Page 2 - ASKING FOR ASSISTANCE; Fax
ASKING FOR ASSISTANCE Rev A6 1.2 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, LLC.c/o Customer Service20600 Nordhoff St Chatsworth, CA 91311 www.gefentoolbox.comsupport@ge...
Page 3 - CONTENTS
CONTENTS 1 Introduction 2 Operation Notes 3 Features 4 Panel Layout 5 Panel Descriptions 6 Connecting & Operating The GefenToolBox 4x1 Switcher for HDMI 6 Connecting the GefenToolBox 4x1 Switcher for HDMI 6 How to Operate the GefenToolBox 4x1 Switcher for HDMI 7 Automatic Switching 8 IR Remote C...
Page 4 - INTRODUCTION; About Gefen
1 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the GefenToolBox 4x1 Switcher for HDMI. 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 t...
Page 5 - OPERATION NOTES; READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR
2 OPERATION NOTES READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE GEFENTOOLBOX 4X1 SWITCHER FOR HDMI • The GefenToolBox 4x1 Switcher for HDMI has an Automatic Switching feature: Each time a connected device is powered ON, GefenToolBox 4x1 Switcher for HDMI will switch to that input. Once the con...
Page 6 - FEATURES
HDMI 1.3 Features • 225 MHz (up to 12 bit YUV 444 @ 1080p) • Deep Color • Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio • Lip Sync • CEC Pass-Through General Features • Switch between four (4) HDMI 1.3 sources without signal loss. • Maintains beautiful, sharp HDTV resolutions up to 1080p@60 Hz and 1920x1200@...
Page 7 - PANEL LAYOUT
Page 8 - PANEL DESCRIPTIONS; Connect an HDMI-compliant display device to this output port.
5 PANEL DESCRIPTIONS 1 HDMI Input Ports 1-4 Connect HDMI-compliant source device(s) to any of these input ports. 2 HDMI Output Port Connect an HDMI-compliant display device to this output port. 3 IR Window Receives IR commands from the included IR remote (EXT-RMT-4IR), shown on page 8. 4 Source Sele...
Page 9 - How to Connect the GefenToolBox 4x1 Switcher for HDMI; Ensure that an HDMI cable is connected from the source to HDMI In 2
6 CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE GEFENTOOLBOX 4X1 SWITCHER FOR HDMI How to Connect the GefenToolBox 4x1 Switcher for HDMI 1. Use HDMI cables (provided) to connect the source device(s) to the HDMI input port(s) of the GefenToolBox 4x1 Switcher for HDMI. 2. Use additional user-supplied HDMI cables to co...
Page 10 - Fig; Automatic Switching
7 CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE GEFENTOOLBOX 4X1 SWITCHER FOR HDMI Example 2: Routing Input (source) 3 to the Output (display). 1. Using Fig 1.1 (page 6) as a starting point. 2. Press the Input Select button once. Fig 1.2 The row of LED indicators will now appear as in Fig 1.2 . LED #2 will turn off ...
Page 11 - Routing Sources to Displays; IR REMOTE CONTROL UNIT DESCRIPTION
8 1 LED Button Press Indicator This LED will activate momentarily upon each button press. This visual indicator is to inform the user that a command has been sent by the IR remote control. 2 Display and Source Selection Buttons These buttons will be used to send display and source selections to the ...
Page 12 - IR REMOTE CONTROL UNIT INSTALLATION; Installing the IR Remote Control Battery; Remove the battery cover on the back of the IR Remote Control unit.; Battery Slot
9 IR REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 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...
Page 13 - IR REMOTE CONTROL UNIT CONFIGURATION; Resolving IR Code Confl icts
10 IR REMOTE CONTROL UNIT CONFIGURATION Resolving IR Code Confl icts In the event that IR commands from other remote controls confl ict 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 t...
Page 14 - IR REMOTE CONTROL UNIT OPERATION; Table of IR Remote Commands; Source
11 IR REMOTE CONTROL UNIT OPERATION The RMT-4IR remote control will allow selecting the source to display on the output. Each button on the remote control corresponds to one of the of four source inputs. Please use the information below when selecting the desired source: Table of IR Remote Commands ...
Page 15 - IR EXTENDER INSTALLATION; Using the IR Extender; Simply connect the IR extender to the IR extender port (see page 4).; Back of
12 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 4x1 Switcher for HDMI. One such application allows the Switcher to be hidden within or behind a cabinet (see illustration below). Sim...
Page 16 - ASCII; RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL
13 5 4 3 2 1 9 8 7 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 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. Please use the settings listed below to confi gure the RS-232 port of the u...
Page 17 - Commands; Enable Auto-Switching; A Command; N Command; None
14 RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL Commands Simplifi ed syntax was used for command implementation for faster operation with the device. These commands are not case-sensitive. Command Description A Enable Auto-Switching N Disable Auto-Switching S Get System Status V Displays Firmware Version A Command The A c...
Page 18 - S Command; V Command; The V command displays the fi rmware version.
15 RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL S Command The S command displays the current routing status of the Switcher. The S com-mand will also display the current auto-switching status (A or N). Syntax: s Parameters: None V Command The V command displays the fi rmware version. Syntax: v Parameters: None
Page 19 - CHANGING THE IR CHANNEL; Changing the IR channel; be the same as the IR channel; Input LED
16 CHANGING THE IR CHANNEL Changing the IR channel Use the following procedure to set the proper IR channel on the GefenToolBox 4x1 Switcher for HDMI. 1 Press and hold the Input Select button for 5 seconds to enter IR channel selection mode. The bank of blue LED indicators will now display the curre...
Page 20 - WALL MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
17 WALL MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS The GefenToolBox 4x1 Switcher for HDMI 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 eno...
Page 21 - SPECIFICATIONS; with 12-bit Deep Color
SPECIFICATIONS Video Bandwidth ...................................................................................... 225 MHz Pixel Clock / Speed .................................................................................. 165 MHz Maximum Video Resolution ............................. 1080p@60...
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Pb 20600 Nordhoff St., Chatsworth CA 91311 1-800-545-6900 818-772-9100 fax: 818-772-9120 www.gefentoolbox.com [email protected] Rev A6 1.2
