Page 2 - ASKING FOR ASSISTANCE; Technical Support; Fax; Technical Support Hours:; any accompanying doc u men ta tion without prior written notice.
ASKING FOR ASSISTANCE Rev A4 Technical Support : Telephone (818) 772-9100 (800) 545-6900 Fax (818) 772-9120 Technical Support Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday thru Friday Pacifi c Time. Write To: Gefen, LLCc/o Customer Service20600 Nordhoff St Chatsworth, CA 91311 [email protected] Noti...
Page 3 - CONTENTS
CONTENTS 1 Introduction 2 Operation Notes 3 Features 4 Panel Layout 5 Panel Descriptions 6 Connecting And Operating The 8x1 Switcher For HDMI 1.3 7 RMT8-IR Remote Control Description 8 IR Channel Confi guration 9 RS-232 Serial Communication 10 Specifi cations 11 Warranty
Page 4 - INTRODUCTION
1 Congratulations on your purchase of the 8x1 Switcher for HDMI 1.3. Your complete satisfaction is very important to us. Gefen Gefen delivers innovative, progressive computer and electronics add-on solutions that harness integration, extension, distribution and conversion technologies. Gefen’s relia...
Page 5 - OPERATION NOTES
READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE 8X1 SWITCHER FOR HDMI 1.3 • This devices is HDMI 1.3 compliant. Please see page 3 for supported HDMI 1.3 features. • Supports HDTV resolutions up to 1080p Full HD and computer resolutions of 1900 x 1200. 2 OPERATION NOTES
Page 6 - FEATURES
3 Features • Switch easily between any eight HDMI sources • Extends the range of HDMI compliant devices by equalizing and reclocking the HDMI signal • Serial RS-232 port for remote switching • Discrete IR remote included • HDMI and HDCP pass-through HDMI 1.3 Features • Dolby TrueHD & DTS-HD Mast...
Page 7 - PANEL LAYOUT
4 Front Panel Back Panel 1 2 4 3 6 8 7 5 PANEL LAYOUT
Page 8 - PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
5 1 Infrared (IR) Receiver Extension Port This port will accept an optionally purchased IR extension cable (Gefen part# EXT-RMT-EXTIR). This is useful for installations where the IR receiver, located on the front panel (Item 2 on this page), is not in line-of-sight with the IR remote control used to...
Page 9 - How to Connect the 8x1 Switcher for HDMI 1.3; for HDMI 1.3 using a user supplied HDMI cable.; How to Operate the 8x1 Switcher for HDMI 1.3; CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE 8X1 SWITCHER FOR HDMI 1.3
6 How to Connect the 8x1 Switcher for HDMI 1.3 1. Connect up to eight HDMI source devices to the 8x1 Switcher for HDMI 1.3 using the supplied HDMI cables (8 are included). 2. Connect one HDMI capable device (i.e. HDMI display) to the 8x1 Switcher for HDMI 1.3 using a user supplied HDMI cable. 3. Con...
Page 10 - Switching; RMT-8IR REMOTE CONTROL DESCRIPTION
7 The included RMT-8IR remote control is used to switch between inputs on the 8x1 Switcher for HDMI 1.3. Only one input can be selected at a time and this input is then output through the single HDMI output port on the rear panel. Switching Press the 1 button to switch to HDMI input 1. Press the 2 b...
Page 11 - RMT-8IR Remote Control; IR CHANNEL CONFIGURATION
8 Why would I need to change the remote channel? In some instances, the 8x1 Switcher for HDMI 1.3 may use IR codes that confl ict with other IR remote control devices. The unit may switch inputs when another brand IR remote control is used or the RMT-8IR may cause other brand IR controlled devices t...
Page 12 - RS-232 SERIAL COMMUNICATION; How do I use these features?; Switching/Routing Binary Table
9 RS-232 SERIAL COMMUNICATION What features are available via the RS-232 serial communications port? The 8x1 Switcher for HDMI 1.3 can accept commands through the RS-232 serial communications port located on the rear panel. The current RS-232 control features are: • Switching/routing of inputs to ou...
Page 13 - SPECIFICATIONS
10 Video Amplifi er Bandwidth ....................................................................... 225 MHz Input Video Signal .............................................................................. 1.2 Volts p-p Input DDC Signal ................................................................
Page 14 - WARRANTY; Proof of sale may be required in order to claim warranty.; PRODUCT REGISTRATION; under the Support section of the Gefen Web site.
11 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 notifi ed within two (2) years from the date of shipment, Gefen will, at its option, repair or replace the equipment, provided that th...
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20600 Nordhoff St., Chatsworth CA 91311 1-800-545-6900 818-772-9100 fax: 818-772-9120 www.gefen.com [email protected] Rev A4 Pb This product uses UL listed power supplies.