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  • Page 1 Multiview Seamless 3GSDI Audio Switcher Embedder EXT-HD-MVSL-441 User Manual Release A3...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Important Safety Instructions GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this product near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

  • Page 3: Warranty Information

    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 4 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI is a trademark of Gefen, LLC. Important Notice Gefen, LLC reserves the right to make changes in the hardware, packaging, and any accompanying documentation without prior written notice. HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing in the United States and other countries.
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  • Page 6 3GSDI Audio Embedder 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Features and Packing List Features • Seamless switcher with 4 inputs • Adjustable scaling and resizing of each input • Display up to 4 windows on a single display • Input and Output resolutions up to 1080p Full HD and 1920x1200 (WUXGA) •...

  • Page 7: Packing List

    The 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI ships with the items listed below. If any of these items are not present in your box when you first open it, immediately contact your dealer or Gefen. • 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher •...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    3GSDI Audio Embedder 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Table of Contents Getting Started Panel Layout ......................2 Front ......................2 Back ......................3 IR Remote Control Unit ..................4 Top ........................ 4 Bottom ......................6 Battery Cover ......................6 Installing the Batteries ...................
  • Page 9 3GSDI Audio Embedder 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Table of Contents Contents Fade In-Out ....................53 Chroma Key ....................55 Changing the IP Settings ................57 Changing the Telnet Settings ..............60 Changing the UDP Settings ................ 62 System Settings ..................65 Advanced Operation RS-232 and IP Configuration ................

  • Page 11: 01 Getting Started

    Multiview Seamless Switcher 01 Getting Started Panel Layout ......................2 Front ......................2 Back ......................3 IR Remote Control Unit ..................4 Top ........................ 4 Bottom ......................6 Battery Cover ......................6 Installing the Batteries ................... 7 Battery Cover ......................7 Setting the IR Channel ..................

  • Page 12: Panel Layout

    Introduction Getting Started Panel Layout Front Name Description Input Indicators These LED indicators display the state of each input. See Window Basics for more information. Window Buttons Press these buttons to display up to four windows on a single display. Window Presets Use these buttons to select the desired window configuration.

  • Page 13: Back

    Getting Started Panel Layout Back Name Description IR Ext Connect the included IR Extender (Gefen part no. EXT-RMT-EXTIRN) to this port. In (1 - 4) Connect up to four Hi-Def sources to these inputs using HDMI cables. HDMI Out Connect an HDMI cable from this port to an HD display.

  • Page 14: Ir Remote Control Unit

    Chapter Getting Started IR Remote Control Unit Name Description Info Used to toggle notifications on all outputs. Audio (1 - 4) Selects the audio source to be used on the output. page | 4...
  • Page 15 Chapter Getting Started IR Remote Control Unit Name Description Menu Press this button to display the built-in menu system. ◄ /►/▲/▼/OK Used to access and change features within the menu system. Use the arrow buttons to move around within the menu system or change a value.

  • Page 16: Bottom

    Chapter Getting Started IR Remote Control Unit Bottom Battery Cover Name Description Battery slot Holds the batteries for operating the (shown without batteries) IR remote. Use only 1.5V “AAA”-type batteries. See Installing the Batteries information on battery installation. DIP switch bank Use these DIP switches to set the IR channel of the remote.

  • Page 17: Installing The Batteries

    Chapter Getting Started IR Remote Control Unit Installing the Batteries Remove the battery cover on the bottom of the IR remote control unit. Make sure that the batteries are installed with the correct polarity, as shown in the illustration, below. Always use two 1.5V AAA-type batteries. Replace the battery cover.

  • Page 18: Setting The Ir Channel

    Chapter Getting Started IR Remote Control Unit Setting the IR Channel NOTE: The IR remote must be set to channel 0 in order to communicate with the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI. Make sure that the IR remote is set to channel 0 (see the diagram, below). Otherwise, the switcher will not work with the IR remote.

  • Page 19: Installation

    Chapter Getting Started Installation Page Title Connecting the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Connect up to four Hi-Def sources to the input ports (In 1 - In 4) ports on the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher. Connect an HD display to the HDMI Out port on the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher. OPTIONAL: Connect an RS-232 cable from the RS-232 port on the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher to the RS-232 connector on the automation controller.

  • Page 21: Operating The 4X1 Multiview Seamless Switcher For Hdmi

    Multiview Seamless Switcher 02 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Introduction......................12 Standby Mode ..................... 12 Turning on the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI ....... 12 Window Basics ....................13 Selecting a Window Configuration .............. 13 Single Window Nomenclature ..............14 Changing the Routing State (Single Window) ..........

  • Page 22: Introduction

    Chapter Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Introduction Standby Mode The LED next to the Power button, on the front panel, indicates the power state of the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI. In standby mode, power is being supplied to the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI but the unit is not turned on.

  • Page 23: Window Basics

    Chapter Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Window Basics Selecting a Window Configuration The 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI provides the ability to display four Hi-Def sources on one HD display. In addition, the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI allows the creation of an infinite number of window configurations using the built-in Web interface.

  • Page 24: Single Window Nomenclature

    Chapter Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Window Basics Single Window Nomenclature The 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI can display up to four sources on one display. When multiple sources are displayed on the screen, we refer to each source as a window.
  • Page 25 Chapter Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Window Basics The Default 1 preset uses Window A: To switch to the Default 1 single-window configuration using the IR remote control, press the Default Preset 1 button. Default Preset 1 The image displayed on the output will be dictated by the current routing state of the matrix.
  • Page 26 Chapter Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Window Basics Note that on the previous page that Window B is displayed. This is because the button for Windows B was pressed. The button for the current Window will remain illuminated until another Window button is pressed.

  • Page 27: Changing The Routing State (Single Window)

    Chapter Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Window Basics Changing the Routing State (Single Window) There are two methods for performing this operation: 1) Select a different Window button with a different input . 2) Change the routing state for the current output. We will cover both methods.
  • Page 28 Chapter Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Window Basics The numbers in each of the colored boxes, below, represent the currently select input for each Window. Since Input 3 has already been routed to Window C, the source connected to Input 3 will be displayed: Input 1 Input 2...

  • Page 29: Multiple Window Nomenclature

    Chapter Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Window Basics Multiple Window Nomenclature NOTE: The 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI is designed to be used as a 2x2 video wall. 4x1 rows and 1x4 columns are not supported. To recap, the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI can display up to four sources on one display.
  • Page 30 Chapter Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Window Basics When using multiple windows, multiple window buttons will active. We will continue with the last example in the Single Window Nomenclature section to the difference. In the illustration, below, Window C has been selected. Input 3 is routed to Window C. Therefore, the source connected to Input 3 is displayed.
  • Page 31 Chapter Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Window Basics The image on the output will be equally divided into four windows. This window arrangement is used by Default Preset 2. Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 Window arrangement for Default Preset 2 Now, let’s change the routing state so that the source connected to Input 2 covers the...
  • Page 32 Chapter Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Window Basics Press the button for Output A once. The LED indicator will change from Input 1 to Input 2. Input 2 selected Press Output A The output on the display will now appear, as follows: page | 22...

  • Page 33: Masking / Unmasking Outputs

    Chapter Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Window Basics Masking / Unmasking Outputs NOTE: Masking must be performed by using the buttons on the front panel or through the built-in Web interface. “Masking” prevents a window from displaying the signal from the source device. Instead of powering-down or disconnecting the input device, individual or multiple outputs can be masked.

  • Page 34: Window Priority

    Chapter Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Window Basics Window Priority The built-in Web interface allows windows to be resized and arranged in any order. Windows can also be placed above or below one another. The ordering of overlapping objects in two-dimensional space is sometimes referred to as the z-order.

  • Page 35: Assigning Window Priority

    Chapter Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Window Basics Assigning Window Priority Access the Web interface for the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI. See the Web Interface for more information. Go to the Window Setup page of the Web interface. We’ve selected Preset - 8 from the Select Preset drop-down list.

  • Page 36: Video Effects

    Chapter Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Video Effects NOTE: Video effects are only applicable to single-window applications. Multiple-window effects are not supported. When using single windows, the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI provides three unique post-production video effects: Fade, Chroma Key, and Mirror. Using Fade The fade effect applies a one-second cross-dissolve transition when switching between windows that are receiving video from different sources.

  • Page 37: Using Chroma Key

    Chapter Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Video Effects Using Chroma Key The chroma key effect, also referred to as “color-keying”, is a post-production technique for layering two images or video signals together. The first layer involves filming a subject in front of a solid color background.
  • Page 38 Chapter Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Video Effects Because shadows and other lighting imperfections are always present when photographing a subject against a solid color background, the background will never be a pure RGB value (as shown below). For this reason, a color range with minimum and maximum values needs to be specified.

  • Page 39: Using Mirror

    Chapter Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Video Effects Using Mirror The mirror effect, applies a horizontal transformation (rotated 180° about the y-axis) to window Output A. Window B Window B (mirrored) Access the Web interface for the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI. See the section Web Interface for more information.

  • Page 40: Locking / Unlocking The Switcher

    Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Locking / Unlocking the Switcher Locking the switcher will prevent any changes by disabling all buttons (except the Lock button) on the front panel. This feature is useful in preventing routing or other changes caused by accidentally bumping or pressing the buttons on the front panel.
  • Page 41 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Locking / Unlocking the Switcher Using the IR Remote Control Press the Lock button on the IR remote control. Lock button The Lock button, on the front panel of the switcher, will remain illuminated as long as the switcher is locked.

  • Page 42: Using The Ir Extender

    There may be situations where the IR sensor is blocked by a cabinet or other mounting device. In this case, the included IR extender (Gefen part no. EXT-RMT-EXTIRN) can be connected to the IR Ext port on the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher. The sensor on the IR extender behaves exactly like the sensor on the front panel of the switcher.

  • Page 43: Menu System

    Chapter Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System Accessing the Menu System The HD Video Wall Controller uses a built-in menu system to manage and control all video features. To access the menu system, press the Menu button on the front panel or on the included IR remote control.
  • Page 44 Chapter Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System Using the Front Panel Controls Use the ◄, ►, ▲, and ▼ buttons on the front panel to move around within the menu system. Press the ▲ and ▼ buttons to move up and down. Press the ◄ or ► buttons to change the value of the current selection.
  • Page 45 Chapter Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System Using the IR Remote Control The IR remote control has buttons which represent the controls on the front panel. Use the ◄, ►, ▲, and ▼ buttons to move around within the menu system. Press the ▲ and ▼...

  • Page 46: Setting The Output Resolution

    Chapter Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System Setting the Output Resolution NOTE: Before changing this setting, make sure that all connected displays can support the selected output resolution. Press the Menu button on the front panel or on the IR remote control. The menu system will be displayed.
  • Page 47 Chapter Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight the desired output resolution. O U T P U T R E S O L U T I O N 4 8 0 P 5 7 6 P 7 2 0 P 5 0 7 2 0 P 6 0...

  • Page 48: Adjusting The Brightness

    Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System Adjusting the Brightness Press the Menu button on the front panel or on the IR remote control. The menu system will be displayed. M A I N M E N U I / O S E T U P W I N D O W N E T W O R K...
  • Page 49 Chapter Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System Press the Select button to select the Input option. The currently selected input will be highlighted in orange. Select the desired input using the ◄ or ► buttons. P I C T U R E S E T T I N G S I N P U T V I D E O 1 B R I G H T N E S S...

  • Page 50: Adjusting The Contrast

    Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System Adjusting the Contrast Press the Menu button on the front panel or on the IR remote control. The menu system will be displayed. M A I N M E N U I / O S E T U P W I N D O W N E T W O R K...
  • Page 51 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System Press the Select button to select the Input option. The currently selected input will be highlighted in orange. Select the desired input using the ◄ or ► buttons. P I C T U R E S E T T I N G S I N P U T V I D E O 1 B R I G H T N E S S...

  • Page 52: Adjusting The Saturation

    Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System Adjusting the Saturation Press the Menu button on the front panel or on the IR remote control. The menu system will be displayed. M A I N M E N U I / O S E T U P W I N D O W N E T W O R K...
  • Page 53 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System Press the Select button to select the Input option. The currently selected input will be highlighted in orange. Select the desired input using the ◄ or ► buttons. P I C T U R E S E T T I N G S I N P U T V I D E O 1 B R I G H T N E S S...

  • Page 54: Adjusting The Hue

    Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System Adjusting the Hue Press the Menu button on the front panel or on the IR remote control. The menu system will be displayed. M A I N M E N U I / O S E T U P W I N D O W N E T W O R K...
  • Page 55 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System Press the Select button to select the Input option. The currently selected input will be highlighted in orange. Select the desired input using the ◄ or ► buttons. P I C T U R E S E T T I N G S I N P U T V I D E O 1 B R I G H T N E S S...

  • Page 56: Osd Settings

    Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System OSD Settings The OSD Settings menu controls how the OSD is displayed. Press the Menu button on the front panel or on the IR remote control. The menu system will be displayed. M A I N M E N U I / O S E T U P W I N D O W...
  • Page 57 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System Use the ◄ or ► buttons to change the current value. Press the Select button to accept the current changes. If using the IR remote control, press the OK button. Info Display If this option is turned On, then the status window is activated.
  • Page 58 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System V Offset The vertical offset of the OSD, as it appears on the display. I / O S E T U P S E T U P N E T W O R K S Y S T E M E X I T Timeout...

  • Page 59: Edid Management

    Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System EDID Management Press the Menu button on the front panel or on the IR remote control. The menu system will be displayed. M A I N M E N U I / O S E T U P W I N D O W N E T W O R K...
  • Page 60 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System Press the Select button to select the Lock EDID option. Use the ◄ or ► buttons to change the value of the Lock EDID option. Press the Select button to accept the Lock EDID value. E D I D L O C K E D I D Ye s...

  • Page 61: Mirror

    Chapter Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System Mirror Applies a horizontal transformation (rotated 180° about the y-axis) to window output A. Press the Menu button on the front panel or on the IR remote control. The menu system will be displayed.
  • Page 62 Chapter Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System Press the Select button to select the Mirror option. The currently selected value will be highlighted in orange. W I N D O W C O N V E RT M I R R O R O F F FA D E I N - O U T...

  • Page 63: Fade In-Out

    Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System Fade In-Out Adds a 1 second transition to Window A and another window, when switching between windows. Press the Menu button on the front panel or on the IR remote control. The menu system will be displayed.
  • Page 64 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight Fade In-Out. Press the Select button to select the Fade In-Out option. The currently selected value will be highlighted in orange. W I N D O W C O N V E RT M I R R O R O F F FA D E I N - O U T...

  • Page 65: Chroma Key

    Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System Chroma Key Using Chroma Key for more information about the chroma key process. Press the Menu button on the front panel or on the IR remote control. The menu system will be displayed. M A I N M E N U I / O S E T U P W I N D O W...
  • Page 66 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight the Minimum R option. Press the Select button to select the Minimum R option. The currently selected value will be highlighted in orange. C H R O M A K E Y M I N I M U M 0 0 0...

  • Page 67: Changing The Ip Settings

    Chapter Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System Changing the IP Settings Press the Menu button on the front panel or on the IR remote control. The menu system will be displayed. Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight the Network option. M A I N M E N U I / O S E T U P W I N D O W...
  • Page 68 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight the option to change. The Mode option will be highlighted, automatically. Once the desired option is highlighted, press the Select button to select it. If using the IR remote control, press the OK button.

  • Page 69: Restore Defaults

    Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System N E T W O R K M O D E S TAT I C S TAT I C S E T B Y T E 1 H I G H 1 9 2 B Y T E 2 1 6 8...

  • Page 70: Changing The Telnet Settings

    Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System Changing the Telnet Settings Press the Menu button on the front panel or on the IR remote control. The menu system will be displayed. Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight the Network option. M A I N M E N U I / O S E T U P W I N D O W...

  • Page 71: Telnet Access

    Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight the option to change. The Telnet Access option will be highlighted, automatically. Once the desired option is highlighted, press the Select button to select it. If using the IR remote control, press the OK button.

  • Page 72: Changing The Udp Settings

    Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System Changing the UDP Settings Press the Menu button on the front panel or on the IR remote control. The menu system will be displayed. Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight the Network option. M A I N M E N U I / O S E T U P W I N D O W...
  • Page 73 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight the option to change. The UDP Access option will be highlighted, automatically. Once the desired option is highlighted, press the Select button to select it. If using the IR remote control, press the OK button.
  • Page 74 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System U D P S E T T I N G S U D P A C C E S S U D P P O RT 5 0 0 0 7 R E M O T E U D P A C C E S S R E M O T E U D P A D D R B Y T E 1 H I G H...

  • Page 75: System Settings

    Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System System Settings Press the Menu button on the front panel or on the IR remote control. The menu system will be displayed. Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight the System option. M A I N M E N U I / O S E T U P W I N D O W...

  • Page 77: 03 Advanced Operation

    Chapter Multiview Seamless Switcher 03 Advanced Operation RS-232 and IP Configuration ................68 RS-232 Interface ..................68 RS-232 Settings ..................68 IP / UDP Configuration ................69 Commands ......................70 Web Interface ....................133 Using the built-in Web Interface ..............133 Routing ......................

  • Page 78: Rs-232 And Ip Configuration

    Chapter Advanced Operation RS-232 and IP Configuration RS-232 Interface DE-9 DA-15 RS-232 Controller Switcher DB-25 Only TXD, RXD, and GND pins are used. DC-37 RS-232 Settings Description Setting 19200 Baud rate DD-50 Data bits None Parity Stop bits None Hardware flow control IMPORTANT: When sending Telnet or RS-232 commands, a carriage return (0d) and a line feed (0a) must be included at the end of the command.

  • Page 79: Ip / Udp Configuration

    Chapter Advanced Operation RS-232 and IP Configuration IP / UDP Configuration The 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI supports IP-based control using Telnet, UDP, or the built-in Web-based GUI. To set up IP control, the network settings for the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI must be configured via RS-232. The default network settings for the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher are as follows: Description IP Address / Port...

  • Page 80: Commands

    Chapter Advanced Operation Commands Command Description #chromakey Enables or disables chroma-keying #chromakey_color This command will be available in a future release of the firmware #display_telnet_welcome Enables or disables the Telnet welcome message #fade Enable or disable fade effect #fadefault Resets the current routing and masking state to factory-default settings #help Displays the list of available commands...
  • Page 81 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands Command Description #set_saturation Set the saturation for the specified output #set_tcp_user This command will be available in a future release of the firmware #set_telnet_pass Sets the Telnet password #set_telnet_port Sets the Telnet listening port #set_udp_port Sets the local UDP listening port #set_udp_remote_ip Sets the remote UDP IP address #set_udp_remote_port...
  • Page 82 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands Command Description #show_udp_remote_port Displays the current UDP remote port #show_ver_data Displays the current hardware and software version #unmask Disables masking on the specified output #use_tcp_access Enables or disables Telnet access #use_telnet_pass Forces password credentials for each Telnet session #use_udp_access Enables or disables UDP access Displays the switcher routing status...
  • Page 83 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #chromakey The #chromakey command enables or disables chroma-keying. This command is only applicable when viewing a single input (full screen). Executing this command when viewing multiple windows will return an error. Syntax #chromakey param1 Parameters Value [0 ...
  • Page 84 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #display_telnet_welcome The #display_telnet_welcome command enables or disables the Telnet welcome message during a Telnet session. Syntax #display_telnet_welcome param1 Parameters Value [0 ... 1] param1 Value Description Disable welcome message Enable welcome message Example #display_telnet_welcome 1 TELNET WELCOME SCREEN IS ENABLED When enabled and a Telnet session has been started, the following will appear: Welcome to EXT-HD-MVSL-441 TELNET page | 74...
  • Page 85 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #fade The #fade command enables or disables fade effects. Syntax #fade param1 Parameters Value [0 ... 1] param1 Value Description Disable fade effects Enable fade effects Example #fade 1 FADE EFFECT ON page | 75...
  • Page 86 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #fadefault The #fadefault command resets the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher to factory-default settings. Outputs are unmasked and all IP and UDP settings are reset to default settings. Syntax #fadefault Parameters None Example #fadefault page | 76...
  • Page 87 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #help The #help command displays the list of available RS-232 / Telnet commands. Help on a specific command can be displayed when using param1. Syntax #help param1 Parameters Command name (optional) [STRING] param1 Example #help #sipadd SET IP ADDRESS #SIPADD PARAM1 PARAM1 = XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX...
  • Page 88 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #lock_aspect The #lock_aspect command locks or unlocks the aspect ratio of all inputs. This command is only applicable when viewing multiple input (multiple windows). Executing this command when viewing a single window will return an error. Syntax #lock_aspect param1 Parameters...
  • Page 89 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #lock_edid The #lock_edid command secures the Local EDID by disabling the automatic loading of the downstream EDID when the switcher is powered. Syntax #lock_edid param1 Parameters Value [0 ... 1] param1 Value Description Unlock EDID Lock EDID Example #lock_edid 1 EDID IS LOCKED...
  • Page 90 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #mask The #mask command masks the video on the specified output(s). Use the #unmask command to disable output masking. If param1 = 0, then all outputs are masked. Syntax #mask param1 Parameters Output [0 ... 4] param1 Examples #mask 1...
  • Page 91 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #mirror The #mirror command enables or disables window mirroring. This command applies a horizontal transformation (rotated 180° about the y-axis) to window output A. Syntax #mirror param1 Parameters Value [0 ... 1] param1 Value Description Disable Enable Example #mirror 1...
  • Page 92 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #mute The #mute command enables or disables audio muting on all outputs. Syntax #mute param1 Parameters Value [0 ... 1] param1 Value Description Unlock Lock Example #mute 1 AUDIO IS MUTED page | 82...
  • Page 93 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #power The #power command toggles power on the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher. Syntax #power param1 Parameters Value [0 ... 1] param1 Value Description Examples #power 0 POWER IS OFF #power 1 POWER IS ON page | 83...
  • Page 94 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #reboot The #reboot command reboots the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher. Executing this command is the equivalent of disconnecting and reconnecting the AC power cord, on the back of the switcher. The 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher must be rebooted after changing any of the IP settings.
  • Page 95 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #recall_preset The #recall_preset command loads the routing preset. Syntax #recall_preset param1 Parameters Preset [1 ... 10] param1 Example #recall_preset 2 INPUT 4 IS ROUTED TO WINDOW OUTPUT A RECALL ROUTING STATE PRESET 2 #rotate The #rotate command will be available in a future release of firmware. page | 85...
  • Page 96 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #save_preset The #save_preset command saves the current routing state to a specified preset. Syntax #save_preset param1 Parameters param1 Preset [1 ... 10] Example #save_preset 1 CURRENT ROUTING STATE IS SAVED TO PRESET 1 #set_bank_name The #set_bank_name command names the specified bank. Syntax #set_bank_name param1 param2 Parameters...
  • Page 97 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #set_brightness The #set_brightness command sets the brightness level of the video signal on all outputs. Syntax #set_brightness param1 Parameters Level [0 ... 100] param1 Examples #set_brightness 65 OUTPUT 1 IS SET TO BRIGHTNESS VALUE : 65 #set_contrast The #set_contrast command sets the contrast level of the video signal on the specified output.
  • Page 98 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #set_edid The #set_edid command sets the specified EDID type to an input or bank. Syntax #set_edid param1 param2 param3 param4 Parameters Source [STRING] param1 Source Description Uses default (Internal) EDID bank Uses EDID bank output Uses EDID on Output (sink) param2 Source [1 ...
  • Page 99 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands Examples #set_edid int 2 input 4 INTERNAL EDID 2 IS SAVED TO INPUT4 #set_edid bank 3 bank 5 BANK EDID 3 IS SAVED TO BANK5 page | 89...
  • Page 100 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #set_gateway The #set_gateway command sets the gateway address. The gateway must be typed using dot-decimal notation. The 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher must be rebooted after executing this command. The default gateway is 192.168.1.1. Syntax #set_gateway param1 Parameters Gateway param1...
  • Page 101 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #set_hdcp The #set_hdcp command disables or enables HDCP pass-through on the specified input. If param1 = 0, then all inputs are affected. Syntax #set_hdcp param1 param2 Parameters Input [1 ... 4] param1 Value [0 ... 1] param2 Value Description...
  • Page 102 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #set_hposition The #set_hposition command sets the horizontal position of the specified window. param2 is the number of horizontal pixels for the resolution of the specified window. This command is only applicable when viewing multiple input (multiple windows). Executing this command when viewing a single window will return an error.
  • Page 103 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #set_hsize The #set_hsize command sets the horizontal size of the specified window. param2 is the number of horizontal pixels for the resolution of the specified window. This command is only applicable when viewing multiple input (multiple windows). Executing this command when viewing a single window will return an error.
  • Page 104 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #set_http_port The #set_http_port command specifies the Web server listening port. The 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher must be rebooted after executing this command. The default port setting is 80. Use the #show_http_port command to display the current HTTP listening port.
  • Page 105 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #set_ipadd The #set_ipadd command sets the IP address of the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher. The IP address must be entered using dot-decimal notation. The switcher must be rebooted after executing this command. The default IP address is 192.168.1.72. Use the #show_ipconfig #show_ip...
  • Page 106 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #set_ipmode The #set_ipmode command sets the IP mode to DHCP or static. The 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher must be rebooted after executing this command. Syntax #set_ipmode param1 Parameters Value [0 ... 1] param1 Value Description Static DHCP Example #set_ipmode 1...
  • Page 107 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #set_ir The #set_ir command will be available in a future release of firmware. #set_netmask The #set_netmask command sets the subnet mask. The subnet mask must be entered using dot-decimal notation. The switcher must be rebooted after executing this command.
  • Page 108 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #set_osd The #set_osd command enables or disables the OSD (On-Screen Display). The OSD is enabled, by default. Syntax #set_osd param1 Parameters Value [0 ... 1] param1 Value Description Disable Enable Example #set_osd 0 OSD IS SET TO OFF page | 98...
  • Page 109 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #set_output The #set_output command sets the output resolution. The specified output resolution is applied to all outputs. Syntax #set_output param1 Parameters Value [0 ... 16] param1 Value Description 480p 576p 720p @ 50 Hz 720p @ 60 Hz 1080p @ 24 Hz 1080p @ 50 Hz 1080p @ 60 Hz...
  • Page 110 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #set_preset_name The #set_preset_name command assigns a name to the specified preset. The name of the preset is limited to 8 characters. Names longer than 8 characters will be truncated. To display the name of a preset, use the #show_preset_name command.
  • Page 111 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #set_priority The #set_priority command sets the priority for the specified window. Windows assigned with a priority of 1 will appear on top of all other windows. Windows with a priority of 4 will be displayed on the bottom of all other windows. See Window Priority for more information.
  • Page 112 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #set_saturation The #set_saturation command sets the color saturation level for all outputs. Syntax #set_saturation param1 Parameters Level [0 ... 100] param1 Example #set_saturation 65 OUT A SET TO SATURATION VALUE : 65 #set_tcp_user This command will be available in a future release of firmware. page | 102...
  • Page 113 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #set_telnet_pass The #set_telnet_pass command sets the Telnet password. The password cannot exceed 10 characters in length. Syntax #set_telnet_pass param1 Parameters Password [STRING] param1 Example #set_telnet_pass Fl0ti11a TELNET INTERFACE PASSWORD IS SET Fl0ti11a page | 103...
  • Page 114 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #set_telnet_port The #set_telnet_port command sets the Telnet listening port. The 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher must be rebooted after executing this command. The default port setting is 23. Use the #show_telnet_port command to display the current Telnet listening port.
  • Page 115 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #set_udp_port The #set_udp_port command sets the UDP listening port. Syntax #set_udp_port param1 Parameters Port [1 ... 1024] param1 Example #set_udp_port 1002 UDP COMMUNICATION PORT 1002 IS SET PLEASE REBOOT THE UNITS page | 105...
  • Page 116 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #set_udp_remote_ip The #set_udp_remote_ip command sets the remote UDP IP address. The IP address must be specified using dot-decimal notation. The default UDP remote IP address is 192.168.1.255. The 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher must be rebooted after executing this command.
  • Page 117 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #set_udp_remote_port The #set_udp_remote_port command sets the remote UDP listening port. The default remote UDP listening port is 50008. The 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher must be rebooted after executing this command. Syntax #set_udp_remote_port param1 Parameters Port [0 ... 65535] param1 Example #set_udp_remote_port 50008...
  • Page 118 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #set_vposition The #set_vposition command sets the vertical position of the specified window. param2 is the number of vertical pixels for the resolution of the specified window. This command is only applicable when viewing multiple windows. Executing this command when viewing a single window will return an error.
  • Page 119 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #set_vsize The #set_vsize command sets the vertical size of the specified window. param2 is the number of vertical pixels for the resolution of the specified window. This command is only applicable when viewing multiple windows. Executing this command when viewing a single window will return an error.
  • Page 120 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #set_webui_ad_pass The #set_webui_ad_pass command sets the Administrator password for the Web GUI. The password is case-sensitive and cannot exceed 8 characters in length. The default password is Admin. Syntax #set_webui_ad_pass param1 Parameters Password param1 Example #set_webui_ad_pass bossman WEB UI ADMINISTRATOR PASSWORD IS SET bossman page | 110...
  • Page 121 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #set_webui_op_pass The #set_webui_ad_pass command sets the Operator password for the Web GUI. The default password is Admin. Syntax #set_webui_op_pass param1 Parameters Password param1 Example #set_webui_op_pass minion WEB UI OPERATOR PASSWORD IS SET minion #show_bank_name The #show_bank_name command displays the name of the specified EDID bank. To assign a name to an EDID bank, use the #set_bank_name command.
  • Page 122 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #show_brightness The #show_brightness command displays the brightness level for the specified window. Syntax #show_brightness param1 Parameters None Example #show_brightness 2 INPUT 2 IS SET TO BRIGHTNESS VALUE 50 page | 112...
  • Page 123 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #show_chromakey_color The #show_chromakey_color command displays the minimum or maximum value of the specified chroma key color component. Syntax #show_chromakey_color param1 param2 Parameters Color channel [CHAR] param1 Value Description Red channel Green channel Blue channel Color range [STRING] param2 Value...
  • Page 124 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #show_contrast The #show_contrast command displays the contrast level for all outputs. Syntax #show_contrast Parameters None Example #show_contrast OUT A CONTRAST VALUE : 74 #show_gateway The #show_gateway command displays the current gateway address of the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher.
  • Page 125 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #show_hdcp The #show_hdcp command displays the current HDCP setting for inputs or outputs. Syntax #show_hdcp param1 Parameters Value [0 ... 1] param1 Value Description Query input signal Query output signal Examples #show_hdcp 0 HDCP INPUT IS SET TO ACCEPT #show_hdcp 1 HDCP OUTPUT IS SET TO FOLLOW INPUT page | 115...
  • Page 126 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #show_http_port The #show_http_port command displays the current HTTP listening port of the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher. Use the #set_http_port command to set the HTTP listening port. Syntax #show_http_port Parameters None Examples #show_http_port HTTP PORT IS 80 #show_hue The #show_hue command displays the current hue setting for all outputs.
  • Page 127 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #show_ip The #show_ip command displays the current IP address of the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher. Syntax #show_ip Parameters None Example #show_ip IP ADDRESS : 192.168.1.190 page | 117...
  • Page 128 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #show_ipconfig The #show_ipconfig command displays the current TCP/IP settings. Syntax #show_ipconfig Parameters None Example #show_ipconfig IP CONFIGURATION IS: (STATIC) IP : 192.168.1.190 NETMASK : 255.255.255.0 GATEWAY : 192.168.1.11 MAC ADDRESS = 00:1c:91:03:b0:00 #show_ipmode The #show_ipmode command displays the current IP mode. To set the IP mode, use the #show_ipmode command.
  • Page 129 Advanced Operation Commands #show_ir The #show_ir command displays the IR channel of the switcher. Syntax #show_ir Parameters None Example #show_ir IR CHANNEL IS SET TO 0 #show_mac_addr The #show_mac_addr command displays the MAC address of the switcher. Syntax #show_mac_addr Parameters None Example #show_mac_addr...
  • Page 130 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #show_netmask The #show_netmask command displays the current net mask of the HD Video Wall Controller. Use the #set_netmask command to set the net mask. Syntax #show_netmask Parameters None Example #show_netmask NETMASK : 255.255.255.0 #show_osd The #show_osd command displays the current OSD state (ON or OFF). Syntax #show_osd Parameters...
  • Page 131 Advanced Operation Commands #show_output The #show_output command displays the current output resolution for the display area. Use the #set_output command to set the output resolution of the display area. Syntax #show_output Parameters None Example #show_output OUTPUT RESOLUTION IS SET TO 1280x720P 60HZ #show_power The #show_power command displays the current power state.
  • Page 132 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #show_preset_name The #show_preset_name command displays the name of the specified preset. To assign a name to a preset, use the #set_preset_name command. Syntax #show_preset_name param1 Parameters Preset [6 ... 20] param1 Example #show_preset_name 8 THE NAME FOR PRESET 8 IS:MyWinCfg #show_saturation The #show_saturation command displays the saturation for all outputs.
  • Page 133 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #show_tcp_access The #show_tcp_access command displays the current TCP access state (enabled or disabled). Use the #set_tcp_access command to enable or disable TCP access. Syntax #show_tcp_access Parameters None Example #show_tcp_access TCP ACCESS IS DISABLED #show_telnet_port The #show_telnet_port command displays the current Telnet port. Use the #set_telnet_port command to set the Telnet listening port.
  • Page 134 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #show_udp_port The #show_udp_port command displays the current UDP serial port. Use the #set_udp_port command to set the UDP listening port. Syntax: #show_udp_port Parameters: None Example: #show_udp_port UDP COMMUNICATION PORT IS: 1002 #show_udp_remote_ip The #show_udp_remote_ip command displays the current remote UDP address. Use the #set_udp_remote_ip command to set the remote UDP address.
  • Page 135 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #show_udp_remote_port The #show_udp_remote_port command displays the current remote UDP port. Use the #set_udp_remote_port command to set the remote UDP port. Syntax #show_udp_remote_port Parameters None Example #show_udp_remote_port REMOTE UDP COMMUNICATION PORT IS: 508 page | 125...
  • Page 136 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands #show_ver_data The #show_ver_data command displays the current software and hardware version. Syntax #show_ver_data Parameters None Example #show_ver_data SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE VERSION:V1.13 #unmask The #unmask command unmasks the specified output(s). Use the #mask command to mask the specified output(s). If param1 = 0, then all outputs are unmasked. Syntax #unmask param1 Parameters...
  • Page 137 Advanced Operation Commands #use_tcp_access The #use_tcp_access command enables or disables Telnet access. Syntax #use_tcp_access param1 Parameters Value [0 ... 1] param1 Value Description Disable Telnet access Enable Telnet access Example #use_tcp_access 1 TCP ACCESS IS ENABLED page | 127...
  • Page 138 Advanced Operation Commands #use_telnet_pass The #use_telnet_pass command forces the password credentials for each Telnet session. The default setting is disabled. Use the #set_telnet_pass command to set the Telnet password. Syntax #use_telnet_pass param1 Parameters Value [0 ... 1] param1 Value Description Disable password Enable password Example...
  • Page 139 Advanced Operation Commands #use_udp_access The #use_udp_access command enables or disables UDP access. Syntax #use_udp_access param1 Parameters Value [0 ... 1] param1 Value Description Disable UDP access Enable UDP access Example #use_udp_access 1 UDP ACCESS IS ENABLED page | 129...
  • Page 140 Advanced Operation Commands The m command displays the current routing status of the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher. Masking and locking status of the switcher is also provided. Do not precede the m command with the “#’ symbol. Syntax Parameters None Example INPUT 1 IS ROUTED TO WINDOW OUTPUT A INPUT 2 IS ROUTED TO WINDOW OUTPUT B...
  • Page 141 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands The r command routes the specified input to the output. Do not precede this command with the “#” symbol. Also see the command. If param2 = 0, then the specified input (param1) will be routed to all outputs. Syntax r param1 param2 Parameters...
  • Page 142 Chapter Advanced Operation Commands The s command routes the specified input to all outputs. Do not precede this command with the “#” symbol. Syntax s param1 Parameters Input [1 ... 4] param1 Example ALL OUTPUTS ARE ROUTED TO INPUT 2 page | 132...

  • Page 143: Web Interface

    Chapter Advanced Operation Web Interface Using the built-in Web Interface Access the built-in Web interface by entering the IP address of the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher that was specified in step 3 under IP / UDP Configuration. Once connected to the switcher, the login screen will be displayed.

  • Page 144: Routing

    Chapter Advanced Operation Web Interface The Web interface is divided into seven pages: Routing, I/O Setup, Window Setup, Presets, EDID, Network, and System. Each main page is represented by a tab at the top of the screen. The EDID page has its own set of sub-tabs. Click on the desired tab to open the desired page.
  • Page 145 Chapter Advanced Operation Web Interface Lock Matrix Locks or unlocks the matrix. Once the matrix is locked, settings cannot be changed using the front-panel buttons or through the Web GUI. When the matrix is locked, the button text will read “Unlock Matrix” and a red bar will appear across the top portion of the screen with the text “Matrix is LOCKED”.
  • Page 146 Chapter Advanced Operation Web Interface Current preset Displays the current preset that is loaded into memory. Each window is color-coded for easy identification. The letter in the upper-left corner of each window represents the output. The input used by each window output is displayed using a number from 1 to 4.
  • Page 147 Advanced Operation Web Interface Default Presets Click the radio button to select the desired preset. The default presets are identical to the Default preset buttons on the front panel of the matrix. If Default 1 preset is selected, then additional image adjustment information will be displayed.
  • Page 148 Advanced Operation Web Interface Routing (Default 1 only) When the Default 1 preset is loaded, routing buttons will appear over each column of inputs. Click these buttons (A - D) to change the output that is displayed. Each output will use the currently selected input (1 - 4). page | 138...
  • Page 149 Advanced Operation Web Interface Fade This feature adds a 1 second transition between window output A and another window output. Click to place a check mark in the check box to enable the fade effect. Click to clear the check box and disable the fade effect. See Using Fade more information using this effect.
  • Page 150 Advanced Operation Web Interface Min (Red, Green, Blue) Click the drop-down list to select the desired minimum RGB colors for the chroma key value. See Using Chroma Key for more information. Max (Red, Green, Blue) Click the drop-down list to select the desired maximum RGB colors for the chroma key value.
  • Page 151 Chapter Advanced Operation Web Interface Additional Presets The Web interface provides an additional 10 presets which are not available from the front panel buttons. Click the radio button to select the desired preset. By default, each of these presets use the same window arrangement as Default Preset 2.

  • Page 152: I/O Setup

    Advanced Operation Web Interface I/O Setup Select Input Select the desired input from the drop-down list. The Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Hue settings are applied to the selected input. Options input 1 input 2 input 3 input 4 Brightness Enter the desired brightness value in this field. Contrast Enter the desired contrast value in this field.
  • Page 153 Advanced Operation Web Interface Info Display This feature will be available in a future release of firmware. Timeout (0 - 60 sec) Enter the timeout (duration) value in this field. Resolution Select the desired output resolution from the drop-down list. Options 480p 1280 x 1024...

  • Page 154: Window Setup

    Advanced Operation Web Interface Window Setup Click and drag corners to resize window Select Preset Click this drop-down list to select and load the desired preset. Lock Aspect Ratio Click to place a check mark in the check box in order to lock the aspect ratio.
  • Page 155 Chapter Advanced Operation Web Interface Select Window Click this drop-down list to select the desired window. A window can also be selected by clicking the desired window in the Interactive Workspace (see the previous page). Width The width (in pixels) of the selected window. If this value is changed, the associated window in the interactive workspace will automatically be updated.
  • Page 156 Chapter Advanced Operation Web Interface Save Click to save the current settings. The current settings will be saved to the selected preset displayed in the Select Preset drop-down list. Routing Click the radio button to select the desired input. Each column represents an output.

  • Page 157: Presets

    Chapter Advanced Operation Web Interface Presets Preset Names Type the desired name of each preset in these fields. Save Click to save the changes to the preset names. page | 147...
  • Page 158 Chapter Advanced Operation Web Interface Browse... Click this button to select the desired preset file. Upload Click this button to upload the preset file to the switcher. Download Click to save the current preset configurations and names to file. page | 148...

  • Page 159: Edid ► Assign

    Chapter Advanced Operation Web Interface EDID ► Assign Lock EDID Secures the Local EDID and disables automatic EDID loading during power-up. If the Lock EDID button is clicked (enabled), the “EDID locked on power cycle” message will be displayed in red. The local EDID information will now be locked once the switcher is rebooted.
  • Page 160 Chapter Advanced Operation Web Interface Copy To Place a check mark in the desired check box to select or deselect the desired input(s). EDID Modes Select the EDID mode from the drop-down list. Options Internal - 720p 2 ch audio Internal - 720p Multi ch Internal - 1080p 2 ch audio Internal - 1080p Multi ch...
  • Page 161 Chapter Advanced Operation Web Interface Input # The number of the input. Name The name of the input. EDID Source The current EDID source being used. EDID Name The name of the EDID. page | 151...
  • Page 162 Chapter Advanced Operation Web Interface Copy To Click to place a check mark in the check box where the EDID will be copied. Click to clear the check box and deselect the bank. Bank # The number of the bank. Name The name of the bank.

  • Page 163: Edid ► Bank Names

    Chapter Advanced Operation Web Interface EDID ► Bank Names Bank # Indicates the EDID bank number. Name Type the desired name of the EDID bank in this field. Save Saves the current name change to the EDID bank(s). Cancel Restores the previous name or each bank, if the name was edited. page | 153...

  • Page 164: Edid ► Upload / Download

    Chapter Advanced Operation Web Interface EDID ► Upload / Download Browse... Click this button to select the EDID file to be uploaded. Select Bank Location Click this drop-down list to select the bank to where the EDID will be uploaded. Options Bank 1 ...
  • Page 165 Chapter Advanced Operation Web Interface Select EDID File to Download Click this box to select the EDID that is to be saved to a file. The EDID file will be saved in binary (.bin) format. Options Bank 1 ... Bank 8 1 - ...

  • Page 166: Network

    Chapter Advanced Operation Web Interface Network MAC Address The MAC address of the switcher. The MAC address cannot be changed. Mode The network mode setting. Options Static DHCP IP Address Enter the IP address of the switcher in this field. This option is only available if the network mode is set to static.
  • Page 167 Chapter Advanced Operation Web Interface Enable UDP Access Click to place a check mark in the check box to enable TCP. Click to clear the check box and disable TCP access. Require Password on Connect Click to place a check mark in the check box to force the password prompt at the beginning of a Telnet session.
  • Page 168 Chapter Advanced Operation Web Interface Enable UDP Access Click to place a check mark in the check box to enable UDP access. Click to clear the check box and disable UDP access. UDP Port Enter the UDP listening port in this field. Enable UDP Echo Place a check mark in this box to enable UDP echo.
  • Page 169 Chapter Advanced Operation Web Interface Username Click this drop-down list to select the user name. The password for the selected user name can be changed, if desired. Old Password Type the current (old) password in this field. New Password Type the new password in this field. Confirm Password Re-type the new password in this field.

  • Page 170: System

    Chapter Advanced Operation Web Interface System Download This feature will be available in a future release of firmware. Browse... This feature will be available in a future release of firmware. Restore This feature will be available in a future release of firmware. page | 160...
  • Page 171 Chapter Advanced Operation Web Interface Browse... Click this button to select the firmware file to be uploaded. See Upgrading the Firmware for details on updating the firmware. Update Click this button to begin the update process, once the firmware file is selected. IR Channel This feature will be available in a future release of firmware.

  • Page 173: 04 Appendix

    Chapter Multiview Seamless Switcher 04 Appendix Upgrading the Firmware ..................164 Specifications ....................165...

  • Page 174: Upgrading The Firmware

    IMPORTANT: DO NOT power-off or disconnect the AC power cord from the switcher, at any time, during the firmware upgrade process. Download the firmware update from the Support section of the Gefen Web site. Extract the firmware file from the .ZIP file.

  • Page 175: Specifications

    Chapter Appendix Specifications Supported Formats Resolutions (max.) • 1080p Full HD • 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) Electrical Maximum Pixel Clock • 225 MHz Preset Select Buttons • 10 x Tact-type, blue backlight Window Select Buttons • 4 x Tact-type, blue backlight Menu Button •...
  • Page 176 Stretch It, Switch It, Split It. Gefen’s Got It. ® 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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