geratech EGE-UHD2-4HDB-848L User manual

EGE-UHD2-4HDB-848L
8×8 HDMI 4K UHD over CAT5e/6/7 Matrix,
60m with 24V PoC, IR,& HDCP 2.2, Light Version

EGE-UHD2-4HDB-848L
8×8 HDMI 4K UHD over CAT5e/6/7 Matrix,
60m with 24V PoC, IR,& HDCP 2.2, Light Version
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DISCLAIMERS
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current the information contained in this document.
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product at any time and without notice.
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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 29/07/15 Preliminary release

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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................................................................................................................... 4
6.3 Side Panel ................................................................................................................... 5
6.4 Remote Control ........................................................................................................... 6
6.5 IR Cable Pin Assignment............................................................................................. 6
6.6 RS-232 Protocol .......................................................................................................... 7
6.7 RS-232 and Telnet Commands ................................................................................... 7
6.8 Telnet Control .............................................................................................................. 9
6.9 WebGUI Control ........................................................................................................ 11
7. Connection Diagram .................................................................................................... 13
8. Specications ............................................................................................................... 15
8.1 Technical Specications ............................................................................................ 15
8.2 Supported Resolutions .............................................................................................. 16
9. Acronyms ...................................................................................................................... 17

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8×8 HDMI 4K UHD over CAT5e/6/7 Matrix,
60m with 24V PoC, IR,& HDCP 2.2, Light Version
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1. INTRODUCTION
The 8 by 8 HDMI 4K2K Matrix over CAT5e/6/7 supports the transmission of video
(resolutions up to 4K2K Full HD & HDCP 2.2), multi-channel digital audio and control via
IR, RS-232, Telnet or Web GUI from eight high denition sources to eight outputs over a
single CAT5e/6/7 cable (up to 60m) for each output.
It supports high resolution digital audio formats such as LPCM 7.1CH, Dolby TrueHD,
Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD Master Audio as well as 3D content that can be displayed
when connecting a 3D TV and 3D source. The Power over Cable (PoC) function can power
compatible receivers, providing greater exibility in installations.
2. APPLICATIONS
• HDMI Matrix System
• Video/TV wall display and control
• Security surveillance and control
• Commercial advertising, display and control
• University lecture hall, display and control
• Retail sales and demonstration
3. PACKAGE CONTENTS
• 1×8 by 8 HDMI 4K UHD over Cat5e/6/7 Matrix
• 1×IR Blaster
• 1×Remote Control with battery
• 2×24 V/6.25A Power Adaptor
• 2×Power Cord
• 1×Operation Manual

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4. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
• HDMI equipped source devices, connect with HDMI cables or DVI equipped source,
connect with DVI to HDMI cables
• HDMI equipped displays (TVs or monitors) or HDMI equipped AV receivers, connect with
HDMI cables
• Industry standard CAT5e/6/7 cables
• HDBaseT™ Receivers
5. FEATURES
• HDMI with 4K2K supported, HDCP 2.2 and DVI compliant
• Supports PC resolution up to WUXGA and HDTV resolution up to
4K2K(3840×2160@24/25/30 Hz & 3840×2160@50/60 Hz with YUV420,
4096×2160@24/25/30 Hz & 4096×2160@50/60 Hz with YUV420)
• Supports distances up to 100 meters through CAT5e/6/7 cable
• Supports 3D signal bypass
• Supports pass-through audio LPCM 2/5.1/7.1CH, Dolby Digital 2/5.1CH, DTS 2/5.1CH,
Dolby TrueHD & DTS-HD Master Audio
• Supports PoC (Power over Cable) on compatible receivers only
• Supports bidirectional IR from inputs and output locations
• Supports RS-232, remote control, on-panel control and IP control (Telnet/Web GUI)
• 2U size design
• Compliant with DVI source
Note: The PoC function is designed for powering compatible receiver units only—non-
PoC receivers will need their own power supply. Receivers of another brand may not be
compatible.

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6. OPERATION CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
6.1 Front Panel
POWER LOCK
MENU OUTA 1B2C3D4
IN
E5F6G7H8
2 3 4 5 61
1LCM : Displays the setting information of each input and output setting.
2POWER: Press this button to power the device ON/OFF. The LED will illuminate green
when the power is on, red when it is in 'Standby' mode.
3LOCK: Press this button to lock all the buttons on the panel; press again to unlock. The
LED will illuminate orange when locked.
4IR WINDOW: Accepts the remote control signal of this device only.
5MENU: Press this button to access the LCM menu system, from here EDID settings can
be managed and IP system settings are displayed.
61~8/A~H and IN/OUT: Press the Out or In button to select the output or input mode and
then press the required number button to make the selection accordingly.
For example, if outputs A~D need to be set to input 1 and outputs E~H need to be set to
input 2, then the following sequence of button presses need to be performed:
Press: Out →A→B→C→D→In→1→Menu,
and then press: Out→E→F→G→H→In→2→Menu.
Note: If the menu button is not pressed the selection will not be changed.

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6.2 Rear Panel
IR OUT
IR IN
ALL A B C D E F G H
IR OUT
IR IN
CAT5e/6 OUT
IR OUT
IR IN
CAT5e/6 OUT
IR OUT
IR IN
CAT5e/6 OUT
IR OUT
IR IN
CAT5e/6 OUT
IR OUT
IR IN
CAT5e/6 OUT
IR OUT
IR IN
CAT5e/6 OUT
IR OUT
IR IN
CAT5e/6 OUT
IR OUT
IR IN
CAT5e/6 OUT
1
HDMI IN
2
HDMI IN
3
HDMI IN
4
HDMI IN
5
HDMI IN
6
HDMI IN
7
HDMI IN
8
HDMI IN
SERVICE
RS232
MAIN 24V
POE 24V
1
2
3
4
V+
GND
GND GND
V+
CONTROL
2 4
3
510 111 8 9
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1CONTROL: Connect to an active network for Telnet and Web GUI control (refer to
Sections 6.8 and 6.9).
Warning: Please do not connect this port directly to the PC/Laptop as the Telnet
function will not work.
2RS-232: Connect to a PC or control system with D-Sub 9-pin cable to control the matrix
with RS-232 commands (refer to Sections 6.6 and 6.7.
3ALL IR OUT: Connect an IR Blaster for IR signal transmission to the source/input
location. Place the IR Blaster in direct line-of-sight of the equipment to be controlled.
It will transmit all IR signals received by any IR extenders connected to the matrix or
receivers.
4ALL IR IN: Connect an IR extender for IR signal reception. Ensure that remote being
used is within the direct line-of-sight of the IR extender. IR signals received will
transmitted by all IR blasters connected to the matrix or receivers.
5SERVICE: Manufacturer use only.
6IR OUT 1~8: Connect to the IR blasters for IR signal transmission. Place the IR blaster
in direct line-of-sight of the equipment to be controlled. It will transmit the IR signal
received from IR extenders connected to the matrix or receivers according to the
selected input.
7IR IN 1~8: Connect to the IR extenders for IR signal reception. Ensure that remote being
used is within the direct line-of-sight of the IR extender. The IR signal will be tranmitted
to the selected receiver's IR OUT.
8CAT5e/6/7 OUT 1~8: Connect from these CAT outputs to the CAT input port of the receiver
units with a single CAT5e/6/7 cable for HDMI Audio/Video and IR/RS-232 control signal
transmission.
Warning: Please do not connect the CAT5e/6/7 output into the receiver's LAN port.
9HDMI IN 1~8: Connect to the HDMI input source devices such as a DVD player or a Set-top
Box with HDMI cable or DVI to HDMI cable.
10 DC 24V MAIN POWER: Plug the 24 V DC power supply into the unit and connect the
adaptor to an AC outlet.
11 PoE 24V: Plug the 24 V PoE power supply into the unit and connect the adaptor to an AC
outlet. This unit provides the power supply for PoE (Power over Ethernet) capable receiver
units.

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6.3 Side Panel
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1Fan Ventilator: These are air ventilation areas, DO NOT block these areas or cover with
any object. Please allow adequate space around the unit for air to circulate.