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efen LLC reserves the right to make changes in the hard ware, packaging and
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x1 DVI Switcher is a trademark of Gefen LL
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CONTENT
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4 Front Panel La
7 Back Panel Descriptions
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11 Setting the IR channel on the 4x1 DVI Switcher
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12 Wirin
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peration Notes
Features
Front Panel Descriptions
Back Panel Layou
IR Remote Control Uni
Layout and Descriptio
Installing the Batter
etting the IR channel on the Remot
onnecting the 4x1 DVI Switcher
Diagram
perating the 4x1 DVI Switcher
Front Panel Buttons and LED Indicators
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16 RS-232 Control
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18 Warrant
witching sources using the front-panel buttons
witching sources using the IR Remote Control Uni
witching sources using RS-23
pecifi cations
INTRODUCTIO
ongratulations on your purchase of the Gefen 4x1 DVI Switcher. Your complete
atisfaction is very important to us.
efen
efen delivers innovative, progressive computer and electronics add-on solutions
that harness inte
efen’s reliable, plug-and-play products supplement cross-platform computer
stems, professional audio/video environments and HDTV systems of all sizes
with hard-workin
he Gefen 4x1 DVI Switcher
ration, extension, distribution and conversion technologies.
solutions that are easy to implement and simple to operate.
The rack-mountable
liminating the need to purchase many displays for each DVI source in a studio
or lab situation. A plu
displa
our desktop. The source computer is selected using the included IR remote
ontrol or through RS-232 control.
How It Works
The DVI monitor is connected to the switcher’s output. Up to
onnect to the switcher’s DVI inputs using included high quality DVI cables.
The included power suppl
lug and then to a power outlet. The currently selected computer’s video signal
appears on the shared monitor. Video sources are selected
ront panel of the switcher.
with up to four computers or other DVI video sources, saving space on
MT-4IR remote control, RS-232 control, or the input selector push button on the
en 4x1 DVI Switcher offers an economical solution by
-and-play solution, the 4x1 DVI Switcher shares one DVI
our DVI sources
is connected to the switcher via the locking power
switched using the
OPERATION NOTE
READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR
OPERATING THE GEFEN 4X1 DVI SWITCHER
• The 4x1 DVI Switcher will take any of up to four (4) DVI single-link resolution
inputs and switch them, one at a time, to a DVI output device such as a
displa
monitor or projector. Resolutions up to 1920x1200 are supported.
• The 4x1 DVI
•
omputers must be turned on one at a time and the Switcher must be
elected to the computer that is booting up. Afterwards, the Switcher can be
outed to any input.
witcher is housed in a metal box for better RF shielding.
Features
FEATURE
•
• Maintains hi
• Discrete IR remote control incl
• Serial RS-232 remote port for switching via automated control or P
• Supports DDWG standards for DVI monitors
ackage Includes
1) 4x1 DVI Switcher
4) 6 ft. DVI cables
1) IR Remote Control Uni
1) 5V DC Power Supply
1) Quick-Start Guid
witches easily between any four DVI sources
hest resolution single-link DVI at 1920x120