Gefen HDTV-241A User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

1

Features

2

Panel Descriptions

3

Connecting and Operating the HDTV Digital Audio Switcher

4

RMT2-IR Installation

5

Specifi cations

6

Warranty

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INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of the ex•tend•it HDTV Digital Audio 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 HDTV Digital Audio Switcher allow access to multiple HDTV devices, using a single
HDTV display while the HDTV extender product line can extend the HDTV video signal
up to 1640 feet (500 meters).

The ex•tend•it line offers solutions for noise, space and security concerns, data center
control, 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 of support from a team of outstanding engineers.

The ex•tend•it HDTV Digital Audio Switcher allows two HDTV devices to be switched
easily in to one HDTV compatible monitor or projector. Simply connect your HDTV dis­play to the Switcher’s display output and your digital audio to the digital out. The HDTV
Digital Audio Switcher can also be placed at the end of a long DVI cable to regenerate
the HDTV signal.

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FEATURES

Features

• Switches easily between any two DVI HDTV sources

• Switches easily between any two TOSlink or spdif sources

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

• Extends any DVI compliant device by regenerating the DVI signal

• Maintains highest DVI single link video resolution

• Supports DDWG standard for DVI compliant monitors

• Supports HDCP compliant devices

• Optional RMT-2 remote control

• DVI cables are used to connect the DVI inputs and HDTV Digital Audio Switcher out­put

• TOSLINK cables are used to connect the TOSLINK inputs and HDTV Digital Audio
Switcher output

• Installs in seconds

Includes:

HDTV Digital Audio Switcher
2x 6’ DVI cables (m-m)
2x 6’ TOSlink cables
5VDC Power Supply
RMT2-IR

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PANEL DESCRIPTIONS

Optical Out

Input 1

SPDIF Out

5VDC power

supply

Input 2

DVI Out

SPDIF 1

Connects to IR

extender

IR eye

SPDIF 2

OPT 1

Selects port 1

or port 2

OPT 2

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Connecting and Operating the HDTV Digital Audio Switcher

How to Connect the HDTV Digital Audio Switcher to your devices

1 Connect the supplied TOSlink and DVI cables from the HDTV sources into the HDTV

Switcher inputs. TOSlink inputs are labeled “OPT 1“ and “OPT2”. DVI inputs are labeled
“DVI in 1” and “DVI in 2”.

2 Connect the DVI cable from your display (monitor or projector) into the “DVI Out” of
the HDTV Switcher.

3 Connect a TOSlink cable from the “OPTICAL out” into your audio reciever or display.

4 Plug the 5VDC power supply into the HDTV Digital Audio Switcher.

How to Operate the HDTV Digital Audio Switcher

1 Use the front panel push button to switch between sources.

2 Alternatively, use the RMT2-IR remote control port to remotely toggle between sources.

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RMT2-IR Installation

1. Remove battery cover from the back of the RMT2-IR remote.

2. Verify that dip switches 1 & 2 are in the down (OFF) position.

3. Insert the battery, hold the battery so that you can see the positive side facing up. The
side that is not marked must be facing down.

4. Test the RMT2-IR remote by pressing ONLY one button at a time. The indicator light
on the remote will fl ash once each time you press a button. WARNING: Do not press
multiple buttons simultaneously and do NOT press buttons rapidly. These actions will
cause the remote to reset and steps 1-4 will have to be repeated.

Note: The RMT2-IR ships with two batteries. One battery is required for operation, the
second battery is complimentary.

The optional IR extender allows you to relo­cate your 2x1 HDTV Digital Audio Switcher
and still have IR control of the 2x1 HDTV
Digital Audio Switcher

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SPECIFICATIONS

Video Amplifi er Bandwidth ................................................................................. 1.65 GHz

Input Video Signal ......................................................................................... 1.2 volts p-p

Input DDC Signal .................................................................................... 5 volts p-p (TTL)

Single Link Range ......................................................................................... 1920 x 1200

HDTV Input/Output Connector Type ....................................................................... DVI-D

Power Consumption ................................................................................ 15 Watts (max.)

Power Supply .......................................................................................................... 5VDC

Dimensions .......................................................................................... 4”D x 4”W x 1.1”H

Shipping Weight ....................................................................................................... 2 Lbs

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WARRANTY

Gefen Inc. warrants the equipment it manufactures to be free from defects in material
and workmanship.

If equipment fails because of such defects and Gefen Inc. is notifi ed within one
(1) year from the date of shipment, Gefen Inc. will, at its option, repair or replace
the equipment, provided that the equipment has not been subjected to mechanical,
electrical, 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 effect at the 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 particular purpose,
all of which are expressly disclaimed.

The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be
accurate. However, Gefen Inc. assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may
be contained in this manual. In no event will Gefen Inc., 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 HDTV Digital Audio Switcher features and
specifi cations is subject to change without notice.

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