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Page 1: ...www gefen com www gefen com 8x4 CAT 5 Matrix for EXT HDMI CAT5 844 User Manual...

Page 2: ...dhoff 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 noti...

Page 3: ...t Feature 12 EDID Management Options 13 LED Array Description 14 8x4 CAT 5 Matrix for HDMI RS 232 Serial Communication 15 8x4 CAT 5 Matrix for HDMI RS 232 Commands 16 Receiver Panel Layout 17 Receiver...

Page 4: ...nnect 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 display by selecti...

Page 5: ...nterface or the optional RMT 16IR remote control Important Note The 8x4 CAT 5 Matrix for HDMI incorporates a 2x1 switch in front of each input on a traditional 4x4 matrix This allows for the connectio...

Page 6: ...mputer 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 include...

Page 7: ...4 Front Panel Back Panel 1 10 11 12 2 3 4 13 5 8 6 7 9 SENDER PANEL LAYOUT...

Page 8: ...d video output ports for extension to a remote receiver Both cables must be connected for proper operation 6 HDMI 1 Extension Input Port For proper extension the supplied 1 foot HDMI jumper cable must...

Page 9: ...his output can be connected directly to a local HDMI capable display or if using the built in extension functionality these outputs can be connected to the HDMI extension input ports using the supplie...

Page 10: ...h the jumper cable to access the extension functionality of the 8x4 CAT 5 Matrix for HDMI 3 Connect any local displays to the 8x4 CAT 5 Matrix for HDMI output ports using user supplied HDMI cables 4 C...

Page 11: ...ease us the diagram below to setup extension functionality of the 8x4 CAT 5 Matrix for HDMI This example shows the jumper connection between HDMI output port 1 and HDMI extension input port 1 When all...

Page 12: ...below when selecting the desired source for each display The LED will blink each time a button press is detected RMT 16IR Button Source Display 1 Toggle 1A and 1B 1 2 Toggle 2A and 2B 1 3 Toggle 3A a...

Page 13: ...agrams below to locate and change the 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...

Page 14: ...or compatible 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 optio...

Page 15: ...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 OF...

Page 16: ...while the 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 th...

Page 17: ...rix routing state 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...

Page 18: ...r d2 1B 4 B3 or b3 2A 2 D3 or d3 2A 4 B4 or b4 2B 2 D4 or d4 2B 4 B5 or b5 3A 2 D5 or d5 3A 4 B6 or b6 3B 2 D6 or d6 3B 4 B7 or b7 4A 2 D7 or d7 4A 4 B8 or b8 4B 2 D8 or d8 4B 4 EDID Management Modes...

Page 19: ...16 Front Panel Back Panel Top Panel 6 10 3 1 5 7 8 9 2 4 RECEIVER PANEL LAYOUT...

Page 20: ...r LED This LED will be active when the included 5V DC power supply is connected 5 IR Extension Port If the receiver is in a location where the IR receiver is not in direct line of sight of he remote c...

Page 21: ...etween the two sources connected to the input Button A selects HDMI Input 1 A and B Button B selects HDMI Input 2 A and B Button C selects HDMI Input 3 A and B Button D selects HDMI Input 4 A and B Sw...

Page 22: ...MI Input source Each input can have up to 2 sources connected A and B Each press of a input button will toggle between the A and B source The LED will blink each time a button press is detected RMT 4I...

Page 23: ...uto Equalization Boost Setting Auto equalization is enabled by default This setting will compensate for variances in cable skew and will help eliminate the video noise that is associated with it This...

Page 24: ...ON Auto EQ Default OFF Boost Setting Setting Switch 4 Switch 5 No Boost Default OFF OFF Medium Boost OFF ON High Boost ON OFF Very Low Boost ON ON IR Remote Channel Configuration Dip Switches 2 and 3...

Page 25: ...urrently active An input s A source will be indicated by an single LED the selected A input that is ON An input s B source will be indicated by the reverse a single LED will be OFF the selected B inpu...

Page 26: ...e 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 pro...

Page 27: ...8 4B Boost Settings DIP switches 4 and 5 on the underside of the unit must be in their default OFF position for the following commands to work Use the ASCII commands below to change the boost modes F...

Page 28: ...080p 1920 x 1200 HDMI Connector Type A 19 Pin Female Remote Control Port RS 232 Female Mini Stereo Power Supply 24V DC Power Consumption Sender 60 Watts max Power Consumption Receiver 10 Watts max Dim...