Gefen EXT-HDMI-CAT5-844 Operating the Hdmi Over CAT-5 Receiver, IR Blaster Functionality

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OPERATING THE HDMI OVER CAT-5 RECEIVER

To use the HDMI Over CAT5 Receiver, the following connections must be made:

1.A HDMI jumper cable is connected between the HDMI output port and the HDMI extension input port.

2.The DDC and Video CAT-5e cable must be connected between the 8x4 CAT- 5 Matrix for HDMI and the HDMI Over CAT5 Receiver.

3.A HDMI display is connected to the HDMI Over CAT5 Receiver.

4.The included power supply is connected to the HDMI Over CAT5 Receiver.

Once these connections are properly made, the HDMI Over CAT5 Receiver can be used to select which HDMI source will be viewed on the connected display. To select a HDMI source, depress the direct input buttons located on the top panel of the HDMI Over CAT5 Receiver. 2 sources (A and B) are available for each input. Each press of the Input button will toggle between the two sources connected to the input.

Button A selects HDMI Input 1 A and B

Button B selects HDMI Input 2 A and B

Button C selects HDMI Input 3 A and B

Button D selects HDMI Input 4 A and B

Switching can also be done using the included IR remote control (page 19) or via the RS-232 serial control interface (page 23).

NOTE: Switching of HDMI sources is limited to the one display that is connected to a particular HDMI Over CAT5 Receiver. For example, it is not possible to switch a HDMI source on a display connected to HDMI output 2 with the remote at the display location of HDMI output 1. However, if another HDMI Over CAT5 receiver is viewing the same source and the user switches

IR Blaster Functionality

To control HDMI sources from the remote location, a optional IR blaster (Part# EXT-2IREMIT) can be attached for each HDMI Over CAT5 Receiver on the 8x4 CAT-5 Matrix for HDMI. IR remote control commands can then be relayed from each receiver to the device(s) connected to the blaster from the 8x4 CAT-5 Matrix for HDMI.

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Contents 8x4 CAT-5 Matrix for Technical Support Asking for AssistanceTechnical Support Hours Write ToContents Gefen IntroductionGefen 8x4 CAT-5 Matrix for Hdmi How It WorksOperation Notes Package Includes FeaturesFront Panel Back Panel Sender Panel LayoutSender Panel Descriptions 13 24V DC Power Input Connecting and Operating the 8X4 CAT-5 Matrix for Hdmi How to Connect 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 LED Indicator Input Selection Buttons RMT-16IR* Remote Control DescriptionWhy would I need to change the remote channel? RMT-16IR Remote Channel ConfigurationAm experiencing the issues listed above. What do I do? How Do I change the Remote Channel?EDID. What is it and what is it used for? Edid Management FeatureEdid Management Options Edid ModesFunction LED Array Description Scenario 1 a ExampleHow do I use these features? What are the communication port settings?8X4 CAT-5 Matrix for Hdmi RS-232 Serial Communication Switching/Routing Binary Table 8X4 CAT-5 Matrix for Hdmi RS-232 CommandsEdid Management Modes Print Matrix Routing StateFront Panel Back Panel Top Panel Receiver Panel LayoutReceiver Panel Descriptions IR Blaster Functionality Operating the Hdmi Over CAT-5 ReceiverRMT-4IR Remote Control Description Auto Equalization & Boost Setting Hdmi Over CAT-5 Receiver Advanced ConfigurationIR Remote Channel Configuration Equalization SettingCurrent source is 1A Scenario 2 B ExampleHdmi Over CAT-5 Receiver RS-232 Serial Communications Boost Settings Hdmi Over CAT-5 Receiver RS-232 CommandsSpecifications