Gefen GTB-HDFST-848 User manual

8x8 Matrix for HDMI
GTB-HDFST-848
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CONTENTS
1 Introduction
2 Operation Notes
3 Features
4 Panel Layout
4 Top / Front
5 Left Side / Right Side
6 Panel Descriptions
7 Connecting the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI
7 Wiring Diagram
8 Operating the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI
8 Main Display
9 Determining the current Routing State
10 Routing Sources
13 Locking / Unlocking the Front Panel
14 Fast Switching Technology
15 Determining the current Switching Mode
18 Setting the IR channel on the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI
20 IR Remote Control
20 Layout and Descriptions
21 Installing the IR Remote Control Battery
22 Routing Sources using the IR Remote Control
24 Using the IR Extender
25 EDID Management
26 RS-232 Serial Control
27 IP / UDP Conguration
28 RS-232 / IP Commands
28 IP / Telnet Conguration
44 UDP Conguration
48 Routing / Naming / +5V / Presets
58 Status
63 FST
65 Masking
82 Web Interface
105 Firmware Update
105 Firmware Update Procedure (over IP)
106 Firmware Update Procedure (over USB)
108 Wall Mounting Instructions
109 Specications
110 Warranty
111 Licensing

Congratulations on your purchase of the GefenToolBox 8x8 Matrix for HDMI. Your complete
satisfaction is very important to us.
About Gefen
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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-Denition signal solutions or call us between the hours of 8:00 am
and 5:00 pm Monday-Friday, Pacic Standard Time for assistance with your A/V needs.
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The GefenToolBox 8x8 Matrix for HDMI
The GefenToolBox 8x8 Matrix for HDMI routes eight Hi-Def sources to any eight HDTV
displays. Resolutions up to 1080p Full HD and 1920x1200 plus 3DTV are supported, along
with multichannel digital audio formats such as Dolby® True HD and DTS-HD® Master
Audio™.
The Matrix eliminates the need to disconnect and reconnect Hi-Def sources. It works
with any HDMI source that needs to be connected to an HDTV display. Each source is
accessible at all times from any display using the front-panel push buttons, IR remote
control, RS-232 interface, or via Telnet protocol.
How It Works
Connect the Hi-Def audio/video sources to the eight HDMI inputs using the supplied HDMI
cables. Connect up to eight HDTV displays to the HDMI outputs. 3D content can be dis-
played when connecting a 3DTV and 3D source. Connect the power supply to the matrix
and plug the power cable into an available electrical outlet. Apply power to the sources and
displays. The Hi-Def sources will be routed according to the current routing selection.
Fast Switching Technology (FST) is a Gefen software implementation for HDMI products.
FST was created to improve the lengthy HDMI authentication process, based on the HDMI
and HDCP specications. FST allows for connecting/disconnecting or turning any of the
HDTV displays on or off without affecting other displays within the audio/video distribution
system.
INTRODUCTION
1

READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR
OPERATING THE GEFENTOOLBOX 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMI
• 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 8x8 Matrix
for HDMI incorporates advanced EDID management to ensure compatibility with all
sources and display devices. See pages 25 for more details.
• The GefenToolBox 8x8 Matrix for HDMI 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 8x8 Matrix for HDMI, the Matrix will undergo a
momentary initialization sequence. This is normal operation and may take a few
seconds.
OPERATION NOTES
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FEATURES
3
Supported HDMI Features
• 225 MHz (up to 12 bit YUV 444 @ 1080p)
• Deep Color
• Dolby® TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio™
• Lip-Sync
Features
• Route any eight Hi-Def sources to any eight HDTV displays
• Supports resolutions up to1080p Full HD and 12-bit Deep Color
• 3DTV pass-through
• Supports LPCM 7.1 audio, Dolby Digital® Plus, Dolby® TrueHD, and DTS-HD Master
Audio™
• Advanced EDID Management for rapid integration of sources and displays
• Gefen FST speeds up the HDCP authentication process
• Fast and Slow FST Modes
• Front Panel Push-Button Switching
• Supports the use of DVI sources and displays with HDMI-to-DVI cables or adapters
• IP Control via Web Graphical User Interface and Telnet
• RS-232 serial control for automation
• IR Remote Control (handheld remote included)
• Field-upgradable rmware via built in Web Graphical User Interface
• 24V DC Power supply
• Wall-mountable
• Uses Gefen Mono-LOK HDMI connectors for secure cable connections
• Available in Black and White nishes
Package Includes
(1) GefenToolBox 8x8 Matrix for HDMI
(1) IR Remote Control
(1) 24V DC Locking Power Supply
(1) AC power cord
(1) Quick Start Guide

PANEL LAYOUT
4
Top
Front
6
5
2
4
3
1
7
10
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GEFEN
8x8 HDMI MATRIX

PANEL LAYOUT
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14
13
Left Side
Right Side

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PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
1 Power Indicator
This LED indicator will glow bright green when the matrix is powered on.
2 Lock Indicator
This LED indicator will glow bright orange when the matrix is locked.
3 IR Window
Receives signals from the IR Remote Control unit.
4 Menu
Pressing this button changes between routing mode and status mode.
5 Lock
Temporarily locks the front panel buttons. This prevents inadvertent routing changes or
power-down using the front panel buttons. The LED above the button turns bright orange
when the front panel is locked. Press once to lock
the front panel buttons. Press this button again to unlock the front panel buttons.
6 Navigation Buttons
These buttons are used to navigate between the inputs and outputs of the Gefen 8x8
Matrix for HDMI. For details on how these controls are used, see page 10.
7 Power
Turn the power on or off by pressing this button.
8 RS-232
Connects to the RS-232 control device. The 8x8 Matrix for HDMI may be switched
remotely using this port. See page 26 for more information.
9 IR Ext
Connect an IR extender cable (Gefen part no. EXT-RMT-EXTIR) to this port. See page 24
for more information.
10 USB Service Port
Reserved for future use.
11 IP Control
Connect the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI to a network in order to use IP / Telnet control.
12 24V DC
Connect the included 24V DC power supply to this receptacle.
13 In 1 - In 8
Connect a Hi-Def source device to each of these input ports.
14 Out 1 - Out 8
Connect HDTV displays or other audio/video output devices to these ports.

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How to Connect the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI
1. Connect up to eight (8) Hi-Def sources to the HDMI inputs on the left side of the 8x8
Matrix for HDMI using the included HDMI cables.
2. Connect up to eight (8) HDTV displays to the HDMI outputs on the right side of the
8x8 Matrix for HDMI.
3. Connect the included 24V DC power supply to the power receptacle on the Matrix.
4. Connect the AC power cord to the power supply and connect the power cord to an
available electrical outlet.
Wiring Diagram for the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI
GTB-HDFST-848
HD Display
HD Display
HD Display
HD Display
HD Display
HD Display
HD Display
HD Display
8x8 Matrix for HDMI
HDMI CABLE
Gefen
Hi-Def Source Hi-Def Source
Hi-Def Source Hi-Def Source
Hi-Def Source
Hi-Def Source
Hi-Def Source Hi-Def Source
RS-232 Controller
RS-232 CABLE
ETHERNET CABLE
IR EXTENDER
IR Extender
IP Control
(Telnet)
CONNECTING THE 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMI

OPERATING THE 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMI
Main Display
The Main Display of the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI is a 16 character 2 line display. This display
shows the current routing status of the matrix and is also used to display additional system
information. When the unit is powered on, the following screen is displayed:
After a few moments, the status screen is displayed. The status screen is shown below:
Displaying Additional Information
Consecutively pressing the Menu button, on the front panel, will cycle through other
screens such as FST mode and IP information:
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OUT:ABCDEFGH
IN:33334681
GEFEN
8x8 HDMI MATRIX
OUT:ABCDEFGH
IN:33334681
IN:12345678
MODE:FSFSSFFF
1.IP ADDRESS
192.168.0.72

OPERATING THE 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMI
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Determining the Current Routing State
In the example below, the rst row (OUT) represents each HDMI output on the matrix.
The bottom row (IN) represents each HDMI input on the matrix. Together, these two rows
display the current routing state.
Starting on the bottom row, we can see that Input 3 has been routed to Outputs A, B, C,
and D. Continuing on, Input 4 is routed to Output E, Input 6 is routed to Output F, Input 8 is
routed to Output G, and nally Input 1 is routed to Output H.
Note that each output (A - H) specied in the LCD display, corresponds to each of the HDMI
outputs (1 - 8) on the matrix.
If all inputs are routed to their respective outputs, the front-panel display would look
something like this:
Sometimes, this is referred to as a “1-to-1” routing state. This is the factory (default) setting
for the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI.
OUT:ABCDEFGH
IN:33334681
OUT:ABCDEFGH
IN:12345678

Routing Sources
Selecting the Output
1. To select the output, press the Out - or Out + button once. The routing state for
Output A will be displayed:
2. Press the Out - or Out + button again to cycle through the routing state for each
output. Consecutively pressing the Out + button will cycle through each output, from
left to right, starting with Output A:
OPERATING THE 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMI
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OUT:A
IN:3
OUT: D
IN: 3

3. Consecutively pressing the Out - button will cycle through each output, from right to
left, starting with Output H:
Changing the Source
4. Once the desired output has been selected, press the In + or In - button.
Consecutively pressing the In + button will increment the input source value by a
factor of 1 (within a range of 1 - 8). For example, if Input 4 was originally routed to
Output E, then pressing the In + button will route Input 5 to Output E.
OPERATING THE 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMI
OUT: G
IN: 8
OUT: E
IN: 5
Source changed from
from Input 4 to Input 5.
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5. Consecutively pressing the In - button will decrement the input source value by a
factor of 1 (within a range of 1 - 8). For example, if Input 4 was originally routed to
Output E, pressing the In - button will route Input 3 to Output E:
To change the routing status of another output, press the Out + or Out - buttons to
navigate to the desired output. Use the In + or In - buttons to change the source.
6. Press the Menu button to return to the Routing Screen.
OPERATING THE 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMI
OUT: E
IN: 3
Source changed from
Input 3 to Input 5.
OUT:ABCDEFGH
IN:83213751
NOTE: If the Menu button is not pressed after a routing change
has been made, then the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI will automatically
return to the Routing Screen after about 20 seconds.
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Locking / Unlocking the Front Panel
To prevent an accidental routing change or power-down (by pressing the Power button),
the front-panel buttons on the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI can be locked. Locking the matrix also
disables many RS-232 / Telnet commands.
1. Press the Lock button on the front-panel:
The Lock LED will glow bright orange to indicate that the front-panel buttons on the
8x8 Matrix for HDMI have been locked.
If any buttons (other than the Lock button) are pressed while the The 8x8 Matrix for
HDMI is Locked, the following message will be displayed:
2. To unlock the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI, press the Lock button a second time.
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OPERATING THE 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMI
OUT:ABCDEFGH
IN:83213751
Lock LED indicator
LOCKED

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OPERATING THE 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMI
Fast Switching Technology
Fast Switching Technology (FST) is a Gefen software implementation for HDMI products.
FST was created to improve the lengthy HDMI authentication process, based on the HDMI
and HDCP specications.
FST provides quicker audio/video source switching and greatly improves the overall audio/
video 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 8x8 Matrix for HDMI to Fast Mode will improve performance when connecting /
disconnecting Hi-Def sources, and powering ON / OFF HDTV displays.
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 specications. Slow Mode is recommended when the source
does not support multiple devices.
FAST SWITCHING TECHNOLOGY

Determining the Current Switching Mode
Each HDMI input can be set to Fast Mode or Slow Mode. It is recommended that each
HDMI input be set to Fast Mode for best performance.
1. Consecutively press the Menu button on the front panel until the switching modes
screen is displayed.
The rst row (IN) represents each HDMI input on the matrix. The bottom row (MODE)
represents the current switching mode of each HDMI input.
Selecting the Input
2. To change the switching mode on an HDMI input, press the Out - (or Out +) button
once. The switching mode for Input 1 will be displayed:
The letter F indicates that the HDMI input is using Fast Mode switching. If the HDMI
input is set to Slow Mode switching, a letter Swill be displayed under the input.
OPERATING THE 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMI
IN:1
MODE:F
IN:12345678
MODE:FSFSSFFF
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OPERATING THE 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMI
3. Press the Out - or Out + button again to cycle through the routing state for each
output. Consecutively pressing the Out + button will cycle through each input, from
left to right, starting with Input 1:
4. Consecutively pressing the Out - button will cycle through each output, from right to
left:
IN: 3
MODE: F
NOTE: In Routing mode, the Out + and Out - buttons cycle
through each output. In Switching mode, these same buttons are
used to cycle through each input.
IN: 7
MODE: F
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