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- Page 1 HDMI 3GSDI Audio Embedder Detective Plus EXT-HD-EDIDPN User Manual Release A1...
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Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
HDMI Detective Plus 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 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday - Friday, Pacific Time HDMI Detective Plus 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. © 2013 Gefen, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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Page 5: Operating Notes
3GSDI Audio Embedder HDMI Detective Plus Operating Notes • When connecting a HDMI cable between the source and the HDMI Detective Plus, the cable should not exceed 30 feet (10 meters) in length. • The HDMI cable between the HDMI Detective Plus and the display (or other sink device) should not exceed 50 feet (15 meters) in length. -
Page 6: Packing List
Packing List The HDMI Detective Plus 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 HDMI Detective Plus •... -
Page 8: Table Of Contents
Advanced Operation Using the Virtual COM Port ................. 18 Installing the Driver ..................19 Commands ......................21 Appendix Installing the Gefen EDID Tool+ ................36 Firmware Upgrade Procedure ................40 Using the #fw_upgrade command .............. 40 Specifications ...................... 41 viii... -
Page 11: 01 Getting Started
HDMI Detective Plus 01 Getting Started Panel Layout ......................2 Back ......................2 Top ........................ 2 Front ......................2 Left ........................ 2 Installation ......................4 Connecting the HDMI Detective Plus ............4 Sample Wiring Diagram ................4... -
Page 12: Panel Layout
Getting Started Panel Layout page | 2... - Page 13 Getting Started Panel Layout Name Description DIP Switches Use this DIP switch bank to select a pre-programmed EDID. See EDID Programming for more information. HDMI Out Connect the Hi-Def display to this port using an HDMI cable. Write-enable switch. Flip this switch to the “E”...
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Page 14: Installation
Connect the included 5V DC power supply to the power receptacle on the detective. Connect the power supply to an available electrical outlet. Sample Wiring Diagram HDMI CABLE Hi-Def Source HDMI Detective Plus HD Monitor EXT-HD-EDIDPN page | 4... -
Page 17: Operating The Hdmi Detective Plus
HDMI Detective Plus 02 Operating the HDMI Detective Plus EDID Programming ....................8 Programming an External EDID ..............8 Passing HDCP Content ................. 9 Recording an EDID to a EDID Bank ............10 Loading an EDID from a EDID Bank ............11 Saving the Local EDID to a File .............. -
Page 18: Edid Programming
Operating the HDMI Detective Plus EDID Programming Before using the HDMI Detective Plus, the unit must be programmed with an EDID. Once programmed, the EDID data will be read by the source, providing all the necessary details of the type of signal that the display (or other sink device) can process. When a source device uses the EDID stored in the HDMI Detective Plus, this is called local mode. -
Page 19: Passing Hdcp Content
Operating the HDMI Detective Plus EDID Programming Page Title The table below provides a status summary of the Power LED. Status Conditions Power Solid green • Detective is powered • HPD is high • EDID has been successfully written (to a EDID bank or the local input) Solid red •... -
Page 20: Recording An Edid To A Edid Bank
Operating the HDMI Detective Plus EDID Programming Recording an EDID to a EDID Bank When an EDID is recorded, the EDID data is stored on the local input (HDMI input) port. However, the HDMI Detective Plus also allows EDID data to be stored directly to any of 6 EDID banks. -
Page 21: Loading An Edid From A Edid Bank
Operating the HDMI Detective Plus EDID Programming Loading an EDID from a EDID Bank NOTE: Before an EDID can be loaded to the local input, the EDID must be stored in an EDID bank. See Recording an EDID to a EDID Bank for more information. -
Page 22: Saving The Local Edid To A File
Operating the HDMI Detective Plus EDID Programming Saving the Local EDID to a File Once an EDID has been recorded (see Programming an External EDID), the EDID can be saved to a file on a computer using the #saveloedid command. The EDID must be loaded to the local input (HDMI input) before it can be saved to a file. -
Page 23: Uploading An Edid File To The Local Input
Operating the HDMI Detective Plus EDID Programming Uploading an EDID file to the Local Input #loedidtolo command allows any EDID file to be directly uploaded to the local input (HDMI input) of the HDMI Detective Plus. The EDID file must be in binary (.bin) format. Connect the HDMI Detective Plus to the computer using a USB-to-Mini USB cable. -
Page 24: Uploading An Edid File To A Edid Bank
Operating the HDMI Detective Plus EDID Programming Uploading an EDID file to a EDID Bank In some instances, uploading the EDID directly to the local input is not desired. In this case, an EDID can also be uploaded to the desired EDID bank using the #loedidtoba command. -
Page 27: 03 Advanced Operation
HDMI Detective Plus 03 Advanced Operation Using the Virtual COM Port ................. 18 Installing the Driver ..................19 Commands ......................21... -
Page 28: Using The Virtual Com Port
Advanced Operation Using the Virtual COM Port When the HDMI Detective Plus is connected to a computer running the Windows® operating system, a vitual communications port is created. Connect the USB-to-Mini USB cable between the detective and the PC. The COM port driver will automatically be installed: Go to Control Panel >... -
Page 29: Installing The Driver
NOTE: Manual installation of the driver is required only if the computer does not recognize the HDMI Detective Plus. Download the driver from the Downloads section of the Gefen Web site. (http://www.gefen.com/support/download.jsp) Extract the contents of the .ZIP file to the Windows® Desktop From the Device Manager, expand the Ports section. - Page 30 Advanced Operation Using the Virtual COM Port Select the .inf file within the folder, created in step 2, then click the OK button. 10. While attempting to install the driver, the following dialog may be displayed: 11. Select Install this software anyway. The driver installation may take a couple of minutes.
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Page 31: Commands
Advanced Operation Commands The following list of commands are used to control various features of the HDMI Detective Plus. Command Description #ddcmode Sets the DDC mode #edidbatolo Copies the specified EDID bank to the local input #ediddetolo Copies the default EDID bank to the local input #ediddstoba Read downstream EDID and stores in EDID Bank #ediddstolo... - Page 32 Advanced Operation Commands #ddcmode The #ddcmode command sets the DDC mode. Use this command to enable / disable HDCP with the local EDID or use EDID pass-through with HDCP enabled. If param1 is not supplied, then the current DDC mode is returned. Syntax: #ddcmode param1 Parameters:...
- Page 33 Advanced Operation Commands #edidbatolo The #edidbatolo command loads the EDID from the specified EDID bank and writes it to the local input. Syntax: #edidbatolo param1 Parameters: EDID bank [1 ... 6] param1 Example: #edidbatolo 2 EDID bank 2 stored to local #ediddetolo The #ediddetolo command reads the default EDID and stores it in the local input.
- Page 34 Advanced Operation Commands #ediddstoba The #ediddstoba command reads the downstream EDID and stores it to the specified EDID bank. Syntax: #ediddstoba param1 Parameters: EDID bank [1 ... 6] param1 Examples: #ediddstoba 3 Downstream EDID stored in bank 3 #ediddstolo The #ediddstolo command reads the downstream EDID and stores it to the local input. Syntax: #ediddstolo Parameters:...
- Page 35 Advanced Operation Commands #eredidbank The #eredidbank command erases the specified EDID bank. Syntax: #eredidbank param1 Parameters: param1 Bank [1 ... 6] Example: #eredidbank 2 EDID bank 2 is erased #fadefault The #fadefault command resets the HDMI Detective Plus to factory-default settings. Syntax: #fadefault Parameters:...
- Page 36 Advanced Operation Commands #fw_upgrade The #fw_upgrade command upgrades the device firmware. Syntax: #fw_upgrade Parameters: None Example: Firmware Upgrade Procedure for more information on upgrading the firmware. page | 26...
- Page 37 Advanced Operation Commands #help The #help command displays a list of available commands. This command can also be used to get help for a specific command. Syntax: #help [param1] Parameters: Command (optional) param1 Examples: #help #eredidbank Erase EDID bank. Syntax: #eredidbank param1 Param1 = 1 - 6 Example: #eredidbank 1 #help...
- Page 38 Advanced Operation Commands #loedidtoba The #loedidtoba command loads an EDID file to the specified EDID bank. Uploading an EDID file to a EDID Bank for details on using this command. Syntax: #loedidtoba param1 Parameters: Bank [1 ... 6] param1 Example: #loedidtoba 3 Waiting for the file to be sent ...
- Page 39 Advanced Operation Commands #prbaedid The #prbaedid command displays the EDID from the specified bank. Syntax: #prbaedid param1 Parameters: param1 Bank [1 ... 6] Example: #prbaedid 3 0x00 0xFF 0xFF 0xFF 0xFF 0xFF 0xFF 0x00 0x34 0xA9 0xAF 0xA0 0x01 0x01 0x01 0x01 0x00 0x14 0x01 0x03 0x80 0x00 0x00 0x78 0x0A 0xDA 0xFF 0xA3 0x58 0x4A 0xA2 0x29 0x17 0x49 0x4B 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x01 0x01...
- Page 40 Advanced Operation Commands #prdsedid The #prdsedid command displays the EDID stored in the specified EDID bank. Syntax: #prdsedid Parameters: None Example: #prdsedid 0x00 0xFF 0xFF 0xFF 0xFF 0xFF 0xFF 0x00 0x10 0xAC 0x54 0x40 0x55 0x34 0x31 0x42 0x0F 0x14 0x01 0x03 0x80 0x2C 0x19 0x78 0xEE 0xEE 0x95 0xA3 0x54 0x4C 0x99 0x26 0x0F 0x50 0x54 0xA5 0x4B 0x00 0x71 0x4F 0x81 0x80 0xA9 0xC0 0x01 0x01 0x01 0x01...
- Page 41 Advanced Operation Commands #prloedid The #prloedid command displays the EDID on the local input. Syntax: #prloedid Parameters: None Example: #prloedid 0x00 0xFF 0xFF 0xFF 0xFF 0xFF 0xFF 0x00 0x1C 0xA6 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x11 0x01 0x03 0x80 0x81 0x49 0x78 0x0A 0xCF 0x9B 0xA3 0x57 0x4C 0x9E 0x26 0x0F 0x4A 0x4C 0x20 0x00 0x00 0x01 0x01 0x01 0x01 0x01 0x01 0x01 0x01 0x01 0x01...
- Page 42 Advanced Operation Commands #saveloedid Saves the local EDID to a .bin or .txt file. After executing the command line, use the YModem protocol within the terminal program (e.g. Hyperterminal, etc) to save the EDID data to the file. See Saving the Local EDID to a File for details on using this command.
- Page 43 Advanced Operation Commands #show_ver_data Displays the current firmware and FPGA version. Syntax: #show_ver_data Parameters: None Example: #show_ver_data EXT-HD-EDIDPN Release version: 2.23 Release date: Oct 20 2013 Release time: 17:22:17 page | 33...
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Page 45: 04 Appendix
HDMI Detective Plus 04 Appendix Installing the Gefen EDID Tool+ ................36 Firmware Upgrade Procedure ................40 Using the #fw_upgrade command .............. 40 Specifications ...................... 41... -
Page 46: Installing The Gefen Edid Tool
USB cable is connected between the HDMI Detective Plus and the computer that is running the Gefen EDID Tool+. The Gefen EDID Tool+ is a free downloadable application from Gefen that provides EDID management for select Booster and Detective-based units using an intuitive Windows®... - Page 47 Next button. The Select Destination Location dialog will be displayed. The default installation path is: C:\Program Files (x86)\Gefen EDID Tool+. Click the Browse... button to change the installation path. Otherwise, click the Next button to continue with the default installation path.
- Page 48 Page Title Installing the Gefen EDID Tool+ Select the Start Menu Folder where the application icon will be created. The default folder name is Gefen Edid Tool+. Click the Next button. 10. The Select Additional Tasks dialog will be displayed.
- Page 49 EDID Tool+ dialog will be displayed. The Launch Gefen EDID Tool+ check box will be checked. To launch the Gefen EDID Tool+ application, click the Finish button. To launch the application at a later time, click the Launch Gefen EDID Tool+ check box to remove the check mark, then click the Finish button.
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Page 50: Firmware Upgrade Procedure
When upgrading the firmware, use the #fw_upgrade command. The following instructions are for use with Windows® Hyperterminal. Using the #fw_upgrade command Download the firmware file from the Gefen Web site. Extract the contents of the .zip file to the Windows® Desktop. The .zip file will contain the firmware file (*.bin). -
Page 51: Specifications
Appendix Specifications Supported Formats Resolution (max.) 1080p Full HD Electrical Maximum Pixel Clock 225 MHz Status indicator 1 x LED, bi-color (green / red) Connectors Input 1 x HDMI Type-A, 19-pin, female Output 1 x HDMI Type-A, 19-pin, female 1 x USB Mini-B Control DIP switches (front panel) 4 x Piano DIP switches... - Page 52 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 or CE listed power supplies.