Gefen EXT-TV-MFS User's Manual
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1. Only pins 2 Receive 3 Transmit and 5 Ground are used for communication A straight through cable should be used with this Switcher 9876 Only Pins 2 RX 3 TX and 5 Ground are used on the RS 232 serial interface What are the RS 232 communications port settings Bits per Second ENES 9600 DAAE E AEN NER AE A AN A E O A EA T S A A AIERHEDERRE 8 F ee A E nee EEE None OP OS EE EEE EE E 1 FOW ONO euere ee er een None 10 RS 232 SERIAL COMMUNICATION COMMANDS Commands These commands are sent in ASCII format to the Switcher CommandCode Mesponse Description spowens gt POMRON POWER i O SVLINEUT Sv2 INPUT cv1 INPUT cv2 INPUT omr O POWER ON OFF R POWER ORPOA STATUS SOURCE HDMI CV R SOURCE SHOW SOURCE STATUS AUDIODELAY OFF ON R AUDIODELAY SHOW AUDIO DELAY STATUS 480i 576i TO 480p 576p OFF ON R SD_ITOP SHOW 480i 576i TO 480p 576p STATUS SHOW FIRMWARE VERSION 11 SPECIFICATIONS Digital Maximum Pixel Glock anne en 225 MHz Analog Video Amplifier Bandwidth 224404444402R RBB nn nee nennnn nenn 350 MHz Maximum Resolution rrrrrrrrrnoronnnnnrrrrvvrennnrrnnnnnnnvnnnn 1080p 1920x 1200 60Hz NPE DDE S ae 5 Volts p p TTL Input Video Leer 1 2 Volts p p HDMI Input Connector ccccceeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeees 3 Type A 19 Pin female HDMI Output CONnnector ccccccceceeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenes 1 Type A 19 Pin female Com2. Supports HDTV resolutions up to 1080p 60fps e All inputs are format converted and output through a single HDMI output e Audio delay feature allows a delay of 150ms on all analog audio inputs e 3D noise reduction DNR and 3D comb filter for cleaner A V signals e Switching is initiated by front panel buttons or by IR remote control included e Automated or remote switching is also possible by sending control signals to the integrated RS 232 serial communications port with a computer or control automation device such as Crestron 1 e HDMI 1 3 compliant with Deep Color and 10 bit signal processing 1080p 24Hz 60Hz e HDMI 1 3 digital audio support Dolby TrueHD DTS HD Master Audio Lip Sync De Interlacing e Rack mountable hardware kit included e HDCP compliant Package Includes Multi Format Switcher 6 foot HDMI Cable M M IR Remote control 5V DC Power Supply User s Manual Set of Rack Ears PANEL LAYOUT Front Panel Back Panel 10 Note A dashed line indicates inputs which are associated such as a video source and its audio counterpart Both will be merged into the HDMI output stream 4 PANEL DESCRIPTIONS Front Panel 1 HDMI Input 1 Attach 1st HDMI input source here 2 Composite Video Input Connect incoming Composite Video source here 3 Analog Audio Input for Composite Video Attach cable with two L R RCA jacks to input up to 2 channels of analog audio associated with the Composit
3. on the output display in vibrant color Note Only A V source switching not scaling is performed with this product Therefore when selecting the VGA input source you may encounter slight shifts of the output image Please consult your graphics card and or display documentation for options that will allow adjusting of the image position Any of our versatile scalers can be easily added at the HDMI output of this unit such as our GefenTV 1080P HDMI Scaler GTV HDMI 1080PS available separately HDMI 1 3 Features Supported e 225 MHz Video Ampl Bandwidth up to 12 bit YUV 444 1080p 24 60Hz e Deep Color xv Color at 12 bit resolution e Dolby TrueHD amp DTS Master Audio e Lip Sync amp De interlacing OPERATION NOTES READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE EXT TV MFS e All analog video inputs will be converted to digital and will be output through the HDMI outputs e All analog audio inputs will be converted to digital audio and will be output through the HDMI outputs All digital audio inputs will be output through the HDMI outputs e Compatible with all HDMI and DVI displays e HDMI HDCP compliant When used with a HDMI to DVI adapter FEATURES Features e The Multi Format Switcher allows many A V sources to be switched to one HDTV display e A V sources include 2 Composite 2 S video 2 Component 1 VGA and 3 HDMI e Selectable de interlacing of 480i 576i sources to 480p 576p e
4. source MULTI FORMAT SWITCHER REMOTE DESCRIPTION Labeled buttons select A V input sources For instance Composite Video Input 1 is selected by pressing the button labeled CV1 The PC VGA input is labeled PC and the first HDMI Input is labeled HD1 Other buttons follow the same convention As soon as one of the A V input sources is selected the corresponding source selection indicator Blue LED will light up on the front panel of the EXT TV MFS unit and the Switcher will output that source on the video display Selectable inputs include two 2 each Composite S Video and Component sources one 1 VGA source and three 3 HDMI inputs for a total of ten 10 A V inputs EXT TV MFS REMOTE INSTALLATION 1 Remove battery cover from the back of the EXT RMT MFS remote 2 Verify that DIP switches 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 EXT RMT MFS 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 EXT RMT MFS ships with two batteries Only one battery is required for operation the other batt
5. 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 features and specifications is subject to change without notice For the latest warranty coverage information please visit Gefen s Warranty web page at http www gefen com kvm aboutus warranty jsp PRODUCT REGISTRATION Please register your product online by visiting Gefen s web site at http www gefen com kvm Registry Registration jsp 13 FS MA EXT TV M 1 800 545 6900 CE 20600 Nordhoff St Chatsworth CA 91311 818 772 9100 ww
6. ail A Multi Format Switcher EXT TV MFS User Manual 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 PST 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 hardware packaging and any accompanying documentation without prior written notice EXT TV MFS is a trademark of Gefen LLC 2010 Gefen LLC All Rights Reserved Alltrademarks are the property of their respective owners Rev A8 ol na pm 9 PF ee a a Q no OS CONTENTS Introduction Operation Notes Features Panel Layout Panel Descriptions Connecting And Operating The EXT TV MFS Multi Format Switcher Remote Description EXT TV MFS Remote Installation IR Code Configuration RS 232 Serial Control Interface RS 232 Serial Communication Commands Specifications Warranty INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the TV Multi Format Switcher 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 environ
7. audio sources for Component Composite and S Video inputs using 2 x RCA cables Front 3 5 7 and Back 5 7 9 Connect up to three HDMI sources to EXT TV MFS Front 1 Back 12 13 Plug in the 5V DC power supply Back Panel 15 The Switcher will turn on and the power indicator LED on the front panel Front 9 will glow red Power on the HDMI compliant output display and all A V source s Select A V input sources by using the push buttons on the front panel of the EXT TV MFS or the buttons on the included Remote control as follows e Front Panel Press the button located immediately over the name of the desired input source A blue LED indicator will light up to indicate successful selection of the source Front 10 e IR Remote Push the button that corresponds to the input source Please refer to page 7 opposite page for detailed operation instructions To use the Audio Delay function press the Audio Delay button on the back left side of the Switcher Back 2 To de interlace 480i or 576i input video into progressive mode video output press the de interlacing button on the rear of the Switcher This function will only take effect on resolutions of 480i or 576i Back 1 Note The available output resolutions range from 480i p and 576i p to 1080i p 60 Hz and 1920x1200 60Hz for computer video sources Because the Multi Format Switcher is not a scaler the output resolution will exactly match the resolution of the selected input
8. e Video input 4 S Video Input Connect S Video source here using a single S Video cable 5 Analog Audio Input for S Video Attach cable with two L R RCA style jacks here to input up to 2 channels of analog audio associated with the S Video source 6 Component Video Input Connect Component Video source here 7 Analog Audio Input for Component Attach cable with two L R RCA style jacks here to input up to 2 channels of analog audio associated with the Component source 8 IR signal window Receives IR commands from the IR Remote control 9 Power Indicator LED ON red when the Switcher is correctly powered 10 Source Input Indicators 1 10 blue LEDs with Selector Buttons Blue LEDs Indicate the active A V source Buttons choose currently active Video input source Back Panel 1 480i 576i De Interlace Button Converts video to a de interlaced signal Improves standard definition sources such as gaming consoles and broadcast television 2 Audio Delay Adds a short delay to output audio Useful for console gaming 3 RS 232 Port Attach a DB9 serial cable here to upgrade the firmware using an internet enabled computer Please call Gefen when attempting this operation 4 Composite Input Attach a cable having 1 x RCA Composite Video connector here 5 Analog Audio Input for Composite Video Attach cable with two L R RCA style jacks here to input up to 2 channels of audio associated with Composite Video source 6 S Video Input Co
9. ery is complimentary IR CODE CONFIGURATION How to Resolve IR Code Conflicts In the event that IR commands originating from other remote controls conflict with the supplied remote control the EXT RMT MFS remote control has DIP SWITCHES for setting the remote channel The Multi Format Switcher must be set to use the same remote channel Please see page 10 for instruction son how to set the IR channel on the Multi Format Switcher By default both the Multi Format Switcher and the EXT RMT MFS remote control are set to Channel 1 Remote Channel 1 Remote Channel 2 Default Remote Channel 3 Remote Channel 4 EXTENDING THE IR RANGE The optional IR extender Gefen part EXT RMT IREXT allows you to relocate your HDMI Switcher and still retain IR control RS 232 SERIAL CONTROL INTERFACE What features are available via the RS 232 serial communications port The TV Multi Format Switcher can accept commands through the RS 232 serial communications port located on the rear panel The current RS 232 control commands allow switching routing of A V inputs to outputs without the use of the IR 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 tested by using any computer equipped with a 9 pin serial port and a terminal emulation program What pins are used to communicate with the TV Multi Function Switcher
10. ments and HDTV systems of all sizes with hard working solutions that are easy to implement and simple to operate The Rack mountable TV Multi Format Switcher allows you to view a wide variety of analog and digital SD and HD video sources with audio at resolutions up to 1080p all on one HDMI compliant display Anything from computers set top boxes satellite boxes security cameras Blu ray and DVD players to the next generation of hi def gaming consoles including the Xbox 360 and PS3 can share a single HDMI display Superior A V signal quality is insured by the 3D comb filter and 3D noise reduction circuitry The audio delay feature and de interlacing feature for 480i sources improves Standard Definition console gaming The Multi Format Switcher supports 2 Component 2 Composite 2 S Video and 1 VGA input source each with L R analog audio in up to 2 channels 2 HDMI sources are also supported with embedded digital audio at up to 7 1 channels The number of audio channels present in the HDMI output signal will depend on what kind of audio is input Any A V source can be selected for viewing at any time using the included IR remote or the front panel A V source selector buttons How It Works Audio video sources connect to the TV Multi Format Switcher on its inputs An HDMI compliant display is connected to the HDMI output The 5V DC power supply is connected to the TV Multi Format Switcher The currently selected video source will appear
11. nnect a single cable with an S Video connector here 7 Analog Audio Input for S Video Attach cable with two L R RCA style jacks here to input up to 2 channels of analog audio associated with S Video input source 8 Component Video Input Connects a Component Video input here using a cable terminated with 3 x RCA jacks RGB 9 Analog Audio Input for Component Video Two L R RCA style jacks allow input of up to 2 channels of analog audio associated with the Component Video source 10 VGA PC Input Connect a std VGA HD15 terminated video cable from a PC here 11 3 5mm Audio Input Connect a 3 5mm stereo mini jack to input up to 2 channels of analog audio associated with the VGA video input signal 12 13 HDMI Inputs 2 amp 3 Attach 2nd and 3rd HDMI Input sources here 14 15 HDMI Output Connect your HDMI Compliant Display to this output on the Switcher Power Receptacle Connect the DC Power Supply here to activate the Switcher 5 CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE EXT TV MFS Connect the HDMI output on the Multi Format Switcher Back Panel 14 to the display using the supplied 6 foot HDMI cable Connect analog A V input sources to the Multi Format Switcher using user supplied cables as follows e Connect Component sources using a 3 x RCA Component video cable Front 6 Back 8 e Connect up to two S Video input sources Front 4 Back 6 e Connect up to two Composite sources Front 2 Back 4 e Connect analog
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