Gefen EXT-HDMI-844 manual

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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 Con fi guration 10 EDID Management Feature 1 1 EDID Management Modes 12 RS-232 Serial Communications 13 RS-232 Serial Communications Commands 14 Speci fi c[...]

1 Congratulations on your purchase of the 8x4 Matrix for HDMI. Y our 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, plug-and-play products supplement cross-platform[...]

READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INST ALLING OR OPERA TING THE 8X4 MA TRIX 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 available for viewable at any one time. Each of the 4[...]

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 1920 x 1200 are easily achieved • Ser[...]

4 Front Panel Back Panel 10 1 6 7 8 9 2 3 4 5 11 P ANEL LA YOUT[...]

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 selected. Please see the operation section for a compl[...]

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 sources be put on separate inputs (i.e. 1A and 2A,[...]

7 LED ARRA Y 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 according to which input, “A” or “B”, is active f[...]

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 each input. Please use the information belo[...]

9 Why would I need to change the remote channel? In some instances, the 8x4 Matrix for HDMI may use IR codes that con fl 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 behave unexpectedly . I am experiencing the issues[...]

10 EDID MANAGEMENT FEA TURE 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 resolutions and features that are compatible with th[...]

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 Switch2=OFF Switch5=ON) • EDID is copied from the d[...]

12 RS-232 SERIAL COMMUNICA TIONS 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 outputs without the RMT -16IR remote control. • Swi[...]

13 Switching/Routing Binary T able 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/d2 1B 4 B3/b3 2A 2 D3/d3 2A 4 B4/b4 2B 2 D4/d4 2B[...]

14 Video Ampli fi er Bandwidth ....................................................................... 165 MHz Input Video Signal .............................................................................. 1.2 V olts p-p Input DDC Signal ......................................................................... 5 V olts p-p (TTL) Single Link Ran[...]

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