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@gefentv.com
Visit us on the Web: www.gefentv.com
Technical Support Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday - Friday, Pacic Time
4x1 HD Switcher w/ Audio Decoding 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.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Important Notice
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4x1 HD Switcher w/ Audio Decoding
Operating Notes
• The Digital Audio Decoder for HDMI has 8 RCA outputs, intended to be used with a
separate amplier, and supports a maximum of six discrete channels of audio.
2 additional connectors are available for bi-amping the front left and right channels.
• This product was intended for use with a separate audio amplier. The RCA output
connectors on the rear panel will require the use of an audio amplier to produce
adequate volume output.
• This unit will support the following audio formats:
LPCM
Dolby® Pro Logic
Dolby® Pro Logic II
Dolby® Digital
• This unit features multiple EDID (display information) modes which will determine what audio formats can be used. See Setting the EDID Mode for more information.
• This unit will accept sources that use Deep Color.
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1080P
®
Features and Packing List
Features
• Supported HDMI Features:
►Resolutions up to 1080p Full HD
►HDCP compliant
►12-bit Deep Color
►3DTV pass-through
►Lip Sync pass-through
• Supported audio formats: LPCM, Dolby® Pro Logic, Dolby® Pro Logic II, Dolby®
Digital
• 7 channels of pre-amp output, including provision for optional front left / right
bi-amp mode.
• Subwoofer pre-amp level output
• Test tone for speaker system set-up
• Front panel display
• Front panel buttons for power, volume, mute, source, and menu navigation
• Hand-held remote control
• IR control via front panel sensor and rear panel IR Extender input
• Serial (RS-232) control for automation
• Trigger Input for remotely powering on the Audio Processor
• Trigger Output for power on of outboard power amps and displays
• Field-upgradable rmware via RS-232 port
• External / Internal EDID management
• Locking power supply connector
• Compact size
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Features and Packing List
Packing List
The 4x1 HD Switcher w/ Audio Decoding 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 dealer or
Gefen.
• 1 x 4x1 HD Switcher w/ Audio Decoding
• 1 x 6 ft. Locking HDMI cables
• 1 x IR Remote Control
• 1 x 24V DC Power Supply
• 1 x AC Power Cord
• 1 x Quick-Start Guide
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2Mute ►This button will cycles between Mute-On and
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included IR Remote Control Unit.
Mute-Off modes. When the Mute-On mode
is enabled, all audio output will be muted.
While in the Menu System this button will
cycle through available options in the right
direction when a feature has been selected
for adjustment.
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3Input ◄Consecutively press this button to cycle
4Volume ▲Press this button to increase the volume
through each combination of video and
audio inputs. For each video input, audio
may be selected from the embedded HDMI
audio, coax, optical, or L/R analog audio
inputs.
level of the audio outputs. While in the
Menu System, this button is used to scroll
up through the current menu options.
See Using the Menu System for more
information.
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Getting Started
Panel Layout
IDNameDescription
5Volume ▼Press this button to decrease the volume
level of the audio outputs. While in the
Menu System, this button is used to scroll
down through the current menu options.
See Using the Menu System for more
information.
6Front Panel DisplayThe front-panel of the 4x1 HD Switcher w/
7MenuPress this button to enter the Menu
8Mode / OKPress this button to change the audio
9Power IndicatorThis LED indicator will glow bright red
10ExitPress this button to exit the current menu
11PowerPress this button to power ON the 4x1 HD
Audio Decoding contains a 16-character
2-line display which is used to provide
feedback when performing various
functions.
System. See Using the Menu System for
more information.
processing mode. See Setting the Audio
Processing Mode for more information.
when the unit is in standby mode.
When the unit is powered-on, this LED
indicator will glow bright green.
and return to the previous menu. See Using
the Menu System for more information.
Switcher w/ Audio Decoding or place it in
standby mode.
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Getting Started
Panel Layout
Back Panel
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IDNameDescription
1Line Out
(Front Bi-Amp)
2Line Out
(Surround, C, Sub, Front)
3Line In (L / R)L/R RCA-type audio inputs for analog audio.
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These RCA connectors are only used in
Bi-Amp mode.
Use RCA cables to connect with an external
amplier.
4Coax InConnect a coax audio cable between this
5Optical InUse an optical cable between this TOSLINK
6RS-232Connect a RS-232 cable between this DB-9
S/PDIF connector and the S/PDIF connector
of a digital audio source.
connector and the TOSLINK connector of a
digital audio source.
connector and the RS-232 controller.
See RS-232 Conguration for more
information.
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Getting Started
Panel Layout
IDNameDescription
7HDMI OutConnect an HDMI cable between this
connector and an HDTV display.
8IR ExtConnect an IR Extender (Gefen part no.
9Trigger (Out -/+)Provides 11.5 V DC when the Switch is
10Trigger (In -/+)Used to externally power the unit ON
11HDMI In (1 - 4)Connect up to four Hi-Def sources to these
1224V DCConnect the included the 24V DC power
EXT-RMT-IREXTN) to this port to extend the
range of the IR remote control unit.
powered ON. This trigger can be used to
control an external power amplier, lights,
curtains, etc.
or OFF. This trigger will power ON the
Switcher when a 3 V - 12 V DC voltage is
applied. If the existing voltage is removed,
then the Switcher is placed in Standby
Mode (consumes less than < 1 W).
HDMI inputs using HDMI cables.
supply to this power receptacle. Only use
the power supply that is included with this
product.
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Getting Started
IR Remote Control Unit
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Top
2
8
3
4
5
6
IDNameDescription
1MUTEPress this button to mute or unmute the
2MODEPress this button to cycle through each of the
audio output.
available audio modes.
9
10
11
12
3
4EXITThis button functions the same as the Exit
5L / RPress this button to select the analog L/R
A/S/D/W/ENTER
These buttons are the equivalent of the
Input ◄, Volume ▼, Mute ►, Volume ▲,
and Mode / OK buttons on the front panel.
button on the front panel.
audio input source.
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Getting Started
IR Remote Control Unit
IDNameDescription
6COAXPress this button to select the S/PDIF audio
input source.
7POWERPress this button to toggle between power
8MENUThis button activates the Menu system.
9ENHANCEThis button will cycle through each of the
10INFO / TEST TONEThis button will display a series of information
11OPTICALPress this button to select the TOSLINK
12HDMI 1 2 3 4Consecutively press this button to cycle
ON and standby mode . The Power LED
indicator will indicate the current power state.
See Standby Mode / Powering the Switcher
for more information.
audio enhancement presets. See Audio
Enhancement Modes for more information
on this feature.
messages on the LCD screen when pressed.
When adjusting the Speaker Level, this
button will activate a test tone that is useful
for adjusting the volume level of each
speaker.
audio input source. The current video source
will not change.
through each of the HDMI inputs.
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Getting Started
IR Remote Control Unit
(shown with cover removed)
Bottom
1
2
3
IDNameDescription
1DIP switch bankUse these DIP switches to set the IR
2Primary battery slot
(shown without battery)
3Alternate battery slotAllows for the installation of secondary
NOTE: An Activity Indicator that ashes quickly while holding down
any one of the buttons indicates a low battery. Replace the battery
as soon as possible.
channel of the remote. See Setting the
Remote IR Channel for details.
Holds the battery for operating the remote.
Use only 3V CR2032-type batteries. Make
sure that the positive (+) side of the battery
is facing up.
(backup) battery.
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Getting Started
IR Remote Control Unit
Installing the Battery
The IR remote control unit ships with two batteries. Only one battery is required for
operation. The second battery is a spare. Use only 3V CR2032-type batteries.
1. Remove the back cover the IR Remote Control unit.
2. Insert the included battery into the primary battery slot. The positive (+) side of the
battery should be facing up.
3. Replace the back cover.
WARNING: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect
type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
Setting the Remote IR Channel
In order for the included IR remote control to communicate with the 4x1 HD Switcher w/
Audio Decoding, the IR remote control must be set to the same channel as the processor.
See the section Setting the Switcher IR Channel or use the IR command to set the IR
channel of the 4x1 HD Switcher w/ Audio Decoding.
Channel 0 (default): Remote Channel 1:
ON
1 2ON1 21 2
Remote Channel 2: Remote Channel 3:
ON
1 2
ON
1 2
DIP switches
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Getting Started
Installation
Connecting the 4x1 HD Switcher w/ Audio Decoding
1. Connect up to four Hi-Def sources to the HDMI In ports on the 4x1 HD Switcher
w/ Audio Decoding.
2. Connect additional audio sources to the Optical, Coax, and/or analog inputs, as
required.
3. Connect the Digital Audio Decoder to an amplier using the RCA connectors on the
rear panel. The following RCA connectors are available:
• Front Left
• Front Left (for bi-amping)
• Front Right
• Front Right (for bi-amping)
• Center
• Left Surround
• Right Surround
• Subwoofer
•
4. Connect an HDMI cable from the HDMI Out to a Hi-Def display.
5. Connect the included 24 V DC power supply to the power receptacle on the switcher.
6. Connect the AC power cord to an available electrical outlet.
Sample Wiring Diagram
Digital Audio Source
Playing: SCALER WARS
LEVEL: 22
EISBRECHER
TRACK 2
GTV-AUDDEC-N
Powered Subwoofer
IR Extender
GTV-AUDDEC-N
Amplifier
SL
L
Electric Screen
R
C
GTV-AUDDEC-N
Blu-ray Player
Cable Box
STOP 1080p [DII]
SURROUND SOUNd
chp 4
Game Console
12V Source
(for trigger in)
VIDEO GAME MODE
Playing: SCALER WARS
LEVEL: 22
VIDEO GAME MODE
Playing: SCALER WARS
LEVEL: 22
MP3 Player
EXT-PACS
Home Theater PC
(Professional Automation Control System)
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L/R STEREO AUDIO CABLE
TOSLINK AUDIO CABLE
S/PDIF AUDIO CABLE
SPEAKER CABLE
TRIGGER CABLE
RS-232 CABLE
HDMI CABLE
HD Display
SR
HD Switcher
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Decoding
DISPLAYS
Front Panel Controls ........................................................................................... 14
Home Screen .............................................................................................. 14
Standby Mode / Powering the Switcher ...................................................... 14
Selecting the Input Source .......................................................................... 15
Adjusting the Volume .................................................................................. 16
Muting the Audio Output ............................................................................. 16
Changing the Audio Processing Mode ........................................................ 17
Accessing the Main Menu ........................................................................... 17
Using the Menu System ...................................................................................... 18
Setting the Speaker Size ............................................................................. 18
Setting the Speaker Levels ......................................................................... 20
Setting the Speaker Distance ...................................................................... 21
Adjusting the Tone Control .......................................................................... 23
Setting the Audio Processing Mode ............................................................ 25
Dynamic Range Compression .................................................................... 30
The Home Screen displays information regarding the current settings of the Switcher.
The Home Screen is also used in conjunction with navigating the built-in Menu System.
After powering on the Switcher, the Home Screen will be displayed. The Home Screen
indicates the currently selected A/V input, the current volume setting, the audio input
format, and the audio processing mode:
Displays the currently selected
A/V Input
Audio and Video inputs
Input Format
Displays the
audio input format
H1 HD -10db
-
None Direct
Displays the current audio
Audio Gain
Displays the audio
gain (volume)
Audio Mode
processing mode
Standby Mode / Powering the Switcher
Once the power supply is connected and the AC power cord is connected to an available
electrical outlet, the Power Indicator will glow bright red. When the Power Indicator is red,
the Switcher is Standby Mode.
To power-on the Switcher, press the Power button on the front panel or use the Power
button on the IR Remote Control. The power indicator, next to the Power button, will glow
bright green.
Standby Mode
(Red LED)
Switcher Active
(Green LED)
-10db
Direct
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Operating the 4x1 HD Switcher w/ Audio Decoding
Front Panel Controls
Selecting the Input Source
Press the Input ◄ button to cycle through each input source. The table below lists which
inputs are active for each selection.
The 4x1 HD Switcher w/ Audio Decoding has four HDMI inputs (1 - 4) and three options for
audio (coax, optical, and analog stereo). The following table lists the available video and
audio inputs.
Displays the currently
A/V Input
selected A/V input
H1 HD -10db
-
None Direct
DisplayVideoAudioDisplayVideoAudio
H1_HDHDMI In 1 HDMIH3_HDHDMI In 3 HDMI
H1_CXCoaxH3_CXCoax
H1_OTOpticalH3_OTOptical
H1_LRAnalog L/RH3_LRAnalog L/R
H2_HDHDMI In 2 HDMIH4_HDHDMI In 4 HDMI
H2_CXCoaxH4_CXCoax
H2_OTOpticalH4_OTOptical
H2_LRAnalog L/RH4_LRAnalog L/R
The currently displayed A/V input is abbreviated in the home screen, as follows:
[HDMI Input_Audio Source], where:
HDMI Input:
H1, H2, H3, and H4 represents each HD In port input on the back panel of the 4x1 HD
Switcher w/ Audio Decoding.
Audio Source:
• HD = Embedded HDMI audio
• CX = Coax (S/PDIF)
• OT = Optical (TOSLINK)
• LR = Analog L/R
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Operating the 4x1 HD Switcher w/ Audio Decoding
Front Panel Controls
Adjusting the Volume
Use the Volume▲ and Volume ▼ buttons to increase or decrease the audio output gain.
The ▲ or ▼ buttons on the IR Remote Control can also be used to control the audio output
gain. Audio gain can be reduced to a minimum of -60 dB and to a maximum of +10 dB.
Each time these buttons are pressed, the volume is increased or decreased by 1 dB.
TIP: To increase or decrease the audio gain at a faster rate, press
and hold down either the Volume ▲ or Volume ▼ button until the
desired volume is achieved.
Increase
Volume
H1 HD -10db
-
None Direct
Decrease
Volume
Current
Volume
Muting the Audio Output
Use the Mute button on the front panel or on the IR Remote Control to mute the audio
output. The display will indicate if the audio is muted. To disable the mute function, press
the Mute button again. The Volume ▲ and Volume▼ buttons can also be used to disable
muting.
Mutes
Audio Output
Indicates
Audio is muted
H1 HD MUTE -10db
-
None Direct
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Operating the 4x1 HD Switcher w/ Audio Decoding
Front Panel Controls
Changing the Audio Processing Mode
Successively press the Mode / OK button on the front panel to cycle through the different
audio processing modes. The Mode button on the IR Remote Control can also be used to
cycle through the audio modes.
H1 HD MUTE -10db
-
None Direct
See Setting the Audio Processing Mode for a description of each of the available audio
processing modes.
Displays
current audio
mode
Press to change
audio mode
Accessing the Main Menu
To access the Menu System, press the Menu button on the front panel. The front-panel
display will indicate that the menu system is active. The current sub-menu will be displayed
under “Main Menu”.
Sub-menu
Current
MAIN MENU
SPEAKER SIZE
Press to
access
sub-menu
Press to display
Menu system
Press to
return to
Home Screen
Press the Volume ▲ or Volume ▼ button to cycle through the different sub-menus. Press
the Mode / OK button to access the currently displayed sub-menu. Press the Exit button
to return to the home screen.
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Operating the 4x1 HD Switcher w/ Audio Decoding
Using the Menu System
The 4x1 HD Switcher w/ Audio Decoding comes with a built-in menu system which provides
control over additional audio features. The following examples demonstrate some of the
more common features of the 4x1 HD Switcher w/ Audio Decoding.
Setting the Speaker Size
Speaker size is determined by the ability of a speaker to reproduce low frequencies.
When using a powered Subwoofer one should select speaker size to SMALL. If the Center,
Surrounds, or Subwoofer speakers are not connected, then turn these channels ‘off’.
(audio from these channels will be re-directed to the front speakers).
IMPORTANT: If the FL/FR speakers are bi-amped, then the
Speaker Size must be set to LARGE.
Using the front-panel buttons
1. Press the Menu button. The front-panel display will change to display the Speaker
Size menu:
MAIN MENU
SPEAKER SIZE
2. Press the Mode / OK button. The front-panel display will show the Front L / Front R
speaker size:
SPEAKER SIZE
FRONT L/R(LARGE)
3. Press the Mute ► or Input ◄ button to select the speaker size.
SPEAKER SIZE
FRONT L/R(SMALL)
4. Use the Volume ▲ or Volume ▼ buttons to congure the Center, Surround L / R,
and Subwoofer.
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Using the Menu System
5. Press the Exit button to save the changes and return to the Speaker Size menu.
6. Press the Exit button a second time to return to the home screen.
H1 HD -30DB
-
NONE DIRECT
Using the IR Remote Control
1. Press the MENU button. The front-panel display will change to display the Speaker
Size menu:
MAIN MENU
SPEAKER SIZE
2. Press the ENTER button. The front-panel display will show the Front Left / Front R
speaker size:
SPEAKER SIZE
FRONT L/R(LARGE)
3. Press the ◄ or ► buttons to select the speaker size.
SPEAKER SIZE
FRONT L/R(SMALL)
4. Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to congure the Center, Surround L / R, and Subwoofer.
5. Press the EXIT button to save the changes and return to the Speaker Size menu.
6. Press the EXIT button a second time to return to the home screen.
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Operating the 4x1 HD Switcher w/ Audio Decoding
Using the Menu System
Setting the Speaker Levels
When using the IR Remote Control, the INFO | TEST TONE button is used to produce a
test tone to adjust the output level of each channel. The test tone can also be enabled or
disabled using the TEST command.
1. Press the MENU button. Press the ▼ button to navigate to the Speaker Level menu.
MAIN MENU
SPEAKER LEVEL
2. Press the ENTER button. The front-panel display will show the Front Left speaker
level:
SPEAKER LEVEL
FRONT L (+00db)
3. Press the INFO | TEST TONE button on the IR Remote Control to enable the test
tone.
4. Press the ◄ or ► buttons to adjust the output level of the Front Left speaker.
SPEAKER LEVEL
FRONT L (+02DB)
5. Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to cycle through the Center, Front Right, Surround Right,
Surround Left, and Subwoofer and adjust the output level of each speaker as required.
The test tone is automatically disabled when advancing to the next speaker and will
need to be selected once again.
6. Press the EXIT button to save the changes and return to the Speaker Level menu.
MAIN MENU
SPEAKER LEVEL
7. Press the Exit button a second time to return to the home screen.
NOTE: The test tone will automatically be disabled when advancing
to the next channel. Press the INFO | TEST TONE button on the IR
Remote Control to enable the test tone.
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