4x4 HDMI Matrix
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1. Geren 4x4 HDMI Matrix EXT HDOMI 444 USER MANUAL EE _ www gefen com 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 PST Write To Gefen LLC C O Customer Service 20600 Nordhoff St Chatsworth CA 91311 www gefen com support gefen com Notice Gefen LLC reserves the right to make changes in the hardware packaging and any accompanying documentation without prior written notice The 4x4 HDMI Matrix is a trademark of Gefen LLC All trademarks are the property of their respective owners 2010 Gefen LLC All Rights Reserved Rev X1 10 11 12 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Operation Notes Features Panel Layout Using the 4x4 HDMI Matrix RMT16 IR Installation Dip Switch Guidelines IR Codes RS 232 Interface 4x4 HDMI Matrix Rack Mount Diagram opecifications Terminology Warranty INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the 4x4 HDMI Matrix The 4x4 HDMI Matrix switches four HDTV sources to any four HDMI displays The 4x4 HDMI Matrix switcher has four HDMI inputs and four HDMI outputs Matrix input 1 and the HDMI port of HDTV source 1 connects using a male to male HDMI cable The HDMI port of HDTV source 2 connects to HDMI input 2 The HDMI port of HDTV source 3 connects to HDMI input 3 The HDMI port of HDTV source 4 connects to HDMI input 4 There2. 76 6789 Only Pins 2 RX 3 TX and 5 Ground are used on the RS 232 serial interface Binary Table ASCII Corresponding Binary ASCII Corresponding RMT16 IR RMT16 IR Button Button 001001 9 9 0010010 a 00001 b n 0010100 c 12 000101001 d 18 6 6 omono e 14 onoono 7 7 omom f 15 f onoono 8 8 1 001100 g 3 onoom Additional control of the EDID modes and IR channel are possible using the RS 232 interface For any of these modes to be successfully written to the EEPROM all Dip owitches must be in the OFF position ASCII EDID Mode ASCII Remote Channel 0 o m 2 OK is printed out on the screen when a mode has successfully been changed RS232 Settings BUS DCS CCONG 19200 AT A DIS a ee 8 T None f r 1 gu Ol m None 4x4 HDMI MATRIX RACK MOUNT DIAGRAM SPECIFICATIONS Video Amplifier Bandwidth TT 165 MHz GSO ION ee E ce EEE EE E 1 2 volts p p PUDOC GIONA aea een E EE 5 volts p p TTL SMAG LINKR INGE essa ea 1080p 1920 x 1200 HDMI Input Output Connector nenne Type A 19 pin Female Remote Control Port 242444444R nenn nennen RS 232 Female Mini Stereo POWEI
3. RMT 16IR Remote Control 4 4 1 1 1 1 Rack Ears PANEL LAYOUT A ddns 0 S oouuo OQAPZ 5091100 OH sindu INAH MOg J9 OAJUOD CECSH eueg xoeg Og 9 3 HI 40 eo2ipu JOMOd Jojeoipu 431 40jeoipu 31 y Ae ds q Ae ds q Josueg yl 10 8 37 10 291pu 4341 z Kejdsig Aejdsiq y eueg 1u0JJ USING THE 4X4 HDMI MATRIX 1 Connect all the sources to the HDMI inputs on the 4x4 HDMI Matrix using the supplied cables 2 Connect the HDMI DVI displays to the outputs on the 4x4 HDMI Matrix 3 Connect the 24VDC power supply to the 4x4 HDMI Matrix 4 Controlling the 4x4 HDMI Matrix using the RMT16 IR Pressing Buttons Display 1 to view Source 1 2 3 or 4 Display 2 to view Source 1 2 3 or 4 Display 3 to view Source 1 2 3 or 4 13 16 Display 4 to view Source 1 2 3 or 4 Connection Diagram for the 4x4 HDMI Matrix HDMI CABLE E HDMI Source E ad EE HDMI Source ge HDMI Source Splitter EXT HDMI 444 RMT16 IR INSTALLATION 1 Remove battery cover from the back of the RMT16 IR remote 2 Verify that dip switches 1 amp 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
4. one button at a time The indicator light on the remote will flash once each time you press a button WARNING Do not press multiple buttons simultaneously and do NOT press buttons rapidly These actions will cause the remote to reset and steps 1 4 will have to be repeated Note The RMT16 IR ships with two batteries One battery is required for operation the second battery is complimentary DIP SWITCH GUIDELINES Dip SwitcH EDID GuIDE Extended display identification data EDID is a data structure provided by a display to describe its capabilities to any source that asks for it The EDID includes manufacturer name product type timings supported by the display display size luminance data for digital displays only pixel mapping data supported audio channels and formats This information is used by the source to cater its output to resolutions and audio formats that are supported by the display Additional EDID modes are available and configured using a combination of dip switches 1 2 and 5 Please refer below for the different EDID modes To access the Dip Switches remove all screws from the bottom and sides of the Gefen unit Remove the hex screw heads from each side of the RS 232 port and above each HDMI connector Carefully slide the unit apart The 8 Bank of Dip Switches are located on the main PCB Once adjustments are complete slide the unit back together and replace all removed screws EDID Mode 0 Switch 1 OFF Swit
5. L ON are 60 watts max POWER OO c M 24V DC DIMENSION RENE TET 17 W x 1 75 H x 5 875 D FIMO VV ST Allee EST 10 Ibs 10 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 configuring the display DDWG Digital Display Working Group DDWG are the creators of the DVI specification DVI Digital Visual Interface Connection standard developed by Intel for connecting computers to digital monitors such as flat panels and DLP projectors Aconsumer electronics version not necessarily compatible with the PC version is used as a connection standard for HDTV tuners and displays Transmits an uncompressed digital signal to the display The latter version uses HDCP copy protection to prevent unauthorized copying HDCP High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection Created by Intel HDCP is used with HDTV signals over DVI and HDMI connections and on D Theater D VHS recordings to prevent unauthorized duplication of copy written material HDMI The High Definition Multi media Interface HDMI is an industry supported uncompressed all digital audio video interface HDMI provides an interface between any compatible digital audio vi
6. are four 4 HDMI outputs connecting to four 4 different displays Note The switching is done by using either the RMT 16 IR remote control or through the RS232 port The 4x4 HDMI Matrix is rack mountable Any HDTV with DVI inputs can be connected to the HDMI outputs of the matrix by using a DVI to HDMI adapter if the cable used is DVI OPERATION NOTES READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE 4X4 HDMI MATRIX You should connect all the cables and power supply prior to connecting power to the HDTV sources and 4x4 HDMI Matrix e When powering the sources the display needs to point to the source input e The 4x4 HDMI Matrix is housed in a metal box for better RF shielding e The 4x4 HDMI Matrix works with all DVI and HDMI displays e The 4x4 HDMI Matrix supports both AUDIO and VIDEO signals e The 4x4 HDMI Matrix is fully HDCP compliant FEATURES Features Allows any HDMI 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 HDMI single link video resolution Maintains highest HDMI digital audio signal Supports HDCP compliant devices HDMI or DVI to HDMI cables are used to connect the inputs and the matrix output Each display s inputs can be switched with the IR remote control or through RS232 Includes 4x4 HDMI Matrix HDMI 6 Cables M M 24VDC Power Supply User Manual
7. ch2 OFF Switch5 ON EDID is copied from the first HDMI port EDID Mode 1 Switch 1 ON Switch2 OFF Switch5 ON Same as Mode 0 and adds basic audio support EDID Mode 2 Switch 1 OFF Switch2 ON Switch5 ON Same as Mode 0 and adds full audio support EDID Mode 3 Switch 1 ON Switch2 ON Switch5 OFF EDID is generated based on the common video and audio features of all of the connected devices EDID Mode 4 Switch 1 OFF Switch2 ON Switch5 OFF Same as Mode 3 and adds basic audio support EDID Mode 5 Switch 1 ON Switch2 OFF Switch5 OFF Same as Mode 3 and adds full audio support EDID Mode 6 Switch 1 OFF Switch2 OFF Switch5 OFF DEFAULT EDID is generated based on the common video features of all of the connected devices and the combined audio features of all of the connected devices IR CODES In the event of IR conflicts 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 HDMI Matrix respectively Switch the switches inside the 4x4 HDMI Matrix to match the same Remote Channel as the RMT16 IR The 4x4 Matrix is now set to a new IR Code Remote Channel 0 Remote Channel 1 Remote Channel 2 Remote Channel 3 RS 232 INTERFACE 54321 a La d 98
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9. deo source such as a set top box DVD player and A V receiver and a compatible digital audio and or video monitor such as a digital television DTV HDTV High Definition Television The high resolution subset of our DTV system The ATSC defines HDTV as a 16 9 image with twice the horizontal and vertical resolution of our existing system accompanied by 5 1 channels of Dolby Digital audio The CEA defines HDTV as an image with 720 progressive or 1080 interlaced active top to bottom scan lines 1280 720p and 1920 1080i are typically accepted as high definition scan rates RS 232 Recommended Standard 232 This is the de facto standard for communication through PC serial ports It can refer to cables and ports that support the RS232 standard VESA Video Electronic Standards Association a consortium of manufacturers formed to establish and maintain industry wide standards for video cards and monitors VESA was instrumental in the introduction of the Super VGA and Extended VGA video graphics standards with a refresh rate of 70 Hz minimizing flicker and helping to reduce user eyestrain and fatigue 11 WARRANTY 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 mecha
10. nical 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 2 Customers outside the US are responsible for shipping charges to and from Gefen 3 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 please visit Gefen s Warranty web page at http www gefen com kvm aboutus warranty jsp PRODUCT REGISTRATION Please register your produ
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