Gefen EXT-HDMI1.3-441 User Manual

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4x1 Switcher for

HDMI 1.3

EXT-HDMI1.3-441

USER MANUAL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction
Features
Panel Descriptions
Connecting and Operating the 4x1 Switcher for HDMI 1.3 / Device Buttons
RMT4-IR Installation
IR Code Confl icts
RS-232 Interface
Specifi cations
Warranty

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Congratulations on your purchase of the 4x1 Switcher for HDMI 1.3. Your complete
satisfaction is very important to us.

The 4x1 Switcher for HDMI 1.3 allows four HDTV HDMI devices to be switched eas­ily into one HDTV HDMI compatible monitor or projector. Simply connect your HDTV
display to the Switcher’s display output. The 4x1 Switcher for HDMI 1.3 can also be
placed at the end of a long HDMI cable to regenerate the HDMI signal.

Our Commitment

Gefen will always offer the fi nest quality product at the best possible price. Included
in that price is a lifetime support from a team of outstanding engineers.

Gefen’s line of HDTV switches, extenders, and splitters are designed to make your
A/V equipment use more comfortable, more productive and less expensive. Gefen
offers solutions for home theater, A/V installation, data center, information distribu­tion, conference room presentation, school and corporate training environments.

INTRODUCTION

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FEATURES

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Features

• Switches easily between any four HDMI 1.3 sources

• Maintains 480i/p, 576i/p, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p resolutions

• Maintains highest HDMI single link video resolution

• Supports HDCP compliant devices

• HDMI or DVI to HDMI cables are used to connect the inputs and switcher output

• Inputs can be switched automatically with the IR remote control or switched using
the front panel buttons

• Installs in seconds

• Fully HDMI 1.3 compliant

Includes

(1) 4x1 Switcher for HDMI 1.3
(4) 6' HDMI cables (M-M)
(1) 5VDC Power Supply
(1) RMT4-IR Remote Control
(1) User's Manual

PANEL DESCRIPTIONS

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IR Eye Input Indicator

LED’s

FRONT

BACK

Input 1

Selector

Input 2

Selector

Input 3

Selector

Input 4

Selector

Power Indicator

LED

HDMI

Output

RS-232

Control Port

IR Eye

Extension Port

Input 4Input 3Input 2Input 1

5VDC Power

Supply Input

CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE 4x1 SWITCHER

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How to Connect the 4x1 Switcher for HDMI 1.3 to your devices

1. Connect the supplied cables from the HDTV HDMI sources into the 4x1

Switcher’s inputs.

2. Connect the cable from your display (monitor or projector) into the HDMI output jack of
the 4x1 Switcher.

3. Plug the 5VDC power supply into the 4x1 Switcher for HDMI 1.3.

How to Control the 4x1 Switcher for HDMI 1.3

Use the RMT4-IR remote control to toggle between sources or press the input buttons
located on the front of the 4x1 Switcher. You can also control the unit using the integrated
RS-232 serial connection on the rear of the unit. Please see the RS-232 control section for
more details.

RMT4-IR INSTALLATION

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1. Remove battery cover from the back of the RMT4-IR remote.

2. Verify that dip switches 1 & 2 are in the down (OFF) position.

3. Insert the battery, hold the battery so that you can see the positive side facing up.
The side that is not marked must be facing down.

4. Test the RMT4-IR remote by pressing ONLY one button at a time. The indicator
light on the remote will fl ash once each time you press a button. WARNING: Do
not press multiple buttons simultaneously and do NOT press buttons rapidly.
These actions will cause the remote to reset and steps 1-4 will have to be
repeated.

Note: The RMT4-IR ships with two batteries.

IR CODE CONFLICTS

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Remote Channel 1:Remote

Remote Channel 2:

Remote Channel 3:

Remote Channel 4:

1 2

1 2

1 2

1 2

How to Resolve IR Code Confl icts

There are matching pairs of dip switches underneath the Switcher unit and under the
remote battery cover. Switch 1 & 2 on the Remote and Switch 7 & 8 underneath the unit
are the matching switches. These switches need to be matched for the remote to
communicate with the switcher. Switch 1 on the remote is linked to switch 8 on the unit,
and switch 2 on the remote is linked to switch 7 on the unit. There are 4 possible sets of
IR codes and at least one of these sets should be able to resolve any IR confl icts with
other home theater devices.

RS-232 INTERFACE

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Binary Table

ASCII Input Binary

1 1 0011 0001
2 2 0011 0010
3 3 0011 0011
4 4 0011 0100

Terminal Settings

Bits per second ................................................................................................. 19200

Data bits .................................................................................................................... 8

Parity .................................................................................................................. None

Stop bits .....................................................................................................................1

Flow Control ....................................................................................................... None

Video Amplifi er Bandwidth .............................................................................340 MHz

Input Video Signal ....................................................................................1.2 volts p-p

Input DDC Signal ...............................................................................5 volts p-p (TTL)

Single Link Range .........................................1080p/60 16 bit color depth, 1920x1200

HDMI Connector .........................................................................Type A 19 pin female

Remote Control Port .............................................RS232 female, mini-stereo 3.5mm

Power Supply ....................................................................................................5V DC

Power Consumption .............................................................................10 watts (max)

Dimensions .............................................................................13.8”W x 1.8”H x 2.8”D

Shipping Weight .................................................................................................. 5 lbs

SPECIFICATIONS

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WARRANTY

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en warrants the equipment it manufactures to be free from defects in material

and workmanship.
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equipment fails because of such defects and Gefen is notifi ed within two (2)

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ears from the date of shipment, Gefen will, at its option, repair or replace the

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quipment, provided that the equipment has not been subjected to mechanical,

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lectrical, or other abuse or modifi cations. Equipment that fails under conditions

other than those covered will be repaired at the current price of parts and labor in

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ect at the time of repair. Such repairs are warranted for ninety (90) days from

the day of reshipment to the Buyer.
This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied, including

without limitation, any implied warranty or merchantability or fi tness for any

articular purpose, all of which are expressly disclaimed.

1. Proof of sale may be required in order to claim warranty.

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ustomers outside the US are responsible for shipping charges to and from
efen.

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opper cables are limited to a 30 day warranty and cables must be in their

original condition.

The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to
be accurate. However, Gefen assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies
that may be contained in this manual. In no event will Gefen be liable for
direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from
any defect or omission in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of such
damages. The technical information contained herein regarding the features and

pecifi cations is subject to change without notice.

For the latest warranty coverage information, please visit Gefen’s Warranty web

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