Gefen 2x2 Switcher for HDMI 1.3
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1. P R fe xe Switcher for HDMI 1 3 EXT HDMI1 3 242 User Manual ww gefen com 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 2gefen com Notice Gefen LLC reserves the right to make changes in the hardware packaging and any accompanying documentation without prior written notice 2x2 Switcher For HDMI 1 3 is a trademark of Gefen LLC HIGH DEFINITION MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing in the United States and other countries 2010 Gefen LLC All Rights Reserved All trademarks are the property of their respective owners 13 14 CONTENTS Introduction Operation Notes Features Panel Layout Panel Descriptions Connecting And Operating The 2x2 Switcher For HDMI 1 3 IR Remote Control Description IR Remote Installation IR Remote Configuration IR Channel Configuration EDID Management Internal EDID External EDID Specifications Warranty INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the 2x2 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 conv2. 2 Switcher for HDMI 1 3 1 Press and hold the EDID button 2 While holding the EDID button press and release the Reset button The input LED indicators on the front panel will represent the current IR channel for the Switcher A blinking LED corresponds to DIP switch set to the ON position An inactive LED corresponds to a DIP switch set to the OFF position In the illustration above the LED for Input 1 is blinking and the LED for Input 2 15 inactive This indicates that the Switcher is set to IR channel 1 IMPORTANT The selected IR channel must be the same as the IR channel set on the IR Remote Control Unit see page 9 Refer to the table below for setting the IR channel IR Channel Table Input LED 1 Input LED 2 IR Channel 3 Continue holding the EDID button while pressing and releasing the Reset button to cycle to the next IR channel 4 Once the proper IR channel has been selected release the EDID button 10 EDID MANAGEMENT EDID Mode Selection 1 EXTERNAL MODE See page 10 for details on using the External EDID 2 INTERNAL MODE To use this mode press the EDID button on the rear panel until the front panel LED marked Int turns bright green This mode will use a preset EDID from the factory that is stored in the Gefen 2x2 Switcher for HDMI 1 3 This pre programmed standard EDID data structure is compatible with most A V display devices All resolutions and audio formats specified in this EDID
3. ECTING AND OPERATING THE 2X2 SWITCHER FOR HDMI 1 3 How to Connect the 2x2 Switcher for HDMI 1 3 1 Connect up to two HDMI source devices to the 2x2 Switcher for HDMI 1 3 using the supplied HDMI cables 2 Connect up to four HDMI capable devices to the 2x2 Switcher for HDMI 1 3 using the supplied HDMI cables 3 Connect the included 5V DC power adapter to the 2x2 Switcher for HDMI 1 3 power input port 4 Power on the displays first and then the source How to Operate the 2x2 Switcher for HDMI 1 3 Use the included IR remote control unit to switch between HDMI inputs See page 7 for a description of the IR remote control Wiring Diagram for the Gefen 2x2 Switcher for HDMI 1 3 HDMI CABLE m re 3 4 HDMI 1 3 Source HDMI 1 3 Source TUN Switcher Splitter HDTV HDTV EXT HDMI1 3 242 IR REMOTE DESCRIPTION RMT 21R Remote Control Unit 1 LED Button Press Indicator This LED will be activated momentarily each time a button is pressed 2 Display and Source Selection Buttons These buttons are used to select which source is routed to the displays Example Route the source connected to Input 2 to the displays connected to Output 1 and Output 2 1 Press button 2 on the IR remote control unit The source connected to nout 2 will be routed to the displays connected to Output 1 and Output 2 IR REMOTE INSTALLATION Installing the IR Remote Control Battery 1 Remove the battery co
4. e connected to HDMI output port 1 This is to ensure that a compatible video signal will be able to be displayed on all connected monitors There is a generic EDID programmed into the 2x2 Switcher for HDMI 1 3 that can be used instead See page 11 for more details FEATURES HDMI 1 3 Features 225 MHz up to 12 bit YUV 444 supported 1080p e Deep Color e Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio Lip Sync e Pass Through Features e Easily switch between any two Hi Def sources on up to two 2 HDTV displays without signal loss e Maintains sharp HDTV resolutions up to 1080p Full HD and 2K e 3DTV Pass Through Color Space Conversion e EDID Management for rapid integration of sources and display devices e Mono LOK M Locking HDMI Connectors e Supports the use of DVI sources and DVI displays with an HDMI to DVI converter cable or adapter e HDMI and HDCP compliant Package Includes 1 Gefen 2x2 Switcher for HDMI 1 3 2 6 ft HDMI cables 1 IR Remote Control Unit 1 5V DC Power Supply 1 User Manual PANEL LAYOUT Front Panel Back Panel 10 11 PANEL DESCRIPTIONS Power LED Indicator This LED will become active once the included 5V DC power supply is properly connected between the unit and a open wall power receptacle IR Infrared Receiver This receiver will accept command for switching between input HDMI devices using the included RMT 2IR remote control Inter
5. en 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 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 modifications 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 o
6. ersion 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 implement and simple to operate The Gefen 2x2 Switcher for HDMI 1 3 Gefen s 2x2 Switcher for HDMI 1 3 is equipped with two HDMI inputs and two HDMI outputs Two inputs accommodate the simultaneous connection of up to two high definition video sources such as satellite systems and Blu Ray players 3D content can be displayed when connecting a 3DTV and 3D source Two outputs send the high definition audio video signals to up to two HDTV displays Switching is done via the included IR remote How It Works Connect all your sources to the 2x2 Switcher for HDMI 1 3 inputs Then connect up to two displays on the output ports Once the sources the switcher and the displays are powered and connected you then select which source you want to view using the IR remote OPERATION NOTES READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE 2X2 SWITCHER FOR HDMI 1 3 By default display information from the display connected to HDMI output port 1 is sent back to the source Therefore the other display connected to the 2x2 Switcher for HDMI 1 3 must be capable of accepting the timings resolutions and audio formats of the display that is connected to HDMI output port 1 It is recommended that the display with the lowest native resolution b
7. f 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 14 42D x acm MA HDMI1 1 800 545 6900 20600 Nordhoff St Chatsworth CA 91311 818 772 9100 WWW gefen com amp support gefen com fax 818 772 9120 ay Ya e Os
8. nal EDID Mode LED Indicator This LED will become active when the unit is using the pre loaded EDID See page 11 for more details External EDID Mode LED Indicator This LED will become active when the unit is using the EDID from the HDMI deice connected to HDMI output port 1 See page 6 for more details Link LED Indicator This LED will become active when the unit is properly connected to an HDMI capable device on either of the HDMI output ports Input LED Indicators There is one LED for each of the four input ports The LED for the currently selected HDMI input will be active EDID Button This button will toggle between the internal external EDID modes To determine which mode is currently being used please note which EDID mode LED is active on the front panel of the unit Reset Button This button will reset the unit and force all devices in the chain to re transmit re read EDID It is essential that the unit be reset after the EDID mode has been changed HDMI Input Ports 1 2 Connect up to 2 HDMI source devices to these HDMI input ports Selection between these inputs are made using the included RMT 2IR remote control HDMI Output Ports 1 2 Connect up to 4 HDMI capable devices to these HDMI output ports The currently selected HDMI input source device will be output through all of these HDMI output ports 5V DC Power Input Port Connect the included 5V DC power supply between this port and an open wall power receptacle CONN
9. ver 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 Compartment IR REMOTE CONFIGURATION Setting the IR Remote Channel on the RMT 8IR In the event that IR commands from other remote controls conflict with the supplied IR Remote Control Unit changing the remote IR channel will fix this issue The IR Remote Control Unit has a bank of DIP switches for setting the Remote IR channel The DIP Switch bank is located underneath the battery cover Remote Channel 1 Remote Channel 2 Default Remote Channel 3 Remote Channel 4 1 2 Left Picture of the opened rear battery compartment of the IR Remote Control Unit showing the exposed DIP Switch bank between the battery chambers The IR channel selected on the IR Remote Control unit must match the IR channel assigned to the 2x2 Switcher for HDMI 1 3 For example if you set both DIP switches on the remote to the down position IR channel 1 you must set the 2x2 Switcher for HDMI 1 3 to use IR channel 1 Refer to page 10 on how to change the IR channel on the 2x2 Switcher for HDMI 1 3 IR CHANNEL CONFIGURATION Setting The IR Channel Use the following procedure to set the proper IR channel on the 2x
10. will be passed to the source device See the tables below for a complete listing of the resolutions and audio formats listed in this EDID NOTE All other HDMI devices displays connected to the output ports MUST be compatible with at least one resolution audio format specified in this EDID It is recommended to set on the source device a common resolution and audio format shared by all attached devices displays This is to ensure a compatible signal is output to all connected devices displays Internal EDID Video Timings 1280x7209 sonz 720x705 1280 x 720p 59 94 60Hz 1920x1080p 1920 1080 50Hz 1920x1080p 59 94 60 Hz 1920 10807 59 94 60Hz 1440x480p 59 94 60 Hz 720 x 480p 59 94 60Hz 1440 x 576 Native Resolution Internal EDID Audio Formats Audio Format Supported Channels LPCM 20H 75107 2CH 5 108 11 EDID MANAGEMENT External EDID Management The 2x2 Switcher for HDMI 1 3 features EDID Management Before the source can send video or audio signals the source device reads the EDID Extended Display Identification Data from the output devices connected to the Splitter The EDID contains information about what type of A V data that the source can send to each output device The 2x2 Switcher for HDMI 1 3 distributes a single source to multiple output devices This involves reading EDID data from more than one device Management of the EDID data is important to maintain compatibilit
11. y between all devices The following EDID features are copied from Output 1 e Supported Resolutions e Support e Audio Features EDID color features are built based on all attached displays using the following rules e Deep Color will be enabled if one or more displays are connected to the Splitter supporting Deep Color e xvYCC x v Color is supported if all connected displays support it Display Connections e l fadisplay is not connected to Output 1 then no EDID changes are made meaning that the previous EDID information will be used This state will be in effect until a display is connected to Output 1 and the Splitter is power cycled EDID is built from Output 1 the Input The audio block will be copied from Output 1 EDID copying is performed only when the Splitter is reset or power cycled 12 SPECIFICATIONS Video Amplifier Bandwidth eese 225 MHz Video Se fia ers esae PNE EA 1 2 Volts p p HAE DDC ele 5 Volts p p TTL HDMI Input Connectors 2 Type A 19 Pin Female HDMI Output Connectors 2 Type A 19 Pin Female xdi Me 5V DC Power CG Use Eee 13 Watts max Operating Temperature 0 40 C Dinneen a e n 10 25 W x 1 H x 4 25 D wine e TE 3 5 Ibs 13 WARRANTY Gef
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