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13 Using an 4x4 Matrix with RS-232 Control

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15 Using The Optional RMT-4IR Remote Uni

16 Using Stand-alone Mod

17 Equalizing the Signal (Matrix and Stand-alone Mode

18 DIP Switch Confi guratio

20 RS-232 Serial Control Interfac

21 Controlling the Receiver Unit with RS-23

22 RS-232 Serial Commands

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that harness integration, extension, distribution and conversion technologies.

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with hard-working solutions that are easy to implement and simple to operate.

he Gefen 4x CAT6 Extender for HDMI

The Gefen 4x CAT6 Extender for HDMI sends four independent HDMI 1.3

nals, with Deep Color support, over a single CAT-6a cable to distances up to

200 feet (60 meters).

The Gefen 4x CAT6 Extender for HDMI supports HDMI 1.3 features such as
1080p Full HD and multichannel audio formats including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-

D Master Audio.

The Gefen 4x CAT6 Extender for HDMI digital transmission method insures
100% signal integrity over this single cable extension solution.

With IR Back Channel and RS-232 support, control of the 4x4 Matrix and Hi-Def

ources, at any of the 4 individual zones, is at your fi ngertips. Each Receiver unit

allows control for Matrix switching and sending IR commands back to the source

ocated up to 200 feet (60 meters) away. The 4x CAT6 Extender for HDMI adds
IP Control to the connected Gefen 4x4 Matrix for convenient access to switching
and routing of the connected sources using a web browser.

How It Works

The Gefen 4x CAT6 Extender for HDMI can be connected in two ways

1) Matrix Mode: As a Control and Extender system for any Gefen 4x4 Matrix unit.
Extend up to 4 of the Gefen 4x4 Matrix outputs up to 200 feet (60 meters) awa
with IR, RS-232, or IP Control at any of the remote locations. Also supports the
IR Back Channel for remote control of the extended Hi-Def sources.

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tand-alone Mode: As a stand-alone Extender system. Connect up to 4 Hi-

Def sources to any of the available inputs. Simply extend the connected Hi-Def

ources up to 200 feet (60 meters) with IR Back Channel.

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AT-6a cables can be used up to 200 feet (60 meters).

hielded (STP) CAT-6a is recommended. However, unshielde

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UTP) CAT-6a is acceptable.

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Shielded cable has an advantage by providing immunity to

Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), cell phones and A/C motors.

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Supported HDMI 1.3 Features

• 225 MHz (up to 12 bit YUV 444 @ 1080p

• Deep Color

• Dolb

• Lip-Sync

• CEC Pass-Throu

Features

• Extends HDMI 1.3 at 1080p up to 200 feet (60 m

• Extends DVI at 1920x1200 up to 200 feet (60 m) when using a passive

DMI-to-DVI adapter.

• 3DTV Pass-Throu

• Color Space Conversio

• IR Remote Control

• Built-in IR Extender and IR Back Channel

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• IP Control (Sender unit feature

• Audio and video are transmitted digitally for zero signal loss

• Supports multichannel digital audio formats including Dolby TrueHD and

DTS-HD Master Audi

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etal enclosure provides better RF shieldin

• Compensation for cable skew

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4x CAT6 Extender Sender Uni
4x CAT6 Extender Receiver Units
1 ft. HDMI Cables (M-M

-232 Serial Cable (M-F
24V DC Power Suppl
5V DC Locking Power Supplies

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tandby Button

ets the 4x CAT6 Extender for HDMI into Standby Mode.

IR Senso

eceives signals from the IR Remote Control.

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This LED will turn bright red once the locking power supply has been properl

IR Blaster (4

sed to connect the IR Blaster to the Source device.

5 CA T6 Output Jack (4

onnects the Sender unit to the Receiver unit using CAT-6.

RS-232 Serial Port (Input

The 4x4 Matrix may be switched remotely using serial communications with
any offi ce computer or a control automation device by connecting to this port.
Please see page 20 for details.

Locking HDMI Port (4

onnect a HI-Def source to this HDMI port.

P Control

onnect to this port to control the 4x CAT6 Extender for HDMI using IP Control.

ee page 25 for more information.

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RS-232 Serial Port (Output

onnects to the RS-232 control device. The 4x4 may be switched remotely

sing this port. See page 20 for details.

24V DC Power Connecto

onnects the included 24V DC power supply to this receptacle.

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When connected to any 4x4 Matrix for HDMI, these remote buttons on the

eceiver unit can switch between the 4 Hi-Def inputs connected to the 4x4

trix for HDMI.

IR Senso

ontrol the Receiver unit by pointing the IR Remote Control to the IR Sensor.

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sed to equalize the signal to compensate for distance and skew variations

ound in various brands of CAT-6 cable.

Input Indicators (HDMI In 1 - HDMI In 4

An LED will Displays the current input of the 4x4 Matrix.

ower Indicato

This LED will turn bright red once the power supply has been properly

IR Extender Por

sed to extend the IR Sensor range of the Receiver unit.

A T6 In Connecto

onnect the CAT-6 cable from the Sender unit to the RJ-45 connector.

HDMI Ou

onnect the HDMI cable from the HDTV display to the HDMI Out.

RS-232 Inpu

onnects a controlling device to this port.

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5V DC Locking Power Connecto

onnects the included 5V DC Locking Power Supply to this receptacle.

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Activity Indicato

This LED will be activated momentarily each time a button is pressed.

Input Source Selection Buttons (1 - 4

These buttons are used to select which input source is routed to the

HDTV display.

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Installing the RMT-4-IR Batter

To use the RMT-4-IR Remote, remove the battery cover on the back of the

emote to reveal the battery compartment. Insert the included battery into the
open batter
DIP switches are set to the OFF position. Replace the battery cover and the IR

emote is ready for action.

The IR Remote ships with 2 batteries. One battery is required for operation and
the other battery is a spare.

slot. The positive (+) side should be facing up. Ensure that both