Gefen 4x4 HDMI User manual

4x4 HDMI
Matrix
USER MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction / Operation Notes
Features
Panel Layout
Using the 4x4 HDMI Matrix
RMT16-IR Installation
Dip Switch Guidelines
IR Codes
RS-232 Interface
4x4 HDMI Matrix Rack Mount Diagram
Specifications
Terminology
Warranty
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the 4x4 HDMI Matrix.
The 4x4 HDMI Matrix switches four HDTV sources to any four HDMI displays.
The 4x4 HDMI Matrix switcher has four HDMI inputs and four HDMI outputs. Matrix input
#1 and the HDMI port of HDTV source #1 connects using a male to male HDMI cable. The
HDMI port of HDTV source #2 connects to HDMI input #2. The HDMI port of HDTV source
#3 connects to HDMI input #3. The HDMI port of HDTV source #4 connects to HDMI input
#4. There are four (4) HDMI outputs connecting to four (4) different displays.
Note: The switching is done by using either the RMT-16-IR remote control or through the
RS232 port. The 4x4 HDMI Matrix is rack mountable. Any HDTV with DVI inputs can be
connected to the HDMI outputs of the matrix by using a DVI to HDMI adapter if the cable
used is DVI.
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OPERATION NOTES
READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING
OR OPERATING THE 4X4 HDMI MATRIX
• You should connect all the cables and power supply prior to connecting power to the
HDTV sources and 4x4 HDMI Matrix.
• When powering the sources, the display needs to point to the source input.
• The 4x4 HDMI Matrix is housed in a metal box for better RF shielding.
• The 4x4 HDMI Matrix works with all DVI and HDMI displays.
• The 4x4 HDMI Matrix supports both AUDIO and VIDEO signals.
• The 4x4 HDMI Matrix is fully HDCP compliant.

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FEATURES
Features
• Allows any HDMI display to view any source at any time
• Allows any source to be displayed on multiple displays at the same time
• Maintains resolutions up to 1080p, 2K, and 1920x1200
• Maintains highest HDMI single link video resolution
• Maintains highest HDMI digital audio signal
• Supports HDCP compliant devices
• HDMI or DVI to HDMI cables are used to connect the inputs and the matrix output
• Each display's inputs can be switched with the IR remote control or through RS232
Includes:
(1) 4x4 HDMI Matrix
(4) HDMI 6 Cables (M-M)
(1) 24VDC Power Supply
(1) User Manual
(1) RMT-16IR Remote Control
(1) Rack Ears

PANEL LAYOUT
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Display 1 LED
Indicator
Front Panel
RS232 Controller Port
Display 2 LED
Indicator Display 3 LED
Indicator Display 4 LED
Indicator
IR Sensor
IR Extender Eye Port Power Indicator
Back Panel
Connects to 24VDC
Power Supply
HDMI Inputs HDMI Outputs

Connect all the sources to the HDMI inputs on the 4x4 HDMI Matrix, using the
supplied cables.
Connect the HDMI/DVI displays to the outputs on the 4x4 HDMI Matrix.
Connect the 24VDC power supply to the 4x4 HDMI Matrix
Controlling the 4x4 HDMI Matrix using the RMT16-IR:
Pressing Buttons... Switches...
1-4 Display 1 to view Source 1, 2, 3, or 4
5-8 Display 2 to view Source 1, 2, 3, or 4
9-12 Display 3 to view Source 1, 2, 3, or 4
13-16 Display 4 to view Source 1, 2, 3, or 4
*Note for computers connected to the HDMI Matrix - When your computer
boots up, it looks for an EDID (extended display identification data) from the dis-
play to tell it what monitor is connected and what resolution to output. During boot
up of the computer you should have ONLY one output selected to one input at a
time so that the computer gets the EDID of the display that is selected. If you have
multiple outputs selected to one computer, the computer will read the EDID of the
last output selected to it. If all your displays are the same, or all displays are ca-
pable of running at the same resolution then this step does not matter.
USING THE 4X4 HDMI MATRIX
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RMT16-IR INSTALLATION
1. Remove battery cover from the back of the RMT16-IR remote.
2. Verify that dip switches 1 & 2 are in the down (OFF) position.
3. Insert the battery, hold the battery so that you can see the positive side facing up. The
side that is not marked must be facing down.
4. Test the RMT16-IR remote by pressing ONLY one button at a time. The indicator light
on the remote will flash once each time you press a button. WARNING: Do not press
multiple buttons simultaneously and do NOT press buttons rapidly. These actions will
cause the remote to reset and steps 1-4 will have to be repeated.
Note: The RMT16-IR ships with two batteries. One battery is required for operation, the
second battery is complimentary.

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DIP SWITCH GUIDELINES
Inside the 4x4 HDMI Matrix is a bank of Dip Switches. Below is a table describing their
functions. By default, all switches are set to the Off position.
Dip Switch # Name Description
1 Switching Delay Adds a 3 second delay to switching
2 On Board EDID Feeds a Generic HDMI EDID (720p/1080i)
to all Inputs
3 IR Code Dip Switch Corresponds to Dip Switch 1 on RMT16-IR
4 IR Code Dip Switch Corresponds to Dip Switch 2 on RMT16-IR
5 Unused
6 Unused
7 Unused
8 Edge Select +Edge Pixels
How to open the 4x4 HDMI Matrix:
To access the dip switches, first remove the 10 hex nuts on the back of the unit (8 lo-
cated above each HDMI port and 2 adjacent to the RS232 port). Remove the 5 Philips
screws under the unit and the 4 screws on each side of the unit. Now carefully remove
the cover of the 4x4 HDMI Matrix.
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IR CODES
In the event of IR conflicts, please do the following:
1. Remove the battery cover from the back of the RMT16-IR remote.
2. Locate the Dip Switches above the batteries
3. Switch the Dip Switches on the RMT16-IR to any of the combinations pictured below.
4. Dip Switches 1 and 2 in the RMT16-IR correspond with Dip Switches 3 and 4 inside
the 4x4 HDMI Matrix respectively. Switch the switches inside the 4x4 HDMI Matrix to
match the same Remote Channel as the RMT16-IR. The 4x4 Matrix is now set to a new
IR Code.
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Remote Channel 0:
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Remote Channel 1:
12
Remote Channel 2:
12
Remote Channel 3:

RS-232 INTERFACE
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Binary Table
ASCII Corresponding
RMT16-IR
Button
Binary ASCII Corresponding
RMT16-IR
Button
Binary
1 1 0011 0001 9 9 0011 1001
2 2 0011 0010 a 10 0110 0001
3 3 0011 0011 b 11 0110 0010
4 4 0011 0100 c 12 0110 0011
5 5 0011 0101 d 13 0110 0100
6 6 0011 0110 e 14 0110 0101
7 7 0011 0111 f 15 0110 0110
8 8 0011 1000 g 16 0110 0111
RS232 Settings
Bits per second ...................................................................................................... 19200
Data bits ......................................................................................................................... 8
Parity ....................................................................................................................... None
Stop bits ..........................................................................................................................1
Flow Control ............................................................................................................ None

4x4 HDMI MATRIX RACK MOUNT DIAGRAM
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Video Amplifier Bandwidth ................................................................................ 1.65 Gbps
Input Video Signal ......................................................................................... 1.2 volts p-p
Input DDC Signal .................................................................................... 5 volts p-p (TTL)
Single Link Range .............................................................................1080p / 1920 x 1200
HDMI Input/Output Connector ........................................................ Type A 19-pin Female
Remote Control Port ............................................................ RS-232 Female, Mini-Stereo
Power Consumption .................................................................................. 60 watts (max)
Power Supply ....................................................................................................... 24V DC
Dimensions ............................................................................ 17” W x 1.75” H x 5.875” D
Shipping Weight ..................................................................................................... 10 lbs.
SPECIFICATIONS
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DDC
Short form for Display Data Channel. It is a VESA standard for communication between
a monitor and a video adapter. Using DDC, a monitor can inform the video card about its
properties, such as maximum resolution and color depth. The video card can then use
this information to ensure that the user is presented with valid options for configuring the
display.
DDWG
Digital Display Working Group DDWG are the creators of the DVI specification.
DVI
Digital Visual Interface. Connection standard developed by Intel for connecting computers
to digital monitors such as flat panels and DLP projectors.Aconsumer electronics version,
notnecessarilycompatiblewith thePC version,is usedas aconnection standardfor HDTV
tuners and displays. Transmits an uncompressed digital signal to the display. The latter
version uses HDCP copy protection to prevent unauthorized copying.
HDCP
High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection. Created by Intel, HDCP is used with HDTV
signals over DVI and HDMI connections and on D-Theater D-VHS recordings to prevent
unauthorized duplication of copy written material.
HDMI
TheHigh-Definition Multi-mediaInterface (HDMI)isanindustry-supported,uncompressed,
all-digitalaudio/video interface.HDMI providesan interfacebetween anycompatible digital
audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, andA/V receiver and a compatible
digital audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV).
HDTV
High-DefinitionTelevision.Thehigh-resolutionsubsetof ourDTVsystem.TheATSCdefines
HDTVasa 16:9imagewithtwicethehorizontal andverticalresolutionof ourexistingsystem,
accompanied by 5.1 channels of Dolby Digital audio. The CEAdefines HDTV as an image
with 720 progressive or 1080 interlaced active (top to bottom) scan lines. 1280:720p and
1920:1080i are typically accepted as high-definition scan rates.
RS-232
RecommendedStandard 232.This isthe defacto standardfor communication throughPC
serial ports. It can refer to cables and ports that support the RS232 standard.
VESA
VideoElectronicStandardsAssociation,a consortiumof manufacturersformedtoestablish
andmaintain industrywide standardsforvideocardsand monitors.VESAwas instrumental
in the introduction of the Super VGA and Extended VGA video graphics standards with
a refresh rate of 70 Hz, minimizing flicker and helping to reduce user eyestrain and
fatigue.
TERMINOLOGY
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Gefen Inc. warrants the equipment it manufactures to be free from defects in material
and workmanship.
If equipment fails because of such defects and Gefen Inc. is notified within two (2) year
from the date of shipment, Gefen Inc. will, at its option, repair or replace the equipment,
provided that the equipment has not been subjected to mechanical, electrical, or other
abuse or modifications.
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 fitness 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 cable must be free from any
scratches, markings, and neatly coiled.
Theinformation inthis manualhas beencarefullycheckedandis believedto beaccurate.
However, GefenInc. assumesnoresponsibilityforany inaccuraciesthat maybe contained
in this manual. In no event will Gefen Inc., 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 4x4 HDMI Matrix features and specifications is subject to change without
notice.
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