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Gefen
4x1 Switcher
®
for HDMI
GTB-MHDMI1.3-441
GTB-MHDMI1.3-441-BLK
User Manual
www.gefentoolbox.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.gefentoolbox.com support@gefentoolbox.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. 4x1 Switcher for HDMI is a trademark
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CONTENTS 1 Introduction 2 Operation Notes 3 Features 4 Panel Layout 5 Panel Descriptions 6 Connecting & Operating The GefenToolBox 4x1 Switcher for HDMI 6 Connecting the GefenToolBox 4x1 Switcher for HDMI 6 How to Operate the GefenToolBox 4x1 Switcher for HDMI 7 Automatic Switching 8 IR Remote Control Unit Description 9 IR Remote Control Unit Installation 10 IR Remote Control Unit Confi guration 11 IR Remote Control Unit Operation 12 IR Extender Installation 13 RS-232 Serial Control 13 Settin
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INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the GefenToolBox 4x1 Switcher for HDMI. Your complete satisfaction is very important to us. About Gefen We specialize in total integration for your home theater, while also focusing on going above and beyond customer expectations to ensure you get the most from your hardware. We invite you to explore our distinct product line. Please visit http://www.gefen.com for the latest offerings in High-Defi nition signal solutions or call us between the
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OPERATION NOTES READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE GEFENTOOLBOX 4X1 SWITCHER FOR HDMI • The GefenToolBox 4x1 Switcher for HDMI has an Automatic Switching feature: Each time a connected device is powered ON, GefenToolBox 4x1 Switcher for HDMI will switch to that input. Once the connected device is powered down, the product will switch to the last active input. Switching can always be managed through IR remote control, RS-232, and the front panel buttons. See page 7 for det
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FEATURES HDMI 1.3 Features • 225 MHz (up to 12 bit YUV 444 @ 1080p) • Deep Color • Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio • Lip Sync • CEC Pass-Through General Features • Switch between four (4) HDMI 1.3 sources without signal loss. • Maintains beautiful, sharp HDTV resolutions up to 1080p@60 Hz and 1920x1200@60Hz. • Supports 3DTV pass-through • Supports digital audio formats including LPCM 7.1, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, and DTS-HD Master Audio. • Supports the use of DVI sources and DVI
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PANEL LAYOUT 1 2 3 4 8 5 6 7 4
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PANEL DESCRIPTIONS 1 HDMI Input Ports 1-4 Connect HDMI-compliant source device(s) to any of these input ports. 2 HDMI Output Port Connect an HDMI-compliant display device to this output port. 3 IR Window Receives IR commands from the included IR remote (EXT-RMT-4IR), shown on page 8. 4 Source Selector and Indicator LEDs The black button labeled “Input” selects the input source (1-4) to be routed to the display connected to the HDMI Output Port. 5 RS-232C Interface for Remote Control via Serial
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CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE GEFENTOOLBOX 4X1 SWITCHER FOR HDMI How to Connect the GefenToolBox 4x1 Switcher for HDMI 1. Use HDMI cables (provided) to connect the source device(s) to the HDMI input port(s) of the GefenToolBox 4x1 Switcher for HDMI. 2. Use additional user-supplied HDMI cables to connect an HDMI-compliant display to the output port on the GefenToolBox 4x1 Switcher for HDMI. 3. Connect the included 5V DC power supply to the power receptacle on the Switcher. 4. Connect the othe
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CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE GEFENTOOLBOX 4X1 SWITCHER FOR HDMI Example 2: Routing Input (source) 3 to the Output (display). 1. Using Fig 1.1 (page 6) as a starting point. 2. Press the Input Select button once. Fig 1.2 The row of LED indicators will now appear as in Fig 1.2. LED #2 will turn off and LED #3 will become enabled, indicating that Input 3 is being routed to the Output (display). Automatic Switching The GefenToolBox 4x1 Switcher for HDMI features Automatic Switching. When a conn
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IR REMOTE CONTROL UNIT DESCRIPTION 1 2 1 LED Button Press Indicator This LED will activate momentarily upon each button press. This visual indicator is to inform the user that a command has been sent by the IR remote control. 2 Display and Source Selection Buttons These buttons will be used to send display and source selections to the GefenToolBox 4x1 Switcher for HDMI. Routing Sources to Displays Issuing a routing command is a simple process. There are a total of 4 buttons on the RM
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IR REMOTE CONTROL UNIT INSTALLATION Installing the IR Remote Control Battery 1. Remove the battery cover on the back of the IR Remote Control unit. 2. Insert the included battery into the open battery slot. The positive (+) side of the battery should be facing up. 3. Replace the battery cover. The Remote Control unit ships with two batteries. One battery is required for operation and the other battery is a spare. Battery Slot 9
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IR REMOTE CONTROL UNIT CONFIGURATION Resolving IR Code Confl icts In the event that IR commands from other remote controls confl ict with the supplied IR remote control unit, changing the remote channel will alleviate this issue. The IR remote control unit has a bank of DIP switches for setting the remote IR channel. The DIP Switch bank on the IR remote control unit is located underneath the battery cover. DIP Switches It is important that the IR channel selected on the remote, match the IR c
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IR REMOTE CONTROL UNIT OPERATION The RMT-4IR remote control will allow selecting the source to display on the output. Each button on the remote control corresponds to one of the of four source inputs. Please use the information below when selecting the desired source: Table of IR Remote Commands for the GefenToolBox 4x1 Switcher for HDMI RMT-4IR Source 11 22 33 44 RMT-4IR button Source 33 Example: In the above example, if button 3 on the RMT-4IR remote control is pressed,
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IR EXTENDER INSTALLATION Using the IR Extender An optional IR Extender (Gefen Part No. EXT-RMT-EXTIR) can be used to extend the IR capabilities of the GefenToolBox 4x1 Switcher for HDMI. One such application allows the Switcher to be hidden within or behind a cabinet (see illustration below). Simply connect the IR extender to the IR extender port (see page 4). Remote IR Extender Gefen Toolbox Unit 4x1 Switcher 12 Set-top Box Back of Cabinet
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RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL 54321 12345 9876 6789 Only Pins 2 (RX), 3 (TX), and 5 (Ground) are used on the RS-232 serial interface This feature allows for easy integration into automated systems capable of transmitting RS-232 commands. Please use the settings listed below to confi gure the RS-232 port of the user’s system. Transmitting the appropriate numeric ASCII character will simulate key presses on the RMT-4IR remote control. Binary Table ASCII RMT-4IR Binary Button 1 1 0011 0001 2 2 0011 0010
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RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL Commands Simplifi ed syntax was used for command implementation for faster operation with the device. These commands are not case-sensitive. Command Description A Enable Auto-Switching N Disable Auto-Switching S Get System Status V Displays Firmware Version A Command The A command enables auto-switching. The Switcher will automatically switch to the last source device that was powered on. Syntax: a Parameters: None N Command The N command disables Auto-Switching. Syntax:
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RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL S Command The S command displays the current routing status of the Switcher. The S com- mand will also display the current auto-switching status (A or N). Syntax: s Parameters: None V Command The V command displays the fi rmware version. Syntax: v Parameters: None 15
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CHANGING THE IR CHANNEL Changing the IR channel Use the following procedure to set the proper IR channel on the GefenToolBox 4x1 Switcher for HDMI. 1 Press and hold the Input Select button for 5 seconds to enter IR channel selection mode. The bank of blue LED indicators will now display the currently selected IR channel. 2 Press the Input Select button to cycle through each IR channel. The currently selected IR channel will by indicated by a fl ashing blue LED. IMPORTANT: The selected IR
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WALL MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS The GefenToolBox 4x1 Switcher for HDMI should be mounted vertically in a wall or cabinet with wood/drywall screws as shown in the diagram above. There should be an inch or two of clearance between the edges of the unit and any walls or vertical surfaces to allow for enough clearance for insertion and retraction of cables at the HDMI connectors. For installation on a drywall surface, use a #6 drywall screw. It is recommended when installing on a drywall surface th
