geratech EGE-MSI-848 User manual

EGE-MSI-848
8x8 Modularized Enclosure
(482 mm×380 mm×100 mm)

EGE-MSI-848
8x8 Modularized Enclosure
(482 mm×380 mm×100 mm)
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Version 1.1 August 2011
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Please read all instructions before attempting to unpack, install or operate this equipment
and before connecting the power supply.
Please keep the following in mind as you unpack and install this equipment:
• Always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of re, electrical shock and
injury to persons.
• To prevent re or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain, moisture or install this
product near water.
• Never spill liquid of any kind on or into this product.
• Never push an object of any kind into this product through any openings or empty slots
in the unit, as you may damage parts inside the unit.
• Do not attach the power supply cabling to building surfaces.
• Use only the supplied power supply unit (PSU). Do not use the PSU if it is damaged.
• Do not allow anything to rest on the power cabling or allow any weight to be placed
upon it or any person walk on it.
• To protect the unit from overheating, do not block any vents or openings in the unit
housing that provide ventilation and allow for sufcient space for air to circulate around
the unit.
REVISION HISTORY
VERSION NO. DATE (DD/MM/YY) SUMMARY OF CHANGE
RDV1 27/11/14 Preliminary Release
RDV2 19/01/15 EDID naming
RDV3 05/03/15 Add IR Command
RDV4 23/04/15 Add IR Pin Assignment
VS0 27/04/15 Updated Text/Diagrams
RDV5 16/11/15 5Play Output Module Add LAN
VS1 15/08/16 Updated IRMASK command
descriptions

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CONTENTS
1. Introduction........................................................ 1
2. Applications ....................................................... 1
3. Package Contents ............................................. 1
4. System Requirements....................................... 2
5. Features.............................................................. 2
6. Operation Controls and Functions .................. 3
6.1 Front Panel..................................................... 3
6.2 Rear Panel...................................................... 5
6.3 Remote Control .............................................. 6
6.4 IR Cable Pin Assignments.............................. 7
6.5 RS-232 Protocols ........................................... 7
6.6 RS-232 and Telnet Commands ...................... 8
6.7 Telnet Control ............................................... 12
6.8 WebGUI Control ........................................... 14
7. Connection Diagram ....................................... 15
7.1 Example Installation (8×8 HDMI Matrix)....... 15
7.2 Input and Output Modules ............................ 16
8. Specications .................................................. 17
8.1 Technical Specications (Enclosure)............ 17
8.2 Technical Specications (Input Modules) ..... 18
8.3 Technical Specications (Output Modules)... 19
8.4 CAT5e/6/7 Cable Specications................... 22
9. Acronyms ......................................................... 23

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1. INTRODUCTION
The 8 by 8 Modular Matrix is designed to allow the switching and distribution of up to
8 source devices to up to 8 connected displays, either directly via HDMI, DVI or via
CAT5e/6/7 outputs to compatible receivers, providing control options (dependent on
module conguration).
Providing unparalleled levels of exibility, with an advanced modular design these models
can be setup in a wide variety of combinations allowing users the ability to tailor the
Matrix to their requirements by simply adding or removing the input or output modules as
required.
In addition, this matrix also features IP control allowing users to access and control the
matrix remotely and also allow additional options for integration of third-party control
systems.
2. APPLICATIONS
• Public information display
• Educational demo
• Professional presentation
• Advertising display
3. PACKAGE CONTENTS
• 1×8 by 8 Modular Matrix Enclosure (including CPU Control Board)
• 1×Input Module Boards - HDMI, DVI, CAT5e/6/7 or VGA (Optional)
• 1×Output Module Boards - HDMI, DVI or CAT5e/6/7 (Optional)
• 1×IR Extender
• 1×IR Blaster
• 1×Remote Control (with Battery)
• 1×Power Cord
• 1×Operation Manual

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4. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
• Up to 8 HDMI, DVI, CAT5e/6/7 or VGA source devices (dependent on module
conguration) connected with appropriate cables.
• Up to 8 displays (TV or monitor) or AV receivers, equipped with HDMI, DVI, CAT5e/6/7
connection (dependent on module conguration) connected with appropriate cables
• Industry standard CAT5e/6/7 cable (for CAT5e/6/7 inputs/outputs)
• Compatible PoC HDBaseT™ Transmitters/Receivers for CAT5e/6/7 Input/Output
modules
5. FEATURES
• HDMI, HDCP 1.1 and DVI 1.0 compliant
• Interchangeable input and output modules
• Input and output module types can be mixed with HDMI, DVI, CAT5e/6/7 and VGA (Input
Only) connection types
• Supports a wide range of PC and HDTV resolutions from VGA to WUXGA and 480i to
1080p and 4K2K@24/25/30
• Supports pass-through of LPCM 7.1CH, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD
Master Audio
• Supports control of the matrix via on-panel, RS-232, Telnet and WebGUI controls
• Supports 8 available preset settings
• Support 3 EDID modes: Standard, Dynamic and Manual (see Section 6.1 for details)
• Supports HDMI cable input and output lengths of up to 15m each way (1080p@8-bit
resolution), 10m (1080p@12-bit resolution) or 5m (4K2K@30 resolution)
• Supports CAT5e/6/7 cable input and output lengths of up to 100m (1080p@8-bit/12-bit
resolution) or 70m (4K2K@30 resolution) dependent on board capabilities
• HDBaseT 5Play™ convergence supports HD Video, HD Audio, PoC, Ethernet and IR/
RS-232 Control
• HDBaseT 4Play convergence supports HD Video, HD Audio, PoC and IR/RS-232 Control
• HDBaseT 3Play convergence supports HD Video, HD Audio and IR/RS-232 Control

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6. OPERATION CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
6.1 Front Panel
19752
3
4
6 8 10 11 12 13
1
LCM: Displays the setting information of each input/output and other setting information
according to the selected mode.
2
IR WINDOW: Accepts the IR remote control signal for the matrix only.
3
POWER: Press this button to turn the matrix on or press it again to put the matrix into
standby mode. The LED will illuminate when the unit is in standby mode.
 Note:IftheLEDisashingitmeansthetemperatureinsideistoohighandaircirculation
mayhavebeenrestricted.
4
LOCK: Press this button to lock all the function buttons on panel. The LED will
illuminate, to unlock press it again.
5
MENU: Press this button to enter the menu to change the following settings:
• EDID: Support 3 EDID modes.
1.StandardMode: Uses the built-in EDID settings that support video up to 1080p@60
or WUXGA@60 (RB) video and LPCM 2CH audio.
2.DynamicMode: Reads the EDID settings from the display connected to the lowest
numbered output port.
3.ManualMode:Supports independent EDID settings by selecting the input and output
ports.
• IP: Displays the setting information of IP address, IP Netmask and IP Gateway.
• Temperature: These gures show the internal temperature of the matrix.
• LCM: Supports LCM contrast range from 1 to 4.
6
RETURN: Press this button to return back or exit the current selection.
7
SAVE: Press this button to store the present Input/Output conguration to one of the 8
available preset settings.
8
RECALL: Press this button to recall a previously stored preset setting.
9
ALL: Press this button to assign all outputs to one input.
10
ENTER: Press this button to conrm a setting or selection in the menu.

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PAGE ( / ): Use these buttons to cycle through the LCM’s pages for displaying the
current I/O status or when entering into the settings menu.
12
NUMBERS (1~8): Use to select the appropriate numbered input or output.
13
OUT/IN: Press to assign the source to be displayed on the required output. The
sequence should be OUT/IN→Select the Input→OUT/IN→a Select the output→Enter.

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6.2 Rear Panel
100-240VAC
50/60 Hz
OUTPUT
MODULE
INPUT
MODULE
RS232 CONTROL IR ALL
OUTIN
SERVICE OUTPUT 0
IR IN
2
1
3
45
 Note:Theabovepanelisanexampleof8×8HDMIconguration.
1
OUTPUTS 1~8: Install an Output module as required for connection to up to 8 displays
(TV or monitor) or CAT5e/6/7 outputs or compatible HDBaseT receivers (dependent on
module conguration).
2
CPU (Control Board)
IR IN: For IR control of the matrix only. Connect to the IR Extender for IR signal
reception of the IR remote control of the matrix. Ensure that the remote being used is
within the direct line-of-sight of the IR Extender.
RS-232: Connect to a PC/Laptop with a D-sub 9-pin cable for RS-232 command
sending and controlling over the Matrix.
CONTROL: Connect to an active network for LAN serving and Telnet/WebGUI control.
LAN serving on compatible HDBaseT input/output modules and transmitters/receivers
only.
ALL IR OUT: Connect the IR output to the IR Blaster for IR signal transmission of the
equipment to be controlled. Place the IR Blaster in direct line-of-sight of the equipment
to be controlled.
ALL IR IN: Connect the IR input to the IR Extender for IR signal reception of the IR
remote control of the equipment to be controlled. Ensure that remote being used is
within the direct line-of-sight of the IR Extender.
 Note:ForIRcontroloftheHDBaseTinput/outputmodulesandtransmitters/receivers
only.IRsignalsreceivedbyallIRExtendersconnectedtothetransmitters/receiverswill
betransmittedbyallIRBlastersconnectedtothetransmitters/receivers.
SERVICE: Firmware update only.
3
INPUT 1~8: Install an Input module as required for up to 8 source devices or CAT5e/6/7
inputs for compatible HDBaseT transmitters (dependent on module conguration).
4
POWER SUPPLY: The matrix will automatically turn on when connected to an active
power supply.
5
VENTILATION FAN: This fan will automatically operate when the matrix is switched on.
Do not block the exhaust of the fan or cover it with any object. Please allow adequate
space around the unit for air to circulate freely.

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6.3 Remote Control
1
OUTPUT: Output port selection
2
INPUT: Input port selection.
3
ENTER: Press to conrm the present input/output selection.
4
CLEAR: Press to clear the present input/output selection.
CLEAR
1
4
23
65
798
0
3
12
6
45
9
78
0
CR-127
INPUT
ENTER
OUTPUT
1
2
3
4

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6.4 IR Cable Pin Assignments
3
1
2
3
2
1Power
IR Signal
NC
IR Blaster
IR Extender
IR Signal
Power
Grounding
6.5 RS-232 Protocols
MATRIX RS-232 CONTROLLER
Pin Denition Pin Denition
1 NC 1 NC
2 TxD 2 RxD
3 RxD 3 TxD
4 NC 4 NC
5 GND 5 GND
6 NC 6 NC
7 NC 7 NC
8 NC 8 NC
9 NC 9 NC
Baud Rate: 19200bps
Data Bit: 8 bits
Parity: None
Stop Bit: 1
Flow Control: None
6.6 RS-232 and Telnet Commands
COMMAND DESCRIPTION
P1 Power on
P0 Power off
OxIy Set output (x=1~8) to input (y=1~8)
ALLOUT x Set all outputs to input (x=1~8)

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COMMAND DESCRIPTION
ACTIVE Report active I/O channels
INDETECT Input channels detection indicator
OUTDETECT Output channels detection indicator
PORTSTATUS Report all output connection status
HDCPON x Set input port (x=1~8) HDCP to 'on'
HDCPOFF x Set input port (x=1~8) HDCP to 'off'
HDCPONALL Set all input port's HDCP to 'on'
HDCPOFFALL Set all Input port's HDCP to 'off'
HDCPSTATUS Show the HDCP status of all outputs
(0=disabled, 1=enable)
MUTEO x Mute video for output (x=1~8)
UNMUTEO x Unmute video for output (x=1~8)
MUTEI x Mute video for input (x=1~8)
UNMUTEI x Unmute video for input (x=1~8)
MUTEALL Mute all outputs
UNMUTEALL Unmute all outputs
MUTESTATUS Show the mute status of all outputs (0=unmuted,
1=muted)
HPDL x Pull the input (x=1~8) hot-plug-detect signal to
'low'.
HPDH x Pull the input (x=1~8) hot-plug-detect signal to
'high'
HPDLALL Set the hot-plug-detect of all inputs to 'low'
HPDHALL Set the hot-plug-detect of all inputs to 'high'
HPDSTATUS Report the hot-plug-detect signal status of all
inputs
EDIDMODE x y Set the EDID mode of input (x=1~8) to y (1~3)
EDIDMODEALL x Set the EDID mode of all input to x (1~3)
EDIDPORT x y Set the EDID mode of assigned port (y=1~8) to
input (x=1~8)
EDIDPORTALL x The EDID mode of all ports is assigned to
output (x=1~8)
EDIDSTATUS Report the status of the EDID modes of all
inputs

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COMMAND DESCRIPTION
IRMASKOUT x y z* Disable/enable (z=0/1) IR transmission from
the IR input on the specied HDBaseT Output
Module’s port (y=1~8/all) to the currently routed
HDBaseT Transmitter (x=src) or Receiver
(x=sink)
Example 1: “IRMASKOUT src 7 0” disables
IR transmissions from the HDBaseT Output
Module’s IR In port #7 to the currently routed
HDBaseT Transmitter’s IR Out.
Example 2: “IRMASKOUT sink 5 1” enables
IR transmissions from the HDBaseT Output
Module’s IR In port #5 to the currently routed
HDBaseT Receiver’s IR Out.
IRMASKCPU x y z* Disable/enable (z=0/1) IR transmission from the
IR ALL input on the CPU Control Board to the
HDBaseT Transmitter (x=src), Receiver (x=sink)
or Output Module (x=out) on to the specied
port (y=1~8/all)
Example 1: “IRMASKCPU src all 0” disables IR
transmissions from the CPU Control Board’s
IR ALL In port to all connected HDBaseT
Transmitters’ IR Out.
Example 2: “IRMASKCPU out 5 1” enables IR
transmissions from the CPU Control Board’s IR
ALL In port to the HDBaseT Output Module’s
port #5 IR Out.
SHOWIRMASKOUT x
y*
Display the current IR mask setting for the
specied HDBaseT Output Module’s port
(y=1~8/all) to HDBaseT Transmitters (x=src) or
Receivers (x=sink)
SHOWIRMASKCPU x
y*
Display the current IR mask setting for the IR
ALL input on the CPU Control Board to the
HDBaseT Transmitter (x=src), Receiver (x=sink)
or Output Module (x=out) on to the specied
port (y=1~8/all)
UART x y "str" Write UART string to output port (x=in/out,
y=1~8, "str"="string")
UARTBAUD x y Set the UART Baud rate of output (x=1~8,
y=rate)
STATUSUART Show the UART Baud rate of output
TEMPSTATUS Show temperature sensor values y1 and y2

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COMMAND DESCRIPTION
SETIPADDR Set the IP address (x.x.x.x)
SETSNMASK Set the Subnet Mask address (x.x.x.x)
SETGWADDR Set the Gateway address (x.x.x.x)
IPCONFIG Show the current IP conguration
RSTIP Reset the IP conguration to default values
(DHCP)
REBOOT Reboot the system
SAVETO x Save as preset x (1~8)
RECALLTO x Recall the preset x (1~8)
RESET Reset the system to O1I1, O2I2, O3I3, O4I4,
O5I5, etc.
VERSION Show the rmware version
Note:
1. HELP:Showcommandlist.
2. Commandswillbenotexecutedunlessfollowedbyacarriagereturn.Commandsare
notcase-sensitive.
3. Commandsmarkedwithanasterisk(*)willonlyfunctionwithcompatibleHDBaseT
Transmitters,ReceiversandHDBaseTOutputModules.

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6.7 Telnet Control
Before attempting to use the Telnet control, please ensure that both the Matrix (via the
'LAN /CONTROL' port) and the PC/Laptop are connected to the same active networks.
To access the Telnet control in Windows 7, click on the 'Start' menu and type "cmd" in the
Search eld then press enter.
Under Windows XP go to the 'Start' menu and click on "Run", type "cmd" with then press
enter.
Under Mac OS X, go to Go→Applications→Utilities→Terminal
See below for reference.
Once in the command line interface (CLI) type "telnet", then the IP address of the unit and
"23", then hit enter.
Note:TheIPaddressoftheMatrixcanbedisplayedontheunit'sLCMmonitorbypressing
theMENUbuttontwice.

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This will bring us into the unit which we wish to control. Type "help" to list the available
commands.
Type "IPCONFIG" To show all IP congurations. To reset the IP, type "RSTIP" and to use a
static IP, type "SETIP" (For a full list of commands, see Section 6.4).
Note:Commandswillnotbeexecutedunlessfollowedbyacarriagereturn.Commands
arenotcase-sensitive.IftheIPischangedthentheIPAddressrequiredforTelnetaccess
willalsochangeaccordingly.

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6.8 WebGUI Control
On a PC/Laptop that is connected to the same active network as the Matrix, open a web
browser and type the unit's IP address on the web address entry bar. The browser will
display the unit's Status, Control and User Setting pages.
Click on the 'Control' tab to control power, input/output ports and reset mode.
Click on the 'User Setting' tab allows you to reset the IP conguration. The system will ask
for a reboot of the unit each time any of the settings are changed. The IP address needed
to access the WebGUI control will also need to be changed accordingly on the web
address entry bar.

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7. CONNECTION DIAGRAM
7.1 Example Installation (8×8 HDMI Matrix)
100-240VAC
50/60 Hz
INPUT
MODULE
OUTPUT
MODULE
RS232 CONTROL IR ALL
OUT IN
SERVICE OUTPUT 0IR IN
7m3m 3m
60°
m
m
3m
Up to 8 HDMI
Outputs - TV,
Displays or
Projectors
Smartphone/Tablet
device (for WebGUI
control)
Wireless
Router
IR Extender
(for IR control of
the matrix only)
Power Supply
Up to 8 HDMI Inputs - Blu-ray/DVD Players,
Satellite Receivers, Set-top Boxes, Media
Players, PCs/Macs or Games Consoles
Note: In this example, 1 HDMI
input module and 1 HDMI output
module are used to create a 8×8
HDMI Matrix. Any combination
of modules may be used to
create the required matrix
conguration e.g. VGA or DVI
input module to 1 HDBaseT
output.
RS-232 Equipped PC
or Control System

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7.2 Input and Output Modules
100-240VAC
50/60 Hz
RS232 CONTROL IR ALL
OUT IN
SERVICE OUTPUT 0IR IN
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO AUDIO
VGA IN VGA IN VGA IN
IN IN
AUDIO AUDIO
VGA IN
IN IN
VGA IN AUDIO AUDIO
VGA IN VGA INVGA IN
IN
AUDIO
ININ
4K UHD
INPUT
IR
OUT IN
IR
OUT IN
IR
OUT IN
IR
OUT IN
IR
OUT IN
IR
OUT IN
IR
OUT IN
IR
OUT IN
4K UHD
OUTPUT
LAN CAT5e/ C6 AT5e/6 CAT5e/ C6 AT5e/ C6 AT5e/ C6 AT5e/ C6 AT5e/ C6 AT5e/6
OUT IN
IR
OUT IN
IR
OUT IN
IR
OUT IN
IR
OUT IN
IR
OUT IN
IR
OUT IN
IR
OUT IN
IR
LAN CAT5e/ C6 AT5e/6 CAT5e/ C6 AT5e/ C6 AT5e/ C6 AT5e/ C6 AT5e/ C6 AT5e/6
OUT IN
IR
OUT IN
IR
OUT IN
IR
OUT IN
IR
OUT IN
IR
OUT IN
IR
OUT IN
IR
OUT IN
IR
EGE-C5HDB-UHD-8OUT / 8 Port 4K HDBaseT 5Play Output Module
EGE-CVGA-4IN / 8 Port VGA Input Module
EGE-CUHD-8IN / 8 Port 4K HDMI Input Module
Input Modules (×1)
Output Modules (×1)
EGE-CUHD-8OUT / 8 Port 4K HDMI Output Module
EGE-C5HDB-UHD-8IN / 8 Port 4K HDBaseT 5Play Input Module
EGE-CSDI-4OUT / 4 X SDI Output
EGE-CSDI-4OUT / 4 X SDI Output
EGE -CSDI-4IN / 4 X SDI Input
EGE-C3HDB-8OUT / 8 Port HDBaseT 3Play Output Module
EGE-CDVI-8IN / 8 Port DVI Input Module
EGE-CDVI-8OUT / 8 Port DVI Output Module