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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Introduction 2 Features 3 Panel Descriptions 4 Connecting and Operating the 4x2 HDMI Switcher 5 RMT4-IR Installation 6 Dip Switch Guidelines 7 RS-232 Interface 8 Specifications 9 Warranty
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the ex•tend•it 4x2 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 4x2 HDMI Switcher allows access to four HDTV devices, using two HDTV displays. Both output displays will have mirrored images. Also included is a SPDIF output that will output the digital audio signal in audio form.
FEATURES Features • Switches easily between any four 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 SPDIF 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 c
HDMI In 1 HDMI In 2 HDMI In 3 Indicates which input is selected HDMI In 4 RS232 Controller Port HDMI Out 1 IR eye IR Extender Port HDMI Out 2 SPDIF Out Connects to 5VDC power supply Power LED PANEL DESCRIPTIONS 3
CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE 4x2 HDMI SWITCHER How to Connect the 4x2 HDMI Switcher to your devices 1 Connect the supplied cables from the HDTV HDMI sources into the 4x2 HDMI Switcher inputs. 2 Connect the cables from your displays (monitor or projector) into the HDMI outs of the 4x2 HDMI Switcher. 3 Connect any Digital Audio System into the SPDIF OUT of the 4x2 HDMI Switcher 4 Plug the 5VDC power supply into the 4x2 HDMI Switcher.
RMT4-IR INSTALLATION 1. Remove battery cover from the back of the RMT4-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 RMT4-IR remote by pressing ONLY one button at a time. The indicator light on the remote will flash once each time you press a button.
DIP SWITCH GUIDELINES Inside the 4X2 HDMI Switcher is a bank of Dip Switches. Below is a table describing their functions. By default, all switches are set to the Off position.
RS-232 INTERFACE Binary Table ASCII 1 2 3 4 Input 1 2 3 4 Binary 0011 0001 0011 0010 0011 0011 0011 0100 Terminal Settings Bits per second ...................................................................................................... 19200 Data bits ......................................................................................................................... 8 Parity .......................................................................................................................
SPECIFICATIONS Video Amplifier Bandwidth ................................................................................. 1.65 GHz Input Video Signal ......................................................................................... 1.2 volts p-p Input DDC Signal .................................................................................... 5 volts p-p (TTL) Single Link Range ......................................................................... ...1080p / 1920 x 1200 Input Connector Type .
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 notified within two (2) 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 modifications.
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