Gefen GEF-HDFST-848-8ELR User Manual

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CONTENTS

1 Introduction 2 Operation Notes 3 Features 4 Matrix Layout 4 Front

5 Back

6 Matrix Descriptions 6 Front

7 Back 8 ELR-POL Receiver Layout 9 ELR-POL Receiver Descriptions 10 IR Remote Control

10 Layout and Description 11 Installing the Battery

11 Setting the IR Channel

12 Connecting the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI

12 Wiring Diagram

13 Operating the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI 13 Main Display

14 Determining the Current Routing State 15 Routing Sources 18 Locking / Unlocking the Front Panel 19 Fast Switching Technology 20 Determining the Current Switching Mode 22 Changing the Switching Mode 23 Setting the IR channel on the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI 25 Routing Sources using the IR Remote Control

27 Bi-Directional IR

36 EDID Management 37 RS-232 / IP Control 37 RS-232 Interface 37 RS-232 Settings 38 IP Conguration 39 RS-232 / IP Commands 39 IP / Telnet Conguration 56 UDP Conguration 60 Routing / Naming / Presets 71 Status 76 FST 78 Masking

95 Web Interface

117 Firmware Update 117 Firrmware Update Procedure (over IP) 118 Firrmware Update Procedure (over USB) 120 Rack Mount Safety Features 121 Specications

122 Warranty 123 Licensing

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The GefenPRO 8x8 Matrix for HDMI

The GefenPRO 8x8 Matrix for HDMI with 8 ELR-POL Outputs and Bi-Directional IR routes up to eight Hi-Def sources at resolutions up to 1080p Full HD with Deep Color and

multi-channel digital audio to any of eight HDTV displays, using FST to speed up HDCP authentication process. Each of the included ELR-POL Receivers units are used to extend HDMI to eight locations, using Gefen ELR (Extra Long Range) and POL (Power Over

Line) technologies. ELR is based on HDBaseT® and allows the extension of HDMI using a

single CAT-5e cable.POL eliminates the need to externally power the Receiver units. The GefenPRO 8x8 Matrix for HDMI supports 3DTV pass-through and 8 channel digital audio formats such as Dolby® TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio™. Each source is accessible at all times from any display location by using the included IR Remote, the RS-232 port, IP control (Telnet or Web GUI), or by using the front-panel push buttons. Bi-Directional IR allows the source to be controlled from the viewing location, when used with optional GEF-HDFST-8IRKIT which contains: (8) 6-ft mini stereo audio cable, (16) IR emitters, and (8) IR extender modules. The display can be controlled from the source location using IR commands. 3D content can be displayed when connecting a 3DTV and 3D source.

How It Works

Using HDMI cables, connect the Hi-Def sources to the eight HDMI inputs on the matrix. Connect up to eight HDTV displays to the included Receiver units, also using HDMI cables. Use a single CAT-5e cable, up to 330 feet (100 meters), to connect each of the Receiver units to the matrix. Connect the included AC power cord to the matrix and connect it to an available electrical outlet. Power to each of the Receiver units is delivered from the matrix. To control each Hi-Def source from the display location, connect an IR Extender to the IR Ext jack on each Receiver unit. Connect an IR Emitter to the corresponding IR Out for each source input on the matrix and place the IR emitter over the IR sensor of the Hi-Def source. Point the IR remote at the IR Extender (at the display location) to control the Hi-Def source. To control the display placed near the Receiver unit, connect the IR Emitter output from an automation device (such as the Gefen PACS or Mini PACS) to the corresponding IR Input on the matrix. Connect an IR emitter to the IR Out on each Receiver unit, and attach the IR emitter to the IR sensor of the display.

INTRODUCTION

READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR

OPERATING THE 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMI W/8 ELR-POL OUTPUTS

• EDID contains the A/V capabilities of a display device in regards to video resolutions and audio formats supported. This information is used by the source device to determine the format of the A/V signal on the outputs. The 8x8 Matrix for HDMI w/8 ELR-POL Outputs incorporates advanced EDID management to ensure compatibility with all sources and display devices. See pages 36 for more details.

• The GefenPRO 8x8 Matrix for HDMI w/8 ELR-POL Outputs can detect the presence

of Deep Color (12-bit signal) automatically and will disable Deep Color EDID features across all other outputs if any connected device or display is not capable of processing Deep Color. This automatic behavior ensures compatibility among all output devices in a mixed-device environment. This feature cannot be disabled.

• The Bi-directional IR capability of the GEF-HDFST-848-8ELR requires the optional GEF-HDFST-8IRKIT, which contains: (8) 6-ft mini stereo audio cable, (16) IR emitters, and (8) IR extender modules.

OPERATION NOTES

FEATURES

Supported HDMI Features

• Resolutions up to 1080p Full HD

• HDCP compliant

• 12-bit Deep Color

• x.v. Color

• LPCM 7.1 audio, Dolby® TrueHD, and DTS-HD Master Audio™

• 3DTV pass-through

• Lip-Sync pass-through

Features

• Routes any eight Hi-Def sources to any eight HD displays independently

• Sends and Receives IR signals from any of the 8 remote locations to the matrix,

when used with optional GEF-HDFST-8IRKIT

• Includes eight ELR-POL receiver units

• ELR technology allows extension up to 330 feet (100 meters)

• POL feature provides power to each ELR receiver

• HDBaseT® technology

• Gefen FST speeds up the HDCP authentication process

• Fast and Slow FST Modes

• Advanced EDID Management for rapid integration of sources and displays

• Ability to save and recall presets

• Supports DVI sources and displays

• Field-upgradeable rmware via IP or RS-232

• Front Panel Switching

• IR Control of the matrix via front panel sensor and from each Receiver

• Serial (RS-232) control

• IP Control via Web Server and Telnet

• Rack mountable (2U tall, rack ears included)

• Internal power supply with detachable IEC AC cord

• Back panel master power switch

Package Includes

(1) 8x8 Matrix for HDMI w/8 ELR-POL

(1) Set of Rack Ears (Attached) (8) Extender for HDMI ELR-POL w Bi-Directional IR (Receiver Unit) (1) IR Remote Control

(1) AC Power Cord

(1) Quick-Start Guide

MATRIX LAYOUT

Front

GEFEN

8x8 HDMI MATRIX

2 41 3 5 7

6 8

MATRIX LAYOUT

Back

9 10

11 12 14 16

13 15 17 1918 20

MATRIX DESCRIPTIONS

Front

1 LCD Display

This is a two-line, sixteen-character display that shows status information and is also used to manage display / source routing.

2 Navigation Buttons

Used for routing and adjusting settings of the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI w/8 ELR-POL Outputs. See the information beginning on page 15 for details on using these buttons.

3 Menu

Press this button to display routing, switching mode, and IP address information.

4 IR Sensor

Receives signals from the IR Remote Control.

5 Lock Indicator

This LED glows bright blue when the front panel is locked.

6 Lock Button

Pressing this button temporarily locks the front panel controls.

7 Power Indicator

This LED indicator will glow bright blue when the matrix is powered on. When the matrix is in standby mode, this LED indicator will glow bright red. The power switch, on the back of the matrix, must be switched to the the ON position in order for this LED indicator to

function.

8 Power Button

Press this button to power-on and power-off the matrix.

MATRIX DESCRIPTIONS

Back

9 IP Control

Connect an Ethernet cable to this port to control the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI w/8 ELR-POL Outputs using IP Control. See page 38 for more information on conguring the matrix for

IP control.

10 RS-232

Connect an RS-232 cable from this DB-9 connector to the RS-232 control device. See page 37 for more information.

11 IR Out (All)

Connect an IR emitter to this jack (Gefen part no. EXT-2IREMIT).

12 IR In (All)

Connect a 3.5mm-to-3.5mm mini-mono cable between this IR jack and the Gefen PACS or Gefen Mini PACS. IR Emitters or IR Extenders will not function if connected to this jack.

13 USB

Service port for manufacturer use only.

14 IR Out (A - H)

Connect an IR Emitter (Gefen part no. EXT-2IREMIT) cable from each of these jacks and each source device.

15 IR In (A - H)

Connect a 3.5mm-to-3.5mm mini-mono cable between each of these IR jacks and the Gefen PACS or Gefen Mini PACS. IR Emitters or IR Extenders will not function if connected to this jack.

16 ELR-POL Outputs (A - H)

Connect a CAT-5e (or better) cable from each of these jacks to the ELR-POL In jacks on the ELR-POL Receiver units.

17 HDMI Inputs (1 - 8)

Connect a Hi-Def source to each of these ports using HDMI cables.

18 HDMI Locking Connector

Used to lock the HDMI cable in place.

19 Power Switch

Turn the power ON or OFF using this switch.

20 110/220 AC Power Receptacle

Connect the included AC power cord to this receptacle and connect the plug to an

available electrical outlet.

ELR-POL RECEIVER LAYOUT

Top

Front

Back

ELR-POL RECEIVER DESCRIPTIONS

Top / Front / Back

1 Power Indicator

This LED indicator will glow bright blue when the matrix is powered and the ELR-POL Receiver unit is connected to the matrix using CAT-5e (or better) cable.

2 HDMI Out

Connect an HDTV display to the HDMI Out port using an HDMI cable.

3 HDMI Locking Connector

Used to lock the HDMI cable in place.

4 IR Out

Connect an IR Emitter (Gefen part no. EXT-2IREMIT) cable from this jack to the HDTV

display.

5 IR Ext

Connect an IR Extender (Gefen part no. EXT-RMT-EXTIRC or EXT-RMT-EXTIRN) cable to this jack.

6 ELR-POL In

Connect a CAT-5e (or better) cable from this jack to one of the ELR-POL jacks on the

8x8 Matrix for HDMI w/8 ELR-POL Outputs.

WARNING: Do not connect the Gefen PACS or Mini PACS to the IR Ext jack on the ELR-POL Receiver unit. Doing so will cause fatal damage to the power supply for the PACS / Mini PACS.

1 LED Button Press Indicator This LED will be activated momentarily each time a button is pressed.

2 Display and Source Selection Buttons These buttons are used to select which source is routed to a display.

The Source and Display buttons are mapped as follows:

Layout and Description (RMT-848IR)

NOTE: An Activity Indicator that ashes quickly while holding down

any one of the 16 buttons indicates a low battery. Replace the IR

Remote Control battery as soon as possible.

IR REMOTE CONTROL

Installing the Battery

The Remote Control unit ships with two batteries (CR2032 lithium battery). One battery is required for operation and the other battery is a spare.

1. Remove the battery cover on the back of the IR Remote Control unit.

2. Insert the included battery into the open battery slot. The positive (+) side of the battery should be facing up.

3. Replace the battery cover.

Setting the IR Channel

The IR channel on the IR Remote Control must match the IR channel used by the

8x8 Matrix for HDMI. For example, if both DIP switches on the IR Remote Control unit are set to IR channel 0 (both DIP switches down), then the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI must also be set to IR channel 0. See pages 23 and 89 for information on how to change the IR channel on the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI.

Remote Channel 2: Remote Channel 3:

Channel 0 (default): Remote Channel 1:

DIP switchesBattery slot

1 2

WARNING: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Use only 3V lithium batteries CR-2032.

How to Connect the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI w/8 ELR-POL Outputs

1. Connect up to eight Hi-Def sources to the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI w/8 ELR-POL Outputs using HDMI cables.

2. Connect up to eight HDTV displays to the supplied ELR-POL Receiver units using HDMI cables.

3. Connect each ELR-POL Receiver unit to the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI w/8 ELR-POL Outputs using CAT-5e (or better) cables.

4. IR Control: For details on using the Bi-directional IR feature on the matrix, see page

27.

5. Connect the AC power cord to the matrix and connect the plug to an available electrical outlet.

Wiring Diagram for the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI w/8 ELR-POL Outputs

RS-232 CABLE

HDMI CABLE CAT5 CABLE

GefenPRO 8x8 Matrix for HDMI w/8 ELR-POL Outputs

HDMI Sources

ELR-POLs & IR Extenders

EXT-PACS

IP Control

HDMI Displays

Network

GEF-HDFST-848-8ELR

NOTE: When connected to the matrix, each ELR-POL Receiver unit is powered over the CAT-5e cable. No external power supplies are required for the ELR-POL Receiver units.

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Main Display

The Main Display of the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI w/8 ELR-POL Outputs is a 16 character 2

line display. This display shows the current routing status of the matrix and is also used to display additional system information. When the unit is powered on, the following screen

is displayed:

After a few moments, the status screen is displayed. The status screen is shown below:

Displaying Additional Information

Consecutively pressing the Menu button, on the front panel, will cycle through other screens such as FST mode and IP information:

OUT:ABCDEFGH IN:33334681

GEFEN 8x8 HDMI MATRIX

OUT:ABCDEFGH IN:33334681

IN:12345678 MODE:FSFSSFFF

1.IP ADDRESS

192.168.0.72

Determining the Current Routing State

In the example below, the rst row (OUT) represents each HDMI output on the matrix. The bottom row (IN) represents each HDMI input on the matrix. Together, these two rows

display the current routing state.

Starting on the bottom row, we can see that Input 3 has been routed to Outputs A, B, C,

and D. Continuing on, Input 4 is routed to Output E, Input 6 is routed to Output F, Input 8 is

routed to Output G, and nally Input 1 is routed to Output H.

Note that each output (A - H) specied in the LCD display, corresponds to each of the HDMI inputs (1 - 8) on the matrix.

If all inputs are routed to their respective outputs, the front-panel display will appear as

follows:

This is referred to as a “1-to-1” routing state. This is the factory (default) setting for the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI.

OUT:ABCDEFGH IN:33334681

OUT:ABCDEFGH IN:12345678

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Routing Sources

Selecting the Output

1. To select the output, press the Out - or Out + button once. The routing state for Output A will be displayed.

2. Press the Out - or Out + button to cycle through the routing state for each output.

Consecutively pressing the Out + button will cycle through each output, from left to

right.

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OUT:A IN:3

OUT: C IN: 3

3. Consecutively pressing the Out - button will cycle through each output, from right to left.

Changing the Source

4. Once the desired output has been selected, press the Input + or Input - button.

Consecutively pressing the Input + button will increment the input value by a factor of 1 (within a range of 1 - 8). For example, if Input 4 was originally routed to

Output D, then pressing the Input + button will route Input 5 to Output D.

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OUT: D IN: 3

OUT: D IN: 5

Source changed from from Input 4 to Input 5.

5. Consecutively pressing the Input - button will decrease the input value by a factor of 1 (within a range of 1 - 8). For example, if Input 3 was originally routed to Output D,

pressing the Input - button will route Input 2 to Output D.

To change the routing status of another output, press the Output + or

Output - buttons to navigate to the desired output. Use the Input + or Input - buttons to change the source.

6. Press the Menu button to return to the Routing Screen.

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NOTE: If the Menu button is not pressed after a routing change

has been made, then the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI will automatically return to the Routing Screen after about 20 seconds.

OUT: D IN: 2

Source changed from

Input 3 to Input 2.

OUT:ABCDEFGH IN:33254681

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Locking / Unlocking the Front Panel

To prevent an accidental routing change or power-down (by pressing the Power button), the front-panel buttons on the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI w/8 ELR-POL Outputs can be locked.

Locking the matrix also disables many RS-232 / Telnet commands.

1. Press the Lock button on the front-panel:

The Lock LED will glow bright orange to indicate that the front-panel buttons on the

8x8 Matrix for HDMI w/8 ELR-POL Outputs have been locked.

If any buttons (other than the Lock button) are pressed while the The 8x8 Matrix for HDMI is Locked, the following message will be displayed:

2. To unlock the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI w/8 ELR-POL Outputs, press the Lock button a

second time.

Lock LED indicator

LOCKED

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Fast Switching Technology

Fast Switching Technology (FST) is a Gefen software implementation for HDMI products. FST was created to improve the lengthy HDMI authentication process, based on the HDMI and HDCP specications.

FST provides quicker audio/video source switching and greatly improves the overall audio/ video system behavior and performance when more than one HDTV display is used in the system setup.

FST allows connecting / disconnecting or turning ON / OFF of HDTV displays without having these activities affect other Hi-Def sources routed to any other HDTV display in the same system.

Fast Mode:

Setting the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI to Fast Mode will improve performance when connecting / disconnecting Hi-Def sources, and powering ON / OFF HDTV displays.

NOTE: When switching from Slow Mode to Fast Mode, the HDTV displays connected to the Matrix will blink momentarily.

Slow Mode:

When set to Slow Mode, the Matrix will follow the standard authentication process, based

on the HDMI and HDCP specications. Slow Mode is recommended when the source does not support multiple devices.

FAST SWITCHING TECHNOLOGY

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Determining the Current Switching Mode

Each HDMI input can be set to Fast Mode or Slow Mode. It is recommended that each HDMI input be set to Fast Mode for best performance.

1. Consecutively press the Menu button on the front panel until the switching modes screen is displayed.

The rst row (IN) represents each HDMI input on the matrix. The bottom row (MODE) represents the current switching mode of each HDMI input.

Selecting the Input

2. To change the switching mode on an HDMI input, press the Output - (or Output +) button once. The switching mode for Input 1 will be displayed:

The letter F indicates that the HDMI input is using Fast Mode switching. If the HDMI input is set to Slow Mode switching, a letter S will be displayed under the input.

IN:12345678 MODE:FSFSSFFF

IN:1 MODE:F

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3. Press the Output - or Output + button again to cycle through the routing state for

each output. Consecutively pressing the Output + button will cycle through each input, from left to right, starting with Input 1:

4. Consecutively pressing the Output - button will cycle through each output, from right to left:

NOTE: In Routing mode, the Output + and Output - buttons cycle through each output. In Switching mode, these same buttons are used to cycle through each input.

IN: 3 MODE: F

IN: 2 MODE: F

Changing the Switching Mode

5. Once the desired input has been selected, press the Input + or Input - button to

toggle between Fast or Slow switching mode.

To change the switching mode of another input, press the Output + or

Output - button to navigate to the desired input. Press the Input + or Input - button to toggle the switching mode between Fast (F) or Slow (S).

6. Press the Menu button to return to the Switching mode Screen.

Press the Menu button a second time to return to the Routing screen.

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IN: 3 MODE: S

Switching mode changed from Fast to Slow on Input 3.

IN:12345678 MODE:FSSSSFFF

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Setting the IR Channel on the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI

In order for the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI to communicate with the included IR Remote Control, both the matrix and the IR Remote Control must be set to the same IR channel. Follow the

procedure outlined below to set the IR channel on the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI.

1. From the Routing screen, simultaneously press the Input -, Input +, and the Output - buttons to display the IR address screen. The current IR address will be displayed along with the DIP switch settings for the IR remote control:

2. Use the Input + (or Input -) button to change the IR channel. Press the Input - button

to decrease the IR channel value. Press the Input + button to increase the IR channel value.

H 8

DIP switch settings

IR ADDRESS : 1 1-ON , 2-OFF

IR Channel

3. After setting the IR address, make sure that the DIP switches on the IR Remote Control are set according to the information in the LCD display. See page 11 for information on setting the IR channel for the IR Remote Control unit.

In this case, the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI is set to IR channel 1. Therefore, DIP switch 1

on the IR Remote Control must be set to the ON position and DIP switch 2 must be

set to the OFF position.

4. Press the Menu button to return to the Routing screen.

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IR ADDRESS : 1 1-ON , 2-OFF

OUT:ABCDEFGH IN:33254681

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Routing Sources using the IR Remote Control

Buttons 1 - 8 on the IR remote control correspond to each HDMI input (Input 1 - 8) on the Matrix. Buttons A - H correspond to each HDMI output (Output A - H). To route a source to a

display, press the desired output rst, then press the input.

Routing Example: Route Input 4 to Output C

1. Select Output C by pressing button C on the IR Remote Control. The number 3 will appear in the upper right-hand corner of the LCD display:

2. Select Input 4 by pressing button 4 on the IR Remote Control. The number 4 will appear in the lower right-hand corner of the LCD display:

OUT:ABCDEFGH C IN:33254681 4

Input 4 selected

OUT:ABCDEFGH C IN:33254681

Output C selected

LED indicates a button was pressed

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3. After the input and output have been selected on the IR Remote Control, the numbers on the far right-hand of the LCD display will disappear and the new routing state will be displayed in the LCD display:

OUT:ABCDEFGH IN:33454681

Input 4 is routed to Output C

Bi-Directional IR

The Bi-Directional IR feature, when used with optional GEF-HDFST-8IRKIT*, allows two simultaneous methods of control:

Control of the source device / matrix and control of the display.

It is possible to control each source device from the viewing location when rst connecting an IR Extender to each Receiver unit. The displays can be controlled by connecting a PACS/Mini PACS to the matrix.

Controlling the Source and Matrix

In the example below, we will be setting up IR control for both the matrix and source devices. Up to eight source devices can be controlled from the viewing location. The following illustrations assume all A/V devices have already been connected. See page 12 for details.

1. Connect an IR Extender to the IR Ext. jack on each Receiver unit. Each of the Receiver units should already be connected to their respective CAT-5 outputs on the matrix.

2. Connect an IR Emitter from each of the corresponding outputs on the matrix to to the IR sensor window of each respective display (e.g. Receiver A = Display A, Receiver B =

Display B, etc).

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Connect the IR extender to

the IR Ext jack.

Connect the IR emitter from the IR Out jacks to the IR sensor on the source.

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3. Refer to page 12 and make sure all remaining connections are made between the matrix and all source and display devices.

To control a specic source device, point the source’s IR remote control at the associated

IR Extender. The illustration below shows how the source, connected to HDMI In 1, is

controlled from the Receiver unit. IR signals are transmitted over the CAT-5 cable to the matrix.

SAT

DVD

IR signals

Source Remote

CAT-5

IR Extender

IR Emitter

HDMI cable

up to 330 feet

(100 meters)

Receiver unitMatrix

Source

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Matrix switching can also be controlled by using the same setup. Use the included IR remote control (Gefen part no. RMT-848IR) to switch between sources. In the example below, the source connected to HDMI Input 3 has been routed to the Receiver unit connected to Out 1. See page 25 for details on routing sources using the included IR remote control.

IR signals

RMT-848IR remote

CAT-5

IR Extender

HDMI cable

up to 330 feet

(100 meters)

Receiver unitMatrix

Source

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Controlling the Display

Displays can also be controlled by connecting the Gefen PACS (or Mini PACS) to the matrix.

1. Connect up to eight 3.5mm-to-3.5mm mini-mono cables from the IR Emitter outputs on the Gefen PACS (or Mini PACS) to the respective IR In ports on the matrix. The red arrows indicate IR signals from the PACS / Mini PACS.

IR Emitter

Source

HDMI cable

To Receiver unit

To local network

Gefen PACSMatrix

CAT-5

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2. Connect an IR Emitter from each IR Out jack, on the Receiver unit, to the IR sensor on the HDTV display.

Each display can now receive IR commands from the PACS or Mini PACS.

Refer to the PACS or Mini PACS User Manual for more information on using IR commands.

IR Emitter

HDMI cable

IR signals

Receiver unitHDTV display

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IR Broadcasting to Sources

In addition to sending IR commands to a single source, the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI also allows IR commands to be broadcast to all source devices.

1. Connect an IR Extender to the IR Ext. jack on each Receiver unit. Each of the Receiver units should already be connected to their respective CAT-5 outputs on the matrix.

SAT

DVD

IR signals

Source remote

CAT-5

IR Extender

HDMI cable

up to 330 feet

(100 meters)

Receiver unitMatrix

Source

IR Blaster

IR Emitter

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In the illustration on the opposite page, the source remote is being used to send IR commands to the source device. The IR Blaster will broadcast the IR command(s) to all source devices in the room (or within the range of the IR Blaster).

This feature has many useful applications. For example, let’s say we have four Sony Bluray players connected and we want to send a “play” command to these source devices. Although it is possible that we may have other sources (e.g. gaming consoles, media centers, etc) connected to the matrix, it should be noted that only the Sony Blu-ray players will acknowledge the “play” command, sent from the IR Blaster.

IR Emitters can still be connected to each individual source device for discrete control. However, if an IR Blaster is present, the IR commands will be broadcast independent of

the current routing state.

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IR Broadcasting to Displays

In addition to sending IR commands to a single display, the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI also allows IR commands to be broadcast to all displays devices.

1. Connect a 3.5mm-to-3.5mm mini-mono cable from one of the IR Emitter outputs on the Gefen PACS to the IR In All port on the matrix.

IR Emitter

Source

HDMI cable

To Receiver unit

To local network

Gefen PACSMatrix

CAT-5

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2. Connect an IR Emitter from each IR Out jack, on the Receiver unit, to the IR sensor on the HDTV display.

When an IR command is sent from the Gefen PACS / Mini PACS, the command will be sent to every Receiver unit that is connected to the matrix. This operation occurs

independently of the current routing status.

This feature has many applications. For example, let’s say we have a setup that uses three Panasonic displays and four Sony displays. If we send a “power off” command from the PACS for the Sony displays, then all Receiver units will receive the command but only the Sony displays will acknowledge the “power off” command.

IR Emitter

HDMI cable

IR signals

Receiver unitHDTV display

EDID MANAGEMENT

External EDID Management

The 8x8 Matrix for HDMI features EDID Management. Before the source can send video or audio signals, the source device reads the EDID (Extended Display Identication Data) from the output devices connected to the Splitter. The EDID contains information about what type of audio/video data that the source can send to each output device.

The 8x8 Matrix for HDMI routes multiple sources to multiple output devices. This involves reading EDID data from more than one device. Management of the EDID data is important to maintain compatibility between all devices.

The following EDID features are copied from Output A:

• Supported Resolutions

• 3D Support

• Audio Features

Display Connections:

• If a device is not connected to Output A, then no EDID changes are made, meaning that the previous EDID information will be used. This state will be in effect until a

display is connected to Output A and the Matrix is power-cycled.

• EDID is built from Output A to the Input. The audio block will be copied from Output A.

EDID-copying is performed only when the Matrix is reset or power-cycled.

RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL

RS-232 Interface

Only TXD, RXD, and GND are used.

RS232 Settings

Baud rate .......................................................................................................................19200

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

Parity bits ....................................................................................................................... None

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

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

IMPORTANT: When sending RS-232 commands, a carriage return must be included at the end of the command. A space must be included between the command and the parameter.

DE-9

564738291

DCD

RXD

TXD

DTR

GND

DSR

RTS

CTS

DCD

RXD

TXD

DTR

GND

DSR

RTS

CTS

RS-232 Controller Matrix

IP CONFIGURATION

IP Conguration

The 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDMI supports IP-based control using Telnet, UDP, or the built-in Web-based GUI. To set up IP control, the network settings must be congured via RS-232. The default network settings for the matrix are as follows:

IP Address: 192.168.1.72 UDP IP Address: 192.168.1.80 Subnet: 255.255.255.0 UDP Port: 50008

Gateway: 192.168.1.254 UDP Remote Port: 50007 HTTP Port: 80 Telnet Port: 23

1. Connect an RS-232 cable from the PC to the matrix. Also make sure to connect an Ethernet cable between the LAN and the matrix.

2. Launch a terminal emulation program (e.g. HyperTerminal) and use the RS-232 settings listed on page 37.

3. Set the IP address for the matrix using the #sipadd command (see page 53 for details).

4. Set the subnet mask using the #snetmask command (see page 54 for details).

5. Set the gateway (router) IP address using the #sgateway command (see page 48 for details).

6. Set the Telnet listening port using the #set_telnet_port command (see page 45 for details).

7. Set the HTTP listening port using the #set_http_port command (see page 43 for details).

8. Power-cycle the matrix to reboot and complete all IP setting changes.

9. Type the IP address that was specied in step 3, in a web browser to access

the Web GUI or use the same IP address to Telnet to the matrix.

UDP Conguration

1. Set the UDP remote IP address for the matrix using the #set_udp_remote_ip command (see page 57 for details).

2. Set the UDP listening port for the matrix using the #set_udp_port command (see page 58 for details).

3. Set the UDP remote port for the matrix using the #set_udp_remote_port

command (see page 59 for details).

NOTE: Depending upon the network, all related IP, Telnet, and UDP settings will need to be assigned. Consult your network administrator to obtain the proper settings.

RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS

IP / Telnet Conguration

Command Description

#display_telnet_welcome Set Telnet welcome message on login

#ipcong Displays all TCP/IP settings

#resetip Resets IP conguration to factory settings

#set_http_port Sets the Web server listening port

#set_telnet_pass Prompts for password when using Telnet

#set_telnet_port Sets the Telnet listening port

#set_webui_ad_pass Sets the Web UI administrator password

#set_webui_op_pass Sets the Web UI operator password

#sgateway Sets the IP gateway address

#show_gateway Displays the gateway address

#show_http_port Displays the HTTP listening port

#show_ip Displays the IP address of the Matrix

#show_mac_addr Displays the MAC address of the Matrix

#show_netmask Displays the netmask address

#show_telnet_port Displays the Telnet listening port

#show_telnet_username Displays the Telnet user name

#show_ver_data Displays the hardware / software version

#sipadd Sets the IP address of the matrix

#snetmask Sets the IP network mask

#use_telnet_pass Use password during Telnet sessions

RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS

#display_telnet_welcome Command

The #display_telnet_welcome command sets (enables/disables) the Telnet welcome message on login.

Syntax:

#display_telnet_welcome param1

Parameters:

param1 State [0 ... 1]

State Meaning

0 Do not display welcome message

Display welcome message

Example:

#display_telnet_welcome 1

#Telnet Welcome Screen is Enable

#display_telnet_welcome 0

#Telnet Welcome Screen is Disable

RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS

#ipcong Command

The #ipcong command displays the current TCP/IP settings for the matrix.

Syntax:

#ipcong

Parameters:

None

Example:

#ipcong

-------------- TCP/IP settings -------------

MAC add = 00:1C:91:01:50:07

IP add = 192.168.1.72

Net Mask = 255.255.255.0

Gateway = 192.168.2.1

Web Server Port = 80

Telnet Server Port = 23

Telnet password at login is set to ON

Telnet welcome at login is set to ON

RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS

#resetip Command

The #resetip command resets all TCP/IP settings to factory defaults.

Syntax:

#resetip

Parameters:

None

Notes:

The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command.

Example:

#resetip

IP Conguration Was Reset To Factory Defaults.

After rebooting the matrix, the IP settings will be cleared. Running the

#ipcong command will display the updated information:

#ipcong

IP: 192.168.1.72

SUBNET: 255.255.255.0

GATEWAY: 192.168.1.254

RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS

#set_http_port Command

The #set_http_port command sets the Web server listening port. The default port setting is

80. Also see the #show_http_port on page 49.

Syntax:

#set_http_port param1

Parameters:

param1 Port [0 ... 65535]

Notes:

The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command.

Example:

#set_http_port 70

HTTP Communication Port 70 Is Set. Please Reboot The Unit.

RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS

#set_telnet_pass Command

The #set_telnet_pass command sets the Telnet password. The maximum length of the password is 20 characters. The password is case-sensitive. The default Telnet password

is Admin.

Syntax:

#set_telnet_pass param1

Parameters:

param1 Password

Notes:

The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command.

Example:

#set_telnet_pass OK_Corral

TELNET Interface Password Is Set.

RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS

#set_telnet_port Command

The #set_telnet_port command sets the Telnet listening port. The default port value is 23.

Syntax:

#set_telnet_port param1

Parameters:

param1 Port [0 ... 65535]

Notes:

The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command.

Example:

#set_telnet_port 20

Telnet Communication Port 20 Is Set. Please Reboot The Unit.

RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS

#set_webui_ad_pass Command

The #set_webui_pass command sets the Adminstrator password for the Web interface. The maximum length of the password is 8 characters.

Syntax:

#set_webui_ad_pass param1

Parameters:

param1 Password

Notes:

The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command.

Example:

#set_webui_ad_pass reindeer

Web UI Administrator Password Is Set.

RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS

#set_webui_op_pass Command

The #set_webui_pass command sets the Operator password for the Web interface. The maximum length of the password is 8 characters.

Syntax:

#set_webui_op_pass param1

Parameters:

param1 Password

Notes:

The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command.

Example:

#set_webui_op_pass reindeer

Web UI Operator Password Is Set.

RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS

#sgateway Command

The #sgateway sets the IP gateway (router) address. Dot-decimal notation must be used

when specifying the IP address. The default Gateway IP address is 192.168.1.1.

Syntax:

#sgateway param1

Parameters:

param1 IP gateway

Notes:

The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command.

Example:

#sgateway 192.168.2.1

GateWay Address 192.168.2.1 Is Set. Please Reboot The Unit.

RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS

#show_gateway Command

The #show_gateway command shows the current gateway address.

Syntax:

#show_gateway

Parameters:

None

Example:

#show_gateway

GATEWAY ADDRESS IS: 192.168.2.1

#show_http_port Command

The #show_http_port command shows the current HTTP listening port.

Syntax:

#show_http_port

Parameters:

None

Example:

#show_http_port

HTTP COMMUNICATION PORT IS: 80

RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS

#show_ip Command

The #show_ip command shows the current IP address of the Matrix.

Syntax:

#show_ip

Parameters:

None

Example:

#show_ip

IP ADDRESS IS: 192.168.1.72

#show_mac_addr Command

The #show_mac_addr command shows the MAC address of the Matrix.

Syntax:

#show_mac_addr

Parameters:

None

Example:

#show_mac_addr

MAC ADDRESS IS: 00-12-0e-f1-7a-ea

RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS

#show_netmask Command

The #show_netmask shows the netmask address.

Syntax:

#show_netmask

Parameters:

None

Example:

#show_netmask

NET MASK ADDRESS IS: 255.255.255.0

#show_telnet_port Command

The #show_telnet_port command shows the current Telnet listening port.

Syntax:

#show_telnet_port

Parameters:

None

Example:

#show_telnet_port

TELNET COMMUNICATION PORT IS: 23

RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS

#show_telnet_username Command

The #show_telnet_username command returns the user name required for login.

Syntax:

#show_telnet_username

Parameters:

None

Example:

#show_telnet_username

User Name For TELNET Is : Admin

#show_ver_data Command

The #show_ver_data command displays the current hardware and rmware version.

Syntax:

#show_ver_data

Parameters:

None

Example:

#show_ver_data

SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE VERSION: v3.1A PCB-1707*B

RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS

#sipadd Command

The #sipadd command sets the IP address of the matrix. Dot-decimal notation must be

used when specifying the IP address.

Syntax:

#sipadd param1

Parameters:

param1 IP address

Notes:

The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command.

Example:

#sipadd 192.168.1.238

IP Address 192.168.2.238 Is Set. Please Reboot The Unit.

RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS

#snetmask Command

The #snetmask command sets the IP network subnet mask. Dot-decimal notation must be used when specifying the IP network mask. The default subnet mask is: 255.255.255.0

Syntax:

#snetmask param1

Parameters:

param1 Subnet mask

Notes:

The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command.

Syntax:

#snetmask 255.255.0.0

NetMask Address 255.255.0.0 Is Set. Please Reboot The Unit.

RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS

#use_telnet_pass Command

The #use_telnet_pass command requires or disables Telnet login credentials. The default setting is disabled (param1 = 0).

Syntax:

#use_telnet_pass param1

Parameters:

param1 State [0 ... 1]

Value Meaning

0 Disable password

1 Enable (force) password

Example:

#use_telnet_pass 1

Telnet Interface Password Is Enable

#use_telnet_pass 0

Telnet Interface Password Is Disable

RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS

UDP Conguration

Command Description

#set_udp_port Sets the local UDP listening port

#set_udp_remote_ip Sets the remote UDP IP address

#set_udp_remote_port Sets the remote UDP port

#show_udp_port Displays the current UDP port

#show_udp_remote_ip Displays the current remote UPD IP address

#show_udp_remote_port Displays the current UDP remote port

#use_udp_enable Enables / disables UDP access

#set_udp_port Command

The #set_udp_port command sets the local UDP listening port. The default port value is 50008.

Syntax:

#set_udp_port param1

Parameters:

param1 Port [1 ... 65535]

Notes:

The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command.

Example:

#set_udp_port 10

New UDP listening port set to: 10

RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS

#set_udp_remote_ip Command

The #set_udp_remote_ip command sets the remote UDP IP address. The default port value is 192.168.1.80.

Syntax:

#set_udp_remote_ip param1

Parameters:

param1 IP Address

Notes:

The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command.

Example:

#set_udp_remote_ip 192.168.1.20

REMOTE UDP IP ADDRESS 192.168.1.20 IS SET.

#set_udp_remote_port Command

The #set_udp_remote_port command sets the remote UDP port. The remote port 50007.

Syntax:

#set_udp_remote_port param1

Parameters:

param1 Port

Notes:

The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command.

Syntax:

#set_udp_remote_port 4096

REMOTE UDP COMMUNICATION PORT 4096 IS SET.

RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS

#show_udp_port Command

The #show_udp_port command displays the current UDP port.

Syntax:

#show_udp_port

Parameters:

None

Example:

#show_udp_port

UDP COMMUNICATION PORT IS: 1024

#show_udp_remote_ip Command

The #show_udp_remote_ip command displays the current remote UDP IP address.

Syntax:

#show_udp_remote_ip

Parameters:

None

Example:

#show_udp_remote_ip

REMOTE UDP IP ADDRESS IS: 192.168.5.50

RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS

#show_udp_remote_port Command

The #show_udp_remote_port command displays the current remote UDP port.

Syntax:

#show_udp_remote_port

Parameters:

None

Example:

#show_udp_remote_port

REMOTE UDP COMMUNICATION PORT IS: 4023

#use_udp_enable Command

The #use_udp_enable command enables / disables UDP. Default value is disabled.

Syntax:

#use_udp_enable param1

Parameters:

param1 State [0 ... 1]

Value Meaning

0 Disable UDP

1 Enable UDP

Example:

#use_udp_enable 1

UDP ACCESS IS ENABLE

RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS

Routing / Naming / Presets

Command Description

#lock_matrix Locks / unlocks the Matrix

#recall_preset Recalls a routing / mask preset

#save_preset Saves the current routing/masking state to a

preset

#set_bank_name Sets the name of the specied EDID bank

#set_input_name Species a name for an input

#set_output_name Species a name for an output

#set_preset_name Sets the name of the specied routing preset

#show_bank_name Displays the specied EDID bank name

#show_input_name Displays the specied input name

#show_output_name Displays the specied output name

#show_preset_name Displays the specied routing preset

#show_r Displays the current routing state of the

specied output

r Routes the specied inputs to the specied

outputs

s Routes all outputs are routed to the

specied input

RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS

#lock_matrix Command

The #lock_matrix command locks / unlocks the Matrix. When the Matrix is locked, all functions are disabled including the front panel, RS-232, and Telnet.

Syntax:

#lock_matrix param1

Parameters:

param1 Value [0 ... 1]

Value Meaning

0 Unlock Matrix

1 Lock Matrix

Example:

#lock_matrix 1

MATRIX IS LOCKED

#lock_matrix 0

MATRIX IS UNLOCKED

RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS

#recall_preset Command

The #recall_preset command recalls a routing preset. Any masked outputs will also be recalled. The underscore character (“_”) must be included when typing the command name.

Syntax:

#recall_preset param1

Parameters:

param1 Preset [1 ... 8]

Example:

#recall_preset 1

RECALLED THE ROUTING STATE SAVES TO PRESET 1

#save_preset Command

The #save_preset command saves the current routing state to the specied preset. Any masked outputs will also be saved as part of the current routing state. The underscore character (“_”) must be included when typing the command name.

Syntax:

#save_preset param1

Parameters:

param1 Preset [1 ... 8]

Example:

#save_preset 1

CURRENT ROUTING STATE IS SAVED TO PRESET/INPUT 1

RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS

#set_bank_name Command

The #set_bank_name command names the specied bank. The bank name can be up to 8 characters in length. Special characters and spaces are not permitted. If needed, use

the underscore character (“_”) to separate characters.

Syntax:

#set_bank_name param1

Parameters:

param1 Bank [1 ... 8]

param2 Name

Example:

#set_bank_name 2 Dell_30

#set_input_name Command

The #set_input_name command provides a name to the selected input. For example, “Input 1” could be renamed as “DVD_Player”. The maximum string length for param2 is 15 characters. Special characters and spaces are not permitted. If needed, use the

underscore character (“_”) to separate characters.

Syntax:

#set_input_name param1 param2

Parameters:

param1 Input [1 ... 8]

param2 Name

Example:

#set_input_name 5 Blu_ray

Blu_ray NAME IS ASSIGNED TO INPUT 5

RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS

#set_output_name Command

The #set_output_name command provides a name to the selected output. For example, “Output 1” could be renamed as “HDDisplay”. The maximum string length for param2 is 8 characters. Special characters and spaces are not permitted. If needed, use the

underscore character (“_”) to separate characters.

Syntax:

#set_output_name param1 param2

Parameters:

param1 Output [A ... H]

param2 Name

Example:

#set_output_name C Sony_XBR7

Sony_XBR7 NAME IS ASSIGNED TO OUTPUT C

#set_preset_name Command

The #set_preset_name command names the specied preset. The preset name can be up to 8 characters in length. Special characters and spaces are not permitted. If needed, use

the underscore character (“_”) to separate characters.

Syntax:

#set_preset_name param1 param2

Parameters:

param1 Preset [1 ... 8]

param2 Name

Example:

#set_preset_name 3 BluRayAmp

BluRayAmp NAME IS ASSIGNED TO PRESET 3

RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS

#show_bank_name Command

The #show_bank_name command displays the name of the specied bank.

Syntax:

#show_bank_name param1

Parameters:

param1 Bank [1 ... 8]

Example:

#show_bank_name 2

THE NAME FOR BANK 2 IS: Dell_30

#show_input_name Command

The #show_input_name command displays the name for the specied input.

Syntax:

#show_input_name param1

Parameters:

param1 Input [1 ... 8]

Example:

#show_input_name 5

THE NAME FOR INPUT 5 IS: Blu_ray

RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS

#show_output_name Command

The #show_output_name command shows the name provided to the specied input using the #set_output_name command.

Syntax:

#show_output_name param1

Parameters:

param1 Output [A ... H]

Example:

#show_output_name C

THE NAME FOR OUTPUT C IS: Sony_XBR

#show_preset_name Command

The #show_preset_name command displays the name of the specied routing preset.

Syntax:

#show_preset_name param1

Parameters:

param1 Preset [A ... H]

Example:

#show_preset_name 3

THE NAME FOR PRESET 3 IS: BluRayAmp

RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS

#show_r Command

The #show_r command shows the current routing status of the specied output. The name assigned to the output and input will be included in parentheses.

Syntax:

#show_r param1

Parameters:

param1 Output [A ... H]

Example:

#show_r c

OUTPUT C(Sony_XBR) IS ROUTED TO INPUT 4 (INPUT4)

RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS

r Command

The r command routes the specied input to the specied outputs. If param2 is set to 0, then the specied input is routed to all outputs. Unlike other commands, do not precede the r command with the “#’ symbol.

Syntax:

r param1 param2[...param9]

Parameters:

param1 Input [1 ... 8]

param2 Outputs [A ... H]

Examples:

r 7 A C D F G H

INPUT 7 IS SET TO OUTPUTS A, C, D, F, G, H

r 2 0

INPUT 2 IS SET TO ALL OUTPUTS.

RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS

s Command

The s command routes the specied input to all outputs. Unlike other commands, do not precede the r command with the “#’ symbol.

Syntax:

s param1

Parameters:

param1 Input [1 ... 8]

Examples:

s 2

INPUT 2 IS SET TO ALL OUTPUTS.

RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS

Status

Command Description

#help Displays all available commands

#show_fw Displays the Matrix rmware version

#show_hpd Displays the HPD status of the specied output

#show_rsense Displays the RSENSE status of the specied

output

m Displays the current matrix routing status in

table format

n Displays the routing status for the specied

output

#help Command

The #help command displays help on the specied command. If param1 is not specied, then the full list of commands is displayed.

Syntax:

#help [param1]

Parameters:

param1 Command name (optional)

Example:

#help #recall_preset

RECALL A ROUTING STATE PRESET

PARAM 1 = 1 - 8 (PRESET/INPUT)

RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS

#show_fw Command

The #show_fw command displays the current rmware version of the Matrix.

Syntax:

#show_fw

Parameters:

None

Example:

#show_fw

FIRMWARE VERSION = GEF-HDFST-848-8ELR v3.1G

#show_hdp Command

The #show_hpd command displays the HPD (Hot-Plug Detect) status of the specied output. The name assigned to the output will be included in parentheses.

Syntax:

#show_hpd param1

Parameters:

param1 Output [A ... H]

Examples:

#show_hpd C

HPD OF OUTPUT C(Sony_XBR) IS HIGH

#show_hpd A

HPD OF OUTPUT A(OUTPUT1) IS LOW

RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS

#show_rsense Command

The #show_rsense command displays Rsense status of the specied output.

Syntax:

#show_rsense param1

Parameters:

param1 Output [A ... H]

Notes:

If the output has been renamed using the #set_output_name command, then the name assigned to the output will be included in parentheses.

Examples:

#show_rsense A

RSENSE OF OUTPUT A(OUTPUT1) IS LOW

#show_rsense C

RSENSE OF OUTPUT C(Sony_XBR) IS HIGH

RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS

m Command

The m command displays the current matrix routing status in table format. Unlike other commands, do not precede the m command with the “#’ symbol.

Syntax:

Parameters:

None

Example:

Out: A B C D E F G H

In: 1 2 1 2 2 2 2 2

ALL OUTPUTS ARE UNMASKED

MATRIX IS UNLOCKED

RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS

n Command

The n command displays the current input-output routing state for the specied output. Unlike other commands, do not precede the n command with the “#’ symbol.

Syntax:

n param1

Parameters:

param1 Output [A ... H]

Notes:

If param1 = 0, then the routing status for all outputs will be displayed.

Examples:

n A

n 0

A1B2C1D2E2F2G2H2

RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS

FST

Command Description

#fst_fast Sets the specied inputs to Fast switching mode

#fst_slow Sets the specied inputs to Slow switching mode

#show_fst Displays the current switching mode for the specied input

#fst_fast Command

The #fst_fast command sets the specied inputs to Fast switching mode.

Syntax:

#fst_fast param1

Parameters:

param1 Input [1 ... 8]

Notes:

If param1 = 0, then all inputs will be set to Fast switching mode.

Example:

#fst_fast 1

INPUT 1 IS SET TO FST FAST MODE

NOTE: See page 19 for more information on the FST feature.

RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS

#fst_slow Command

The #fst_slow command sets the specied inputs to Slow switching mode.

Syntax:

#fst_slow param1

Parameters:

param1 Input [1 ... 8]

Notes:

If param1 = 0, then all inputs will be set to Slow switching mode.

Example:

#fst_slow 1

INPUT 1 IS SET TO FST SLOW MODE

#show_fst Command

The #fst_slow command sets the specied inputs to Slow switching mode.

Syntax:

#show_fst param1

Parameters:

param1 Input [1 ... 8]

Notes:

If param1 = 0, then the switching mode status for all inputs will be displayed.

Example:

#show_fst 1

INPUT 1(INPUT1) IS IN FAST SWITCHING MODE

RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS

Masking

Command Description

#echo Enables / disables RS-232 feedback

#fadefault Resets the matrix to factory defaults

#hdcp Disables HDCP on the specied input

#hpd_pulse Cycles the HPD line on the specied input

#lock_edid Locks the local EDID when powering the matrix

#mask Masks the specied outputs

#power Powers the matrix on or off

#reboot Reboots the matrix

#set_edid Copies EDID data between inputs, outputs, and banks

#set_ir Sets the IR channel of the matrix

#show_hdcp Displays the HDCP status on the specied input

#show_ir Displays the current IR channel of the matrix

#show_mask Displays the output masking status

#show_out_colordpt Shows the highest color depth supported by the display

based on the EDID

#show_out_res Shows the highest resolution supported by the display

based on the EDID

#unmask Unmasks the selected outputs

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#echo Command

The #echo command enables / disables serial port (terminal) echo.

Syntax:

#echo

Parameters:

param1 Value [0 ... 1]

Value Meaning

0 Disable feedback

1 Enable feedback

Examples:

#echo 1

LOCAL ECHO IS ON

#echo 0

LOCAL ECHO IS OFF

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#fadefault Command

The #fadefault command disables the EDID lock state, sets the default routing state (1-1, 2-2, 3-3, etc.), resets the input and output names to the default names (e.g. Output 1, Input 1), and resets the IP conguration to the default settings.

Syntax:

#fadefault

Parameters:

None

Syntax:

#fadefault

MATRIX WAS RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULTS

LOCAL ECHO IS ON

ALL OUTPUTS ARE UNMASKED ALL INPUTS ARE SET TO FST FAST MODE

HTTP Communication Port 80 Is Set. Telnet Communication Port 23 Is Set. UDP Echo Server Communication Port 23 Is Set.

Remote UDP IP Address 192.168.5.50 Is Set. Remote UDP Communication Port 4023 Is Set.

UDP Access is Enable Telnet Interace Password Is Disable TELNET User Name Admin Is Set. TELNET Interface Password Is Set. Telnet Welcome Screen Is Enable Web UI Operator Password Is Set Web UI Administrator Password Is Set ALL INPUTS HDCP ENABLE.

INPUT NAME INIT....

OUTPUT NAME INIT....

CURRENT ROUTING STATE IS SAVED TO PRESET 1 CURRENT ROUTING STATE IS SAVED TO PRESET 2 CURRENT ROUTING STATE IS SAVED TO PRESET 3 CURRENT ROUTING STATE IS SAVED TO PRESET 4 CURRENT ROUTING STATE IS SAVED TO PRESET 5 CURRENT ROUTING STATE IS SAVED TO PRESET 6 CURRENT ROUTING STATE IS SAVED TO PRESET 7 CURRENT ROUTING STATE IS SAVED TO PRESET 8

BANK NAME INIT....

PRESET NAME INIT....

MATRIX WILL REBOOT SHORTLY *REBOOT UNIT IN 2 SECONDS

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#hdcp Command

The #hdcp command disables HDCP detection on the selected input.

Syntax:

#hdcp param1 param2

Parameters:

param1 Input [1 ... 8]

param2 Value [0 ... 1]

Value Description

0 Disable

1 Enable

Examples:

#hdcp 2 0

INPUT 2 HDCP IS DISABLE

#hdcp 0 1

ALL INPUTS HDCP ARE ENABLE

NOTE: Some computers will enable HDCP if an HDCP-compliant display is detected. Set param2 = 1 to force the computer to ignore detection of an HDCP-compliant display. Setting param2 = 0 does

not decrypt HDCP content.

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#hpd_pulse Command

The #hpd_pulse command cycles the HPD line on the specied input. Issuing this command is identical to physically disconnecting and reconnecting the cable between the source and the matrix.

Syntax:

#hpd_pulse param1

Parameters:

param1 Input [1 ... 8]

Notes:

Set param1 = 0 to cycle the HPD line on all inputs.

Examples:

#hpd_pulse 1

HPD PULSE HAS BEEN SENT TO INPUT 1

#hpd_pulse 0

HPD PULSE HAS BEEN SENT TO ALL INPUTS

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#lock_edid Command

The #lock_edid command secures the Local EDID by disabling the automatic loading of the downstream EDID after the matrix is powered.

Syntax:

#lock_edid param1

Parameters:

param1 Value [0 ... 1]

Value Description

0 Disable

1 Enable

Examples:

#lock_edid 0

Disable Lock EDID mode

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#mask Command

The #mask command masks the specied outputs. If param1 is set to 0, then all outputs are masked.

Syntax:

#mask param1[...param9]

Parameters:

param1 Output [A ... H]

Examples:

#mask c f

OUTPUTS C, F ARE MASKED

#mask 0

ALL OUTPUTS ARE MASKED

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#power Command

The #power command toggles the power state on the matrix.

Syntax:

#power param1

Parameters:

param1 State [0 ... 1]

Value Meaning

0 Power matrix OFF

1 Power matrix ON

Example:

#power 0

MATRIX IS OFF

#power 1

MATRIX IS ON

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#reboot Command

The #reboot command reboots the matrix.

Syntax:

#reboot

Parameters:

None

Example:

#reboot

MATRIX WILL REBOOT SHORTLY *REBOOT UNIT IN 2 SECONDS

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#set_edid Command

The #set_edid command sets the specied EDID type to an input or bank.

Syntax:

#set_edid param1 param2 param3 param4

Parameters:

param1 Source type [STRING]

String Description

default Uses default EDID

dynamic Uses Dynamic EDID

bank Uses EDID bank

output Uses EDID on Output (sink)

param2 Source number [0 ... 8]

Value Description

0 Default EDID

1 ... 8 EDID Bank

1 ... 8 Output

param3 Target type [STRING]

String Description

input Species an input

bank Species an EDID bank

param2 Target number [1 ... 8, 1 ... 8]

Value Description

1 ... 8 Input

1 ... 8 EDID Bank

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Notes:

If param1 = default or param1 = dynamic, set param2 = 0.

Using Dynamic EDID

When param1 = dynamic, the specied input will be set to Dynamic EDID. This can be observed by accessing the Manage EDID tab, in the Web interface (see page 108).

When an input is set to Dynamic EDID, the input will use the EDID of the last selected

output during the routing process. The order in which outputs are routed are important

when using Dynamic EDID. See the example below.

Examples:

Using Dynamic EDID:

#set_edid dynamic 0 input 4

COPY DYNAMIC EDID TO INPUT4.

In the example above, Input 4 is set to Dynamic EDID. If the following routing command is issued, then the EDID from Output 3 will be used (not Output 2) by Input 1.

r 4 2 3

INPUT 4 IS SET TO OUTPUTS 2, 3

However, if we wanted to use the EDID from Output 2, we would write the command as:

r 4 3 2

INPUT 4 IS SET TO OUTPUTS 3, 2

Since Output 2 was the last output that was specied, this will be the EDID that Input 4 will

use.

This second example does not use Dynamic EDID but uses the EDID from the specied downstream sink (display, etc):

#set_edid output 1 input 3

COPY OUTPUT1 EDID TO INPUT3.

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#set_ir Command

The #set_ir set the IR channel for the matrix. The associated DIP switch settings for the IR remote control unit are returned. See page 11 for details on setting the IR channel for the IR remote control.

Syntax:

#set_ir param1

Parameters:

param1 Channel [0 ... 3]

Example:

#set_ir 2

IR CHANNEL IS SET TO CHANNEL 2

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#show_hdcp Command

The #show_hdcp command displays the HDCP status on the specied input

Syntax:

#show_hdcp param1

Parameters:

param1 Input [1 ... 8]

Notes:

Set param1 = 0 to displays the HDCP status of all inputs.

Examples:

#show_hdcp 3

INPUT 3 HDCP IS ENABLED

#show_hdcp 0

INPUT 1, 3, 4 HDCP ARE ENABLED

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#show_ir Command

The #show_ir displays the current IR channel for the matrix.

Syntax:

#show_ir

Parameters:

None

Example:

#show_ir

CURRENT IR CHANNEL IS: 2

#show_mask Command

The #show_mask command shows the mask status for the specied output.

Syntax:

#show_mask param1

Parameters:

param1 Output [A ... H]

Example:

#show_mask d

OUTPUT IS UNMASKED

#show_mask c

OUTPUT C(Sony_XBR) IS MASKED

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#show_out_colordpt Command

The #show_out_colordpt command displays the highest color depth supported by the specied display based on the EDID.

Syntax:

#show_out_colordpt param1

Parameters:

param1 Output [A ... H]

Example:

#show_out_colordpt a

12 BITS HDMI

If no display (sink) signal is detected, then the #show_out_colordpt will return the following:

#show_out_colordpt a

NO SIGNAL

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#show_out_res Command

The #show_out_res command displays the highest resolution supported by the specied

display based on the EDID.

Syntax:

#show_out_res param1

Parameters:

param1 Output [A ... H]

Example:

#show_out_res c

1080P 60HZ HDMI

If no display (sink) signal is detected, then the #show_out_colordpt will return the following:

#show_out_res c

NO SIGNAL

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#unmask Command

The #unmask command unmasks the specied outputs. If param1 is set to 0, then all outputs are unmasked.

Syntax:

#unmask param1[...param9]

Parameters:

param1 Output [A ... H]

Examples:

#unmask d

OUTPUT F IS UNMASKED

#unmask 0

ALL OUTPUTS ARE UNMASKED

WEB INTERFACE

Using the Built-in Web server

Access the built-in Web server by entering the IP address of the matrix that was specied in step 3 on page 38. Once connected to the matrix, the login screen will be displayed.

Username

Select the username from the drop-down list.

Options:

Operator, Administrator

Administrator login provides unrestricted access to all features and settings. Operator login limits access to matrix routing, display information, and routing

preset features.

Password

Enter the password for the associated username. The password can be set using the #set_webui_ad_pass or #set_webui_op_pass commands. See page 46 and 47 for details on these commands. See page 115 for instructions on changing the password using the Web GUI.

WEB INTERFACE

The Web GUI is divided into four main pages: Main, I/O Setup, Manage EDID, and

Conguration. Each main page is represented by a tab at the top-most portion of the

screen. The Main, I/O Setup, and Manage EDID pages have their own set of sub-tabs. Click on the desired tab / sub-tab to open the desired page.

Main >> Routing

Input #

Click the radio button next to the

desired input to be routed. Only one

input can be selected at a time.

Name

Displays the current name of the input. The name of each input can be changed. See page 102 for more information.

NOTE: In order to view all four tabs at the top of the screen, the user must be logged in as “Administrator”. If logged-in as “Operator”,

only the Main tab will be visible.

Status

Displays the current routing

status of the matrix.

WEB INTERFACE

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Lock Matrix

Locks / unlocks the matrix. When the matrix is locked, no modications can be made using the Web GUI. When the matrix is locked, the button text will read “Unlock Matrix” and a red bar will appear across the top portion of the screen with the text “Matrix is LOCKED”. Click the “Unlock Matrix” button to unlock the matrix.

Legend

Provides color-coded information on the

status of each Input and Output.

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