Page 2 - ASKING FOR ASSISTANCE; Fax
ASKING FOR ASSISTANCE Rev A5 Technical Support : Telephone (818) 772-9100 (800) 545-6900 Fax (818) 772-9120 Technical Support Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday, Pacifi c Time Write To: Gefen, LLC.c/o Customer Service20600 Nordhoff St Chatsworth, CA 91311 [email protected] ...
Page 3 - CONTENTS
CONTENTS 1 Introduction 2 Operation Notes 3 Features 4 Front Panel Layout 5 Front Panel Descriptions 6 Back Panel Layout 7 Back Panel Descriptions 8 Connecting the Gefen 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix For HDMI 1.3 8 Wiring Diagram 9 Controlling the Matrix using the Front Panel Buttons 10 IR Remote Descriptio...
Page 4 - INTRODUCTION; Gefen
1 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the Gefen 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDMI1.3. 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 ...
Page 5 - OPERATION NOTES
READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE GEFEN 8X8 CROSSPOINT MATRIX FOR HDMI 1.3 • There is no internal scaling in the Gefen 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDMI 1.3. All of the attached monitors must be able to display the resolutions output bythe source devices. For maximum compatibility it ...
Page 6 - FEATURES; Supported HDMI 1.3 Features
3 FEATURES Supported HDMI 1.3 Features • 225 MHz (up to 12-bit YUV 444 @ 1080p) • Deep Color • Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio• Lip-Sync Features • Displays any of eight (8) Hi Def sources on eight (8) HDTV displays, independently • Maintains beautiful, sharp HDTV resolutions up to 1080p Full H...
Page 7 - FRONT PANEL LAYOUT; Front Panel
Page 8 - FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTIONS; Main LCD Display
5 FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTIONS 1 Main LCD Display This is a two-line, sixteen-character display which displays status informationand is also used to manage display / source routing. 2 Power On/Off Button Turn the power on or off using this button (the LED will change color from red to green). 3 Lock But...
Page 9 - BACK PANEL LAYOUT; Back Pane
Page 10 - BACK PANEL DESCRIPTIONS; Connect a Hi-Def source device to any of these input ports.
7 BACK PANEL DESCRIPTIONS 1 HDMI Input Ports (1 – 8) Connect a Hi-Def source device to any of these input ports. 2 IR Extender Port Used to extend the IR Sensor range of the unit. 3 RS-232 Serial Port Connects to the RS-232 control device. The 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDMI 1.3may be switched remote...
Page 11 - CONNECTING THE 8X8 CROSSPOINT MATRIX FOR HDMI 1.3; How To Connect The 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix For HDMI 1.3; HDMI CABLE; CAT5 CABLE
8 CONNECTING THE 8X8 CROSSPOINT MATRIX FOR HDMI 1.3 How To Connect The 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix For HDMI 1.3 1. Using the supplied HDMI cables, connect a Hi Def source to HDMI Input 1 on the 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix. Connect a second Hi Def source to HDMI Input 2, and so on. 2. Connect an HDTV display to ...
Page 12 - CONTROLLING THE MATRIX
9 How to Switch between Inputs and Outputs The main display of the Gefen 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDMI 1.3 is a sixteen-character, two-line LCD. This display shows the current routing status The fi rst row represents outputs A through H on the back of the unit. The secondrow represents the inputs t...
Page 13 - IR REMOTE DESCRIPTION
10 RMT-848IR Remote 1 LED Button 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 display. IR REMOTE DESCRIPTION 1 2
Page 14 - Installing the RMT-848IR Battery; IR REMOTE INSTALLATION
11 Installing the RMT-848IR Battery 1. Remove the battery cover on the back of the remote. 2. Insert 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 f...
Page 15 - How to Resolve IR Code Confl icts; Picture of the opened rear battery; IR REMOTE CONFIGURATION
12 How to Resolve IR Code Confl icts In the event that IR commands from other remote controls interfere with the supplied IR remote, changing the remote IR channel will fi x the problem. TheIR remote control has a bank of DIP switches used for setting the remote IRchannel. The DIP switch bank on the...
Page 16 - Source; Routing Sources to Displays; Route the source connected to Input 6 to Display D.; USING THE IR REMOTE
13 The IR remote control will allow the user to select which source will be routed towhich output. Each of the two (2) outputs are assigned a group of four buttonswhich correspond to the four source inputs. Please use the information below when selecting the desired source for each display. Table of...
Page 17 - SETTING THE IR CHANNEL ON THE MATRIX; IR ADDRESS
14 SETTING THE IR CHANNEL ON THE MATRIX 1. Press the Input - , Input + and Output - buttons simultaneously. 2. The Main LCD Display will show the following Use the Input + and Input - buttons to switch between OFF and ON states. Use the table below to set the correct IR channel. It is important that...
Page 18 - RS-232 SERIAL INTERFACE
15 RS-232 SERIAL INTERFACE This feature allows for easy integration into automated systems capable of transmitting RS-232 commands. Use the settings below to confi gure the RS-232port of the user’s system. Transmitting the appropriate numeric ASCII character will simulate key-presseson the IR remote...
Page 19 - RS
16 RS-232 COMMANDS Simplifi ed syntax was used for command implementation for faster operation withthe device. RS-232 commands are not case-sensitive. Commands Command Description A Routes the specifi ed Input to Output A B Routes the specifi ed Input to Output B C Routes the specifi ed Input to Out...
Page 20 - A Command; Routes the specifi ed Input to Output A.
17 RS-232 COMMANDS A Command Routes the specifi ed Input to Output A. Syntax y : A[no space]param1 Parameters: param1 HDMI Input (Source) [1 - 8] Example: p A5 routes Input 5 to Output A. Notes: Individual routing to other outputs (B - H) can be accomplished by using a similar syntax and substitutin...
Page 21 - L Command; Sets the specifi ed Input to use Slow Switching.; M Command; Sets the specifi ed Input to use Fast Switching.
18 RS-232 COMMANDS L Command Sets the specifi ed Input to use Slow Switching. Syntax y : L[no space]param1 Parameters: param1 HDMI Input (Source) [1 - 8] M Command Returns the current routing status of the matrix in addition to the fi rmwareversion. Syntax y : m Parameters: None Q Command Sets the s...
Page 22 - RS Command; ST Command; Syntax; X Command; The X command turns off the Gefen 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDMI 1.3.
19 RS-232 COMMANDS RS Command Reset the matrix to the default routing status (A=1, B=2, C=3, D=4, E=5, F=6, G=7, H=8). The IR address will be set to 0. Syntax y : rs Parameters:None ST Command The ST command displays the current routing state and the current fi rmwareversion of fi rmware. Syntax y :...
Page 23 - Y Command; The Y command powers on the Gefen 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDMI 1.3.; Z0 Command; Modifi es the EDID and forces 10-bit Deep Color.; Z1 Command; Modifi es the EDID and forces 12-bit Deep Color.
20 RS-232 COMMANDS Y Command The Y command powers on the Gefen 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDMI 1.3. Syntax y : y Parameters: None Z0 Command Modifi es the EDID and forces 10-bit Deep Color. Syntax y : Z0 Parameters:None Z1 Command Modifi es the EDID and forces 12-bit Deep Color. Syntax y : Z1 Paramet...
Page 24 - FAST SWITCHING; Fast Switching Technology; : When switching from SLOW mode to FAST mode, the HDTV displays; SLOW MODE
21 FAST SWITCHING Fast Switching Technology Fast Switching Technology (FST) is a Gefen software implementation for HDMI1.3 products. FST was created to improve the lengthy HDMI authenticationprocess, based on the HDMI and HDCP specifi cations. FST provides quicker A/V source switching and greatly im...
Page 25 - Changing between Fast Switching and Slow Switching Modes
22 FAST SWITCHING Changing between Fast Switching and Slow Switching Modes Each HDMI input can be set to use either Fast Switching or Slow Switching. FastSwitching should be used for the best performance. 1. Press the Menu button on the front panel. The switching mode for each input will be displaye...
Page 26 - Once the switching mode has been set, press the; button to accept the; Menu; button again to return to the routing status screen.
23 4. Once the switching mode has been 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 routing status screen. FAST SWITCHING
Page 27 - EDID MANAGEMENT; External EDID Management; Supported Resolutions
24 EDID MANAGEMENT External EDID Management The 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDMI 1.3 features EDID Management. Beforethe source can send video or audio signals, the source device reads the EDID(Extended Display Identifi cation Data) from the output devices connected to theSplitter. The EDID contains i...
Page 28 - RACK MOUNT INSTALLATION
25 RACK MOUNT INSTALLATION Rack mount ears are provided for installing the Matrix in a 5U rack space. To mount the Matrix in the rack, do the following: 1. Locate the 4 side screws on each side of the Matrix.2. Remove these screws (located closest to the front of the Matrix).3. Using the 4 removed s...
Page 29 - SPECIFICATIONS
26 SPECIFICATIONS Video Amplifi er Bandwidth ....................................................................... 225 MHz Single Link Range.....................................................................1080p / 1920x1200 Input Video Signal........................................................
Page 30 - WARRANTY; Proof of sale may be required in order to claim warranty.; PRODUCT REGISTRATION; under the Support section of the Gefen Web site.
27 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...
Page 31 - Pb
20600 Nordhoff St., Chatsworth CA 91311 1-800-545-6900 818-772-9100 fax: 818-772-9120 www.gefen.com [email protected] Rev A5 Pb This product uses UL listed power supplies.
