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Gefen GTB-HD4K2K-441-BLK User Manual

4x1 switcher for hdmi with ultra hd 4k x 2k support
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4 1
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60Hz, 4:2:0
SOURCES
DISPLAY
Switcher for HDMI
with Ultra HD
4K x 2K support
GTB-HD4K2K-441-BLK
User Manual
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  • Page 1 3GSDI Audio Embedder Switcher for HDMI with Ultra HD 60Hz, 4:2:0 4K x 2K support SOURCES DISPLAY GTB-HD4K2K-441-BLK User Manual Release A4...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    4x1 Switcher for HDMI 4K x 2K 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 Switcher for HDMI 4K x 2K 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

    3GSDI Audio Embedder 4x1 Switcher for HDMI 4K x 2K Operating Notes • EDID contains the A/V capabilities of a display device in regards to video resolutions and audio formats supported. This information is used by the source device to determine the format of the A/V signal on the outputs.
  • Page 6 4x1 Switcher for HDMI 4K x 2K 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 Switcher for HDMI 4K x 2K 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. • 1 x 4:1 Switcher for HDMI 4K x 2K •...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    3GSDI Audio Embedder 4x1 Switcher for HDMI 4K x 2K Table of Contents Getting Started Panel Layout ......................2 IR Remote Control Unit ..................4 Front ......................4 Back ......................5 Installing the Battery ..................6 Setting the IR Channel .................. 6 Installation ......................
  • Page 9 4x1 Switcher for HDMI 4K x 2K Table of Contents Configuration ► Web Login Settings ............77 Configuration ► System Configuration ............78 Appendix Wall Mounting Instructions .................. 84 Firmware Upgrade Procedure ................85 Specifications ...................... 86...

  • Page 11: 01 Getting Started

    Switcher for HDMI with Ultra HD 60Hz, 4:2:0 4K x 2K support SOURCES DISPLAY 01 Getting Started Panel Layout ......................2 IR Remote Control Unit ..................4 Front ......................4 Back ......................5 Installing the Battery ..................6 Setting the IR Channel .................. 6 Installation ......................

  • Page 12: Panel Layout

    Getting Started Panel Layout page | 2...
  • Page 13 Connect an RS-232 cable from this port to an RS-232 device. See RS-232 and IP Configuration for more information. IR Ext Connect an IR Extender (Gefen part no. EXT-RMT-IREXTN) to this port. Used for upgrading the firmware. Firmware Upgrade Procedure for more information.

  • Page 14: Ir Remote Control Unit

    Getting Started IR Remote Control Unit Front Name Description Activity indicator This LED glows bright orange when a key is pressed on the remote. 1, 2, 3, 4 Press these button 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.

  • Page 15: Back

    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 for more information. Primary battery slot Holds the battery for operating the remote. (shown without battery) Use only 3V CR2032-type batteries.

  • Page 16: Installing The Battery

    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.

  • Page 17: Installation

    Connect an Ultra Hi-Def display to the Out port on the switcher. OPTIONAL: Connect an RS-232 cable from the RS-232 port on the switcher to the RS-232 connector on the serial controller (e.g. Gefen PACS, etc). OPTIONAL: Connect an Ethernet cable from the IP Control port on the switcher to a Local Area Network (LAN).

  • Page 19: Operating The 4X1 Switcher For Hdmi 4K X 2K

    Switcher for HDMI with Ultra HD 60Hz, 4:2:0 4K x 2K support SOURCES DISPLAY 02 Operating the 4x1 Switcher for HDMI 4K x 2K Switching Inputs ....................10 Using the Front Panel Buttons ..............10 Using the IR Remote Control ..............11...

  • Page 20: Switching Inputs

    Operating the 4x1 Switcher for HDMI 4K x 2K Switching Inputs Using the Front Panel Buttons The front panel of the 4x1 Switcher for HDMI 4K x 2K has a set of four (4) LED indicators which are associated with each input on the switcher. Each input can be routed to the output.

  • Page 21: Using The Ir Remote Control

    Operating the 4x1 Switcher for HDMI 4K x 2K Switching Inputs Using the IR Remote Control The included IR remote control unit can also be used to switch between each input. The front panel of the 4x1 Switcher for HDMI 4K x 2K has a set of four (4) LED indicators which are associated with each input on the switcher.

  • Page 23: 03 Advanced Operation

    Switcher for HDMI with Ultra HD 60Hz, 4:2:0 4K x 2K support SOURCES DISPLAY 03 Advanced Operation RS-232 and IP Configuration ................14 RS-232 Interface ..................14 RS-232 Settings ..................14 IP / UDP Configuration ................15 Commands ......................16 Configuration ....................

  • Page 24: Rs-232 And Ip Configuration

    Advanced Operation RS-232 and IP Configuration RS-232 Interface DE-9 DA-15 RS-232 Controller Switcher DB-25 Only TXD, RXD, and GND pins are used. DC-37 RS-232 Settings Description Setting 19200 Baud rate DD-50 Data bits None Parity Stop bits None Hardware flow control IMPORTANT: When sending RS-232 commands, a carriage return must be included at the end of the command.

  • Page 25: Ip / Udp Configuration

    Advanced Operation RS-232 and IP Configuration IP / UDP Configuration The 4x1 Switcher for HDMI 4K x 2K supports IP-based control using Telnet, UDP, or the built-in Web-based GUI. To set up IP control, the network settings for the 4x1 Switcher for HDMI 4K x 2K must be configured via RS-232.

  • Page 26: Commands

    Advanced Operation Commands Configuration Command Description #echo Enables / disables RS-232 feedback #fadefault Resets the routing and masking to factory-default settings #hdcp Enables / disables HDCP detection #hdp_pulse Cycles with HPD line on the specified output #lock_edid Locks the local EDID when the switcher is power-cycled #power Toggles the power on the switcher #reboot...
  • Page 27 Advanced Operation Commands #echo The #echo command enables / disables (toggles) the RS-232 feedback. Syntax: #echo param1 Parameters: param1 Value [0 ... 1] Value Description Disable feedback Enable feedback Example: #echo 1 LOCAL ECHO IS ON page | 17...
  • Page 28 Advanced Operation Commands #fadefault The #fadefault command resets the switcher to factory-default settings. Outputs are unmasked and all IP and UDP settings are reset to default settings. Syntax: #fadefault Parameters: None Example: #fadefault SWITCHER WAS RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULTS. RESET SWITCHER ROUTING OUTPUT IS UNMASKED RESET USER DEFINE NAME RESET IP CONFIGURATIONS...
  • Page 29 Advanced Operation Commands #hdcp The #hdcp command enables / disables HDCP detection on the selected input. NOTE: Some computers will enable HDCP if an HDCP-compliant display is detected. Set param2 = 1 to force the computer to ignore detection of an HDCP-compliant display. Setting param2 = 0 does not decrypt HDCP content.
  • Page 30 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 all inputs will receive the HPD pulse. Syntax: #hpd_pulse param1 Parameters:...
  • Page 31 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 Disable Enable Examples: #lock_edid 0 SWITCHER EDID IS UNLOCKED #lock_edid 1 SWITCHER EDID IS LOCKED...
  • Page 32 Advanced Operation Commands #power The #power command toggles power on the switcher. Syntax: #power param1 Parameters: param1 Value [0 ... 1] Value Description Examples: #power 0 (switcher will power-off) #power 1 (switcher will power-on) page | 22...
  • Page 33 Advanced Operation Commands #reboot The #reboot command reboots the switcher. Executing this command is the equivalent of disconnecting and reconnecting the AC power cord, on the back of the switcher. The switcher must be rebooted after changing any of the IP settings. Syntax: #reboot Parameters:...
  • Page 34 Advanced Operation Commands #set_edid The #set_edid command sets the specified EDID type to an input or bank. Syntax: #set_edid param1 param2 param3 param4 Parameters: param1 Source [STRING] Source Description default Uses default (Internal) EDID dynamic Uses dynamic EDID bank Uses EDID bank output Uses EDID on Output (sink) Source...
  • Page 35 Advanced Operation Commands Notes: If param1 = default or param1 = dynamic, then set param2 = 0. Examples: #set_edid default 0 input 4 COPY DEFAULT EDID TO INPUT 4 #set_edid output 1 input 3 COPY OUTPUT1 EDID TO INPUT3 #set_edid dynamic 0 input 2 COPY DYNAMIC EDID TO INPUT 2 #set_edid bank 3 input 4 COPY BANK 3 EDID TO INPUT 4...
  • Page 36 Advanced Operation Commands #set_ir The #set_ir command sets the IR channel for the switcher. The default IR channel setting is 0. The IR channel for the switch can also be set under the Configuration tab within the Web interface. See Configuration ►...
  • Page 37 Advanced Operation Commands #set_udp_port The #set_udp_port command sets the local UDP server listening port. The default port setting is 21. The switcher must be rebooted after executing this command. Use the #show_udp_port command to display the current local UDP listening port. Syntax: #set_udp_port param1 Parameters:...
  • Page 38 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 switcher must be rebooted after executing this command. Syntax: #set_udp_remote_ip param1 Parameters: UDP address...
  • Page 39 Advanced Operation Commands #show_hdcp The #show_hdcp command displays the HDCP status on the specified input. Syntax: #show_hdcp param1 Parameters: param1 Input [1 ... 4] Example: #show_hdcp 1 INPUT 1 HDCP IS ENABLED #show_ir The #show_ir command displays the IR channel of the switcher. Syntax: #show_ir Parameters:...
  • Page 40 Advanced Operation Commands #show_out_colordpt The #show_out_colordpt command displays the highest color depth supported by the specified display based on the EDID. If no display is attached to the specified output, then the command will return NO SIGNAL. Syntax: #show_out_colordpt Parameters: None Example: #show_out_colordpt...
  • Page 41 Advanced Operation Commands #show_udp_port The #show_udp_port command displays the current local UDP listening port. Use the #set_udp_port command to set the local UDP listening port. Syntax: #show_udp_port Parameters: None Example: #show_udp_port UDP COMMUNICATION PORT IS 56 #show_udp_remote_ip The #show_udp_remote_ip command displays the remote UDP IP address. Use the #set_udp_remote_ip command to set the remote UDP IP address.
  • Page 42 Advanced Operation Commands #show_udp_remote_port The #show_udp_remote_port command displays the remote UDP listening port. Use the #set_udp_remote_port to set the remote UDP listening port. Syntax: #set_udp_rport param1 Parameters: None Example: #show_udp_remote_port REMOTE UDP COMMUNICATION PORT IS 50008 #use_udp_enable The #use_udp_enable command enables or disables UDP access mode. Syntax: #use_udp_enable param1 Parameters:...
  • Page 43 Advanced Operation Commands The n command displays the routing status of the output. Do not precede the n command with the “#’ symbol. param1 must be set to 1. Syntax: n param1 Parameters: Constant param1 Examples: To see how this command works, we have already selected Input 3 on the switcher. Now, we’ll use the n command to query the output: The feedback is abbreviated as: “A3”.
  • Page 44 Advanced Operation Commands The s command routes the specified input to the output. Do not precede this command with the “#” symbol. Syntax: s param1 Parameters: Input [1 ... 4] param1 Example: INPUT 2 IS ROUTED TO OUTPUT page | 34...

  • Page 45: Ip / Telnet Configuration

    Advanced Operation Commands IP / Telnet Configuration Command Description #display_telnet_welcome Enable / disable the Telnet welcome message #ipconfig Displays the current IP configuration #resetip Resets the IP configuration to factory-default settings #set_http_port Sets the Web server listening port #set_telnet_pass Sets the Telnet password #set_telnet_pass Sets the Telnet listening port for the switcher #set_webui_ad_pass...
  • Page 46 Advanced Operation Commands #display_telnet_welcome The #display_telnet_welcome command enables / disables the Telnet welcome message during a Telnet session. Syntax: #display_telnet_welcome Parameters: Value [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 GTB-HD4K2K-441 TELNET telnet->...
  • Page 47 Advanced Operation Commands #ipconfig The #ipconfig command displays the current TCP settings. Syntax: #ipconfig Parameters: None Example: #ipconfig IP Configuration is : IP: 192.168.2.190 NETMASK: 255.255.255.0 GATEWAY: 192.168.1.254 #resetip The #resetip command resets the IP configuration to factory-default settings. The switcher must be rebooted after executing this command. Syntax: #resetip Parameters:...
  • Page 48 Advanced Operation Commands #set_http_port The #set_http_port command specifies the Web server listening port. The switcher 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. Syntax: #set_http_port param1 Parameters: Port...
  • Page 49 Advanced Operation RS-232 / IP Commands #set_telnet_port The #set_telnet_port command sets the Telnet listening port. The switcher 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. Syntax: #set_telnet_port param1 Parameters:...
  • Page 50 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 #sgateway The #sgateway command sets the gateway address. The gateway must be typed using dot-decimal notation.
  • Page 51 Advanced Operation Commands #show_gateway The #show_gateway command displays the current gateway address of the switcher. Use the #sgateway command to set the gateway address. Syntax: #show_gateway Parameters: None Example: #show_gateway GATEWAY ADDRESS IS: 192.168.1.5 #show_http_port The #show_http_port command displays the current HTTP listening port of the switcher. Use the #set_http_port command to set the HTTP listening port.
  • Page 52 Advanced Operation Commands #show_ip The #show_ip command displays the current IP address of the switcher. Use the #sipadd command to set the IP address. Syntax: #show_ip Parameters: None Example: #show_ip IP ADDRESS IS: 192.168.1.239 #show_mac_addr The #show_mac_addr command displays the MAC address of the switcher. Syntax: #show_mac_addr Parameters:...
  • Page 53 Advanced Operation Commands #show_netmask The #show_netmask command displays the current net mask of the switcher. Use the #snetmask command to set the net mask. Syntax: #show_netmask Parameters: None Example: #show_netmask NETMASK ADDRESS IS: 255.255.255.0 #show_telnet_port The #show_telnet_port command displays the current Telnet port of the switcher. Use the #set_telnet_port command to set the Telnet listening port.
  • Page 54 Advanced Operation Commands #show_telnet_username The #show_telnet_username command displays the user name of the current Telnet session. Syntax: #show_telnet_username Parameters: None Example: #show_telnet_username USER NAME FOR TELNET IS : Admin #show_ver_data The #show_ver_data command displays the current software and hardware version. Syntax: #show_ver_data Parameters:...
  • Page 55 Advanced Operation Commands #sipadd The #sipadd command sets the IP address of the switcher. 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_ip #ipconfig command to display the current IP address of the switcher.
  • Page 56 Advanced Operation Commands #use_telnet_pass The #use_telnet_pass command forces the password credentials for each Telnet session. The default setting is 0 (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...

  • Page 57: Masking

    Advanced Operation Commands Masking Command Description #mask Masks the video on the specified output(s) #show_mask Displays the current masking status of each output #unmask Unmasks the specified outputs #mask The #mask command masks the video on the output. Use the #unmask command to disable output masking.
  • Page 58 Advanced Operation Commands #unmask The #unmask command unmasks the output. Use the #mask command to mask the output. Syntax: #unmask Parameters: None Example: #unmask OUTPUT IS UNMASKED #show_mask The #show_mask command displays the mask status of the output. Syntax: #show_mask Parameters: None Example:...

  • Page 59: Routing / Naming / +5V / Presets

    Advanced Operation Commands Routing / Naming / +5V / Presets Command Description #lock_switcher Locks / unlocks the switcher #set_bank_name Assigns an EDID bank with the specified name #set_input_name Assigns an input with the specified name #set_output_name Assigns the output with the specified name #show_bank_name Displays the name for the specified EDID bank #show_input_name...
  • Page 60 Advanced Operation Commands #set_bank_name The #set_bank_name command names the specified bank. Syntax: #set_bank_name param1 param2 Parameters: param1 Bank [1 ... 8] Name param2 Example: #set_bank_name 5 Dell_24 Dell_24 NAME IS ASSIGNED TO BANK 5 #set_input_name The #set_input_name command assigns a name to the specified input on the switcher. Syntax: #set_input_name param1 param2 Parameters:...
  • Page 61 Advanced Operation Commands #set_output_name The #set_output_name command assigns a name to the output on the switcher. The name of the output cannot exceed 15 characters in length. Names longer than 15 characters will be truncated. To name an output, use the #set_output_name command.
  • Page 62 Advanced Operation Commands #show_input_name The #show_input_name command displays the name of the specified input. To name an input, use the #set_input_name command. Syntax: #show_input_name param1 Parameters: Input [1 ... 4] param1 Example: #show_input_name 3 THE NAME FOR INPUT 3 IS : Blu-ray #show_output_name The #show_output_name command displays the name of the output.
  • Page 63 Advanced Operation Commands #show_r The #show_r command displays the current routing status of the output. The name of the output and input are displayed. Syntax: #show_r Parameters: None Example: #show_r OUTPUT(Sony_XBR) IS ROUTED TO INPUT 1(INPUT1) The r command routes the specified input to the output. Do not precede this command with the “#”...

  • Page 64: Status

    Advanced Operation Commands Status Command Description #help Displays a list of available RS-232 / Telnet commands #show_fw Displays the current version of firmware #show_hpd Displays the HPD status of the specified input #show_rsense Displays the RSENSE status of the output Displays the current routing status of the switcher #help The #help command displays the list of available RS-232 / Telnet commands.
  • Page 65 Advanced Operation Commands #show_fw The #show_fw command displays the current version of switcher firmware. Syntax: #show_fw Parameters: None Example: #show_fw FIRMWARE VERSION = GTB-HD4K2K-441 v0.7U #show_hpd The #show_hpd command displays the HPD status of the specified output. The name of the output is included.
  • Page 66 Advanced Operation Commands #show_rsense The #show_rsense command displays the RSENSE status of the output. The name of the output is included. Syntax: #show_rsense Parameters: None Example: #show_rsense RSENSE OF OUTPUT 6 (Output6) IS HIGH page | 56...
  • Page 67 Advanced Operation Commands The m command displays the current routing status of the switcher. Do not precede the m command with the “#’ symbol. Syntax: Parameters: None Example: Out : OUTPUT 1 IS UNMASKED SWITCHER IS UNLOCKED page | 57...

  • Page 68: Web Interface

    Advanced Operation Web Interface Using the built-in Web Server Access the built-in Web interface by entering the IP address of the switcher that was specified in step 3 under IP / UDP Configuration. Once connected to the switcher, the login screen will be displayed.

  • Page 69: Main Routing

    Advanced Operation Web Interface The Web GUI is divided into four main pages: Main, I/O Setup, Manage EDID, and Configuration. Each main page is represented by a tab at the top-most portion of the screen. The Main, I/O Setup, and Manage EDID pages have their own set of sub-tabs. Click on the desired tab / sub-tab to open the desired page.
  • Page 70 Advanced Operation Web Interface Name (Outputs) The name of the output. This name can be changed using the #set_output_name command or through the I/O Setup ► I/O Names page of the Web interface. Output Check to select the currently active output. Since only one output is available, this output is always checked.
  • Page 71 Advanced Operation Web Interface Lock Switcher Locks / 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 Switcher” and a red bar will appear across the top portion of the screen with the text “Switcher is LOCKED”.

  • Page 72: Main I/O Status

    Advanced Operation Web Interface Main I/O Status Output Displays the state of each output for each of the following: Name, RSENSE, Mask, HPD (Hot-Plug Detect), HDCP, and Video Mode. Name Displays the name of the output. The name of the output can be changed using #set_output_name command or through the I/O Setup ►...
  • Page 73 Advanced Operation Web Interface Input Displays the state of each input for each of the following: Input name, Color Depth, Color Space, HDCP, 3D, Active Signal, Vertical Resolution, Horizontal Resolution, Progressive / Interlaced, Refresh Rate, and Video Mode. page | 63...

  • Page 74: Main Display Info

    Advanced Operation Web Interface Main Display Info Choose EDID Select the EDID from the drop-down list. The selected EDID will be copied from the Output or selected EDID Bank to the desired input(s) and used by the source. Options Default EDID Bank 1 ...

  • Page 75: I/O Setup I/O Names

    Advanced Operation Web Interface I/O Setup I/O Names Output The number of the output. Input # The number of each input. Name Type the desired name of the output and/or input(s) in these fields. Save Changes Saves the current changes to the name of the output and/or input(s). Cancel Restores the previous name or each output and/or input(s), if a change was made.

  • Page 76: I/O Setup ► Hpd Control

    Advanced Operation Web Interface I/O Setup HPD Control Input # The number of the input. Name The name of the input. The name of each input can be changed using the #set_input_name command or through the I/O Setup ► I/O Names page of the Web interface.

  • Page 77: I/O Setup Hdcp

    Advanced Operation Web Interface I/O Setup HDCP NOTE: Some computers will enable HDCP if an HDCP-compliant display is detected. Check the box under the Disable column to force the computer to ignore detection of an HDCP-compliant display. The Disable feature does not decrypt HDCP content. Disable Check the box under the Disable column to force the computer to ignore HDCP-detection.

  • Page 78: Manage Edid Assign

    Advanced Operation Web Interface Manage 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. The local EDID information will now be locked once the switcher is rebooted.
  • Page 79 Advanced Operation Web Interface Copy To Place a check mark in the desired check box to select or deselect the desired input(s). These check-boxes can only be used when the EDID Mode is set to Custom - User. EDID Modes Select the EDID mode from the drop-down list.
  • Page 80 Advanced Operation Web Interface Input # The number of the input. Name The name of the input. The name of the input can be changed using the #set_input_name command or through the I/O Setup ► I/O Names page of the Web interface. EDID Source The current EDID source being used.

  • Page 81: Manage Edid Bank Names

    Advanced Operation Web Interface Manage EDID Bank Names Bank # Indicates the EDID bank number. Name Type the desired name of the EDID bank in this field. Save Changes Saves the current name change to the EDID bank(s). Cancel Restores the previous names for each EDID bank, if a change was made. page | 71...

  • Page 82: Manage Edid Upload/Download

    Advanced Operation Web Interface Manage 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 1 - Bank1 ... 8 - Bank8 Upload Click this button to upload the EDID to the specified bank.
  • Page 83 Advanced Operation 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 1 - BANK1 ... 8 - BANK8 1 - OUTPUT1 1 - INPUT1 ...

  • Page 84: Configuration Change Ip Settings

    Advanced Operation Web Interface Configuration Change IP Settings Change IP Settings Assigns the IP address, subnet, gateway, HTTP listening port, Telnet port, and UDP port. The MAC address cannot be changed. Save Settings Saves the current settings for the Change IP Settings. After clicking this button, the Web interface will display a dialog indicating that the switcher must be rebooted for changes to take effect.

  • Page 85: Configuration Telnet Login Settings

    Advanced Operation Web Interface Configuration Telnet Login Settings Old Password Type the current (old) password in this field. New Password Type the new password in this field. Force Password on Connect Click this check box to have the switcher prompt for a password each time a Telnet session is started.

  • Page 86: Configuration ► Udp Connection Settings

    Advanced Operation Web Interface Configuration UDP Connection Settings Remote UDP IP Address Type the remote UDP IP address in this text box. Remote UDP Port Enter the remote UDP port in this text box. Enable UDP Access Check this box to enable UDP access. If this box is unchecked, the UDP access will be unavailable.

  • Page 87: Configuration Web Login Settings

    Advanced Operation Web Interface Configuration Web Login Settings Username Click this drop-down list to select the username to be changed. Old Password Type the current (old) password in this field. New Password Type the new password in this field. Confirm Password Re-type the new password in this field.

  • Page 88: Configuration System Configuration

    Advanced Operation Web Interface Configuration System Configuration Download Click this button to download the current switcher configuration to a file. (continued on next page) page | 78...
  • Page 89 Advanced Operation Web Interface Browse Click this button to select the firmware file to be uploaded. See Upgrading using the Web interface for details on updating the firmware. Browse Click this button to select the saved configuration file to be loaded into memory. Restore Uploads the selected configuration file to the switcher.
  • Page 90 Advanced Operation Web Interface IR Channel Click this drop-down list to set the desired IR channel for the switcher. Note that the switcher and the included IR remote control must be set to the same channel in order to work properly. The IR channel for the switcher can also be set using #set_ir command.

  • Page 93: 04 Appendix

    Switcher for HDMI with Ultra HD 60Hz, 4:2:0 4K x 2K support SOURCES DISPLAY 04 Appendix Wall Mounting Instructions .................. 84 Firmware Upgrade Procedure ................85 Specifications ...................... 86...

  • Page 94: Wall Mounting Instructions

    Appendix Wall Mounting Instructions The 4x1 Switcher for HDMI 4K x 2K should be mounted vertically in a wall or cabinet with wood/drywall screws as shown in the diagram above. There should be an inch or two of clearance between the edges of the unit and any walls or vertical surfaces to allow for enough clearance for insertion and retraction of cables at the HDMI connectors.

  • Page 95: Firmware Upgrade Procedure

    • USB-to-Mini-USB cable • Firmware file Download the firmware from the Gefen Web site. Extract the firmware file from the .ZIP file. It is unnecessary to disconnect any HDMI cables from the switcher during the update process. Connect the USB cable between the computer and the 4x1 Switcher for HDMI 4K x 2K.

  • Page 96: Specifications

    Appendix Specifications Supported Formats Resolutions (max.) • Ultra HD 4K x 2K (3840 x 2160 @ 30 Hz) • 1080p Full HD Audio • LPCM 7.1 • Dolby® TrueHD • DTS-HD Master Audio™ Electrical Maximum Pixel Clock • 300 MHz Power Indicator •...
  • Page 98 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 listed or CE compliant power supplies.

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