® 4x CAT6 Extender for HDMI® EXT-HDMI1.3-CAT6-4X User Manual www.gefen.
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CONTENTS 1 Introduction 2 Operation Notes 3 Features 4 Sender Unit Layout 5 Sender Unit Description 6 Receiver Unit Layout 7 Receiver Unit Descriptions 8 IR Remote Description 9 IR Remote Installation 10 IR Remote Configuration 11 Connecting And Operating The 4x CAT6 Extender For HDMI 12 Using an 4x4 Matrix 13 Using an 4x4 Matrix with RS-232 Control 14 Connection Without an 4x4 Matrix (Stand-alone Mode) 15 Using The Optional RMT-4IR Remote Unit 16 Using Stand-alone Mode 17 E
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the 4x CAT6 Extender for HDMI. 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.
OPERATION NOTES READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE 4X CAT6 EXTENDER FOR HDMI • CAT-6a cables can be used up to 200 feet (60 meters). • Shielded (STP) CAT-6a is recommended. However, unshielded (UTP) CAT-6a is acceptable. NOTE: Shielded cable has an advantage by providing immunity to Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), cell phones and A/C motors.
FEATURES Supported HDMI 1.3 Features • • • • • 225 MHz (up to 12 bit YUV 444 @ 1080p) Deep Color Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio Lip-Sync CEC Pass-Through Features • Extends HDMI 1.3 at 1080p up to 200 feet (60 m) • Extends DVI at 1920x1200 up to 200 feet (60 m) when using a passive HDMI-to-DVI adapter.
SENDER PANEL LAYOUT Front Panel 1 2 3 Back Panel 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 4
SENDER PANEL DESCRIPTIONS 1 Standby Button Sets the 4x CAT6 Extender for HDMI into Standby Mode. 2 IR Sensor Receives signals from the IR Remote Control. 3 Power Indicator This LED will turn bright red once the locking power supply has been properly connected. 4 IR Blaster (4) Used to connect the IR Blaster to the Source device. 5 CAT6 Output Jack (4) Connects the Sender unit to the Receiver unit using CAT-6.
RECEIVER PANEL LAYOUT Front Panel 1 2 3 4 5 Back Panel 6 7 8 6 9 10
RECEIVER PANEL DESCRIPTIONS 1 Control Buttons When connected to any 4x4 Matrix for HDMI, these remote buttons on the Receiver unit can switch between the 4 Hi-Def inputs connected to the 4x4 Matrix for HDMI. 2 IR Sensor Control the Receiver unit by pointing the IR Remote Control to the IR Sensor. 3 EQ Trimpot Used to equalize the signal to compensate for distance and skew variations found in various brands of CAT-6 cable.
IR REMOTE DESCRIPTION RMT-4-IR Remote (Optional) 1 2 1 Activity Indicator This LED will be activated momentarily each time a button is pressed. 2 Input Source Selection Buttons (1 - 4) These buttons are used to select which input source is routed to the HDTV display.
RMT-4-IR REMOTE INSTALLATION Installing the RMT-4-IR Battery To use the RMT-4-IR Remote, remove the battery cover on the back of the remote to reveal the battery compartment. Insert the included battery into the open battery slot. The positive (+) side should be facing up. Ensure that both DIP switches are set to the OFF position. Replace the battery cover and the IR Remote is ready for action. The IR Remote ships with 2 batteries. One battery is required for operation and the other battery is a spare.
RMT-4-IR REMOTE CONFIGURATION Setting the IR Remote Channel on the RMT-4-IR In the event that IR commands from other remote controls conflict with the supplied RMT-4-IR Remote, changing the remote IR channel will fix this issue. The RMT-4-IR Remote has a bank of DIP switches for setting the Remote IR channel. The DIP Switch bank on the RMT-4-IR is located underneath the battery cover.
CONNECTING THE 4X CAT6 EXTENDER FOR HDMI How to Connect the 4x CAT6 Extender for HDMI (Matrix Mode) 1. Using any 4x4 Matrix for HDMI as a source, connect an HDMI cable from HDMI Out 1 on the 4x4 Matrix to HDMI In 1 on the 4x CAT6 Extender for HDMI Sender unit. To ensure correct operation of the 4x CAT6 Extender with the 4x4 Matrix, make sure all connections are made: Connect HDMI Out 2 on the 4x4 Matrix to HDMI In 2 on the Extender, and so on. 2.
CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE 4X CAT6 EXTENDER FOR HDMI How to Operate the 4x CAT6 Extender for HDMI (using an 4x4 Matrix) The front panel of each Receiver unit for the 4x CAT6 Extender for HDMI contains a set of LED indicators which corresponds to an input (source) on the 4x4 Matrix device. A blue LED indicates which input has been routed from the 4x4 Matrix. On the top of each Receiver unit there are a set of 4 push-buttons which are used to control the switching of the 4x4 Matrix.
CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE 4X CAT6 EXTENDER FOR HDMI How to Connect the 4x CAT6 Extender for HDMI with RS-232 control to the 4x4 Matrix for HDMI and to the controlled device 1. Follow steps 1 - 6 on How to Connect the 4x CAT6 Extender for HDMI (see page 11). 2. Connect an RS-232 cable from the RS-232 serial port on the controlling device to the RS-232 In port on the rear of the 4x CAT6 Extender for HDMI Sender unit. 3.
CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE 4X CAT6 EXTENDER FOR HDMI How to Connect the 4x CAT6 Extender for HDMI (Stand-alone Mode) The 4x CAT6 Extender for HDMI is dependent upon an external 4x4 Matrix to manage all the zone switching. When used as a stand-alone, without the 4x4 Matrix attached, the product functions as a one-to-one extender for each HDMI unit. Four parallel extenders are used. 1. Connect an HDMI cable from the source device to HDMI In 1 on the back of the Sender unit. 2.
CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE 4X CAT6 EXTENDER FOR HDMI Routing Sources using the Optional RMT-4-IR Remote Unit (Matrix Mode) There are a total of 4 buttons on the RMT-4-IR remote, which represent each of the 4 buttons on the Receiver unit. Example 1: Route the source connected to HDMI In 3 (from the 4x4 Matrix) on the Sender unit to the display connected to HDMI Out 2. Point the Remote at the Receiver unit connected to Display 2, then press button 3 on the RMT-4-IR.
CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE 4X CAT6 EXTENDER FOR HDMI How to Operate the 4x CAT6 Extender for HDMI (Stand-alone Mode) When the 4x CAT6 Extender for HDMI is used without an 4x4 Matrix, it can only be used as an HDMI extender. The LED on the front panel will show which HDMI is active on the Sender unit. Example: Connect a CAT-6 cable to CAT6 Out 2 and CAT6 In, between the Sender unit and Receiver unit.
CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE 4X CAT6 EXTENDER FOR HDMI How to Equalize the 4x CAT6 Extender for HDMI (Matrix Mode / Stand-alone Mode) The 4x CAT6 Extender for HDMI Receiver unit has an equalization trimpot to compensate for variances that can be found in different CAT-6a cable brands. If there is no output video or if output video contains artifacts and/or video noise, use the steps below to adjust the EQ trimpot. EQ trimpot 1.
DIP SWITCH CONFIGURATION DIP Switch Location (Matrix Mode / Stand-alone Mode) On the bottom of each Receiver unit, there are four (4) DIP switches. Each DIP switch performs a different function. Before modifying DIP switch settings, disconnect the power from the Receiver unit. After the DIP switches have been configured, reconnect the power. Receiver Unit (bottom) DIP Switch Bank NOTE: By default, all DIP switches are set to the OFF position.
DIP SWITCH CONFIGURATION DIP Switches (Matrix Mode / Stand-alone Mode) DIP 1 - EDID Management • OFF - Local EDID When Local EDID mode is used, the EDID will be assembled by copying all video and audio features of the connected device. Deep Color support will be manually controlled: If Deep Color is supported by the display(s), DIP 2 should be set to the ON position (see DIP 2 - Deep Color, below). By default, the unit is shipped with DIP 1 in the OFF position.
RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL INTERFACE 54321 12345 9876 6789 Only Pins 2 (RX), 3 (TX), and 5 (Ground) are used on the RS-232 serial interface Binary Table ASCII 1 2 3 4 Corresponding RMT-4-IR Button 1 2 3 4 Binary 0011 0001 0011 0010 0011 0011 0011 0100 RS-232 Settings Bits per second ................................................................................................. 19200 Data bits ..............................................................................................................
RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL INTERFACE Routing Sources using RS-232 Receiver Unit (Matrix Mode) 1. Prepare the Receiver unit by connecting an RS-232 cable from the computer or other controlling device to the RS-232 serial port on the back of the Receiver unit (see page 6 - 7). 2. Configure the controller using the RS-232 settings on page 20.
RS-232 SERIAL COMMANDS Functions Syntax y The syntax for each function is always the same: #Character as the start flag → Function name → Space ( _ ) as function name end flag → Parameter 1 → Space → Parameter n → Carriage Return ( \r ) → Sample: #FunctionName_param1_param2_param3_param4...\r Syntax is NOT case sensitive. Commands Simplified syntax was used for command implementation for faster operation with the device. The commands are not case-sensitive.
RS-232 SERIAL COMMANDS M Command The M command displays the current routing status of the matrix. Syntax y : m Parameters: None Fiber Optic Extender Status F0 Command The F0 command returns the state of pin 18 on the HDMI inputs. Syntax: y f Parameters: None Notes: “High” is returned if +5V is present on HDMI input. “Low” is returned if +0V is present on HDMI input. Setting param1 to a value of 0 will return the state of pin 18 on all HDMI inputs.
RS-232 SERIAL COMMANDS General Functions Simplified syntax was used for command implementation for faster operation with the device: # character – isn’t needed, the command name is reduced to 1 letter. The commands are not case-sensitive. Function Description #RMTIRADD Routing command #LOCKPOWER Routes a single input to all outputs #RMTIRADD Function The #RMTIRADD function set the remote IR channel.
IP CONTROL The Gefen 4x CAT6 Extender for HDMI supports IP-based control using an integrated Web interface. To access this feature, an IP address, subnet, gateway, and port number need to be set on the 4x CAT6 Extender for HDMI (Default IP: 192.168.0.70 Subnet: 255.255.255.0 Gateway: 192.168.0.1 Port: 80). Consult the network administrator to obtain the proper IP address and settings for this product to properly communicate on the network.
IP CONTROL IP CONFIGURATION The IP CONFIGURATION page is used to set the IP settings that will be used to access the Web interface. The following items can be configured from this menu. • IP Address (Default: 192.168.0.70) • Subnet (Default: 255.255.255.0) • Gateway (192.168.0.1) • Port (Default: 80) To change these settings follow the steps below. 1. Enter the desired network information into the fields provided. 2. Press the “Save” button to initiate the change(s).
IP CONTROL BACKUP / RESTORE The Backup/Restore page is used to backup and restore complete setup configurations. Note: This feature will be implemented in a future release.
IP CONTROL POWER MANAGEMENT The POWER MANAGEMENT page is used to set optional +5V power on an input to power specific optional devices. The current status of this feature for each input can be viewed on this page. To set this feature for each input follow the steps below. 1. Select the +5V option, either “On” or “Off” for each desired input. 2. Click on the “Update” button to initiate the change(s). Note: After this command is complete the VIEW MATRIX STATUS page will be displayed.
NETWORK CABLE WIRING DIAGRAM Gefen recommends the TIA/EIA-568-B wiring option. Please adhere to the table below when field-terminating the CAT-6 cable for use with Gefen products. Pin Color 1 Orange / White 2 Orange 3 Green / White 4 Blue 5 Blue / White 6 Green 7 Brown / White 8 Brown 12345678 CAT-6 cabling comes in stranded and solid core types. Gefen recommends using solid core cabling. It is recommended to use one continuous run from one end to the other.
FIRMWARE UPDATE Firmware Update Procedure To begin the update procedure, the unit’s Boot Loader must be activated. To activate the Boot Loader, follow the procedure outlined below: 1. Connect an RS-232 cable from the computer to the RS-232 port on the 4x CAT6 Extender for HDMI. 2. Run the terminal emulation program (e.g. Windows® Hyperterminal) and make sure the terminal settings are as follows: a. b. c. d. Baud rate = 19200 Stop bits = 1 Data bits = 8 Flow control = None 3. Power the Sender unit. 4.
FIRMWARE UPDATE 11. Connect the RS-232 cable to the Receiver unit. 12. Repeat steps 4 - 7 and upload RHDMIDCAT6x4_e_x_x.bin. 13. Repeat step 11 - 13 for each Receiver unit.
SPECIFICATIONS Video Amplifier Bandwidth ....................................................................... 225 MHz Input Video Signal.....................................................................................1.2 V p-p Input DDC Signal................................................................................5V p-p (TTL) Maximum Video Resolution.....................................................1080p / 1920 x 1200 HDMI Connector..........................................................
WARRANTY Gefen warrants the equipment it manufactures to be free from defects in material and workmanship. If equipment fails because of such defects and Gefen is notified within two (2) years from the date of shipment, Gefen 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.
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