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CONTENTS 1 Introduction 2 Operation Notes 3 Features 4 Panel Layout 5 Panel Descriptions 6 Connecting And Operating The GefenToolBox 4x4 Matrix with FST 8 IR Remote Description 10 IR Remote Installation 11 IR Remote Configuration 12 Changing the IR Channel 13 IR Extender Installation 14 EDID Management 14 Understanding EDID 15 EDID Mode Selection 16 Audio Channel Selection 17 External EDID Management 18 Internal EDID Specification 19 FST Switching Technology 20 RS-232 Serial Control
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the GefenToolBox 4x4 Matrix with FST. Your complete satisfaction is very important to us. About Gefen We specialize in total integration for your home theater, while also focusing on going above and beyond customer expectations to ensure you get the most from your hardware. We invite you to explore our distinct product line. Please visit http://www.gefen.
OPERATION NOTES READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE GEFENTOOLBOX 4X4 MATRIX WITH FST • 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 4x4 Matrix with FST incorporates advanced EDID management to ensure compatibility with all sources and display devices. Please see pages 14 - 18 for more details.
FEATURES Supported HDMI 1.3 Features • • • • 225 MHz (up to 12 bit YUV 444 @ 1080p) Deep Color Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio Lip-Sync General Features • Displays any of four (4) Hi-Def sources on any four (4) HDTV displays, independently. • Maintains beautiful, sharp HDTV resolutions up to 1080p and 2K. • Supports 3DTV pass-through. • EDID Management for rapid integration of sources and display devices. • Fast Switching for quick and responsive HDMI signal routing. See page 19 for details.
PANEL LAYOUT Front Panel 1 12 2 3 4 11 5 10 Side Panel 6 7 8 9 4
PANEL DESCRIPTIONS 1 HDMI Input Ports 1-4 Connect HDMI source devices to these ports. 2 Fast / Slow Switch Switches between Fast and Slow Switching. See page 19 for more information. 3 Audio Channel Selection Switch This switch will modify the EDID to specify the number of supported audio channels when using the INTERNAL EDID mode. This setting will not affect the EDID information when using the EXTERNAL EDID mode.
CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE GEFENTOOLBOX 4X4 MATRIX FOR HDMI WITH FST How to Connect the GefenToolBox 4x4 Matrix with FST 1. Use one of the provided HDMI cables to connect the source device to the HDMI input port of the GefenToolBox 4x4 Matrix with FST. 2. Use additional HDMI cables to connect up to 4 HDMI cables to the four (4) displays. 3. Connect the included 5V DC locking power supply to the power receptacle on the Matrix. 4.
CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE GEFENTOOLBOX 4X4 MATRIX FOR HDMI WITH FST 3. Once the LED under Input 2 turns bright blue, a picture will be displayed on the display connected to Out 3 on the Matrix. Note that in Fig 1.1, Out 1, Out 2, and Out 4 have also been routed. In this case, the displays connected to HDMI Out 1, HDMI Out 2, and HDMI Out 3 are receiving video from the source connected to HDMI In 1. Example 2: Routing Input (source) 3 to Output (display) 1 Using Fig 1.
IR REMOTE DESCRIPTION RMT-16IR Remote Control Unit 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 monitor. Routing g Sources using g the Remote Control unit There are a total of 16 buttons on the IR Remote Control unit. Each set of colored buttons represents one of four Outputs on the Matrix: The first four buttons (1 - 4) represent Output 1.
IR REMOTE DESCRIPTION Example 1: Route the source connected to In 3 to the display connected to Out 4. 1. Press button 15 (Input 3) on the IR remote control unit. The source connected to In 3 will be routed to the monitor connected to Out 4. Use the table below when selecting the desired source for each display.
IR REMOTE INSTALLATION Installing the IR Remote Control Battery 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 battery cover. The Remote Control unit ships with two batteries. One battery is required for operation and the other battery is a spare.
IR REMOTE CONFIGURATION Resolving IR Code Conflicts In the event that IR commands from other remote controls conflict with the supplied IR remote control unit, changing the remote channel will alleviate this issue. The IR remote control unit has a bank of DIP switches for setting the remote IR channel. The DIP Switch bank on the IR remote control unit is located underneath the battery cover.
CHANGING THE IR CHANNEL Setting The IR Channel on the Matrix Use the following procedure to set the proper IR channel on the Matrix. 1 Press and hold the Out 1 button for 5 seconds to enter the IR channel selection mode. The bank of blue LED indicators will now display the currently selected IR channel. 2 Press the Out 1 button to cycle through each IR channel. The currently selected IR channel will by indicated by a flashing blue LED.
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 4x4 Matrix with FST. 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 Understanding EDID The GefenToolBox 4x4 Matrix with FST features automatic and manual EDID adjustments to maximize compatibility of all attached devices. First, it is necessary to understand EDID and what it is used for. EDID. What is it and what is it used for? Under normal circumstances, source devices will require information about a connected display device to assess what video resolutions and other features are compatible with the output device.
EDID MANAGEMENT EDID Mode Selection • EXTERNAL MODE: To use this mode, set the EDID Mode Switch on the front panel to the EXT position. In External EDID mode, the Matrix retrieves EDID data directly from each connected A/V display device. The EDID data is then compiled and a new EDID is created based on the highest-supported video resolution and audio capabilities common to all displays. The new EDID is sent back to the source device.
EDID MANAGEMENT Audio Channel Selection The GefenToolBox 4x4 Matrix with FST features a switch that will modify the supported audio formats listed in the pre-programmed EDID. This feature is useful for limiting the output of the source device to either 2 or multi-channel audio formats. NOTE: This selector switch will only affect the pre-programmed EDID in the INTERNAL (INT) EDID Mode.
EDID MANAGEMENT External EDID Management The GefenToolBox 4x4 Matrix with FST features EDID Management. Before the source can send video or audio signals to the display, the source devices reads the EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) of each device connected to an output. The EDID contains information about what type of AV data that the source can send to each display. The GefenToolBox 4x4 Matrix with FST routes multiple source signals to multiple output devices.
EDID MANAGEMENT Internal EDID Specifications The table below lists the settings that comprise the built-in Internal EDID data structure: Video Data Block 1080p@60Hz Audio Data Block Speaker Allocation xvYCC 2-channel: 2-channel: xvYCC 709 LPCM 2CH FL/FR xvYCC 601 Multi-channel: Multi-Channel: LPCM 2CH LPCM 8CH AC-3 6CH DTS 7CH Dolby Digital+ 8CH Dolby TrueHD 8CH DTS-HD 8CH MAT(MLP) 8CH RLC/RRC RL/RR FC LFE FL/FR 1080p@50Hz 1080i@60Hz (native) 1080i@50Hz 18
FAST SWITCHING TECHNOLOGY FAST SWITCHING TECHNOLOGY Fast Switching Technology Fast Switching Technology (FST) is a Gefen software implementation for HDMI 1.3 products. FST was created to improve the inherited lengthy HDMI authentication process, based on the HDMI and HDCP specifications. FST provides quicker A/V source switching and greatly improves the overall A/V system behavior and performance when more than one HDTV display is used in the system setup.
RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL INTERFACE 54321 12345 9876 6789 Only Pins 2 (RX), 3 (TX), and 5 (Ground) are used on the RS-232 serial interface This feature allows for easy integration into automated systems capable of transmitting RS-232 commands. Use the settings below to configure the RS-232 port of the user’s system. Transmitting the appropriate numeric ASCII character will simulate key-presses on the IR remote control.
WALL MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS The GefenToolBox 4x4 Matrix with FST 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 Maximum Video Resolution ............................. 1080p, 1920x1200@60Hz with 12-bit Deep Color Input Video Signal ........................................................................................2V p-p Input DDC Signal .............................................................................. 5V p-p (TTL) HDMI Connector ...................................
WARRANTY Gefen warrants the equipment it manufactures to be free from defects in material and workmanship. If equipment fails because of such defects and Gefen is notified within two (2) years from the date of shipment, Gefen will, at its option, repair or replace the equipment, provided that the equipment has not been subjected to mechanical, electrical, or other abuse or modifications.
Rev A3 Pb This product uses UL listed power supplies.
