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- Page 1 *Preferred 4K Ultra HD ELR-POL Extender w/ RS-232, Ethernet and 2-way IR EXT-UHD-CAT5-ELRPOL User Manual Release A1...
- Page 2 Important Safety Instructions 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 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.
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Page 4: Technical Support
Contacting Gefen Technical Support Technical Support (818) 772-9100 (800) 545-6900 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday - Friday, Pacific Time (818) 772-9120 Email support@gefen.com http://www.gefen.com Mailing Address Gefen, LLC c/o Customer Service 20600 Nordhoff St. Chatsworth, CA 91311 Product Registration Register your product here: http://www.gefen.com/kvm/Registry/Registration.jsp... - Page 5 HDBT (HDBaseT™) Mode (page 17) for more information. 4K Ultra HD ELR-POL Extender w/ RS-232, Ethernet, and 2-way IR is a trademark of Gefen, LLC. © 2014 Gefen, LLC. All Rights Reserved. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
- Page 6 • IR extension from Sender to Receiver and from Receiver to Sender • Gefen Bi-Directional POL feature provides power to the Sender or the Receiver unit over the link cable - only one side needs external power • Uses Gefen’s implementation of HDBaseT™ technology •...
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Page 7: Packing List
The following items are shipped with the 4K Ultra HD ELR-POL Extender w/ RS-232, Ethernet, and 2-way IR. If any of these items are not present in the box when you first open it, immediately contact your dealer or Gefen. •... -
Page 8: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Getting Started Introduction......................2 Sender Unit ....................2 Receiver Unit ....................4 Installation ......................6 Connection Instructions ................. 6 Sample Wiring Diagram ................7 Basic Operation LED Status ......................10 Bidirectional IR Control..................11 Controlling the Source from the Viewing Location ........11 Controlling the Display from the Source Location ........ -
Page 11: Getting Started
4K Ultra HD ELR-POL Extender w/ RS-232, Ethernet and 2-way IR Getting Started Introduction......................2 Sender Unit ....................2 Receiver Unit ....................4 Installation ......................6 Connection Instructions ................. 6 Sample Wiring Diagram ................7... -
Page 12: Introduction
Introduction Sender Unit EXT-UHD-CAT5-ELRPOLS EXT-UHD-CAT5-ELRPOLS EXT-UHD-CAT5-ELRPOLS Link Ethernet IR In/Ext IR Out Link Ethernet IR In/Ext IR Out IR Out Link Ethernet IR In/Ext ® ® ® 4K Ultra HD 4K Ultra HD ELR-POL Extender S 4K Ultra HD ELR-POL Extender S w/ RS-232, Ethernet, and 2-way IR ELR-POL Extender S w/ RS-232, Ethernet, and 2-way IR... - Page 13 Connect a CAT-5e cable (or better) from this port to the network. IR In/Ext 3.5mm mini-stereo jack. Connect an IR Extender (Gefen part no. EXT-RMT-EXTIRN) to this port. Alternatively, connect a 3.5mm mini-stereo connector from this port to the output of an automation system with an electrical IR output.
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Page 14: Receiver Unit
Introduction Receiver Unit EXT-UHD-CAT5-ELRPOLR EXT-UHD-CAT5-ELRPOLR EXT-UHD-CAT5-ELRPOLR Link Ethernet IR In/Ext IR Out Link Ethernet IR In/Ext IR Out IR Out Link Ethernet IR In/Ext ® ® ® 4K Ultra HD 4K Ultra HD ELR-POL Extender R 4K Ultra HD ELR-POL Extender R w/ RS-232, Ethernet, and 2-way IR ELR-POL Extender R w/ RS-232, Ethernet, and 2-way IR... - Page 15 Bidirectional IR Control (page 11) for more information on using IR. IR Out Connect an IR emitter (Gefen part no. EXT- IREMIT) from this port to the IR sensor of the device to be controlled. Bidirectional IR Control (page 11) for more information on using IR.
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Page 16: Installation
Installation Connection Instructions ► Video Connect the included HDMI cable between the Ultra Hi-Def source and the HDMI In port on the Sender unit. Connect an Ultra HD display to the HDMI Out port on the Receiver unit using another HDMI cable. -
Page 17: Sample Wiring Diagram
IR Extender (EXT-RMT-EXTIRN) Device Sender Unit Automation Control Device IR Emitter Ultra HD Display EXT-UHD-CAT5-ELRPOL Information The wiring diagram, shown above, requires an additional IR emitter (Gefen part no. EXT-IREMIT) and IR extender (Gefen part no. EXT-RMT-EXTIRN). page | 7... -
Page 19: Basic Operation
4K Ultra HD ELR-POL Extender w/ RS-232, Ethernet and 2-way IR Basic Operation LED Status ......................10 Bidirectional IR Control..................11 Controlling the Source from the Viewing Location ........11 Controlling the Display from the Source Location ........12 Controlling the Source / Display from Different Locations ......13 DIP Switch Configuration .................. -
Page 20: Led Status
LED Status The Power Link LED indicator on the Sender and Receiver unit provides basic information on the current status of the 4K Ultra HD ELR-POL Extender w/ RS-232, Ethernet, and 2-way IR. The information, in the table below, applies to both the Sender and Receiver unit. Status Description Solid blue... -
Page 21: Bidirectional Ir Control
Bidirectional IR Control Controlling the Source from the Viewing Location Connect the included IR extender to the IR In/Ext port on the Receiver unit. If using an automation system, connect the 3.5mm mini-stereo connector from the IR In/Ext port on the Receiver unit to the automation system. -
Page 22: Controlling The Display From The Source Location
Bidirectional IR Control Controlling the Display from the Source Location Connect the included IR extender to the IR In/Ext port on the Sender unit. If using an automation system, connect the 3.5mm mini-stereo connector from the IR In/Ext port on the Receiver unit to the automation system. -
Page 23: Controlling The Source / Display From Different Locations
Controlling the Source / Display from Different Locations Information Additional IR extenders (Gefen part no. EXT-RMT-EXTIRN) and IR emitters (Gefen part no. EXT-IREMIT) will be required for this configuration. Using bidirectional IR, the 4K Ultra HD ELR-POL Extender w/ RS-232, Ethernet, and 2-way IR allows the source and/or display to be controlled from the Sender or Receiver unit. -
Page 24: Dip Switch Configuration
EXT-UHD-CAT5-ELRPOLS Gefen DIP Switch Configuration Link IR In/Ext IR Out On the bottom of both the Sender and Receiver unit are a set of DIP switches. The Sender unit has a bank of four DIP switches. The Receiver unit has a bank of two DIP switches. -
Page 25: Edid Management
DIP Switch Configuration Each of the following sections describe the DIP switch settings that control each feature. DIP switches that are not related to a specific feature have been grayed-out. Note that DIP switch settings can be used independently or in conjunction with other features, as desired. Information DIP switch 2, on the Receiver unit, is not used and is reserved for optional future expansion. -
Page 26: Hdcp Mode
DIP Switch Configuration HDCP Mode Some source devices (e.g. computers) will always send HDCP. This may cause problems in some systems. Set DIP switch 2, on the Sender unit, to the ON (up) position to ignore detection of an HDCP-compliant display. Otherwise, set DIP switch 2 to the OFF (down) position. -
Page 27: Hdbt (Hdbaset™) Mode
DIP Switch Configuration HDBT (HDBaseT™) Mode 1080p Full HD can be extended up to 495 feet (150 meters) and is limited to 8-bit color depth. 4K resolutions can be extended up to 330 feet (100 meters) with deep color. Description Sender unit Receiver unit HDBT mode (default) -
Page 29: Advanced Operation
4K Ultra HD ELR-POL Extender w/ RS-232, Ethernet and 2-way IR Advanced Operation RS-232 Setup ...................... 20 Connecting RS-232 Devices ............... 20 Commands ......................21... -
Page 30: Rs-232 Setup
RS-232 Setup 4K Ultra HD Connecting RS-232 Devices ELR-POL Extender S The 4K Ultra HD ELR-POL Extender w/ RS-232, Ethernet, and 2-way IR supports RS-232 pass-through, allowing the control of RS-232 devices using an automation system. The RS-232 interface is also used to upgrade the firmware and provides a small set of RS-232 commands. -
Page 31: Commands
Commands Command Description #fw_upgrade Used to upgrade the firmware #hdcp Enables / disables HDCP detection #help Displays a list of available RS-232 commands #power_always Enables / disables “power always” mode #fw_upgrade Used to upgrade the firmware. See Updating the Firmware (page 28) for information on using this command. - Page 32 Commands #hdcp Enables / disables HDCP detection on the input. Some computers will enable HDCP if an HDCP-compliant display is detected. Set param1 = 0 to force the computer to ignore detection of an HDCP-compliant display. Information Setting param1 = 0 (HDCP disabled) does not decrypt HDCP content. Syntax #hdcp param1 Parameters...
- Page 33 Commands #help The #help command displays the list of available RS-232 commands. Help on a specific command can be displayed when using param1. Syntax #help param1 Parameters param1 Command name (optional) Example #help Available cmds: #help #fw_upgrade #hdcp #power_always #help #hdcp Cmd #hdcp: Change HDCP mode Syntax: #hdcp param1 Param1 = 0(disable hdcp)/1(enable hdcp)
- Page 34 Commands #power_always Sets the power mode. The unit must be rebooted after changing the power mode. Syntax #power_always param1 Parameters param1 Integer [0 ... 1] Value Description Power save Power always Example #power_always 1 Set Power always mode To change power mode, Please reboot the unit page | 24...
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Page 37: Appendix
4K Ultra HD ELR-POL Extender w/ RS-232, Ethernet and 2-way IR Appendix Updating the Firmware ..................28 Single Update Procedure ................28 Individual Update Procedure ............... 30 Surface Mounting Instructions ................32 Network Cable Diagram ..................33 Specifications ...................... 34 Index........................ -
Page 38: Updating The Firmware
Receiver unit. The update procedure can take place at the Sender or Receiver location. Download the latest firmware here: http://www.gefen.com/support/download.jsp Extract the contents of the .zip file to the desktop on your computer. Disconnect the power supply from the Sender (or Receiver) unit. - Page 39 Updating the Firmware Assign the following serial port settings in Hyperterminal: Description Setting 19200 Baud rate Data bits None Parity Stop bits None Hardware flow control Reconnect the power supply to the Sender (or Receiver) unit. Type the following in the terminal application: #fw_upgrade 10.
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Page 40: Individual Update Procedure
Single Update Procedure (page 28) recommended. Download the latest firmware here: http://www.gefen.com/support/download.jsp Extract the contents of the .zip file to the desktop on your computer. Disconnect the Sender and Receiver unit from the system. Make sure the power is disconnected from both the Sender and Receiver unit. - Page 41 Updating the Firmware Assign the following serial port settings in Hyperterminal: Description Setting 19200 Baud rate Data bits None Parity Stop bits None Hardware flow control Connect the power supply to the unit. Type the following in the terminal application: #fw_upgrade 10.
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Page 42: Surface Mounting Instructions
Surface Mounting Instructions The Sender and Receiver units can be mounted on any flat surface, as shown below (screws not included). 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 connection and disconnection of the HDMI cables. -
Page 43: Network Cable Diagram
Shielded (STP) CAT-5 or CAT-6 is recommended. However, unshielded (UTP) CAT-5 or CAT-6 is acceptable. CAT-5, CAT-5e, and CAT-6 cabling comes in stranded and solid core types. Gefen recommends using solid core cabling. CAT-6 cable is also recommended. It is recommended to use one continuous run from one end to the other. Patch cable is not recommended. -
Page 44: Specifications
Specifications Supported Formats Video • 4K x 2K • 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) • 1080p Full HD Audio • Linear PCM (7.1 channels) • Dolby® TrueHD • DTS-HD Master Audio™ Connectors & Indicators HDMI In (Sender) • 1 x HDMI Type A, 19-pin, female HDMI Out (Receiver) •... -
Page 45: Index
Index Symbols #fw_upgrade Operating Notes #hdcp #help #power_always Packing List Bidirectional IR Control Receiver Unit RS-232 commands Commands mode #fw_upgrade RS-232 Setup #hdcp #help #power_always Safety Instructions Connection Instructions Sender Unit Specifications DIP Switch Configuration Table of Contents viii Technical Support EDID Management Updating the Firmware Features... - Page 46 *Preferred Stretch it. Switch it. Split it. Gefen’s got it. ® 20600 Nordhoff St., Chatsworth CA 91311 20600 Nordhoff St., Chatsworth CA 91311 1-800-545-6900 1-800-545-6900 818-772-9100 818-772-9100 fax: 818-772-9120 fax: 818-772-9120 www.gefen.com www.gefen.com support@gefen.com support@gefen.com...
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