4x2 Switcher for HDMI 1.3 Important Safety Instructions Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this product near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
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) 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.
4x2 Switcher for HDMI 1.3 Operating Notes • By default, display information from the display connected to HDMI output port 1 is sent back to the source. Therefore, other displays connected to the 4x2 Switcher for HDMI 1.3 must be capable of accepting the timing, resolution, and audio format as supported by the display that is connected to HDMI output port 1.
Packing List The 4x2 Switcher for HDMI 1.3 ships with the items listed below. If any of these items are not present in the box when you first open it, immediately contact your dealer or Gefen. • 1 x 4x2 Switcher for HDMI 1.3 •...
3GSDI Audio Embedder 4x2 Switcher for HDMI 1.3 Table of Contents Getting Started Unit Layout ......................2 Front ......................2 Back ......................3 IR Remote Control Unit ..................4 Front ......................4 Back ......................5 Installing the Battery ..................6 Setting the IR Channel ..................
Switcher for HDMI 1.3 01 Getting Started Unit Layout ......................2 Front ......................2 Back ......................3 IR Remote Control Unit ..................4 Front ......................4 Back ......................5 Installing the Battery ..................6 Setting the IR Channel .................. 6 Installation ......................
Getting Started Unit Layout Front Name Description Power This LED indicator will glow bright red once the included power supply is connected between the unit and an available electrical outlet. This LED indicator will glow bright green when the switcher is using the internal EDID. EDID Management (page 11) more information.
Getting Started Unit Layout Back Name Description Coax Out Connect an RCA audio cable from this S/PDIF connector to an A/V receiver. EDID Press this button to toggle between the internal and external EDID. The unit must be power-cycled when the EDID mode is changed.
Getting Started IR Remote Control Unit Front Name Description Activity indicator This LED flashes bright orange when a key is pressed on the remote. Input Selection (1 - 4) Press these buttons to switch to the desired input (source). NOTE: An Activity indicator that flashes quickly while holding down any one of the buttons indicates a low battery.
Getting Started IR Remote Control Unit Back (shown with cover removed) Name Description DIP switch bank Use these DIP switches to set the IR channel of the remote. See Setting the IR Channel (page 6) for more information. Primary battery slot Holds the battery for operating the remote.
Getting Started IR Remote Control Unit Installing the Battery The IR remote control unit ships with two batteries. Only one battery is required for operation. The second battery is a spare. WARNING: Use only 3V CR2032-type batteries. Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Connect the included 5V DC power supply from the power receptacle of the switcher to an available electrical outlet. Sample Wiring Diagram DIGITAL AUDIO (COAX) CABLE Hi-Def Source HDMI CABLE Hi-Def Source Hi-Def Source Switcher for HDMI Hi-Def Source HD Display HD Display Audio Receiver EXT-HDMI1.3-442 page | 7...
Operating the 4x2 Switcher for HDMI 1.3 Setting the Switcher IR Channel In order for the 4x2 Switcher for HDMI 1.3 to communicate with the included IR remote control unit, the switcher must be set to the same channel as the IR remote. Use the following procedure to set the IR channel of the switcher.
Operating the 4x2 Switcher for HDMI 1.3 EDID Management The 4x2 Switcher for HDMI 1.3 features EDID Management. Before the source can send video and/or audio to the display (sink), the source reads the EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) from the sink (display) devices that are connected to the switcher. The EDID contains information about what type of audio/video data that the source can send to each output device.
Operating the 4x2 Switcher for HDMI 1.3 EDID Management Internal EDID Use this EDID mode if problems are encountered when using the external EDID. The built-in internal EDID provides the source device with a “generic” EDID which can be used by all display (sink) devices. Select the internal EDID mode.
Operating the 4x2 Switcher for HDMI 1.3 EDID Management External EDID When set to Ext mode, EDID data will be fetched from the sink that is connected to the Out 1 port. It is recommended that the display with the lowest native resolution be connected to the Out 1 port.
Appendix Specifications Supported Formats Resolutions (max.) • 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) • 1080p Full HD Electrical Maximum Pixel Clock • 225 MHz Input Video Signal • 1.2 Volts p-p Input DDC Signal • 5 Volts p-p (TTL) Power Indicator • 1 x LED, red Internal EDID Indicator •...
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