Gefen GTB-HDFST-848 User Manual

8x8 Matrix for HDMIGTB-HDFST-848GTB-HDFST-848-BLKUser Manualgefentoolbox.com

6PANEL DESCRIPTIONS1 Power IndicatorThis LED indicator will glow bright green when the matrix is powered on.2 Lock IndicatorThis LED indicator will gl

7How to Connect the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI1.Connect up to eight (8) Hi-Def sources to the HDMI inputs on the left side of the8x8 Matrix for HDMI using th

OPERATING THE 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMIMain DisplayTheMain Display of the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI is a 16 character 2 line display. This display shows the curre

OPERATING THE 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMI9Determining the Current Routing StateIn the example below, the fi rst row (OUT) represents each HDMI output onthe mat

Routing SourcesSelecting the Output1. To select the output, press the Out - or Out + button once. The routing state for Output A will be displayed:2

3. Consecutively pressing the Out - button will cycle through each output, from right to left, starting with Output H:Changing the Source4. Once the d

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 w

Locking / Unlocking the Front PanelTo prevent an accidental routing change or power-down (by pressing thePowerbutton), the front-panel buttons on the

14OPERATING THE 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMIFast Switching TechnologyFast Switching Technology (FST) is a Gefen software implementation for HDMIproducts. FST

Determining the Current Switching ModeEach HDMI input can be set to Fast Mode or Slow Mode. It is recommended that each HDMI input be set to Fast Mod

OPERATING THE 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMI3. Press the Out - or Out + button again to cycle through the routing state for each output. Consecutively pressing

Changing the Switching Mode5. Once the desired input has been selected, press the In+ or In- button totoggle between Fast or Slow switching mode.To ch

OPERATING THE 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMISetting the IR Channel on the 8x8 Matrix for HDMIIn order for the 8x8 Matrix for HDMIto communicate with the included

3. After setting the IR address, make sure that the DIP switches on the IRRemote Control are set according to the information in the LCD display: In t

1 LED Button Press IndicatorThis LED will be activated momentarily each time a button is pressed.2 Display and Source Selection ButtonsThese buttons

21IR REMOTE CONTROLInstalling the IR Remote Control BatteryThe Remote Control unit ships with two batteries. One battery is required for operation and

22Routing Sources using the IR Remote ControlButtons1 - 8 on the IR remote control correspond to each HDMI input (Input 1 - 8) onthe Matrix. ButtonsA-

IR REMOTE CONTROL233. After the input and output have been selected on the IR Remote Control, thenumbers on the far right-hand of the LCD display will

24Back of CabinetGefen Toolbox UnitRemoteSet-top BoxIR EXTENDER INSTALLATIONUsing The IR ExtenderAn optional IR Extender (Gefen Part No. EXT-RMT-EXTIR

EDID MANAGEMENT25External EDID ManagementThe 8x8 Matrix for HDMI features EDID Management. Before the source cansend video or audio signals, the sour

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26RS-232 SERIAL CONTROLRS232 SettingsBits per second ...

RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS27IP / Telnet Confi gurationCommandDescription#display_telnet_welcomeSet Telnet welcome message on login#ipconfi g Displays all

RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS28#display_telnet_welcome CommandThe #display_telnet_welcome command sets (enables/disables) the Telnetwelcome message on logi

RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS29#resetip CommandThe #resetip command resets all TCP/IP settings to factory defaults.Syntaxy:#resetipParameters:None Notes:T

RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS30#set_mac_addr CommandThe #set_mac_addr command set the MAC address of the Matrix. The MACaddress must be specifi ed using do

RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS31#set_telnet_port CommandThe #set_telnet_port command sets the Telnet listening port. The default portvalue is 23.Syntaxy:#s

#sgateway CommandThe #sgateway sets the IP gateway (router) address. Dot-decimal notation must be used when specifying the IP address.Syntaxy:#sgatew

#show_http_port CommandThe #show_http_port command shows the current HTTP listening port.Syntaxy:#set_http_portParameters:None#show_ip CommandThe #sho

#show_netmask CommandThe #show_netmask shows the netmask address.Syntaxy:#show_netmaskParameters:None#show_telnet_port CommandThe #show_telnet_port co

#show_ver_data CommandThe #show_ver_data command displays the hardware and fi rmware version of the Matrix.Syntaxy:#show_ver_dataParameters:None#sipadd

CONTENTS1 Introduction2 Operation Notes3 Features4 Panel Layout4 Top / Front5 Left Side / Right Side6 Panel Descriptions7 Connecting the 8x8 Matri

RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS36#snetmask CommandThe #snetmask command sets the IP network mask. Dot-decimal notation must be used when specifying the IP n

Routing / Naming / PresetsCommandDescriptionrRoutes the specifi ed inputs to the specifi edoutputs#lock_matrix Locks / unlocks the Matrix#recall_presetR

#lock_matrix CommandThe #lock_matrix command locks / unlocks the Matrix. When the Matrix islocked, all functions are disabled including the front pan

#save_preset CommandThe #save_preset command saves the current routing state to the specifi edpreset. Any masked outputs will also be saved as part of

#set_output_name CommandThe #set_output_name command provides a name to the selected output. For example, “Output 1” could be renamed as “HDDisplay”.

#show_output_name CommandThe #show_output_name command shows the name provided to the specifi ed input using the #set_output_name command.Syntaxy:#show

#show_r CommandThe #show_r command shows the current routing status of the specifi ed output.Syntaxy:#show_r param1Parameters:param1 Output [A - H]

RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS43StatusCommandDescription#help Displays all available commands#show_fw Displays the Matrix fi rmware version#show_hpdDisplays

RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS44#show_fw CommandThe #show_fw command displays the current fi rmware version of the Matrix.Syntaxy:#show_fwParameters:NoneExam

RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS45FSTCommandDescription#fst_slowSets FST to slow (normal) mode#fst_fastSets FST to fast mode#show_fstDisplays the #fst_slow Co

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RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS46#fst_fast CommandThe #fst_fast command sets the FST (Fast Switching Technology) to fast mode for the specifi ed inputs. If p

RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS47MaskingCommandDescription#maskMasks the specifi ed outputs#show_mask Displays the mask status for the specifi ed output#unmask

RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS48#show_mask CommandThe #show_mask command shows the mask status for the specifi ed output.Syntaxy:#mask param1Parameters:param

RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS49Confi gurationCommandDescription#activeisp Activate ISP mode (for programming use only)#fadefaultResets the matrix to factory

RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS50#power CommandThe #power command toggles the power state on the matrix.Syntaxy:#power param1Parameters:param1 State [0 -

RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS51#set_ir CommandThe #set_ir set the IR channel for the matrix. The associated DIP switch settingsfor the IR remote control u

FIRMWARE UPDATE52Firmware Update ProcedureThe following items are required to update the matrix fi rmware:• GefenToolBox 8x8 Matrix for HDMI.• Ethernet

WALL MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONSThe8x8 Matrix for HDMI should be mounted vertically in a wall or cabinet with Iwood/drywall screws as shown in the diagram a

Maximum Pixel Clock ... 225 MHz Video Input Connectors ...

WARRANTYGefen warrants the equipment it manufactures to be free from defects in material and workmanship.If equipment fails because of such defects an

READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OROPERATING THE GEFENTOOLBOX 8X8 MATRIX FOR HDMI• EDID contains the A/V capabilities of a display device in regard

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FEATURES3Supported HDMI Features• 225 MHz (up to 12 bit YUV 444 @ 1080p)• Deep Color• Dolby® TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio™• Lip-SyncFeatures• Route

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