Gefen 6x2 HDMI User manual

6x2 HDMI
Switcher
USER MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Features
Front Panel Description
Back Panel Description
Connecting and Operating the 6x2 HDMI Switcher
RMT6-IR Installation
RS-232 Interface
Rack Mount Diagram
Specifications
Warranty
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Congratulations on your purchase of the ex•tend•it 6x2 HDMI Switcher. Your complete
satisfaction is very important to us.
Gefen’s line of HDTV switches, extenders, and splitters are designed to make yourA/V
equipment use more comfortable, more productive and less expensive.
The 6x2 HDMI Switcher allows access to six HDTV devices, using two HDTV displays.
Both output displays will have mirrored images. Also included is a TOSLINK output that
will output the HDMI digital audio signal in Toslink digital audio form.
The ex•tend•it line offers solutions for Home Theater, AV installation, noise, space and
security concerns, data center, information distribution, conference room presentation,
school and corporate training environments.
Our Commitment
Gefen will always offer the finest quality product at the best possible price. Included in
that price is a lifetime support from a team of outstanding engineers.
The ex•tend•it 6x2 HDMI Switcher allows six HDTV HDMI devices to be switched eas-
ily in to two HDTV HDMI compatible monitors or projectors. Simply connect your HDTV
displays to the Switcher’s display outputs. The 6x2 HDMI Switcher can also be placed
at the end of a long HDMI cable to regenerate the HDMI signal.
INTRODUCTION
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FEATURES
Features
• Switches easily between any six HDMI sources
• Maintains 480i, 480p, 720p, 720i, and 1080i, 1080p resolutions
• Maintains highest HDMI single link video resolution
• Maintains highest HDMI digital audio signal
• Includes TOSLINK output for easy hookup to digital audio systems
• Supports HDCP compliant devices
• HDMI or DVI to HDMI cables are used to connect the inputs and switcher output
• Inputs can be switched with the IR remote control, contact closure controller or
through the RS232 connector.
• Installs in seconds
Includes:
6 x 6’ HDMI cables (m-m)
24VDC Power Supply
RMT6-IR
The 6x2 HDMI Switcher
Rack Ears
Manual
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FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
IR eye
Indicates if input
1,2,3,4,5, or 6 is
selected
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IR Extender
Eye Port

BACK PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
Connects to
24VDC power
supply
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RS232
Controller
Port
HDMI In 1
HDMI Out 1
HDMI In 2 HDMI Out 2
TOSLINK
Optical Out
HDMI In 3
HDMI In 4
HDMI In 5
HDMI In 6

Connecting and Operating the 6x2 HDMI Switcher
How to Connect the 6x2 HDMI Switcher to your devices
1 Connect the supplied cables from the HDTV sources into the 6x2 HDMI Switcher inputs.
2Connect the cable from your display (monitor or projector) into the HDMI outs of the
6x2 HDMI Switcher.
3 Connect any Digital Audio Receiver into the Toslink out of the 6x2 HDMI Switcher
3 Plug the 5VDC power supply into the 6x2 HD Switcher.
*Note: TOslink is only enabled if you are using an HDMI source and an HDMI display,
otherwise the source goes into DVI mode by reading the DVI display EDID, and at the
moment, the ABC buttons are not enabled on the remote.
How to Control the 6x2 HDMI Switcher
Use the RMT6-IR remote control to toggle between sources.
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RMT6-IR Installation
1. Remove battery cover from the back of the RMT6-IR remote.
2. Verify that dip switches 1 & 2 are in the down (OFF) position.
3. Insert the battery, hold the battery so that you can see the positive side facing up. The
side that is not marked must be facing down.
4. Test the RMT6-IR remote by pressing ONLY one button at a time. The indicator light
on the remote will flash once each time you press a button. WARNING: Do not press
multiple buttons simultaneously and do NOT press buttons rapidly. These actions will
cause the remote to reset and steps 1-4 will have to be repeated.
Note: The RMT6-IR ships with two batteries. One battery is required for operation, the
second battery is complimentary.

RS-232 Interface
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Binary Table
Input Binary
1 0011 0001
2 0011 0010
3 0011 0011
4 0011 0100
5 0011 0101
6 0011 0110
RS232 Settings
Bits per second ...................................................................................................... 19200
Data bits ......................................................................................................................... 8
Parity ....................................................................................................................... None
Stop bits ..........................................................................................................................1
Flow Control ............................................................................................................ None