Hall Technologies HT-Gemini User Manual

4k 6 multiformat input extender switch with usb extension for soft codec

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Hall Technologies • 1234 Lakeshore Dr Suite #150 Coppell, TX 75019 • halltechav.com
HT-Gemini
4K 6 Multiformat Input Extender Switch with USB Extension for Soft Codec
User Manual
Version: 1.0
HT-GEMINI-RX
Hall Technologies
November 4, 2022
HT-GEMINI-TX
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  • Page 1 Hall Technologies • 1234 Lakeshore Dr Suite #150 Coppell, TX 75019 • halltechav.com HT-Gemini 4K 6 Multiformat Input Extender Switch with USB Extension for Soft Codec User Manual Version: 1.0 HT-GEMINI-RX HT-GEMINI-TX Hall Technologies November 4, 2022 Page 1 of 26...
  • Page 2 8. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs. 9. Only use attachments / accessories specified by the manufacturer. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Hall Technologies November 4, 2022 Page 2 of 26...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Network ..........................21 Password ..........................22 Firmware Upgrade ......................... 22 System and Firmware ......................22 Troubleshooting ..........................23 Specifications ..........................24 Transmitter ..........................24 Receiver ..........................25 Transmission Distance ......................26 Hall Technologies November 4, 2022 Page 3 of 26...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    RS232 pass through; IR pass through from TX to RX. Ÿ Ÿ API Control via LAN interface and RS232-C. Ÿ De-embedded audio can be routed out of the Receiver to an external amplifier. Hall Technologies November 4, 2022 Page 4 of 26...
  • Page 5: Package Contents

    (3.5 mm, 3 pins) (3.5 mm, 3 pins) Ÿ 1 x IR Receiver Cable Ÿ 1 x IR Emitter Cable Ÿ 2 x Mounting Brackets (with Screws) Ÿ 2 x Mounting Brackets (with Screws) Hall Technologies November 4, 2022 Page 5 of 26...
  • Page 6: Panel Description

    RX HDMI 1 selection button: press the button to select the HDMI source on RX HDMI IN 1 Selection the receiver side as the input. Button and LED LED: The LED is located directly above the button. Hall Technologies November 4, 2022 Page 6 of 26...
  • Page 7: Rear Panel

    REAR PANEL Name Description Connect to a VGA source. VGA IN Connect to an audio source. Audio follows the VGA input source. AUDIO IN Connect to a DisplayPort source. DP IN Hall Technologies November 4, 2022 Page 7 of 26...
  • Page 8 Note: This is disabled on TX to control a projector.. Connect to the IR Receiver cable for passing through the remote signal to IR IN Connect to an Ethernet device. LAN 1 Connect to an Ethernet device. LAN 2 Hall Technologies November 4, 2022 Page 8 of 26...
  • Page 9: Receiver

    LED(Blue) LED: The LED is located directly above the button and lights up when the button is pressed. Update Port Connection for updating firmware with the update software tool. (Reserved) Hall Technologies November 4, 2022 Page 9 of 26...
  • Page 10: Rear Panel

    LED: The LED is located directly above the button and lights up when the button is pressed. LAN 1 Connect to an Ethernet device. LAN 2 Connect to an Ethernet device. Hall Technologies November 4, 2022 Page 10 of 26...
  • Page 11: Installation And Wiring

    IR IN port of the TX. With this, users can control the projector with its remote. 8. Connect one of the LAN ports to an Ethernet device such as an Ethernet switch. Hall Technologies November 4, 2022 Page 11 of 26...
  • Page 12 Note: Only one LAN port is needed on the Ethernet switch, on either the TX or the RX. 9. Connect the power adapters to the TX and the RX. 10. Power on all attached devices. Hall Technologies November 4, 2022 Page 12 of 26...
  • Page 13: Key Functions

    GEMINI will keep the currently selected source. WHEN THE AUTO SWITCH IS OFF: • When a new source is connected, the HT-GEMINI will not automatically switch to that source. Users will need to switch to the desired source manually by pressing the appropriate input button on either the TX or the RX.
  • Page 14: Usb Control

    In this connection method, the VGA IN, AUDIO IN and TX USB HOST 1 are in a group. When the VGA input is selected, the peripheral USB devices (on both the TX and the RX) can be connected to the PC which is connected to the USB HOST 1. Hall Technologies November 4, 2022 Page 14 of 26...
  • Page 15 In this connection method, when the USB-C input is selected, the peripheral USB devices (on both the TX and the RX) can be connected to the PC, which connected to USB-C port directly. Hall Technologies November 4, 2022 Page 15 of 26...
  • Page 16 HDMI IN1 is selected, the peripheral USB devices (on both the TX and the RX) can be connected to the PC connected to RX USB HOST 1. 5. RX HDMI IN 2 on RX is selected: Hall Technologies November 4, 2022 Page 16 of 26...
  • Page 17: Rs232 Control

    To get access the Web UI: Connect the LAN port of the switcher to a local area network. The HT-GEMINI by default is set to DHCP. Ensure there’s a DHCP server in the network so that the device can obtain a valid IP address.
  • Page 18: Web Interface Introduction

    Config – offers settings of Auto Switch, HDCP, EDID, Display controls, and Relay Control. • Setting – offers settings for Key Lock, Automatic Logout, Network settings, Password • changes, Firmware Upgrade, and Factory reset. Hall Technologies November 4, 2022 Page 18 of 26...
  • Page 19: Config Page

    OFF: The input port does not support HDCP • EDID UI Element Description Apply EDID settings can be applied to each of the inputs. Click “ ” to save the EDID selected EDID setting. Hall Technologies November 4, 2022 Page 19 of 26...
  • Page 20: Display

    DISPLAY UI Element Description Used to enable “ON” or disable “OFF” display control when HT-GEMINI detects no Auto Display Control input sources. Set the desired delay time between 1 and 30 minutes before the HT-GEMINI Delay Time (min) turns off a display when there is no signal input.
  • Page 21: Setting Page

    UI Element Description Key lock can be enabled “ON” or disabled “OFF”. • ON: The buttons on the front of the HT-GEMINI are locked and pushing the Key Lock buttons will not do anything. • OFF: The buttons are not locked.
  • Page 22: Password

    Click to apply setting changes. FIRMWARE UPGRADE UI Element Description ARM File Browse the computer to find the latest ARM file to be uploaded to the HT-GEMINI. Upgrade When selected, click upgrade to perform the firmware update. SYSTEM & FIRMWARE UI Element Description Restore HT-GEMINI to the factory default.
  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 1. A display is connected to the HDMI out of the HT-GEMINI but there is no video shown on the display. a. Confirm the HDMI input of the display is correctly selected b. Confirm the connected source is sending video to the HT-GEMINI (i.e. verify laptop is in duplicate or extend mode) 2.
  • Page 24: Specifications

    HDMI: Fully supports audio formats in HDMI 2.0 specification, including PCM Audio Format Supported 2.0/5.1/7.1, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, DTS-HD Master Audio and DTS:X AUDIO IN: PCM 2.0 General Operating Temperature 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F) Hall Technologies November 4, 2022 Page 24 of 26...
  • Page 25: Receiver

    ±8kV (Air-gap discharge) ±4kV (Contact discharge) Power Supply DC12V 2A Power Consumption (Maximum) 16.5W Device Dimension (W x H x D) 220mm x 42mm x 150mm / 8.66” x 1.65” x 5.91” Product Weight 0.95kg/2.09lb Hall Technologies November 4, 2022 Page 25 of 26...
  • Page 26: Transmission Distance

    1080p 60Hz 48bpp 90m/300ft 1080p 60Hz 3D 4K2K/30Hz/4:4:4 24bpp Cat 6/6a/7 100m/330ft 4K2K/60Hz/4:2:0 24bpp © Copyright 2022. Hall Technologies All rights reserved. 1234 Lakeshore Drive, Suite #150, Coppell, TX 75019 halltechav.com / support@halltechav.com (714)641-6607 Hall Technologies November 4, 2022 Page 26 of 26...

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