Gefen HDMI-642 User Manual

6x2 HDMI

Switcher

USER MANUAL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

1

Features

2

Front Panel Description

3

Back Panel Description

4

Connecting and Operating the 6x2 HDMI Switcher

5

RMT6-IR Installation

6

Dip Switch Guidelines

7

IR Code Confl icts

8

RS-232 Interface

9

Rack Mount Diagram

10

Specifi cations

11

Warranty

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of the Gefen 6x2 HDMI Switcher. Your complete sat­isfaction is very important to us.

Gefen’s line of HDTV switches, extenders, and splitters are designed to make your A/V
equipment use more comfortable, more productive and less expensive.

The 6x2 HDMI Switcher allows access to six HDTV devices, using two HDTV displays.
Both output displays will have mirrored images. Also included is a TOSLINK output that
will output the HDMI digital audio signal in Toslink digital audio form.

The Gefen line offers solutions for Home Theater, A/V installation, noise, space and
security concerns, data center, information distribution, conference room presentation,
school and corporate training environments.

Our Commitment
Gefen will always offer the fi nest quality product at the best possible price. Included in

that price is a lifetime support from a team of outstanding engineers.
The Gefen 6x2 HDMI Switcher allows six HDTV HDMI devices to be switched easily

in to two HDTV HDMI compatible monitors or projectors. Simply connect your HDTV
displays to the Switcher’s display outputs. The 6x2 HDMI Switcher can also be placed
at the end of a long HDMI cable to regenerate the HDMI signal.

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FEATURES

Features

• Switches easily between any six HDMI sources

• Maintains 480i, 480p, 720p, 720i, and 1080i, 1080p resolutions

• Maintains highest HDMI single link video resolution

• Maintains highest HDMI digital audio signal

• Includes TOSLINK output for easy hookup to digital audio systems

• Supports HDCP compliant devices

• HDMI or DVI to HDMI cables are used to connect the inputs and switcher output

• Inputs can be switched with the IR remote control, contact closure controller or
through the RS232 connector.

• Installs in seconds

Includes:

(1) 6x2 HDMI Switcher
(6) 6’ HDMI cables (M-M)
(1) 24VDC Power Supply
(1) RMT6-IR
(1) Rack Ears
(1) Manual

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