Gefen EXT-HDMI-444 User Manual

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4x4 HDMI Matrix

EXT-HDMI-444

USER MANUAL

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Rev X1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1

Introduction / Operation Notes

2

Features

3

Panel Layout

4

Using the 4x4 HDMI Matrix

5

RMT16-IR Installation

6

Dip Switch Guidelines

7

IR Codes

8

RS-232 Interface

9

4x4 HDMI Matrix Rack Mount Diagram

10

Specifi cations

11

Terminology

12

Warranty

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the 4x4 HDMI Matrix.
The 4x4 HDMI Matrix switches four HDTV sources to any four HDMI displays.
The 4x4 HDMI Matrix switcher has four HDMI inputs and four HDMI outputs. Matrix input

#1 and the HDMI port of HDTV source #1 connects using a male to male HDMI cable.
The HDMI port of HDTV source #2 connects to HDMI input #2. The HDMI port of HDTV
source #3 connects to HDMI input #3. The HDMI port of HDTV source #4 connects to
HDMI input #4. There are four (4) HDMI outputs connecting to four (4) different displays.

Note: The switching is done by using either the RMT-16-IR remote control or through the
RS232 port. The 4x4 HDMI Matrix is rack mountable. Any HDTV with DVI inputs can be
connected to the HDMI outputs of the matrix by using a DVI to HDMI adapter if the cable
used is DVI.

OPERATION NOTES

READ THESE NOTES BEFORE IN STALL ING

OR OPERATING THE 4X4 HDMI MATRIX

• You should connect all the cables and power supply prior to connecting power to the
HDTV sources and 4x4 HDMI Matrix.

• When powering the sources, the display needs to point to the source input.

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

• The 4x4 HDMI Matrix works with all DVI and HDMI displays.

• The 4x4 HDMI Matrix supports both AUDIO and VIDEO signals.

• The 4x4 HDMI Matrix is fully HDCP compliant.

1

FEATURES

Features

• Allows any HDMI display to view any source at any time

• Allows any source to be displayed on multiple displays at the same time

• Maintains resolutions up to 1080p, 2K, and 1920x1200

• Maintains highest HDMI single link video resolution

• Maintains highest HDMI digital audio signal

• Supports HDCP compliant devices

• HDMI or DVI to HDMI cables are used to connect the inputs and the matrix output

• Each display's inputs can be switched with the IR remote control or through RS232

Includes:
(1) 4x4 HDMI Matrix

(4) HDMI 6 Cables (M-M)
(1) 24VDC Power Supply
(1) User Manual
(1) RMT-16IR Remote Control
(1) Rack Ears

2

PANEL LAYOUT

Front Panel

Power Indicator

IR Extender Eye Port

IR Sensor

Display 4

LED Indicator

Power Supply

Connects to 24VDC

RS232 Controller Port

HDMI Outputs

Back Panel

Display 3

LED Indicator

Display 2

LED Indicator

Display 1

LED Indicator

3

HDMI Inputs

USING THE 4X4 HDMI MATRIX

1

Connect all the sources to the HDMI inputs on the 4x4 HDMI Matrix, using the
supplied cables.

2

Connect the HDMI/DVI displays to the outputs on the 4x4 HDMI Matrix.

3

Connect the 24VDC power supply to the 4x4 HDMI Matrix

4

Controlling the 4x4 HDMI Matrix using the RMT16-IR:

Pressing Buttons... Switches...

1-4 Display 1 to view Source 1, 2, 3, or 4
5-8 Display 2 to view Source 1, 2, 3, or 4

9-12 Display 3 to view Source 1, 2, 3, or 4

13-16 Display 4 to view Source 1, 2, 3, or 4

Connection Diagram for the 4x4 HDMI Matrix:

4

RMT16-IR INSTALLATION

1. Remove battery cover from the back of the RMT16-IR remote.

2. Verify that dip switches 1 & 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 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 RMT16-IR ships with two batteries. One battery is required for operation, the
second battery is complimentary.

5

DIP SWITCH GUIDELINES

DIP SWITCH

EDID GUIDE

Extended display identifi cation data (EDID) is a data structure provided by a display to
describe its capabilities to any source that asks for it. The EDID includes manufacturer
name, product type, timings supported by the display, display size, luminance data, (for
digital displays only) pixel mapping data, supported audio channels and formats. This
information is used by the source to cater its output to resolutions and audio formats
that are supported by the display.

Additional EDID modes are available and confi gured using a combination of dip
switches 1, 2, and 5. Please refer below for the different EDID modes.

To access the Dip Switches, remove all screws from the bottom and sides of the Gefen
unit. Remove the hex screw heads from each side of the RS-232 port and above each
HDMI connector. Carefully slide the unit apart. The 8 Bank of Dip Switches are located
on the main PCB. Once adjustments are complete, slide the unit back together and
replace all removed screws.

EDID Mode 0 (Switch 1=OFF Switch2=OFF Switch5=ON)

-EDID is copied from the fi rst HDMI port
EDID Mode 1 (Switch 1=ON Switch2=OFF Switch5=ON)

-Same as Mode 0 and adds basic audio support
EDID Mode 2 (Switch 1=OFF Switch2=ON Switch5=ON)

-Same as Mode 0 and adds full audio support
EDID Mode 3 (Switch 1=ON Switch2=ON Switch5=OFF)

-EDID is generated based on the common video and audio features of all of the
connected 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)

-Same as Mode 3 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 devices

6

IR CODES

In the event of IR confl icts, 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 3 and 4 inside
the 4x4 HDMI Matrix respectively. Switch the switches inside the 4x4 HDMI Matrix to
match the same Remote Channel as the RMT16-IR. The 4x4 Matrix is now set to a new
IR Code.

Remote Channel 0:

Remote Channel 2:

Remote Channel 1:

1

1

2

2

Remote Channel 3:

1

1

2

2

7

RS-232 INTERFACE

54321

9876

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

Binary ASCII Corresponding

RMT16-IR

Button

12345

6789

Binary

Additional control of the EDID modes and IR channel are possible using the RS-232
interface. For any of these modes to be successfully written to the EEPROM, all Dip
Switches must be in the OFF position.

ASCII EDID Mode

m0 0
m1 1
m2 2
m3 3
m4 4
m5 5
m6 6

OK is printed out on the screen when a mode has successfully been changed.

RS232 Settings:

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

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

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

ASCII Remote Channel

r1 1
r2 2
r3 3
r4 4

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

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

8

4x4 HDMI MATRIX RACK MOUNT DIAGRAM

9

SPECIFICATIONS

Video Amplifi er Bandwidth .................................................................................. 165 MHz

Input Video Signal ......................................................................................... 1.2 volts p-p

Input DDC Signal .................................................................................... 5 volts p-p (TTL)

Single Link Range .............................................................................1080p / 1920 x 1200

HDMI Input/Output Connector ........................................................ Type A 19-pin Female

Remote Control Port ............................................................ RS-232 Female, Mini-Stereo

Power Consumption .................................................................................. 60 watts (max)

Power Supply ....................................................................................................... 24V DC

Dimensions ............................................................................ 17” W x 1.75” H x 5.875” D

Shipping Weight ..................................................................................................... 10 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 confi guring the display .

DDWG
Digital Display Working Group DDWG are the creators of the DVI specifi cation.

DVI
Digital Visual Interface. Connection standard developed by Intel for connecting computers
to digital monitors such as fl at panels and DLP projectors. A consumer electronics version,
not necessarily compatible with the PC version, is used as a 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-Defi nition 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-Defi nition T elevision. The high-resolution subset of our DTV system. The A TSC defi nes
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 defi nes 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-defi nition 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 standard.

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 fl icker and helping to reduce user eyestrain and fatigue.

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