Gefen EXT-HDMI-CAT5-844 - Manual (Page 4)

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Congratulations on your purchase of the 8x4 CAT-5 Matrix for HDMI. Your
complete satisfaction is very important to us.
Gefen
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that harness integration, extension, distribution and conversion technologies.
Gefen’s reliable, plug-and-play products supplement cross-platform computer
systems, professional audio/video environments and HDTV systems of all sizes
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The Gefen 8x4 CAT-5 Matrix for HDMI
The rack-mountable 8x4 CAT-5 Matrix for HDMI sends Full 1080p HD video
and multichannel digital audio from any of 8 HDMI input sources to any 4 HDMI
Displays -- be they local or remotely connected via CAT5 cable.
The HDMI inputs consist of 4 High Defi nition video switches that can each accept
2 video sources. This input scheme allows up to 8 sources to be available while
viewing any 4 on the output displays concurrently.
The 8x4 CAT-5 Matrix for HDMI eliminates the need to disconnect and reconnect
sources to displays. It works with Blu-Ray players, Set-Top boxes, Home
Theater PCs, and game consoles that connect to an HDMI display. Any source
is accessible at all times by any display by selecting it using an IR remote or an
RS-232 remote control device. The Matrix comes with rack ears for mounting in
a shelving system. HDMI displays can be located locally or remotely over CAT5
cable, making for truly fl exible HDMI routing options and creative extension
possibilities.
How It Works
Up to 8 HDMI sources (4 viewable at any one time) connect to the Matrix’s inputs
and up to 4 Displays connect to the Matrix’s outputs. Upon power-up, the 8x4
Matrix, HDMI sources and all connected Displays will show clear and vibrant
HDMI video with multichannel digital audio. HDMI sources can now be selected
on each display using the IR remote.
Important Note:
The 8x4 CAT-5 Matrix for HDMI over CAT5 incorporates a 2x1 switch in front
of each of 4 inputs, each feeding into a traditional 4x4 matrix. This allows
connection of up to 8 HDMI source devices. Each input to the 8x4 Matrix allows
only one of its two connected “A” and “B” sources to be switched into view at one
time, yielding a total of 4 HDMI sources that may be viewed simultaneously.
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