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Gefen ToolBox GTB-HD4K2K-642-BLK User Manual

6x2 matrix for hdmi with ultra hd 4k x 2k support
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  • Page 1 3GSDI Audio Embedder Matrix for HDMI with Ultra HD 4K x 2K support SOURCES DISPLAYS GTB-HD4K2K-642-BLK User Manual Release A2...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    6x2 Matrix for HDMI 4K x 2K 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 6x2 Matrix for HDMI 4K x 2K 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. HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing in the United States and other countries.
  • Page 5 6x2 Matrix for HDMI 4K x 2K Operating Notes • EDID contains the A/V capabilities of a display device in regards to video resolutions and audio formats supported. This information is used by the source device to determine the format of the A/V signal on the outputs. The GefenToolBox 6x2 Matrix for HDMI 4K x 2K incorporates advanced EDID management to ensure compatibility with all sources and display devices.
  • Page 6 6x2 Matrix for HDMI 4K x 2K Features and Packing List Features • Routes six Ultra Hi-Def sources to two Ultra HD displays • Supports resolutions up to Ultra HD 4K x 2K (3840 x 2160 @ 30Hz) and 1080p Full HD •...

  • Page 7: Packing List

    Packing List The 6x2 Matrix for HDMI 4K x 2K ships with the items listed below. If any of these items are not present in your box when you first open it, immediately contact your dealer or Gefen. • 1 x 6x2 Matrix for HDMI 4K x 2K •...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    3GSDI Audio Embedder 6x2 Matrix for HDMI 4K x 2K Table of Contents Getting Started Panel Layout ......................2 IR Remote Control Unit ..................5 Front ......................5 Back ......................6 Installing the Battery ..................7 Setting the IR Channel .................. 7 Installation ......................
  • Page 9 6x2 Matrix for HDMI 4K x 2K Table of Contents Web Interface ...................... 79 Using the built-in Web Server ..............79 Main ► Routing ..................80 Main ► I/O Status ..................83 Main ► Display Info ..................85 I/O Setup ► Preset Names ................. 86 I/O Setup ►...

  • Page 11: 01 Getting Started

    Matrix for HDMI with Ultra HD 4K x 2K support SOURCES DISPLAYS 01 Getting Started Panel Layout ......................2 IR Remote Control Unit ..................5 Front ......................5 Back ......................6 Installing the Battery ..................7 Setting the IR Channel .................. 7 Installation ......................

  • Page 12: Panel Layout

    Getting Started Panel Layout page | 2...
  • Page 13 Getting Started Panel Layout Name Description Out (1 - 2) Connect an Ultra HD display to each of these ports using an HDMI cables. In (1 - 6) Connect an HDMI cable from an Ultra Hi-Def source to any of these HDMI ports. FST (Fast, Slow) Use this recessed button to switch between Fast and Slow FST (Fast Switching...
  • Page 14 Connect an RS-232 cable from this port to an RS-232 device. See RS-232 and IP Configuration for more information. IR Ext Connect an IR Extender (Gefen part no. EXT-RMT-EXTIRN) to this port. Used for upgrading the firmware. Firmware Upgrade Procedure for more information.

  • Page 15: Ir Remote Control Unit

    Getting Started IR Remote Control Unit Front Name Description Activity indicator This LED flashes bright orange when a key is pressed on the remote. Input Selection (1 - 8, A - H) Press these buttons to switch to the desired input (source). Buttons 1 - 6 are used to select the input.

  • Page 16: 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 17: 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 18: Installation

    OPTIONAL: Connect an Ethernet cable from the IP Control port on the matrix to a Local Area Network (LAN). OPTIONAL: Connect an IR extender (Gefen part no. EXT-RMT-EXTIRN) to the IR Ext port on the matrix. Connect the included 5V DC locking power supply to the 5V DC power receptacle on the matrix.

  • Page 19: Sample Wiring Diagram

    Getting Started Installation Sample Wiring Diagram HDMI CABLE RS-232 CABLE Ultra HD Source CAT-5 CABLE TOSLINK AUDIO CABLE Ultra HD Source Ultra HD Source Ultra HD Ultra HD Matrix for HDMI Source AV Receiver Ultra HD Source Ultra HD Source Extender Network Ultra HD...
  • Page 21 Matrix for HDMI with Ultra HD 4K x 2K support SOURCES DISPLAYS 02 Operating the 6x2 Matrix for HDMI 4K x 2K Routing Basics ....................12 Determining the Current Routing State ............12 Routing Inputs to Outputs ................13 Using the IR Remote Control Unit ............... 14 Using the IR Extender .................

  • Page 22: Operating The 6X2 Matrix For Hdmi 4K X 2K

    Operating the 6x2 Matrix for HDMI 4K x 2K Routing Basics Determining the Current Routing State On the bottom-left portion of the matrix, there are two rows of six LED indicators. The top row of LED indicators displays the routing state of Out 1. The next row displays the routing state of Out 2.

  • Page 23: Routing Inputs To Outputs

    Operating the 6x2 Matrix for HDMI 4K x 2K Routing Basics Routing Inputs to Outputs To the left of each row of LED indicators, there are two push-buttons labeled Out 1 and Out 2. To change the routing state of an output, press and release the button of the desired output to advance to the next input.

  • Page 24: Using The Ir Remote Control Unit

    Operating the 6x2 Matrix for HDMI 4K x 2K Routing Basics Using the IR Remote Control Unit The included IR remote control can also be used to switch between inputs. There are a total of 16 buttons on the IR remote. The buttons are color-coded in groups of two. Buttons 1 - 6 selects the desired input.

  • Page 25: Using The Ir Extender

    There may be situations where the IR sensor is blocked by a cabinet or other mounting device. In this case, an IR extender (Gefen part no. EXT-RMT-EXTIRN) can be connected to the IR Ext port on the matrix. The sensor on the IR extender behaves exactly like the sensor on the top panel of the matrix.

  • Page 26: Switching Modes

    WITCHING ECHNOLOGY What is Fast Switching Technology? Fast Switching Technology (FST) is a Gefen software implementation for HDMI products. FST was created to improve the lengthy HDMI authentication process, based on the HDMI and HDCP specifications. FST provides quicker audio/video source switching and greatly improves the overall audio/ video system behavior and performance when more than one HDTV display is used in the system setup.

  • Page 27: Audio Modes

    Operating the 6x2 Matrix for HDMI 4K x 2K Audio Modes The 6x2 Matrix for HDMI 4K x 2K provides the capability to switch between 2-channel and multichannel audio output. NOTE: In order for the audio channel mode to be selected, the EDID switch must be set to the Int position.

  • Page 28: Edid Modes

    Operating the 6x2 Matrix for HDMI 4K x 2K EDID Modes The 6x2 Matrix for HDMI 4K x 2K features EDID Management. Before the source can send video and/or audio to the display (sink), the source reads the EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) from the display (sink) devices connected to the splitter.
  • Page 29 Operating the 6x2 Matrix for HDMI 4K x 2K EDID Modes See Table 2.1, below, for specifications on the internal EDID. Table 2.1 - Internal EDID Specification Video Data Block Audio Data Block Color Profile 640 x 480p 59/60 4:3 LPCM 2-channel YCbCr 4:4:4 720 x 480p 59/60 4:3...

  • Page 31: 03 Advanced Operation

    Matrix for HDMI with Ultra HD 4K x 2K support SOURCES DISPLAYS 03 Advanced Operation RS-232 and IP Configuration ................22 RS-232 Interface ..................22 RS-232 Settings ..................22 IP / UDP Configuration ................23 Commands ......................24 Configuration ....................24 FST ......................

  • Page 32: 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 Telnet or RS-232 commands, a carriage return (0d) and a line feed (0a) must be included at the end of the command.

  • Page 33: Ip / Udp Configuration

    Advanced Operation RS-232 and IP Configuration IP / UDP Configuration The 6x2 Matrix for HDMI 4K x 2K supports IP-based control using Telnet, UDP, or the built- in Web-based GUI. To set up IP control, the network settings for the 6x2 Matrix for HDMI 4K x 2K must be configured via RS-232.

  • Page 34: Commands

    Advanced Operation Commands Configuration Command Description #echo Enables / disables RS-232 feedback #fadefault Resets the routing and masking to factory-default settings #hdcp Enables / disables HDCP detection #hdp_pulse Cycles with HPD line on the specified output #lock_edid Locks the local EDID when the matrix is power-cycled #power Toggles the power on the matrix #reboot...
  • Page 35 Advanced Operation Commands #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 ENABLED! page | 25...
  • Page 36 Advanced Operation Commands #fadefault The #fadefault command resets the matrix to factory-default settings. 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 GTB-HD4K2K-642 V1.0G page | 26...
  • Page 37 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 38 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 39 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 param1 Value [0 ... 1] Value Description Disable Enable Example #lock_edid 1 MATRIX EDID IS : LOCKED page | 29...
  • Page 40 Advanced Operation Commands #power The #power command toggles power on the matrix. Syntax #power param1 Parameters param1 Value [0 ... 1] Value Description Example #power 0 POWER OFF #power 1 POWER ON page | 30...
  • Page 41 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 any of the IP settings. Syntax #reboot Parameters...
  • Page 42 Advanced Operation Commands #set_edid The #set_edid command sets the specified EDID type to an input or bank. If param1 = default or param1 = dynamic, then set param2 = 0. Syntax #set_edid param1 param2 param3 param4 Parameters param1 Source [STRING] Source Description default...
  • Page 43 Advanced Operation Commands Examples #set_edid default 0 input 2 COPY DEFAULT EDID TO INPUT 4 #set_edid output 2 input 3 COPY OUTPUT 2 EDID TO INPUT 3 #set_edid dynamic 0 input 2 COPY DYNAMIC EDID TO INPUT 2 #set_edid bank 3 input 4 COPY BANK 3 EDID TO INPUT 4 page | 33...
  • Page 44 Advanced Operation Commands #set_ir The #set_ir command sets the IR channel for the matrix. The default IR channel setting is 0. The IR channel for the switch can also be set under the Configuration tab within the Web interface. See Configuration ►...
  • Page 45 Advanced Operation Commands #set_udp_port The #set_udp_port command sets the local UDP server listening port. The default port setting is 21. The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command. Use the #show_udp_port command to display the current local UDP listening port. Syntax #set_udp_port param1 Parameters...
  • Page 46 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 param1...
  • Page 47 Advanced Operation Commands #set_udp_remote_port The #set_udp_remote_port command sets the remote UDP listening port. The default remote UDP listening port is 50008. The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command. Syntax #set_udp_remote_port param1 Parameters param1 Port [0 ... 65535] Example #set_udp_remote_port 50008 UDP remote Communication Port : 50008 page | 37...
  • Page 48 Advanced Operation Commands #show_hdcp The #show_hdcp command displays the HDCP status on the specified input. Syntax #show_hdcp param1 Parameters param1 Input [1 ... 6] Example #show_hdcp 1 HDCP ON INPUT 1 IS ENABLED #show_ir The #show_ir command displays the IR channel of the matrix. Syntax #show_ir Parameters...
  • Page 49 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 There is no information from output [X]. Syntax #show_out_colordpt param1 Parameters...
  • Page 50 Advanced Operation Commands #show_out_res The #show_out_res command displays the highest resolution 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. Syntax #show_out_res Parameters param1 Output [1 ...
  • Page 51 Advanced Operation Commands #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. Syntax #set_udp_remote_ip param1 Parameters None Example #set_udp_remote_ip 192.168.1.227 UDP REMOTE ADDRESS IS: 192.168.1.227 #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.
  • Page 52 Advanced Operation Commands #use_udp_enable The #use_udp_enable command enables or disables UDP access mode. Syntax #use_udp_enable param1 Parameters param1 Value [0 ... 1] Value Description Disable UDP Enable UDP Example #use_udp_enable 1 UDP ACCESS IS ENABLED page | 42...
  • Page 53 Advanced Operation Commands The n command displays the routing status of the output. Do not precede the n command with the “#’ symbol. param1 must be set to 1. If param1 = 0, then the routing state for all outputs is returned. Syntax n param1 Parameters...
  • Page 54 Advanced Operation Commands The s command routes the specified input to all outputs. Do not precede this command with the “#” symbol. Syntax s param1 Parameters param1 Input [1 ... 6] Examples INPUT 2 IS ROUTED TO ALL OUTPUTS page | 44...

  • Page 55: 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. If param1 = 0, then all inputs are set to fast switching mode.
  • Page 56 Advanced Operation Commands #fst_slow The #fst_slow command sets the specified inputs to slow switching mode. By default, all inputs are set to fast switching mode. If param1 = 0, then all inputs are set to slow switching mode. Syntax #fst_slow param1 Parameters param1 Input...
  • Page 57 Advanced Operation Commands #show_fst The #show_fst command displays the switching mode for the specified input. If param1 = 0, then the switching mode for all inputs are displayed. Syntax #show_fst param1 Parameters param1 Input [0 ... 6] Examples #show_fst 2 INPUT 1 FST STATUS IS SLOW #show_fst 0 INPUT 1 FST STATUS IS SLOW...

  • Page 58: Ip / Telnet Configuration

    Advanced Operation Commands IP / Telnet 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 59 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 param1 Value [0 ... 1] Value Description Disable welcome message Enable welcome message Examples #display_telnet_welcome 1 TELNET WELCOME SCREEN IS ENABLED Notes When this option is enabled and a Telnet session has been started, the following will appear:...
  • Page 60 Advanced Operation Commands #ipconfig The #ipconfig command displays the current TCP settings. Syntax #ipconfig Parameters None Examples #ipconfig IP CONFIGURATION IS: IP : 192.168.2.190 SN : 255.255.255.0 GW : 192.168.2.1 page | 50...
  • Page 61 Advanced Operation Commands #resetip The #resetip command resets the IP configuration to factory-default settings. The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command. Syntax #resetip Parameters None Examples #resetip IP Configuration Was Reset To Factory Defaults. Please Reboot The Unit. page | 51...
  • Page 62 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 param1...
  • Page 63 Advanced Operation Commands #set_telnet_pass The #set_telnet_pass command sets the Telnet password. The password is case-sensitive and cannot exceed 8 characters in length. The default password is Admin. Syntax #set_telnet_pass param1 Parameters param1 Password Example #set_telnet_pass 3ver3st TELNET INTERFACE PASSWORD IS SET #set_telnet_port The #set_telnet_port command sets the Telnet listening port.
  • Page 64 Advanced Operation Commands #set_webui_ad_pass The #set_webui_ad_pass command sets the Administrator password for the Web GUI. The password is case-sensitive and cannot exceed 7 characters in length. The default password is Admin. Syntax #set_webui_ad_pass param1 Parameters param1 Password Example #set_webui_ad_pass bossman WEB UI ADMINISTRATOR PASSWORD IS SET #set_webui_op_pass The #set_webui_ad_pass command sets the Operator password for the Web GUI.
  • Page 65 Advanced Operation Commands #sgateway The #sgateway command sets the gateway address. The gateway must be typed using dot-decimal notation. The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command. The default gateway is 192.168.1.1. Syntax #sgateway param1 Parameters param1 Gateway Example #sgateway 192.168.1.5 GATEWAY ADDRESS 192.168.1.5 IS SET.
  • Page 66 Advanced Operation Commands #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. Syntax #show_http_port Parameters None Example #show_http_port HTTP COMMUNICATION PORT IS 82 #show_ip The #show_ip command displays the current IP address of the matrix. Use the #sipadd command to set the IP address.
  • Page 67 Advanced Operation Commands #show_mac_addr The #show_mac_addr command displays the MAC address of the matrix. Syntax #show_mac_addr Parameters None Example #show_mac_addr MAC ADDRESS IS 10.12.34.56.79.aa #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...
  • Page 68 Advanced Operation Commands #show_telnet_port The #show_telnet_port command displays the current Telnet port of the matrix. Use the #set_telnet_port command to set the Telnet listening port. Syntax #set_telnet_port param1 Parameters None Example #show_telnet_port TELNET COMMUNICATION PORT IS 24 #show_telnet_username The #show_telnet_username command displays the user name of the current Telnet session.
  • Page 69 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 VERSION : V1.0G HARDWARE VERSION : B page | 59...
  • Page 70 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 71 Advanced Operation Commands #snetmask The #snetmask command sets the subnet mask. The net mask must be entered using dot-decimal notation. The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command. The default net mask is 255.255.255.0. Use the #show_netmask #ipconfig command to display the current net mask of the matrix. Syntax #snetmask param1 Parameters...
  • Page 72 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). Use the #set_telnet_pass command to set the Telnet password. Syntax #use_telnet_pass param1 Parameters param1 Value [0 ... 1] Value Description Disable password Enable password...

  • Page 73: Masking

    Advanced Operation Commands Masking Command Description #mask Masks the video on the specified output(s) #show_mask Displays the current masking status of each output #unmask Unmasks the specified outputs #mask The #mask command masks the video on the specified output(s). If param1 = 0, then all outputs are masked.
  • Page 74 Advanced Operation Commands #show_mask The #show_mask command displays the mask status of the specified output. Syntax #show_mask param1 Parameters param1 Output [1 ... 2] Example #show_mask 1 OUTPUT 1 ARE MASKED #unmask The #unmask command unmasks the specified output(s). Use the #mask command to mask the specified output(s).

  • Page 75: Routing / Naming / +5V / Presets

    Advanced Operation Commands Routing / Naming / +5V / Presets Command Description #lock_matrix Locks / unlocks the matrix #recall_preset Loads the specified routing state #save_preset Saves the current routing state to a preset #set_bank_name Assigns a name to the specified EDID bank #set_input_name Assigns a name to the specified input #set_output_name...
  • Page 76 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 param1 Value [0 ... 1] Value Description Unlock Lock Example #lock_matrix 1...
  • Page 77 Advanced Operation Commands #recall_preset The #recall_preset command loads the routing preset. Syntax #recall_preset param1 Parameters param1 Preset [1 ... 8] Example #recall_preset 2 RECALLED THE ROUTING STATE SAVED TO PRESET 2 #save_preset The #save_preset command saves the current routing state to a specified preset. Syntax #save_preset param1 Parameters...
  • Page 78 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] param2 Name Example #set_bank_name 5 Dell24 Dell24 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 79 Advanced Operation Commands #set_output_name The #set_output_name command assigns a name to the output on the matrix. The name of the output is limited to 15 characters. Names longer than 15 characters will be truncated. To name an output, use the #set_output_name command.
  • Page 80 Advanced Operation Commands #set_preset_name The #set_preset_name command assigns a name to the specified preset. The name of the preset is limited to 8 characters. To display the name of a preset, use the #show_ preset_name command. Syntax #set_preset_name param1 param2 Parameters param1 Preset...
  • Page 81 Advanced Operation Commands #show_bank_name The #show_bank_name command displays the name for the specified EDID bank. To name an EDID bank, use the #set_bank_name command. Syntax #show_bank_name param1 Parameters param1 Bank [1 ... 8] Example #show_bank_name 5 THE NAME FOR BANK 5 IS: Dell24 #show_input_name The #show_input_name command displays the name of the specified input.
  • Page 82 Advanced Operation Commands #show_output_name The #show_output_name command displays the name of the output. To name an output, use the #set_output_name command. Syntax #show_output_name param1 Parameters param1 Output [1 ... 2] Example #show_output_name 2 THE NAME FOR OUTPUT 2 IS: Sony_XBR #show_preset_name The #show_preset_name command displays the name for the specified preset.
  • Page 83 Advanced Operation Commands #show_r The #show_r command displays the current routing status of the output. The name of the output and input are displayed. Syntax #show_r param1 Parameters param1 Output [1 ... 2] Example #show_r 2 OUTPUT 2 IS ROUTED TO VIDEO INPUT 2 page | 73...
  • Page 84 Advanced Operation Commands The r command routes the specified input to the output. Do not precede this command with the “#” symbol. Also see the command. If param2 = 0, then the specified input (param1) will be routed to all outputs. param3 is optional but can be used to specify another output on the command line.

  • Page 85: Status

    Advanced Operation Commands Status Command Description #help Displays a list of available RS-232 / Telnet commands #show_fw Displays the current version of firmware #show_hpd Displays the HPD status of the specified input #show_rsense Displays the RSENSE status of the output Displays the current routing status of the matrix #help The #help command displays the list of available RS-232 / Telnet commands.
  • Page 86 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 : V1.0G #show_hpd The #show_hpd command displays the HPD status of the specified output. The name of the output is included. Syntax #show_hpd param1 Parameters...
  • Page 87 Advanced Operation Commands #show_rsense The #show_rsense command displays the RSENSE status of the specified output. Syntax #show_rsense param1 Parameters param1 Output [1 ... 2] Example #show_rsense 2 RSENSE OF OUTPUT 1 IS HIGH page | 77...
  • Page 88 Advanced Operation Commands The m command displays the current routing status of the matrix. Masking and locking status of the matrix is also provided. Do not precede the m command with the “#’ symbol. Syntax Parameters None Example OUTPUT 1 IS ROUTED TO INPUT 3 OUTPUT 2 IS ROUTED TO INPUT 3 OUTPUT 1 2 ARE UNMASKED MATRIX IS UNLOCKED...

  • Page 89: 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 90: 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 91 Advanced Operation Web Interface Name (Outputs) The name of the output. This name can be changed using the #set_output_name command or through the I/O Setup ► I/O Names page of the Web interface. Outputs (Outputs) Check to select the currently active output. Input # (Inputs) Click the radio button next to the desired input to be routed.
  • Page 92 Advanced Operation Web Interface Lock Matrix Locks / unlocks the matrix. Once the matrix is locked, settings 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 93: 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), HDCP, and Video Mode. Name Displays the name of the output. The name of the output can be changed using #set_output_name command or through the I/O Setup ►...
  • Page 94 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, Refresh Rate, and Video Mode. page | 84...

  • Page 95: 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 Output or selected EDID Bank to the desired input(s) and used by the source. Options Bank 1 ...

  • Page 96: I/O Setup ► Preset Names

    Advanced Operation Web Interface I/O Setup ► Preset Names Preset # The number of each preset. Name Type the desired name of each preset in these fields. Save Changes Saves the current changes to the name of the preset(s). Cancel Restores the previous name or each preset, if a change was made.

  • Page 97: I/O Setup ► I/O Names

    Advanced Operation Web Interface I/O Setup ► I/O Names Output The number of the output. Name (Output) Type the desired name of each output in these fields. Input # The number of each input. Name (Input #) Type the desired name of each the input in these fields. Save Changes Saves the current changes to the name of the output and/or input(s).

  • Page 98: I/O Setup ► Hpd Control

    Advanced Operation Web Interface I/O Setup ► HPD Control Input # The number of the input. Name The name of the input. The name of each input can be changed using the #set_input_name command or through the I/O Setup ► I/O Names page of the Web interface.

  • Page 99: I/O Setup ► Fst

    Advanced Operation Web Interface I/O Setup ► FST Displays the switching state of each input. Input # The name of the input. Name The name of the input. The name of each input can be changed using the #set_input_name command or through the I/O Setup ►...

  • Page 100: 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. Check the box under the Disable column to force the computer to ignore detection of an HDCP-compliant display. The Disable feature does not decrypt HDCP content. Disable Check the box under the Disable column to force the computer to ignore HDCP-detection.

  • Page 101: 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 102 Advanced Operation Web Interface Copy To Place a check mark in the desired check box to select or deselect the desired input(s). These check-boxes can only be used when the EDID Mode is set to Custom - User. EDID Modes Select the EDID mode from the drop-down list.
  • Page 103 Advanced Operation Web Interface Internal - 1080p 2 ch audio This mode can be used as a generic EDID. Resolutions up to 1080p Full HD are supported along with 2-channel audio. Internal - 1080p Multi ch Same as above except with multichannel audio support. External - Output1 Uses the (downstream) EDID of the sink device connected to Output 1.

  • Page 104: 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. Save Changes Saves the current name change to the EDID bank(s). Cancel Restores the previous names for each EDID bank, if changes were made.

  • Page 105: Manage Edid ► Upload/Download

    Advanced Operation Web Interface Manage EDID ► Upload/Download Browse... Click this button to select the EDID file to be uploaded. Select Bank Location Click this drop-down list to select the bank to where the EDID will be uploaded. Options 1 - Bank1 ... 8 - Bank8 Upload Click this button to upload the EDID to the specified bank.
  • Page 106 Advanced Operation Web Interface Select EDID File to Download Click this box to select the EDID that is to be saved to a file. The EDID file will be saved in binary (.bin) format. Options 1 - BANK1 ... 8 - BANK8 1 - OUTPUT1 ...

  • Page 107: 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 108: Configuration ► Telnet Login Settings

    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 109: Configuration ► Udp Connection Settings

    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 110: Configuration ► Web Login Settings

    Advanced Operation Web Interface Configuration ► Web Login Settings Username Click this drop-down list to select the user name. The credentials for the selected user name can now be changed. Old Password Type the current (old) password in this field. New Password Type the new password in this field.

  • Page 111: Configuration ► System Configuration

    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 | 101...
  • Page 112 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 113 Advanced Operation Web Interface IR Channel Click this drop-down list to set the desired IR channel for the matrix. Note that the matrix and the included IR remote control must be set to the same channel in order to work properly. The IR channel for the matrix can also be set using the #set_ir command.

  • Page 115: 04 Appendix

    Matrix for HDMI with Ultra HD 4K x 2K support SOURCES DISPLAYS 04 Appendix Wall Mounting Instructions ................106 Firmware Upgrade Procedure ................107 Upgrading using the Web interface ............107 Upgrading using the USB port ..............108 Specifications ....................109...

  • Page 116: Wall Mounting Instructions

    Appendix Wall Mounting Instructions The 6x2 Matrix for HDMI 4K x 2K should be mounted vertically in a wall or cabinet with wood/drywall screws as shown in the diagram above. There should be an inch or two of clearance between the edges of the unit and any walls or vertical surfaces to allow for enough clearance for insertion and retraction of cables at the HDMI connectors.

  • Page 117: 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 118: Upgrading Using The Usb Port

    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 6x2 Matrix for HDMI 4K x 2K.

  • Page 119: Specifications

    Appendix Specifications Supported Formats Resolutions (max.) • Ultra HD 4K x 2K (3840 x 2160 @ 30 Hz) • 1080p Full HD Audio • LPCM 7.1 • Dolby® TrueHD • DTS-HD Master Audio™ Electrical Maximum Pixel Clock • 300 MHz Routing Selectors •...
  • Page 120 Appendix Appendix Specifications Physical Dimensions (W x H x D) • 6.9” x 11.9“ x 1.0” (175mm x 302mm x 26mm) Unit Weight • 1.4 lbs (0.6 kg) page | 110...
  • Page 122 Stretch it. Switch it. Split it. Gefen’s got it. ® 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 listed or CE compliant power supplies.

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