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Page 1: ...www gefen com f 8x4 Matrix for EXT HDMI 844 User Manual ...

Page 2: ... Gefen Inc c o Customer Service 20600 Nordhoff St Chatsworth CA 91311 www gefen com support gefen com Notice Gefen Inc reserves the right to make changes in the hardware packaging and any accompanying documentation without prior written notice 8x4 Matrix for HDMI is a trademark of Gefen Inc 2010 Gefen Inc All Rights Reserved All trademarks are the property of their respective owners ...

Page 3: ...criptions 6 Connecting And Operating The 8X4 Matrix For HDMI 7 LED Array 8 RMT 16IR Remote Description 9 IR Code Configuration 10 EDID Management Feature 11 EDID Management Modes 12 RS 232 Serial Communications 13 RS 232 Serial Communications Commands 14 Specifications 15 Warranty ...

Page 4: ...at can each accept 2 video sources This input scheme allows up to 8 sources to be available while viewing any 4 on the output displays concurrently The 8x4 Matrix for HDMI eliminates the need to disconnect and reconnect sources to displays It works with Blu Ray players Set Top boxes Home Theater PCs and game consoles that connect to an HDMI display Any source is accessible at all times by any disp...

Page 5: ...and 2 are both viewing input 1A DVD Action User viewing output 1 switches the input from 1A DVD to 1B STB Result Both outputs 1 and 2 will be switched to viewing 1B STB Example B Multiple outputs viewing separate input sources Devices 1A DVD player 1B Cable STB and 2A Video Game system Scenario Output 1 is viewing 1A and output 2 is viewing 2A Action User viewing output 1 switches the input from 1...

Page 6: ...ul sharp HDTV resolutions up to 1080p 2k and computer resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 are easily achieved Serial RS 232 remote port for switching via control automation HDMI 1 2 Compliant HDMI 1 3 Compatible HDCP Compliant Discrete IR remote included Rack ears included Package Includes 1 8x4 HDMI Matrix 1 RMT 16IR Remote Control 8 6 Foot HDMI Cable M M 1 24V DC Power Supply 1 User s Manual 1 Rack Ea...

Page 7: ...4 Front Panel Back Panel 10 1 6 7 8 9 2 3 4 5 11 PANEL LAYOUT ...

Page 8: ...e included 24V DC power supply is properly connected between the unit and an open wall power socket 5 RS 232 Serial Communications Port This port is used to control multiple functions available on the 8x4 Matrix for HDMI Please see page 12 for complete details on the serial communication features that are used on this product 6 HDMI 1 Inputs There are two inputs labeled 1A and 1B that will accept ...

Page 9: ... up to 4 HDMI capable devices i e displays to the 8x4 Matrix for HDMI using user supplied HDMI cables 3 Connect the included 24V DC power supply between the power input on the unit and an open wall power socket 4 Power on all output devices first and the source devices second How to Operate the 8x4 Matrix for HDMI The 8x4 Matrix for HDMI can be controlled by either the included RMT16 IR remote con...

Page 10: ...e remaining 3 LEDs will be ON The examples below will show some scenarios to illustrate the LED array functionality Please note that it is not possible to have both A and B inputs active at the same time for any given input Output 1 Output 2 Output 3 Output 4 LED ON LED OFF Output 1 is selected to 1A Output 2 is selected to 2A Output 3 is selected to 3A Output 4 is selected to 4A Scenario 1 A Exam...

Page 11: ...ch input Please use the information below when selecting the desired source for each display RMT 16IR Button Source Display 1 Toggle 1A and 1B 1 2 Toggle 2A and 2B 1 3 Toggle 3A and 3B 1 4 Toggle 4A and 4B 1 5 Toggle 1A and 1B 2 6 Toggle 2A and 2B 2 7 Toggle 3A and 3B 2 8 Toggle 4A and 4B 2 9 Toggle 1A and 1B 3 10 Toggle 2A and 2B 3 11 Toggle 3A and 3B 3 12 Toggle 4A and 4B 3 13 Toggle 1A and 1B 4...

Page 12: ...he IR channel to one that is not the default Remember that the channel must match on both the unit and remote control for successful operation 2 DIP switch bank for IR channel configuration 8x4 Matrix for HDMI RMT 16IR Remote Control Remote Channel 1 Default Remote Channel 4 Remote Channel 1 Default 1 2 Remote Channel 2 1 2 Remote Channel 3 1 2 Remote Channel 4 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Remote Channel 3...

Page 13: ...tible resolutions features This will ensure that the single video audio signal produced by the source device is accepted by all of the connected output devices displays The user has the option through a combination of DIP switch settings within the 8x4 Matrix for HDMI to choose how the unit will manage the EDID from multiple HDMI devices displays Therefore the user has some control over the resolu...

Page 14: ...ode 4 Switch 1 OFF Switch2 ON Switch5 OFF Same as Mode 3 and adds basic audio support EDID Mode 5 Switch 1 ON Switch2 OFF Switch5 OFF Same as Mode 3 and adds full audio support EDID Mode 6 Switch 1 OFF Switch2 OFF Switch5 OFF DEFAULT EDID is generated based on the common video features of all of the connected devices and the combined audio features of all of the connected output devices EDID Mode ...

Page 15: ... still need to be manually modified on the RMT 16IR remote control to match the code channel How do I use these features These features were initially intended for utilization by custom installers in automated setups However these features can be tested by using any Windows PC with the Hyperterminal program What pins are used for communication with the 8x4 Matrix for HDMI Only pins 2 Receive 3 Tra...

Page 16: ...8 4B 4 EDID Management Modes Use the ASCII commands below to change the EDID modes For a description of each mode please see page10 ASCII EDID Mode ASCII EDID Mode m0 0 m5 5 m1 1 m6 6 m2 2 m7 7 m3 3 m8 8 m4 4 mA A IR Remote Channel Configuration All DIP switches inside the unit must be in their default OFF position Use the ASCII commands below to change the IR code channel Please ensure that the I...

Page 17: ...nput DDC Signal 5 Volts p p TTL Single Link Range 1080p 1920 x 1200 HDMI Connector Type A 19 Pin Female RemoteControlPort RS 232Female 3 5mmMini Stereo Power Supply 24V DC Power Consumption 60 Watts max Dimensions 17 1 W x 1 7 H x 6 5 D Shipping Weight 9 lbs SPECIFICATIONS ...

Page 18: ... disclaimed 1 Proof of sale may be required in order to claim warranty 2 Customers outside the US are responsible for shipping charges to and from Gefen 3 Copper cables are limited to a 30 day warranty and cables must be in their original condition The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate However Gefen assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies t...

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