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Gefen GEF-HDFST-MOD-16416-HDELR User Manual

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  • Page 1 Modular Matrix for 3GSDI Audio Embedder HDMI with HDCP sources displays GEF-HDFST-MOD-16416-HD GEF-HDFST-MOD-16416-HDELR User Manual Release A5...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    16x16 Modular Matrix for HDMI w/ HDCP Important Safety Instructions GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this product near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

  • Page 3: Warranty Information

    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 notified 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 modifications.
  • Page 4 16x16 Modular Matrix for HDMI w/ HDCP is a trademark of Gefen, LLC. Important Notice Gefen, LLC reserves the right to make changes in the hardware, packaging, and any accompanying documentation without prior written notice. © 2014 Gefen, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 5 3GSDI Audio Embedder 16x16 Modular Matrix for HDMI w/ HDCP Operating Notes • There is no internal scaling in the 16x16 Modular Matrix for HDMI w/ HDCP. All of the attached monitors must be able to display the output resolutions of the source devices.

  • Page 6: Packing List

    ELR and HDBaseT® technologies allow extension up to 330 feet (100 meters) • POL feature provides power to each ELR receiver through the CAT-5e cable • Gefen FST speeds up the HDCP authentication process • Fast and Slow FST Modes •...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Installing the Battery ..................9 Setting the IR Channel .................. 9 Installation ......................10 Sample Wiring Diagram ................10 GEF-HDFST-MOD-16416-HD ..............11 GEF-HDFST-MOD-16416-HDELR ............. 11 Operating the 16x16 Modular Matrix for HDMI w/ HDCP Basic Operation ....................16 Standby Mode ..................... 16 Powering the Matrix ..................
  • Page 9 16x16 Modular Matrix for HDMI w/ HDCP Table of Contents Advanced Operation RS-232 and IP Configuration ................44 RS-232 Interface ..................44 RS-232 Settings ..................44 IP / UDP Configuration ................45 Commands ......................46 IP Configuration ..................46 UDP Configuration ..................57 FST ......................

  • Page 11: 01 Getting Started

    Back Panel ....................4 IR Remote Control Unit ..................6 Front ......................6 Back ......................8 Installing the Battery ..................9 Setting the IR Channel .................. 9 Installation ......................10 Sample Wiring Diagram ................10 GEF-HDFST-MOD-16416-HD ..............11 GEF-HDFST-MOD-16416-HDELR ............. 11...

  • Page 12: Pre-Configured Options

    (2) AC power cords (1) Quick-Start Guide ► 16 HDMI Input / 16 CAT-5 ELR-POL Outputs (GEF-HDFST-MOD-16416-HDELR) Two input cards. Each card uses eight HDMI inputs, providing a total of 16 HDMI inputs. Two output cards. Each card uses eight ELR-POL outputs. Each of these ELR-POL outputs are connected to a Receiver unit, using a CAT-5e cable, allowing you to extend the HDMI signal up to 330 feet (100 meters).

  • Page 13: Panel Layout

    Getting Started Panel Layout Front Panel GEFEN 16x16 MATRIX Name Description Standby / Lock (LED) When the matrix is in standby mode, this LED indicator will glow bright blue. When the matrix is locked, the LED indicator will glow bright green.

  • Page 14: Back Panel

    Input (1 - 16) These two expansion bays accept Input cards, only (HDMI). IR Ext Connect an IR Extender (Gefen part no. EXT-RMT-EXTIRN) to this port. RS-232 Connect the included RS-232 cable from this port to an RS-232 device. See...
  • Page 15 Getting Started Panel Layout IR All (Out) Connect an IR blaster to this port to send IR commands to multiple devices. This port is only active if the unit is configured with the ELR-POL Output option. IR All (In) This port is designed to be used with an IP-based automation control device.

  • Page 16: Ir Remote Control Unit

    Getting Started IR Remote Control Unit The IR remote control unit (Gefen part no. RMT-MOD-IRN) is not included 16x16 Modular Matrix for HDMI with HDCP but can be purchased separately. Front Name Description Activity indicator This LED flashes bright orange when a key is pressed on the remote.
  • Page 17 Getting Started IR Remote Control Unit Name Description Input Press this button prior to selecting the input. Output Press this button prior to selecting the output. Recall Press this button prior to entering the preset to be loaded. Save When saving a routing state, press this button prior to entering the preset number.

  • Page 18: Back

    Getting Started IR Remote Control Unit Back (shown with cover removed) Name Description DIP switch bank Use these DIP switches to set the IR channel of the remote. See Setting the IR Channel for more information. Primary battery slot Holds the battery for operating the remote. (shown without battery) Use only 3V CR2032-type batteries.

  • Page 19: Installing The Battery

    Getting Started IR Remote Control Unit Installing the Battery The IR remote control unit ships with two batteries. Only one battery is required for operation. The second battery is a spare. WARNING: Use only 3V CR2032-type batteries. Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.

  • Page 20: Installation

    Locate the connection instructions for the version which was purchased. The wiring diagram at the bottom of the page provides a general reference for connecting the 16x16 Modular Matrix for HDMI w/ HDCP. ► GEF-HDFST-MOD-16416-HD ► GEF-HDFST-MOD-16416-HDELR Sample Wiring Diagram CAT-5 CABLE ® HDMI CABLE Up to...

  • Page 21: Gef-Hdfst-Mod-16416-Hd

    It is recommended that each power cord be connected to an electrical outlet on a separate circuit. GEF-HDFST-MOD-16416-HDELR Connect up to 16 Hi-Def sources to the HDMI inputs on the rear panel of the 16x16 Modular Matrix w/ HDCP using HDMI cables.

  • Page 22: For Hdmi W/ Hdcp

    Power to the Receiver unit is delivered from the power supply in the matrix over the CAT-5e cable using Gefen Power Over Line (POL) technology. The Link indicator will glow bright green to indicate a solid connection between the matrix and the Receiver unit.

  • Page 25: Operating The 16X16 Modular Matrix For Hdmi W/ Hdcp

    Modular Matrix for HDMI with HDCP sources displays 02 Operating the 16x16 Modular Matrix for HDMI w/ HDCP Basic Operation ....................16 Standby Mode ..................... 16 Powering the Matrix ..................16 Accessing the Menu System ............... 17 Menu System ...................... 19 IP Configuration Menu ................

  • Page 26: Basic Operation

    From standby mode, press the Power button on the front panel. The standby mode LED will turn off. After a few moments, the home screen will be displayed: GEFEN 16x16 matrix To return to standby mode, press the Power button on the front panel.

  • Page 27: Accessing The Menu System

    The 16x16 Modular Matrix for HDMI w/ HDCP uses a built-in menu system which provides access to other non-routing functions. Use the Menu button to access the menu system. Page Up Return GEFEN 16x16 MATRIX Page Dn Menu From the home screen, press the Menu button.
  • Page 28 Operating the 16x16 Modular Matrix for HDMI w/ HDCP Basic Operation Display Description Allows IP configuration for the following: IP address, Net mask, and Gateway address. 1. IP CONFIG RS-232 and IP Configuration for more information. Provides temperature information of the internal boards.

  • Page 29: Menu System

    From the home screen, press the Menu button. The IP Config menu will be displayed. 1. IP CONFIG Press the Enter button to enter the IP Config menu. The current IP address of the matrix will be displayed. 1a. IP address: 192.168.1.239 Menu GEFEN 16x16 MATRIX Enter page | 19...
  • Page 30 Operating the 16x16 Modular Matrix for HDMI w/ HDCP Menu System ← → Press the button to move backward or forward, respectively, to display the current IP address, net mask, and gateway address of the matrix. Return 1a. ip address: 192.168.1.239 Display Description...

  • Page 31: Temperature Menu

    Press the Enter button to enter the Temperature menu. The temperature for each of the internal boards will be displayed. ° 2a. t1: 44.375 C ° T2: 43.250 C Press the Return button, twice, to return to the home screen. GEFEN 16x16 matrix page | 21...

  • Page 32: Lcm Contrast Menu

    Operating the 16x16 Modular Matrix for HDMI w/ HDCP Menu System LCM Contrast Menu The LCM Contrast Menu is used to adjust the visual intensity (contrast) of the characters in the front-panel display. The contrast can be set to four different levels of intensity. The default value is 4.

  • Page 33: Routing Basics

    Operating the 16x16 Modular Matrix for HDMI w/ HDCP Routing Basics Displaying the Current Routing Status To display the current routing status of the 16x16 Modular Matrix for HDMI w/ HDCP, press the Page Up or Page Dn buttons. Press the Page Dn button on the front panel. The routing status of the first four outputs is displayed.

  • Page 34: Routing A Source To An Output

    Operating the 16x16 Modular Matrix for HDMI w/ HDCP Routing Basics Routing a Source to an Output Using the Front Panel Buttons The following example illustrates how to route a source to an output. An input may be routed to a single or multiple outputs. Multiple inputs cannot be routed to a single output. Press the In / Out button on the front panel.
  • Page 35 Once the desired input and output have been entered, press the Enter button to execute the routing process. The display will show the following: After a few moments, the home screen will be displayed. GEFEN 16x16 matrix page | 25...
  • Page 36 Operating the 16x16 Modular Matrix for HDMI w/ HDCP Routing Basics Using the IR Remote Control Press the Input button on the IR remote control. The front panel display will indicate that routing mode is active. port select Select an input (1 - 16) using the numerical keys on the IR remote control. For this example, we will route Input 7 to Output 12.
  • Page 37 If an incorrect output value is entered by accident, press the Return button to restart the routing process. Pressing the Return button will return the matrix to the home screen. GEFEN 16x16 matrix Once the desired input and output have been entered, press the Enter button to execute the routing process.

  • Page 38: Routing A Source To Multiple Outputs

    Operating the 16x16 Modular Matrix for HDMI w/ HDCP Routing Basics Routing a Source to Multiple Outputs The following example illustrates how to route a source to multiple outputs. IMPORTANT: When routing a source to multiple outputs, HDMI Local Out (Output 17) is not included as part of the routing process. To route a source to HDMI Local Out, it must be performed separately.
  • Page 39 Enter the desired output. In the example below, we have entered 4. OUT: 12 Repeat steps 6 and 7 to add more outputs. Press the Enter button to complete the routing procedure. 10. After a few moments, the home screen will be displayed. GEFEN 16x16 matrix page | 29...

  • Page 40: Routing A Source To All Outputs

    Operating the 16x16 Modular Matrix for HDMI w/ HDCP Routing Basics Routing a Source to All Outputs The following example illustrates the process for routing a single input to all outputs, simultaneously. Press the All button on the front panel. switch all out to : The display on the front panel will show the following:...
  • Page 41 Press the Enter button on the front panel. The display will indicate that the routing process was successful. Switch all out TO : 10 After a few moments, the home screen will be displayed. GEFEN 16x16 matrix page | 31...

  • Page 42: Saving A Routing Preset

    Each routing state can be recalled at a later time. Even if the matrix is powered OFF, the presets will be retained in memory. Press the Save button on the front panel. GEFEN 16x16 MATRIX The display will show the following:...
  • Page 43 Operating the 16x16 Modular Matrix for HDMI w/ HDCP Routing Basics Using the IR Remote Control Press the Save button on the IR remote control. The display will show the following: save to (1-8) Select a preset (1 - 8) by using the numerical keys on the IR remote control. For this example, we will save the current routing status to Preset 3 by pressing button 3.

  • Page 44: Recalling A Saved Routing Preset

    In this example, we will recall the routing preset that we stored in the previous example. Press the Recall button on the front panel. GEFEN 16x16 MATRIX The display will show the following:...
  • Page 45 Operating the 16x16 Modular Matrix for HDMI w/ HDCP Routing Basics Using the IR Remote Control Press the Recall button on the IR remote control. The display will show the following: recall from (1-8) Select a preset (1 - 8) by using the numerical keys on the front panel. For this example, we will recall Preset 3 by pressing button 3.

  • Page 46: Locking The Matrix

    Press the Lock button on the front panel. Lock GEFEN 16x16 MATRIX Once the matrix is locked, the LED indicator next to the display will glow bright green.

  • Page 47: Ir Control

    Connect the 3.5mm mini-mono end of the IR cable from the IR IN port on the matrix to the automation system. Connect an IR emitter (Gefen part no. EXT-IREMIT) from the IR Out jack on the Receiver unit to IR sensor on the display.

  • Page 48: Controlling The Source From The Viewing Location

    Connect an IR extender (Gefen part no. EXT-RMT-EXTIRN) to the IR Ext port on the Receiver unit. Connect an IR emitter (Gefen part no. EXT-IREMIT) from the IR OUT jack on the 16x16 Modular Matrix for HDMI w/ HDCP to the IR sensor on the source device.

  • Page 49: Controlling Multiple Sources

    Connect an IR extender (Gefen part no. EXT-RMT-EXTIRN) to the IR Ext port on the Receiver unit. Connect an IR emitter (Gefen part no. EXT-IREMIT) to the IR OUT jack on the 16x16 Modular Matrix for HDMI w/ HDCP. Another IR emitter can be connected to the IR All Out port, in order to control individual (or multiple) sources that are not controlled using the IR emiiter connected to the IR OUT port.

  • Page 50: Controlling The Matrix From The Viewing Location

    Connect an IR extender (Gefen part no. EXT-RMT-EXTIRN) to the IR Ext jack on each Receiver unit. Connect an IR emitter (Gefen part no. EXT-IREMIT) from the IR All Out port on the back of the matrix and place the emitter over the IR sensor on the front panel of the matrix.

  • Page 53: 03 Advanced Operation

    Modular Matrix for HDMI with HDCP sources displays 03 Advanced Operation RS-232 and IP Configuration ................44 RS-232 Interface ..................44 RS-232 Settings ..................44 IP / UDP Configuration ................45 Commands ......................46 IP Configuration ..................46 UDP Configuration ..................57 FST ......................

  • Page 54: Rs-232 And Ip Configuration

    Advanced Operation RS-232 and IP Configuration RS-232 Interface DE-9 DA-15 RS-232 Controller Matrix DB-25 Only TXD, RXD, and GND pins are used. DC-37 RS-232 Settings Description Setting 19200 Baud rate DD-50 Data bits None Parity Stop bits None Hardware flow control IMPORTANT: When sending RS-232 commands, a carriage return must be included at the end of the command.

  • Page 55: Ip / Udp Configuration

    Advanced Operation RS-232 and IP Configuration IP / UDP Configuration The 16x16 Modular Matrix for HDMI w/ HDCP supports IP-based control using Telnet, UDP, or the built-in Web-based GUI. To set up IP control, the network settings for the 16x16 Modular Matrix for HDMI w/ HDCP must be configured via RS-232.

  • Page 56: Commands

    Advanced Operation Commands IP Configuration Command Description #display_telnet_welcome Enable / disable the Telnet welcome message #ipconfig Displays the current IP configuration #resetip Resets the IP configuration to factory-default settings #set_http_port Sets the Web server listening port #set_telnet_pass Sets the Telnet password #set_telnet_port Sets the Telnet listening port for the matrix #set_webui_ad_pass...
  • Page 57 Advanced Operation Commands #display_telnet_welcome The #display_telnet_welcome command enables / disables the Telnet welcome message during a Telnet session. Syntax: #display_telnet_welcome Parameters: Value [0 ... 1] param1 Value Description Disable welcome message Enable welcome message Example: #display_telnet_welcome 1 TELNET WELCOME SCREEN IS ENABLED When enabled and a Telnet session has been started, the following will appear: Welcome to GEF-HDFST-MOD-16416 TELNET telnet->...
  • Page 58 Advanced Operation Commands #ipconfig The #ipconfig command displays the current TCP settings. Syntax: #ipconfig Parameters: None Example: #ipconfig IP Configuration is : IP: 192.168.2.238 NETMASK: 255.255.255.0 GATEWAY: 192.168.2.1 MAC Address: 00-1c-91-03-00-04 #resetip The #resetip command resets the IP configuration to factory-default settings. The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command.
  • Page 59 Advanced Operation Commands #set_http_port The #set_http_port command specifies the Web server listening port. The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command. The default port setting is 80. Use the #show_http_port command to display the current HTTP listening port. Syntax: #set_http_port param1 Parameters: Port...
  • Page 60 Advanced Operation RS-232 / IP Commands #set_telnet_port The #set_telnet_port command sets the Telnet listening port. The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command. The default port setting is 23. Use the #show_telnet_port command to display the current Telnet listening port. Syntax: #set_telnet_port param1 Parameters:...
  • Page 61 Advanced Operation Commands #set_webui_op_pass The #set_webui_ad_pass command sets the Operator password for the Web GUI. The default password is Admin. Syntax: #set_webui_op_pass param1 Parameters: Password param1 Example: #set_webui_op_pass minion WEB UI OPERATOR PASSWORD IS SET #sgateway The #sgateway command sets the gateway address. The gateway must be typed using dot-decimal notation.
  • Page 62 Advanced Operation Commands #show_gateway The #show_gateway command displays the current gateway address of the matrix. Use the #sgateway command to set the gateway address. Syntax: #show_gateway Parameters: None Example: #show_gateway GATEWAY ADDRESS IS: 192.168.1.5 #show_http_port The #show_http_port command displays the current HTTP listening port of the matrix. Use the #set_http_port command to set the HTTP listening port.
  • Page 63 Advanced Operation Commands #show_ip The #show_ip command displays the current IP address of the matrix. Use the #sipadd command to set the IP address. Syntax: #show_ip Parameters: None Example #show_ip IP ADDRESS IS: 192.168.1.239 #show_mac_addr The #show_mac_addr command displays the MAC address of the matrix. Syntax: #show_mac_addr Parameters:...
  • Page 64 Advanced Operation Commands #show_netmask The #show_netmask command displays the current net mask of the matrix. Use the #snetmask command to set the net mask. Syntax: #show_netmask Parameters: None Example: #show_netmask NETMASK ADDRESS IS: 255.255.255.0 #show_telnet_port The #show_telnet_port command displays the current Telnet port of the matrix. Use #set_telnet_port command to set the Telnet listening port.
  • Page 65 Advanced Operation Commands #sipadd The #sipadd command sets the IP address of the matrix. The IP address must be entered using dot-decimal notation. The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command. The default IP address is 192.168.1.72. Use the #show_ip #ipconfig command to display the current IP address of the matrix.
  • Page 66 Advanced Operation Commands #use_telnet_pass The #use_telnet_pass command forces the password credentials for each Telnet session. The default setting is 0 (disabled). Syntax: #use_telnet_pass param1 Parameters: Value [0 ... 1] param1 Value Description Disable password Enable password Example: #use_telnet_pass 1 TELNET INTERACE PASSWORD IS ENABLED page | 56...

  • Page 67: Udp Configuration

    Advanced Operation Commands UDP Configuration Command Description #set_udp_port Sets the local UDP listening port #set_udp_remote_ip Sets the remote UDP IP address #set_udp_remote_port Sets the remote UDP listening port #show_udp_port Displays the current local UDP listening port #show_udp_remote_ip Displays the current remote UDP IP address #show_udp_remote_port Displays the current remote UDP listening port #use_udp_enable...
  • Page 68 Advanced Operation Commands #set_udp_remote_ip The #set_udp_remote_ip command sets the remote UDP IP address. The IP address must be specified using dot-decimal notation. The default UDP remote IP address is 192.168.1.255. The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command. Syntax: #set_udp_remote_ip param1 Parameters: UDP address...
  • Page 69 Advanced Operation Commands #show_udp_port The #show_udp_port command displays the current local UDP listening port. Use the #set_udp_port command to set the local UDP listening port. Syntax: #show_udp_port Parameters: None Example: #show_udp_port UDP COMMUNICATION PORT IS: 56 #show_udp_remote_ip The #show_udp_remote_ip command displays the remote UDP IP address. Use the #set_udp_remote_ip command to set the remote UDP IP address.
  • Page 70 Advanced Operation Commands #show_udp_remote_port The #show_udp_remote_port command displays the remote UDP listening port. Use the #set_udp_remote_port to set the remote UDP listening port. Syntax: #set_udp_rport param1 Parameters: None Example: #show_udp_remote_port REMOTE UDP COMMUNICATION PORT IS: 50008 #use_udp_enable The #use_udp_enable command enables or disables UDP access mode. Syntax: #use_udp_enable param1 Parameters:...

  • Page 71: Fst

    Advanced Operation Commands Command Description #fst_fast Sets the specified inputs to Fast switching mode #fst_slow Sets the specified inputs to Slow switching mode #show_fst Displays the current switching mode for the specified input #fst_fast The #fst_fast command sets the specified inputs to Fast switching mode. By default, all inputs are set to Fast switching mode.
  • Page 72 Advanced Operation Commands #fst_slow The #fst_slow command sets the specified inputs to Slow (normal) switching mode. Up to 16 inputs can be specified at a time. If param1 = 0, then all inputs are set to Slow switching mode. Syntax: #fst_slow param1 [...param16] Parameters: param1...
  • Page 73 Advanced Operation Commands #show_fst The #show_fst command displays the switching mode of the specified input. If param1 = 0, then the switching mode of all inputs are displayed. Syntax: #show_fst param1 Parameters: Input [1 ... 16] param1 Examples: #show_fst 6 INPUT 6(Input6) IS IN FAST SWITCHING MODE #show_fst 0 INPUT 1(Input1) IS IN SLOW SWITCHING MODE...

  • Page 74: Routing And Masking

    Advanced Operation Commands Routing and Masking Command Description #mask Masks the video on the specified output(s) #recall_preset Loads the specified routing / masking preset #save_preset Saves the current routing / masking state to a preset #set_bank_name Assigns an EDID bank with the specified name #set_input_name Assigns an input with the specified name #set_output_name...
  • Page 75 Advanced Operation Commands #recall_preset The #recall_preset command loads the specified preset. Use the #save_preset command to store a preset. Syntax: #recall_preset param1 Parameters: Preset [1 ... 8] param1 Example: #recall_preset 7 RECALLED THE ROUTING STATE SAVED TO PRESET 7 #save_preset The #save_preset command saves the current routing / masking state to the specified preset.
  • Page 76 Advanced Operation Commands #set_bank_name The #set_bank_name command names the specified bank. Syntax: #set_bank_name param1 param2 Parameters: param1 Bank [1 ... 8] Name param2 Example: #set_bank_name 5 Dell_30 Dell_30 NAME IS ASSIGNED TO BANK 5 #set_input_name The #set_input_name command assigns a name to the specified input on the matrix. Syntax: #set_input_name param1 param2 Parameters:...
  • Page 77 Advanced Operation Commands #set_output_name The #set_output_name command assigns a name to the specified output on the matrix. Output 17 is HDMI Local Out. Syntax: #set_output_name param1 param2 Parameters: Output [1 ... 17] param1 Name param2 Example: #set_output_name 3 Sony_XBR Sony_XBR NAME IS ASSIGNED TO OUTPUT 3 #set_preset_name The #set_preset_name command names the specified preset.
  • Page 78 Advanced Operation Commands #show_bank_name The #show_bank_name command displays the name for the specified EDID bank. Syntax: #show_bank_name param1 Parameters: param1 Bank [1 ... 8] Example: #show_bank_name 5 THE NAME FOR BANK 2 IS: Dell_30 #show_input_name The #show_input_name command displays the name of the specified input. Syntax: #show_input_name param1 Parameters:...
  • Page 79 Advanced Operation Commands #show_mask The #show_mask command displays the mask status of the specified output. Output 17 is HDMI Local Out. Syntax: #show_mask param1 Parameters: Output [1 ... 17] param1 Example: #show_mask 15 OUTPUT 15 IS UNMASKED #show_output_name The #show_output_name command displays the name of the specified output. Output 17 is HDMI Local Out.
  • Page 80 Advanced Operation Commands #show_preset_name The #show_preset_name command displays the name of the specified preset. Syntax: #show_preset_name param1 Parameters: param1 Preset [1 ... 8] Example: #show_preset_name 8 THE NAME FOR PRESET 8 IS: Studio51 page | 70...
  • Page 81 Advanced Operation Commands #unmask The #unmask command unmasks the specified output(s). Up to 16 outputs can be specified at a time. If param1 = 0, then all outputs will be unmasked. Output 17 is HDMI Local Out. Syntax: #unmask param1 [... param17] Parameters: Output [1 ...
  • Page 82 Advanced Operation Commands The r command routes the specified input to the specified outputs. Up to eight outputs can be specified at a time. Do not precede this command with the “#” symbol. If param2 = 0, then the specified input will be routed to all outputs. Output 17 is HDMI Local Out. Also see the command.
  • Page 83 Advanced Operation Commands The s command routes the specified inputs to all outputs. Do not precede this command with the “#” symbol. If param1 = 0, then the matrix will be placed in a 1-to-1 routing state. In other words, Input 1 is routed to Output 1, Input 2 is routed to Output 2, and so on. Syntax: s param1 Parameters:...

  • Page 84: System

    Advanced Operation Commands System Command Description #echo Enables / disables RS-232 feedback #fadefault Resets the routing and masking to factory-default settings #hdcp Enables / disables HDCP detection #help Displays a list of available RS-232 / Telnet commands #hdp_pulse Cycles with HPD line on the specified output #lock_edid Locks the local EDID when the matrix is power-cycled #lock_matrix...
  • Page 85 Chapter Page Title #echo The #echo command enables / disables (toggles) the RS-232 feedback. Syntax: #echo param1 Parameters: param1 Value [0 ... 1] Value Description Disable feedback Enable feedback Example: #echo 1 LOCAL ECHO IS ON page | 75...
  • Page 86 Advanced Operation Commands #fadefault The #fadefault command resets the matrix to factory-default settings. Routing is restored to a “one-to-one: state, outputs are unmasked, and all IP and UDP settings are reset to default settings. Syntax: #fadefault Parameters: None Example: #fadefault MATRIX WAS RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULTS MATRIX IS ON MATRIX IS UNLOCKED...
  • Page 87 Advanced Operation Commands #hdcp The #hdcp command enables / disables HDCP detection on the selected input. NOTE: Some computers will enable HDCP if an HDCP-compliant display is detected. Set param2 = 1 to force the computer to ignore detection of an HDCP-compliant display. Setting param2 = 0 does not decrypt HDCP content.
  • Page 88 Advanced Operation Commands #help The #help command displays the list of available RS-232 / Telnet commands. Help on a specific command can be displayed when using param1. Syntax: #help param1 Parameters: Command name (optional) param1 Examples: #help =================================== #IPCONFIG #RESETIP #SIPADD #SNETMASK #SGATEWAY...
  • Page 89 Advanced Operation Commands #hdp_pulse The #hpd_pulse command cycles the HPD line on the specified input. Issuing this command is identical to physically disconnecting and reconnecting the cable between the source and the matrix. If param1 = 0, then all inputs will receive the HPD pulse. Syntax: #hpd_pulse param1 Parameters:...
  • Page 90 Advanced Operation Commands #lock_edid The #lock_edid command secures the Local EDID by disabling the automatic loading of the downstream EDID when the matrix is powered. Syntax: #lock_edid param1 Parameters: Value [0 ... 1] param1 Value Description Disable Enable Examples: #lock_edid 0 MATRIX EDID IS UNLOCKED #lock_edid 1 MATRIX EDID IS LOCKED...
  • Page 91 Advanced Operation Commands #lock_matrix The #lock_matrix command locks / unlocks the Matrix. When the matrix is locked, all functions are disabled including the front panel, RS-232, and Telnet Syntax: #lock_matrix param1 Parameters: Value [0 ... 1] param1 Value Description Unlock Lock Examples: #lock_matrix 0...
  • Page 92 Advanced Operation Commands #power The #power command toggles power on the matrix. Syntax: #power param1 Parameters: param1 Value [0 ... 1] Value Description Examples: #power 0 (matrix will power-off) #power 1 (matrix will power-on) page | 82...
  • Page 93 Advanced Operation Commands #reboot The #reboot command reboots the matrix. Executing this command is the equivalent of disconnecting and reconnecting the AC power cord, on the back of the matrix. The matrix must be rebooted after changing the IP settings of the matrix. Syntax: #reboot Parameters:...
  • Page 94 Advanced Operation Commands #set_edid The #set_edid command sets the specified EDID type to an input or bank. Output 17, used by param2, is HDMI Local Out. Syntax: #set_edid param1 param2 param3 param4 Parameters: Source [STRING] param1 Source Description default Uses default EDID dynamic Uses dynamic EDID bank...
  • Page 95 Advanced Operation Commands Notes: If param1 = default or param1 = dynamic, set param2 = 0. Using Dynamic EDID When param1 = dynamic, the specified input will be set to Dynamic EDID. This can be observed by accessing the Manage EDID tab, in the Web interface. When an input is set to Dynamic EDID, the input will use the EDID of the last selected output during the routing process.
  • Page 96 Advanced Operation Commands #set_ir The #set_ir command sets the IR channel for the matrix. Syntax: #set_ir param1 Parameters: param1 Channel [0 ... 3] Channel Description Set IR channel 0 Set IR channel 1 Set IR channel 2 Set IR channel 3 Example: #set_ir 0 IR CHANNEL IS SET TO CHANNEL 0 (DIP1=OFF, DIP2=OFF)
  • Page 97 Advanced Operation Commands #show_fw The #show_fw command displays the current version of matrix firmware. Syntax: #show_fw Parameters: None Example: #show_fw FIRMWARE VERSION = GEF-HDFST-MOD-16416 v1.0X #show_hdcp The #show_hdcp command displays the HDCP status on the specified input. Syntax: #show_hdcp param1 Parameters: param1 Input...
  • Page 98 Advanced Operation Commands #show_hpd The #show_hpd command displays the HPD status of the specified output. Output 17 is HDMI Local Out. Syntax: #show_hpd param1 Parameters: Output [1 ... 17] param1 Example: #show_hpd 4 HPD OF OUTPUT 4 (Output4) IS LOW #show_ir The #show_ir command displays the IR channel of the matrix.
  • Page 99 Advanced Operation Commands #show_out_colordpt The #show_out_colordpt command displays the highest color depth supported by the specified display based on the EDID. If no display is attached to the specified output, then the command will return NO SIGNAL. Output 17 is HDMI Local Out. Syntax: #show_out_colordpt param1 Parameters:...
  • Page 100 Advanced Operation Commands #show_r The #show_out_colordpt command displays the current routing status of the specified output. Output 17 is HDMI Local Out. Syntax: #show_r param1 Parameters: Output [1 ... 17] param1 Example: #show_r 9 OUTPUT 9(Output5) IS ROUTED TO INPUT 5(Input5) #show_rsense The #show_rsense command displays the RSENSE status of the specified output.
  • Page 101 Advanced Operation Commands #show_ver_data The #show_ver_data command displays the current software and hardware version. Syntax: #show_ver_data Parameters: None Example: #show_ver_data SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE VERSION: v1.0X PCB-2026*A page | 91...
  • Page 102 Advanced Operation Commands The m command displays the current matrix routing status. Do not precede the m command with the “#’ symbol. Syntax: Parameters: None Example: OUT: 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 IN: 03 03 03 03 03 03 03 03 OUT: 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 IN: 03 03 03 03 03 03 03 03 OUT: 17...
  • Page 103 Advanced Operation Commands The n command displays the routing status of the specified output. Do not precede the n command with the “#’ symbol. If param1 = 0, then the routing status for all outputs will be returned. Syntax: n param1 Parameters: None Examples:...

  • Page 104: Web Interface

    Advanced Operation Web Interface Using the built-in Web Server Access the built-in Web interface by entering the IP address of the matrix that was specified in step 3 under IP / UDP Configuration. Once connected to the matrix, the login screen will be displayed.

  • Page 105: Main ► Routing

    Advanced Operation Web Interface The Web GUI is divided into four main pages: Main, I/O Setup, Manage EDID, and Configuration. Each main page is represented by a tab at the top-most portion of the screen. The Main, I/O Setup, and Manage EDID pages have their own set of sub-tabs. Click on the desired tab / sub-tab to open the desired page.
  • Page 106 Advanced Operation Web Interface Input # Click the radio button next to the desired input to be routed. Only one input can be selected at a time. Name Displays the current name of the input. Type Indicates the type of card that is installed for the listed inputs. Mask / Unmask Click this radio button to enable / disable the selected input.
  • Page 107 Advanced Operation Web Interface Output Click to place a check mark in the box and select the desired output. Multiple outputs can be selected. This includes the local A/V output (17-Local). Name Displays the current name of the output. Type Indicates the type of card that is installed for the listed outputs.
  • Page 108 Advanced Operation Web Interface Lock Matrix Locks / unlocks the matrix. Once the matrix is locked, settings on the matrix cannot be changed using the front-panel buttons or through the Web GUI. When the matrix is locked, the button text will read “Unlock Matrix” and a red bar will appear across the top portion of the screen with the text “Matrix is LOCKED”.
  • Page 109 Advanced Operation Web Interface Save Routing Preset Saves the current routing state to memory. Click the drop-down list to select the desired routing preset. Click the Save button to save the preset to memory. Recall Routing Preset Loads the selected routing state into memory. Click the desired button to load the desired routing preset into memory.
  • Page 110 Advanced Operation Web Interface Legend Provides color-coded information on the status of each Input and Output. Indicates that the Input / Output is active (connected to a source or a sink). Indicates that an HDCP source is being used on the input. No input source or output (sink) is connected.

  • Page 111: Main ► I/O Status

    Advanced Operation Web Interface Main ► I/O Status Output Displays the state of each output for each of the following: Name, RSENSE, Mask, HPD (Hot-Plug Detect), and HDCP. Name Displays the name of the output. The name of the output can be changed using #set_output_name the Web GUI (I/O Setup ►...
  • Page 112 Advanced Operation Web Interface Input Displays the state of each input for each of the following: Input name, Color Depth, Color Space, HDCP, 3D, Active Signal, Vertical Resolution, Horizontal Resolution, Progressive / Interlaced, and Refresh Rate. page | 102...

  • Page 113: Main ► Display Info

    Advanced Operation Web Interface Main ► Display Info Choose EDID Select the EDID from the drop-down list. The selected EDID will be copied from the selected EDID Bank or Output to the desired input(s) and used by the source. Options: Default EDID, Bank 1 ...

  • Page 114: I/O Setup ► Preset Names

    Advanced Operation Web Interface I/O Setup ► Preset Names Name Type the desired name of the Preset in this field. Click the Save Changes button to save the Name. Click the Cancel button to cancel any changes and restore the previous name.

  • Page 115: I/O Setup ► I/O Names

    Advanced Operation Web Interface I/O Setup ► I/O Names Name Type the desired name of each Output or Input in these fields. Save Changes Click this button to save the Input / Output name. Cancel Click this button to cancel the name change(s). page | 105...

  • Page 116: I/O Setup ► Hpd Control

    Advanced Operation Web Interface I/O Setup ► HPD Control Pulse Click the Pulse button to cycle the HPD line on the desired input. This is the equivalent of physically disconnecting and reconnecting the HDMI cable between the source device and the matrix. page | 106...

  • Page 117: I/O Setup ► Fst

    Advanced Operation Web Interface I/O Setup ► FST Click to select / deselect the desired input(s). Inputs with a check mark will enable the FST feature. FST is enabled by default. Use the Set button to save changes. Check All Places a check mark in each box under the FST column.

  • Page 118: I/O Setup ► Hdcp

    Advanced Operation Web Interface I/O Setup ► HDCP NOTE: Some computers will enable HDCP if an HDCP-compliant display is detected. Use the Disable feature to force the computer to ignore detection of an HDCP-compliant display. The Disable feature does not decrypt HDCP content. Disable Click to select / deselect the desired input(s).

  • Page 119: Manage Edid ► Assign

    Advanced Operation Web Interface Manage EDID ► Assign Lock EDID Secures the Local EDID and disables automatic EDID loading during power-up. If the Lock EDID button is clicked (enabled), the “EDID locked on power cycle” message will be displayed in red. The local EDID information will now be locked once the matrix is rebooted.
  • Page 120 Advanced Operation Web Interface Copy To Click to select or deselect the desired input(s). EDID Modes If the EDID Mode is set to Last Output, then the EDID source will be set to #set_edid Dynamic EDID. See the command for details on using Dynamic EDID.
  • Page 121 Advanced Operation Web Interface Check All Copy Places a check mark in each box Click this button to copy the specified EDID under the Copy To column. to the selected inputs / banks. Clear All Cancel Clears all check marks from the Restores the previous EDID state for each Copy To column.

  • Page 122: Manage Edid ► Bank Names

    Advanced Operation Web Interface Manage EDID ► Bank Names Bank # Indicates the EDID bank number. Name Type the desired name of the EDID bank in this field. Click the Save Changes button to save the bank name. Click the Cancel button to restore the previous name. Save Changes Saves the current name change to the EDID bank(s).

  • Page 123: Manage Edid ► Upload/Download

    Advanced Operation Web Interface Manage EDID ► Upload/Download Browse... Select Bank Location Click this button to select the EDID Click this drop-down list to select file to be uploaded. the bank to where the EDID will be uploaded. Upload Options: Click this button to upload the Bank 1 ...

  • Page 124: Configuration ► Change Ip Settings

    Advanced Operation Web Interface Configuration ► Change IP Settings Change IP Settings Assigns the IP address, subnet, gateway, HTTP listening port, Telnet port, and UDP port. The MAC address cannot be changed. Save Settings Saves the current settings for the Change IP Settings. After clicking this button, the Web interface will display a dialog indicating that the matrix must be rebooted for changes to take effect.
  • Page 125 Advanced Operation Web Interface Configuration ► Telnet Login Settings Old Password Type the current (old) password in this field. New Password Type the new password in this field. Force Password on Connect Click this check box to have the matrix prompt for a password each time a Telnet session is started.
  • Page 126 Advanced Operation Web Interface Configuration ► UDP Connection Settings Remote UDP IP Address Type the remote UDP IP address in this text box. Remote UDP Port Enter the remote UDP port in this text box. Enable UDP Access Check this box to enable UDP access. If this box is unchecked, the UDP access will be unavailable.
  • Page 127 Advanced Operation Web Interface Configuration ► Web Login Settings Username Click this drop-down list to select the username to be changed. Old Password Type the current (old) password in this field. New Password Type the new password in this field. Confirm Password Re-type the new password in this field.
  • Page 128 Advanced Operation Web Interface Configuration ► System Configuration Download Click this button to download the current matrix configuration to a file. (continued on next page) page | 118...
  • Page 129 Advanced Operation Web Interface Browse Click this button to select the firmware file to be uploaded. See Upgrading using the Web interface for details on updating the firmware. Browse Click this button to select the saved configuration file to be loaded into memory. Restore Uploads the selected configuration file to the matrix.

  • Page 131: 04 Appendix

    Modular Matrix for HDMI with HDCP sources displays 04 Appendix Card Removal and Installation ................122 Power Supply Failure and Replacement ............125 Power Supply Failure ................125 Power Supply Replacement ..............126 Firmware Upgrade Procedure ................128 Upgrading using the Web interface ............128 Upgrading using USB ................

  • Page 132: Card Removal And Installation

    Appendix Card Removal and Installation Although each 16x16 Modular Matrix for HDMI w/ HDCP is sold pre-configured, both input and output cards can be removed or added to fit the needs of the application. Each module can easily be removed and installed without using any special tools. WARNING: Modules are sensitive to Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) which can damage the module.
  • Page 133 Appendix Card Removal and Installation Grab the fastening screws on both sides of the card, between the thumb and index finger, and gently pull to remove the card from the matrix. If a cover plate is being removed, then loosen the fastening screws on both sides of the cover plate and gently remove the cover plate.
  • Page 134 Appendix Card Removal and Installation Use both hands to push the card until it snaps in place. Secure the card by hand-tightening the fastening screws. Do not overtighten the screws. To prevent damage to the screws, do not use pliers or other high-torque devices.

  • Page 135: Power Supply Failure And Replacement

    Appendix Power Supply Failure and Replacement Power Supply Failure The 16x16 Modular Matrix for HDMI w/ HDCP comes with two internal (hot-swappable) power supplies. If one of these power supplies should fail, a high-pitched alarm will sound from the matrix. POWER SUPPLY FAILURE! will appear in the front panel display. The matrix can function with a single power supply.

  • Page 136: Power Supply Replacement

    Press the Power button to cancel the alarm. It is not necessary to power-off the matrix when replacing a power supply. Locate the release mechanism on the power supply to be removed (the Gefen 32x32 Matrix for HDMI w/ HDCP is shown).
  • Page 137 Appendix Power Supply Replacement Gently pull the power supply as you continue to hold the release mechanism. Once the power supply is released, pull the handle to remove the power supply. Gently push the new power supply into place. The power supply will snap into place once it is fully installed.

  • Page 138: Firmware Upgrade Procedure

    IMPORTANT: DO NOT power-off or disconnect the AC power cord from the matrix, at any time, during the firmware upgrade process. Download the firmware update from the Support section of the Gefen Web site. Extract the firmware file from the .ZIP file.

  • Page 139: Upgrading Using Usb

    IMPORTANT: DO NOT power-off or disconnect the AC power cord from the matrix, at any time, during the firmware upgrade process. Download the firmware update from the Support section of the Gefen Web site. Power-ON the 16x16 Modular Matrix for HDMI w/ HDCP.

  • Page 140: Specifications

    Appendix Specifications Supported Formats Resolutions (max.) • 1080p Full HD Electrical Maximum Pixel Clock • 225 MHz Connectors Inputs (16 x max.) • HDMI Type-A, 19-pin, female (Organized into 2 banks of 8 each) Outputs (16 x max.) • HDMI Type-A, 19-pin, female (Organized into 2 banks of 8 each) •...
  • Page 141 Appendix Specifications Operational Power Input • 2 x 100 - 240V AC (hot-swappable) Power Consumption • 500W (each power supply) Physical Dimensions (W x H x D) • 17.4” x 5.1” x 16.8” (Matrix w/o feet) (440mm x 130mm x 427mm) (w/o feet) Dimensions (W x H x D) •...
  • Page 142 Stretch it, Switch it, Split it, Control it. Gefen’s got it. ® 20600 Nordhoff St., Chatsworth CA 91311 1-800-545-6900 818-772-9100 fax: 818-772-9120 www.gefenpro.com support@gefenpro.com This product uses UL or CE listed power supplies.

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