Gefen EXT-HDMI-CAT5-844
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1. Example 9 O Q In 1 In 2 In3 In 4 Current source is 1A 22 HDMI OVER CAT 5 RECEIVER RS 232 SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS What features are available via the RS 232 serial communications port The HDMI Over CAT5 Receiver can accept commands through the RS 232 serial communications port located on the rear panel The current RS 232 control features are SWitching routing of inputs to outputs without the RMT 4IR remote control Setting boost settings without the switching DIP switches How do use these features These features were initially intended for utilization by custom installers in automated setups However these features can be tested by using any Windows PC with the Hyperterminal program What pins are used for communication with the HDMI Over CAT5 Receiver Only pins 2 Receive 3 Transmit and 5 Ground are used for communication A null modem adapter should not be used with this product 6789 Only Pins 2 RX 3 TX and 5 Ground are used on the RS 232 serial interface What are the communication port settings sages RTT 19200 8 Pl E E E E uum au DS None 1 OW ION None 23 HDMI OVER CAT 5 RECEIVER RS 232 COMMANDS Switching Routing Binary Table Command TA e Boost Settings DIP switches 4 and 5 on the underside of the unit must be in2. 8x4 CAT 5 Matrix for Hom EXT HDMI CATS 844 User Manual ww gefen com HIGH DEFINITION MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE A Blu ray Disc 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 Write To Gefen Inc c o Customer Service 20600 Nordhoff St Chatsworth CA 91311 www gefen com support gefen com Notice Gefen Inc reserves the right to make changes in the hardware packaging and any accompanying documentation without prior written notice 8x4 CAT 5 Matrix for HDMI is a trademark of Gefen Inc 2008 Gefen Inc All Rights Reserved All trademarks are the property of their respective companies Rev A c N A 1 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 22 23 24 25 26 5 Introduction Operation Notes Features Sender Panel Layout Sender Panel Descriptions Connecting And Operating The 8x4 CAT 5 Matrix for HDMI Connecting The 8x4 CAT 5 Matrix for HDMI Jumpers RMT 16IR Remote Control Description RMT 16IR Remote Channel Configuration EDID Management Feature EDID Management Options LED Array Description 8x4 CAT 5 Matrix for HDMI RS 232 Serial Communication 8x4 CAT 5 Matrix for HDMI RS 232 Commands Receiver Panel Layout Receiver Panel Descriptions Operating The HDMI Over CAT 5 Receiver RMT 4IR Remote Control Description HDMI Over CAT 5 Receiver Advanced
3. RS 232 remote control device The Matrix comes with rack ears for mounting in a shelving system HDMI displays can be located locally or remotely over CAT5 cable making for truly flexible HDMI routing options and creative extension possibilities How It Works Up to 8 HDMI sources 4 viewable at any one time connect to the Matrix s inputs and up to 4 Displays connect to the Matrix s outputs Upon power up the 8x4 Matrix HDMI sources and all connected Displays will show clear and vibrant HDMI video with multichannel digital audio HDMI sources can now be selected on each display using the IR remote Important Note The 8x4 CAT 5 Matrix for HDMI over CAT5 incorporates 2x1 switch in front of each of 4 inputs each feeding into a traditional 4x4 matrix This allows connection of up to 8 HDMI source devices Each input to the 8x4 Matrix allows only one of its two connected A and B sources to be switched into view at one time yielding a total of 4 HDMI sources that may be viewed simultaneously OPERATION NOTES READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE 8X4 CAT 5 MATRIX FOR HDMI To use the extender functionality of the 8x4 CAT 5 Matrix for HDMI the supplied 1 foot HDMI jumper cables must be used to connect the HDMI output ports to the HDMI extension input ports Please see page 8 for details Use two industry standard CAT 5 CAT 5e or CAT 6 cables to operate each of the HDMI Over CAT5 Receivers Gefen recommends
4. as Mode 0 and adds basic audio support EDID Mode 2 Switch 1 OFF Switch2 ON Switch5 ON e eame as Mode 0 and adds full audio support EDID Mode 3 Switch 1 ON Switch2 ON Switch5 OFF e EDID is generated based on the common video and audio features of all of the connected output 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 e Same as Mode 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 output devices EDID Mode 7 Switch 1 ON Switch2 ON Switch5 ON e EDID is passed unmodified from the device connected to the first active output port EDID Mode 8 Switch 1 OFF Switch2 OFF Switch5 OFF Switch7 ON e Preloaded generic 1080p EDID is used EDID Mode 9 Switch 1 OFF Switch2 ON Switch5 OFF Switch7 ON Same as mode 6 but will record and store the EDID in memory This EDID will persist no matter what displays are disconnected or reconnected thereafter EDID will remain even upon power cycle A user submitted EDID can be uploaded in this mode using a Gefen HDMI Signal Generator 12 LED ARRAY DESCRIPTION The LED array on the 8x4 CAT 5 Matrix for HDMI is designed to inform the user of the current source to output routes Each output has a 4 LED array
5. by the optional RMT 16IR remote control or the RS 232 serial communications port For RMT 16IR remote control functions please see page 9 For RS 232 serial communication functions please see page 14 CONNECTING THE 8X4 CAT 5 MATRIX FOR HDMI JUMPERS The 8x4 CAT 5 Matrix for HDMI uses a jumper cable system to link the matrix and extension portions together These jumper cables are included Please us the diagram below to setup extension functionality of the 8x4 CAT 5 Matrix for HDMI This example shows the jumper connection between HDMI output port 1 8 and HDMI extension input port 1 When all jumpers are connected extension for each HDMI output is possible If a local display is going to be used simply do not use that HDMI output port s jumper and extension connection RMT 16IR REMOTE CONTROL DESCRIPTION Input Selection Buttons 2 7 RMT 16IR is an optional accessory The RMT 16IR remote control will allow the user to select which source will be routed to which output Each of the 4 outputs are assigned a group of 4 buttons that will correspond to the 4 source inputs Each button on the RMT 16IR remote control will toggle between the A and B sources for each input Please use the information below when selecting the desired source for each display The LED will blink each time a button press is detected RMT 16IR Button Source Display Toggle 1A and 1B 7 71 To
6. commonly used HDMI sources be put on separate inputs i e 1A and 2A not 1A and 1B so that these devices are always available 2 If using the extension functionality of the 8x4 CAT 5 Matrix for HDMI please connect the HDMI output ports to the HDMI extension input ports using the supplied 1 foot jumper cables Please see the diagram on the next page for extension input port connection instructions NOTE All of the extension input ports are available for use but are not required for operation The HDMI output ports can be used to directly connect a local display or can be used in conjunction with the jumper cable to access the extension functionality of the 8x4 CAT 5 Matrix for HDMI 3 Connect any local displays to the 8x4 CAT 5 Matrix for HDMI output ports using user Supplied HDMI cables 4 Connect both DDC and Video CAT 5e cables for each extension that is going to be used 5 Connect both DDC and video CAT 5e cables at the end of each cable run to a HDMI Over CAT5 Receiver 6 Connect the remote display s to each HDMI Over CAT5 Receiver using a user Supplied HDMI cable 7 Connect the included 5V DC power supply to each of the HDMI Over CAT5 Receivers 8 Connect the included 24V DC power supply between the power input on the unit and an open wall power socket 9 Power on all output devices first and the source devices second How to Operate the 8x4 CAT 5 Matrix for HDMI The 8x4 CAT 5 Matrix for HDMI can be controlled
7. shielded CAT 6 cabling for maximum performance For 1080i video maximum extension is 300 feet 91 meters For 1080p video maximum extension is 150 feet 45 meters IR repeater functionality is only from the receiving unit to the sending unit IR data cannot be transmitted from the sending unit to the receiving unit When a display connects to a source being viewed by other displays a short flash may appear momentarily on the displays already viewing that source This is normal operation as new handshakes for HDCP are being made Local displays that are not using the extension functionality of the 8x4 CAT 5 Matrix for HDMI can only switch their viewing source via the RS 232 Serial Control Interface or the optional RMT 161R remote control Important Note The 8x4 CAT 5 Matrix for HDMI incorporates a 2x1 switch in front of each input on a traditional 4x4 matrix This allows for the connection of up to 8 different HDMI source devices with a maximum of 4 sources available for viewable at any one time Each of the 4 switched inputs on the 8x4 CAT 5 Matrix for HDMI are labeled as A and Both A and B for each input cannot be active at the same time Example A Multiple outputs viewing the same input source Devices 1A DVD player amp 1B Cable STB Scenario Outputs 1 and 2 are both viewing input 1A DVD Action User viewing output 1 switches the input from 1A DVD to 1B STB Result Both outputs 1 and 2 will be
8. switched to viewing 1B STB Example B Multiple outputs viewing separate input sources Devices 1A DVD player 1B Cable STB and 2A Video Game system Scenario Output 1 is viewing 1A and output 2 is viewing 2A Action User viewing output 1 switches the input from 1A DVD to 1B STB Result Output 2 is not affected by the change of 1A to 1B because it is viewing a source 2A on a different input Display information EDID from the displays attached to the 8x4 CAT 5 Matrix for HDMI need to be sent back to the input sources Please see page 11 for EDID management features and options 2 FEATURES Features e Switches any eight HDMI sources to 4 Displays e Distributes any of the four switched inputs total of eight inputs to any combination of the four HDMI M output displays e Maintains high resolution video beautiful sharp HDTV resolutions up to 1080p 2k and computer resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 are easily achieved e Serial RS 232 remote port for switching via control automation HDMI 1 2 Compliant HDMI 1 3 Compatible HDCP Compliant e Discrete IR remote included e Set of rack ears included Package Includes 1 8x4 CAT 5 Matrix for HDMI Sender 4 HDMI Over CAT 5 Receiver 4 RMT 4IR Remote Control 8 6 Foot HDMI cables 4 1 Foot HDMI cables 1 24V DC Power Supply 4 5V DC Power Supply 2 Rack Ears 2U size 1 User s Manual SENDER PANEL LAYOUT Front Panel Back Pa
9. AT5 Extension Input and IR Blaster Ports These outputs will mirror items 5 6 and 7 on this page for each of the other HDMI outputs RS 232 Serial Control Port Switching can be controlled via the RS 232 port Please see page 14 for details on the available commands and pin out scheme HDMI 1 Input A and B There are two inputs labeled 1A and 1B that will accept an HDMI source device Only one of these inputs A or B can be active at any given time HDMI 2 4 Inputs A and B There are two inputs labeled A and B that will accept an HDMI source device for each of the inputs 2 through 4 Only one of these sources A or B can be active for each input at any given time 5 12 13 SENDER PANEL DESCRIPTIONS HDMI Outputs 1 4 Each output port can be used in one of either two ways This output can be connected directly to a local HDMI capable display or if using the built in extension functionality these outputs can be connected to the HDMI extension input ports using the supplied 1 foot HDMI jumper cables 24V DC Power Input Connect the supplied 24V DC Power supply to this input CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE 8X4 CAT 5 MATRIX FOR HDMI How to Connect the 8x4 CAT 5 Matrix for HDMI 1 Connect up to 8 HDMI source devices to the 8x4 CAT 5 Matrix for HDMI using the included HDMI cables NOTE Please be aware that each input has two available HDMI ports and that only one will be active at any given time It is recommended that
10. Configuration LED Array Description HDMI Over CAT 5 Receiver RS 232 Serial Communications HDMI Over CAT 5 Receiver RS 232 Commands Specifications Warranty INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the 8x4 CAT 5 Matrix for HDMI Your complete satisfaction is very important to us Gefen Gefen delivers innovative progressive computer and electronics add on solutions that harness integration extension distribution and conversion technologies Gefen s reliable plug and play products supplement cross platform computer systems professional audio video environments and HDTV systems of all sizes with hard working solutions that are easy to implement and simple to operate The Gefen 8x4 CAT 5 Matrix for HDMI The rack mountable 8x4 CAT 5 Matrix for HDMI sends Full 1080p HD video and multichannel digital audio from any of 8 HDMI input sources to any 4 HDMI Displays be they local or remotely connected via CAT5 cable The HDMI inputs consist of 4 High Definition video switches that can each accept 2 video sources This input scheme allows up to 8 sources to be available while viewing any 4 on the output displays concurrently The 8x4 CAT 5 Matrix for HDMI eliminates the need to disconnect and reconnect sources to displays It works with Blu Ray players Set Top boxes Home Theater PCs and game consoles that connect to an HDMI display Any source is accessible at all times by any display by selecting it using an IR remote or an
11. EDID Management Modes DIP switches 1 2 5 and 7 inside the unit must be in their default OFF position for the following commands to work Use the ASCII commands below to change the EDID modes For a description of each mode please see page 12 ASCII EDID Mode ASCII EDID Mode m 0 j m J 5 J m1 m5 m6 Print Matrix Routing State The following command will print the current matrix routing state ASCII 15 RECEIVER PANEL LAYOUT Front Panel Back Panel Top Panel over CAT 5SReceiver Remote mr Hoa ool GEL PVT a 10 RECEIVER PANEL DESCRIPTIONS IR Relay Receiver This receiver will receive commands from the included IR remote control and from other commercial IR remote controls and relay it back to the optional IR blaster This is intended for remote control of devices connected to the 8x4 CAT 5 Matrix for HDMI from the extended location Equalization Trim Pot When the receiver is set to manual equalization see page 21 this will control the amount of EQ compensation applied to the video signal for fine tuning the HDMI video quality HDMI Input LED The currently selected input source for the receiver will be indicated by an active LED The LED array will behave differently depending on the selected Input A or B Please see page 22 for more information on the LED array Power LED This LED will be active when the included 5V DC power supply is connected IR Extension Port If the re
12. To select a HDMI source depress the direct input buttons located on the top panel of the HDMI Over CAT5 Receiver 2 sources A and B are available for each input Each press of the Input button will toggle between the two sources connected to the input Button A selects HDMI Input 1 A and B Button B selects HDMI Input 2 A and B Button C selects HDMI Input 3 A and B Button D selects HDMI Input 4 A and B Switching can also be done using the included IR remote control page 19 or via the RS 232 serial control interface page 23 NOTE Switching of HDMI sources is limited to the one display that is connected to a particular HDMI Over CAT5 Receiver For example it is not possible to switch a HDMI source on a display connected to HDMI output 2 with the remote at the display location of HDMI output 1 However if another HDMI Over CAT5 receiver is viewing the same source and the user switches IR Blaster Functionality To control HDMI sources from the remote location a optional IR blaster Part EXT 21REMIT can be attached for each HDMI Over CAT5 Receiver on the 8x4 CAT 5 Matrix for HDMI IR remote control commands can then be relayed from each receiver to the device s connected to the blaster from the 8x4 CAT 5 Matrix for HDMI 18 RMT 4IR REMOTE CONTROL DESCRIPTION Input Selection Buttons Pressing on each numbered selection buttons will switch the receiver to the corresponding HDMI Input source Each input can have up to 2 source
13. ceiver is in a location where the IR receiver is not in direct line of sight of he remote controller an optional IR Receiver Extension Part EXT RMT EXTIR can be connected to this port 5 Input Ports DDC and video CAT5 cables from the 8x4 CAT 5 Matrix for HDMI sending unit HDMI Output Port Connect the display to this output port RS 232 Serial Control Port Switching can be controlled via the RS 232 port Please see page 23 for details on the available commands and pin outs 5V DC Power Supply Input Insert the supplied 5V DC power supply into this port Input Selector Buttons HDMI input sources can be directly selected by using these push buttons Button A selects HDMI Input 1 A or B Button B selects HDMI Input 2 A or B Button C selects HDMI Input 3 A or B Button D selects HDMI Input 4 A or B 17 OPERATING THE HDMI OVER CAT 5 RECEIVER To use the HDMI Over CAT5 Receiver the following connections must be made 1 AHDMI jumper cable is connected between the HDMI output port and the HDMI extension input port 2 The DDC and Video CAT 5e cable must be connected between the 8x4 CAT 5 Matrix for HDMI and the HDMI Over CAT5 Receiver 3 AHDMI display is connected to the HDMI Over CAT5 Receiver 4 The included power supply is connected to the HDMI Over CAT5 Receiver Once these connections are properly made the HDMI Over CAT5 Receiver can be used to select which HDMI source will be viewed on the connected display
14. d to 1A 8X4 CAT 5 MATRIX FOR HDMI RS 232 SERIAL COMMUNICATION What features are available via the RS 232 serial communications port The 8x4 CAT 5 Matrix for HDMI can accept commands through the RS 232 serial communications port located on the rear panel The current RS 232 control features are SWitching routing of inputs to outputs without the RMT 16IR remote control Switch EDID management modes without opening the unit to physically modify DIP switches e Print matrix routing state How do use these features These features were initially intended for utilization by custom installers in automated setups However these features can be tested by using any Windows PC with the Hyperterminal program What pins are used for communication with the 8x4 CAT 5 Matrix for HDMI Only pins 2 Receive 3 Transmit and 5 Ground are used for communication A null modem adapter should not be used with this product 6789 Only Pins 2 RX 3 TX and 5 Ground are used on the RS 232 serial interface What are the communication port settings F i Se 19200 l U 8 A E A ________ INS u au _ _ 1 lQ C Ol P None 14 8X4 CAT 5 MATRIX FOR HDMI RS 232 COMMANDS Switching Routing Binary Table ASCII ASCII __ 18 1 1B 3 2B O O K
15. default Remember that the channel must match on both the unit and remote control for successful operation RMT 16IR Remote Control Remove the battery cover on the rear side of the RMT 16IR remote control to expose the DIP switches 2 DIP switch bank for IR channel configuration Remote Channel 1 Remote Channel 2 Default Remote Channel 3 Remote Channel 4 8x4 CAT 5 Matrix for HDMI The IR channel DIP switches for the 8x4 CAT 5 Matrix for HDMI are located on an 8 bank DIP switch inside of the unit and on its main board To open the unit remove all screws on the underside and side of the unit Remove all HEX screws on the rear panel This includes the screws above each HDMI port and on each side of the RS 232 serial communications port Carefully slide the unit apart Locate DIP switches 3 and 4 Once adjustments are complete replace all screws and 34567 12 8 3456 12345678 Remote Channel 1 Default Remote Channel 2 Remote Channel 3 Remote Channel 4 2 2 LEN CO EDID MANAGEMENT FEATURE EDID What is it and what is it used for Under normal circumstances a source device digital and analog will require information about a connected device display to assess what resolutions and features are available The source can then cater its output to send only resolutions and features that are compatible with the attached device display This information is called EDID Ext
16. ended Display Information Data and a source device can only accept and read one EDID from a connected device display Likewise the source an only output one resolution for use by a connected device display Why is EDID so important with the 8x4 CAT 5 Matrix for HDMI The 8x4 Matrix is complex piece of technology that replicates and switches between multiple inputs and outputs Each connected source device will require one EDID to read EDID management is carefully handled by 8x4 CAT 5 Matrix for HDMI to provide a single EDID for each source to read What options do have to manage the EDID in the 8x4 CAT 5 Matrix for HDMI First it is important to note that each source device can only output one video audio signal type This includes resolutions and timings When multiple devices displays are used such as with the 8x4 CAT 5 Matrix for HDMI it is important to use devices displays that have similar or compatible resolutions features This will ensure that the single video audio signal produced by the source device is accepted by all of the connected output devices displays The user has the option through a combination of DIP switch settings within the 8x4 CAT 5 Matrix for HDMI to choose how the unit will manage the EDID from multiple HDMI devices displays Therefore the user has some control over the resolutions features that the source devices will output The 8x4 CAT 5 Matrix for HDMI has a multiple EDID management modes that will con
17. ggle 2 _ Toggle stand ae Toggle taara re 2 Toggle 2aana28 2 Tooge saara 2 _ 2 Toggle raara re 3 Toggle 2 3 Tooge sarase 3 _ 3 Toggle raara re a Toggle 2aand28 a Tooge sarase 4 _ 4 RMT 161R REMOTE CHANNEL CONFIGURATION Why would l need to change the remote channel In some instances the 8x4 CAT 5 Matrix for HDMI may use IR codes that conflict with other IR remote control devices The unit may switch inputs when another brand IR remote control is used or the RMT 16IR may cause other brand IR controlled devices to behave unexpectedly l am experiencing the issues listed above What do do In these cases it is recommended to change the IR channel that the RMT 16IR remote control and the 8x4 CAT 5 Matrix for HDMI use The IR channel is configured independently on the RMT 16IR remote control and the 8x4 CAT 5 Matrix for HDMI but the channel selection must match on both units for proper operation How Do I change the Remote Channel There are service DIP switches on the RMT 16IR remote control and also inside the 8x4 CAT 5 Matrix for HDMI Use the diagrams below to locate and change the IR channel to one that is not the
18. nel 10 11 SENDER PANEL DESCRIPTIONS HDMI Outputs 1 4 The selected source for each HDMI output will be indicated by an active LED The LED array will behave differently depending on the selected input A or B Please see page 13 for more information on the LED array IR Infrared Receiver This receiver will accept command for switching between input HDMI devices using the optional RMT 16IR remote control Line of sight must be preserved for proper operation IR Infrared Receiver Extension An optional IR Receiver Extension part EXT RMT EXTIR can be connected if the unit is placed in a location that will not provide line of sight to the included IR remote control The IR extension can then be placed in a location where it can receive commands form the IR remote control Power LED Indicator This LED will become active once the included 24V DC power supply is properly connected between the unit and an open wall power socket HDMI Output 1 CAT5 Extension Ports DDC and video output ports for extension to a remote receiver Both cables must be connected for proper operation HDMI 1 Extension Input Port For proper extension the supplied 1 foot HDMI jumper cable must be attached between this port 6 and HDMI Output Port 1 22 HDMI 1 IR Blaster Port Optional IR emitter Part EXT 2IREMIT can be attached to relay IR commands from the remote receiver to the blaster for remote control of devices HDMI Outputs 2 4 C
19. s connected A and B Each press of a input button will toggle between the A and B source The LED will blink each time a button press is detected 19 HDMI OVER CAT 5 RECEIVER ADVANCED CONFIGURATION The HDMI Over CAT5 Receiver contains a bank of 8 DIP SWITCHES These swiches are located underneath each unit Peeling back the black metallic sticker on the bottom of the HDMI Over CAT5 Receiver will reveal the DIP SWITCH bank These service switches are used for a number of configuration options By default all Dip Switches are in the OFF position Each setting is outlined below ON OFF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Switch 1 Auto Equalization Switch 2 IR Remote Channel Configuration Switch 3 IR Remote Channel Configuration Switch 4 Boost Setting Switch 5 Boost Setting Switch 6 Not Used Switch 7 Not Used Switch 8 Pre Empahsis Auto Equalization amp Boost Setting Auto equalization is enabled by default This setting will compensate for variances in cable skew and will help eliminate the video noise that is associated with it This feature will work reliably up to 130ft Longer CAT 5e runs should have this feature disabled It is important to understand that the Boost Setting and Equalization are used in conjunction with each other The Auto EQ feature will only function when the unit has no boost applied To manually equalize the video signal turn Dip Switch 1 to the ON position This will disable the auto equalization function and
20. that will indicate which source is currently selected Each input can accept two sources and therefore the LED array will act differently according to which input A or B is active for each e Aninputs A source will be indicated by an single LED the selected input that is ON e Aninputs B source will be indicated by the reverse a single LED will be OFF the selected B input while the remaining 3 LEDs will be ON The examples below will show some scenarios to illustrate the LED array functionality Please note that it is not possible to have both A and B inputs active at the same time for any given input LED ON Kass Output 1 OOO Output 1 is selected to 1A Output 1 Output 1 is selected to 1B Output 1 Output 1 is selected to O LED OFF Scenario 1 Example Output 2 O OO Output 2 is selected to 2A Output 3 Output is selected Scenario 2 Example Output 2 Output 3 ec ee 6000 Output 2 is selected to 2B Output 3 is selected to 3B Scenario 3 Mixed Example Output 2 Output 3 eee po Output 2 is selected to 4B 13 Output 3 is selected to 2A Output 4 1 Output 4 is selected to 4 Output 4 00O Output 4 is selected to 4B Rumu Output 4 OOO Output 4 is selecte
21. their default OFF position for the following commands to work Use the ASCII commands below to change the boost modes For a description of each mode please see page 21 ASCII Boost Mode No Boost Default 24 SPECIFICATIONS Video Amplifier Bandwidth J Y 165 MHz Input Video Signal 1 2 volts Input DDC Signal ER RT 5 Volts p p TTL Single Link Range 1080p 1920 x 1200 HDMI CONNECIOT uuu u u u Uu inoseni iieiea Type A 19 Pin Female Remote Control Port RS 232 Female Mini Stereo SUPPI ua 24V DC Power Consumption Sender 60 Watts max Power Consumption Receiver 10 Watts max Dimensions Sender 17 W x 1 75 H x 5 975 D Dimensions Receiver 7 5 x 1 375 H x 4 625 D ohipplihig WEIN u 10 Ibs 25
22. trol how the EDID information from multiple devices displays are combined ignored and routed How do I change EDID modes in the 8x4 CAT 5 Matrix for HDMI There is an bank of 8 DIP switches located on the main baord inside of the 8x4 CAT 5 Matrix for HDMI DIP switches 1 2 5 and 7 are used in different combinations to manage the EDID modes TIP EDID modes can also be managed via the RS 232 serial communications port For this to work all DIP switches must be in the OFF position This is the factory default setting If you wish to use this feature please do not open the unit See page 14 for more information on the RS 232 serial communication features To access these DIP switches it will be required to open the unit To do this remove all screws on the underside and side of the unit Remove all HEX screws on the rear panel This includes the screws above each HDMI port and on each side of the RS 232 serial communications port Carefully slide the unit apart 11 EDID MANAGEMENT OPTIONS EDID Modes The diagram below illustrates the 8 DIP switch bank 2 3 4 5 678 6 N 8 NA Use DIP switches 1 2 5 and 7 to select the desired EDID management mode Dip SWITCH Function EDID Mode 0 Switch 1 OFF Switch2 OFF Switch5 ON EDID is copied from the device connected to the first active hdmi output port e All features newer that HDMI 1 2 are cleared EDID Mode 1 Switch 1 ON Switch2 OFF Switch5 ON Same
23. w the table below to set the channel on each of the HDMI Over CAT5 Receiver units and IR remote controls The remote channel for the RMT 4IR is located underneath the battery cover RMT 4IR REMOTE CONTROL HDMI Over CAT5 Receiver Remote Channel 1 Remote Channel 2 Default 1 2 1 2 2 3 Remote Channel 3 E Remote Channel 4 2 3 Remote Channel 1 Default Remote Channel 2 Remote Channel 3 Remote Channel 4 1 2 1 2 2 3 2 3 21 LED ARRAY DESCRIPTION The LED array on the HDMI Over CAT5 Receiver is designed to inform the user of the currently selected source Each receiver unit has a 4 LED array that will indicate which source is currently selected Each input on the 8x4 CAT 5 Matrix for HDMI can accept two sources therefore the LED array will act differently according to which input A or B is currently active e Aninputs A source will be indicated by an single LED the selected input that is ON e Aninputs source will be indicated by the reverse a single LED will be OFF the selected B input while the remaining 3 LEDs will be ON The examples below will show some scenarios to illustrate the LED array functionality Please note that it is not possible to have both A and B inputs active at the same time for any given input Q LED ON C LED OFF Scenario 1 Example O 9 Q 9 In 1 In 2 In 3 In 4 Current source is 1A Scenario 2
24. will allow the user to manually equalize the signal From here the Boost Settings and Equalization can be manipulated to tune in an optimal video signal Once Auto EQ has been disabled follow the steps on the next page 20 HDMI OVER CAT 5 RECEIVER ADVANCED CONFIGURATION 1 Insert a small flat head tool into the trim pot on the receiver unit 2 Turn the trim pot in a clockwise fashion until it comes to a stop Do not force the trim pot beyond this point Doing so may break the trim pot 3 Slowly turn the trim pot counter clockwise in millimeter increments until the image stabilizes and all video noise disappears 4 Carefully remove the adjustment tool NOTE If your cable run is beyond 130 feet or the following steps do not produce any video it may be necessary to increase the boost from the sending unit Use the chart below to increase the boost by changing the sender dip switches Once a new boost setting is set repeat steps 1 through 4 from above setting Switen Boost Setting Setting Switch a IR Remote Channel Configuration Dip Switches 2 and 3 relate to the IR remote control channel that is used by the HDMI Over CAT5 Receiver and RMT 4IR remote control Dip Switch 2 and 3 the HDMI Over CAT5 Receiver must match Dip Switch 1 and 2 on the RMT 4IR remote control Each HDMI Over CAT5 Receiver and remote pair should be set to a different channel so that no two units do receive conflicting IR commands Please vie
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