Page 2 - Technical Support; Fax; Technical Support Hours:; any accompanying doc u men ta tion without prior written notice.; x4 CAT-5 Matrix for HDMI; is a trademark of Gefen Inc.; ASKING FOR ASSISTANCE
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Page 3 - CONTENTS
CONTENTS 1 Introduction 2 Operation Notes 3 Features 4 Sender Panel Layout 5 Sender Panel Descriptions 7 Connecting And Operating The 8x4 CAT-5 Matrix for HDMI 8 Connecting The 8x4 CAT-5 Matrix for HDMI Jumpers 9 RMT-16IR Remote Control Description 10 RMT-16IR Remote Channel Confi guration 11 EDID M...
Page 4 - INTRODUCTION
1 Congratulations on your purchase of the 8x4 CAT-5 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 relia...
Page 5 - OPERATION NOTES
READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OROPERATING THE 8X4 CAT-5 MATRIX FOR HDMI • To use the extender functionality of the 8x4 CAT-5 Matrix for HDMI the supplied 1 foot HDMI jumper cables must be used to connect the HDMI output ports to the HDMI extension input ports. Please see page 8 for details. • U...
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 - SENDER PANEL LAYOUT
4 Front Panel Back Panel 1 10 11 12 2 3 4 13 5 8 6 7 9 SENDER PANEL LAYOUT
Page 8 - SENDER PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
5 1 HDMI Outputs 1 - 4 The selected source for each HDMI output will be indicated by an active LED. The LED array will behave differently depending on the selected input (A or B). Please see page 13 for more information on the LED array. 2 IR (Infrared) Receiver This receiver will accept command for...
Page 9 - Connect the supplied 24V DC Power supply to this input.
6 SENDER PANEL DESCRIPTIONS 12 HDMI Outputs 1 - 4 Each output port can be used in one of either two ways. This 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 th...
Page 10 - CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE 8X4 CAT-5 MATRIX FOR HDMI
7 How to Connect the 8x4 CAT-5 Matrix for HDMI 1. Connect up to 8 HDMI source devices to the 8x4 CAT-5 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 commonl...
Page 11 - CONNECTING THE 8X4 CAT-5 MATRIX FOR HDMI JUMPERS; co
8 CONNECTING THE 8X4 CAT-5 MATRIX FOR HDMI JUMPERS The 8x4 CAT-5 Matrix for HDMI uses a jumper cable system to link the matrix and extension portions together. These jumper cables are included. Please us the diagram below to setup extension functionality of the 8x4 CAT-5 Matrix for HDMI. This exampl...
Page 13 - RMT-16IR REMOTE CHANNEL CONFIGURATION; Why would I need to change the remote channel?
10 RMT-16IR REMOTE CHANNEL CONFIGURATION Why would I need to change the remote channel? In some instances, the 8x4 CAT-5 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 c...
Page 14 - EDID MANAGEMENT FEATURE; EDID. What is it and what is it used for?
11 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 15 - EDID MANAGEMENT OPTIONS; EDID Modes; DIP SWITCH
12 EDID MANAGEMENT OPTIONS 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 S...
Page 16 - LED ARRAY DESCRIPTION
13 LED ARRAY DESCRIPTION The LED array on the 8x4 CAT-5 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 d...
Page 17 - X4 CAT-5 MATRIX FOR HDMI RS-232 SERIAL COMMUNICATION; Print matrix routing state.
14 8X4 CAT-5 MATRIX FOR HDMI RS-232 SERIAL COMMUNICATION What features are available via the RS-232 serial communications port? The 8x4 CAT-5 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: • Switch...
Page 18 - X4 CAT-5 MATRIX FOR HDMI RS-232 COMMANDS
15 8X4 CAT-5 MATRIX FOR HDMI RS-232 COMMANDS Switching/Routing Binary Table ASCII Command Input Output ASCII Command Input Output A1 or a1 1A 1 C1 or c1 1A 3 A2 or a2 1B 1 C2 or c2 1B 3 A3 or a3 2A 1 C3 or c3 2A 3 A4 or a4 2B 1 C4 or c4 2B 3 A5 or a5 3A 1 C5 or c5 3A 3 A6 or a6 3B 1 C6 or c6 3B 3 A7...
Page 19 - RECEIVER PANEL LAYOUT
16 Front Panel Back Panel Top Panel 6 10 3 1 5 7 8 9 2 4 RECEIVER PANEL LAYOUT
Page 20 - RECEIVER PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
17 1 IR Relay Receiver This receiver will receive commands from the included IR remote control and from other commercial IR remote controls and relay it back to the optional IR blaster. This is intended for remote control of devices connected to the 8x4 CAT-5 Matrix for HDMI from the extended locati...
Page 21 - OPERATING THE HDMI OVER CAT-5 RECEIVER; IR Blaster Functionality
18 OPERATING THE HDMI OVER CAT-5 RECEIVER To use the HDMI Over CAT5 Receiver, the following connections must be made: 1. A HDMI jumper cable is connected between the HDMI output port and the HDMI extension input port. 2. The DDC and Video CAT-5e cable must be connected between the 8x4 CAT- 5 Matrix ...
Page 22 - RMT-4IR REMOTE CONTROL DESCRIPTION; LED Indicator
19 RMT-4IR REMOTE CONTROL DESCRIPTION Pressing on each numbered selection buttons will switch the receiver to the corresponding HDMI 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 tim...
Page 23 - HDMI OVER CAT-5 RECEIVER ADVANCED CONFIGURATION; Auto Equalization & Boost Setting; OFF
20 HDMI OVER CAT-5 RECEIVER ADVANCED CONFIGURATION The HDMI Over CAT5 Receiver contains a bank of 8 DIP SWITCHES. These swiches are located underneath each unit. Peeling back the black metallic sticker on the bottom of the HDMI Over CAT5 Receiver will reveal the DIP SWITCH bank. These service switch...
Page 24 - the trim pot beyond this point. Doing so may break the trim pot.
21 HDMI OVER CAT-5 RECEIVER ADVANCED CONFIGURATION 1. Insert a small fl at head tool into the trim pot on the receiver unit. 2. Turn the trim pot in a clockwise fashion until it comes to a stop. Do not force the trim pot beyond this point. Doing so may break the trim pot. 3. Slowly turn the trim pot...
Page 25 - Current source is 1A
22 LED ARRAY DESCRIPTION The LED array on the HDMI Over CAT5 Receiver is designed to inform the user of the currently selected source. Each receiver unit has a 4 LED array that will indicate which source is currently selected. Each input on the 8x4 CAT-5 Matrix for HDMI can accept two sources, there...
Page 26 - HDMI OVER CAT-5 RECEIVER RS-232 SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS; Setting boost settings without the switching DIP switches.
23 HDMI OVER CAT-5 RECEIVER RS-232 SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS What features are available via the RS-232 serial communications port? The HDMI Over CAT5 Receiver can accept commands through the RS-232 serial communications port located on the rear panel. The current RS-232 control features are: • Switchin...
Page 28 - SPECIFICATIONS
25 Video Amplifi er Bandwidth ....................................................................... 165 MHz Input Video Signal .............................................................................. 1.2 volts p-p Input DDC Signal ................................................................
