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Page 1: For Hdmi
Gefen 4x2 Matrix ® for HDMI GTB-MHDMI1.3-442 GTB-MHDMI1.3-442-BLK User Manual www.gefentoolbox.com... - Page 2 Notice Gefen, LLC reserves the right to make changes in the hard ware, packaging and any accompanying doc u men ta tion without prior written notice. 4x2 Matrix for HDMI is a trademark of Gefen, LLC HDMI, the logo, and High-Defi...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Introduction Operation Notes Features Panel Layout Panel Descriptions Connecting And Operating The 4x2 Matrix for HDMI IR Remote Description 10 IR Remote Installation 11 IR Remote Confi guration 12 Changing the IR Channel 13 IR Extender Installation 14 EDID Management 15 What is EDID? EDID Mode Selection External EDID Management... -
Page 4: Introduction
fi nished in a glossy color to blend in with either a white wall or black cabinet. Gefen specializes in total integration for your home theater, while going above and beyond customer expectations to ensure you get the most from your hardware. -
Page 5: Operation Notes
OPERATION NOTES READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE 4X2 MATRIX FOR HDMI • 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 4x2 Matrix for HDMI incorporates advanced EDID management to ensure complete compatibility with all types of Hi Def sources and HDTV displays. -
Page 6: Features
FEATURES HDMI 1.3 Features • 225 MHz (up to 12 bit YUV 444 @ 1080p) • Deep Color • Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio • Lip Sync Features • Displays any of four (4) Hi Def sources on the two (2) HDTV displays, independently. -
Page 7: Panel Layout
PANEL LAYOUT Front... -
Page 8: Panel Descriptions
PANEL DESCRIPTIONS Locking HDMI Input Ports (4) Connect a Hi Def source device to any of these input ports. Audio Channel Selection Switch Modifi es the audio information in the EDID when using the Internal EDID mode. See page 17 for more information. EDID Mode Selection Switch Switches between External and Internal EDID. -
Page 9: Connecting And Operating The 4X2 Matrix For Hdmi
3D signal. To pass the 3D signal, a 3DTV must be connected to HDMI Out 1 on the Matrix. Wiring Diagram for the GefenToolBox 4x2 Matrix for HDMI Gefen HDMI CABLE HDMI Display HDMI Switcher HDMI Switcher HDMI Display GTB-MHDMI1.3-442... - Page 10 CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE 4X2 MATRIX FOR HDMI How to Operate the 4x2 Matrix for HDMI Use the Out 1 and Out 2 button to route the selected Hi Def source to an HDTV display. Each number (1, 2, 3, or 4) represents an input source connected to the Matrix.
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Page 11: Ir Remote Description
IR REMOTE DESCRIPTION RMT-8MIR Remote Activity Indicator This LED will be activated momentarily each time a button is pressed. Display and Source Selection Buttons These buttons are used to select which input source is routed to the HDTV display(s). Routing Sources to Displays Issuing a routing command is a simple process. - Page 12 IR REMOTE DESCRIPTION The IR remote control will allow the user to select which source will be routed to which output. Each of the two (2) outputs are assigned a group of four buttons which correspond to the four source inputs. Please use the information below when selecting the desired source for each display.
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Page 13: Ir Remote Installation
IR REMOTE INSTALLATION Installing the IR Remote Battery Remove the battery cover on the back of the remote. Insert the included battery into the open battery slot. The positive (+) side of the battery should be facing up. Make sure that both DIP switches are in the OFF position. Replace the battery cover. -
Page 14: Ir Remote Confi Guration
IR REMOTE CONFIGURATION Setting the IR Remote Channel on the RMT-8MIR In the event that IR commands from other remote controls confl ict with the supplied RMT-8MIR Remote, changing the remote IR channel will fi x this issue. The RMT-8MIR Remote has a bank of DIP switches for setting the Remote IR channel. -
Page 15: Changing The Ir Channel
CHANGING THE IR CHANNEL How to change the IR channel Use the following procedure to set the proper IR channel on the 4x2 Matrix for HDMI. Press and hold the Out 1 button for 5 seconds to enter IR channel selection mode. -
Page 16: Ir Extender Installation
IR EXTENDER INSTALLATION Using the IR Extender An optional IR Extender (Gefen Part No. EXT-RMT-EXTIR) can be used to extend the IR capabilities of the 4x2 Matrix for HDMI. One such application allows the Matrix to be hidden within or behind a cabinet (see illustration below). -
Page 17: Edid Management
EDID MANAGEMENT What is EDID? The 4x2 Matrix for HDMI features automatic and manual EDID management to maximize compatibility of all attached devices. First it is necessary to understand EDID and what it is used for. EDID. What is it and what is it used for? Under normal circumstances, source devices will require information about a connected display device to assess what video resolutions and other features are compatible with the output device. -
Page 18: Edid Mode Selection
EDID MANAGEMENT EDID Mode Selection EXTERNAL MODE: To use this mode, set the EDID Mode Switch on the front panel to the EXT position. In External EDID mode, the Matrix directly retrieves EDID data from each connected A/V display device and builds a new EDID. This new EDID is sent to the source device. -
Page 19: External Edid Management
EXTERNAL EDID MANAGEMENT The 4x2 Matrix for HDMI features EDID Management. Before the source can send video or audio signals to the display, the source devices reads the EDID (Extended Display Identifi cation Data) of each device connected to an output. The EDID contains information about what type of AV data that the source can send to each display. -
Page 20: Audio Channel Selection
EDID MANAGEMENT Audio Channel Selection The 4x2 Matrix for HDMI features a switch that will modify the supported audio formats listed in the pre-programmed EDID. This feature is useful for limiting the output of the source device to either 2 or multi-channel audio formats. NOTE: This selector switch will only affect the pre-programmed EDID in the INTERNAL (INT) EDID Mode. - Page 21 INTERNAL EDID SPECIFICATIONS Below are the settings programmed into the built-in Internal EDID data structure: Video Data Block Audio Data Block Speaker Allocation 1080p@60Hz 2-channel: 2-channel: 1080p@50Hz LPCM 2CH FL/FR 1080i@60Hz (native) Multi-channel: Multi-Channel: 1080i@50Hz LPCM 2CH RLC/RRC LPCM 8CH RL/RR AC-3 6CH DTS 7CH...
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Page 22: Rs-232 Serial Control Interface
RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL INTERFACE 5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 5 9 8 7 6 6 7 8 9 Only Pins 2 (RX), 3 (TX), and 5 (Ground) are used on the RS-232 serial interface This feature allows for easy integration into automated systems capable of transmitting RS-232 commands. - Page 23 RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL COMMANDS Commands The following Commands are not case-sensitive Command Description 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 Input selection for Output 1 or Output 2 Reset to factory (default) settings Returns the current status of the Matrix Power OFF the Matrix Power ON the Matrix 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Selects the Input to be routed to Output 1 or Output 2.
- Page 24 RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL COMMANDS Returns the current status of the Matrix. Syntax: Parameters: None Remarks: When using the S command, the following information is returned: Power state: X (OFF) or Y (ON) Input: 1 - 4 Output: 5 - 8 Examples: The unit is ON and Input 3 is routed to Output 1: The Y indicates that the unit is powered ON.
- Page 25 RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL COMMANDS Power OFF the Matrix. Syntax: Parameters: None Power ON the Matrix. Syntax: Parameters: None...
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Page 26: Wall-Mounting Instructions
WALL MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS The GefenToolBox 4x2 Matrix for HDMI 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 27: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Video Bandwidth ..................225 MHz Pixel Clock / Speed .................. 165 MHz Maximum Video Resolution ......1080p, 2K with 12-bit Deep Color Input Video Signal ..................1.2V p-p Input DDC Signal ................5V p-p (TTL) HDMI Connector ........type A 19 pin female; (4) input, (2) output LED Indicators (source mapping)..............8 (blue) LED Indicator (power)..................1 (red) RS-232 Interface................ -
Page 28: Warranty
Gefen warrants the equipment it manufactures to be free from defects in material and workmanship. If equipment fails because of such defects and Gefen is notifi ed within two (2) years from the date of shipment, Gefen will, at its option, repair or replace the equipment, provided that the equipment has not been subjected to mechanical, electrical, or other abuse or modifi... - Page 29 Rev A8 2.3g 20600 Nordhoff St., Chatsworth CA 91311 1-800-545-6900 818-772-9100 fax: 818-772-9120 www.gefentoolbox.com support@gefentoolbox.com...
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