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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Introduction 2 Features 3 Panel Desciptions 4 Connecting and Operating the 8x1 DVI Switcher 5 RMT-8IR Installation 6 RS-232 Interface 7 Specifications 8 Warranty
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the ex•tend•it 8x1 HDMI Switcher. Your complete satisfaction is very important to us. Gefen’s line of HDMI switches, extenders, and splitters are designed to make your A/V equipment use more comfortable, more productive and less expensive. The 8x1 HDMI Switcher allows access to multiple HDMI devices, using a single HDMI display.
FEATURES Features • Switch easily between any eight HDMI sources • Extends the range of HDMI compliant device by equalizing and reclocking the HDMI signal • Maintains high resolution video - beautiful, sharp HDTV resolutions up to 1080p, 2k, and computer resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 are easily achieved • Discrete IR remote (included) • No loss of quality • Serial RS-232 remote port • HDCP pass-through • HDMI pass-through • Installs in minutes • Rackmountable Includes: (1) 8x1 HDMI Switcher (1) RMT-8IR Rem
5v Power HDMI Input 1 HDMI Input 2 HDMI Input 3 HDMI Input 4 3 HDMI Input 5 HDMI Input 6 RS-232 Port IR Extender Port IR Eye HDMI Input 7 HDMI Input 8 LED Indicators for the eight sources HDMI Out PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE 8x1 HDMI SWITCHER How to Connect the 8x1 HDMI Switcher to your devices 1. Connect the supplied HDMI cables from the HDMI sources into the HDMI Switcher Inputs. 2. Connect the cable from your display (HDTV or projector) into the HDMI Out of the 8x1 HDMI Switcher. 3. Connect 5V power supply to the HDMI 8x1 Switcher. How to Operate the 8x1 HDMI Switcher 1. Use the RMT8-IR remote control port to remotely switch between sources. 2.
RMT8-IR INSTALLATION 1. Remove battery cover from the back of the RMT8-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. Underneath the unit are a set of dip switches that need to match the switches on the remote. Find and remove the silver sticker to show the dip switches underneath the unit.
RS-232 INTERFACE Receive Transmit Ground Binary Table ASCII 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Input 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Binary 0011 0001 0011 0010 0011 0011 0011 0100 0011 0101 0011 0110 0011 0111 0011 1000 RS232 Settings Bits per second ...................................................................................................... 19200 Data bits ......................................................................................................................... 8 Parity .........................................
SPECIFICATIONS Video Amplifier Bandwidth ................................................................................ 1.65 Gbps Input Video Signal ......................................................................................... 1.2 volts p-p Input DDC Signal .................................................................................... 5 volts p-p (TTL) Single Link Range................................................................................1080p/1920 x 1200 HDMI Connector........
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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