Gefen EXT-HD-SL-444 User manual

Audio
Embedder
3GSDI
Release A9
User Manual
EXT-HD-SL-444
4x4Seamless Matrix
for HDMI

4x4 Seamless Matrix for HDMI
Important Safety Instructions
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GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this product near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
8. Do not install or place this product near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized
plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for
your safety. If the provided plug does not t into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.
12. To reduce the risk of electric shock and/or damage to this product, never handle or
touch this unit or power cord if your hands are wet or damp. Do not expose this
product to rain or moisture.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally,
or has been dropped.
15. Batteries that may be included with this product and/or accessories should never be
exposed to open ame or excessive heat. Always dispose of used batteries
according to the instructions.

4x4 Seamless Matrix for HDMI
Warranty Information
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 notied 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
modications. 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 tness 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 specications 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.
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4x4 Seamless Matrix for HDMI
Gefen, LLC
c/o Customer Service
20600 Nordhoff St.
Chatsworth, CA 91311
Telephone: [phone]
[phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Visit us on the Web: www.gefen.com
Technical Support Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday - Friday, Pacic Time
4x4 Seamless Matrix for HDMI is a trademark of Gefen, LLC.
Important Notice
Gefen, LLC reserves the right to make changes in the hardware, packaging, and any
accompanying documentation without prior written notice.
HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Denition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing in the United States and other countries.
© 2015 Gefen, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Contacting Gefen Technical Support
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Operating Notes
4x4 Seamless Matrix for HDMI
• When using the 4x4 Seamless Matrix for HDMI for the rst time, it is recommended
that the unit be congured using the Gefen Syner-G Software Suite. Download the
application here: http://www.gefen.com/synerg/

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4x4 Seamless Matrix for HDMI
Licensing
lwIP 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 modication,
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 specic 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
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Features
• Seamless matrix scales each of its four inputs, and routes them to any or all of the
four outputs without frame loss
• Input and Output resolutions up to 1080p Full HD and 1920x1200 (WUXGA)
• HDCP compliant
• Seamless switching ensures no switching delay and no picture loss during transitions
• Ten user-congurable routing presets can be accessed via front panel push-buttons
• Controllable via front panel controls, IR, IP (web server interface, Telnet, and UDP),
and RS-232
• Easy to use on-screen Graphical User Interface (GUI)
• Handheld IR remote control and IR Extender input on back panel
• Field-upgradable rmware via web server interface
• USB port (reserved for future product enhancements)
• Locking power supply connector
• 1U tall rack-mountable enclosure, rack ears included
Packing List
The 4x4 Seamless Matrix for HDMI ships with the items listed below. If any of these items
are not present in your box when you rst open it, immediately contact your dealer or
Gefen.
• 4x4 Seamless Matrix for HDMI
• 4 x 6 ft. Locking HDMI Cables
• 1 x 6 ft. DB-9 Cable
• 1 x IR Extender Module
• 1 x IR Remote Control
• 1 x 12V DC Locking Power Supply
• 1 x Set of Rack Ears
• 1 x Quick-Start Guide
4x4 Seamless Matrix for HDMI
Features and Packing List
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Table of Contents
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01 Getting Started
Panel Layout ......................................................................................................... 2
Front.............................................................................................................. 2
Back .............................................................................................................. 3
IR Remote Control Unit ......................................................................................... 4
Top ................................................................................................................ 4
Bottom........................................................................................................... 6
Battery Cover ........................................................................................................ 6
Installing the Batteries................................................................................... 7
Battery Cover ........................................................................................................ 7
Setting the IR Channel .................................................................................. 8
Installation ............................................................................................................. 9
Connecting the 4x4 Seamless Matrix for HDMI ............................................ 9
Sample Wiring Diagram ................................................................................ 9
Network Conguration using Syner-G......................................................... 10
02 Operating the
4x4 Seamless Matrix for HDMI
Introduction.......................................................................................................... 14
Standby Mode ............................................................................................. 14
Turning on the 4x4 Seamless Matrix for HDMI ........................................... 14
Routing Basics .................................................................................................... 15
Determining the Current Routing State ....................................................... 15
Routing Inputs to Outputs ........................................................................... 16
Masking / Unmasking Outputs .................................................................... 18
Saving Routing Presets............................................................................... 20
Loading Routing Presets............................................................................. 21
Locking / Unlocking the Matrix ............................................................................ 22
Using the IR Extender ......................................................................................... 24
Menu System ...................................................................................................... 25
Accessing the Menu System....................................................................... 25
Setting the Output Resolution ..................................................................... 28
Adjusting the Contrast................................................................................. 30
Adjusting the Brightness ............................................................................. 32
Adjusting the Saturation .............................................................................. 34
Adjusting the Hue........................................................................................ 36
OSD Settings .............................................................................................. 38
HDCP .......................................................................................................... 42
EDID Management...................................................................................... 44
Changing the IP Settings ............................................................................ 46
Changing the Telnet Settings...................................................................... 49
Changing the UDP Settings ........................................................................ 51
System Settings .......................................................................................... 53

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Table of Contents
Web Interface ...................................................................................................... 54
Using the built-in Web Interface .................................................................. 54
Main 1 Routing ........................................................................................... 55
Main ► I/O Status....................................................................................... 59
Main ► Display Info .................................................................................... 61
I/O Setup ► Preset Names......................................................................... 63
I/O Setup ► I/O Names .............................................................................. 64
I/O Setup ► HPD Control ........................................................................... 65
I/O Setup ► HDCP ..................................................................................... 66
I/O Setup ► Video ..................................................................................... 68
Manage EDID ► Assign ............................................................................. 70
Manage EDID ► Bank Names ................................................................... 74
Manage EDID ► Upload / Download.......................................................... 75
Network ....................................................................................................... 77
System ........................................................................................................ 81
03 Advanced Operation
RS-232 and IP Conguration .............................................................................. 86
Using Telnet ................................................................................................ 86
Using RS-232.............................................................................................. 86
UDP Conguration ...................................................................................... 87
Commands.......................................................................................................... 88
04 Appendix
Default Settings................................................................................................. 152
Upgrading the Firmware.................................................................................... 153
Using the Web Interface............................................................................ 153
Specications .................................................................................................... 154

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Front
ID Name Description
1 Input Indicators These blue LED indicators display the state
of each input. See Routing Basics for more
information.
2Output Selection Buttons
(1 - 4)
Press these buttons to select the desired
output. See Routing Basics for more
information.
3Routing Presets (1 - 10) Press these buttons to select the desired
routing preset. See Saving Routing
Presets for more information.
4Menu System Controls Use these buttons to select and change
settings within the built-in menu system.
See Menu System for more information.
5 IR This IR sensor receives signals from the
included IR remote control unit.
6 Lock Use this button to lock the matrix and
prevent accidental changes. See Locking
/ Unlocking the Matrix for more information
on this feature.
7Standby LED Indicator This LED will remain illuminated when the
matrix is powered OFF.
8 Power This button is used to power ON and power
OFF the matrix. This button will remain
illuminated while the matrix is powered ON.
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Panel Layout
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Back
ID Name Description
1IR Ext Connect the included IR Extender (Gefen
part no. EXT-RMT-EXTIRN) to this port.
2In (1 - 4) Connect up to four Hi-Def sources to these
inputs using the included HDMI cables.
3Out (1 - 4) Connect up to four HDTV displays to these
HDMI outputs.
4 IP Cont. Connect an Ethernet cable between
this jack and a LAN to use IP control.
See RS-232 and IP Conguration for
details on using IP control.
5USB Not used. Reserved for future expansion.
6RS-232 Connect an RS-232 cable from this port
to an RS-232 device. See RS-232 and
IP Conguration for more information on
setting up RS-232 serial control.
7 12V DC Connect the included 12V DC power
supply from this power receptacle to an
available AC electrical outlet. Do not
overtighten the locking connector on the
power receptacle.
Panel Layout
Getting Started
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5 7
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Top
ID Name Description
1 Info Used to toggle notications on all outputs.
2In (1 - 4) Use these buttons to select the desired
input. See Routing Basics for more
information on routing inputs to outputs.
IR Remote Control Unit
1
2
3
4
5
7
6
8
9
10
11
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IR Remote Control Unit
ID Name Description
3Mask Press this button to mask or unmask the
selected output. See Masking / Unmasking
Outputs for more information.
4Menu Press this button to display the built-in
menu system.
5◄ /►/▲/▼/OK Used to access and change features within
the menu system. Use the arrow buttons
to move around within the menu system or
change a value. Press the OK button to
make a selection within the menu system.
6Exit Press this button to exit the main menu or
exit from sub-menus.
7 Presets Use these button to select the desired routing
preset. The buttons below 7 and 9 are not
used. See Saving Routing Presets for more
information on working with routing presets.
8 Power Press this button to power-ON or power-OFF
the matrix.
9Out (1 - 4) Use these buttons to select the desired
input. See Routing Basics for more
information on routing inputs to outputs.
10 Lock Press this button to lock / unlock the matrix.
11 Mute Mutes the audio on all outputs.
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Bottom
ID Name Description
1 Battery slot
(shown without batteries)
Holds the batteries for operating the
IR remote. Use only 1.5V “AAA”-type
batteries. See Installing the Batteries for
more information.
2 DIP switch bank Use these DIP switches to set the IR
channel of the remote. See Setting the IR
Channel for details.
IR Remote Control Unit
Battery Cover
1
2
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Installing the Batteries
1. Remove the battery cover on the bottom of the IR remote control unit.
2. Make sure that the batteries are installed with the correct polarity, as shown in the
illustration, below. Always use two 1.5V AAA-type batteries.
3. Replace the battery cover.
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+
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+
IR Remote Control Unit
WARNING: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect
type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
Battery Cover
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Setting the IR Channel
In order to function correctly, both the matrix and the IR remote control must be set to the
same IR channel. To set the IR channel of the matrix, use the #set_ir command or use
the IR Channel setting under the System page of the Web interface.
IR Channel DIP settings
0
(default)
1 2
ON
1
1 2
ON
1 2
2
1 2
ON
3
1 2
ON
IR Remote Control Unit
DIP switches
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Installation
Connecting the 4x4 Seamless Matrix for HDMI
1. Connect up to four Hi-Def sources to the input ports (In 1 - In 4) ports on the matrix.
2. Connect up to four HD displays using the output ports (Out 1 -Out 4) on the matrix.
3. OPTIONAL: Connect an Ethernet cable from the IP Control port on the matrix to a
Local Area Network (LAN).
4. OPTIONAL: Connect an RS-232 cable from the RS-232 port on the matrix to the
RS-232 connector on the Automation Control Device.
5. OPTIONAL: Connect the included IR extender to the IR Ext port on the matrix.
6. Connect the included 12V DC locking power supply to the power receptacle
on the matrix. Do not overtighten the locking power connector.
7. Connect the power supply to an available electrical outlet.
Sample Wiring Diagram
HDMI CABLE
RS-232 CABLE
4x4 Seamless
Matrix for HDMI
HD Source
HD Source
HD Source
IR Extender
(EXT-RMT-EXTIRN)
Automation
Control Device
HD Source
CAT-5 CABLE
IR IN
HD Displays
EXT-HD-SL-444
LAN
(for IP Control)
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Getting Started
Network Conguration using Syner-G
1. Connect the matrix to the network and launch the Gefen Syner-G application.
Download the application here: http://www.gefen.com/synerg/
2. Select the EXT-HD-SL-444 from the list of products, under the Discover tab.
3. Under the Device Settings section, select either Static or DHCP from the IP Mode
drop-down list.
► Select Static to manual enter the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway IP.
Consult with your network administrator, if necessary.
► Select DHCP to let the DHCP server automatically assign the IP address,
subnet mask, and gateway IP.
Installation