Gefen Multiview ext-hd-mvsl-441 User manual

Audio

Embedder

3GSDI

Release A7

User Manual

EXT-HD-MVSL-441

Multiview Seamless

Switcher

Important Safety Instructions

GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION

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.

4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI

Warranty Information

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.

PRODUCT REGISTRATION

Please register your product online by visiting the Register Product page under the

Support section of the Gefen Web site.

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4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI

3GSDI Audio Embedder

Gefen, LLC

c/o Customer Service

20600 Nordhoff St.

Chatsworth, CA 91311

Telephone: (818) 772-9100

(800) 545-6900

Fax: (818) 772-9120

Email: [email protected]

Visit us on the Web: www.gefen.com

Technical Support Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday - Friday, Pacic Time

4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI is a trademark of Gefen, LLC.

Important Notice

Gefen, LLC reserves the right to make changes in the hardware, packaging, and any

accompanying documentation without prior written notice.

HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Denition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or

registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing in the United States and other countries.

All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Contacting Gefen Technical Support

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Operating Notes

4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI

• When using the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI for the rst time, it is

recommended that the unit be congured using the Gefen Syner-G Software Suite.

The Gefen Syner-G Software Suite is free software that is available from the Support

> Downloads section of the Gefen Web site.

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Licensing

4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI

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:

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

• Seamless switcher scales and sizes each of the four inputs, and outputs them one at

a time or as windows on a single display

• Input and Output resolutions up to 1080p Full HD and 1920x1200 (WUXGA)

• HDCP compliant

• Seamless switching ensures no switching delay and no picture loss during transitions

• Default pre-congured Multiview window arrangements can be accessed via ve front

panel preset push-buttons

• Custom user-congurable Multiview window layouts can be accessed via ve front

panel preset push-buttons

• User-selectable playback of HDMI audio content from any of the four inputs

• Controllable via front panel controls, IR, IP (web server interface, Telnet, and UDP),

and RS-232

• Easy to use on-screen Graphical User Interface (GUI) and web server interface

• Handheld IR remote control and IR Extender input on back panel

• Field-upgradable rmware via web server interface

• USB port (reserved for future product enhancements)

• Locking power supply connector

• 1U tall rack-mountable enclosure, rack ears included

Packing List

The 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI ships with the items listed below. If any of

these items are not present in your box when you rst open it, immediately contact your

dealer or Gefen.

• 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI

• 4 x 6 ft. Locking HDMI Cables

• 1 x 6 ft. DB-9 Cable

• 1 x 12V DC Power Supply

• 1 x IR Extender Module

• 1 x IR Remote

• 1 x Set of Rack Ears

• 1 x Quick-Start Guide

Features and Packing List

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Table of Contents

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01 Getting Started

Panel Layout ......................................................................................................... 2

Front.............................................................................................................. 2

Back .............................................................................................................. 3

IR Remote Control Unit ......................................................................................... 4

Top ................................................................................................................ 4

Bottom........................................................................................................... 6

Battery Cover ........................................................................................................ 6

Installing the Batteries................................................................................... 7

Battery Cover ........................................................................................................ 7

Setting the IR Channel .................................................................................. 8

Installation ............................................................................................................. 9

Connecting the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI ........................ 9

Sample Wiring Diagram ................................................................................ 9

02 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher

for HDMI

Introduction.......................................................................................................... 12

Standby Mode ............................................................................................. 12

Turning on the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI ....................... 12

Window Basics.................................................................................................... 13

Selecting a Window Conguration .............................................................. 13

Single Window Nomenclature ..................................................................... 14

Changing the Routing State (Single Window)............................................. 17

Multiple Window Nomenclature................................................................... 19

Masking / Unmasking Outputs .................................................................... 23

Window Priority ........................................................................................... 24

Assigning Window Priority........................................................................... 25

Video Effects ....................................................................................................... 26

Using Fade.................................................................................................. 26

Using Chroma Key ...................................................................................... 27

Using Mirror................................................................................................. 29

Locking / Unlocking the Switcher ........................................................................ 30

Using the IR Extender ......................................................................................... 32

Menu System ...................................................................................................... 33

Accessing the Menu System....................................................................... 33

Setting the Output Resolution ..................................................................... 36

Adjusting the Brightness ............................................................................. 38

Adjusting the Contrast................................................................................. 40

Adjusting the Saturation .............................................................................. 42

Adjusting the Hue........................................................................................ 44

OSD Settings .............................................................................................. 46

EDID Management...................................................................................... 49

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Mirror........................................................................................................... 51

Fade In-Out ................................................................................................. 53

Chroma Key ................................................................................................ 55

Changing the IP Settings ............................................................................ 57

Changing the Telnet Settings...................................................................... 60

Changing the UDP Settings ........................................................................ 62

System Settings .......................................................................................... 65

03 Advanced Operation

RS-232 and IP Conguration .............................................................................. 68

RS-232 Interface ......................................................................................... 68

RS-232 Settings .......................................................................................... 68

IP / UDP Conguration................................................................................ 69

Commands.......................................................................................................... 70

Web Interface .................................................................................................... 148

Using the built-in Web Interface ................................................................ 148

Main ► Routing ........................................................................................ 149

Main ► I/O Status..................................................................................... 157

Main ► Display Info.................................................................................. 159

I/O Setup ► Settings ................................................................................ 160

I/O Setup ► HPD Control ......................................................................... 162

I/O Setup ► HDCP ................................................................................... 163

Window Setup ........................................................................................... 165

Presets ...................................................................................................... 168

EDID ► Assign ......................................................................................... 170

EDID ► Bank Names ............................................................................... 174

EDID ► Upload / Download...................................................................... 175

Network ..................................................................................................... 177

System ...................................................................................................... 181

04 Appendix

Upgrading the Firmware.................................................................................... 186

Specications .................................................................................................... 187