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®
8x1 Switcher for
1.3
EXT-HDMI1.3-841
User Manual
www.gefen.com
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ASKING FOR ASSISTANCE Technical Support: Telephone (818) 772-9100 (800) 545-6900 Fax (818) 772-9120 Technical Support Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday thru Friday Pacifi c Time. Write To: Gefen, LLC c/o Customer Service 20600 Nordhoff St Chatsworth, CA 91311 www.gefen.com support@gefen.com Notice Gefen, LLC reserves the right to make changes in the hard ware, packaging and any accompanying doc u men ta tion without prior written notice. 8x1 Switcher for HDMI 1.3 is a trademark of Gefen,
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CONTENTS 1 Introduction 2 Operation Notes 3 Features 4 Panel Layout 5 Panel Descriptions 6 Connecting And Operating The 8x1 Switcher For HDMI 1.3 7 RMT8-IR Remote Control Description 8 IR Channel Confi guration 9 RS-232 Serial Communication 10 Specifi cations 11 Warranty
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INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the 8x1 Switcher for HDMI 1.3. Your complete satisfaction is very important to us. Gefen Gefen delivers innovative, progressive computer and electronics add-on solutions that harness integration, extension, distribution and conversion technologies. Gefen’s reliable, plug-and-play products supplement cross-platform computer systems, professional audio/video environments and HDTV systems of all sizes with hard-working solutions that are easy to
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OPERATION NOTES READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE 8X1 SWITCHER FOR HDMI 1.3 • This devices is HDMI 1.3 compliant. Please see page 3 for supported HDMI 1.3 features. • Supports HDTV resolutions up to 1080p Full HD and computer resolutions of 1900 x 1200. 2
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FEATURES Features • Switch easily between any eight HDMI sources • Extends the range of HDMI compliant devices by equalizing and reclocking the HDMI signal • Serial RS-232 port for remote switching • Discrete IR remote included • HDMI and HDCP pass-through HDMI 1.3 Features • Dolby TrueHD & DTS-HD Master Audio • Deep Color Supported (XV Color) • 225 MHz (up to 12 bit YUV 444 supported @ 1080p) • CEC Protocol Pass Through • Lip-Sync Pass Through Package Includes (1) Gefen Switcher for HDMI
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PANEL LAYOUT Front Panel 1 2 4 3 Back Panel 5 6 7 8 4
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PANEL DESCRIPTIONS 1 Infrared (IR) Receiver Extension Port This port will accept an optionally purchased IR extension cable (Gefen part# EXT-RMT-EXTIR). This is useful for installations where the IR receiver, located on the front panel (Item 2 on this page), is not in line-of-sight with the IR remote control used to relay commands to the device at the sender’s location. 2 Infrared (IR) Receiver This IR receiver will relay IR commands from the receiving unit to the sending unit for output to
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CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE 8X1 SWITCHER FOR HDMI 1.3 How to Connect the 8x1 Switcher for HDMI 1.3 1. Connect up to eight HDMI source devices to the 8x1 Switcher for HDMI 1.3 using the supplied HDMI cables (8 are included). 2. Connect one HDMI capable device (i.e. HDMI display) to the 8x1 Switcher for HDMI 1.3 using a user supplied HDMI cable. 3. Connect the included 5V DC power supply to the power receptacle on the 8x1 Switcher for HDMI 1.3. Connect the power plug on the opposite end to a
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RMT-8IR REMOTE CONTROL DESCRIPTION The included RMT-8IR remote control is used to switch between inputs on the 8x1 Switcher for HDMI 1.3. Only one input can be selected at a time and this input is then output through the single HDMI output port on the rear panel. Switching Press the 1 button to switch to HDMI input 1. Press the 2 button to switch to HDMI input 2. Press the 3 button to switch to HDMI input 3. Press the 4 button to switch to HDMI input 4. Press the 5 button to switch to HDMI inp
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IR CHANNEL CONFIGURATION Why would I need to change the remote channel? In some instances, the 8x1 Switcher for HDMI 1.3 may use IR codes that confl ict with other IR remote control devices. The unit may switch inputs when another brand IR remote control is used or the RMT-8IR may cause other brand IR controlled devices to behave unexpectedly. I am experiencing the issues listed above. What do I do? In these cases it is recommended to change the IR channel that the RMT-8IR remote control and
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RS-232 SERIAL COMMUNICATION What features are available via the RS-232 serial communications port? The 8x1 Switcher for HDMI 1.3 can accept commands through the RS-232 serial communications port located on the rear panel. The current RS-232 control features are: • Switching/routing of inputs to outputs without the RMT-8IR remote control. How do I use these features? These features were initially intended for utilization by custom installers in automated setups. However, these features can be
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SPECIFICATIONS Video Amplifi er Bandwidth ....................................................................... 225 MHz Input Video Signal .............................................................................. 1.2 Volts p-p Input DDC Signal ......................................................................... 5 Volts p-p (TTL) Single Link Range .................................. 1080p/60 12-bit color depth, 1920x1200 HDMI Connector ..................................................
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WARRANTY Gefen warrants the equipment it manufactures to be free from defects in material and workmanship. If equipment fails because of such defects and Gefen is notifi ed within two (2) years from the date of shipment, Gefen 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
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Rev A4 20600 Nordhoff St., Chatsworth CA 91311 1-800-545-6900 818-772-9100 fax: 818-772-9120 www.gefen.com support@gefen.com Pb This product uses UL listed power supplies.
