Gefen EXT-HDMI-CAT5-444 User Manual

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4x4 HDMI Over

CAT-5 Matrix

EXT-HDMI-CAT5-444

User Manual

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CONTENTS

1 Introduction
2 Operation Notes
3 Features
4 Sender Panel Layout
5 Sender Panel Descriptions
8 Receiver Panel Layout
9 Receiver Panel Descriptions
10 RMT-4IR Remote Description
11 Connecting And Operating The 4x4 HDMI Over CAT5 Matrix
12 4x4 HDMI Over CAT5 Matrix Jumper Diagram
13 Operating The 4x4 HDMI Over CAT5 Receiver
14 Confi guring The 4x4 HDMI Over CAT5 Receiver
17 Network Cable Wiring Diagram
18 Edid Management Features
19 Edid Management Modes
20 RS-232 Serial Communication
21 RS-232 Serial Communication Commands
22 Specifi cations
23 Warranty

1

Congratulations on your purchase of the 4x4 HDMI Over CAT5 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 HDMI Over CAT5 Matrix

The Gefen 4x4 HDMI CAT5 Matrix offers unprecedented fl exibility and conve-
nience by routing high defi nition audio/video from any of four HDMI video sources
to any of 4 remote displays over inexpensive, standard CAT5 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 150 feet and 1080i resolutions can be extended up to 300
feet. The Gefen 4x4 HDMI CAT5 Matrix works with HD-DVD players, TiVo sys­tems, HT PCs, and satellite set-top boxes that connect to an HDMI display. Every
source is accessible at all times by any display by selecting it with an IR remote.

How It Works

You simply connect up to 4 local video sources to the CAT5-Matrix’s inputs. Then
run each of your CAT5 cables from the Matrix to the destination displays. At each
remote display, terminate the CAT5 cable run with a HDMI CAT5-MS Receiver
device. Connect each Receiver to a display and you’re all set.

INTRODUCTION

READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR

OPERATING THE 4X4 HDMI OVER CAT5 MATRIX

• To use the extender functionality of the 4x4 HDMI Over CAT5 Matrix 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 11 for
details

• Use two industry standard CAT-5, CAT-5e or CAT-6 cables to operate each
of the 4x4 HDMI Over CAT5 Receivers. Gefen recommends 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
fl ash 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 4x4 HDMI
Over CAT5 Matrix can only switch their viewing source via the RS-232 Serial
Control Interface. Please see page 18 for a list of commands and instructions.

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OPERATION NOTES

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Features

• Switches easily between any four HDMI sources

• Sends up to four video inputs to any four remote HDMI displays

• Maintains 1920 x 1200, 1080p, and 2k resolution video

• Extends video up to 300 feet over CAT-5 cable

• Discrete IR remote (included)

• Serial RS-232 remote port

• Rack ears included

• HDMI compliant

• HDCP compliant

Package Includes

(1) 4x4 HDMI CAT5 Matrix
(4) HDMI over CAT-5 Receiver/Remote
(4) RMT-4 IR Remote Controls
(4) 1 Foot HDMI Cables
(4) 6 Foot HDMI Cables
(4) 5V DC Power Supplies
(1) 24V DC Power Supply
(1) Set of Rack Ears
(1) User’s Manual

FEATURES

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Front Panel

Back Panel

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SENDER PANEL LAYOUT

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SENDER PANEL DESCRIPTIONS

1 Selected Source LED For HDMI Output 1

The selected source for HDMI Output 1 will be indicated by an active LED.

2 Selected Source LED For HDMI Output 2

The selected source for HDMI Output 2 will be indicated by an active LED.

3 Selected Source LED For HDMI Output 3

The selected source for HDMI Output 3 will be indicated by an active LED.

4 Selected Source LED For HDMI Output 4

The selected source for HDMI Output 4 will be indicated by an active LED.

5 IR Receiver

This receiver will receive commands from an optional RMT-16 IR remote
control for routing outputs to inputs. Routing can be performed with the
included receivers without this remote.

6 IR Extension Port

If the receiver 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# EXT­RMT-EXTIR) can be connected to this port.

7 Power LED

This LED will be active when the included 24V DC power supply is
connected.

8 HDMI Output 1 CAT5 Extension Ports

DDC and video output ports for extension to remote receiver. Both cables
must be connected for proper operation.

9 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).

10 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.

11 HDMI Output 2 CAT5 Extension Ports

DDC and video output ports for extension to remote receiver. Both cables
must be connected for proper operation.

12 HDMI 2 Extension Input Port

For proper extension, the supplied 1 foot HDMI jumper cable must be
attached between this port (9) and HDMI Output Port 2 (23).

13 HDMI 2 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.

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SENDER PANEL DESCRIPTIONS

14 HDMI Output 3 CAT5 Extension Ports

DDC and video output ports for extension to remote receiver. Both cables
must be connected for proper operation.

15 HDMI 3 Extension Input Port

For proper extension, the supplied 1 foot HDMI jumper cable must be
attached between this port (12) and HDMI Output Port 2 (24).

16 HDMI 3 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.

17 HDMI Output 4 CAT5 Extension Ports

DDC and video output ports for extension to remote receiver. Both cables
must be connected for proper operation.

18 HDMI 1 Extension Input Port

For proper extension, the supplied 1 foot HDMI jumper cable must be
attached between this port (15) and HDMI Output Port 2 (24).

19 HDMI 4 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.

20 RS-232 Serial Control Port

Switching can be controlled via the RS-232 port. Please see page 18 for
details on the available commands and pin-outs.

21 HDMI Input 1

Connect a source device to this input.

22 HDMI Input 2

Connect a source device to this input.

23 HDMI Input 3

Connect a source device to this input.

24 HDMI Input 4

Connect a source device to this input.

25 HDMI Output 1

Connect a display to this output port. If using the built-in extension
functionality, connect this output port (22) to the HDMI 1 extension input port
(6) using the supplied 1 foot HDMI jumper cable.