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Gefen GTV-HD-PVR User Manual

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  • Page 1 ® High-Def Personal Video Recorder GTV-HD-PVR User Manual www.gefentv.com...
  • Page 3 Notice Gefen, LLC reserves the right to make changes in the hardware, packaging, and any accompanying documentation without prior written notice. Gefen TV High-Def Personal Video Recorder is a trademark of Gefen, LLC HDMI™ is a trademark of HDMI.org.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Operation Notes Features / Package Includes Panel Layout IR Remote Layout Quick Start Guide Home Menu And Navigation Setting Up The HD-PVR 15 One-Touch Recording 19 Playing A Movie 23 Scheduling A Recording 28 Viewing Photos 31 Copying/Deleting Movies And Photos 32 Viewing Photos On The SD-Card 35 Learning and Resetting The Remote...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Video Recorder (HD-PVR). Your complete satisfaction is very important to us. Gefen TV Gefen TV is a unique product line catering to the growing needs for innovative home theater solutions. We specialize in total integration for your home theater, while also focusing on going above and beyond customer expectations to ensure you get the most from your hardware.

  • Page 6: Operation Notes

    PDIF input (see page 4). When using an HDMI source, the audio is always taken from the HDMI cable. The Gefen DVI Detective or HDMI Detective can be used with a DVI EDID to force the HDMI source to output DVI.

  • Page 7: Features / Package Includes

    • A User-Friendly On-Screen Display (OSD), provided for easy and quick access to all settings. International language support is included. PACKAGE INCLUDES (1) Gefen HD Personal Video Recorder (1) 6 ft. HDMI cable (M-M) (1) IR Extender (1) IR Blaster...

  • Page 8: Panel Layout

    PANEL LAYOUT ANALOG COMPOSITE INPUT BLASTER INPUT COMPONENT ANALOG S-Video INPUT INPUT INPUT EXTENDER S/PDIF S/PDIF S/PDIF RS232 DC 5V IN 1 IN 2 INPUT INPUT HDMI HDMI HDMI IN 1 IN 2 RECORD LED INDICATOR INPUT LED INDICATOR PLAY LED INDICATOR SD (Secure Digital) RECEIVER...

  • Page 9: Ir Remote Layout

    IR REMOTE LAYOUT TV Power User programmable key HDMI 1 Selects HDMI input 1 HDMI 2 Selects HDMI input 2 Component Selects the Component input Repeat Cycles the repeat function Info Displays info on selected movie or photo S-Video Selects the S-Video input Zoom Cycles the zoom function Snapshot...

  • Page 10: Quick Setup Guide

    Connect the S/PDIF (Coaxial) OUT to your external digital audio amplifier/receiver, if separate digital audio output is desired. Connect the HDMI, Component, Composite or S-Video input on the Gefen HD-PVR to the output of the source device you wish to record from.

  • Page 11: Home Menu And Navigation

    HD-PVR HOME MENU AND NAVIGATION HOME MENU This is the HOME menu. From here, you can view recorded content, view photos, set up preferences or view the input source by selecting EXIT or pressing HOME on the remote control. Navigation To navigate through the menu system, use the directional keys on the remote.
  • Page 12 HD-PVR HOME MENU AND NAVIGATION HOME MENU - Panel Description Current Media Mute Drive (HDD or SD) Status Current Menu Currently Selected Output Date Time Input Exit Exits the HOME menu, allowing you to view the input source. Setup Utilities All configurable options are located in this menu.

  • Page 13: Setting Up The Hd-Pvr

    SETTING UP THE HD-PVR SETUP UTILITIES The SETUP UTILITIES menu allows you to configure the HD-PVR for use. There are three pages of settings. Use to highlight the selection and press to accept the current selection. Set Date & Time Set the current date and time.
  • Page 14 SETTING UP THE HD-PVR SETUP UTILITIES - Set Date to move between each digit in the date and to change the numbers. Pressing will set the date and proceed to the SET TIME screen SETUP UTILITIES - Set Time to move between each digit in the time and to change the numbers.
  • Page 15 SETTING UP THE HD-PVR SETUP UTILITIES - Set Language To set the language, use to select the language and press to accept the selection. You will be asked if you are sure you want to change the language. Press Yes to accept or press No to keep the current language setting. You can choose between English or Chinese.
  • Page 16 SETTING UP THE HD-PVR SETUP UTILITIES - OSD Time-out This controls the time that the information panel is displayed when viewing movies or photos. You can choose between 1, 3 or 5 seconds. Use to choose your desired setting and press to accept it.
  • Page 17 SETTING UP THE HD-PVR SETUP UTILITIES - Default Record Quality Quality HD Bit Rate HD Record SD Bit Rate SD Record Time Time Extra Fine (EX) 10Mb 17 Hours 44 Hours Normal (NOR) 7.5Mb 23 Hours 59 Hours Economic (ECO) 35 Hours 88 Hours SuperEco (S.E.)
  • Page 18 SETTING UP THE HD-PVR SETUP UTILITIES - Free Space / Total Space The information menu will give you statistics on the remaining and total space available on both the internal hard disk drive (HDD) and SD card. The current firmware revision level is also displayed...

  • Page 19: One-Touch Recording

    ONE-TOUCH RECORDING The HD-PVR allows you to instantly record programs while your watching them, using the one-touch record feature. To use the one-touch record feature, using the RECORD button, do the following: 1. From the HOME menu, press the HOME button on the remote to view the currently selected source.
  • Page 20 ONE-TOUCH RECORDING During the recording process, you can get information about the current recording by pressing the INFO button while you are recording. After pressing the INFO button you should see the following information: Current Media Mute Source Record Drive (HDD or SD) Status Resolution Indicator (flashing)
  • Page 21 ONE-TOUCH RECORDING You can press the INFO button again to hide the recording information. NOTE: The recording information screen will not show up when you playback your recorded movies. To stop the recording process, press the STOP button on the remote control. STOP button The HD-PVR will ask you if you are sure you want to stop recording:...
  • Page 22 ONE-TOUCH RECORDING on the remote to select either Yes or No and press . Selecting No will continue the recording process. Selecting Yes will stop the recording process and save the movie to the currently selected media. Note that even though this dialog is displayed, the recording process is still taking place.

  • Page 23: Playing A Movie

    PLAYING A MOVIE PLAYING A MOVIE - Playback Controls The HD-PVR remote has buttons which allow you to control the playback of your recorded movies. They are indicated in the diagram below and described in further detail later on down the page. Playback control buttons...
  • Page 24 PLAYING A MOVIE FAST FWD (Fast Forward) Pressing the FAST FWD button during playback will advance the movie forward. Pressing the button each time will provide you with a different speed: ½ ¼ To resume normal playback speed at any time, press PLAY or OK. Press STOP to stop the movie and return to the thumbnail view.
  • Page 25 PLAYING A MOVIE From the Home Menu, choose Play Movie with and press PLAY MOVIE - Thumbnail View HD or SD Recording Icon Resolution Runtime File Name Recording Page Quality To navigate the PLAY MOVIE menu, use to make your choice and press the PLAY button to start playback.
  • Page 26 PLAYING A MOVIE MOVIE MENU The Movie Menu allows you to begin playback, copy, or delete the selected movie. to select your choice and press to select it. MOVIE INFORMATION - Panel Description Source (HDD or SD) Repeat Mode Time Indicator Play Indicator Mute Status Volume Level...

  • Page 27: Scheduling A Recording

    SCHEDULING A RECORDING From the home menu use to select Record Setup and press RECORD SETUP - Schedule List The Schedule List menu displays all scheduled recordings. Once a recording is complete, the entry is removed from the list. Scheduled recordings labeled with a are active recordings.
  • Page 28 SCHEDULING A RECORDING RECORD SETUP - Panel Description Active Schedule Recording Recording Number Date Time Record Length Source To Media RECORD SETUP - Set Date Set the date for the recording using to change each digit. Use to move to another digit.
  • Page 29 SCHEDULING A RECORDING RECORD SETUP - Set Start Time Set the time for when you want the recording to begin. Use to change the numbers and use to move between the digits. Press when you are done. RECORD SETUP - Set Length Set the desired length of the recording.
  • Page 30 SCHEDULING A RECORDING RECORD SETUP - Set Source Set the input source for the recording using to select between HDMI1, HDMI2, COMPONENT or VIDEO. Press when you are done. RECORD SETUP - Set Media Set the media for the recording using and press when you are done.

  • Page 31: Record Setup

    SCHEDULING A RECORDING RECORD SETUP - Set Channel If the IR Blaster is connected and set up, you can select a specific channel (up to 4 digits). Otherwsie, you should set to OFF mode when not using an IR Blaster. to change each digit and to move between them.

  • Page 32: Viewing Photos

    VIEWING PHOTOS From the home menu use to select View Photo and press Folder Menu - Description Selected Media Folder Path Page Folder Name...
  • Page 33 VIEWING PHOTOS Folder Menu - Main The Folder Menu displays the current folders located on the selected media. To change media type, press the HDD/SD button on the remote at any time. Use to navigate the menu and press to open the selected folder. Photo Selection Menu Navigate the photos with .
  • Page 34 VIEWING PHOTOS Photo Selection Menu - Photo Menu The Photo Menu will allow you to view a single photo, delete the selected photo, or delete all the photos on the selected media. Use to choose your option and press to select it. While viewing a single photo, you may move to the next photo in the folder by pressing on the remote.

  • Page 35: Copying/Deleting Movies And Photos

    COPYING/DELETING MOVIES AND PHOTOS Copying Navigate to the desired movie or photo using the instructions in the Play Movie or View Photo section. Pressing will bring up the additional menu where the COPY command is located. Choose COPY and press .

  • Page 36: Viewing Photos On The Sd-Card

    VIEWING PHOTOS ON THE SD-CARD 1. Remove the SD-Card from your digital camera and insert it in the HD-PVR SD- Card slot. 2. Press the HDD/SD button on the remote to make the SD-Card the active storage media. The icon in the upper right-hand corner of the screen should change to a black square disk icon (this let’s you know you are working with the SD-Card and not the hard drive).
  • Page 37 VIEWING PHOTOS ON THE SD-CARD If this happens, you will need to tell the HD-PVR where the photos are stored. Most digital cameras use the \DCIM folder for storing digital photos. By default, the HD- PVR will always look in the \PICT folder for images. To tell the HD-PVR to view another folder, do the following: 1.
  • Page 38 VIEWING PHOTOS ON THE SD-CARD Once you are viewing a folder which contains photos, the HD-PVR will display a series of thumbnails, representing each photo (as shown below): Navigate the photos with . You can start a slide show at any time by pressing the PLAY button on the remote.
  • Page 39 LEARN REMOTE FUNCTION There are a number of user-definable keys on the HD-PVR Remote Control unit that can be programmed to control power, volume, channel, and many other functions on other devices than the HD-PVR, such as a DVD player, set-top box or other peripheral device.
  • Page 40 LEARN REMOTE & RESET REMOTE How to Program Keys on the HD-PVR Remote Control Learn Remote From the SETUP UTILITIES menu, choose LEARN REMOTE with the keys and press the button to select the function that you would like to perform. At this time, please make sure that any IR Extender / IR Blaster accessory devices are unplugged from the equipment whose IR signal you are learning and from the HD-PVR as well.
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  • Page 42: Installing The Decoder Software

    INSTALLING THE DECODER SOFTWARE The Gefen HD-PVR includes decoder software which allows you to play your recorded movies on your computer. NOTE: The installer only installs decoder software. You will still need a program such as Windows® Media Player to play video files from the HD-PVR.
  • Page 43 INSTALLING THE DECODER SOFTWARE You must agree to the terms of the software license agreement before installation can continue. If you do, click “I accept the terms of the license agreement” and click Next. On the Customer Information screen, enter your name, company name and serial number.
  • Page 44 INSTALLING THE DECODER SOFTWARE If you make a mistake entering the serial number, the installation program will notify you. If this happens, click OK and you will be returned to the Customer Information screen. Make sure there are no spaces in the serial number and that you type the serial number exactly as it appears on the CD jacket.
  • Page 45 INSTALLING THE DECODER SOFTWARE This screen will show you the progress of the installer as it installs the necessary files. After all files have been installed, you have the option of using Microsoft® Windows Media Player to view all .mov files. If you want to do this, click the Yes button. Otherwise, click No to play .mov files with your default .mov file player.
  • Page 46 INSTALLING THE DECODER SOFTWARE After the installation completes, you will need to restart your computer before you can playback any movies that were recorded with your HD-PVR. Click Yes then click Finish to restart your computer now. Click No then click Finish to restart your computer at a later time.

  • Page 47: Updating The Hd-Pvr Firmware

    UPDATING THE HD-PVR FIRMWARE Updating the firmware on your Gefen HD-PVR is a simple process. If a new version of firmware is released, simply download the file and follow the procedure outlined below. You will need an SD-Card to update your HD-PVR.

  • Page 48: Ir Remote Key Positions

    IR REMOTE KEY POSITIONS...
  • Page 49 IR REMOTE KEYCODES IR Remote Control Key Code Table...
  • Page 50 IR REMOTE KEYCODES...

  • Page 51: Rs-232 Serial Communication

    RS-232 SERIAL COMMUNICATION NOTE: A null modem cable is needed for proper operation of the RS-232 serial control. A null modem cable will internally cross the Tx and Rx lines. Please see the above diagram for a typical null model pinout. RS-232 Settings Bits per second ....................
  • Page 52 RS-232 SERIAL COMMUNICATION Starting RS-232 Operation • If there is no valid source connected to HD-PVR, the unit will keep searching for a signal and cause the HyperTerminal screen to scroll continuously (sending diagnostic messages.) To start RS-232 control and stop the diagnostic mes- sages, use the “HOME”...
  • Page 53 RS-232 SERIAL COMMUNICATION • Type in any UART command immediately after the “a:\>” prompt and press Enter on the PC keyboard to execute it (please see table of RS-232 UART commands below). • For example, type in “t app 0x61773002” and press “Enter” to change the input selection to HDMI 2, as shown below.

  • Page 54: Rs-232 Commands

    RS-232 COMMANDS All of the following commands, except for POWER ON, must be sent as ASCII. The POWER ON command must be sent as hex. Function Command Page t app 0x61772009 t app 0x61772000 t app 0x61772001 t app 0x61772002 t app 0x61772003 t app 0x61772004 t app 0x61772005...
  • Page 55 RS-232 COMMANDS Function Command Page t app 0x61773006 SNAPSHOT t app 0x61773007 STEP t app 0x61771010 STOP t app 0x61773004 SVIDEO t app 0x61771015 TO CARD t app 0x61771018 TO HDD t app 0x61772010 TV_POWER t app 0xfffe0000 t app 0x6177200d VOL_DOWN t app 0x6177200c VOL_UP...
  • Page 56 RS-232 COMMANDS 1 Function The 1 function simulates pressing the 1 button on the HD PVR IR Remote Control. Syntax: t app 0x61772000 Parameters: None Example: t app 0x61772000 ---===== application receives HMSG_WT61P7_IR_1 =====--- 2 Function The 2 function simulates pressing the 2 button on the HD PVR IR Remote Control.
  • Page 57 RS-232 COMMANDS 3 Function The 3 function simulates pressing the 3 button on the HD PVR IR Remote Control. Syntax: t app 0x61772002 Parameters: None Example: t app 0x61772002 ---===== application receives HMSG_WT61P7_IR_3 =====--- 4 Function The 4 function simulates pressing the 4 button on the HD PVR IR Remote Control.
  • Page 58 RS-232 COMMANDS 5 Function The 5 function simulates pressing the 5 button on the HD PVR IR Remote Control. Syntax: t app 0x61772004 Parameters: None Example: t app 0x61772004 ---===== application receives HMSG_WT61P7_IR_5 =====--- 6 Function The 6 function simulates pressing the 6 button on the HD PVR IR Remote Control.
  • Page 59 RS-232 COMMANDS 7 Function The 7 function simulates pressing the 7 button on the HD PVR IR Remote Control. Syntax: t app 0x61772006 Parameters: None Example: t app 0x61772006 ---===== application receives HMSG_WT61P7_IR_7 =====--- 8 Function The 8 function simulates pressing the 8 button on the HD PVR IR Remote Control.
  • Page 60 RS-232 COMMANDS 9 Function The 9 function simulates pressing the 9 button on the HD PVR IR Remote Control. Syntax: t app 0x61772008 Parameters: None Example: t app 0x61772008 ---===== application receives HMSG_WT61P7_IR_9 =====--- CH_DOWN Function The CH_DOWN function simulates pressing the CHANNEL - button on the HD PVR IR Remote Control.
  • Page 61 RS-232 COMMANDS CH_UP Function The CH_UP function simulates pressing the CHANNEL + button on the HD PVR IR Remote Control. Syntax: t app 0x6177200a Parameters: None Example: t app 0x6177200a ---===== application receives HMSG_WT61P7_IR_CH_UP =====--- COMPONENT Function The COMPONENT function simulates pressing the COMPONENT button on the HD PVR IR Remote Control.
  • Page 62 RS-232 COMMANDS COMPOSITE Function The COMPOSITE function simulates pressing the COMP button on the HD PVR IR Remote Control. Syntax: t app 0x61773005 Parameters: None Example: t app 0x61773005 ---===== application receives HMSG_WT61P7_IR_COMPOSITE =====--- DOWN Function The DOWN function simulates pressing the DOWN CURSOR (▼) button on the HD PVR IR Remote Control.
  • Page 63 RS-232 COMMANDS ENTER Function The ENTER function simulates pressing the OK button on the HD PVR IR Remote Control. Syntax: t app 0xfffe0011 Parameters: None Example: t app 0xfffe0011 ---===== application receives HMSG_USER_SET_BUTTON =====--- FWD Function The FWD function simulates pressing the FAST FWD button on the HD PVR IR Remote Control.
  • Page 64 RS-232 COMMANDS HDMI1 Function The HDMI1 function simulates pressing the HDMI 1 button on the HD PVR IR Remote Control. Syntax: t app 0x61773001 Parameters: None Example: t app 0x61773001 ---===== application receives HMSG_WT61P7_IR_HDMI1 =====--- HDMI2 Function The HDMI2 function simulates pressing the HDMI 2 button on the HD PVR IR Remote Control.
  • Page 65 RS-232 COMMANDS HOME Function The HOME function simulates pressing the HOME button on the HD PVR IR Remote Control. Syntax: t app 0x61773000 Parameters: None Example: t app 0x61773000 ---===== application receives HMSG_WT61P7_IR_HOME =====--- INFO Function The INFO function simulates pressing the INFO button on the HD PVR IR Remote Control.
  • Page 66 RS-232 COMMANDS LEFT Function The LEFT function simulates pressing the LEFT (◄) button on the HD PVR IR Remote Control. Syntax: t app 0xfffe0002 Parameters: None Example: t app 0xfffe0002 ---===== application receives HMSG_USER_LEFT_BUTTON =====--- MUTE Function The MUTE function simulates pressing the MUTE button on the HD PVR IR Remote Control.
  • Page 67 RS-232 COMMANDS PLAY / PAUSE Function The PLAY/PAUSE function simulates pressing the PLAY button on the HD PVR IR Remote Control. If this command is sent during video playback, this function is the equivalent of pressing the PAUSE button on the HD PVR IR Remote Con- trol.
  • Page 68 RS-232 COMMANDS POWER ON Function The POWER ON function simulates pressing the POWER button on the HD PVR IR Remote Control. Sending this command will power-on the HD PVR. See the POWER OFF command on page 63 for details on how to power-off the HD PVR from a power-off state.
  • Page 69 RS-232 COMMANDS REPEAT Function The REPEAT function simulates pressing the REPEAT button on the HD PVR IR Remote Control. Syntax: t app 0x61771016 Parameters: None Example: t app 0x61771016 ---===== application receives HMSG_WT61P7_IR_REPEAT =====--- REV Function The REV function simulates pressing the REWIND button on the HD PVR IR Remote Control.
  • Page 70 RS-232 COMMANDS RIGHT Function The RIGHT function simulates pressing the RIGHT (►) button on the HD PVR IR Remote Control. Syntax: t app 0xfffe0003 Parameters: None Example: t app 0xfffe0003 ---===== application receives HMSG_USER_RIGHT_BUTTON =====- SNAPSHOT Function The SNAPSHOT function simulates pressing the SNAPSHOT button on the HD PVR IR Remote Control.
  • Page 71 RS-232 COMMANDS STEP Function The STEP function simulates pressing the STEP button on the HD PVR IR Remote Control. Syntax: t app 0x61773007 Parameters: None Example: t app 0x61773007 ---===== application receives HMSG_WT61P7_IR_STEP =====--- STOP Function The STOP function simulates pressing the STOP button on the HD PVR IR Remote Control.
  • Page 72 RS-232 COMMANDS SVIDEO Function The SVIDEO function simulates pressing the SVIDEO button on the HD PVR IR Remote Control. Syntax: t app 0x61773004 Parameters: None Example: t app 0x61773004 ---===== application receives HMSG_WT61P7_IR_SVIDEO =====- TO CARD Function The TO CARD function sets the SD card as the primary storage media. Syntax: t app 0x61771015 Parameters:...
  • Page 73 RS-232 COMMANDS TO HDD Function The TO HDD function sets the HDD (internal hard drive) as the primary storage media. Syntax: t app 0x61771018 Parameters: None Example: t app 0x61771018 ---===== application receives HMSG_WT61P7_IR_TO_HDD =====--- TV_POWER Function The TV_POWER function simulates pressing the TV POWER button on the HD PVR IR Remote Control.
  • Page 74 RS-232 COMMANDS UP Function The UP function simulates pressing the UP (▲) button on the HD PVR IR Remote Control. Syntax: t app 0xfffe0000 Parameters: None Example: t app 0xfffe0000 ---===== application receives HMSG_USER_UP_BUTTON =====--- VOL_DOWN Function The VOL_DOWN function simulates pressing the VOLUME - button on the HD PVR IR Remote Control.
  • Page 75 RS-232 COMMANDS VOL_UP Function The VOL_UP function simulates pressing the VOLUME + button on the HD PVR IR Remote Control. Syntax: t app 0x6177200c Parameters: None Example: t app 0x6177200c ---===== application receives HMSG_WT61P7_IR_VOL_UP_ =====- ZOOM Function The ZOOM function simulates pressing the ZOOM button on the HD PVR IR Remote Control.

  • Page 76: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Digital Video Amplifier Bandwidth .............165 MHz Component Video Bandwidth ..............350 Mhz Input DDC Signal ................5V p-p (TTL) Input Video Signal ..................1.2V p-p Maximum Supported Resolution ..............1080i Input/Output HDMI Connector ..........Type A 19 pin female Analog Video Connector 1...............(1) Component Analog Video Connector 2.........(1) RCA Composite or (1) S-Video Digital Audio Connectors .................(3) SPDIF Analog Audio Connector ................(2) RCA...

  • Page 77: Terminology

    TERMINOLOGY Short form for Display Data Channel. It is a VESA standard for communication between a monitor and a video adapter. Using DDC, a monitor can inform the video card about its properties, such as maximum resolution and color depth. The video card can then use this information to ensure that the user is presented with valid options for configuring the display.

  • Page 78: 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 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 80 Rev B6 This product uses UL or CE listed power supplies.

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