Home Theater Audio Processor
GTV-HT-AUDPROC
User Manual
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any accompanying doc u men ta tion without prior written notice.
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1 Intr
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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ackage Includes
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
1) User Manual
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ANEL DESCRIPTION
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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.
stem which is where all adjustment and
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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
vel.
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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HOME THEATER AUDIO PROCESSOR
How to Connect the Home Theater Audio Processor
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onnect an HDMI source device to the HDMI input port of the Home Theater
Audio Processor using the included HDMI cable.
ptionally, connect an additional audio source to the coaxial
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sing a user supplied coaxial cable.
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onnect up to 6 speakers to the speaker terminals on the back panel of
the Home Theater Audio Processor. The following connection terminals are
vailabl
•Front L
• Front Left (for bi-ampin
• Front RIgh
• Front Right (for bi-ampin
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onnect the Digital Audio Decoder to an amplifi er using the RCA connectors
on the rear panel. The following RCA connectors are available
•Front L
• Front Left (for bi-ampin
• Front RIgh
• Front Right (for bi-ampin
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ubwoofer
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onnect up to two HDMI output devices to the HDMI outputs using user
upplied HDMI cables. If only using a single HDMI device, connect this
device to the HDMI Output 1 port. These outputs will be mirrored.
PDIF) input
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ptionally, audio can also be output using the coaxial
TOSLINK) connectors. These outputs will not have any processing applied
to them.
7. External control can be accomplished using the RS-232 serial
ommunications port. More information on the use of this connector can be
ound on page 23.
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onnect the included 24V DC power supply to the power receptacle on the
ome Theater Audio Processor. Connect the wall plug into an empty wall
ower socket.
PDIF) and optical
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This is a discrete power off button. Pressing this button will turn the Home
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This button will navigate left when using the Menu System.
Exi
This button functions the same as the Exit button on the front panel.
ute
This button cycle between mute on and mute off modes. When mute is applied
there will not be any audio output.
/PDIF
This is a discrete button that will select the S/PDIF audio input source.
HDMI
This is a discrete button that will select the HDMI audio input source.
nfo/Test T one
This button will display a series of information 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.
olume Down
This button will navigate down through options when using the Menu System
and will increase the volume when not in the Menu System.
Enhance
This button will cycle through the various enhancement modes. For a full
description of these modes please see page 18.
Enter
This button will confi rm options and changes made in the Menu System.
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This button will navigate right when using the Menu System.
olume Up
This button will navigate up through options when using the Menu System and
will increase the volume when not in the Menu System.
ower On
This is a discrete power on button. Pressing this button will turn the Home
Theater Audio Pr
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This button functions the same as the Menu button on the front panel.
unctions the same as the Mode button on the front panel.
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To use the GTV-AUD-IR remote, remove the battery cover on the back of the remote
to reveal the battery compartment. Insert the included battery into the open batter
lot. The positive (+) side should be facing up. Ensure that both DIP (Dual Inline
Package) switches are in the OFF position. Replace the battery cover. The remote
hips with 2 batteries. One battery is needed for operation and the other battery is
omplimentary.
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ip Switches
The DIP
alleviate issues that may occur if the unit or remote control responds or interferes
with other non-Gefen equipment. This setting must match the IR Channel setting on
the unit. Please see page 18 for setting up the IR Channel on the unit.
emote Channel 1
emote Channel
witches above are used to set the IR Channel. Changing channels will
emote Channel 2
emote Channel 4
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The Home Theater Audio Processor uses a series of buttons, located on the front
anel, for all input selection and feature functions. All status information, such as
the input audio type, are always available on the front panel
adjustable features, such as speaker distance and processing modes, can be
avigated and adjusted by referencing the
All menu navigation and adjustments are accomplished by using the front panel
buttons or the included GTV-AUD-IR remote control. Please review the front
anel buttons below.
For a full description of each of these buttons please see the descriptions on
age 5.
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CD Screen displa
and adjust functions when using the Menu System. This display is a high contrast
2-line/16-character LCD. It will display information like in the example below
s status information and can also be used to navigate
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urrently selected input port and audio input format. The currently used output
ormat can also be displayed by pressing the
ttons while on this screen will have no
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useful information to the user. It displays the
button. Pressing the ◄ or ►
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1 This section will display the currently selected audio input source.
2 This section will display the current volume level. The range is from -60dB to
10dB
The section will display the current input audio format. This unit will support
LPCM (2-6) channels) and Dolby Digital (AC-3 up to 6 channels).
4 This section will display the current processing mode. Supported modes are
Direct, Stereo, Multi Channel Stereo, Mono, and Dolby Pro Logic II.
This portion of the screen will display the currently selected input. The available
inputs and their labels are listed below
CD Displa
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DMI
PDIF (default
To switch between audio input sources, use the
The IR remote control has discrete switching functions. To select the source
onnected to the “Coax In” port, press the SPDIF button. To select the source
onnected to the “HDMI In” port, press the HDMI button.
This portion of the screen will display the current volume level. Volume control is
based on reference levels. 0.0dB on this unit is approximately 85dB (reference
evel for dialog recorded in studios) with peaks of up to 105dB.
The maximum volume setting is +10dB. The minimum volume level is -60dB.
The default value is -30dB.
Actual Inpu
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ront panel button labeled INPUT.
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This portion of the screen will display the current audio inputs format. Please use
the table below to determine what formats are accepted by each input type.
Inpu
DMI
oaxial
This portion of the screen will display the currently used processing mode.
ultiple processing modes are provided to enhance the audio experience.
The following processing modes are available
• Direct - This mode will playback audio without any processing (default).
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tereo - This mode will playback all audio at 2 channels. Multiple channel
audio will be down-mixed appropriately.
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ulti Channel Stereo - The front right and left channels will be mixed and
also played back through the center channel speaker. This mode is onl
available when using stereo sources. If this mode is selected and a multi-
hannel source is detected, the mode will automatically switch to Direct
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orted Audio Formats Supported Channels
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Dolby Digital
Dolby Pro Logic II
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Dolby Pro Logic II
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ono - Audio from the front right channel will be played through both the
ront right and front left speakers. If a center channel speaker is available,
the front right and front left channels will be played as normal but the center
will play a mix of the two audio channels.
• Dolby Pro Logic II - Dolby Pro Logic II processes any high quality stereo
ignal source into fi ve separate full frequency channels. Dolby Pro Logic II
also decodes 5 channels from stereo signals encoded in traditional four-
hannel Dolby Surround or fi ve-channel Dolby Pro Logic II. This mode is
only available when using stereo sources. If this mode is selected and a
ulti-channel source is detected, the mode will automatically switch to Direct
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Note: Not all processin
additional information on how which modes will affect various speaker setups and
audio formats, please see page 20.
modes will be available for all input audio types. For
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ENU SYSTE
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enu System will allow the user to con
Audio Processor. The front panel buttons are used to navigate the
Syste
To enter the Menu System, press the MENU button located on the front panel.
The Main Menu will become available, The following menu options are available
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• Audio Setup
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• Exi
Feature confi guration can also be accomplished via the IR remote
ntrol.
peaker Size
This option will set the speaker size. The size of the speaker will determine
ow lower frequency material is handled by each speaker.
peaker Level
This option will allow the user to adjust the volume for each individual
peaker. The adjustment is designed to set each speaker’s volume for
qualizing the sound at the listening position.
peaker Distance
This option will allow the user to adjust the distance value for each individual
peaker. The level adjustment will set delays necessary to create the proper
audio soundstage.
one Control
This option will allow the user to adjust the bass and treble levels.
This option will allow the user to adjust the favorite processing and
nhancement m
isc Setup
This option will allow the user to adjust the distance unit, EDID source, TV
stem, and factory default reset.
This option will return the user to the Main Display screen.
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elect a menu option and proceed to it’s submenu, press the OK button.
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buttons on the front panel to cycle between the options. To
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This menu option will allow the user to select the speaker size to either SMALL
or LARGE. When a speaker size is set to SMALL, all frequencies below 80Hz
are automaticall
LARGE, all frequencies will be routed to the speaker.
All speakers except the front left and right channels have an option to disable the
se of that channel. If the center, rear surround, or subwoofer channels are not
oing to be used these speakers should be set to the OFF setting. Source audio
that uses these channels will be properly mixed to the other available speakers.
se the
The following selections are available
• Front L/R - These settings will affect the front left and right channel outputs
default is SMALL).
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enter - These settings will affect the center channel outputs (default is
MALL).
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urr L/R - These settings will affect the surround left and right channel
outputs (default is SMALL).
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UB - This should be set according to the use of a subwoofer (default is
NSUB).
se the
peaker.
When fi nished, press the
ser can press the OK button to immediately cycle to the next option.
To return to the previous menu, press the EXIT button. To exit the entire Menu
stem, press the MENU button.
routed to the subwoofer channel. When a speaker size is set to
and buttons on the front panel to select the desired speaker output.
and buttons on the front panel to change options for the selected
or
to move to another selection. Alternatively, the
This menu option will allow the user to increase or decrease the volume of a
articular speaker. This feature is useful for equalizing the sound at the listenin
osition. By default, each speaker’s output is set at 00dB. The output can be
adjusted in 1dB increments between -10dB and +10dB.
nce a speaker is selected for adjustment, the INFO/TEST TONE button on the
IR remote control can be used to activate a test tone which will be heard through
the selected speaker output.
se the
The following selections are available
• Front L - These settings will affect the front left channel output (default is
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and buttons on the front panel to select the desired speaker output.
00dB).
enter - These settings will affect the center channel output (default is
00dB).
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• Front R - These settings will affect the front right channel output (default is
00dB).
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urr R - These settings will affect the surround right channel output (default
is +00dB).
urr L - These settings will affect the surround left channel output (default is
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00dB).
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ub - These settings will affect the subwoofer channel output (default is
00dB).
se the
peaker.
When fi nished, press the
ser can press the OK button to immediately cycle to the next option.
To return to the previous menu, press the EXIT button. To exit the entire Menu
stem, press the MENU button.
This menu option will allow the user to set the distance of each speaker. This
eature is necessary for providing the proper audio delay when using the various
rocessing modes.
The distance unit can be viewed in either feet or meters. This option is set in the
iscellaneous Setup menu. The distance for each speaker can be set in 1.5 feet
0.5 meter) increments between 0 feet (0 meters) to 33 feet (10 meters).
se the
The following selections are available
• Front L - These settings will affect the front left channel (default is 3.0m).
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• Front R - These settings will affect the front right channel (default is 3.0m).
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se the
peaker.
When fi nished, press the
ser can press the OK button to immediately cycle to the next option.
To return to the previous menu, press the EXIT button. To exit the entire Menu
stem, press the MENU button.
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buttons on the front panel to change options for the selected
or
to move to another selection. Alternately, the
and
buttons on the front panel to select the desired speaker output.
enter - These settings will affect the center channel (default is 2.0m).
urr R - These settings will affect the surround right channel (default is
2.0m).
urr L - These settings will affect the surround left channel (default is 2.0m).
ub - These settings will affect the subwoofer channel (default is 3.0m).
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buttons on the front panel to change options for the selected
or
to move to another selection. Alternately, the
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This menu option will allow the user to adjust the bass and treble settings. These
eatures were designed to allow the user to adjust the sound to their taste.
Both the treble and bass settin
-12dB and +12dB .
se the
option (default for both options are +00dB).
se the
option.
When fi nished, press the
ser can press the OK button to immediately cycle to the next option.
To return to the previous menu, press the EXIT button. To exit the entire Menu
stem, press the MENU button.
This menu option will allow the user to set favorite processing modes for both the
PDIF and HDMI inputs. Additionally, audio enhancement modes can also be
et in this menu option. The following features are available in this menu system
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•DRC - This feature will apply compression of loud sounds over a certain
• ENHA. - This feature is used to set an enhancement mode. The followin
se the
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option.
and buttons on the front panel to select either the treble or bass
and buttons on the front panel to change settings for the selected
PDIF FAV PROC - This feature is used to set the default processing mode
or the S/PDIF input. Selectable processing modes can be found on page
14 (default is DIRECT).
DMI FAV PROC - This feature is used to set the default processing mode
or the HDMI input. Selectable processing modes can be found on page 14
default is DIRECT).
threshold while quiet sounds remain untreated (default is OFF).
nhancement modes are available (default is OFF
1. Night+ Mode - This mode can be used to watch dynamic content at low
volume levels. This works by increasing the volume of quiet passages,
while decreasing the volume of load passages.
2. Voice+ Mode - This mode will isolate and enhance dialog for clearer
ounding vocals.
. Volume+ Mode - This mode will equalize the volume level when listenin
to a source that has large variation in volume level. (i.e. Television
broadcast and advertisement volume differences.
and buttons on the front panel to select the desired option.
and buttons on the front panel to change the setting or the selected
s can be adjusted in 1db increments between
or
to move to another selection. Alternately, the
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When fi nished, press the
ser can press the OK button to immediately cycle to the next option.
To return to the previous menu, press the EXIT button. To exit the entire Menu
stem, press the MENU button.
This menu option will allow the user to set miscellaneous settings. The following
options are in the menu
• DIST. UNIT - This will set the unit of measurement when using the
peaker Distance option. The user can use either Feet or Meters as the
easurement unit (default is METER).
• EDID ADJ. - This will control the location and type of EDID which will be
sed to send to the HDMI source device. The following options are available
• INT - This option will use an internal EDID which will list all of the
upported audio and video formats that can be used with the Home
Theater Audio Pr
• EXT - This option will use the EDID from the HDMI device connected to
DMI output 1.
•
IX - This option will take video capabilities form the EDID of the
display connected to the display on HDMI input 1 and the audio
apabilities from the EDID of the Home Theater Audio Processor (this is
the default mode).
• IR CHANNEL - This will set the IR channel that is used with the included
emote control. This setting must correspond with the setting on the IR
emote control. Please see page 11 for information on setting the IR channel
n the remote control.
• 1 - The unit will use IR channel 1 (this is the default settin
• 2 - The unit will
•
- The unit will use IR channel
• 4 - The unit will
• DEFAULT - This will return the Home Theater Audio Processor to its factor
default settings.
se the
se the
option.
When fi nished, press the
ser can press the OK button to immediately cycle to the next option.
To return to the previous menu, press the EXIT button. To exit the entire Menu
stem, press the MENU button.
and
buttons on the front panel to select the desired option.
and
buttons on the front panel to change the setting or the selected
or
to move to another selection. Alternately, the
r.
IR channel
IR channel 4
or
to move to another selection. Alternately, the
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SPEAKER FORMAT TABL
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PEAKER AND FORMAT TABL
CM2ch /
olby_2ch
CM2ch /
olby_2ch
FL_R
Small
ar
Speaker Siz
SL_R SUB SL
Small Small
Small
Small
Small Small
Small
Small
Small Small
Small
Small
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argeSmall
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ff Small
ff
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ff
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argeSmall
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argeSmall
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ff
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ff Small
ff
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ff
ff
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ff Small
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FavProcMod
PLII(1)irect(2)Stereo(3
nsubSmall 5.1ch 2.1ch 2.1ch 5.1ch 1.1ch
nsubarge5.1ch 2.1ch 2.1ch 5.1ch 1.1ch
nsubSmall 5.1ch 2.1ch 2.1ch 5.1ch 1.1ch
nsubarge5.1ch 2.1ch 2.1ch 5.1ch 1.1ch
nsubSmall4.1ch 2.1ch 2.1ch4.1ch 2.1ch
nsubar
nsuboff — 2.1ch 2.1ch
nsuboff — 2.1ch 2.1ch
nsuboff — 2.1ch 2.1ch 2.1ch 2.1ch
nsubSmall 5.1ch 2ch
nsubarge5.1ch 2ch
nsubSmall 5.1ch 2ch
nsubar
nsubSmall4.1ch 2ch
nsubar
nsuboff — 2ch
nsuboff — 2ch
nsuboff — 2ch
Small 5ch 2ch
Small 5ch 2ch
Small4ch 2ch
.1ch 2.1ch 2.1ch4.1ch 2.1ch
5ch 2ch
ch 2ch
5ch 2ch
5ch 2ch
ch 2ch
off — 2ch
off — 2ch
off — 2ch
ch
Stereo(4
ch 5.1ch 1.1ch
ch 5.1ch 1.1ch
ch 5.1ch 1.1ch
ch 5ch 1.1ch
ch4.1ch 2.1ch
ch
ch
ch
ch
ch 5ch 1.0ch
ch 5ch 1.0ch
ch 5ch 1.0ch
ch 5ch 1.0ch
ch
ch
ch
ch
ch
ono(5
.1ch 1.1ch
.1ch 1.1ch
ch 2.1ch
.1ch 1.1ch
ch 1.1ch
ch 2.1ch
ch
ch
ch
ch
ch 1.0ch
ch 1.0ch
ch
ch
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SPEAKER FORMAT TABL
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PEAKER AND FORMAT TABL
CM5.1ch /
AC3_5.1ch
CM5.1ch /
AC3_5.1ch
Speaker Siz
FL_R
Small Small onsubSmall — 5.1ch
Small
Small
Small off onsu
Small Small onsubSmall — 5.1ch
Small
Small off onsuboff —
ar
Small Small
Small
Small off
SL_R SUB SL_R
argeonsubar
argeSmall onsubSmall — 5.1ch
ar
off Small onsu
off
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off off onsu
argeSmall onsubSmall
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off Small onsu
off
ar
off off onsu
argeSmall
ar
off Small
off
ar
off off
onsubar
Small —
argeonsubar
off —
off onsuboff —
off —
argeonsubar
onsubar
Small —
argeonsubar
off onsuboff —
off —
Small — 5ch 2ch 5ch 1.0ch
ar
Small — 5ch 2ch 5ch 1.0ch
Small —
ar
off —
off
off —
off —
FavProcMod
LII(1)irect(2)Stereo(3
.1ch 5.1ch 1.1ch
— 5.1ch
— 5.1ch
—
— 5.1ch
5.1ch
— 5.1ch
—
— 5ch 2ch 5ch 1.0ch
— 5ch 2ch 5ch 1.0ch
—
.1ch 5.1ch 1.1ch
.1ch 5.1ch 1.1ch
.1ch 5.1ch 1.1ch
.1ch
.1ch4.1ch
.1ch
.1ch4.1ch
.1ch
.1ch
.1ch
.1ch
.1ch
.1ch 2.1ch
.1ch 5.1ch 1.1ch
.1ch 5.1ch 1.1ch
.1ch 5.1ch 1.1ch
.1ch 5.1ch 1.1ch
.1ch
.1ch4.1ch
.1ch
.1ch4.1ch
.1ch
.1ch
.1ch
.1ch
.1ch
.1ch 2.1ch
ch 2ch
ch 2ch
ch 2ch
ch 2ch
ch 2ch
ch
Stereo(4
.1ch 1.1ch
.1ch 1.1ch
.1ch 1.1ch
.1ch 1.1ch
ch 2ch
ch 2ch
ch 1.0ch
ch 1.0ch
ch 2ch
ono(5
.1ch
.1ch
.1ch
.1ch
.1ch
.1ch
BI-AMPIN
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BI-AMPIN
The Home Theater Audio Processor features 2 additional outputs, both speaker
terminals and RCA outputs, for bi-amping the front right and left audio channels.
These outputs were intended to supply an additional set of front right and left
audio channels for use with an amplifi er or bi-ampable speaker. Please refer to
our amplifi er and speaker manual for proper bi-amping connection procedures.
2
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RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL INTERFAC
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54321
9876
Only Pins 2 (RX), 3 (TX), and 5 (Ground) are used on the RS-232 serial interface
RS-232 Settings
Bits per second ................................................................................................. 19200
Data bits ....................................................................................................................
Parity .................................................................................................................. Non
top bits .....................................................................................................................
Flow Control ....................................................................................................... Non
12345
6789
RS-232 COMMAND
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UDIO 0
00
1
01
UDIO ?
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y
)
y
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y
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y
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0 C
00
1 C
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2 C
02
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y
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?
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1
y
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?
y
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1
1
y
y
)
?
y
)
0
0
1
1
ON
y
y
)
?
y
f
)
y DS
y
)
?
y
)
Commands
Command CodeRespons
A
AUDIO
A
BASS -
BASS +
BASS xyz
BASS ?
T
T
T
T
DC x
DC
DFL
DFL
DFLT
DFR x
DFR
DRC
DRC
DSB x
DSB
DSL x
DSL
AUDIO +
AUDIO +
AUDIO [0 - 1]
BASS x
BASS x
BASS x
BASS x
T +
T +
T +
CT x
DC x
DC x
DFL x
DFL x
DFLT
DFR x
DFR x
DRC
DRC
DSB x
DSB x
L x
DSL x
escription
elect S/PDIF
elect HDMI
eturn current input (0 = S/PDIF, 1 =
DMI
Decrease Bass (xy = -12 to +12
Increase Bass (xy = -12 to +12
pecify a bass level (xy = -12 to +12
eturn current bass level (xy = 0 to 33
et Center speaker Small
et Center speaker Lar
Turn Center speaker OFF
eturns the speaker size (+00 = Small
01 = Large, +02 = OFF
et Center speaker distance (xy = 0 to 33
eet; 0 to 10 meters
eturn Center speaker distanc
et Front Left speaker distance (xy = 0 to
3 feet; 0 to 10 meters
eturn Front Left speaker distance (xy = 0
to 33 feet; 0 to 10 meters
eset unit to original factory settings
et Front Right speaker distance (xy = 0 to
3 feet; 0 to 10 meters
eturn Front Right speaker distance (xy =
to 33 feet; 0 to 10 meters
Dynamic Range Control OFF
Dynamic Range Control
et Subwoofer distance (xy = 0 to 33 feet;
to 10 meters
eturn Subwoofer distance (xy = 0 to 33
eet; 0 to 10 meters
et Surround Left speaker distance (xy = 0
to 33 feet; 0 to 10 meters
eturn Surround Left speaker distance (xy
0 to 33 feet; 0 to 10 meters
RS-232 COMMAND
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y
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?
y
)
0
00
1
01
2
02
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2
02
3
03
F
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1
01
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1
01
1
2
02
2
3
03
3
0
00
e
Commands
Command CodeRespons
R x
D
DSR
EDID
EDID
EDID
EDID
ENH
ENH
ENH
ENH
ENH
FLR
FLR
FLR
ELP
INF
?
INTYPE
IR
IR
IR
IR
D
R x
DSR x
EDID
EDID
EDID
EDID [+00...+02]
ENH +
ENH +
ENH +
ENH +
ENH [+00...+03]
FLR +
FLR +
FLR [+00 | +01]
(command list
FW x.
INTYPE [+00...+04]
IR +
IR +
IR +
IR +04
IR [+01...+04]
MD +
escription
et Surround Right speaker distance (xy =
to 33 feet; 0 to 10 meters
eturn Surround Right speaker distance
xy = 0 to 33 feet; 0 to 10 meters
se mixed EDID
se internal EDID
se external EDID
eturns EDID state (00 = Mixed, 01 =
Internal, 02 = External
educe dynamic range for more stable
volum
Enhances sound for clearer soundin
dialo
Equalizes volume levels between
ommercials and TV programs
Turns Enhance effect OF
eturns Enhanced mode status (+00 =
educed Dynamic Range, +01 = Dialog
Enhancement, +02 = Equalize, +03 =
Enhance mode OFF
et Front speakers to Small
et Front speakers to Lar
eturns Front speaker size (+00 = Small,
01 = Large
Displays all available commands
eturns the current version of fi rmware /
rdwar
eturns the input format (+00 = No audio
detected, +01 = PCM 2CH, +02 = PCM
.1, +03 = Dolby Digital 2.0, +04 = Dolby
Digital 5.1
et unit to IR Channel
et unit to IR Channel
et unit to IR Channel
et unit to IR Channel 4
eturns the current IR Channel
Dolby Pro-Logic II Surround mod
5
RS-232 COMMAND
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01
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2
02
/R
3
03
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)
0 MU
00
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1 MU
01
2
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?
0
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1
01
t
2
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)
?
)
0 S
00
1 S
01
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2 S
02
?
)
0 S
0
1 S
1
ON
?
)
0 SU
00
F
1 SU
01
ON
?
y
)
y
)
Commands
Command CodeRespons
D
D
D
D 4
D
TE
TE
TE
TE
PWR
PWR
PWR
PWR
LR
LR
LR
LR
TAT
TAT
TAT
B
B
B
BV -
MD +
MD +
MD +
MD +04
MD [+01...+04]
TE +
TE +
MUTE x
MUTE [+00 | +01]
PWR +
PWR +
PWR x
PWR [+00 | +01]
LR +
LR +
LR +
SLR [+00...+02]
TAT
TAT
STAT [+00 | +01]
B +
B +
SUB x
SUBV x
escription
Direct input mod
Downmix to Stereo L
ultichannel Surround mod
Downmix to Mono (Left and Right are the
ame signal
eturns the current input mode (+00 =
Dolby Pro Logic II, +01 = Direct, +02 =
Downmix to Stereo, +03 = Downmix to
ono
estore audio output signal to last level
before mutin
ute audio output signal
Toggle Muting (xy = ON | OFF
eturn Mute status (+00 =
et unit to power-saving mod
Power-on uni
Toggle Power (xy = ON | OFF
eturn current power state (+00 = Power-
ave mode, +01 = Power ON
et Surround speakers to Small
et Surround speakers to Lar
et Surround speakers OFF
eturns the Surround speaker status (+00
Small, +01 = Large, +02 = OFF
et RS-232 feedback OFF
et RS-232 feedback
eturns the feedback status (+00 = OFF,
01 = ON
et Subwoofer OF
et Subwoofer
eturn Subwoofer distance (ft.) (xy = 0 to
3
ubwoofer volume decrement (xy = -10 to
10
RS-232 COMMAND
S
e
y
)
y
y
)
?
y
)
0
00
1
01
2
02
ST 3
03
5
05
6
06
y
)
y
)
y
y
)
?
y
)
0
00
t
01
t
?
)
y
)
y
)
y VO
y
)
?
y
)
Commands
Command CodeRespons
BV +
UBV x
BV
TEST
TEST
TEST
TE
TEST 4
TEST
TEST
TREB -
TREB +
TREB x
TREB
TVTYPE
TVTYPE
VOL -
VOL +
VOL x
VOL
SUBV x
SUBV x
SUBV x
TEST +
TEST +
TEST +
TEST +
TEST +04
TEST +
TEST +
TREB x
TREB x
TREB x
TREB x
TVTYPE +
TVTYPE +
TVTYPE [+00 | +01]
VOL x
VOL x
L x
VOL x
escription
ubwoofer volume decrement (xy = -10 to
10
pecify Subwoofer volume (xy = -10 to
10
eturn Subwoofer volume (dB) (xy = 0 to
3
Test noise OFF
enerate pink noise on Front Left speaker
enerate pink noise on Center speaker
Generate pink noise on Front Right
peaker
enerate pink noise on Surround Right
peaker
enerate pink noise on Surround Left
peaker
enerate pink noise on Surround Left
peaker
Decrease Treble (xy = -12 to +12
Increase Treble (xy = -12 to +12
pecify Treble level (xy = -12 to +12
eturn Treble level (xy = -12 to +12
et NTSC forma
et PAL forma
eturns the current format (+00 = NTSC,
01 = PAL
Decrease Volume (xy = -60 to +10
Increase Volume (xy = -60 to +10
pecify Volume level (xy = -60 to +10
eturn Volume level (dB) (xy = -60 to +10
7
z
)
S
n
n
)
)
)
z
C
SPECIFICATION
S
aximum Pixel Clock .............................................................................. 225 MH
Input DDC Signal ................................................................................5V p-p (TTL
aximum Power Output .........................................................................25W RM
Digital Audio Input ..................................................................... 1 x S/PDIF coaxial
DMI Input ..................................................................... 1 x HDMI Female, 19-pi
DMI Outputs .................................................................2 x HDMI Female, 19-pi
Digital Audio Output .................................................................. 1 x S/PDIF coaxial
Digital Audio Output ............................................................... 1 x TOSLINK optical
peaker Outputs ................................................. 7 total (5 fi ve-way binding posts
+ 2 additional binding posts for Bi-Amp
Analog Audio Outputs ........................................8 total (6 analog audio RCA jacks
+ 2 additional RCA jacks for Bi-Amp
upported Audio Formats:.................. Dolby Digital 5.1 (AC3), Dolby Pro Logic II,
LPCM up to 6 channels
ignal-to-Noise Ratio ................................ > 90dB (20 Hz - 20 kHz A-weight fi lter
THD+N ............................................................. < 0.1% at 1 kHz at reference level
Frequency Response ................................................. < +/- 0.5 dB 20 Hz - 20 kH
Power Supply .............................................................................................24V D
Dimensions ....................................................................14.75” W x 2.5” H x 6.9” D
hipping Weight .......................................................................................... 10 lbs.
efen warrants the equipment it manufactures to be free from defects in material
f
N
.
and workmanship.
I
equipment fails because of such defects and Gefen is notifi ed within two (2)
ears from the date of shipment, Gefen will, at its option, repair or replace the
quipment, provided that the equipment has not been subjected to mechanical,
lectrical, or other abuse or modifi cations. Equipment that fails under conditions
other than those covered will be repaired at the current price of parts and labor in
ect at the time of repair. Such repairs are warranted for ninety (90) days from
the day of reshipment to the Buyer.
This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied, including
without limitation, any implied warranty or merchantability or fi tness for any
articular purpose, all of which are expressly disclaimed.
1. Proof of sale may be required in order to claim warranty.
2.
ustomers outside the US are responsible for shipping charges to and from
efen.
.
opper cables are limited to a 30 day warranty and cables must be in their
original condition.
The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to
be accurate. However, Gefen assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies
that may be contained in this manual. In no event will Gefen be liable for
direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from
any defect or omission in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of such
damages. The technical information contained herein regarding the features and
pecifi cations is subject to change without notice.
For the latest warranty coverage information, refer to the Warranty and Return
Policy under the Support section of the Gefen Web site at www.gefen.com.
RODUCT REGISTRATIO
lease register your product online by visiting the Register Product page
nder the Support section of the Gefen Web site
9
Rev A
6
1
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6900
20
m
1-
-545-
Pb
This product uses UL or CE listed power supplies.
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818-772-9100 fax: 818-772-91
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