8x8 Matrix for HDMI w/8 ELR
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1. PROGRESSIVE 8x8 Matrix for HDMI w 8 ELR POL Outputs GEF HDFST 848 8SELR User Manual www gefenpro 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 thru Friday Pacific Time Write To Gefen LLC c o Customer Service 20600 Nordhoff St Chatsworth CA 91311 www gefenpro com support gefenpro com Notice Gefen LLC reserves the right to make changes in the hardware packaging and any accompanying documentation without prior written notice 8x8 Matrix for HDMI w 8 ELR POL Outputs is a trademark of Gefen LLC HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing in the United States and other countries 2012 Gefen LLC All rights reserved All trademarks are the property of their respective owners Rev AS ONOAOONRRWN 117 117 118 120 121 122 123 CONTENTS Introduction Operation Notes Features Matrix Layout Front Back Matrix Descriptions Front Back ELR POL Receiver Layout ELR POL Receiver Descriptions IR Remote Control Layout and Description Installing the Battery Setting the IR Channel Connecting the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI Wiring Diagram Operating the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI Main Display Determining the Current Routing State Routing Sources Locking Unlocking the Front Panel Fast Switching Technology Determi2. Operating Temperature 32 to 104 F 0 to 40 C Rack mounting requirements Matrix Standard 19 rack 2U high Dimensions W x H x D Matrix 17 25 x 3 5 x 12 440mm x 89mm x 305mm 4 4 x 1 1 x 3 35 110mm x 27mm x 85mm Dimensions W x H x D Receiver Shipping Weight 1 Matrix with 8 Receivers 40 Ibs 18 kg 121 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 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 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
3. IP Address 192 168 1 72 UDP IP Address 192 168 1 80 Subnet 255 255 255 0 UDP Port 50008 Gateway 192 168 1 254 UDP Remote Port 50007 HTTP Port 80 Telnet Port 23 1 Connect an RS 232 cable from the PC to the matrix Also make sure to connect an Ethernet cable between the LAN and the matrix 2 Launch a terminal emulation program e g HyperTerminal and use the RS 232 settings listed on page 37 UDP settings will need to be assigned Consult your network i NOTE Depending upon the network all related IP Telnet and administrator to obtain the proper settings 3 Set the IP address for the matrix using the sipadd command see page 53 for details 4 Set the subnet mask using the snetmask command see page 54 for details 5 Set the gateway router IP address using the sgateway command see page 48 for details 6 Set the Telnet listening port using the set_telnet_port command see page 45 for details 7 Set the HTTP listening port using the set_http_port command see page 43 for details 8 Power cycle the matrix to reboot and complete all IP setting changes 9 Type the IP address that was specified in step 3 in a web browser to access the Web GUI or use the same IP address to Telnet to the matrix UDP Configuration 1 Set the UDP remote IP address for the matrix using the set_udp_remote_ip command see page 57 for details 2 Set the UDP listening port for the matrix using the set_udp_por
4. 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 PRODUCT REGISTRATION Please register your product online by visiting the Register Product page under the Support section of the Gefen Web site 122 LICENSING IwIP is licenced under the BSD licence Copyright 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 T
5. 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 MATRIX DESCRIPTIONS Back IP Control Connect an Ethernet cable to this port to control the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI w 8 ELR POL Outputs using IP Control See page 38 for more information on configuring the matrix for IP control RS 232 Connect an RS 232 cable from this DB 9 connector to the RS 232 control device See page 37 for more information IR Out All Connect an IR emitter to this jack Gefen part no EXT 2IREMIT IR In All Connect a 3 5mm to 3 5mm mini mono cable between this IR jack and the Gefen PACS or Gefen Mini PACS IR Emitters or IR Extenders will not function if connected to this jack USB Service port for manufacturer use only IR Out A H Connect an IR Emitter Gefen part no EXT 2IREMIT cable from each of these jacks and each source device IR In A H Connect a 3 5mm to 3 5mm mini mono cable between each of these IR jacks and the Gefen PACS or Gefen Mini PACS IR Emitters or IR Extenders will not function if connected to this jack ELR POL Outputs A H Connect a CAT 5e or better cable from each of these jacks to the ELR POL In jacks on the ELR POL Receiver units HDMI Inputs 1 8 Connect a Hi Def source to each of these ports using HDMI cables HDMI Locking Connector Used to lock the HDMI cable in place Power Switch Turn the power ON or OFF using this switch 110 220 AC Power Receptacle Connect the included AC power cord to thi
6. show_fw Displays the Matrix firmware version show_hpd Displays the HPD status of the specified output show_rsense Displays the RSENSE status of the specified output m Displays the current matrix routing status in table format n Displays the routing status for the specified output help Command The help command displays help on the specified command If param1 is not specified then the full list of commands is displayed Syntax help param1 Parameters param1 Command name optional Example help recall_preset RECALL A ROUTING STATE PRESET PARAM 1 1 8 PRESET INPUT 70 RS 232 TELNET COMMANDS show_fw Command The show_fw command displays the current firmware version of the Matrix Syntax show_fw Parameters None Example show_fw FIRMWARE VERSION GEF HDFST 848 8ELR v3 1G show_hdp Command The show_hpd command displays the HPD Hot Plug Detect status of the specified output The name assigned to the output will be included in parentheses Syntax show_hpd param1 Parameters param1 Output A H Examples show_hpd C HPD OF OUTPUT C Sony_XBR IS HIGH show_hpd A HPD OF OUTPUT A OUTPUT1 IS LOW 71 RS 232 TELNET COMMANDS show_rsense Command The show_rsense command displays Rsense status of the specified output Syntax show_rsense param Parameters param1 Output A H Notes If the output has been renamed
7. show_udp_port Displays the current UDP port show_udp_remote_ip Displays the current remote UPD IP address show_udp_remote_port Displays the current UDP remote port use_udp_enable Enables disables UDP access set_udp_port Command The set_udp_port command sets the local UDP listening port The default port value is 50008 Syntax set_udp_ port paraml Parameters param1 Port 1 65535 Notes The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command Example set_udp_port 10 New UDP listening port set to 10 56 RS 232 TELNET COMMANDS set_udp_remote_ip Command The set_udp_remote_ip command sets the remote UDP IP address The default port value is 192 168 1 80 Syntax set_udp_remote_ip param Parameters param1 IP Address Notes The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command Example set_udp_remote_ip 192 168 1 20 REMOTE UDP IP ADDRESS 192 168 1 20 IS SET set_udp_remote_port Command The set_udp_remote_port command sets the remote UDP port The remote port 50007 Syntax set_udp_remote_port paraml Parameters param1 Port Notes The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command Syntax set_udp_remote_port 4096 REMOTE UDP COMMUNICATION PORT 4096 IS SET 57 RS 232 TELNET COMMANDS show_udp_port Command The show_udp_port command displays the current UDP port Syntax show_udp_port Parameters None Example s
8. 3 will be used not Output 2 by Input 1 r423 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 r432 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 This second example does not use Dynamic EDID but uses the EDID from the specified downstream sink display etc set_edid output 1 input 3 COPY OUTPUT1 EDID TO INPUT3 87 RS 232 TELNET COMMANDS set_ir Command The set_ir set the IR channel for the matrix The associated DIP switch settings for the IR remote control unit are returned See page 11 for details on setting the IR channel for the IR remote control Syntax set_ir paraml Parameters param1 Channel 0 3 Example set_ir 2 IR CHANNEL IS SET TO CHANNEL 2 88 RS 232 TELNET COMMANDS show_hdcp Command The show_hdcp command displays the HDCP status on the specified input Syntax show_hdep param1 Parameters param1 Input li lee Notes Set param 0 to displays the HDCP status of all inputs Examples show_hdep 3 INPUT 3 HDCP IS ENABLED show_hdep 0 INPUT 1 3 4 HDCP ARE ENABLED 89 RS 232 TELNET COMMANDS show_ir Command The show_ir displays the current IR channel for the matrix Syntax show_ir Parameters None Example show_ir CURRENT IR CHANNEL IS N show_mask Command
9. The show_mask command shows the mask status for the specified output Syntax show_mask paraml Parameters param1 Output Example show_mask d OUTPUT IS UNMASKED show_mask c OUTPUT C Sony_ XBR IS MASKED A H 90 RS 232 TELNET COMMANDS show_out_colordpt Command The show_out_colordpt command displays the highest color depth supported by the specified display based on the EDID Syntax show_out_colordpt param Parameters param1 Output A H Example show_out_colordpt a 12 BITS HDMI If no display sink signal is detected then the show_out_colordpt will return the following show_out_colordpt a NO SIGNAL 91 RS 232 TELNET COMMANDS show_out_res Command The show_out_res command displays the highest resolution supported by the specified display based on the EDID Syntax show_out_res paraml Parameters param1 Output A H Example show_out_res c 1080P 60HZ HDMI If no display sink signal is detected then the show_out_colordpt will return the following show_out_res c NO SIGNAL 92 RS 232 TELNET COMMANDS unmask Command The unmask command unmasks the specified outputs If param7 is set to 0 then all outputs are unmasked Syntax unmask paraml param9 Parameters param1 Output A H Examples unmask d OUTPUT F IS UNMASKED unmask 0 ALL OUTPUTS ARE UNMASKED 93 WEB INTERFACE Usin
10. be set to Fast Mode or Slow Mode It is recommended that each HDMI input be set to Fast Mode for best performance 1 Consecutively press the Menu button on the front panel until the switching modes screen is displayed The first row IN represents each HDMI input on the matrix The bottom row MODE represents the current switching mode of each HDMI input S ELR POL Selecting the Input 2 To change the switching mode on an HDMI input press the Output or Output button once The switching mode for Input 1 will be displayed The letter F indicates that the HDMI input is using Fast Mode switching If the HDMI input is set to Slow Mode switching a letter S will be displayed under the input 20 OPERATING THE 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMI 3 Press the Output or Output button again to cycle through the routing state for each output Consecutively pressing the Output button will cycle through each input from left to right starting with Input 1 NOTE In Routing mode the Output and Output buttons cycle through each output In Switching mode these same buttons are used to cycle through each input 4 Consecutively pressing the Output button will cycle through each output from right to left 21 OPERATING THE 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMI Changing the Switching Mode 5 Once the desired input has been selected press the Input or Input button to toggle between Fast or Slow switching mode T
11. broadcast to all displays devices 1 Connect a 3 5mm to 3 5mm mini mono cable from one of the IR Emitter outputs on the Gefen PACS to the IR In All port on the matrix gt To local network Gefen PACS ELR POL Outp out Matrix HDMI cable IR Emitter 34 OPERATING THE 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMI 2 Connect an IR Emitter from each IR Out jack on the Receiver unit to the IR sensor on the HDTV display Receiver unit HDMI cable IR signals HDTV display IR Emitter When an IR command is sent from the Gefen PACS Mini PACS the command will be sent to every Receiver unit that is connected to the matrix This operation occurs independently of the current routing status This feature has many applications For example let s say we have a setup that uses three Panasonic displays and four Sony displays If we send a power off command from the PACS for the Sony displays then all Receiver units will receive the command but only the Sony displays will acknowledge the power off command 35 EDID MANAGEMENT External EDID Management The 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 Splitter The EDID contains information about what type of audio video data that the source can send to each output device The 8x8 Matrix for HDMI
12. 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 the Routing screen VUE 7i i Sj 8 le 24 OPERATING THE 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMI Routing Sources using the IR Remote Control 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 Routing Example Route Input 4 to Output C 1 Select Output C by pressing button C on the IR Remote Control The number 3 will appear in the upper right hand corner of the LCD display 2 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 25 OPERATING THE 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMI 3 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 PROF iT ABCDEFGH 26 OPERATING THE 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMI Bi Directional IR The Bi Directional IR feature when used with optional GEF HDFST 8IRKIT allows two simultaneous methods of control Control of the source device matrix and control of the display It is possible to control each source device from the viewing location when first connecting an IR Extende
13. routes multiple sources to multiple output devices This involves 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 no 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 36 RS 232 SERIAL CONTROL RS 232 Interface 543 21 RS 232 Controller Matrix Only TXD RXD and GND are used RS232 Settings Baud rate Data bits Parity bits SOO NS cased ET EAEE ETE EEE I IAN A CETINE AEE AANE A NEE EEA E Flow Control IMPORTANT When sending RS 232 commands a carriage return must be included at the end of the command A space must be included between the command and the parameter 37 IP CONFIGURATION IP Configuration The 8x8 Crosspoint 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 must be configured via RS 232 The default network settings for the matrix are as follows
14. up HDCP authentication process Each of the included ELR POL Receivers units are used to extend HDMI to eight locations using Gefen ELR Extra Long Range and POL Power Over Line technologies ELR is based on HDBaseT and allows the extension of HDMI using a single CAT 5e cable POL eliminates the need to externally power the Receiver units The GefenPRO 8x8 Matrix for HDMI supports 3DTV pass through and 8 channel digital audio formats such as Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio Each source is accessible at all times from any display location by using the included IR Remote the RS 232 port IP control Telnet or Web GUI or by using the front panel push buttons Bi Directional IR allows the source to be controlled from the viewing location when used with optional GEF HDFST 8IRKIT which contains 8 6 ft mini stereo audio cable 16 IR emitters and 8 IR extender modules The display can be controlled from the source location using IR commands 3D content can be displayed when connecting a 3DTV and 3D source How It Works Using HDMI cables connect the Hi Def sources to the eight HDMI inputs on the matrix Connect up to eight HDTV displays to the included Receiver units also using HDMI cables Use a single CAT 5e cable up to 330 feet 100 meters to connect each of the Receiver units to the matrix Connect the included AC power cord to the matrix and connect it to an available electrical outlet Power to each of the Receiver units is d
15. 113 WEB INTERFACE Configuration gt gt Web Login Settings Username Old Password New Password Operator Confirm New Password Username Click this drop down list to select the username to 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 field Save Settings Saves the current changes to the Web Login Settings 114 WEB INTERFACE Configuration gt gt System Configuration Download Current Configuration Restore Configuration Warning All current settings will be lost Firmware Update UI ver 0 2 28 Factory Reset Reboot Download Current Configuration Click this button to download the current configuration to a file 115 WEB INTERFACE Download Current Configuration Restore Configuration Browse_ Warning All current settings will be lost Restore Firmware Update UI ver 0 2 28 E Browse Update Factory Reset Reboot Browse Click this button to select the firmware file to be uploaded See the next 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 Re
16. 7H8 85 RS 232 TELNET COMMANDS set_edid Command The set_edid command sets the specified EDID type to an input or bank Syntax set_edid paraml param2 param3 param4 Parameters param1 Source type STRING String Description default Uses default EDID dynamic Uses Dynamic EDID bank Uses EDID bank output Uses EDID on Output sink param2 Source number 0 8 Value Description 0 Default EDID Wicd EDID Bank We B Output param3 Target type STRING String Description input Specifies an input bank Specifies an EDID bank param2 Target number 4 228 Value Description Wa i Input Eleaf EDID Bank Continued on next page 86 RS 232 TELNET COMMANDS Notes If param default or param dynamic set param2 0 Using Dynamic EDID When param dynamic the specified input will be set to Dynamic EDID This can be observed by accessing the Manage EDID tab in the Web interface see page 108 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 are important when using Dynamic EDID See the example below Examples Using Dynamic EDID set_edid dynamic 0 input 4 COPY DYNAMIC EDID TO INPUT4 In the example above Input 4 is set to Dynamic EDID If the following routing command is issued then the EDID from Output
17. Color This automatic behavior ensures compatibility among all output devices in a mixed device environment This feature cannot be disabled The Bi directional IR capability of the GEF HDFST 848 8ELR requires the optional GEF HDFST 8IRKIT which contains 8 6 ft mini stereo audio cable 16 IR emitters and 8 IR extender modules FEATURES Supported HDMI Features Resolutions up to 1080p Full HD HDCP compliant 12 bit Deep Color 7 x v Color LPCM 7 1 audio Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio 3DTV pass through Lip Sync pass through Features Routes any eight Hi Def sources to any eight HD displays independently Sends and Receives IR signals from any of the 8 remote locations to the matrix when used with optional GEF HDFST 8IRKIT Includes eight ELR POL receiver units ELR technology allows extension up to 330 feet 100 meters POL feature provides power to each ELR receiver HDBaseT technology Gefen FST speeds up the HDCP authentication process 7 Fast and Slow FST Modes Advanced EDID Management for rapid integration of sources and displays Ability to save and recall presets Supports DVI sources and displays Field upgradeable firmware via IP or RS 232 Front Panel Switching IR Control of the matrix via front panel sensor and from each Receiver 7 Serial RS 232 control 7 IP Control via Web Server and Telnet Rack mountable 2U tall rack ears included Intern
18. Input_2 Input_3 Input_4 Input_5 Input_6 Input_7 Input_ amp Mask Unmask Input Click the radio button next to the desired input to be routed Only one input can be selected at a time Name Displays the current name of the input The name of each input can be changed See page 102 for more information ONDAN 95 WEB INTERFACE Lock Matrix Locks unlocks the matrix When the matrix is locked no modifications can be made using 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 wi8 ELFI Legend Provides color coded information on the status of each Input and Output O Inactive O Fail Input Routing 8x8 Matrix For HDMI wi8 ELFI continued on next page 96 WEB INTERFACE Name Displays the current name of each output The name of each input can be changed Refer to the set_input_name command on page 63 for details on naming inputs Output Click to place a check mark in the box and select the desired output Multiple outputs can be selected at a time Output_1 Output_2 Output_3 Output_4 Output_S m Output_6 Output_7 Output_8 Check All Clear A
19. Interlaces and Refresh Rate 99 WEB INTERFACE Main gt gt Display Info Choose EDID Select the EDID from the drop down list The selected EDID will be copied from the selected EDID Bank or Output to the desired input s and used by the source Options Default EDID Bank 1 Bank 8 Output 1 Output 8 Choose EDID Default EDID 8x8 Matrix For HDMI w 8 ELF Max Resolution Max Color Depth 3D Capable Mode DVI HDMI Max Audio Channels Monitor Name LPCM DTS HD DTS Digital Surround Dolby Digital Feature Audio Formats Displays the capabilities of the display or sink device based on the EDID 100 WEB INTERFACE 1 0 Setup gt gt Preset Names 8x8 Matrix For HDMI wi8 ELFI Preset 1 Preset_2 Preset_3 Preset_4 Preset_5 Preset_6 Preset_7 Preset_8 Name Type the desired name of the Preset in this field Click the Save Changes button to save the Preset Name Click the Cancel button to restore the previous name Save Changes Cancel Saves the current changes Restores the previous names for each Preset if a change was made 101 WEB INTERFACE I O Setup gt gt I O Names 8x8 Matrix For HDMI wi8 ELR Save Changes Saves the current changes Cancel Restores the previous names for each Preset if a change was made Name Type the desired name of each Output or Input in these field
20. Matrix For HDMI wi8 ELFI Check All Disable Click to select deselect the desired input s Inputs with a check mark will disable the HDCP feature Use the Set button to save changes Check All Places a check mark in each box 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 The Web GUI will display a prompt to verify the selected operation Cancel Cancels the current operation and ignores changes for each input if a change was made 105 WEB INTERFACE Manage EDID gt gt Assign Lock EDID Secures the Local EDID and disables the automatic loading after power up See the lock_edid command on page 83 for more information Copy EDID From Select the EDID from the drop down list The EDID will be copied from the selected destination to the desired input or EDID bank Options Default EDID Bank 1 Bank 8 Output 1 Output 8 Copy EDID From Default EDID continued on next page 106 WEB INTERFACE 8x8 Matrix For HDMI wi8 ELR EDID modes If the EDID Mode is set to Last Output then the EDID source will be set to Dynamic EDID See page 88 for details on using Dynamic EDID If the EDID Mode is set to Custom then the EDID of the display that is connected to Output 1 will be used Copy T
21. Notes The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command Example set_webui_ad_pass reindeer Web UI Administrator Password Is Set 46 RS 232 TELNET COMMANDS set_webui_op_pass Command The set_webui_pass command sets the Operator password for the Web interface The maximum length of the password is 8 characters Syntax set_webui_op_pass param Parameters param1 Password Notes The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command Example set_webui_op pass reindeer Web UI Operator Password Is Set 47 RS 232 TELNET COMMANDS sgateway Command The sgateway sets the IP gateway router address Dot decimal notation must be used when specifying the IP address The default Gateway IP address is 192 168 1 1 Syntax sgateway paraml Parameters param1 IP gateway Notes The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command Example sgateway 192 168 2 1 GateWay Address 192 168 2 1 Is Set Please Reboot The Unit 48 RS 232 TELNET COMMANDS show_gateway Command The show_gateway command shows the current gateway address Syntax show_gateway Parameters None Example show_gateway GATEWAY ADDRESS IS 19 N H a N show_http_port Command The show_http_port command shows the current HTTP listening port Syntax show_http_port Parameters None Example show_http_port HTTP COMMUNICATION PORT IS 80 49
22. RS 232 TELNET COMMANDS show_ip Command The show_ip command shows the current IP address of the Matrix Syntax show_ip Parameters None Example show_ip IP ADDRESS IS 192 168 1 72 show_mac_addr Command The show_mac_addr command shows the MAC address of the Matrix Syntax show_mac_addr Parameters None Example show_mac_addr MAC ADDRESS IS 00 12 0e f1 7a ea 50 RS 232 TELNET COMMANDS show_netmask Command The show_netmask shows the netmask address Syntax show_netmask Parameters None Example show_netmask NET MASK ADDRESS IS 255 255 255 0 show_telnet_port Command The show_telnet_port command shows the current Telnet listening port Syntax show_telnet_port Parameters None Example show_telnet_port TELNET COMMUNICATION PORT IS 23 51 RS 232 TELNET COMMANDS show_telnet_username Command The show_telnet_username command returns the user name required for login Syntax show_telnet_username Parameters None Example show_telnet_username User Name For TELNET Is Admin show_ver_data Command The show_ver_data command displays the current hardware and firmware version Syntax show_ver_data Parameters None Example show_ver_data SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE VERSION v3 1A PCB 1707 B 52 RS 232 TELNET COMMANDS sipadd Command The sipadd command sets the IP address of the matri
23. al power supply with detachable IEC AC cord Back panel master power switch Package Includes 1 8x8 Matrix for HDMI w 8 ELR POL 1 Set of Rack Ears Attached 8 Extender for HDMI ELR POL w Bi Directional IR Receiver Unit 1 IR Remote Control 1 AC Power Cord 1 Quick Start Guide MATRIX LAYOUT Front sandano 70 MATRIX LAYOUT Back av nova noot sandana Odes 9b vl 43 MATRIX DESCRIPTIONS Front LCD Display This is a two line sixteen character display that shows status information and is also used to manage display source routing Navigation Buttons Used for routing and adjusting settings of the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI w 8 ELR POL Outputs See the information beginning on page 15 for details on using these buttons Menu Press this button to display routing switching mode and IP address information IR Sensor Receives signals from the IR Remote Control Lock Indicator This LED glows bright blue when the front panel is locked Lock Button Pressing this button temporarily locks the front panel controls Power Indicator This LED indicator will glow bright blue when the matrix is powered on When the matrix is in standby mode this LED indicator will glow bright red The power switch on the back of the matrix must be switched to the the ON position in order for this LED indicator to function Power Button Press this button to power on and power off the matrix 10 11
24. and sets the Web server listening port The default port setting is 80 Also see the show_http_port on page 49 Syntax set_http_port paraml Parameters param1 Port 0 65535 Notes The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command Example set_http_port 70 HTTP Communication Port 70 Is Set Please Reboot The Unit 43 RS 232 TELNET COMMANDS set_telnet_pass Command The set_telnet_pass command sets the Telnet password The maximum length of the password is 20 characters The password is case sensitive The default Telnet password is Admin Syntax set_telnet_pass paraml Parameters param1 Password Notes The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command Example set_telnet_pass OK_Corral TELNET Interface Password Is Set 44 RS 232 TELNET COMMANDS set_telnet_port Command The set_telnet_port command sets the Telnet listening port The default port value is 23 Syntax set_telnet_port paraml Parameters param1 Port 0 65535 Notes The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command Example set_telnet_port 20 Telnet Communication Port 20 Is Set Please Reboot The Unit 45 RS 232 TELNET COMMANDS set_webui_ad_pass Command The set_webui_pass command sets the Adminstrator password for the Web interface The maximum length of the password is 8 characters Syntax set_webui_ad_pass paraml Parameters param1 Password
25. cally initiate a countdown to reboot The Power button can be pressed to bypass the countdown without harming the upgrade process 11 After the matrix reboots the firmware upgrade process will be complete 119 RACK MOUNT SAFETY INFORMATION a Maximum recommended ambient temperature 40 C 104 F b Increase the air flow as needed to maintain the recommended temperature inside the rack c Do not exceed maximum weight loads for the rack Install heavier equipment in the lower part of the rack to maintain stability 120 SPECIFICATIONS Maximum Pixel Clock 225 MHz Video Input Connectors Matrix 8 HDMI Type A 19 pin female locking Video Output Connectors Matrix 8 ELR POL RJ 45 female ELR POL Connector Receiver 1 RJ 45 female Video Output Connector Receiver 1 HDMI Type A 19 pin female locking USB Port Matrix Mini B female Ethernet Port Matrix 1 RJ45 female 10 100 BaseT RS 232 Port Matrix 1 DB 9 female IR Extender Port Matrix 1 3 5mm mini stereo jack IR Input Port Matrix 9 3 5mm mini mono jacks IR Output Port Matrix 9 3 5mm mini mono jacks IR Extender Port Receiver 1 3 5mm mini stereo jack IR Output Port Receiver 1 3 5mm mini mono jack 100V to 240V AC 50 60 Hz Internal Power Supply Power Consumption Matrix 200W max
26. creen Is Enable Web UI Operator Password Is Set Web UI Administrator Password Is Set ALL INPUTS HDCP ENABLE INPUT NAME INIT OUTPUT NAME INIT CURRENT ROUTING STATE IS SAVED TO PRESET CURRENT ROUTING STATE IS SAVED TO PRESET CURRENT ROUTING STATE IS SAVED TO PRESET CURRENT ROUTING STATE IS SAVED TO PRESET CURRENT ROUTING STATE IS SAVED TO PRESET CURRENT ROUTING STATE IS SAVED TO PRESET CURRENT ROUTING STATE IS SAVED TO PRESET CURRENT ROUTING STATE IS SAVED TO PRESET MIRA WNE BANK NAME INIT PRESET NAME INIT MATRIX WILL REBOOT SHORTLY REBOOT UNIT IN 2 SECONDS 79 RS 232 TELNET COMMANDS hdcp Command The hdcp command disables HDCP detection on the selected input NOTE Some computers will enable HDCP if an HDCP compliant display is detected Set param2 1 to force the computer to ignore detection of an HDCP compliant display Setting param2 0 does not decrypt HDCP content Syntax hdcp paraml param2 Parameters param1 Input 1 8 param2 Value 0 1 Value Description 0 Disable 1 Enable Examples hdop 2 0 INPUT 2 HDCP IS DISABLE hdcp 0 1 ALL INPUTS HDCP ARE ENABLE 80 RS 232 TELNET COMMANDS hpd_pulse Command The hpd_pulse command 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 Syntax hpd_pulse param1 Param
27. ctor of 1 within a range of 1 8 For example if Input 4 was originally routed to Output D then pressing the Input button will route Input 5 to Output D 20L Outyouts 16 OPERATING THE 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMI Consecutively pressing the Input button will decrease the input value by a factor of 1 within a range of 1 8 For example if Input 3 was originally routed to Output D pressing the Input button will route Input 2 to Output D 20L Outyouts To change the routing status of another output press the Output or Output buttons to navigate to the desired output Use the Input or Input buttons to change the source Press the Menu button to return to the Routing Screen NOTE If the Menu button is not pressed after a routing change has been made then the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI will automatically return to the Routing Screen after about 20 seconds 17 OPERATING THE 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMI Locking Unlocking the Front Panel To prevent an accidental routing change or power down by pressing the Power button the front panel buttons on the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI w 8 ELR POL Outputs can be locked Locking the matrix also disables many RS 232 Telnet commands 1 Press the Lock button on the front panel The Lock LED will glow bright orange to indicate that the front panel buttons on the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI w 8 ELR POL Outputs have been locked If any buttons other than the Lock button are pressed w
28. d by using the same setup Use the included IR remote control Gefen part no RMT 848IR to switch between sources In the example below the source connected to HDMI Input 3 has been routed to the Receiver unit connected to Out 1 See page 25 for details on routing sources using the included IR remote control ELR POL In Receiver unit IR Extender i IR signals up to 330 feet 100 meters RMT 848IR remote CAT 5 4 HDMI Inputs HDMI cable OPERATING THE 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMI Controlling the Display Displays can also be controlled by connecting the Gefen PACS or Mini PACS to the matrix 1 Connect up to eight 3 5mm to 3 5mm mini mono cables from the IR Emitter outputs on the Gefen PACS or Mini PACS to the respective IR In ports on the matrix The red arrows indicate IR signals from the PACS Mini PACS To local network Gefen PACS Matrix HDMI cable IR Emitter 30 OPERATING THE 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMI 2 Connect an IR Emitter from each IR Out jack on the Receiver unit to the IR sensor on the HDTV display Receiver unit HDMI cable IR signals HDTV display IR Emitter Each display can now receive IR commands from the PACS or Mini PACS Refer to the PACS or Mini PACS User Manual for more information on using IR commands 31 OPERATING THE 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMI IR Broadcasting to Sources In addition to sending IR commands to a single source the 8x8 Matrix fo
29. e of the 16 buttons indicates a low battery Replace the IR Remote Control battery as soon as possible 10 IR REMOTE CONTROL Installing the Battery The Remote Control unit ships with two batteries CR2032 lithium battery One battery is required for operation and the other battery is a spare 1 Remove the battery cover on the back of the IR Remote Control unit 2 Insert the included battery into the open battery slot The positive side of the battery should be facing up 3 Replace the battery cover Channel 0 default Remote Channel 1 Remote Channel 2 Remote Channel 3 Setting the IR Channel The IR channel on the IR Remote Control must match the IR channel used by the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI For example if both DIP switches on the IR Remote Control unit are set to IR channel 0 both DIP switches down then the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI must also be set to IR channel 0 See pages 23 and 89 for information on how to change the IR channel on the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI WARNING Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect A type Use only 3V lithium batteries CR 2032 11 CONNECTING THE 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMI How to Connect the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI w 8 ELR POL Outputs Connect up to eight Hi Def sources to the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI w 8 ELR POL Outputs using HDMI cables Connect up to eight HDTV displays to the supplied ELR POL Receiver units using HDMI cables Connect each ELR POL Rec
30. each EDID change to the EDID bank s bank if a change was made 109 WEB INTERFACE Manage EDID gt gt Upload Download Upload Click this button to upload the EDID to the specified bank Select Bank Location Click this drop down list to select the bank to where the EDID will be uploaded Browse Click this button to Options select the EDID file to Bank 1 Bank 8 be uploaded Select EDID File to Upload Select Bank Location 1 Bank1 Select EDID File to Download Default EDID Drop down list Download Click this box to select the EDID that is to Click this button to download the be saved to a file The EDID file will be selected EDID to a file saved in binary format bin Options Bank 1 Bank 8 Output 1 Output 8 Input 1 Input 8 110 WEB INTERFACE Configuration gt gt Change IP Settings 8x8 Matrix For HDMI wi8 ELR MAC Address 00 10 91 02 80 21 IP Address 127 0 0 1 Subnet 255 255 255 1 Gateway 192 168 5 1 Port 88 TCP Telnet Terminal Port 23 UDP Port 50007 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 Defa
31. eboots the firmware upgrade process will be complete 117 FIRMWARE UPDATE Firmware Update Procedure over USB IMPORTANT DO NOT power off or disconnect the AC power cord from the matrix at any time during the firmware upgrade process Download the firmware update from the Support section of the Gefen Web site Power ON the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI Connect a USB cable between the computer and the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI It is unnecessary to disconnect any cables from the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI during the update process Once the computer is able to connect to the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI a Removable disk icon will be displayed under My Computer The following will be displayed on the front panel LCD Extract the firmware file from the ZIP file and drag the bin file to the Removable Disk The 8x8 Matrix for HDMI will indicate that the firmware is being copied USE UPLOADING Once the firmware has been successfully copied the following message will be displayed UPLOAD Ti PLZ REMOVE Disconnect the USB cable from the computer The matrix will verify the firmware content The front panel LCM will display the following if the firmware passes COHTEHT CHE 118 FIRMWARE UPDATE 9 After the firmware file integrity has been verified the matrix will begin the upgrade procedure The upgrade progress will be displayed in the front panel LCM 10 After the matrix has been updated the unit will automati
32. eiver unit to the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI w 8 ELR POL Outputs using CAT 5e or better cables i NOTE When connected to the matrix each ELR POL Receiver unit is powered over the CAT 5e cable No external power supplies are required for the ELR POL Receiver units IR Control For details on using the Bi directional IR feature on the matrix see page 27 Connect the AC power cord to the matrix and connect the plug to an available electrical outlet Wiring Diagram for the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI w 8 ELR POL Outputs RS 232 CABLE mE Gefen 5 HDMI CABLE m 8x CATS CABLE ME IR Ospe GEF HDFST 848 8ELR 12 OPERATING THE 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMI Main Display The Main Display of the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI w 8 ELR POL Outputs 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 GEFEH HIMI MATRIS After a few moments the status screen is displayed The status screen is shown below OUT ABCDEF GH THs 335346 Displaying Additional Information Consecutively pressing the Menu button on the front panel will cycle through other screens such as FST mode and IP information OUT ABCTIEFGH 13 OPERATING THE 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMI Determining the Current Routing State In the example below the first row OUT represents each HDMI output on the matrix T
33. elivered from the matrix To control each Hi Def source from the display location connect an IR Extender to the IR Ext jack on each Receiver unit Connect an IR Emitter to the corresponding IR Out for each source input on the matrix and place the IR emitter over the IR sensor of the Hi Def source Point the IR remote at the IR Extender at the display location to control the Hi Def source To control the display placed near the Receiver unit connect the IR Emitter output from an automation device such as the Gefen PACS or Mini PACS to the corresponding IR Input on the matrix Connect an IR emitter to the IR Out on each Receiver unit and attach the IR emitter to the IR sensor of the display OPERATION NOTES READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMI W 8 ELR POL OUTPUTS 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 signal on the outputs The 8x8 Matrix for HDMI w 8 ELR POL Outputs incorporates advanced EDID management to ensure compatibility with all sources and display devices See pages 36 for more details The GefenPRO 8x8 Matrix for HDMI w 8 ELR POL Outputs 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
34. eters param1 Input 1 8 Notes Set param 0 to cycle the HPD line on all inputs Examples hpd_pulse 1 HPD PULSE HAS BEEN SENT TO INPUT 1 hpd pulse 0 HPD PULSE HAS BEEN SENT TO ALL INPUTS 81 RS 232 TELNET COMMANDS lock_edid Command The lock_edid command secures the Local EDID by disabling the automatic loading of the downstream EDID after the matrix is powered Syntax lock_edid param1 Parameters param1 Value 0 1 Value Description 0 Disable 1 Enable Examples lock_edid 0 Disable Lock EDID mode 82 RS 232 TELNET COMMANDS mask Command The mask command masks the specified outputs If param7 is set to 0 then all outputs are masked Syntax mask paraml param9 Parameters param1 Output A H Examples mask c f OUTPUTS C F ARE MASKED mask 0 ALL OUTPUTS ARE MASKED 83 RS 232 TELNET COMMANDS power Command The power command toggles the power state on the matrix Syntax power paraml Parameters param1 State Value Meaning 0 Power matrix OFF 1 Power matrix ON Example power 0 MATRIX IS OFF power 1 MATRIX IS ON 84 RS 232 TELNET COMMANDS reboot Command The reboot command reboots the matrix Syntax reboot Parameters None Example reboot MATRIX WILL REBOOT SHORTLY REBOOT UNIT IN 2 SECONDS GEF HDFST 848 8ELR v3 1G A1B2C3D4E5F6G
35. fied input name show_output_name Displays the specified output name show_preset_name Displays the specified routing preset show_r Displays the current routing state of the specified output r Routes the specified inputs to the specified outputs s Routes all outputs are routed to the specified input 60 RS 232 TELNET COMMANDS lock_matrix Command The lock_matrix command locks unlocks the Matrix When the Matrix is locked all functions are disabled including the front panel RS 232 and Telnet Syntax lock_matrix param Parameters param1 Value 0 1 Value Meaning 0 Unlock Matrix 1 Lock Matrix Example lock matrix 1 MATRIX IS LOCKED lock matrix 0 MATRIX IS UNLOCKED 61 RS 232 TELNET COMMANDS recall_preset Command The recall_preset command recalls a routing preset Any masked outputs will also be recalled The underscore character _ must be included when typing the command name Syntax recall_preset paraml Parameters param1 Preset 1 8 Example recall_preset 1 RECALLED THE ROUTING STATE SAVES TO PRESET 1 save_preset Command The save_preset command saves the current routing state to the specified preset Any masked outputs will also be saved as part of the current routing state The underscore character _ must be included when typing the command name Syntax save_p
36. g the Built in Web server Access the built in Web server by entering the IP address of the matrix that was specified in step 3 on page 38 Once connected to the matrix the login screen will be displayed Username Operator X Password eoece 8x8 Matrix For HDMI wi8 ELF Username Select the username from the drop down list Options Operator Administrator Administrator login provides unrestricted access 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 be set using the set_webui_ad_pass or set_webui_op_pass commands See page 46 and 47 for details on these commands See page 115 for instructions on changing the password using the Web GUI 94 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 NOTE In order to view all four tabs at the top of the screen the user must be logged in as Administrator If logged in as Operator only the Main tab will be visible Main gt gt Routing Status Displays the current routing status of the matrix Input_1
37. he bottom row IN represents each HDMI input on the matrix Together these two rows display the current routing state Starting on the bottom row we can see that Input 3 has been routed to Outputs A B C and D Continuing on 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 Note that each output A H specified in the LCD display corresponds to each of the HDMI inputs 1 8 on the matrix 8 ELR PC If all inputs are routed to their respective outputs the front panel display will appear as follows w 8 ELR PC This is referred to as a 1 to 1 routing state This is the factory default setting for the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI 14 OPERATING THE 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMI Routing Sources Selecting the Output To select the output press the Out or Out button once The routing state for Output Awill be displayed Press the Out or Out button to cycle through the routing state for each output Consecutively pressing the Out button will cycle through each output from left to right 15 3 4 OPERATING THE 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMI Consecutively pressing the Out button will cycle through each output from right to left Changing the Source Once the desired output has been selected press the Input or Input button Consecutively pressing the Input button will increment the input value by a fa
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39. hile the The 8x8 Matrix for HDMI is Locked the following message will be displayed 2 To unlock the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI w 8 ELR POL Outputs press the Lock button a second time 18 OPERATING THE 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMI 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 HDTV display is used in the system setup FST allows connecting disconnecting or turning ON OFF of HDTV displays without having these activities affect other Hi Def sources routed to any other HDTV display in the same system Fast Mode Setting the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI to Fast Mode will improve performance when connecting disconnecting Hi Def sources and powering ON OFF HDTV displays NOTE When switching from Slow Mode to Fast Mode the HDTV displays connected to the Matrix will blink momentarily Slow Mode When set to Slow Mode the Matrix 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 19 OPERATING THE 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMI Determining the Current Switching Mode Each HDMI input can
40. how_udp_port UDP COMMUNICATION PORT IS 1024 show_udp_remote_ip Command The show_udp_remote_ip command displays the current remote UDP IP address Syntax show_udp_remote_ip Parameters None Example show_udp_remote_ip REMOTE UDP IP ADDRESS IS 192 168 5 50 58 RS 232 TELNET COMMANDS show_udp_remote_port Command The show_udp_remote_port command displays the current remote UDP port Syntax show_udp_remote_port Parameters None Example show_udp_remote_port REMOTE UDP COMMUNICATION PORT IS 4023 use_udp_enable Command The use_udp_enable command enables disables UDP Default value is disabled Syntax use_udp enable paraml Parameters param1 State D t Value Meaning 0 Disable UDP Enable UDP Example use_udp enable 1 UDP ACCESS IS ENABLE 59 RS 232 TELNET COMMANDS Routing Naming Presets Command Description lock_matrix Locks unlocks the Matrix recall_preset Recalls a routing mask preset save_preset Saves the current routing masking state to a preset set_bank_name Sets the name of the specified EDID bank set_input_name Specifies a name for an input set_output_name Specifies a name for an output set_preset_name Sets the name of the specified routing preset show_bank_name Displays the specified EDID bank name show_input_name Displays the speci
41. isplay_telnet_welcome command sets enables disables the Telnet welcome message on login Syntax display_telnet_welcome paraml Parameters param1 State 0 1 State Meaning 0 Do not display welcome message 1 Display welcome message Example display_telnet_welcome 1 Telnet Welcome Screen is Enable display_telnet_welcome 0 Telnet Welcome Screen is Disable 40 RS 232 TELNET COMMANDS ipconfig Command The ipconfig command displays the current TCP IP settings for the matrix Syntax ipconfig Parameters None Example ipconfig TCP IP settings MAC add 00 10 91 01 50 07 IP add 192 168 1 72 Net Mask 255 255 255 0 Gateway 192 168 2 1 Web Server Port 80 Telnet Server Port 23 Telnet password at login is set to ON Telnet welcome at login is set to ON 41 RS 232 TELNET COMMANDS resetip Command The resetip command resets all TCP IP settings to factory defaults Syntax resetip Parameters None Notes The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command Example resetip IP Configuration Was Reset To Factory Defaults After rebooting the matrix the IP settings will be cleared Running the ipconfig command will display the updated information ipcontig If 192 168 1 72 SUBNET 255 255 255 0 GATEWAY 192 168 1 254 42 RS 232 TELNET COMMANDS set_http_port Command The set_http_port comm
42. ll Check All Route Places a check mark in each box Click this button to route the current under the Output column input and output selection s Clear All Clears all check marks from the Output column 97 WEB INTERFACE Log Out Click here to terminate the current Web session are return to the login page 8x8 Matrix For HDMI wi8 ELFI Save Routing Preset 1 Preset_l v Recall Routing Pres Preset_1 Preset_2 Preset_3 Preset_4 Preset_5 Preset_6 Preset_7 Preset_8 Save Routing Preset Saves the current routing state to memory Click the drop down list to select the desired routing preset then click the Save button to save the preset to memory Recall Routing Preset Loads the selected routing state into memory Click the desired button to load the desired routing preset into memory 98 WEB INTERFACE Main gt gt I O Status 8x8 Matrix For HDMI wid ELFI Output_1 Output_2 On High Inactive Off Output Displays the state of each output for each of the following Output name RSENSE Mask HPD Hot Plug Detect HDCP and POL Name Color Depth Color Space HDCP 3D Active Signal Vertical Resolution Horizontal 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
43. ning the Current Switching Mode Changing the Switching Mode Setting the IR channel on the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI Routing Sources using the IR Remote Control Bi Directional IR EDID Management RS 232 IP Control RS 232 Interface RS 232 Settings IP Configuration RS 232 IP Commands IP Telnet Configuration UDP Configuration Routing Naming Presets Status FST Masking Web Interface Firmware Update Firrmware Update Procedure over IP Firrmware Update Procedure over USB Rack Mount Safety Features Specifications Warranty Licensing INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the GefenPRO 8x8 Matrix for HDMI w 8 ELR Outputs Your complete satisfaction is very important to us About Gefen We specialize in total integration for your home theater while also focusing on going above and beyond customer expectations to ensure you get the most from your hardware We invite you to explore our distinct product line Please visit http www gefen com for the latest offerings in High Definition signal solutions or call us between the hours of 8 00 am and 5 00 pm Monday Friday Pacific Standard Time for assistance with your A V needs We ll be happy to assist you The GefenPRO 8x8 Matrix for HDMI The GefenPRO 8x8 Matrix for HDMI with 8 ELR POL Outputs and Bi Directional IR routes up to eight Hi Def sources at resolutions up to 1080p Full HD with Deep Color and multi channel digital audio to any of eight HDTV displays using FST to speed
44. o Click to select the desired input Last Output 1 Input_1 aDefault ial Custom 2 Input_2 bDefault 3 Last Output 3 Input_3 Default 4 ia Custom 4 Input_4 Default 5 Last Output 5 Input_5 Default 6 m Custom 6 Input_6 Default 7 ial Cusbm 7 Input_7 Default 8 oO Cusbm 8 Input_8 Default 9 Check All Clear All EDID Modes Check All Click the drop down list to select Places a check mark in each box the EDID mode under the Copy To column Options Clear All Custom Last Output Clears all check marks from the Copy To column 107 WEB INTERFACE EEehIPRo 8x8 Matrix For HDMI w 8 ELR BoOaaegonaaeaa Copy To Click this button to copy the specified EDID to the selected inputs banks Cancel Restores the previous EDID state for each input if a change was made Check All Places a check mark in each box under the Copy To column Clear All Clears all check marks from the Copy To column 108 WEB INTERFACE Manage EDID gt gt Bank Names 8x8 Matrix For HDMI wi8 ELFI Bank Indicates the EDID bank number Name Type the desired name of the EDID bank in this field Click the Save Changes button to save the bank name Click the Cancel button to restore the previous name Save Changes Cancel Saves the current name Restores the previous names for
45. o Fast switching mode Example fst_fast 1 INPUT 1 IS SET TO FST FAST MODE NOTE See page 19 for more information on the FST feature 75 RS 232 TELNET COMMANDS fst_slow Command The fst_slow command sets the specified inputs to Slow switching mode Syntax st_slow param Parameters param1 Input i ee Notes If param 0 then all inputs will be set to Slow switching mode Example st_slow 1 INPUT 1 IS SET TO FST SLOW MODE show_fst Command The fst_slow command sets the specified inputs to Slow switching mode Syntax show_fst param Parameters param1 Input ties Notes If param 0 then the switching mode status for all inputs will be displayed Example show_fst 1 INPUT 1 INPUT1 IS IN FAST SWITCHING MODE 76 8 8 RS 232 TELNET COMMANDS Masking Command Description echo Enables disables RS 232 feedback fadefault Resets the matrix to factory defaults hdcp Disables HDCP on the specified input hpd_pulse Cycles the HPD line on the specified input lock_edid Locks the local EDID when powering the matrix mask Masks the specified outputs power Powers the matrix on or off reboot Reboots the matrix set_edid Copies EDID data between inputs outputs and banks set_ir Sets the IR channel of the matrix show_hdcp Displays the HDCP status on the specified input show_ir Displays the curren
46. o change the switching mode of another input press the Output or Output button to navigate to the desired input Press the Input or Input button to toggle the switching mode between Fast F or Slow S 6 Press the Menu button to return to the Switching mode Screen 22 OPERATING THE 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMI Setting the IR Channel on the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI In order for the 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 Follow the procedure outlined below to set the IR channel on the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI 1 From the Routing screen simultaneously press the Input Input and the Output buttons to display the IR address screen The current IR address will be displayed along with the DIP switch settings for the IR remote control IOL OQutouts 2 Use the Input or Input button to change the IR channel Press the Input button to decrease the IR channel value Press the Input button to increase the IR channel value 23 OPERATING THE 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMI 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 See page 11 for information on setting the IR channel for the IR Remote Control unit 8 ELR POL In this case the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI is set to IR channel 1 Therefore DIP switch 1 on the IR Remote Control
47. param2 Parameters param1 Output A H param2 Name Example set_output_name C Sony_XBR7 Sony_XBR7 NAME IS ASSIGNED TO OUTPUT C set_preset_name Command The set_preset_name command names the specified preset The preset name can be up to 8 characters in length Special characters and spaces are not permitted If needed use the underscore character _ to separate characters Syntax set_preset_name paraml param2 Parameters param1 Preset 1 8 param2 Name Example set_preset_name 3 BluRayAmp BluRayAmp NAME IS ASSIGNED TO PRESET 3 64 RS 232 TELNET COMMANDS show_bank_name Command The show_bank_name command displays the name of the specified bank Syntax show_bank_name paraml Parameters param1 Bank 1 8 Example show_bank_name 2 THE NAME FOR BANK 2 IS Dell _ 30 show_input_name Command The show_input_name command displays the name for the specified input Syntax show_input_name param1 Parameters param1 Input 1 8 Example show_input_name 5 THE NAME FOR INPUT 5 IS Blu_ray 65 RS 232 TELNET COMMANDS show_output_name Command The show_output_name command shows the name provided to the specified input using the set_output_name command Syntax show_output_name paraml Parameters param1 Output A H Example show_output_name C THE NAME FOR OUTPUT C IS Sony _XBR show_preset_name Command The show_p
48. r HDMI also allows IR commands to be broadcast to all source devices 1 Connect an IR Extender to the IR Ext jack on each Receiver unit Each of the Receiver units should already be connected to their respective CAT 5 outputs on the matrix ELR POL In IR Extender Receiver unit up to 330 feet 100 meters Source remote HDMI cable IR Blaster 32 OPERATING THE 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMI In the illustration on the opposite page the source remote is being used to send IR commands to the source device The IR Blaster will broadcast the IR command s to all source devices in the room or within the range of the IR Blaster This feature has many useful applications For example let s say we have four Sony Blu ray players connected and we want to send a play command to these source devices Although it is possible that we may have other sources e g gaming consoles media centers etc connected to the matrix it should be noted that only the Sony Blu ray players will acknowledge the play command sent from the IR Blaster IR Emitters can still be connected to each individual source device for discrete control However if an IR Blaster is present the IR commands will be broadcast independent of the current routing state 33 OPERATING THE 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMI IR Broadcasting to Displays In addition to sending IR commands to a single display the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI also allows IR commands to be
49. r to each Receiver unit The displays can be controlled by connecting a PACS Mini PACS to the matrix Controlling the Source and Matrix In the example below we will be setting up IR control for both the matrix and source devices Up to eight source devices can be controlled from the viewing location The following illustrations assume all A V devices have already been connected See page 12 for details 1 Connect an IR Extender to the IR Ext jack on each Receiver unit Each of the Receiver units should already be connected to their respective CAT 5 outputs on the matrix 2 Connect an IR Emitter from each of the corresponding outputs on the matrix to to the IR sensor window of each respective display e g Receiver A Display A Receiver B Display B etc HDMI Inputs 27 OPERATING THE 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMI Refer to page 12 and make sure all remaining connections are made between the matrix and all source and display devices To control a specific source device point the source s IR remote control at the associated IR Extender The illustration below shows how the source connected to HDMI In 1 is controlled from the Receiver unit IR signals are transmitted over the CAT 5 cable to the matrix ELR POL In Receiver unit IR Extender up to 330 feet 100 meters Source Remote ELR POL Outputs Out 4 HDMI Inputs HDMI cable OPERATING THE 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMI Matrix switching can also be controlle
50. reset paraml Parameters param1 Preset 1 8 Example save_preset 1 CURRENT ROUTING STATE IS SAVED TO PRESET INPUT 1 62 RS 232 TELNET COMMANDS set_bank_name Command The set_bank_name command names the specified bank The bank name can be up to 8 characters in length Special characters and spaces are not permitted If needed use the underscore character _ to separate characters Syntax set_bank_name paraml Parameters param1 Bank 1 8 param2 Name Example set_bank_name 2 Dell_30 set_input_name Command The set_input_name command provides a name to the selected input For example Input 1 could be renamed as DVD_Player The maximum string length for param2 is 15 characters Special characters and spaces are not permitted If needed use the underscore character _ to separate characters Syntax set_input_name paraml param2 Parameters param1 Input 1 8 param2 Name Example set_input_name 5 Blu_ray Blu_ray NAME IS ASSIGNED TO INPUT 5 63 RS 232 TELNET COMMANDS set_output_name Command The set_output_name command provides a name to the selected output For example Output 1 could be renamed as HDDisplay The maximum string length for param2 is 8 characters Special characters and spaces are not permitted If needed use the underscore character _ to separate characters Syntax set_output_name paraml
51. reset_name command displays the name of the specified routing preset Syntax show_preset_name paraml Parameters param1 Preset A H Example show_preset_name 3 THE NAME FOR PRESET 3 IS BluRayAmp 66 RS 232 TELNET COMMANDS show_r Command The show_r command shows the current routing status of the specified output The name assigned to the output and input will be included in parentheses Syntax show_r paraml Parameters param1 Output A H Example show_r c OUTPUT C Sony_ XBR IS ROUTED TO INPUT 4 INPUT4 67 RS 232 TELNET COMMANDS r Command The r command routes the specified input to the specified outputs If param2 is set to 0 then the specified input is routed to all outputs Unlike other commands do not precede the r command with the symbol Syntax r paraml param2 param9 Parameters param1 Input 1 8 param2 Outputs A H Examples r7ACDFEGH INPUT 7 IS SET TO OUTPUTS A C D F G H r20 INPUT 2 IS SET TO ALL OUTPUTS 68 RS 232 TELNET COMMANDS s Command The s command routes the specified input to all outputs Unlike other commands do not precede the r command with the symbol Syntax s paraml Parameters param1 Input Meas Examples s 2 INPUT 2 IS SET TO ALL OUTPUTS 69 RS 232 TELNET COMMANDS Status Command Description help Displays all available commands
52. s Click the Save Changes button or click the Cancel button to restore the previous name 102 WEB INTERFACE 1 0 Setup gt gt HPD Control 1 Input_1 Pulse 2 Input_2 Pulse 3 Input_3 Pulse 4 Input_4 Pulse 5 Input_5 Pulse 6 Input_6 Pulse 7 Input_7 Pulse 8 Input_8 Pulse 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 103 WEB INTERFACE 1 0 Setup gt gt FST FST Click to select deselect the desired input s Inputs with a check mark will enable the FST feature Use the Set button to save changes Check All Places a check mark in each box under the FST column Clear All Clears all check marks from the FST column Set Click this button to save changes for all input s The Web GUI will display a prompt to verify the selected operation Cancel Cancels the current operation and ignores changes for each input if a change was made 104 WEB INTERFACE VO Setup gt gt HDCP NOTE Some computers will enable HDCP if an HDCP compliant display is detected Use the Disable feature to force the computer to ignore detection of an HDCP compliant display Note that using the Disable feature does not decrypt HDCP content 8x8
53. s receptacle and connect the plug to an available electrical outlet ELR POL RECEIVER LAYOUT Top w Bi Front Back ELR POL In ELR POL RECEIVER DESCRIPTIONS Top Front Back Power Indicator This LED indicator will glow bright blue when the matrix is powered and the ELR POL Receiver unit is connected to the matrix using CAT 5e or better cable HDMI Out Connect an HDTV display to the HDMI Out port using an HDMI cable HDMI Locking Connector Used to lock the HDMI cable in place IR Out Connect an IR Emitter Gefen part no EXT 2IREMIT cable from this jack to the HDTV display IR Ext Connect an IR Extender Gefen part no EXT RMT EXTIRC or EXT RMT EXTIRN cable to this jack WARNING Do not connect the Gefen PACS or Mini PACS to the IR Ext jack on the ELR POL Receiver unit Doing so will cause fatal damage to the power supply for the PACS Mini PACS ELR POL In Connect a CAT 5e or better cable from this jack to one of the ELR POL jacks on the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI w 8 ELR POL Outputs IR REMOTE CONTROL Layout and Description RMT 848IR RMT 8481R LED Button Press Indicator This LED will be activated momentarily each time a button is pressed Display and Source Selection Buttons These buttons are used to select which source is routed to a display The Source and Display buttons are mapped as follows NOTE An Activity Indicator that flashes quickly while holding down any on
54. set Click this button to set the matrix to factory default settings The IP settings are preserved Reboot Click this button to reboot the matrix 116 FIRMWARE UPDATE Firmware Update Procedure over IP IMPORTANT DO NOT power off or disconnect the AC power cord from the matrix at any time during the firmware upgrade process Make sure the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI is powered Connect an Ethernet cable between the matrix and the computer running the Web GUI Go to the Configuration tab in the Web GUI and click the Browse button under the System Configuration section Select the firmware file and click the Update button The matrix will prompt you to verify that you want to overwrite the current firmware Click the OK button on the Web GUI dialog to begin uploading the firmware file Once the firmware file has been uploaded the matrix will verify the firmware content The front panel LCM will display the following if the firmware passes COHTEHT CHEI R After the firmware file integrity has been verified the matrix will begin the upgrade procedure The upgrade progress will be displayed in the front panel LCM FeW UPDATE 2 After the matrix has been updated the unit will automatically initiate a countdown to reboot The Power button can be pressed to bypass the countdown without harming the upgrade process The LCM will display the following message FIMISHED REBOOT IH 5 After the matrix r
55. t IR channel of the matrix show_mask Displays the output masking status show_out_colordpt Shows the highest color depth supported by the display based on the EDID show_out_res Shows the highest resolution supported by the display based on the EDID unmask Unmasks the selected outputs 77 RS 232 TELNET COMMANDS echo Command The echo command enables disables serial port terminal echo Syntax echo Parameters param1 Value 0 1 Value Meaning Disable feedback Enable feedback Examples echo 1 LOCAL ECHO IS ON echo 0 LOCAL ECHO IS OFF 78 RS 232 TELNET COMMANDS fadefault Command The fadefault command disables the EDID lock state sets the default routing state 1 1 2 2 3 3 etc resets the input and output names to the default names e g Output 1 Input 1 and resets the IP configuration to the default settings Syntax fadefault Parameters None Syntax fadefault MATRIX WAS RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULTS LOCAL ECHO IS ON ALL OUTPUTS ARE UNMASKED ALL INPUTS ARE SET TO FST FAST MODE HTTP Communication Port 80 Is Set Telnet Communication Port 23 Is Set UDP Echo Server Communication Port 23 Is Set Remote UDP IP Address 192 168 5 50 Is Set Remote UDP Communication Port 4023 Is Set UDP Access is Enable Telnet Interace Password Is Disable TELNET User Name Admin Is Set TELNET Interface Password Is Set Telnet Welcome S
56. t command see page 58 for details 3 Set the UDP remote port for the matrix using the set_udp_remote_port command see page 59 for details 38 RS 232 TELNET COMMANDS IP Telnet Configuration Command Description display_teinet_welcome Set Telnet welcome message on login ipconfig Displays all TCP IP settings resetip Resets IP configuration to factory settings set_http_port Sets the Web server listening port set_teinet_pass Prompts for password when using Telnet set_telnet_port Sets the Telnet listening port set_webui_ad_pass Sets the Web UI administrator password set_webui_op_pass Sets the Web UI operator password sgateway Sets the IP gateway address show_gateway Displays the gateway address show_http_port Displays the HTTP listening port show_ip Displays the IP address of the Matrix show_mac_addr Displays the MAC address of the Matrix show_netmask Displays the netmask address show_telnet_port Displays the Telnet listening port show_telnet_username Displays the Telnet user name show_ver_data Displays the hardware software version sipadd Sets the IP address of the matrix snetmask Sets the IP network mask use_telnet_pass Use password during Telnet sessions 39 RS 232 TELNET COMMANDS display_telnet_welcome Command The d
57. ults 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 111 WEB INTERFACE Configuration gt gt Telnet Login Settings 8x8 Matrix For HDMI wi8 ELR 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 Show Login Message on Connect Click this check box to have the matrix display the Telnet welcome message each time a Telnet session is started The welcome message appears as Welcome to GEF HDFST 848 8ELR TELNET Save Settings Saves the current changes to the Telnet Login Settings 112 WEB INTERFACE Configuration gt gt UDP Connection Settings 8x8 Matrix For HDMI wi8 ELR Remote UDP IP Address Remote UDP Port Enable UDP Access Remote UDP IP 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 192 168 2 137 50008 v Check this box to enable UDP access If this box is unchecked the UDP access will be unavailable
58. using the set_output_name command then the name assigned to the output will be included in parentheses Examples show_rsense A RSENSE OF OUTPUT A OUTPUT1 IS LOW show_rsense C RSENSE OF OUTPUT C Sony_XBR IS HIGH 72 RS 232 TELNET COMMANDS m Command The m command displays the current matrix routing status in table format Unlike other commands do not precede the m command with the symbol Syntax m Parameters None Example m Dtr ABC DEFS HE N N N N N N In ALL OUTPUTS ARE UNMASKED MATRIX IS UNLOCKED 73 RS 232 TELNET COMMANDS n Command The n command displays the current input output routing state for the specified output Unlike other commands do not precede the n command with the symbol Syntax n paraml Parameters param1 Output A H Notes If param 0 then the routing status for all outputs will be displayed Examples nA A3 no A1B2C1D2E2F2G2H2 74 RS 232 TELNET COMMANDS FST Command Description fst_fast Sets the specified inputs to Fast switching mode fst_slow Sets the specified inputs to Slow switching mode show_fst Displays the current switching mode for the specified input fst_fast Command The fst_fast command sets the specified inputs to Fast switching mode Syntax st_fast paraml Parameters param1 Input 1 8 Notes If param 0 then all inputs will be set t
59. x Dot decimal notation must be used when specifying the IP address Syntax sipadd paraml Parameters param1 IP address Notes The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command Example sipadd 192 168 1 238 IP Address 192 168 2 238 Is Set Please Reboot The Unit 53 RS 232 TELNET COMMANDS snetmask Command The snetmask command sets the IP network subnet mask Dot decimal notation must be used when specifying the IP network mask The default subnet mask is 255 255 255 0 Syntax snetmask paraml Parameters param1 Subnet mask Notes The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command Syntax snetmask 255 255 0 0 NetMask Address 255 255 0 0 Is Set Please Reboot The Unit 54 RS 232 TELNET COMMANDS use_telnet_pass Command The use_telnet_pass command requires or disables Telnet login credentials The default setting is disabled param1 0 Syntax use_telnet_pass paraml Parameters param1 State 0 1 Value Meaning 0 Disable password 1 Enable force password Example use_telnet_pass 1 Telnet Interface Password Is Enable use_telnet_pass 0 Telnet Interface Password Is Disable 55 RS 232 TELNET COMMANDS UDP Configuration Command Description set_udp_port Sets the local UDP listening port set_udp_remote_ip Sets the remote UDP IP address set_udp_remote_port Sets the remote UDP port
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