Gefen EXT-HOMETS User manual

Home Theater
Scaler
USER MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction / Operation Notes
Features
Panel Layout
Operation Controls and Functions
Operation Controls and Functions
Operation Controls and Functions / Color Settings
Output Settings / OSD Adjustment / Information
Using the Home Theater Scaler
RMT-SR-IR Installation
Pin Conguration
Specications
Terminology
Warranty
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Home Theater Scaler.
The Home Theater Scaler supports two component sources with analog audio and two
HDMI sources with digital audio. The analog audio from the component input is digitized
and outputted to the HDMI connection as well as the digital audio outs. The HDMI inputs
also have separate digital audio inputs, so you can use DVI sources and separate digital
audio. The Home Theater Scaler will embed the digital audio into the HDMI output as well
as the digital audio outs.
The Gefen Home Theater Scaler allows you to upscale and switch your standard denition
or high denition component sources to resolutions up to 1080p. Anything from set-top
boxes, DVD players to the next generation of gaming consoles including the Xbox 360
and PS3 can be plugged into the Home Theater Scaler.
Note: The switching is done by using the RMT-SR-IR remote control. Any HDTV with DVI
inputs can be connected to the HDMI output of the Home Theater Scaler by using a HDMI
to DVI adapter, if the cable being used is DVI.
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OPERATION NOTES
READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING
OR OPERATING THE HOME THEATER SCALER
• The Home Theater Scaler works with all DVI and HDMI displays.
• The Home Theater Scaler is fully HDCP compliant.
• The Home Theater Scaler has a 15-foot limit on how far it can transmit the HDCP
(copyright protection) codes out of the HDMI output jack to the display. Connections to
displays at distances longer than 15 feet should use a true HDCP-boosting (repeating)
solution such as our CAT5-based HDMI signal extender devices (Gefen part number
EXT-HDMI-CAT5X). A simple add-on booster attached to the HDMI output cable will not
prevent signal loss.

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FEATURES
Features
• Both digital and analog inputs are format converted and pixel re-scaled through the
Home Scaler. It outputs a large range of formats and resolutions that will easily match
the native resolution/ format of your display to ensure highest picture quality.
• DVI/HDCP/HDMI compliant input: Operates up to 165Mhz (Up to UXGA @60Hz)
• Supports digital HD output up to 1080p.
• Integrated 8-bit triple-ADC/PLL.
• Integrated DVI/HDCP/HDMI compliant receiver.
• Dual high quality scaling engines.
• Dual 3-D motion video adaptive de-interlacers with smooth low-angle edge.
• Automatic 3:2 pull-down & 2:2 pull-down detection and recovery.
• Operates through on-screen OSD menu control and remote control.
Includes:
(1) Home Theater Scaler
(1) 6 ft HDMI cable (M-M)
(1) 5V Power Supply
(1) IR Remote control
(1) User’s Manual

PANEL LAYOUT
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Component Input 1
Component Input 2
Analog Audio
Input 1
Power
On/Off
Connects 5V
Power Supply
IR Eye
Analog Audio
Input 2
Digital Audio and
HDMI Output
Digital Audio and
HDMI Input 4
Digital Audio and
HDMI Input 3

OPERATION CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
HDMI INPUT: Digital VGA @ (60/72/75/85)/SVGA @ (56/60/72/75/85)
XGA @ (60/70/75/85) / SXGA @ (60/75/85) /
UXGA @ 60/WXGA @ (1280x800)
WSXGA @ 60(1680x1050)
WUXGA @ 60(1920x1200)/1360x768
480i/p @ 50/60Hz
576i/p @ 50Hz
720p @ 50/60Hz
1080i @ 50/60Hz
1080p @ 50//60Hz
COMPONENT YPbPr 480p @ 50/60Hz
576p @ 50Hz
720p @ 50/60Hz
1080i @ 50/60Hz
1080p @ 50//60Hz
YCbCr 480i @ 60Hz
576i @ 50Hz
When connecting to a component source (either SD or HD resolution) use a 3RCA to
3RCA cable to connect the YPbPr or YCbCr output of a DVD or Set Top Box to the
Y-Cb/Pb-Cr/Pr input connector of the Home Theater Scaler.
When connecting to a DVI source, use an DVI to HDMI cable (or adaptor) to connect
the DVI output of a STB or DVD to the HDMI input connector of the Home Theater
Scaler.
When connecting to a HDMI source, use an HDMl cable to connect the HDMl output of
a STB or DVD to the HDMI input connector of the Home Theater Scaler.
The Home Theater Scaler can automatically detect the input resolution of all four
inputs.
The Home Theater Scaler accepts component and HDMI inputs with audio on each.
The formats supported by these inputs are as follows:
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After you power on the unit, press the menu button and it will bring up the main menu
as follows:
OPERATION CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
Video (or PC): When Video is selected, a sub menu as shown below, will come up.
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OPERATION CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
Picture mode: There are 4 picture modes for the user to choose from.
User: Select to adjust to your favorite setting and store it.
Standard: Standard factory default setting for optimal display in a normal
environment.
Vivid: High saturation picture for optimal display in a bright room.
Movie: Picture for comfortable low brightness display in a dark room.
Scale: Select overscan when input source is SD or HD video to ensure no black
band around screen border. Select underscan when input source is PC
signal to ensure full picture content will fall within screen border.
Noise Reduction: This function only works when input is component, It will not work
for HDMI input. There are four settings that will Noise Reduction-Off, Low, Middle, and
High. The Noise Reduction will remove the noise that results from the analog to digital
conversion and digital scaling process.
H & V position: To adjust for the best horizontal and vertical position of the picture
in the screen.
User: Select to adjust to your favorite color temperature setting.
Normal: Normal color tone setting where white is pure white.
Warm: Warm color tone makes white a little reddish.
Cool: Cool color tone makes white a little bluish.
COLOR SETTINGS
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Value of normal setting

OUTPUT SETTINGS
DVI/HDMI (up to 165 mhz) Resolution i/p* Format
480i 720x480 i RGBHV
480p 720x480 p RGBHV
576i 720x576 i RGBHV
576p 720x576 p RGBHV
720p @ (50/60) 1280x720 p RGBHV
1080i @ (25/30) 1920x1080 i RGBHV
1080p @ (50/60) 1920x1080 p RGBHV
VGA @ 60 640x480 p RGBHV
SVGA @ 60 800x600 p RGBHV
XGA @ 60 1024x768 p RGBHV
SXGA @ 60 1280x1024 p RGBHV
UXGA 1600x1200 p RGBHV
WXGA @ 60 1280x800 p RGBHV
WSXGA @ 60 1680x1050 p RGBHV
WUXGA @ 60 1920x1200 p RGBHV
* i: interlaced p; progressive
Native: When it is selected, the Home Theater Scaler will automatically adjust its
output timing to match the native timing of the display.
Output: The Home Theater Scaler can output a wide variety of PC and HD resolutions
as follows.
H. Position: Adjust the horizontal position of the OSD graphic.
V. Position: Adjust the vertical position of the OSD graphic.
Time out: Set a predetemined Time to turn off OSD menu on the screen.
Background: To select transparent or solid background of OSD graphic.
OSD ADJUSTMENT
Project: Show product model number.
Input: Show input resolution i.e. XGA.
Output: Show output resolution i.e. 720p.
Date: Show date of rmware version.
INFORMATION
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