix. Syntax #RMTIRADD param1 Parameters: IR channel [0 - 3] param1 Value Meaning IR channel 1 IR channel 2 IR channel 3 IR channel 4...

  • Page 41: Rs-232 Serial Commands - Sender Unit

    RS-232 SERIAL COMMANDS - SENDER UNIT Command Syntax Simplifi ed syntax was used for command implementation for faster operation with the device. The commands are not case-sensitive. Commands Command Description +5 V for Fiber Optic Extender Status Routes a single input to all outputs Routing command Route a single input to all outputs Fiber Optic Extender Status F0 Command...
  • Page 42 RS-232 SERIAL COMMANDS - SENDER UNIT Using parameters with the F Command Permits disabling / enabling of +5 V for Fiber Optic Extenders. Syntax f param1 param2 Parameters: HDMI input [1 - 8] param1 State [0 - 1] param2 Value Meaning Disable Enable...
  • Page 43 RS-232 SERIAL COMMANDS - SENDER UNIT R Command The R command allows specifi c routing of inputs and outputs when controlling the 8x CAT6 for HDMI Sender unit. Syntax r param1 param2 Parameters: HDMI Output [1 - 8] param1 HDMI Input [1 - 8] param2 Example: r2 routes Input 2 on the 8x8 Matrix to the selected Receiver unit.

  • Page 44: Rs-232 Serial Functions - Receiver Unit

    RS-232 SERIAL FUNCTIONS - RECEIVER UNIT Functions Syntax The syntax for each function is always the same: #Character as the start fl ag → Function name → Space ( _ ) as function name end fl ag → Parameter 1 → Space → Parameter n → Carriage Return ( \r ) → Sample: #FunctionName_param1_param2_param3_param4...\r Syntax is NOT case sensitive.
  • Page 45 RS-232 SERIAL FUNCTIONS - RECEIVER UNIT #EDIDMODE Function The #EDIDMODE function sets the EDID mode. Syntax #EDIDMODE param1 Parameters: EDID Mode [0 - 1] param1 Value Meaning Local Pass through Notes: This function only works after the hardware interface has been disabled. See page 44 for details.
  • Page 46 RS-232 SERIAL FUNCTIONS - RECEIVER UNIT #PRLOEDID Function The #PRLOEDID function reads the local EDID and spools it to the serial port. Syntax #PRLOEDID Parameters: None #PRDSEDID Function The #PRDSEDID function reads the downstream EDID and sends it to the serial port.

  • Page 47: General Functions

    RS-232 SERIAL FUNCTIONS - RECEIVER UNIT General Functions Function Description Enables the boot loader #ACTIVEBOLO Sets the blaster mode #BLASTER Sets the deep color mode #DEEPCOLOR Sets the equalizer level #EQULIZE Reset to factory defaults #FADEFAULT Set input HPDs #HPDMODE Blanks selected outputs #MASKOUT Sets the Remote IR channel...
  • Page 48 RS-232 SERIAL FUNCTIONS - RECEIVER UNIT #BLASTER Function The #BLASTER function sets the Receiver Unit blaster mode. Syntax #BLASTER param1 param2 Parameters: Receiver [1 - 8] param1 Mode [0 - 2] param2 Value Meaning Disable Follow video Individual routing #DEEPCOLOR Function The #DEEPCOLOR function sets 12-bit Deep Color mode.
  • Page 49 RS-232 SERIAL FUNCTIONS - RECEIVER UNIT #EQULIZE Function The #EQULIZE function sets equalizer level on the Receiver Unit. Syntax #EQULIZE param1 Parameters: Equalizer level [0 - 7] param1 Notes: This function only works after the hardware interface has been disabled. See page 44 for details.
  • Page 50 RS-232 SERIAL FUNCTIONS - RECEIVER UNIT #HPDMODE Function The #HPDMODE function sets HPD to low (OFF) or high (ON) on the HDMI inputs. Syntax #HPDMODE param1 param2 Parameters: State [0 - 4] param1 Value Meaning Follow sink Toggle sink Force low Force high Force toggle #MASKOUT Function...
  • Page 51 RS-232 SERIAL FUNCTIONS - RECEIVER UNIT #RMTIRADD Function The #RMTIRADD function sets the IR channel for the Matrix. Syntax #RMTIRADD param1 Parameters: IR channel [0 - 3] param1 Value Meaning IR channel 1 IR channel 2 IR channel 3 IR channel 4 #STATUS Function The #STATUS function gets the system status.
  • Page 52 RS-232 SERIAL FUNCTIONS - RECEIVER UNIT #USERIN Function The #USERIN function sets the user hardware interface. Syntax #USERIN param1 param2 Parameters: Mode [0 - 2] param1 Interface [0 - 1] param2 Value (Mode) Meaning LEDs IR detect Switches Value (Interface) Meaning Enable Disable...

  • Page 53: Rs-232 Serial Commands - Receiver Unit

    RS-232 SERIAL COMMANDS - RECEIVER UNIT Command Syntax Simplifi ed syntax was used for command implementation for faster operation with the device. The commands are not case-sensitive. Commands Command Description Routes the IR blaster Routes a single input to all outputs Routing command L Command The L command routes the IR blaster.
  • Page 54 RS-232 SERIAL COMMANDS - RECEIVER UNIT R Command The R command routes the Receiver Unit to a specifi c input. Syntax r param1 Parameters: HDMI Input [1 - 8] param1 Example: r 4 routes the Receiver Unit to Input 4.

  • Page 55: Ip Control

    IP CONTROL The Gefen 8x CAT6 Extender for HDMI supports IP-based control using an integrated Web interface. To access this feature, an IP address, subnet, gateway, and port number need to be set on the 8x CAT6 Extender for HDMI (Default IP: 192.168.0.70 Subnet: 255.255.255.0 Gateway: 192.168.0.1 Port: 80).

  • Page 56: Ip Configuration

    IP CONTROL IP CONFIGURATION The IP CONFIGURATION page is used to set the IP settings that will be used to access the Web interface. The following items can be confi gured from this menu. • IP Address (Default: 192.168.0.70) • Subnet (Default: 255.255.255.0) •...

  • Page 57: Backup / Restore

    IP CONTROL BACKUP / RESTORE The Backup/Restore page is used to backup and restore complete setup confi gurations. Note: This feature will be implemented in a future release.

  • Page 58: Power Management

    IP CONTROL POWER MANAGEMENT The POWER MANAGEMENT page is used to set optional +5V power on an input to power specifi c optional devices. The current status of this feature for each input can be viewed on this page. To set this feature for each input follow the steps below.

  • Page 59: Network Cable Wiring Diagram

    NETWORK CABLE WIRING DIAGRAM Gefen recommends the TIA/EIA-568-B wiring option. Please adhere to the table below when fi eld-terminating the CAT-6 cable for use with Gefen products. Color Orange / White Orange Green / White Blue Blue / White Green...

  • Page 60: Firmware Update

    FIRMWARE UPDATE Firmware Update Procedure To begin the update procedure, the unit’s Boot Loader must be activated. To activate the Boot Loader, follow the procedure outlined below: Connect an RS-232 cable from the computer to the RS-232 port on the 8x CAT6 Extender for HDMI.
  • Page 61 FIRMWARE UPDATE 11. Connect the RS-232 cable to the Receiver unit. 12. Repeat steps 4 - 7 and upload RHDMIDCAT6x8_e_x_x.bin. 13. Repeat step 11 - 13 for each Receiver unit.

  • Page 62: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Video Amplifi er Bandwidth ............... 225 MHz Input Video Signal..................1.2 V p-p Input DDC Signal................5V p-p (TTL) Maximum Video Resolution.............1080p / 1920 x 1200 HDMI Connector.................Type A 19-pin Link Connector.................RJ-45 Shielded Power Indicator (Sender / Receiver)............LED (red) Source Indicators (Receiver)..............LED (blue) RS-232 Interface (Sender)......1x DB9 serial (F), 1x DB9 serial (M) RS-232 Interface (Receiver)............1x DB9 serial (M) Power Supply..........24V DC (Sender), 5V DC (Receiver)

  • Page 63: Specifi Cations

    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 64: Licensing

    LICENSING lwIP is licenced under the BSD licence: Copyright (c) 2001-2004 Swedish Institute of Computer Science. All rights reserved. Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modifi cation, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
  • Page 66 Rev B5 20600 Nordhoff St., Chatsworth CA 91311 1-800-545-6900 818-772-9100 fax: 818-772-9120 www.gefen.com support@gefen.com This product uses UL or CE listed power supplies.

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