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Gefen EXT-MFP User Manual

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  • Page 1 *Preferred Multi-Format Processor EXT-MFP User Manual Release A4...
  • Page 2 Important Safety Instructions Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this product near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Page 3 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: Technical Support

    Technical Support (818) 772-9100 (800) 545-6900 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday - Friday, Pacific Time (818) 772-9120 Email support@gefen.com http://www.gefen.com Mailing Address Gefen, LLC c/o Customer Service 20600 Nordhoff St. Chatsworth, CA 91311 Product Registration Register your product here: http://www.gefen.com/kvm/Registry/Registration.jsp...
  • Page 5 Multi-Format Processor is a trademark of Gefen, LLC. © 2015 Gefen, LLC. All Rights Reserved. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Gefen, LLC reserves the right to make changes in the hardware, packaging, and any accompanying documentation without prior written notice.
  • Page 6 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

    ® Packing List The Mulit-Format Processor ships with the items listed below. If any of these items are not present in the box when you first open it, immediately contact your dealer or Gefen. • 1 x Multi-Format Processor •...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started Introduction......................2 IR Remote Control ..................5 Installing the Batteries ................... 7 Setting the IR Channel .................. 8 Installation ......................9 Connection Instructions ................. 9 Sample Wiring Diagram ................10 Basic Operation Front-Panel Controls ................... 14 Powering the Multi-Format Processor ............

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Contact Control ................... 75 RS-232 Control ................... 76 IP Control ....................76 Syner-G Discovery Tool ..................77 Using the Gefen Syner-G Discovery Tool ........... 78 Web Interface ...................... 80 Using the Built-in Web Interface ..............80 Main ......................81 Status ......................83 Setup ►...
  • Page 11 Multi-Format Processor Getting Started...

  • Page 12: Introduction

    ® Coax L/R 1 L/R 2 Audio HDMI DisplayPort Composite Video Multi-Format Processor Input Select Power EXT-MFP Optical Coax L/R 1 L/R 2 C 1 2 3 4 5 IR Ext Audio In Audio Out RS-232 IP Control Composite Input Control In (5) ®...
  • Page 13 These LED indicator will glow solid green to indicate the currently selected video input. IR Ext Connect an (optional Gefen EXT-RMT- EXTIRN) IR extender to this port. HDMI Out Connect an HDMI cable from this port to an HD display. The HDMI output includes internal HDMI audio or embedded audio from any of the audio inputs.
  • Page 14 Introduction Name Description HDMI In (1) Connect an HDMI cable from an HD source to this port. A DVI source can be connected using an adapter. Coax Connect an RCA-type cable from the digital output of the source to this port. L/R 1 Connect a 3.5mm mini-stereo cable from the audio output of the source to this port.

  • Page 15: Ir Remote Control

    Introduction IR Remote Control HDMI Comp Mask Optical Coaxial L/R 1 L/R 2 Mute Vol + Menu Info Exit Vol - Resolution Aspect Ratio *Preferred ® RMT-MFP page | 5...
  • Page 16 Introduction Name Description Press this button to place the Multi-Format Processor in Standby mode. Video Press one of these buttons to select the video input. This will also select a linked Audio input. “Mask” will turn off the Video output. Audio Press one of these buttons to change the audio input.

  • Page 17: Installing The Batteries

    Introduction Installing the Batteries Warning! Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. 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.

  • Page 18: Setting The Ir Channel

    Introduction Setting the IR Channel Information In order for the IR remote control to function properly, both the IR remote control and the Multi-Format Processor must be set to the same IR channel. Remove the battery cover on the bottom of the IR remote control unit. Locate the DIP switches, below the battery compartment.

  • Page 19: Installation

    If desired, connect dry-contact pushbuttons to the Input Control terminals If desired, connect an IR Extender (Gefen part no. EXT-RMT-EXTIRN) to the IR Ext port to allow use of the included IR remote if the IR “eye” on the front of the MFP is not within range of the remote.

  • Page 20: Sample Wiring Diagram

    Installation Sample Wiring Diagram page | 10...

  • Page 23: 2 Basic Operation

    Multi-Format Processor Basic Operation...

  • Page 24: Front-Panel Controls

    Composite Video Multi-Format Processor Power Input Select Power indicator To power-off the Multi Format Processor, press and release the Power button. EXT-MFP Optical Coax L/R 1 L/R 2 C 1 2 3 4 5 The power indicator will turn red.

  • Page 25: Selecting A Video Input

    Multi-Format Processor Power Input Select Video Input indicators Active input indicator Press and release the Input Select button to advance to the next input (DVI). EXT-MFP Optical Coax L/R 1 L/R 2 C 1 2 3 4 5 The input indicators will always be selected from left to right.

  • Page 26: Using The Ir Remote Control

    IR Window on the unit. If the Multi-Format Processor is concealed in a cabinet or otherwise out of range of the remote, you can plug in a Gefen IR Extender (Gefen part no. EXT-RMT-EXTIR) to the IR Ext port on the back panel, and place the sensor where it will be in range of the remote.

  • Page 27: Menu System

    Menu System Accessing the Menu System Input selection can be controlled using the front panel of the The Multi-Format Processor. However, the included IR remote control must be used to access the built-in menu system. The menu system is used to manage and control both audio and video features. O u t p u t S e t u p P i c t u r e A d j u s t...

  • Page 28: Setting The Output Resolution

    Menu System Setting the Output Resolution Important Before changing this setting, make sure that the connected display can support the selected output resolution. HDMI Press the Menu button on the IR remote control. The Output Setup option will Comp Mask be highlighted in blue.
  • Page 29 Menu System The current output resolution will be highlighted in red. R e s o l u t i o n H D ( 1 0 8 0 p 6 0 ) C o l o r s p a c e M o d e B a c k g r o u n d B l u e...

  • Page 30: Displaying The Input / Output Resolution

    Menu System HDMI Displaying the Input / Output Resolution Comp Mask Optical Coaxial Press the Info button on the IR remote control. L/R 1 L/R 2 Mute Vol + Menu Info Exit Vol - Resolution Aspect Ratio The Display Notify will be displayed . *Preferred ®...

  • Page 31: Adjusting The Contrast

    Menu System Adjusting the Contrast HDMI Press the Menu button on the IR remote control. The Output Setup option will Comp Mask automatically be highlighted. Optical Coaxial O u t p u t S e t u p L/R 1 L/R 2 Mute P i c t u r e...
  • Page 32 Menu System Press the OK button, again, to select the Contrast option. The current contrast value will highlighted in red. H D M I S e t t i n g s C o n t r a s t 0 5 0 B r i g h t n e s s 0 5 0...

  • Page 33: Adjusting The Brightness

    Menu System Adjusting the Brightness HDMI Press the Menu button on the IR remote control. The Output Setup option will Comp Mask automatically be highlighted. Optical Coaxial O u t p u t S e t u p L/R 1 L/R 2 Mute P i c t u r e...
  • Page 34 Menu System HDMI Comp Mask Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight the Brightness option. Optical Coaxial H D M I S e t t i n g s L/R 1 L/R 2 Mute C o n t r a s t 0 6 7 B r i g h t n e s s 0 5 0...

  • Page 35: Adjusting The Saturation

    Menu System Adjusting the Saturation HDMI Press the Menu button on the IR remote control. The Output Setup option will Comp Mask automatically be highlighted. Optical Coaxial O u t p u t S e t u p L/R 1 L/R 2 Mute P i c t u r e...
  • Page 36 Menu System HDMI Comp Mask Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight the Saturation option. Optical Coaxial H D M I S e t t i n g s L/R 1 L/R 2 Mute C o n t r a s t 0 6 7 B r i g h t n e s s 0 5 5...

  • Page 37: Adjusting The Hue

    Menu System Adjusting the Hue HDMI Press the Menu button on the IR remote control. The Output Setup option will Comp Mask automatically be highlighted. Optical Coaxial O u t p u t S e t u p L/R 1 L/R 2 Mute P i c t u r e...
  • Page 38 Menu System HDMI Comp Mask Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight the Hue option. Optical Coaxial H D M I S e t t i n g s L/R 1 L/R 2 Mute C o n t r a s t 0 6 7 B r i g h t n e s s 0 5 5...

  • Page 39: Adjusting The Color Range

    Menu System Adjusting the Color Range HDMI Press the Menu button on the IR remote control. The Output Setup option will Comp Mask automatically be highlighted. Optical Coaxial O u t p u t S e t u p L/R 1 L/R 2 Mute P i c t u r e...
  • Page 40 Menu System HDMI Comp Mask Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight the Range option. Optical Coaxial H D M I S e t t i n g s L/R 1 L/R 2 Mute C o n t r a s t 0 6 7 B r i g h t n e s s 0 5 5...

  • Page 41: Adjusting The Color Temperature

    Menu System Adjusting the Color Temperature Information The Color Temperature menu option is only available when using a VGA input signal. HDMI Press the Menu button on the IR remote control. The Output Setup option will Comp Mask automatically be highlighted. Optical Coaxial O u t p u t S e t u p...
  • Page 42 Menu System HDMI Comp Mask Press the OK button. The Contrast option will be highlighted. Optical Coaxial H D M I S e t t i n g s L/R 1 L/R 2 Mute C o n t r a s t 0 6 7 B r i g h t n e s s 0 5 5...
  • Page 43 Menu System Warm ► Shifts the picture color temperature toward “red” (~3,000K). ► Cool Shifts the picture color temperature toward “blue” (~8,000K). ► Neutral No change in picture color temperature. User ► Allows the RGB values to be set individually. See Adjusting the Color Balance (page 34) for more information.

  • Page 44: Adjusting The Color Balance

    Menu System Adjusting the Color Balance Information This menu option is only available if the Color Temperature is set to User. Adjusting the Color Temperature (page 31) for more information. HDMI Press the Menu button on the IR remote control. The Output Setup option will Comp Mask automatically be highlighted.
  • Page 45 Menu System Press the OK button. The Contrast option will be highlighted. Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight the Color Temp option. Set the Color Temp option to User. See Adjusting the Color Temperature (page for more information. HDMI After setting the Color Temp option, return to this menu and press the ▲...
  • Page 46 Menu System Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight the color channel to be changed. 10. Press the OK button to select the highlighted color channel. Once selected, HDMI the current value will be highlighted in red. In this example, we have selected Comp Mask the Green channel.

  • Page 47: Adjusting The Sharpness

    Menu System Adjusting the Sharpness HDMI Press the Menu button on the IR remote control. The Output Setup option will Comp Mask automatically be highlighted. Optical Coaxial O u t p u t S e t u p L/R 1 L/R 2 Mute P i c t u r e...
  • Page 48 Menu System HDMI Comp Mask Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight the Sharpness option. Optical Coaxial H D M I S e t t i n g s L/R 1 L/R 2 Mute C o n t r a s t 0 6 7 B r i g h t n e s s 0 5 5...

  • Page 49: Using Auto Size

    Menu System Using Auto Size The Auto Size feature automatically adjusts the clock and phase of the incoming VGA signal. If the alignment of the picture is incorrect then use this feature to correct it. Information The Autosize menu option is only available when using a VGA input signal.
  • Page 50 Menu System Press the OK button to display the VGA Settings. HDMI Comp Mask The Auto Size option will be highlighted. Optical Coaxial V G A S e t t i n g s L/R 1 L/R 2 Mute A u t o S i z e P h a s e 0 5 0 Vol +...

  • Page 51: Adjusting The Phase

    Menu System Adjusting the Phase Information The Phase menu option is only available when using a VGA input signal. HDMI Press the Menu button. The Output Setup option will automatically be highlighted. Comp Mask Optical Coaxial O u t p u t S e t u p L/R 1 L/R 2 Mute...
  • Page 52 Menu System HDMI Press the OK button to display the VGA Settings. The Auto Size option will be Comp Mask highlighted. Optical Coaxial V G A S e t t i n g s L/R 1 L/R 2 Mute A u t o S i z e P h a s e 0 5 0 Vol +...
  • Page 53 Menu System HDMI Comp Mask Press the OK button to accept the desired phase setting. Optical Coaxial V G A S e t t i n g s L/R 1 L/R 2 Mute A u t o S i z e P h a s e 0 4 0 Vol +...

  • Page 54: Adjusting The Vertical Position

    Menu System Adjusting the Vertical Position Information The V Position menu option is only available when using a VGA input signal. HDMI Comp Mask Press the Menu button. The Output Setup option will automatically be highlighted. Optical Coaxial O u t p u t S e t u p L/R 1 L/R 2 Mute...
  • Page 55 Menu System HDMI Press the OK button to display the VGA Settings. The Auto Size option will be Comp Mask highlighted. Optical Coaxial V G A S e t t i n g s L/R 1 L/R 2 Mute A u t o S i z e P h a s e 0 4 0 Vol +...
  • Page 56 Menu System HDMI Comp Mask Press the OK button to accept the desired vertical position setting. Optical Coaxial V G A S e t t i n g s L/R 1 L/R 2 Mute A u t o S i z e P h a s e 0 4 0 Vol +...

  • Page 57: Adjusting The Horizontal Position

    Menu System Adjusting the Horizontal Position Information The H Position menu option is only available when using a VGA input signal. HDMI Comp Mask Press the Menu button. The Output Setup option will automatically be highlighted. Optical Coaxial O u t p u t S e t u p L/R 1 L/R 2 Mute...
  • Page 58 Menu System HDMI Press the OK button. The Auto Size option will be highlighted. Comp Mask Optical Coaxial V G A S e t t i n g s L/R 1 L/R 2 Mute A u t o S i z e P h a s e 0 4 0 Vol +...
  • Page 59 Menu System HDMI Comp Mask Press the OK button to accept the desired vertical position setting. Optical Coaxial V G A S e t t i n g s L/R 1 L/R 2 Mute A u t o S i z e P h a s e 0 4 0 Vol +...

  • Page 60: Adjusting Underscan / Overscan

    Menu System Adjusting Underscan / Overscan HDMI Press the Menu button. The Output Setup option will automatically be highlighted. Comp Mask Optical Coaxial O u t p u t S e t u p L/R 1 L/R 2 Mute P i c t u r e A d j u s t A u d i o Vol +...
  • Page 61 Menu System Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight the Under/Over Scan option. Press the OK button, again, to activate the Under/Over Scan option. The current value will highlighted in red. V G A S e t t i n g s A u t o S i z e P h a s e 0 4 0...
  • Page 62 Menu System HDMI Press the OK button to accept the desired setting. Comp Mask Optical Coaxial V G A S e t t i n g s L/R 1 L/R 2 Mute A u t o S i z e P h a s e 0 4 0 Vol +...

  • Page 63: Adjusting The Aspect Ratio

    Menu System Adjusting the Aspect Ratio HDMI Press the Menu button. The Output Setup option will automatically be highlighted. Comp Mask Optical Coaxial O u t p u t S e t u p L/R 1 L/R 2 Mute P i c t u r e A d j u s t A u d i o Vol +...
  • Page 64 Menu System Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight the Aspect Ratio option. Press the OK button, again, to activate the Aspect Ratio option. The current value will highlighted in red. V G A S e t t i n g s A u t o S i z e P h a s e 0 4 0...
  • Page 65 Menu System HDMI Press the OK button to accept the desired setting. Comp Mask Optical Coaxial V G A S e t t i n g s L/R 1 L/R 2 Mute A u t o S i z e P h a s e 0 4 0 Vol +...

  • Page 66: Hdcp

    Menu System HDCP Some sources (e.g. computers) will enable HDCP if an HDCP-compliant display is detected. The HDMI input can be set to On or Off. If set to On, the HDCP is passed through. If set to Off, then HDCP content will not be accepted. Information The HDCP menu option is only available when using an HDMI input signal.
  • Page 67 Menu System HDMI Comp Mask Press the OK button. The Under/Over Scan option will be highlighted. Optical Coaxial H D M I S e t t i n g s L/R 1 L/R 2 Mute A u t o S i z e - - - P h a s e - - -...
  • Page 68 Menu System HDMI Comp Mask Press the OK button to accept the desired setting. Optical Coaxial H D M I S e t t i n g s L/R 1 L/R 2 Mute A u t o S i z e - - - P h a s e - - -...

  • Page 69: Sending An Hpd Pulse

    Menu System Sending an HPD Pulse Sending an HPD (Hot-Plug Detect) signal pulse cycles the HPD line on the input. Performing this function is identical to physically disconnecting and reconnecting the cable between the source and the Multi-Format Processor. Information The Send HPD Pulse menu option is only available when using an HDMI input signal.
  • Page 70 Menu System HDMI Press the OK button. The Under/Over Scan option will be highlighted. Comp Mask Optical Coaxial H D M I S e t t i n g s L/R 1 L/R 2 Mute A u t o S i z e - - - P h a s e - - -...

  • Page 71: Enabling / Disabling Analog Audio Output

    Menu System Enabling / Disabling Analog Audio Output HDMI Press the Menu button. The Output Setup option will automatically be highlighted. Comp Mask Optical Coaxial O u t p u t S e t u p L/R 1 L/R 2 Mute P i c t u r e A d j u s t...
  • Page 72 HDMI DisplayPort Composite Aspect Ratio Video Multi-Format Processor Input Select Power Analog Out *Preferred ® RMT-MFP EXT-MFP Optical Coax L/R 1 L/R 2 C 1 2 3 4 5 IR Ext Audio In Audio Out RS-232 IP Control Composite Input Control...

  • Page 73: Setting The Analog Audio Mode

    Menu System Setting the Analog Audio Mode HDMI Press the Menu button. The Output Setup option will automatically be highlighted. Comp Mask Optical Coaxial O u t p u t S e t u p L/R 1 L/R 2 Mute P i c t u r e A d j u s t A u d i o...
  • Page 74 Menu System HDMI Comp Mask Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight the Analog Mode option. Optical Coaxial A n a l o g O u t L/R 1 L/R 2 Mute A n a l o g M o d e F i x e d H D M I L i n k I n t e r n a l...

  • Page 75: Audio Linking

    Menu System Audio Linking The linking feature of the Multi-Format Process allows each video input to be assigned a separate audio source. If the No Audio setting is used, then the audio will be muted on the selected video input. If the No Change setting is used, then this will prevent the audio source from changing when switching video inputs.
  • Page 76 Menu System HDMI Comp Mask Press the OK button. The Analog Out option will be highlighted. Optical Coaxial A n a l o g O u t L/R 1 L/R 2 Mute A n a l o g M o d e F i x e d H D M I L i n k I n t e r n a l...
  • Page 77 Menu System HDMI Press the ▲, ▼, ◄, or ► buttons to switch to the desired audio input. Comp Mask Optical Coaxial A n a l o g O u t L/R 1 L/R 2 Mute A n a l o g M o d e F i x e d H D M I L i n k I n t e r n a l...

  • Page 78: Changing The Ip Settings

    Menu System Changing the IP Settings HDMI Press the Menu button. The Output Setup option will automatically be highlighted. Comp Mask Optical Coaxial O u t p u t S e t u p L/R 1 L/R 2 Mute P i c t u r e A d j u s t A u d i o Vol +...
  • Page 79 Menu System HDMI Comp Mask Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight the desired option. Optical Coaxial I P M o d e L/R 1 L/R 2 Mute H T T P P o r t 0 0 0 8 0 Te l n e t E n a b l e Te l n e t P o r t...
  • Page 80 Menu System To set the IP Mode option(s): ► Press the OK button to select IP Mode. The following screen will be displayed: I P M o d e S t a t i c S t a t i c I P I P A d d r e s s : 1 9 2 .

  • Page 81: Changing The System Settings

    Menu System Changing the System Settings HDMI Press the Menu button. The Output Setup option will automatically be highlighted. Comp Mask Optical Coaxial O u t p u t S e t u p L/R 1 L/R 2 Mute P i c t u r e A d j u s t A u d i o Vol +...

  • Page 82: Osd Timeout

    Menu System Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight the desired option. HDMI Press the OK button to select it. Comp Mask Press the ▲, ▼, ◄, or ► buttons to set the desired value. Optical Coaxial O S D O f f L/R 1 L/R 2...

  • Page 83: Lower Power

    Menu System Lower Power Turns off IP Control. This meets EnergyStar requirements, but does not allow the unit to be turned on using IP control. Set this option to IP Off only if you are NOT using IP control. Set Feedback Enables or disables feedback for RS-232, UDP, and Telnet.

  • Page 84: Multi-Format Processor Ir Channel

    Menu System Multi-Format Processor IR Channel Set the IR channel for the Multi-Format Processor. The IR channel for both the Multi-Format Processor and the IR remote control must be the same. See Setting the IR Channel (page 8) for more information. Factory Reset Set the Multi-Format Processor to factory-default settings.

  • Page 85: Control Methods

    Control Methods Contact Control You can select inputs using ordinary dry-contact push-button switches, keypads, or contact closures. Any device that provides a simple normally-open (NO) momentary closure can be wired to the Input Control connectors on the rear panel, using the included screw-terminal connecting block.

  • Page 86: Rs-232 Control

    RS-232 port on the rear panel. See page RS-232 Interface (page 114) for more Multi-Format Processor information. Power Input Select RS-232 port EXT-MFP Optical Coax L/R 1 L/R 2 C 1 2 3 4 5 IR Ext Audio In Audio Out...

  • Page 87: Syner-G Discovery Tool

    Syner-G Discovery Tool Gefen’s new Syner-G Discovery Tool makes it easy to set up IP Control for your Multi-Format Processor! With the Syner-G Discovery Tool, you don’t need to be an IT Expert to set up a new network device. You can easily configure or operate your Multi-Function Processor from any Windows PC, laptop, iOS or Android smart phone or tablet.

  • Page 88: Using The Gefen Syner-G Discovery Tool

    Open the software suite and click the Discover tab or open the App and press Find Devices On Network. The Product Name of the Multi-Format Processor will be displayed as EXT-MFP. Click on the EXT-MFP. The Device IP Settings will appear at the bottom of the screen (shown on the next page).
  • Page 89 Syner-G Discovery Tool The current IP Address and settings are displayed. You can change the settings if necessary to allow other users to easily connect to the Multi-Format Processor. Description field Show Me button Web GUI link The text in the Description field can be changed to help identify a specific unit if there are several Multi-Format Processors connected on a network.

  • Page 90: Web Interface

    Using the Built-in Web Interface The built-in Web interface provides advanced control of the Multi-Format Processor. In order to access the Web interface use the Gefen Syner-G Software Suite to obtain the IP settings of the Multi-Format Processor. Once connected to the Multi-Format Processor, the login screen will be displayed.

  • Page 91: Main

    Web Interface The Web interface is divided into six main pages: Main, Status, Setup, Manage EDID, Network, and System. Each main page is represented by a tab at the top-most portion of the screen. The 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 92 Web Interface Name Description Input Resolution Displays the input resolution of the source. Output Resolution Displays the output resolution from the Multi-Format Processor. Volume Click and drag the slider control to adjust (Analog audio output only) the volume to the desired output level. The volume level can also be set by entering the desired level in the Volume box.

  • Page 93: Status

    Web Interface Status Name Description Output Displays the current output information for HDMI and DVI modes. Input Displays the current input information for both audio and video. page | 83...

  • Page 94: Setup ► Output

    Web Interface Setup ► Output Name Description Output Resolution Click the drop-down list to select the output resolution. Background Color Sets the background color Output Mode Selection Click these buttons to set the desired HDMI (HDMI) output mode. The default setting is “Auto”. Output Color Space Click these buttons to set the desired HDMI (HDMI)
  • Page 95 Web Interface Name Description Output Color Space Click these buttons to set the desired DVI (DVI) color space. Output Mode Selection Click these buttons to set the desired (DVI) DVI output mode. The default setting is “HDMI”. page | 85...

  • Page 96: Setup ► Picture

    Web Interface Setup ► Picture Name Description Select Input Click these buttons to select the desired input to be adjusted. Contrast Click and drag these slider controls to Brightness adjust the Contrast, Brightness, Saturation, Saturation Hue, and Sharpness of the picture. Sharpness page | 86...
  • Page 97 Web Interface Name Description Color Temperature Click these buttons to set the desired Color Temperature. The default setting is “Neutral”. Output Mode Selection Click these buttons to set the desired Color (DVI) Range. The default setting is “Full”. Color Balance Click and drag these slider controls to adjust the Red, Green, and Blue Color Balance of the picture.

  • Page 98: Setup ► Input

    Web Interface Setup ► Input Name Description Select Input Click these buttons to select the desired input to be adjusted. Overscan Click these buttons to set the amount of Underscan overscan / underscan. Click the OFF button to disable overscan / underscan. Aspect Ratio Control Click these buttons to set the aspect ratio of the picture.
  • Page 99 Web Interface Name Description Auto-Size Phase Click and drag these slider controls to Horizontal Position adjust the Phase, Horizontal Position, and Vertical Position Vertical Position of the picture. These sliders are only available when using the VGA or Composite input. page | 89...

  • Page 100: Setup ► Audio

    Web Interface Setup ► Audio Name Description Analog Out Click these buttons to enable or disable analog audio output. Analog Mode Click these buttons to toggle between fixed or variable analog output. If set to “Fixed”, then the Volume control (on the Main tab) is disabled.
  • Page 101 Web Interface Name Description Default Audio Association Click these buttons to set the audio association for each video input. For example, in the above screenshot, both the HDMI and DisplayPort video inputs are set to “Internal”. In addition, the DVI input is set to Coaxial, the VGA input is set to L/R 2, and the Composite input is set to “No Change”.
  • Page 102 Web Interface As previously mentioned, the No Change button will prevent the audio source from changing when switching video inputs. Example: Let say we have an DVI source using the Coaxial audio input. We want to switch to DisplayPort but use the audio from the Coaxial input. Here are the steps: Under the Setup >...
  • Page 103 Web Interface Now, we’ll switch to the DisplayPort video input. The DisplayPort video input is labeled as “(No Change)”. This indicates that the audio source will not changed when switching to this video input. Also note that the Audio Select row shows a diagram of the DisplayPort interface and labels it as “Internal”.

  • Page 104: Setup ► Names

    Web Interface Setup ► Names Name Description Video Inputs Click each of these boxes to activate them, then enter the desired name for each input. The name of the input cannot exceed 12 characters in length. Audio Inputs Click each of these boxes to activate them, then enter the desired name for each input.

  • Page 105: Setup ► Hpd Pulse

    Web Interface Setup ► HPD Pulse Name Description HPD Control Click the Pulse button to cycle the HPD line on the desired input. This is the equivalent of physically disconnecting and reconnecting the HDMI / DisplayPort / DVI cable between the source device and the Multi-Format Processor.

  • Page 106: Setup ► Hdcp

    Web Interface Setup ► HDCP Name Description HDCP Handshake Controls whether the source transmits HDCP content to the Multi-Format Processor. Click the Accepted button to allow the source to transmit HDCP. Click the Rejected button to prevent HDCP content from being transmitted. To allow all sources to transmit HDCP, click the Accept button, in the row labeled “All Inputs”.

  • Page 107: Manage Edid ► Edid Mode

    Web Interface Manage EDID ► EDID Mode Name Description EDID Mode Select the EDID mode from the drop-down list for each input: Internal - 720p 2 ch audio Internal - 720p Multi ch Internal - 1080p 2 ch audio Internal - 1080p Multi ch External - HDMI Output External - DVI Output Custom - User-defined...

  • Page 108: Manage Edid ► Edid Copy

    Web Interface Manage EDID ► EDID Copy Name Description Select EDID to Copy Click on the device you want to copy the EDID from. This can be an Output (Display), an EDID saved at an Input location, or one of the Storage Locations. Select Copy Destination Select the Destination for the copied EDID.

  • Page 109: Manage Edid ► Edid Info

    Web Interface Manage EDID ► EDID Info This page shows the EDID information that is contained in each of the EDID Banks, and stored for each Video Input that supports EDID. Name Description Choose EDID Choose the EDID file to display the EDID information for that device Feature Shows the video specification supported by...

  • Page 110: Manage Edid ► Edit Bank Names

    Web Interface Manage EDID ► Edit Bank Names This page allows you to re-name the internal EDID bank names to make them easier to remember. Name Description Edit EDID name Edit the EDID Name Save Save the new EDID name. page | 100...

  • Page 111: Manage Edid ► Upload/Download

    Web Interface Manage EDID ► Upload/Download This page lets you either upload an existing EDID file on your computer to a Bank or location in the Multi-Format Processor, or download an EDID file from the Multi-Format Processor to a location on your computer (EDID files are in *.bin binary format). Name Description Select EDID File...

  • Page 112: Network ► Ip Settings

    Web Interface Network ► IP Settings Name Description IP Settings Allows setting of DHCP or Manual IP Address, Subnet, and Gateway (Router) addresses and HTTP Port (Default IP Address is 192.168.1.72). The IP Address, Subnet, and Gateway fields are enabled if the Mode is set to Static.

  • Page 113: Network ► Tcp/Telnet Settings

    Web Interface Network ► TCP/Telnet Settings Name Description TCP/Telnet Settings Allows settings for TCP Access and Telnet Control (Remote Control over IP). This is for connection to Crestron or other control systems. The Old Password, New Password, and Confirm New Password fields are only enabled if the Require Password on Connect option is set to Enabled.

  • Page 114: Network ► Udp Settings

    Web Interface Network ► UDP Settings Name Description UDP Settings Allows enabling and settings for UDP control. UDP offers faster communications, but lacks guaranteed delivery. It is supported by some control systems. The Remote UDP IP Address and Remote UDP Port fields are only enabled if the Remote UDP Access option is set to Enabled.

  • Page 115: Network ► Web Login Settings

    Web Interface Network ► Web Login Settings Name Description Web Login Settings Allows setting and changing of Operator and Administrator passwords. The default password for Administrator is Admin. The default password for Operator is Operator. Passwords are case-sensitive. page | 105...

  • Page 116: Network ► Discovery Protocol Settings

    Network ► Discovery Protocol Settings Name Description Enable Discovery When set to Enabled, the Multi-Format Processor can be detected using the Gefen Syner-G Software Suite or Syner-G App. Find Your Device Click the Show Me button to locate the Multi-Format Processor on the network.
  • Page 117 In order to display and change IP settings, this option must be set to Read/Write. Product Description EXT-MFP is the default product description of the Multi-Format Processor. This name will be used to identify the Multi-Format Processor within the Syner-G software.

  • Page 118: System

    Web Interface System Name Description RS-232 Feedback Turns off RS-232 feedback for compatibility with one-way control systems. OSD Timeout Sets the timeout for the On-Screen Display. Display Notification Displays the current source in the upper- left corner of the display whenever it is changed.
  • Page 119 Web Interface Name Description Click the Download button to download the Download Current Configuration to PC entire Multi-Format Processor configuration to an .XML file on your computer. The default filename is settings.gfn. If you wish to save multiple configuration files, be sure to rename the last file that was downloaded so that it does not get overwritten.
  • Page 120 Name Description Firmware Update Firmware Updates gan be found at www. gefen.com, or through the Gefen Syner-G Tool. Download the update to your PC, then click the Browse... button to select the firmware file. Click the Update button to begin the update process.
  • Page 121 Web Interface Name Description IR Channel Click the desired button (1 - 4) to change the IR channel used by the included IR remote control unit. The IR channel should only be changed if the current channel is conflicting with another IR remote control that is using the same channel.

  • Page 123: 3 Advanced Operation

    Multi-Format Processor Advanced Operation...

  • Page 124: Rs-232 Interface

    RS-232 Interface RS-232 Interface DE-9 DA-15 RS-232 Controller Multi-Format Processor DB-25 Only TXD, RXD, and GND pins are used. DC-37 RS-232 Settings DD-50 Description Setting 19200 Baud rate Data bits None Parity Stop bits None Hardware flow control page | 114...

  • Page 125: Ip Configuration

    Remote UDP IP Remote UDP Port 50008 HTTP Port All IP settings can be easily changed using the Gefen Syner-G Software Suite or the Syner-G Discovery Tool App for iOS and Android. See Syner-G Discovery Tool (page for more information.

  • Page 126: Commands

    Commands Command Description Power #power Power The Unit On/Off #get_power Get Current Power State #set_low_power Set low power standby mode Special #get_mac_addr Displays the MAC address #help Displays the list of available commands. Routing #set_input Set Input Source with Associated Audio Source #get_input Get Input Source #set_audio_input...
  • Page 127 Commands Command Description Picture #set_contrast Set picture contrast #get_contrast Get picture contrast #set_brightness Set picture brightness #get_brightness Get picture brightness #set_saturation Set picture saturation #get_saturation Get picture saturation #set_hue Set picture hue #get_hue Get picture hue #set_color_range Sets output color range #get_color_range Gets output color range #set_color_temp...
  • Page 128 Commands Command Description Audio #set_mute MUTE/UNMUTE both analog and HDMI outputs #get_mute Get MUTE/UNMUTE status #set_analog_vol Set analog analog output volume #get_analog_vol Get analog analog output volume #set_analog_out Set analog output on or off #get_analog_out Get status of analog output #set_analog_mode Set analog analog output mode #get_analog_mode...
  • Page 129 Commands Command Description #get_udp_port Get The UDP Communication Port #set_remote_udp_enable Enable Or Disable The Remote UDP Access #get_remote_udp_enable Get Status Of Remote UDP Access #set_udp_remote_ip Set The Remote UDP Ip Address #get_udp_remote_ip Get The Remote UDP Ip Address #set_udp_remote_port Set The Remote UDP Communication Port #get_udp_remote_port Get The Remote UDP Communication Port #set_udp_enable...
  • Page 130 Commands #power Powers the Multi-Format Processor On and Off. All settings will be preserved when power is lost or cycled. Unit should recover to same state before power loss/cycle event. Syntax #power param1 Parameters param1 Integer [0 ... 1] param1 Description Standby Example...
  • Page 131 Commands #get_power Displays the current power state. Syntax #get_power Parameters none Example #get_power POWER IS ON POWER IS OFF Related Commands #power page | 121...
  • Page 132 Commands #set_low_power If the Multi-Format Processor will be controlled via the Web interface or via IP commands, then param1 must be set to 1. This setting turns off the Ethernet port is turned off when the Multi-Format Processor is placed in standby mode (Power LED indicator on front panel is red) in order to reduce power consumption.
  • Page 133 Commands #get_mac_addr Displays the MAC address of the Multi-Format Processor. Syntax #get_mac_address Parameters none Example #get_mac_addr MAC ADDRESS IS 00:1c:91:04:50:13 page | 123...
  • Page 134 Commands #help Displays the list of available commands. If a command is specified with param1, then the description of the command is displayed. Syntax #help (param1) Parameters param1 Command (optional) param1 Description [none] Print All Commands #set_input Print #set_input Command Examples #help AVAILABLE COMMANDS...
  • Page 135 Commands #set_input Sets the input video souce. The default setting is HDMI. Syntax #set_input param1 Parameters param1 String param1 Description HDMI HDMI Input (1) DisplayPort Input (2) DVI Input (3) VGA Input (4) COMP Composite Video Input (5) NOVIDEO Video Off Example #set_input hdmi INPUT SET TO HDMI...
  • Page 136 Commands #get_input Displays the currently selected video input. Syntax #get_input Parameters none Example #get_input INPUT SET TO HDMI Related Commands #set_input page | 126...
  • Page 137 Commands #set_audio_input Sets the input audio source. The default setting is int. Syntax #set_audio_input param1 Parameters Input param1 param1 Description Internal (Embedded) Digital Audio Input (HDMI, DVI, or DisplayPort) Optical Input COAX Coaxial Input Analog Stereo Input 1 Analog Stereo Input 2 NOAUDIO Audio Off Example...
  • Page 138 Commands #get_audio_input Displays the currently selected audio input. Syntax #get_audio_input Parameters none Example #get_audio_input AUDIO INPUT SET TO LR1 Related Commands #set_audio_input page | 128...
  • Page 139 Commands #set_output_res Sets the output video resolution. The default setting is HD (1080p) Auto Refresh. Syntax #set_output_res param1 Parameters param1 Integer [0 ... 26] param1 Description param1 Description Auto-Detect SD (480i) 60Hz 640x480 60Hz SD (576i) 50Hz 800x600 60Hz SD (480p) 60Hz 1024x768 60Hz SD (576p) 50Hz 1280x768 60Hz...
  • Page 140 Commands #get_output_res Displays the current video output resolution. Syntax #get_output_res Parameters None Example #get_output_res OUTPUT RESOLUTION IS HD (1080p) Auto Refresh Related Commands #set_output_res page | 130...
  • Page 141 Commands #set_output_color Sets the output color space for the specified display. The default settings for both Output 1 (HDMI) and Output 2 (DVI) are RGB 4:4:4. Syntax #set_output_color param1 param2 Parameters param1 Video Output param1 Description Output 1 (HDMI Connector) Output 2 (DVI Connector) param2 Color Space...
  • Page 142 Commands #get_output_color Displays the video output color space for the specified display. Syntax #get_output_color param1 Parameters param1 Integer [1 ... 2] param1 Description Output 1 (HDMI Connector) Output 2 (DVI Connector) Example #get_output_color 2 OUTPUT COLOR SPACE OF OUTPUT 2 SET TO RGB 444 Related Commands #get_output_mode page | 132...
  • Page 143 Commands #set_output_mode Sets the output mode for the specified display. The default settings for both Output 1 (HDMI) and Output 2 (DVI) are Auto. Syntax #set_output_mode param1 param2 Parameters param1 Integer [1 ... 2] param1 Description Output 1 (HDMI Connector) Output 2 (DVI Connector) String param2...
  • Page 144 Commands #get_output_mode Displays the video output mode of the specified display. Syntax #get_output_mode param1 Parameters param1 Integer [1 ... 2] param1 Description Output 1 (HDMI Connector) Output 2 (DVI Connector) Example #get_output_mode 1 OUTPUT MODE OF OUTPUT 1 SET TO HDMI Related Commands #get_output_mode page | 134...
  • Page 145 Commands #set_background_color Sets the background color. The background color is seen when there is no video source present. The default color is blue. Syntax #set_background_color param1 Parameters param1 Integer [0 ... 1] param1 Description Blue Black Example #set_background_color 1 BACKGROUND COLOR SET TO BLACK Related Commands #get_background_color page | 135...
  • Page 146 Commands #get_background_color Displays the current background color setting. Syntax #get_background_color Parameters None Example #get_background_color BACKGROUND COLOR SET TO BLACK Related Commands #set_background_color page | 136...
  • Page 147 Commands #get_input_res Displays the input resolution of the currently selected source. Syntax #get_input_res Parameters None Example #get_input_res INPUT RESOLUTION SET TO 1280x720p60 YCBCR 422 Related Commands #set_output_res page | 137...
  • Page 148 Commands #set_video_name Sets the Web GUI name for the specified video input. The value of param2 cannot exceed 12 characters in length and cannot contain spaces. Syntax #set_video_name param1 param2 Parameters param1 String param1 Description HDMI HDMI Input (1) DisplayPort Input (2) DVI Input (3) VGA Input (4) Comp...
  • Page 149 Commands #get_video_name Displays the Web GUI name for the specified video input. Syntax #get_video_name param1 Parameters param1 Video Input param1 Description HDMI HDMI Input (1) DisplayPort Input (2) DVI Input (3) VGA Input (4) Comp Composite Video Input (5) Examples #get_video_name hdmi HDMI INPUT NAME IS SET TO Video1 #get_video_name dvi...
  • Page 150 Commands #set_audio_name Sets the Web GUI name for the specified audio input. The value of param2 cannot exceed 12 characters in length and cannot contain spaces. Syntax #set_audio_name param1 param2 Parameters param1 String param1 Description Optical Input COAX Coaxial Input Analog Stereo Input 1 Analog Stereo Input 2 param2...
  • Page 151 Commands #get_audio_name Displays the Web GUI name for the specified audio input. Syntax #get_audio_name param1 Parameters param1 String param1 Description Optical Input COAX Coaxial Input Analog Stereo Input 1 Analog Stereo Input 2 Example #get_video_name hdmi HDMI INPUT NAME IS SET TO Video1 Related Commands #set_audio_name page | 141...
  • Page 152 Commands #set_contrast Sets the picture contrast. The default value is 50. Syntax #set_contrast param1 Parameters param1 Integer [0 ... 100] Example #set_contrast 50 PICTURE CONTRAST SET TO 50 Related Commands #get_contrast page | 142...
  • Page 153 Commands #get_contrast Displays the picture contrast setting. Syntax #get_contrast Parameters None Example #get_contrast PICTURE CONTRAST SET TO 0 Related Commands #set_contrast page | 143...
  • Page 154 Commands #set_brightness Sets the picture brightness. The default value is 50. Syntax #set_brightness param1 Parameters Integer [0 ... 100] param1 Example #set_brightness 60 PICTURE BRIGHTNESS SET TO 60 Related Commands #get_brightness page | 144...
  • Page 155 Commands #get_brightness Displays the picture brightness setting. Syntax #get_brightness Parameters None Example #get_brightness PICTURE BRIGHTNESS SET TO 60 Default #set_brightness page | 145...
  • Page 156 Commands #set_saturation Sets the picture saturation. The default setting is 50. Syntax #set_saturation param1 Parameters Integer [0 ... 100] param1 Example #set_saturation 48 PICTURE SATURATION SET TO 48 Related Commands #get_saturation page | 146...
  • Page 157 Commands #get_saturation Displays the picture saturation setting. Syntax #get_saturation Parameters None Example #get_saturation PICTURE SATURATION SET TO 48 Related Commands #set_saturation page | 147...
  • Page 158 Commands #set_hue Sets the picture hue. The default value is 50. Syntax #set_hue param1 Parameters param1 Integer [0 ... 100] Example #set_hue 65 PICTURE HUE SET TO 65 Related Commands #get_hue page | 148...
  • Page 159 Commands #get_hue Displays the picture hue setting. Syntax #get_hue Parameters None Example #get_hue PICTURE HUE SET TO 65 Related Commands #set_hue page | 149...
  • Page 160 Commands #set_color_range Sets the output color range. Set Color Range to Limited if your connected display can only handle a limited RGB range (16 - 235). Otherwise shadows will be “too black” and highlights will be “too white”. If your display can handle a full color range (0 - 255), set Color Range to “Full”.
  • Page 161 Commands #get_color_range Displays the output color range setting. Syntax #get_color_range Parameters None Example #get_color_range PICTURE COLOR RANGE SET TO LIMITED Related Commands #set_color_range page | 151...
  • Page 162 Commands #set_color_temp Sets the picture color temperature. The default value is Neutral. Syntax #set_color_temp param1 param2 Parameters Integer [0 ... 3] param1 param1 Description Warm Neutral Cool User param2 Integer [0 ... 100] Example #set_color_temp 0 PICTURE COLOR TEMP SET TO WARM Related Commands #get_color_temp page | 152...
  • Page 163 Commands #get_color_temp Displays the picture color temperature setting. Syntax #get_color_temp Parameters None Example #get_color_temp PICTURE COLOR TEMP SET TO WARM Related Commands #set_color_temp page | 153...
  • Page 164 Commands #set_color_balance Sets the picture color balance. This commands can only be used when setting the #set_color_temp command to USER. The default value for all color channels is 50. Syntax #set_color_balance param1 param2 Parameters param1 Integer [0 ... 2] param1 Description Red Channel Green Channel...
  • Page 165 Commands #get_color_balance Displays the picture color balance setting of the specified color channel. Syntax #get_color_balance param1 Parameters param1 Integer [0 ... 2] param1 Description Red Channel Green Channel Blue Channel Example #get_color_balance 2 PICTURE COLOR BALANCE BLUE CHANNEL SET TO 50 Related Commands #set_color_balance page | 155...
  • Page 166 Commands #set_sharpness Sets the picture sharpness. The default value is 0. Syntax #set_sharpness param1 Parameters param1 Sharpness [0 ... 100] Example #set_sharpness 40 PICTURE SHARPNESS SET TO 40 Related Commands #get_sharpness page | 156...
  • Page 167 Commands #get_sharpness Displays the picture sharpness setting. Syntax #get_sharpness Parameters None Example #get_sharpness PICTURE SHARPNESS SET TO 40 Related Commands #get_sharpness page | 157...
  • Page 168 Commands #set_input_hdcp Enables or disables HDCP compatibility on the specified input. The default value for both DVI and HDMI is On. Syntax #set_input_hdcp param1 param2 Parameters param1 String param1 Description hdmi HDMI Input DVI Input param2 Integer [0 ... 1] param2 Description Example...
  • Page 169 Commands #get_input_hdcp Displays the HDCP compatibility of the specified input. Syntax #set_input_hdcp param1 Parameters param1 String param1 Description hdmi HDMI Input DVI Input Example #get_input_hdcp hdmi HDMI INPUT HDCP IS SET TO ON Related Commands #set_input_hdcp page | 159...
  • Page 170 Commands #set_uo_scan Sets the amount of underscan or overscan on the output. The default value for both underscan and overscan is Off. Syntax #set_uo_scan param1 param2 Parameters Character param1 param1 Description Underscan Overscan param2 Integer [0 ... 3] param2 Description Example #set_uo_scan O 2 OVERSCAN SET TO 6%...
  • Page 171 Commands #get_uo_scan Displays the current underscan / overscan setting. Syntax #get_uo_scan Parameters None Example #get_uo_scan OVER/UNDERSCAN SET TO 6% Related Commands #get_uo_scan page | 161...
  • Page 172 Commands #send_hpd Sends an HPD (Hot Plug Detect) event to the specified video input. See also Setup ► HPD Pulse (page 95). Syntax #send_hpd param1 Parameters param1 String param1 Description hdmi HDMI Input DVI Input DisplayPort Input Example #send_hpd hdmi HPD PULSE SENT Related Commands #send_hpd hdmi...
  • Page 173 Commands #set_auto_size Enables the VGA input auto size adjustment. Syntax #set_auto_size Parameters None Example #set_auto_size VGA AUTO SIZE TRIGGERED Example #set_auto_size page | 163...
  • Page 174 Commands #set_phase Sets the phase value for the VGA input. The default value is 0. Syntax #set_phase param1 Parameters param1 Integer [0 ... 100] Example #set_phase 50 VGA PHASE SET TO 50 Related Commands #get_phase page | 164...
  • Page 175 Commands #get_phase Displays the phase value for the VGA input. Syntax #get_phase Parameters None Example #get_phase VGA PHASE SET TO 0 Example #get_phase page | 165...
  • Page 176 Commands #set_h_position Sets the horizontal picture position for the VGA input. The default value is 0. Syntax #set_h_position param1 Parameters param1 Input [0 ... 100] Example #set_h_position 0 VGA HORIZONTAL POSITION SET TO 0 Related Commands #get_h_position page | 166...
  • Page 177 Commands #get_h_position Displays the horizontal picture position of the VGA input. Syntax #get_h_position Parameters None Example #get_h_position VGA HORIZONTAL POSITION SET TO 0 Example #set_h_position page | 167...
  • Page 178 Commands #set_v_position Sets the vertical picture position for the VGA input. The default value is 0. Syntax #set_v_position param1 Parameters param1 Integer [0 ... 100] Example #set_v_position 5 VGA VERTICAL POSITION SET TO 5 Related Commands #get_v_position page | 168...
  • Page 179 Commands #get_v_position Displays the vertical picture position of the VGA input. Syntax #get_v_position Parameters None Example #get_v_position VGA VERTICAL POSITION SET TO 5 Related Commands #set_v_position page | 169...
  • Page 180 Commands #set_aspect_ratio Sets the aspect ratio of the output. The default value is Source. Syntax #set_aspect_ratio param1 Parameters param1 Integer [0 ... 3] param1 Description 16:9 Stretch Source (follows Source aspect) Example #set_aspect_ratio 2 ASPECT RATIO SET TO STRETCH Related Commands #get_aspect_ratio page | 170...
  • Page 181 Commands #get_aspect_ratio Displays the aspect ratio setting. Syntax #get_aspect_ratio Parameters None Example #get_aspect_ratio ASPECT RATIO SET TO STRETCH Related Commands #set_aspect_ratio page | 171...
  • Page 182 Commands #set_mute Mutes or un-mutes both analog and HDMI outputs. The default value is Unmute. Syntax #set_mute param1 Parameters param1 Integer [0 ... 1] param1 Description Unmute Mute Example #set_mute 1 AUDIO IS SET TO MUTE Related Commands #get_mute page | 172...
  • Page 183 Commands #get_mute Displays the mute / un-mute status. Syntax #get_mute Parameters None Example #get_mute AUDIO IS SET TO MUTE Related Commands #set_mute page | 173...
  • Page 184 Commands #set_analog_vol Sets the volume setting of the analog output. The default value is 100. Syntax #set_analog_vol param1 Parameters param1 Integer [0 ... 100] Example #set_analog_vol 50 ANALOG AUDIO VOLUME SET TO 50 Related Commands #get_analog_vol page | 174...
  • Page 185 Commands #get_analog_vol Displays the analog output volume setting. Syntax #get_analog_vol Parameters None Example #get_analog_vol ANALOG AUDIO VOLUME SET TO 100 Related Commands #set_mute page | 175...
  • Page 186 Commands #set_analog_out Enables or disables the analog output. The default value is On. Syntax #set_analog_out param1 Parameters param1 Integer [0 ... 1] param1 Description Example #set_analog_out 1 ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT IS SET TO ON Related Commands #get_analog_out page | 176...
  • Page 187 Commands #get_analog_out Displays the analog output status. Syntax #get_analog_out Parameters None Example #get_analog_out ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT IS SET TO ON Related Commands #set_analog_out page | 177...
  • Page 188 Commands #set_analog_mode Sets the analog output mode to fixed or variable volume. The default value is Fixed. Syntax #set_analog_mode param1 Parameters param1 Analog Output Volume Mode [0 ... 1] param1 Description Fixed Variable Example #set_analog_mode 1 ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT IS SET TO VARIABLE Related Commands #get_analog_mode page | 178...
  • Page 189 Commands #get_analog_mode Displays the analog output volume mode Syntax #get_analog_mode Parameters None Example #get_analog_mode ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT IS SET TO VARIABLE Related Commands #set_analog_mode page | 179...
  • Page 190 Commands #set_audio_link Sets the associated audio source for the selected video input. If VGA or Comp are selected, then Source is not an available audio selection. Default Audio Linking HDMI Source (HDMI) Source (DisplayPort) Optical LR 1 Comp LR 2 Syntax #set_audio_link param1 param2 Parameters...
  • Page 191 Commands param2 String param1 Description INT* Embedded audio Optical Audio Input COAX Coaxial Audio Input Analog Stereo Audio Input 1 Analog Stereo Audio Input 2 NOAUDIO No Audio No Change (keep current audio input source) * Must be HDMI, DVI, or DisplayPort input. Examples #set_audio_link hdmi opt HDMI AUDIO LINKED TO OPT...
  • Page 192 Commands #get_audio_link Displays the current audio link status. Syntax #get_audio_link param1 Parameters param1 Video Input param1 Description HDMI HDMI Input (1) DisplayPort Input (2) DVI Input (3) VGA Input (4) COMP Composite Video Input (5) Example #get_audio_link hdmi HDMI AUDIO LINKED TO SOURCE #get_audio_link dvi DVI AUDIO LINKED TO OPT Related Commands...
  • Page 193 Commands #set_edid Sets the type of EDID to be used by the Multi-Format Processor. The argument for param2 is dependent upon the value of param1. The argument for param4 is dependent upon the value of param3. Syntax #set_edid param1 param2 param3 param4 Parameters param1 Source type...
  • Page 194 Commands param3 Destination Type param3 Description INPUT Internal EDID BANK EDID Bank param4 Destination param4 Description HDMI EDID to Inputs (param3 must be INPUT) 1 ... 8 EDID Banks 1 - 8 (param3 must be BANK) Example #set_edid int 3 input hdmi INTERNAL EDID 3 IS SAVED TO INPUT HDMI #set_edid bank 1 bank 3 BANK EDID 1 IS SAVED TO BANK 3...
  • Page 195 Commands #set_bank_name Sets the name for the specified EDID bank. Syntax #set_bank_name param1 param2 Parameters param1 Integer [1 ... 8] param2 String Example #set_bank_name 1 Gefen_EDID EDID BANK 1 NAME IS SET TO Gefen_EDID #set_bank_name 2 Fitzy’s_EDID EDID BANK 2 NAME IS SET TO Fitzy’s_EDID #set_bank_name 3 Projector EDID BANK 3 NAME IS SET TO Projector Related Commands...
  • Page 196 Commands #get_bank_name Displays the name for the specified EDID bank. Syntax #get_bank_name param1 Parameters param1 Integer [1 ... 8] Example #get_bank_name 1 EDID BANK 1 NAME IS Bank_1 #get_bank_name 8 EDID BANK 8 NAME IS Bank_8 Related Commands #set_bank_name page | 186...
  • Page 197 Commands #get_ipconfig Displays the current IP settings. Syntax #get_ipconfig Parameters None Example #get_ipconfig IP CONFIGURATION IS: (DHCP) IP : 10.5.64.223 NETMASK : 255.255.255.0 GATEWAY : 10.5.64.1 MAC ADDRESS = 00:1c:91:04:50:13 Related Commands #get_ipconfig page | 187...
  • Page 198 Commands #set_ipmode Sets the IP mode to DHCP or Static. The default value is DHCP. Syntax #set_ipmode param1 Parameters param1 IP Setting Mode [0 ... 1] param1 Description DHCP Static Example #set_ipmode 1 IP MODE SET TO STATIC A REBOOT IS REQUIRED TO APPLY CHANGES Related Commands #get_ipmode page | 188...
  • Page 199 Commands #get_ipmode Displays the current IP mode. Syntax #get_ipmode Parameters None Examples #get_ipmode IP MODE SET TO DHCP #get_ipmode IP MODE SET TO STATIC Related Commands #set_ipmode page | 189...
  • Page 200 Commands #set_ipadd Sets the IP address of the Multi-Format Processor. The IP address must be entered using dot-decimal notation. The Multi-Format Processor must be rebooted after executing this command. The default IP address is 192.168.1.72. Syntax #set_ipadd param1 Parameters param1 IP address Example #set_ipadd 10.5.64.26...
  • Page 201 Commands #get_ipadd Displays the IP address of the Multi-Format Processor. Syntax #get_ipadd Parameters None Example #get_ip IP ADDRESS IS : 10.5.64.26 Related Commands #set_ipadd page | 191...
  • Page 202 Commands #set_netmask Sets the subnet mask. The subnet mask must be entered using dot-decimal notation. The Multi-Format Processor must be rebooted after executing this command. The default net mask is 255.255.255.0. Syntax #set_netmask param1 Parameters param1 Subnet mask Example #set_netmask 255.255.0.0 NETMASK ADDRESS IS : 255.255.0.0 PLEASE REBOOT THE UNIT TO APPLY CHANGES Related Commands...
  • Page 203 Commands #get_netmask Displays the subnet mask of the Multi-Format Processor. Syntax #get_netmask Parameters None Example #get_netmask NETMASK ADDRESS IS : 255.255.0.0 Related Commands #set_netmask page | 193...
  • Page 204 Commands #set_gateway Sets the gateway address. The gateway must be typed using dot-decimal notation. The Multi-Format Processor must be rebooted after executing this command. The default gateway is 192.168.1.254. Syntax #set_gateway param1 Parameters param1 Gateway address Example #set_gateway 192.168.25.254 GATEWAY ADDRESS IS : 192.168.25.254 PLEASE REBOOT THE UNIT TO APPLY CHANGES Related Commands #get_gateway...
  • Page 205 Commands #get_gateway Displays the gateway address of the Multi-Format Processor. The gateway address is generally the IP Address of the system router. Syntax #get_gateway Parameters None Example #get_gateway GATEWAY ADDRESS IS : 192.168.1.254 Related Commands #set_gateway page | 195...
  • Page 206 Commands #set_http_port Specifies the Web server listening port. The Multi-Format Processor must be rebooted after executing this command. The default port setting is 80. Syntax #set_http_port param1 Parameters param1 Integer [1 ... 1024] Example #set_http_port 81 HTTP COMMUNICATION PORT 81 IS SET PLEASE REBOOT THE UNIT TO APPLY CHANGES Related Commands #get_http_port...
  • Page 207 Commands #get_http_port Displays the current HTTP listening port. Syntax #get_ip Parameters None Example #get_http_port HTTP COMMUNICATION PORT IS 80 Related Commands #set_http_port page | 197...
  • Page 208 Commands #set_telnet_enable Enables or disables Telnet access. The default setting is Enabled. Syntax #set_telnet_enable param1 Parameters param1 Integer [0 ... 1] param1 Description Disabled Enabled Example #set_telnet_enable 1 TELNET ACCESS IS ENABLED Related Commands #get_telnet_enable page | 198...
  • Page 209 Commands #get_telnet_enable Displays the current Telnet access status. Syntax #get_telnet_enable Parameters None Example #get_telnet_enable TELNET ACCESS IS ENABLED Related Commands #set_telnet_enable page | 199...
  • Page 210 Commands #set_telnet_port Sets the Telnet listening port. The default port is 23. Syntax #set_telnet_port param1 Parameters param1 Integer [0 ... 1024] Example #set_telnet_port 23 TELNET COMMUNCATION PORT 23 IS SET PLEASE REBOOT THE UNIT. Related Commands #get_telnet_port page | 200...
  • Page 211 Commands #get_telnet_port Displays the Telnet listening port. Syntax #get_telnet_port Parameters None Example #get_telnet_port TELNET COMMUNCATION PORT IS 23 Related Commands #set_telnet_port page | 201...
  • Page 212 Commands #set_use_telnet_pass Enables or disables the Telnet password. The default value is Disabled. Syntax #set_use_telnet_pass param1 Parameters param1 Integer [0 - 1] param1 Description Password Disabled Password Enabled Example #set_use_telnet_pass 0 TELNET INTERFACE PASSWORD IS DISABLED Related Commands #get_use_telnet_pass page | 202...
  • Page 213 Commands #get_use_telnet_pass Displays the status of the Telnet password. Syntax #get_use_telnet_pass Parameters None Example #get_use_telnet_pass TELNET INTERFACE PASSWORD IS DISABLED Related Commands #set_use_telnet_pass page | 203...
  • Page 214 #set_telnet_welcome Enables or disables the Telnet Welcome Screen. When enabled, the following message will be displayed at the beginning of each Telnet session: Welcome to EXT-MFP TELNET. This message is enabled, by default. The message may be disabled for communications with some control systems.
  • Page 215 Commands #get_telnet_welcome Displays the status of Telnet Welcome Screen. Syntax #get_telnet_welcome Parameters None Example #get_telnet_welcome TELNET WELCOME SCREEN IS DISABLED Related Commands #set_telnet_welcome page | 205...
  • Page 216 Commands #set_udp_port Sets the UDP listening port. The default port is 50007. Syntax #set_udp_port param1 Parameters param1 Integer [1 ... 65535] Example #set_udp_port 50007 UDP COMMUNICATION PORT 50007 IS SET PLEASE REBOOT THE UNIT Related Commands #get_udp_port page | 206...
  • Page 217 Commands #get_udp_port Displays the UDP listening port. Syntax #get_udp_port Parameters None Example #get_udp_port UDP SERVER PORT IS 50007 Related Commands #set_udp_port page | 207...
  • Page 218 Commands #set_remote_udp_enable Enables or disables remote UDP access. Syntax #set_remote_udp_enable param1 Parameters param1 Integer [0 ... 1] param1 Description Remote UDP Access Disabled Remote UDP Access Enabled Example #set_remote_udp_enable 1 REMOTE UDP IS ENABLED Related Commands #get_remote_udp_enable page | 208...
  • Page 219 Commands #get_remote_udp_enable Displays the remote UDP access status. Syntax #get_remote_udp_enable Parameters None Example #get_remote_udp_enable REMOTE UDP ACCESS IS ENABLED Related Commands #set_remote_udp_enable page | 209...
  • Page 220 Commands #set_udp_remote_ip 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 Multi-Format Processor must be rebooted after executing this command. Syntax #set_udp_remote_ip param1 Parameters param1 IP address Example #set_udp_remote_ip 192.168.1.129...
  • Page 221 Commands #get_udp_remote_ip Displays the remote UDP IP address. Syntax #get_udp_remote_ip Parameters None Example #get_udp_remote_ip UDP REMOTE IP ADDRESS : 192.168.1.129 Related Commands #set_udp_remote_ip page | 211...
  • Page 222 Commands #set_udp_remote_port Sets the remote UDP listening port. The default port is 50008. Syntax #set_udp_remote_port param1 Parameters param1 Integer [1 ... 65535] Example #set_udp_remote_port 50008 UDP REMOTE PORT IS 50008 Related Commands #get_udp_remote_port page | 212...
  • Page 223 Commands #get_udp_remote_port Displays the remote UDP listening port. Syntax #get_udp_remote_port Parameters None Example #get_udp_remote_port UDP REMOTE PORT IS 50008 Related Commands #set_remote_udp_port page | 213...
  • Page 224 Commands #set_udp_enable Enables or disables UDP access. The default setting is Enabled. Syntax #set_udp_enable param1 Parameters param1 Integer [0 ... 1] param1 Description UDP Access Disabled UDP Access Enabled Example #set_udp_enable 1 UDP ACCESS IS ENABLED Related Commands #get_udp_enable page | 214...
  • Page 225 Commands #get_udp_enable Displays the UDP access status. Syntax #get_udp_enable Parameters None Example #get_udp_enable UDP ACCESS IS ENABLED Related Commands #set_udp_enable page | 215...
  • Page 226 Commands #set_webui_ad_pass Sets the Administrator password for the Web GUI. The password is case-sensitive and cannot exceed 7 characters in length. The default password is Admin. Syntax #set_webui_ad_pass param1 Parameters param1 String Example #set_webui_ad_pass b055man WEB UI ADMINISTRATOR PASSWORD IS SET b055man Related Commands #set_webui_op_pass page | 216...
  • Page 227 Commands #set_webui_op_pass Sets the Operator password for the Web GUI. The password is case-sensitive and cannot exceed 7 characters in length. The default password is: Operator. Syntax #set_webui_op_pass param1 Parameters param1 Password Example #set_webui_op_pass m1ni0n WEB UI OPERATOR PASSWORD IS SET m1ni0n Related Commands #set_webui_ad_pass page | 217...
  • Page 228 Commands #set_discovery Enables or disables the Discovery Service (Gefen Syner-G Discovery Tool). The default value is Enabled. Syntax #set_discovery param1 Parameters param1 State [0 ... 1] param1 Description Discovery Disabled Discovery Enabled Example #set_discovery 1 DISCOVERY SERVICE IS ENABLED Related Commands...
  • Page 229 Commands #get_discovery Displays the Discovery Service status. Syntax #get_discovery Parameters None Example #get_discovery DISCOVERY SERVICE IS ENABLED Related Commands #set_discovery page | 219...
  • Page 230 Commands #set_showme Enables or disables the “Show Me” feature. When the “Show Me” feature is enabled, all the audio and video Input lights on the front panel will flash. This quickly identifies a unit and is useful when multiple units are being used. The default setting is Off. Syntax #set_showme param1 Parameters...
  • Page 231 Commands #set_discovery_mode Sets the read / write mode of the Discovery Service. The default value is Read / Write. Syntax #set_discovery_mode param1 Parameters param1 State [0 ... 1] param1 Description Read / Write Read Only Examples #set_discovery_mode 1 DISCOVERY MODE READ ONLY #set_discovery_mode 0 DISCOVERY MODE READ/WRITE Related Commands...
  • Page 232 Commands #get_discovery_mode Displays the read/write mode of the Discovery Service. Syntax #get_discovery_mode Parameters None Example #get_discovery_mode DISCOVERY MODE 0 Related Commands #set_discovery_mode page | 222...
  • Page 233 (e.g. Conf Rm 1, Conf Rm 2, etc.) The value of param1 cannot exceed 12 characters in length. The Device Description will show on the Gefen Syner-G Discovery page. The default name is EXT-MFP.
  • Page 234 Commands #get_device_desc Displays the device description. Syntax #get_device_desc Parameters None Example #get_device_desc DEVICE DESRIPTION NAME IS SET TO Conf Rm 1 Related Commands #set_device_desc page | 224...
  • Page 235 Commands #set_osd_timeout Sets the timeout value (in seconds) for the On-Screen Display. The default timeout value is 5 seconds. Syntax #set_osd_timeout param1 Parameters param1 Integer [0, 5 ... 60] param1 Description 5 ... 60 Seconds until Timeout Example #set_osd_timeout 0 OSD TIMEOUT IS SET TO OFF #set_osd_timeout 60 OSD TIMEOUT IS SET TO 60...
  • Page 236 Commands #get_osd_timeout Displays the timeout value for the On-Screen Display. Syntax #get_osd_timeout Parameters None Example #get_osd_timeout OSD TIMEOUT IS SET TO 5 Related Commands #set_osd_timeout page | 226...
  • Page 237 Commands #set_display_notify Sets the on-dcreen timeout (in seconds) of the display characteristics. When the video source changes, this window can pop up to show the new resolution. The default timeout value is 5 seconds. Syntax #set_display_notify param1 Parameters param1 Integer [0 ...
  • Page 238 Commands #get_display_notify Displays the current timeout value for the on-screen display characteristics. Syntax #get_display_notify Parameters None Example #get_display_notify DISPLAY NOTIFICATIONS SET TO OFF Related Commands #set_display_notify page | 228...
  • Page 239 Commands #set_feedback Enable or disable unsolicited command feedback for RS-232, TCP, and UDP protocols. The default value is On. Syntax #set_feedback param1 Parameters param1 Integer [0 ... 1] param1 Description Example #set_feedback 1 FEEDBACK IS ON Notes • Feedback shall be sent whenever a status is changed, whether it is changed by RS-232, Web GUI, IR, Contact closure, or Front Panel buttons.
  • Page 240 Commands #get_feedback Displays the status of the command feedback. Syntax #get_feedback Parameters None Example #get_feedback FEEDBACK IS ON Related Commands #set_feedback page | 230...
  • Page 241 Commands #get_firmware_version Displays the current version of firmware. Syntax #get_firmware_version Parameters None Example #get_firmware_version FIRMWARE VERSION IS 1.2 Related Commands page | 231...
  • Page 242 Commands #set_ir_channel Sets the IR channel for the Multi-Format Processor. The default IR channel setting is 1. The IR channel for the Multi-Format Processor can also be set under the System (page 108) tab within the Web interface. Syntax #set_ir_channel param1 Parameters param1 IR Channel...
  • Page 243 Commands #get_ir_channel Displays the current IR channel of the Multi-Format Processor. Syntax #get_ir_channel Parameters None Example #get_ir_channel IR CHANNEL IS SET TO 1 Related Commands #set_ir_channel page | 233...
  • Page 244 This command also resets the IP address to “Static” 192.168.1.72. If the IP address has changed, this will disconnect the Multi-Format Processor from the network. Use the Gefen Syner-G Discovery Tool to locate the Multi-Format Processor and assign the new network settings to work on your network.
  • Page 245 Commands #reboot Reboots the Multi-Format Processor. Syntax #reboot Parameters None Example #reboot DEVICE HAS BEEN REBOOTED page | 235...

  • Page 247: 4 Appendix

    Multi-Format Processor Appendix page | 237...

  • Page 248: Default Settings

    Default Settings Menu Option Sub-option Setting Output Setup Resolution 1080p60 Colorspace Output 1 RGB 4:4:4 Output 2 RGB 4:4:4 Mode Output 1 Auto Detect Output 2 Auto Detect Background Color Blue Picture Contrast Brightness Saturation Range Limited Color Temp (VGA only) Neutral Balance (VGA only) Green...
  • Page 249 Default Settings Menu Option Sub-option Setting Network IP Mode Static IP Address 192.168.1.72 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 Default (Def) Gateway 192.168.1.1 HTTP Port Telnet Enable Telnet Port Disable UDP Port 50007 Remote UDP Access Disable IP Address 192.168.1..255 Port 50008 Discovery System 5 Sec Display Notify...

  • Page 250: Rack Tray Installation

    Rack Tray Installation The following illustrations provide instructions for installing the Multi-Format Processor in the Gefen 1U Rack Tray (Gefen part no. EXT-RACK-1U). Step 1 Step 2 Turn unit upside down. Remove rubber feet. Step 3 Step 4 Line up holes on unit and rack tray.

  • Page 251: Specifications

    Specifications Connectors, Controls, and Indicators Video Input • 1 x VGA 15-pin, female • 1 x DisplayPort, 20-pin, female • 1 x DVI-I, 29-pin, female (digital only) • 1 x VGA HD-15, female • 1 x Composite, RCA-type, female Video Output •...
  • Page 252 Specifications Operational Maximum Pixel Clock • 165 MHz Maximum TMDS Clock • 225 MHz Power Supply • 12V DC Power Consumption • 8.5W maximum Operating Temperature • +32 to +122 °F (0 to +50 °C) Operating Temperature • 5% to 90% RH, non-condensing Storage Temperature •...

  • Page 253: Index

    Index #get_http_port #get_hue Aspect Ratio #get_input Audio #get_input_hdcp analog #get_input_res audio mode #get_ipadd disabling output #get_ipconfig enabling output #get_ipmode input #get_ir_channel selecting #get_mac_addr linking #get_mute Audio Output #get_netmask analog audio #get_osd_timeout mode #get_output_color Auto Size #get_output_mode #get_output_res #get_phase #get_power #get_remote_udp_enable Brightness #get_saturation #get_sharpness...
  • Page 254 Index #set_contrast #set_device_descr Default Settings #set_discovery Disabling #set_discovery_mode analog audio output #set_display_notify Discovery #set_edid #set_feedback Syner-G Software Suite #set_gateway Display Notify #set_h_position #set_http_port #set_hue #set_input #set_input_hdcp EDID #set_ipadd Manage EDID tab #set_ipmode EDID Copy #set_ir_channel EDID Info #set_low_power EDID Mode #set_mute Edit Bank Names #set_netmask...
  • Page 255 Index Input Resolution Packing List displaying Phase Installation Picture wiring diagram aspect ratio IP Configuration auto size IP Settings brightness IR Channel color balance multi-format processor color range IR Remote Control color temperature installing the batteries contrast setting the IR channel horizontal position using overscan...
  • Page 256 Index output picture Sharpness Specifications Status tab Subnet Mask. IP Settings Syner-G Discovery App Discovery Tool using System Settings System tab Table of Contents viii Technical support Telnet Port. IP Settings Telnet Settings. IP Settings Timeout Display Notify Port. IP Settings Settings.
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