Gefen GTV-MFS User's Manual
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1. Multi Format Switcher GTV MFS User Manual www gefentv com l IDI HD DVD 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 trademark of HDMI org 2008 Gefen Inc All Rights Reserved o om F 9 N 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Operation Notes Features Panel Descriptions Connecting and Operating the Multi Format Switcher RMT SR IR Remote Description Multi Format Switcher Configuration Entering The Menu System Main Menu Video Multi Format Switcher Configuration Video Continued Multi Format Switcher Configuration Output Color Multi Format Switcher Configuration Color Continued OSD Multi Format Switcher Configuration OSD Continued Audio Multi Format Switcher Configuration Information RMT SR R Installation IR Code Configuration Wiring Diagram Specifications Warranty INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the Multi Format Switcher Your complete satisfaction is very important to u2. displays The Multi Format Switcher has a 15 foot limit on how far it can transmit the DDC Display Data Channel information out of the HDMI output jack to the display Connections to displays at distances longer than 15 feet should use a true DDC re clocking solution such as our CAT 5 based HDMI signal extender device Gefen part number EXT HDMI CAT5 MS compliant When used with a HDMI to DVI adapter 1 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 e Supports digital HD output up to 1080p e Integrated 8 bit triple ADC PLL e Integrated DVI HDCP HDMI compliant receiver e Dual high quality scaling engines Dual 3 D motion video adaptive de interlacers with smooth low angle edge Automatic 3 2 pull down amp 2 2 pull down detection and recovery High performance frame rate conversion engine e The Proprietary Advanced Color Engine technology gives Brilliant and fresh color Intensified contrast and details Vivid skin tone Sharp edge Accurate and independent color control Option to select Audio input from HDMI or TOSlink SPDIF audio source 3D noise reduction on analog inpu
3. Remote Channel 4 1 2 T 2 13 WIRING DIAGRAM Y 0G S y Bua ejqeo ospia pue oIpne Bojeue winw xey 1X3 S1VOI INCH JO gS IINQH Ue jo esn ay noyjm uonnjoseJ d0801 1e Y SL S uj amp ue ejqeo INAH WnwIXxey oipny Bo euy olpny 123510 2 oopiA s 3ueuoduio3 SPECIFICATIONS Digital Video Amplifier Bandwidth eene 165 MHz Component Video Bandwidth see 350 MHz Input DDC Signal nennen a 5 Volts p p TTL Input Video Signal 2 ior rtc eir rrt eoe eR LIRE 1 2 Volts p p Single Link Range wiii ii U tiva 1080p 1920 x 1200 Input Output HDMI Connector Type A 19 pin female 1 09 One3RCAComponent Analog Video Connector 1 One RCA Composite or 1 S Video Digital Audio Connector sse Optical and Coax SPDIF Analog Audio 2 RCA Power ConSumption nn een 20 Watts max DIMENSIONS secuencias 6 875 VV x 2 125 H x 6 875 D Shipping Weight iiio ad a 4 lbs 15 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 repla
4. 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 of 1 from 1 to 100 default is 50 Green Adjusts the green color in regards to the appearance of white for the USER setting Option Adjusts in increments of 1 from 1 to 100 default is 50 Blue Adjusts the blue color in regards to the appearance of white for the USER setting Option Adjusts in increments of 1 from 1 to 100 default is 50 OSD ON SCREEN DISPLAY H Pos Horizontal Position Adjusts the OSD s horizontal position on the screen Options Adjusts in increments of 1 on a scale of 1 to 100 default is 50 V Pos Vertical Position Adjusts the OSD s vertical position on the screen Options Adjusts in increments of 1 on a scale of 1 to 100 default is 50 Time Out Adjusts the amount of idle time before the OSD is automatically exited Options Adjusts in increments of 1 on a scale of 1 to 100 default is 10 Background Sets the transparency level of the OSD background Options Adjusts in increments of 12 5 on a scale of 1 to 100 default is 50 9 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 channe
5. 50 Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness in increments of 1 on a scale of 1 to 100 default 50 Scale Adjusts the aspect ratio of the video Options 4 3 Source 16 9 Source Full Stretches the image to fill the screen Overscan Stretches the image to fullscreen and just beyond the border of the display exe O Underscan Stretches the image to fullscreen and just within the border of the screen OO e 90 Letterbox Underscan Stretches the image to 16 9 aspect ratio with underscan OIOIOIQ e So ob alo dh dod O_O 5 Pan Scan Underscan Stretches the image to 4 3 aspect ratio with underscan O Q Je ge IP op q Letterbox Full Stretches the image to 16 9 aspect ratio without underscan s Pan Scan Full Stretches the image to 4 3 aspect ratio without underscan O O 52 ome Noise Reduction Only for Composite and S Video Inputs Reduces video noise inherent in analog video signals Options Off default Low Middle High H Pos Horizontal Position Adjusts the image s horizontal position on the screen Option Adjusts in increments of 1 on a scale of 1 to 100 default is 50 7 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 Comp
6. ce 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 purchased before this date still retain their 1 year warranty Equipment that fails under conditions other than those covered will be repaired at the current price of parts and labor in effect at the time of repair Such repairs are warranted for ninety 90 days from the day of reshipment to the Buyer This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied including without limitation any implied warranty or merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose all of which are expressly disclaimed 1 Proof of sale may be required in order to claim warranty 2 Customers outside the US are responsible for shipping charges to and from Gefen 3 Copper cables are limited to a 30 day warranty and cables must be in their original condition The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate However Gefen assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this manual In no event will Gefen be liable for direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual even if advised of the possibility of such damages The technical information contained herein regarding the 1 4 Gefen TV Splitte
7. l 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 e L R1 Analog audio input default Options for S Video e L R1 Analog audio input default Options for Component L R2 Component analog audio input default Options for HDMI 1 e HDMI1 HDMI 1 internal audio default Optical1 Optical input 1 Coaxial1 SPDIF input 1 Options for HDMI 2 HDMI2 HDMI 2 internal audio default Optical2 Optical input 2 Coaxial2 SPDIF input 2 Delay Sets the audio delay for lip syncing correction Options Off No delay default 40ms 40 millisecond audio offset 110ms 110 millisecond audio offset 150ms 150 millisecond audio offset Sound Select general audio output function Options On Use selected audio source default Mute No sound output 10 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 RMT SR IR INSTALLATION 1 Remove battery cover from the back of the RMT SR IR remote 2 Verify that dip s
8. o the previous menu Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to adjust selected options Pressing the EXIT button while in the main menu will exit out of the menu system MAIN MENU The following are the main menu options Use the UP and DOWN buttons to choose your desired subcategory and press OK to enter it VIDEO COLOR OUTPUT OSD AUDIO INFORMATION VIDEO Picture Mode Preset and user configurable settings for different viewing scenarios Preset settings will not allow user adjustment Only the USER option will allow customized video settings The USER settings are saved Options Standard useful for general content Movie useful for dimly lit environments Vivid useful for accentuating colors for a more vibrant image User user configurable settings NOTE User settings are saved However user settings for the digital inputs HDMI 1 and 2 are linked and user settings for the analog inputs Composite S Video and Component are linked i e adjustments to video user settings made on HDMI 1 will be reflected in HDMI 2 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
9. osite 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 on multiple frame analysis Coring Only for Composite Input Adjusts the threshold level for pixel noise evaluation This relates to how much of the image is processed in regards to noise reduction Options Adjusts in increments of 6 5 on a scale of 1 to 100 default is 20 Output This menu sets the output resolution for all video sources The OUTPUT button on the RMT SR IR remote control cycles through these resolutions when pressed VGA WXGA 480p 576p WSXGA 720p 60 720p 50 WUXGA SXGA 1080i 60 1080i 50 UXGA 1080p 60 1080050 Native This option will select the native resolution of the connected display based on the EDID from the display NOTE If a resolution that is not supported by the display is selected the menu GUI will not longer be visible To correct this press the OUTPUT button on the RMT SR IR remote control until a supported resolution is displayed 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
10. r features and specifications is subject to change without notice 16 ma MF S Rev X1 20600 Nordhoff St Chatsworth CA 91311 1 800 545 6900 818 772 9100 fax 818 772 9120 www gefentv com support gefen com CE E Xe OT
11. s 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 solutions Don t see what you are looking for here Please call us so we can better assist you with your particular needs The Gefen TV Splitter The Gefen TV Multi Format Switcher allows you to upscale and switch your standard definition or high definition component and HDMI sources to resolutions up to 1080p Anything from set top boxes DVD players to the next generation of gaming consoles including the Xbox 360 and PS3 can be plugged into the Multi Format Switcher How It Works You simply connect all your components and your display Easy to use on screen menus are accessible through the IR remote control The IR remote control al lows for effortless setup and image adjustment to accommodate different viewing modes and screen sizes to perfect your final picture OPERATION NOTES READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE MULTI FORMAT SWITCHER e When initially powering on HDMI sources it is important to have the Multi Format Switcher for HDMI s output selected to that source to ensure that the EDID is relayed properly Compatible with all HDMI and DVI
12. ts only e Operates through on screen OSD menu control and remote control Aspect Ratio Control Digital Audio Delay to match audio video timing e Less then one frame delay allowing for gaming Package Includes 1 Multi Format Switcher 1 6 ft HDMI cable M M 1 5V DC Power Supply 1 RMT SR IR Remote control 1 User s Manual PANEL DESCRIPTIONS Power Input LED LED Indicator Indicator IR Eye Composite Input Component Audio Analog Audio Input Input S Video Input Component Input Power 4 SPDIF oPT HDMI SPNIF2 OPT2 HDMI2 SPDIF1 OPTA HDMI1 IN IN m un aibi out our m l HDMI HDMI HDMI Output nput 2 nput 1 SPDIF SPDIF SPDIF 5V DC Povver Out In 2 In 1 Input Optical Optical Optical Out In2 In 1 CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE MULTI FORMAT SWITCHER How to Connect the Multi Format Switcher Connect the HDMI output on the Multi Format Switcher to the display using the supplied HDMI cable Connect either the digital SPDIF or digital Optical audio output to the display or an external audio processor using user supplied digital audio cables Connect the sources to the Multi Format Switcher using user supplied cables Connect up to two HDMI sources with optional digital SPDIF Optical audio using HDMI cables and digital audio cables Connect one Component source with analog audio using a 3 RCA Component video cable and a 2 RCA analog audio cable e Connect one S Video source with analog a
13. udio using a S Video cable and one Composite source with analog audio using a 1 RCA Composite video cable e Connect one analog audio source for the Composite and S Video inputs using a 2 RCA analog audio cable NOTE The Composite and S Video share a single audio input 4 5 6 T Plug the 5V DC power supply into the Multi Format Switcher Press the POWER button on the RMT SR IR remote to begin operation of the Multi Format Switcher Power on the display Power on the source s NOTE When initially powering on HDMI sources it is important to have the Multi Format Switcher s output selected to that source to ensure that the EDID is relayed properly OPERATING THE MULTI FORMAT SWITCHER The Multi Format Switcher has a built in GUI for navigating the various functions The GUI is navigated by the included IR remote control Please see the RMT SR IR Remote Description on the next page for functional information o a Aa o RMT SR IR REMOTE DESCRIPTION Output Cycles through the available output resolutions Please see the section Multi Format Switcher CONFIGURATION Output on page 8 for the output resolution table Input Cycles though all of input sources The selectable inputs are Composite S Video Component HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 Power Turns the unit on and off standby Exit Exits the current menu option and menu system Menu Displays the menu system for adjustment of options Navigation Ke
14. witches 1 amp 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 buttons simultaneously and do NOT press buttons rapidly These actions will cause the remote to reset and steps 1 4 will have to be repeated Note The RMT SR IR ships with two batteries Only one battery is required for operation the other battery is complimentary The optional IR extender allows you to D relocate your HDMI Switcher and still retain IR control Gefen part EXT RMT IREXT 12 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 default both the Multi Format Switcher and the RMT SR IR remote control are set to Channel 1 Remote Remote Channel 1 Remote Channel 2 Default 1 2 1 2 Remote Channel 3
15. ys These include up down left and right buttons for navigating the menu system The OK button will select specific menu options for adjustment and will also confirm cycle through selections Reset Resets the input and output resolutions to factory default Auto Adjust Sets the display for optimal resolution and aspect ratio based on the display s EDID information and the currently selected sources output resolution 5 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 Verify that the source is on and outputting a video signal 2 Verify that the RMT SR IR remote channel is in the default position page 13 3 Verify that the Multi Format Switcher is selected to the chosen source 4 Press the Output button on the RMT SR IR remote control to cycle through output resolutions until video is displayed Navigation Use the directional buttons to navigate the menu system Press the OK button to enter a sub category and to select a menu item for adjustment Press the EXIT button to return t
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