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  • Page 1 Multiview 3GSDI Seamless Audio Switcher Embedder EXT-HD-MVSL-441 User Manual Release A8...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Important Safety Instructions GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION 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.

  • Page 3: Warranty Information

    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.
  • Page 4 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI is a trademark of Gefen, LLC. Important Notice Gefen, LLC reserves the right to make changes in the hardware, packaging, and any accompanying documentation without prior written notice. HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing in the United States and other countries.

  • Page 5: Operating Notes

    4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Operating Notes • When using the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI for the first time, it is recommended that the unit be configured using the Gefen Syner-G Software Suite. Download the application here: http://www.gefen.com/synerg/...
  • Page 6 3GSDI Audio Embedder 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Licensing This product uses software that is subject to open source licenses, including one or more of the General Public License Version 2 and Version 2.1, Lesser General Public License Version 2.1 and Version 3, BSD, and BSD-style licenses. Distribution and use of this product is subject to the license terms and limitations of liability provided in those licenses.

  • Page 7: Packing List

    The 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI ships with the items listed below. If any of these items are not present in your box when you first open it, immediately contact your dealer or Gefen. • 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI •...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    3GSDI Audio Embedder 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Table of Contents Getting Started Panel Layout ......................2 Front ......................2 Back ......................3 IR Remote Control Unit ..................4 Top ........................ 4 Bottom ......................6 Battery Cover ......................6 Installing the Batteries ...................
  • Page 9 3GSDI Audio Embedder 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Table of Contents Contents EDID Management ..................51 Mirror ......................53 Fade In-Out ....................55 Chroma Key ....................57 Changing the IP Settings ................59 Changing the Telnet Settings ..............62 Changing the UDP Settings ................
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  • Page 11: 01 Getting Started

    Multiview Seamless Switcher 01 Getting Started...

  • Page 12: Panel Layout

    Introduction Getting Started Panel Layout Front Name Description Input Indicators These LED indicators display the state of each input. See Window Basics for more information. Window Buttons Press these buttons to display up to four windows on a single display. Window Presets Use these buttons to select the desired window configuration.

  • Page 13: Back

    Getting Started Panel Layout Back Name Description IR Ext Connect the included IR Extender (Gefen part no. EXT-RMT-EXTIRN) to this port. In (1 - 4) Connect up to four Hi-Def sources to these inputs using HDMI cables. HDMI Out Connect an HDMI cable from this port to an HD display.

  • Page 14: Ir Remote Control Unit

    Chapter Getting Started IR Remote Control Unit Name Description Info Used to toggle notifications on all outputs. Audio (1 - 4) Selects the audio source to be used on the output. page | 4...
  • Page 15 Chapter Getting Started IR Remote Control Unit Name Description Menu Press this button to display the built-in menu system. ◄ /►/▲/▼/OK Used to access and change features within the menu system. Use the arrow buttons to move around within the menu system or change a value.

  • Page 16: Bottom

    Chapter Getting Started IR Remote Control Unit Bottom Battery Cover Name Description Battery slot Holds the batteries for operating the (shown without batteries) IR remote. Use only 1.5V “AAA”-type batteries. See Installing the Batteries information on battery installation. DIP switch bank Use these DIP switches to set the IR channel of the remote.

  • Page 17: Installing The Batteries

    Chapter Getting Started IR Remote Control Unit Installing the Batteries Remove the battery cover on the bottom of the IR remote control unit. Make sure that the batteries are installed with the correct polarity, as shown in the illustration, below. Always use two 1.5V AAA-type batteries. Replace the battery cover.

  • Page 18: Setting The Ir Channel

    Chapter Getting Started IR Remote Control Unit Setting the IR Channel In order to function correctly, both the switcher and the IR remote control must be set to the same IR channel. To set the IR channel of the switcher, use the #set_ir command or use the IR Channel setting under the...

  • Page 19: Installation

    Connect the power supply to an available electrical outlet. Sample Wiring Diagram HDMI CABLE RS-232 CABLE CAT-5 CABLE HD Source IR EXTENDER HD Source HD Source HD Source Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI (for IP Control) HD Display Automation Control Device EXT-HD-MVSL-441 page | 9...

  • Page 20: Network Configuration Using Syner-G

    Network Configuration using Syner-G Launch the Gefen Syner-G application. Download the application here: http://www.gefen.com/synerg/ Select the EXT-HD-MVSL-441 from the list of products. Under the Device Settings section, select either Static or DHCP from the IP Mode drop-down list. ► Select Static to manual enter the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway IP.
  • Page 21 Getting Started Installation Click the Save button at the bottom of the screen. The unit will automatically reboot and use the new network settings. Use the IP address of the switcher to access the built-in web interface or start a Telnet session.

  • Page 23: Operating The 4X1 Multiview Seamless Switcher For Hdmi

    Multiview Seamless Switcher 02 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI...

  • Page 24: Introduction

    Chapter Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Introduction Standby Mode The LED next to the Power button, on the front panel, indicates the power state of the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI. In standby mode, power is being supplied to the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI but the unit is not turned on.

  • Page 25: Window Basics

    Chapter Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Window Basics Selecting a Window Configuration The 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI provides the ability to display four Hi-Def sources on one HD display. In addition, the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI allows the creation of an infinite number of window configurations using the built-in Web interface.

  • Page 26: Single Window Nomenclature

    Chapter Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Window Basics Single Window Nomenclature The 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI can display up to four sources on one display. When multiple sources are displayed on the screen, we refer to each source as a window.
  • Page 27 Chapter Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Window Basics The Default 1 preset uses Window A: To switch to the Default 1 single-window configuration using the IR remote control, press the Default Preset 1 button. Default Preset 1 The image displayed on the output will be dictated by the current routing state of the switcher.
  • Page 28 Chapter Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Window Basics Note that on the previous page that Window B is displayed. This is because the button for Windows B was pressed. The button for the current Window will remain illuminated until another Window button is pressed.

  • Page 29: Changing The Routing State (Single Window)

    Chapter Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Window Basics Changing the Routing State (Single Window) There are two methods for performing this operation: 1) Select a different Window button with a different input . 2) Change the routing state for the current output. We will cover both methods.
  • Page 30 Chapter Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Window Basics The numbers in each of the colored boxes, below, represent the currently select input for each Window. Since Input 3 has already been routed to Window C, the source connected to Input 3 will be displayed: Input 1 Input 2...

  • Page 31: Multiple Window Nomenclature

    Chapter Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Window Basics Multiple Window Nomenclature NOTE: The 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI is designed to be used as a 2x2 video wall. 4x1 rows and 1x4 columns are not supported. To recap, the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI can display up to four sources on one display.
  • Page 32 Chapter Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Window Basics When using multiple windows, multiple window buttons will active. We will continue with the last example in the Single Window Nomenclature section to the difference. In the illustration, below, Window C has been selected. Input 3 is routed to Window C. Therefore, the source connected to Input 3 is displayed.
  • Page 33 Chapter Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Window Basics The image on the output will be equally divided into four windows. This window arrangement is used by Default Preset 2. Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 Window arrangement for Default Preset 2 Now, let’s change the routing state so that the source connected to Input 2 covers the...
  • Page 34 Chapter Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Window Basics Press the button for Output A once. The LED indicator will change from Input 1 to Input 2. Input 2 selected Press Output A The output on the display will now appear, as follows: page | 24...

  • Page 35: Masking / Unmasking Outputs

    Chapter Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Window Basics Masking / Unmasking Outputs NOTE: Masking must be performed by using the buttons on the front panel or through the built-in Web interface. “Masking” prevents a window from displaying the signal from the source device. Instead of powering-down or disconnecting the input device, individual or multiple outputs can be masked.

  • Page 36: Window Priority

    Chapter Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Window Basics Window Priority The built-in Web interface allows windows to be re-sized and arranged in any order. Windows can also be placed above or below one another. The ordering of overlapping objects in two-dimensional space is sometimes referred to as the z-order.

  • Page 37: Assigning Window Priority

    Chapter Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Window Basics Assigning Window Priority Access the Web interface for the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI. See the Web Interface for more information. Go to the Window Setup page of the Web interface. We’ve selected Preset - 8 from the Select Preset drop-down list.

  • Page 38: Video Effects

    Chapter Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Video Effects NOTE: Video effects are only applicable to single-window applications. Multiple-window effects are not supported. When using single windows, the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI provides three unique post-production video effects: Fade, Chroma Key, and Mirror. Using Fade The fade effect applies a one-second cross-dissolve transition when switching between windows that are receiving video from different sources.

  • Page 39: Using Chroma Key

    Chapter Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Video Effects Using Chroma Key The chroma key effect, also referred to as “color-keying”, is a post-production technique for layering two images or video signals together. The first layer involves filming a subject in front of a solid color background.
  • Page 40 Chapter Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Video Effects Because shadows and other lighting imperfections are always present when photographing a subject against a solid color background, the background will never be a pure RGB value (as shown below). For this reason, a color range with minimum and maximum values needs to be specified.

  • Page 41: Using Mirror

    Chapter Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Video Effects Using Mirror The mirror effect, applies a horizontal transformation (rotated 180° about the y-axis) to window Output A. Window B Window B (mirrored) Access the Web interface for the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI. See the section Web Interface for more information.

  • Page 42: Locking / Unlocking The Switcher

    Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Locking / Unlocking the Switcher Locking the switcher will prevent any changes by disabling all buttons (except the Lock button) on the front panel. This feature is useful in preventing routing or other changes caused by accidentally bumping or pressing the buttons on the front panel.
  • Page 43 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Locking / Unlocking the Switcher Using the IR Remote Control Press the Lock button on the IR remote control. Lock button The Lock button, on the front panel of the switcher, will remain illuminated as long as the switcher is locked.

  • Page 44: Using The Ir Extender

    There may be situations where the IR sensor is blocked by a cabinet or other mounting device. In this case, the included IR extender (Gefen part no. EXT-RMT-EXTIRN) can be connected to the IR Ext port on the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI. The sensor on the IR extender behaves exactly like the sensor on the front panel of the switcher.

  • Page 45: Menu System

    Chapter Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System Accessing the Menu System The HD Video Wall Controller uses a built-in menu system to manage and control all video features. To access the menu system, press the Menu button on the front panel or on the included IR remote control.
  • Page 46 Chapter Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System Using the Front Panel Controls Use the ◄, ►, ▲, and ▼ buttons on the front panel to move around within the menu system. Press the ▲ and ▼ buttons to move up and down. Press the ◄ or ► buttons to change the value of the current selection.
  • Page 47 Chapter Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System Using the IR Remote Control The IR remote control has buttons which represent the controls on the front panel. Use the ◄, ►, ▲, and ▼ buttons to move around within the menu system. Press the ▲ and ▼...

  • Page 48: Setting The Output Resolution

    Chapter Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System Setting the Output Resolution NOTE: Before changing this setting, make sure that all connected displays can support the selected output resolution. Press the Menu button on the front panel or on the IR remote control. The menu system will be displayed.
  • Page 49 Chapter Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight the desired output resolution. O U T P U T R E S O L U T I O N 4 8 0 P 5 7 6 P 7 2 0 P 5 0 7 2 0 P 6 0...

  • Page 50: Adjusting The Brightness

    Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System Adjusting the Brightness Press the Menu button on the front panel or on the IR remote control. The menu system will be displayed. M A I N M E N U I / O S E T U P W I N D O W N E T W O R K...
  • Page 51 Chapter Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System Press the Select button to select the Input option. The currently selected input will be highlighted in orange. Select the desired input using the ◄ or ► buttons. P I C T U R E S E T T I N G S I N P U T V I D E O 1 B R I G H T N E S S...

  • Page 52: Adjusting The Contrast

    Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System Adjusting the Contrast Press the Menu button on the front panel or on the IR remote control. The menu system will be displayed. M A I N M E N U I / O S E T U P W I N D O W N E T W O R K...
  • Page 53 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System Press the Select button to select the Input option. The currently selected input will be highlighted in orange. Select the desired input using the ◄ or ► buttons. P I C T U R E S E T T I N G S I N P U T V I D E O 1 B R I G H T N E S S...

  • Page 54: Adjusting The Saturation

    Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System Adjusting the Saturation Press the Menu button on the front panel or on the IR remote control. The menu system will be displayed. M A I N M E N U I / O S E T U P W I N D O W N E T W O R K...
  • Page 55 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System Press the Select button to select the Input option. The currently selected input will be highlighted in orange. Select the desired input using the ◄ or ► buttons. P I C T U R E S E T T I N G S I N P U T V I D E O 1 B R I G H T N E S S...

  • Page 56: Adjusting The Hue

    Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System Adjusting the Hue Press the Menu button on the front panel or on the IR remote control. The menu system will be displayed. M A I N M E N U I / O S E T U P W I N D O W N E T W O R K...
  • Page 57 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System Press the Select button to select the Input option. The currently selected input will be highlighted in orange. Select the desired input using the ◄ or ► buttons. P I C T U R E S E T T I N G S I N P U T V I D E O 1 B R I G H T N E S S...

  • Page 58: Osd Settings

    Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System OSD Settings The OSD Settings menu controls how the OSD is displayed. Press the Menu button on the front panel or on the IR remote control. The menu system will be displayed. M A I N M E N U I / O S E T U P W I N D O W...
  • Page 59 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System Use the ◄ or ► buttons to change the current value. Press the Select button to accept the current changes. If using the IR remote control, press the OK button. Info Display If this option is turned On, then the status window is activated.
  • Page 60 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System V Offset The vertical offset of the OSD, as it appears on the display. I / O S E T U P S E T U P N E T W O R K S Y S T E M E X I T Timeout...

  • Page 61: Edid Management

    Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System EDID Management Press the Menu button on the front panel or on the IR remote control. The menu system will be displayed. M A I N M E N U I / O S E T U P W I N D O W N E T W O R K...
  • Page 62 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System Press the Select button to select the Lock EDID option. Use the ◄ or ► buttons to change the value of the Lock EDID option. Press the Select button to accept the Lock EDID value. E D I D L O C K E D I D Ye s...

  • Page 63: Mirror

    Chapter Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System Mirror Applies a horizontal transformation (rotated 180° about the y-axis) to window output A. Press the Menu button on the front panel or on the IR remote control. The menu system will be displayed.
  • Page 64 Chapter Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System Press the Select button to select the Mirror option. The currently selected value will be highlighted in orange. W I N D O W C O N V E RT M I R R O R O F F FA D E I N - O U T...

  • Page 65: Fade In-Out

    Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System Fade In-Out Adds a 1 second transition to Window A and another window, when switching between windows. Press the Menu button on the front panel or on the IR remote control. The menu system will be displayed.
  • Page 66 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight Fade In-Out. Press the Select button to select the Fade In-Out option. The currently selected value will be highlighted in orange. W I N D O W C O N V E RT M I R R O R O F F FA D E I N - O U T...

  • Page 67: Chroma Key

    Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System Chroma Key Using Chroma Key for more information about the chroma key process. Press the Menu button on the front panel or on the IR remote control. The menu system will be displayed. M A I N M E N U I / O S E T U P W I N D O W...
  • Page 68 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight the Minimum R option. Press the Select button to select the Minimum R option. The currently selected value will be highlighted in orange. C H R O M A K E Y M I N I M U M 0 0 0...

  • Page 69: Changing The Ip Settings

    Chapter Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System Changing the IP Settings Press the Menu button on the front panel or on the IR remote control. The menu system will be displayed. Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight the Network option. M A I N M E N U I / O S E T U P W I N D O W...
  • Page 70 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight the option to change. The Mode option will be highlighted, automatically. Once the desired option is highlighted, press the Select button to select it. If using the IR remote control, press the OK button.

  • Page 71: Restore Defaults

    Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System N E T W O R K M O D E S TAT I C S TAT I C S E T B Y T E 1 H I G H 1 9 2 B Y T E 2 1 6 8...

  • Page 72: Changing The Telnet Settings

    Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System Changing the Telnet Settings Press the Menu button on the front panel or on the IR remote control. The menu system will be displayed. Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight the Network option. M A I N M E N U I / O S E T U P W I N D O W...

  • Page 73: Telnet Access

    Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight the option to change. The Telnet Access option will be highlighted, automatically. Once the desired option is highlighted, press the Select button to select it. If using the IR remote control, press the OK button.

  • Page 74: Changing The Udp Settings

    Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System Changing the UDP Settings Press the Menu button on the front panel or on the IR remote control. The menu system will be displayed. Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight the Network option. M A I N M E N U I / O S E T U P W I N D O W...
  • Page 75 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight the option to change. The UDP Access option will be highlighted, automatically. Once the desired option is highlighted, press the Select button to select it. If using the IR remote control, press the OK button.
  • Page 76 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System U D P S E T T I N G S U D P A C C E S S U D P P O RT 5 0 0 0 7 R E M O T E U D P A C C E S S R E M O T E U D P A D D R B Y T E 1 H I G H...

  • Page 77: System Settings

    Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System System Settings Press the Menu button on the front panel or on the IR remote control. The menu system will be displayed. Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight the System option. M A I N M E N U I / O S E T U P W I N D O W...

  • Page 78: Web Interface

    Chapter Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Web Interface Using the built-in Web Interface Access the built-in Web interface by entering the IP address of the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI in a browser window. See Network Configuration using Syner-G more information on obtaining the IP address of the switcher.

  • Page 79: Main ► Routing

    Chapter Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Web Interface The Web interface is divided into seven pages: Routing, I/O Setup, Window Setup, Presets, EDID, Network, and System. Each main page is represented by a tab at the top of the screen. The EDID page has its own set of sub-tabs. Click on the desired tab to open the desired page.
  • Page 80 Chapter Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Web Interface Lock Matrix Locks or unlocks the switcher. Once the switcher is locked, settings cannot be changed using the front-panel buttons or through the Web GUI. When the switcher is locked, the button text will read “Unlock Matrix” and a red bar will appear across the top portion of the screen with the text “Matrix is LOCKED”.
  • Page 81 Chapter Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Web Interface Current State Displays the current preset that is loaded into memory. Each window is color-coded for easy identification. The letter in the upper-left corner of each window represents the output. The input used by each window output is displayed using a number from 1 to 4.
  • Page 82 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Web Interface Default Presets Click the radio button to select the desired preset. The default presets are identical to the Default preset buttons on the front panel of the switcher. If Default 1 preset is selected, then additional image adjustment information...
  • Page 83 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Web Interface Routing (Default 1 only) When the Default 1 preset is loaded, routing buttons will appear over each column of inputs. Click these buttons (A - D) to change the output that is displayed. Each output will use the currently selected input (1 - 4).
  • Page 84 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Web Interface Fade This feature adds a 1 second transition between window output A and another window output. Click to place a check mark in the check box to enable the fade effect.
  • Page 85 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Web Interface Min (Red, Green, Blue) Click the drop-down list to select the desired minimum RGB colors for the chroma key value. See Using Chroma Key for more information. Max (Red, Green, Blue) Click the drop-down list to select the desired maximum RGB colors for the chroma key value.
  • Page 86 Chapter Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Web Interface Additional Presets The Web interface provides an additional 10 presets which are not available from the front panel buttons. Click the radio button to select the desired preset. By default, each of these presets use the same window arrangement as Default Preset 2.

  • Page 87: Main ► I/O Status

    Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Web Interface Main ► I/O Status Output Displays the Name, RSENSE, HPD, and HDCP status for the output. Name Displays the name of the output. RSENSE Displays the current Rsense state. Displays the current HPD state. HDCP Displays the current HDCP state.
  • Page 88 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Web Interface Name Horizontal Resolution The name of the input. The horizontal resolution (in pixels) of the input signal. Color Depth The color depth of the input signal Progressive / Interlaced (8-bit, 16-bit, etc). Detects whether the input signal is progressive or interlaced.

  • Page 89: Main ► Display Info

    Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Web Interface Main ► Display Info Choose EDID Select the EDID from the drop-down list. The selected EDID will be coped from the Output or selected EDID Bank to the desired input(s) and used by the source. Options Bank 1 ...

  • Page 90: I/O Setup ► Settings

    Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Web Interface I/O Setup ► Settings Select Input Select the desired input from the drop-down list. The Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Hue settings are applied to the selected input. Options input 1 input 2 input 3 input 4...
  • Page 91 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Web Interface Info Display When enabled, this feature will momentarily display information about the current window, whenever a change is made to the input / output resolution, source routing, or preset. To enable this feature, click the check box. Resolution Select the desired output resolution from the drop-down list.

  • Page 92: I/O Setup ► Hpd Control

    Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Web Interface I/O Setup ► HPD Control Input # The number of the input. Name The name of the input. Pulse Click the Pulse button to cycle the HDP line on the desired input. This is the equivalent of physically disconnecting and reconnecting the HDMI cable between the source device and the switcher.

  • Page 93: I/O Setup ► Hdcp

    Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Web Interface I/O Setup ► HDCP Input # The number of the input. Name The name of the input. Accept / Not Accept Click the Accept button to allow HDCP content to pass on the input. Click the Do Not Accept button to prevent HDCP content from being transmitted to the input.
  • Page 94 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Web Interface Always On / Follow Input Click the Always On button to allow HDCP to pass through on the output. Click the Follow Input button to have the output follow the input setting (Accept / Not Accept).

  • Page 95: Window Setup

    Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Web Interface Window Setup Select Preset Click this drop-down list to select and load the desired preset. Lock Aspect Ratio Click to place a check mark in the check box in order to lock the aspect ratio. When enabled, the height and width of a window will be proportional when resized.
  • Page 96 Chapter Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Web Interface Select Window Click this drop-down list to select the desired window. A window can also be selected by clicking the desired window in the Interactive Workspace (see the previous page). Width The width (in pixels) of the selected window.
  • Page 97 Chapter Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Web Interface Routing Click the radio button to select the desired input. Each column represents an output. Mask Click to place a check mark in the check box in order to mask the selected output.

  • Page 98: Presets

    Chapter Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Web Interface Presets Preset Names Type the desired name of each preset in these fields. Save Click to save the changes to the preset names. page | 88...
  • Page 99 Chapter Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Web Interface Browse... Click this button to select the desired preset file. Upload Click this button to upload the preset file to the switcher. Download Click to save the current preset configurations and names to file. page | 89...

  • Page 100: Edid ► Assign

    Chapter Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Web Interface EDID ► Assign Lock EDID Secures the Local EDID and disables automatic EDID loading during power-up. If the Lock EDID button is clicked (enabled), the “EDID locked on power cycle” message will be displayed in red.
  • Page 101 Chapter Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Web Interface Copy To Place a check mark in the desired check box to select or deselect the desired input(s). EDID Modes Select the EDID mode from the drop-down list. Options Internal - 720p 2 ch audio Internal - 720p Multi ch Internal - 1080p 2 ch audio...
  • Page 102 Chapter Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Web Interface Input # The number of the input. Name The name of the input. EDID Source The current EDID source being used. EDID Name The name of the EDID. page | 92...
  • Page 103 Chapter Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Web Interface Copy To Click to place a check mark in the check box where the EDID will be copied. Click to clear the check box and deselect the bank. Bank # The number of the bank.

  • Page 104: Edid ► Bank Names

    Chapter Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Web Interface EDID ► Bank Names Bank # Indicates the EDID bank number. Name Type the desired name of the EDID bank in this field. Save Saves the current name change to the EDID bank(s). Cancel Restores the previous name or each bank, if the name was edited.

  • Page 105: Edid ► Upload / Download

    Chapter Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Web Interface EDID ► Upload / Download Browse... Click this button to select the EDID file to be uploaded. Select Bank Location Click this drop-down list to select the bank to where the EDID will be uploaded. Options Bank1 ...
  • Page 106 Chapter Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Web Interface Select EDID File to Download Click this box to select the EDID that is to be saved to a file. The EDID file will be saved in binary (.bin) format. Options Bank1 ...

  • Page 107: Network

    Chapter Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Web Interface Network MAC Address The MAC address of the switcher. The MAC address cannot be changed. Mode The network mode setting. Options Static DHCP IP Address Enter the IP address of the switcher in this field. This option is only available if the network mode is set to static.
  • Page 108 Chapter Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Web Interface Enable UDP Access User Name Click to place a check mark in the Enter the user name, required for check box to enable TCP. Click to login, in this field. clear the check box and disable TCP Old Password access.
  • Page 109 Chapter Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Web Interface Enable UDP Access Click to place a check mark in the check box to enable UDP access. Click to clear the check box and disable UDP access. UDP Port Enter the UDP listening port in this field.
  • Page 110 Chapter Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Web Interface Username Click this drop-down list to select the user name. Old Password Type the old (current) password in this field. New Password Type the new password in this field. Confirm Password Re-type the new password in this field.

  • Page 111: System

    Chapter Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Web Interface System Download Click this button to download the current settings and configuration to a file. Browse... Click this button to select the desired configuration file to upload to the switcher. Any current settings will be overwritten when uploading a configuration file.
  • Page 112 Chapter Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Web Interface Browse... Click this button to select the firmware file to be uploaded. See Upgrading the Firmware for details on updating the firmware. Update Click this button to begin the update process, once the firmware file is selected. IR Channel Click this drop-down list to select the desired IR channel for the switcher.
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  • Page 115: 03 Advanced Operation

    Chapter Multiview Seamless Switcher 03 Advanced Operation...

  • Page 116: Rs-232 And Ip Configuration

    IP address of the switcher. After correct settings have been used in the terminal program, information similar to the following will be displayed: Welcome to EXT-HD-MVSL-441 TELNET telnet-> Type #help for a list of commands or refer to the tables on the following pages.

  • Page 117: Udp Configuration

    Chapter Advanced Operation RS-232 and IP Configuration UDP Configuration The 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher also supports the UDP protocol. To configure UDP settings, click the Network tab within the Web interface. Network for more information on available UDP settings. NOTE: Depending upon the network, all related IP, Telnet, and UDP settings will need to be assigned.

  • Page 118: Commands

    Chapter Advanced Operation Commands Command Description #chromakey Enables or disables chroma-keying #chromakey_color Sets the RGB color range for the chroma key #display_telnet_welcome Enables or disables the Telnet welcome message #fade Enable or disable fade effect #fadefault Resets the current routing and masking state to factory-default settings #help Displays the list of available commands...
  • Page 119 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands Command Description #set_ir Sets the IR channel of the switcher #set_netmask Sets the subnet mask #set_osd Enables or disables the OSD (On-Screen Display) #set_output Sets the output resolution #set_preset_name Assigns a name to the specified preset #set_priority Sets the priority for the specified window #set_saturation...
  • Page 120 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands Command Description #show_preset_name Displays the name of the specified preset #show_saturation Displays the saturation value for all outputs #show_tcp_access Displays the current TCP access state #show_telnet_port Displays the current Telnet port #show_udp_port Displays the current UDP serial port #show_udp_remote_ip Displays the current UDP remote IP address #show_udp_remote_port...
  • Page 121 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #chromakey The #chromakey command enables or disables chroma-keying. This command is only applicable when viewing a single input (full screen). Executing this command when viewing multiple windows will return an error. Syntax #chromakey param1 Parameters Value [0 ...
  • Page 122 Advanced Operation Commands #chromakey_color The #chromakey_color command sets the RGB color range for the chroma key. Using Chroma Key for more information using this feature. Syntax #chromakey_color param1 param2 param3 Parameters param1 Color channel [CHAR] Value Description Red channel Green channel Blue channel param2 Color range...
  • Page 123 Advanced Operation Commands Value Examples #chromakey_color r min 2 CHROMA KEY VALUE FOR R MIN SET TO 32 #chromakey_color r max 14 CHROMA KEY VALUE FOR R MAX SET TO 239 page | 113...
  • Page 124 [0 ... 1] param1 Value Description Disable welcome message Enable welcome message Example #display_telnet_welcome 1 TELNET WELCOME SCREEN IS ENABLED When enabled and a Telnet session has been started, the following will appear: Welcome to EXT-HD-MVSL-441 TELNET page | 114...
  • Page 125 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #fade The #fade command enables or disables fade effects. Syntax #fade param1 Parameters Value [0 ... 1] param1 Value Description Disable fade effects Enable fade effects Example #fade 1 FADE EFFECT ON page | 115...
  • Page 126 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #fadefault The #fadefault command resets the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI to factory-default settings. Outputs are unmasked and all IP and UDP settings are reset to default settings. Syntax #fadefault Parameters None Example #fadefault page | 116...
  • Page 127 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #help The #help command displays the list of available RS-232 / Telnet commands. Help on a specific command can be displayed when using param1. Syntax #help param1 Parameters Command name (optional) [STRING] param1 Example #help #sipadd SET IP ADDRESS #SIPADD PARAM1 PARAM1 = XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX...
  • Page 128 Advanced Operation Commands #hdp_pulse The #hpd_pulse command cycles the HPD line on the specified input. Issuing this command is identical to physically disconnecting and reconnecting the cable between the source and the switcher. If param1 = 0, then an HPD pulse is sent to all inputs. Syntax: #hpd_pulse param1 Parameters:...
  • Page 129 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #lock_aspect The #lock_aspect command locks or unlocks the aspect ratio of all inputs. This command is only applicable when viewing multiple input (multiple windows). Executing this command when viewing a single window will return an error. Syntax #lock_aspect param1 Parameters...
  • Page 130 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #lock_edid The #lock_edid command secures the Local EDID by disabling the automatic loading of the downstream EDID when the switcher is powered. Syntax #lock_edid param1 Parameters Value [0 ... 1] param1 Value Description Unlock EDID Lock EDID Example #lock_edid 1 EDID IS LOCKED...
  • Page 131 Advanced Operation Commands #lock_matrix The #lock_matrix command locks or unlocks the switcher. When the switcher is locked, all functions are disabled including the front panel, RS-232, and Telnet. Syntax #lock_matrix param1 Parameters Value [0 ... 1] param1 Value Description Unlock Lock Example #lock_matrix 1...
  • Page 132 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #mask The #mask command masks the video on the specified window(s). Use the #unmask command to disable output masking. If param1 = 0, then all outputs are masked. Syntax #mask param1 Parameters Window [0 ... 4] param1 Examples #mask 1...
  • Page 133 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #mirror The #mirror command enables or disables window mirroring. This command applies a horizontal transformation (rotated 180° about the y-axis) to window output A. Syntax #mirror param1 Parameters Value [0 ... 1] param1 Value Description Disable Enable Example #mirror 1...
  • Page 134 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #mute The #mute command enables or disables audio muting on all outputs. Syntax #mute param1 Parameters Value [0 ... 1] param1 Value Description Unlock Lock Example #mute 1 AUDIO IS MUTED page | 124...
  • Page 135 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #power The #power command toggles power on the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI. Syntax #power param1 Parameters Value [0 ... 1] param1 Value Description Examples #power 0 POWER IS OFF #power 1 POWER IS ON page | 125...
  • Page 136 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #reboot The #reboot command reboots the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI. Executing this command is the equivalent of disconnecting and reconnecting the AC power cord, on the back of the switcher. The 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI must be rebooted after changing any of the IP settings.
  • Page 137 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #recall_preset The #recall_preset command loads the routing preset. Syntax #recall_preset param1 Parameters Preset [1 ... 10] param1 Example #recall_preset 2 INPUT 4 IS ROUTED TO WINDOW OUTPUT A RECALL ROUTING STATE PRESET 2 page | 127...
  • Page 138 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #reset_picture The #reset_picture command resets all picture settings to factory-default. Syntax #reset_picture Parameters None Example #reset_picture PICTURE SETTINGS HAVE BEEN SET TO DEFAULTS page | 128...
  • Page 139 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #rotate The #rotate command is used to rotate the output image. This command can only be used when using single window mode. See Single Window Nomenclature for information on using a single window. Set param1 = 0 to turn off image rotation. Syntax #rotate param1 Parameters...
  • Page 140 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #save_preset The #save_preset command saves the current routing state to a specified preset. Syntax #save_preset param1 Parameters param1 Preset [1 ... 10] Example #save_preset 1 CURRENT ROUTING STATE IS SAVED TO PRESET 1 #set_audio The #set_audio command sets the audio input. Syntax #set_audio param1 Parameters...
  • Page 141 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #set_bank_name The #set_bank_name command names the specified bank. Syntax #set_bank_name param1 param2 Parameters Bank [1 ... 8] param1 Name [STRING] param2 Example #set_bank_name 5 Dell_24 Dell_24 NAME IS ASSIGNED TO BANK 5 #set_brightness The #set_brightness command sets the brightness level of the video signal on the specified input.
  • Page 142 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #set_contrast The #set_contrast command sets the contrast level of the video signal on the specified input. If param1 = 0, then all inputs are affected. Syntax #set_contrast param1 param2 Parameters Input [1 ... 4] param1 Level [0 ...
  • Page 143 (e.g. Conf Rm, Wall Unit 1, etc.) The value of param1 cannot exceed 12 characters in length. The default name is EXT-HD-MVSL-441. Syntax #set_device_descr param1...
  • Page 144 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #set_edid The #set_edid command sets the specified EDID type to an input or bank. Note that the argument for param2 is dependent upon the value of param1. Similarly, the argument for param4 is dependent upon the value of param3. Syntax #set_edid param1 param2 param3 param4 Parameters...
  • Page 145 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands param3 Target [STRING] Target Description input Specifies an input bank Specifies an EDID bank param4** Target [1 ... 8] Value Description 1 ... 4 Input 1 ... 8 EDID bank ** When specifying param4, the available arguments will depend upon the value of param3: If param3 = input, then param4 must be an input from 1 to 4.
  • Page 146 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #set_gateway The #set_gateway command sets the gateway address. The gateway must be typed using dot-decimal notation. The 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI must be rebooted after executing this command. The default gateway is 192.168.1.1. Syntax #set_gateway param1 Parameters Gateway...
  • Page 147 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #set_hdcp The #set_hdcp command disables or enables HDCP pass-through on the specified input. If param2 = 0, then all inputs are affected. Syntax #set_hdcp param1 param2 param3 Parameters Value [0 ... 1] param1 Value Description Input Output param2 Value...
  • Page 148 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands The meaning of param3 changes depending upon the value specified by param1. For example, if param1 = 0, then the HDCP settings will affect the inputs. Setting param3 = 0 will result in setting the specified input to “Accept”. If param3 = 1, then the input will be set to “Not Accept”...
  • Page 149 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #set_hposition The #set_hposition command sets the horizontal position of the specified window. param2 is the number of horizontal pixels for the resolution of the specified window. This command is only applicable when viewing multiple input (multiple windows). Executing this command when viewing a single window will return an error.
  • Page 150 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #set_hsize The #set_hsize command sets the horizontal size of the specified window. param2 is the number of horizontal pixels for the resolution of the specified window. This command is only applicable when viewing multiple input (multiple windows). Executing this command when viewing a single window will return an error.
  • Page 151 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #set_http_port The #set_http_port command specifies the Web server listening port. The 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI must be rebooted after executing this command. The default port setting is 80. Use the #show_http_port command to display the current HTTP listening port.
  • Page 152 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #set_ipadd The #set_ipadd command sets the IP address of the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI. The IP address must be entered using dot-decimal notation. The switcher must be rebooted after executing this command. The default IP address is 192.168.1.72. Use the #show_ipconfig #show_ip...
  • Page 153 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #set_ipmode The #set_ipmode command sets the IP mode to DHCP or static. The 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI must be rebooted after executing this command. Syntax #set_ipmode param1 Parameters Value [0 ... 1] param1 Value Description DHCP Static...
  • Page 154 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #set_ir The #set_ir command sets the IR channel for the switcher. The default IR channel setting is 1. The IR channel for the switcher can also be set under the System tab within the Web interface. Both the switcher and the included IR remote control must be set to the same IR channel in order to work properly.
  • Page 155 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #set_netmask The #set_netmask command sets the subnet mask. The subnet mask must be entered using dot-decimal notation. The switcher must be rebooted after executing this command. The default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. Use the #show_netmask #show_ipconfig command to display the current subnet mask of the switcher.
  • Page 156 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #set_osd The #set_osd command enables or disables the OSD (On-Screen Display). The OSD is enabled, by default. Syntax #set_osd param1 Parameters Value [0 ... 1] param1 Value Description Disable Enable Example #set_osd 0 OSD IS SET TO OFF page | 146...
  • Page 157 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #set_output The #set_output command sets the output resolution. The specified output resolution is applied to all outputs. Syntax #set_output param1 Parameters Value [1 ... 17] param1 Value Description 480p 576p 720p @ 50 Hz 720p @ 60 Hz 1080p @ 24 Hz 1080p @ 50 Hz 1080p @ 60 Hz...
  • Page 158 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #set_preset_name The #set_preset_name command assigns a name to the specified preset. The name of the preset is limited to 8 characters. Names longer than 8 characters will be truncated. To display the name of a preset, use the #show_preset_name command.
  • Page 159 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #set_priority The #set_priority command sets the priority for the specified window. Windows assigned with a priority of 1 will appear on top of all other windows. Windows with a priority of 4 will be displayed on the bottom of all other windows. See Window Priority for more information.
  • Page 160 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #set_saturation The #set_saturation command sets the color saturation level for the specified input. If param1 = 0, then all inputs are affected. Syntax #set_saturation param1 param2 Parameters Input [0 ... 4] param1 Level [0 ... 100] param2 Example #set_saturation 1 65...
  • Page 161 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #set_telnet_pass The #set_telnet_pass command sets the Telnet password. The password cannot exceed 10 characters in length. Syntax #set_telnet_pass param1 Parameters Password [STRING] param1 Example #set_telnet_pass Fl0ti11a TELNET INTERFACE PASSWORD IS SET Fl0ti11a page | 151...
  • Page 162 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #set_telnet_port The #set_telnet_port command sets the Telnet listening port. The 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI must be rebooted after executing this command. The default port setting is 23. Use the #show_telnet_port command to display the current Telnet listening port.
  • Page 163 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #set_telnet_user The #set_telnet_user command creates a Telnet username. Syntax #set_telnet_user param1 Parameters Username [STRING] param1 Example #set_telnet_user bo55man TELNET INTERFACE USERNAME IS SET bo55man page | 153...
  • Page 164 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #set_udp_port The #set_udp_port command sets the UDP listening port. Syntax #set_udp_port param1 Parameters Port [1 ... 65535] param1 Example #set_udp_port 1002 UDP COMMUNICATION PORT 1002 IS SET PLEASE REBOOT THE UNITS page | 154...
  • Page 165 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #set_udp_remote_ip The #set_udp_remote_ip command sets the remote UDP IP address. The IP address must be specified using dot-decimal notation. The default UDP remote IP address is 192.168.1.255. The 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI must be rebooted after executing this command.
  • Page 166 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #set_udp_remote_port The #set_udp_remote_port command sets the remote UDP listening port. The default remote UDP listening port is 50008. The 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI must be rebooted after executing this command. Syntax #set_udp_remote_port param1 Parameters Port [0 ...
  • Page 167 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #set_vposition The #set_vposition command sets the vertical position of the specified window. param2 is the number of vertical pixels for the resolution of the specified window. This command is only applicable when viewing multiple windows. Executing this command when viewing a single window will return an error.
  • Page 168 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #set_vsize The #set_vsize command sets the vertical size of the specified window. param2 is the number of vertical pixels for the resolution of the specified window. This command is only applicable when viewing multiple windows. Executing this command when viewing a single window will return an error.
  • Page 169 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #set_webui_ad_pass The #set_webui_ad_pass command sets the Administrator password for the Web GUI. The password is case-sensitive and cannot exceed 8 characters in length. The default password is Admin. Syntax #set_webui_ad_pass param1 Parameters Password param1 Example #set_webui_ad_pass bossman WEB UI ADMINISTRATOR PASSWORD IS SET bossman page | 159...
  • Page 170 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #set_webui_op_pass The #set_webui_ad_pass command sets the Operator password for the Web GUI. The default password is Admin. Syntax #set_webui_op_pass param1 Parameters Password param1 Example #set_webui_op_pass minion WEB UI OPERATOR PASSWORD IS SET minion #show_audio The #show_audio command displays the current audio source. Use the #set_audio command to set the audio source.
  • Page 171 Advanced Operation Commands #show_bank_name The #show_bank_name command displays the name of the specified EDID bank. To assign a name to an EDID bank, use the #set_bank_name command. Syntax #show_bank_name param1 Parameters Bank [1 ... 8] param1 Example #show_bank_name 5 THE NAME FOR BANK5 IS : Dell24 page | 161...
  • Page 172 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #show_brightness The #show_brightness command displays the brightness level for the specified input. If param1 = 0, then the brightness value for all inputs are returned. Syntax #show_brightness param1 Parameters None Examples #show_brightness 1 INPUT 1 IS SET TO BRIGHTNESS VALUE 65 #show_brightness 0 INPUT 1 IS SET TO BRIGHTNESS VALUE 65 INPUT 2 IS SET TO BRIGHTNESS VALUE 50...
  • Page 173 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #show_chromakey_color The #show_chromakey_color command displays the minimum or maximum value of the specified chroma key color component. Syntax #show_chromakey_color param1 param2 Parameters Color channel [CHAR] param1 Value Description Red channel Green channel Blue channel Color range [STRING] param2 Value...
  • Page 174 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #show_contrast The #show_contrast command displays the contrast level for the specified input. If param1 = 0, then the contrast value for all inputs are returned. Syntax #show_contrast param1 Parameters Input [0 ... 4] aparam1 Example #show_contrast 1 INPUT 1 IS SET TO CONTRAST VALUE 74 #show_contrast 0 INPUT 1 IS SET TO CONTRAST VALUE 74...
  • Page 175 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #show_discovery The #show_discovery command displays the Discovery Service status. Syntax: #show_gateway Parameters: None Example: #show_gateway GATEWAY : 192.168.1.11 #show_gateway The #show_gateway command displays the current gateway address of the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher. Use the #set_gateway command to set the gateway address.
  • Page 176 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #show_hdcp The #show_hdcp command displays the current HDCP setting for inputs or outputs. Syntax #show_hdcp param1 param2 Parameters Value [0 ... 1] param1 Value Description Input Output param2* Value [0 ... 1] Value Description 1 - 4 Input *If param1 = 0, then param2 can be any value from 0 to 4.
  • Page 177 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #show_http_port The #show_http_port command displays the current HTTP listening port of the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI. Use the #set_http_port command to set the HTTP listening port. Syntax #show_http_port Parameters None Examples #show_http_port HTTP PORT IS 80 #show_hue The #show_hue command displays the current hue setting for all outputs.
  • Page 178 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #show_ip The #show_ip command displays the current IP address of the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI. Syntax #show_ip Parameters None Example #show_ip IP ADDRESS : 192.168.1.190 page | 168...
  • Page 179 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #show_ipconfig The #show_ipconfig command displays the current TCP/IP settings. Syntax #show_ipconfig Parameters None Example #show_ipconfig IP CONFIGURATION IS: (STATIC) IP : 192.168.1.190 NETMASK : 255.255.255.0 GATEWAY : 192.168.1.11 MAC ADDRESS = 00:1c:91:03:b0:00 #show_ipmode The #show_ipmode command displays the current IP mode. To set the IP mode, use the #show_ipmode command.
  • Page 180 Advanced Operation Commands #show_ir The #show_ir command displays the IR channel of the switcher. Syntax #show_ir Parameters None Example #show_ir IR CHANNEL IS SET TO 0 #show_mac_addr The #show_mac_addr command displays the MAC address of the switcher. Syntax #show_mac_addr Parameters None Example #show_mac_addr...
  • Page 181 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #show_me The #show_me command enables or disables the “Show Me” feature. When the “Show Me” feature is enabled, all the buttons and LED indicators on the front panel (except for the Exit button) will flash. This quickly identifies a unit and is useful when multiple units are being used.
  • Page 182 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #show_osd The #show_osd command displays the current OSD state (ON or OFF). Syntax #show_osd Parameters None Example #show_osd OSD IS SET TO ON page | 172...
  • Page 183 Advanced Operation Commands #show_output The #show_output command displays the current output resolution for the display area. Use the #set_output command to set the output resolution of the display area. Syntax #show_output Parameters None Example #show_output OUTPUT RESOLUTION IS SET TO 1280x720P 60HZ #show_power The #show_power command displays the current power state.
  • Page 184 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #show_preset_name The #show_preset_name command displays the name of the specified preset. To assign a name to a preset, use the #set_preset_name command. Syntax #show_preset_name param1 Parameters Preset [6 ... 20] param1 Example #show_preset_name 8 THE NAME FOR PRESET 8 IS:MyWinCfg #show_saturation The #show_saturation command displays the saturation for all outputs.
  • Page 185 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #show_tcp_access The #show_tcp_access command displays the current TCP access state (enabled or disabled). Use the #use_tcp_access command to enable or disable TCP access. Syntax #show_tcp_access Parameters None Example #show_tcp_access TCP ACCESS IS DISABLED #show_telnet_port The #show_telnet_port command displays the current Telnet port. Use the #set_telnet_port command to set the Telnet listening port.
  • Page 186 Advanced Operation Commands #show_telnet_user The #show_telnet_user command displays the login name (username) used in the current Telnet session. Syntax #show_telnet_user Parameters None Example #show_telnet_user TELNET INTERFACE USERNAME IS bo55man #show_udp_port The #show_udp_port command displays the current UDP serial port. Use the #set_udp_port command to set the UDP listening port.
  • Page 187 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #show_udp_remote_ip The #show_udp_remote_ip command displays the current remote UDP address. Use the #set_udp_remote_ip command to set the remote UDP address. Syntax #show_udp_remote_ip Parameters None Example #show_udp_remote_ip UDP REMOTE IP ADDRESS : 192.168.1.227 #show_udp_remote_port The #show_udp_remote_port command displays the current remote UDP port. Use the #set_udp_remote_port command to set the remote UDP port.
  • Page 188 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #show_ver_data The #show_ver_data command displays the current software and hardware version. Syntax #show_ver_data Parameters None Example #show_ver_data SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE VERSION:V1.40 #unmask The #unmask command unmasks the specified output(s). Use the #mask command to mask the specified window(s). Multiple windows may be specified. If param1 = 0, then all windows are unmasked.
  • Page 189 Advanced Operation Commands #use_discovery The #use_discovery command enables or disables the Discovery Service which is used by the Gefen Syner-G Discovery Tool. The default value is Enabled. Syntax #use_discovery param1 Parameters Value [0 ... 1] param1 Value Description Disabled Enabled...
  • Page 190 Advanced Operation Commands #use_tcp_access The #use_tcp_access command enables or disables Telnet access. Syntax #use_tcp_access param1 Parameters Value [0 ... 1] param1 Value Description Disable Telnet access Enable Telnet access Example #use_tcp_access 1 TCP ACCESS IS ENABLED page | 180...
  • Page 191 Advanced Operation Commands #use_telnet_pass The #use_telnet_pass command forces the password credentials for each Telnet session. The default setting is disabled. Use the #set_telnet_pass command to set the Telnet password. Syntax #use_telnet_pass param1 Parameters Value [0 ... 1] param1 Value Description Disable password Enable password Example...
  • Page 192 Advanced Operation Commands #use_udp_access The #use_udp_access command enables or disables UDP access. Syntax #use_udp_access param1 Parameters Value [0 ... 1] param1 Value Description Disable UDP access Enable UDP access Example #use_udp_access 1 UDP ACCESS IS ENABLED page | 182...
  • Page 193 Advanced Operation Commands The m command displays the current routing status of the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI. Masking and locking status of the switcher is also provided. Do not precede the m command with the “#’ symbol. Syntax Parameters None Example...
  • Page 194 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands The r command routes the specified input to the output. Do not precede this command with the “#” symbol. Also see the command. If param2 = 0, then the specified input (param1) will be routed to all window outputs. Syntax r param1 param2 Parameters...
  • Page 195 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands The s command routes the specified input to all outputs. Do not precede this command with the “#” symbol. Syntax s param1 Parameters Input [1 ... 4] param1 Example ALL OUTPUTS ARE ROUTED TO INPUT 2 page | 185...
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  • Page 197: 04 Appendix

    Chapter Multiview Seamless Switcher 04 Appendix...

  • Page 198: Default Settings

    Disabled Remote UDP IP Address 192.168.1.255 Remote UDP Port 50008 Remote UDP Access Disabled Gefen Syner-G Discovery Enabled Gefen Syner-G Discovery Mode Read / Write Gefen Syner-G Show Device Hide Me Description Setting Output Name OUTPUT1 A/V Input Names INPUT1 - INPUT4...

  • Page 199: Upgrading The Firmware

    IMPORTANT: DO NOT power-off or disconnect the AC power cord from the switcher, at any time, during the firmware upgrade process. Download the firmware update from the Support section of the Gefen Web site. Extract the firmware file from the .ZIP file.

  • Page 200: Specifications

    Chapter Appendix Specifications Supported Formats Resolutions (max.) • 1080p Full HD • 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) Electrical Maximum Pixel Clock • 225 MHz Preset Select Buttons • 10 x Tact-type, blue backlight Window Select Buttons • 4 x Tact-type, blue backlight Menu Button •...
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  • Page 202 Stretch It, Switch It, Split It. Gefen’s Got It. ® 20600 Nordhoff St., Chatsworth CA 91311 1-800-545-6900 818-772-9100 fax: 818-772-9120 www.gefen.com support@gefen.com This product uses UL or CE listed power supplies.

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