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The Gefen 8x4 CAT-5 Matrix for HDMI
The rack-mountable 8x4 CAT-5 Matrix for HDMI sends Full 1080p HD video and multichannel digital audio from any of 8 HDMI input sources to any 4 HDMI Displays -- be they local or remotely connected via CAT5 cable.
The HDMI inputs consist of 4 High Definition video switches that can each accept 2 video sources. This input scheme allows up to 8 sources to be available while viewing any 4 on the output displays concurrently.
The 8x4 CAT-5 Matrix for HDMI eliminates the need to disconnect and reconnect sources to displays. It works with Blu-Ray players, Set-Top boxes, Home Theater PCs, and game consoles that connect to an HDMI display. Any source is accessible at all times by any display by selecting it using an IR remote or an RS-232 remote control device. The Matrix comes with rack ears for mounting in a shelving system. HDMI displays can be located locally or remotely over CAT5 cable, making for truly flexible HDMI routing options and creative extension possibilities.
How It Works
Up to 8 HDMI sources (4 viewable at any one time) connect to the Matrix’s inputs and up to 4 Displays connect to the Matrix’s outputs. Upon power-up, the 8x4 Matrix, HDMI sources and all connected Displays will show clear and vibrant HDMI video with multichannel digital audio. HDMI sources can now be selected on each display using the IR remote.
Important Note:
The 8x4 CAT-5 Matrix for HDMI over CAT5 incorporates a 2x1 switch in front of each of 4 inputs, each feeding into a traditional 4x4 matrix. This allows connection of up to 8 HDMI source devices. Each input to the 8x4 Matrix allows only one of its two connected “A” and “B” sources to be switched into view at one time, yielding a total of 4 HDMI sources that may be viewed simultaneously.
