Gefen EXT-COMPAUD-CAT5-444 User Manual

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4x4 Component

Matrix over

CAT-5

EXT-COMPAUD-CAT5-444

User Manual

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Rev A4

CONTENTS

1 Introduction
2 Operation Notes
3 Features
4 4x4 Component Matrix Over CAT-5 Front Panel Layout
5 4x4 Component Matrix Over CAT-5 Front Panel Descriptions
6 4x4 Component Matrix Over CAT-5 Back Panel Layout
7 4x4 Component Matrix Over CAT-5 Back Panel Descriptions
8 4X4 Component Audio Over CAT-5 Receiver Panel Layout
9 4X4 Component Audio Over CAT-5 Receiver Panel Description
10 Connecting And Operating The 4x4 Component Matrix Over CAT-5
11 Operating The 4x4 Component Matrix Over CAT-5 Receiver
12 RMT-16IR Remote Description
13 Adjusting The 4x4 Component Matrix Over CAT-5 Receiver
14 RMT-16IR Remote Control Installation
15 RMT-16IR Remote Control Confi guration
16 RMT-4IR Remote Control Installation
17 RMT-4IR Remote Control Confi guration
18 RS-232 Serial Control Interface
19 Network Cable Wiring Diagram
20 Rack Mount Installation
21 Specifi cations
22 Warranty

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of the 4x4 Component Matrix Over CAT-5.
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 Matrix Over CAT-5

The Gefen 4x4 Component/Audio CAT5 Matrix offers unprecedented fl exibility
and convenience by routing high defi nition video and analog/digital audio
from any of four Component video sources to any of 4 remote displays over
inexpensive, standard CAT-5 cabling.

Each remote display has a control box that allows the viewer to select any of the
4 video sources and control that source via an IR remote control as if the viewer
was standing in the room where the source originates.

Full High-Resolution HDTV signals are supported up to a resolution of 1080p at a
maximum distance of 1000 feet. The Gefen 4x4 Component/Audio CAT5 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

You simply connect up to 4 local Component video and analog/digital audio
sources to the Matrix’s inputs. Connect the included 1-foot loop back cables into
the upper board for the CAT-5 extension function. Then run each of your CAT-5
cables from the Matrix to the remote displays. At each remote display, terminate
the CAT-5 cable run with a Component/Audio CAT5 Receiver device. Connect
each Receiver to a display and your analog/digital audio equipment and you’re all
set.

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OPERATION NOTES

READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR

OPERATING THE 4X4 COMPONENT MATRIX OVER CAT-5

• The extender functionality of the 4x4 Component Matrix Over CAT-5 requires
the use of the supplied 1 foot component video and audio jumper cables.
These cables must be used to connect the component video and audio
output ports to the component video and audio extension input ports.

• 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.

• A single CAT cable is needed for each extension. Gefen recommends using
solid core CAT-5e cabling. Termination should adhere to the TIA/EIA-568-B
specifi cation. See page 19 for details.

• The 4x4 Component Matrix over CAT-5 Receiver unit has a Focus EQ
trimpot to compensate for color convergence (color bleeding) or when no
picture is displayed; both of which are caused by variances that can be
found in different CAT-5 cable brands. See page 13 for details.

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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 1920 x 1200, Full 1080p HD, and 2k resolution video

• Extends video up to 1000 feet (300 meters) over CAT-5 cable

• IR remote

• RS-232 serial port

• Rack ears

Package Includes

(1) 4x4 Component/Audio CAT5 Matrix
(4) Component/Audio over CAT5 Receiver Units
(4) RMT-4 Infrared Remote Controls
(4) 1 Foot 5 RCA Component Video/Audio Cables
(4) 6 Foot 5 RCA Component Video/Audio cables
(4) 5V DC Power Supplies (for Receivers)
(1) 24V DC Power Supply (for Matrix)
(1) Rack Ears
(1) User Manual

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4X4 COMPONENT MATRIX OVER CAT-5 FRONT

PANEL LAYOUT

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4X4 COMPONENT MATRIX OVER CAT-5 FRONT

PANEL DESCRIPTIONS

1 Power LED Indicator

This LED will become active once the included 24V DC power adapter is
properly connected.

2 Output 1 Source LED Indicator

The currently selected source being displayed on Monitor Output 1 will be
visually acknowledged by an active LED. There are 4 LED’s, one for each input
source.

3 Output 2 Source LED Indicator

The currently selected source being displayed on Monitor Output 2 will be
visually acknowledged by an active LED. There are 4 LED’s, one for each input
source.

4 Output 3 Source LED Indicator

The currently selected source being displayed on Monitor Output 3 will be
visually acknowledged by an active LED. There are 4 LED’s, one for each input
source.

5 Output 4 Source LED Indicator

The currently selected source being displayed on Monitor Output 4 will be
visually acknowledged by an active LED. There are 4 LED’s, one for each input
source.

6 IR Receiver

This port will receive IR commands from the included RMT-16IR remote control.

7 Power Button

Pressing this button while the unit is on will place the unit in stand-by mode.
Pressing this button again while the unit is in stand-by will turn it on.

8 Output 1 Source Button

Each press of this button will cycle through the 4 inputs which will be displayed
on the Monitor Output 1.

9 Output 2 Source Button

Each press of this button will cycle through the 4 inputs which will be displayed
on the Monitor Output 2.

10 Output 3 Source Button

Each press of this button will cycle through the 4 inputs which will be displayed
on the Monitor Output 3.

1 1 Output 4 Source Button

Each press of this button will cycle through the 4 inputs which will be displayed
on the Monitor Output 4.

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4X4 COMPONENT MATRIX OVER CAT-5 BACK

PANEL LAYOUT

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