®
8x8 Crosspoint Matrix
for HDMI
1.3
EXT-HDMI1.3-848CP
User Manual
www.gefen.com
Page 1: ...8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDMI 1 3 EXT HDMI1 3 848CP User Manual www gefen com...
Page 2: ...m support gefen com Notice Gefen LLC reserves the right to make changes in the hardware packaging and any accompanying documentation without prior written notice 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDMI 1 3 is...
Page 3: ...iring Diagram 7 Controlling the Matrix using the Front Panel Buttons 8 Remote Description 9 Remote Installation 10 Remote Configuration 11 Routing Sources using the Remote 12 Setting the IR Channel on...
Page 4: ...lutions of up to 1080p with multichannel digital audio from any eight HDMI sources to any eight displays The 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix supports advanced digital audio formats such as Dolby True HD and DTS...
Page 5: ...ne compatible common resolution be used by all of the source devices The Gefen 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDMI 1 3 is a full featured crosspoint matrix for eight inputs and eight outputs Any source can...
Page 6: ...or rapid integration of sources and display devices Fast Switching for quick and responsive HDMI signal routing Supports digital audio formats including LPCM 7 1 audio Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHD...
Page 7: ...4 PANEL LAYOUT Front Panel Back Panel 8 7 9 10 11 1 2 3 5 6 4...
Page 8: ...g changes or power down The LED above the button is turns bright green when the front panel is locked Press once to lock the front panel buttons Press this button again to unlock the front panel butto...
Page 9: ...the 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix and plug the power cord into an available wall outlet 4 The power button LED will turn bright red indicating that the 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix is in standby mode 5 Power on the...
Page 10: ...ts the inputs to which each output is routed Each input can have a value from 1 to 8 Routing sources to a display 1 Press the Output button The display will change to show a single output zone and inp...
Page 11: ...Press Indicator This LED will be activated momentarily each time a button is pressed 2 Display and Source Selection Buttons These buttons are used to select which input source is routed to the HDTV di...
Page 12: ...t the included battery into the open battery slot The positive side of the battery should be facing up 3 Replace the battery cover The remote ships with two batteries One battery is required for opera...
Page 13: ...fault Remote Channel 1 Remote Channel 3 Left Picture of the opened rear battery compartment of the IR remote showing the exposed DIP Switch bank between the battery chambers It is important that the r...
Page 14: ...ttons 1 through 8 on the IR remote correspond to each HDMI input on the Matrix Buttons A through H correspond to each HDMI output To route a source to a display press the desired input on the IR remot...
Page 15: ...to set the correct IR channel It is important that the IR setting that is selected match the DIP switch settings on the IR remote For example if both DIP switches on the IR remote are set to the down...
Page 16: ...ttings Bits per second 19200 Data bits 8 Parity None Stop bits 1 Flow Control None Binary Table ASCII Corresponding RMT 848IR Button Binary ASCII Corresponding RMT 848IR Button Binary 1 1 0011 0001 A...
Page 17: ...Output C D Routes the specified Input to Output D E Routes the specified Input to Output E F Routes the specified Input to Output F G Routes the specified Input to Output G H Routes the specified Inpu...
Page 18: ...tituting the A with the range B though H For example to route Input 7 to Output E use the following command E no space 7 See the table on page 14 for details ABCD Multiple Routing Command Route the sp...
Page 19: ...space param1 Parameters param1 HDMI Input Source 1 8 M Command Returns the current routing status of the matrix in addition to the firmware version Parameters None Q Command Sets the specified Input...
Page 20: ...3 D 4 E 5 F 6 G 7 H 8 The IR address will be set to 0 Syntax rs Parameters None X Command The X command turns off the Gefen 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDMI 1 3 Syntax x Parameters None Y Command The Y...
Page 21: ...ing or turning ON OFF of HDTV displays without having these activities affect other Hi Def sources routed to any other HDTV display in the same system FAST MODE Setting the Matrix to FAST mode will im...
Page 22: ...will be displayed under each output The letter F indicates that the HDMI input is using Fast Switching If the HDMI input is set to Slow Switching a letter S will be displayed 2 Press the Output butto...
Page 23: ...n set press the Menu button to accept the changes The front panel shows which inputs are set to Slow Switching and which inputs are set to Fast Switching Press the Menu button again to return to the r...
Page 24: ...ut devices This involves reading EDID data from more than one device Management of the EDID data is important to maintain compatibility between all devices The following EDID features are copied from...
Page 25: ...g the 4 removed screws secure each rack ear plate onto the side of the Matrix with the handle facing the front side of the Matrix 4 Repeat the procedure on the opposite side of the Matrix 5 With the f...
Page 26: ...Signal 1 2 V p p Input DDC Signal 5 V p p TTL RS 232 Interface DB 9 M Input Connectors 8 HDMI Type A 19 pin M Output Connectors 8 HDMI Type A 19 pin M Power Supply 24V DC 4 16A Power Consumption 100...
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