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1. 2 IR REMO ONAL 5 Installing the IR Remote Battery 7 Setting the IR Remote Channel 5 7 STAIN M 8 Connector INSMUCUONS une tes i n 8 sample Wining E 9 2 Basic Operation E m Umm 12 Main IS OA cicer a aa aea R Earainn 12 Determining the Current Routing 19 Selecting Sources and Output ccccccccccceessseceeeceeeeseeeeeseensseeeessanaaeees 14 VICI cassa E ded Rat Ud coo 17 Fast Switching TechiolOo6V tatpt bt n nEFEEPAMEE EE CEU ERE E pe oRRHEU EU RE 18 Fast Slow Switching MOOGGS s cccsecceataadeactenscaveanscsdaduaatactatenaeseatadiaariaraeassin 19 OO 21 Setting the IR 21 Using the IR IREMOUS 23 Using the IR 25 EDID Manageme Ml
2. 113 OSet HDCP eum 114 Manage EDID ASSIGN teri ERE 115 Manage gt Bank 118 Manage EDID gt Upload Download RE 119 Configuration gt Change IP 5 5 121 Configuration gt Telnet Login 5 5 122 Configuration gt UDP Connection 5 5 123 Configuration gt Web Login SettingS ccccccsssseececsessseeeeeseeeeseeeeeesaneees 124 Configuration gt System Configuration 125 T RS 232 Interface 5 4 3 2 1 Advanced Operation RS 232 Controller Matrix O Aa CQ N gt O A N gt Only RXD and GND pins are used RS 232 Settings Baud rate 19200 Data bits 8 Parity None Stop bits Hardware control None page 30 Oo um _ gt t nd IP Configuration IP UDP Configuration The 4K Ultra HD 8x8 Matrix for HDMI supports IP based control using Telnet UDP or the built in Web based GUI To set up IP control the network settings for the matrix must be configured via RS 232 The default network settings for the matrix are as follows Description IP Address Port Description IP Address Port IP Address 192 166 UDP Port 23 Subnet ENS
3. Local UDP Port 50007 Gateway 192 168 1 254 Remote UDP IP 192 168 1 255 HTTP Port 80 Remote UDP Port 50008 1 Connect an RS 232 cable from the automation device to the matrix Also make sure that an Ethernet cable is connected between the matrix and the network 2 Launch a terminal emulation program e g HyperTerminal and use the RS 232 settings listed on the previous page Information 3 Setthe IP address for the matrix using the command 4 Setthe subnet mask using the snetmask command 5 gateway router IP address using the sgateway command 6 Setthe Telnet listening port using the set telnet port command 7 Setthe HTTP listening port using the set http port command 8 Set the UDP remote IP address for the matrix using the set udp remote ip command 9 Set the UDP listening port for the matrix using the set udp port command 10 Set the UDP remote port for the matrix using the set_ udp remote port command 11 Reboot the matrix to apply all changes then type the IP address that was specified in step 3 in a Web browser to access the Web GUI Use the same IP address to Telnet to the matrix page 31 Advanced Operation fadefault hdcp help hpd pulse ipconfig lock edid lock matrix mask power recall preset resetip save preset set bank name set device descr set edid set http port set input na
4. e aaa armen d 26 External EDID Management nene 26 3 Advanced Operation 35 232 and IP Configuration te ex y teh Rec ERE b Rn E Rar hx qu 30 Ro 232 MO IU RECETTE ET 30 ROIZ o P 30 UDP YC m R 31 TRE IE o o PS 32 Web Interface M Emm 103 Using the built in Web Server en nra ene 103 UNDE pas RESUME 104 Mam 107 Main MPs 109 I O Setup gt Preset Names eot ee 110 Setup gt I O ERE cA ER MEE etd 111 VO Setup gt HPD Se aA ER Vel ee pe End er rn 112 VO Setup 113 O eup APDO P EE 114 viii or Contents Manage EDID 8510 ema an 115 Manage EDID gt Bank nace Cocoa apnd dd 118 Manage EDID gt Upload Download 119 Configuration gt Change IP 5 121 Configuration gt Telnet Login 122 Configuration gt UDP Connection 5
5. 2 Lock This LED indicator will glow solid orange when the matrix is locked Getting Started 3 IR Receives signals from the included IR remote control 4 RS 232 Connect an RS 232 cable from this port to the automation device 5 IR Ext Connect an IR extender Gefen part no EXT RMT EXTIRN to this port 6 USB This mini USB port is used for upgrading the firmware T IP Control Connect a CAT 5e cable or better from this port to the network 8 24V DC Connect the included 24V DC power supply to this power receptacle 9 In 1 8 Connect up to eight 4K Ultra HD sources to the matrix using these HDMI ports 10 Out A H Connect up to eight 4K Ultra HD displays to the matrix using these HDMI ports page 4 Getting Started Introduction IR Remote Control Description Activity indicator This LED will be activated momentarily each time an input or output button is pressed Input buttons Press these buttons to select an input 1 8 Output buttons Press these buttons to select an output A page 5 Getting Started P N RMT 8S848IRN www gefen com ID Description 1 DIP switch bank Use these DIP switches to set the IR channel of the remote See the next page for more information 2 Primary battery slot Holds the battery for operating the remote shown without battery Use only 3V CR2032 type batteries Make sure that the positive side of
6. Mommands Mommands lock edid Secures the Local EDID by disabling the automatic loading of the downstream EDID when the matrix is powered Syntax Advanced Operation lock edid paraml Parameters param1 Integer O 1 Description 0 Disable Enable Example lock edid 1 MATRIX EDID IS LOCKED Related Commands set edid page 41 Mommands lock matrix Locks or unlocks the matrix When the matrix is locked all functions are disabled including the front panel RS 232 and Telnet Syntax Advanced Operation lock matrix paraml Parameters param1 Integer O 1 Description 0 Unlock Lock Example lock matrix 1 MATRIX IS LOCKED page 42 Mommands mask Masks the video on the specified output s If param1 0 then all outputs are masked Use the unmask command to disable output masking Syntax Advanced Operation mask paraml Parameters param1 Integer Character 0 A H Examples mask A G OUTPUTS A F G ARE MASKED mask 0 ALL OUTPUTS ARE MASKED Related Commands unmask show mask page 43 Advanced Operation Mommands power Powers ON or OFF the matrix Syntax power paraml Parameters param1 Integer 0 1 Description Power OFF Power ON Example power 1 Related Commands reboot page 44 Mommands reboot Reboots the matrix Executing this command is the equivalen
7. 5 Connect an IR extender Gefen part no EXT RMT EXTIRN to the IR Ext port on the matrix gt Power 6 Connect the included power supply to the 24V DC power receptacle on the matrix 7 Connect the power cord to an available electrical outlet page 8 Installation Sample Wiring Diagram HDMI CABLE mum TOOLBOX 7 CAT 5 CABLE mE IR EXTENDER Getting Started 8x AK Ultra HD Sourc Units A with HDMI Outputs gt 7 P A gt a 4 gt ep EXT RMT EXTIRN IR Extender GTB HD4K2K 848 BLK AK Ultra HD M 8x8 Matrix RS 232 Controller for HDMI Ultra HD Displays with HDMI Inputs GTB HD4K2K 848 BLK page 9 AK Ultra HD 8x8 Matrix for Basic Operation ROWNO a a fencer rn ta 12 Maim DiS pay a Uu Um 12 Determining the Current Routing 13 Selecting Sources ANd 11 14 Locking the UEM 17 Fast Switching Technology em Fast Slow Switching m 19 0 eM 21 set ng 00 21 Wsing the BREMIE 23 singe Extenders 25 EDID Management a m EE T 26 ExtemaliEDIp 26 Basic Operation gt _ Main Display The main display of the 4K Ultra HD 8
8. 73 Mommands show input name Displays the of the specified input an input use the set input name 5 command O 5 Syntax lt show input paraml Parameters None Example show input name 3 THE NAME FOR INPUT 3 IS Blu ray Related Commands set input name set output name show output name page 74 Advanced Operation show ip Mommands Displays the current gateway address of the matrix Use the sipadd command to set the IP address of the matrix Syntax show ip Parameters None Example show ip IP ADDRESS 10 5 64 247 Related Commands ipconfig show gateway show netmask Sipadd page 75 Mommands show ir Displays the current IR channel of the matrix The IR channel of the matrix must match the IR channel of the IR remote control See Setting the IR Remote Channel page 7 for more information Advanced Operation Syntax show ir Parameters None Example show ir CURRENT IR CHANNEL IS 0 Related Commands set ir page 76 Mommands show mac addr The show mac command displays the MAC address of the matrix Syntax Advanced Operation show mac addr Parameters None Example show mac addr MAC ADDRESS IS 00 1 07 11 01 76 page 77 Mommands show_ mask Displays the mask status of the specified output Syntax Advance
9. 8x8 Matrix For HDMI Log Out MAC Address 00 1 07 11 01 76 IP Address 10 5 64 247 Subnet 255 255 255 0 Gateway 105 641 1 Port TCP Telnet Terminal Port 23 UDP Port 150007 Change IP Settings Assigns the IP address subnet gateway HTTP listening port Telnet port and UDP port The MAC address cannot be changed Save Settings Saves the current settings for the Change IP Settings After clicking this button the Web interface will display a dialog indicating that the matrix must be rebooted for changes to take effect Set Defaults Click this button to restore the factory default IP settings After clicking this button the Web interface will display a dialog indicating that the matrix must be rebooted for changes to take effect page 121 Web Interface Configuration gt Telnet Login Settings 8x8 Matrix For HDMI Log Out Advanced Operation Old Password New Password Confirm New Password Force Password on Connect Show Login Message on Connect Old Password Type the current old password in this field New Password Type the new password in this field Force Password on Connect Click this check box to have the matrix prompt for a password each time a Telnet session is started This box must be checked in order to change the Telnet Login credentials Show Login Message on Connect Click this check box to have the matrix display the Telnet welcome message each
10. Syntax show rsense paraml Parameters param1 Character Example show rsense RSENSE OF OUTPUT A OUTPUTI IS LOW Related Commands show page 86 Mommands A H Mommands show telnet port Displays the current Telnet port of the matrix Use the set telnet port command to set the Telnet listening port Advanced Operation Syntax show telnet port Parameters None Example show telnet port TELNET COMMUNICATION PORT IS 23 Related Commands set telnet port page 87 Advanced Operation show telnet username Displays the user name for the current Telnet session Syntax show telnet username Parameters None Example show telnet username User Name For TELNET Is Admin Related Commands set telnet pass page 88 Mommands Mommands show udp port Displays the current local UDP listening port Use the set udp port command to set the local UDP listening port Advanced Operation Syntax show udp port Parameters None Example show udp port UDP COMMUNICATION PORT IS 50007 Related Commands set udp port page 89 Mommands show udp remote ip Displays the remote UDP IP address Use the set udp remote ip command to set the remote UDP IP address Advanced Operation Syntax show udp remote ip Parameters None Example show udp remote ip REMOTE UDP IP ADDRESS IS 192 168 1 80 Related C
11. 123 Configuration gt Web Login Seltlngs tr tret tirones 124 Configuration gt System Configuration 125 4 Appendix Mounting ITS FC MONS TP 130 Firmware Upgrade 131 Upgrading using the Web 1 31 Upgrading using the USB ER 132 133 AK Ultra HD 8x8 Matrix for Getting Started MU UE EU 2 2 IR emotescontrolo ce eme E DTI 5 Installing the IR Remote Battery 7 Setting the IR Remote Channel a 7 Installatie m nU was 8 CONMECUO MANS cesses EU 8 Sample Wining Diagrami EPIIT 9 Getting Started 0150050 0090 7 GEFEN TOOLBOX 4K Ultra HD 8x8 Matrix for HDMI 2 209 No ENS pajJejs Duije9 3 119 ID Name Description 1 Power This LED indicator will glow solid blue when the matrix is powered
12. 192 168 1 255 The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command Advanced Operation Syntax set udp port parami Parameters param1 String Example set udp remote ip 192 168 1 80 REMOTE UDP IP ADDRESS IS Related Commands show udp remote ip page 61 Advanced Operation set udp remote port Momimands Sets the remote UDP listening port The default remote UDP listening port is 50008 The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command Syntax set udp remote port paraml Parameters param1 Integer 0 1 Example set udp remote port 50007 UDP COMMUNICATION PORT 50007 IS SET Related Commands set udp port show udp port show udp remote port page 62 65535 Mommands set webui ad pass The set webui ad pass command sets the Administrator password for the Web GUI The password is case sensitive and cannot exceed 7 characters in length The default password is Admin Advanced Operation Syntax set webui ad pass parami Parameters param1 String Example set webui ad pass bo55man Web UI Administrator Password Is Set Related Commands set webui op pass page 63 Mommands set webui op pass The set webui ad pass command sets the Operator password for the Web GUI The default password is Admin Advanced Operation Syntax set webui op pass paraml Parameters param1 String Example webui op pass min
13. Displays the remote UDP IP address Displays the remote UDP listening port Displays the firmware and hardware version data Sets the IP address of the matrix Sets the subnet mask for the matrix Disables masking on the specified output Enables or disables the discovery feature Enables or disables the Telnet password Enables or disables the UDP protocol Displays the routing status of the matrix Displays the routing status of the specified output Routes an input to the specified output s Routes the specified input to all outputs page 33 Mommands display telnet welcome Enables disables the Telnet welcome message during a Telnet session Syntax Advanced Operation display telnet welcome Parameters param1 Integer 0 1 Description Disable welcome message Enable welcome message Example display telnet welcome 1 TELNET WELCOME SCREEN IS ENABLED page 34 Advanced Operation Mommands echo Enables disables toggles the RS 232 feedback Syntax echo paraml Parameters param1 Integer O 1 Description Disable feedback Enable feedback Example echo 1 LOCAL ECHO IS ON page 35 Mommands fadefault Resets the matrix to factory default settings Outputs are unmasked and all IP and UDP settings are reset to default settings Syntax Advanced Operation fadefault Parameters None Example fadefault Related Commands resetip pag
14. EDID Bank to the desired input s and used by the source 1 Bankl 8 Bank8 A QULDULI H Output8 Feature Audio Formats Displays the capabilities of the display or sink device based on the EDID page 109 Web Interface I O Setup gt Preset Names 8x8 Matrix For HDM VO Setup Manage EDID Configuration Log Out Preset Names VO Names HPD Control FST HDCP Advanced Operation Preset_l Preset_2 Preset_3 Preset_4 Preset_5 Preset_6 Preset_ Preset amp Preset The number of each preset Name Type the desired name of each preset in these fields Save Changes Saves the current changes to the name of the preset s Cancel Restores the previous name or each preset if a change was made page 110 Advanced Operation Web Interface I O Setup gt 1 0 Names Gefen TOOLBHX 8x8 Matrix For HDM Main VO Setup Manage EDID Configuration Log Out Preset Names VO Names HPD Control FST HDCP Preset 1 Preset 2 Preset 3 Preset 4 Preset 5 Preset 5 Preset 7 Preset amp Output The number of the output Name Output Type the desired name of each output in these fields Input The number of each input Name Input Type the desired name of each the input in these fields Save Changes Saves the current changes to the name of the output
15. Once the computer is able to connect to the 4K Ultra HD 8x8 Matrix for HDMI a removable disk icon will be displayed under My Computer Extract the firmware file from the ZIP file and drag the bin file to the Removable Disk Disconnect the USB cable from the matrix The matrix will begin the software upgrade procedure This process may take a few minutes Do not disconnect power from the matrix during the upgrade procedure Once the firmware upgrade process has completed the matrix will automatically reboot page 132 Specificato Connectors Controls and Indicators Video Input 8 x HDMI Type A 19 pin female locking Video Output 8 x HDMI Type A 19 pin female locking USB e 1 x Mini B RS 232 1 x DB 9 female Ethernet 1 RJ 45 Power Receptacle 1 x 4 pin locking IR Sensor 1 x located on front panel IR Extender 3 5mm mini stereo Power Indicator 1 x LED bi color red green Lock Indicator 1 x LED orange Display 1 x 2 row 16 character Control Buttons 7 x tact type Maximum Pixel Clock e 300 MHz Power Supply 24V DC Power Consumption 2 W maximum Operating Temperature e 32 to F122 F 0 to t50 C Operating Humidity 5 to 90 RH non condensing Storage Temperature 4 to 140 F 20 to 60 C Storage Humidity 5 to 95 RH non condensing MTBF 50000 hours Physical Dimensions W x H x D e 9 3 x 17 9 x 1 75 236mm x 454mm x 44mm Unit Weight 3 9 I
16. and or input s Cancel Restores the previous name or each output and or input s if a change was made page 111 Web Interface I O Setup gt HPD Control Gefen 8x8 Matrix For HDM jain VO Setup Manage EDID Configuration Log Out Preset Names VO Names HPD Control FST HDCP 9 di O em gt t INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUTS INPUT4 INPUTS INPUT6 INPUT INPUTS Input The number of the input Name The name of the input The name of each input can be changed using the Set input name command or through the Setup gt I O Names page 111 page of the Web interface Pulse Click the Pulse button to cycle the HPD line on the desired input This is the equivalent of physically disconnecting and reconnecting the HDMI cable between the source device and the matrix page 112 9 di O em gt t Web Interface I O Setup gt FST Gefen 8x8 Matrix For HDM lain VO Setup Manage EDID Configuration Proset Names VO Names HPD Control FST HDCP INPUTS INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUTS INPUT4 INPUTS INPUT6 INPUT INPUTS Clear All FST Displays the switching state of each input Input The name of the input Name The name of the input The name of each input can be changed using the Set input name command or through the I O Setup I O Names pag
17. button once The routing state for Output A will be displayed IH 1 Power Out Lock Menu 000060606 Press the Out or Out button again to cycle through the routing state for each output Consecutively pressing the Out button will cycle through each output from left to right starting with Output A IH Power Out Lock Menu 00056006 14 Basic Operation 3 Fundamentals Consecutively pressing the Out button will cycle through each output from right to left starting with Output H Out Lock Menu 000060606 Once the desired output has been selected press the In In button Consecutively pressing the In button will decrement the input source value by a factor of 1 within a range of 1 8 For example if Input 7 was originally routed to Output G then pressing the In button will route Input 6 to Output CLIT IH Lock Menu page 15 Fundamentals 5 Consecutively pressing the In button will increment the input source value by a factor of 1 within a range of 1 8 For example if Input 6 was originally routed to Output G then pressing the In button will route Input 7 to Output G Basic Operation IH 6 change the routing status of another output press the Out or Out buttons to navigate to the desired output Use the In or In buttons to change the source 7 Press the Menu button to accept th
18. c 2001 2004 Swedish Institute of Computer Science All rights reserved Redistribution and use in source and binary forms with or without modification are permitted provided that the following conditions are met 1 Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice this list of conditions and the following disclaimer 2 Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and or other materials provided with the distribution 3 The name of the author may not be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific prior written permission THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE AUTHOR AS IS AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHOR BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT INDIRECT INCIDENTAL SPECIAL EXEMPLARY OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES LOSS OF USE DATA OR PROFITS OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY WHETHER IN CONTRACT STRICT LIABILITY OR TORT INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE vi Features and Packing Hist Features Routes eight
19. the Web interface 131 Upgrading using the USB port 132 SOVCCHICAHOMNS RR 133 Mounting 1971949 The matrix can mounted vertically in or cabinet with wood drywall screws as shown in the diagram above There should be an inch or two of clearance between the edges of the unit and any walls or vertical surfaces to allow for enough clearance for insertion and retraction of cables at the HDMI connectors For installation on a drywall surface use a 6 drywall screw It is recommended when installing on a drywall surface that studs be used to secure the matrix should undue stress be applied when connecting and disconnecting HDMI cables GEFEN TOOLBOX 4K Ultra HD 8x8 Matrix for HDMI IR Ext USB IP Control 24V DC page 130 Firmware The firmware for the 4K Ultra HD 8x8 Matrix for HDMI can be upgraded using one of the following methods 1 Using the Web interface 2 Using the USB port The first method is covered below See the next page for details on upgrading the matrix using the USB port 10 Upgrading using the Web interface Downl
20. the battery is facing up 9 Alternate battery slot Allows for the installation of secondary backup battery page 6 Getting Started Introduction Installing the IR Remote Battery The IR remote control unit ships with two batteries Only one battery is required for operation The second battery is a spare 1 Remove the back cover the IR Remote Control unit 2 Insert the included battery into the primary battery slot The positive side of the battery should be facing up 3 Replace the back cover Setting the IR Remote Channel In order for the included IR remote control to communicate with the 4K Ultra HD 8x8 Matrix for HDMI the IR remote control must be set to the same channel as the matrix Use the set ir command to set the IR channel of the matrix IR Channel DIP settings 0 ON default 1 2 1 ON 1 2 2 ON 1 2 3 ON 1 2 page 7 Connection Instructions Video 1 Use HDMI cables to connect up to eight 4K Ultra HD sources to the input ports In 1 In 8 on the matrix Getting Started 2 Connect up to eight 4K Ultra HD displays using the output ports Out A Out H on the matrix gt Ethernet 3 Connect a CAT 5e or better cable from the IP Control port on the matrix to a Local Area Network LAN gt RS 232 4 Connect an RS 232 cable from the RS 232 port on the matrix to the RS 232 connector on the automation controller gt IR
21. time a Telnet session is started The welcome message appears as Welcome to GTB HD4K2K 848 TELNET Save Settings Saves the current changes to the Telnet Login Settings page 122 Advanced Operation Web Interface Configuration gt UDP Connection Settings 8x8 Matrix For HDMI Log Out Remote UDP IP Address 192 168 1 80 Remote UDP Port 50008 Enable UDP Access Remote UDP Address Type the remote UDP IP address in this text box Remote UDP Port Enter the remote UDP port in this text box Enable UDP Access Check this box to enable UDP access If this box is unchecked the UDP access will be unavailable page 123 Web Interface Configuration gt Web Login Settings Username Operator Old Password New Password Advanced Operation Confirm New Password Force Password on Connect Show Login Message on Connect Remote UDP Address Download Current Configuration Restore Configuration Browse No file elected Warning All current settings will be lost Firmware Update UI ver v3 2B Browse No file selected Factory Reset Reboot Username Click this drop down list to select the user name The credentials for the selected user name can now be changed Old Password Type the current old password in this field New Password Type the new password in this field Confirm Password Re type the new password in this fiel
22. 19 Fundamentals 4 Press the Out button to move to the left through each input Basic Operation IH MODE Power Out Lock Menu 000060606 5 the desired input has been selected press the In or In button to toggle between fast or slow switching mode IH MODE 6 To select a different input press the Out or Out buttons 7 Press the Menu button to accept the routing changes and return to the switching mode screen 8 Press the Menu button a second time to return to the status screen page 20 Basic Operation IR Control Setting the IR Channel In order for the 4K Ultra HD 8x8 Matrix for HDMI to communicate with the included IR Remote Control both the matrix and the IR Remote Control must be set to the same IR channel Refer to Setting the IR Remote Channel page 7 for instructions on setting the IR channel for the included IR remote control unit Follow the procedure outlined below to set the IR channel on the matrix 1 From the status screen simultaneously press the In In and Out buttons 2 Thecurrent IR address will be displayed along with the DIP switch settings for the IR remote control IE ADDEESS B i OFF 2 OFF Power In Out Lock Menu 3 Press the In or In button to change the IR channel The default IR channel is 0 IE ADDRESS p 1 I c9 HM aeu Power Out Lock Menu 5005060606 page 21 Basic Operati
23. 3 IR Control 4 After the input and output have been selected on the IR Remote Control the numbers on the far right hand of the LCD display will disappear and the new routing state will be displayed in the LCD display Q Oo DUT 12445679 Out Lock Menu OOO Power In oooN Input 4 is now routed to Output C page 24 Basic Operation IR Control Using the IR Extender There may be situations where the IR sensor is blocked by a cabinet or other mounting device In this case an IR extender Gefen part no EXT RMT EXTIRN can be connected to the IR Ext port on the matrix The sensor on the IR extender behaves exactly like the sensor on the top panel of the matrix Always point the IR remote control unit at the IR sensor for HDMI RS 232 IR Ext IP Control IR sensor IR extender E Q Y 9 E 2 x page 25 Basic Operation External EDID Management The 4K Ultra HD 8x8 Matrix for HDMI features EDID Management Before the source can send video or audio signals the source device reads the EDID Extended Display Identification Data from the output devices connected to the matrix The EDID contains information about what type of audio video data that the source can send to each output device The 4K Ultra HD 8x8 Matrix for HDMI routes multiple sources to multiple output devices This i
24. 4K Ultra HD sources to eight displays Supports resolutions up to 4K DCI 4096 x 2160 at 24 Hz 4K Ultra HD 3860 x 2160 at 60 Hz 4 2 0 color space 1080p Full HD and 1920x1200 WUXGA HDCP 1 4 compliant Supports 12 bit Deep Color up to 1080p Full HD 3D pass through Lip Sync pass through Push button controls for Routing and Status Advanced EDID Management for rapid integration of sources and displays Supports LPCM 7 1 Dolby TrueHD Dolby Digital Plus and DTS HD Master Audio Supports the use of DVI sources and DVI displays with HDMI to DVI adapters not included RS 232 Serial interface for remote control computer automation control system IP control via Telnet UDP and the built in web server interface IR remote control Gefen Syner G software s Discovery and Show Me features simplify initial IP configuration e Field upgradeable firmware via web server interface Surface mountable FALJITIDI HDCP seed COMPLIANT Packing List The 4 Ultra HD 8x8 Matrix for HDMI ships with the items listed below If any of these items are not present in the box when you first open it immediately contact your dealer or Gefen 1 x 4K Ultra HD 8x8 Matrix for HDMI 1 x IR Remote 1 x 24V DC Power Supply 1 x AC Power Cord 1 x Quick Start Guide Vil Table of 1 Getting Started MOUCHO REM TER OTT 2 slip T
25. Download 9 m Oo em gt t Bank Indicates the EDID bank number Name Type the desired name of the EDID bank in this field Save Changes Saves the current name change to the EDID bank s Cancel Restores the previous names for each EDID bank if changes were made page 118 Advanced Operation Web Interface Manage EDID gt Upload Download Browse Click this button to select the EDID file to be uploaded Select Bank Location Click this drop down list to select the bank to where the EDID will be uploaded 1 Bank 1 8 Bank 8 Upload Click this button to upload the EDID to the specified bank Select EDID File to Upload Browse No file selected Select Bank Location 1 Bank 1 a page 119 Advanced Operation Web Interface 8x8 Matrix For HDM in VO Setup Manage EDID Configuration Log Out Bank Names Upload Download Select EDID File to Download Default EDID a Download Select EDID File to Download Click this box to select the EDID that is to be saved to a file The EDID file will be saved in binary bin format 1 Bank 1 8 Bank 8 A OUTPUT1 H OUTPUT8 1 INPUT was 6 INPUTS Download Click this button to download the selected EDID to a file page 120 Advanced Operation Web Interface Configuration gt Change IP Settings
26. Dynamic EDID Examples set edid dynamic 0 input 4 COPY DYNAMIC EDID TO INPUT4 In this example Input 4 is set to Dynamic EDID If the following routing command is issued then the EDID from Output 3 not Output 2 will be used by Input 1 r 4 2 INPUT 4 IS SET TO OUTPUTS 2 3 However if we wanted to use the EDID from Output 2 we would write the command as r 43 2 INPUT 4 IS SET TO OUTPUTS 3 2 Since Output 2 was the last output that was specified this will be the EDID that Input 4 will use Related Commands lock edid page 52 Advanced Operation set http port Mommands Specifies the Web server listening port The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command The default port setting is 80 Use the show http port command to display the current HTTP listening port Syntax set http port paraml Parameters param1 Integer Example set http port 81 HTTP PORT IS 81 Related Commands show http port page 53 1 1024 Mommands set input name Assigns a name to the specified input Syntax Advanced Operation set input name paraml param2 Parameters param1 Integer 1 8 param2 String Example set input name 3 Blu ray Blu ray NAME IS ASSIGNED TO INPUT 3 Related Commands set output name show input name show output name page 54 Mommands set ir Sets the IR channel for the matrix The default IR channel setting is 0 Th
27. S are responsible for shipping charges to and from Gefen Copper cables are limited to a 30 day warranty and cables must be in their original condition The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate However Gefen assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this manual In no event will Gefen be liable for direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual even if advised of the possibility of such damages The technical information contained herein regarding the features and specifications is subject to change without notice For the latest warranty coverage information refer to the Warranty and Return Policy under the Support section of the Gefen Web site at www gefen com Contacting Gefen TecnnicalStiomn Technical Support 818 772 9100 800 545 6900 8 00 AM to 5 00 PM Monday Friday Pacific Time Fax 818 772 9120 Email support gefen com Web http www gefen com Mailing Address Gefen LLC c o Customer Service 20600 Nordhoff St Chatsworth CA 91311 Product Registration Register your product here http www gefen com kvm Registry Registration jsp Operating Notes EDID contains the A V capabilities of a display device in regards to video resolutions and audio formats supported This information is used by the source device to determine the format of the A V
28. TS OUTPUT6 INPUTS OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUTS INPUTS Mask rommooov s Check Clear Ail Save Routing Preset 1 Save Recall Routing Preset Presel 1 Preset_2 Preset 2 Preset_3 Preset 3 Proset_4 Preset 4 Proset 5 Preset 5 Proset_6 Preset 6 Proset_ Preset 7 Proset 8 8x8 Matrix For HDMI Unlock Matrix T INPUT INPUT2 OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUTS OUTPUTA OUTPUTS INPUT3 INPUTS INPUTS INPUTG INPUT INPUTS Mask Unmasi OUTPUT6 OUTPUT OUTPUTS gt Check Clear Save Routing Preset Save Recall Routing Preset Preset 1 Preset 2 Preset 2 Preset 3 Preset 3 Proset 4 Preset 4 Preset 5 Preset 5 Proset_6 Preset 6 Preset 7 Preset 7 Proset 8 page 106 Advanced Operation Web Interface Main gt 1 0 Status 8x8 Matrix For HDMI lain VO Setup Manage EDID Configuration Log Out Routing VO Status Display Info 1 OUTPUT2 OUTPUTS OUTPUTA OUTPUTS OUTPUTS OUTPUT OUTPUTS OUTPUT1 OUTPUT2 Off Off Off Off Low Low Low Low Inactive Inactive Inactive Inactive Output Displays the state of each output for each of the following Name RSENSE Mask HPD Hot Plug Detect HDCP and Video Mode Name Displays the name of the output The name of the output can be changed using the set output name command or through the I O Setup gt I O Names page 111 page of the
29. TS OUTPUTA OUTPUTS OUTPUT6 F F x to wn s ET E 7 I I i Th d Pj rj OUTPUTS Name Outputs The name of the output This name can be changed using the output name command or through the I O Setup gt I O Names page 111 page of the Web interface Outputs Outputs Check to select the currently active output Input Inputs Click the radio button next to the desired input to be routed Name Inputs Displays the current name of the input This name can be changed using the input name command or through the I O Setup gt I O Names page 111 page of the Web interface Route Click the Route button to route the selected input to the select output s page 105 Advanced Operation Web Interface Lock Matrix Locks unlocks the matrix Once the matrix is locked settings cannot be changed using the front panel buttons or through the Web GUI When the matrix is locked the button text will read Unlock Matrix and a red bar will appear across the top portion of the screen with the text Matrix is LOCKED Click the Unlock Matrix button to unlock the matrix 8x8 Matrix For HDMI VO Setup Manage EDID Configuration Log Out Routing VO Status Display Info Nx Lock Matrix oM o wur OUTPUT2 INPUT2 OUTPUT3 INPUT3 OUTPUT4 INPUTS OUTPUTS INPU
30. Uses the downstream EDID of the sink device connected to Output 1 Custom Last Output Uses the EDID from the last output on the matrix For example this matrix has a total of two outputs If a sink device is connected to both Out 1 and Out 2 then the matrix will use the EDID from the sink that is connected to Out 2 Likewise if a sink device is connected only to Out 2 then the EDID from Out 2 will be used Alternatively if a sink device is connected only to Out 1 then the EDID from Out 1 will be used Custom User Used to select an EDID from the desired bank and copy it to an input To do this select the bank from the Copy EDID From drop down list Next select Custom User for the desired input under the EDID Modes column Finally place a check mark in the Copy To check box then click the Copy button INPUT1 OUTPUT1 10 2240 INPUT2 OUTPUT1 LD 2240 INPUTS OUTPUT1 LD 2240 INPUTA OUTPUT 1 LD 2240 Input The number of the input Name The name of the input The name of the input can be changed using the Set input name command or through the I O Setup gt I O Names page of the Web interface EDID Source The current EDID source being used EDID Name The name of the EDID Clear All Clears all check marks from the Copy To column page 117 Web Interface Manage EDID gt Bank Names Gefen 8x8 Matrix For HDM jain VO Setup Manage EDID Configuration Log Out Assign Bank Names Upload
31. Web interface RSENSE Displays the current Rsense state Mask Displays the masking state of each output HPD Displays the Hot Plug Detect HPD state of each output HDCP Indicates if HDCP detection is enabled or disabled on each output Video Mode Displays the current output video mode page 107 Advanced Operation Web Interface 8x8 Matrix For HDMI Log Out Routing VO Status Display Info Name INPUT1 INPUT INPUTS INPUT4 Color Depth Color Space HDCP No No No No 3D No No No No Active Signal Vertical Resolution Horizontal Resolution Progressive Interlaced Refresh Rate Input Displays the state of each input for each of the following Input name Color Depth Color Space HDCP 3D Active Signal Vertical Resolution Horizontal Resolution Progressive Interlaced Refresh Rate and Video Mode page 108 Advanced Operation Web Interface Main Display Info Choose EDID Default EDID 8x8 Matrix For HDM Log Out Routing VO Status Display Info Choose EDID Default EDID 24Hz Frame Rate TRUE Max Resolution 1080P 60Hz Max Color Depth 12 bit 3D Capable FALSE Mode DVI HDMI HDMI Max Audio Channels Monitor Name HDMI DA 2Ch DTS HD DTS Digital Surround Dolby Digital AC3 Dolby TrueHD Choose EDID Select the EDID from the drop down list The selected EDID will be copied from the Output or selected
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33. d Save Settings Saves the current changes to the Web Login Settings page 124 Web Interface Configuration gt System Configuration Advanced Operation Download Current Configuration Restore Configuration Browse No file selected Warning All current settings will be lost Restore Firmware Update UI ver v3 2B Browse No file selected Update Reboot Reboot Warning All current settings will be lost Firmware Update UI ver v3 2B Browse No file selected Factory Reset Reboot Download Click this button to download the current matrix configuration to a file continued on next page page 125 Web Interface Download Current Configuration Restore Configuration Browse No file selected Warning All current settings will be lost Restore Firmware Update UI ver v3 2B Browse No file selected Factory Reset Browse Click this button to select the firmware file to be uploaded See Upgrading using the Web interface for details on updating the firmware Browse Click this button to select the saved configuration file to be loaded into memory Restore Uploads the selected configuration file to the matrix Update Updates the matrix with the selected firmware file page 126 AK Ultra HD 8x8 Matrix for Appendix Mounting instruc Hons a a ou E RE 130 Firmware Upgrade Procede e e eee I EET 134 Upgrading using
34. d Operation show mask paraml Parameters param1 Character A H Example show mask b OUTPUT B OUTPUT2 IS UNMASKED Related Commands mask page 78 Advanced Operation Mommands show_ me Enables or disables the show me feature on the matrix Syntax show me Parameters param1 Integer 1 2 param1 Description Disabled Enabled Example show me 1 SHOW ME IS ON Related Commands show discovery use discovery page 79 Mommands show netmask Displays the current subnet mask address of the matrix Use the snetmask command to set the subnet mask address Advanced Operation Syntax show netmask Parameters None Example show netmask NETMASK ADDRESS IS 255 255 255 0 Related Commands enetmask page 80 Mommands show out colordpt Displays the highest color depth supported by the specified display based on the EDID of the connected sink display device If no display is attached to the specified output then the command will return NO SIGNAL Advanced Operation Syntax show out colordpt paraml Parameters param1 Character A H Example show out colordpt 8 BITS DVI Related Commands show out res page 81 Advanced Operation Mommands show out res The show out res command displays the highest resolution supported by the specified display based on the EDID of the connected sink display device If
35. e 36 Mommands hdcp Enables disables HDCP detection on the selected input Syntax Advanced Operation hdcp paraml Parameters param1 Integer 0 1 Description Disable HDCP Enable HDCP Example hdcp 4 0 INPUT 4 HDCP IS DISABLE Related Commands show hdcp page 37 Advanced Operation help Mommands Displays the list of available RS 232 Telnet commands Help on a specific command can be displayed when using param7 Syntax hdcp paraml Parameters param1 Integer Example help sipadd SIPADD PARAM 1 SET THE IP ADDRESS PARAM 1 XXX XXX XXX XXX WHERE XXX 0 255 page 38 B as Advanced Operation Momimands hpd pulse Cycles the HPD line on the specified input Issuing this command is identical to physically disconnecting and reconnecting the cable between the source and the matrix If param1 0 then all inputs will receive the HPD pulse Syntax hpd pulse paraml Parameters param1 Integer 8 Example hpd pulse 2 HPD PULSE HAS BEEN SENT TO INPUT 2 Related Commands show page 39 Advanced Operation ipconfig The ipconfig command displays the current TCP settings Syntax ipconfig Parameters None Example ipconfig IP Con guration 15 IP 10 5 64 247 NETMASK 255 255 0 0 GATEWAY 10 5 64 1 Related Commands resetip sgateway show netmask sipadd snetmask page 40
36. e IR channel for the switch can also be set under the Configuration tab within the Web interface See Configuration gt System Configuration for more information Advanced Operation Syntax set ir paraml Parameters param1 Integer 0 3 param1 Description 0 IR channel 0 1 IR channel 1 2 IR channel 2 B IR channel 3 Example set ir 2 IR CHANNEL IS SET TO CHANNEL Z2 Related Commands show ir page 55 Advanced Operation Momimands set output name Assigns a name to the output on the matrix The name of the output is limited to 15 characters Names longer than 15 characters will be truncated To name an output use the set output name command Syntax set output name paraml param2 Parameters param1 Character A H param2 otring Example set output name D Samsung samsung NAME IS ASSIGNED TO OUTPUT D Related Commands set input name show input name show output name page 56 Advanced Operation Mommands set preset name Assigns a name to the specified preset The name of the preset is limited to 8 characters To display the name of a preset use the show preset name command Syntax set preset name paraml param2 Parameters param1 Integer 1 8 param2 String Example set preset name 4 MBedRoom MBedRoom NAME IS ASSIGNED TO PRESET 4 Related Commands show preset name page 57 Mommands set telnet pass The set telnet pass comma
37. e new routing state and return to the status screen IH 12345672 Power Out Lock Menu 0000606 Information page 16 Fundamentals Locking the Matrix To prevent an accidental routing change or power down by pressing the Power button the front panel buttons on the 4K Ultra HD 8x8 Matrix for HDMI can be locked Locking the matrix also disables several RS 232 Telnet commands Basic Operation 1 Press the Lock button the front panel 2 The Lock LED will glow bright orange to indicate that the front panel buttons on the matrix have been locked ui i A 1 EF GH Power Out Lock Menu 00050606 If any buttons other than the Lock button are pressed while the 4K Ultra HD 8x8 Matrix for HDMI is locked the following message will be displayed Power Out Lock Menu 000060606 3 To unlock the matrix press the Lock button again page 17 Q 2 Fundamentals Fast Switching Technology FAST SWITCHING TECHNOLOGY Fast Switching Technology FST is a Gefen software implementation for HDMI products FST was created to improve the lengthy HDMI authentication process based on the HDMI and HDCP specifications FST provides quicker audio video source switching and greatly improves the overall audio video system behavior and performance when more than one display is used in the sys
38. e of the Web interface Check All Set Selects all FST check boxes Saves the current FST settings Clear All Cancel Deselects all FST check boxes Cancels any FST changes page 113 Advanced Operation Web Interface I O Setup gt HDCP Information Gefen VO Setup Manage EDID Configur Preset Names VO Names HPD Control Check All Clear All Disable Check the box under the Disable column to force the computer to ignore HDCP detection Input The number of the input Name The name of the input The name of each input can be changed using the set input name command or through the I O Setup gt I O Names page of the Web interface 8x8 Matrix For HDM INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUTS INPUT4 INPUTS INPUT6 INPUT INPUTS Check Places a check mark in all boxes under the Disable column Clear All Clears all check marks from the Disable column Set Click this button to save changes for all input s Cancel Cancels the current operation and ignores changes for each input if a change was made page 114 Advanced Operation Web Interface Manage EDID gt Assign Lock EDID Secures the Local EDID and disables automatic EDID loading during power up If the Lock EDID button is clicked enabled the EDID locked on power cycle message will be displayed in red The local EDID information will now be locked once the matrix is rebooted Click
39. eature Displays the version of matrix firmware Displays the gateway address for the matrix page 32 Oo p c gt lt show hdcp show show http port show input name show ip show ir show mac addr show mask show me show netmask show out colordpt show out res show output name show preset name show show rsense show telnet port show telnet username show port show udp remote ip show udp remote port show ver data Sipadd snetmask unmask use discovery use telnet pass use udp enable m n L Mommands Displays the HDCP state of the specified input Displays the HPD state of the specified input Displays the HTTP listening port Displays the name of the specified input Displays the IP address of the matrix Displays the IR channel of the matrix Displays the MAC address of the matrix Displays the mask status of the specified output Displays the status of the show feature Displays the subnet mask of the matrix Displays the color depth of the specified output Displays the resolution of the specified output Displays the name of the specified output Displays the name of the specified routing preset Displays the routing state of the matrix Displays the Rsense status of the specified output Displays the Telnet listening port Displays the Telnet username Displays the local UDP listening port
40. ess to all features and settings Operator login limits access to matrix routing display information and routing preset features Password Enter the password for the associated username The password can also be set using RS 232 Telnet See the set webui ad pass and the set webui op pass commands The password is masked when it is entered The default password for both user names is Admin page 103 Web Interface The Web GUI is divided into four main pages Main I O Setup Manage EDID and Configuration Each main page is represented by a tab at the top most portion of the screen The Main I O Setup and Manage EDID pages have their own set of sub tabs Click on the desired tab sub tab to open the desired page Information Advanced Operation Main gt Routing Log Out Click Log Out to terminate the current Web session are return to the login page Gefen 8x8 Matrix For Manage EDID Configuration Display Info Output The number of outputs that are available for routing 0 P Input The input that is currently routed to the output page 104 Web Interface 8x8 Matrix For HDMI Main VO Setup Manage EDID Configuration Log Out Routing VO Status Display Info Advanced Operation INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 INPUT4 INPUTS INPUT6 INPUT INPUTS Mask Unmask OUTPUT1 OUTPUT2 OUTPU
41. iOn Web UI Operator Password Is Set Related Commands webui ad pass page 64 Mommands sgateway Sets the gateway address The gateway must be typed using dot decimal notation The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command The default gateway is 192 109 121 Advanced Operation Syntax Sgateway paraml Parameters param1 String Example Sgateway 10 5 64 1 GateWay Address 10 5 64 1 Is Set Please Reboot The Unit Related Commands ipconfig show gateway Sipadd snetmask page 65 Mommands show bank name Displays the name for the specified EDID bank Syntax Advanced Operation show bank name parami Parameters param1 Integer 1 8 Example show bank name 5 THE NAME FOR BANK 5 IS SonyXBR Related Commands set bank name page 66 Mommands show device descr Displays the device description Use the set device descr command to set the device description Advanced Operation Syntax show device descr Parameters None Example show device descr DEVICE DESCRIPTION NAME IS SET TO 8x8Matrix Related Commands set device descr page 67 Advanced Operation show discovery Displays the current state of the discovery feature Syntax show discovery Parameters None Example show discovery DISCOVERY PROTOCOL ENABLED Related Commands show me use discovery page 68 Mommands Adva
42. ime Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the unit has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the unit the unit has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped Batteries that may be included with this unit and or accessories should never be exposed to open flame or excessive heat Always dispose of used batteries according to the instructions Warranty Information 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 notified within two 2 years from the date of shipment Gefen will at its option repair or replace the equipment provided that the equipment has not been subjected to mechanical electrical or other abuse or modifications Equipment that fails under conditions other than those covered will be repaired at the current price of parts and labor in effect at the time of repair Such repairs are warranted for ninety 90 days from the day of reshipment to the Buyer This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied including without limitation any implied warranty or merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose all of which are expressly disclaimed 1 Proof of sale may be required in order to claim warranty Customers outside the U
43. lI TOOLBOX 4K ULTRA HD 8x8 Matrix for HDMI GIB HDAK2K 8A8 Bl User Manual 10 11 12 13 14 19 Important Safety 1950268685 Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this unit near water Clean only with a dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install or place this unit near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the unit Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer To reduce the risk of electric shock and or damage to this unit never handle or touch this unit or power cord if your hands are wet or damp Do not expose this unit to rain or moisture Unplug this unit during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of t
44. me set ir set output name set preset name set telnet pass set telnet port set udp port set udp remote ip set udp remote port set webui ad pass set webui op pass Ssgateway tshow bank name show device descr show discovery show_ fw show gateway display telnet welcome Enables or disables the Telnet welcome message Enables or disables command feedback Sets the unit to factory default settings Enables or disables HDCP on an input Displays the help list Sends an HPD pulse to the selected output Displays the IP configuration of the matrix Locks the EDID Locks the matrix Masks the specified output Toggles power on the matrix Recalls the specified routing preset Sets IP settings to factory default Saves the specified routing preset Assigns a name to the specified EDID bank Sets the device description Sets the type of EDID to use Sets the HTTP listening port Sets the name of the specified input Sets the IR channel of the matrix Sets the name of the specified output Sets the name of the specified routing preset Sets the Telnet password Sets the Telnet listening port Sets the UDP listening port Sets the UDP IP address Sets the remote UDP listening port Sets the Web password for Administrator access Sets the Web password for Operator access Sets the gateway address for the matrix Displays the name of the specified EDID bank Displays the name of the matrix Displays the status of the discovery f
45. mmands show bank name page 49 Mommands set device descr Assigns a name to the matrix The description cannot exceed 30 characters in length Syntax Advanced Operation set device descr paraml Parameters param1 otring Example set device descr 8x8Matrix DEVICE DESCRIPTION NAME IS SET TO 8x8Matrix Related Commands show device descr page 50 Mommands set edid Sets the specified EDID type to an input or bank If param1 default or param1 dynamic then set param2 0 Syntax Advanced Operation set edid paraml param2 param3 param4 Parameters param1 String param1 Description default Use default EDID dynamic Use dynamic EDID bank Use EDID bank CUE CUE Use EDID on Output param2 Integer 0 1 8 param1 Description 0 Default Dynamic 1 8 Bank Output param3 String param1 Description input Specifies an input bank Specifies an EDID bank param4 Integer 1 8 param1 Description 1 8 Input or Bank continued on next page page 51 L Q gt o x Mommands When 1 dynamic the specified input will be set to Dynamic EDID This can be observed by accessing the Manage EDID tab in the Web interface When an input is set to Dynamic EDID the input will use the EDID of the last selected output during the routing process The order in which outputs are routed is important when using
46. nced Operation show fw Displays the current version of firmware Syntax show fw Parameters None Example show fw FIRMWARE VERSION GTB HD4K2K 848 v1 0H page 69 Mommands Advanced Operation show gateway Displays the gateway address of the matrix Syntax show gateway Parameters None Example show gateway GATEWAY ADDRESS IS 10 5 64 1 Related Commands ipconfig sgateway Sipadd snetmask page 70 Mommands Advanced Operation show hdcp Mommands Displays the HDCP status of the specified input Use the hdcp command to enable or disable HDCP Syntax show hdcp Parameters None Example show hdcp 3 INPUT 3 HDCP IS ENABLED Related Commands hdcp page 71 Mommands show hpd Displays the HPD status of the specified output The name of the output is included in the 5 feedback 5 Syntax lt show parami Parameters param1 Character A H Example show D HPD OF OUTPUT D OUTPUT4 IS HIGH Related Commands show page 72 Mommands show http port Displays the current HTTP listening port of the matrix Use the set http port command to set the HTTP listening port Syntax Advanced Operation show http port Parameters None Example show http port HTTP COMMUNICATION PORT IS 80 Related Commands set http port page
47. nd sets the Telnet password The password is case sensitive and cannot exceed 8 characters in length The default password is Admin Advanced Operation Syntax set telnet pass paraml Parameters param1 String Example set telnet pass 3v3r3st TELNET Interface Password Is Set page 58 Advanced Operation Mommands set telnet port set telnet port command sets the Telnet listening port The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command The default port setting is 23 Use the show telnet port command to display the current Telnet listening port Syntax set telnet port paraml Parameters param1 Integer 1 1024 Example set telnet port 21 Related Commands show telnet port page 59 Advanced Operation set udp port Mommands The set_ telnet port command sets the Telnet listening port The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command The default port setting is 23 Use the show telnet port command to display the current Telnet listening port Syntax set udp port 1 Parameters param1 Integer 1 Example set udp port 50007 UDP COMMUNICATION PORT 50007 IS SET Related Commands set udp remote port show udp port show udp remote port page 60 1024 Mommands set_ udp remote ip Sets the remote UDP IP address The IP address must be specified using dot decimal notation The default UDP remote IP address is
48. no display is attached to the specified output then the command will return NO SIGNAL Syntax show out res parami Parameters param1 Integer 1 8 Example show out res 1 OUTPUT 1 RESOLUTION IS 1600x900P Related Commands show out colordpt page 82 Mommands show output name Displays the of the output an output use the set output 5 command O 5 Syntax 4 show output name paraml Parameters param1 Character A H Example show output name D THE NAME FOR OUTPUT D IS Samsung Related Commands set input name set output name show input name page 83 Mommands show preset name Displays the name for the specified preset To assign a name to a preset use the set preset name command Advanced Operation Syntax show preset name paraml Parameters param1 Integer 1 8 Example show preset name 4 THE NAME FOR PRESET 4 IS MBedRoom Related Commands recall preset save preset set preset name page 84 Advanced Operation show Displays the routing status of the specified output Syntax show parami Parameters param1 Character Example show OUTPUT B OUTPUI2 IS ROUTED INPUT 3 INPUTS Related Commands page 85 Mommands A H Advanced Operation show rsense Displays the Rsense status of the specified output
49. nvolves reading EDID data from more than one device Management of the EDID data is important to maintain compatibility between all devices The following EDID features are copied from Output A Supported Resolutions 3D Support Audio Features Display Connections If a device is not connected to Output A then EDID changes are made meaning that the previous EDID information will be used This state will be in effect until a display is connected to Output A and the Matrix is power cycled EDID is built from Output A to the Input The audio block will be copied from Output A EDID copying is performed only when the Matrix is reset or power cycled page 26 page 27 AK Ultra HD 8x8 Matrix for Advanced Operation 232 onngur atona ET ES 30 252 30 RS 232 SCHINGS UE 30 IP PUDP Configurations 31 commands t I TUM 32 E 103 Using the built in Web 103 ROUMO T 104 107 2 Display 109 Setups Frese Names me ee 110 VO Setup 111 lO Setup 2 HPR CONTO S A ant annem tere E 112 VO RM M
50. oad the firmware from the Support section of the Gefen Web site Extract the firmware file from the ZIP file Power ON the 4K Ultra HD 8x8 Matrix for HDMI Connect a CAT 5 or better cable between the matrix and the computer running the Web interface It is unnecessary to disconnect any video cables or extenders from the 4K Ultra HD 8x8 Matrix for HDMI during the update process Click the Configuration tab in the Web interface and click the Browse button under the System Configuration section Select the firmware file and click the Update button The matrix will display a prompt to verify that the current firmware will be overwritten Click the OK button on the dialog box to begin uploading the firmware file The matrix will begin the upgrade process This process will take several minutes The upgrade process may be monitored using the RS 232 interface After the matrix has been updated the unit will automatically initiate a countdown to reboot After the matrix reboots the firmware upgrade process will be complete page 131 Firmware Upgrade Procedure Upgrading using the USB port Download the firmware from the Support section of the Gefen Web site Power ON the 4K Ultra HD 8x8 Matrix for HDMI Connect a USB cable between the computer and the 4K Ultra HD 8x8 Matrix for HDMI It is unnecessary to disconnect any video cables or extenders from the 4K Ultra HD 8x8 Matrix for HDMI during the update process
51. ommands set udp remote ip page 90 Mommands show udp remote port Displays the remote UDP port Use the set udp remote port command to set the remote UDP remote port Advanced Operation Syntax show udp remote port Parameters None Example show udp remote ip REMOTE UDP COMMUNICATION PORT IS 50008 Related Commands set udp remote port page 91 Advanced Operation show ver data Displays the current software and hardware version Syntax show ver data Parameters None Example show ver data SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE VERSION v3 2B PCB 1707 B page 92 Mommands Mommands sipadd Sets the IP address of the matrix The IP address must be entered using dot decimal notation The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command The default IP address is 192 168 1 72 Use the show ip or ipconfig command to display the current IP address of the matrix Advanced Operation Syntax Sipadd paraml Parameters param1 String Example 10 5 64 247 IP Address 10 5 64 247 Is Set Please Reboot The Unit Related Commands ipconfig show ip sgateway snetmask page 93 Advanced Operation Mommands snetmask The snetmask command sets the subnet mask The net mask must be entered using dot decimal notation The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command The default net mask is 255 255 255 0 Use the ipconfig or show ne
52. on 4 IR Control After setting the IR address make sure that the DIP switches on the IR Remote Control are set according to the information in the LCD display IF ADDRESS In this case the 4K Ultra HD 8x8 Matrix for HDMI is set to IR channel 1 Therefore the DIP switch 1 on the IR Remote Control must be set to the ON position and DIP switch 2 must be set to the OFF position Press the Menu button to return to accept the changes and return to the status screen QUT ABCDEP GH IH 122425673 Power Out Lock Menu 000060606 22 Basic Operation IR Control Using the IR Remote Buttons 1 8 on the IR remote control correspond to each HDMI input Input 1 8 on the Matrix Buttons A H correspond to each HDMI output Output A H To route a source to a display press the desired output first then press the input In the example below we will route Input 4 to Output C 1 Pointthe IR remote at the IR sensor located on the top panel of the matrix 2 Select Output C by pressing button C on the IR Remote Control The letter C will appear in the upper right hand corner of the LCD display IH 12245673 RMT 848 IR Power In Out Lock C3 C2 D D C3 3 CE 3 Select Input 4 by pressing button 4 on the IR Remote Control The number 4 will appear in the lower right hand corner of the LCD display In Out Lock Menu C3 3 2 3 3 3 3 page 2
53. s param1 Integer O 1 param1 Description 0 Disabled Enabled Example use telnet pass 0 Telnet Interface Password Is Disable Related Commands set telnet pass show telnet username page 97 Mommands use udp enable Enables or disables UDP access mode Syntax Advanced Operation use udp enable paraml Parameters param1 Integer 0 1 Description Disabled Enabled Example use udp enable 0 UDP ACCESS DISABLE page 98 Mommands m Displays the current routing status of the matrix Masking and locking status of the matrix is also provided Do not precede the m command with the symbol c L Q gt x Syntax m Parameters None Example m Out In 12345678 ALL OUTPUTS ARE UNMASKED MATRIX IS UNLOCKED Related Commands show r n 5 page 99 Momimands n Displays the routing status of the specified output Do not precede the n command with the symbol If param1 0 then the routing state for all outputs is returned Syntax c L Q gt x n paraml Parameters param1 Integer Output 0 A H Examples n c C3 n 0 A1B2C3D4E5F6G7H8 Related Commands show r m 5 page 100 du L Q gt o x Mommands r Routes the
54. signal on the outputs The 4K Ultra HD 8x8 Matrix for HDMI incorporates advanced EDID management to ensure compatibility with all sources and display devices The 4K Ultra HD 8x8 Matrix for HDMI can detect the presence of Deep Color 12 bit signal automatically and will disable Deep Color EDID features across all other outputs if any connected device or display is not capable of processing Deep Color This automatic behavior ensures compatibility among all output devices in a mixed device environment This feature cannot be disabled When powering the 4K Ultra HD 8x8 Matrix for HDMI if the EDID mode is changed the 4K Ultra HD 8x8 Matrix for HDMI will undergo a momentary initialization sequence This is normal and may take a few seconds The best way to operate and configure this unit is to use the built in Web interface which can be accessed by entering the IP address of the matrix into the address bar of any Web browser See the section Web Interface page 103 for more information about this feature 4K Ultra HD 8x8 Matrix for HDMI is a trademark of Gefen LLC 2015 Gefen LLC All Rights Reserved All trademarks are the property of their respective owners Gefen LLC reserves the right to make changes in the hardware packaging and any accompanying documentation without prior written notice ce E amp This product uses UL or CE listed power supplies IwIP is licenced under the BSD licence Copyright
55. specified input to the output Do not precede this command with the symbol Also see the s command If param2 0 then the specified input param 7 will be routed to all outputs Up to eight inputs can be specified at a time param2 param9 Syntax paraml param2 param9 Parameters param1 Integer 1 8 param2 Integer Character 0 A H Examples 2 o INPUT 2 IS ROUTED OUTPUT go h INPUT 5 IS SET TO OUTPUTS A B Fy G H r30 INPUT 3 IS SET TO ALL OUTPUTS Related Commands show r m n B page 101 Mommands 5 The s command routes the specified input to all outputs Do not precede this command with the symbol Syntax 2 _ gt lt paraml Parameters param 1 Integer 8 Example 5 6 INPUT 6 IS SET TO ALL OUTPUTS Related Commands show r m n page 102 Web Using the built in Web Server Access the built in Web interface by entering the IP address of the matrix that was specified in step 3 under IP UDP Configuration page 31 Once connected to the matrix the login screen will be displayed Advanced Operation Username Administrator Password 8x8 Matrix For HDM Username Select the username from the drop down list Options Operator Administrator Administrator login provides unrestricted acc
56. t of cycling power on the matrix The matrix must be rebooted after changing any of the IP settings Advanced Operation Syntax reboot Parameters None Example reboot MATRIX WILL REBOOT SHORTLY REBOOT UNIT IN 2 SECONDS Related Commands power page 45 Advanced Operation recall preset Loads the specified routing preset Syntax recall preset Parameters None Example recall preset 2 RECALLED THE ROUTING STATE OF PRESET 2 Related Commands save preset set preset name show preset name page 46 Mommands Advanced Operation resetip Mommands Resets the IP configuration to factory default settings The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command Syntax resetip Parameters None Example resetip Related Commands fadefault page 47 Mommands save preset Saves the current routing state to the specified preset Syntax Advanced Operation save preset paraml Parameters param1 Integer 1 8 Example save preset 2 CURRENT ROUTING STATE IS SAVED TO PRESET 2 Related Commands recall preset set preset name show preset name page 48 Mommands set bank name Assigns a name to the specified bank Syntax Advanced Operation set bank name paraml param2 Parameters param1 Integer 1 8 param2 String Example set bank name 5 SonyXBR SonyXBR NAME IS ASSIGNED TO BANK 5 Related Co
57. tem setup FST allows sources and displays which are connected to the matrix to be disconnected re connected and or powered ON or OFF without these events from interfering with the behavior of other sources and displays Fast Mode Setting the 4K Ultra HD 8x8 Matrix for HDMI to Fast Mode will improve performance when connecting or disconnecting sources and powering ON OFF displays Information Slow Mode When set to Slow Mode the 4K Ultra HD 8x8 Matrix for HDMI will follow the standard authentication process based on the HDMI and HDCP specifications Slow Mode is recommended when the source does not support multiple devices page 18 Basic Operation Fundamentals Fast Slow Switching Modes Each HDMI input can be set to fast mode or slow mode lt is recommended that each HDMI input be set to fast mode for best performance 1 2 Consecutively press the Menu button the front panel until the switching mode screen is displayed The first row IN represents each HDMI input on the matrix The bottom row MODE represents the current switching mode of the HDMI input By default all inputs are set to fast F mode IH 122455673 MOIE EPP PPP er Power Out Lock Menu 0000606 Press the Out or Out button to move into selection mode Press the Out button to move to the right through each input 1 MODE Power Out Lock Menu 0005006006
58. the Unlock EDID button to disable the Lock EDID feature Lock EDID 8x8 Matrix For HDMI Log Out VO Setup Manage EDID Configuration ssign Bank Names Upload Download Copy EDID From Default EDID m Copy EDID From Select the EDID from the drop down list The EDID will be copied from the Output or selected EDID bank to the destination 1 Bankl 8 Bank8 A lt H Outputz page 115 Web Interface Custom INPUT1 Custom INPUT Advanced Operation Custom INPUT3 Custom INPUT4 Custom 4 INPUTS Custom 4 INPUT6 Custom 7 INPUT7 Custom INPUTS Copy EDID From Defauit EDID Copy EDID Please select from the Inputs Banks below 55555555 Copy To Place a check mark in the desired check box to select or deselect the desired input s These check boxes can only be used when the EDID Mode is set to Custom User EDID Modes Select the EDID mode from the drop down list Custom Last Output Custom User See the next page for more information on using EDID Modes page 116 9 di O O em gt t Web Interface Internal 1080p 2 ch audio This mode can be used as a generic EDID Resolutions up to 1080p Full HD are supported along with 2 channel audio Internal 1080p Multi ch Same as above except with multichannel audio support External Output1
59. tmask command to display the current net mask of the matrix Syntax Snetmask paraml Parameters param1 String Example snetmask 255 255 0 0 NetMask Address 255 255 0 0 Is Set Please Reboot The Unit Related Commands ipconfig show ip sgateway sipadd page 94 Advanced Operation unmask Mommands The unmask command unmasks the specified output s Use the mask command to mask the specified output s Multiple outputs may be specified If param1 0 then all outputs are unmasked Syntax unmask paraml param8 Parameters param1 Integer Character Examples unmask e OUTPUT E IS UNMASKED funmask c d g OUTPUTS C D G ARE UNMASKED unmask ALL OUTPUTS ARE UNMASKED Related Commands mask show mask page 95 0 A H Advanced Operation Mommands use discovery Enables or disables the discovery feature By default the discovery feature is enabled Syntax use discovery paraml Parameters param1 Integer O 1 param1 Description Disabled Enabled Example use discovery 1 DISCOVERY PROTOCOL IS ENABLED Related Commands show discovery show me page 96 Mommands use telnet pass Enables or disables the password credentials for each Telnet session The default setting is 0 disabled Use the set telnet pass command to set the Telnet password Advanced Operation Syntax tuse telnet pass parami Parameter
60. x8 Matrix for HDMI is a 16 character 2 line display This display shows the current routing status of the matrix and is also used to display additional system information When the unit is powered on the following screen is displayed Consecutively pressing the Menu button on the front panel will cycle through other screens such as FST mode and IP information r4 p Sig a page 12 Basics Determining the Current Routing State In the example below the first row OUT represents each HDMI output on the matrix The bottom row IN represents each HDMI input on the matrix Together these two rows display the current routing state Basic Operation Starting on the bottom row we can see that Input 3 has been routed to Outputs A B C and D Continuing Input 4 is routed to Output E Input 6 is routed to Output F Input 8 is routed to Output G and finally Input 1 is routed to Output H DT A D E Gr 1 IH 2222485 Power Out Lock Menu 000060606 If all inputs are routed to their respective outputs the front panel display will appear as follows This is referred to as a 1 to 1 routing state This is the factory default setting for the 4K Ultra HD 8x8 Matrix for HDMI OUTS ABCOEF Gh IH 1254967 Out Lock Menu 000060606 13 Basic Operation 1 2 Fundamentals Selecting Sources and Outputs Press the Out or Out

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