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4x4 HDTV
Matrix
USER MANUAL
www.gefen.com
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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 through Friday. Write To: Gefen Inc. C/O Customer Service 20600 Nordhoff St. Chatsworth, CA 91311 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. The 4x4 HDTV Matrix is a trademark of Gefen Inc. © 2007 Gefen Inc., All Rights Reserved
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Introduction / Operation Notes 2 Features 3 Panel Layout 4 Using the 4x4 HDTV Matrix 5 RMT16-IR Installation 6 Dip Switch Guidelines 7 IR Codes 8 RS-232 Interface 9 4x4 HDTV Matrix Rack Mount Diagram 10 Specifi cations 11 Terminology 12 Warranty
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INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the 4x4 HDTV Matrix. The 4x4 HDTV Matrix switches four HDTV sources to any four DVI displays. The 4x4 HDTV Matrix switcher has four DVI inputs and four DVI outputs. Matrix input #1 and the DVI port of HDTV source #1 connects using a male to male DVI cable. The DVI port of HDTV source #2 connects to DVI input #2. The DVI port of HDTV source #3 connects to DVI input #3. The DVI port of HDTV source #4 connects to DVI input #4. There are four (4) DVI output
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FEATURES Features • Allows any HDTV display to view any source at any time • Allows any source to be displayed on multiple displays at the same time • Maintains resolutions up to 1080p, 2K, and 1920x1200 • Maintains highest HDTV single link video resolution • Maintains highest HDTV digital audio signal • Supports HDCP compliant devices • DVI or HDMI to DVI cables are used to connect the inputs and outputs of the matrix • Each display's inputs can be switched with the IR remote control or through
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PANEL LAYOUT 3 Front Panel IR Sensor Display 1 LED Display 2 LED Display 3 LED Display 4 LED Power Indicator IR Extender Eye Port Indicator Indicator Indicator Indicator Back Panel RS232 Controller Port DVI Outputs Connects to 24VDC DVI Inputs Power Supply
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USING THE 4X4 HDTV MATRIX 1 Connect all the sources to the DVI inputs on the 4x4 HDTV Matrix, using the supplied cables. 2 Connect the HDMI/DVI displays to the outputs on the 4x4 HDTV Matrix. 3 Connect the 24VDC powersupply to the 4x4 HDTV Matrix 4 Controlling the 4x4 HDTV Matrix using the RMT16-IR: Pressing Buttons... Switches... 1-4 Display 1 to view Source 1, 2, 3, or 4 5-8 Display 2 to view Source 1, 2, 3, or 4 9-12 Display 3 to view Source 1, 2, 3, or 4 13-16 Display 4 to view Source 1, 2
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RMT16-IR INSTALLATION 1. Remove battery cover from the back of the RMT16-IR remote. 2. Verify that dip switches 1 & 2 are in the down (OFF) position. 3. Insert the battery, hold the battery so that you can see the positive side facing up. The side that is not marked must be facing down. 4. Test the RMT16-IR remote by pressing ONLY one button at a time. The indicator light on the remote will fl ash once each time you press a button. WARNING: Do not press multiple buttons simultaneously and do
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DIP SWITCH GUIDELINES Inside the 4x4 HDTV Matrix is a bank of Dip Switches. Below is a table describing their functions. By default, all switches are set to the Off position. Dip Switch # Name Description 1 Switching Delay Adds a 3 second delay to switching 2 On Board EDID Feeds a Generic HDMI EDID (720p/1080i) to all Inputs 3 IR Code Dip Switch Corresponds to Dip Switch 1 on RMT16-IR 4 IR Code Dip Switch Corresponds to Dip Switch 2 on RMT16-IR 5 Unused 6 Unused 7 Unused 8 Edge Select +Edge
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IR CODES In the event of IR confl icts, please do the following: 1. Remove the battery cover from the back of the RMT16-IR remote. 2. Locate the Dip Switches above the batteries 3. Switch the Dip Switches on the RMT16-IR to any of the combinations pictured below. 4. Dip Switches 1 and 2 in the RMT16-IR correspond with Dip Switches 3 and 4 inside the 4x4 HDTV Matrix respectively. Switch the switches inside the 4x4 HDTV Matrix to match the same Remote Channel as the RMT16-IR. The 4x4 HDTV Matri
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RS-232 INTERFACE Binary Table ASCII Corresponding Binary ASCII Corresponding Binary RMT16-IR RMT16-IR Button Button 1 1 0011 0001 9 9 0011 1001 2 2 0011 0010 a 10 0110 0001 3 3 0011 0011 b 11 0110 0010 4 4 0011 0100 c 12 0110 0011 5 5 0011 0101 d 13 0110 0100 6 6 0011 0110 e 14 0110 0101 7 7 0011 0111 f 15 0110 0110 8 8 0011 1000 g 16 0110 0111 RS232 Settings Bits per second ...................................................................................................... 19200 Data bits .
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4x4 HDTV MATRIX RACK MOUNT DIAGRAM 9
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SPECIFICATIONS Video Amplifi er Bandwidth ................................................................................ 1.65 Gbps Input Video Signal ......................................................................................... 1.2 volts p-p Input DDC Signal .................................................................................... 5 volts p-p (TTL) DVI Connector.................................................................DVI-I 29 pin female (digital only Single Li
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TERMINOLOGY DDC Short form for Display Data Channel. It is a VESA standard for communication between a monitor and a video adapter. Using DDC, a monitor can inform the video card about its properties, such as maximum resolution and color depth. The video card can then use this information to ensure that the user is presented with valid options for confi guring the display. DDWG Digital Display Working Group DDWG are the creators of the DVI specifi cation. DVI Digital Visual Interface. Connecti
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WARRANTY Gefen Inc. warrants the equipment it manufactures to be free from defects in material and workmanship. If equipment fails because of such defects and Gefen Inc. is notifi ed within two (2) year from the date of shipment, Gefen Inc. will, at its option, repair or replace the equipment, provided that the equipment has not been subjected to mechanical, electrical, or other abuse or modifi cations. Equipment that fails under conditions other than those covered will be repaired at the cur
