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2. Front Panel Controls Front Panel Buttons Menu button As described on the previous page consecutively pressing the Menu button provides a way to cycle through other matrix settings Of the three screens that can be displayed routing status FST mode and IP address only the IP address screen cannot be changed using the front panel buttons Menu button OUT AECDEFGH IH 212345678 Input and Output buttons The Input and Output buttons are used to change the numbers in the bottom row of characters in the front panel LCD This applies to both the routing status screen and the FST mode screen Input Output buttons QUT ABCOEF GH IH 12345673 Together the Menu Input and Output buttons provide all the controls necessary to control routing and FST modes on the matrix page 12 Operating the 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDMI Routing Basics Routing Inputs to Outputs The following example illustrates the routing process An input may be routed to a single or multiple outputs Multiple inputs cannot be routed to a single output 1 Select the desired output by pressing the Output or Output button The routing state for Output A will be displayed in the LCD Press the Output or Output button 2 Press the Output or Output button again to cycle through the routing state for each output Press to decrease the Press to increase the letter of the output letter of the output continued on
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4. User Manual Release A3 Gefen 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDMI Important Safety Instructions A PA SNS 10 ule 12 13 14 15 GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this product near water Clean only with a dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install or place this product near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer To reduce the risk of electric shock and or damage to this product never handle or touch this unit or power cord if your hands are wet or damp Do not expose this product to rain or moisture Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unu
5. The welcome message is Welcome to EXT HDFST 848CPN TELNET Syntax display telnet welcome parami Parameters param1 Value 0 1 Value Description 0 Disable welcome message i Enable welcome message Example display telnet welcome 1 Telnet Welcome Screen Is Enable page 31 Advanced Operation RS 232 IP Commands ipconfig The ipconfig command displays the current TCP IP settings Also see the show ip show netmask and show gateway commands Syntax ipconfig Parameters None Example ipconfig IP Configuration is IP 92 160 1412 NETMASK 255 255 255 0 GATEWAY 192 168 1 254 resetip The resetip command resets the IP configuration to factory default settings The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command Syntax resetip Parameters None Example resetip IP Configuration Was Reset To Factory Defaults page 32 Advanced Operation RS 232 IP Commands set_http port The set_ http port command specifies the Web server listening port The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command The default port setting is 80 The current HTTP listening port can be displayed using the show http port command Syntax set http port paraml Parameters param1 Port 1 1024 Example set http port 82 HTTP Communication Port 82 Is Set Please Reboot The Unit set telnet pass The set telnet pass command sets the Telnet password The
6. Parameters None Example show ip IP ADDRESS IS 192 168 1 249 show mac addr The Show mac addr command displays the MAC address of the matrix The MAC address is also displayed within the Web interface Syntax show mac addr Parameters None Example show mac addr MAC ADDRESS IS 00 1a 07 11 01 06 page 37 Advanced Operation RS 232 IP Commands show_netmask The show_netmask command displays the current net mask setting of the matrix Also see the ipconfig command Use the snetmask command to set the gateway address Syntax show netmask Parameters None Example show netmask NETMASK ADDRESS IS 255 255 255 0 show_telnet port The show_ telnet port command displays the Telnet listening port of the matrix Use the set telnet port command to set the Telnet listening port Syntax show telnet port Parameters None Example show telnet port TELNET COMMUNICATION PORT IS 21 page 38 Advanced Operation RS 232 IP Commands show ver data The Show ver data command displays the current firmware and hardware version Syntax show ver data Parameters None Example show ver data SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE VERSION v3 1G PCB 1707 B sipadd The sipadd command sets the IP address of the matrix Use the show_ip or ipconfig command to display the current IP address of the matrix The matrix must be rebooted after executing this comman
7. Parameters param1 Preset 1 8 param2 Name Example set preset name 2 Studio51 Studio51 NAME IS ASSIGNED TO PRESET 2 page 49 Advanced Operation RS 232 IP Commands show bank name The Show bank name command displays the name of the specified bank Use the set bank name command to set the bank name Syntax show bank name parami Parameters param1 Bank 1 8 Example show bank name 4 THE NAME FOR BANK 4 IS Dell 24 show input name The show input name command displays the name of the specified input Use the set input name to set the input name Syntax show input name paraml Parameters param1 Input 1 8 Example show input name 5 THE NAME FOR INPUT 5 IS Blu ray page 50 Advanced Operation RS 232 IP Commands show_output name The Show output name command displays the name of the specified output Syntax show output name parami Parameters param1 Output A H Example show output name d THE NAME FOR OUTPUT D IS Dell 30 show preset name The Show preset name command displays the name of the specified preset Syntax show preset name paraml Parameters param 1 Preset 1 8 Example show preset name 2 THE NAME FOR PRESET 2 IS Studiosl page 51 Advanced Operation RS 232 IP Commands show r The show xr command displays the routing status of the specified output Syntax show r parami P
8. command reboots the matrix Syntax reboot Parameters None Example reboot MATRIX WILL REBOOT SHORTLY REBOOT UNIT IN 2 SECONDS EXT HDFST 848CPN v3 1G A1B2C3D4E5F6G7H8 page 70 Advanced Operation RS 232 IP Commands set edid The fseet_edid command sets the specified EDID type for an input or EDID bank Syntax set edid paraml param2 param3 param4 Parameters param1 Source type String default Uses default EDID Uses dynamic EDID Uses EDID bank used EDID on output sink param2 Source number O 8 Default EDID EDID bank Output param3 Target type String Specifies an input Specifies an EDID bank param4 Target number String EDID bank page 71 Advanced Operation RS 232 IP Commands Notes If param1 default or param1 dynamic then set param2 0 Using Dynamic EDID When param1 dynamic the specified input will be set to Dynamic EDID This can be observed by accessing the Manage EDID tab in the Web interface 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 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 C will be used not Output B
9. control must be set to the same channel as the matrix See the rmtiradd command for instructions on setting the IR channel of the matrix Channel O default Remote Channel 1 ON 1 2 Remote Channel 2 Remote Channel 3 ON 1 2 ON z Gefen P N AMT 848IR www gefen com ON e DIP switches page 6 Installation Connecting the 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDMI 1 Connect up to eight Hi Def sources to the HDMI inputs see page 4 on the 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDMI using HDMI cables 2 Connect up to eight HDTV displays to the HDMI outputs see page 4 on the 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDMI 3 Connect the included 24V DC power supply to the power receptacle on the Matrix 4 To control the matrix using an RS 232 device connect a DB 9 cable between the RS 232 controller and the RS 232 port on the matrix See RS 232 and IP Configuration for more information on RS 232 settings 5 Tocontrol the matrix using Telnet UDP or the built in Web interface connect an Ethernet cable from the RJ 45 jack on the matrix to the computer or LAN See IP UDP Configuration for more information on using IP control 6 Connect the AC power cord to the power supply and connect the power cord to an available electrical outlet Sample Wiring Diagram CAT 5 CABLE EEE HDMI CABLE mmm RS 232 CABLE A ED IR Extender 8X Hi Def Sources gt Network Matrix IP Control RS 232 Co
10. next page page 13 Operating the 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDMI Routing Basics Press the Output button will cycle through each output from right to left 3 Once the output is selected select the input by pressing the Input or Input button Consecutively pressing the Input button will increment the input source value by a factor of 1 within a range of 1 8 Pressing the Input button will decrement the input source value by a factor of 1 within a range of 1 8 Press to move backward Press to increase the through the inputs number of the input For this routing example we will route Input 3 to Output D Therefore we will first select Output D using the Output Output buttons and then use the Input Input buttons to change Input 4 to Input 3 4 Press the Menu button to complete the routing operation The LCD on the front panel will return to the routing status screen QUT ABCOEF GH I H 11233500675 page 14 Operating the 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDMI Routing Basics The routing status screen will reflect the new routing state QUT ABCOEF GH I 112330075 Input 3 is now routed to Output D NOTE The matrix will automatically return to the routing status screen after about 20 seconds if the Menu button is not pressed One to One Routing When an input and output share the same number it is called one to one routing Although the 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix
11. password cannot exceed 20 characters in length The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command The default password is Admin Syntax set telnet pass paraml Parameters param 1 Password Example set telnet pass reindeer TELNET Interface Password Is Set page 33 Advanced Operation RS 232 IP Commands set telnet port The fset telnet port command sets the Telnet listening port The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command The default port setting is 23 Use the show telnet port command to display the current Telnet listening port Syntax set telnet port paraml Parameters param1 Port 1 1024 Example set tcp term port 21 Telnet Communication Port 21 Is Set Please Reboot The Unit set webui_ ad pass The set webui ad pass command sets the Adminstrator password for the Web interface The password cannot exceed 8 characters in length The default password is Admin To set the Operator password use the tset webui_ op pass command Syntax set webui ad pass parami Parameters param1 Password Example set webui ad pass everest Web UI Administrator Password Is Set page 34 Advanced Operation RS 232 IP Commands set webui op pass The set webui ad pass command sets the Operator password for the Web interface The password cannot exceed 8 characters in length The default password is Admin To set the Administrator password use the set we
12. the matrix is first powered ON the LCD will display the following information GEFERN ce HIMI MATE LA 3 After a few moments the matrix will display the routing status screen This screen indicates that the matrix is ready for operation DUT ABCDEP GH IH lesdsers page 10 Operating the 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDMI Front Panel Controls Front Panel LCD Screen The front panel of the 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDMI contains a 16 character 2 line LCD display which is used to provide feedback when performing routing functions In addition this display is used to show the current routing status of the matrix OUT ABCDEFG IH 1112345075 Besides displaying routing information and other feedback during various operations the matrix provides setting information shown below from the routing status screen To display other matrix settings consecutively press the Menu button FST mode screen Displays the current FST switching mode Fast or Slow of each input See Fast Switching Technology for information on using FST IP address screen Displays the current real ARES SS IP address of the matrix See IP UDP 12 16E 1 245 Configuration for more information on using IP control Routing status screen Displays the current routing status of the matrix This is the default screen See Routing Basics for information on routing sources page 11 Operating the 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDMI
13. the specified input Sets the name of the specified output Sets the name of the specified preset Displays the name of the specified EDID bank Displays the name of the specified input Displays the name of the specified output Displays the name of the specified preset Displays the routing status of the specified output Routes an input to the specified output s Routes the specified input to all outputs The lock matrix command locks unlocks the matrix Syntax lock matrix paraml Parameters param1 Example lock matrix 1 MATRIX IS LOCKED Unlock matrix Lock matrix page 46 Advanced Operation RS 232 IP Commands recall preset The recall preset command restores the specified routing masking preset If the specified preset is empty then Empty Set will be returned Syntax recall preset paraml Parameters param1 Preset 1 8 Example recall preset 2 RECALLED THE ROUTING STATE OF PRESET 2 save preset The save preset command saves the current routing and masking state to a specified preset To load a saved preset use the recall preset command Syntax save preset paraml Parameters param1 Preset 1 8 Example save preset 2 Current routing state is saved to preset page 47 Advanced Operation RS 232 IP Commands set bank name The set_ bank name command names the specified bank The name of the bank cannot exceed 20 characters in length
14. to Output A during standard operation Features and Packing List Features Supported HDMI features gt Resolutions up to 1080p Full HD and 1920 x 1200 WUXGA gt 12 bit Deep Color gt LPCM 7 1 audio Dolby TrueHD Dolby Digital Plus and DTS HD Master Audio gt 3DTV pass through gt Lip Sync pass through gt HDCP compliant e Independently routes any eight Hi Def sources to any of eight HDTV displays Gefen FST speeds up the HDCP authentication process Fast and Slow FST switch Advanced EDID Management for rapid integration of sources and displays Ability to save and recall presets e Supports DVI sources and displays using HDMI to DVI adapters or cables e Field upgradeable firmware via IP Front Panel Switching capability IR Remote Control via front panel sensor and back panel input using EXT RMT EXTIR e Serial RS 232 control for automation IP Control via Web Server and Telnet e Rack mountable USB port for service only e HDCP compliant HOM HIGH DEFINITION MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE Packing List The 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDMI ships with the items listed below If any of these items are not present in your box when you first open it immediately contact your dealer or Gefen 1 x 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDMI 1 x IR remote control unit e 1 x 24V DC power supply 1 x AC power cord 1 x Quick Start Guide vi vil 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDMI Table of Contents
15. 00 Nordhoff St Chatsworth CA 91311 Telephone 818 772 9100 800 545 6900 Fax 818 772 9120 Email support gefen com Visit us on the Web www gefen com Technical Support Hours 8 00 AM to 5 00 PM Monday Friday Pacific Time 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDMI is a trademark of Gefen LLC Important Notice Gefen LLC reserves the right to make changes in the hardware packaging and any accompanying documentation without prior written notice HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing in the United States and other countries 2013 Gefen LLC All Rights Reserved All trademarks are the property of their respective owners IV Operating Notes There is no internal scaling in the Gefen 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDMI All of the attached monitors must be able to display the resolutions output by the source devices For maximum compatibility it is recommended that only one compatible common resolution be used by all of the source devices e The Gefen 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDMI is a full featured crosspoint matrix for eight inputs and eight outputs Any source can be connected to any display at any time using the remote control RS 232 Telnet or by controlling it via the buttons on the front panel 3D content pass thru is enabled to all outputs when a 3DTV is connected to Output A Ensure to power cycle the Matrix once a 3DTV is connected
16. 3 on page 29 Once connected to the matrix the login screen will be displayed Username Administrator Password 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDM 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 login Use the tset webui_ad pass or set webui op pass commands to set the password for the Administrator and Operator login respectively The factory default password for both Administrator and Operator login is Admin page 77 Advanced Operation Web Interface The Web interface is divided into four main pages Main I O Setup Manage EDID and Configuration Each of these pages is represented by a tab Click on the desired tab to open the its page Each page also has its own set of tabs which can be accessed When the Web interface is opened the Routing page tab will be displayed O 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 Routing Status Displays the current routing status of the matrix Gefe Main MO Setup Manage EDID Configuration atrix for HDM Log Out Routing VO S
17. D TO OUTPUT 2 LOCAL ECHO IS ON ALL OUTPUTS ARE UNMASKED ALL INPUTS ARE SET TO FST FAST MODE IP ADDRESS IS 192 168 1 72 NETMASK ADDRESS IS 255 255 255 0 GATEWAY ADDRESS IS 192 168 1 1 HTTP Communication Port 80 Is Set Telnet Communication Port 23 Is Set UDP Echo Server Communication Port 50007 Is Set Remote UDP IP Address 192 168 1 80 Is Set Remote UDP Communication Port 50008 Is Set UDP Access is Disable 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 BANK NAME INIT PRESET NAME INIT MATRIX WILL REBOOT SHORTLY REBOOT UNIT IN 2 SECONDS EXT HDFST 848CPN v3 1G A1B2C3D4E5F6G7H8 page 64 Advanced Operation hdcp RS 232 IP Commands The hdcp command disabled HDCP detection on the specified input NOTE Some source computers etc will enable HDCP if an HDCP compliant display is detected Set param2 1 to ignore detection of an HDCP compliant display Disabling this feature does not decrypt HDCP content Syntax hdcp paraml param2 Parameters param1 param2 Example thdcp 3 0 Input 1 8 Value Value Description 0 Disable HDCP detection 1 Enable HDCP detection INPUT 3 HDCP IS DISABLE page 65 Advanced Operation RS 232 I
18. I O Status 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDM OUTPUT1 Off Off Low Inactive Inactive Inactive Output Displays the state of each output for each of the following Output name RSENSE Mask HPD Hot Plug Detect and HDCP INPUT 1 INPUT INPUTS INPUT4 Color Depth E 2 E E Color Space HDCP 3D Active Signal Vertical Resolution Horizontal Resolution Progressive Input Displays the following status of each input Input name Color Depth Color Space HDCP 3D Active Signal Vertical Resolution Horizontal Resolution Progressive Interlaced and Refresh Rate page 82 Advanced Operation Web Interface Main 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 Crosspoint Matrix for HDM Log Out Surround 24Hz Frame Rate Max Resolution Max Color Depth 3D Capable Mode DWI HDMI Max Audio Channels Monitor Name TRUE 1080P 60Hz 12 bit FALSE HDMI 2 Ch HDMI DA LPCM DTS HD DTS Digital Surround Dolby Digital ACS Dolby TrueHD Feature Audio Formats Displays the capabilities of the display or sink device based on the selected EDID page 83 Advanced Operation Web Interface I O S
19. OMMUNICATION PORT IS 1024 show_udp remote ip The show_udp remote ip command displays the current remote UDP IP address Use the set udp remote ip command to set the remote UDP address Syntax show udp remote ip Parameters None Example show udp remote ip REMOTE UDP IP ADDRESS IS 192 168 1 227 page 44 Advanced Operation RS 232 IP Commands show_udp remote port The show udp remote port command displays the current remote UDP listening port Use the tset udp remote port command to set the remote UDP listening port Syntax show udp remote port Parameters None Example show udp remote port REMOTE UDP COMMUNICATION PORT IS 5500 use udp enable The use udp enable command enables or disables UDP access mode The default value is O disabled Syntax use udp enable paraml Parameters param1 Value Value Description 0 Disable UDP access 1 Enable UDP access Example use udp access 1 UDP ACCESS IS ENABLE page 45 Advanced Operation RS 232 IP Commands Routing Naming 5V Presets 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 S lock matrix Locks unlocks the matrix Recalls the specified routing preset Save the current routing preset state Sets the name of the specified EDID bank Sets the name of
20. Output or Output button to select a different input Then use the Input or Input buttons to change the switching mode for the selected input page 20 Operating the 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDMI Fast Switching Technology 5 To complete the switching mode process press the Menu button on the front panel 2d ra IH 123 MODE FFFFFFFF In the example above we also set Input 6 and 7 to slow S switching mode 6 Press the Menu button twice to return to the routing status screen QUT ABCOEF GH IH 212335678 page 21 Operating the Crosspoint Matrix for HDMI Setting the IR Channel In order for the 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDMI to communicate with the included IR remote control unit both the matrix must be set to the same IR channel as the IR remote Follow the procedure outlined below to set the IR channel on the 8x8 Crosspoint 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 Press these button simultaneously IR ADDRESS 6 1 0 0FF 2 0FF 2 Use the Input or Input buttons to change the IR channel For this example we will set the IR channel to 2 As the IR channel is changed the LCD will display the correct DIP switch settings for the IR remote control unit See
21. P Commands hpd pulse The hpd pulse command cycles the HPD line on the specified input This command is the equivalent of performing a physical hot plug disconnecting and reconnecting the input cable on the source device Syntax hpd pulse paraml Parameters param1 Input 1 8 Example hpd pulse 6 HPD PULSE HAS BEEN SENT TO INPUT 6 page 66 Advanced Operation RS 232 IP Commands lock edid The lock edid command locks unlocks the EDID stored on all inputs during a power cycle By default EDID data is not locked Syntax lock edid parami Parameters param1 Value Value Description 0 Unlock EDID Jl Lock EDID Example lock edid 1 MATRIX EDID 15 LOCKED page 67 Advanced Operation RS 232 IP Commands mask The mask command masks the specified outputs Multiple outputs can be specified If param7 0 then all outputs will be masked Use the unmask command to disable masking on specified outputs Syntax mask parami Parameters param1 Output A H Example mask b OUTPUT B IS MASKED page 68 Advanced Operation RS 232 IP Commands power The power command is used to power ON or power OFF the matrix Syntax power parami Parameters param1 Value Value Description 0 Power OFF 1 Power ON Example power 0 MATRIX IS OFF power 1 MATRIX IS ON page 69 Advanced Operation RS 232 IP Commands reboot The reboot
22. Setting the IR Channel for instructions on setting the IR channel for the IR remote control unit 3 Press the Menu button once the desired IR channel is set The matrix will return to the routing status screen page 22 Using the IR Remote Control Routing Sources using the IR Remote Control The included IR Remote Control unit provides discrete routing between each input and output The IR remote control unit consists of 16 buttons Each button represents an input output Let s look at an example Route Input 5 to Output C 1 Point the IR remote control at the IR sensor on the front panel of the matrix 2 First select the output by pressing button C on the IR remote control unit The LED on the IR remote control unit will glow bright yellow to indicate that a button was pressed LED indicates a button was pressed RMT 848IR Press button C IR sensor The front panel LCD will display the selected output 3 Next press the desired input In this example we want to route Input 5 to Output C Therefore press button 5 on the IR remote control unit continued on next page page 23 Operating the 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDMI Using the IR Remote Control Once again the LED on the IR remote control unit will flash bright yellow to indicate that a button was pressed Press button 5 RMT 848 IR The front panel LCD will display the selected input In addition the new routing state will i
23. Spaces are not permitted when naming outputs If a space is required use the underscore _ character Syntax set bank name paraml param2 Parameters param1 Bank 1 8 param2 Name Example set bank name 4 Dell 24 Dell 24 NAME IS ASSIGNED TO BANK 4 set_input_ name The set input name command names the specified input The name of the input cannot exceed 20 characters in length Spaces are not permitted when naming outputs If a space is required use the underscore _ character Syntax set input name paraml param2 Parameters param1 Input 1 8 param2 Name Example set input name 5 Blu ray Blu ray NAME IS ASSIGNED TO INPUT 5 page 48 Advanced Operation RS 232 IP Commands set output name The fset output name command names the specified output The name of the output cannot exceed 20 characters in length Spaces are not permitted when naming outputs If a space is required then use the underscore _ character Syntax set output name paraml param2 Parameters param1 Output A H param2 Name Example set output name d Dell 30 Dell 30 NAME IS ASSIGNED TO OUTPUT D set preset name The set preset name command names the specified preset The name of the preset cannot exceed 20 characters in length Spaces are not permitted when naming presets If a space is required then use the underscore _ character Syntax set preset name paraml param2
24. Using the built in Web Severa a da Da da IT MalliPRQUINO dara ara ANN ERA 78 ME AS 0 eee ere A 82 Mam Isola et S 83 AES CTU e RrescuNames e eee See 84 A A e da ere ere 85 A A e de 86 VOS ETDI PP Pee te Ae ee ee eee 87 OEA ADCP a neers eters ere Renn ere tenet ater eer oe S 88 Manage EDID ASSICMIicscrcceee ctsces ctuccecec dete atada colonos 89 Manage ED ID BankINaMmeS too etre eter ooo 92 Manage EDID Upload Download e io 93 Configuration gt Change IP Settings o 94 Configuration amp Telnet Login Sa 95 Configuration UDP Connection Settings s sceeeserrrseerninireniene anat 96 Coniguration P Web Login Settings a ree aaa aa ere a atone 97 Configuration P System Configura oca cdn ca 98 Advanced Operation RS 232 and IP Configuration RS 232 Interface 54321 RS 232 Controller Matrix o ON QO Oo A W N gt o 0 N QO a A OO N gt Only TXD RXD and GND are used RS232 Settings A A A 19200 DADAS e qseticon casos dia N ede Su atts cera EE 8 o e PU MU None A 1 PU ORIOL arta ca bea loci eae aids a ode rani ae eee eto None IMPORTANT When sending RS 232 commands a carriage return must be included at the end of the command Aspace must be included between the command and the parameter page 28 Advanced Operation RS 232 and IP Configuration IP UDP Configuration The 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDMI supports IP based control using Telnet UDP or the built in Web based GUI To set up IP c
25. arameters param1 Output A H Example show r d OUTPUT D Dell 30 IS ROUTED TO INPUT 5 Blu ray r The r command routes the specified input to the specified outputs Up to eight outputs can be specified at a time Do not precede this command with the symbol If param2 0 then the specified input will be routed to all outputs Also see the s command on the next page Syntax r parami param2 param9 Parameters param1 Input 1 8 param2 Output A H Example od see a INPUT 1 IS SET TO OUTPUTS C D H r 10 INPUT 1 IS SET TO ALL OUTPUTS page 52 Advanced Operation RS 232 IP Commands S The s command routes the specified inputs to all outputs Do not precede this command with the symbol Also see the r command on the previous page Syntax s paraml Parameters param1 Input 1 8 Example Ss 2 INPUT 2 IS SET TO ALL OUTPUTS s 0 Routing b ly2 2y oss page 53 Advanced Operation RS 232 IP Commands Status Command Description help Displays the list of available commands show fw Displays the current version of firmware show hpd Displays the HPD status of the specified output show rsense Displays the RSENSE status of the specified output m Displays the current routing status of the matrix n Displays the routing state for the specified output help The help command displays the list of available RS 232 IP commands The help co
26. assword in this field Confirm Password Re type the new password in this field Save Settings Saves the current changes to the Web Login Settings page 97 Advanced Operation Web Interface Configuration gt System Configuration NOTE As of this writing the firmware update procedure is not functional from within the Web interface This feature will be available in a future release of the product The firmware update procedure must be performed using RS 232 See page 102 Download Current Configuration Restore Configuration Waming All current settings will be lost Firmware Update UI ver v3 1G Browse_ Factory Reset Reboot Username Restore Reboot Download Current Configuration Click this button to download the current configuration to a file page 98 Advanced Operation Web Interface System Configuration Download Current Configuration Restore Configuration Warning All current settings will be lost Firmware Update UI ver v3 1G Browse_ Factory Reset Reboot Browse Click this button to select the firmware file to be uploaded See page 102 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 fac
27. assword 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 EXT HDFST 848 TELNET Save Settings Saves the current changes to the Telnet Login Settings page 95 Advanced Operation Web Interface Configuration gt UDP Connection Settings 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDMI Log Out Remote UDP IP Address 192 168 1 80 Remote UDP Port 50008 Enable UDP Access F Remote 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 page 96 Advanced Operation Web Interface Configuration gt Web Login Settings Web Login Settings Username Operator Old Password Mew Password Contin New Password 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 p
28. 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 Crosspoint Matrix for HDMI to Fast Mode will improve performance when connecting disconnecting Hi Def sources and powering ON OFF HDTV displays e 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 page 17 Operating the 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDMI Fast Switching Technology 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 By default all inputs are set to Fast Mode 1 To display the current switching mode press the Menu button on the front panel until the switching mode screen is displayed 2S4d567S IH 123 MODE FFFFFFFF The top row In represents each HDMI input on the matrix The bottom row Mode represents the current switching mode of each HDMI input 2 Toreturn to the routing status screen pres
29. bui ad pass command Syntax set webui op pass parami Parameters param1 Password Example set webui op pass everest Web UI Administrator Password Is Set sgateway The sgateway command sets the new IP gateway The gateway must be typed using dot decimal notation The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command The default gateway is 192 168 1 254 Also see the show gateway and ipcontfig commands Syntax Sgateway paraml Parameters param1 Gateway Example Sgateway 192 168 1 1 GateWay Address 192 168 1 1 Is Set Please Reboot The Unit page 35 Advanced Operation RS 232 IP Commands show_gateway The show_gateway command displays the current gateway setting of the matrix Also see the ipconfig command Use the sgateway command to set the gateway address Syntax show gateway Parameters None Example show gateway GATEWAY ADDRESS IS 192 168 1 1 show http port The show http port command displays the HTTP listening port of the matrix Use the set http port command to set the HTTP listening port Syntax show http port Parameters None Example show http port HTTP COMMUNICATION PORT IS 82 page 36 Advanced Operation RS 232 IP Commands show ip The show_ip command displays the current IP address of the matrix Also see the ipconfig command Use the sipadd command to set the IP address of the matrix Syntax show ip
30. by Input 1 r4boce INPUT 4 IS SET TO OUTPUTS B C However if we wanted to use the EDID from Output B we would write the command as r4cb INPUT 4 IS SET TO OUTPUTS C B Since Output B 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 specified downstream sink display etc set edid output 1 input 3 COPY OUTPUT1 EDID TO INPUT3 page 72 Advanced Operation RS 232 IP Commands set_ir The set ir command sets the IR channel of the matrix In order for the included IR remote control unit to function correctly with the matrix both the matrix and the IR remote must share the same IR channel See Setting the IR Channel for information on setting the IR channel on the IR remote control unit Syntax set ir paraml Parameters param1 IR channel 0 3 Example set ir 2 IR CHANNEL IS SET TO CHANNEL 2 show_hdcp The show_hdcp command displays the disable HDCP status for the specified input Use the hdcp command to enable or disable HDCP detection Syntax show hdcp paraml Parameters param1 Input 1 8 Example show hdcp 4 INPUT 4 HDCP IS ENABLED page 73 Advanced Operation RS 232 IP Commands show ir The show ir command displays the current IR channel of the matrix Use the set ir command to set the IR channel of the matrix Syntax show ir Param
31. cccoccconoconnncconanconnnnnnnnnos 96 Configuration Web Login Settings ooooccccccccononconcccooonnccnnonnnnnnos 97 Configuration gt System Configuration c lt ccccccsscssecccssesssseescacenesscescesaveseers 98 04 Appendix Firmware Upgrade Procedure ccccoocccocccconoccccnoconocnanncnonnnnnnnnnnnnononnnrnnnnnnrnnnnnas 102 PECCI Sid 104 01 Getting Started Pane US NR ErontPane Aoc a ella 2 RPI erm Se ee ml ECO IR aS a RON Installing het Battery eeaeee ns la a dieta Setting the IR Channela raor ae a ae a E Pree a EI RT atic live a RON erent et eet tee ee eer E tt E etree eet Connecting the 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for RID Ieee se eesseee ee seers reser Sample Wima Dia gr ani or aeea E Panel Layout Front Panel LCD display Dh 2 Input Output buttons 3 Menu 4 IR sensor Lock LED 6 Lock button T Power LED 8 Power al Provides feedback of matrix features during operation Used for routing an Input to an Output Each of these buttons represents an Output See Routing Basics for more information on routing sources Used to display other matrix settings such as FST mode and displaying the IP address of the matrix See Front Panel Buttons for more information on using the Menu button Receives signals from the included IR remote control unit This LED indicator will glow bright blue when the matrix is locked See Locking the Matrix for more infor
32. command sets the local UDP server listening port The default port setting is 21 Use the show udp port to display the current UDP port setting Syntax set udp port parami Parameters param 1 Port 1 65535 Example set udp port 1024 UDP COMMUNICATION PORT 1024 IS SET page 42 Advanced Operation RS 232 IP Commands set _udp remote ip The tset_udp remote ip command sets the remote UDP IP address The IP address must be specified using dot decimal notation The default UDP remote IP address is 192 168 1 255 Use the show udp remote ip command to display the current UDP remote IP address Syntax set udp remote ip paraml Parameters param1 IP address Example set udp remote ip 192 168 1 227 REMOTE UDP IP ADDRESS 192 168 1 227 IS SET set_udp remote port The set_ udp remote port command sets the remote UDP listening port The default UDP remote port is 50008 Use the show udp remote port to display the current remote UDP listening port Syntax set udp remote port parami Parameters param1 Port 1 65535 Example set udp remote port 5500 REMOTE UDP COMMUNICATION PORT 5500 IS SET page 43 Advanced Operation RS 232 IP Commands show_udp port The show udp port command displays the current UDP port Use the set udp port command to set the local UDP server listening port Syntax show udp port Parameters None Example show udp port UDP C
33. d Syntax Sipadd parami Parameters None Example sipadd 192 168 1 249 IP Address 192 168 1 249 Is Set Please Reboot The Unit page 39 Advanced Operation RS 232 IP Commands snetmask The snetmask command sets the subnet mask The net mask must be entered using dot decimal notation The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command The default net mask is 255 255 255 0 Use the show netmask or ipconfig command to display the current net mask Syntax snetmask parami Parameters param1 Gateway Example snetmask 255 255 255 0 New IP mask set to 255 255 255 0 page 40 Advanced Operation RS 232 IP Commands use telnet pass The tuse telnet pass command enables or disables the password when starting a Telnet session Syntax use telnet pass paraml Parameters param1 Value 0 das 1 Value Description 0 Disable password I Enable password Example use telnet pass 1 Telnet Interface Password Is Enable page 41 Advanced Operation RS 232 IP Commands UDP Configuration set udp port Sets the local UDP 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 local UDP server listening port show udp remote ip Displays the remote UDP IP address show udp remote port Displays the remote UDP port use udp enable Enables disabled UDP access set_udp port The fset_udp port
34. display sink is not connected or if the sink is not powered then Low will be returned Otherwise High is returned Syntax show hpd paraml Parameters param1 Output A H Example show hpd c HPD OF OUTPUT C OUTPUT3 IS LOW show hpd d APD OF OUTPUT D Dell 30 IS HIGH page 56 Advanced Operation RS 232 IP Commands m The m command displays the current routing masking status of the matrix Do not precede this command with the symbol Also see the n command Syntax Parameters None Example Out A BCDEFGH Int 22222222 ALL OUTPUTS ARE UNMASKED MATRIX IS UNLOCKED page 57 Advanced Operation RS 232 IP Commands n The n command displays the routing state for the specified output Do not precede this command with the symbol If param1 0 then the routing status for all outputs are displayed Also see the m command Syntax n parami Parameters param1 Output A H Example nd D2 n 0 A2B2C2D2E2F2G2H2 page 58 Advanced Operation RS 232 IP Commands FST Command Description fst fast Sets the specified input s to fast switching mode st_slow Sets the specified input s to slow switching mode show fst Displays switching mode of the specified input fst fast The st fast command sets the specified input to fast switching mode If param7 0 then all inputs are set to fast switching mode Syntax tf st fast parami Parame
35. dvanced Operation RS 232 and IP CONTIGUA ON ronca 28 o A Ueo UR EE O nee ae a erent Ni 28 RS2 02 OCIOSO as 28 IP UDP Configuration siendo 29 Ro 232 IF Commands AA e OR ive EE i EAEE Ra 30 IP Telnet AAPP PP 30 UDP Coniguralon entreno etarra AEE ETA 42 Routing Naming 5V POSO rateros 46 A PP e 54 AA e 59 MASKIN rastreo 62 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDMI Table of Contents Web Interface seriada iaa 77 Using the built in Web Server svcvicrscasccscoct sivviavanrdtanssnek deci 77 Main ROUNO PP terancnsenamaecs 78 Main TO SAIS aicec coreecarentaeuaieresnectetennncnedbsanernetoveutanneeatataaseurumuesayceasintays 82 Main gt Display A cneaeebesntnens 83 O Setup gt Preset Names csocinisnciotadienic scientist decidieran 84 VO Setup P VO Names scisrconaiocaca iria iraids 85 VO Setup gt HPD Control i ccsccsccasenconsdsecstaseaccsacscnadieretacansastnaesdtecstetiecsstceece 86 PLO S lt 1 10 ES E E A io 87 VO Setup P HDO P sroin O OA 88 Manage EDID Assign snsorraranianac aia e 89 Manage EDID gt Bank Names cccccooccccccnocccccnococcncnonncnonnnnnnonancnoncnannnnonos 92 Manage EDID Upload Downloa20 cccccooococcnccccononccnncncnonaaconononos 93 Configuration gt Change IP Settings cccooooonccnncoccononconnnnnnnnnconnnnnonanos 94 Configuration Telnet Login Settings ooccocccccononccncnnnonanccnnononnnnos 95 Configuration gt UDP Connection Settings c
36. e IP address that was specified in step 3 in a Web browser to access the Web GUI Use the same IP address to Telnet to the matrix page 29 Advanced Operation RS 232 IP Commands IP Telnet Configuration display telnet welcome ipconfig resetip set http port set telnet pass set telnet port set webui ad pass set webui op pass sgateway show gateway show http port show ip show mac addr show netmask show telnet port show ver data Sipadd snetmask use telnet pass Enables disables the Telnet welcome message Displays the current IP configuration Resets the IP configuration to factory default settings Sets the Web server listening port Sets the Telnet password Sets the TCP terminal port Sets the Administrator password Set the Operator password Sets the IP address of the router gateway Displays the current gateway address of the matrix Displays the current HTTP listening port of the matrix Displays the current IP address of the matrix Displays the MAC address of the matrix Displays the current net mask of the matrix Displays the current Telnet port for the matrix Displays the current firmware and hardware version Sets the IP Address Sets the Net Mask Enables disables the Telnet password page 30 Advanced Operation RS 232 IP Commands display telnet welcome The display telnet welcome command enables disables the Telnet welcome message during a Telnet session
37. een verified the matrix will begin the upgrade procedure Master Update Master update done Update Slave 1 Update Slave 2 System update done page 102 Appendix 10 Firmware Upgrade Procedure After the matrix has completed successfully the matrix will reboot and the following will be displayed within the terminal program if used EXT HDFST 848CPN v3 1G A1B4C4D4E5F6G7H8 BANK NAME INIT PRESET NAME INIT EXT HDFST 848CPN v3 1G A1B4C4D4E5F6G7H8 Once the routing status screen is displayed the matrix will be ready to use ABCDEFGH E page 103 Appendix Specifications Resolution max 1080p Full HD Maximum Pixel Clock Power Indicator Lock Indicator Video Input Video Output Serial RS 232 USB Ethernet IR Extender Power Input Power Consumption Operating Temperature Dimensions W x H x D Unit Weight 225 MHz LED blue ON red standby mode LED blue 8 x HDMI Type A 19 pin female locking 8 x HDMI Type A 19 pin female locking 1 x DB 9 female 1 x Mini B female 1 x RJ 45 female 1 x 3 5mm mini stereo jack 1 x 24V DC locking 80W max 32 to 104 0 to 40 C 17 25 x 3 5 x 10 440mm x 89mm x 254mm 13 6 Ibs 6 2 kg page 104 Stretch it Switch it Split it Control it Gefen s got it 20600 Nordhoff St Chatsworth CA 91311 1 800 545 6900 818 772 9100 fax 818 772 9120 www gefen com support gefen com
38. etails on naming outputs Output Click to place a check mark in the box and select the desired output Multiple outputs can be selected at a time OUTPUT1 OUTPUT OUTPUTS OUTPUT4 OUTPUTS E al OUTPUTE OUTPUT OUTPUTS B Crosspoint Matrix for HDM Log Out O Jn w N a aa a a a 0 0 g 8 INPUTS Presot_2 OCP i Dr input Routing Check All Route Places a check mark in each box Click this button to route the current under the Output column input and output selection s Clear All Clears all check marks from the Output column page 80 Advanced Operation Web Interface Log Out Log Out Click here to terminate the current Web session are return to the login page Gefen 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDM Main VO Setup Manage EDID Configuration Routing VO Status Display Into 3 NPUTI OUTPUT4 Save amp Recall Routing Presets save Routing Preset 1 Preset_1 Recall Routing Preget Preset_1 Preset_ Preset_3 Preset_4 Preset_5 Preset_6 Preset_f 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 page 81 Advanced Operation Web Interface Main gt
39. eters None Example show ir CURRENT IR CHANNEL IS 2 show mask The show_ mask command displays the mask status of the specified output Use the mask command to mask outputs Syntax show mask paraml Parameters param1 Output A H Example show mask e OUTPUT E OUTPUT5D IS UNMASKED page 74 Advanced Operation RS 232 IP Commands show_out_colordpt The Show out colordpt command displays the color depth of the specified output If no signal is present NO SIGNAL will be returned Syntax show out colordpt parami Parameters param1 Output A H Example show out colordpt h 8 BITS DVI show_out res The show out res command displays the maximum resolution supported by the display based on the EDID Syntax show out res parami Parameters param1 Output A H Example show out res h DVI page 75 Advanced Operation RS 232 IP Commands unmask The unmask command unmasks the specified output The unmask command unmasks the specified output s Multiple outputs can be specified If param1 0 then all outputs will be unmasked Use the mask command to mask outputs Syntax unmask parami Parameters param1 Output A H Example unmask e OUTPUT E IS UNMASKED page 76 Web Interface Using the built in Web Server Access the built in Web interface by entering the IP address of the matrix that was specified in step
40. etup gt Preset Names Gefen 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDM Main VO Setup Manage EDID Configuration Log Outi Preset Names VO Names HPD Control FST HDCP Preset 3 Preset 2 Preset 3 Preset 4 Preset 5 Preset 6 Preset 7 Preset amp 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 page 84 Advanced Operation Web Interface I O Setup gt I O Names 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDM Log Outi OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT2 OUTPUT3 2 INPUTS OUTPUT4 4 INPUT 4 OUTPUTS INPUTS OUTPUT6 INPUT6 OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUTS INPUTS 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 Save Changes Saves the current changes Cancel Cancels the current naming operation page 85 Advanced Operation Web Interface I O Setup gt HPD Control Gefen Main VO Setup 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDM Manage EDID Configuration Log Outi Names HPD Control FST HDCP HPD Control INPUTA INPUT2 INPUTS INPUT4 INPUTS INPUT6 INPUT INPUTS Pulse Click the Pulse button to cycle the HPD line on the desired input This is the eq
41. file Options Bank 1 Bank 8 Output 1 is Output 8 Input 1 Input 8 page 93 Advanced Operation Web Interface Configuration gt Change IP Settings Gefen 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDMI Main VO Setup Manage EDID Configuration Log Out Change IP Settings MAC Address 00 1a 07 11 01 06 IP Address 192 168 1 249 Subnet 255 255 255 0 Gateway 192 168 1 1 Port 80 TGP Telnet Terminal Port 23 UDP Port 50007 Change IP Settings Assigns the IP address subnet gateway HTTP listening port Telnet port and UDP port The 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 page 94 Advanced Operation Web Interface Configuration gt Telnet Login Settings Gefen 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDMI Main VO Setup Manage EDID Configuration Log Out Change IP Settings C Address 1a 07 11 01 192 163 1 249 Telnet Login Settings Old Password Mew Password Confirm New Password Force Password on Connect Show Login Message on Connect Old Password Type the current old p
42. he previous EDID state for Copy To column each input if a change was made page 91 Advanced Operation Web Interface Manage EDID gt Bank Names Gefen 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDM Main VO Setup Manage EDID Configuration Log Out Assign Bank Names Upload Download Edit Banks Names Bank 1 Bank 2 Bank 6 Bank 7 Banks Edit Banks Names 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 button to restore the previous name Save Changes 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 page 92 Advanced Operation Web Interface Manage EDID 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 Upload EDID Select EDID File to Upload Browse_ Select Bank Location Download EDID Select EDID File to Download Download EDID Click the drop down box to select the EDID that is to be saved to a file The EDID file will be saved in binary format bin Click the Download button to save the selected EDID to a
43. irs 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 Customers outside the US are responsible for shipping charges to and from Gefen Copper cables are limited to a 30 day warranty and cables must be in their original condition The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate However Gefen assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this manual In no event will Gefen be liable for direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual even if advised of the possibility of such damages The technical information contained herein regarding the features and 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 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDMI Contacting Gefen Technical Support Gefen LLC c o Customer Service 206
44. l check marks from the HDCP column Set Click this button to disable HDCP on the selected input s Cancel Restores the previous HDCP state for each input if a change was made Disable Click to select the desired input s and use the Set button to force the computer to ignore detection of an HDCP compliant display page 88 Advanced Operation Web Interface Manage EDID 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 Unlock EDID 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDM Log Out 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 continued on next page page 89 Advanced Operation Web Interface Gefen 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDM Main VO Setup Manage EDID Configuration Log Out Bank Names Upload Download Assign Lock EDID Copy EDIO From Default EDID ct from the Inputs Banks below Copy EDID To Please sele Inputs Eoio
45. mation Press this button to lock the matrix See Locking the Matrix for more information This LED indicator will glow bright blue when the matrix is powered ON When the matrix is in standby mode the LED will glow bright red Press this button to power ON or Power OFF the matrix page 2 Getting Started Panel Layout Back Panel 1 IP Control RS 232 3 IR Ext N 4 USB 5 Out A H In 1 8 T 24V DC O Connect an Ethernet cable between this jack and a LAN to use IP control See IP UDP Configuration for more information on using IP control Connect the included RS 232 cable from this port to an RS 232 device See RS 232 and IP Configuration for more information on RS 232 settings Connect an IR Extender Gefen part no EXT RMT IREXT to this jack Two internal power supplies are included with the matrix Only one power supply is required to power the matrix The second power supply is used for redundancy Use HDMI cables to connect up to eight HDTV displays or other sink devices to these ports Connect up to eight Hi Def sources to these ports using HDMI cables Connect the included power supply to this receptacle page 3 Getting Started IR Remote Control Unit Front Activity indicator This LED glows bright orange when a key is pressed on the remote 2 Buttons 1 8 Used to select the desired input when routing 3 Buttons A H Used to selec
46. mmand can also be used to provide help on a specific command Syntax help paraml Parameters param1 Command optional Notes When asking for help on a specific command the character must be included as part of the command Example thelp r R PARAM1 PARAM 2 PARAM 9 ROUTING COMMAND PARAM 1 1 8 INPUT PARAM 2 0 ALL OUTPUTS PARAM 2 PARAM 9 A H OUTPUTS page 54 Advanced Operation RS 232 IP Commands show_fw The show_fw command displays the current version of firmware Also see the show ver data command Syntax show fw Parameters None Example show fw FIRMWARE VERSION EXT HDFST 848CPN v3 1G show_hpd The show_hpd command displays the HPD Hot Plug Detect status of the specified output If a display sink is not connected or if the sink is not powered then Low will be returned Otherwise High is returned Syntax show hpd paraml Parameters param1 Output A H Example show hpd c HPD OF OUTPUT C OUTPUT3 IS LOW show hpd d HPD OF OUTPUT D Dell 30 IS HIGH page 55 Advanced Operation RS 232 IP Commands show_rsense The show_rsense command displays the rsense status of the specified output Syntax show rsense Parameters None Example show rsense d RSENSE OF OUTPUT D Dell 30 IS HIGH show_hpd The show hpd command displays the HPD Hot Plug Detect status of the specified output If a
47. mmediately be reflected Input 5 is now routed to Output C page 24 EDID Management External EDID Management The 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDMI 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 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDMI The EDID contains information about what type of audio video data that the source can send to each output device The following EDID features are copied from Output A Supported Resolutions 3D Support e 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 page 25 03 Advanced Operation RSC O oro 28 ce ear ad VC es ete ete a Neat enc ee anh ele A conn ete pane cn oakaiat hale 28 FRO ZO ZO CUI Sern IR it E 28 A A soon E Saeee Ce aE 29 ASI O e eae 30 SS e te nent te 30 BIDE ECOG A e e ae onre rere 42 Routing Naming 3V PME SENS a enee etna E e E nee caaaerece 46 Se E E E N AN ANT E E AEN ET 54 Pome ee ee E eee E ree 59 o A E A O tee 62 Weber aco ree rmi A eee 17
48. modes input name eoio source eoio name Custom 1 INPUT OUTPUT Se Click to select the desired input s sone soos ese tome amos eine Custom INPUT 1 OUTPUT1 Custom INPUT OUTPUT1 Custom INPUTS OUTPUT1 Last Output INPUTA Dynamic EDID Custom INPUTS OUTPUT1 Custom INPUT6 OUTPUT1 Custom INPUT OUTPUT1 Custom INPUTS OUTPUT1 EDID Modes Check All Click the drop down list to select the EDID mode Places a check mark in each box under the Copy To column If the EDID Mode is set to Last Output then the EDID source will be set to Dynamic EDID Clear All See the set edid command for details on Clears all check marks from the using Dynamic EDID Copy To column If the EDID Mode is set to Custom then the EDID of the display that is connected to Output 1 will be used Options Custom Last Output page 90 Advanced Operation Web Interface Gefen 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDM Main UO Setup Manage EDID Configuration Log Out Assign BankNames Upload Download Lock EDID Copy EDIO From DefautEDID Copy EDID To Please select trom the Inputs Banks below Bank 1 Bank 2 Bank 3 Bank 4 Bank 5 Bank 6 Bank 7 Bank 8 on 0 M b ww M Copy Te Check All Copy Places a check mark in each box Click this button to copy the specified under the Copy To column EDID to the selected inputs banks Clear All Cancel Clears all check marks from the Restores t
49. ntroller 8x HD Displays EXT HDFST 848CPN WARNING The power supply should always be connected to a grounded electrical AC outlet page 7 02 Operating the 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDMI ica o Soe erste cere a O 10 POW CTIA Mes Mi ooo accent 10 AS a o 11 FROME A CRA EE AAA EATARRA REAR 12 ROUE aS Ie Sae A atte A A A EEA 13 FROWN EMI OUTS TOs QUO UNE as ease see ge ees tee eee A 13 Oneto One ROUNO Sarn are a eee ac E eee 15 Bale EMANI Aar a eres L EE E EA E E E E 16 Faso Wicca E E E E E E 17 Whatis Fast Switching Technology se tere aa eee ree eee eee 17 Determining the Current Switching Mode cccccssseeeeeeeseeeeeseeeessenes 18 Chan Giang the SWitCiMM CUNO ernst nace teen ce stare ne ears rece renner 19 Setting the IRC Mane a 22 Usmo tme IR Remote ONO lens ss n a a r a nanan ee Zo Routing Sources using the IR Remote Control ccccooocccccconccnccconcnnnnos 23 EDID Management An ooo era 29 External EDID Management asic ccccysved cox recente ceases ovscec cen eyvescutereecc eres atetueceams 25 Front Panel Controls Powering the Matrix 1 Once the included power supply is connected between the matrix and an available electrical AC outlet the Power LED on the front panel will glow bright red Power LED 2 To power ON the matrix press the Power button on the front panel The Power LED will glow bright blue to indicate that the matrix has been turned ON When
50. ontrol the network settings for the 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDMI must be configured via RS 232 The default network settings for the matrix are as follows Description IP Address Port Description IP Address Port IP Address 192 1608 1 72 UDP Telnet Port 23 Subnet LIADO 29940 Local UDP Port 50008 Gateway TIL LOS La 20 Remote UDP IP 192 168 1 80 HTTP Port 80 Remote UDP Port 50007 10 11 Connect an RS 232 cable from the PC to the 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDMI Also make sure that an Ethernet cable is connected between the matrix and the network Launch a terminal emulation program e g HyperTerminal and use the RS 232 settings listed on the previous page O 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 Set the subnet mask using the snetmask command Set the gateway router IP address using the sgateway command Set the Telnet listening port using the set telnet port command Set the HTTP listening port using the set http port command Set the UDP remote IP address for the matrix using the set udp remote ip command Set the UDP listening port for the matrix using the set udp port command Set the UDP remote port for the matrix using the set_udp remote port command Reboot the matrix to apply all changes then type th
51. oot set_edid set ir show hdcp show ir show mask show out colordpt show out res unmask Enables disables RS 232 echo Resets matrix to factory default routing and masking Disables enabled HDCP detection on the specified output Cycles with HPD line on the specified output Locks the local EDID during a power cycle event Masks the specified output s Toggles the power state of the matrix Reboots the matrix Copies EDID data between inputs outputs and banks Sets the IR channel of the matrix Displays the HDCP status of the specified output Displays the current IR channel of the matrix Displays the mask status of the specified output Displays the current color depth of the output signal Displays the maximum output resolution of a display Unmasks the specified output s page 62 Advanced Operation RS 232 IP Commands echo The echo command enables disables the RS 232 echo Disabling echo will prevent command feedback from being displayed Echo is enabled by default Syntax echo Parameters param1 Value Value Description 0 Disable echo 1 Enable echo Example techo 0 LOCAL ECHO IS OFF page 63 Advanced Operation RS 232 IP Commands fadefault The fadefault command resets the routing and masking to factory default settings Syntax fadefault Parameters None Example fadefault MATRIX WAS RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULTS INPUT 1 IS ROUTED TO OUTPUT 1 INPUT 2 IS ROUTE
52. s the Menu button until the routing status screen is displayed QUT ABCOEF GH IH 123256873 pee an page 18 Operating the 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDMI Fast Switching Technology Changing the Switching Mode Changing the switching mode on an input is very similar to the routing method used earlier Let s look at an example 1 Press the Menu button on the front panel until the switching mode screen is displayed Menu button 12345678 IM MODE FFFFFFFF 2 Select the desired input by pressing the Output or Output button The switching mode for the currently selected input will be displayed in the LCD Press the Output or Output button IH 1 MODE F continued on next page page 19 Operating the 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDMI Fast Switching Technology Press the Output or Output button again to cycle through each input Press to move forward through the inputs TH MODE Press to move backward through the inputs Pressing the Output button will cycle through each output from left to right 4 Once the input is selected select the switching mode F fast S slow by pressing the Input or Input button For this example we will select Input 4 and set it to slow S switching mode Once the desired switching mode has been set for the specified input additional inputs can be changed without having to exit the switching mode screen To do this use the
53. sed for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped Batteries that may be included with this product and or accessories should never be exposed to open flame or excessive heat Always dispose of used batteries according to the instructions RACK MOUNT SAFETY INFORMATION Maximum recommended ambient temperature 40 C 104 F Increase the air flow as needed to maintain the recommended temperature inside the rack Do not exceed maximum weight loads for the rack Install heavier equipment in the lower part of the rack to maintain stability 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDMI Warranty Information Gefen warrants the equipment it manufactures to be free from defects in material and workmanship If equipment fails because of such defects and Gefen is 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 repa
54. t the desired output when routing page 4 Getting Started IR Remote Control Unit Back shown with cover removed 1 DIP switch bank Use these DIP switches to set the IR channel of the remote See Setting the IR Channel for more information 2 Primary battery slot Holds the battery for operating the remote shown without battery Use only 3V CR2032 type batteries Make sure that the positive side of the battery is facing up 3 Alternate battery slot Allows for the installation of secondary backup battery page 5 Getting Started IR Remote Control Unit Installing the Battery The IR remote control unit ships with two batteries Only one battery is required for operation The second battery is a spare Use only 3V CR2032 type batteries 1 2 Remove the back cover the IR Remote Control unit Insert the included battery into the primary battery slot The positive side of the battery should be facing up Replace the back cover WARNING Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions NOTE If the Activity Indicator on the IR remote control unit flashes quickly while holding down any one of the buttons then this indicates a low battery Replace the battery as soon as possible Setting the IR Channel In order for the included IR remote control to communicate with the 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDMI the IR remote
55. tatus Display Into Lock gt output puta Namo output Pl impute tame OUTPUT 1 1 NPUT1 1 1 2 OUTPUTS 8 Preset_3 INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 INPUT4 INPUTS INPUT6 INPUT7 INPUTS 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 85 for more information on 0 on b amp M Mask Unmask page 78 Advanced Operation 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 gt 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDM D Setup Manage EDID Configuration Log Outi VO Status Display Info OUTPUT1 OUTPUT2 OUTPUTS OUTPUT4 OUTPUTS OUTPUTS OUTPUTT OUTPUTS Legend Provides color coded information on the status of each Input and Output C Inactive E Input Routing 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDM Log Out OUTPUT2 OUTPUTS page 79 Advanced Operation Web Interface Name Displays the current name of each output The name of each output can be changed Refer to the set output name for d
56. ters param1 Input 1 8 Example fst fast 6 INPUT 6 IS SET TO FST FAST MODE fst fast 0 ALL INPUTS ARE SET TO FST FAST MODE page 59 Advanced Operation RS 232 IP Commands fst_slow The fst_ slow command sets the specified input to slow switching mode If param1 0 then all inputs are set to slow switching mode Syntax fst slow parami Parameters param1 Input 1 8 Example fst slow 8 INPUT 8 IS SET TO FST SLOW MODE fst slow 0 ALL INPUTS ARE SET TO FST SLOW MODE page 60 Advanced Operation show fst RS 232 IP Commands The show_fst command displays the switching mode of the specified input If param1 0 then the switching mode of all inputs will be returned Syntax show fst paraml Parameters param1 Example show fst 8 INPUT 8 INPUT8 show fst 0 INPUT 1 1NPUTL INPUT 2 INPUT2 INPUT 3 INPUT3 INPUT 4 INPUT INPUT 5 Blu ra INPUT 6 INPUTO INPUT 7 INPUT7 INPUT 8 INPUT8 IS IS IS IS IS IS IS IS IN IN IN IN Input SLOW FAST FAST FAST FAST SWITCHING SWITCHIN SWITCHIN SWITCHIN SWITCHIN NNQN QQ FAST SWITCHING FAST FAST SLOW SWITCHING SWITCHING SWITCHING page 6 MODE MODE MODE MODE MODE MODE MODE MODE MODE 1 Advanced Operation RS 232 IP Commands Masking techo tadefanlt hdcp hpd pulse lock edid mask power reb
57. tory default settings The IP settings are preserved Reboot Click this button to reboot the matrix page 99 04 Appendix Firmware Upgrade Proceduren nn Te ere ee ea ee eee 102 SPECIMICAUOMS ene eetert a ter stare 104 Appendix Firmware Upgrade Procedure A IMPORTANT DO NOT power off or disconnect the AC power cord from the matrix at any time during the firmware upgrade process 1 Make sure the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI is powered 2 Connect an Ethernet cable between the matrix and the computer running the Web GUI 3 Go to the Configuration tab in the Web GUI and click the Firmware Update Browse button under the System Configuration section see opposite page 4 Select the firmware file e g EXT HDFST 848CPN bin and click the Update button 5 The matrix will prompt you to verify that you want to overwrite the current firmware Click the OK button on the Web GUI dialog to begin uploading the firmware file 6 The LCD display on the front panel will indicate the progress If the matrix is connected to a terminal program using RS 232 or Telnet a detailed version of the upgrade progress can be observed START UPLOADING FROM ETHERNET 35 Update by ethernet 7 Once the firmware file has been uploaded the matrix will verify the firmware content content check PASS Product Code HW Version 0 Release Day 22 Release Month 2 Release Year 13 6 8 After the firmware file integrity has b
58. uivalent of physically disconnecting and reconnecting the HDMI cable between the source device and the matrix page 86 Advanced Operation Web Interface I O Setup FST Gefen Main VO Setup 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDM Manage EDID Configuration Log Outi Fast Switching Technology E INPUT E INPUT E INPUTS INPUT 4 El INPUTS a INPUTS E INPUT INPUTS 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 enable FST on the selected input s The Web GUI will display a prompt to verify the selected operation Cancel Restores the previous FST state for each input if a change was made FST Click to select the desired input s Selecting the input does not automatically enable the FST feature Use the Set button to enable FST on the selected input page 87 Advanced Operation Web Interface I O Setup 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 Using the Disable setting does not decrypt HDCP content Gefen 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDM Main VO Setup Manage EDID Configuration Log Out HDCP Pass Through INPUT 1 INPUT INPUTS Check All Places a check mark in each box under the HDCP column Clear All Clears al
59. uses alphabetic characters to represent each output A H can still be thought of as Ouput 1 Output 8 Therefore a one to one routing state would exist if Input 1 is routed to Output A Input 2 is routed to Output B Input 3 is routed to Output C and so on This is the factory default routing state page 15 Locking the Matrix Locking the matrix will prevent any changes by disabling all buttons except the Lock button on the front panel This feature is useful in preventing routing or other changes caused by accidental bumping or pressing of the buttons on the front panel 1 Press the Lock button on the front panel The Lock LED will glow bright blue indicating that the matrix is now locked OUT ABCDEFGH IH 12335 See eer Lo Pam Lock button If any front panel buttons are pressed while the matrix is locked the following message will be displayed in the front panel LCD 2 Tounlock the matrix press the Lock button again The Lock LED button will turn off indicating that the matrix is no longer locked page 16 Fast Switching Technology FAST SWITCHING TECHNOLOGY What is 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

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