7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
8. Do not install or place this product near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized
plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for
your safety. If the provided plug does not t into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.
12. To reduce the risk of electric shock and/or damage to this product, never handle or
touch this unit or power cord if your hands are wet or damp. Do not expose this
product to rain or moisture.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally,
or has been dropped.
15. Batteries that may be included with this product and/or accessories should never be
exposed to open ame or excessive heat. Always dispose of used batteries
according to the instructions.
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Warranty Information
Gefen warrants the equipment it manufactures to be free from defects in material and
workmanship.
If equipment fails because of such defects and Gefen is notied within two (2) years from
the date of shipment, Gefen will, at its option, repair or replace the equipment, provided
that the equipment has not been subjected to mechanical, electrical, or other abuse or
modications. Equipment that fails under conditions other than those covered will be
repaired at the current price of parts and labor in effect at the time of repair. Such repairs
are warranted for ninety (90) days from the day of reshipment to the Buyer.
This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied, including without
limitation, any implied warranty or merchantability or tness for any particular purpose, all of
which are expressly disclaimed.
1. Proof of sale may be required in order to claim warranty.
2. Customers outside the US are responsible for shipping charges to and from Gefen.
3. Copper cables are limited to a 30 day warranty and cables must be in their original
condition.
The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate.
However, Gefen assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained
in this manual. In no event will Gefen be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or
consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual, even if
advised of the possibility of such damages. The technical information contained herein
regarding the features and specications is subject to change without notice.
For the latest warranty coverage information, refer to the Warranty and Return Policy under
the Support section of the Gefen Web site at www.gefen.com.
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Licensing
This product uses software that is subject to open source licenses, including one or more
of the General Public License Version 2 and Version 2.1, Lesser General Public License
Version 2.1 and Version 3, BSD, and BSD-style licenses. Distribution and use of this
product is subject to the license terms and limitations of liability provided in those licenses.
Specic license terms and Copyright Notications are provided in the source code.
For three years from date of activation of this product, any party may request, and we
will supply, for software covered by an applicable license (e.g. GPL or LGPL), a complete
machine-readable copy of the corresponding open source code on a medium customarily
used for software interchange. The following software and libraries are included with this
product and subject to their respective open source licenses:
• jQuery
• Linux
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Contacting Gefen Technical Support
Technical Support
(707) 283-5900 (800) 472-5555
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday - Friday, Pacic Time
Email
support@gefen.com
Web
http://www.gefen.com
Mailing Address
Gefen
Core Brands, LLC
c/o Customer Service
1800 S McDowell Blvd
Petaluma, CA 94954 USA
Product Registration
Register your product here: http://www.gefen.com/kvm/Registry/Registration.jsp
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Operating Notes
• The Gefen Syner-G Software Suite is a free downloadable application from Gefen
that provides a variety of useful tools, including automatic download and installation of
rmware upgrades for this product. Always make sure that this product is running the
latest rmware.
Important
Cable quality is critical when handling 600 MHz HDMI signals. It is highly
recommend that Gefen Locking HDMI cables be used in the installation.
Gefen HDMI cables have been designed and tested to work at 600 MHz
and reliably transport the full 18 Gbps throughput of HDMI 2.0.
Ultra HD 600 MHz 1:8 Splitter for HDMI w/HDR is a trademark of Gefen, LLC.
Gefen, LLC reserves the right to make changes in the hardware, packaging, and any accompanying documentation
This product uses UL-Listed power supplies
without prior written notice.
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Features and Packing List
2.2
60Hz, 4:4:4
600 MHz
4K ULTRA
4K
DCI, 4096 x 2160, 30Hz
Features
• Simultaneously displays an Ultra Hi-Def source on up to eight Ultra HD displays
• Specically designed to support multiple layers of splitting/cascading in large video
distribution and signage applications, supporting hundreds of displays
• Supports resolutions up to 4K DCI-Cinema (4096 x 2160 at 60 Hz, 4:4:4 color space),
4K Ultra HD (3860 x 2160 at 60Hz, 4:4:4 color space), 1080p Full HD, and 1920x1200
WUXGA
• Supports HDR (High Dynamic Range) 10-bit Deep Color at 4K 4:4:4
• Supports 12-bit Deep Color at 1080p 4:4:4
• 3DTV pass-through
• Lip Sync pass-through
• EDID Management and Audio Mode selectors for rapid integration of source and
displays
• Supports the use of DVI sources and DVI displays with HDMI-to-DVI adapters (not
included)
• Advanced EDID Management via USB, using the Gefen Syner-G™ software
• In-eld rmware update via USB, using the Gefen Syner-G™ software
• Long Reach Power (LRP) provides 500 mA at 5V on pin 18 of HDMI outputs 1 and 2.
Enables select extender devices to be powered through their HDMI input port.
• Locking power connector
• Low-prole, surface-mountable enclosure
H
D
R
High Dynamic Range
CINEMA
DCI, 4096 x 2160, 30Hz
Deep Color Support
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Features and Packing List
Packing List
The Ultra HD 600 MHz 1:8 Splitter for HDMI w/ HDR ships with the items listed below.
The packing contents of the Sender and Receiver unit are listed below. If any of these
items are not present in the box when you rst open it, immediately contact your dealer or
Gefen.
• 1 x Ultra HD 600 MHz 1:8 Splitter for HDMI w/ HDR
• 1 x 6 ft locking HDMI cable
• 1 x 5V Power Supply w US/EU/UK/AU plugs
• 2 x Surface Mounting L-Brackets
• 4 x M3 6 mm Machine screws for mounting the L-Brackets to unit
• 2 x 6-32 5 mm Machine screws for mounting the unit to Gefen EXT-RACK-1U-GRY
is connected to an AC outlet and an HDMI
source is connected to the input port.
solid green when a display is powered and
connected to the associated output port.
See Output LED Status (page 9) for more
information.
clip or other sharp object, to select the
EDID mode. The LED indicators will
display the current EDID mode. See
EDID Management (page 8) for more
information.
USB
Power
4USBThis mini-USB port is used for Syner-G™
support. See Using Syner-G™ (page 12)
for more information.
5PowerThis LED indicator will glow bright blue
when the included 5V DC power supply is
connected from the splitter to an available
electrical outlet.
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Page Title
Ultra HD 600 MHz 1:8 Splitter w/HDR
®
4K 60 Hz 4:4:4, HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.2
USB
Power
CustomExternalEDID
2-Ch
Multi-Ch
OutputsInput
1
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Internal
Introduction
Rear Panel
Getting Started
EXT-UHD600-18
IDNameDescription
1InputConnect a locking HDMI cable from an Ultra
2Out 1 - Out 8Connect locking HDMI cables to connect up
35V DCConnect the included locking 5V DC power
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Input
Out 1Out 2LRPOut 3Out 4Out 5Out 6Out 7Out 8
HD source to this port.
to eight Ultra HD displays to these ports.
supply to this power receptacle.
5V DC
3
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Installation
Connection Instructions
►Video
1. Use the included locking HDMI cable to connect an Ultra HD source to the Input port
Getting Started
on the rear panel of the splitter.
2. Connect locking HDMI cables (not included), to Out 1 - Out 8 ports on the rear panel
of the splitter. The HDMI cables can then be connected in any of the following ways:
• Connect the HDMI cables to Ultra HD displays.
• Connect the HDMI cables to additional EXT-UHD600 Splitters for cascading
purposes.
• Connect one of the HDMI cables to an Ultra HD display and the other cable to
another EXT-UHD600 Splitter.
Important
Cable quality is critical when handling 600 MHz HDMI signals. We highly
recommend Gefen Locking HDMI cables. They have been designed and
tested to work at 600 MHz and reliably transport the full 18 Gbps throughput
of HDMI 2.0.
►Power
3. Connect the included 5V DC locking power supply to the 5V DC power receptacle on
the rear panel of the splitter.
4. Connect the power supply to an available electrical outlet.
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Sample Application Diagram
Installation
HDMI CABLE
Getting Started
Ultra HD
Source
Ultra HD
Display
Ultra HD 600 MHz
1:8 Splitter for HDMI
w/HDR
Ultra HD
Display
Ultra HD
Display
Ultra HD
Display
Ultra HD
Display
Ultra HD
Display
Ultra HD
Display
Ultra HD
Display
EXT-UHD600-18
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1:8 Splitter for HDMI w/HDR
4K ULTRA
2 Basic Operation
EDID Management
Ultra HD 600 MHz 1:8 Splitter w/HDR
The Ultra HD 600 MHz 1:8 Splitter for HDMI w/ HDR features EDID Management.
The splitter can use either the downstream EDID (from the display/sink), the built-in internal
EDID, or a custom EDID setting. Additional EDID modes are available when controlling the
splitter using the Gefen Syner-G Software Suite. See Setting the EDID Mode (page 14)
for more information.
Basic OperationBasic Operation
EDID Modes
To select between different EDID modes, press and release the recessed EDID button on
the front panel, using the end of a paper clip or other sharp object.
►Internal (2-ch / Multi-Ch)
Use this EDID mode if problems are encountered when using the external EDID.
The built-in internal EDID provides the source device with a “generic” EDID which
can be used by all display (sink) devices. When the Internal EDID mode is being
used, the audio output format can be set to either 2-Ch or Multi-Ch. Additional
internal EDID modes are available using Syner-G. See Setting the EDID Mode (page
14) for more information.
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2-Ch
Internal
Multi-Ch
CustomExternalEDID
USB
EDID button
Supported Audio Formats
LPCM 2-channel*LPCM 8-channel
Dolby® DigitalDolby® Digital Plus
Dolby® TrueHDDTS:X™
DTS-HD Master Audio™MLP (PPCM)
* When set to Internal 2-ch, only LPCM is supported.
Power
►Ext
When set to Ext mode, EDID data will be fetched from each display (or other sink
device) that is connected to the outputs of the splitter. Once this information is
gathered, the splitter “builds” an EDID based on the highest video and audio formats
that are supported by all sink devices. This EDID is then transmitted to the source
device.
►Cust
Use this EDID mode when using EDID functions within the Syner-G software
application. See Setting the EDID Mode (page 14) for more information.
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Ultra HD 600 MHz 1:8 Splitter w/HDR
CustomExternalEDID
2-Ch
Multi-Ch
Internal
Output LED Status
The output LED indicators provide status information for each display that is connected to the
splitter.
Basic OperationBasic Operation
Output indicators
StatusDescription
Green• Power connected to display.
Off • No power supplied to the display.
Amber• Handshake error or HDCP failure.
1
23456
OutputsInput
• Make sure the power supply is connected to the
display.
• Make sure that the outlet is “live”.
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1:8 Splitter for HDMI w/HDR
4K ULTRA
3 Advanced Operation
Using Syner-G™
Verifying the USB Driver
In order to use this product with the Gefen Syner-G™ software, a USB driver must
be installed on the computer that is running the Syner-G™ software. This driver is
automatically installed when the Syner-G™ Software Suite is installed.
1. Download and install the Gefen Syner-G™ Software Suite. The Syner-G™ software
Advanced Operation
can be downloaded here: http://www.gefen.com/synerg/
2. Connect a mini-USB-to-USB cable (not included) from the USB port on the front of the
Sender or Receiver unit to an available USB port on the computer.
3. From the Windows Desktop, click the Start button, select Computer, then right-click
and select Manage from the context menu.
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4. The Computer Management window will open.
5. In the left window pane, under System Tools, click Device Manager.
6. In the right window pane, locate Ports (COM & LPT).
The device driver will be displayed. If the USB cable is connected to the splitter,
the device driver will be EXT-USB600-12.
Advanced Operation
Using Syner-G™
USB driver
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Using Syner-G™
Setting the EDID Mode
1. Click the Manage a Product button and select the connected product from the
drop-down list.
2. Click the Manage EDID tab.
Advanced Operation
3. Information about the currently selected device will be displayed in the Version Info
eld.
4. Click the desired mode under the EDID Mode section.
EDIDDescription
Internal - UHD 600 4K 2CH4K Ultra HD with 2-channel audio
Internal - UHD 600 4K MULTICH 4K Ultra HD with multichannel audio
Custom - UHD 300 4K 2CH4K Ultra HD 4:2:0 with 2-channel audio
Custom - UHD 300 4K MULTICH 4K Ultra HD 4:2:0 with multichannel audio
Custom - 1080P 2CH1080p with 2-channel audio
Custom - 1080P MULTICH1080p with multichannel audio
Custom - USERUses a custom EDID
ExternalUses EDID of downstream sink
Information
600 MHz EDID settings (e.g. UHD 600) provide HDR support.
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Using Syner-G™
Downloading an EDID
EDID data can be downloaded from the connected Gefen device to a local le.
Note that the Downstream EDID or Bank EDID data cannot be downloaded to a le.
To download this EDID data, it must rst be copied to the Local EDID. See Copying an
EDID (page 19) for more information on copying EDID data.
Advanced Operation
1. Click the Manage a Product button and select the connected product from the
drop-down list.
2. Click the Manage EDID tab.
3. Information about the currently selected device will be displayed in the Version Info
eld.
4. Click the drop-down list next to the Download button, and select the desired EDID.
In this example, External has been selected.
Version Info eld
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Using Syner-G™
5. Click the Save As button.
6. The Select File to Save As dialog will be displayed. Select the desired folder and specify the name of the le in the File name eld.
Advanced Operation
7. Click the Save button.
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Uploading an EDID
1. Click the Manage a Product button and select the connected product from the
drop-down list.
2. Click the Manage EDID tab.
Advanced Operation
3. Click the Upload EDID to drop-down list and select Custom-User.
Using Syner-G™
4. Click the Browse button.
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5. The Windows Select File dialog will be displayed.
6. Select the desired EDID le. The EDID le must be in .bin format.
7. Click the Open button.
Advanced Operation
Using Syner-G™
8. Click the Upload button.
9. In the lower-left corner of the interface, the “Uploading...” message will appear as
the EDID is uploaded. Once the operation is complete, the “Done.” message will be
displayed.
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Using Syner-G™
Copying an EDID
1. Click the Manage a Product button and select the connected product from the
drop-down list.
2. Click the Manage EDID tab.
Advanced Operation
3. Click the Upload EDID to drop-down list and select Custom-User.
4. Click the Copy EDID from drop-down list to select the location from where the EDID
will be copied.
5. Click the Copy EDID to drop-down list to select the location to where the EDID
will be copied.
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Using Syner-G™
5. Click the Copy button.
Advanced Operation
6. In the lower-left corner of the interface, the “Copying...” message will appear as the
EDID is uploaded. The copy-result message will vary, depending upon the copy
operation.
In this example, since we copied the downstream EDID to the local EDID, the “Copy
result: Downstream stored to local.” message is displayed.
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Using Syner-G™
Viewing an EDID
1. Click the Manage a Product button and select the connected product from
the Select Product drop-down list.
2. Click the Manage EDID tab.
Advanced Operation
3. Click the Select EDID From Device / Display drop-down list to select the desired
EDID.
4. Click the View button.
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5. After a few seconds, Syner-G will also switch to the EDID Editor screen.
See the Gefen Syner-G™ User Manual for more information on using the EDID Editor.
6. Click the desired EDID tab to view specied information on the EDID. Note that
some sections within a tab use scroll bars to indicate that more information is
available.
Advanced Operation
EDID tabs
Using Syner-G™
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Using Syner-G™
7. Click the Details button.
Advanced Operation
8. The EDID Summary window will be displayed. Use the horizontal and vertical scroll
bar, as needed, to view the EDID information.
Scroll bar
Details button
Scroll bar
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9. Click the button, in the upper-right corner of the EDID Summary window to
separate the EDID Summary window from the main Syner-G window:
Advanced Operation
“X” button
“separate” button
Using Syner-G™
10. Double-click the window title bar of the detached EDID Summary to reattach it to the
main window. it to the main Syner-G window.
11. To close the EDID Summary window, either click the button, in the upper-right
corner of the EDID Summary window or click the Details button in the main
Syner-G window.
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Resetting to Factory Defaults
1. Click the Manage a Product button.
2. Select the connected product from the Select Product drop-down list.
3. Click the System tab.
Advanced Operation
4. Click the Factory Reset button. Factory-default settings are:
►EDID mode is set to Ext. See Setting the EDID Mode (page 14).
►Input HDCP is set to VERSION 2.2 AND BELOW.
►Output HDCP is set to FOLLOW INPUT for all outputs. See HDCP Settings (page
27).
Using Syner-G™
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Viewing Signal Status
1. Click the Manage a Product button.
2. Select the connected product from the Select Product drop-down list.
3. Click the Status tab.
Advanced Operation
Using Syner-G™
4. Click the Refresh button, if necessary, to update each eld.
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HDCP Settings
1. Click the Manage a Product button.
2. Select the connected product from the Select Product drop-down list.
3. Click the HDCP tab.
Advanced Operation
Using Syner-G™
4. Select the input settings:
►REJECT - Does not allow HDCP content to be passed through.
►VERSION 2.2 AND BELOW - Click this button if the sink device supports HDCP
2.2 and below.
►VERSION 1.4 AND BELOW - Click this button if the sink device only supports
HDCP 1.4 and below.
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5. Select the output settings:
►FOLLOW INPUT - Click this button to have the output follow the setting used on
the input.
►ALWAYS ENCODE - Encodes the output signal with HDCP, regardless of the
input signal. Use this feature for displays that require HDCP-encoded content.
Advanced Operation
Information
The output will always be HDCP 2.2, regardless of the HDCP setting on the
input.
Using Syner-G™
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1:8 Splitter for HDMI w/HDR
4K ULTRA
4 Appendix
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Upgrading the Firmware
The Syner-G™ Software Suite provides an easy way to perform rmware updates.
Before launching Syner-G™, makre sure that a USB cable is connected between the
product and the computer that is running the Syner-G™ software. Refer to the Syner-G™
Software Suite User Manual for more information on using other features with this product.
Appendix
Automatic Update Procedure
1. Launch the Syner-G™ Software Suite from the Start Menu or using the shortcut from
the Windows Desktop.
2. Click the Manage a Product button.
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3. Select the product from the Select your product drop-down list.
Appendix
If the product is not detected by Syner-G™, then the product will not be listed in bold
type, within the Select your product drop-down list. Verify the following:
Upgrading the Firmware
►The product is powered and connected to the computer that is running the
Syner-G™ Software Suite, using a USB-to-Mini USB cable.
►Make sure that the USB driver is installed and functioning correctly under
Control Panel. See Verifying the USB Driver (page 29) for more information.
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4. Click the Update tab.
Appendix
Upgrading the Firmware
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5. Click the Start button to begin downloading the rmware.
Appendix
The Syner-G™ Software Suite will automatically download the rmware le for the
selected product. This process should take a few seconds.
Once the download process has completed, the progress bar will indicate 100%,
as shown on the next page.
Upgrading the Firmware
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A message will also appear at the bottom of the window, indicating that the rmware
le was successfully downloaded.
Appendix
6. Click the Install button to begin installing the software.
Upgrading the Firmware
Progress bar
7. The installation process will begin and the progress bar will indicate the current status.
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Upgrading the Firmware
8. After the rmware update process has completed, the following message will be
displayed.
Appendix
9. Click the OK button to dismiss the message box.
10. The procedure is now complete.
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Upgrading the Firmware
Manual Update Procedure
This method can be used if the computer being used does not have an Internet connection.
Download the rmware using another computer, then transfer the le to the computer which
Appendix
is connected to the Gefen product and running the Syner-G software.
1. Download the required rmware from the Support section of the Gefen Web site using
a computer that has an Internet connection.
Do not extract the le(s) from the .zip le.
2. Launch the Syner-G Software Suite from the Start Menu or using the shortcut from
the Windows Desktop.
3. Click the Manage a Product button.
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3. Select the product from the Select your product drop-down list.
Appendix
If the product is not detected by Syner-G™, then the product will not be listed in bold
type, within the Select your product drop-down list. Verify the following:
Upgrading the Firmware
►The product is powered and connected to the computer that is running the
Syner-G™ Software Suite, using a USB-to-Mini USB cable.
►Make sure that the USB driver is installed and functioning correctly under
Control Panel. See Verifying the USB Driver (page 29) for more information.
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4. Click the Browse button, under the Install from File section.
Appendix
Upgrading the Firmware
5. The Select File dialog will be displayed.
6. Select the rmware le. The rmware le must be in .zip format. Do not extract
the contents from the .zip le.
7. Click the Open button on the Select File dialog.
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Upgrading the Firmware
8. The selected le will be displayed in the Select File to Upload eld.
9. Click the Install button.
Appendix
10. The installation process will begin and the progress bar will indicate the current status.
11. After the installation process has completed, the following message box
will be displayed.
12. Click the OK button and follow the directions that were provided on the message box.
After the installation process has completed, click the OK button in the message
box that is displayed.
13. The rmware upgrade process is now complete.
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Network Cable Diagram
Appendix
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Front of RJ-45 Connector
Gefen recommends the TIA/EIA-568-B wiring option. Use the table below when
eld-terminating cable for use with Gefen products.