150 feet and 1080i resolutions can be extended up to 300 feet. The Gefen 4x4 HDMI CAT5 Matrix works with HD-DVD players, TiVo sys- tems, HT PCs, and satellite set-top boxes that connect to an HDMI display. Every source is accessible at all times by any display by selecting it with an IR remote.
HDMI extension input ports. Please see page 11 for details • Use two industry standard CAT-5, CAT-5e or CAT-6 cables to operate each of the 4x4 HDMI Over CAT5 Receivers. Gefen recommends CAT-6 cabling for maximum performance. • For 1080i video, maximum extension is 300 feet (91 meters).
FEATURES Features • Switches easily between any four HDMI sources • Sends up to four video inputs to any four remote HDMI displays • Maintains 1920 x 1200, 1080p, and 2k resolution video • Extends video up to 300 feet over CAT-5 cable •...
SENDER PANEL DESCRIPTIONS Selected Source LED For HDMI Output 1 The selected source for HDMI Output 1 will be indicated by an active LED. Selected Source LED For HDMI Output 2 The selected source for HDMI Output 2 will be indicated by an active LED. Selected Source LED For HDMI Output 3 The selected source for HDMI Output 3 will be indicated by an active LED.
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SENDER PANEL DESCRIPTIONS 14 HDMI Output 3 CAT5 Extension Ports DDC and video output ports for extension to remote receiver. Both cables must be connected for proper operation. 15 HDMI 3 Extension Input Port For proper extension, the supplied 1 foot HDMI jumper cable must be attached between this port (12) and HDMI Output Port 2 (24).
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SENDER PANEL DESCRIPTIONS 26 HDMI Output 2 Connect a display to this output port. If using the built-in extension functionality, connect this output port (23) to the HDMI 2 extension input port (9) using the supplied 1 foot HDMI jumper cable. 27 HDMI Output 3 Connect a display to this output port.
RECEIVER PANEL DESCRIPTIONS IR Relay Receiver This receiver will receive commands from the included IR remote control and from other commercial IR remote controls and relay it back to the optional IR blaster. This is intended for remote control of devices connected to the 4x4 HDMI Over CAT5 Matrix from the extended location.
RMT-4IR REMOTE DESCRIPTION LED Indicator Input Selection Buttons Pressing on each numbered selection buttons will switch the receiver to the corresponding HDMI Input source. The LED indicator (top) will blink each time a button press is detected. Removing the battery cover will reveal these two features: Battery chamber (insert...
CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE 4X4 HDMI OVER CAT5 MATRIX How to Connect the 4x4 HDMI Over CAT5 Matrix Connect your sources (up to four) to the 4x4 HDMI Over CAT5 Matrix using the supplied HDMI cables. If using the extension functionality of the 4x4 HDMI Over CAT5 Matrix, please connect the HDMI output ports to the HDMI extension input ports using the supplied 1 foot jumper cables.
4X4 HDMI OVER CAT5 MATRIX JUMPER DIAGRAM The 4x4 HDMI Over CAT5 Matrix uses a jumper cable system to link the matrix and extension portions together. These jumper cables are included. Please us the diagram below to setup extension functionality of the 4x4 HDMI Over CAT5 Matrix.
OPERATING THE 4X4 HDMI OVER CAT5 RECEIVER To use the 4x4 HDMI Over CAT5 Receiver, the following connections must be made: A HDMI jumper cable is connected between the HDMI output port and the HDMI extension input port. The DDC and Video CAT-5e cable must be connected between the 4x4 HDMI Over CAT5 Matrix and the 4x4 HDMI Over CAT5 Receiver.
CONFIGURING THE 4X4 HDMI OVER CAT5 RECEIVER The 4x4 HDMI Over CAT5 Receiver contains a bank of 8 DIP SWITCHES. These swiches are located underneath each unit. Peeling back the black metallic sticker on the bottom of the 4x4 HDMI Over CAT5 Receiver will reveal the DIP SWITCH bank.
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CONFIGURING THE 4X4 HDMI OVER CAT5 RECEIVER Insert a small fl at head tool into the trim pot on the receiver unit. Turn the trim pot in a clockwise fashion until it comes to a stop. Do not force the trim pot beyond this point. Doing so may break the trim pot. Slowly turn the trim pot counter-clockwise in millimeter increments until the image stabilizes and all video noise disappears.
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CONFIGURING THE 4X4 HDMI OVER CAT5 RECEIVER Pre-Emphasis Pre-Emphasis is used to help extend a signal travel over a distance of cable. When a HDMI cable connected to a display on a 4x4 HDMI Over CAT5 is over a long cable, it is recommended that Pre-Emphasis be enabled.
Gefen has specifi cally engineered their products to work with the TIA/EIA-568-B specifi cation. Please adhere to the table below when fi eld terminating cable for use with Gefen products. Failure to do so may produce unexpected results and reduced performance.
EDID MANAGEMENT FEATURES EDID. What is it and what is it used for? Under normal circumstances, a source device (digital and analog) will require information about a connected device/display to assess what resolutions and features are available. The source can then cater its output to send only resolutions and features that are compatible with the attached device/ display.
Same as mode 6 but will record and store the EDID in memory. This EDID will persist no matter what displays are disconnected or reconnected thereafter. EDID will remain even upon power cycle. A user submitted EDID can be uploaded in this mode using a Gefen HDMI Signal Generator.
RS-232 SERIAL COMMUNICATION What features are available via the RS-232 serial communications port? The 4x4 Matrix for HDMI can accept commands through the RS-232 serial communications port located on the rear panel. The current RS-232 control features are: • Switching/routing of inputs to outputs without the RMT-16IR remote control. •...
SPECIFICATIONS Video Amplifi er Bandwidth ............... 165 MHz Input Video Signal ................1.2 Volts p-p Input DDC Signal ................. 5 Volts p-p (TTL) Single Link Range ..............1080p/1920 x 1200 HDMI Connector ..............Type A 19 Pin Female Link Connector ................RJ-45 Shielded Remote Control Port ............