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® 4x2 Switcher for HDMI 1.3 EXT-HDMI1.3-442 User Manual w.gefen.com...
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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. 4x2 Switcher for HDMI 1.3 is a trademark of Gefen, LLC HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Defi nition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing in the United States and other countries.
CONTENTS Introduction Operation Notes Features Panel Layout Panel Descriptions Connecting And Operating The 4x2 Switcher For HDMI 1.3 IR Remote Control Layout and Description Installing the Battery Setting the IR Channel 10 EDID Management EDID Mode Selection External EDID Management 12 Specifi...
The Gefen 4x2 Switcher for HDMI 1.3 Gefen’s 4x2 Switcher for HDMI 1.3 is equipped with four (4) HDMI inputs and two (2) HDMI outputs. Two inputs accommodate the simultaneous connection of up to two high defi...
OPERATION NOTES READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE 4X2 SWITCHER FOR HDMI 1.3 • By default, display information from the display connected to HDMI output port 1 is sent back to the source. Therefore, the other display connected to the 4x2 Switcher for HDMI 1.3 must be capable of accepting the timings, resolutions and audio formats of the display that is connected to HDMI output port 1.
Supports the use of DVI sources and DVI displays with an HDMI-to-DVI converter cable or adapter • HDMI and HDCP compliant Package Includes (1) Gefen 4x2 Switcher for HDMI 1.3 (2) 6 ft. HDMI cables (M-M) (1) IR Remote Control Unit (1) 5V DC Power Supply (1) User Manual...
PANEL DESCRIPTIONS Power Indicator This LED will become active once the included 5V DC power supply is properly connected between the unit and a open wall power receptacle. IR (Infrared) Receiver This receiver will accept command for switching between input HDMI devices using the included RMT-4IR remote control.
Connect the included 5V DC power adapter to the 4x2 Switcher for HDMI 1.3 power input port. Power on the displays fi rst and then the source. Wiring Diagram for the Gefen 4x2 Switcher for HDMI 1.3 DIGITAL AUDIO (COAX) CABLE HDMI CABLE...
IR REMOTE CONTROL Layout and Description (RMT-4IR) LED Button Press Indicator This LED will be activated momentarily each time a button is pressed. Display and Source Selection Buttons These buttons are used to select which source is routed to a display. The Source and Display buttons are mapped as follows: NOTE: An Activity Indicator that fl...
IR REMOTE CONTROL Installing the Battery The Remote Control unit ships with two batteries (CR-2032 lithium battery). One battery is required for operation and the other battery is a spare. Remove the battery cover on the back of the IR Remote Control unit. Insert the included battery into the open battery slot.
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IR CHANNEL CONTROL Use the following procedure to set the proper IR channel on the 4x2 Switcher for HDMI 1.3. Press and hold the EDID button. While holding the EDID button, press and release the Reset button. The input LED indicators, on the front panel, will represent the current IR channel for the Switcher: A blinking LED corresponds to DIP switch set to the ON position.
To use this mode, press the EDID button on the rear panel until the front- panel LED marked “Int” turns bright green. This mode will use a preset EDID, from the factory, that is stored in the Gefen 4x2 Switcher for HDMI 1.3. This pre-programmed standard EDID data structure is compatible with most A/V display devices.
EDID MANAGEMENT External EDID Management The 4x2 Switcher for HDMI 1.3 features EDID Management. Before the source can send video or audio signals, the source device reads the EDID (Extended Display Identifi cation Data) from the output devices connected to the Splitter. The EDID contains information about what type of A/V data that the source can send to each output device.
SPECIFICATIONS Video Amplifi er Bandwidth ............... 225 MHz Input Video Signal ..............1.2 Volts p-p Input DDC Signal ..............5 Volts p-p (TTL) HDMI Input Connectors ........(4) Type A, 19 Pin, Female HDMI Output Connectors ........(2) Type A, 19 Pin, Female Power Supply ..................
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...
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Rev B5 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.
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