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Gefen EXT-HDMI-CAT5-844 - page 1
www.gefen.com www. g efen.com 8x4 CAT-5 Matrix for EXT-HDMI-CAT5-844 User Manual ...
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CONTENTS 1 Introduction 2 Operation Notes 3 Features 4 Sender Panel Layout 5 Sender Panel Descriptions 7 Connecting And Operating The 8x4 CA T -5 Matrix for HDMI 8 Connecting The 8x4 CA T -5 Matrix for HDMI Jumpers 9 RMT -16IR Remote Control Description 10 RMT -16IR Remote Channel Con fi guration 1 1 EDID Management Feature 12 EDID Management Opti ...
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Gefen EXT-HDMI-CAT5-844 - page 4
1 Congratulations on your purchase of the 8x4 CA T -5 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- ...
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Gefen EXT-HDMI-CAT5-844 - page 5
READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INST ALLING OR OPERA TING THE 8X4 CA T -5 MA TRIX FOR HDMI • T o use the extender functionality of the 8x4 CA T -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. • Use two industry standard CA T -5, CA ...
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Gefen EXT-HDMI-CAT5-844 - page 6
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 ...
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4 Front Panel Back Panel 1 10 11 12 23 4 13 5 8 6 79 SENDER P ANEL LA YOUT ...
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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 dif ferently 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 switching between input HDMI devices using the ...
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Gefen EXT-HDMI-CAT5-844 - page 9
6 SENDER P ANEL 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 the supplied 1 foot HDMI jumper cables. 13 24V D ...
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Gefen EXT-HDMI-CAT5-844 - page 10
7 How to Connect the 8x4 CA T -5 Matrix for HDMI 1. Connect up to 8 HDMI source devices to the 8x4 CA T -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 commonly used HDMI sources be put on separate inputs ...
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Gefen EXT-HDMI-CAT5-844 - page 11
8 CONNECTING THE 8X4 CA T -5 MA TRIX FOR HDMI JUMPERS The 8x4 CA T -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 CA T -5 Matrix for HDMI. This example shows the jumper connection between HDMI ...
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Gefen EXT-HDMI-CAT5-844 - page 12
9 RMT -16IR* REMOTE CONTROL DESCRIPTION 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 ...
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Gefen EXT-HDMI-CAT5-844 - page 13
10 RMT -16IR REMOTE CHANNEL CONFIGURA TION Why would I need to change the remote channel? In some instances, the 8x4 CA T -5 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 b ...
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Gefen EXT-HDMI-CAT5-844 - page 14
11 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 ...
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Gefen EXT-HDMI-CAT5-844 - page 15
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 Switch2=OFF Switch5=ON) • EDID is copied from the ...
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Gefen EXT-HDMI-CAT5-844 - page 16
13 LED ARRA Y DESCRIPTION The LED array on the 8x4 CA T -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 differently according to which input, “A” or ...
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Gefen EXT-HDMI-CAT5-844 - page 17
14 8X4 CA T -5 MA TRIX FOR HDMI RS-232 SERIAL COMMUNICA TION What features are available via the RS-232 serial communications port? The 8x4 CA T -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: • Switching/routing of inputs to outputs without t ...
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Gefen EXT-HDMI-CAT5-844 - page 18
15 8X4 CA T -5 MA TRIX FOR HDMI RS-232 COMMANDS Switching/Routing Binary T able 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 or a7 4A 1 C7 or c7 4A 3 A8 or a8 4B 1 C8 or ...
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Gefen EXT-HDMI-CAT5-844 - page 19
16 Front Panel Back Panel T op Panel 6 10 3 1 57 8 9 24 RECEIVER P ANEL LA YOUT ...
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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 CA T -5 Matrix for HDMI from the extended location. 2 Equalization Trim Pot When the receiver i ...
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Gefen EXT-HDMI-CAT5-844 - page 21
18 OPERA TING THE HDMI OVER CA T -5 RECEIVER T o use the HDMI Over CA T5 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 CA T -5e cable must be connected between the 8x4 CA T - 5 Matrix for HDMI and the HDMI Over CA T5 Receive ...
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Gefen EXT-HDMI-CAT5-844 - page 22
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 time a button press is detected. RMT -4IR Button Sou ...
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Gefen EXT-HDMI-CAT5-844 - page 23
20 HDMI OVER CA T -5 RECEIVER ADV ANCED CONFIGURA TION The HDMI Over CA T5 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 CA T5 Receiver will reveal the DIP SWITCH bank. These service switches are used for a number of con fi guration ...
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Gefen EXT-HDMI-CAT5-844 - page 24
21 HDMI OVER CA T -5 RECEIVER ADV ANCED CONFIGURA TION 1. Insert a small fl at head tool into the trim pot on the receiver unit. 2. T urn 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 counter-clockwise in millimeter increments ...
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Gefen EXT-HDMI-CAT5-844 - page 25
22 LED ARRA Y DESCRIPTION The LED array on the HDMI Over CA T5 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 CA T -5 Matrix for HDMI can accept two sources, therefore the LED array will act differently accord ...
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Gefen EXT-HDMI-CAT5-844 - page 26
23 HDMI OVER CA T -5 RECEIVER RS-232 SERIAL COMMUNICA TIONS What features are available via the RS-232 serial communications port? The HDMI Over CA T5 Receiver 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 R ...
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Gefen EXT-HDMI-CAT5-844 - page 27
24 HDMI OVER CA T -5 RECEIVER RS-232 COMMANDS Switching/Routing Binary T able ASCII Command Input 11 A 21 B 32 A 42 B 53 A 63 B 74 A 84 B 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. For a description ...
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25 Video Ampli fi er Bandwidth ....................................................................... 165 MHz Input Video Signal .............................................................................. 1.2 volts p-p Input DDC Signal ......................................................................... 5 V olts p-p (TTL) Single Link Rang ...
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