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Page 1 ® A/V Conference Room Processor EXT-AVCONFS User Manual www.gefen.com...
Page 2 Chatsworth, CA 91311 www.gefen.com support@gefen.com Notice Gefen, LLC reserves the right to make changes in the hard ware, packaging and any accompanying doc u men ta tion without prior written notice. A/V Conference Room Processor is a trademark of Gefen LLC HDMI, the logo, and High-Deﬁ...
Page 3 CONTENTS Introduction Operation Notes Features Front Panel Layout Front Panel Descriptions Back Panel Layout Back Panel Descriptions Front Panel Button Layout Front Panel Button Descriptions 10 IR Remote Control Layout IR Remote Control Descriptions Installing the IR Remote Control Unit IR Remote Control Unit Conﬁ...
Page 4: Introduction
The Gefen A/V Conference Room Processor Integrating multiple audio/video sources in a professional setting has never been easier. Gefen’s new A/V Conference Room Processor with built-in audio ampliﬁ er connects set top boxes, Blu-ray players, gaming consoles, computers and more.
Page 5: Operation Notes
OPERATION NOTES PLEASE READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE A/V CONFERENCE ROOM PROCESSOR • The A/V Conference Room Processor has three (3) separate RCA outputs which are intended to be used with a separate audio ampliﬁ er. Up to six channels of audio can be down-mixed to left, right, and subwoofer.
Page 6: Features
FEATURES Features • Scales and outputs resolutions up to 1080p, 2K, and 1920x1200 • Switches and converts various A/V sources to HDMI • Dolby Digital™ decoding and processing • Advanced EDID Management • High performance frame rate conversion engine • Auto 3:2 pull-down and 2:2 pull-down detection and recovery •...
Page 7: Front Panel Layout
FRONT PANEL LAYOUT...
Page 8: Front Panel Descriptions
FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTIONS Analog L/R (RCA) Input Connect a L/R RCA stereo pair from the Component 1 source to this input. S/PDIF Input Connect a Coax cable, as part of the Component 1 source, to this input. TOSLINK Input Connect an Optical cable, as part of the Component 1 source, to this input. Component 1 Input Connect the red, green, and blue cables from the Component 1 video source to these inputs.
Page 9: Back Panel Layout
BACK PANEL LAYOUT...
Page 10: Back Panel Descriptions
BACK PANEL DESCRIPTIONS HDMI Output Connect an HDMI cable from the A/V Conference Room Processor to an HDTV display. Analog L/R (RCA) Input Connect a L/R RCA stereo pair from the Component 2 source to this input. S/PDIF Input Connect a Coax cable, as part of the Component 2 source, to this input. Component 2 Input Connect the red, green, and blue cables from the Component 2 video source to these inputs.
Page 11: Front Panel Button Layout
FRONT PANEL BUTTON LAYOUT The A/V Conference Room Processor uses a series of push buttons, located on the front panel, for all input selection and feature functions. All status information, such as the input and output resolutions are always available on the front panel LCD Screen.
Page 12: Front Panel Button Descriptions
FRONT PANEL BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS Left Cursor Button This button is used to navigate the Menu System and change settings by moving the cursor to the left. Up Button This button is used to navigate the Menu System and change settings by moving the cursor up.
Page 13: Ir Remote Control Layout
IR REMOTE CONTROL LAYOUT Mute Button Enables / disables muting of the audio output signal. Video Format Button Cycles through the available output resolutions. See page 22 for a list of the available Output Resolutions. Pict Mode Button Cycles through the different picture modes (Standard, Movie, Vivid, and User).
Page 14: Ir Remote Control Descriptions
IR REMOTE CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS Audio Input Button Cycles between the available audio inputs for the selected video input. PC VGA Selects the VGA video input. Exit Button Exits a menu or sub-menu within the built-in menu system. 10 Menu Button Places the Conference Room Processor in Menu Mode, allowing adjustment of scaling, color correction, and other features.
Page 15: Installing The Ir Remote Control Unit
INSTALLING THE IR REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Installing the Battery Remove the battery cover on the back of the IR Remote Control unit. Insert the included battery into the open battery slot. The positive (+) side of the battery should be facing up. Replace the battery cover.
Page 16 It is important that the IR channel on the Remote Control unit, matches the IR channel set on the Gefen A/V Conference Room Processor. For example, if both DIP switches on the IR Remote Control unit are set to IR channel 0 (both DIP switches down), then the A/V Conference Room Processor must also be set to IR channel 0.
Page 17: Connecting The A/V Conference Room Processor
CONNECTING THE A/V CONFERENCE ROOM PROCESSOR How to Connect the A/V Conference Room Processor Connect video source devices to the A/V Conference Room Processor video inputs. The following inputs are available: Front Panel Back Panel HDMI DVI-I (analog and digital DVI) DVI-D (digital DVI) Component Component...
Page 18: Wiring Diagram
RS-232 CABLE Component Source HDMI CABLE VGA CABLE VGA Source Component Source DVI CABLE Speaker Speaker Subwoofer HDMI Display RS-232 Controller RS 232 C t ll EXT-AVCONFS Audio Receiver ATTENTION: This product should always be connected to a grounded electrical socket.
Page 19: Front Panel
FRONT PANEL Status Screen The Status Screen displays information regarding the current settings of the Audio Processor. The Status Screen is also used in conjunction with navigating the built-in Menu System. After powering on the Audio Ampliﬁ er, the Standby Screen will be displayed: A/V Input Input Resolution Displays the selected...
Page 20 FRONT PANEL Adjusting the Volume Use the Up Button and Down Button to increase or decrease the audio gain in the Status Screen. Audio gain can be reduced to a minimum of -60 dB and to a maximum of +10 dB. Each time these buttons are pressed, the volume is increased or decreased by 1 dB.
Page 21 FRONT PANEL Firmware Version To display the ﬁ rmware version of the A/V Conference Room Processor, press either the ◄ or ► buttons on the front panel: Pressing the ◄ or ► will cycle between the Firmware Version screen and the information on the Status Screen.
Page 22: Menu System
MENU SYSTEM Video Menu To access the Video Menu, press the Menu button on the front panel. Use the ▼ or ▲ buttons to highlight the Video Menu icon. Press the Menu button to enter the Video Menu. Use the ▼ or ▲ buttons to scroll through each of the parameters.
Page 23 MENU SYSTEM Scale Sets the scaling adjustment. Options are: Full, Overscan, Underscan, Letterbox U.S. (Underscan), PanScan U.S. (Underscan), Letterbox Full, and PanScan Full. • Full Stretches the image to ﬁ ll the screen • Overscan Stretches the image to fullscreen and just beyond the border of the display •...
Page 24 MENU SYSTEM Color Menu To access the Output Menu, press the Menu button. Use the ▼ or ▲ buttons to highlight the Output Menu icon. Press the Menu button to enter the Output Menu. Use any of the arrow buttons on the front panel to select the desired out- put resolution.
Page 25 MENU SYSTEM Output Menu To access the Output Menu, press the Menu button. Use the ▼ or ▲ buttons to highlight the Output Menu icon. Press the Menu button to enter the Output Menu. Use any of the arrow buttons on the front panel to select the desired out- put resolution.
Page 26 MENU SYSTEM OSD Menu To access the OSD Menu, press the Menu button. Use the ▼ or ▲ buttons to highlight the OSD Menu icon. Press the Menu button to enter the OSD Menu. Use the ◄ or ► buttons to select the desired output resolution. Press the Enter button to enable the selected output resolution.
Page 27 MENU SYSTEM Audio Menu To access the Audio Menu, press the Menu button. Use the ▼ or ▲ buttons to highlight the Audio Menu icon. Press the Menu button to enter the Audio Menu. Use the + or - buttons to select the desired output resolution. Press the Enter button to enable the selected output resolution.
Page 28 MENU SYSTEM Speakers Menu To access the Speakers Menu, press the Menu button. Use the ▼ or ▲ buttons to highlight the Speakers Menu icon. Press the Menu button to enter the Speaker Menu. Use the ◄ or ► buttons to select the desired option. Use the + or - buttons to select the Exit option to exit the Speaker Menu and return control to the Main Menu.
Page 29 MENU SYSTEM Level Sub Sets the offset volume level for the left speaker. Minimum value: +0 dB, Maximum value: +10 dB Exit Exits the Speaker Menu and returns control to the Main Menu.
Page 30: Rs-232 Serial Commands
RS-232 SERIAL COMMANDS 5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 5 9 8 7 6 6 7 8 9 Only Pins 2 (RX), 3 (TX), and 5 (Ground) are used on the RS-232 serial interface RS232 Settings Bits per second .................... 19200 Data bits .......................
Page 31 RS-232 SERIAL COMMANDS Command Syntax The syntax for each command is as follows: CommandName [space] param1 [space] param2...paramN \r The command syntax is NOT case sensitive. ADELAY Command The ADELAY command sets the audio delay. Syntax: ADELAY param1 Parameters: Value param1 Value Meaning...
Page 32 RS-232 SERIAL COMMANDS AENHNCE Command The AENHNCE command improves the speech intelligibility. Syntax: AENHNCE param1 Parameters: Mode param1 Mode Meaning Enhance mode off Night Low volume for night viewing Voice Dialog becomes more clear Volume Emphasized audio gain Notes: Use ? for param1 to retrieve the current value. AIN Command The AIN command set the audio input source.
Page 33 RS-232 SERIAL COMMANDS BASS Command The BASS command sets the bass level. Syntax: BASS param1 Parameters: Level [-12 ...12] param1 Notes: The + or - character can also be used, instead of specifying a value, in order to increase or decrease the bass level by 1 dB. Use ? for param1 to retrieve the current value.
Page 34 RS-232 SERIAL COMMANDS DFR Command The DFL command sets the distance of the Front Right speaker. Syntax: DFR param1 Parameters: Level [0 ...10] param1 Notes: The + or - character can also be used, instead of specifying a value, in order to increase or decrease the Front Right distance by 1 foot intervals.
Page 35 RS-232 SERIAL COMMANDS DSB Command The DSB sets the distance of the Subwoofer. Syntax: DSB param1 Parameters: Level [0 ...10] param1 Notes: The + or - character can also be used, instead of specifying a value, in order to increase or decrease the Subwoofer distance by 1 foot intervals. Use ? for param1 to retrieve the current value.
Page 36 RS-232 SERIAL COMMANDS LFV Command The LFV command sets the Front Left speaker volume. Syntax: LFV param1 Parameters: Level [-10...10] param1 Notes: The + or - character can also be used, instead of specifying a value, in order to increase or decrease the Front Left speaker volume by 1 dB intervals. Use ? for param1 to retrieve the current value.
Page 37 RS-232 SERIAL COMMANDS RTV Command The RTV command sets the Front Right speaker volume. Syntax: RTV param1 Parameters: Level [-10...10] param1 Notes: The + or - character can also be used, instead of specifying a value, in order to increase or decrease the Front Right speaker volume by 1 dB intervals. Use ? for param1 to retrieve the current value.
Page 38 RS-232 SERIAL COMMANDS SUBV Command The SUBV command sets the subwoofer volume. Syntax: SUBV param1 Parameters: Level [-10...10] param1 Notes: The + or - character can also be used, instead of specifying a value, in order to increase or decrease the subwoofer volume by 1 dB intervals. Notes: Use ? for param1 to retrieve the current value.
Page 39 RS-232 SERIAL COMMANDS TREB Command The TREB command sets the treble subwoofer volume. Syntax: TREB param1 Parameters: Level [-12...12] param1 Notes: The + or - character can also be used, instead of specifying a value, in order to increase or decrease the treble level by 1 dB intervals. Use ? for param1 to retrieve the current value.
Page 40: General Commands
RS-232 SERIAL COMMANDS General Commands Command Description Sets the IR channel Sets the horizontal position of the OSD OSDHPOS Sets the vertical position of the OSD OSDVPOS Turns the Scaler ON or OFF POWER IR Command The IR command sets the IR Channel used by the Scaler. The IR channel can be set to 1, 2, 3, or 4.
Page 41 RS-232 SERIAL COMMANDS OSDVPOS Command The OSDVPOS command sets the vertical position of the OSD. Syntax: OSDVPOS param1 Parameters: VPos [0...100] param1 Notes: Use ? for param1 to retrieve the current value. POWER Command The POWER command turns the Scaler ON or OFF. Syntax: OSDVPOS param1 Parameters:...
Page 42: Video Commands
RS-232 SERIAL COMMANDS Video Commands Command Description Set the blue color component value BLUE Sets the brightness value BRTNESS Sets the color temperature CLRTMP Sets the contrast level CONTRST Sets the green color component value GREEN Sets the hue Sets the noise reduction level Sets the output resolution Adjusts the horizontal position of the output signal PCHPOS...
Page 43 RS-232 SERIAL COMMANDS BRTNESS Command The BRTNESS sets the brightness level of the output. Syntax: BRTNESS param1 Parameters: Value [0...100] param1 Notes: The + or - character can also be used, in place of specifying a value, to increase or decrease the brightness value by intervals of 1. Use ? for param1 to retrieve the current value.
Page 44 RS-232 SERIAL COMMANDS CONTRST Command The CONTRST sets the contrast level on the output signal. Syntax: CONTRST param1 Parameters: Value [0...100] param1 Notes: The + or - character can also be used, in place of specifying a value, to increase or decrease the contrast value by intervals of 1.
Page 45 RS-232 SERIAL COMMANDS HUE Command The HUE sets the color hue level. Syntax: HUE param1 Parameters: Value [0...100] param1 Notes: The + or - character can also be used, in place of specifying a value, to increase or decrease the color hue by intervals of 1. Use ? for param1 to retrieve the current value.
Page 46 RS-232 SERIAL COMMANDS OUT Command The OUT command sets the output resolution. Syntax: OUT param1 Parameters: Resolution param1 Resolution Meaning native Native resolution of display 640 x 480 svga 800 x 600 1024 x 768 sxga 1280 x 1024 uxga 1600 x 1200 480i 640 x 480i / 720 x 480i...
Page 47 RS-232 SERIAL COMMANDS PCHPOS Command The PCHPOS command sets the horizontal position of the output signal on the display. Syntax: PCHPOS param1 Parameters: Value [0...100] param1 Notes: The + or - character can also be used, in place of specifying a value, to move the picture right (+) or left (-) by intervals of 1.
Page 48 RS-232 SERIAL COMMANDS PMODE Command The PMODE command loads a predeﬁ ned color and brightness calibration which is applied to the output signal. Syntax: PMODE param1 Parameters: Mode param1 Mode Meaning Standard picture mode Movie mode vivd Vivid colors mode user User deﬁ...
Page 49 RS-232 SERIAL COMMANDS SATURTN Command The SATURTN command sets the saturation level of the output signal. Syntax: SATURTN param1 Parameters: Value [0...100] param1 Notes: The + or - character can also be used, in place of specifying a value, to increase or decrease the saturation value by intervals of 1.
Page 50 RS-232 SERIAL COMMANDS SIZE Command The SIZE command sets the saturation level of the output signal. Syntax: SIZE param1 Parameters: Size param1 Size Meaning full Full-screen picture mode ovscan Overscan mode unscan Underscan mode ltrbox Letterbox mode (16:9) pnscan Pan-and-Scan (4:3) Notes: Use ? for param1 to retrieve the current value.
Page 51: Main Menu System Summary
MAIN MENU SYSTEM SUMMARY Menu ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ Exit ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ Exit ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ Exit ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ Exit ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ Exit ▲ ▲ Exit ▲ ▲...
Page 52: Video Menu Summary
VIDEO MENU SUMMARY Status Screen Exit Exit Standard ▲ ▲ Movie Vivid ▲ ▲ User Exit Min: 0 ▲ ▲ Max: 100 ▲ ▲ Exit Min: 0 ▲ ▲ Max: 100...
Page 53 VIDEO MENU SUMMARY ▲ ▲ Exit Min: 0 ▲ ▲ Max: 100 ▲ ▲ Exit Min: 0 ▲ ▲ Max: 100 ▲ ▲ Exit Min: 0 ▲ ▲ Max: 100...
Page 54 VIDEO MENU SUMMARY ▲ ▲ Exit Full ▲ ▲ Overscan Underscan LetterboxUS PanScan U.S. Letterbox Full ▲ ▲ PanScan Full Exit HDMI ▲ ▲ DVI1 DVI2 COMP1 COMP2 ▲ ▲ Exit ▲ ▲...
Page 55: Color Menu Summary
COLOR MENU SUMMARY Status Screen Exit Exit User ▲ ▲ Normal Warm ▲ ▲ Cool Exit Min: 0 ▲ ▲ Max: 100 ▲ ▲ Exit Min: 0 ▲ ▲ Max: 100...
Page 56 COLOR MENU SUMMARY ▲ ▲ Exit Min: 0 ▲ ▲ Max: 100 ▲ ▲ Exit ▲ ▲...
Page 57: Output Menu Summary
OUTPUT MENU SUMMARY Status Screen Exit Exit ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ SVGA 576p SXGA 720p50 UXGA 1080i50 1080p50 1080p-1 1080p-3 480i NATIVE 480p WXGA 720p60 WSXGA 1080i60 WUXGA 1080p60 1080p-2 Menu EXIT 576i...
Page 58: Osd Menu Summary
OSD MENU SUMMARY Status Screen Exit Exit Min: 0 ▲ ▲ Max: 100 ▲ ▲ Exit Min: 0 Max: 100 ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲...
Page 59 OSD MENU SUMMARY ▲ ▲ Exit Min: 0 ▲ ▲ Max: 100 ▲ ▲ Exit Min: 0 ▲ ▲ Max: 100 ▲ ▲ Exit ▲ ▲...
Page 60 OSD MENU SUMMARY ▲ ▲ Exit ▲ ▲...
Page 61: Audio Menu Summary
AUDIO MENU SUMMARY Status Screen Exit Exit TOSLINK ▲ ▲ Analog SPDIF ▲ ▲ Exit TOSLINK ▲ ▲ Analog SPDIF ▲ ▲ Exit TOSLINK Analog ▲ ▲ SPDIF...
Page 62 AUDIO MENU SUMMARY ▲ ▲ Exit TOSLINK ▲ ▲ Analog S/PDIF ▲ ▲ Exit S/PDIF ▲ ▲ Analog ▲ ▲ Exit Min: -12DB ▲ ▲ Max: +12DB...
Page 63 AUDIO MENU SUMMARY ▲ ▲ Exit Min: -12 dB ▲ ▲ Max: +12 dB ▲ ▲ Exit ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ Exit Volume ▲ ▲ Night Voice...
Page 64 AUDIO MENU SUMMARY ▲ ▲ Exit ▲ ▲ 40 ms 110 ms ▲ ▲ 150 ms Exit ▲ ▲ Mute ▲ ▲ Exit ▲ ▲...
Page 65: Speaker Menu Summary
SPEAKER MENU SUMMARY Status Screen Exit Exit Large ▲ ▲ Small ▲ ▲ Exit ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ Exit 50 Hz 60 Hz ▲ ▲ 90 Hz...
Page 66 SPEAKER MENU SUMMARY ▲ ▲ Exit Pre-Amp ▲ ▲ Fixed ▲ ▲ Exit Min: 0 m ▲ ▲ Max: 10 m ▲ ▲ Exit Min: 0 m ▲ ▲ Max: 10 m...
Page 67 SPEAKER MENU SUMMARY ▲ ▲ Exit Min: 0 m ▲ ▲ Max: 10 m ▲ ▲ Exit Min: -10 dB ▲ ▲ Max: +10 dB ▲ ▲ Exit Min: -10 dB ▲ ▲ Max: +10 dB...
Page 68 SPEAKER MENU SUMMARY ▲ ▲ Exit ▲ ▲...
Page 69: Mounting Plate Installation
MOUNTING PLATE INSTALLATION Rack mount ears are provided for installation of this unit into a 2U rack mount space. Locate the side screws on the unit. Remove the front 2 screws that are located closest to the front of the unit. Using the removed screws, screw the rack mounting bracket into the unit.
Page 70: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Maximum Pixel Clock................165 MHz Analog Video Bandwidth................350 MHz Input Video Signal................1.2 Volts p-p Input DDC Signal................5 Volts p-p (TTL) HDMI Input Connector............Type-A 19-pin, female HDMI Output Connector............Type-A 19-pin, female DVI Input Connectors............(2) DVI-I 29-pin, female VGA Input Connector................HD-15, female Digital Audio Input Connectors...........(4) TOSLink, (4) S/PDIF Analog Audio Input Connectors............(5) L/R RCA Analog Audio Output Connectors...........L/R + LFE, RCA...
Page 71: Speciﬁ Cations
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 notiﬁ ed 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 modiﬁ...
Page 72 Rev A1 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 power supplies.