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1. Download Current Configuration Click this button to download the current configuration to a file 107 WEB INTERFACE Download Current Configuration Restore Configuration Waming All current settings will be lost Firmware Update UI ver v3 1G Factory Reset Reboot Browse Click this button to select the firmware file to be uploaded See the next page for details on updating the firmware Browse Click this button to select the saved configuration file to be loaded into memory Restore Uploads the selected configuration file to the matrix Update Updates the matrix with the selected firmware file Reset Click this button to set the matrix to factory default settings The IP settings are preserved Reboot Click this button to reboot the matrix 108 FIRMWARE UPDATE Firmware Update Procedure over IP IMPORTANT DO NOT power off or disconnect the AC power cord from the matrix at any time during the firmware upgrade process Make sure the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI w 4 ELR POL Outputs is powered Connect an Ethernet cable between the matrix and the computer running the Web GUI Go to the Configuration tab in the Web GUI and click the Firmware Update Browse button under the System Configuration section see opposite page Select the firmware file and click the Update button The matrix will prompt you to verify that you want to overwrite the current firmware Click the OK butt
2. RS 232 Controller Matrix oO ON QO Oa FPF OO N gt oO ON ODO Oa FF W N gt Only TXD RXD and GND are used RS232 Settings AUG FAVS e E E E 19200 DEL oli c 8 AE er E E E N None OP D r a a E E E E E 1 FOW CONTON srren e E a E E ee casaaoaaccneuat aan neceeacaas 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 28 RS 232 IP CONTROL IP Configuration The 8x8 Matrix for HDMI w 4 ELR POL Outputs supports IP based control using Telnet UDP or the built in Web based GUI To set up IP control the network settings must be configured via RS 232 The default network settings for the matrix are as follows IP Address 192 168 1 72 Subnet 955 25 5025500 Gateway 192 168 1 254 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 Launch a terminal emulation program e g HyperTerminal and use the RS 232 settings listed on page 28 rig 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 Set the IP address for the matrix using the sipadd command see page 44 for details Set the subnet mask using the snetmask command see page 45 for details Set the gat
3. 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 parami param2 Parameters param1 Input 1 8 param2 Name Example set input name 5 Blu ray Blu ray NAME IS ASSIGNED TO INPUT 5 54 RS 232 IP 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 paraml 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 specified 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 paraml param2 Parameters param1 Preset 1 8 param2 Name Example set preset name 3 B rayAmp B rayAm
4. 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 64 RS 232 IP 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 m Parameters None Example m Out A BCDEFGH Ime l2 122222 ALL OUTPUTS ARE UNMASKED MATRIX IS UNLOCKED 65 RS 232 IP COMMANDS n Command The n command displays the current input output routing state for the specified output Unlike other commands do not precede the n command with the symbol Syntax n paraml Parameters param1 Output A H Notes If p param1 0 then the routing status for all outputs will be displayed Examples n A A3 n o0 A1B2C1D2E2F2G2H2 66 RS 232 IP COMMANDS FST fst_ fast Sets the specified inputs to Fast switching mode fst_slow Sets the specified inputs to Slow switching mode show_fst Displays the current switching mode for the specified input fst_fast Command The fst_fast command sets the specified inputs to Fast switching mode Syntax fst fast parami Parameters param1 Input 1 eae Notes If param7 0 then al
5. 61 RS 232 IP COMMANDS Status help Displays all available commands show_fw Displays the Matrix firmware version show_hpd Displays the HPD status of the specified output show_rsense Displays the Rsense status of the specified output Displays the current matrix routing status in table format Displays the routing status for the specified output help Command The help command displays help on the specified command If param7 is not specified 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 62 RS 232 IP COMMANDS show_fw Command The show_fw command displays the current firmware version of the Matrix Syntax show fw Parameters None Example show fw FIRMWARE VERSION GEF HDFST 848 4ELR v3 1A show_hdp Command The show_hpd command displays the HPD Hot Plug Detect status of the specified output The name assigned to the output will be included in parentheses syntax show hpd parami Parameters param 1 Output A H Examples show hpd C HPD OF OUTPUT C Sony ABR IS HIGH show hpd A HPD OF OUTPUT A OUTPUT1 IS LOW 63 RS 232 IP COMMANDS show_rsense Command The show_rsense command displays Rsense status of the specified output Syntax show rsense parami Parameters
6. HOM PROGRESSIVE HIGH DEFINITION MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE SxS Matrix for HDMI w 4 ELR POL Outputs GEF HDFEFST 848 4ELR User Manual www gefenpro com ASKING FOR ASSISTANCE Technical Support Telephone 818 772 9100 800 545 6900 Fax 818 772 9120 Technical Support Hours 8 00 AM to 5 00 PM Monday thru Friday Pacific Time Write To Gefen LLC c o Customer Service 20600 Nordhoff St Chatsworth CA 91311 www gefenpro com support gefenpro com Notice Gefen LLC reserves the right to make changes in the hardware packaging and any accompanying documentation without prior written notice 8x8 Matrix for HDMI w 4 ELR POL Outputs is a trademark of Gefen LLC HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing in the United States and other countries 2012 Gefen LLC All rights reserved All trademarks are the property of their respective owners Rev A5 COND DOOR BRWHNDN gt CON DDOARPWWNHNNNNNNNDN AH PW PrrrAnaA A AAA A DOONMDAN DVD AOAAWAAWAAOAN AWNDWDAODAAAHKRWWONHN AWA OO OO 109 109 110 112 113 114 115 CONTENTS Introduction Operation Notes Features Matrix Layout Front Back Matrix Descriptions Front Back ELR POL Receiver Layout ELR POL Receiver Descriptions IR Remote Control Layout and Description Installing the Battery Setting the IR Channel Connecting the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI w 4 ELR POL Outputs Wirin
7. display telnet welcome 1 Telnet Welcome Screen is Enable display telnet welcome 0 Telnet Welcome Screen is Disable 31 RS 232 IP COMMANDS ipconfig Command The ipconfig command displays the current TCP IP settings for the matrix Syntax ipconfig Parameters None Example ipconfig re E TCP7 If DeL gS Sean seeseaa 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 32 RS 232 IP 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 Configuration Was Reset To Factory Defaults After rebooting the matrix the IP settings will be cleared Running the ipconfig command will display the updated information ipconfig TP 0 0 0 SUBNET 0 0 0 0 GATEWAY 0 0 0 0 33 RS 232 IP 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 40 Syntax set http port paraml Parameters param 1 Port 0 65535 Notes The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command Example set http port 70 HTTP Communic
8. set edid paraml param2 param3 param4 Parameters param 1 Source type STRING default Uses default EDID Uses Dynamic EDID Uses EDID bank Uses EDID on Output sink param2 Source number 0 8 o oeme param3 Target type STRING Specifies an input Specifies an EDID bank param2 Target number 1 8 1 8 EDID Bank 78 RS 232 IP COMMANDS Notes If param default or param1 dynamic set param2 0 Using Dynamic EDID When param dynamic the specified input will be set to Dynamic EDID This can be observed by accessing the Manage EDID tab in the Web interface see page 100 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 e423 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 HA G 2 INPUT 4 IS SET TO OUTPUTS 3 2 Since Output 2 was the last output that was specified this will be the EDID that Input 4 will use This second example does not use Dynamic EDID but uses the EDID from the
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10. The Unit 44 RS 232 IP 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 paraml Parameters param1 Subnet mask Notes The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command Syntax snetmask 255 255 0 0 NetMask Address 255 255 255 0 Is Set Please Reboot The Unit 45 RS 232 IP 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 parami Parameters param1 State 0 1 oo Disable password Enable force password Example use telnet pass 1 Telnet Interface Password Is Enable use telnet pass 0 Telnet Interface Password Is Disable 46 RS 232 IP CONTROL UDP Configuration 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 por
11. Web UI Administrator Password Is Set ALL INPUTS HDCP ENABLE INPUT NAME INIT 44 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 71 RS 232 IP COMMANDS hdcp Command The hdcp command disables HDCP detection on the selected input 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 Syntax hdcp paraml param2 Parameters param1 Input 18 param2 Value 0 1 Disable o Examples hdcp 2 0 INPUT 2 HDCP IS DISABLE hdcp 0 1 ALL INPUTS HDCP ARE ENABLE 72 RS 232 IP COMMANDS hpd_pulse Command The hpd_pulse command cycles the HPD line on the specified input Issuing this command is identical to physically disconnecting and reconnecting the cable between the source and the matrix Syntax hpd pulse paraml Parameters param1 Input 1 8 Notes Set param1 0 to
12. 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 g f T 5 H z T 26 EDID MANAGEMENT External EDID Management The 8x8 Matrix for HDMI w 4 ELR POL Outputs features EDID Management Before the source can send video or audio signals the source device reads the EDID Extended Display Identification 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 w 4 ELR POL Outputs 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 e Supported Resolutions 3D Support Audio Features Display Connections e 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 27 RS 232 IP CONTROL RS 232 Interface 59 43 2 1
13. are disabled including the front panel RS 232 and Telnet Syntax lock matrix paraml Parameters param1 Value 0 1 Go Unlock Matrix Lock Matrix Example lock matrix 1 MATRIX IS LOCKED lock matrix 0 MATRIX IS UNLOCKED 52 RS 232 IP 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 paraml 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 specified 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 paraml Parameters param1 Preset gers Example save preset 1 CURRENT ROUTING STATE IS SAVED TO PRESET INPUT 1 53 RS 232 IP COMMANDS set_bank_name Command The set_bank_name command names the specified 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 paraml Parameters param1 Bank 1 8 param2 Name Example set bank name 2 Dell 30
14. s 2 x LED Button Press Indicator This LED will be activated momentarily each time a button is pressed 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 NOTE An Activity Indicator that flashes quickly while holding down any one of the 16 buttons indicates a low battery Replace the IR Remote Control battery as soon as possible 10 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 Channel 0 default Remote Channel 1 Remote Channel 2 Remote Channel 3 Setting the IR Channel The IR channel on the IR Remote Control must match the IR channel used by the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI w 4 ELR POL Outputs 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 w 4 ELR POL Outputs must also be set to IR channel 0 See pages 23 and 81 for information on how to change the IR channel on the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI w 4 ELR POL Outputs A WARNING Risk of explosion if battery i
15. specified downstream sink display etc set edid output 1 input 3 COPY OUTPUT1 EDID TO INPUT3 79 RS 232 IP COMMANDS 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 parami Parameters param1 Channel 0 3 Example set ir 2 IR CHANNEL IS SET TO CHANNEL 2 80 RS 232 IP COMMANDS show_hdcp Command The show_hdcp command displays the HDCP status on the specified input syntax show hdcp parami Parameters param1 Input A ee Notes Set param 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 81 RS 232 IP COMMANDS 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 specified output Syntax show mask paraml Parameters param1 Output Example show mask d OUTPUT IS UNMASKED show mask c OUTPUT C Sony XBR IS MASKED A H 82 RS 232 IP COMMANDS show_out_colordpt Command The show_out_colordpt command displays the highest color depth supported by the sp
16. 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 ix Matrix for H 15 OPERATING THE 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMI W 4 ELR POL OUTPUTS 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 xR Matrix far i on ee om El et Ye et 16 OPERATING THE 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMI W 4 ELR POL OUTPUTS 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 wR etl a elo td Sri aTi iNi 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 NOTE If the Menu bu
17. 2 Preset 3 Preset 4 Preset 5 Preset 6 Preset 7 Preset 8 Name Type the desired name of the Preset in this field Click the Save Changes button to save the Preset Name Click the Cancel button to restore the previous name Save Changes Cancel Saves the current changes Restores the previous names for each Preset if a change was made 93 WEB INTERFACE I O Setup gt gt I O Names 8x8 Matrix For HDMI w 4 ELR Log Oi OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUTS OUTPUT4 OUTPUT OUTPUT 2 3 4 OUTPUTS 6 7 8 Save Changes Saves the current changes Cancel Restores the previous names for each Preset if a change was made Name Type the desired name of each Output or Input in these fields Click the Save Changes button or click the Cancel button to restore the previous name 94 WEB INTERFACE I O Setup gt gt HPD Control 8x8 Matrix For HDMI w 4 ELR INPUT6 INPUTS INPUT 1 INPUT2 INPUTS INPUT 4 INPUTS i 7 INPUT6 INPUT INPUTS Pulse Click the Pulse button to cycle the HPD line on the desired input This is the equivalent of physically disconnecting and reconnecting the HDMI cable between the source device and the matrix 95 WEB INTERFACE I O Setup gt gt FST 8x8 Matrix For HDMI w 4 ELR in VO Setup Manage EDID Configuration Pre
18. 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 Displaying Additional Information Consecutively pressing the Menu button on the front panel will cycle through other screens such as FST mode and IP information 13 OPERATING THE 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMI W 4 ELR POL OUTPUTS Determining the Current Routing State In the example below the first 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 finally Input 1 is routed to Output H Note that each output A H specified 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 Rx Matrix for HOMI w d ELR Pl This is referred to as a 1 to 1 routing state This is the factory default setting for the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI w 4 ELR POL Outputs 14 OPERATING THE 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMI W 4 ELR POL OUTPUTS Routing Sources Selecting the Output 1 To select
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20. C address of the Matrix Syntax show mac addr Parameters None Example show mac addr MAC ADDRESS IS 00 12 0e f1 7a ea 41 RS 232 IP 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 42 RS 232 IP 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 firmware version Syntax show ver data Parameters None Example show ver data SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE VERSION v3 1A PCB 1707 B 43 RS 232 IP 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 paraml Parameters param 1 IP address Notes The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command Example sipadd 192 168 1 72 IP Address 192 168 2 238 Is Set Please Reboot
21. IX DESCRIPTIONS Front LCD Display This is a two line sixteen character display that shows status information and is also used to manage display source routing Navigation Buttons Input Output Used for routing and adjusting settings of the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI w 4 ELR POL Outputs See the information beginning on page 15 for details on using these buttons Menu Press this button to display routing switching mode and IP address information IR Sensor Receives signals from the IR Remote Control Lock Indicator This LED glows bright blue when the front panel is locked Lock Button Pressing this button temporarily locks the front panel controls 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 Power Button Press this button to power on and power off the matrix 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 MATRIX DESCRIPTIONS Back IP Control Connect an Ethernet cable to this port to control the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI w 4 ELR POL Outputs using IP Control See page 29 for more information on configuring the matrix for IP control RS 232 Connect an RS 232 cable from this DB 9 connector to the RS 232 control device See page 28 for more information Groundin
22. TPUT1 Custom INPUT2 OUTPUT1 Last Output INPUTS Dynamic EDID Custom INPUT4 OUTPUT1 Custom INPUTS OUTPUTA Custom INPUT6 OUTPUT1 INPUT OUTPUT1 INPUTS OUTPUT1 EDID Modes Check All Click the drop down list to select Places a check mark in each box the EDID mode under the Copy To column Options Clear All Clears all check marks from the Copy To column Custom Last Output 99 WEB INTERFACE Main VO Setup Manage EDID Configuration Assign Bank Names Upload Download Copy EDIO From DetaukEDIO Copy EDID To Please select from the inputs Banks below Bank 1 Bank 2 Bank 3 Bank 4 Bank 5 Bank 6 Bank 7 Bank amp ogo o o o 0 00 o E o fe fe nh ie Copy To 8x8 Matrix For HDMI w 4 ELR Log Ou Click this button to copy the specified EDID to the selected inputs banks Check All Places a check mark in each box under the Copy To column Clear All Clears all check marks from the Copy To column 100 Cancel Restores the previous EDID state for each input if a change was made WEB INTERFACE Manage EDID gt gt Bank Names 8x8 Matrix For HDMI w 4 ELR Bank 1 Bank2 Bank 3 Bank 4 Bank 5 Bank6 Bank7 Bank8 Bank Indicates the EDID bank number Name Type the desired name of the EDID bank in this field Click the Save Changes button to save the bank name Click the Cancel
23. at a time Name Displays the current name of the input The name of each input can be changed See page 94 for more information Mask Unmask Toggles the masking state of the selected output on 7 oH b w 87 WEB INTERFACE Lock Matrix Locks unlocks the matrix When the matrix is locked no modifications 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 See the illustration at the bottom of the page 8x8 Matrix For HDMI w 4 ELR D Setup Manage EDID Configuration VO Status Display Info La OUTPUT OUTPUT 3 OUTPUTS 4 OUTPUT4 5 OuTPUTS 6 OUTPUTS 7 OUTPUT7 OUTPUTS OSxneereaena Check All reset reset i Legend Provides color coded information on the status of each Input and Output O Inactive E input Routing 8x8 Matrix For HDMI w 4 ELR dros a Binaan OUTPUTI INPUT OUTPUT2 INPUT2 OUTPUTS INPUTS OUTPUTS INPUT4 OUTPUTS INPUTS OUTPUTS INPUT6 OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUTS INPUTS Mask Unmask 88 WEB INTERFACE Name Displays the current name of each output The name of each input can be changed Refer to the set input name command on page 54 for details on naming inputs Output Click to pla
24. ation Port 80 Is Set Please Reboot The Unit 34 RS 232 IP 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 parami Parameters param 1 Password Notes The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command Example set telnet pass OK Corral TELNET Interface Password Is Set 35 RS 232 IP 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 paraml Parameters param1 Port 0 65535 Notes The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command Example set telnet port 20 Telnet Communication Port 23 Is Set Please Reboot The Unit 36 RS 232 IP 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 The default password is Admin Syntax set webui ad pass parami 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 37 RS 232 IP COMMANDS set_webui_op_pass Command The set_webui_pass command sets the Operator password for the Web
25. ay 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 specifications 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 PRODUCT REGISTRATION Please register your product online by visiting the Register Product page under the Support section of the Gefen Web site 114 LICENSING lwIP is licenced under the BSD licence Copyright c 2001 2004 Swedish Institute of Computer Science All rights reserved Redistribution and use in source and binary forms with or without modification are permitted provided that the following conditions are met 1 Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice this list of conditions and the following disclaimer 2 Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and or other materials provided with the distribution 3 The name of the author may not be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific prior written permission THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE
26. button to restore the previous name Save Changes Cancel Saves the current name Restores the previous names for each EDID change to the EDID bank s bank if a change was made 101 WEB INTERFACE Manage EDID gt gt Upload Download Upload Click this button to upload the EDID to the specified bank Select Bank Location Click this drop down list to select the bank to where the EDID will be uploaded Browse Click this button to Options select the EDID file to Bank 1 Bank 8 be uploaded Select EDID File to Upload Select Bank Location 1 Bank 1 Upload gt i PR Main VO Setup Manage ED Assign Bank Names Upload Download Select EDID File to Download Defaut EDID tei Select EDID File to Download Drop down list Download Click this box to select the EDID that is to Click this button to download the be saved to a file The EDID file will be selected EDID to a file saved in binary format bin Options Bank 1 Bank 8 Output 1 Output 8 Input 1 Input 8 102 WEB INTERFACE Configuration gt gt Change IP Settings 8x8 Matrix For HDMI w 4 ELR MAC Address 00 1 91 02 b0 13 IP Address 192 168 2243 Subnet 255 2552550 Gateway 192 168 2 1 Fort an TCP Telnet Terminal Port 23 UDP Port Change IP Settings Assigns IP address subnet gateway HTTP listening port and Telnet port Th
27. ce a check mark in the box and select the desired output Multiple outputs can be selected at a time OUTPUT1 OUTPUT OUTPUTS OUTPUT4 OUTPUTS OUTPUT6 OUTPUT OUTPUTS Preset_S Check All Places a check mark in each box under the Output column Clear All Clears all check marks from the Output column an 0 Oo b amp HM ca 89 8x8 Matrix For HDMI w 4 ELR Log Outi O 0 0 0 0 0 2 Route Click this button to route the current input and output selection s WEB INTERFACE Log Out Click here to terminate the current Web session are return to the login page 8x8 Matrix For HDMI w 4 ELR Routing VO Status Display Info Presot_8 Save Routing Preset 1 Preset_1 Recall Routing Preset Preset_1 Preset 1 Preset 2 Preset_3 Preset_4 Preset 4 Preset_5 Preset_6 Preset_ Preset_6 Save Routing Preset Saves the current routing state to memory Click the drop down list to select the desired routing preset then click the Save button to save the preset to memory Recall Routing Preset Loads the selected routing state into memory Click the desired button to load the desired routing preset into memory 90 WEB INTERFACE Main gt gt I O Status 8x8 Matrix For HDMI w 4 ELR Log Oi OUTPUT OUTPUT Off Off Off Off Low Low Low Inactive Inactive Inactive Output Displays the state of each output for each of the fo
28. ceeeseseeeeseeeeeeeeeeseaneaseeeessaneees 4 4 x 1 1 x 3 35 110mm x 27mm x 85mm Shipping Weight 1 Matrix with 8 ReCeivers ccccccssssssseeessssesseeeeeseneees 37 Ibs 16 8 kg 113 WARRANTY 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 notified 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 modifications 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 fitness 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 m
29. 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 73 RS 232 IP COMMANDS 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 paraml Parameters param1 Value 0 1 0 Disable o Examples lock edid 0 Disable Lock EDID mode 74 RS 232 IP COMMANDS mask Command The mask command masks the specified outputs If param7 is set to 0 then all outputs are masked Syntax mask paraml param9 Parameters param1 Output A H Examples mask c f OUTPUTS C F ARE MASKED mask 0 ALL OUTPUTS ARE MASKED 75 RS 232 IP COMMANDS power Command The power command toggles the power state on the matrix Syntax power paraml Parameters param1 State 0 1 o Power matrix OFF Power matrix ON Example power 0 MATRIX IS OFF power 1 MATRIX IS ON 76 RS 232 IP COMMANDS reboot Command The reboot command reboots the matrix Syntax reboot Parameters None Example reboot MATRIX WILL REBOOT SHORTLY REBOOT UNIT IN 2 SECONDS GEF HDFST 848 4ELR v3 1A A1B2C3D4E5F6G7H8 T7 RS 232 IP COMMANDS set_edid Command The set_edid command sets the specified EDID type to an input or bank Syntax
30. e MAC address cannot be changed Save Settings Saves the current settings for the Change IP Settings After clicking this button the Web interface will display a dialog indicating that the matrix must be rebooted for changes to take effect Set Defaults Click this button to restore the factory default IP settings After clicking this button the Web interface will display a dialog indicating that the matrix must be rebooted for changes to take effect 103 WEB INTERFACE Configuration gt gt Telnet Login Settings 8x8 Matrix For HDMI w 4 ELR Old Password New Password Confirm New Password Force Password on Connect Show Login Message on Connect Old Password Type the current old password in this field The factory default password is Admin New Password Type the new password in this field Force Password on Connect Click this check box to have the matrix prompt for a password each time a Telnet session is started Show Login Message on Connect Click this check box to have the matrix display the Telnet welcome message each time a Telnet session is started The welcome message appears as Welcome to GEF HDFST 848 4ELR TELNET Save Settings Saves the current changes to the Telnet Login Settings 104 WEB INTERFACE Configuration gt gt UDP Connection Settings 8x8 Matrix For HDMI w 4 ELR Remote UDP IP Address Remote UDP Port 50008 Enable UDP Access Remo
31. e 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 wR Matrix for HOMI w d ELR POL In this case the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI w 4 ELR POL Outputs 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 x8 Matrix for HDMI w 4 ELR POL 24 OPERATING THE 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMI W 4 ELR POL OUTPUTS 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 D correspond to each HDMI output Output A D and buttons E H correspond to each ELR POL output Output E H To route a source to a display press the desired output first 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 J LT PRO RMT 84BIR 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 N o j JA A J 4 A RMT 84BIR OPERATING THE 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMI W 4 ELR POL OUTPUTS 3 After the input
32. ecified display based on the EDID Syntax show out colordpt parami 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 83 RS 232 IP COMMANDS show_out_res Command The show_out_res command displays the highest resolution supported by the specified display based on the EDID Syntax show out res parami 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 84 RS 232 IP COMMANDS unmask Command The unmask command unmasks the specified outputs If param7 is set to 0 then all outputs are unmasked Syntax unmask paraml param9 Parameters param1 Output A H Examples unmask d OUTPUT F IS UNMASKED unmask O ALL OUTPUTS ARE UNMASKED 85 WEB INTERFACE Using the Built in Web server Access the built in Web server by entering the IP address of the matrix that was specified in step 3 on page 29 Once connected to the matrix the login screen will be displayed Username Password oooee 8x8 Matrix For HDMI w 4 ELR Username Select the username from the drop down list Options Operator Administrator Administrator login prov
33. eway router IP address using the sgateway command see page 39 for details Set the Telnet listening port using the set_ telnet port command see page 36 for details Set the HTTP listening port using the set http port command see page 34 for details Power cycle the matrix to reboot and complete all IP setting changes Type the IP address that was specified in step 3 in a web browser to access the Web GUI or use the same IP address to Telnet to the matrix UDP Configuration Set the UDP remote IP address for the matrix using the set udp remote ip command see page 48 for details Set the UDP listening port for the matrix using the set_ udp port command see page 47 for details Set the UDP remote port for the matrix using the set_ udp remote port command see page 48 for details 29 RS 232 IP COMMANDS IP Telnet Configuration display_telnet_welcome Set Telnet welcome message on login ipcontig Displays all TCP IP settings resetip Resets IP configuration to factory settings set_htto_port Sets the Web server listening port set_telnet_pass Prompts for password when using Telnet 30 RS 232 IP COMMANDS display_telnet_welcome Command The display_telnet_welcome command sets enables disables the Telnet welcome message on login Syntax display telnet welcome paraml Parameters param1 State 0 1 Oo Do not display welcome message Display welcome message Example
34. g Diagram Operating the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI w 4 ELR POL Outputs Main Display Determining the Current Routing State Routing Sources Locking Unlocking the Front Panel Fast Switching Technology Determining the Current Switching Mode Changing the Switching Mode Setting the IR channel on the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI w 4 ELR POL Outputs Routing Sources using the IR Remote Control EDID Management RS 232 IP Control RS 232 Interfacce RS 232 Settings IP Configuration RS 232 IP Commands IP Telnet Configuration UDP Configuration Routing Naming Presets Status FST Masking Web Interface Firmware Update Firmware Update Procedure over IP Firmware Update Procedure over USB Rack Mount Safety Features Specifications Warranty Licensing INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the GefenPRO 8x8 Matrix for HDMI w 4 ELR Outputs Your complete satisfaction is very important to us About GefenPRO GefenPRO supports demanding professionals with invaluable equipment for commercial and broadcast environments With its expanded hardware internal power supplies robust rack mountable enclosures and 2 year warranty with 24 7 customer support the GefenPRO Modular Matrix will always perform in the most technically challenging environments The GefenPRO 8x8 Matrix for HDMI w 4 ELR POL Outputs The GefenPRO 8x8 Matrix with four ELR and four HDMI outputs routes up to eight Hi Def sources at resolutions up to 1080p Full HD with Deep Color a
35. g Screw Used to keep electrical current away from circuitry IR EXT Connect an IR extender Gefen part no EXT RMT EXTIRC to this jack USB Service port for manufacturer use only HDMI Locking Connector Used to lock the HDMI cable in place HDMI Outputs A D Connect up to four HDTV displays to each of these ports using HDMI cables HDMI Inputs 1 8 Connect a Hi Def source to each of these ports using HDMI cables ELR POL Outputs E 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 Power Switch Turn the power ON or OFF using this switch 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 Front oa HDMI Out Back GEF HD ELRPOL R Gefen ELR POL in H ELR POL RECEIVER DESCRIPTIONS Top Front Back 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 HDMI Out Connect an HDTV display to the HDMI Out port using an HDMI cable HDMI Locking Connector Used to lock the HDMI cable in place 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 4 ELR POL Outputs IR REMOTE CONTROL Layout and Description RMT 848IR g 0 T 7
36. i UE HUSNE HENEN Ea i ammm mps pmm n pr Ee ere E p EE E E E Summ Bumm umn Bumn mun unn Bann Emmu Sann LIC u p e i H a E i ee a E oon amn E R Matrix for HDMI w d ELR POL Selecting the Input 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 EEE HEEE L nal u 7 ee ia E u f 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 20 OPERATING THE 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMI W 4 ELR POL OUTPUTS 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 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 lw amp Matrix far b i 4 Consecutively pressing the Output button will cycle through each output from right to left wR Matrix for Fi 21 OPERATING THE 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMI W 4 ELR POL OUTPUTS 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 lw Matrix far Fi a E aTi te Oh To change the switching m
37. ides 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 37 and 38 for details on these commands The factory default password for both Operator and Administrator login is Admin See page 106 for instructions on changing the password using the Web GUI 86 WEB INTERFACE The Web GUI is divided into four main pages Main I O Setup Manage EDID and Configuration 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 e 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 Main gt gt Routing Status Displays the current routing status of the matrix D Setup Manage EDID Configuration outing O Status Display Info INPUT1 7 mpurz aos TM on e w M aos m on e w M ioii t INPUT1 INPUT INPUTS INPUT4 INPUTS INPUT6 INPUT input Routng i Input Click the radio button next to the desired input to be routed Only one input can be selected
38. ified input Displays the current IR channel of the matrix Displays the output masking status Shows the highest color depth supported by the display based on the EDID Shows the highest resolution supported by the display based on the EDID Unmasks the selected outputs 69 RS 232 IP COMMANDS echo Command The echo command enables disables serial port terminal echo Syntax echo Parameters param1 Value 0 1 vas Meaning O Disable feedback Enable feedback Examples echo 1 LOCAL ECHO IS ON echo 0 LOCAL ECHO IS OFF 70 RS 232 IP COMMANDS 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 configuration 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
39. interface The maximum length of the password is 8 characters The default password is Admin Syntax set webui op pass parami Parameters param1 Password Notes The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command Example set webul op pass reindeer Web UI Operator Password Is Set 38 RS 232 IP 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 paraml 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 39 RS 232 IP 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 40 RS 232 IP 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 MA
40. ion and ignores changes for each input if a change was made 97 WEB INTERFACE Manage EDID gt gt Assign Lock EDID Secures the Local EDID and disables the automatic loading after power up See the lock edid command for more information If the Lock EDID button is clicked enabled the EDID locked on power cycle message will be displayed in red The local EDID information will now be locked once the matrix is rebooted Click the Unlock EDID button to disable the Lock EDID feature Tia PRO 8x8 Matrix For HDMI w 4 ELR jain VO Setup Manage EDID Configuration ssign Bank Names Upload Download Copy EDID From Default EDID Copy EDID From Select the EDID from the drop down list The EDID will be copied from the selected destination to the desired input or EDID bank Options Default EDID Bank 1 Bank 8 Output 1 Output 8 98 WEB INTERFACE cG PRO 8x8 Matrix For HDMI w 4 ELR Main VO Setup Manage EDID Configuration Log Outi Assign Bank Names Upload Download Copy EDIO From DetaukEDIO Copy EDID To Please select from the inputs Banks below so EDID modes If the EDID Mode is set to Last Output then the EDID source will be set to Dynamic EDID See page 78 for oa _e details on using Dynamic EDID If the EDID Mode is set to Custom then the EDID of the display that is connected to Output 1 will be used Click to select the desired input s Custom INPUT 1 OU
41. l inputs will be set to Fast switching mode Example fst fast 1 INPUT 1 IS SET TO FST FAST MODE 4 e NOTE See page 19 for more information on the FST feature 67 RS 232 IP COMMANDS fst_slow Command The fst_slow command sets the specified inputs to Slow switching mode Syntax fst slow paraml Parameters param 1 Input 1 Notes If param7 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 specified inputs to Slow switching mode syntax show fst parami Parameters param 1 Input ie Notes If param 0 then the switching mode status for all inputs will be displayed Example show fst 1 INPUT 1 INPUT1 IS IN FAST SWITCHING MODE 68 zy 4 Command echo fadefault hdcp hpd_pulse lock_edid mask power reboot set_edid set_ir show_hdcp show_ir show_mask show_out_colordpt show_out_res unmask RS 232 IP COMMANDS Masking Enables disables RS 232 feedback Resets the matrix to factory defaults Disables HDCP on the specified input Cycles the HPD line on the specified input Locks the local EDID when powering the matrix Masks the specified outputs Powers the matrix on or off Reboots the matrix Copies EDID data between inputs outputs and banks Sets the IR channel of the matrix Displays the HDCP status on the spec
42. le show input name 5 THE NAME FOR INPUT 3 IS Blu ray show_output_name Command The show_output_name command shows the name provided to the specified input using the set_output_name command Syntax show output name parami Parameters param1 Output A H Example show output name C THE NAME FOR OUTPUT C IS Sony XBR 58 RS 232 IP COMMANDS show_r Command The show_r command shows the current routing status of the specified output The name assigned to the output and input will be included in parentheses Syntax show r parami Parameters param1 Output A H Example show r c OUTPUT C Sony XBR IS ROUTED TO INPUT 4 INPUT4 59 RS 232 IP COMMANDS r Command The r command routes the specified input to the specified outputs If param2 is set to 0 then the specified input is routed to all outputs Unlike other commands do not precede the r command with the symbol Syntax r parami param2 param9 Parameters param1 Input 1 8 param2 Outputs A H Examples r7ACDEGH INPUT 7 IS SET TO OUTPUTS A C D F G H r 2 0 INPUT 2 IS SET TO ALL OUTPUTS 60 RS 232 IP COMMANDS s Command The s command routes the specified input to all outputs Unlike other commands do not precede the r command with the symbol Syntax S paraml Parameters param1 Input 1 8 Examples S 2 INPUT 2 IS SET TO ALL OUTPUTS
43. llowing Output name RSENSE Mask HPD Hot Plug Detect and HDCP Name INPUT 1 INPUT2 JINPUTS INPUT4 Color Depth Color Space HDCP 3D Active Signal vertical Resolution Horizontal Resolution Input Displays the state of each input for each of the following Input name Color Depth Color Space HDCP 3D Active Signal Vertical Resolution Horizontal Resolution Progressive Interlaces and Refresh Rate 91 WEB INTERFACE Main gt gt Display Info Choose EDID Select the EDID from the drop down list The selected EDID will be copied from the selected EDID Bank or Output to the desired input s and used by the source Options Default EDID Bank 1 Bank 8 Output 1 Output 8 Choose EDID Default EDID 8x8 Matrix For HDMI w 4 ELR Log Ou in VO Setup Manage EDID Configuration Routing VO Status Display Info Defan 24Hz Frame Rate TRUE Max Resolution 1080P 60Hz Max Color Depth 12 bit 3D Capable FALSE Mode DVI HDMI HDMI Max Audio Channels 2 Ch Monitor Name HDMI DA LPCM TRUE DTS HD FALSE DTS Digital Surround FALSE Dolby Digital AC3 FALSE Dolby TrueHD FALSE Feature Audio Formats Displays the capabilities of the display or sink device based on the EDID 92 WEB INTERFACE I O Setup gt gt Preset Names 4x4 Matrix For HDMI w 4 ELR Preset Names VO Names HPD Control FST Disable HDCP Preset_l Preset_
44. nd multi channel digital audio to any of eight HDTV displays eliminating the need to disconnect and reconnect HDMI sources and displays It features extension of four displays up to 330 feet 100 meters using Gefen s ELR Extra Long Range and POL Power Over Link technologies ELR extension on four outputs allows installation of displays over a single CAT 5e cable POL eliminates the need to externally power the four included ELR receivers The GefenPRO 8x8 Matrix supports 3DTV and advanced digital audio formats such as Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio Each source is accessible at all times from any display by using the included IR Remote Control the RS 232 port IP Telnet or Web GUI or by using the front panel push buttons 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 specifications FST allows connecting disconnecting or turning any of the HDTV displays on or off without affecting other displays within the audio video distribution system How It Works Using HDMI cables connect up to eight Hi Def sources to the HDMI inputs on the matrix Connect up to four HDTV displays to the HDMI outputs on the matrix and up to four HDTV displays to the supplied ELR POL receivers Use a single CAT 5e cable to connect each of the receivers to the matrix An external power supply is not required because power i
45. ode 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 lw AAatriw fan HADAI w a ELR DOL 22 OPERATING THE 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMI W 4 ELR POL OUTPUTS Setting the IR Channel on the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI In order for the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI w 4 ELR POL Outputs 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 w 4 ELR POL Outputs 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 ltieeltitn 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 SE a saan 86 E n E j i i m a E a MEg p p aT g ee ee ee ee ee aa eee ce a Ul OE a H B sban memm E ee man umn CA a i 0 E mm fon Pd oll a Poy i E B wR Matrix far MRA wA ELR DOL 23 OPERATING THE 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMI W 4 ELR POL OUTPUTS 3 After setting the IR address make sure that th
46. on on the Web GUI dialog to begin uploading the firmware file Once the firmware file has been uploaded the matrix will verify the firmware content The front panel LCM will display the following if the firmware passes After the firmware file integrity has been verified the matrix will begin the upgrade procedure The upgrade progress will be displayed in the front panel LCM After the matrix has been updated the unit will automatically initiate a countdown to reboot The Power button can be pressed to bypass the countdown without harming the upgrade process The LCM will display the following message After the matrix reboots the firmware upgrade process will be complete 109 FIRMWARE UPDATE Firmware Update Procedure over USB IMPORTANT DO NOT power off or disconnect the AC power cord from the matrix at any time during the firmware upgrade process 1 Download the firmware update from the Support section of the Gefen Web site 2 Power ON the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI w 4 ELR POL Outputs Connect a USB cable between the computer and the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI w 4 ELR POL Outputs It is unnecessary to disconnect any cables from the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI w 4 ELR POL Outputs during the update process 3 Once the computer is able to connect to the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI w 4 ELR POL Outputs a Removable disk icon will be displayed under My Computer The following will be displayed on the front panel LCD 4 Ext
47. p NAME IS ASSIGNED TO PRESET 3 55 RS 232 IP COMMANDS show_bank_name Command The show_bank_name command displays the name of the specified bank Syntax show bank name parami 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 specified input Syntax show input name paraml Parameters param1 Input 1 8 Example show input name 5 THE NAME FOR INPUT 5 IS Blu ray 56 RS 232 IP COMMANDS show_output_name Command The show_output_name command shows the name provided to the specified input using the set_output_name command Syntax show output name parami 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 specified routing preset Syntax show preset name parami Parameters param1 Preset A H Example show preset name 3 THE NAME FOR PRESET 3 IS B rayAmp 57 RS 232 IP COMMANDS show_input_name Command The show_input_name command shows the name provided to the specified input using the set_input_name command The underscore character _ must be included when typing the command name Syntax show input name paraml Parameters param1 Input 1 8 Examp
48. ract the firmware file from the ZIP file and drag the bin file to the Removable Disk The 8x8 Matrix for HDMI will indicate that the firmware is being copied 5 Once the firmware has been successfully copied the following message will be displayed 6 Disconnect the USB cable from the computer 7 The matrix will verify the firmware content The front panel LCM will display the following if the firmware passes 110 FIRMWARE UPDATE 9 After the firmware file integrity has been verified the matrix will begin the upgrade procedure The upgrade progress will be displayed in the front panel LCM 10 After the matrix has been updated the unit will automatically initiate a countdown to reboot The Power button can be pressed to bypass the countdown without harming the upgrade process 11 After the matrix reboots the firmware upgrade process will be complete 111 RACK MOUNT SAFETY INFORMATION a Maximum recommended ambient temperature 40 C 104 F b Increase the air flow as needed to maintain the recommended temperature inside the rack c Donot exceed maximum weight loads for the rack Install heavier equipment in the lower part of the rack to maintain stability 112 SPECIFICATIONS Maximum Pixel ClO GK vss cevcorcnis lt dexcantaicbsencnasettexe niacdalieesnsnsdexssudaanabbescuusiadeaiieebteaaweceRstees 225 MHz Video Input Connectors Matrix c c cccceeeeeeeees 8 HDMI Type
49. rformance 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 w 4 ELR POL Outputs 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 specifications Slow Mode is recommended when the source does not support multiple devices 19 OPERATING THE 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMI W 4 ELR POL OUTPUTS 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 Me Consecutively press the Menu button on the front panel until the switching modes screen is displayed The first row IN represents each HDMI input on the matrix The bottom row MODE represents the current switching mode of each HDMI input ee ee O aaa hee n n H Buna aE EENI m nn a i EO nin Bania E Eunn 4 Ba E E mama ama E ans ann nbunn munn E _ nan J l EE ENNE T I IE EEE HEHEHE HEH EE E
50. rt 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 fuse udp enable paraml Parameters param1 State 0 1 O Disable UDP Enable UDP Example use udp enable 1 UDP ACCESS IS ENABLE 50 Command lock_matrix recall_preset save_preset set_bank_name set_input_name set_output_name set_preset_name show_bank_name show_input_name show_output_name show_preset_name show_r RS 232 IP COMMANDS Routing Naming Presets Locks unlocks the Matrix Recalls a routing mask preset Saves the current routing masking state to a preset Sets the name of the specified EDID bank Specifies a name for an input Specifies a name for an output Sets the name of the specified routing preset Displays the specified EDID bank name Displays the specified input name Displays the specified output name Displays the specified routing preset Displays the current routing state of the specified output Routes the specified inputs to the specified outputs Routes all outputs are routed to the specified input 51 RS 232 IP COMMANDS lock_matrix Command The lock_matrix command locks unlocks the Matrix When the Matrix is locked all functions
51. s delivered by the matrix over the CAT 5e cables 3D content can be displayed when con necting a 3DTV and 3D source Connect the included AC power cord to the matrix and plug it into an available electrical outlet Turn on the matrix by pressing the power switch Apply power to sources and to the displays The Hi Def sources can now be routed to any display by using the IR remote control RS 232 port IP Telnet or Web GUI or by using the front panel push buttons OPERATION NOTES READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMI W 4 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 4 ELR POL Outputs incorporates advanced EDID management to ensure compatibility with all sources and display devices See pages 27 for more details The GefenPRO 8x8 Matrix for HDMI w 4 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 FEATURES Supported HDMI Features e Resolutions up to 1080p Full HD e HDCP complian
52. s replaced by an incorrect type Use only 3V lithium batteries CR 2032 11 CONNECTING THE 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMI W 4 ELR POL OUTPUTS How to Connect the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI w 4 ELR POL Outputs 1 Connect up to eight Hi Def sources to the inputs on the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI w 4 ELR POL Outputs using HDMI cables 2 Using HDMI cables connect up to four HDTV displays to the HDMI outputs on the matrix and up to four HDTV displays to the supplied ELR POL Receiver units 3 Connect each ELR POL Receiver unit to the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI w 4 ELR POL Outputs using CAT 5e or better cables e 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 4 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 4 ELR POL Outputs HDMI CABLE EE RS 232 CABLE CAT 5 CABLE EE IR Extender CABLE Router IR Extender 8x8 Matrix for HDMI w ELR POL HD Display HD Displ ZA isplay gt A a p HD Display HD Display HD Display RS 232 Controller g Extender for HDMI R ELR POL HD Display HD Display HD Display GEF HDFST 848 4ELR 12 OPERATING THE 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMI W 4 ELR POL OUTPUTS Main Display The Main Display of the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI w 4 ELR POL Outputs is a 16 character
53. set Names VO Names HPD Control FST HDCP INPUTT E INFUT1 k INPUT E INPUTS INPUT4 E INPUTS lt INPUT6 E INPUT 7 k INPUTS FST Click to select deselect the desired input s Inputs with a check mark will enable the FST feature Use the Set button to save changes Check All Places a check mark in each box under the FST column Clear All Clears all check marks from the FST column Set Click this button to save changes for all input s The Web GUI will display a prompt to verify the selected operation Cancel Cancels the current operation and ignores changes for each input if a change was made 96 WEB INTERFACE I O Setup gt gt HDCP NOTE Some computers will enable HDCP if an HDCP compliant display is detected Use the Disable feature to force the computer to ignore detection of an HDCP compliant display Note that using the Disable feature does not decrypt HDCP content 8x8 Matrix For HDMI w 4 ELR INPUT 1 INPUT INPUTS Disable Click to select deselect the desired input s Inputs with a check mark will disable the HDCP feature Use the Set button to save changes Check All Places a check mark in each box under the Disable column Clear All Clears all check marks from the Disable column Set Click this button to save changes for all input s The Web GUI will display a prompt to verify the selected operation Cancel Cancels the current operat
54. t 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 e ELR technology allows extension up to 330 feet 100 meters POL feature provides power to each ELR receiver e HDBaseT technology Gefen FST speeds up the HDCP authentication process e Fast and Slow FST Modes e Advanced EDID Management for rapid integration of sources and displays e Ability to save and recall presets Supports DVI sources and displays e Field upgradeable firmware via IP or RS 232 e Front Panel Switching IR Control of the matrix via front panel sensor or optional IR extender EXT RMT EXTIRC e Serial RS 232 and IP Control via Web Server and Telnet e Rack mountable 2U tall rack ears included e Internal power supply with detachable IEC AC cord e Back panel master power switch Package Includes 1 8x8 Matrix for HDMI w 4 ELR POL Ouputs 4 HDMI cables M M 4 Extender for HDMI ELR POL Receiver Units 1 IR Remote Control 1 Set of Rack Ears Attached 1 AC Power Cord 1 Quick Start Guide MATRIX LAYOUT Front s3nd3no 10d 473 P M IINGH 404 x 142eW 8X8 ALAL IHIH sas KERER oua FEE MATRIX LAYOUT Back zH 09 0S v AOPe ADOL 9 3nO J3 3NnO 100 813 i0u3u09 di FP 2 WY WETE ese see 1Ss4a0hH 3a39 MATR
55. t paraml Parameters param1 Port 1 x 5990 Notes The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command Example set udp port 10 New UDP listening port set to 10 47 RS 232 IP CONTROL 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 paraml 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 LYZsl6osevl 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 parami Parameters param 1 Port Notes The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command Syntax set udp remote port 4096 REMOTE UDP COMMUNICATION PORT 4096 IS SET 48 RS 232 IP CONTROL show_udp_port Command The show_udp_port command displays the current UDP port Syntax show udp port Parameters None Example show ver data 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 49 RS 232 IP CONTROL show_udp_remote_port Command The show_udp_remote_po
56. te UDP IP Address Type the remote UDP IP address in this text box Remote UDP Port Enter the remote UDP port in this text box Enable UDP Access Check this box to enable UDP access If this box is unchecked the UDP access will be unavailable 105 WEB INTERFACE Configuration gt gt Web Login Settings Username Operator Old Password TITT New Password Confirm New Password Download Current Configuration Restore Configuration Browse Warning All current settings will be lost Firmware Update UI ver v3 1G Username Click this drop down list to select the username to be changed Old Password Type the current old password in this field The factory default password is Admin New Password Type the new password in this field Confirm Password Re type the new password in this field Save Settings Saves the current changes to the Web Login Settings 106 WEB INTERFACE Configuration gt gt System Configuration Download Current Configuration Restore Configuration Waming All current settings will be lost Firmware Update UI ver v3 0L Browse Factory Reset Reboot eesse New Password Download Current Configuration Restore Configuration Browse _ Warning All current settings will be lost Firmware Update UI ver v3 1G
57. tton is not pressed after a routing change has been made then the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI w 4 ELR POL Outputs will automatically return to the Routing Screen after about 20 seconds 17 OPERATING THE 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMI W 4 ELR POL OUTPUTS 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 4 ELR POL Outputs can be locked Locking the matrix also disables many RS 232 IP commands 1 Press the Lock button on the front panel The Lock LED will glow bright blue to indicate that the front panel buttons on the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI w 4 ELR POL Outputs have been locked If any buttons other than the Lock button are pressed while the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI w 4 ELR POL Outputs is Locked the following message will be displayed Boome Es oe E BE n n Eunos amn E u Bonna simn 2 To unlock the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI w 4 ELR POL Outputs press the Lock button a second time 18 OPERATING THE 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMI W 4 ELR POL OUTPUTS FAST SWITCHING TECHNOLOGY 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 specifications FST provides quicker audio video source switching and greatly improves the overall audio video system behavior and pe

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