Gefen 4x4 User's Manual
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1. 4X4 HDTV MATRIX RACK MOUNT DIAGRAM SI A Ze SPECIFICATIONS Video Amplifier Panda 1 65 Gbps Input VIS OIG E 1 2 volts p p 0 5 volts p p TTL Single Link RANG C 1080 1920 1200 DVI 0 DVI I 29 pin female digital only USB Input COMMS CIOS 0 Type B USB Output COnMG 1010 Audio 5 3 5mm mini stereo Power UO __ 24V DC Power IO E 5V DC Power 80 watts max 17 W 1 75 6 75 0 e in EE 10 Rack Space Shipping 12 Lbs 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 panels2. Includes rack ears HDCP Compliant Includes 1 1 1 1 4 4 4 1 4x4 HDTV KVM Matrix RMT 16IR 24v Power Supply 5V Power Supply 6ft Audio Cables 6ft DVI Cables 6ft USB Cables Set of Rack Ears ews PANEL LAYOUT A ddns 0 SJosuLOD sindino s ndul 191104409 22254 syndu sindino A ddng olpny 9 gen olpny 3 951 0 s osuu0D yoeg Joyesipu 91 4391 031 944 5060 Aedeg 1014 USING THE 4X4 HDTV MATRIX Connect all the sources to the DVI inputs on the 4x4 HDTV KVM Matrix using the supplied cables Connect the HDMI DVI displays to the outputs on the 4x4 HDTV KVM Matrix Connect the 24VDC powersupply to the 4x4 HDTV KVM Matrix Controlling the 4 4 HDTV KVM Matrix using the RMT16 IR Pressing Buttons Note for computers connected to the 4x4 HDTV KVM Matrix When your computer boots up it looks for an EDID extended display identification data from the display to tell it wnat monitor is connected and what resolution to output During boot up of the computer you should have ONLY one output selected to one input at a time so that the computer gets the EDID of the display that is selected If you have multiple ou
3. a 4x4 HDTV KVM Matrix USER MANUAL WWW gefen _com ASKING FOR ASSISTANCE Technical Support Telephone 818 884 6294 800 545 6900 Fax 818 884 3108 Technical Support Hours 8 00 AM to 5 00 PM Monday through Friday Write To Gefen Inc C O Customer Service 6265 Variel Ave Woodland Hills CA 91367 9897 Notice Gefen Inc reserves the right to make changes in the hardware packaging and any accompanying documentation without prior written notice The 4x4 HDTV KVM Matrix is a trademark of Gefen Inc 2007 Gefen Inc All Rights Reserved 10 11 12 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Operation Notes Features Panel Layout Using the 4x4 HDTV KVM Matrix 16 Installation Dip Switch Guidelines IR Codes RS 232 Interface 4x4 HDTV KVM Matrix Rack Mount Diagram Specifications Terminology Warranty INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the 4 4 HDTV KVM Matrix The 4x4 HDTV KVM Matrix switches four DVI sources to any four DVI displays Now you can easily switch four cross platform computers to four digital displays Our 4x4 HDTV KVM Matrix provides a simple reliable and highly effective method of creating multiple computer workstations with each workstation capable of accessing any one of the computers or sources at any time by remote control You also have the option of setting up the four stations locally or extending them with a Gefen extender When used with computers US
4. and DLP projectors Aconsumer electronics version not necessarily compatible with the PC version is used as 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 video 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 standa
5. B and Audio Matrix control signals follow the DVI input for optimal control The 4x4 HDTV KVM Matrix also supports the connection of HDCP compliant sources and displays Note The switching is done by using either the the RMT 16 IR remote control or through the RS232 port The 4x4 HDTV KVM Matrix is rack mountable Any HDTV with HDMI inputs can be connected to the DVI outputs of the matrix by using a DVI to HDMI adapter if the cable used is HDMI OPERATION NOTES READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE 4X4 HDTV KVM MATRIX You should connect all the cables and power supplies prior to connecting power to the HDTV sources and 4x4 HDTV KVM Matrix When powering the sources the display needs to point to the source input The 4x4 HDTV KVM Matrix is housed in a metal box for better RF shielding The 4x4 HDTV KVM Matrix works with all DVI and HDMI displays The 4x4 HDTV KVM Matrix supports both AUDIO and VIDEO signals The 4x4 HDTV KVM Matrix is fully HDCP compliant FEATURES Features Increases your productivity by providing you with access to four computers from four workstations Maintains highest resolution digital video with no loss of quality Supports either PC or Mac USB keyboards mice USB 2 0 Matrix Switching capabilities Supports analog audio matrixing Discrete IR remote included Supports resolutions up to 1080p 2K and 1920 x 1200 Supports DDWG standards for DVI monitors
6. djacent to the RS232 port Remove the 5 Philips screws under the unit and the 4 screws on each side of the unit Now carefully remove the cover of the 4x4 HDTV KVM Matrix 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 and 4 inside the 4x4 HDTV KVM Matrix respectively Switch the switches inside the 4x4 HDTV KVM Matrix to match the same Remote Channel as the RMT16 IR The 4x4 HDTV KVM Matrix is now set to a new IR Code Remote Channel 0 Remote Channel 1 Remote Channel 2 Remote Channel 3 RS 232 INTERFACE w Send Transmit 9 Ground 9 gt 9 Pin Female 9 Pin Male Binary Table Corresponding Hex ASCII Corresponding Hex RMT16 IR RMT16 IR 00110001 9 a __ 00111001 00110010 10 01100001 0011 0011 b 11 f 01100010 00110100 12 0011 00110101 13 __ _ 1100100 00110110 e 14 01100101 onom t 1s onoono 00111000 _ 16 01100111 RS232 Settings Bits per SS CONN 19200 Data DiS tries toca seat asc oli uit el lei ad adore data 8 e E 1
7. om any scratches markings and neatly coiled The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate However Gefen Inc assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this manual In no event will Gefen Inc be liable for direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual even if advi sed of the possibility of such damages The technical information contained herein regarding the 4x4 HDTV KVM Matrix features and specifications is subject to change without notice 12
8. rd 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 Inc warrants the equipment it manufactures to be free from defects in material and workmanship If equipment fails because of such defects and Gefen Inc is notified within two 2 year from the date of shipment Gefen Inc will at its option repair or replace the equipment provided that the equipment has not been subjected to mechanical electrical or other abuse or 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 cable must be free fr
9. tputs selected to one computer the computer will read the EDID of the last output selected to it If all your displays are the same or all displays are capable of running at the same resolution then this step does not matter 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 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 Gefen Remote RAMT 16 IR Gefen J DIP SWITCH GUIDELINES Inside the 4x4 HDTV KVM Matrix is a bank of Dip Switches Below is a table describing their functions By default all switches are set to the Off position 5 sed BJ sed E 2 _ _ 8 Edge Select 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 How to open the 4x4 HDTV Matrix To access the dip switches first remove the 10 hex nuts on the back of the unit 8 located above each DVI port and 2 a
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