Gefen EXT-HDMI-CAT5-844 user manual Connecting and Operating the 8X4 CAT-5 Matrix for Hdmi

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CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE 8X4 CAT-5 MATRIX FOR HDMI

How to Connect the 8x4 CAT-5 Matrix for HDMI

1.Connect up to 8 HDMI source devices to the 8x4 CAT-5 Matrix for HDMI using the included HDMI cables.

NOTE: Please be aware that each input has two available HDMI ports and that only one will be active at any given time. It is recommended that commonly used HDMI sources be put on separate inputs (i.e. 1A and 2A, not 1A and 1B) so that these devices are always available.

2.If using the extension functionality of the 8x4 CAT-5 Matrix for HDMI, please connect the HDMI output ports to the HDMI extension input ports using the supplied 1 foot jumper cables. Please see the diagram on the next page for extension input port connection instructions.

NOTE: All of the extension input ports are available for use but are not required for operation. The HDMI output ports can be used to directly connect a local display, or can be used in conjunction with the jumper cable to access the extension functionality of the 8x4 CAT-5 Matrix for HDMI.

3.Connect any local displays to the 8x4 CAT-5 Matrix for HDMI output ports using user supplied HDMI cables.

4.Connect both DDC and Video CAT-5e cables for each extension that is going to be used.

5.Connect both DDC and video CAT-5e cables, at the end of each cable run, to a HDMI Over CAT5 Receiver.

6.Connect the remote display(s) to each HDMI Over CAT5 Receiver using a user supplied HDMI cable.

7.Connect the included 5V DC power supply to each of the HDMI Over CAT5 Receivers.

8.Connect the included 24V DC power supply between the power input on the unit and an open wall power socket.

9.Power on all output devices first and the source devices second.

How to Operate the 8x4 CAT-5 Matrix for HDMI

The 8x4 CAT-5 Matrix for HDMI can be controlled by the optional RMT-16IR remote control or the RS-232 serial communications port.

For RMT-16IR remote control functions please see page 9.

For RS-232 serial communication functions please see page 14.

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Contents 8x4 CAT-5 Matrix for Technical Support Hours Asking for AssistanceTechnical Support Write ToContents Gefen 8x4 CAT-5 Matrix for Hdmi IntroductionGefen How It WorksOperation Notes Features Package IncludesSender Panel Layout Front Panel Back PanelSender Panel Descriptions 13 24V DC Power Input How to Connect the 8x4 CAT-5 Matrix for Hdmi Connecting and Operating the 8X4 CAT-5 Matrix for HdmiHow to Operate the 8x4 CAT-5 Matrix for Hdmi Connecting the 8X4 CAT-5 Matrix for Hdmi Jumpers RMT-16IR* Remote Control Description LED Indicator Input Selection ButtonsAm experiencing the issues listed above. What do I do? RMT-16IR Remote Channel ConfigurationWhy would I need to change the remote channel? How Do I change the Remote Channel?Edid Management Feature EDID. What is it and what is it used for?Edid Modes Edid Management OptionsFunction Scenario 1 a Example LED Array DescriptionWhat are the communication port settings? How do I use these features?8X4 CAT-5 Matrix for Hdmi RS-232 Serial Communication Edid Management Modes 8X4 CAT-5 Matrix for Hdmi RS-232 CommandsSwitching/Routing Binary Table Print Matrix Routing StateReceiver Panel Layout Front Panel Back Panel Top PanelReceiver Panel Descriptions Operating the Hdmi Over CAT-5 Receiver IR Blaster FunctionalityRMT-4IR Remote Control Description Hdmi Over CAT-5 Receiver Advanced Configuration Auto Equalization & Boost SettingEqualization Setting IR Remote Channel ConfigurationScenario 2 B Example Current source is 1AHdmi Over CAT-5 Receiver RS-232 Serial Communications Hdmi Over CAT-5 Receiver RS-232 Commands Boost SettingsSpecifications
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