Gefen HDMI-CAT5-444 User manual

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4x4 HDMI Over
CAT-5 Matrix
EXT-HDMI-CAT5-444
User Manual

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CONTENTS
1 Introduction
2 Operation Notes
3 Features
4 Sender Panel Layout
5 Sender Panel Descriptions
6 Sender Panel Descriptions
7 Receiver Panel Layout
8 Sender Panel Descriptions
9 RMT-4IR Remote Description
10 Connecting And Operating The 4x4 HDMI™ Over Cat5 Matrix
11 4x4 HDMI™ Over Cat5 Matrix Jumper Diagram
12 Operating The 4x4 HDMI™ Over Cat5 Receiver
13 Configuring The 4x4 HDMI™ Over Cat5 Receiver
16 Network Cable Wiring Diagram
17 EDID Dip Switch Guidelines
18 RS-232 Serial Control Interface
19 SpecificatIons
20 Warranty

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Congratulations on your purchase of the 4x4 HDMI™ Over CAT5 Matrix. Your
complete satisfaction is very important to us.
Gefen
Gefen delivers innovative, progressive computer and electronics add-on solutions
that harness integration, extension, distribution and conversion technologies.
Gefen’s reliable, plug-and-play products supplement cross-platform computer
systems, professional audio/video environments and HDTV systems of all sizes
with hard-working solutions that are easy to implement and simple to operate.
The Gefen 4x4 HDMI™ Over CAT5 Matrix
The Gefen 4x4 HDMI™ CAT5 Matrix offers unprecedented flexibility and con-
venience by routing high definition audio/video from any of four HDMI™ video
sources to any of 4 remote displays over inexpensive, standard CAT5 cabling.
Each remote display has a control box that allows the viewer to select any of the
4 video sources and control that source via an IR remote control as if the viewer
was standing in the room where the source originates.
Full High-Resolution HDTV signals are supported up to a resolution of 1080p at
a maximum distance of 150 feet and 1080i resolutions can be extended up to
300 feet. The Gefen 4x4 HDMI™ CAT5 Matrix works with HD-DVD players, TiVo
systems, HT PCs, and satellite set-top boxes that connect to an HDMI™ display.
Every source is accessible at all times by any display by selecting it with an IR
remote.
How It Works
You simply connect up to 4 local video sources to the CAT5-Matrix’s inputs. Then
run each of your CAT5 cables from the Matrix to the destination displays. At each
remote display, terminate the CAT5 cable run with a HDMI™ CAT5-MS Receiver
device. Connect each Receiver to a display and you’re all set.
INTRODUCTION

READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR
OPERATING THE 4X4 HDMI™ OVER CAT5 MATRIX
To use the extender functionality of the• 4x4 HDMI™ Over CAT5 Matrix the
supplied 1 foot HDMI jumper cables must be used to connect the HDMI
output ports to the HDMI extension input ports. Please see page 11 for
details
Use two industry standard CAT-5, CAT-5e or CAT-6 cables to operate each• of the 4x4 HDMI™ Over CAT5 Receivers. Gefen recommends CAT-6 cabling
for maximum performance.
For 1080i video, maximum extension is 300 feet (91 meters).•
For 1080p video, maximum extension is 150 feet (45 meters).•
IR repeater functionality is only from the receiving unit to the sending unit. IR• data cannot be transmitted from the sending unit to the receiving unit.
When a display connects to a source being viewed by other displays, a short• flash may appear momentarily on the displays already viewing that source.
This is normal operation as new handshakes for HDCP are being made.
Local displays that are not using the extension functionality of the 4x4• HDMI™ Over CAT5 Matrix can only switch their viewing source via the RS-
232 Serial Control Interface. Please see page 18 for a list of commands and
instructions.
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OPERATION NOTES

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Features
Switches easily between any four HDMI™ sources•
Sends up to four video inputs to any four remote HDMI™ displays•
Maintains 1920 x 1200, 1080p, and 2k resolution video•
Extends video up to 300 feet over CAT-5 cable•
Discrete IR remote (included)•
Serial RS-232 remote port•
Rack ears included•
HDMI™ compliant•
HDCP compliant•
Package Includes
(1) 4x4 HDMI CAT5 Matrix
(4) HDMI over CAT-5 Receiver/Remote
(4) RMT-4 IR Remote Controls
(4) 1 Foot HDMI Cables
(4) 6 Foot HDMI Cables
(4) 5V DC Power Supplies
(1) 24V DC Power Supply
(1) Set of Rack Ears
(1) User’s Manual
FEATURES

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Front Panel
Back Panel
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SENDER PANEL LAYOUT

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SENDER PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
Selected Source LED For HDMI Output 11 The selected source for HDMI Output 1 will be indicated by an active LED.
Selected Source LED For HDMI Output 22 The selected source for HDMI Output 2 will be indicated by an active LED.
Selected Source LED For HDMI Output 33 The selected source for HDMI Output 3 will be indicated by an active LED.
Selected Source LED For HDMI Output 44 The selected source for HDMI Output 4 will be indicated by an active LED.
HDMI Output 1 CAT5 Extension Ports5 DDC and video output ports for extension to remote receiver. Both cables
must be connected for proper operation.
HDMI 1 Extension Input Port6 For proper extension, the supplied 1 foot HDMI jumper cable must be
attached between this port (6) and HDMI Output Port 1 (22).
HDMI 1 IR Blaster Port7 Optional IR emitter (Part# EXT-2IREMIT) can be attached to relay IR
commands from the remote receiver to the blaster for remote control of
devices.
HDMI Output 2 CAT5 Extension Ports8 DDC and video output ports for extension to remote receiver. Both cables
must be connected for proper operation.
HDMI 2 Extension Input Port9 For proper extension, the supplied 1 foot HDMI jumper cable must be
attached between this port (9) and HDMI Output Port 2 (23).
HDMI 2 IR Blaster Port10 Optional IR emitter (Part# EXT-2IREMIT) can be attached to relay IR
commands from the remote receiver to the blaster for remote control of
devices.
HDMI Output 3 CAT5 Extension Ports11 DDC and video output ports for extension to remote receiver. Both cables
must be connected for proper operation.
HDMI 3 Extension Input Port12 For proper extension, the supplied 1 foot HDMI jumper cable must be
attached between this port (12) and HDMI Output Port 2 (24).
HDMI 3 IR Blaster Port13 Optional IR emitter (Part# EXT-2IREMIT) can be attached to relay IR
commands from the remote receiver to the blaster for remote control of
devices.

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SENDER PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
HDMI Output 4 CAT5 Extension Ports14 DDC and video output ports for extension to remote receiver. Both cables
must be connected for proper operation.
HDMI 1 Extension Input Port15 For proper extension, the supplied 1 foot HDMI jumper cable must be
attached between this port (15) and HDMI Output Port 2 (24).
HDMI 4 IR Blaster Port16 Optional IR emitter (Part# EXT-2IREMIT) can be attached to relay IR
commands from the remote receiver to the blaster for remote control of
devices.
RS-232 Serial Control Port17 Switching can be controlled via the RS-232 port. Please see page 18 for
details on the available commands and pin-outs.
HDMI Input 118 Connect a source device to this input.
HDMI Input 219 Connect a source device to this input.
HDMI Input 320 Connect a source device to this input.
HDMI Input 421 Connect a source device to this input.
HDMI Output 122 Connect a display to this output port. If using the built-in extension
functionality, connect this output port (22) to the HDMI 1 extension input port
(6) using the supplied 1 foot HDMI jumper cable.
HDMI Output 223 Connect a display to this output port. If using the built-in extension
functionality, connect this output port (23) to the HDMI 2 extension input port
(9) using the supplied 1 foot HDMI jumper cable.
HDMI Output 324 Connect a display to this output port. If using the built-in extension
functionality, connect this output port (24) to the HDMI 3 extension input port
(12) using the supplied 1 foot HDMI jumper cable.
HDMI Output 425 Connect a display to this output port. If using the built-in extension
functionality, connect this output port (25) to the HDMI 4 extension input port
(15) using the supplied 1 foot HDMI jumper cable.
24V DC Power Input26 Connect the supplied 24V DC Power supply to this input.

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Front Panel
Back Panel
Top Panel
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RECEIVER PANEL LAYOUT