Gefen GTV-MFS User Manual

Multi Format Switcher

GTV-MFS

User Manual

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Multi Format Switcher is a trademark of Gefen Inc.

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Introduction / Operation Notes1.

Features2.

Panel Descriptions3.

Connecting and Operating the Multi Format Switcher4.

RMT-SR-IR Remote Description5.

Multi Format Switcher Conguration / Entering The Menu System / 6.
Main Menu / Video

Multi Format Switcher Conguration / Video Continued7.

Multi Format Switcher Conguration / Output / Color8.

Multi Format Switcher Conguration / Color Continued / OSD9.

Multi Format Switcher Conguration / OSD Continued / Audio10.

Multi Format Switcher Conguration / Information11.

RMT-SR-IR Installation12.

IR Code Conguration13.

Wiring Diagram14.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Specications15.

Warranty16.

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of the Multi Format Switcher. Your complete
satisfaction is very important to us.

Gefen TV

Gefen TV is a unique product line catering to the growing needs for innovative
home theater solutions. We specialize in total integration for your home theater,
while also focusing on going above and beyond customer expectations to en­sure you get the most from your hardware. We invite you to explore our distinct

product line and hope you nd your solutions.. Don’t see what you are looking for

here? Please call us so we can better assist you with your particular needs.

The Gefen TV Splitter

The Gefen TV Multi Format Switcher allows you to upscale and switch your

standard denition or high denition component and HDMI sources to resolutions

up to 1080p. Anything from set-top boxes, DVD players to the next generation of
gaming consoles including the Xbox 360 and PS3 can be plugged into the Multi
Format Switcher.

How It Works

You simply connect all your components and your display. Easy to use on-screen
menus are accessible through the IR remote control. The IR remote control al­lows for effortless setup and image adjustment to accommodate different viewing
modes and screen sizes to perfect your nal picture. .

OPERATION NOTES

READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR

OPERATING THE MULTI FORMAT SWITCHER

When initially powering on HDMI sources, it is important to have the Multi •
Format Switcher for HDMI’s output selected to that source to ensure that the

EDID is relayed properly.

Compatible with all HDMI and DVI* displays•

The Multi Format Switcher has a 15-foot limit on how far it can transmit the •
DDC (Display Data Channel) information out of the HDMI output jack to the
display. Connections to displays at distances longer than 15 feet should use a
true DDC re-clocking solution such as our CAT-5 based HDMI signal extender
device (Gefen part number EXT-HDMI-CAT5-MS).

HDMI/HDCP compliant•

*When used with a HDMI to DVI adapter

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FEATURES

Features

Both digital and analog inputs are format converted and pixel re-scaled •
through the Home Theater Scaler Plus. It outputs a large range of formats
and resolutions that will easily match the native resolution/ format of your
display to ensure highest picture quality.

DVI/HDCP/HDMI compliant input: Operates up to 165MHz (Up to UXGA •
@60Hz)

Supports digital HD output up to 1080p. •

Integrated 8-bit triple-ADC/PLL. •

Integrated DVI/HDCP/HDMI compliant receiver. •

Dual high quality scaling engines. •

Dual 3-D motion video adaptive de-interlacers with smooth low-angle edge. •

Automatic 3:2 pull-down & 2:2 pull-down detection and recovery. •

High performance frame rate conversion engine. •

The Proprietary Advanced Color Engine technology gives: Brilliant and fresh •

color, Intensied contrast and details, Vivid skin tone, Sharp edge, Accurate

and independent color control

Option to select Audio input from HDMI or TOSlink/SPDIF audio source. •

3D noise reduction on analog inputs only. •

Operates through on-screen OSD menu control and remote control. •

Aspect Ratio Control •

Digital Audio Delay to match audio/video timing •

Less then one frame delay allowing for gaming•

Package Includes

(1) Multi Format Switcher
(1) 6 ft HDMI cable (M-M)
(1) 5V DC Power Supply
(1) RMT-SR-IR Remote control

(1) User’s Manual

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PANEL DESCRIPTIONS

Analog Audio

Power

Power

LED Indicator

IR Eye

Composite Input

Input

Input LED

Indicator

Component Audio

Input

S-Video Input Component Input

SPDIF

Out

Optical

Out

HDMI

Output

SPDIF

In 2

Optical

In 2

HDMI

Input 2

3

SPDIF

In 1

HDMI

Input 1

5V DC Power

Input

Optical

In 1

CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE MULTI FORMAT SWITCHER

How to Connect the Multi Format Switcher

Connect the HDMI output on the 1. Multi Format Switcher to the display using
the supplied HDMI cable.

Connect either the digital SPDIF or digital Optical audio output to the display or 2.
an external audio processor using user supplied digital audio cables.

Connect the sources to the 3. Multi Format Switcher using user supplied
cables.

Connect up to two HDMI sources with optional digital SPDIF/Optical •
audio using HDMI cables and digital audio cables.

Connect one Component source with analog audio using a 3 RCA •
Component video cable and a 2 RCA analog audio cable.

Connect one S-Video source with analog audio using a S-Video cable •
and one Composite source with analog audio using a 1 RCA Composite
video cable

Connect one analog audio source for the Composite and S-Video inputs •
using a 2 RCA analog audio cable

NOTE: The Composite and S-Video share a single audio input.

Plug the 5V DC power supply into the 4. Multi Format Switcher.

Press the POWER button on the RMT-SR-IR remote to begin operation of 5.
the Multi Format Switcher.

Power on the display.6.

Power on the source(s).7.

NOTE: When initially powering on HDMI sources, it is important to have the

Multi Format Switcher’s output selected to that source to ensure that the EDID is

relayed properly.

OPERATING THE MULTI FORMAT SWITCHER

The Multi Format Switcher has a built in GUI for navigating the various functions.
The GUI is navigated by the included IR remote control. Please see the RMT-SR­IR Remote Description on the next page for functional information.

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