Gefen EXT-HDMI1.3-CAT6-8X
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1. CAT6 8Xx MA HDMI 41 Os 20600 Nordhoff St Chatsworth CA 91311 1 800 545 6900 WWW gefen com 818 772 9100 AR This product uses UL or CE listed power supplies Rev B5 fax 818 772 9120 support gefen com ay e2. Geren t CATG Extender for HDMI EXT HDMI1 3 CAT6 8X User Manual www gefen 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 through Friday Pacific Time Write To Gefen LLC c o Customer Service 20600 Nordhoff St Chatsworth CA 91311 www gefen com support gefen com Notice Gefen LLC reserves the right to make changes in the hardware packaging and any accompanying documentation without prior written notice 8x CAT6 Extender for HDMI 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 2011 Gefen LLC All rights reserved All trademarks are the property of their respective owners Rev B5 gt CONTENTS Introduction Operation Notes Features Sender Unit Layout Front Sender Unit Description Sender Unit Layout Back Sender Unit Description Receiver Unit Layout Front Receiver Unit Description Receiver Unit Layout Back Receiver Unit Description IR Remote Description IR Remote Installation IR Remote Configuration Connecting And Operating The 8x CAT6 Extender For HDMI Using an 8x8 Matrix Using an 8x8 Matrix with RS 232 Control Connection Without an 8x8 Matrix Stand alone Mode Using The Optional RMT 8I
3. Syntax USERIN paraml param2 Parameters param1 Mode 0 2 param2 Interface 0 1 SLEDS ieme 48 RS 232 SERIAL COMMANDS RECEIVER UNIT Command Syntax Simplified syntax was used for command implementation for faster operation with the device The commands are not case sensitive Commands Routes the IR blaster Routes a single input to all outputs Rn Routing command L Command The command routes the IR blaster Syntax 1 paraml Parameters param1 Input 1 8 M Command The M command displays the current routing state Syntax m Parameters None 49 RS 232 SERIAL COMMANDS RECEIVER UNIT R Command The R command routes the Receiver Unit to a specific input Syntax r paraml Parameters param1 HDMI Input 1 8 Example r 4 routes the Receiver Unit to Input 4 50 IP CONTROL The Gefen 8x CAT6 Extender for HDMI supports IP based control using an integrated Web interface To access this feature an IP address subnet gateway and port number need to be set on the 8x CAT6 Extender for HDMI Default IP 192 168 0 70 Subnet 255 255 255 0 Gateway 192 168 0 1 Port 80 Consult the network administrator to obtain the proper IP address and settings for this product to properly communicate on the network The IP control setting can be configured via the RS 232 control interface Once this has been accomplished access to the Web Interface is possible
4. 5x Cf Se Inpul amp Sen Ip C SO On C Ol Input C 5 On er On Update Power Lock State Update Power Lack State Off The POWER MANAGEMENT page is used to set optional 5V power on an input to power specific optional devices The current status of this feature for each input can be viewed on this page To set this feature for each input follow the steps below 1 Select the 5V option either On or for each desired input 2 Click on the Update button to initiate the change s Note After this command is complete the VIEW MATRIX STATUS page will be displayed This page will automatically refresh every minute however at anytime the Refresh button can be pressed to refresh the status of the matrix 54 NETWORK CABLE WIRING DIAGRAM Gefen recommends the TIA EIA 568 B wiring option Please adhere to the table below when field terminating the CAT 6 cable for use with Gefen products Brown White Blue White CAT 6 cabling comes in stranded and solid core types Gefen recommends using solid core cabling It is recommended to use one continuous run from one end to the other Connecting through a patch is not recommended 55 FIRMWARE UPDATE Firmware Update Procedure To begin the update procedure the unit s Boot Loader must be activated To activate the Boot Loader follow the procedure outlined below 1 Connect an RS 232 cable from the computer
5. PRDSEDID Read downstream EDID and sends to serial port EDIDDSTOLO Function The EDIDDSTOLO function reads the downstream EDID and stores it to a Local EDID Syntax EDIDDSTOLO paraml param2 param3 param9 Parameters param1 A downstream display 1 8 param2 param9 Input list 1 8 Notes Set param2 to a value of zero 0 to store the downstream EDID in all eight HDMI inputs 26 RS 232 SERIAL FUNCTIONS SENDER UNIT LOEDIDTOLO Function The LOEDIDTOLO function loads the specified EDID file to a specified local input via RS 232 syntax LOEDIDTOLO paraml param2 param3 Parameters param1 Input 1 8 param2 EDID size 1 2 PRLOEDID Function The ZPRLOEDID function reads the local EDID of a specified input and spools it to the serial port Syntax PRLOEDID paraml Parameters param1 Input 1 8 PRDSEDID Function The PRDSEDID function reads the downstream EDID and sends it to the serial port Syntax PRDSEDID paraml Parameters param1 A downstream display 1 8 27 RS 232 SERIAL FUNCTIONS SENDER UNIT IP Configuration Sender Unit Function Description ZSIPADD Specifies a new IP address ZSNETMASK Specifies a new net mask ZSGATEWAY Specifies the new gateway ZSPOHT Specifies a new port PRWEBADD Displays IP configuration and release details FADEFAULT Reset Matrix to default settings SIPADD Function The SIPADD function specifies a
6. CAT6 Extender for HDMI see page 11 2 Connect an RS 232 cable from the RS 232 serial port on the controlling device to the RS 232 In port on the rear of the 8x CAT6 Extender for HDMI Sender unit 3 Connect another RS 232 serial cable from the RS 232 Out port on the rear of the 8x CAT Extender Sender unit to the RS 232 port on the rear of the 8x8 Matrix NOTE Please refer to page 25 for details on configuring RS 232 control Example 1 Routing Input source 3 to Output display 1 using the 8x8 Matrix Make sure a Receiver unit is connected to CAT6 Out 1 on the Sender unit Use the controlling device to send the following command r 1 The LED for In 3 will turn bright blue and the source from the 8x8 Matrix In 3 will be displayed on the HDTV display connected to this Receiver unit See page 25 for details on routing using RS 232 17 CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE 8X CAT6 EXTENDER FOR HDMI How to Connect the 8x CAT6 Extender for HDMI Stand alone Mode The 8x CAT6 Extender for HDMI is dependent upon an external 8x8 Matrix to manage all the zone switching When used as a stand alone without the 8x8 Matrix attached the product functions as a one to one extender for each HDMI unit Eight parallel extenders are used 1 Connect an HDMI cable from the source device to HDMI In 1 on the back of the Sender unit 2 Connect the Display to the 8x CAT6 Extender Receiver unit with a user supplied HDMI cable 3 Using a si
7. IwIP 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 AUTHOR AS IS AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHOR BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT INDIRECT INCIDENTAL SPECIAL EXEMPLARY OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES LOSS OF USE DATA OR PROFITS OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY WHETHER IN CONTRACT STRICT LIABILITY OR TORT INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE 60
8. SERIAL FUNCTIONS SENDER UNIT General Functions Function Description SSS ACTIVEBOLO Function The ACTIVEBOLO function enables the boot loader Syntax ACTIVEBOLO Parameters None Notes This command must be typed twice in order to activate the boot loader 31 RS 232 SERIAL FUNCTIONS SENDER UNIT BLASTER Function The BLASTER function sets the Receiver Unit blaster mode Syntax BLASTER paraml param2 Parameters param1 Receiver 1 8 param2 Mode 0 2 o we Individual routing BRIDGEM Function The BRIDGEM function allows direct communication to the Matrix by disabling communication through the Sender Unit When enabled the Sender Unit lis tens to the data being received and waits for this function to be executed Syntax BRIDGEM paraml Parameters param1 State 0 1 Dsbe 32 RS 232 SERIAL FUNCTIONS SENDER UNIT CTARGET Function The CTARGET function defines how to send routing commands to the Matrix Syntax CTARGET paraml Parameters 1 0 2 1 route input 1 to output 1 2 route input 2 to output 1 3 route input to output 1 4 route input 4 to output 1 5 route input 1 to output 2 6 route input 2 to output 2 T route input to output 2 8 route input 4 to output 2 9 route input 1 to output 3 route input 2 to output 3 B route input 3 to output 3 C route input 4 to outp
9. Simply type the IP address that was assigned to the product in a web browser to access the Web Interface It should look like the image below i CLE 1 6 8 Manager VIEN MATRIX STATUS IF CONFIGURATION BACKUP RESTORE POWER MANAGEMENT Switch Outputs Outputs Output Output 4 5 Outputs Oupa Output B Inputs 1 2 3 Input 4 Input einge 7 Input B em se VIEW MATRIX STATUS The VIEW MATRIX STATUS page will display the current status and can also be used to create routes To create a new route follow the steps below 1 Select which outputs will display the source by clicking on each check box 2 Select the radio button of the input that will be routed to each output 3 Click the Switch button to update the new routing configuration This page will automatically refresh every minute However at anytime the Refresh button can be pressed to refresh the status of the Matrix 51 IP CONTROL IP CONFIGURATION HDMI1 3 1CAT6x8 Manager view status cackuprestore POWER MANAGEMENT MAC Address IP Address Subnet Gateway 01 91 1 70 9 192 168 2 250 255 255 255 0 132 168 0 1 80 Fietresh Change IP Settings IP Address def 192 1680 70 Subnet default 255 255 255 0 Gateway default 192 168 0 1 Port Sam Reset
10. be passed to the source device without control over Deep Color DIP 2 Deep Color OFF Disables Deep Color support Disables Deep Color in the EDID Deep Color management is only available when Local EDID is being used 1 OFF ON Enables Deep Color support Enables Deep Color support In Pass through EDID Mode setting DIP 2 ON has no effect since all EDID information is passed througn DIP 3 DIP 4 IR Remote Channel The IR channel assigned to the IR Remote Control must match the IR channel assigned to the 8x CAT6 Extender for HDMI Receiver unit The factory setting default for DIP 3 and DIP 4 are in the OFF position 24 RS 232 SERIAL CONTROL INTERFACE 9876 Only Pins 2 RX 3 TX and 5 Ground are used on the RS 232 serial interface Binary Table BIS Ber Second Eee 19200 BUNC UE 8 25 RS 232 SERIAL FUNCTIONS SENDER UNIT Functions Syntax The syntax for each function is always the same Character as the start flag Function name Space _ as function name end flag Parameter 1 Space Parameter n Carriage Return r gt Sample FunctionName_param1_param2_param3_param4 r Syntax is NOT case sensitive EDID Management Function Description ZEDIDDSTOLO Read downstream EDID and stores into a Local EDID ZLOEDIDTOLO Load EDID file using serial port to one of the local memories PRLOEDID Prints the Local EDID
11. from control to Display 4 4 on Sender device unit In 3 Example 1 Route input 3 on the 8x8 Matrix to Output 4 on the 8x CAT6 Extender for HDMI Use the RS 232 controller to send the following command r3 The blue LED for In 3 will turn bright blue and the source from Input 4 on the 8x8 Matrix will be displayed See page 25 for details on routing using RS 232 22 DIP SWITCH CONFIGURATION DIP Switch Location Matrix Mode Stand alone Mode On the bottom of each Receiver unit there are four 4 DIP switches Each DIP switch performs a different function Before modifying DIP switch settings disconnect the power from the Receiver unit After the DIP switches have been configured reconnect the power Receiver Unit bottom lir 2 3 4 NOTE By default all DIP switches are in the OFF position DIP Switch Default settings for DIP switches 23 DIP SWITCH CONFIGURATION DIP Switches Matrix Mode Stand alone Mode DIP 1 EDID Management OFF Local EDID When Local EDID mode is used the EDID will be assembled by copying all video and audio features of the connected device Deep Color support will be manually controlled If Deep Color is supported by the display s DIP 2 should be set to the ON position see DIP 2 Deep Color below By default the unit is shipped with DIP 1 in the OFF position ON Pass through EDID Allows all video and audio features of the connected devices to
12. new IP address syntax SIPADD paraml param2 param3 param4 Parameters param1 IP address 0 255 param2 IP address 0 255 address 0 255 param4 IP address 0 255 Notes A reboot is required after using this function 28 RS 232 SERIAL FUNCTIONS SENDER UNIT SNETMASK Function The SNETMASK function specifies a new net mask Syntax SNETMASK paraml param2 param3 param4 Parameters param1 IP address param2 IP address params IP address param4 IP address Notes A reboot is required after using this function SGATEWAY Function Specifies the new IP gateway syntax SGATEWAY paraml param2 param3 param4 Parameters param1 Gateway address param2 Gateway address param3 Gateway address param4 Gateway address Notes A reboot is required after using this function 29 0 255 0 255 0 255 0 255 0 255 0 255 0 255 0 255 RS 232 SERIAL FUNCTIONS SENDER UNIT SPORT Function Specifies a new port Syntax SPORT paraml Parameters param1 Port Notes A reboot is required after using this function PRWEBADD Function Prints the current IP configuration on the screen Syntax PRWEBADD Parameters None FADEFAULT Function 0 255 The FADEFAULT function will erase all local memory EDID banks reset default routing and clear all IP settings Syntax FADEFAULT Parameters None 30 RS 232
13. ET Tm ee RJ 45 Shielded Power Indicator Sender LED red Source Indicators LED blue RS 232 Interface Sender 1x DB9 serial 1x DB9 serial RS 232 Interface 1x DB9 serial M 24V DC Sender 5V DC Receiver Power Consumption rdi uta Erebi kr saeva duit 60 W max Power Consumption 10 W max Operating Temperature ETE Eo T 0 40 Sender Dimensions eeeeeeeeeeeeeeee nennen 17 1 W x 3 5 Hx 4 5 D Receiver 7 5 W x 1 3 H x 3 5 D SAID ONG WEN NEU TTE 16 Ibs COMING ANON Sw ao UL power supply RoHS CE 58 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
14. IP Configuration to Reset The IP CONFIGURATION page is used to set the IP settings that will be used to access the Web interface The following items can be configured from this menu e P Address Default 192 168 0 70 e Subnet Default 255 255 255 0 e Gateway 192 168 0 1 e Default 80 To change these settings follow the steps below 1 Enter the desired network information into the fields provided 2 Press the Save button to initiate the change s Note After this command is complete the VIEW MATRIX STATUS page will be displayed Settings made on this page will not take effect until the unit is restarted Disconnect power from the unit and reconnect power for changes to take effect At anytime the Reset button can be pressed to return the IP settings to their defaults 52 IP CONTROL BACKUP RESTORE The Backup Restore page is used to backup and restore complete setup configurations Note This feature will be implemented in a future release 53 IP CONTROL POWER MANAGEMENT 3 1 6 8 Manager VIEW MATRIX STATUS IP BERGEBEN Warning Use caution when applying power to Inputs It may damage your equipment Power Stans Lock pu 1 2 3 Ef Oan BE Rand un Hau Power Ov Refresh 5V to Inputs input C SOC Ay On C Sof Son
15. R Remote Unit Using Stand alone Mode Equalizing the Signal Matrix and Stand alone Mode Controlling the Receiver Unit with RS 232 Matrix Mode DIP Switch Configuration RS 232 Serial Control Interface RS 232 Serial Functions Sender Unit EDID Management IP Configuration General Functions RS 232 Serial Commands Sender Unit Commands RS 232 Serial Functions Receiver Unit EDID Management General Functions RS 232 Serial Commands Receiver Unit Commands IP Control View Matrix Status IP Configuration Backup Restore Power Management Network Cable Wiring Diagram Firmware Update Specifications Warranty Licensing INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the 8x CAT6 Extender for HDMI Your complete satisfaction is very important to us Gefen Gefen delivers innovative progressive computer and electronics add on solutions that harness integration extension distribution and conversion technologies Gefen s reliable plug and play products supplement cross platform computer systems professional audio video environments and HDTV systems of all sizes with hard working solutions that are easy to implement and simple to operate The Gefen 8x CAT6 Extender for HDMI The Gefen 8x CAT6 Extender for HDMI sends eight independent HDMI 1 3 signals with Deep Color support over a single CAT 6a cable to distances up to 200 feet 60 meters The Gefen 8x CAT6 Extender for HDMI supports HDMI 1 3 features such as 1080p Full HD and m
16. Remote Control Power Indicator This LED will turn bright red once the locking power supply has been properly connected SENDER UNIT LAYOUT Back SENDER UNIT DESCRIPTIONS Back RS 232 Serial Port Input The 8x8 Matrix may be switched remotely using serial communications with any office computer or a control automation device by connecting to this port See page 25 for details IP Control Connect to this port to control the 8x8 HDMI Matrix using IP Control See page 51 for more information RS 232 Serial Port Output Connects to the RS 232 control device The 8x8 may be switched remotely using this port See page 25 for details IR Blaster 8 Used to connect the IR Blaster to the Source device CAT 6 Output Jack 8 Connects the Sender unit to the Receiver unit using CAT 6 Locking HDMI Port 8 Connect a Hi Def source to this HDMI port IR Extender Port Used to extend the IR Sensor range of the Sender unit 24V DC Power Connector Connects the included 24V DC power supply to this receptacle RECEIVER UNIT LAYOUT Front 10 RECEIVER UNIT DESCRIPTIONS Front Control Buttons 1 8 When connected to any 8x8 Matrix for HDMI these remote buttons on the Receiver unit can switch between the 8 Hi Def inputs connected to the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI IR Sensor Control the Receiver unit by pointing the IR Remote Control to the IR Sensor EQ Trimpot Used to equalize the signal to compensate f
17. SERIAL FUNCTIONS RECEIVER UNIT EQULIZE Function The EQULIZE function sets equalizer level on the Receiver Unit Syntax EQULIZE paraml Parameters param1 Equalizer level 0 7 Notes This function only works after the hardware interface has been disabled See page 44 for details FADEFAULT Function The FADEFAULT function will erase all local memory EDID banks reset default routing and clear all IP settings Syntax FADEFAULT Parameters None 45 RS 232 SERIAL FUNCTIONS RECEIVER UNIT HPDMODE Function The HPDMODE function sets HPD to low OFF or high ON on the HDMI inputs syntax HPDMODE paraml param2 Parameters param1 State 0 4 Toggle sink Force high Force toggle MASKOUT Function The MASKOUT function allows blanking of selected outputs Syntax MASKOUT paraml param2 Parameters param1 Output 1 8 param2 Masking state 0 1 Notes The current masking state will be lost if the unit is rebooted or power is lost 46 RS 232 SERIAL FUNCTIONS RECEIVER UNIT RMTIRADD Function The RMTIRADD function sets the IR channel for the Matrix Syntax RMTIRADD paraml Parameters param1 IR channel 0 3 STATUS Function The STATUS function gets the system status Syntax STATUS Parameters None 47 RS 232 SERIAL FUNCTIONS RECEIVER UNIT USERIN Function The USERIN function sets the user hardware interface
18. an 8x8 Matrix it can only be used as an HDMI extender The LED on the front panel will show which HDMI is active on the Sender unit Example Connect a CAT 6 cable to CAT6 Out 7 and CAT6 In between the Sender unit and Receiver unit HDMI cable CAT 6 Out 7 To Display from Extender 20 CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE 8X CAT6 EXTENDER FOR HDMI How to Equalize the 8x CAT6 Extender for HDMI Matrix Mode Stand alone Mode The 8x CAT6 Extender for HDMI Receiver unit has an equalization trimpot to compensate for variances that can be found in different CAT 6a cable brands If there is no output video or if output video contains artifacts and or video noise use the steps below to adjust the EQ trimpot EQ trimpot 1 Insert a small flat head screwdriver into the trimpot on the front panel of the Receiver unit 2 The EQ trimpot can be set to one of eight different positions Turn the trimpot clockwise until it clicks into the next position Continue adjusting the trimpot until the signal shows best results 21 CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE 8X CAT6 EXTENDER FOR HDMI Controlling the Receiver Unit using RS 232 Matrix Mode 1 Prepare the Receiver unit by connecting an RS 232 cable from the computer or other controlling device to the RS 232 serial port on the back of the Receiver unit see page 6 7 2 Configure the controller using the RS 232 settings on page 25 CAT 6 cable RS 232 cable HDMI cable from Output
19. annel 1 Please refer to page 36 and 47 on how to change the IR channel on the 8x CAT6 Extender for HDMI 14 CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE 8X CAT6 EXTENDER FOR HDMI How to Connect the 8x CAT6 Extender for HDMI Matrix Mode Using any 8x8 Matrix for HDMI as a source connect an HDMI cable from HDMI Out 1 on the 8x8 Matrix to HDMI In 1 on the 8x CAT6 Extender for HDMI Sender unit To ensure correct operation of the 8x CAT6 Extender with the 8x8 Matrix make sure all connections are made Connect HDMI Out 2 on the 8x8 Matrix to HDMI In 2 on the Extender and so on 2 Connect the HDMI Out on the 8x CAT6 Extender Receiver unit to the display with a user supplied HDMI cable 3 Using one CAT 6 cable connect CAT6 Out 1 on the Sender unit to CAT6 In on the Receiver unit 4 Connect additional Receiver units as described above 5 Connect the 5V DC locking power supplies to each Receiver unit Do not overtighten the locking connectors Plug the power cord into an available wall outlet 6 Connect the 24V DC power supply to the 8x CAT6 Extender Sender unit and plug the power cord into an available wall outlet HDMI CABLE 6 CABLE ERI RS 232 CABLE EE IR 8X Hi Def Sources 8x8 Matrix for HDMI not included 8X HD Displays amp Receivers Network 8x Extender IR EXT HDMI1 3 CAT6 8X 15 CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE 8X CAT6 EXTENDER FOR HDMI How to Operate
20. ardware interface has been disabled See page 44 for details LOEDIDTOLO Function The LOEDIDTOLO function loads the specified EDID file to a specified local input via RS 232 Syntax LOEDIDTOLO paraml param2 param3 Parameters param1 Input 1 8 param2 EDID size 1 2 41 RS 232 SERIAL FUNCTIONS RECEIVER UNIT PRLOEDID Function The PRLOEDID function reads the local EDID and spools it to the serial port Syntax PRLOEDID Parameters None PRDSEDID Function The PRDSEDID function reads the downstream EDID and sends it to the serial port Syntax PRDSEDID Parameters None 42 RS 232 SERIAL FUNCTIONS RECEIVER UNIT General Functions Function Description ACTIVEBOLO Enables the boot loader ACTIVEBOLO Function The ACTIVEBOLO function enables the boot loader Syntax ACTIVEBOLO Parameters None Notes This command must be typed twice in order to activate the boot loader 43 RS 232 SERIAL FUNCTIONS RECEIVER UNIT BLASTER Function The BLASTER function sets the Receiver Unit blaster mode Syntax BLASTER paraml param2 Parameters param1 Receiver 1 8 param2 Mode 0 2 o Diane Individual routing DEEPCOLOR Function The ZDEEPCOLOR function sets 12 bit Deep Color mode Syntax DEEPCOLOR paraml Parameters 1 0 1 DER Disable Deep Color Enable Deep Color 44 RS 232
21. ngle CAT 6 cable connect CAT6 Out 1 on the Sender unit to the CAT6 In on the Receiver unit 4 If additional Receiver units will be used complete these connections at this time as described above 5 Connect the 5V DC locking power supplies to each Receiver unit Do not overtighten the locking connectors Plug the power cord into an available wall outlet 6 Connect the 24V DC power supply to the 8x CAT6 Extender for HDMI and plug the power cord into an available wall outlet 18 CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE 8X CAT6 EXTENDER FOR HDMI Routing Sources using the Optional RMT 8IR Remote Unit Matrix Mode There are a total of 8 buttons on the RMT 8IR remote which represent each of the 8 buttons on the Receiver unit Example 1 Route the source connected to HDMI In 3 from the 8x8 Matrix on the Sender unit to the display connected to HDMI Out 2 Point the Remote at the Receiver unit connected to Display 2 then press button on the RMT 8IR Table of IR Remote Commands for the Optional RMT 8IR Remote Unit The RMT 8IR remote control unit will allow the selection of any input source on the 8x8 Matrix unit can be will be routed to any of eight Receiver units Use the information in the table above when routing the desired input to a display 19 CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE 8X CAT6 EXTENDER FOR How to Operate the 8x CAT6 Extender for HDMI Stand alone Mode When the 8x CAT6 Extender for HDMI is used without
22. or distance and skew variations found in various brands of CAT 6 cable Input Indicators HDMI 1 HDMI In 8 Displays the current input of the 8x8 Matrix Power Indicator This LED will turn bright red once the power supply has been properly connected IR Extender Port Used to extend the IR Sensor range of the Receiver unit CAT 6 In Connector Connect the CAT 6 cable from the Sender unit to the RJ 45 connector HDMI Out Connect the HDMI cable from the HDTV display to the HDMI Out RS 232 Input Connects a controlling device to this port 5V DC Locking Power Connector Connects the included 5V DC Locking Power Supply to this receptacle RECEIVER UNIT LAYOUT Back RECEIVER UNIT DESCRIPTIONS Back Control Buttons 1 8 When connected to any 8x8 Matrix for HDMI these remote buttons on the Receiver unit can switch between the 8 Hi Def inputs connected to the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI IR Extender Port Used to extend the IR Sensor range of the Receiver unit CAT 6 In Connector Connect the CAT 6 cable from the Sender unit to the RJ 45 connector HDMI Out Connect the HDMI cable from the HDTV display to the HDMI Out RS 232 Input Connects a controlling device to this port 5V DC Locking Power Connector Connects the included 5V DC Locking Power Supply to this receptacle 11 IR REMOTE DESCRIPTION RMT 3IR Remote Optional Activity Indicator This LED will be activated momentarily each time a button is p
23. ot 2 55 reboots Receiver Unit 2 35 RS 232 SERIAL FUNCTIONS SENDER UNIT RMTIRADD Function The RMTIRADD function sets the IR channel for the Matrix Syntax RMTIRADD paraml Parameters param1 IR channel 0 3 36 RS 232 SERIAL COMMANDS SENDER UNIT Command Syntax Simplified syntax was used for command implementation for faster operation with the device The commands are not case sensitive Commands 5 V for Fiber Optic Extender Status Routes a single input to all outputs Ro Routing command Route a single input to all outputs Fiber Optic Extender Status FO Command The FO command returns the state of pin 18 on the HDMI inputs Syntax f Parameters None Notes High is returned if 5 V is present on HDMI input Low is returned if 0 V is present on HDMI input Setting param 1 to a value of will return the state of pin 18 of all HDMI inputs 37 RS 232 SERIAL COMMANDS SENDER UNIT Using parameters with the F Command Permits disabling enabling of 5 V for Fiber Optic Extenders Syntax f paraml param2 Parameters param1 HDMI input 1 8 param2 State 0 1 Disable M Command The M command displays the current routing status of the matrix Syntax m Parameters None 38 RS 232 SERIAL COMMANDS SENDER UNIT R Command The R command allows specific routing of inputs and outputs when controlling the 8x CAT6 for HDMI Sender unit S
24. ressed Input Source Selection Buttons 1 8 These buttons are used to select which input source is routed to the HDTV display 12 RMT 3IR REMOTE INSTALLATION Installing the RMT 8IR Battery 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 The Remote Control unit ships with two batteries One battery is required for operation and the other battery is a spare Battery Slot 13 RMT 8IR REMOTE CONFIGURATION Setting the IR Remote Channel on the RMT 8IR In the event that IR commands from other remote controls conflict with the supplied RMT 8IR Remote changing the remote IR channel will fix this issue The RMT 8IR Remote has a bank of DIP switches for setting the Remote IR channel The DIP Switch bank on the RMT 8IR is located underneath the battery cover Remote Channel 1 Default Remote Channel 2 Remote Channel 3 Remote Channel 4 1 2 Left Picture of the opened rear battery compartment of the RMT 8IR remote showing the exposed DIP Switch bank between the battery chambers The IR channel selected on the RMT 8IR Remote must match the IR channel assigned to the 8x CAT6 Extender for HDMI For example if you set both DIP switches on the remote to the down position IR channel 1 you must set the 8x CAT6 Extender for HDMI to use IR ch
25. the 8x CAT6 Extender for HDMI using an 8x8 Matrix The front panel of each Receiver unit for the 8x CAT6 Extender for HDMI contains a set of LED indicators which corresponds to an input Source on the 8x8 Matrix device A blue LED indicates which input has been routed from the 8x8 Matrix On the top of each Receiver unit there are a set of 8 push buttons which are used to control the switching of the 8x8 Matrix Example 1 Routing Input source 3 to Output display 4 1 Connect an HDMI cable from HDMI Out 4 on the 8x8 Matrix to HDMI In 4 on the 8x CAT6 Extender for HDMI Sender unit 2 Connect an 8x CAT6 Extender Receiver unit to Display 4 Press button 3 on the top of the Receiver unit Button 3 is shown below The In 3 LED will turn bright blue indicating that Input 3 on the 8x8 Matrix has been routed to Display 4 Zone 4 HDMI cable CAT 6 from To Display 4 Button 3 Out 4 on Extender In 3 Example HDMI input 3 is routed to HDMI Out 4 a sample of the 8x8 Matrix display panel is shown below The image shown on Display 4 will be the HDMI source 3 on the 8x8 Matrix input connected to Output D Pr HDMI In 3 16 CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE 8X CAT6 EXTENDER FOR HDMI How to Connect the 8x CAT6 Extender for HDMI with RS 232 control to the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI and to the controlled device 1 Follow steps 1 6 on How to Connect the 8x
26. to the RS 232 port on the 8x CAT6 Extender for HDMI 2 the terminal emulation program e g Windows Hyperterminal and make sure the terminal settings are as follows a Baud rate 19200 b Stop bits 1 c Data bits 8 d Flow control None 3 Power the Sender unit 4 Type the command ACTIVEBOLO r 5 Re type the command ACTIVEBOLO r 6 Once the Boot Loader is activated a message similar to the following should appear in the terminal program 8x HDMI CAT 6 Extender Boot Loading Down Load new program ji ende C 7 Press 1 on the computer keyboard to begin downloading the program to temporary memory Waiting for the file to be sent press a to abort 8 Under Transfer select Send and upload the firmware file e g CHDMIDCAT6x8 e x x bin 9 Repeat steps 4 7 10 Under Transfer select Send and upload the firmware file e g SHDMIDCAT6x8 e x x bin 56 FIRMWARE UPDATE 11 Connect the RS 232 cable to the Receiver unit 12 Repeat steps 4 7 and upload RHDMIDCAT6x8 e x x bin 13 Repeat step 11 13 for each Receiver unit 57 SPECIFICATIONS Video Amplifier BanawIGI usus scient icut nrbe roba ae 225 MHz IIDUL fe 2 e ero TRE ee ee ee 1 2 V M 5V TTL Maximum Video 1080p 1920 x 1200 HDMI See nri eT Type A 19 pin OT R
27. ultichannel audio formats including Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio The Gefen 8x CAT6 Extender for HDMI digital transmission method insures 100 signal integrity over this single cable extension solution With IR Back Channel and RS 232 support control of the 8x8 Matrix and Hi Def sources at any of the 8 individual zones is at your fingertips Each Receiver unit allows control for Matrix switching and sending IR commands back to the source located up to 200 feet 60 meters away The 8x CAT6 Extender for HDMI adds IP Control to the connected Gefen 8x8 Matrix for convenient access to switching and routing of the connected sources using a web browser How It Works The Gefen 8x CAT6 Extender for HDMI can be connected in two ways 1 Matrix Mode As a Control and Extender system for any Gefen 8x8 Matrix unit Extend up to 8 of the Gefen 8x8 Matrix outputs up to 200 feet 60 meters away with IR RS 232 or IP Control at any of the remote locations Also supports the IR Back Channel for remote control of the extended Hidef sources 2 Stand alone Mode As a stand alone Extender system Connect up to 8 Hi Def sources to any of the available inputs Simply extend the connected Hi Def sources up to 200 feet 60 meters with IR Back Channel OPERATION NOTES READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE 8X CAT6 EXTENDER FOR HDMI cables can be used up to 200 feet 60 meters Shielded STP CAT 6a is recommended Howe
28. ut 3 D route input 1 to output 4 route input 2 to output 4 F route input 3 to output 4 G route input 4 to output 4 XY X 7 Output A H Y Input 1 8 rXY X 7 Output Y Input 33 RS 232 SERIAL FUNCTIONS SENDER UNIT HPDMODE Function The HPDMODE function sets HPD to low OFF high ON on the HDMI inputs syntax HPDMODE paraml param2 Parameters param1 Inputs 1 8 param2 HPD state O 1 Notes If param1 is set to a value of zero 0 then all eight inputs are affected LOCKPOWER Function The ZLOCKPOWER enables disables the power lock state Enabling this feature will store the 5 V status for each input prior to shutting the unit down This pre serves the 5 V state when the unit is restarted Syntax LOCKPOWER paraml Parameters param1 State 0 1 DER Disable Power Lock Enable Power Lock 34 RS 232 SERIAL FUNCTIONS SENDER UNIT MASKOUT Function The MASKOUT function allows blanking of selected outputs syntax MASKOUT paraml param2 Parameters param1 Output 1 8 param2 Masking state 0 1 Notes The current masking state will be lost if the unit is rebooted or power is lost REBOOT Function The REBOOT function performs a hardware reset on the Receiver Unit Syntax REBOOT paraml 55 Parameters 1 1 8 Notes The number 55 must be appended to the end of the function Example rebo
29. ver unshielded UTP 5 acceptable NOTE Shielded cable has an advantage by providing immunity to Electromagnetic Interference EMI cell phones and A C motors FEATURES Supported HDMI 1 3 Features e 225 MHz up to 12 bit YUV 444 1080 e Deep Color e Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio e Lip Sync e Pass Through Features e Extends HDMI 1 3 at 1080p up to 200 feet 60 m e Extends DVI at 1920x1200 up to 200 feet 60 m when using a passive HDMI to DV adapter 3DTV Pass Through e Color Space Conversion e Remote Control e Built in IR Extender and IR Back Channel e RS 232 serial control e IP Control Sender unit feature e Audio and video are transmitted digitally for zero signal loss e Supports multichannel digital audio formats including Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio e Metal enclosure provides better RF shielding e Compensation for cable skew e NMaintains settings on Power On state Package Includes 8x CAT6 Extender Sender Unit 8x CAT6 Extender Receiver Units 1 ft HDMI Cables M M RS 232 Serial Cable M F 24V DC Power Supply 5V DC Locking Power Supplies Set of Rack Ears Sender Unit Only 1 8 8 1 1 8 1 1 User Manual SENDER UNIT LAYOUT Front SENDER UNIT DESCRIPTION Front Standby Button Sets the 8x CAT6 Extender for HDMI into Standby Mode IR Sensor Receives signals from the IR
30. 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 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 please visit Gefen s Warranty web page at http www gefen com kvm aboutus warranty jsp PRODUCT REGISTRATION Please register your product online by visiting Gefen s web site at http www gefen com kvm Registry Registration jsp 59 LICENSING
31. yntax r paraml param2 Parameters param1 HDMI Output 1 8 param2 HDMI Input 1 8 Example r2 routes Input 2 on the 8x8 Matrix to the selected Receiver unit S Command The S command routes a single input to all outputs Syntax S paraml Parameters param1 HDMI Input 1 8 Notes Example r2 routes Input 2 on the 8x8 Matrix to the selected Receiver unit 39 RS 232 SERIAL FUNCTIONS RECEIVER UNIT Functions Syntax The syntax for each function is always the same Character as the start flag Function name Space _ as function name end flag Parameter 1 Space Parameter n Carriage Return r gt Sample FunctionName_param1_param2_param3_param4 r Syntax is NOT case sensitive EDID Management Receiver Unit Function Description EDIDDSTOLO Read downstream EDID and stores into a Local EDID EDIDMODE Set EDID mode LOEDIDTOLO Load EDID file using serial port to one of the local memories PRLOEDID Prints the Local EDID PRDSEDID Read downstream EDID and sends to serial port EDIDDSTOLO Function The EDIDDSTOLO function reads the downstream EDID and stores it to a Local EDID Syntax EDIDDSTOLO Parameters None 40 RS 232 SERIAL FUNCTIONS RECEIVER UNIT EDIDMODE Function The EDIDMODE function sets the EDID mode Syntax EDIDMODE paraml Parameters param EDID Mode O 1 o Local Notes This function only works after the h
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