Gefen GTV-HT-AUDPROC User Manual

Home Theater Audio Processor

GTV-HT-AUDPROC

User Manual

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2 Operation Notes

Features

4 Panel Layou

Panel Descriptions

Connecting The Home Theater Audio Processor

GTV-AUD-IR Remote Layou

10 GTV-AUD-IR Remote Descriptions

11 GTV-AUD-IR Remote Installatio

11 Home Theater Audio Pr

12 Operating the Home Theater Audio Processor

20 Speaker Format Tabl

22 Bi-Ampin

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24 RS-232 Commands

28 Specifi cations

29 Warrant

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INTRODUCTIO

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ongratulations on your purchase of the GefenTV Home Theater Audio

Processor. Your complete satisfaction is very important to us.

efenTV

efenTV is a unique product line catering to the growing needs for innovative
ome theater solutions. Gefen specializes in total integration for home theater
onnectivity, while also focusing on going above and beyond customer
xpectations to ensure you get the most from your hardware. Gefen invites you

to explore the distinct GefenTV product line and hope that you fi nd the solution
that fi ts your needs.

he GefenTV Home Theater Audio Processor

The GefenTV Home Theater Audio Processor is a powerful yet very compact

olution for all your audio/video needs.

The GefenTV Home Theater Audio Processor provides pass-through connection

or a Hi-Def source to two mirrored HDTV displays using HDMI features

upporting 1080p full HD, Deep Color, Lip-Sync, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD MA,

and 3DTV pass-through. The audio from both the HDMI and coax inputs is sent
to the coax and optical outputs as compressed AC-3 digital audio and to separate

ix-channel audio on the RCA and binding post connectors. Up to 5.1 channels of

LPCM, Dolby Digital, and Dolby Pro Logic II is decoded on the output.

peakers can be connected to the binding posts using the built-in amplifi er,

delivering 25 watts per channel RMS. The audio can also be sent to an external

ower amplifi er using the RCA connectors. The front-left and front-right channels
se bi-amplifi cation to enhance the sound quality.

The Home Theater Audio Processor features an easy-to-read LCD display with

xtensive features such as individual control of speaker size, distance location,

and volume up/down. Control is available using the front panel push buttons or

sing the included IR remote and RS-232 control.

How It Works

onnect the GefenTV Home Theater Audio Processor to the Hi-Def source usin
the supplied HDMI cable and coax cable. Connect up to two (2) HDTV displays
or AV receivers to the Audio Processor HDMI outputs. Connect an optical and
a coax cable from the Audio Processor digital audio outputs to an AV receiver.

se the binding posts to connect up to fi ve speakers. The sub-woofer must be
a powered version and is connected to the RCA connector allocated for the sub.

onnect the included 24V power supply to the Audio Processor and push the

ower button to turn on the Audio Processor. Apply power to the Hi-Def source

and HDTV Displa

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OPERATION NOTE

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READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR

OPERATING THE HOME THEATER AUDIO PROCESSOR

• The GefenTV Home Theater Audio Processor is designed to be used with

peakers, using fi ve full-bandwidth channels and one low frequency channel.

A outputs are provided for connecting the GefenTV Home Theater Audio

Processor to a separate audio amplifi er. Two (2) additional connectors, both

peaker and RCA, are available for bi-amping the front-left and front-right
hannels (see page 22 for details).

• This unit provides a maximum power output of 25 Watts per channel RMS.

• This product supports the following audio formats

LPCM (up to 6 channels
Dolby Digital (AC-3 up to 6 channels
Dolby Pro Logic
Dolby Pro Logic II

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Supported HDMI 1.3 Features

• 225 MHz (up to 12-bit YUV 4:4:4 @ 1080p

• Deep Color support (x.v.Color

• Lip-Sync pass-throu

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EC pass-throu

Features

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eparates digital audio from the HDMI or of S/PDIF inputs and decodes up

to 5.1 channels of digital audi

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plits one HDMI input source into 2 mirrored HDMI outputs

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upported audio formats

Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, and Dolby Pro Logic II decodin

• Test tone for system diagnostics

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utputs line-level analog audio up to 5.1 channels using RCA connectors

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utputs amplifi ed analog audio at 25 Watts per channel RMS on external

peaker terminals

• LCD status display for full selection men

• IR control

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• Field-upgradable fi rmwar

• External / Internal EDID managemen

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• This product is HDMI and HDCP-complian

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1) GefenTV Home Theater Audio Processor

1) 6 ft. HDMI cable (M-M

1) 6 ft. S/PDIF cabl

1) IR remote control (battery included

1) 24V DC Power Suppl

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ower Status LED Indicato

This LED will indicate the current power state. When the LED is red, the unit is
in standby mode. When the LED is green, the unit is on.

nfrared Senso

This infrared sensor will accept commands from the included GTV-AUD-IR

emote control. This sensor requires line-of-sight between the unit and remote

or proper operation.

ute / Right Button

This button will cycle between Mute-On and Mute-

enu System. When the Mute-On mode is enabled, all audio output will be

eased. While in the Menu System this button will cycle through available

options in the right direction when a feature has been selected for adjustment.

nput / Left Button

This button will toggle between the HDMI and Coaxial audio input sources
when not in the Menu System. When the HDMI source is selected, audio will
be extracted from the embedded audio within the incoming HDMI signal. When
the Coaxial source is selected, audio will be extracted from the incoming audio

ource connected to the Coaxial

this button will cycle through available options in the left direction when a feature

as been selected for adjustment.

PDIF) input port. While in the Menu System

modes when not in the

olume Decrease / Down Button

This button is used to decrease the volume level of the audio outputs when

ot in the Menu System. While in the Menu System this button will cycle down

through the current level’s options.

olume Increase / Up Button

This button is used to increase the volume level of the audio outputs when not
in the Menu System. While in the Menu System this button will cycle up through
the current level’s options.

ain LCD Displa

This display will show pertinent status information and will be used to make
adjustments to features in the Menu System.

enu Button

This button will activate the Menu

ettings will be made.

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ode / OK Button

This button will change the Processing Mode when not in the Menu System.
While in the Menu

Exit Button

This button is used to exit the current menu level and return to the previous

arent level. This button will exit the entire Menu System when on the top most

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ower Button

This button will toggle between the ON and STANDBY power states. An LED

tatus indicator will signify the current power state. A RED LED will be active

when the unit is in Standby power state. A GREEN LED will be active when the

nit is in the ON power state.

2 Front Right and Front Left Speaker Terminal

These are 5-way binding post type terminals. They will accept spade lug,
banana plug, dual banana plug, bare wire, and pin style connections. 4 pairs of

ositive and negative terminals are available. 2 pairs are for front right and front

eft speakers. An additional 2 pairs are also available for bi-amping the front right

and front left speakers.

enter, Surround Right, and Surround Left Speaker T erminal

These are 5-way binding post type terminals. They will accept spade lug,
banana plug, dual banana plug, bare wire, and pin style connections. 3 pairs of

ositive and negative terminals are available. 2 each for the center, surround

ight, and surround left speakers.

stem this will be used as a confi rmation button.

S-232 Serial Communications Por

This port is used to control functions and features using serial communications.
For more information on this feature please see page 23.

Analog Audio RCA Output

RCA type audio outputs are available for connection to a separate amplifi er.

p to 6 discrete channels can be utilized. 2 RCA audio output connectors are
available for front channel bi-amping purposes. Please see page 22 for more
information.

oaxial (S/PDIF) Audio Outpu

This output is constantly active. Audio that is extracted from the input HDMI

ource device or via the coaxial input is directly output through this connector.
Processing and features of the Home Theater Audio Processor are not applied
to the audio passing through this connector.

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Optical (TOSLINK) Audio Outpu

This output is constantly active. Audio that is extracted from the input HDMI

ource device or via the coaxial input is directly output through this connector.
Processing and features of the Home Theater Audio Processor are not applied
to the audio passin

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oaxial (S/PDIF) Audio Inpu

A coaxial audio source can be connected and used as the main audio input

ource if desired. Please be aware of the limitations of audio types and qualit
which can be transported over this connector type.

4V DC Power Receptacle

This 24V DC power supply included with the unit connects to this receptacle.
Please only use the power supply that is included with this product.

HDMI Input Por

This input will accept a single HDMI source device. Audio in the source’s signal
will be extracted and processed. This input will be replicated and output through
the HDMI 1 & 2 ports. Audio from this source can be bypassed by using the
audio from the coaxial input connector.

HDMI Output Port 1

This output will accept a single HDMI output device. The HDMI input source will
be replicated and output through this port and the HDMI output port 2.

through this connector.

2 HDMI Output Port 2

This output will accept a single HDMI output device. The HDMI input source will
be replicated and output through this port and the HDMI output port 1.

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