Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product GTV-HDMI1.3-441N Gefen
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www.gefentv.com 4X1 Gefen TV Switcher GTV-HDMI1.3-441N User Manual.
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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 Con fi guration 9 Changing the IR Channel 10 Connecting and Operating the GefenTV 4x1 Switcher for HDMI 1.
1 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the 4x1 GefenTV Switcher . Y our complete satisfaction is very important to us. GefenTV GefenTV is a unique product line catering to the growing needs for innovative home theater solutions.
OPERA TION NOTES 2 READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INST ALLING OR OPERA TING 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 current device is turned off or disconnected.
3 FEA TURES HDMI 1.3 Features • 225 MHz (up to 12-bit YUV 444 @ 1080p) • Deep Color • Dolby T rueHD 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.
4 P ANEL LA YOUT Front Panel 1 23 4 5 67 8 9 10 ® Back Panel.
5 P ANEL 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 .
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 .
7 IR REMOTE INST ALLA TION 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.
8 IR REMOTE CONFIGURA TION Resolving IR Code Con fl icts In the event that IR commands from other remote controls con fl 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 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 the Input Indicators (page 5).
10 CONNECTING AND OPERA TING 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 Output on the Switcher .
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.
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 con fi gure the RS-232 port of the controlling device. T ransmitting appropriate numeric ASCII characters will simulate key presses on the RMT -4IR remote control.
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 V ersion Command Descriptions: A Command The A command enables auto-switching.
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).
15 Video Ampli fi er Bandwidth ........................................................................225 MHz Input Video Signal .............................................................................. 1.2 V olts p-p Input DDC Signal .........
16 W ARRANTY 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 fi ed within two (2) years .
Rev A3 20600 Nordhoff St., Chatsworth CA 91311 1-800-545-6900 818-772-9100 fax: 818-772-9120 www .gefen.com support@gefen.com Pb This product uses UL listed power supplies.
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