Page 2 - ASKING FOR ASSISTANCE; Technical Support; x1 GefenTV Switcher; HDMI; High-Defi nition Multimedia Interface
ASKING FOR ASSISTANCE 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] Notice G...
Page 3 - CONTENTS
CONTENTS 1 Introduction 2 Operation Notes 3 Features 4 Panel Layout 5 Panel Descriptions 6 IR Remote Description 7 IR Remote Installation 8 IR Remote Confi guration 9 Changing the IR Channel 10 Connecting and Operating the GefenTV 4x1 Switcher for HDMI 1.3 10 Wiring Diagram 11 Controlling the GefenT...
Page 4 - INTRODUCTION; GefenTV
1 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the 4x1 GefenTV Switcher. Your complete satisfaction is very important to us. GefenTV GefenTV is a unique product line catering to the growing needs for innovative home theater solutions. We specialize in total integration for your home theater, whi...
Page 5 - OPERATION NOTES; READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR
OPERATION NOTES 2 READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE 4X1 GEFEN TV SWITCHER • This product has an auto-switching feature: If a new source is connected or turned on, the Switcher will automatically switch to that input. The 4x1 Switcher will revert to the previous input once the curre...
Page 6 - FEATURES; Features
3 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 Features • Supports resolutions up to 1080p Full HD and 1920x1200 • 3DTV Pass-Through • Supports LPCM 7.1 audio, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, a...
Page 7 - PANEL LAYOUT; Front Panel
4 PANEL LAYOUT Front Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ® Back Panel
Page 8 - PANEL DESCRIPTIONS; Receives signals from the IR Remote Control.
5 PANEL DESCRIPTIONS 1 IR Sensor Receives signals from the IR Remote Control. 2 Power Indicator This LED will turn bright red once the locking power supply has been properly connected. 3 Input Indicators (HDMI In 1 - HDMI In 4) Displays the current input of the 4x1 Switcher. 4 Enhance Indicator This...
Page 9 - IR REMOTE DESCRIPTION; Activity
6 IR REMOTE DESCRIPTION 1 Activity Indicator This LED will be activated momentarily each time a button is pressed. 2 Input Source Selection Buttons (1 - 4) These buttons are used to select which input source is routed to the HDTV display. 1 2 RMT-4IR Remote
Page 10 - IR REMOTE INSTALLATION; Installing the IR Remote Control Battery; Remove the battery cover on the back of the IR Remote Control unit.; Battery Slot
7 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 Contr...
Page 11 - IR REMOTE CONFIGURATION; Resolving IR Code Confl icts
8 IR REMOTE 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 the remote IR c...
Page 12 - CHANGING THE IR CHANNEL; Setting The IR Channel
9 CHANGING THE IR CHANNEL Setting The IR Channel Use the following procedure to set the proper IR channel on the Switcher. 1 Press and hold the EQ button for approximately 5 seconds to enter the IR channel selection mode. The currently selected IR channel will by indicated by a fl ashing blue LED on...
Page 13 - CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE; How to Connect the 4x1 GefenTV Switcher; input port of the GefenTV 4x1 Switcher for HDMI 1.3.; Wiring Diagram for the GefenTV 4x1 Switcher for HDMI 1.3; HDMI CABLE
10 CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE GEFENTV 4X1 SWITCHER FOR HDMI1.3 WITH RS232 How to Connect the 4x1 GefenTV Switcher 1. Use the provided HDMI cables to connect the source devices to the HDMI input port of the GefenTV 4x1 Switcher for HDMI 1.3. 2. Use an additional HDMI cable to connect an HDTV to the...
Page 14 - CONTROLLING THE THE GEFENTV; How to control the GefenTV 4x1 Switcher for HDMI 1.3; button on the rear of the unit to cycle through each input; Automatic Switching; button will allow you to toggle between inputs.
11 CONTROLLING THE THE GEFENTV 4X1 SWITCHER FOR HDMI1.3 WITH RS232 How to control the GefenTV 4x1 Switcher for HDMI 1.3 There are three ways to control the GefenTV 4x1 Switcher for HDMI with RS232: 1. Use the IR Remote Control Unit to select the current source. Each corresponding to a numbered sourc...
Page 15 - RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL
This feature allows for easy long-distance control by computer or 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 controlling device. Transmitting appropriate numeric ASCII characters will simulate ...
Page 16 - Enable Auto-Switching
13 RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL Commands These commands are not case-sensitive. Command Description A Enable Auto-Switching N Disable Auto-Switching S Get System Status V Displays Firmware Version Command Descriptions: A Command The A command enables auto-switching. The Switcher will automatically switch t...
Page 17 - S Command; V Command; None
14 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). Please see the examples below the syntax description. Syntax: s Parameters: None Examples: s 2A In the fi rst example abo...
Page 18 - DB9 female; SPECIFICATIONS
15 Video Amplifi er Bandwidth ........................................................................225 MHz Input Video Signal .............................................................................. 1.2 Volts p-p Input DDC Signal ................................................................
Page 19 - WARRANTY; Proof of sale may be required in order to claim warranty.; PRODUCT REGISTRATION; under the Support section of the Gefen Web site.
16 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...
Page 20 - Pb
Rev A3 20600 Nordhoff St., Chatsworth CA 91311 1-800-545-6900 818-772-9100 fax: 818-772-9120 www.gefen.com [email protected] Pb This product uses UL listed power supplies.
