Gefen EXT-COMPAUD-44424 User Manual

4x4 Component

w/Audio Matrix

EXT-COMPAUD-44424

User Manual

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CONTENTS

1 Introduction
2 Operation Notes
3 Features
4 Panel Layout
5 Connecting And Operating The 4x4 Component w/Audio Matrix
6 RMT-16-IR Remote Installation
7 RS-232 Serial Control Interface
8 Rack Mount Installation
9 Specifi cations
10 Warranty

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of the 4x4 Component w/Audio Matrix. 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 4x4 Component w/Audio Matrix

The Gefen 4x4 Component w/Audio Matrix offers unprecedented fl exibility and
convenience by routing high defi nition video and analog/digital audio from any of
four sources to any of 4 local displays and audio reproduction equipment.

Full High-Resolution HDTV signals are supported up to a resolution of 1080p.
The Gefen 4x4 Component w/Audio Matrix works with any Component Video
source including DVD players, cable boxes, and satellite set-top boxes that
connect to a Component display. Every source is accessible at all times by any
display by selecting it with the IR remote.

How It Works

Connect up to 4 local Component AV sources to the Matrix’s inputs. Connect the
outputs to up to 4 Component displays and audio receivers, plug in the power
supply, and crisp, vibrant video with audio will appear at the chosen locations.

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OPERATION NOTES

READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR

OPERATING THE 4X4 COMPONENT W/AUDIO MATRIX

The 4x4 Component Audio Matrix is housed in a metal box for better RF •
shielding.

The 4x4 Component Audio Matrix works with all component displays.•

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FEATURES

Features

Switches easily between any four component/audio sources •
Sends up to four video inputs to any four remote displays•
Maintains 1080p, and 2k resolution video•
Discrete IR remote (included)•
Serial RS-232 remote port (for unattended control)•
Rack ears included •
Specifi cations:•

Package Includes

(1) 4x4 Component w/Audio Matrix
(4) 6-foot 5 RCA Component Audio/Video cables
(1) 24V DC Power Supply
(1) Rack Ears
(1) User’s Manual

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PANEL LAYOUT

Supply

Connects to 12VDC Power

Front Panel

Display 4

and selector button

LED Source Indicator

Display 3

and selector button

LED source Indicator

Display 2

and selector button

LED Source Indicator

Audio Input 1

Component and Analog/Digital

Audio input 3

Component and Analog/Digital

Back Panel

Audio Output 1

Component and Analog/Digital

Audio Input 2

Component and Analog/Digital

Audio Input 4

Component and Analog/Digital

Audio Output 2

Component and Analog/Digital

IR Sensor

Display 1

and selector button

LED Source Indicator

Power Indicator

and Reset button

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Audio Output 3

Component and Analog/Digital

Audio Output 4

Component and Analog/Digital

RS232 Controller Port

CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE 4X4 COMPONENT W/AUDIO MATRIX

How to Connect the 4x4 Component w/Audio Matrix

Connect up to 4 component video/audio sources to the 4x4 Component w/1.
Audio Matrix inputs using the supplied 5 RCA analog stereo audio cable
Optionally, connect digital coaxial audio to the 4x4 Component w/Audio
Matrix using a user supplied digital coaxial cable.

Connect up to 4 component video displays to the 4x4 Component w/Audio 2.
Matrix outputs using user supplied component cables.

Connect analog/digital audio outputs on the 4x4 Component w/Audio Matrix 3.
to either the component displays or a separate audio receiver.

Connect the included 24V DC power supply to the 4x4 Component w/Audio 4.
Matrix.

How to Connect the 4x4 Component w/Audio Matrix

Routing of video to displays is done using either the included RMT-16-IR
remote control or the direct select buttons located on the front panel of the 4x4
Component w/Audio Matrix.

Using the RMT-16-IR remote control

The RMT-16-IR remote control uses 16 buttons to select 1 of 4 sources for each
display to view. Each output display has a grouping of 4 buttons allocated for
selecting each source. Use the chart below to route video to your desired display.

RMT-16-IR

Button

Display Source

111
212
313
414
521
622
723
824

RMT-16-IR

Button

Display Source

931
10 3 2
11 3 3
12 3 4
13 4 1
14 4 2
15 4 3
16 4 4

Using the Direct Source Buttons

Each display output on the 4x4 Component w/Audio Matrix has a push-button
located on the front panel. Pressing this button will cycle through the 4 source
inputs. Press the button for each display repeatedly to select the desired source
for viewing on that display.

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RMT-16-IR REMOTE INSTALLATION

Remove battery cover from the back of the RMT-16-IR remote.1.
Verify that dip switches 1 & 2 are in the down (OFF) position.2.
Insert the battery , hold the battery so that you can see the positive side facing 3.

up. The side that is not marked must be facing down.
Test the RMT-16-IR remote by pressing ONL Y one button at a time. The 4.

indicator light on the remote will fl ash 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 RMT-16-IR ships with two batteries. One battery is required for
operation, the second battery is complimentary .

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RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL INTERFACE

12345

6789

Only Pins 2 (RX), 3 (TX), and 5 (Ground) are used on the RS-232 serial interface

Binary Table

ASCII Corresponding

RMT16-IR

Button
1 1 0011 0001 9 9 0011 1001
2 2 0011 0010 a 10 0110 0001
3 3 0011 0011 b 11 0110 0010
4 4 0011 0100 c 12 0110 0011
5 5 0011 0101 d 13 0110 0100
6 6 0011 0110 e 14 0110 0101
7 7 0011 0111 f 15 0110 0110
8 8 0011 1000 g 16 0110 0111

RS232 Settings

Binary ASCII Corresponding

RMT16-IR

12345

6789

Button

Binary

Bits per second ................................................................................................. 19200

Data bits .................................................................................................................... 8

Parity .................................................................................................................. None

Stop bits .....................................................................................................................1

Flow Control ....................................................................................................... None

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RACK MOUNT INSTALLATION

Rack mount ears are provided for installation of this unit into a 1U rack mount
space.

Locate the side screws on the unit.1.
Remove the front 2 screws that are located closest to the front of the unit.2.
Using the removed screws, screw the rack mounting bracket into the unit.3.
Repeat the procedure on the opposite side of the unit.4.

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2

3

Front of unit

Rear of unit

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SPECIFICATIONS

Video Amplifi er Bandwidth ....................................................................... 350 MHz

Input Video Signal .............................................................................. 1.2 Volts p-p

Video Resolution .......................................................................................... 1080p

Video Connector ...................................................................... RCA-style RGB x 3

Analog Audio Connector ................................................. RCA-style L + R (Stereo)

Digital Audio Connector .......................................................... S/PDIF Coax. in/out

Remote Control Port ........................................................................ RS232 female

Power Supply Sender .............................................................. 24V DC (60 Watts)

Dimensions ....................................................................... 17”W x 3.5”H x 5.875”D

Shipping Weight ............................................................................................ 8 lbs.

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