Gefen GTV-HT-AUDPROC User Manual

Home theater audio processor

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GTV-HT-AUDPROC
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  • Page 1 Home Theater Audio Processor GTV-HT-AUDPROC User Manual www.gefentv.com...
  • Page 3 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. GefenTV Home Theater Audio Processor is a trademark of Gefen, LLC Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Introduction Operation Notes Features Panel Layout Panel Descriptions Connecting The Home Theater Audio Processor GTV-AUD-IR Remote Layout 10 GTV-AUD-IR Remote Descriptions 11 GTV-AUD-IR Remote Installation 11 Home Theater Audio Processor Remote Installation 12 Operating the Home Theater Audio Processor 20 Speaker Format Table 22 Bi-Amping 23 RS-232 Serial Control Interface...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Gefen specializes in total integration for home theater connectivity, while also focusing on going above and beyond customer expectations to ensure you get the most from your hardware. Gefen invites you to explore the distinct GefenTV product line and hope that you fi nd the solution that fi...
  • Page 6: Operation Notes

    OPERATION NOTES READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE HOME THEATER AUDIO PROCESSOR • The GefenTV Home Theater Audio Processor is designed to be used with speakers, using fi ve full-bandwidth channels and one low frequency channel. RCA outputs are provided for connecting the GefenTV Home Theater Audio Processor to a separate audio amplifi...
  • Page 7: Features

    FEATURES Supported HDMI 1.3 Features • 225 MHz (up to 12-bit YUV 4:4:4 @ 1080p) • Deep Color support (x.v.Color) • Lip-Sync pass-through • CEC pass-through Features • Separates digital audio from the HDMI or of S/PDIF inputs and decodes up to 5.1 channels of digital audio •...
  • Page 8: Panel Layout

    PANEL LAYOUT Front Back 22 21 20...
  • Page 9: Panel Descriptions

    PANEL DESCRIPTIONS Power Status LED Indicator This LED will indicate the current power state. When the LED is red, the unit is in standby mode. When the LED is green, the unit is on. Infrared Sensor This infrared sensor will accept commands from the included GTV-AUD-IR remote control.
  • Page 10 PANEL DESCRIPTIONS Mode / OK Button This button will change the Processing Mode when not in the Menu System. While in the Menu System this will be used as a confi rmation button. 10 Exit Button This button is used to exit the current menu level and return to the previous/ parent level.
  • Page 11 PANEL DESCRIPTIONS 17 Optical (TOSLINK) Audio Output This output is constantly active. Audio that is extracted from the input HDMI source device or via the coaxial input is directly output through this connector. Processing and features of the Home Theater Audio Processor are not applied to the audio passing through this connector.
  • Page 12: Connecting The Home Theater Audio Processor

    CONNECTING THE HOME THEATER AUDIO PROCESSOR How to Connect the Home Theater Audio Processor Connect an HDMI source device to the HDMI input port of the Home Theater Audio Processor using the included HDMI cable. Optionally, connect an additional audio source to the coaxial (S/PDIF) input using a user supplied coaxial cable.
  • Page 13: Gtv-Aud-Ir Remote Layout

    GTV-AUD-IR REMOTE LAYOUT Home Theatre Audio Processor Remote Control...
  • Page 14: Gtv-Aud-Ir Remote Descriptions

    GTV-AUD-IR REMOTE DESCRIPTIONS Power Off This is a discrete power off button. Pressing this button will turn the Home Theater Audio Processor off. Mode This button functions the same as the Mode button on the front panel. Left This button will navigate left when using the Menu System. Exit This button functions the same as the Exit button on the front panel.
  • Page 15: Gtv-Aud-Ir Remote Installation

    This setting must match the IR Channel setting on the unit. Please see page 18 for setting up the IR Channel on the unit.
  • Page 16: Lcd Screen

    NAVIGATION The Home Theater Audio Processor uses a series of buttons, located on the front panel, for all input selection and feature functions. All status information, such as the input audio type, are always available on the front panel LCD Screen. User adjustable features, such as speaker distance and processing modes, can be navigated and adjusted by referencing the LCD Screen.
  • Page 17: Operating The Home Theater Audio Processor

    OPERATING THE HOME THEATER AUDIO PROCESSOR MAIN DISPLAY The Main Screen will display useful information to the user. It displays the currently selected input port and audio input format. The currently used output format can also be displayed by pressing the ▼ button. Pressing the ◄ or ► buttons while on this screen will have no effect.
  • Page 18: Audio Format

    OPERATING THE HOME THEATER AUDIO PROCESSOR 3 - AUDIO FORMAT This portion of the screen will display the current audio inputs format. Please use the table below to determine what formats are accepted by each input type. Input Supported Audio Formats Supported Channels LPCM Dolby Digital...
  • Page 19 OPERATING THE HOME THEATER AUDIO PROCESSOR MENU SYSTEM NAVIGATION The Menu System will allow the user to confi gure features of the Home Theater Audio Processor. The front panel buttons are used to navigate the Menu System. Feature confi guration can also be accomplished via the IR remote control.
  • Page 20: Speaker Size

    OPERATING THE HOME THEATER AUDIO PROCESSOR SPEAKER SIZE This menu option will allow the user to select the speaker size to either SMALL or LARGE. When a speaker size is set to SMALL, all frequencies below 80Hz are automatically routed to the subwoofer channel. When a speaker size is set to LARGE, all frequencies will be routed to the speaker.
  • Page 21: Speaker Distance

    OPERATING THE HOME THEATER AUDIO PROCESSOR • Front R - These settings will affect the front right channel output (default is +00dB). • Surr R - These settings will affect the surround right channel output (default is +00dB). • Surr L - These settings will affect the surround left channel output (default is +00dB).
  • Page 22: Tone Control

    OPERATING THE HOME THEATER AUDIO PROCESSOR TONE CONTROL This menu option will allow the user to adjust the bass and treble settings. These features were designed to allow the user to adjust the sound to their taste. Both the treble and bass settings can be adjusted in 1db increments between -12dB and +12dB .
  • Page 23: Miscellaneous Setup

    OPERATING THE HOME THEATER AUDIO PROCESSOR When fi nished, press the ▼ or ▲ to move to another selection. Alternately, the user can press the OK button to immediately cycle to the next option. To return to the previous menu, press the EXIT button. To exit the entire Menu System, press the MENU button.
  • Page 24: Speaker Format Table

    SPEAKER FORMAT TABLE SPEAKER AND FORMAT TABLE Speaker Size FavProcMode FL_R SL_R SL_R PLII(1) Direct(2) Stereo(3) Mono(5) Stereo(4) Small Small onsub Small 5.1ch 2.1ch 2.1ch 5.1ch 1.1ch Small Large onsub Large 5.1ch 2.1ch 2.1ch 5.1ch 1.1ch Large Small onsub Small 5.1ch 2.1ch 2.1ch...
  • Page 25 SPEAKER FORMAT TABLE SPEAKER AND FORMAT TABLE Speaker Size FavProcMode FL_R SL_R SL_R PLII(1) Direct(2) Stereo(3) Mono(5) Stereo(4) Small Small onsub Small — 5.1ch 2.1ch 5.1ch 1.1ch Small Large onsub Large — 5.1ch 2.1ch 5.1ch 1.1ch Large Small onsub Small —...
  • Page 26: Bi-Amping

    BI-AMPING BI-AMPING The Home Theater Audio Processor features 2 additional outputs, both speaker terminals and RCA outputs, for bi-amping the front right and left audio channels. These outputs were intended to supply an additional set of front right and left audio channels for use with an amplifi...
  • Page 27: Rs-232 Serial Control Interface

    RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL INTERFACE 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 RS-232 Settings Bits per second ....................
  • Page 28 RS-232 COMMANDS Commands Command Code Response Description AUDIO 0 > AUDIO +00 Select S/PDIF AUDIO 1 > AUDIO +01 Select HDMI Return current input (0 = S/PDIF, 1 = AUDIO ? > AUDIO [0 - 1] HDMI) BASS - > BASS xy Decrease Bass (xy = -12 to +12) BASS + >...
  • Page 29: Rs-232 Commands

    RS-232 COMMANDS Commands Command Code Response Description Set Surround Right speaker distance (xy = DSR xy > DSR xy 0 to 33 feet; 0 to 10 meters) Return Surround Right speaker distance DSR ? > DSR xy (xy = 0 to 33 feet; 0 to 10 meters) EDID 0 >...
  • Page 30 RS-232 COMMANDS Commands Command Code Response Description MD 1 > MD +01 Direct input mode MD 2 > MD +02 Downmix to Stereo L/R MD 3 > MD +03 Multichannel Surround mode Downmix to Mono (Left and Right are the MD 4 >...
  • Page 31 RS-232 COMMANDS Commands Command Code Response Description Subwoofer volume decrement (xy = -10 to SUBV + > SUBV xy +10) Specify Subwoofer volume (xy = -10 to SUBV xy > SUBV xy +10) Return Subwoofer volume (dB) (xy = 0 to SUBV ? >...
  • Page 32: Specifi Cations

    SPECIFICATIONS Maximum Pixel Clock ................225 MHz Input DDC Signal ................5V p-p (TTL) Maximum Power Output .................25W RMS Digital Audio Input ..............1 x S/PDIF coaxial HDMI Input ..............1 x HDMI Female, 19-pin HDMI Outputs ..............2 x HDMI Female, 19-pin Digital Audio Output ..............
  • Page 33: Warranty

    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 36 Rev A6 20600 Nordhoff St., Chatsworth CA 91311 1-800-545-6900 818-772-9100 fax: 818-772-9120 www.gefen.com support@gefen.com This product uses UL or CE listed power supplies.

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