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  • Page 1

    ® 8x1 Switcher for 1.3 EXT-HDMI1.3-841 User Manual www.gefen.co m[...]

  • Page 2

    ASKING FOR ASSIST ANCE Rev A4 T echnical Support : T elephone (818) 772-9100 (800) 545-6900 Fax (818) 772-9120 T echnical Support Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday thru Friday Paci fi c T ime. Write T o: Gefen, LLC c/o Customer Service 20600 Nordhoff St Chatsworth, CA 9131 1 www .gefen.com support@gefen.com Notice Gefen, LLC reserves the right to m[...]

  • Page 3

    CONTENTS 1 Introduction 2 Operation Notes 3 Features 4 Panel Layout 5 Panel Descriptions 6 Connecting And Operating The 8x1 Switcher For HDMI 1.3 7 RMT8-IR Remote Control Description 8 IR Channel Con fi guration 9 RS-232 Serial Communication 10 Speci fi cations 1 1 W arranty[...]

  • Page 4

    1 Congratulations on your purchase of the 8x1 Switcher for HDMI 1.3. Y our complete satisfaction is very important to us. Gefen Gefen delivers innovative, progressive computer and electronics add-on solutions that harness integration, extension, distribution and conversion technologies. Gefen’s reliable, plug-and-play products supplement cross-pl[...]

  • Page 5

    READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INST ALLING OR OPERA TING THE 8X1 SWITCHER FOR HDMI 1.3 • This devices is HDMI 1.3 compliant. Please see page 3 for supported HDMI 1.3 features. • Supports HDTV resolutions up to 1080p Full HD and computer resolutions of 1900 x 1200. 2 OPERA TION NOTES[...]

  • Page 6

    3 Features • Switch easily between any eight HDMI sources • Extends the range of HDMI compliant devices by equalizing and reclocking the HDMI signal • Serial RS-232 port for remote switching • Discrete IR remote included • HDMI and HDCP pass-through HDMI 1.3 Features • Dolby T rueHD & DTS-HD Master Audio • Deep Color Supported (XV[...]

  • Page 7

    4 Front Panel Back Panel 1 2 4 3 6 8 7 5 P ANEL LA YOUT[...]

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    5 1 Infrared (IR) Receiver Extension Port This port will accept an optionally purchased IR extension cable (Gefen part# EXT -RMT -EXTIR). This is useful for installations where the IR receiver , located on the front panel (Item 2 on this page), is not in line-of-sight with the IR remote control used to relay commands to the device at the sender ’[...]

  • Page 9

    6 How to Connect the 8x1 Switcher for HDMI 1.3 1. Connect up to eight HDMI source devices to the 8x1 Switcher for HDMI 1.3 using the supplied HDMI cables (8 are included). 2. Connect one HDMI capable device (i.e. HDMI display) to the 8x1 Switcher for HDMI 1.3 using a user supplied HDMI cable. 3. Connect the included 5V DC power supply to the power [...]

  • Page 10

    7 The included RMT -8IR remote control is used to switch between inputs on the 8x1 Switcher for HDMI 1.3. Only one input can be selected at a time and this input is then output through the single HDMI output port on the rear panel. Switching Press the 1 button to switch to HDMI input 1. Press the 2 button to switch to HDMI input 2. Press the 3 butt[...]

  • Page 11

    8 Why would I need to change the remote channel? In some instances, the 8x1 Switcher for HDMI 1.3 may use IR codes that con fl ict with other IR remote control devices. The unit may switch inputs when another brand IR remote control is used or the RMT -8IR may cause other brand IR controlled devices to behave unexpectedly . I am experiencing the i[...]

  • Page 12

    9 RS-232 SERIAL COMMUNICA TION What features are available via the RS-232 serial communications port? The 8x1 Switcher for HDMI 1.3 can accept commands through the RS-232 serial communications port located on the rear panel. The current RS-232 control features are: • Switching/routing of inputs to outputs without the RMT -8IR remote control. How [...]

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    10 Video Ampli fi er Bandwidth ....................................................................... 225 MHz Input Video Signal .............................................................................. 1.2 V olts p-p Input DDC Signal ......................................................................... 5 V olts p-p (TTL) Single Link Ran[...]

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    11 W ARRANTY 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 noti fi ed within two (2) years from the date of shipment, Gefen will, at its option, repair or replace the equipment, provided that the equipment has not been subjected to mechanica[...]

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    20600 Nordhoff St., Chatsworth CA 91311 1-800-545-6900 818-772-9100 fax: 818-772-9120 www .gefen.com support@gefen.com Rev A4 Pb This product uses UL listed power supplies.[...]