Gefen EXT-UHD600-41 User manual

EXT-UHD600-41

User Manual

4x1 Switcher for HDMI w/HDR

Release A2

*Preferred

600 MHz

4K ULTRA

4K 60 Hz 4:4:4

HDCP 2.2 & Auto Switching

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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 ampliers) 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 t 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 specied 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 qualied 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 ame or excessive heat. Always dispose of used batteries

according to the instructions.

Important Safety Instructions

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 notied 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

modications. 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 tness 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 specications 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.

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Warranty Information

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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.

Specic license terms and Copyright Notications 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:

• jQuery

• Linux

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Contacting Gefen Technical Support

Technical Support

(707) 283-5900 (800) 472-5555

8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday - Friday, Pacic Time

Email

[email protected]

Web

http://www.gefen.com

Mailing Address

Gefen

Core Brands, LLC

c/o Customer Service

1800 S McDowell Blvd

Petaluma, CA 94954 USA

Product Registration

Register your product here: http://www.gefen.com/kvm/Registry/Registration.jsp

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• The Gefen Syner-G Software Suite is a free downloadable application from Gefen

that provides a variety of useful tools, including automatic download and installation of

rmware upgrades for this product. Always make sure that this product is running the

latest rmware.

Gefen and Core Brands LLC reserve the right to make changes in the hardware, packaging, and any accompanying

documentation without prior written notice.

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Operating Notes

Important

Cable quality is critical when handling 600 MHz HDMI signals. It is highly

recommend that Gefen Locking HDMI cables be used in the installation.

Gefen HDMI cables have been designed and tested to work at 600 MHz

and reliably transport the full 18 Gbps throughput of HDMI 2.0.

This product uses UL-Listed power supplies

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Features and Packing List

Features

• Routes up to four Ultra Hi-Def sources to one Ultra HD display

• Supports resolutions up to 4K DCI-Cinema (4096 x 2160 at 60 Hz, 4:4:4), 4K Ultra HD

(3860 x 2160 at 60Hz, 4:4:4), 1080p Full HD, & 1920x1200 (WUXGA)

• Supports HDCP 2.2 and 1.4

• Supports HDR (High Dynamic Range) 10-bit Deep Color at 4K 60 Hz 4:2:0 and 4K 24

Hz 4:4:4

• Supports 12-bit Deep Color at 1080p 60 Hz 4:4:4

• 3DTV pass-through

• Lip Sync pass-through

• Advanced EDID and HDCP Management via Web Server Interface for rapid

integration of sources and display

• Supports uncompressed LPCM digital audio up to 7.1 channels

• Supports up to 7.1 channels of HBR (High Bit Rate) digital audio including Dolby

Atmos®, Dolby® TrueHD, DTS:X™, and DTS-HD Master Audio™

• Supports the use of DVI sources and DVI displays up to 1080p Full HD and

1920x1200 (WUXGA), with HDMI-to-DVI adapters (not included)

• Congurable Automatic Input Switching selects the most recent connected or

powered-up source

• Front Panel Push button Input Selector routes one of the 4 connected sources to the

display, or “Blocks” (turns off) the input

• RS-232 Serial interface for use with an automation control system

• IP control via Telnet, UDP, and the built-in web server interface

• IR remote control

• Small surface-mountable IR Extender module allows the switcher to be hidden away

behind the display or in the equipment closet

• Gefen Syner-G™ software’s Discovery and Show-Me features simplify initial IP

conguration

• In-eld rmware update via Web Server Interface

• Long Reach Power (LRP) provides 500 mA at 5V on pin 18 of HDMI output. Enables

select extender devices to be powered through their HDMI input port

• Locking power connector ensures reliable operation

• Low-prole, surface-mountable enclosure can be surface mounted, placed on a shelf,

or hidden away behind the display

HDCP

2.2

60Hz, 4:4:4

600 MHz

4K ULTRA

R

High Dynamic Range

H

D

1080P

60Hz, 4:4:4

600 MHz

4K ULTRA

R

High Dynamic Range

H

D

Deep Color Support

4K

CINEMA

DCI, 4096 x 2160, 30Hz

4K

CINEMA

DCI, 4096 x 2160, 30Hz

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Packing List

The Ultra HD 600 MHz 4x1 Switcher for HDMI w/ HDR ships with the items listed below.

The packing contents of the Sender and Receiver unit are listed below. If any of these

items are not present in the box when you rst open it, immediately contact your dealer or

Gefen.

• 1 x Ultra HD 600 MHz 4x1 Switcher for HDMI w/ HDR

• 1 x 5V Power Supply w US/EU/UK/AU plugs

• 1 x IR Extender Module (EXT-RMT-EXTIRN)

• 1 x Hand-held IR Remote

• 2 x Surface Mounting L-Brackets

• 4 x M3 6 mm Machine screws for mounting the L-Brackets to unit

• 2 x 6-32 5 mm Machine screws for mounting the unit to Gefen EXT-RACK-1U-GRY

(available separately)

• 4 x Self-Adhesive Rubber Feet

• 1 x Quick-Start Guide

Features and Packing List

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Table of Contents

1 Getting Started

Introduction............................................................................................................ 2

Front Panel .................................................................................................... 2

Rear Panel .................................................................................................... 3

IR Remote Control ........................................................................................ 4

Installing the Batteries ................................................................................... 5

Setting the IR Channel .................................................................................. 6

Installation ............................................................................................................. 7

Connection Instructions ................................................................................. 7

Sample Application Diagram ......................................................................... 8

2 Basic Operation

Switching Inputs .................................................................................................. 12

Using the Front Panel Buttons .................................................................... 12

Using the IR Remote Control ...................................................................... 13

The Web Interface ............................................................................................... 14

Introduction to the Web Interface ................................................................ 14

Routing ........................................................................................................ 18

Input and Output Status .............................................................................. 19

Changing Input and Output Names ............................................................. 20

HPD Control ................................................................................................ 21

HDCP .......................................................................................................... 22

Icon Selection .............................................................................................. 24

Setting the EDID Mode ............................................................................... 25

Copying EDID Data ..................................................................................... 27

Getting EDID Information ............................................................................ 29

Uploading and Downloading EDID Data ..................................................... 30

Conguring Network Settings ...................................................................... 33

System Settings .......................................................................................... 39

3 Advanced Operation

Using Telnet, UDP, and RS-232 .......................................................................... 48

Telnet Conguration .................................................................................... 48

UDP Conguration ...................................................................................... 48

RS-232 Conguration .................................................................................. 49

Commands .......................................................................................................... 50

4 Appendix

Network Cable Diagram .................................................................................... 120

Specications .................................................................................................... 121

Index.................................................................................................................. 123

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1 Getting Started

4x1 Switcher for HDMI w/HDR

600 MHz

4K ULTRA

page | 2

Page Title

Front Panel

ID Name Description

1 Select Press and release this button to switch

between each of the inputs and the Off

indicator.

2 Input Indicators (1 - 4) Each of these LED indicators represent an

input on the rear panel of the switcher. When

an input is selected, using the Select button,

it will glow bright green. If the selected

source is not active, then the indicator will

glow amber.

3 Off When this LED indicator is selected, it will

glow bright green. In this state, none of the

inputs will be active.

4 Reset Press and hold this button for 3 seconds to

reset the switcher to factory-default settings.

5 IR This IR sensor receives signals from the

included IR remote control unit.

6 Power This LED indicator will glow bright blue

when the included 5V DC power supply is

connected from the switcher to an available

electrical outlet.

4K Ultra HD 600 MHz 4x1 Switcher w/HDR

Off

1 2 3 4

Select

®

4K 60 Hz 4:4:4, HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.2

IR

Reset Power

5V DC

EXT-UHD600-41

In 2 In 3 In 4In 1Output (LRP)IR In/Ext

RS-232 IP Control

Introduction

Getting Started

1 5 6

2 3 4

page | 3

Page Title

Rear Panel

ID Name Description

1 IR In/Ext Connect an IR extender (Gefen part no.

EXT-RMT-EXTIRN) or an electrical IR

cable from an automation system to this

port.

2 Output (LRP) Connect a locking HDMI cable from this

HDMI port to an Ultra HD display.

3 In 1 - In 4 Connect a locking HDMI cable from an Ultra

HD source to each of these HDMI ports.

4 RS-232 Connect an RS-232 cable from this port to

an RS-232 device. See Using Telnet,

UDP, and RS-232 (page 48) for more

information.

5 IP Control Connect an Ethernet cable between

this jack and a LAN to use IP control.

See Using Telnet, UDP, and RS-232 (page

48) for more information.

6 5V DC Connect the included locking 5V DC power

supply to this power receptacle.

4K Ultra HD 600 MHz 4x1 Switcher w/HDR

Off

1 2 3 4

Select

®

4K 60 Hz 4:4:4, HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.2

IR

Reset Power

5V DC

EXT-UHD600-41

In 2 In 3 In 4In 1Output (LRP)IR In/Ext

RS-232 IP Control

Introduction

Getting Started

1 3 4 5 62

page | 4

IR Remote Control

ID Name Description

1 Input buttons (1 - 4) Press these buttons to select the desired

input when performing routing operations.

Each button corresponds to an In port

(1 - 4) on the rear panel of the switcher.

2 Battery compartment

(shown open)

Accepts two 1.5V AAA-type batteries.

See the next page for more information.

3 DIP switches Sets the IR channel of the IR remote

control. In order for the IR remote control

to communicate with the switcher, both the

IR remote control and the switcher must be

set to the same IR channel. See System

Settings (page 39) for information on

setting the IR channel of the switcher.

R03,1.5V

ON

1 2

®

*Preferred

RMT-41

1

2

3

4

R03,1.5V

ON

1 2

®

*Preferred

RMT-41

1

2

3

4

2

3

1

Introduction

Getting Started

page | 5

Introduction

Getting Started

Installing the Batteries

1. Remove the back cover the IR remote control unit.

2. Insert two 1.5V AAA-type batteries, as shown, within the battery compartment.

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.

R03,1.5V

ON

1 2

®

*Preferred

RMT-41

1

2

3

4

_

+

_

+

page | 6

Getting Started

Setting the IR Channel

Use the following DIP switch settings to set the IR channel of the IR remote control.

In order for the included IR remote control to communicate with the matrix, the IR remote

control must be set to the same channel as the matrix. See System Settings (page 39)

for more information.

Channel 3: Channel 4:

Channel 1 (default):

DIP1 = OFF

DIP2 = OFF

DIP1 = OFF

DIP2 = ON

DIP1 = ON

DIP2 = ON

DIP1 = ON

DIP2 = OFF

Channel 2:

®

OK

*Preferred

Output

RMT-88

Menu

Back

OFF1

3

5 6

7

Input

8

4

2

Preset

Mask

Lock

A B

Power

C D

E F

G H

R03,1.5V

ON

1 2

_

+

_

+

®

OK

*Preferred

Output

RMT-88

Menu

Back

OFF1

3

5 6

7

Input

8

4

2

Preset

Mask

Lock

A B

Power

C D

E F

G H

R03,1.5V

ON

1 2

®

OK

*Preferred

Output

RMT-88

Menu

Back

OFF1

3

5 6

7

Input

8

4

2

Preset

Mask

Lock

A B

Power

C D

E F

G H

R03,1.5V

ON

1 2

®

OK

*Preferred

Output

RMT-88

Menu

Back

OFF1

3

5 6

7

Input

8

4

2

Preset

Mask

Lock

A B

Power

C D

E F

G H

R03,1.5V

ON

1 2

®

OK

*Preferred

Output

RMT-88

Menu

Back

OFF1

3

5 6

7

Input

8

4

2

Preset

Mask

Lock

A B

Power

C D

E F

G H

R03,1.5V

ON

1 2

DIP switches

Introduction

page | 7

Getting Started

Connection Instructions

► Video

1. Use an HDMI cable to connect up to four Ultra HD sources to the inputs (In 1 - In 4)

on the rear panel of the switcher.

2. Connect the included locking HDMI cable to the Output 1 (LRP) port on the rear panel

of the switcher. The HDMI cable can then be connected in any of the following ways:

• Connect the HDMI cable to an Ultra HD display.

• Connect the HDMI cable to another EXT-UHD600 switcher or splitter,

for cascading purposes.

► Power

3. Connect the included 5V DC locking power supply to the 5V DC power receptacle on

the rear panel of the switcher.

4. Connect the power supply to an available electrical outlet.

Installation

Important

Cable quality is critical when handling 600 MHz HDMI signals. We highly

recommend Gefen Locking HDMI cables. They have been designed and

tested to work at 600 MHz and reliably transport the full 18 Gbps throughput

of HDMI 2.0.

page | 8

Getting Started

Installation

Sample Application Diagram

EXT-UHD600-41

HDMI CABLE

Ultra HD

Source

Ultra HD

Source

Ultra HD

Source

Ultra HD

Source

Ultra HD 600 MHz

4x1 Switcher for HDMI

w/HDR

Ultra HD

Display

CAT-5 CABLE

LAN

(for IP Control)

RS-232 Controller

RS-232 CABLE

EXT-RMT-EXTIRN

IR Extender

OR

IR

Automation

Control Device

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