7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
8. Do not install or place this product near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized
plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for
your safety. If the provided plug does not t into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.
12. To reduce the risk of electric shock and/or damage to this product, never handle or
touch this unit or power cord if your hands are wet or damp. Do not expose this
product to rain or moisture.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally,
or has been dropped.
15. Batteries that may be included with this product and/or accessories should never be
exposed to open ame or excessive heat. Always dispose of used batteries
according to the instructions.
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Warranty Information
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 notied within two (2) years from
the date of shipment, Gefen will, at its option, repair or replace the equipment, provided
that the equipment has not been subjected to mechanical, electrical, or other abuse or
modications. Equipment that fails under conditions other than those covered will be
repaired at the current price of parts and labor in effect 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 tness for any particular purpose, all of
which are expressly disclaimed.
1. Proof of sale may be required in order to claim warranty.
2. Customers outside the US are responsible for shipping charges to and from Gefen.
3. Copper 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 specications is subject to change without notice.
For the latest warranty coverage information, refer to the Warranty and Return Policy under
the Support section of the Gefen Web site at www.gefen.com.
PRODUCT REGISTRATION
Please register your product online by visiting the Register Product page under the
Support section of the Gefen Web site.
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Contacting Gefen Technical Support
Gefen, LLC
c/o Customer Service
20600 Nordhoff St.
Chatsworth, CA 91311
Telephone: (818) 772-9100
(800) 545-6900
Fax: (818) 772-9120
Email: support@gefen.com
Visit us on the Web: www.gefen.com
Technical Support Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday - Friday, Pacic Time
4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI is a trademark of Gefen, LLC.
Gefen, LLC reserves the right to make changes in the hardware, packaging, and any
accompanying documentation without prior written notice.
HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Denition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing in the United States and other countries.
All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Important Notice
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Features and Packing List
Features
• Seamless switcher with 4 inputs
• Adjustable scaling and resizing of each input
• Display up to 4 windows on a single display
• Input and Output resolutions up to 1080p Full HD and 1920x1200 (WUXGA)
• HDCP compliant
• Seamless switching ensures no switching delay and no picture loss during transitions
• Default pre-congured Multiview window arrangements can be accessed via ve front
panel preset push-buttons
• Custom user-congurable Multiview window layouts can be accessed via ve front
panel preset push-buttons
• User-selectable playback of HDMI audio content from any of the four inputs
• Controllable via front panel controls, IR, IP (web server interface, Telnet, and UDP),
and RS-232
• Easy to use on-screen Graphical User Interface (GUI) and web server interface
• Handheld IR remote control and IR Extender input on back panel
• Field-upgradable rmware via web server interface
• USB port (reserved for future product enhancements)
• Locking power supply connector
• 1U tall rack-mountable enclosure, rack ears included
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Packing List
The 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI ships with the items listed below. If any of
these items are not present in your box when you rst open it, immediately contact your
1Input IndicatorsThese LED indicators display the state of
each input. See Window Basics for more
information.
2Window ButtonsPress these buttons to display up to four
3Window PresetsUse these buttons to select the desired
4Menu System ControlsUse these buttons to select and change
5IRThis IR sensor receives signals from the
6LockUse this button to lock the 4x1 Multiview
7Standby LED IndicatorThis LED will remain illuminated when
8PowerThis button is used to power ON and power
windows on a single display.
window conguration. Five default presets
and 5 user-denable window presets are
available. See Window Basics for more
information.
settings within the built-in menu system.
See Menu System for details.
included IR remote control unit.
Seamless Switcher and prevent accidental
changes. See Locking / Unlocking the
Switcher for more information on this
feature.
the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher is
powered OFF.
OFF the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher.
This button will remain illuminated while the
switcher is powered ON.
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IDNameDescription
1IR ExtConnect the included IR Extender (Gefen
2In (1 - 4)Connect up to four Hi-Def sources to these
3HDMI OutConnect an HDMI cable from this port to an
4IP Cont.Connect an Ethernet cable between
5USBUsed for upgrading the rmware.
part no. EXT-RMT-EXTIRN) to this port.
inputs using HDMI cables.
HD display.
this jack and a LAN to use IP control.
Refer to RS-232 and IP Conguration for
more information on setting up IP control.
See Upgrading the Firmware for more
information.
6RS-232Connect an RS-232 cable from this port
712V DCConnect the included 12V DC power
to an RS-232 device. See RS-232 and
IP Conguration for more information on
setting up RS-232 control.
supply from this power receptacle to an
available AC electrical outlet. Do not
overtighten the locking connector on the
power receptacle.
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IR Remote Control Unit
Top
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
9
10
11
12
13
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IDNameDescription
1InfoUsed to toggle notications on all outputs.
2Audio (1 - 4)Selects the audio source to be used on the
output.
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IDNameDescription
3MenuPress this button to display the built-in
menu system.
4◄ /►/▲/▼/OKUsed to access and change features within
5ExitPress this button to exit the main menu or
6Default PresetsUse these button to select the desired
7User PresetsThese buttons are used to store custom
8In (1 - 4)Use this buttons to select the input.
9PowerPress this button to power-ON or power-OFF
10Window (1 - 4)Use these buttons to select the desired
the menu system. Use the arrow buttons
to move around within the menu system or
change a value. Press the OK button to
make a selection within the menu system.
exit from sub-menus.
window conguration. See Window
Basics for information on selecting window
congurations.
window conguration presets. See Window
Basics for more information.
the Multiview Seamless Switcher.
window. Each of these buttons is
associated with the buttons on the front
panel (Window A - D). See Window Basics
for more information on working with
windows and inputs.
11LockPress this button to lock or unlock the 4x1
12MuteMutes the audio on all outputs.
13RotateThis feature will be available in a future
14MirrorApplies a horizontal transformation (rotated
Multiview Seamless Switcher.
release of rmware.
180° about the y-axis) to window output A.
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IR Remote Control Unit
Bottom
Battery Cover
1
2
IDNameDescription
1Battery slot
(shown without batteries)
2DIP switch bankUse these DIP switches to set the IR
Holds the batteries for operating the
IR remote. Use only 1.5V “AAA”-type
batteries. See Installing the Batteries for
information on battery installation.
channel of the remote. See Setting the IR
Channel for details.
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Installing the Batteries
1. Remove the battery cover on the bottom of the IR remote control unit.
2. Make sure that the batteries are installed with the correct polarity, as shown in the
illustration, below. Always use two 1.5V AAA-type batteries.
3. Replace the battery cover.
+
_
Battery Cover
_
+
WARNING: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect
type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
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IR Remote Control Unit
Setting the IR Channel
Make sure that the IR remote is set to channel 0 (see the diagram, below). Otherwise, the
switcher will not work with the IR remote. Future releases of the rmware will allow the IR
channel to be changed.
NOTE: The IR remote must be set to channel 0 in order to
communicate with the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI.
IR ChannelDIP settings
0
1
(not used)
2
(not used)
ON
1 2
1 2ON1 2
ON
DIP switches
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(not used)
1 2
ON
1 2
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Connecting the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI
1. Connect up to four Hi-Def sources to the input ports (In 1 - In 4) ports on the 4x1
Multiview Seamless Switcher.
2. Connect an HD display to the HDMI Out port on the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher.
3. OPTIONAL: Connect an RS-232 cable from the RS-232 port on the 4x1 Multiview
Seamless Switcher to the RS-232 connector on the automation controller.
4. OPTIONAL: Connect an Ethernet cable from the IP Control port on the 4x1 Multiview
Seamless Switcher to a Local Area Network (LAN).
5. OPTIONAL: Connect the included IR extender to the IR Ext port on the 4x1 Multiview
Seamless Switcher.
6. Connect the included 12V DC locking power supply to the power receptacle
on the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher. Do not overtighten the locking power
connector.
7. Connect the power supply to an available electrical outlet.
HD Source
HD Source
HD Source
Network
IP Control
Automation
Control
Sample Wiring Diagram
HD Source
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HDMI CABLE
RS-232 CABLE
CAT-5 CABLE
IR EXTENDER
Multiview Seamless
Switcher for HDMI
HD Display
EXT-HD-MVSL-441
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Changing the IP Settings ............................................................................ 57
Changing the Telnet Settings ...................................................................... 60
Changing the UDP Settings ........................................................................ 62
System Settings .......................................................................................... 65
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Introduction
Standby Mode
The LED next to the Power button, on the front panel, indicates the power state of the
4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI. In standby mode, power is being supplied
to the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI but the unit is not turned on. This LED
will be red and remain illuminated as long as the unit is in standby mode. If this LED does
not illuminate, check the connection between the power receptacle on the 4x1 Multiview
Seamless Switcher for HDMI and the AC outlet.
Turning on the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI
Red LED indicates that
switcher is in standby mode
Press the Power button to power-on the switcher. The Power button will turn blue and
remain illuminated as long as the switcher is powered-on. To power-off the 4x1 Multiview
Seamless Switcher for HDMI and return to standby mode, press the Power button again.
LED indicator turns off
Power button
is illuminated
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Window Basics
Selecting a Window Conguration
The 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI provides the ability to display four Hi-Def
sources on one HD display. In addition, the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI
allows the creation of an innite number of window congurations using the built-in Web
interface. Windows can be individually scaled, resized, and positioned within any area of
the display area.
The 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI comes with 5 default window presets.
An illustration of each of these window presets is displayed above each of the Default
preset buttons on the front panel:
These presets can be selected from the top-row of buttons on the front panel.
The button for the currently selected window conguration will turn blue and remain
illuminated as long as the preset is selected.
The bottom row of buttons are used to store and recall custom presets. Custom presets
are created and saved using the built-in Web interface. See the Presets section of the Web
interface for more information.
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Press to load the desired
default window preset
Press to load custom / user
window preset
Front panel
IR remote
When the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI is shipped from the factory, the
Default 2 preset will be automatically loaded when the unit is powered-ON.
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Window Basics
Single Window Nomenclature
The 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI can display up to four sources on one
display. When multiple sources are displayed on the screen, we refer to each source as a
window. In general terms, a window is dened as an input. However, before we discuss
multiple windows, we will dene the operation of a single window.
In our example, below, we have four Hi-Def sources connected to the 4x1 Multiview
Seamless Switcher for HDMI. Each source is represented by a colored rectangle.
When the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI is shipped from the factory,
the Default 2 preset will automatically be loaded when the unit is powered ON:
Input 1
Output
Now, let’s look at one of the default presets that displays a single-window output:
Input 2Input 3Input 4
Preset 2 is displayed, by
default
1. Press the Default 1 button on the front panel.
Press the Default 1 button
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The Default 1 preset uses Window A:
To switch to the Default 1 single-window conguration using the IR remote control,
press the Default Preset 1 button.
Default Preset 1
2. The image displayed on the output will be dictated by the current routing state of the
matrix. In this example, the source that is connected to Input 2 is displayed.
Input 1Input 2Input 3Input 4
Single window displayed
(continued on next page)
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Window Basics
Note that on the previous page that Window B is displayed. This is because the
button for Windows B was pressed. The button for the current Window will remain
illuminated until another Window button is pressed.
In single-window mode, each Window button (A - D) on the front panel represents
one of the four inputs.
Active Window button
3. Try pressing each of the Window buttons on the front panel and observe how the
image on the display changes.
The included IR remote control can also be used to switch between Windows by
pressing the Window buttons.
Window buttons
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Changing the Routing State (Single Window)
There are two methods for performing this operation: 1) Select a different Window button
with a different input . 2) Change the routing state for the current output. We will cover
both methods.
For this example, we want to view the source connected to Input 3.
Method 1:
1. Press Window C on the front panel.
Input 3 selected
If using the IR remote control, press the Window 3 button.
Press Window C
Window 3
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2. The numbers in each of the colored boxes, below, represent the currently select input
for each Window. Since Input 3 has already been routed to Window C, the source
connected to Input 3 will be displayed:
Input 1
Input 2Input 3Input 4
Window C is displayed
Output
Method 2:
1. Press the button for Window B on the front panel to select it.
2. Press the button for Window B again to select Input 3.
If using the IR remote control, press the Window 2 button, then press the In 3 button.
3. Input 3 has now been routed to Window B. Since Window B is the active output,
the source connected to Input 3 will be displayed:
Note that the Window name is the same. The only difference is that the input has
changed.
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Multiple Window Nomenclature
NOTE: The 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI is designed
to be used as a 2x2 video wall. 4x1 rows and 1x4 columns are not
supported.
To recap, the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI can display up to four sources on
one display. When multiple sources are displayed on the screen, we refer to each source
as a window. In general terms, a window is dened as an input. It is recommended that
the Single Window Nomenclature section be read before continuing.
When working with a single window, we saw how we could switch inputs, allowing us to
view different sources, one at a time.
In order for the switcher to display more than one window at a time, the switcher identies
each window using an alphabetic character.
Default 1 preset is identied as Window B.
Default 2 preset is identied as follows:
Each window is also assigned a default input,
which is notated by a numeral from 1 to 4.
Window A will use Input 1, Window B will use
Input 2, and so on. Of course, any input
can be assigned to any window.
Another example is the Default 3 window preset:
Although the arrangement of each window--or the input to each window--can be different,
the window ID (A - D) does not change.
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Window Basics
When using multiple windows, multiple window buttons will active. We will continue with
the last example in the Single Window Nomenclature section to the difference.
In the illustration, below, Window C has been selected. Input 3 is routed to Window C.
Therefore, the source connected to Input 3 is displayed.
Input 1Input 2Input 3Input 4
Single window displayed
1. Press the Default 2 button. This will create a basic 2x2 multi-window display.
Press the Default 2 button
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2. The image on the output will be equally divided into four windows. This window
arrangement is used by Default Preset 2.
Input 1Input 2Input 3Input 4
Window arrangement for
Default Preset 2
3. Now, let’s change the routing state so that the source connected to Input 2 covers the
top half of the screen.
If we look at our window template for Default 2, we can see that routing Input 2 to
Window A will accomplish this task.
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4. Press the button for Output A once. The LED indicator will change from Input 1 to
Input 2.
5. The output on the display will now appear, as follows:
Press Output A
Input 2 selected
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Masking / Unmasking Outputs
“Masking” prevents a window from displaying the signal from the source device. Instead
of powering-down or disconnecting the input device, individual or multiple outputs can be
masked. Masking can be used with single window and multiple-window congurations.
1. Press the button of the desired output to be masked. For this example, we will select
Window B:
NOTE: Masking must be performed by using the buttons on the front
panel or through the built-in Web interface.
Using the Front Panel Buttons
Press Output B
2. Continue pressing the button for Window B until the “M” LED indicator is illuminated.
Output B is masked
3. To unmask an window, press the button for the window and select the desired input.
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Window Priority
The built-in Web interface allows windows to be resized and arranged in any order.
Windows can also be placed above or below one another. The ordering of overlapping
objects in two-dimensional space is sometimes referred to as the z-order.
In the illustration above, the red window is set to priority 1 and will be displayed on top of
all other windows. Setting a window to priority 4 (the blue window) will move the window
to the bottom-most position. The smaller the number, the higher priority. Multiple windows
cannot share the same priority.
Note that the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI does not allow a window to
have a transparency property. This is only used by the diagram, above, to illustrate how
windows can be placed behind or in front or one another.
Priority = 4
Window on bottom
4
3
2
NOTE: Window B is always set to priority 1 and cannot be changed.
Refer to Single Window Nomenclature for more information.
1
y-axis
x-axis
Priority = 1
Window on top
z-axis
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Assigning Window Priority
1. Access the Web interface for the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI.
See the Web Interface for more information.
2. Go to the Window Setup page of the Web interface.
3. We’ve selected Preset - 8 from the Select Preset drop-down list. We’ve also
repositioned and resized the windows, as follows:
4. Select one of the windows by clicking on it or selecting it from the Select Window
drop-down list. For this example, we are going to select window D and make it the
top-most window.
5. The current priority of the selected window will appear in the Priority drop-down list.
6. Select 1 from the Priority drop-down list.
7. Window D is now the top-most window. This window can be positioned anywhere
within the interactive workspace and the window will appear on top of all windows.
8. Click the Save button to save any changes to the preset.
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Video Effects
NOTE: Video effects are only applicable to single-window
When using single windows, the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI provides three
unique post-production video effects: Fade, Chroma Key, and Mirror.
The fade effect applies a one-second cross-dissolve transition when switching between
windows that are receiving video from different sources. This feature, as with all video
effects, is only available when viewing a single window output.
applications. Multiple-window effects are not supported.
Using Fade
0 sec1 sec
1. Access the Web interface for the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI.
See the section Web Interface for more information.
2. Selecting the Routing tab.
3. Click the radio button next to the Default 1 preset.
4. Click to place a check mark in the Fade check box.
5. To see the fade effect, switch between outputs using the IR remote control or the
window buttons on the front panel.
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Video Effects
Using Chroma Key
The chroma key effect, also referred to as “color-keying”, is a post-production technique
for layering two images or video signals together. The rst layer involves lming a subject
in front of a solid color background. The second layer serves as the background for the
nal composite image. By combining the two images together and removing (“keying”) the
background color from the rst layer, the subject will appear in front of the background from
the second layer. When chroma-keying a live feed (e.g. a meteorologist standing in front of
a weather map), a “traveling matte” is created.
1. Access the Web interface for the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI.
See the section Web Interface for more information.
2. Selecting the Routing tab.
3. Click the radio button next to the Default 1 preset.
4. Route the image with the subject and solid color background to Window B.
5. Route the background image to Window B.
6. Click to place a check mark in the Chroma Key check box.
Subject
(Window B)
Background
(Window A)
Final Composite
(Window B)
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Video Effects
Because shadows and other lighting imperfections are always present when
photographing a subject against a solid color background, the background will
never be a pure RGB value (as shown below). For this reason, a color range with
minimum and maximum values needs to be specied.
RGB (124,150,201)RGB (157,172,211)
RGB (75,106,160)
7. Set the Min RGB values for the color to be “keyed”.
8. Set the Max RGB values for the color to be “keyed”.
9. The nal composite will be displayed on Window A.
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Video Effects
Using Mirror
The mirror effect, applies a horizontal transformation (rotated 180° about the y-axis)
to window Output A.
Window B
1. Access the Web interface for the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI.
See the section Web Interface for more information.
2. Selecting the Routing tab.
3. Click the radio button next to the Default 1 preset.
4. Click to place a check mark in the Mirror check box.
5. The image on Window B will be ipped horizontally.
Window B (mirrored)
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Locking / Unlocking the Switcher
Locking the switcher will prevent any changes by disabling all buttons (except the Lock
button) on the front panel. This feature is useful in preventing routing or other changes
caused by accidentally bumping or pressing the buttons on the front panel.
Using the Front Panel Buttons
1. Press and hold the Lock button on the front panel. The Lock button will begin to
ash.
2. Continue holding down the Lock button until it stops ashing.
3. The switcher is now locked. The Lock button will remain illuminated as long as the
switcher is locked.
Switcher is locked
4. To unlock the switcher, press and hold the Lock button. The Lock button will begin to
ash.
5. Continue holding down the Lock button until it stops ashing.
6. The switcher is now unlocked and can be used normally.
Once the switcher is unlocked, the Lock button will no longer be illuminated.
Switcher is unlocked
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Locking / Unlocking the Switcher
Using the IR Remote Control
1. Press the Lock button on the IR remote control.
2. The Lock button, on the front panel of the switcher, will remain illuminated as long as
the switcher is locked.
Lock button
3. To unlock the switcher, press the Lock button. The Lock button will turn off.
The switcher is now unlocked and can be used normally.
Once the switcher is unlocked, the Lock button will no longer be illuminated.
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Using the IR Extender
There may be situations where the IR sensor is blocked by a cabinet or other mounting
device. In this case, the included IR extender (Gefen part no. EXT-RMT-EXTIRN) can be
connected to the IR Ext port on the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher. The sensor on the
IR extender behaves exactly like the sensor on the front panel of the switcher. Always point
the IR remote control unit in the direction of the IR sensor.
IR extender
IR remote
IR sensor
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Accessing the Menu System
The HD Video Wall Controller uses a built-in menu system to manage and control all video
features. To access the menu system, press the Menu button on the front panel or on the
included IR remote control.
I/O SETUP
I/O SETUP
WINDOW
NETWORK
SYSTEM
EXIT
Press the Menu button
After pressing the Menu button on the front
panel, the Menu button will remain illuminated
as long as the menu system is displayed on the
screen. By default, the menu system will be
displayed within the top-left display.
The time-out value (duration) for the menu
system can be changed in the OSD Settings
page of the menu system.
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Using the Front Panel Controls
Use the ◄, ►, ▲, and ▼ buttons on the front panel to move around within the menu
system. Press the ▲ and ▼ buttons to move up and down. Press the ◄ or ► buttons to
change the value of the current selection. Press the Select button to make the desired
selection. The current selection will be highlighted in green.
MAIN MENU
I/O SETUP
WINDOW
NETWORK
SYSTEM
EXIT
Press to select the
highlighted menu item
Press the ▲ and ▼ buttons to
make a selection within the menu
system
Press the ◄ and ► buttons to
change the value of a setting
within the menu system
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Using the IR Remote Control
The IR remote control has buttons which represent the controls on the front panel.
Use the ◄, ►, ▲, and ▼ buttons to move around within the menu system. Press the ▲
and ▼ buttons to move up and down. Press the ◄ or ► buttons to change the value of
the current selection. Press the OK button to make the desired selection. The current
selection will be highlighted in green.
MAIN MENU
I/O SETUP
WINDOW
NETWORK
SYSTEM
EXIT
Press to select the
highlighted menu item
Press the ▲ and ▼ buttons
to move up and down within
the menu system
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Setting the Output Resolution
Menu System
NOTE: Before changing this setting, make sure that all connected
displays can support the selected output resolution.
1. Press the Menu button on the front panel or on the IR remote control. The menu
system will be displayed.
I/O SETUP
WINDOW
NETWORK
SYSTEM
EXIT
MAIN MENU
2. Press the Select button to display the I/O Setup menu. If using the IR remote,
press the OK button.
I/O SETUP
OUTPUT RESOLUTION
PICTURE SETTINGS
OSD SETTINGS
EDID
BACK
EXIT
3. Press the Select button again to display the Output Resolution menu. If using the IR
remote, press the OK button.
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5. Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight the desired output resolution.
6. Press the Select button to apply the highlighted resolution. If using the IR remote,
press the OK button.
If the display does not support the selected resolution, use the #fadefault
command to reset the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI.
See RS-232 and IP Conguration for more information on commands.
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Adjusting the Brightness
1. Press the Menu button on the front panel or on the IR remote control. The menu
system will be displayed.
I/O SETUP
WINDOW
NETWORK
SYSTEM
EXIT
2. Press the Select button to display the Setup Menu. If using the IR remote, press the
OK button.
3. Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight Picture Settings.
I/O SETUP
OUTPUT RESOLUTION
PICTURE SETTINGS
OSD SETTINGS
EDID
BACK
EXIT
MAIN MENU
4. Press the Select button to display the Picture Settings menu. If using the IR remote,
press the OK button.
5. The Input option should be highlighted. If not, use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight it.
Each input can have individual contrast settings. Therefore, the input must be
selected before making changes to it.
Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI
Menu System
Adjusting the Contrast
1. Press the Menu button on the front panel or on the IR remote control. The menu
system will be displayed.
I/O SETUP
WINDOW
NETWORK
SYSTEM
EXIT
2. Press the Select button to display the Setup Menu. If using the IR remote, press the
OK button.
3. Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight Picture Settings.
I/O SETUP
OUTPUT RESOLUTION
PICTURE SETTINGS
OSD SETTINGS
EDID
BACK
EXIT
MAIN MENU
4. Press the Select button to display the Picture Settings menu. If using the IR remote,
press the OK button.
5. The Input option should be highlighted. If not, use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight it.
Each input can have individual contrast settings. Therefore, the input must be
selected before making changes to it.
8. Press the Select button to accept the current input selection.
9. Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight the Contrast option.
10. Press the Select button to select the Contrast option.
11. Change the contrast value using the ◄ or ► buttons.
PICTURE SETTINGS
INPUTVIDEO 1
BRIGHTNESS 071
CONTRAST 066
SATURATION 050
HUE 050
RESTORE DEFAULTS
BACK
EXIT
12. Press the Select button to accept the change.
PICTURE SETTINGS
INPUTVIDEO 1
BRIGHTNESS 071
CONTRAST 066
SATURATION 050
HUE 050
RESTORE DEFAULTS
BACK
EXIT
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Adjusting the Saturation
1. Press the Menu button on the front panel or on the IR remote control. The menu
system will be displayed.
I/O SETUP
WINDOW
NETWORK
SYSTEM
EXIT
2. Press the Select button to display the Setup Menu. If using the IR remote, press the
OK button.
3. Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight Picture Settings.
I/O SETUP
OUTPUT RESOLUTION
PICTURE SETTINGS
OSD SETTINGS
EDID
BACK
EXIT
MAIN MENU
4. Press the Select button to display the Picture Settings menu. If using the IR remote,
press the OK button.
5. The Input option should be highlighted. If not, use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight it.
Each input can have individual contrast settings. Therefore, the input must be
selected before making changes to it.
8. Press the Select button to accept the current input selection.
9. Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight the Saturation option.
10. Press the Select button to select the Saturation option.
11. Change the saturation value using the ◄ or ► buttons.
PICTURE SETTINGS
INPUTVIDEO 1
BRIGHTNESS 071
CONTRAST 066
SATURATION 048
HUE 050
RESTORE DEFAULTS
BACK
EXIT
12. Press the Select button to accept the change.
PICTURE SETTINGS
INPUTVIDEO 1
BRIGHTNESS 071
CONTRAST 066
SATURATION 048
HUE 050
RESTORE DEFAULTS
BACK
EXIT
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Adjusting the Hue
1. Press the Menu button on the front panel or on the IR remote control. The menu
system will be displayed.
I/O SETUP
WINDOW
NETWORK
SYSTEM
EXIT
2. Press the Select button to display the Setup Menu. If using the IR remote, press the
OK button.
3. Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight Picture Settings.
I/O SETUP
OUTPUT RESOLUTION
PICTURE SETTINGS
OSD SETTINGS
EDID
BACK
EXIT
MAIN MENU
4. Press the Select button to display the Picture Settings menu. If using the IR remote,
press the OK button.
5. The Input option should be highlighted. If not, use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight it.
Each input can have individual contrast settings. Therefore, the input must be
selected before making changes to it.
8. Press the Select button to accept the current input selection.
9. Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight the Hue option.
10. Press the Select button to select the Hue option.
11. Change the hue value using the ◄ or ► buttons.
PICTURE SETTINGS
INPUTVIDEO 1
BRIGHTNESS 071
CONTRAST 066
SATURATION 048
HUE 052
RESTORE DEFAULTS
BACK
EXIT
12. Press the Select button to accept the change.
PICTURE SETTINGS
INPUTVIDEO 1
BRIGHTNESS 071
CONTRAST 066
SATURATION 048
HUE 052
RESTORE DEFAULTS
BACK
EXIT
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OSD Settings
The OSD Settings menu controls how the OSD is displayed.
1. Press the Menu button on the front panel or on the IR remote control. The menu
system will be displayed.
I/O SETUP
WINDOW
NETWORK
SYSTEM
EXIT
2. Press the Select button. If using the IR remote, press the OK button.
3. Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight OSD Settings.
OSD SETTINGS
INFO DISPLAY ON
H OFFSET 05
V OFFSET 05
TIMEOUT OFF
SYSTEM
EXIT
MAIN MENU
4. Once the desired option is highlighted, press the Select button to select it. If using the
IR remote control, press the OK button.
When an option is selected, its current value will be highlighted in orange.
OSD SETTINGS
INFO DISPLAY ON
H OFFSET 05
V OFFSET 05
TIMEOUT OFF
SYSTEM
EXIT
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5. Use the ◄ or ► buttons to change the current value.
6. Press the Select button to accept the current changes. If using the IR remote control,
press the OK button.
Info Display
If this option is turned On, then the status window is activated.
H Offset
The horizontal offset of the OSD, as it appears on the display.
I/O SETUP
SETUP
NETWORK
SYSTEM
EXIT
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V Offset
The vertical offset of the OSD, as it appears on the display.
I/O SETUP
SETUP
NETWORK
SYSTEM
EXIT
Menu System
Timeout
Once the Menu button is pressed, the OSD will appear. Timeout is the duration, in
seconds, when the OSD will be automatically dismissed. If set to Off, then the OSD must
be hidden manually by pressing the Menu button.
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Menu System
EDID Management
1. Press the Menu button on the front panel or on the IR remote control. The menu
system will be displayed.
I/O SETUP
WINDOW
NETWORK
SYSTEM
EXIT
2. Press the Select button. If using the IR remote, press the OK button.
3. Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight the EDID option.
I/O SETUP
OUTPUT RESOLUTION
PICTURE SETTINGS
OSD SETTINGS
EDID
BACK
EXIT
MAIN MENU
4. Press the Select button to display the EDID menu. If using the IR remote,
press the OK button.
EDID
LOCK EDID No
COPY TO ALL INPUTS
OUTPUT COPY
1080P 2 CH COPY1080P MULTI COPY
BACK
EXIT
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5. Press the Select button to select the Lock EDID option.
6. Use the ◄ or ► buttons to change the value of the Lock EDID option.
7. Press the Select button to accept the Lock EDID value.
EDID
LOCK EDID Ye s
COPY TO ALL INPUTS
OUTPUTCOPY
1080P 2 CHCOPY1080P MULTICOPY
BACK
EXIT
Selecting an EDID
1. Make sure the Lock EDID option is set to No.
Menu System
2. Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight the desired output, containing the EDID to be
copied to the input. The 1080p 2 Ch or 1080p Multi Ch EDID can also be selected.
When selecting an EDID, make sure that all displays can support the same audio
and video capabilities
3. Press the Select button to accept the current output selection. If using the IR remote,
press the OK button.
EDID
LOCK EDID No
COPY TO ALL INPUTS
OUTPUT COPY
1080P 2 CH COPY1080P MULTI COPY
BACK
EXIT
4. The display will ash momentarily. The EDID from the selected output will be copied
to the input and will be used by all outputs.
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Mirror
Applies a horizontal transformation (rotated 180° about the y-axis) to window output A.
1. Press the Menu button on the front panel or on the IR remote control. The menu
system will be displayed.
I/O SETUP
WINDOW
NETWORK
SYSTEM
EXIT
2. Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight Window.
3. Press the Select button to display the Window Settings menu. If using the IR
remote, press the OK button.
WINDOW SETTINGS
WINDOW ADJUST
WINDOW CONVERT
CHROMA KEY
BACK
EXIT
MAIN MENU
4. Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight Window Convert.
5. Press the Select button to display the Window Convert menu. If using the IR
remote, press the OK button.
WINDOW CONVERT
MIRROR OFF
FADE IN-OUT OFF
ROTATION OFF
RESTORE DEFAULTS
BACK
EXIT
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6. Press the Select button to select the Mirror option. The currently selected value will
be highlighted in orange.
WINDOW CONVERT
MIRROR OFF
FADE IN-OUT OFF
ROTATION OFF
RESTORE DEFAULTS
BACK
EXIT
7. Use the ◄ or ► buttons to switch mirroring On or Off.
WINDOW CONVERT
MIRROR ON
FADE IN-OUT OFF
ROTATION OFF
RESTORE DEFAULTS
BACK
EXIT
8. Press the Select button to accept the current changes. If using the IR
remote, press the OK button.
WINDOW CONVERT
MIRROR ON
FADE IN-OUT OFF
ROTATION OFF
RESTORE DEFAULTS
BACK
EXIT
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Menu System
Fade In-Out
Adds a 1 second transition to Window A and another window, when switching between
windows.
1. Press the Menu button on the front panel or on the IR remote control. The menu
system will be displayed.
I/O SETUP
WINDOW
NETWORK
SYSTEM
EXIT
2. Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight Window.
3. Press the Select button to display the Window Settings menu. If using the IR
remote, press the OK button.
WINDOW SETTINGS
WINDOW ADJUST
WINDOW CONVERT
CHROMA KEY
BACK
EXIT
MAIN MENU
4. Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight Window Convert.
5. Press the Select button to display the Window Convert menu. If using the IR
remote, press the OK button.
WINDOW CONVERT
MIRROR OFF
FADE IN-OUT OFF
ROTATION OFF
RESTORE DEFAULTS
BACK
EXIT
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6. Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight Fade In-Out.
7. Press the Select button to select the Fade In-Out option. The currently selected
value will be highlighted in orange.
WINDOW CONVERT
MIRROR OFF
FADE IN-OUT OFF
ROTATION OFF
RESTORE DEFAULTS
BACK
EXIT
8. Use the ◄ or ► buttons to switch the fade feature On or Off.
WINDOW CONVERT
MIRROR OFF
FADE IN-OUT ON
ROTATION OFF
RESTORE DEFAULTS
BACK
EXIT
9. Press the Select button to accept the current changes. If using the IR
remote, press the OK button.
WINDOW CONVERT
MIRROR OFF
FADE IN-OUT ON
ROTATION OFF
RESTORE DEFAULTS
BACK
EXIT
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Chroma Key
See Using Chroma Key for more information about the chroma key process.
1. Press the Menu button on the front panel or on the IR remote control. The menu
system will be displayed.
I/O SETUP
WINDOW
NETWORK
SYSTEM
EXIT
2. Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight Window.
3. Press the Select button to display the Window Settings menu. If using the IR
remote, press the OK button.
WINDOW SETTINGS
WINDOW ADJUST
WINDOW CONVERT
CHROMA KEY
BACK
EXIT
MAIN MENU
4. Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight Chroma Key.
5. Press the Select button to display the Chroma Key menu. If using the IR
remote, press the OK button.
CHROMA KEY
MINUMUM R 000
MAXIMUM R 255
MINIMUM G 000
MAXIMUM G 255
MINIMUM B 000
MAXIMUM B 255
CHROMA KEY OFF
RESTORE DEFAULTS
BACK
EXIT
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6. Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight the Minimum R option.
7. Press the Select button to select the Minimum R option. The currently selected
value will be highlighted in orange.
CHROMA KEY
MINIMUM R 000
MAXIMUM R 255
MINIMUM G 000
MAXIMUM G 255
MINIMUM B 000
MAXIMUM B 255
CHROMA KEY OFF
RESTORE DEFAULTS
BACK
EXIT
8. Use the ◄ or ► buttons to change the current value.
9. Press the Select button to accept the current changes. If using the IR
remote, press the OK button.
10. Repeat this process for each of the Maximum and Minimum R, G, and B values.
11. Highlight and select the Chroma Key option
12. Use the ◄ or ► buttons to turn chroma keying On or Off.
CHROMA KEY
MINIMUM R 000
MAXIMUM R 064
MINIMUM G 048
MAXIMUM G 128
MINIMUM B 064
MAXIMUM B 128
CHROMA KEY ON
RESTORE DEFAULTS
BACK
EXIT
13. Press the Select button to accept the current changes. If using the IR
remote, press the OK button.
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Changing the IP Settings
1. Press the Menu button on the front panel or on the IR remote control. The menu
system will be displayed.
2. Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight the Network option.
I/O SETUP
WINDOW
NETWORK
SYSTEM
EXIT
3. Press the Select button to display the Network menu. If using the IR remote,
press the OK button.
NETWORK
IP SETTINGS
TELNET SETTINGS
UDP SETTINGS
BACK
EXIT
MAIN MENU
4. Press the Enter button again to display the IP Settings menu. If using the IR remote,
press the OK button.
IP SETTINGS
MODE STATIC
STATIC SET IP
BYTE 1 HIGH 192
BYTE 2 168
BYTE 3 001
BYTE 4 LOW 072
HTTP PORT 072
RE-LINK No
RESTORE DEFAULTS
BACK
EXIT
STATIC IP NOT LINKED
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5. Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight the option to change. The Mode option will be
highlighted, automatically.
6. Once the desired option is highlighted, press the Select button to select it. If using the
IR remote control, press the OK button.
When an option is selected, its current value will be highlighted in orange.
IP SETTINGS
MODE STATIC
STATIC SET IP
BYTE 1 HIGH 192
BYTE 2 168
BYTE 3 001
BYTE 4 LOW 072
HTTP PORT 072
RE-LINK No
RESTORE DEFAULTS
BACK
EXIT
STATIC IP NOT LINKED
7. Use the ◄ or ► buttons to change the current value.
8. Press the Select button to accept the current changes. If using the IR remote control,
press the OK button.
Mode
Set this option to either Static or DHCP. If using the Static option, the IP address must be
specied. Use the Byte 1 High , Byte 2, Byte 3, and Byte 4 Low options to set each of the
digits in the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway.
Static Set
Use this option to switch between the IP address (IP), subnet mask (Mask), and gateway
(Gate).
Byte
Use the Byte 1 High, Byte 2, Byte 3, and Byte 4 Low options to set each of the digits in the
IP address, subnet mask, and gateway.
HTTP Port
Sets the HTTP listening port for the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI.
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NETWORK
MODE STATIC
STATIC SET IP
BYTE 1 HIGH 192
BYTE 2 168
BYTE 3 001
BYTE 4 LOW 072
HTTP PORT 072
RE-LINK No
RESTORE DEFAULTS
BACK
EXIT
STATIC IP NOT LINKED
Re-link
Use this option to attempt to re-link to the network using the current IP settings.
Restore Defaults
This option will reset the default IP settings for the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for
HDMI.
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Changing the Telnet Settings
1. Press the Menu button on the front panel or on the IR remote control. The menu
system will be displayed.
2. Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight the Network option.
I/O SETUP
WINDOW
NETWORK
SYSTEM
EXIT
3. Press the Select button to display the Network menu. If using the IR remote,
press the OK button.
MAIN MENU
4. Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight the Telnet Settings option.
NETWORK
IP SETTINGS
TELNET SETTINGS
UDP SETTINGS
BACK
EXIT
5. Press the Enter button again to display the Telnet Settings menu. If using the IR
remote, press the OK button.
TELNET SETTINGS
TELNET ACCESS No
REQUIRE PASSWORD No
TERMINAL PORT 0023
BACK
EXIT
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5. Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight the option to change. The Telnet Access option
will be highlighted, automatically.
6. Once the desired option is highlighted, press the Select button to select it. If using the
IR remote control, press the OK button.
When an option is selected, its current value will be highlighted in orange.
TELNET SETTINGS
TELNET ACCESS No
REQUIRE PASSWORD No
TERMINAL PORT 0023
BACK
EXIT
7. Use the ◄ or ► buttons to change the current value.
8. Press the Select button to accept the current changes. If using the IR remote control,
press the OK button.
Telnet Access
Enables (Yes) or disables (No) Telnet access for the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for
HDMI.
Require Password
Enables (Yes) or disables (No) the password prompt at the beginning of a Telnet session.
Terminal Port
Sets the Telnet listening port for the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI.
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Changing the UDP Settings
1. Press the Menu button on the front panel or on the IR remote control. The menu
system will be displayed.
2. Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight the Network option.
I/O SETUP
WINDOW
NETWORK
SYSTEM
EXIT
3. Press the Select button to display the Network menu. If using the IR remote,
press the OK button.
MAIN MENU
4. Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight the UDP Settings option.
NETWORK
IP SETTINGS
TELNET SETTINGS
UDP SETTINGS
BACK
EXIT
5. Press the Enter button again to display the UDP Settings menu. If using the IR
remote, press the OK button.
UDP SETTINGS
UDP ACCESS No
UDP PORT 50007
REMOTE UDP ACCESS No
REMOTE UDP ADDR IP
BYTE 1 HIGH 192
BYTE 2 168
BYTE 3 001
BYTE 4 LOW 080
REMOTE UDP PORT 50008
BACK
EXIT
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5. Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight the option to change. The UDP Access option
will be highlighted, automatically.
6. Once the desired option is highlighted, press the Select button to select it. If using the
IR remote control, press the OK button.
When an option is selected, its current value will be highlighted in orange.
UDP SETTINGS
UDP ACCESS No
UDP PORT 50007
REMOTE UDP ACCESS No
REMOTE UDP ADDR IP
BYTE 1 HIGH 192
BYTE 2 168
BYTE 3 001
BYTE 4 LOW 080
REMOTE UDP PORT 50008
BACK
EXIT
7. Use the ◄ or ► buttons to change the current value.
8. Press the Select button to accept the current changes. If using the IR remote control,
press the OK button.
UDP Access
Enables or disables UDP access to the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI.
UDP Port
Sets the UDP port for the 4x4 Seamless Matrix for HDMI.
Remote UDP Access
Enables or disables remote UDP access for the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for
HDMI.
Remote UDP Addr
Sets the remote UDP IP address for the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI.
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UDP SETTINGS
UDP ACCESS No
UDP PORT 50007
REMOTE UDP ACCESS No
REMOTE UDP ADDR IP
BYTE 1 HIGH 192
BYTE 2 168
BYTE 3 001
BYTE 4 LOW 080
REMOTE UDP PORT 50008
BACK
EXIT
Byte
Use the Byte 1 High, Byte 2, Byte 3, and Byte 4 Low options to set the IP address of the
digits in the UDP IP address, subnet mask, and gateway.
Remote UDP Port
Sets the remote UDP listening port for the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI.
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System Settings
1. Press the Menu button on the front panel or on the IR remote control. The menu
system will be displayed.
2. Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight the System option.
I/O SETUP
WINDOW
NETWORK
SYSTEM
EXIT
3. Press the Select button to display the System menu. If using the IR remote,
press the OK button.
SYSTEM
FIRMWARE Ver V1.13
FACTORY RESET No
REBOOT No
INFORMATION
BACK
EXIT
MAIN MENU
4. Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight the desired option.
5. Press the Select button to make the selection. If using the IR remote control,
press the OK button.
Selecting Factory Reset will reset the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher to factory-
default settings
Selecting Reboot will reboot the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher. This option is
the same as disconnecting and reconnecting the AC power cord, on the back of the
switcher.
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RS-232 Interface
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RS-232 ControllerSwitcher
DCD
RXD
TXD
DTR
GND
DSR
RTS
CTS
R1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Only TXD, RXD, and GND pins are used.
RS-232 Settings
DescriptionSetting
Baud rate
Data bits
Parity
Stop bits
Hardware ow control
IMPORTANT: When sending Telnet or RS-232 commands,
a carriage return (0d) and a line feed (0a) must be included at the
end of the command.
19200
8
None
1
None
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
DCD
RXD
TXD
DTR
GND
DSR
RTS
CTS
R1
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IP / UDP Conguration
The 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI supports IP-based control using Telnet,
UDP, or the built-in Web-based GUI. To set up IP control, the network settings for the
4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI must be congured via RS-232. The default
network settings for the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher are as follows:
DescriptionIP Address / PortDescriptionIP Address / Port
IP Address
Subnet
Gateway
HTTP Port
1. Connect an RS-232 cable from the PC to the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for
HDMI. Also make sure that an Ethernet cable is connected between the 4x1 Multiview
Seamless Switcher and the network.
2. Launch a terminal emulation program (e.g. HyperTerminal) and use the RS-232
settings listed on the previous page.
192.168.1.72
255.255.255.0
192.168.1.254
80
NOTE: Depending upon the network, all related IP, Telnet, and
UDP settings will need to be assigned. Consult your network
administrator to obtain the proper settings.
UDP Port
Local UDP Port
Remote UDP IP
Remote UDP Port
23
50007
192.168.1.255
50008
3. Set the IP address for the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher using the #set_ipadd
command.
4. Set the subnet mask using the #set_netmask command.
5. Set the gateway (router) IP address using the #set_gateway command.
6. Set the Telnet listening port using the #set_telnet_port command.
7. Set the HTTP listening port using the #set_http_port command.
8. Set the UDP remote IP address for the switcher using the #set_udp_remote_ip
command.
9. Set the UDP listening port for the switcher using the #set_udp_port command.
10. Set the UDP remote port for the switcher using the #set_udp_remote_port
command.
11. Reboot the switcher to apply all changes, then type the IP address that was
specied in step 3, in a Web browser to access the Web GUI. Use the same IP
address to Telnet to the switcher.
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CommandDescription
#chromakey
#chromakey_color
#display_telnet_welcome
#fade
#fadefault
#help
#lock_aspect
#lock_edid
#mask
#mirror
#mute
#power
#reboot
#recall_preset
#rotate
#save_preset
#set_bank_name
#set_brightness
#set_contrast
#set_edid
#set_gateway
#set_hdcp
#set_hposition
#set_hsize
#set_http_port
#set_hue
#set_ipadd
#set_ipmode
#set_ir
#set_netmask
#set_osd
#set_output
#set_preset_name
#set_priority
Enables or disables chroma-keying
This command will be available in a future release of
the rmware
Enables or disables the Telnet welcome message
Enable or disable fade effect
Resets the current routing and masking state to
factory-default settings
Displays the list of available commands
Locks the aspect ratio of all inputs
Locks the local EDID when the switcher is
power-cycled
Masks the specied outputs
Enables or disables window mirroring
Enables or disables muting on all outputs
Toggles the power on the switcher
Reboots the switcher
Loads the specied routing preset into memory
Rotates the video signal
Saves a routing preset to memory
Assigns a name to the specied bank
Sets the brightness level for all outputs
Sets the contrast level for all outputs
Assigns the specied EDID to an input or bank
Sets the gateway address
Enables or disables HDCP detection
Sets the horizontal position of the specied window
Sets the horizontal size of the specied window
Sets the HTTP listening port
Sets the hue for all outputs
Sets the IP address
Sets the IP mode (DHCP or static)
Sets the IR channel of the switcher
Sets the subnet mask
Enables or disables the OSD (On-Screen Display)
Sets the output resolution
Assigns a name to the specied preset
Sets the priority for the specied window
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#set_saturation
#set_tcp_user
#set_telnet_pass
#set_telnet_port
#set_udp_port
#set_udp_remote_ip
#set_udp_remote_port
#set_vposition
#set_vsize
#set_webui_ad_pass
#set_webui_op_pass
#show_bank_name
#show_brightness
#show_chromakey_color
#show_contrast
#show_gateway
#show_hdcp
#show_http_port
#show_hue
#show_ip
#show_ipcong
#show_ipmode
#show_ir
#show_mac_addr
#show_netmask
#show_osd
#show_output
#show_power
#show_preset_name
#show_saturation
#show_tcp_access
#show_telnet_port
#show_udp_port
#show_udp_remote_ip
Set the saturation for the specied output
This command will be available in a future release of
the rmware
Sets the Telnet password
Sets the Telnet listening port
Sets the local UDP listening port
Sets the remote UDP IP address
Sets the remote UDP port
Sets the vertical position of the specied window
Sets the vertical size of the specied window
Sets the Administrator password for the Web
interface
Sets the Operator password for the Web interface
Displays the name of the specied EDID bank
Displays the brightness value for all outputs
Displays the minimum or maximum value of the
specied chroma key color component
Displays the contrast value for all outputs
Displays the IP address of the (router) gateway
Displays the HDCP status of the specied input
Displays the Web server listening port
Displays the hue value for all outputs
Displays the current IP address of the switcher
Displays the current TCP/IP settings of the switcher
Displays the current IP mode (DHCP or static)
Displays the current IR channel of the switcher
Displays the MAC address of the switcher
Displays the current subnet mask
Enables or disables the OSD (On-Screen Display)
Displays the output resolution
Displays the power state of the switcher
Displays the name of the specied preset
Displays the saturation value for all outputs
Displays the current TCP access state
Displays the current Telnet port
Displays the current UDP serial port
Displays the current UDP remote IP address
Commands
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#show_udp_remote_port
#show_ver_data
#unmask
#use_tcp_access
#use_telnet_pass
#use_udp_access
m
r
s
Displays the current UDP remote port
Displays the current hardware and software version
Disables masking on the specied output
Enables or disables Telnet access
Forces password credentials for each Telnet session
Enables or disables UDP access
Displays the switcher routing status
Routes the specied input to the output
Routes the specied input to all outputs
Commands
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#chromakey
The #chromakey command enables or disables chroma-keying. This command is only
applicable when viewing a single input (full screen). Executing this command when viewing
multiple windows will return an error.
Syntax
#chromakey param1
Parameters
param1 Value [0 ... 1]
ValueDescription
0
1
Examples
Disable
Enable
#chromakey 1
CHROMAKEY EFFECT ON
If command is run when viewing multiple windows:
#chromakey 1
CURRENT ROUTING STATE IS WRONG!
#chromakey_color
This command will be available in a future release of the rmware.
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#display_telnet_welcome
The #display_telnet_welcome command enables or disables the Telnet welcome
message during a Telnet session.
Syntax
#display_telnet_welcome param1
Parameters
param1 Value [0 ... 1]
ValueDescription
0
1
Example
Disable welcome message
Enable welcome message
#display_telnet_welcome 1
TELNET WELCOME SCREEN IS ENABLED
When enabled and a Telnet session has been started, the following will appear:
Welcome to EXT-HD-MVSL-441 TELNET
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#fade
The #fade command enables or disables fade effects.
Syntax
#fade param1
Parameters
param1 Value [0 ... 1]
ValueDescription
0
1
Example
Disable fade effects
Enable fade effects
Commands
#fade 1
FADE EFFECT ON
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#fadefault
The #fadefault command resets the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher to factory-default
settings. Outputs are unmasked and all IP and UDP settings are reset to default settings.
Syntax
#fadefault
Parameters
None
Example
#fadefault
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#help
The #help command displays the list of available RS-232 / Telnet commands. Help on a
specic command can be displayed when using param1.
Syntax
#help param1
Parameters
param1 Command name (optional) [STRING]
Example
#help #sipadd
SET IP ADDRESS
#SIPADD PARAM1
PARAM1 = XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX
WHERE XXX: 0 - 255
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#lock_aspect
The #lock_aspect command locks or unlocks the aspect ratio of all inputs. This
command is only applicable when viewing multiple input (multiple windows). Executing this
command when viewing a single window will return an error.
Syntax
#lock_aspect param1
Parameters
param1 Value [0 ... 1]
ValueDescription
0
1
Example
Unlock
Lock
#lock_aspect 1
ASPECT RATIO LOCKED
If command is run when viewing a single window:
#lock_aspect 1
CURRENT ROUTING STATE IS WRONG!
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#lock_edid
The #lock_edid command secures the Local EDID by disabling the automatic loading of
the downstream EDID when the switcher is powered.
Syntax
#lock_edid param1
Parameters
param1 Value [0 ... 1]
ValueDescription
0
1
Example
Unlock EDID
Lock EDID
#lock_edid 1
EDID IS LOCKED
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#mask
The #mask command masks the video on the specied output(s). Use the #unmask
command to disable output masking. If param1 = 0, then all outputs are masked.
Syntax
#mask param1
Parameters
param1 Output [0 ... 4]
Examples
#mask 1
OUTPUT A IS MASKED
#mask 0
ALL OUTPUTS ARE MASKED
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#mirror
The #mirror command enables or disables window mirroring. This command applies a
horizontal transformation (rotated 180° about the y-axis) to window output A.
Syntax
#mirror param1
Parameters
param1 Value [0 ... 1]
ValueDescription
0
1
Example
Disable
Enable
#mirror 1
MIRROR EFFECT ON
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#mute
The #mute command enables or disables audio muting on all outputs.
Syntax
#mute param1
Parameters
param1 Value [0 ... 1]
ValueDescription
0
1
Example
#mute 1
AUDIO IS MUTED
Unlock
Lock
Commands
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#power
The #power command toggles power on the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher.
Syntax
#power param1
Parameters
param1 Value [0 ... 1]
ValueDescription
0
1
Examples
#power 0
POWER IS OFF
Off
On
#power 1
POWER IS ON
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#reboot
The #reboot command reboots the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher. Executing this
command is the equivalent of disconnecting and reconnecting the AC power cord, on
the back of the switcher. The 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher must be rebooted after
changing any of the IP settings.
Syntax
#reboot
Parameters
None
Example
#reboot
DEVICE HAS BEEN REBOOTED
IP: 192.168.5.155
Netmask: 255.255.255.0
Gateway: 192.168.5.254
Ethernet Cable Plug in!!
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#recall_preset
The #recall_preset command loads the routing preset.
Syntax
#recall_preset param1
Parameters
param1 Preset [1 ... 10]
Example
#recall_preset 2
INPUT 4 IS ROUTED TO WINDOW OUTPUT A
RECALL ROUTING STATE PRESET 2
#rotate
The #rotate command will be available in a future release of rmware.
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#save_preset
The #save_preset command saves the current routing state to a specied preset.
Syntax
#save_preset param1
Parameters
param1 Preset [1 ... 10]
Example
#save_preset 1
CURRENT ROUTING STATE IS SAVED TO PRESET 1
#set_bank_name
The #set_bank_name command names the specied bank.
Syntax
#set_bank_name param1 param2
Parameters
param1 Bank [1 ... 8]
param2 Name [STRING]
Example
#set_bank_name 5 Dell_24
Dell_24 NAME IS ASSIGNED TO BANK 5
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#set_brightness
The #set_brightness command sets the brightness level of the video signal on all
outputs.
Syntax
#set_brightness param1
Parameters
param1 Level [0 ... 100]
Examples
#set_brightness 65
OUTPUT 1 IS SET TO BRIGHTNESS VALUE : 65
#set_contrast
The #set_contrast command sets the contrast level of the video signal on the specied
output.
Syntax
#set_contrast param1 param2
Parameters
param1 Level [0 ... 100]
Examples
#set_contrast 74
OUT A IS SET TO CONTRAST VALUE : 74
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#set_edid
The #set_edid command sets the specied EDID type to an input or bank.