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1:8 Multi Format Video Distribution over Ethernet GTV-MFDA-148 User Manual.
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CONTENTS 1 Introduction 2 Operation Notes 3 Features 4 Sender Panel Layout 5 Sender Panel Descriptions 6 Receiver Panel Layout 7 Receiver Panel Descriptions 8 Connecting and Operating The Unit 8 Distr.
1 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the 1:8 Multi Format Video Distribution over Ethernet. 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.
READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INST ALLING OR OPERA TING THE 1:8 MUL TI FORMA T VIDEO DISTRIBUTION OVER ETHERNET • This product is Ethernet-based, not IP-based. • It is recommended that a managed switch with multicast support be placed between the Sender Unit and Receiver Unit(s).
3 FEA TURES Features • Extend video and audio up to 330 ft (100 m) using CA T -5. • Maximum Input Resolutions: 1080p@60Hz (Component), 1280x1024@60Hz (VGA), 480i@60Hz, 576i@50Hz (S-Video, Composit.
4 SENDER P ANEL LA YOUT Front Panel 5 34 Back Panel 6 12 9 10 11 13 7 8 T op Panel 1 2.
5 SENDER P ANEL DESCRIPTIONS 1 Input Selection Indicators Indicates the current input selection: Composite, S-Video, Component, or VGA 2 Power Indicator This LED will glow blue when the power is on.
6 RECEIVER P ANEL LA YOUT Front Panel Back Panel 34 5 6 7 10 8 11 9 T op Panel 1 2.
7 RECEIVER P ANEL DESCRIPTIONS 1 Output Selection Indicator Indicates the current output selection: Component or VGA 2 Power Indicator This LED will glow blue when the Receiver is powered on 3 Power O.
8 CONNECTING AND OPERA TING THE 1:8 MUL TI FORMA T VIDEO DISTRIBUTION OVER ETHERNET How to Connect the GefenTV 1:8 Multi Format Video Distribution over Ethernet (Direct Connection using Sender and Receiver) 1. Connect the source(s) to the Sender unit using VGA, Component, Compos- ite or S-Video cables.
9 Con fi guring the GefenTV 1:8 Multi Format Distribution Over Ethernet for Video / Audio over LAN In addition to extending video and audio over Ethernet, the GefenTV 1:8 Multi Format Distribution Over Ethernet can be used to distribute Video and Audio over a Local Area Network (LAN).
10 Connecting additional computers using the GefenTV 1:8 Multi Format Video Distribution over Ethernet In addition to distribution video and audio over LAN, computers can also be connected within the network. 1. Follow the steps on page 9 for Con fi guring the GefenTV 1:8 Multi Format Distribution Over Ethernet for Video / Audio over LAN .
11 Wiring Diagram for connecting directly using CA T -5: CONNECTING AND OPERA TING THE 1:8 MUL TI FORMA T VIDEO DISTRIBUTION OVER ETHERNET Wiring Diagram for connecting over LAN using CA T -5:.
12 Controlling devices using the IR Backchannel On the rear of the Sender unit is the IR backchannel port (see page 4, item 12). IR commands that are received through the IR receiver (see page 6, item 5) will be transmitted back to the source for output through the attached IR backchannel.
13 VIDEO CONVERSION T ABLE The following table lists the input and output formats for the GefenTV 1:8 Multi Format Video Distribution over Ethernet. Note that some output timings may differ from input timings.
14 SPECIFICA TIONS PCM Encoding....................................................2-channel 48KHz 16-bit sampling Power Supply ............................................................................2 x 12V @ 1A each Audio Inputs/Outputs.........
15 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 .
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Rev A2 Pb 20600 Nordhoff St., Chatsworth CA 91311 1-800-545-6900 818-772-9100 fax: 818-772-9120 www .gefen.com support@gefen.com This product uses UL listed power supplies.
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