8x8 Matrix for HDMI GTB-HDFST-848 GTB-HDFST-848-BLK User Manual gefentoolbox.
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CONTENTS 1 2 3 4 4 5 6 7 7 8 8 9 10 13 14 15 18 20 20 21 22 24 25 26 27 27 37 43 45 47 49 52 53 54 55 Introduction Operation Notes Features Panel Layout Top / Front Left Side / Right Side Panel Descriptions Connecting the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI Wiring Diagram Operating the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI Main Display Determining the current Routing State Routing Sources Locking / Unlocking the Front Panel Fast Switching Technology Determining the current Switching Mode Setting the IR channel on the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI IR
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OPERATION NOTES READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE GEFENTOOLBOX 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMI • EDID contains the A/V capabilities of a display device in regards to video resolutions and audio formats supported. This information is used by the source device to determine the format of the A/V signal on the outputs. The GefenToolBox 8x8 Matrix for HDMI incorporates advanced EDID management to ensure compatibility with all sources and display devices. See pages 25 for more details.
FEATURES Supported HDMI Features • • • • 225 MHz (up to 12 bit YUV 444 @ 1080p) Deep Color Dolby® TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio™ Lip-Sync Features • Route any eight Hi-Def sources to any eight HDTV displays • Supports resolutions up to1080p Full HD and 12-bit Deep Color • 3DTV pass-through • Supports LPCM 7.
PANEL LAYOUT Top 1 2 3 4 5 7 6 Front 8 11 9 12 10 4
13 Right Side Left Side 14 PANEL LAYOUT 5
PANEL DESCRIPTIONS 1 Power Indicator This LED indicator will glow bright green when the matrix is powered on. 2 Lock Indicator This LED indicator will glow bright orange when the matrix is locked. 3 IR Window Receives signals from the IR Remote Control unit. 4 Menu Pressing this button changes between routing mode and status mode. 5 Lock Temporarily locks the front panel buttons. This prevents inadvertent routing changes or power-down using the front panel buttons.
CONNECTING THE 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMI How to Connect the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI 1. Connect up to eight (8) Hi-Def sources to the HDMI inputs on the left side of the 8x8 Matrix for HDMII using the included HDMI cables. 2. Connect up to eight (8) HDTV displays to the HDMI outputs on the right side of the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI. 3. Connect the included 24V DC power supply to the power receptacle on the Matrix. 4.
OPERATING THE 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMI Main Display The Main Display of the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI is a 16 character 2 line display. This display shows the current routing status of the matrix and is also used to display additional system information. When the unit is powered on, the following screen is displayed: After a few moments, the status screen is displayed.
OPERATING THE 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMI Determining the Current Routing State In the example below, the first row (OUT) represents each HDMI output on the matrix. The bottom row (IN) represents each HDMI input on the matrix. Together, these two rows display the current routing state. Starting on the bottom row, we can see that Input 3 has been routed to Outputs A, B, C, and D.
OPERATING THE 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMI Routing Sources Selecting the Output 1. To select the output, press the Out - or Out + button once. The routing state for Output A will be displayed: 2. Press the Out - or Out + button again to cycle through the routing state for each output.
OPERATING THE 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMI 3. Consecutively pressing the Out - button will cycle through each output, from right to left, starting with Output H: Changing the Source 4. Once the desired output has been selected, press the In + or In - button. Consecutively pressing the In + button will increment the input source value by a factor of 1 (within a range of 1 - 8).
OPERATING THE 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMI 5. Consecutively pressing the In - button will decrement the input source value by a factor of 1 (within a range of 1 - 8). For example, if Input 4 was originally routed to Output E, pressing the In - button will route Input 3 to Output E: Source changed from Input p 3 to Input p 5. To change the routing status of another output, press the Out + or Out buttons to navigate to the desired output. Use the In + or In - buttons to change the source. 6.
OPERATING THE 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMI Locking / Unlocking the Front Panel To prevent an accidental routing change or power-down (by pressing the Power button), the front-panel buttons on the 8x8 Matrix for HDMII can be locked. Locking the matrix also disables many RS-232 / Telnet commands. See page 26. 1.
OPERATING THE 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMI FAST SWITCHING TECHNOLOGY Fast Switching Technology Fast Switching Technology (FST) is a Gefen software implementation for HDMI products. FST was created to improve the lengthy HDMI authentication process, based on the HDMI and HDCP specifications. FST provides quicker audio/video source switching and greatly improves the overall audio/video system behavior and performance when more than one HDTV display is used in the system setup.
OPERATING THE 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMI Determining the Current Switching Mode Each HDMI input can be set to Fast Mode or Slow Mode. It is recommended that each HDMI input be set to Fast Mode for best performance. 1. Consecutively press the Menu button on the front panel until the switching modes screen is displayed. The first row (IN) represents each HDMI input on the matrix. The bottom row (MODE) represents the current switching mode of each HDMI input. Selecting the Input 2.
OPERATING THE 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMI 3. Press the Out - or Out + button again to cycle through the routing state for each output. Consecutively pressing the Out + button will cycle through each input, from left to right, starting with Input 1: NOTE: In Routing mode, the Out + and Out - buttons cycle through each output. In Switching mode, these same buttons are used to cycle through each input. 4.
OPERATING THE 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMI Changing the Switching Mode 5. Once the desired input has been selected, press the In + or In - button to toggle between Fast or Slow switching mode. Switching mode changed from Fast to Slow on Input p 3. To change the switching mode of another input, press the Out + or Out - button to navigate to the desired input. Press the In + or In - button to toggle the switching mode between Fast (F) or Slow (S). 6.
OPERATING THE 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMI Setting the IR Channel on the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI In order for the 8x8 Matrix for HDMII to communicate with the included IR Remote Control, both the matrix and the IR Remote Control must be set to the same IR channel. Follow the procedure outlined below to set the IR channel on the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI. 1. From the Routing screen, simultaneously press the In -, In +, and the Out - buttons to display the IR Address screen.
OPERATING THE 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMI 3. After setting the IR address, make sure that the DIP switches on the IR Remote Control are set according to the information in the LCD display: DIP switch settings g In this case, the 8x8 Matrix for HDMII is set to IR channel 1. Therefore, the DIP switch 1 on the IR Remote Control must be set to the ON position and DIP switch 2 must be set to the OFF position. 4. Press the Menu button to return to the Routing screen.
IR REMOTE CONTROL RMT-848IR Layout and Description 1 2 1 LED Button Press Indicator This LED will be activated momentarily each time a button is pressed. 2 Display and Source Selection Buttons These buttons are used to select which source is routed to a display. The Source and Display buttons are mapped as follows: NOTE: An Activity Indicator that flashes quickly while holding down any one of the 16 buttons indicates a low battery. Replace the IR Remote Control battery as soon as possible.
IR REMOTE CONTROL Installing the IR Remote Control Battery The Remote Control unit ships with two batteries. One battery is required for operation and the other battery is a spare. 1. Remove the battery cover on the back of the IR Remote Control unit. 2. Insert the included battery into the open battery slot. The positive (+) side of the battery should be facing up. 3. Replace the batteryy cover.
IR REMOTE CONTROL Routing Sources using the IR Remote Control Buttons 1 - 8 on the IR remote control correspond to each HDMI input (Input 1 - 8) on the Matrix. Buttons A - H correspond to each HDMI output (Output A - H). To route a source to a display, press the desired output first, then press the input. Routing Example: Route Input 4 to Output C 1. Select Output C by pressing button C on the IR Remote Control.
IR REMOTE CONTROL 3.
IR EXTENDER INSTALLATION Using The IR Extender An optional IR Extender (Gefen Part No. EXT-RMT-EXTIR) can be used to extend the IR capabilities of the GefenToolBox 8x8 Matrix for HDMI. One such application allows the Matrix to be hidden within or behind a cabinet (see illustration below). Simply connect the IR extender to the IR extender port (see page 4).
EDID MANAGEMENT External EDID Management The 8x8 Matrix for HDMI features EDID Management. Before the source can send video or audio signals, the source device reads the EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) from the output devices connected to the Splitter. The EDID contains information about what type of audio/video data that the source can send to each output device. The 8x8 Matrix for HDMI routes multiple sources to multiple output devices.
RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL 54321 12345 9876 6789 Only Pins 2 (RX), 3 (TX), and 5 (Ground) are used on the RS-232 serial interface RS232 Settings Bits per second ................................................................................................. 19200 Data bits .................................................................................................................... 8 Parity ..............................................................................................................
RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS IP / Telnet Configuration Command Description #display_telnet_welcome Set Telnet welcome message on login #ipconfig Displays all TCP/IP settings #resetip Resets IP configuration to factory settings #set_http_port Sets the Web server listening port #set_mac_addr Sets the MAC address of the Matrix #set_telnet_pass Prompts for password when using Telnet #set_telnet_port Sets the Telnet listening port #set_telnet_username Sets the user name for the login procedure #sg
RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #display_telnet_welcome Command The #display_telnet_welcome command sets (enables/disables) the Telnet welcome message on login. Syntax y : #display_telnet_welcome param1 Parameters: param1 State [0 - 1] State Meaning 0 Do not display welcome message 1 Display welcome message #ipconfig Command The #ipconfig command displays all TCP/IP settings on the matrix.
RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #resetip Command The #resetip command resets all TCP/IP settings to factory defaults. Syntax y : #resetip Parameters: None Notes: The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command. #set_http_port Command The #set_http_port command sets the Web server listening port. Syntax y : #set_http_port param1 Parameters: param1 Port [0 - 65535] Default: 80 Notes: The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command.
RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #set_mac_addr Command The #set_mac_addr command set the MAC address of the Matrix. The MAC address must be specified using dot-decimal notation. Syntax y : #set_mac_addr param1 Parameters: param1 MAC address Notes: The MAC address should not be changed. This command is for administrator use only. The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command. Example p : #set_mac_addr 00.da.17.01.5f.02 #set_telnet_pass Command The #set_telnet_pass command sets the Telnet password.
RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #set_telnet_port Command The #set_telnet_port command sets the Telnet listening port. The default port value is 23. Syntax y : #set_telnet_port param1 Parameters: param1 Port [0 - 65535] Notes: The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command. #set_telnet_username Command The #set_telnet_username command sets the Telnet user name. The maximum length of the user name is 20 characters. The user name is case-sensitive.
RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #sgateway Command The #sgateway sets the IP gateway (router) address. Dot-decimal notation must be used when specifying the IP address. Syntax y : #sgateway param1 Parameters: param1 IP gateway Example: p #sgateway 192.168.1.1 Default: 192.168.1.254 Notes: The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command. #show_gateway Command The #show_gateway command shows the current gateway address.
RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #show_http_port Command The #show_http_port command shows the current HTTP listening port. Syntax y : #set_http_port Parameters: None #show_ip Command The #show_ip command shows the current IP address of the Matrix. Syntax y : #show_ip Parameters: None #show_mac_addr Command The #show_mac_addr command shows the MAC address of the Matrix.
RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #show_netmask Command The #show_netmask shows the netmask address. Syntax y : #show_netmask Parameters: None #show_telnet_port Command The #show_telnet_port command shows the current Telnet listening port. Syntax y : #show_telnet_port Parameters: None #show_telnet_username Command The #show_telnet_username command returns the user name required for login.
RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #show_ver_data Command The #show_ver_data command displays the hardware and firmware version of the Matrix. Syntax y : #show_ver_data Parameters: None #sipadd Command The #sipadd command sets the IP address of the matrix. Dot-decimal notation must be used when specifying the IP address. Syntax y : #sipadd param1 Parameters: param1 IP address Example: p #sipadd 192.168.1.72 Notes: The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command.
RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #snetmask Command The #snetmask command sets the IP network mask. Dot-decimal notation must be used when specifying the IP network mask. Syntax y : #snetmask param1 Parameters: param1 Network mask Default: 255.255.255.0 Notes: The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command. #use_telnet_pass Command The #use_telnet_pass command requires or disables Telnet login credentials.
RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS Routing / Naming / Presets Command Description r Routes the specified inputs to the specified outputs #lock_matrix Locks / unlocks the Matrix #recall_preset Recalls a routing / mask preset #save_preset Saves the current routing/masking state to a preset #set_input_name Specifies a name for an input #set_output_name Specifies a name for an output #show_input_name Displays the specified input name #show_output_name Displays the specified output name #show_r Displays
RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #lock_matrix Command The #lock_matrix command locks / unlocks the Matrix. When the Matrix is locked, all functions are disabled including the front panel, RS-232, and Telnet. Syntax y : #lock_matrix param1 Parameters: param1 Value [0 - 1] Value Meaning 0 Unlock Matrix 1 Lock Matrix #recall_preset Command The #recall_preset command recalls a routing preset. Any masked outputs will also be recalled.
RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #save_preset Command The #save_preset command saves the current routing state to the specified preset. Any masked outputs will also be saved as part of the current routing state. Syntax y : #save_preset param1 Parameters: param1 Preset [1 - 8] #set_input_name Command The #set_input_name command provides a name to the selected input. For example, “Input 1” could be renamed as “Computer 1”. The maximum string length for param2 2 is 15 characters.
RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #set_output_name Command The #set_output_name command provides a name to the selected output. For example, “Output 1” could be renamed as “HDDisplay”. The maximum string length for param2 2 is 15 characters. Special characters and spaces are not permitted. If needed, use the underscore character (“_”) to separate characters.
RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #show_output_name Command The #show_output_name command shows the name provided to the specified input using the #set_output_name command. Syntax y : #show_output_name param1 Parameters: param1 Output [A - H] Example p : #show_output_name C The name for output C is: Sony_XBR7 #show_input_name Command The #show_input_name command shows the name provided to the specified input using the #set_input_name command.
RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #show_r Command The #show_r command shows the current routing status of the specified output.
RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS Status Command Description #help Displays all available commands #show_fw Displays the Matrix firmware version #show_hpd Displays the HPD status of the specified output #show_rsense Displays the RSENSE status of the specified output m Displays the current matrix routing status in table format #help Command The #help command displays help on the specified command. If param1 is not specified, then the full list of commands is displayed.
RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #show_fw Command The #show_fw command displays the current firmware version of the Matrix. Syntax y : #show_fw Parameters: None Example: p #show_fw Firmware version = GTB-HDFST-848 v2.0E #show_hdp Command The #show_hpd command displays the HPD (Hot-Plug Detect) status of the specified output.
RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS FST Command Description #fst_slow Sets FST to slow (normal) mode #fst_fast Sets FST to fast mode #show_fst Displays the #fst_slow Command The #fst_slow command sets the FST (Fast Switching Technology) to slow (normal) mode for the specified inputs. If param1 is set to 0, then all inputs are set to slow FST mode. Syntax y : #fst_slow param1[...
RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #fst_fast Command The #fst_fast command sets the FST (Fast Switching Technology) to fast mode for the specified inputs. If param1 is set to 0, then all inputs are set to fast FST mode. Syntax y : #fst_fast param1[...param9] Parameters: param1 Input [1 - 8] Examples p : #fst_fast 2 3 4 Inputs 2, 3, 4 are set to FST fast mode #fst_fast 0 All inputs are set to FST fast mode #show_fst Command The #show_fst command shows FST status for each specified input.
RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS Masking Command Description #mask Masks the specified outputs #show_mask Displays the mask status for the specified output #unmask Unmasks the specified outputs #mask Command The #mask command masks the specified outputs. If param1 is set to 0, then all outputs are masked. Syntax y : #mask param1[...
RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #show_mask Command The #show_mask command shows the mask status for the specified output. Syntax y : #mask param1 Parameters: param1 Output [A - H] Example p : #show_mask d Outputs D is masked #unmask Command The #unmask command unmasks the specified outputs. If param1 is set to 0, then all outputs are unmasked. Syntax y : #unmask param1[...
RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS Configuration Command Description #activeisp Activate ISP mode (for programming use only) #fadefault Resets the matrix to factory default routing #power Toggles power on the matrix #reboot Reboots the matrix #set_ir Sets the IR channel of the matrix #show_ir Displays the IR channel of the matrix #activeisp Command The #activeisp command activates ISP mode. This command is used when programming the matrix.
RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #power Command The #power command toggles the power state on the matrix. Syntax y : #power param1 Parameters: param1 State [0 - 1] Value Meaning 0 Power matrix OFF 1 Power matrix ON #reboot Command The #reboot command reboots the matrix.
RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #set_ir Command The #set_ir set the IR channel for the matrix. The associated DIP switch settings for the IR remote control unit are returned. See page 21 for details on setting the IR channel for the IR remote control. Syntax y : #set_ir param1 Parameters: param1 Channel [0 - 3] Example p : #set_ir 2 IR channel is set to channel 2 #show_ir Command The #show_ir displays the current IR channel for the matrix.
FIRMWARE UPDATE Firmware Update Procedure The following items are required to update the matrix firmware: • GefenToolBox 8x8 Matrix for HDMI. • Ethernet cable • Firmware files: GTB-HDFST-848(vXX)(PACK).bin, where vXX = firmware version. 1. Power-on the matrix. 2. Connect the Ethernet cable between the matrix and the computer containing the firmware file. 3. In a Web browser, type in the IP address of the matrix. The following page will be displayed: 4. Click the Browse...
WALL MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS The 8x8 Matrix for HDMII should be mounted vertically in a wall or cabinet with wood/drywall screws as shown in the diagram above. There should be an inch or two of clearance between the edges of the unit and any walls or vertical surfaces to allow for enough clearance for insertion and retraction of cables at the HDMI connectors. For installation on a drywall surface, use a #6 drywall screw.
SPECIFICATIONS Maximum Pixel Clock .............................................................................. 225 MHz Video Input Connectors ...................................... (8) HDMI Type-A, 19-pin, female Video Input Connectors ...................................... (8) HDMI Type-A, 19-pin, female IP Connector............................................................................. (1) RJ-45, sheilded USB Port....................................................................................
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