CONTENTS Introduction Operation Notes Features Panel Layout Panel Descriptions Connecting And Operating the Digital Audio Decoder For HDMI GTV-AUD-IR Remote Description 10 Digital Audio Decoder for HDMI Remote Installation 11 Using The Digital Audio Decoder for HDMI - Navigation 12 Main Display 14 Operating the Menu System 19 Speaker Format Table 21 Bi-Amping...
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the Digital Audio Decoder for HDMI. 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. We invite you to explore our distinct product line and hope that you find your solutions. Don’t see what you are looking for here? Please call us so we can better assist you with your particular needs. The Gefen TV Digital Audio Decoder for HDMI The Gefen TV Digital Audio Decoder for HDMI decodes and processes multi-channel surround sound audio for use with any amplified audio sound system. Audio is extracted from an HDMI source while the video portion of the signal is split into two identical HDMI outputs. When the audio is output via HDMI, it will down mix Dolby Digitial 5.1 and multi-channel PCM to 2 channel PCM audio. A conveniently placed optical and coaxial output are available to output Dolby Digitial 5.1. All of this is available in a compact and attractive package that can be placed in almost any location. Stereo and multi-channel surround sound formats, with up to six discrete channels of audio, are supported. Additional outputs for the front left and right channel bi-amplification are available to satisfy even the most discerning listeners. Advanced audio processing and setup features ensure an optimal surround sound experience that is ready to be connected to your favorite amplifier. How It Works HDMI or S/PDIF digital audio sources are connected to input connectors on the Gefen TV Audio Decoder. To split HDMI, two HDMI-compliant displays are connected to the Decoder’s HDMI outputs. To extract Surround Sound formatted bitstream audio from A/V input sources to an external amplifier or receiver, run analog audio or digital audio (TOSLINK/SPDIF) cables from the Decoder to the amplifier or receiver’s input jacks. Power up all connected equipment, then...
OPERATION NOTES READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE DIGITAL AUDIO DECODER FOR HDMI • The Digital Audio Decoder for HDMI will down mix Dolby Digital 5.1 and multi-channel PCM to 2 channel PCM on the HDMI output. This enables the eight channel analog outputs to send a signal to the external amplifiers and speakers. The HDMI carries a 2.0 PCM audio track that can be played through your television • Dolby Digitial 5.1 through the coaxial or optical output with bitstream. • The Digital Audio Decoder for HDMI has 8 RCA outputs. A maximum of 6 discrete channels of audio can be output via these connectors. 2 connectors are available for bi-amping the front left and right channels. • This product was intended for use with a separate audio amplifier. The RCA output connectors on the rear panel will require the use of an audio amplifier to produce adequate volume output. • This unit will support the following audio formats: LPCM (up to 6 channels) Dolby Digital (AC-3 up to 6 channels) Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Pro Logic II • This unit features multiple EDID (display information) modes which will determine what audio formats can be used. For more information please see page 17.
FEATURES Features • Splits any HDMI input source to 2 mirrored HDMI outputs with HDCP pass- through • Extracts digital audio from an HDMI or S/PDIF source to 5.1 channels of analog audio on RCA jacks • Outputs extracted digital audio to S/PDIF and TOSLINK connectors at up to 5.1 channels • LCD display and IR remote control make Decoder operation friendly • Six RCA jacks on the rear of the Decoder provide up to 5.1 channels of analog L/R audio out • Two additional RCA jacks on the rear of the Decoder provide 2 channels of analog audio for front channel bi-amping purposes Package Includes (1) GefenTV Audio Decoder (1) IR Remote Control (1) 6 ft. HDMI cable (M-M) (1) 24V DC Power Supply (1) User Manual...
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 (IR) Receiver This IR receiver will accept commands from the included GTV-AUD-IR remote control. This receiver requires line-of-sight between the unit and remote for proper operation. Mute / Right Button This button will cycle between Mute-On and Mute-Off modes when not in the Menu System. When the Mute-On mode is enabled, all audio output will be ceased. While in the Menu System this button will cycle through available options in the right direction when a feature has been selected for adjustment. Input / Left Button This button will toggle between the HDMI and Coaxial audio input sources when not in the Menu System. When the HDMI source is selected, audio will be extracted from the embedded audio within the incoming HDMI signal. When the Coaxial source is selected, audio will be extracted from the incoming audio source connected to the Coaxial (S/PDIF) input port. While in the Menu System this button will cycle through available options in the left direction when a feature has been selected for adjustment. Volume Decrease / Down Button This button is used to decrease the volume level of the audio outputs when not in the Menu System. While in the Menu System this button will cycle down through the current level’s options.
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PANEL DESCRIPTIONS 12 HDMI Output Port 1 This output will accept a single HDMI output device. The HDMI input source will be replicated and output through this port and the HDMI output port 2. 13 HDMI Output Port 2 This output will accept a single HDMI output device. The HDMI input source will be replicated and output through this port and the HDMI output port 1. 14 HDMI Input Port This input will accept a single HDMI source device. Audio in the source’s signal will be extracted and processed. This input will be replicated and output through the HDMI 1 & 2 ports. Audio from this source can be bypassed by using the audio from the coaxial input connector. 15 RS-232 Serial Communications Port This port is used to control functions and features using serial communications. For more information on this feature please see page 22. 16 Analog Audio RCA Outputs 8 RCA type audio outputs are available for connection to a separate amplifier. Up to 6 discrete channels can be utilized. 2 RCA audio output connectors are available for front channel bi-amping purposes. Please see page 21 for more information. 17 Coaxial (S/PDIF) 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.
5. Optionally, audio can also be output using the coaxial (S/PDIF) and optical (TOSLINK) connectors. These outputs will not have any processing applied to them. 6. Connect the included 24V DC power supply to the power receptacle on the Digital Audio Decoder for HDMI. Connect the wall plug into an empty wall power socket. HDMI CABLE (8) ANALOG AUDIO CABLES ® DIGITAL AUDIO (COAX ) CABLE DIGITAL AUDIO (OPTICAL) CABLE GTV Audio Decoder RS-232 Controller Hi-Def Source Audio Receiver HD Display GTV-AUDDEC HD Display Subwoofer...
GTV-AUD-IR REMOTE DESCRIPTION Power Off This is a discrete power off button. Pressing this button will turn the Digital Audio Decoder for HDMI off. Power On This is a discrete power on button. Pressing this button will turn the Digital Audio Decoder for HDMI on. Mode This button functions the same as the Mode button on the front panel. Menu This button functions the same as the Menu button on the front panel. Volume Up This button will navigate up through options when using the Menu System and will increase the volume when not in the Menu System. Left This button will navigate left when using the Menu System. Right This button will navigate right when using the Menu System. Enter This button will confirm options and changes made in the Menu System.
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GTV-AUD-IR REMOTE DESCRIPTION Exit This button functions the same as the Exit button on the front panel. 10 Enhance This button will cycle through the various enhancement modes. For a full description of these modes please see page 17. 11 Volume Down This button will navigate down through options when using the Menu System and will increase the volume when not in the Menu System. 12 Mute This button cycle between mute on and mute off modes. When mute is applied there will not be any audio output. 13 Info/Test Tone This button will display a series of information messages on the LCD screen when pressed. When adjusting the Speaker Level, this button will activate a test tone that is useful for adjusting the volume level of each speaker. 14 S/PDIF This is a discrete button that will select the S/PDIF audio input source. 15 HDMI This is a discrete button that will select the HDMI audio input source.
DIGITAL AUDIO DECODER FOR HDMI REMOTE INSTALLATION To use the GTV-AUD-IR remote, remove the battery cover on the back of the remote to reveal the battery compartment. Insert the included battery into the open battery slot. The positive (+) side should be facing up. Ensure that both DIP (Dual Inline Package) switches are in the OFF position. Replace the battery cover. The remote ships with 2 batteries. One battery is needed for operation and the other battery is complimentary. Empty Battery Slot DIP Switches The DIP Switches above are used to set the IR Channel. Changing channels will alleviate issues that may occur if the unit or remote control responds or interferes with other non-Gefen equipment. This setting must match the IR Channel setting on the unit. Please see page 18 for setting up the IR Channel on the unit. Remote Channel 2: Remote Channel 1: Remote Channel 4: Remote Channel 3:...
USING THE DIGITAL AUDIO DECODER FOR HDMI - NAVIGATION DIGITAL AUDIO DECODER FOR HDMI - NAVIGATION The Digital Audio Decoder for HDMI 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. All menu navigation and adjustments are accomplished by using the front panel buttons or the included GTV-AUD-IR remote control. Please review the front panel buttons below. For a full description of each of these buttons please see the descriptions on page 5. LCD SCREEN The LCD Screen displays status information and can also be used to navigate and adjust functions when using the Menu System. This display is a high contrast 2-line/16-character LCD. It will display information like in the example below.
MAIN DISPLAY 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. Please see below for the Main Screen layout. This section will display the currently selected audio input source. This section will display the current volume level. The range is from -60dB to +10dB The section will display the current input audio format. This unit will support LPCM (2-6) channels) and Dolby Digital (AC-3 up to 6 channels).
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MAIN DISPLAY 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 HDMI Dolby PLII LPCM Dolby Digital Coaxial Dolby PLII 4 - PROCESSING MODE This portion of the screen will display the currently used processing mode. Multiple processing modes are provided to enhance the audio experience. The following processing modes are available: • Direct - This mode will playback audio without any processing (default). • Stereo - This mode will playback all audio at 2 channels. Multiple channel audio will be down-mixed appropriately. • Multi Channel Stereo - The front right and left channels will be mixed and also played back through the center channel speaker. This mode is only available when using stereo sources. If this mode is selected and a multi- channel source is detected, the mode will automatically switch to Direct mode. •...
OPERATING THE MENU SYSTEM MENU SYSTEM NAVIGATION The Menu System will allow the user to configure features of the Digital Audio Decoder for HDMI. The front panel buttons are used to navigate the Menu System. Feature configuration can also be accomplished via the IR remote control. To enter the Menu System, press the MENU button located on the front panel. The Main Menu will become available, The following menu options are available: • Speaker Size This option will set the speaker size. The size of the speaker will determine how lower frequency material is handled by each speaker. • Speaker Level This option will allow the user to adjust the volume for each individual speaker. The adjustment is designed to set each speaker’s volume for equalizing the sound at the listening position. • Speaker Distance This option will allow the user to adjust the distance value for each individual speaker. The level adjustment will set delays necessary to create the proper audio soundstage. • Tone Control This option will allow the user to adjust the bass and treble levels. • Audio Setup This option will allow the user to adjust the favorite processing and enhancement modes. • Misc Setup This option will allow the user to adjust the distance unit, EDID source, TV System, and factory default reset. •...
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OPERATING THE MENU SYSTEM 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. All speakers except the front left and right channels have an option to disable the use of that channel. If the center, rear surround, or subwoofer channels are not going to be used these speakers should be set to the OFF setting. Source audio that uses these channels will be properly mixed to the other available speakers. Use the ▼ and ▲ buttons on the front panel to select the desired speaker output. The following selections are available: • Front L/R - These settings will affect the front left and right channel outputs (default is SMALL). • Center - These settings will affect the center channel outputs (default is SMALL). • Surr L/R - These settings will affect the surround left and right channel outputs (default is SMALL). • SUB - This should be set according to the use of a subwoofer (default is ONSUB). Use the ◄ and ► buttons on the front panel to change options for the selected speaker. When finished, press the ▼ or ▲ to move to another selection. Alternatively, 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. SPEAKER LEVEL This menu option will allow the user to increase or decrease the volume of a particular speaker. This feature is useful for equalizing the sound at the listening position. By default, each speaker’s output is set at 00dB. The output can be adjusted in 1dB increments between -10dB and +10dB. Once a speaker is selected for adjustment, the INFO/TEST TONE button on the IR remote control can be used to activate a test tone which will be heard through the selected speaker output.
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OPERATING THE MENU SYSTEM • 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). • Sub - These settings will affect the subwoofer channel output (default is +00dB). Use the ◄ and ► buttons on the front panel to change options for the selected speaker. When finished, 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. SPEAKER DISTANCE This menu option will allow the user to set the distance of each speaker. This feature is necessary for providing the proper audio delay when using the various processing modes. The distance unit can be viewed in either feet or meters. This option is set in the Miscellaneous Setup menu. The distance for each speaker can be set in 1.5 feet (0.5 meter) increments between 0 feet (0 meters) to 33 feet (10 meters). Use the ▼ and ▲ buttons on the front panel to select the desired speaker output. The following selections are available: • Front L - These settings will affect the front left channel (default is 3.0m). • Center - These settings will affect the center channel (default is 2.0m). • Front R - These settings will affect the front right channel (default is 3.0m). • Surr R - These settings will affect the surround right channel (default is 2.0m).
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OPERATING THE MENU SYSTEM 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 . Use the ▼ and ▲ buttons on the front panel to select either the treble or bass option (default for both options are +00dB). Use the ◄ and ► buttons on the front panel to change settings for the selected option. When finished, 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. AUDIO SETUP This menu option will allow the user to set favorite processing modes for both the S/PDIF and HDMI inputs. Additionally, audio enhancement modes can also be set in this menu option. The following features are available in this menu system: • SPDIF FAV PROC - This feature is used to set the default processing mode for the S/PDIF input. Selectable processing modes can be found on page 14 (default is DIRECT). • HDMI FAV PROC - This feature is used to set the default processing mode for the HDMI input. Selectable processing modes can be found on page 14 (default is DIRECT). • DRC - This feature will apply compression of loud sounds over a certain threshold while quiet sounds remain untreated (default is OFF). • ENHA. - This feature is used to set an enhancement mode. The following enhancement modes are available (default is OFF): 1. Night+ Mode - This mode can be used to watch dynamic content at low volume levels. This works by increasing the volume of quiet passages, while decreasing the volume of load passages.
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OPERATING THE MENU SYSTEM When finished, 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. MISCELLANEOUS SETUP This menu option will allow the user to set miscellaneous settings. The following options are in the menu: • DIST. UNIT - This will set the unit of measurement when using the Speaker Distance option. The user can use either Feet or Meters as the measurement unit (default is METER). • EDID ADJ. - This will control the location and type of EDID which will be used to send to the HDMI source device. The following options are available: • INT - This option will use an internal EDID which will list all of the supported audio and video formats that can be used with the Home Theater Audio Processor. • EXT - This option will use the EDID from the HDMI device connected to HDMI output 1. • MIX - This option will take video capabilities form the EDID of the display connected to the display on HDMI input 1 and the audio capabilities from the EDID of the Home Theater Audio Processor (this is the default mode). • IR CHANNEL - This will set the IR channel that is used with the included remote control. This setting must correspond with the setting on the IR remote control. Please see page 10 for information on setting the IR channel on the remote control. • 1 - The unit will use IR channel 1 (this is the default setting) • 2 - The unit will use IR channel 2 •...
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...
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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 —...
BI-AMPING BI-AMPING The Digital Audio Decoder for HDMI features 2 additional 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 amplifier and bi-ampable speaker. Please refer to your amplifier and speaker manual for proper bi-amping connection procedures.
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 RS232 Settings Bits per second ....................19200 Data bits ........................8 Parity ........................None...
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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 + > BASS xy Increase Bass (xy = -12 to +12) BASS xyz > BASS xy Specify a bass level (xy = -12 to +12) BASS ? > BASS xy Return current bass level (xy = 0 to 33) CT 0 > CT +00 Set Center speaker Small CT 1 > CT +01 Set Center speaker Large CT 2 > CT +02 Turn Center speaker OFF Return Center speaker size (xy = Small, CT ? > CT xy Large, OFF) Set Center speaker distance (xy = 0 to 33...
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RS-232 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 > EDID 00 Use mixed EDID EDID 1 > EDID 01 Use internal EDID EDID 2 > EDID 02 Use external EDID Returns EDID state (00 = Mixed, 01 = EDID ? > EDID [+00...+02] Internal, 02 = External) Reduce dynamic range for more stable ENH 0 > ENH +00 volume Enhances sound for clearer sounding ENH 1 > ENH +01 dialog Equalizes volume levels between ENH 2 > ENH +02 commercials and TV programs ENH 3 > ENH +03 Turns Enhance effect OFF Returns Enhanced mode status (+00 =...
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RS-232 COMMANDS Command Code Response Description MD 3 > MD +03 Multichannel Surround mode Downmix to Mono (Left and Right are the MD 4 > MD +04 same signal) Returns the current input mode (+00 = Dolby Pro Logic II, +01 = Direct, +02 = MD ? > MD [+01...+04] Downmix to Stereo, +03 = Downmix to Mono) Restore audio output signal to last level MUTE 0 > MUTE +00 before muting MUTE 1 > MUTE +01 Mute audio output signal MUTE 2 > MUTE xy Toggle Muting (xy = ON | OFF) MUTE ? > MUTE [+00 | +01] Return Mute status (+00 = PWR 0 > PWR +00 Set unit to power-saving mode PWR 1 > PWR +01 Power-on unit PWR 2 > PWR xy Toggle Power (xy = ON | OFF) Return current power state (+00 = Power- PWR ?
RS-232 COMMANDS Command Code Response Description TEST 0 > TEST +00 Test noise OFF TEST 1 > TEST +01 Generate pink noise on Front Left speaker TEST 2 > TEST +02 Generate pink noise on Center speaker Generate pink noise on Front Right TEST 3 > TEST +03 speaker Generate pink noise on Surround Right TEST 4 > TEST +04 speaker Generate pink noise on Surround Left TEST 5 > TEST +05 speaker Generate pink noise on Surround Left TEST 6 > TEST +06 speaker TREB - > TREB xy Decrease Treble (xy = -12 to +12) TREB + > TREB xy Increase Treble (xy = -12 to +12) TREB xy > TREB xy Specify Treble level (xy = -12 to +12) TREB ? > TREB xy Return Treble level (xy = -12 to +12)
SPECIFICATIONS Digital Video Amplifier Bandwidth ............225 MHz Input DDC Signal ................. 5 Volts p-p (TTL) Single Link Range .......... 1080p/1920 x 1200 max. resolution 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 ..............1 x S/PDIF coaxial Digital Audio Output ............... 1 x TOSLINK optical Analog Audio Outputs ................... 8 total (6 analog audio RCA jacks + 2 additional RCA jacks for Bi-Amp) Supported Audio Formats: Dolby Digital 5.1 (AC3), LPCM HDMI direct (up to 6 ch.) Audio Processing ............... Dolby Pro Logic II Signal To Noise Ratio ........>90dB (20Hz-20kHz A weight filter) THD+N .............. < 0.1% at 1kHz at reference level Frequency Response ............< +/- 0.5dB 20Hz-20kHz Power Supply .................... 24V DC Dimensions ................6.9”W x 2.1”H x 6.9”D Shipping Weight .................... 6 lbs.
1. Proof of sale may be required in order to claim warranty. 2. Customers outside the US are responsible for shipping charges to and from Gefen. 3. Copper cables are limited to a 30 day warranty and cables must be in their original condition. The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate. However, Gefen assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this manual. In no event will Gefen be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. The technical information contained herein regarding the features and specifications is subject to change without notice. For the latest warranty coverage information, refer to the Warranty and Return Policy under the Support section of the Gefen Web site at www.gefen.com. PRODUCT REGISTRATION Please register your product online by visiting the Register Product page under the Support section of the Gefen Web site.
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