Gefen EXT-GAVA User manual

Audio
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3GSDI
Release A3.1
Firmware 3.0
User Manual
EXT-GAVA
GAVA
Gefen Audio/Video Automation
System Processor

Important Safety Instructions
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GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this product near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
8. Do not install or place this product near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized
plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for
your safety. If the provided plug does not t into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.
12. To reduce the risk of electric shock and/or damage to this product, never handle or
touch this unit or power cord if your hands are wet or damp. Do not expose this
product to rain or moisture.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally,
or has been dropped.
15. Batteries that may be included with this product and/or accessories should never be
exposed to open ame or excessive heat. Always dispose of used batteries
according to the instructions.
Gefen Audio/Video Automation System Processor

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 notied within two (2) years from
the date of shipment, Gefen will, at its option, repair or replace the equipment, provided
that the equipment has not been subjected to mechanical, electrical, or other abuse or
modications. Equipment that fails under conditions other than those covered will be
repaired at the current price of parts and labor in effect at the time of repair. Such repairs
are warranted for ninety (90) days from the day of reshipment to the Buyer.
This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied, including without
limitation, any implied warranty or merchantability or tness for any particular purpose, all of
which are expressly disclaimed.
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 specications 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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Contacting Gefen Technical Support
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Gefen Audio/Video Automation System Processor
Gefen, LLC
c/o Customer Service
20600 Nordhoff St.
Chatsworth, CA 91311
Telephone: [phone]
[phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Visit us on the Web: www.gefen.com
Technical Support Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday - Friday, Pacic Time
GAVA, PACS, and Audio / Video Automation System Processor
are trademarks 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.
© 2013 Gefen, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Operating Notes
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• The GAVA is shipped with a static IP address of 192.168.1.82. This address may need
to be changed before the GAVA will work on the Local Area Network. See Setting the
IP Address for instructions on setting the GAVA to a new IP address.
• Most systems will only need one GAVA controller. If your network will contain multiple
GAVA units, each one must have a unique IP address before it is connected to the
network. Install one GAVA at a time, and change its IP address before connecting
another GAVA to the network.
• The PACS acts as a bridge between your controller (e.g. GAVA) that is sending the
RS-232 commands over your network, and the actual RS-232 port on the device that
is being controlled.
• Check www.gefen.com/GAVA for the latest Web browser compatibility list.
• Before updating the GAVA software, it is recommended to clear the Web browser’s
cache.
• If an “App” Home link gets deleted, the link can be restored by typing in the IP address
of the GAVA in the device’s Web browser.
• Download the free iPhone or iPad App from the Apple App Store.
Download the free Android App from the Google Play Store. The Android device must
be running Android 4.2 or greater in order to download the App.

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Features and Packing List
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Features
• Integrated HTML5 Web Server supports any smartphone or Web browser.
• Intuitive Graphical User Interface (GUI).
• Local low-power Linux processor contains system controllers, device interface codes,
and a Web server.
• Easy Wizard setup with no programming required.
• Simple conguration interface.
• Directly controls Gefen IP-controlled devices and other selected IP devices.
• Offers control (through EXT-PACS) of any IR and RS-232-controlled devices, and
trigger contacts.
• May be powered over Ethernet cable with optional power adapter.
Contact [email protected] to order the adapter.
• Fan-less, silent, low-power processor may be placed anywhere.
• Full two-way control of RS-232 and IP devices.
• 2-way IP interface with Apple TV® version 2 or 3 and computers running iTunes®
(PC or Mac).
• One or more PACS gateways may be located anywhere on the Network.
• Offers Lutron RadioRA® 2, Homeworks®, and QSE, and KNX® interfaces for lighting,
appliance control, and more.
• Other lighting and appliance interfaces (Z-Wave, etc.) coming soon.
• A second GAVA processor may be installed to provide system redundancy. Normally,
only one GAVA processor is required for any size system.
• Supports UPnP IP devices.
Packing List
The GAVA ships with the items listed below. If any of these items are not present in your
box when you rst open it, immediately contact your dealer or Gefen.
• Gefen Audio/Video Automation System Processor
• 3 ft. CAT-5 cable
• 12V DC power supply
• AC power cord
• Quick-Start Guide

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Table of Contents
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01 Getting Started
Panel Layout ......................................................................................................... 2
Left Side ........................................................................................................ 2
Right Side...................................................................................................... 3
Installation ............................................................................................................. 4
Connecting the GAVA ................................................................................... 4
Sample Wiring Diagram ................................................................................ 4
Installing GAVA - Setting up the Network ..................................................... 5
Using the “Fing” App ..................................................................................... 5
Installing more than one PACS / Mini PACS................................................. 9
02 Using the GAVA Wizard
Introduction.......................................................................................................... 12
The Log File ................................................................................................ 15
The Help System......................................................................................... 17
Layout and Design Flow...................................................................................... 18
Using the Sidebar Buttons................................................................................... 19
Basic Conguration ............................................................................................. 21
Network ....................................................................................................... 21
Software Updates........................................................................................ 23
Integrator Info.............................................................................................. 28
Adding Control Gateways.................................................................................... 30
Adding a PACS or Mini PACS..................................................................... 30
Adding a Lutron Lighting Control System.................................................... 33
Adding the Lutron Control Gateway ............................................................ 35
Adding Elements ................................................................................................. 40
Adding a Dimmer ........................................................................................ 42
Adding a Keypad......................................................................................... 44
Adding a Shade........................................................................................... 45
Adding a Switch .......................................................................................... 46
Saving the Element List .............................................................................. 47
Editing Elements ................................................................................................. 48
Deleting Elements ....................................................................................... 48
Changing Element Properties ..................................................................... 49
Adding Rooms..................................................................................................... 50
Adding a Receiver....................................................................................... 53
Function Keys ............................................................................................. 59
Adding a Display ......................................................................................... 61
Adding a Source.......................................................................................... 67
Using iTunes® with the GAVA .................................................................... 71
Using Apple TV® with the GAVA ................................................................ 75
Adding “Generic” Sources........................................................................... 77
Adding an A/V Matrix .................................................................................. 78
Adding System Sources (Selecting Matrix Inputs) ...................................... 82

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Adding Building Automation ........................................................................ 83
Arranging Control Elements ........................................................................ 84
Additional Drivers ................................................................................................ 86
Adding a “Phantom” device......................................................................... 86
Controlling the device.................................................................................. 87
Creating Macros.................................................................................................. 88
Commands.................................................................................................. 88
Other Command Types............................................................................... 93
Creating Events................................................................................................... 98
Views................................................................................................................. 101
Managing Views........................................................................................ 101
Generating the GUI ........................................................................................... 105
Pairing iTunes with the GAVA................................................................... 108
03 The GAVA User Interface
Installing the GAVA App......................................................................................114
Using the GAVA App...........................................................................................115
Adding GAVA Systems ............................................................................. 115
Deleting GAVA Systems ........................................................................... 120
Home Screen .................................................................................................... 121
Rooms tab................................................................................................. 121
Macros tab ................................................................................................ 122
Disc Player ........................................................................................................ 123
NAV (Navigation) tab ................................................................................ 123
Digit tab ..................................................................................................... 125
Set-Top Box....................................................................................................... 126
NAV (Navigation) tab ................................................................................ 126
Digit tab ..................................................................................................... 127
DVR (Digital Video Recorder) tab ............................................................. 128
FAV (Favorites) tab ................................................................................... 129
A/V Receiver ..................................................................................................... 130
NAV (Navigation) tab ................................................................................ 130
A/V Receiver - Inputs tab .......................................................................... 131
Display............................................................................................................... 132
NAV (Navigation) tab ................................................................................ 132
Display - Digit tab ...................................................................................... 133
Display - DVR (Digital Video Recorder) tab .............................................. 134
Display - FAV (Favorites) tab .................................................................... 135
Apple TV............................................................................................................ 136
Player tab .................................................................................................. 136
NAV (Navigation) tab ................................................................................ 137
iTunes................................................................................................................ 138
Player tab .................................................................................................. 138
Playlist tab................................................................................................. 139

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Matrix................................................................................................................. 140
Keypad .............................................................................................................. 141
Lights................................................................................................................. 142
Shades .............................................................................................................. 143
04 Appendix
Learning a New Device ..................................................................................... 146
Working with Templates............................................................................ 149
Setting the IP Address....................................................................................... 153
Browser Recommendations .............................................................................. 158
Using the GAVA with a KNX Automation System .............................................. 160
Adding the KNX Control Gateway............................................................. 162
Adding Elements ....................................................................................... 164
Adding a Dimmer ...................................................................................... 165
Conguration Worksheets................................................................................. 166
Specications .................................................................................................... 178

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System Processor
01 Getting Started

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Panel Layout
Left Side
ID Name Description
1 LAN Connect the GAVA to a network.
2 12V Connect the included power supply to this
power receptacle.
3Controller LED This LED indicator ashes bright green
when the GAVA is operating properly and
when the VPN connection is enabled. When
the VPN is enabled, this indicator ashes
approximately twice every few seconds.
Otherwise, it ashes about once per second.
4Program LED This LED indicator glows bright green when
the “daemon” (the invisible portion of the
program that runs in the background and
controls the system operation) is running
properly. The HTML5 Server is the “visible”
portion of the program that provides the
Graphical User Interface (GUI).
5Read LED This LED indicator glows bright green when
the program is being updated and data is
being copied to the internal memory from a
USB port.
6RS-232 This port can be used to control a device via
bidirectional RS-232 serial control.
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Getting Started

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Panel Layout
Right Side
ID Name Description
1USB The USB ports are used for rmware
upgrades and some device interfaces.
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Getting Started

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Installation
Getting Started
Connecting the GAVA
1. Connect an Ethernet cable between the GAVA and the network.
2. Connect the included 12V DC power supply to the power receptacle on the GAVA.
3. Connect the included AC power cord from the power supply to an available electrical
outlet.
Sample Wiring Diagram
Network
Projector
Powered
Screen
EXT-PACS
Lighting Controller
(Z-Wave or Lutron)
Dimmers
A/V Receiver
(GTV-AUDDEC-N)
GTB-MINI-PACS
Set Top Box
Apple TV 2
Blu-ray Player
EXT-GAVA
(GAVA Control System)
Power Injector
Wireless Access Point
PC or MAC
(For Configuration
and iTunes)
Tablet
Smartphone
IR
RS-232
HDMI
ETHERNET
12V/GND TRIGGERS
AUDIO
GTV-AUDDEC-N

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Getting Started
Installing GAVA - Setting up the Network
Things you’ll need:
• Gefen A/V Automation System Processor
• Gefen PACS / Mini PACS
• Local area network (LAN)
In order to install the GAVA (and PACS / Mini PACS), you need to rst install and locate
them on your local network (LAN). Installation is simple: Plug them into available Ethernet
ports on your network and connect the included power supplies. Only plug in one PACS--
after you change its IP address, you can add more.
Locating them on your network and conguring them may be a bit more complicated,
depending upon your network setup. If you have an IT Administrator or consultant, they
should be able to assist you, or you can use some easily available tools to help you do it
yourself.
Depending upon the conguration of the network, locating, installing, and conguring
the GAVA / PACS / Mini PACS may be complicated. If you have an IT Administrator or
consultant, they should be able to assist you. There are also some tools that are available
in order to help do it yourself.
Using the “Fing” App
The best network setup tool is a free iPod/iPad App called “Fing - Network Scanner”.
Search for it on the Apple App Store and download it to your device. There is an Android
version available as well.
NOTE: If you have multiple PACS units, connect only one PACS at a
time. After you change the IP address of the PACS, additional PACS
units can be installed on the network.

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Installation
1. Download and install Fing on your mobile device.
2. Make sure your mobile device is connected to the same network as the GAVA and
PACS boxes then open Fing.
3. Click on the “refresh” icon and a list will appear showing each device on the network.
The devices will initially be shown in order by IP address.
“refresh” icon
Getting Started

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1. If the IP addresses start with “192.168.1...”, then you should see a device named
“Gefen” at 192.168.1.72. That is your rst PACS. You should also see a device named
“Gefen” at 192.168.1.82. That is your GAVA. There should be no other devices using
either of those addresses. If there are, unplug them from your network temporarily,
until you change either GAVA or PACS to a different and unique IP address.
You should also see the IP addresses of your computers, smart phones, tablets, Apple
TVs, IP Receivers, Blu-ray players, displays, and any other devices on your network.
You should record these IP addresses, especially any that will be controlled by the
GAVA. We recommend you leave Fing running on your handheld device while you
congure GAVA.
Installation
IP Addresses
Each IP address begins with the same
three numbers (192, 168, and 1).
Mobile device running Fing
Fing identies your device in relation to
other devices on the network.
IMPORTANT: There should be no other devices using the default IP
address of the PACS or GAVA. If there are, unplug them from your
Network temporarily, until you change either GAVA or PACS to a
different and unique IP address.
Getting Started

Once it is installed, make sure your iPod/iPad/iPhone device is connected to the same
network as your GAVA and PACS boxes, and click the “Fing” icon on your device.
Click on the “refresh” icon and a list will appear showing every device on the network.
The devices will initially be shown in order by IP address.
Computer
PACS unit (default IP)
NOTE: Some GAVA units may display “PC Engines” rather than
“Gefen”.
Installation
Getting Started
GAVA unit (default IP) “Gefen”
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