Page 2 - ASKING FOR ASSISTANCE; Technical Support; Fax; Technical Support Hours:; :00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday thru Friday Pacifi c Time; Notice; any accompanying doc u men ta tion without prior written notice.; x4 Matrix for HDMI; is a trademark of Gefen Inc.
ASKING FOR ASSISTANCE Rev A2 Technical Support : Telephone (818) 772-9100 (800) 545-6900 Fax (818) 772-9120 Technical Support Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday thru Friday Pacifi c Time Write To: Gefen Inc.c/o Customer Service20600 Nordhoff St Chatsworth, CA 91311 [email protected] Notic...
Page 3 - CONTENTS
CONTENTS 1 Introduction 2 Operation Notes 3 Features 4 Panel Layout 5 Panel Descriptions 6 Connecting And Operating The 8X4 Matrix For HDMI 7 LED Array 8 RMT-16IR Remote Description 9 IR Code Confi guration 10 EDID Management Feature 11 EDID Management Modes 12 RS-232 Serial Communications 13 RS-232...
Page 4 - INTRODUCTION
1 Congratulations on your purchase of the 8x4 Matrix for HDMI. Your complete satisfaction is very important to us. Gefen Gefen delivers innovative, progressive computer and electronics add-on solutions that harness integration, extension, distribution and conversion technologies. Gefen’s reliable, p...
Page 5 - • Important; OPERATION NOTES
READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE 8X4 MATRIX FOR HDMI • Important Note: The 8x4 Matrix for HDMI incorporates a 2x1 switch in front of each input on a traditional 4x4 matrix. This allows for the connection of up to 8 different HDMI source devices with a maximum of 4 sources availabl...
Page 6 - Features; Switches any eight HDMITM sources to 4 Displays; Package Includes; FEATURES
3 Features • Switches any eight HDMI™ sources to 4 Displays • Distributes any of the four switched inputs (total of eight inputs) to any combination of the four HDMI™ output displays • Maintains high resolution video - beautiful, sharp HDTV resolutions up to 1080p, 2k, and computer resolutions up to...
Page 7 - PANEL LAYOUT
4 Front Panel Back Panel 10 1 6 7 8 9 2 3 4 5 11 PANEL LAYOUT
Page 8 - PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
5 1 Selected Input LED Indicator Each of the 4 outputs has an 4 LED array to indicate which source is currently selected on the 8x4 Matrix for HDMI. Each of the inputs can accept up to 2 sources (A and B) and the LED array will behave in 2 modes to indicate which of the two sources for input is sele...
Page 9 - CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE 8X4 MATRIX FOR HDMI
6 How to Connect the 8x4 Matrix for HDMI 1. Connect up to 8 HDMI source devices to the 8x4 Matrix for HDMI using the included HDMI cables. NOTE: Please be aware that each input has two available HDMI ports and that only one will be active at any given time. It is recommended that commonly used HDMI ...
Page 10 - LED ARRAY
7 LED ARRAY The LED array on the 8x4 Matrix for HDMI is designed to inform the user of the current source to output routes. Each output has a 4 LED array that will indicate which source is currently selected. Each input can accept two sources and therefore the LED array will act differently accordin...
Page 11 - RMT-16IR REMOTE DESCRIPTION
8 The RMT-16IR remote control will allow the user to select which source will be routed to which output. Each of the 4 outputs are assigned a group of 4 buttons that will correspond to the 4 source inputs. Each button on the RMT-16IR remote control will toggle between the “A” and “B” sources for eac...
Page 12 - IR CODE CONFIGURATION
9 Why would I need to change the remote channel? In some instances, the 8x4 Matrix for HDMI may use IR codes that confl ict with other IR remote control devices. The unit may switch inputs when another brand IR remote control is used or the RMT-16IR may cause other brand IR controlled devices to beh...
Page 13 - EDID MANAGEMENT FEATURE; EDID. What is it and what is it used for?
10 EDID MANAGEMENT FEATURE 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 res...
Page 14 - EDID MANAGEMENT MODES; EDID Modes; DIP SWITCH
11 EDID MANAGEMENT MODES EDID Modes The diagram below illustrates the 8 DIP switch bank. DIP SWITCH Function 1 EDID Mode 2 EDID Mode 3 IR Channel 4 IR Channel 5 EDID Mode 6 N/A 7 EDID Mode 8 N/A Use DIP switches 1, 2, 5, and 7 to select the desired EDID management mode. EDID Mode 0 (Switch 1=OFF Swi...
Page 15 - RS-232 SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS; How do I use these features?
12 RS-232 SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS What features are available via the RS-232 serial communications port? The 8x4 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 output...
Page 16 - RS-232 SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMANDS
13 Switching/Routing Binary Table ASCII Command Input Output ASCII Command Input Output A1/a1 1A 1 C1/c1 1A 3 A2/a2 1B 1 C2/c2 1B 3 A3/a3 2A 1 C3/c3 2A 3 A4/a4 2B 1 C4/c4 2B 3 A5/a5 3A 1 C5/c5 3A 3 A6/a6 3B 1 C6/c6 3B 3 A7/a7 4A 1 C7/c7 4A 3 A8/a8 4B 1 C8/c8 4B 3 B1/b1 1A 2 D1/d1 1A 4 B2/b2 1B 2 D2/...
Page 17 - SPECIFICATIONS
14 Video Amplifi er Bandwidth ....................................................................... 165 MHz Input Video Signal .............................................................................. 1.2 Volts p-p Input DDC Signal ................................................................
Page 18 - WARRANTY; Proof of sale may be required in order to claim warranty.; PRODUCT REGISTRATION
15 WARRANTY 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 notifi ed within two (2) years from the date of shipment, Gefen will, at its option, repair or replace theequipment, provided that the...
