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                        8x4 CAT-5 Matrix 
for 
EXT-HDMI-CAT5-844
User Manual
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                        ASKING FOR ASSISTANCE 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. Write To: Gefen Inc. c/o  Customer Service 20600 Nordhoff St  Chatsworth, CA 91311 www.gefen.com support@gefen.com Notice Gefen Inc. reserves the right to make changes in the hard ware, packaging and  any accompanying doc u men ta tion without prior written notice. 8x4 CAT-5 Matrix for HDMI  is a trademark of Gefen Inc. ©  2008 
                    
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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 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 Management Feature 12 EDID Management Options 13 LED Array Description 14 8x4 CAT-5 Matrix for HDMI RS-232 Serial Communication 15 8x4 CAT-5 Matrix for HDMI RS-232 Commands 16 Receiver Panel Layout 17 R
                    
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                        INTRODUCTION 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 reliable, plug-and-play products supplement cross-platform computer  systems, professional audio/video environments and HDTV systems of all sizes  with hard-working solutions that are easy to
                    
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                        OPERATION NOTES READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING 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. • Use two industry standard CAT-5, CAT-5e or CAT-6 cables to operate each  of the HDMI Over CAT5 Receivers. Gefen recommends shielded CAT-6  cabling for maximum performance. • For 108
                    
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                        FEATURES 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 • Serial RS-232 remote port for switching via control automation • HDMI™ 1.2 Compliant (HDMI 1.3 Compatible); HDCP Compliant • Discrete IR remote (included) •
                    
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                        SENDER PANEL LAYOUT Front Panel 1 23 4 Back Panel 579 8 6 13 10 11 12 4                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             
                    
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                        SENDER PANEL DESCRIPTIONS 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 switching between input HDMI devices  using the optional RMT-16IR remote control. Line of sight must be preserved for  proper operation. 3 IR (Infrared) Receiver Extension A
                    
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                        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 the supplied 1 foot HDMI jumper cables. 13 24V DC Power Input Connect the supplied 24V DC Power supply to this input. 6                                                                                  
                    
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                        CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE 8X4 CAT-5 MATRIX FOR HDMI 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 commonly used  HDMI sources be put on separate inputs (i.e. 1A and 2A, not 1A and 1B) so that  these devices are always available. 2. If using the exten
                    
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                        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. 1 This example shows  the jumper connection  between HDMI output  B port 1      and HDMI  extension input port  1     . A B A 2 When all jumpers are  connected, extension  for each HDMI output  is possible. If 
                    
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                        RMT-16IR* REMOTE CONTROL DESCRIPTION LED Indicator Input Selection Buttons *The RMT-16IR is an optional accessory. 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  below when selecting the desired source for eac
                    
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                        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 cause other brand IR controlled  devices to behave unexpectedly. I am experiencing the issues listed above. What do I do? In these cases it is recommended to change the IR channel that the RMT-16IR  rem
                    
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                        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 resolutions and features that are compatible with the attached device/ display. This information is called EDID (Extended Display Information Data)  and a source device can only accept and read one EDID 
                    
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                        EDID MANAGEMENT OPTIONS v. 3019 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 1 3 5 7 2 4 6 8 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 device connected to the fi rst active hdmi output port. • All features newer that HDMI 1.2 are cleared. EDID Mode 1 (Switch 1=ON Sw
                    
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                        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 differently according to which input, “A” or  “B”, is active for each. • An input’s “A” source will be indicated by an single LED (the selected “A”  input) that is ON. • An input’s “B” source will be i
                    
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                        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: • Switching/routing of inputs to outputs without the RMT-16IR remote control. • Switch EDID management modes without opening the unit to physically  modify DIP switches. • Print matrix routing state. How do I 
                    
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                        8X4 CAT-5 MATRIX FOR HDMI RS-232 COMMANDS Switching/Routing Binary Table ASCII ASCII Input Output Input Output Command Command 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 c8 4B 3 B1 or b1 1A 2 D1 or d1 1A 4 B2 or b2 1B 2 D2 or d2 1B 4 B3 or b3 2A 2 D3 or d3 2A 4 B4 or b4 2B 2 D4 or d4 2B 4 B5 or b5 3A 2 D5 or d5 3A 4 B6 or b6 
                    
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                        RECEIVER PANEL LAYOUT Front Panel 3 124 Back Panel 6 5789 Top Panel 10 16                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
                    
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                        RECEIVER PANEL DESCRIPTIONS 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 location. 2 Equalization Trim Pot When the receiver is set to manual equalization (see page 21), this will  control the amount of EQ compensation applied to the video signal for