SIIG AV-GM08X3-S1 User manual

4x1 HDMI Quad-View Video Processor with 4K2K
P/N: AV-GM08X3-S1

Safety and Notice
The AV-GM08X3-S1 4x1 HDMI Quad-View Video Processor with 4K2K has been tested for
conformance to safety regulations and requirements, and has been certified for international
use. However, like all electronic equipment, the AV-GM08X3-S1 should be used with care.
Please read and follow the safety instructions to protect yourself from possible injury and to
minimize the risk of damage to the unit.
●Follow all instructions and warnings marked on this unit.
●Do not attempt to service this unit yourself, except where explained in this manual.
●Provide proper ventilation and air circulation and do not use near water.
●Keep objects that might damage the device and assure that the placement of this unit is on a
stable surface.
●Use only the power adapter and power cords and connection cables designed for this unit.
●Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners to clean this unit. Always unplug the power to the
device before cleaning.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................1
FEATURES.........................................................................................................................1
PACKAGE CONTENTS......................................................................................................1
SPECIFICATIONS..............................................................................................................3
HARDWARE INSTALLATION.............................................................................................4
CONNECTION DIAGRAM ..................................................................................................4
PANEL DESCRIPTIONS.....................................................................................................5
OPERATION APPROACH..................................................................................................6
WARRANTY .....................................................................................................................18

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INTRODUCTION
The AV-GM08X3-S1 4x1 HDMI Quad-View Video Processor with 4K2K provides the most
flexible and cost effective solution in the market to route high definition video source from
any of the four HDMI sources to the remote display at the same time. This solution is well
suited for use in digital signage, conference room presentation systems or other similar
settings or applications.
With up to 4K output resolution, users can display the resulted mixed video with improved
presentation quality. In the meantime, the unit can be controlled thru the popular serial
port, Ethernet port or front panel control to provide the most flexible control way to fit into
any applications.
FEATURES
4 x HDMI inputs and 1 x HDMI outputs
Input resolutions support from 640x480 to 1920x1200, interlaced or progressive
Output resolution supports up to 4K2K/30
Adjustable size & position through software
Supports HDCP 1.4
Firmware upgradable for support of new features and technology enhancements.
Titles, borders and colored backgrounds
Resize, position, zoom& pan and blend output video
Perfect as a video screen splitter, a video converter and a video switcher
Software control through RS-232 and Ethernet
Supports IR remote control
Supports one input rotation
PACKAGE CONTENTS
1x AV-GM08X3-S1
1x DC 12V 5A

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1x Installation software CD
1x User Manual
1x IR Remote control (28 keys)

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SPECIFICATIONS
Model Name
AV-GM08X3-S1
Technical
Role of usage
Multiplexer / video processor
Background picture
update
Yes
HDCP compliance
HDCP 1.4
Video bandwidth
Input: DVI [Single-link 4.95Gbps] HDMI [6.75Gbps]
Output: HDMI [10.2Gbps]
Output Video Support
Up to 1920x1200@60 / 4K2K@30
Input Video Support
Up to 1920x1200@60
Video Format Support
DVI/HDMI
Audio support
Bypass
Control
RS-232/ IP Control
Embedded video
mixer
Yes
Input TMDS signal
1.2 Volts [peak to peak]
ESD protection
Human body model —±15kV [air-gap discharge] & ±8kV [contact
discharge]
Input
4x DVI/HDMI + 1xRS-232 + 1x RJ-45(Ethernet)
Output
1x HDMI
HDMI connector
Type A [19-pin female]
RS-232 connector
DE-9 [9-pin D-sub female]
RJ-45 connector
WE/SS 8P8C
Mechanical
Housing
Metal enclosure
Dimensions
(L x W x H)
Model
318 x 173 x 42mm [12.5" x 6.8" x 1.7"]
Package
494 x 225 x 70mm [1'6" x 8.9" x 2.8"]
Carton
510 x 380 x 252mm [1'7" x 1'2" x 10"]
Weight
Model
1.3 kg [44.7 oz]
Package
2.2 kg [4.9 lbs]
Power supply
12V 5A DC
Power Consumption
8.9 Watts [max]

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Operation
temperature
0~40°C [32~104°F]
Storage temperature
-20~60°C [-4~140°F]
Relative humidity
20~90% RH [no condensation]
HARDWARE INSTALLATION
AV-GM08X3-S1 as master
1. Connect all sources to DVI/HDMI Inputs on the AV-GM08X3-S1.
2. Connect all display to DVI/HDMI Outputs on the AV-GM08X3-S1.
3. Connect the +12V 5A DC power supply to the AV-GM08X3-S1.
CONNECTION DIAGRAM

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PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
AV-GM08X3-S1
Front Panel
1. LABEL: All Windows label on/off
2. FULL SCREEN: Switch Window in full screen mode
3. Windows Source Selection A-D: Window A-D source selection
4. Default Layout PAP: Four different default layout PAP mode
5. IR SENSOR: IR sensor for receiving the IR commands from IR remote
6. Rotation: Window A rotate 90° or -90°
7. 4K2K / 1080p: Switch output resolution in 4K2K@30 / 1080p
8. F1 & F2: Reserved
Rear Panel
9. SOURCE 1-4: DVI/HDMI inputs
10. HDMI OUT: DVI/HDMI output
11. Stereo audio output - L
12. Stereo audio output - R
13. RS-232: RS-232 control port
14. Ethernet: Ethernet control port
15. Factory Reset: Switch the pin to do factory default reset
16. +12V DC: 12V DC power jack

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OPERATION APPROACH
Method A: IR Remote Control
Button
Function
F1
HDMI/DVI mode switch
F2
Reserved
F3
Reserved
Power on/off the device
Rotation
Window A rotate 90° or
-90°
Label
Window label on/off
Sound
Fast Switch output’s audio
channel
Background
To set up the background
picture of window
4K2K
Select 4K2K@30 output
resolution
1080P
Select 1080P@60 output
resolution
720P
Select 720P@60 output
resolution
Mute
Mute the audio output
Custom layout 1
Custom layout 1
Custom layout 2
Custom layout 2
Custom layout 3
Custom layout 3
Custom layout 4
Custom layout 4
Custom layout 5
Custom layout 5
Custom layout 6
Custom layout 6
Custom layout 7
Custom layout 7
Custom layout 8
Custom layout 8
PAP 2
Default layout PAP
PAP 3
Default layout PAP
PAP 4
Default layout PAP
PAP 5
Default layout PAP
Full screen layout 1
Window 1 in full screen
Full screen layout 2
Window 2 in full screen
Full screen layout 3
Window 3 in full screen

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Full screen layout 4
Window 4 in full screen
Method B: Software Control through RS-232 port / Ethernet port
System Requirement and Precautions
1. Whenever power off AV-GM08X3-S1, please stay unpowered at least 5 to 10 seconds to
allow power capacitors to discharge.
2. The AV-GM08X3-S1 provides software control program which runs under Microsoft
Windows 98, 2000, XP, 7, 8 through the interface of RS-232 serial control.
3. Before clicking on the icon of the software, make sure you have secured the connection
between your computer COM port and the AV-GM08X3-S1.
Start the software control program
When clicking on the executable file, the following dialog will pop-up. There are two ways to
control the AV-GM08X3-S1 device (under Microsoft Windows 7, please run as
administrator).
RS-232 serial Mode: Use RS-232 to connect the port on device and computer. Select correct
COM port and click the OK button.
Ethernet Mode: Enter the IP address of the device and click the OK button.
After the software control setting is accomplished, it will enter directly to control interface.

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Control Interface
1. Connection Status:
Show the connect information and status. If users use RS-232 serial Mode to connect
device, the graph is . In contrast, the graph of Ethernet is . In addition, if users
would like to change the control method, users can click on the button to change
the control approach.
2. Output Settings
In this section, users can set up the coordinate for inputs, the source of window A~D,
output resolution, PAP layout setting and input rotation.
(1) Source Selection
For each display window, you can assign arbitrary video source here.
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