Gefen HDMI Switcher User manual

HDMI Switcher
USER MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Features
Panel Descriptions
Connecting and Operating the HDMI Switcher
RMT2-IR Installation
IR Conflict Codes
IR Extender Installation
Specifications
Warranty
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Congratulations on your purchase of the ex•tend•it HDMI Switcher. Your complete satis-
faction is very important to us.
Gefen’s line of HDMI switches, extenders, and splitters are designed to make yourA/V
equipment use more comfortable, more productive and less expensive.
The HDMI Switcher allow access to multiple HDMI devices, using a single HDMI display
while the HDTV extender product line can extend HD video signal up to 1640 feet (500
meters).
The ex•tend•it line offers solutions for noise, space and security concerns, data center
control, 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 of support from a team of outstanding engineers.
The ex•tend•it HDMI Switcher allows two HDMI devices to be switched easily in to one
HDMI compatible monitor or projector. The 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 two HDMI sources
• Maintains 480i, 480p, 720p, 720i, and 1080i, 1080p resolutions
• Extends any HDMI compliant device by regenerating the HDMI signal
• Maintains high resolution video—beautiful, sharp HDTV resolutions up to 1080P
are easily achieved. For computer users, the 2x1 HDMI Switcher conforms with HDMI
specifications for resolutions up to 1920 x 1200.
• Supports DDWG standard for HDMI compliant monitors
• Supports HDCP compliant devices
• Optional RMT-2 remote control
• Installs in seconds
Includes:
2x 6’ HDMI cables (m-m)
5VDC Power Supply
RMT2-IR
The HDMI Switcher
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PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
Connects to
5VDC power supply
Connects to IR
extender IR eye Indicates if port 1 or
port 2 is selected Selects port 1
or port 2
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HDMI In 2
HDMI In 1 HDMI Out

CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE HDMI Switcher
How to Connect the HDMI Switcher to your devices
1 Connect the supplied HDMI to HDMI cables from the HDMI sources into the HDMI
Switcher Input.
2Connect the cable from your display (monitor or projector) into the HDMI Out of the
HDMI Switcher.
3Plug the 5VDC power supply into the HDMI Switcher.
How to Operate the HDMI Switcher
1 Use the front panel push button to switch between sources.
2 Alternatively, use the RMT2-IR remote control port to remotely toggle between sources.
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RMT2-IR INSTALLATION
1. Remove battery cover from the back of the RMT2-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 RMT2-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 RMT2-IR ships with two batteries. One battery is required for operation, the
second battery is complimentary.
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The optional IR extender allows you to re-
locate your HDMI Switcher and still have IR
control of the HDMI Switcher

IR Code Conflicts
How to Resolve IR Code Conflicts
There are matching pairs of dip switches underneath the Switcher unit (outlined below)
and under the remote battery cover. Each has two switches which need to be matched for
the remote to work. 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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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 from the set that is not outlined on the
previous page to the ON position
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