Gefen EXT-MFP User manual

EXT-MFP
User Manual
Multi-Format
Processor
Release A4
*Preferred

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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.
Important Safety Instructions

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.
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Warranty Information

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Technical Support
[phone] [phone]
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday - Friday, Pacic Time
Fax
[phone]
Email
[email protected]
Web
http://www.gefen.com
Mailing Address
Gefen, LLC
c/o Customer Service
20600 Nordhoff St.
Chatsworth, CA 91311
Product Registration
Register your product here: http://www.gefen.com/kvm/Registry/Registration.jsp
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Contacting Gefen Technical Support

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• Audio from the selected 2-channel analog inputs will be automatically embedded into
the HDMI output signal.
• By default, the current input and output resolution will be displayed whenever the
Mulit-Format Processor is disconnected from the source or display or if a change in
the video output settings are made. This feature can be disabled through the Display
Notify option See Menu System (page 17) and the #set_display_notify
command for more information.
• The Gefen Syner-G Software Suite is a free downloadable application from Gefen
that provides automatic download and installation of rmware upgrades for this
product.
Download the application here: http://www.gefen.com/support/download.jsp
Multi-Format Processor is a trademark of Gefen, LLC.
© 2015 Gefen, LLC. All Rights Reserved. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Gefen, LLC reserves the right to make changes in the hardware, packaging, and any accompanying documentation
without prior written notice.
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Operating Notes
This product uses UL or CE listed power supplies.
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Licensing
This product uses software that is subject to open source licenses, including one or more
of the General Public License Version 2 and Version 2.1, Lesser General Public License
Version 2.1 and Version 3, BSD, and BSD-style licenses. Distribution and use of this
product is subject to the license terms and limitations of liability provided in those licenses.
Specic license terms and Copyright Notications are provided in the source code.
For three years from date of activation of this product, any party may request, and we
will supply, for software covered by an applicable license (e.g. GPL or LGPL), a complete
machine-readable copy of the corresponding open source code on a medium customarily
used for software interchange. The following software and libraries are included with this
product and subject to their respective open source licenses:
• lwIP
• jQuery
lwIP is licenced under the BSD licence:
Copyright (c) 2001-2004 Swedish Institute of Computer Science.
All rights reserved.
Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modication,
are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of
conditions and the following disclaimer.
2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of
conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials
provided with the distribution.
3. The name of the author may not be used to endorse or promote products derived from
this software without specic prior written permission.
THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE AUTHOR ``AS IS’’ AND ANY EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHOR BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT,
INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
(INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR
SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN
CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR
OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.

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Features and Packing List
• 1 x Multi-Format Processor
• 1 x 6-pin Phoenix Plug
• 2 x L-shaped Brackets for surface mounting
• 4 x Mounting Screws for L-shaped brackets
• 2 x Mounting Screws
• 4 x Self-Adhesive Rubber Feet
• 1 x IR Remote Control
• 1 x 12V DC Power Supply
• 1 x Quick-Start Guide
Features
• Independent and congurable audio and video routing
• Supports input and output resolutions up to 1080p Full HD & 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
• HDCP compliant
• HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI, VGA, and Composite Video inputs
• DisplayPort input is compatible with Mac and PC computers
• TOSLINK® optical digital, S/PDIF coaxial digital, and two analog L/R audio inputs
• Each audio source can be independently assigned to any video source
• Audio sources can be temporarily switched away from their assigned video sources
• On-screen display (OSD) menu and web server interface allow easy set-up & control
• IP control via Telnet, UDP, and web server interface
• RS-232 Serial interface for use with an automation control system
• Independent IR control of up to four units in proximity, using distinct command sets
• Password-protected user and administrative access
• Advanced EDID Management for rapid integration of sources and dispays
• Assignable input naming
• System Conguration Upload/Download function
• Plug-and-Play installation with little to no set-up
• Locking power supply connector
• Rack-mountable using EXT-RACK-1U-GRY (available separately)
• Surface-mountable using the included L-brackets
Packing List
The Mulit-Format Processor ships with the items listed below. If any of these items are not
present in the box when you rst open it, immediately contact your dealer or Gefen.
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Table of Contents
1 Getting Started
Introduction............................................................................................................ 2
IR Remote Control ........................................................................................ 5
Installing the Batteries................................................................................... 7
Setting the IR Channel .................................................................................. 8
Installation ............................................................................................................. 9
Connection Instructions................................................................................. 9
Sample Wiring Diagram .............................................................................. 10
2 Basic Operation
Front-Panel Controls ........................................................................................... 14
Powering the Multi-Format Processor......................................................... 14
Selecting a Video Input ............................................................................... 15
Selecting an Audio Input ............................................................................. 15
Using the IR Remote Control .............................................................................. 16
Menu System ...................................................................................................... 17
Accessing the Menu System....................................................................... 17
Setting the Output Resolution ..................................................................... 18
Displaying the Input / Output Resolution..................................................... 20
Adjusting the Contrast................................................................................. 21
Adjusting the Brightness ............................................................................. 23
Adjusting the Saturation .............................................................................. 25
Adjusting the Hue........................................................................................ 27
Adjusting the Color Range .......................................................................... 29
Adjusting the Color Temperature ................................................................ 31
Adjusting the Color Balance........................................................................ 34
Adjusting the Sharpness ............................................................................. 37
Using Auto Size........................................................................................... 39
Adjusting the Phase .................................................................................... 41
Adjusting the Vertical Position..................................................................... 44
Adjusting the Horizontal Position ................................................................ 47
Adjusting Underscan / Overscan................................................................. 50
Adjusting the Aspect Ratio .......................................................................... 53
HDCP .......................................................................................................... 56
Sending an HPD Pulse ............................................................................... 59
Enabling / Disabling Analog Audio Output .................................................. 61
Setting the Analog Audio Mode................................................................... 63
Audio Linking............................................................................................... 65
Changing the IP Settings ............................................................................ 68
Changing the System Settings.................................................................... 71
OSD Timeout .............................................................................................. 72
Display Notify .............................................................................................. 72
Lower Power ............................................................................................... 73
Set Feedback .............................................................................................. 73
Input Res. Info............................................................................................. 73

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Table of Contents
Firmware Version ........................................................................................ 73
Multi-Format Processor IR Channel ........................................................... 74
Factory Reset.............................................................................................. 74
Control Methods.................................................................................................. 75
Contact Control ........................................................................................... 75
RS-232 Control ........................................................................................... 76
IP Control .................................................................................................... 76
Syner-G Discovery Tool....................................................................................... 77
Using the Gefen Syner-G Discovery Tool ................................................... 78
Web Interface ...................................................................................................... 80
Using the Built-in Web Interface.................................................................. 80
Main ............................................................................................................ 81
Status .......................................................................................................... 83
Setup ► Output .......................................................................................... 84
Setup ► Picture .......................................................................................... 86
Setup ► Input ............................................................................................. 88
Setup ► Audio ............................................................................................ 90
Setup ► Names.......................................................................................... 94
Setup ► HPD Pulse.................................................................................... 95
Setup ► HDCP ........................................................................................... 96
Manage EDID ► EDID Mode ..................................................................... 97
Manage EDID ► EDID Copy ...................................................................... 98
Manage EDID ► EDID Info ........................................................................ 99
Manage EDID ► Edit Bank Names .......................................................... 100
Manage EDID ► Upload/Download.......................................................... 101
Network ► IP Settings .............................................................................. 102
Network ► TCP/Telnet Settings ............................................................... 103
Network ► UDP Settings.......................................................................... 104
Network ► Web Login Settings ................................................................ 105
Network ► Discovery Protocol Settings ................................................... 106
System ...................................................................................................... 108
3 Advanced Operation
RS-232 Interface ................................................................................................114
RS-232 Interface ....................................................................................... 114
RS-232 Settings ........................................................................................ 114
IP Conguration..................................................................................................115
Commands.........................................................................................................116
4 Appendix
Default Settings................................................................................................. 238
Rack Tray Installation ........................................................................................ 240
Specications .................................................................................................... 241
Index.................................................................................................................. 243