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Multi Format Switcher
GTV-MFS
User Manual
www.gefentv.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. Write To: Gefen Inc. c/o Customer Service 20600 Nordhoff St Chatsworth, CA 91311 www.gefentv.com support@gefen.com Notice Gefen Inc. reserves the right to make changes in the hardware, packaging and any accompanying documentation without prior written notice. Multi Format Switcher is a trademark of Gefen Inc. HDMI™ is a
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction / Operation Notes 2. Features 3. Panel Descriptions 4. Connecting and Operating the Multi Format Switcher 5. RMT-SR-IR Remote Description 6. Multi Format Switcher Configuration / Entering The Menu System / Main Menu / Video 7. Multi Format Switcher Configuration / Video Continued 8. Multi Format Switcher Configuration / Output / Color 9. Multi Format Switcher Configuration / Color Continued / OSD 10. Multi Format Switcher Configuration / OSD Continued / Audio
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INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the Multi Format Switcher. Your complete satisfaction is very important to us. Gefen TV Gefen TV is a unique product line catering to the growing needs for innovative home theater solutions. We specialize in total integration for your home theater, while also focusing on going above and beyond customer expectations to en- sure you get the most from your hardware. We invite you to explore our distinct product line and hope you find your solutio
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FEATURES Features • Both digital and analog inputs are format converted and pixel re-scaled through the Home Theater Scaler Plus. It outputs a large range of formats and resolutions that will easily match the native resolution/ format of your display to ensure highest picture quality. • DVI/HDCP/HDMI compliant input: Operates up to 165MHz (Up to UXGA @60Hz) • Supports digital HD output up to 1080p. • Integrated 8-bit triple-ADC/PLL. • Integrated DVI/HDCP/HDMI compliant receiver. • Dual
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PANEL DESCRIPTIONS Power Input LED LED Indicator Indicator IR Eye Component Audio Composite Input Input Analog Audio Input S-Video Input Component Input Power HDMI HDMI HDMI Output Input 2 Input 1 SPDIF SPDIF SPDIF 5V DC Power Out In 2 In 1 Input Optical Optical Optical Out In 2 In 1 3
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CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE MULTI FORMAT SWITCHER How to Connect the Multi Format Switcher 1. Connect the HDMI output on the Multi Format Switcher to the display using the supplied HDMI cable. 2. Connect either the digital SPDIF or digital Optical audio output to the display or an external audio processor using user supplied digital audio cables. 3. Connect the sources to the Multi Format Switcher using user supplied cables. • Connect up to two HDMI sources with optional digital SPDIF/Opti
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R I - R S RMT-SR-IR REMOTE DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 7 1. Output - Cycles through the available output resolutions. Please see the section Multi Format Switcher CONFIGURATION / Output on page 8 for the output resolution table. 2. Input - Cycles though all of input sources. The selectable inputs are Composite, S-Video, Component, HDMI 1, and HDMI 2. 3. Power - Turns the unit on and off (standby). 4. Exit - Exits the current menu option and menu system. 5. Menu - Displays the menu system for ad
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MULTI FORMAT SWITCHER CONFIGURATION Entering the Menu System Pressing the Menu button on the included RMT-SR-IR remote control will display the GUI (graphical user interface) for adjustment options. The GUI is overlaid onto the outgoing video to the display. Therefore, the selected source must be outputting a compatible resolution for viewing on the display. If video is not visible on the display, the GUI will also fail to be displayed. To correct this, please follow the steps below. 1. Veri
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MULTI FORMAT SWITCHER CONFIGURATION VIDEO CONTINUED Contrast Adjusts the contrast in increments of 1 on a scale of 1 to 100 (default 50). Brightness Adjusts the brightness in increments of 1 on a scale of to 100 (default 50). Hue Adjusts the hue in increments of 1 on a scale of 1 to 100 (default 50). Saturation Adjusts the saturation in increments of 1 on a scale of 1 to 100 (default 50). Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness in increments of 1 on a scale of 1 to 100 (default 50). Scale Adjusts the a
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MULTI FORMAT SWITCHER CONFIGURATION V-Pos (Vertical Position) Adjusts the image’s vertical position on the screen. Options: • Adjusts in increments of 1 on a scale of 1 to 100 (default is 50) Y/C Separation - Only for Composite Input Selects the method in which the brightness and color are separated from the composite video signal. Options: • Auto - automatically selects the optimal method (default) • 2D - Separation based on single frame analysis • 3D - Motion adaptive color separation based o
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MULTI FORMAT SWITCHER CONFIGURATION COLOR Color Tone Sets the color for the appearance of white. Only the USER option will allow customized settings. The USER settings are saved. Options: • Normal - Normal white color appearance (default) • Warm - Slight red shift to white appearance • Cool - Slight blue shift to white appearance • User - User adjustments to Red, Green, and Blue Red Adjusts the red color in regards to the appearance of white for the USER setting. Option: Adjusts in increments o
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MULTI FORMAT SWITCHER CONFIGURATION OSD (ON SCREEN DISPLAY) CONTINUED Remote Channel Sets the remote channel for use with the RMT-SR-IR remote control. If the selected channel in this menu and does not match the channel set in the RMT-SR-IR remote, the unit will cease to respond to IR commands from the remote. Options: • Selectable remote channel from 1 to 4 (default is 1) AUDIO Source Sets the audio source for current input. Options for Composite: • L/R1 - Analog audio input (default) Option
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MULTI FORMAT SWITCHER CONFIGURATION INFORMATION This menu will allow the user to view general information. There are no configurable options in this menu. • Source - Displays current source • Input - Displays current input source resolution • Output - Displays current output resolution • Version - Displays current firmware revision 11
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R I - R S RMT-SR-IR INSTALLATION 1. Remove battery cover from the back of the RMT-SR-IR remote. 2. Verify that dip switches 1 & 2 are in the down (OFF) position. (See page 13) 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 RMT-SR-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. WARNING: Do not press multiple butto
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IR CODE CONFIGURATION How to Resolve IR Code Conflicts In the event that IR commands from other remote controls conflict with the supplied RMT-SR-IR remote control, changing the remote channel will alleviate this issue. The RMT-SR-IR remote control has DIP SWITCHES for configuring the remote channel. The Multi Format Switcher must match the remote channel set in the RMT-SR-IR remote control. Please see page 10 for instruction on how to configure the channel on the Multi Format Switcher. By
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WIRING DIAGRAM 14 HDMI Component S-Video Composite Digital Audio Analog Audio Maximum HDMI cable length is 15 ft at 1080P resolution without the use of an HDMI-SB or HDMI-CAT5-EXT Maximum analog audio and video cable length is 50 ft
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SPECIFICATIONS Digital Video Amplifier Bandwidth ............................................................ 165 MHz Component Video Bandwidth .................................................................. 350 MHz Input DDC Signal ......................................................................... 5 Volts p-p (TTL) Input Video Signal .............................................................................. 1.2 Volts p-p Single Link Range ......................................
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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 notified within two (2) year 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 modifications. The two year warranty is only valid on new products purchased as of January 2007. All products purchas
