Gefen GTB-HDFST-444-BLK video switch
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1. Operating Temperature 0 40 DIMENSIONS 6 5 W x 11 75 H x 1 D Weigh eaa 6 Ibs 22 WARRANTY Gefen warrants the equipment it manufactures to be free from defects in material and workmanship If equipment fails because of such defects and Gefen is notified within two 2 years from the date of shipment Gefen will at its option repair or replace the equipment provided that the equipment has not been subjected to mechanical electrical or other abuse or modifications Equipment that fails under conditions other than those covered will be repaired at the current price of parts and labor in effect at the time of repair Such repairs are warranted for ninety 90 days from the day of reshipment to the Buyer This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied including without limitation any implied warranty or merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose all of which are expressly disclaimed 1 Proof of sale may be required in order to claim warranty 2 Customers outside the US are responsible for shipping charges to and from Gefen 3 Copper cables are limited to a 30 day warranty and cables must be in their original condition The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate However Gefen assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be containe2. is Gefen 1 TOOLBGX ud s Matrix for e EN Mimi E ecce eco vov e e RS 232 Ext USB The GefenToolBox 4x4 Matrix with FST should be mounted vertically in wall or cabinet with wood drywall screws as shown in the diagram above There should be an inch or two of clearance between the edges of the unit and any walls or vertical surfaces to allow for enough clearance for insertion and retraction of cables at the HDMI connectors For installation on a drywall surface use a 6 drywall screw It is recommended when installing on a drywall surface that studs be used to secure the Matrix should undue stress be applied when connecting and disconnecting HDMI cables 21 SPECIFICATIONS Maximum Pixel 225 MHz Maximum Video Resolution 1080 1920x1200 260Hz with 12 bit Deep Color GSO SIONA axem ame Deu Menem ANIME NU REMIS 2V p p co 5V p p TTL HDMI Connector ttv ris type A 19 pin female 4 input 4 output LED Indicators source acncuununsco nescio unciam en aevi 16 blue alo oreo E T T TT 1 red DB9 serial IR 59 41 14 ase 3 5 mm Mini Stereo 5V DC Power 6 20W
3. 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 PT Jm www gefen com Battery Slot 10 IR REMOTE CONFIGURATION Resolving IR Code Conflicts In the event that IR commands from other remote controls conflict with the supplied IR remote control unit changing the remote channel will alleviate this issue The IR remote control unit has a bank of DIP switches for setting the remote IR channel The DIP Switch bank on the IR remote control unit is located underneath the battery cover DIP Switches is important that the IR channel selected on the remote match the IR channel on the Gefen ToolBox 4x4 Matrix with FST for proper operation For example if you set both DIP switches on the remote to the down position toward the 1 and 2 IR channel 0 you must set the GefenToolBox 4x4 Matrix with FST to use IR channel 0 Remote Channel 0 Default Remote Channel 1 Remote Channel 2 Remote Channel 3 See page 12 for information on how to change the IR channel on the GefenToolBox 4x4 Matrix with FST 11 CHANGING THE IR CHANNEL Setting The IR Channel on the Matrix Use the following procedure to set the proper IR channel on the Matrix Press and hold the Out 1 button for 5 seconds to enter the I
4. Gefen TOOLBHX dxd Matrix for with FST GTB HDFST 444 GTB HDFST 444 BLK User Manual Miatrix for Homi rt ud eo 08 a Duci e 6868 Dues re e nos AS 232 Ext cmm www gefentoolbox com A 1 i Ll 3 fu i OC E ASKING FOR ASSISTANCE Technical Support Telephone 818 772 9100 800 545 6900 Fax 818 772 9120 Technical Support Hours 8 00 AM to 5 00 PM Monday thru Friday Pacific Time Write To Gefen LLC c o Customer Service 20600 Nordhoff St Chatsworth CA 91311 www gefentoolbox com support 2gefentoolbox com Notice Gefen LLC reserves the right to make changes in the hardware packaging and any accompanying documentation without prior written notice 4x4 Matrix for HDMI with FST is a trademark of Gefen LLC HDMI the H MI 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 AS 21 22 23 CONTENTS Introduction Operation Notes Features Panel Layout Panel Descriptions Connecting And Operating The GefenToolBox 4x4 Matrix with FST IR Remote Description IR Remote Installation IR Remote Configuration Changing the IR Chann
5. Port Mini USB service port used for upgrading the firmware 5V DC Locking Power Connector Connect the included 5V DC Locking Power Supply to this receptacle Power Indicator This LED indicator will glow red when the unit is powered IR Window Receives signals from the IR Remote Control unit HDMI Output Ports 1 4 Connect HDTV displays to these ports CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE GEFENTOOLBOX 4X4 MATRIX FOR HDMI WITH FST How to Connect the GefenToolBox 4x4 Matrix with FST 1 Use one of the provided HDMI cables to connect the source device to the HDMI input port of the GefenToolBox 4x4 Matrix with FST 2 Use additional HDMI cables to connect up to 4 HDMI cables to the four 4 displays 3 Connect the included 5V DC locking power supply to the power receptacle on the Matrix 4 Connect the other end of the power supply to an available power outlet How to Operate the GefenToolBox 4x4 Matrix with FST The top panel of the GefenToolBox 4x4 Matrix with FST contains a set of LED indicators displaying which input Source is routed to which output display This allows for easy management and viewing of all inout and output routing states There are four 4 rows of LED indicators on the front panel To the left of the LED indicators are four push buttons Out 1 Out 2 Out 3 and Out 4 The numbers along the top of the LED matrix represent the currently selected Input source 1 2 3 or 4 Example 1 Routing Input so
6. R channel selection mode The bank of blue LED indicators will now display the currently selected IR channel Press the Out 1 button to cycle through each IR channel The currently selected IR channel will by indicated by a flashing blue LED IMPORTANT The selected IR channel must be the same as the IR channel set on the IR Remote see page 11 Refer to the table below for setting the IR channel Once the proper IR channel has been selected press and hold the Out 1 button for 5 seconds to confirm and exit IR channel selection mode The currently selected input source will now be indicated IR Channel Table I LED IR Channel 12 IR EXTENDER INSTALLATION Using The IR Extender An optional IR Extender Gefen Part No EXT RMT EXTIR can be used to extend the IR capabilities of the Gefen ToolBox 4x4 Matrix with FST One such application allows the Matrix to be hidden within or behind a cabinet see illustration below Simply connect the IR extender to the IR extender port See page 4 Remote IR Extender Gefen Toolbox Unit 13 EDID MANAGEMENT Understanding EDID The GefenToolBox 4x4 Matrix with FST features automatic and manual EDID adjustments to maximize compatibility of all attached devices First it is necessary to understand EDID and what it is used for EDID What is it and what Is it used for Under normal circumstances source devices will require information about a connected display device to ass
7. age Includes GefenToolBox 4x4 Matrix with FST 6 foot Locking HDMI cable M M 5V DC Locking Power Supply IR remote control 1 4 1 1 1 User Manual PANEL LAYOUT Front Panel 12 4 4 Matrix for RS 232 IR Ext USB 5v irf Side Panel 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 PANEL DESCRIPTIONS HDMI Input Ports 1 4 Connect HDMI source devices to these ports Fast Slow Switch Switches between Fast and Slow Switching See page 19 for more information Audio Channel Selection Switch This switch will modify the EDID to specify the number of supported audio channels when using the INTERNAL EDID mode This setting will not affect the EDID information when using the EXTERNAL EDID mode EDID Mode Selection Switch This switch will control the type of EDID used by the Matrix The options are EXTERNAL and INTERNAL See page 15 for details Source Selectors 4 and Indicator LEDs 16 The four 4 black buttons labeled Out 1 Out 4 select input sources 1 4 to be mapped to the outputs 1 4 See pages 6 and 7 for more details on how to use these buttons RS 232 Serial Port Connects to the RS 232 control device The 4x4 Matrix for HDMI may be switched remotely using this port See page 20 for details IR Extender Port Connect an IR extender cable Gefen part no EXT RMT EXTIR to this port oee page 13 for details USB Service
8. ces displays These symptoms usually arise from video resolution audio format incompatibilities between the devices displays connected to the outputs The GefenToolBox 4x4 Matrix with FST can use one of two methods to acquire and retransmit an EDID to the A V source device relaying information about the output devices that are connected to it thus ensuring compatibility 14 EDID MANAGEMENT EDID Mode Selection EXTERNAL MODE To use this mode set the EDID Mode Switch on the front panel to the EXT position In External EDID mode the Matrix retrieves EDID data directly from each connected A V display device The EDID data 15 then compiled and a new EDID is created based on the highest supported video resolution and audio capabilities common to all displays The new EDID is sent back to the source device If insufficient EDID data is available from external display devices EDID related problems are encountered Internal EDID Mode should be used to provide a single compatible EDID for all connected devices INTERNAL MODE Internal EDID mode uses a preset EDID that is stored in the GefenToolBox 4x4 Matrix with FST from the factory To use this mode set the EDID Mode Switch on the front panel to the INT position All resolutions and audio formats specified in this EDID will be passed to the source device Many common resolutions and audio formats are supported For a complete listing of the resolutions and audio formats listed
9. d 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 23 MA GTB HDFST 44 4 This product uses UL listed power supplies 20600 Nordhoff St Chatsworth CA 91311 1 800 545 6900 www gefen com 818 772 9100 support gefen com Rev Ad fax 818 772 9120 ay Ya e e
10. el IR Extender Installation EDID Management Understanding EDID EDID Mode Selection Audio Channel Selection External EDID Management Internal EDID Specification FST Switching Technology RS 232 Serial Control Interface Wall Mounting Instructions Specifications Warranty INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the GefenToolBox 4x4 Matrix with FST Your complete satisfaction is very important to us About Gefen We specialize in total integration for your home theater while also focusing on going above and beyond customer expectations to ensure you get the most from your hardware We invite you to explore our distinct product line Please visit http www gefen com for the latest offerings in High Definition signal solutions or call us between the hours of 8 00 am and 5 00 pm Monday Friday Pacific Standard Time for assistance with your A V needs We ll be happy to assist you Why GefenToolBox The GefenToolbox line offers portable and easy to install solutions for common A V system integration setups using HDMI connectivity GefenToolBox products are wall mountable and small in size GefenToolBox products are easily transported in the field and are ready for immediate and simple installations in working environments These products come finished in a glossy color to blend in with either a white wall or black cabinet The GefenToolBox 4x4 Matrix with FST The GefenToolBox 4x4 Matrix with FST routes HDMI at resolutions
11. erformed only when the Matrix is reset or power cycled 3DTV Support e signals are supported if a 3DTV is connected to Output 1 Deep Color Deep Color will be disabled if one of more other displays connected to the Matrix do not support Deep Color 17 EDID MANAGEMENT Internal EDID Specifications The table below lists the settings that comprise the built in Internal EDID data structure Video Data Block Audio Data Block Speaker Allocation 1080p 60Hz 2 channel 2 channel 709 1080p 50Hz LPCM 2CH FL FR xvYCC 601 1080i 60Hz native 1080iI 50Hz Multi channel Multi Channel LPCM 2CH RLC RRC LPCM 8CH AC 3 6CH DTS 7CH Dolby Digital 8CH Dolby TrueHD 8CH DTS HD 8CH MAT MLP 8CH 18 FAST SWITCHING TECHNOLOGY FAST SWITCHING TECHNOLOGY Fast Switching Technology Fast Switching Technology FST is a Gefen software implementation for HDMI 1 3 products FST was created to improve the inherited lengthy HDMI authentication process based on the HDMI and HDCP specifications FST provides quicker A V source switching and greatly improves the overall A V system behavior and performance when more than one HDTV display is used in the system setup FST allows connecting disconnecting or turning ON OFF of HDTV displays without having these activities affect other Hi Def sources routed to any other HDTV display in the same system FAST MODE Setting the Matrix to FAST mode will impro
12. ess what video resolutions and other features are compatible with the output device This required information is called the EDID Extended Display Information Data Almost all types of output devices displays computer monitor HDTV A V receiver will transmit EDID to a connected source The source will then read this EDID file and make the necessary adjustments to the output signal to ensure that only compatible resolutions features are generated in the output signal Why is EDID so important with the GefenToolBox 4x4 Matrix with FST The GefenToolBox 4x4 Matrix with FST uses complex technology that routes multiple input signals to multiple outputs The source devices will require EDID to read Multiple devices displays can be connected to the input and output ports on the Matrix each with their own EDID Management of EDID is key to ensure that maximum compatibility is maintained between all devices What options do I have to manage the EDID in the GefenToolBox 4x4 Matrix with FST It is important to understand that the EDID contains much more than just listings of supported video resolutions and audio formats However resolutions and audio formats are the two key types of information that a user will need to understand how to use these EDID management functions Common problems that a user may encounter while using the Matrix can be 1 Video may not be visible on all output devices displays 2 Audio may not be heard on all output devi
13. in this EDID please see page 18 NOTE All other HDMI capable devices displays connected to the output ports MUST be compatible with at least one resolution audio format specified in this EDID It is recommended to set on the source device a common resolution and audio format shared by all attached devices displays This is to ensure a compatible signal is outputted to all connected devices displays 15 EDID MANAGEMENT Audio Channel Selection The GefenToolBox 4x4 Matrix with FST features a switch that will modify the Supported audio formats listed in the pre programmed EDID This feature is useful for limiting the output of the source device to either 2 or multi channel audio formats NOTE This selector switch will only affect the pre programmed EDID in the INTERNAL INT EDID Mode The GefenToolBox 4x4 Matrix with FST can use either of the following settings for audio format support 2 Channel This setting will limit the audio formats listed in the pre programmed EDID to 2 channel LPCM For a full listing of the audio formats in this mode please see page 18 To use this mode set the Audio Selection Switch on the front panel to the 2 CH position This mode is useful in scenarios where all output devices displays are HDTV monitors that only support 2 channel LPCM This setting will ensure that all connected devices will receive and produce sound Multi Channel This setting will enable all common audio formats in the pre p
14. or more details The GefenToolBox 4x4 Matrix with FST can detect the presence of Deep Color 12 bit signal automatically and will disable Deep Color EDID features across all other outputs if any connected device or display is not capable of processing Deep Color This automatic behavior ensures compatibility among all output devices in a mixed device environment This feature cannot be disabled When powering the GefenToolBox 4x4 Matrix with FST or if the EDID Mode is changed see pages 4 5 the Matrix will undergo a momentary initialization sequence This is normal operation and may take a few seconds FEATURES Supported HDMI 1 3 Features e 225 MHz up to 12 bit YUV 444 1080p Deep Color e Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio e Lip Sync General Features e Displays any of four 4 Hi Def sources on any four 4 HDTV displays independently e Maintains beautiful sharp HDTV resolutions up to 1080p and 2K e Supports 3DTV pass through e EDID Management for rapid integration of sources and display devices e Fast Switching for quick and responsive HDMI signal routing See page 19 for details e Supports digital audio formats including 7 1 audio Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio e Built in IR Extender e Remote Control RS 232 serial control e Locking HDMI connections e Firmware field upgradable e Wall mountable e This product is HDCP compliant Pack
15. oth Display 2 and Display 4 are connected to the same source IR REMOTE DESCRIPTION RMT 16IR Remote Control Unit a 0 2 a 1 LED Button Press Indicator This LED will be activated momentarily each time button 15 pressed 2 Display and Source Selection Buttons These buttons are used to select which source is routed to a monitor Routing Sources using the Remote Control unit There are a total of 16 buttons on the IR Remote Control unit Each set of colored buttons represents one of four Outputs on the Matrix The first four buttons 1 4 represent Output 1 The second set of four buttons 5 8 represent Output 2 and so on Each numbered button within that set represents an input Buttons 1 4 represent Inputs 1 4 on Output 1 Buttons 5 8 represent Inputs 1 4 on Output 2 and so on IR REMOTE DESCRIPTION Example 1 Route the source connected to In 3 to the display connected to Out 4 1 Press button 15 Input 3 on the IR remote control unit The source connected to In 3 will be routed to the monitor connected to Out 4 Use the table below when selecting the desired source for each display Table of IR Remote Commands for the GefenToolBox 4x4 Matrix with FST RMT 16IRButton Source Display 16 button Source Display IR REMOTE INSTALLATION Installing the IR Remote Control Battery 1 Remove the battery cover on the back of the IR Remote Control unit 2 Insert the included
16. rogrammed EDID For a full listing of the audio formats in this mode please see page 18 To use this mode set the Audio Selection Switch on the front panel to the Multi CH position This mode is useful in scenarios where the output devices displays are varying devices i e HDTV display and audio receivers Please note that sound may not be heard from all output devices displays if a shared common audio format is not used by the source device 16 EDID MANAGEMENT External EDID Management The GefenToolBox 4x4 Matrix with FST features EDID Management Before the source send video or audio signals to the display the source devices reads the EDID Extended Display Identification Data of each device connected to an output The EDID contains information about what type of AV data that the source can send to each display The GefenToolBox 4x4 Matrix with FST routes multiple source signals to multiple output devices This involves reading EDID data from more than one device Management of the EDID data 1 important to maintain compatibility between all devices Display Connections e If adisplay is not connected to Output 1 then 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 1 and the Matrix is power cycled e is copied from Output 1 to all other outputs The audio block will be copied from Output 1 EDID copying is p
17. up to 1080p Full HD and 1920x1200 60Hz supporting multichannel digital audio from any four Hi Def sources to any four HDTV displays The GefenToolBox 4x4 Matrix eliminates the need to disconnect and reconnect HDMI sources It works with any HDMI source that needs to be connected to an HDTV display supporting digital audio formats such as Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio Each source 15 accessible at all times from any display by selecting it with the included IR remote the RS 232 port or using the front panel push buttons How It Works Connect the Hi Def A V sources to the GefenToolBox 4x4 Matrix s inputs using the supplied HDMI cable Connect up to 4 HDTV displays to the Matrix s four HDMI outputs using the provided HDMI cables 3D content can be displayed when connecting a 3DTV and 3D source Apply power to sources and to the displays A V Sources may now be routed to display devices by using the front panel buttons or the included IR remote control unit OPERATION NOTES READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE GEFENTOOLBOX 4X4 MATRIX WITH FST EDID contains the A V capabilities of a display device in regards to video resolutions and audio formats supported This information is used by the source device to determine the format of the A V signal on the outputs The GefenToolBox 4x4 Matrix with FST incorporates advanced EDID management to ensure compatibility with all sources and display devices Please see pages 14 18 f
18. urce 2 to Output display 3 1 Ensure that an HDMI cable is connected from the source to HDMI In 2 and an HDMI cable is connected from the display to HDMI Out 3 on the Matrix 2 Press Out 3 Button on the row of black buttons running vertically until the LED under Input 2 is bright blue If the LED does not immediately appear under Input 2 continue depressing the Out 3 button until the LED under Input 2 turns bright blue Fig 1 1 Fig 1 1 Out2 9 Out3 Out4 CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE GEFENTOOLBOX 4X4 MATRIX FOR HDMI WITH FST 3 Once the LED under Input 2 turns bright blue a picture will be displayed on the display connected to Out 3 on the Matrix Note that in Fig 1 1 Out 1 Out 2 and Out 4 have also been routed In this case the displays connected to HDMI Out 1 HDMI Out 2 and HDMI Out 3 are receiving video from the source connected to HDMI In 1 Example 2 Routing Input source 3 to Output display 1 Using Fig 1 1 as a starting point press the Out 1 button two 2 times The LED matrix should now appear as follows Fig 1 2 LED 3 turns bright blue on the row labeled Out 1 indicating that Output display 1 is connected to the source on HDMI In 3 In Fig 1 2 the current state of the matrix is Display 1 is connected to HDMI 2 Display 2 is connected to Source 1 Display 2 is connected to Source 2 and Display 4 is connected to Source 1 Note that b
19. ve performance when routing sources powering ON OFF HDTV displays and disconnecting connecting Hi Def sources 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 s does not support multiple devices 19 RS 232 SERIAL CONTROL INTERFACE 54321 9876 Only Pins 2 RX 3 TX and 5 Ground are used on the RS 232 serial interface This feature allows for easy integration into automated systems capable of transmitting RS 232 commands Use the settings below to configure the RS 232 port of the user s system Transmitting the appropriate numeric ASCII character will simulate key presses on the IR remote control Binary Table Corresponding Binary ASCII Corresponding 16 16 SS Button 0011 1001 0110 0001 0110 0010 0110 0011 Ja 0 j B n 0010100 C 12 00110101 D 13 01100100 1 1 0 6 1 0110 0101 0110 0110 0110 0111 RS 232 Settings M 19200 DAA DO ea E 8 A EA A EE None P DI e E 1 FOW CONIO None WALL MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
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