Gefen EXT-HDFST 848CPN HDMI Matrix User Manual
Below you will find brief information for HDMI Matrix EXT-HDFST-848CPN. This is a full-featured crosspoint matrix for eight inputs and eight outputs. Any source can be connected to any display at any time, using the remote control, RS-232, Telnet, or by controlling it via the buttons on the front panel. The EXT-HDFST-848CPN also features Fast Switching Technology, which improves the lengthy HDMI authentication process, based on the HDMI and HDCP specifications. This can be useful if you are connecting or disconnecting sources frequently. The EXT-HDFST-848CPN also supports EDID Management which can help improve compatibility between your source devices and displays.
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User Manual
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Important Safety Instructions
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this product near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install or place this product near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. To reduce the risk of electric shock and/or damage to this product, never handle or touch this unit or power cord if your hands are wet or damp. Do not expose this product to rain or moisture.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15. Batteries that may be included with this product and/or accessories should never be exposed to open flame or excessive heat. Always dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
RACK MOUNT SAFETY INFORMATION
a. Maximum recommended ambient temperature: 40 ˚C (104 ˚F). b. Increase the air flow as needed to maintain the recommended temperature inside the rack. c. Do not exceed maximum weight loads for the rack. Install heavier equipment in the lower part of the rack to maintain stability.
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Warranty Information
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. Equipment that fails under conditions other than those covered will be repaired at the current price of parts and labor in effect at the time of repair. Such repairs are warranted for ninety (90) days from the day of reshipment to the Buyer.
This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied, including without limitation, any implied warranty or merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose, all of which are expressly disclaimed.
1. Proof of sale may be required in order to claim warranty.
2. Customers outside the US are responsible for shipping charges to and from Gefen.
3. Copper cables are limited to a 30 day warranty and cables must be in their original condition.
The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate.
However, Gefen assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this manual. In no event will Gefen be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. The technical information contained herein regarding the features and specifications is subject to change without notice.
For the latest warranty coverage information, refer to the Warranty and Return Policy under the Support section of the Gefen Web site at www.gefen.com.
PRODUCT REGISTRATION
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Support section of the Gefen Web site.
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Contacting Gefen Technical Support
Gefen, LLC c/o Customer Service
20600 Nordhoff St.
Chatsworth, CA 91311
Telephone:
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Technical Support Hours:
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8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDMI is a trademark of Gefen, LLC.
Important Notice
Gefen, LLC reserves the right to make changes in the hardware, packaging, and any accompanying documentation without prior written notice.
HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing in the United States and other countries.
© 2015 Gefen, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Operating Notes
• There is no internal scaling in the Gefen 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDMI.
All of the attached monitors must be able to display the resolutions output by the source devices. For maximum compatibility it is recommended that only one compatible / common resolution be used by all of the source devices.
• The Gefen 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDMI is a full-featured crosspoint matrix for eight inputs and eight outputs. Any source can be connected to any display at any time, using the remote control, RS-232, Telnet, or by controlling it via the buttons on the front panel.
• 3D content pass-thru is enabled to all outputs when a 3DTV is connected to Output
A. Ensure to power cycle the Matrix once a 3DTV is connected to Output A during standard operation. vv
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Licensing
This product uses software that is subject to open source licenses, including one or more of the General Public License Version 2 and Version 2.1, Lesser General Public License
Version 2.1 and Version 3, BSD, and BSD-style licenses. Distribution and use of this product is subject to the license terms and limitations of liability provided in those licenses.
Specific license terms and Copyright Notifications are provided in the source code.
For three years from date of activation of this product, any party may request, and we will supply, for software covered by an applicable license (e.g. GPL or LGPL), a complete machine-readable copy of the corresponding open source code on a medium customarily used for software interchange. The following software and libraries are included with this product and subject to their respective open source licenses:
• lwIP
• jQuery lwIP is licenced under the BSD licence:
Copyright (c) 2001-2004 Swedish Institute of Computer Science.
All rights reserved.
Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
3. The name of the author may not be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific prior written permission.
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Features and Packing List
Features
• Supported HDMI features:
► Resolutions up to 1080p Full HD and 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
► 12-bit Deep Color
► LPCM 7.1 audio, Dolby® TrueHD, Dolby Digital® Plus, and
DTS-HD Master Audio™
► 3DTV pass-through
► Lip Sync pass-through
► HDCP-compliant
• Independently routes any eight Hi-Def sources to any of eight HDTV displays
• Gefen FST speeds up the HDCP authentication process
• Fast and Slow FST switch
• Advanced EDID Management for rapid integration of sources and displays
• Ability to save and recall presets
• Supports DVI sources and displays using HDMI to DVI adapters or cables
• Field-upgradeable firmware via IP
• Front-Panel Switching capability
• IR Remote Control via front panel sensor and back panel input
(using EXT-RMT-EXTIR)
• Serial (RS-232) control for automation
• IP Control via Web Server and Telnet
• Rack mountable
• USB port for service only
• HDCP compliant
®
1080P
Packing List
The 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDMI ships with the items listed below. If any of these items are not present in your box when you first open it, immediately contact your dealer or
Gefen.
• 1 x 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDMI
• 1 x IR remote control unit
• 1 x Cable kit
• 1 x 24V DC power supply
• 1 x AC power cord
• 1 x Quick-Start Guide vii
Table of Contents
01 Getting Started
Connecting the 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDMI ........................................... 7
02 Operating the 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDMI
What is Fast Switching Technology? .......................................................... 17
Determining the Current Switching Mode ................................................... 18
Changing the Switching Mode .................................................................... 19
Routing Sources using the IR Remote Control ........................................... 23
External EDID Management ....................................................................... 25
03 Advanced Operation
Routing / Naming / +5V / Presets ................................................................ 46
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Manage EDID ► Bank Names ................................................................... 92
Manage EDID ► Upload / Download .......................................................... 93
Configuration ► Change IP Settings .......................................................... 94
Configuration ► Telnet Login Settings ....................................................... 95
Configuration ► UDP Connection Settings ................................................ 96
Configuration ► Web Login Settings .......................................................... 97
Configuration ► System Configuration ....................................................... 98
04 Appendix
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01 Getting Started
Connecting the 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDMI ........................................... 7
Getting Started
Panel Layout
1
Front Panel
2 3 4 5 7
6
7
4
5
1
ID
2
3
8
Name
LCD display
Input / Output buttons
Menu
IR sensor
Lock LED
Lock button
Power LED
Power
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Description
Provides feedback of matrix features during operation.
Used for routing an Input to an Output.
Each of these buttons represents an Output.
for more information on routing sources.
Used to display other matrix settings, such as
FST mode and displaying the IP address of
the matrix See Front Panel Buttons
for more information on using the Menu button.
Receives signals from the included IR remote control unit.
This LED indicator will glow bright blue when the matrix is locked. See
for more information.
Press this button to lock the matrix. See
Locking the Matrix for more information.
This LED indicator will glow bright blue when the matrix is powered ON. When the matrix is in standby mode, the LED will glow bright red.
Press this button to power-ON or Power-OFF the matrix. page | 2
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Panel Layout
1 3
1
ID
2 4
IP Control
Name
Back Panel
5
2
3
4
5
6
7
RS-232
IR Ext
USB
Out (A - H)
In (1 - 8)
24V DC
7
6
Description
Connect an Ethernet cable between this jack and a LAN to use IP control. See
UDP Configuration for more information on
using IP control.
Connect the included RS-232 cable from this port to an RS-232 device. See
for more information on
RS-232 settings.
Connect an IR Extender (Gefen part no.
EXT-RMT-IREXT) to this jack.
Mini-B USB port used to upgrade the firmware.
Use HDMI cables to connect up to eight
HDTV displays (or other sink devices) to these ports.
Connect up to eight Hi-Def sources to these ports using the included HDMI cables.
Connect the included power supply to this receptacle. page | 3
Getting Started
IR Remote Control Unit
Front
1
2
3
1
ID
2
3
Name
Activity indicator
Buttons (1 - 8)
Buttons (A - H)
Description
This LED glows bright orange when a key is pressed on the remote.
Used to select the desired input when routing.
Used to select the desired output when routing.
Getting Started
Back
(shown with cover removed)
IR Remote Control Unit
1
2
3
1
ID
2
3
Name
DIP switch bank
Primary battery slot
(shown without battery)
Alternate battery slot
Description
Use these DIP switches to set the IR channel of the remote. See
for more information.
Holds the battery for operating the remote.
Use only 3V CR2032-type batteries. Make sure that the positive (+) side of the battery is facing up.
Allows for the installation of secondary
(backup) battery. page | 5
Getting Started
IR Remote Control Unit
Installing the Battery
The IR remote control unit ships with two batteries. Only one battery is required for operation. The second battery is a spare. Use only 3V CR2032-type batteries.
1. Remove the back cover the IR Remote Control unit.
2. Insert the included battery into the primary battery slot. The positive (+) side of the battery should be facing up.
3. Replace the back cover.
WARNING: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect
type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
NOTE: If the Activity Indicator, on the IR remote control unit,
flashes quickly while holding down any one of the buttons, then this indicates a low battery. Replace the battery as soon as possible
.
Setting the IR Channel
In order for the included IR remote control to communicate with the 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDMI, the IR remote control must be set to the same channel as the matrix. See the
#rmtiradd command for instructions on setting the IR channel of the matrix.
Channel 0 (default): Remote Channel 1:
ON ON
1 2
Remote Channel 2: Remote Channel 3:
ON ON
1 2 1 2
DIP switches page | 6
Getting Started
Installation
Connecting the 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDMI
1. Connect up to eight Hi-Def sources to the HDMI inputs (see page 4) on the 8x8
Crosspoint Matrix for HDMI using HDMI cables.
2. Connect up to eight HDTV displays to the HDMI outputs (see page 4) on the 8x8
Crosspoint Matrix for HDMI.
3. Connect the included 24V DC power supply to the power receptacle on the Matrix.
4. To control the matrix using an RS-232 device, connect a DB-9 cable between the
RS-232 controller and the RS-232 port on the matrix. See RS-232 and IP Configuration
for more information on RS-232 settings.
5. To control the matrix using Telnet, UDP, or the built-in Web interface, connect an
Ethernet cable from the RJ-45 jack on the matrix to the computer or LAN.
See
IP / UDP Configuration for more information on using IP control.
6. Connect the AC power cord to the power supply and connect the power cord to an available electrical outlet.
Sample Wiring Diagram
CAT-5 CABLE
HDMI CABLE
RS-232 CABLE
IR Extender
8x
Hi-Def Sources
Network
IP Control
Matrix
RS-232 Controller
8x
HD Displays
EXT-HDFST-848CPN
WARNING: The power supply should always be connected to a
grounded electrical AC outlet.
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02 Operating the 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDMI
What is Fast Switching Technology? .......................................................... 17
Determining the Current Switching Mode ................................................... 18
Changing the Switching Mode .................................................................... 19
Routing Sources using the IR Remote Control ........................................... 23
External EDID Management ....................................................................... 25
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Front Panel Controls
Powering the Matrix
1. Once the included power supply is connected between the matrix and an available electrical AC outlet, the Power LED on the front panel will glow bright red.
Power LED
2. To power-ON the matrix, press the Power button on the front panel. The Power LED will glow bright blue to indicate that the matrix has been turned ON. When the matrix is first powered-ON, the LCD will display the following information:
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3. After a few moments, the matrix will display the routing status screen. This screen indicates that the matrix is ready for operation.
OUT:ABCDEFGH
IN :12345678
OUT:ABCDEFGH
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Front Panel Controls
Front Panel LCD Screen
The front-panel of the 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDMI contains a 16-character 2-line LCD display which is used to provide feedback when performing routing functions. In addition, this display is used to show the current routing status of the matrix.
OUT:ABCDEFGH
IN:12345678
OUT:ABCDEFGH
IN :12345678
Besides displaying routing information and other feedback during various operations, the matrix provides setting information (shown below), from the routing status screen.
To display other matrix settings, consecutively press the
Menu button.
LCD Screen
IN:12345678
MODE:FFFFFFFF
1.IP ADDRESS
192.168.1.249
Description
FST mode screen. Displays the current FST switching mode (Fast or Slow) of each input.
See
Fast Switching Technology for information
on using FST.
IP address screen. DIsplays the current
IP address of the matrix. See IP / UDP
for more information on using
IP control.
OUT:ABCDEFGH
IN:12345678
Routing status screen. Displays the current routing status of the matrix. This is the default screen. See
Routing Basics for information on
routing sources. page | 11
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Front Panel Controls
Front Panel Buttons
Menu button
As described on the previous page, consecutively pressing the
Menu button provides a
way to cycle through other matrix settings. Of the three screens that can be displayed
(routing status, FST mode, and IP address), only the IP address screen cannot be changed using the front panel buttons.
Menu button
OUT:ABCDEFGH
IN :12345678
Input and Output buttons
The Input and Output buttons are used to change the numbers in the bottom row of characters in the front-panel LCD. This applies to both the routing status screen and the
FST mode screen.
Input / Output buttons
OUT:ABCDEFGH
IN :12345678
Together, the Menu, Input, and Output buttons provide all the controls necessary to control routing and FST modes on the matrix.
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Routing Basics
Routing Inputs to Outputs
The following example illustrates the routing process. An input may be routed to a single or multiple outputs. Multiple inputs cannot be routed to a single output.
1. Select the desired output by pressing the
Output - or Output + button. The routing
state for Output A will be displayed in the LCD.
Press the Output - or
Output + button
OUT:A
IN:1
OUT:A
IN:1
2. Press the
Output - or Output + button again to cycle through the routing state for
each output.
Press to decrease the letter of the output
Press to increase the letter of the output
OUT: F
IN: 6
Pressing the
Output + button will cycle through each output, from left to right:
OUT: F
IN: 6
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Routing Basics
Press the
Output - button will cycle through each output, from right to left:
OUT: D
IN: 4
3. Once the output is selected, select the input by pressing the
Input - or Input + button.
Consecutively pressing the
Input + button will increment the input source value by
a factor of 1 (within a range of 1 - 8). Pressing the
Input - button will decrement the
input source value by a factor of 1 (within a range of 1 - 8). through the inputs
Press to increase the number of the input
OUT: D
IN: 4
For this routing example, we will route Input 3 to Output D. Therefore, we will first select Output D (using the
Output - / Output + buttons) and then use the
Input - / Input + buttons to change Input 4 to Input 3:
OUT: D
IN: 3
4. Press the
Menu button to complete the routing operation. The LCD on the front panel
will return to the routing status screen.
OUT:ABCDEFGH
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Routing Basics
The routing status screen will reflect the new routing state:
OUT:ABCDEFGH
IN :12335678
OUT:ABCDEFGH
IN:12335678
Input 3 is now routed to Output D
NOTE: The matrix will automatically return to the routing status
screen after about 20 seconds if the Menu button is not pressed.
One-to-One Routing
When an input and output share the same number, it is called “one-to-one” routing.
Although the 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix uses alphabetic characters to represent each output,
A - H can still be thought of as Ouput 1 - Output 8. Therefore, a “one-to-one” routing state would exist if Input 1 is routed to Output A, Input 2 is routed to Output B, Input 3 is routed to Output C, and so on. This is the factory-default routing state.
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Locking the Matrix
Locking the matrix will prevent any changes by disabling all buttons (except the
Lock
button) on the front panel. This feature is useful in preventing routing or other changes caused by accidental bumping or pressing of the buttons on the front panel.
1. Press the
Lock button on the front panel. The Lock LED will glow bright blue,
indicating that the matrix is now locked.
OUT:ABCDEFGH
IN:12335678
Lock button
If any front-panel buttons are pressed, while the matrix is locked, the following message will be displayed in the front-panel LCD:
LOCKED
2. To unlock the matrix, press the
Lock button again. The Lock LED button will turn off,
indicating that the matrix is no longer locked. page | 16
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Fast Switching Technology
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What is 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.
FST allows connecting / disconnecting or turning ON / OFF of HDTV displays without having these activities affect other Hi-Def sources routed to any other HDTV display in the same system.
Fast Mode
Setting the 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDMI to Fast Mode will improve performance when connecting / disconnecting Hi-Def sources, and powering ON / OFF HDTV displays.
NOTE: When switching from Slow Mode to Fast Mode, the HDTV
displays connected to the Matrix will blink momentarily.
Slow Mode
When set to Slow Mode, the Matrix will follow the standard
authentication process, based
on the HDMI and HDCP specifications. Slow Mode is recommended when the source
does not support multiple devices.
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Fast Switching Technology
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. By default, all inputs are set to
Fast Mode.
1. To display the current switching mode, press the
Menu button on the front panel until
the switching mode screen is displayed.
IN:12345678
MODE:FFFFFFFF
IN:12345678
MODE:FFFFFFFF
The top row (In) represents each HDMI input on the matrix. The bottom row (Mode) represents the current switching mode of each HDMI input.
2. To return to the routing status screen, press the
Menu button until the routing status
screen is displayed.
OUT:ABCDEFGH
IN:12335678
IN:ABCDEFGH
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Fast Switching Technology
Changing the Switching Mode
Changing the switching mode on an input is very similar to the routing method used earlier.
Let’s look at an example.
1. Press the
Menu button on the front panel until the switching mode screen is displayed.
Menu button
IN:12345678
MODE:FFFFFFFF
IN:12345678
MODE:FFFFFFFF
2. Select the desired input by pressing the
Input - or Input + button. The switching
mode for the currently selected input will be displayed in the LCD.
Press the Input - or
Input + button
IN:1
MODE:F
IN:1
MODE:F
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Fast Switching Technology
3. Press the
Input - or Input + button again to cycle through each input.
Press to move forward through the inputs
IN: 6
MODE: F
Press to move backward through the inputs
Pressing the
Input + button will cycle through each output, from left to right:
IN: 6
MODE: F
Pressing the
Input - button will cycle through each output, from right to left:
IN: 4
MODE: F
4. Once the input is selected, select the switching mode (F = fast, S = slow) by pressing the
Input - or Input + button. For this example, we will select Input 4 and set it to slow
(S) switching mode.
IN: 4
MODE: S
Once the desired switching mode has been set for the specified input, additional inputs can be changed without having to exit the switching mode screen.
To do this, use the
Input - or Input + button to select a different input. Then, use the
Input - or Input + buttons to change the switching mode for the selected input.
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Fast Switching Technology
5. To complete the switching mode process, press the
Menu button on the front panel.
IN:12345678
MODE:FFFFFFFF
IN:12345678
MODE:FFFSFSSF
In the example, above, we also set Input 6 and 7 to slow (S) switching mode.
6. Press the Menu button twice to return to the routing status screen.
OUT:ABCDEFGH
IN :12335678
OUT:ABCDEFGH
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Setting the IR Channel
In order for the 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDMI to communicate with the included IR remote control unit, both the matrix must be set to the same IR channel as the IR remote.
Follow the procedure outlined below to set the IR channel on the 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDMI.
1. From the Routing screen, simultaneously press the
Input -, Input +, and the
Output - buttons to display the IR Address screen. The current IR address will be
displayed along with the DIP switch settings for the IR remote control.
Press these button simultaneously
IR address : 0
1-off . 2-off
IR address : 0
1-off . 2-off
2. Use the
Input - or Input + buttons to change the IR channel. For this example,
we will set the IR channel to 2.
As the IR channel is changed, the LCD will display the correct DIP switch settings for the IR remote control unit.
IR address : 2
1-off . 2-oN
See
for instructions on setting the IR channel for the IR remote control unit.
3. Press the
Menu button once the desired IR channel is set. The matrix will return to
the routing status screen.
OUT:ABCDEFGH
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Using the IR Remote Control
Routing Sources using the IR Remote Control
The included IR Remote Control unit provides discrete routing between each input and output.The IR remote control unit consists of 16 buttons. Each button represents an input / output.
Let’s look at an example: Route Input 5 to Output C
1. Point the IR remote control at the IR sensor on the front panel of the matrix.
2. First, select the output by pressing button C on the IR remote control unit. The LED on the IR remote control unit will glow bright yellow to indicate that a button was pressed.
LED indicates a button was pressed
OUT:ABCDEFGH C
IN:12335678
Press button C
The front-panel LCD will display the selected output:
OUT:ABCDEFGH C
IN:12335678
IR sensor
3. Next, press the desired input. In this example, we want to route Input 5 to Output C.
Therefore, press button 5 on the IR remote control unit.
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Using the IR Remote Control
Once again, the LED on the IR remote control unit will flash bright yellow to indicate that a button was pressed.
Press button 5
OUT:ABCDEFGH C
IN:12335678 5
The front-panel LCD will display the selected input. In addition, the new routing state will immediately be reflected:
OUT:ABCDEFGH C
IN:12535678 5
4. After a few seconds, the matrix will return to the routing status screen.
OUT:ABCDEFGH
IN:12535678
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EDID Management
External EDID Management
The 8x8 Crosspoint 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 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for
HDMI. The EDID contains information about what type of audio/video data that the source can send to each output device.
The following EDID features are copied from Output A:
• Supported Resolutions
• 3D Support
• Audio Features
Display Connections:
• If a device is not connected to Output A, then no EDID changes are made, meaning that the previous EDID information will be used. This state will be in effect until a display is connected to Output A and the Matrix is power-cycled.
• EDID is built from Output A to the Input. The audio block will be copied from Output A.
EDID-copying is performed only when the Matrix is reset or power-cycled.
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8 8
SOURCES DISPLAYS
Crosspoint
Matrix for
HDMI
03 Advanced Operation
Routing / Naming / +5V / Presets ................................................................ 46
Manage EDID ► Bank Names ................................................................... 92
Manage EDID ► Upload / Download .......................................................... 93
Configuration ► Change IP Settings .......................................................... 94
Configuration ► Telnet Login Settings ....................................................... 95
Configuration ► UDP Connection Settings ................................................ 96
Configuration ► Web Login Settings .......................................................... 97
Configuration ► System Configuration ....................................................... 98
Advanced Operation
RS-232 and IP Configuration
RS-232 Interface
5 4 3 2 1
DE-9
RS-232 Controller
6 7 8 9
DCD
RXD
TXD
DTR
GND
DSR
RTS
CTS
R1
6
7
4
5
1
2
3
8 8
9 9
Only TXD, RXD, and GND are used.
6
7
4
5
1
2
3
Matrix
DA-15
DCD
RXD
TXD
DTR
RTS
CTS
R1
DC-37
RS232 Settings
Baud rate .......................................................................................................................19200
Data bits ............................................................................................................................... 8
Parity bits ....................................................................................................................... None
DD-50
IMPORTANT: When sending RS-232 commands, a carriage return
must be included at the end of the command. A space must be included between the command and the parameter.
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Advanced Operation
RS-232 and IP Configuration
IP / UDP Configuration
The 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDMI supports IP-based control using Telnet, UDP, or the built-in Web-based GUI. To set up IP control, the network settings for the 8x8 Crosspoint
Matrix for HDMI must be configured via RS-232. The default network settings for the matrix are as follows:
Description
IP Address
Subnet
Gateway
HTTP Port
IP Address / Port
192.168.1.72
255.255.255.0
192.168.1.254
80
Description IP Address / Port
UDP / Telnet Port 23
Local UDP Port
50008
Remote UDP IP
192.168.1.80
Remote UDP Port 50007
1. Connect an RS-232 cable from the PC to the 8x8 Crosspoint Matrix for HDMI. Also make sure that an Ethernet cable is connected between the matrix and the network.
2. Launch a terminal emulation program (e.g. HyperTerminal) and use the RS-232 settings listed on the previous page.
NOTE: Depending upon the network, all related IP, Telnet, and
UDP settings will need to be assigned. Consult your network administrator to obtain the proper settings.
3. Set the IP address for the matrix using the
4. Set the subnet mask using the
5. Set the gateway (router) IP address using the
command.
6. Set the Telnet listening port using the
command.
7. Set the HTTP listening port using the #set_http_port
command.
8. Set the UDP remote IP address for the matrix using the #set_udp_remote_ip
command.
9. Set the UDP listening port for the matrix using the
command.
10. Set the UDP remote port for the matrix using the
command.
11. Reboot the matrix to apply all changes, then type the IP address that was specified in step 3, in a Web browser to access the Web GUI. Use the same IP address to Telnet to the matrix.
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Advanced Operation
RS-232 / IP Commands
IP / Telnet Configuration
Command
Description
Enables / disables the Telnet welcome message
Displays the current IP configuration
Resets the IP configuration to factory-default settings
Sets the Web server listening port
Sets the Telnet password
Sets the TCP terminal port
Sets the Administrator password
Set the Operator password
Sets the IP address of the (router) gateway
Displays the current gateway address of the matrix
Displays the current HTTP listening port of the matrix
Displays the current IP address of the matrix
Displays the MAC address of the matrix
Displays the current net mask of the matrix
Displays the current Telnet port for the matrix
Displays the current firmware and hardware version
Sets the IP Address
Sets the Net Mask
Enables / disables the Telnet password page | 30
Advanced Operation
RS-232 / IP Commands
#display_telnet_welcome
The #display_telnet_welcome command enables / disables the Telnet welcome message during a Telnet session.
The welcome message is: Welcome to EXT-HDFST-848CPN TELNET
Syntax:
#display_telnet_welcome param1
Parameters:
param1
Value
0
1
Description
Disable welcome message
Enable welcome message
Example:
#display_telnet_welcome 1
Telnet Welcome Screen Is Enable page | 31
Advanced Operation
RS-232 / IP Commands
#ipconfig
The
#ipconfig command displays the current TCP/IP settings. Also see the #show_ip ,
commands.
Syntax:
#ipconfig
Parameters:
None
Example:
#ipconfig
IP Configuration is :
IP: 192.168.1.72
NETMASK: 255.255.255.0
GATEWAY: 192.168.1.254
#resetip
The
#resetip command resets the IP configuration to factory-default settings. The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command.
Syntax:
#resetip
Parameters:
None
Example:
#resetip
IP Configuration Was Reset To Factory Defaults.
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Advanced Operation
RS-232 / IP Commands
#set_http_port
The #set_http_port command specifies the Web server listening port. The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command. The default port setting is 80. The current
HTTP listening port can be displayed using the #show_http_port
command.
Syntax:
#set_http_port param1
Parameters:
param1
Example:
#set_http_port 82
HTTP Communication Port 82 Is Set. Please Reboot The Unit.
#set_telnet_pass
The #set_telnet_pass command sets the Telnet password. The password cannot exceed 20 characters in length. The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command. The default password is
Admin.
Syntax:
#set_telnet_pass param1
Parameters:
param1
Password
Example:
#set_telnet_pass reindeer
TELNET Interface Password Is Set.
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Advanced Operation
RS-232 / IP Commands
#set_telnet_port
The #set_telnet_port command sets the Telnet listening port. The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command. The default port setting is
23. Use the
command to display the current Telnet listening port.
Syntax:
#set_telnet_port param1
Parameters:
param1
Example:
#set_tcp_term_port 21
Telnet Communication Port 21 Is Set. Please Reboot The Unit.
#set_webui_ad_pass
The #set_webui_ad_pass command sets the Adminstrator password for the Web interface. The password cannot exceed 8 characters in length. The default password is
Admin. To set the Operator password, use the
command.
Syntax:
#set_webui_ad_pass param1
Parameters:
param1
Password
Example:
#set_webui_ad_pass everest
Web UI Administrator Password Is Set page | 34
Advanced Operation
RS-232 / IP Commands
#set_webui_op_pass
The #set_webui_ad_pass command sets the Operator password for the Web interface.
The password cannot exceed 8 characters in length. The default password is
Admin.
To set the Administrator password, use the #set_webui_ad_pass command.
Syntax:
#set_webui_op_pass param1
Parameters:
param1
Password
Example:
#set_webui_op_pass everest
Web UI Administrator Password Is Set
#sgateway
The #sgateway command sets the new IP gateway. The gateway must be typed using dot-decimal notation. The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command.
The default gateway is 192.168.1.254. Also see the
commands.
Syntax:
#sgateway param1
Parameters:
param1
Gateway
Example:
#sgateway 192.168.1.1
GateWay Address 192.168.1.1 Is Set. Please Reboot The Unit.
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Advanced Operation
RS-232 / IP Commands
#show_gateway
The #show_gateway command displays the current gateway setting of the matrix.
address.
Syntax:
#show_gateway
Parameters:
None
Example:
#show_gateway
GATEWAY ADDRESS IS: 192.168.1.1
#show_http_port
The #show_http_port command displays the HTTP listening port of the matrix. Use the
#set_http_port command to set the HTTP listening port.
Syntax:
#show_http_port
Parameters:
None
Example:
#show_http_port
HTTP COMMUNICATION PORT IS: 82 page | 36
Advanced Operation
RS-232 / IP Commands
#show_ip
The #show_ip command displays the current IP address of the matrix. Also see the
command to set the IP address of the matrix.
Syntax:
#show_ip
Parameters:
None
Example:
#show_ip
IP ADDRESS IS: 192.168.1.249
#show_mac_addr
The #show_mac_addr command displays the MAC address of the matrix. The MAC address is also displayed within the #Web interface.
Syntax:
#show_mac_addr
Parameters:
None
Example:
#show_mac_addr
MAC ADDRESS IS: 00-1a-07-11-01-06 page | 37
Advanced Operation
RS-232 / IP Commands
#show_netmask
The #show_netmask command displays the current net mask setting of the matrix.
address.
Syntax:
#show_netmask
Parameters:
None
Example:
#show_netmask
NETMASK ADDRESS IS: 255.255.255.0
#show_telnet_port
The #show_telnet_port command displays the Telnet listening port of the matrix.
Use the
#set_telnet_port command to set the Telnet listening port.
Syntax:
#show_telnet_port
Parameters:
None
Example:
#show_telnet_port
TELNET COMMUNICATION PORT IS: 21 page | 38
Advanced Operation
RS-232 / IP Commands
#show_ver_data
The #show_ver_data command displays the current firmware and hardware version.
Syntax:
#show_ver_data
Parameters:
None
Example:
#show_ver_data
SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE VERSION: v3.1G PCB-1707*B
#sipadd
The
#sipadd command sets the IP address of the matrix. Use the #show_ip or
#ipconfig command to display the current IP address of the matrix. The matrix must
be rebooted after executing this command.
Syntax:
#sipadd param1
Parameters:
None
Example:
#sipadd 192.168.1.249
IP Address 192.168.1.249 Is Set. Please Reboot The Unit.
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Advanced Operation
RS-232 / IP Commands
#snetmask
The #snetmask command sets the subnet mask. The net mask must be entered using dot-decimal notation. The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command.
The default net mask is 255.255.255.0. Use the
or
command to display the current net mask.
Syntax:
#snetmask param1
Parameters:
param1
Gateway
Example:
#snetmask 255.255.255.0
New IP mask set to: 255.255.255.0
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Advanced Operation
RS-232 / IP Commands
#use_telnet_pass
The #use_telnet_pass command enables or disables the password when starting a
Telnet session.
Syntax:
#use_telnet_pass param1
Parameters:
param1
Value
0
1
Description
Disable password
Enable password
Example:
#use_telnet_pass 1
Telnet Interface Password Is Enable page | 41
Advanced Operation
RS-232 / IP Commands
Command
UDP Configuration
Description
Sets the local UDP port
Sets the remote UDP IP address
Sets the remote UDP port
Displays the local UDP server listening port
Displays the remote UDP IP address
Displays the remote UDP port
Enables / disabled UDP access
#set_udp_port
The #set_udp_port command sets the local UDP server listening port. The default port setting is
21. Use the
to display the current UDP port setting.
Syntax:
#set_udp_port param1
Parameters:
param1
Example:
#set_udp_port 1024
UDP COMMUNICATION PORT 1024 IS SET page | 42
Advanced Operation
RS-232 / IP Commands
#set_udp_remote_ip
The #set_udp_remote_ip command sets the remote UDP IP address. The IP address must be specified using dot-decimal notation. The default UDP remote IP address is
192.168.1.255. Use the #show_udp_remote_ip
command to display the current
UDP remote IP address.
Syntax:
#set_udp_remote_ip param1
Parameters:
param1
IP address
Example:
#set_udp_remote_ip 192.168.1.227
REMOTE UDP IP ADDRESS 192.168.1.227 IS SET.
#set_udp_remote_port
The #set_udp_remote_port command sets the remote UDP listening port. The default
UDP remote port is 50008. Use the #show_udp_remote_port
to display the current remote UDP listening port.
Syntax:
#set_udp_remote_port param1
Parameters:
param1
Example:
#set_udp_remote_port 5500
REMOTE UDP COMMUNICATION PORT 5500 IS SET.
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Advanced Operation
RS-232 / IP Commands
#show_udp_port
The #show_udp_port command displays the current UDP port. Use the
command to set the local UDP server listening port.
Syntax:
#show_udp_port
Parameters:
None
Example:
#show_udp_port
UDP COMMUNICATION PORT IS: 1024
#show_udp_remote_ip
The #show_udp_remote_ip command displays the current remote UDP IP address.
Use the
command to set the remote UDP address.
Syntax:
#show_udp_remote_ip
Parameters:
None
Example:
#show_udp_remote_ip
REMOTE UDP IP ADDRESS IS: 192.168.1.227
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Advanced Operation
RS-232 / IP Commands
#show_udp_remote_port
The #show_udp_remote_port command displays the current remote UDP listening port.
Use the
command to set the remote UDP listening port.
Syntax:
#show_udp_remote_port
Parameters:
None
Example:
#show_udp_remote_port
REMOTE UDP COMMUNICATION PORT IS: 5500
#use_udp_enable
The
#use_udp_enable command enables or disables UDP access mode. The default value is 0 (disabled).
Syntax:
#use_udp_enable param1
Parameters:
param1
Value
Value
0
1
Example:
#use_udp_access 1
UDP ACCESS IS ENABLE
Description
Disable UDP access
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Advanced Operation
RS-232 / IP Commands
Routing / Naming / +5V / Presets
Command
Description
Locks / unlocks the matrix
Recalls the specified routing preset
Save the current routing preset state
Sets the name of the specified EDID bank
Sets the name of the specified input
Sets the name of the specified output
Sets the name of the specified preset
Displays the name of the specified EDID bank
Displays the name of the specified input
Displays the name of the specified output
Displays the name of the specified preset
Displays the routing status of the specified output
Routes an input to the specified output(s)
Routes the specified input to all outputs
#lock_matrix
The #lock_matrix command locks / unlocks the matrix.
Syntax:
#lock_matrix param1
Parameters:
param1
Value
Value
0
1
Description
Unlock matrix
Lock matrix
Example:
#lock_matrix 1
MATRIX IS LOCKED page | 46
Advanced Operation
RS-232 / IP Commands
#recall_preset
The #recall_preset command restores the specified routing / masking preset. If the specified preset is empty, then
Empty Set will be returned.
Syntax:
#recall_preset param1
Parameters:
param1
Example:
#recall_preset 2
RECALLED THE ROUTING STATE OF PRESET 2
#save_preset
The #save_preset command saves the current routing and masking state to a specified
preset. To load a saved preset, use the #recall_preset
command.
Syntax:
#save_preset param1
Parameters:
param1
Example:
#save_preset 2
Current routing state is saved to preset page | 47
Advanced Operation
RS-232 / IP Commands
#set_bank_name
The #set_bank_name command names the specified bank. The name of the bank cannot exceed 20 characters in length. Spaces are not permitted when naming outputs.
If a space is required, use the underscore (“_”) character.
Syntax:
#set_bank_name param1 param2
Parameters:
param1 param2
Name
Example:
#set_bank_name 4 Dell_24
Dell_24 NAME IS ASSIGNED TO BANK 4
#set_input_name
The #set_input_name command names the specified input. The name of the input cannot exceed 20 characters in length. Spaces are not permitted when naming outputs.
If a space is required, use the underscore (“_”) character.
Syntax:
#set_input_name param1 param2
Parameters:
param1 param2
Name
Example:
#set_input_name 5 Blu-ray
Blu-ray NAME IS ASSIGNED TO INPUT 5 page | 48
Advanced Operation
RS-232 / IP Commands
#set_output_name
The #set_output_name command names the specified output. The name of the output cannot exceed 20 characters in length Spaces are not permitted when naming outputs. If a space is required, then use the underscore (“_”) character.
Syntax:
#set_output_name param1 param2
Parameters:
param1 param2
Name
Example:
#set_output_name d Dell_30
Dell_30 NAME IS ASSIGNED TO OUTPUT D
#set_preset_name
The #set_preset_name command names the specified preset. The name of the preset cannot exceed 20 characters in length Spaces are not permitted when naming presets.
If a space is required, then use the underscore (“_”) character.
Syntax:
#set_preset_name param1 param2
Parameters:
param1 param2
Name
Example:
#set_preset_name 2 Studio51
Studio51 NAME IS ASSIGNED TO PRESET 2 page | 49
Advanced Operation
RS-232 / IP Commands
#show_bank_name
The #show_bank_name command displays the name of the specified bank. Use the
Syntax:
#show_bank_name param1
Parameters:
param1
Example:
#show_bank_name 4
THE NAME FOR BANK 4 IS: Dell_24
#show_input_name
The
#show_input_name command displays the name of the specified input. Use the
to set the input name.
Syntax:
#show_input_name param1
Parameters:
param1
Example:
#show_input_name 5
THE NAME FOR INPUT 5 IS: Blu-ray page | 50
Advanced Operation
RS-232 / IP Commands
#show_output_name
The #show_output_name command displays the name of the specified output.
Syntax:
#show_output_name param1
Parameters:
param1
Example:
#show_output_name d
THE NAME FOR OUTPUT D IS: Dell_30
#show_preset_name
The #show_preset_name command displays the name of the specified preset.
Syntax:
#show_preset_name param1
Parameters:
param1
Example:
#show_preset_name 2
THE NAME FOR PRESET 2 IS: Studio51 page | 51
Advanced Operation
RS-232 / IP Commands
#show_r
The #show_r command displays the routing status of the specified output.
Syntax:
#show_r param1
Parameters:
param1
Example:
#show_r d
OUTPUT D(Dell_30) IS ROUTED TO INPUT 5(Blu-ray)
r
The r command routes the specified input to the specified outputs. Up to eight outputs can be specified at a time. Do not precede this command with the “ #” symbol. If param2 = 0, then the specified input will be routed to all outputs. Also see the
page.
Syntax: r param1 param2 [... param9]
Parameters:
Input
param2
Example: r 1 c d h
INPUT 1 IS SET TO OUTPUTS C, D, H r 1 0
INPUT 1 IS SET TO ALL OUTPUTS.
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Advanced Operation
RS-232 / IP Commands
s
The s command routes the specified inputs to all outputs. Do not precede this command with the “
#” symbol. Also see the
command on the previous page.
Syntax: s param1
Parameters:
Example: s 2
INPUT 2 IS SET TO ALL OUTPUTS.
s 0
Routing 1-1,2-2,...
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Advanced Operation
Command
RS-232 / IP Commands
Status
Description
Displays the list of available commands
Displays the current version of firmware
Displays the HPD status of the specified output
Displays the RSENSE status of the specified output
Displays the current routing status of the matrix
Displays the routing state for the specified output
#help
The #help command displays the list of available RS-232 / IP commands. The #help command can also be used to provide help on a specific command.
Syntax:
#help [param1]
Parameters:
param1
Command (optional)
Notes:
When asking for help on a specific command, the “ #” character must be included as part of the command.
Example:
#help r
R PARAM1 PARAM 2...PARAM 9
ROUTING COMMAND
PARAM 1 = 1 - 8 (INPUT)
PARAM 2 = 0 (ALL OUTPUTS)
PARAM 2...PARAM 9 = A - H (OUTPUTS) page | 54
Advanced Operation
RS-232 / IP Commands
#show_fw
The #show_fw command displays the current version of firmware. Also see the
Syntax:
#show_fw
Parameters:
None
Example:
#show_fw
FIRMWARE VERSION = EXT-HDFST-848CPN v3.1G
#show_hpd
The #show_hpd command displays the HPD (Hot-Plug Detect) status of the specified output. If a display (sink) is not connected or if the sink is not powered, then Low will be returned. Otherwise, High is returned.
Syntax:
#show_hpd param1
Parameters:
param1
Example:
#show_hpd c
HPD OF OUTPUT C(OUTPUT3) IS LOW
#show_hpd d
HPD OF OUTPUT D(Dell_30) IS HIGH page | 55
Advanced Operation
RS-232 / IP Commands
#show_rsense
The #show_rsense command displays the rsense status of the specified output.
Syntax:
#show_rsense
Parameters:
None
Example:
#show_rsense d
RSENSE OF OUTPUT D(Dell_30) IS HIGH
#show_hpd
The
#show_hpd command displays the HPD (Hot-Plug Detect) status of the specified output. If a display (sink) is not connected or if the sink is not powered, then Low will be returned. Otherwise, High is returned.
Syntax:
#show_hpd param1
Parameters:
param1
Example:
#show_hpd c
HPD OF OUTPUT C(OUTPUT3) IS LOW
#show_hpd d
HPD OF OUTPUT D(Dell_30) IS HIGH page | 56
Advanced Operation
RS-232 / IP Commands
m
The m command displays the current routing / masking status of the matrix. Do not precede this command with the “
#” symbol. Also see the
command.
Syntax: m
Parameters:
None
Example: m
Out: A B C D E F G H
In: 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
ALL OUTPUTS ARE UNMASKED
MATRIX IS UNLOCKED page | 57
Advanced Operation
RS-232 / IP Commands
n
The n command displays the routing state for the specified output. Do not precede this command with the “
#” symbol. If param1 = 0, then the routing status for all outputs are
displayed. Also see the m command.
Syntax: n param1
Parameters:
param1
Example: n d
D2 n 0
A2B2C2D2E2F2G2H2 page | 58
Advanced Operation
Command
RS-232 / IP Commands
FST
Description
Sets the specified input(s) to fast-switching mode
Sets the specified input(s) to slow-switching mode
Displays switching mode of the specified input
#fst_fast
The #fst_fast command sets the specified input to fast-switching mode. If param1 = 0, then all inputs are set to fast-switching mode
Syntax:
#fst_fast param1
Parameters:
param1
Example:
#fst_fast 6
INPUT 6 IS SET TO FST FAST MODE
#fst_fast 0
ALL INPUTS ARE SET TO FST FAST MODE page | 59
Advanced Operation
RS-232 / IP Commands
#fst_slow
The #fst_slow command sets the specified input to slow-switching mode. If param1 = 0, then all inputs are set to slow-switching mode
Syntax:
#fst_slow param1
Parameters:
param1
Example:
#fst_slow 8
INPUT 8 IS SET TO FST SLOW MODE
#fst_slow 0
ALL INPUTS ARE SET TO FST SLOW MODE page | 60
Advanced Operation
RS-232 / IP Commands
#show_fst
The #show_fst command displays the switching mode of the specified input.
If param1 = 0, then the switching mode of all inputs will be returned.
Syntax:
#show_fst param1
Parameters:
param1
Example:
#show_fst 8
INPUT 8(INPUT8) IS IN SLOW SWITCHING MODE
#show_fst 0
INPUT 1(INPUT1) IS IN FAST SWITCHING MODE
INPUT 2(INPUT2) IS IN FAST SWITCHING MODE
INPUT 3(INPUT3) IS IN FAST SWITCHING MODE
INPUT 4(INPUT4) IS IN FAST SWITCHING MODE
INPUT 5(Blu-ray) IS IN FAST SWITCHING MODE
INPUT 6(INPUT6) IS IN FAST SWITCHING MODE
INPUT 7(INPUT7) IS IN FAST SWITCHING MODE
INPUT 8(INPUT8) IS IN SLOW SWITCHING MODE page | 61
Advanced Operation
Command
RS-232 / IP Commands
Masking
Description
Enables / disables RS-232 echo
Resets matrix to factory-default routing and masking
Disables / enabled HDCP detection on the specified output
Cycles with HPD line on the specified output
Locks the local EDID during a power-cycle event
Masks the specified output(s)
Toggles the power state of the matrix
Reboots the matrix
Copies EDID data between inputs, outputs, and banks
Sets the IR channel of the matrix
Displays the HDCP status of the specified output
Displays the current IR channel of the matrix
Displays the mask status of the specified output
Displays the current color depth of the output signal
Displays the maximum output resolution of a display
Unmasks the specified output(s) page | 62
Advanced Operation
RS-232 / IP Commands
#echo
The #echo command enables / disables the RS-232 echo. Disabling echo will prevent command feedback from being displayed. Echo is enabled by default.
Syntax:
#echo
Parameters:
param1
Value
Value
0
1
Description
Disable echo
Enable echo
Example:
#echo 0
LOCAL ECHO IS OFF page | 63
Advanced Operation
RS-232 / IP Commands
#fadefault
The #fadefault command resets the routing and masking to factory-default settings.
Syntax:
#fadefault
Parameters:
None
Example:
#fadefault
MATRIX WAS RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULTS
INPUT 1 IS ROUTED TO OUTPUT 1
INPUT 2 IS ROUTED TO OUTPUT 2
...
...
LOCAL ECHO IS ON
ALL OUTPUTS ARE UNMASKED
ALL INPUTS ARE SET TO FST FAST MODE
IP ADDRESS IS: 192.168.1.72
NETMASK ADDRESS IS: 255.255.255.0
GATEWAY ADDRESS IS: 192.168.1.1
HTTP Communication Port 80 Is Set.
Telnet Communication Port 23 Is Set.
UDP Echo Server Communication Port 50007 Is Set.
Remote UDP IP Address 192.168.1.80 Is Set.
Remote UDP Communication Port 50008 Is Set.
UDP Access is Disable
Telnet Interace Password Is Disable
TELNET User Name Admin Is Set.
TELNET Interface Password Is Set.
Telnet Welcome Screen Is Enable
Web UI Operator Password Is Set
Web UI Administrator Password Is Set
ALL INPUTS HDCP ENABLE.
INPUT NAME INIT....
OUTPUT NAME INIT....
BANK NAME INIT....
PRESET NAME INIT....
MATRIX WILL REBOOT SHORTLY *REBOOT UNIT IN 2 SECONDS
EXT-HDFST-848CPN v3.1G
A1B2C3D4E5F6G7H8 page | 64
Advanced Operation
RS-232 / IP Commands
#hdcp
The #hdcp command disabled HDCP detection on the specified input.
NOTE: Some source (computers, etc.) will enable HDCP if an
HDCP-compliant display is detected. Set param2 = 1 to ignore detection of an HDCP-compliant display. Disabling this feature does
not decrypt HDCP content.
Syntax:
#hdcp param1 param2
Parameters:
param1 param2
Value
Value
0
1
Description
Disable HDCP detection
Enable HDCP detection
Example:
#hdcp 3 0
INPUT 3 HDCP IS DISABLE page | 65
Advanced Operation
RS-232 / IP Commands
#hpd_pulse
The #hpd_pulse command cycles the HPD line on the specified input. This command is the equivalent of performing a physical hot-plug (disconnecting and reconnecting the input cable) on the source device.
Syntax:
#hpd_pulse param1
Parameters:
param1
Example:
#hpd_pulse 6
HPD PULSE HAS BEEN SENT TO INPUT 6 page | 66
Advanced Operation
RS-232 / IP Commands
#lock_edid
The #lock_edid command locks / unlocks the EDID, stored on all inputs, during a power cycle. By default, EDID data is not locked.
Syntax:
#lock_edid param1
Parameters:
param1
Value
Value
0
1
Description
Unlock EDID
Lock EDID
Example:
#lock_edid 1
MATRIX EDID IS LOCKED page | 67
Advanced Operation
RS-232 / IP Commands
#mask
The #mask command masks the specified outputs. Multiple outputs can be specified.
If param1 = 0, then all outputs will be masked. Use the
command to disable masking on specified outputs.
Syntax:
#mask param1
Parameters:
param1
Example:
#mask b
OUTPUT B IS MASKED page | 68
Advanced Operation
RS-232 / IP Commands
#power
The #power command is used to power-ON or power-OFF the matrix.
Syntax:
#power param1
Parameters:
param1
Value
Value
0
1
Description
Power OFF
Power ON
Example:
#power 0
MATRIX IS OFF
#power 1
MATRIX IS ON page | 69
Advanced Operation
RS-232 / IP Commands
#reboot
The #reboot command reboots the matrix.
Syntax:
#reboot
Parameters:
None
Example:
#reboot
MATRIX WILL REBOOT SHORTLY *REBOOT UNIT IN 2 SECONDS
EXT-HDFST-848CPN v3.1G
A1B2C3D4E5F6G7H8 page | 70
Advanced Operation
RS-232 / IP Commands
#set_edid
The #seet_edid command sets the specified EDID type for an input or EDID bank.
Syntax:
#set_edid param1 param2 param3 param4
Parameters:
param1
Source type
Src. type default dynamic bank output
[String]
Description
Uses default EDID
Uses dynamic EDID
Uses EDID bank used EDID on output (sink)
param2
[0 ... 8] Source number
Source no.
0
1 ... 8
1 ... 8
Description
Default EDID
EDID bank
Output
param3
Target type
Target input bank
Description
Specifies an input
Specifies an EDID bank
[String]
param4
Target number
Target no.
1 ... 8
1 ... 8
Description
Input
EDID bank
[String] page | 71
Advanced Operation
RS-232 / IP Commands
Notes:
If param1 = default or param1 = dynamic, then set param2 = 0.
Using Dynamic EDID
When param1 = dynamic, the specified input will be set to Dynamic EDID. This can be observed by accessing the Manage EDID tab, in the Web interface. When an input is set to Dynamic EDID, the input will use the EDID of the last selected output during the routing process. The order in which outputs are routed are important when using Dynamic EDID.
See the example below.
Examples:
#set_edid dynamic 0 input 4
COPY DYNAMIC EDID TO INPUT4.
In the example above, Input 4 is set to Dynamic EDID. If the following routing command is issued, then the EDID from Output C will be used (not Output B) by Input 1.
r 4 b c
INPUT 4 IS SET TO OUTPUTS B, C
However, if we wanted to use the EDID from Output B, we would write the command as: r 4 c b
INPUT 4 IS SET TO OUTPUTS C, B
Since Output B was the last output that was specified, this will be the EDID that Input 4 will use.
This second example does not use Dynamic EDID but uses the EDID from the specified downstream sink (display, etc):
#set_edid output 1 input 3
COPY OUTPUT1 EDID TO INPUT3.
page | 72
Advanced Operation
RS-232 / IP Commands
#set_ir
The #set_ir command sets the IR channel of the matrix. In order for the included IR remote control unit to function correctly with the matrix, both the matrix and the IR remote
must share the same IR channel. See Setting the IR Channel
for information on setting the IR channel on the IR remote control unit.
Syntax:
#set_ir param1
Parameters:
param1
IR channel
Example:
#set_ir 2
IR CHANNEL IS SET TO CHANNEL 2
[0 ... 3]
#show_hdcp
The #show_hdcp command displays the (disable) HDCP status for the specified input.
Use the
command to enable or disable HDCP detection.
Syntax:
#show_hdcp param1
Parameters:
param1
Example:
#show_hdcp 4
INPUT 4 HDCP IS ENABLED page | 73
Advanced Operation
RS-232 / IP Commands
#show_ir
The #show_ir command displays the current IR channel of the matrix. Use the
command to set the IR channel of the matrix.
Syntax:
#show_ir
Parameters:
None
Example:
#show_ir
CURRENT IR CHANNEL IS: 2
#show_mask
The #show_mask command displays the mask status of the specified output. Use the
command to mask outputs.
Syntax:
#show_mask param1
Parameters:
param1
Example:
#show_mask e
OUTPUT E(OUTPUT5) IS UNMASKED page | 74
Advanced Operation
RS-232 / IP Commands
#show_out_colordpt
The #show_out_colordpt command displays the color depth of the specified output.
If no signal is present,
NO SIGNAL will be returned.
Syntax:
#show_out_colordpt param1
Parameters:
param1
Example:
#show_out_colordpt h
8 BITS DVI
#show_out_res
The #show_out_res command displays the maximum resolution supported by the display, based on the EDID.
Syntax:
#show_out_res param1
Parameters:
param1
Example:
#show_out_res h
DVI page | 75
Advanced Operation
RS-232 / IP Commands
#unmask
The #unmask command unmasks the specified output. The #unmask command unmasks the specified output(s). Multiple outputs can be specified. If param1 = 0, then all outputs will be unmasked. Use the
#mask command to mask outputs.
Syntax:
#unmask param1
Parameters:
param1
Example:
#unmask e
OUTPUT E IS UNMASKED page | 76
Advanced Operation
Web Interface
Using the built-in Web Server
Access the built-in Web interface by entering the IP address of the matrix that was specified
in step 3 on page 29 . Once connected to the matrix, the login screen will be displayed.
Username
Select the username from the drop-down list.
Options:
Operator, Administrator
Administrator login provides unrestricted access to all features and settings.
Operator login limits access to matrix routing, display information, and routing preset features.
Password
Enter the password for the associated login. Use the
or #set_webui_op_pass commands to set the password for the Administrator
and Operator login, respectively. The factory-default password for both
Administrator and Operator login is Admin.
page | 77
Advanced Operation
Web Interface
The Web interface is divided into four main pages:
Main, I/O Setup, Manage EDID, and
Configuration. Each of these pages is represented by a tab. Click on the desired tab to
open the its page. Each page also has it’s own set of tabs which can be accessed. When the Web interface is opened, the
Routing page / tab will be displayed.
NOTE: In order to view all four tabs at the top of the screen, the user
must be logged in as “Administrator”. If logged-in as “Operator”, only the
Main tab will be visible.
Main ► Routing
Status
Displays the current routing status of the matrix.
Input #
Click the radio button next to the desired input to be routed. Only one input can be selected at a time.
Name
Displays the current name of the input. The name of each input can
be changed. See page 85 for more
information.
page | 78
Advanced Operation
Web Interface
Lock Matrix
Locks / unlocks the matrix. When the matrix is locked, no modifications can be made using the Web GUI. When the matrix is locked, the button text will read
“Unlock Matrix” and a red bar will appear across the top portion of the screen with the text “Matrix is LOCKED”. Click the “Unlock Matrix” button to unlock the matrix.
Legend
Provides color-coded information on the status of each Input and Output.
page | 79
Advanced Operation
Web Interface
Name
Displays the current name of each output. The name of each output can be
changed. Refer to the #set_output_name
for details on naming outputs.
Output
Click to place a check mark in the box and select the desired output.
Multiple outputs can be selected at a time.
Check All
Places a check mark in each box under the Output # column.
Clear All
Clears all check marks from the
Output # column.
page | 80
Route
Click this button to route the current input and output selection(s).
Advanced Operation
Web Interface
Log Out
Click here to terminate the current Web session are return to the login page.
Save Routing Preset
Saves the current routing state to memory.
Click the drop-down list to select the desired routing preset, then click the
Save button to
save the preset to memory.
Recall Routing Preset
Loads the selected routing state into memory. Click the desired button to load the desired routing preset into memory.
page | 81
Advanced Operation
Web Interface
Main ► I/O Status
Output
Displays the state of each output for each of the following: Output name, RSENSE, Mask, HPD (Hot-Plug Detect), and HDCP.
Input
Displays the following status of each input: Input name, Color Depth, Color
Space, HDCP, 3D, Active Signal, Vertical Resolution, Horizontal Resolution,
Progressive / Interlaced, and Refresh Rate.
page | 82
Advanced Operation
Web Interface
Main ► Display Info
Choose EDID
Select the EDID from the drop-down list. The selected EDID will be copied from the selected EDID Bank or Output to the desired input(s) and used by the source.
Options:
Default EDID, Bank 1 ... Bank 8, Output 1 ... Output 8
Feature / Audio Formats
Displays the capabilities of the display (or sink device), based on the selected EDID.
page | 83
Advanced Operation
Web Interface
I/O Setup ► Preset Names
Name
Type the desired name of the Preset in this field.
Click the
Save Changes button to save the Preset Name.
Click the
Cancel button to restore the previous name.
Save Changes
Saves the current changes.
Cancel
Restores the previous names for each
Preset, if a change was made.
page | 84
Advanced Operation
Web Interface
I/O Setup ► I/O Names
Name
Type the desired name of each Output or Input in these fields. Click the
Save
Changes button or click the Cancel button to restore the previous name.
Save Changes
Saves the current changes.
Cancel
Cancels the current naming operation.
page | 85
Advanced Operation
I/O Setup ► HPD Control
Web Interface
Pulse
Click the Pulse button to cycle the HPD line on the desired input. This is the equivalent of physically disconnecting and reconnecting the HDMI cable between the source device and the matrix.
page | 86
Advanced Operation
I/O Setup ► FST
Web Interface
Check All
Places a check mark in each box under the FST column.
Clear All
Clears all check marks from the FST column.
Set
Click this button to enable FST on the selected input(s). The Web GUI will display a prompt to verify the selected operation.
Cancel
Restores the previous FST state for each input, if a change was made.
FST
Click to select the desired input(s). Selecting the input does not automatically enable the FST feature. Use the
Set button to enable FST on the selected input.
page | 87
Advanced Operation
Web Interface
I/O Setup ► HDCP
NOTE: Some computers will enable HDCP if an HDCP-compliant
display is detected. Use the Disable feature to force the computer to ignore detection of an HDCP-compliant display. Using the Disable setting does not decrypt HDCP content.
Check All
Places a check mark in each box under the HDCP column.
Clear All
Clears all check marks from the HDCP column.
Set
Click this button to disable HDCP on the selected input(s).
Cancel
Restores the previous HDCP state for each input, if a change was made.
Disable
Click to select the desired input(s) and use the
Set button to force the
computer to ignore detection of an HDCP-compliant display.
page | 88
Advanced Operation
Web Interface
Manage EDID ► Assign
Lock EDID
Secures the Local EDID and disables the automatic loading after power-up.
command for more information.
If the Lock EDID button is clicked (enabled), the “EDID locked on power cycle” message will be displayed in red. The local EDID information will now be locked once the matrix is rebooted. Click the Unlock EDID button to disable the Lock EDID feature.
Copy EDID From
Select the EDID from the drop-down list. The EDID will be copied from the selected destination to the desired input or EDID bank.
Options:
Default EDID, Bank 1 ... Bank 8, Output 1 ... Output 8
(continued on next page) page | 89
Advanced Operation
Copy To
Click to select the desired input(s).
Web Interface
EDID Modes
Click the drop-down list to select the EDID mode.
If the EDID Mode is set to Last Output, then the
EDID source will be set to Dynamic EDID.
command for details on using Dynamic EDID.
If the EDID Mode is set to Custom, then the EDID of the display that is connected to Output 1 will be used.
Options:
Custom, Last Output
Check All
Places a check mark in each box under the Copy To column.
Clear All
Clears all check marks from the
Copy To column.
page | 90
Advanced Operation
Web Interface
Check All
Places a check mark in each box under the Copy To column.
Clear All
Clears all check marks from the
Copy To column.
Copy
Click this button to copy the specified
EDID to the selected inputs / banks.
Cancel
Restores the previous EDID state for each input, if a change was made.
page | 91
Advanced Operation
Manage EDID ► Bank Names
Web Interface
Bank #
Indicates the EDID bank number.
Name
Type the desired name of the EDID bank in this field.
Click the
Save Changes button to save the bank name.
Click the Cancel button to restore the previous name.
Save Changes
Saves the current name change to the EDID bank(s).
Cancel
Restores the previous names for each EDID bank, if a change was made.
page | 92
Advanced Operation
Web Interface
Manage EDID ► Upload / Download
Upload
Click this button to upload the EDID to the specified bank.
Select Bank Location
Click this drop-down list to select the bank to where the EDID will be uploaded.
Options:
Bank 1 ... Bank 8
Browse...
Click this button to select the EDID file to be uploaded.
Download EDID
Click the drop-down box to select the EDID that is to be saved to a file. The
EDID file will be saved in binary format (.bin). Click the Download button to save the selected EDID to a file.
Options:
Bank 1 ... Bank 8, Output 1 ... Output 8,
Input 1 ... Input 8 page | 93
Advanced Operation
Configuration ► Change IP Settings
Web Interface
Change IP Settings
Assigns the IP address, subnet, gateway, HTTP listening port, Telnet port, and
UDP port. The MAC address cannot be changed.
Save Settings
Saves the current settings for the Change IP Settings. After clicking this button, the Web interface will display a dialog indicating that the matrix must be rebooted for changes to take effect.
Set Defaults
Click this button to restore the factory-default IP settings. After clicking this button, the Web interface will display a dialog indicating that the matrix must be rebooted for changes to take effect.
page | 94
Advanced Operation
Configuration ► Telnet Login Settings
Web Interface
Old Password
Type the current (old) password in this field. The factory-default password is
Admin.
New Password
Type the new password in this field.
Force Password on Connect
Click this check box to have the matrix prompt for a password each time a Telnet session is started.
Show Login Message on Connect
Click this check box to have the matrix display the Telnet welcome message each time a Telnet session is started. The welcome message appears as: “Welcome to EXT-HDFST-848 TELNET”
Save Settings
Saves the current changes to the Telnet Login Settings.
page | 95
Advanced Operation
Configuration ► UDP Connection Settings
Web Interface
Remote UDP IP Address
Type the remote UDP IP address in this text box.
Remote UDP Port
Enter the remote UDP port in this text box.
Enable UDP Access
Check this box to enable UDP access. If this box is unchecked, the UDP access will be unavailable.
page | 96
Advanced Operation
Configuration ► Web Login Settings
Web Interface
Username
Click this drop-down list to select the username to be changed.
Old Password
Type the current (old) password in this field. The factory-default password is
Admin.
New Password
Type the new password in this field.
Confirm Password
Re-type the new password in this field.
Save Settings
Saves the current changes to the Web Login Settings.
page | 97
Advanced Operation
Web Interface
Configuration ► System Configuration
NOTE: As of this writing, the firmware update procedure is not
functional from within the Web interface. This feature will be available in a future release of the product. The firmware update procedure must be performed using RS-232. See
Download Current Configuration
Click this button to download the current configuration to a file.
page | 98
Advanced Operation
Web Interface
Browse
Click this button to select the firmware file
to be uploaded. See page 102 for details on
updating the firmware.
Browse
Click this button to select the saved configuration file to be loaded into memory.
Restore
Uploads the selected configuration file to the matrix.
Update
Updates the matrix with the selected firmware file.
Reset
Click this button to set the matrix to factory-default settings. The IP settings are preserved.
Reboot
Click this button to reboot the matrix.
page | 99
8 8
SOURCES DISPLAYS
Crosspoint
Matrix for
HDMI
04 Appendix
Appendix
Firmware Upgrade Procedure
IMPORTANT: DO NOT power-off or disconnect the AC power cord
from the matrix, at any time, during the firmware upgrade process.
1. Make sure the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI is powered.
2. Connect an Ethernet cable between the matrix and the computer running the
Web GUI.
3. Go to the
Configuration tab in the Web GUI and click the Firmware Update
Browse... button under the System Configuration section (see opposite page).
4. Select the firmware file (e.g. EXT-HDFST-848CPN.bin) and click the
Update button.
5. The matrix will prompt you to verify that you want to overwrite the current firmware.
Click the
OK button on the Web GUI dialog to begin uploading the firmware file.
6. The LCD display on the front panel will indicate the progress:
35
%
If the matrix is connected to a terminal program, using RS-232 (or Telnet), a detailed version of the upgrade progress can be observed:
START UPLOADING FROM ETHERNET.
35%
Update by ethernet
7. Once the firmware file has been uploaded, the matrix will verify the firmware content. content check: PASS
Product Code = 6
HW Version = 0
Release Day = 22
Release Month = 2
Release Year = 13
8. After the firmware file integrity has been verified, the matrix will begin the upgrade procedure.
Master Update.
Master update done.
Update Slave 1.
Update Slave 2.
System update done.
page | 102
Appendix
Firmware Upgrade Procedure
9. After the matrix has completed successfully, the matrix will reboot and the following will be displayed within the terminal program (if used):
EXT-HDFST-848CPN v3.1G
A1B4C4D4E5F6G7H8
BANK NAME INIT....
PRESET NAME INIT....
EXT-HDFST-848CPN v3.1G
A1B4C4D4E5F6G7H8
10. Once the routing status screen is displayed, the matrix will be ready to use.
OUT:ABCDEFGH
IN:14445678 page | 103
Appendix
Specifications
Supported Formats
Resolution (max.)
Electrical
Maximum Pixel Clock
Power Indicator
Lock Indicator
Connectors
Video Input
Video Output
Serial (RS-232)
USB
Ethernet
IR Extender
Operational
Power Input
Power Consumption
Operating Temperature
Physical
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Unit Weight
• 1080p Full HD
• 225 MHz
• LED, blue = ON; red = standby mode
• LED, blue
• 8 x HDMI Type A 19-pin, female, locking
• 8 x HDMI Type A 19-pin, female, locking
• 1 x DB-9, female
• 1 x Mini-B, female
• 1 x RJ-45, female
• 1 x 3.5mm mini-stereo jack
• 1 x 24V DC, locking
• 80W (max.)
• +32 to +104° (0 to +40° C)
• 17.25” x 3.5” x 10”
(440mm x 89mm x 254mm)
• 13.6 lbs (6.2 kg) page | 104
Stretch it, Switch it, Split it, Control it.
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1-800-545-6900 818-772-9100 fax: 818-772-9120 www.gefen.com [email protected]
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Key Features
- 8x8 HDMI Matrix
- Fast Switching Technology
- EDID Management
- Remote, RS-232, Telnet Control
- Front Panel Control
- Preset Control
- Independent source routing to displays
- Rack Mountable
- 3DTV Passthrough
- HDCP Compliant
