Gefen HDMI-441 User manual

4x1 HDMI
Switcher
USER MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Features
Panel Descriptions
Connecting and Operating the 4x1 HDMI Switcher
RMT4-IR Installation
IR Code Conflicts
RS-232 Interface
Specifications
Warranty
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Congratulations on your purchase of the ex•tend•it 4x1 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 4x1 HDMI Switcher allows access to four HDTV devices, using one HDTV display.
The ex•tend•it line offers solutions for Home Theater, A/V installation, data center, infor-
mation distribution, conference room presentation, school and corporate training envi-
ronments.
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 4x1 HDMI Switcher allows four HDTV HDMI devices to be switched eas-
ily in to one HDTV HDMI compatible monitor or projector. Simply connect your HDTV
display to the Switcher’s display output. The 4x1 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 four HDMI sources
• Maintains 480p, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p resolutions
• Maintains highest HDMI single link video resolution
• Maintains highest HDMI digital audio signal
• 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 or RS232 control.
• Installs in seconds
Includes:
(1) 4x1 HDMI Switcher
(4) 6’ HDMI cables (M-M)
(1) 5VDC Power Supply
(1) RMT4-IR
(1) Users Manual
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PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
Connects to
5VDC power
supply
IR eye
Indicates which
input is selected
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RS232
Controller Port
HDMI
In 1
IR Extender
Port HDMI
In 3 HDMI
In 4 HDMI
Out
Power LED
HDMI
In 2 EQ knobs

CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE 4x1 HDMI SWITCHER
How to Connect the 4x1 HDMI Switcher to your devices
1 Connect the supplied cables from the HDTV HDMI sources into the 4x1 HDMI Switcher
inputs.
2Connect the cables from your display (monitor or projector) into the HDMI out of the
4x1 HDMI Switcher.
3 Plug the 5VDC power supply into the 4x1 HDMI Switcher.
* Adjust the EQ knob to remove signal noise resulting from longer input cables
How to Control the 4x1 HDMI Switcher
Use the RMT4-IR remote control to toggle between sources.
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RMT4-IR INSTALLATION
1. Remove battery cover from the back of the RMT4-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 RMT4-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 RMT4-IR ships with two batteries. One battery is required for operation, the
second battery is complimentary.
The optional IR extender allows you to
relocate your HDMI Switcher and still have
IR control of the HDMI Switcher
IR EXTENDER INSTALLATION
How to Connect the IR Extender
1 Plug the IR extender into the Remote port on the front of the Switcher Unit
2Flip the Dip Switch 1 underneath the unit to the ON position

IR CODE CONFLICTS
How to Resolve IR Code Conflicts
There are matching pairs of dip switches underneath the Switcher unit and under the
remote battery cover. Switch 1 & 2 on the Remote and Switch 1 & 2 underneath the unit
are the matching switches. These switches need to be matched for the remote to
communicate with the switcher. There are 4 possible sets of IR codes and at least one of
these sets should be able to resolve any IR conflicts with other home theater devices.
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Remote Channel 1:
12
Remote Channel 2:
12
Remote Channel 3:
12
Remote Channel 4:
Remote
Switcher
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RS-232 Interface
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Binary Table
ASCII Input Binary
1 1 0011 0001
2 2 0011 0010
3 3 0011 0011
4 4 0011 0100
Terminal Settings
Bits per second ...................................................................................................... 19200
Data bits ......................................................................................................................... 8
Parity ....................................................................................................................... None
Stop bits ..........................................................................................................................1
Flow Control ............................................................................................................ None