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1. Press OutputA 5 The output on the display will now appear as follows page 24 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Window Basics Masking Unmasking Outputs i9 NOTE Masking must be performed by using the buttons on the front panel or through the built in Web interface Masking prevents a window from displaying the signal from the source device Instead of powering down or disconnecting the input device individual or multiple outputs can be masked Masking can be used with single window and multiple window configurations Using the Front Panel Buttons 1 Press the button of the desired output to be masked For this example we will select Window B Press Output B 2 Continue pressing the button for Window B until the M LED indicator is illuminated Output B is masked 3 To unmask an window press the button for the window and select the desired input page 25 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Window Basics Window Priority The built in Web interface allows windows to be re sized and arranged in any order Windows can also be placed above or below one another The ordering of overlapping objects in two dimensional space is sometimes referred to as the z order Priority 4 Window on bottom Priority 1 Window on top Ee NOTE Window B is always set to priority 1 and cannot be changed Refer to Single Window Nomenclature f
2. STATIC IP NOT LINKED page 59 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System 5 Use the A or V buttons to highlight the option to change The Mode option will be highlighted automatically 6 Once the desired option is highlighted press the Select button to select it If using the IR remote control press the OK button When an option is selected its current value will be highlighted in orange STATIC iz 168 001 072 072 NKO STATIC IP NOT LINKED 7 Use the lt or gt buttons to change the current value 8 Press the Select button to accept the current changes If using the IR remote control press the OK button Mode Set this option to either Static or DHCP If using the Static option the IP address must be specified Use the Byte 1 High Byte 2 Byte 3 and Byte 4 Low options to set each of the digits in the IP address subnet mask and gateway Static Set Use this option to switch between the IP address IP subnet mask Mask and gateway Gate Byte Use the Byte 1 High Byte 2 Byte 3 and Byte 4 Low options to set each of the digits in the IP address subnet mask and gateway ALP Pom Sets the HTTP listening port for the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI page 60 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System STATIC IP 168 001 072 072 NKO STATIC IP NOT LINKED Re link Use this option to attempt to re lin
3. e IwIP e jQuery lwIP is licenced under the BSD licence Copyright c 2001 2004 Swedish Institute of Computer Science All rights reserved Redistribution and use in source and binary forms with or without modification 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 specific 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 S
4. 3 4 O4 4 O Mask Mask Mask Mask save To PRESET 1 Routing gt Audio Reset All Routing Click the radio button to select the desired input Each column represents an output Mask Click to place a check mark in the check box in order to mask the selected output Click to clear the check box and remove the mask Audio Click the radio button to select the input to be used as the audio source The set audio command can also be used to assign the audio source Mute Click to place a check mark in this check box in order to mute the selected input Click to clear the check box and unmute the input Save Click to save the current settings The current settings will be saved to the selected preset displayed in the Select Preset drop down list Reset All Click this button to reset the window layout to four equally sized windows page 87 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Web Interface Presets Gefen 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher EXT HD MVSL 441 Main VO Setup Window Setup Prosets Network System Power STANDBY 7Melp Log Out Default Presets Front Pai Additional Presets DEFAULT1 PRESET 1 PRESET 6 PRESET11 nel Presets ey J Default Presets Front Panel Presets Additional Presets DEFAULT1 PRESET 1 PRESET 6 PRESET11 E CS ae a _ a e ag B Le i al Ci oil Ful F 3 F DEFAULT2 PRESET 12 2 DEFAULT3 DEFAULT4 PRESET 4 PRESET 9
5. Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System V Offset The vertical offset of the OSD as it appears on the display pe ee ee er wees Timeout Once the Menu button is pressed the OSD will appear Timeout is the duration in seconds when the OSD will be automatically dismissed If set to Off then the OSD must be hidden manually by pressing the Menu button page 50 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System EDID Management 1 Press the Menu button on the front panel or on the IR remote control The menu system will be displayed jefen J 2 Press the Select button If using the IR remote press the OK button 3 Use the A or V buttons to highlight the EDID option 4 Press the Select button to display the EDID menu If using the IR remote press the OK button page 51 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System 5 Press the Select button to select the Lock EDID option 6 Use the lt or gt buttons to change the value of the Lock EDID option 7 Press the Select button to accept the Lock EDID value OUTPUT 1080P 2 CH 1080P MULTI Selecting an EDID 1 Make sure the Lock EDID option is set to No 2 Use the A or Y buttons to highlight the desired output containing the EDID to be copied to the input The 1080p 2 Ch or 1080p Multi Ch EDID can also be selected When selecting an EDID make sure that all
6. Syntax show ipmode Parameters None Example show ipmode IP MODE SET TO STATIC page 169 Advanced Operation Commands show ir The show_ir command displays the IR channel of the switcher Syntax show ir Parameters None Example show ir IR CHANNEL IS SET TO 0 show mac addr The show mac addr command displays the MAC address of the switcher Syntax show mac addr Parameters None Example show mac addr MAC ADDRESS IS 00 1c 91 03 b0 00 page 170 Advanced Operation Commands show_ me The show_me command enables or disables the Show Me feature When the Show Me feature is enabled all the buttons and LED indicators on the front panel except for the Exit button will flash This quickly identifies a unit and is useful when multiple units are being used The default setting is Off Syntax show me Parameters None Example show me 1 SHOW ME FUNCTION IS ENABLED show_ netmask The Show_ netmask command displays the current net mask of the HD Video Wall Controller Use the set_ netmask command to set the net mask Syntax show netmask Parameters None Example show netmask NETMASK 255 255 255 0 page 171 Advanced Operation Commands show_osd The show_ osd command displays the current OSD state ON or OFF Syntax show osd Parameters None Example show osd OSD IS SET TO ON page 172 Advanc
7. User Manual Release A8 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 Donot 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 amplifiers 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 fit 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 specified 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 se
8. Administrator If logged in as Operator only the Routing tab will be visible Main gt Routing Power Click this button to toggle the power state of the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI When the switcher is powered on the button will read STANDBY Help Click the Help button to display context sensitive help This button is available on all pages Log Out Click Log Out to terminate the current Web session are return to the login page page 69 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Web Interface Lock Matrix Locks or unlocks the switcher Once the switcher is locked settings cannot be changed using the front panel buttons or through the Web GUI Gefen 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher EXT HD MVSL 441 VO Setup Window Setup Presets EDID Network System DEFAULT Audio 1 o DEFAULT2 Audio 1 PRESET 7 Audio 1 DEFAULTS Audio 1 PRESET 6 Audio 1 Lock Matrix PRESET 10 Audio 1 PRESET15 Audio 1 When the switcher is locked the button text will read Unlock Matrix and a red bar will appear across the top portion of the screen with the text Matrix is LOCKED Gefen 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher EXT HD MVSL 441 rie Log Out Current State GWindowA O Window GWindowC O WincowD Default Presets Front Panel Presets 22 Click the Unlock Matrix button to unlock the switcher page 70 Op
9. Max Resolution B0Hz Max Color Depth 8 Bits Mode DVI HDMI HDMI Max Audio Channels 2 Ch Monitor Name HD MVSL 441 Audio Formats LPCM DTS HD DTS Digital Surround Dolby Digital AC3 Dolby TrueHD Choose EDID Select the EDID from the drop down list The selected EDID will be coped from the Output or selected EDID Bank to the desired input s and used by the source Options Bank 1 Bank 8 Output 1 Feature Audio Formats Displays the capabilities of the display or sink device based on the EDID page 79 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Web Interface I O Setup gt Settings Gefen 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher EXT HD MVSL 441 in VO Setup Window Setup Presets EDID Network System Power STANDBY 7 Heip Log Out Picture Settings Select Input input 1 Brightness 50 Contrast 50 Saturation 50 Hue 50 Reset All Select Input Select the desired input from the drop down list The Brightness Contrast Saturation and Hue settings are applied to the selected input Options q4 input input input q4 input 1 2 t 3 4 Brightness Enter the desired brightness value in this field Contrast Enter the desired contrast value in this field Saturation Enter the desired saturation value in this field Hue Enter the desired hue value in this field Reset All Click this button to reset picture setting to factory default page 80 Operating
10. Setting param3 0 will result in the affecting the outputs If param3 0 then the specified output will be set to Follow Input If param3 1 then the specified input will be set to Always On Examples set hdcp 0 2 1 HDCP SET TO NOT ACCEPT ON INPUT 2 set hdcp 1 1 0 HDCP SET TO FOLLOW INPUT FOR OUTPUT 1 set hdcp 0 0 1 HDCP SET TO NOT ACCEPT ON ALL INPUTS page 138 Advanced Operation Commands set_hposition The set_hposition command sets the horizontal position of the specified window param2 is the number of horizontal pixels for the resolution of the specified window This command is only applicable when viewing multiple input multiple windows Executing this command when viewing a single window will return an error Syntax set hposition paraml param2 Parameters param1 Window 1 4 param2 Horizontal Pixels active 0 n Example set hposition 1 300 SET HORIZONTAL POSITION VALUE TO 300 PIXELS FOR WINDOW 1 If command is run when viewing a single window set hposition 1 300 CURRENT ROUTING STATE IS WRONG page 139 Advanced Operation Commands set_hsize The set_hsize command sets the horizontal size of the specified window param2 is the number of horizontal pixels for the resolution of the specified window This command is only applicable when viewing multiple input multiple windows Executing this command when viewing a single window will return an error Syn
11. The menu system will be displayed jefen J 2 Press the Select button to display the I O Setup menu If using the IR remote press the OK button 3 Press the Select button again to display the Output Resolution menu If using the IR remote press the OK button page 38 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System 5 Use the A or V buttons to highlight the desired output resolution 6 Press the Select button to apply the highlighted resolution If using the IR remote press the OK button If the display does not support the selected resolution use the fadefault command to reset the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI See RS 232 and IP Configuration for more information on commands page 39 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System Adjusting the Brightness 1 Press the Menu button on the front panel or on the IR remote control The menu system will be displayed iefen J 2 Press the Select button to display the Setup Menu If using the IR remote press the OK button 3 Use the A or V buttons to highlight Picture Settings 4 Press the Select button to display the Picture Settings menu If using the IR remote press the OK button 5 The Input option should be highlighted If not use the A or VW buttons to highlight it Each input can have individual contrast settings Therefore the input must be selected before making changes to
12. 155 Netmask 255 255 255 0 Gateway 192 168 5 254 Ethernet Cable Plug in page 126 Advanced Operation Commands recall preset The recall preset command loads the routing preset Syntax recall preset paraml Parameters param1 Preset 1 10 Example recall preset 2 INPUT 4 IS ROUTED TO WINDOW OUTPUT A RECALL ROUTING STATE PRESET 2 page 127 Advanced Operation Commands reset picture The reset picture command resets all picture settings to factory default Syntax reset picture Parameters None Example reset picture PICTURE SETTINGS HAVE BEEN SET TO DEFAULTS page 128 Advanced Operation Commands rotate The rotate command is used to rotate the output image This command can only be used when using single window mode See Single Window Nomenclature for information on using a single window Set param1 0 to turn off image rotation Syntax rotate parami Parameters param1 Value 1 3 Value Description 1 Right 90 2 Left 90 3 180 Example rotate 2 ROTATE VIDEO SET TO L90 page 129 Advanced Operation Commands save preset The save preset command saves the current routing state to a specified preset Syntax save preset paraml Parameters param1 Preset 1 10 Example save preset 1 CURRENT ROUTING STATE IS SAVED TO PRESET 1 set_audio The set audio command sets the audio input Syntax set audio paraml Para
13. 1lock aspect command locks or unlocks the aspect ratio of all inputs This command is only applicable when viewing multiple input multiple windows Executing this command when viewing a single window will return an error Syntax lock aspect parami Parameters param1 Value 0 1 Value Description 0 Unlock 1 Lock Example lock aspect 1 ASPECT RATIO LOCKED If command is run when viewing a single window lock aspect 1 CURRENT ROUTING STATE IS WRONG page 119 Advanced Operation Commands lock edid The lock edid command secures the Local EDID by disabling the automatic loading of the downstream EDID when the switcher is powered Syntax lock edid paraml Parameters param1 Value 0 1 Value Description 0 Unlock EDID L Lock EDID Example lock edid 1 EDID IS LOCKED page 120 Advanced Operation Commands lock matrix The lock matrix command locks or unlocks the switcher When the switcher is locked all functions are disabled including the front panel RS 232 and Telnet Syntax lock matrix paraml Parameters param1 Value 0 1 Value Description 0 Unlock 1 Lock Example lock matrix 1 ALL MATRIX FUNCTIONS IS LOCKED page 121 Advanced Operation Commands mask The mask command masks the video on the specified window s Use the unmask command to disable output masking If param1 0 then all outputs are masked Syntax mask parami Parameters
14. 6 ft Locking HDMI Cables 1 x 6 ft DB 9 Cable 1x 12V DC Power Supply 1x IR Extender Module 1 x IR Remote 1 x Set of Rack Ears 1 x Quick Start Guide Vil 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Table of Contents 01 Getting Started Paner L VOUT sess rates E E E E E 2 PIPE PTEI ET A I E I N E T I AE E AE I E T 2 BOK o E EET E TE EE S 3 IR Remote Conmrol UNIE gicccns ass crcensctassennenenssntsncaimatmsasaunseneenssnantonetnansumonnennenwscnactass 4 ODD PEET TEETE EET E E E A EE AT A T T 4 BONON ioraa A EEE TAE A 6 BaNG C OV E eresas a EE EE A EE EE E 6 installing the Ballers sccacssstantcinuiscaitcuntavlaitaanittrsanmas neoini iriton irai 7 Batey COVE nesr a 7 Setting th IR Channel acscessesaatctroevnnedanrsionaatabrentectnntssuijrettivetentactceaeontancemeneiavent 8 frare E Bg ae E N ET E A AE E P E A A T ASA TA 9 Connecting the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI 0 9 Sample Wiring Diagram so c415ix lt dannderntacdeecatesimepecenundbasatenntedncepeniheaeiaantetneete 9 Network Configuration using SyNer G cccccceseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaeeeeeeeeeaaes 10 02 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI IPOCUIGHON PARAE PEE A E EA T EE EEEE PE AEE 14 aANADV NODE en een a aE ee ee eee 14 Turning on the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI 008 14 WVU Da SS corria aie E E E E totes tap E ERE 15 Selecting a Window Configuration
15. ADDRESS 192 168 1 227 page 155 Advanced Operation Commands set udp remote port The set_ udp remote port command sets the remote UDP listening port The default remote UDP listening port is 50008 The 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI must be rebooted after executing this command Syntax set udp remote port parami Parameters param 1 Port 0 65535 Example set udp remote port 50008 REMOTE UDP COMMUNICATION PORT 50008 IS SET page 156 Advanced Operation Commands set_vposition The set_vposition command sets the vertical position of the specified window param2 is the number of vertical pixels for the resolution of the specified window This command is only applicable when viewing multiple windows Executing this command when viewing a single window will return an error Syntax set vposition paraml param2 Parameters param1 Window 1 4 param2 Vertical Pixels active 0 n Example set vposition 2 100 SET VERTICAL POSITION VALUE TO 100 PIXELS FOR WINDOW 2 If command is executed when viewing a single window set vposition 2 100 CURRENT ROUTING STATE IS WRONG page 157 Advanced Operation Commands set_vsize The set_vsize command sets the vertical size of the specified window param2 is the number of vertical pixels for the resolution of the specified window This command is only applicable when viewing multiple windows Executing this command when viewing
16. Adds a 1 second transition to Window A and another window when switching between windows 1 Press the Menu button on the front panel or on the IR remote control The menu system will be displayed 2 Usethe A or Y buttons to highlight Window 3 Press the Select button to display the Window Settings menu If using the IR remote press the OK button WINDOW ADJUST Use the A or Y buttons to highlight Window Convert 5 Press the Select button to display the Window Convert menu If using the IR remote press the OK button page 55 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System 6 Use the A or Y buttons to highlight Fade In Out 7 Press the Select button to select the Fade In Out option The currently selected value will be highlighted in orange 8 Use the lt or gt buttons to switch the fade feature On or Off OFF OFF 9 Press the Select button to accept the current changes If using the IR remote press the OK button page 56 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System Chroma Key See Using Chroma Key for more information about the chroma key process 1 Press the Menu button on the front panel or on the IR remote control The menu system will be displayed efend 2 Usethe A or buttons to highlight Window 3 Press the Select button to display the Window Settings menu If using the IR remote press the OK button WINDOW ADJU
17. Gefen part no EXT RMT EXTIRN can be connected to the IR Ext port on the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI The sensor on the IR extender behaves exactly like the sensor on the front panel of the switcher Always point the IR remote control unit in the direction of the IR sensor IR extender ox CTN 0 0 0j lt 4 A oles i ieie ie oi W018 000 i IR remote IR sensor page 34 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System Accessing the Menu System The HD Video Wall Controller uses a built in menu system to manage and control all video features To access the menu system press the Menu button on the front panel or on the included IR remote control 1 0 SETUP WINDOW NETWORK SYSTEM EXIT Info After pressing the Menu button on the front panel the Menu button will remain illuminated as long as the menu system is displayed on the enu Lock screen By default the menu system will be displayed within the top left display The time out value duration for the menu system can be changed in the OSD Settings page of the menu system Mirror Rotate RMT HD MVSL 441 page 35 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System Using the Front Panel Controls Use the lt gt A and Y buttons on the front panel to move around within the menu system Press the A and VW buttons to move up and down Press the lt or gt buttons to change th
18. Password Enables Yes or disables No the password prompt at the beginning of a Telnet session Terminal Port Sets the Telnet listening port for the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI page 63 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System Changing the UDP Settings 1 Press the Menu button on the front panel or on the IR remote control The menu system will be displayed 2 Usethe A or Y buttons to highlight the Network option jefen J 3 Press the Select button to display the Network menu If using the IR remote press the OK button 4 Use the A or V buttons to highlight the UDP Settings option 5 Press the Enter button again to display the UDP Settings menu If using the IR remote press the OK button page 64 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System 5 Use the A or V buttons to highlight the option to change The UDP Access option will be highlighted automatically 6 Once the desired option is highlighted press the Select button to select it If using the IR remote control press the OK button When an option is selected its current value will be highlighted in orange 7 Use the lt or gt buttons to change the current value 8 Press the Select button to accept the current changes If using the IR remote control press the OK button UDP Access Enables or disables UDP access to the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HD
19. STRING Examples set device descr WallTwo DEVICE DESCRIPTION NAME IS SET TO WallTwo page 133 Advanced Operation Commands set_edid The set_ edid command sets the specified EDID type to an input or bank Note that the argument for param2 is dependent upon the value of param1 Similarly the argument for param4 is dependent upon the value of param3 Syntax set edid paraml param2 param3 param4 Parameters param1 Source STRING Source Description int Uses default Internal EDID bank Uses EDID bank output Uses EDID on Output sink param2 Source 1 8 Source Description I gaa A 1 720p 2CH 2 720p Multichannel 3 1080p 2CH 4 1080p Multichannel Tl ssx 8 EDID bank 1 4 Output When specifying param2 the available arguments will depend upon the value of param7 If param7 int then param2 must specifiy an internal EDID from 1 to 4 If param bank then param2 must specifiy an EDID bank from 1 to 8 If param7 output then param2 must specify an output from 1 to 4 continued on next page page 134 Advanced Operation param3 Target Target input bank param4 Target Value Commands STRING Description Specifies an input Specifies an EDID bank Description Input EDID bank When specifying param4 the available arguments will depend upon the value of param3 If param3 input then param4 must be an input from 1 to 4 If param3 bank then para
20. See Menu System for details This IR sensor receives signals from the included IR remote control unit Use this button to lock the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI and prevent accidental changes See Locking Unlocking the Switcher for more information on this feature This LED will remain illuminated when the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI is powered OFF This button is used to power ON and power OFF the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI This button will remain illuminated while the switcher is powered ON page 2 Getting Started Panel Layout 4 IP Cont 5 USB 6 RS 232 12V DC N Connect the included IR Extender Gefen part no EXT RMT EXTIRN to this port Connect up to four Hi Def sources to these inputs using HDMI cables Connect an HDMI cable from this port to an HD display Connect a shielded CAT 5e or better cable between this jack and a LAN to use IP control Refer to RS 232 and IP Configuration for more information on setting up IP control Not used Reserved for future expansion Connect an RS 232 cable from this port to an RS 232 device See RS 232 and IP Configuration for more information on setting up RS 232 control Connect the included 12V DC power supply from this power receptacle to an available AC electrical outlet Do not overtighten the locking connector on the power receptacle page 3 IR Remote Control Unit Top RMT HD MVSL
21. Select the desired input using the lt or gt buttons 8 Press the Select button to accept the current input selection 9 Usethe A or Y buttons to highlight the Hue option 10 Press the Select button to select the Hue option 11 Change the hue value using the lt or gt buttons VIDEO 1 071 066 048 12 Press the Select button to accept the change VIDEO 1 071 066 048 052 page 47 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System OSD Settings The OSD Settings menu controls how the OSD is displayed 1 3 4 Press the Menu button on the front panel or on the IR remote control The menu system will be displayed Press the Select button If using the IR remote press the OK button Use the A or Y buttons to highlight OSD Settings Once the desired option is highlighted press the Select button to select it If using the IR remote control press the OK button When an option is selected its current value will be highlighted in orange page 48 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System 5 Use the lt or gt buttons to change the current value 6 Press the Select button to accept the current changes If using the IR remote control press the OK button Info Display If this option is turned On then the status window is activated H Offset The horizontal offset of the OSD as it appears on the display page 49
22. To assign a name to an EDID bank use the set_ bank name command Syntax show bank name parami Parameters param1 Bank 1 8 Example show bank name 5 THE NAME FOR BANK5 IS Dell24 page 161 Advanced Operation Commands show_brightness The show brightness command displays the brightness level for the specified input If param7 0 then the brightness value for all inputs are returned Syntax show brightness parami Parameters None Examples show brightness 1 INPUT 1 IS SET TO BRIGHTNESS VALUE 65 show brightness 0 INPUT 1 IS SET TO BRIGHTNESS VALUE 65 INPUT 2 IS SET TO BRIGHTNESS VALUE 50 INPUT 3 IS SET TO BRIGHTNESS VALUE 50 INPUT 4 IS SET TO BRIGHTNESS VALUE 50 page 162 Advanced Operation Commands show_chromakey color The show_chromakey color command displays the minimum or maximum value of the specified chroma key color component Syntax show chromakey color paraml param2 Parameters param1 Color channel CHAR Value Description ia Red channel g Green channel Blue channel param2 Color range STRING Value Description min Minimum value max Maximum value Example show chromakey color r max CHROMA KEY VALUE FOR R MAX SET TO 15 page 163 Advanced Operation Commands show_contrast The show_contrast command displays the contrast level for the specified input If p param1 0 then the contrast value for all inputs are returned Syntax show co
23. a single window will return an error Syntax set vsize paraml param2 Parameters param1 Window 1 4 param2 Vertical Pixels active 0 n Example set vsize 3 250 SET VERTICAL STRETCH VALUE TO 250 PIXELS FOR WINDOW 3 If command is executed when viewing a single window set vsize 3 250 SET VERTICAL STRETCH VALUE TO 250 PIXELS FOR WINDOW 3 page 158 Advanced Operation Commands set_webui ad pass The set webui ad pass command sets the Administrator password for the Web GUI The password is case sensitive and cannot exceed 8 characters in length The default password is Admin Syntax set webui ad pass parami Parameters param1 Password Example set webui ad pass bossman WEB UI ADMINISTRATOR PASSWORD IS SET bossman page 159 Advanced Operation Commands set_webui op pass The set webui ad pass command sets the Operator password for the Web GUI The default password is Admin Syntax set webui op pass parami Parameters param1 Password Example set webui op pass minion WEB UI OPERATOR PASSWORD IS SET minion show_audio The show_audio command displays the current audio source Use the set audio command to set the audio source Syntax show audio Parameters None Example show audio AUDIO SOURCE 1 IS SELECTED page 160 Advanced Operation Commands show bank name The show bank name command displays the name of the specified EDID bank
24. another window output Click to place a check mark in the check box to enable the fade effect Click to clear the check box and disable the fade effect This feature is only available when using a single window See Using Fade for more information using this effect Rotate Click the drop down list to select the desired rotation of the output image The output image can be rotated 90 clockwise 90 counter clockwise or flipped 180 horizontally This feature is only available when using a single window Chroma Key Click to place a check mark in the check box in order to enable chroma keying for window output A Click to clear the check box and disable the chroma keying This feature is only available when using a single window See Using Chroma Key for more information Mirror Applies a horizontal transformation rotated 180 about the y axis to window output A This feature is only available when using a single window See Using Mirror for more information on using this effect page 74 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Web Interface Gefen D 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher EXT HD MVSL 441 Main VO Setup Window Setup Presets EDID Network System STANDBY Heip Log Out VO Status Display Info RedMin 0 RedMax 15 Green Min 0 Green Max 15 BlueMin 0 BlueMax 15 Min Red Green Blue Click the drop down list to select the desired minimum RGB colors for the chroma key value See Us
25. are responsible for shipping charges to and from Gefen 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 specifications 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 Contacting Gefen Technical Support Gefen LLC c o Customer Service 20600 Nordhoff St Chatsworth CA 91311 Telephone 818 772 9100 800 545 6900 Fax 818 772 9120 Email support gefen com Visit us on the Web www gefen com Technical Support Hours 8 00 AM to 5 00 PM Monday Friday Pacific 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 accomp
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27. disable TCP access Syntax show tcp access Parameters None Example show tcp access TCP ACCESS IS DISABLED show_telnet port The show_ telnet port command displays the current Telnet port Use the set telnet port command to set the Telnet listening port Syntax show telnet port Parameters None Example show telnet port TELNET PORT IS 23 page 175 Advanced Operation Commands show_telnet user The show telnet user command displays the login name username used in the current Telnet session Syntax show telnet user Parameters None Example show telnet user TELNET INTERFACE USERNAME IS bo55man show_udp port The show_udp port command displays the current UDP serial port Use the set udp port command to set the UDP listening port Syntax show udp port Parameters None Example show udp port UDP COMMUNICATION PORT IS 1002 page 176 Advanced Operation Commands show_ udp remote ip The show udp remote ip command displays the current remote UDP address Use the set_ udp remote ip command to set the remote UDP address Syntax show udp remote ip Parameters None Example show udp remote ip UDP REMOTE IP ADDRESS 192 168 1 227 show udp remote port The show udp remote port command displays the current remote UDP port Use the set udp remote port command to set the remote UDP port Syntax show udp remote port Par
28. forces the password credentials for each Telnet session The default setting is disabled Use the set telnet pass command to set the Telnet password Syntax use telnet pass parami Parameters param1 Value 0 1 Value Description O Disable password L Enable password Example use telnet pass 1 TELNET INTERFACE PASSWORD IS ENABLED page 181 Advanced Operation Commands use udp access The use udp access command enables or disables UDP access Syntax use udp access paraml Parameters param1 Value 0 1 Value Description 0 Disable UDP access 1 Enable UDP access Example use udp access 1 UDP ACCESS IS ENABLED page 182 Advanced Operation Commands m The m command displays the current routing status of the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Masking and locking status of the switcher is also provided Do not precede the m command with the symbol Syntax m Parameters None Example m WINDOW A B 1 2 C D IN 3 4 page 183 Advanced Operation Commands r The r command routes the specified input to the output Do not precede this command with the symbol Also see the s command If param2 0 then the specified input param7 will be routed to all window outputs Syntax r paraml param2 Parameters param1 Input 1 4 param2 Output 0 A D Examples r 3a SOURCE 3 IS SET TO WINDOW OUTPUT FULL r 1o SOURCE 1 IS SET TO WINDOW OUTPUTS FU
29. the Input option The currently selected input will be highlighted in orange 7 Select the desired input using the lt or gt buttons 8 Press the Select button to accept the current input selection 9 Use the A or V buttons to highlight the Saturation option 10 Press the Select button to select the Saturation option 11 Change the saturation value using the lt or gt buttons VIDEO 1 071 066 050 12 Press the Select button to accept the change VIDEO 1 071 066 048 050 page 45 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System Adjusting the Hue 1 Press the Menu button on the front panel or on the IR remote control The menu system will be displayed iefen J 2 Press the Select button to display the Setup Menu If using the IR remote press the OK button 3 Use the A or V buttons to highlight Picture Settings 4 Press the Select button to display the Picture Settings menu If using the IR remote press the OK button 5 The Input option should be highlighted If not use the A or VW buttons to highlight it Each input can have individual contrast settings Therefore the input must be selected before making changes to it VIDEO 1 071 066 048 050 page 46 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System 6 Press the Select button to select the Input option The currently selected input will be highlighted in orange 7
30. will define the operation of a single window In our example below we have four Hi Def sources connected to the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Each source is represented by a colored rectangle When the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI is shipped from the factory the Default 2 preset will automatically be loaded when the unit is powered ON Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 Preset 2 is displayed by default Output Now let s look at one of the default presets that displays a single window output 1 Press the Default 1 button on the front panel Press the Default 1 button page 16 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Window Basics The Default 1 preset uses Window A To switch to the Default 1 single window configuration using the IR remote control press the Default Preset 1 button Default Preset 1 2 The image displayed on the output will be dictated by the current routing state of the switcher In this example the source that is connected to Input 2 is displayed Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 Single window displayed continued on next page page 17 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Window Basics Note that on the previous page that Window B is displayed This is because the button for Windows B was pressed The button for the current Window will remain illuminated until another Window button is pressed In single
31. 1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Web Interface Gefen 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher EXT HD MVSL 441 in VO Setup Window Setup Presets EDID Network System Power STANDBY Help Log Out Input Name INPUT1 INPUT INPUTS INPUT4 Color Depth 8 bit 8 bit 8 bit 8 bit Color Space RGB HDCP No Active Signal Vertical Resolution Horizontal Resolution Progressive Interlaced Refresh Rate Video Mode Name The name of the input Color Depth The color depth of the input signal 8 bit 16 bit etc Color Space The color space RGB or YUV of the input signal HDCP Displays whether or not HDCP is detected on the input Active Signal Detects whether an input signal is present or not Vertical Resolution The vertical resolution in pixels of the input signal No No No Horizontal Resolution The horizontal resolution in pixels of the input signal Progressive Interlaced Detects whether the input signal is progressive or interlaced Refresh Rate The refresh rate frequency of the input signal Video Mode The video mode HDMI or DVI of the input signal page 78 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Web Interface Main gt Display Info Gefen 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher EXT HD MVSL 441 in VO Setup Window Setup Presets EDID Network System Power STANDBY Heip Log Out DTS HD Choose EDID Banki Feature 24Hz Frame Rate TRUE 1920x1080
32. 441 ID Name Description 1 Info Used to toggle notifications on all outputs 2 Audio 1 4 Selects the audio source to be used on the output page 4 Getting Started 10 11 12 13 14 Name Menu lt gt A Y OK Exit Default Presets User Presets In 1 4 Power Window 1 4 Lock Mute Rotate Mirror IR Remote Control Unit Description Press this button to display the built in menu system Used to access and change features within the menu system Use the arrow buttons to move around within the menu system or change a value Press the OK button to make a selection within the menu system Press this button to exit the main menu or exit from sub menus Use these button to select the desired window configuration See Window Basics for information on selecting window configurations These buttons are used to store custom window configuration presets See Window Basics for more information Use this buttons to select the input Press this button to power ON or power OFF the Multiview Seamless Switcher Use these buttons to select the desired window Each of these buttons is associated with the buttons on the front panel Window A D See Window Basics for more information on working with windows and inputs Press this button to lock or unlock the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Mutes the audio on all outputs Press this button to cycle through r
33. HDMI Type A 19 pin female locking 1 x HDMI Type A 19 pin female locking 1 x DB 9 female 1 x RJ 45 Mini B 1 x 3 5mm mini stereo Locking type 12V DC 24W max 16 9 x 1 7 x 7 9 430mm x 42mm x 200mm 5 0 Ibs 2 3 kg page 190 This page left intentionally blank Stretch It Switch It Split It Gefen s Got It 20600 Nordhoff St Chatsworth CA 91311 1 800 545 6900 818 772 9100 fax 818 772 9120 www gefen com support gefen com Gs 9 X CE nie This product uses UL or CE listed power supplies
34. LL page 184 Advanced Operation Commands S The s command routes the specified input to all outputs Do not precede this command with the symbol Syntax S parami Parameters param1 Input 1 4 Example s 2 ALL OUTPUTS ARE ROUTED TO INPUT 2 page 185 This page left intentionally blank 04 Appendix Appendix Default Settings MAC Address IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway HTTP Listening Port Telnet Listning Port Telnet TCP Access UDP Port Enable UDP Access Remote UDP IP Address Remote UDP Port Remote UDP Access Gefen Syner G Discovery Gefen Syner G Discovery Mode Gefen Syner G Show Device Output Name A V Input Names HDCP each output IR Channel Preset Names excludes Default Device dependent cannot be modified 192 168 1 72 255 255 255 0 192 168 1 1 80 23 Enabled 50007 Disabled 192 168 1 255 50008 Disabled Enabled Read Write Hide Me OUTPUT1 INPUT1 INPUT4 Follow Input 1 PRESET 1 PRESET15 page 188 Appendix Upgrading the Firmware A IMPORTANT DO NOT power off or disconnect the AC power cord from the switcher at any time during the firmware upgrade process 1 Download the firmware update from the Support section of the Gefen Web site 2 Extract the firmware file from the ZIP file 3 Power ON the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI 4 Connect an Ethernet cable between the switcher and the computer ru
35. MI UDP Port Sets the UDP port for the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Remote UDP Access Enables or disables remote UDP access for the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Remote UDP Adar Sets the remote UDP IP address for the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI page 65 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System Byte Use the Byte 1 High Byte 2 Byte 3 and Byte 4 Low options to set the IP address of the digits in the UDP IP address subnet mask and gateway Remote UDP Port Sets the remote UDP listening port for the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI page 66 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System System Settings 1 Press the Menu button on the front panel or on the IR remote control The menu system will be displayed 2 Usethe A or Y buttons to highlight the System option jefen J 3 Press the Select button to display the System menu If using the IR remote press the OK button FIRMWARE Ver 4 Use the A or Y buttons to highlight the desired option 5 Press the Select button to make the selection If using the IR remote control press the OK button Selecting Factory Reset will reset the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher to factory default settings Selecting Reboot will reboot the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher This option is the same as disconnecting and reconnecting the AC power cord on the back o
36. Multiview Seamless Switcher EXT HD MVSL 441 in VO Setup Window Setup Presets EDID Network System Power STANDBY Heip Log Out Upload EDID select EDID File to Upload Browse Select Bank Location Banki Upload Browse Click this button to select the EDID file to be uploaded Select Bank Location Click this drop down list to select the bank to where the EDID will be uploaded Options Bankl Bank8 Upload Click this button to upload the EDID to the specified bank page 95 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Web Interface Gefen 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher EXT HD MVSL 441 in VO Setup Window Setup Presets EDID Network System Power STANDBY Heip Log Qut Download EDID select EDID File to Download Banki Download Select EDID File to Download Click this box to select the EDID that is to be saved to a file The EDID file will be saved in binary bin format Options Bankl Bank8 A Display Name Output 1 HD MVSL 441 4 HD MVSL 441 Inputs Download Click this button to download the selected EDID to a bin file page 96 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Web Interface Network Gefen 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher EXT HD MVSL 441 Main VO Setup Window Setup Presets EDID Network System Power STANDBY Heip Log Out IP Settings MAC Address 00 1 91 03 a0 10 Made DHCP P Address subnet Gatev 1 H a Li H
37. Operation Commands set_telnet_port The set_ telnet port command sets the Telnet listening port The 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI must be rebooted after executing this command The default port setting is 23 Use the show telnet port command to display the current Telnet listening port Syntax set telnet port paraml Parameters param1 Port 1 1024 Example set telnet port 24 TELNET PORT 24 IS SET page 152 Advanced Operation Commands set telnet user The set_ telnet user command creates a Telnet username Syntax set telnet user paraml Parameters param1 Username STRING Example set telnet user bo55man TELNET INTERFACE USERNAME IS SET boS5Sman page 153 Advanced Operation Commands set_udp port The set_ udp port command sets the UDP listening port Syntax set udp port parami Parameters param1 Port 1 65535 Example set udp port 1002 UDP COMMUNICATION PORT 1002 IS SET PLEASE REBOOT THE UNITS page 154 Advanced Operation Commands set_udp remote ip The set_ udp remote ip command sets the remote UDP IP address The IP address must be specified using dot decimal notation The default UDP remote IP address is 192 168 1 255 The 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI must be rebooted after executing this command Syntax set udp remote ip paraml Parameters param 1 UDP address Example set udp remote ip 192 168 1 227 UDP REMOTE IP
38. PRESET14 i rn so DEFAULTS PRESET 5 PRESET 10 PRESET15 Save Preset Names Type the desired name of each preset in these fields Save Click to save the changes to the preset names page 88 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Web Interface Gefen 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher EXT HD MVSL 441 Main VO Setup Window Setup Presets EDID Network System Import Presets Browse Upload Export Presets Download Browse Click this button to select the desired preset file Upload Click this button to upload the preset file to the switcher Download Click to save the current preset configurations and names to file page 89 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Web Interface EDID gt Assign Lock EDID Secures the Local EDID and disables automatic EDID loading during power up If the Lock EDID button is clicked enabled the EDID locked on power cycle message will be displayed in red The local EDID information will now be locked once the switcher is rebooted Click the Unlock EDID button to disable the Lock EDID feature Gefen 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher EXT HD MVSL 441 in VO Setup Window Setup Presets EDIO Network System Power STANOSY heip Log Out Copy EDID From Bank1 Copy EDID To Please select from the inputs below Copy EDID From Select the EDID from the drop down list The EDID will be copied from the Output or sele
39. ST 4 Use the A or V buttons to highlight Chroma Key 5 Press the Select button to display the Chroma Key menu If using the IR remote press the OK button page 57 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System 6 Use the A or V buttons to highlight the Minimum R option 7 Press the Select button to select the Minimum R option The currently selected value will be highlighted in orange 8 Use the lt or gt buttons to change the current value 9 Press the Select button to accept the current changes If using the IR remote press the OK button 10 Repeat this process for each of the Maximum and Minimum R G and B values 11 Highlight and select the Chroma Key option 12 Use the lt or gt buttons to turn chroma keying On or Off 13 Press the Select button to accept the current changes If using the IR remote press the OK button page 58 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System Changing the IP Settings 1 Press the Menu button on the front panel or on the IR remote control The menu system will be displayed 2 Usethe A or Y buttons to highlight the Network option jefen J 3 Press the Select button to display the Network menu If using the IR remote press the OK button 4 Press the Enter button again to display the IP Settings menu If using the IR remote press the OK button STATIC IP 192 168 001 072 072 NKO
40. TTP Port MAC Address The MAC address of the switcher The MAC address cannot be changed Mode The network mode setting Options Static DHCP IP Address Enter the IP address of the switcher in this field This option is only available if the network mode is set to static Subnet Enter the subnet mask of the switcher in this field This option is only available if the network mode is set to static Gateway Enter the gateway router address in this field This option is only available if the network mode is set to static HTTP Enter the HTTP listening port in this field page 97 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Gefen 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher Main VO Setup Window Setup Presets Ebi TCP Telnet Settings Enable TCP Access Require Password on Connect Web Interface EXT HD MVSL 441 Network System Power STANDBY Help Log Out v Ei Show Login Message on Connect User Name Old Password New Password Confirm New Password Terminal Port Enable UDP Access Click to place a check mark in the check box to enable TCP Click to clear the check box and disable TCP access Require Password on Connect Click to place a check mark in the check box to force the password prompt at the beginning of a Telnet session Click to clear the check box and disable the password prompt Show Login Message on Connect Click to place a check mark in the check box to display the Telnet We
41. UCH DAMAGE vi Features and Packing List Features e 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 e HDCP compliant e Seamless switching ensures no switching delay and no picture loss during transitions Default pre configured Multiview window arrangements can be accessed via five front panel preset push buttons e Custom user configurable Multiview window layouts can be accessed via five front panel preset push buttons e User selectable playback of HDMI audio content from any of the four inputs e 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 e Field upgradable firmware via web server interface USB port reserved for future product enhancements Locking power supply connector 1U tall rack mountable enclosure rack ears included H MI 7080p eE HIGH DEFINITION MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE PROGRESSIVE Oo M B LIANT 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 first open it immediately contact your dealer or Gefen 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI e 4 x
42. URRENT ROUTING STATE IS WRONG page 111 Advanced Operation Commands chromakey color The chromakey color command sets the RGB color range for the chroma key See Using Chroma Key for more information using this feature Syntax chromakey color paraml param2 param3 Parameters param1 Color channel CHAR Red channel Green channel Blue channel param2 Color range STRING Minimum value Maximum value param3 Value 0 15 If param2 min then value under the Min column will be used If param2 max then get the value under the Max column continued on next page page 112 Advanced Operation Commands Value Min Max 6 96 111 7 112 127 8 128 143 9 144 159 10 160 175 11 176 191 12 192 207 13 208 223 14 224 239 15 240 255 Examples chromakey color r min 2 CHROMA KEY VALUE FOR R MIN SET TO 32 chromakey color r max 14 CHROMA KEY VALUE FOR R MAX SET TO 239 page 113 Advanced Operation Commands display telnet welcome The display telnet welcome command enables or disables the Telnet welcome message during a Telnet session Syntax display telnet welcome parami Parameters param1 Value 0 1 Value Description 0 Disable welcome message Enable welcome message Example display telnet welcome 1 TELNET WELCOME SCREEN IS ENABLED When enabled and a Telnet session has been started the following will appear Welcome to EXT HD MVSL 441 TELNET pag
43. Web Interface gt RS 232 and IP Configuration page 11 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Introduction Standby Mode The LED next to the Power button on the front panel indicates the power state of the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI In standby mode power is being supplied to the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI but the unit is not turned on This LED will be red and remain illuminated as long as the unit is in standby mode If this LED does not illuminate check the connection between the power receptacle on the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI and the AC outlet Red LED indicates that switcher is in standby mode Turning on the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Press the Power button to power on the switcher The Power button will turn blue and remain illuminated as long as the switcher is powered on To power off the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI and return to standby mode press the Power button again LED indicator turns off Power button is illuminated page 14 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Window Basics Selecting a Window Configuration The 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI provides the ability to display four Hi Def sources on one HD display In addition the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI allows the creation of an infinite number of w
44. ameters None Example show udp remote port REMOTE UDP COMMUNICATION PORT IS 508 page 177 Advanced Operation Commands show ver data The show ver data command displays the current software and hardware version Syntax show ver data Parameters None Example show ver data SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE VERSION V1 40 unmask The unmask command unmasks the specified output s Use the mask command to mask the specified window s Multiple windows may be specified If param7 0 then all windows are unmasked Syntax unmask paraml param2 param4 Parameters param1 Window 0 4 Example unmask 2 WINDOW 2 IS UNMASKED page 178 Advanced Operation Commands use discovery The use_ discovery command enables or disables the Discovery Service which is used by the Gefen Syner G Discovery Tool The default value is Enabled Syntax use discovery parami Parameters param1 Value 0 1 Value Description 0 Disabled 1 Enabled Example use discovery 1 DISCOVERY PROTOCOL IS ENABLED page 179 Advanced Operation Commands use tcp access The use tcp access command enables or disables Telnet access Syntax tuse tcp access paraml Parameters param1 Value 0 1 Value Description 0 Disable Telnet access I Enable Telnet access Example use tcp access 1 TCP ACCESS IS ENABLED page 180 Advanced Operation Commands use_telnet pass The use telnet pass command
45. ank Name EDID Name Bank HD MVSL 441 Bank HD MVSL 441 Bank3 HD MVSL 441 Bank4 HD MVSL 441 Bank5S HD MVSL 441 Banko HD MVSL 441 Bank HD MVSL 441 Bank HD MVSL 441 _ Select All Banks Copy Copy To Click to place a check mark in the check box where the EDID will be copied Click to clear the check box and deselect the bank Bank The number of the bank Name The name of the bank Select All Banks Click to place a check mark in the check box in order to select all banks Click to clear the check box and deselect all banks Copy Press this button to execute the copy operation Cancel Clears all check marks from each box page 93 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Web Interface EDID gt Bank Names Gefen 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher EXT HD MVSL 441 Main VO Setup Window Setup Prosets EDID Network System Power STANDBY Help Log Out Bank Names Assign Upload Download Banks Bank7 Banks Edit Bank Names Bank Bank1l Banke Bank3 Bank4 Banks Bank6 Bank Bank amp Save Cancel Bank Indicates the EDID bank number Name Type the desired name of the EDID bank in this field Save Saves the current name change to the EDID bank s Cancel Restores the previous name or each bank if the name was edited page 94 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Web Interface EDID gt Upload Download Gefen 4x1
46. anying documentation without prior written notice HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing in the United States and other countries 2015 Gefen LLC All Rights Reserved All trademarks are the property of their respective owners IV Operating Notes e When using the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI for the first time it is recommended that the unit be configured using the Gefen Syner G Software Suite Download the application here http www gefen com synerg 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Licensing 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 Specific license terms and Copyright Notifications 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
47. caused by accidentally bumping or pressing the buttons on the front panel Using the Front Panel Buttons 1 Press and hold the Lock button on the front panel The Lock button will begin to flash 2 Continue holding down the Lock button until it stops flashing 3 The switcher is now locked The Lock button will remain illuminated as long as the switcher is locked Switcher is locked 4 To unlock the switcher press and hold the Lock button The Lock button will begin to flash 5 Continue holding down the Lock button until it stops flashing 6 The switcher is now unlocked and can be used normally Switcher is unlocked Once the switcher is unlocked the Lock button will no longer be illuminated page 32 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI 1 2 3 4 Locking Unlocking the Switcher Using the IR Remote Control Press the Lock button on the IR remote control Lock button The Lock button on the front panel of the switcher will remain illuminated as long as the switcher is locked To unlock the switcher press the Lock button The Lock button will turn off The switcher is now unlocked and can be used normally Once the switcher is unlocked the Lock button will no longer be illuminated page 33 Using the IR Extender There may be situations where the IR sensor is blocked by a cabinet or other mounting device In this case the included IR extender
48. ct the user name Old Password Type the old current password in this field New Password Type the new password in this field Confirm Password Re type the new password in this field Set Network Defaults Click to reset the network settings to factory default Save Click this button to save any network changes made on this page page 100 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Web Interface Gefen 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher EXT HD MVSL 441 Download Current Configuration Download Restore Configuration Browse Warning All current settings will be lost Download Click this button to download the current settings and configuration to a file Browse Click this button to select the desired configuration file to upload to the switcher Any current settings will be overwritten when uploading a configuration file Restore Click this button to upload the selected configuration file to the switcher page 101 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Web Interface Gefen 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher EXT HD MVSL 441 Main VO Setup Window Setup Presets EDID Network System Power STANDBY Help Log Out Firmware Update UI ver 1 40 Browse Update IR Channel Factory Reset Reboot Reboot Browse Click this button to select the firmware file to be uploaded See Upgrading the Firmware for details on updating the firmware Update Click this button
49. cted EDID bank to the destination Options Bankl Bank8 A Output 1 page 90 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Web Interface Copy To Place a check mark in the desired check box to select or deselect the Internal 1080p 2 ch aw desired input s EDID Modes Internal 1080p 2 chau Internal 1080p 2 chau Internal 1080p 2 chau ame HO MVSL 441 HO MVSL 441 HO MVSL 441 EDID Modes Select the EDID mode from the drop down list Options Internal 720p 2 ch audio Internal 720p Multi ch Internal 1080p 2 ch audio Internal 1080p Multi ch External Output Custom User Select All Inputs Click to place a check mark in the check box to select all inputs Click to clear the check box and allow the deselect all inputs page 91 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Web Interface Name EDID Source EDID Name Input 1 INT 3 HD MVSL 441 Input 2 INT 3 HD MWSL 441 Input 3 INT 3 HD MVSL 441 Input 4 INT 3 HD MVSL 441 Input The number of the input Name The name of the input EDID Source The current EDID source being used EDID Name The name of the EDID page 92 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Web Interface Gefen 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher EXT HD MVSL 441 in VO Setup Window Setup Presets EDIO Network System Power STANDBY Heip Log Qut Banks Copy To B
50. displays can support the same audio and video capabilities 3 Press the Select button to accept the current output selection If using the IR remote press the OK button LOCK EDID 4 The display will flash momentarily The EDID from the selected output will be copied to the input and will be used by all outputs page 52 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System Mirror Applies a horizontal transformation rotated 180 about the y axis to window output A 1 Press the Menu button on the front panel or on the IR remote control The menu system will be displayed 2 Usethe A or Y buttons to highlight Window 3 Press the Select button to display the Window Settings menu If using the IR remote press the OK button WINDOW ADJUST 4 Use the A or V buttons to highlight Window Convert 5 Press the Select button to display the Window Convert menu If using the IR remote press the OK button page 53 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System 6 Press the Select button to select the Mirror option The currently selected value will be highlighted in orange OFF OFF 7 Use the lt or gt buttons to switch mirroring On or Off OFF OFF 8 Press the Select button to accept the current changes If using the IR remote press the OK button page 54 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System Fade In Out
51. e 114 Advanced Operation Commands fade The fade command enables or disables fade effects Syntax fade paraml Parameters param1 Value 0 1 Value Description 0 Disable fade effects 1 Enable fade effects Example fade 1 FADE EFFECT ON page 115 Advanced Operation Commands fadefault The f adefault command resets the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI to factory default settings Outputs are unmasked and all IP and UDP settings are reset to default settings Syntax fadefault Parameters None Example fadefault page 116 Advanced Operation Commands help The help command displays the list of available RS 232 Telnet commands Help ona specific command can be displayed when using paraml1 Syntax help paraml Parameters param1 Command name optional STRING Example help sipadd SET IP ADDRESS SIPADD PARAM1 PARAM XXX XXX XXX XXX WHERE XXX 0 255 page 117 Advanced Operation Commands hdp pulse The hpd_pulse command cycles the HPD line on the specified input Issuing this command is identical to physically disconnecting and reconnecting the cable between the source and the switcher If param1 0 then an HPD pulse is sent to all inputs Syntax hpd pulse paraml Parameters param1 Input 1 4 Examples hpd pulse 1 HPD PULSE HAS BEEN SENT TO INPUT 1 page 118 Advanced Operation Commands lock aspect The
52. e HPD line on the specified input Locks the aspect ratio of all inputs Locks the local EDID when the switcher is power cycled Locks or unlocks the switcher Masks the specified outputs Enables or disables window mirroring Enables or disables muting on all outputs Toggles the power on the switcher Reboots the switcher Loads the specified routing preset into memory Resets picture settings to factory default Rotates the output video signal Saves a routing preset to memory Sets the audio input Assigns a name to the specified bank Sets the brightness level for all outputs Sets the contrast level for all outputs Sets the name of the switcher Assigns the specified EDID to an input or bank Sets the gateway address Enables or disables HDCP detection Sets the horizontal position of the specified window Sets the horizontal size of the specified window Sets the HTTP listening port Sets the hue for all outputs Sets the IP address Sets the IP mode DHCP or static page 108 Advanced Operation set ir set netmask set _osd set output set preset name set priority set saturation set telnet pass set telnet port set telnet user set udp port set udp remote ip set udp remote port set vposition set vsize set webui ad pass set webui op pass show bank name show brightness show_chromakey color show contrast show device descr show hdcp show http port show hue show ip show ipcon
53. e a pure RGB value as shown below For this reason a color range with minimum and maximum values needs to be specified RGB 124 150 201 RGB 157 172 211 RGB 75 106 160 7 Set the Min RGB values for the color to be keyed Red Min 0 Red Max 0 Green Min 16 Green Max 0 Blue Min 32 Blue Max 0 8 Set the Max RGB values for the color to be keyed Red Min 0 Red Max 0 Green Min 16 Green Max 46 Blue Min 32 Blue Max 240 9 The final composite will be displayed on Window A page 30 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Video Effects Using Mirror The mirror effect applies a horizontal transformation rotated 180 about the y axis to window Output A Window B Window B mirrored 1 Access the Web interface for the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI See the section Web Interface for more information 2 Selecting the Routing tab 3 Click the radio button next to the Default 1 preset 4 Click to place a check mark in the Mirror check box Default Presets Front Panel Presets Default 1 Preset 1 Preset 6 Fade F Chroma Key F Red Min Rotate 0 Mirror l Green Min 5 The image on Window B will be flipped horizontally page 31 Locking Unlocking the Switcher Locking the switcher will prevent any changes by disabling all buttons except the Lock button on the front panel This feature is useful in preventing routing or other changes
54. e value of the current selection Press the Select button to make the desired selection The current selection will be highlighted in green Gefen ai VO SETUP RG eont me Press the A and Y buttons to highlighted menu item make a selection within the menu system Press the lt and buttons to change the value of a setting within the menu system page 36 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System Using the IR Remote Control The IR remote control has buttons which represent the controls on the front panel Use the lt gt A and Y buttons to move around within the menu system Press the A and V buttons to move up and down Press the lt or gt buttons to change the value of the current selection Press the OK button to make the desired selection The current selection will be highlighted in green Gefen MAIN MENU 1 0 SETUP WINDOW NETWORK SYSTEM EXIM f FE F r r j 4 j Le F i GF i P i A i Tf i a F EF f Eo j iv i A x a ty Fa 1 ri 7 a E PI a 4 1 iii Press the A and YW buttons to move up and down within the menu system page 37 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System Setting the Output Resolution Ee NOTE Before changing this setting make sure that all connected displays can support the selected output resolution 1 Press the Menu button on the front panel or on the IR remote control
55. ed Operation Commands show_output The show_output command displays the current output resolution for the display area Use the set output command to set the output resolution of the display area Syntax show output Parameters None Example show output OUTPUT RESOLUTION IS SET TO 1280x720P 60HZ show_power The show power command displays the current power state Use the power command to power ON or power OF F the switcher Syntax show power Parameters None Example show power POWER IS ON page 173 Advanced Operation Commands show_preset_ name The show_preset name command displays the name of the specified preset To assign a name to a preset use the set preset name command Syntax show preset name parami Parameters param1 Preset 6 20 Example show preset name 8 THE NAME FOR PRESET 8 IS MyWinCfg show_saturation The Show saturation command displays the saturation for all outputs If p param1 0 then the saturation value for all inputs are returned Use the set saturation command to set the output resolution Syntax show saturation paraml Parameters param1 Input 0 4 Example show saturation 1 INPUT 1 IS SET TO SATURATION VALUE 65 page 174 Advanced Operation Commands show_tcp access The show_tcp access command displays the current TCP access state enabled or disabled Use the use tcp access command to enable or
56. eienisaeranidannassiect cua E E 88 EID Be PS A AS A EE E 90 EDID Bank NAME Sessirmssisrrppr nnan i ER EE ENa 94 EDID gt Upload Download a0nnnn0nnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnrnnnnnrnnenrnnsnnrennn 95 PU GIT testes cct ty eane N E E E E E 97 I ace E N E E E E ATE E E O T 101 03 Advanced Operation RS 232 and IP Configuration sicscccanssanesatenessdensncdssdusanmens eleisaubaceenaibarntedssvanansnaannd 106 MIS ToO E eo T E E EE aas 106 MS Fy E e AEA A A 106 UDP OITA AMO sorene EE EEE 107 Command Se eee ener eee ee eee eee 108 04 Appendix Default SS SUNS escenes idae oE aE RE ENEN E EENES 188 Upgrading the Firmware nnnannnnnnneennneneosrresnnnnrrrnrrrnnnrrnnrrsrrrserersrrrenrreerrnerene 189 OPEcICaNONS esscr e rE E EO E OEA E Nn eR Tet 190 This page left intentionally blank 01 Getting Started Getting Started Panel Layout Front Name Input Indicators Window Buttons Window Presets Menu System Controls Lock Standby LED Indicator Power Description These LED indicators display the state of each input See Window Basics for more information Press these buttons to display up to four windows on a single display Use these buttons to select the desired window configuration Five default presets and 5 user definable window presets are available See Window Basics for more information Use these buttons to select and change settings within the built in menu system
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58. erating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Web Interface Default Presets Click the radio button to select the desired preset The default presets are identical to the Default preset buttons on the front panel of the switcher If Default 1 preset is selected then additional image adjustment information will be displayed See the next page for details on each of these features Front Panel Presets Click the radio button to select the desired preset These presets are identical to the Custom buttons on the front panel of the switcher Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Web Interface Routing Default 1 only When the Default 1 preset is loaded routing buttons will appear over each column of inputs Click these buttons A D to change the output that is displayed Each output will use the currently selected input 1 4 Routing Gefen 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher EXT HD MVBL 441 BWindow A O Window B E WindowC amp Window D Default Presets DEFAULTS Audio 1 J DEFAULTS Audio 1 PRESET10 Audio 1 PRESET15 Audio 1 page 73 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Web Interface Gefen 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher EXT HD MVSL 441 Main VO Setup Window Setup Presets EDID Network System Fade m Chroma Key Rotate 0 Mirror G Fade This feature adds a 1 second transition between window output A and
59. erating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Web Interface Gefen 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher EXT HD MVSL 441 STANDBY 7 Help Log Out Current State O Window A O Window B oO Window C O Window O Current State Displays the current preset that is loaded into memory Each window is color coded for easy identification The letter in the upper left corner of each window represents the output The input used by each window output is displayed using a number from 1 to 4 Routing Click the radio button to adil select the desired input outing Audio Each column represents an output i z Mute Mask 1 Click to place a check mark in the check box in order to mask the D O3 j 3 3 selected output Click to i i i clear the check box and 9 D4 O4 4 remove the mask 2 O Mask O Mask Mask J Mask Audio Click the radio button to select the input to be used as the audio source Mute Click to place a check mark in this check box in order to mute the selected input Click to clear the check box and un mute the input page 71 Gefen 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher Mai Routing Default Presets DEFAULT Audio 1 DEFAULT Audio 1 DEFAULTS Audio 1 DEFAULT4 Audio 1 DEFAULTS Audio 1 page 72 EXT HD MVSL 441 in VO Setup Window Setup Presets EDID Network System Power STANDBY Heip Log Out Op
60. f the switcher page 67 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Web Interface Using the built in Web Interface Access the built in Web interface by entering the IP address of the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI in a browser window See Network Configuration using Syner G for more information on obtaining the IP address of the switcher Once connected to the switcher the login screen will be displayed Username Administrator Password esses Gefen 4x1 Multiview SeamlesB Switcher EXT HD MVSL 441 Username Select the username from the drop down list Options Operator Administrator Administrator login provides unrestricted access to all features and settings Operator login limits access to routing display information and routing preset features Password Enter the password for the associated username The password can also be set using the set_webui_op pass and the set webui_ ad pass commands The password is masked when it is entered page 68 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Web Interface The Web interface is divided into seven pages Routing I O Setup Window Setup Presets EDID Network and System Each main page is represented by a tab at the top of the screen The EDID page has its own set of sub tabs Click on the desired tab to open the desired page NOTE In order to view all seven tabs at the top of the screen the user must be logged in as
61. fig show ipmode show ir show mac addr show netmask show osd show output show power Commands Sets the IR channel of the switcher Sets the subnet mask Enables or disables the OSD On Screen Display Sets the output resolution Assigns a name to the specified preset Sets the priority for the specified window Set the saturation for the specified output Sets the Telnet password Sets the Telnet listening port Sets the Telnet user name Sets the local UDP listening port Sets the remote UDP IP address Sets the remote UDP port Sets the vertical position of the specified window Sets the vertical size of the specified window Sets the Administrator password for the Web interface Sets the Operator password for the Web interface Displays the name of the specified EDID bank Displays the brightness value for all outputs Displays the minimum or maximum value of the specified chroma key color component Displays the contrast value for all outputs Displays the IP address of the router gateway Displays the HDCP status of the specified input Displays the Web server listening port Displays the hue value for all outputs Displays the current IP address of the switcher Displays the current TCP IP settings of the switcher Displays the current IP mode DHCP or static Displays the current IR channel of the switcher Displays the MAC address of the switcher Displays the current subnet mask Enables or disables the OSD On Scree
62. ideo Effects Using Chroma Key The chroma key effect also referred to as color keying is a post production technique for layering two images or video signals together The first layer involves filming a subject in front of a solid color background The second layer serves as the background for the final composite image By combining the two images together and removing keying the background color from the first layer the subject will appear in front of the background from the second layer When chroma keying a live feed e g a meteorologist standing in front of a weather map a traveling matte is created Subject Background Final Composite Window B Window A Window B 1 Access the Web interface for the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI See the section Web Interface for more information 2 Selecting the Routing tab 3 Click the radio button next to the Default 1 preset 4 Route the image with the subject and solid color background to Window B 5 Route the background image to Window B 6 Click to place a check mark in the Chroma Key check box Default Presets Front Panel Presets Additional Pr Preset 1 Chroma Key Ei Red Min Mirror ve Green Min page 29 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Video Effects Because shadows and other lighting imperfections are always present when photographing a subject against a solid color background the background will never b
63. iew Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System 6 Press the Select button to select the Input option The currently selected input will be highlighted in orange 7 Select the desired input using the lt or gt buttons 8 Press the Select button to accept the current input selection 9 Usethe A or V buttons to highlight the Contrast option 10 Press the Select button to select the Contrast option 11 Change the contrast value using the lt or gt buttons VIDEO 1 071 050 050 12 Press the Select button to accept the change VIDEO 1 071 066 050 050 page 43 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System Adjusting the Saturation 1 Press the Menu button on the front panel or on the IR remote control The menu system will be displayed iefen J 2 Press the Select button to display the Setup Menu If using the IR remote press the OK button 3 Use the A or V buttons to highlight Picture Settings 4 Press the Select button to display the Picture Settings menu If using the IR remote press the OK button 5 The Input option should be highlighted If not use the A or VW buttons to highlight it Each input can have individual contrast settings Therefore the input must be selected before making changes to it VIDEO 1 071 066 050 050 page 44 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System 6 Press the Select button to select
64. ight 90 180 left 90 and no rotation Only single window mode can be rotated Applies a horizontal transformation rotated 180 about the y axis to window output A page 5 Getting Started IR Remote Control Unit Bottom Battery Cover ID Name Description 1 Battery slot Holds the batteries for operating the shown without batteries IR remote Use only 1 5V AAA type batteries See Installing the Batteries for information on battery installation 2 DIP switch bank Use these DIP switches to set the IR channel of the remote See Setting the IR Channel for details page 6 Getting Started IR Remote Control Unit Installing the Batteries 1 Remove the battery cover on the bottom of the IR remote control unit 2 Make sure that the batteries are installed with the correct polarity as shown in the illustration below Always use two 1 5V AAA type batteries 3 Replace the battery cover Battery Cover WARNING Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions page 7 Getting Started IR Remote Control Unit Setting the IR Channel In order to function correctly both the switcher and the IR remote control must be set to the same IR channel To set the IR channel of the switcher use the set_ir command or use the IR Channel setting under the System page of the Web interface IR Channel DIP set
65. indow 2 button then press the In 3 button 3 Input 3 has now been routed to Window B Since Window B is the active output the source connected to Input 3 will be displayed Note that the Window name is the same The only difference is that the input has changed page 20 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Window Basics Multiple Window Nomenclature Qe NOTE The 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI is designed to be used as a 2x2 video wall 4x1 rows and 1x4 columns are not supported To recap the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI can display up to four sources on one display When multiple sources are displayed on the screen we refer to each source as a window In general terms a window is defined as an input It is recommended that the Single Window Nomenclature section be read before continuing When working with a single window we saw how we could switch inputs allowing us to view different sources one at a time In order for the switcher to display more than one window at a time the switcher identifies each window using an alphabetic character Default 1 preset is identified as Window B Default 2 preset is identified as follows Each window is also assigned a default input which is notated by a numeral from 1 to 4 Window A will use Input 1 Window B will use Input 2 and so on Of course any input can be assigned to any window Another example is the Default 3
66. indow configurations using the built in Web interface Windows can be individually scaled resized and positioned within any area of the display area The 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI comes with 5 default window presets An illustration of each of these window presets is displayed above each of the Default preset buttons on the front panel 6S E Ge These presets can be selected from the top row of buttons on the front panel The button for the currently selected window configuration will turn blue and remain illuminated as long as the preset is selected Press to load the desired default window preset Front panel IR remote Press to load custom user window preset The bottom row of buttons are used to store and recall custom presets Custom presets are created and saved using the built in Web interface See the Presets section of the Web interface for more information When the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI is shipped from the factory the Default 2 preset will be automatically loaded when the unit is powered ON page 15 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Window Basics Single Window Nomenclature The 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI can display up to four sources on one display When multiple sources are displayed on the screen we refer to each source as a window In general terms a window is defined as an input However before we discuss multiple windows we
67. ing Chroma Key for more information Max Red Green Blue Click the drop down list to select the desired maximum RGB colors for the chroma key value See Using Chroma Key for more information The Chroma Key check box must be enabled in order to access each of these drop down lists page 75 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Web Interface Gefen gt 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher EXT HD MVSL 441 Audio Additional Presets The Web interface provides an additional 10 presets which are not available from the front panel buttons Click the radio button to select the desired preset By default each of these presets use the same window arrangement as Default Preset 2 PRESET10 Audio 1 PRESET15 Audio 1 page 76 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Web Interface Main gt 1 O Status Output Name OUTPUT1 RSENSE On HPD High HDCP Inactive pss Switcher EXT HD MVSL 441 in VO Setup Window Setup Presets EDID Network System Power STANDBY Help Log Out RSENSE Output Displays the Name RSENSE HPD and HDCP status for the output Name Displays the name of the output RSENSE Displays the current Rsense state HPD Displays the current HPD state HDCP Displays the current HDCP state The HDCP state can be set using the set_hdcp command or through the I O Setup gt HDCP section of the Web interface page 77 Operating the 4x
68. it VIDEO 1 050 050 050 050 page 40 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System 6 Press the Select button to select the Input option The currently selected input will be highlighted in orange 7 Select the desired input using the lt or gt buttons 8 Press the Select button to accept the current input selection 9 Use the A or V buttons to highlight the Brightness option 10 Press the Select button to select the Brightness option 11 Change the brightness value using the lt or gt buttons VIDEO 1 050 050 050 12 Press the Select button to accept the change VIDEO 1 071 050 050 050 page 41 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System Adjusting the Contrast 1 Press the Menu button on the front panel or on the IR remote control The menu system will be displayed iefen J 2 Press the Select button to display the Setup Menu If using the IR remote press the OK button 3 Use the A or V buttons to highlight Picture Settings 4 Press the Select button to display the Picture Settings menu If using the IR remote press the OK button 5 The Input option should be highlighted If not use the A or VW buttons to highlight it Each input can have individual contrast settings Therefore the input must be selected before making changes to it VIDEO 1 071 050 050 050 page 42 Operating the 4x1 Multiv
69. k to the network using the current IP settings Restore Defaults This option will reset the default IP settings for the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI page 61 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System Changing the Telnet Settings 1 Press the Menu button on the front panel or on the IR remote control The menu system will be displayed 2 Usethe A or Y buttons to highlight the Network option 3 Press the Select button to display the Network menu If using the IR remote press the OK button 4 Use the A or V buttons to highlight the Telnet Settings option 5 Press the Enter button again to display the Telnet Settings menu If using the IR remote press the OK button page 62 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Menu System 5 Use the A or V buttons to highlight the option to change The Telnet Access option will be highlighted automatically 6 Once the desired option is highlighted press the Select button to select it If using the IR remote control press the OK button When an option is selected its current value will be highlighted in orange 7 Use the lt or gt buttons to change the current value 8 Press the Select button to accept the current changes If using the IR remote control press the OK button Telnet Access Enables Yes or disables No Telnet access for the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Require
70. lcome Message Click again to clear the check box and disable the Telnet Welcome Message User Name Enter the user name required for login in this field Old Password Type the current old password in this field New Password Type the new password in this field Confirm Password Type the new password in this field Terminal Port Enter the Telnet listening port in this field page 98 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Web Interface Gefen 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher EXT HD MVSL 441 Main VO Setup Window Setup Presets EDID Network System Power STANDBY Help Log Out UDP Settings Enable UDP Access i UDP Port 50007 Remote UDP IP Address 10 5 64 70 Remote UDP Port 50008 Enable UDP Access Click to place a check mark in the check box to enable UDP access Click to clear the check box and disable UDP access UDP Port Enter the UDP listening port in this field Remote UDP IP Address Enter the remote UDP IP address in this field Remote UDP Port Enter the remote UDP listening port in this field page 99 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Web Interface Gefen 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher EXT HD MVSL 441 Main VO Setup Window Setup Presets EDID Network System Melp Log Out Web Login Settings Username Operator Old Password New Password Contirm New Password Set Network Defaults Username Click this drop down list to sele
71. m 1 then param2 1 Examples show hdcp 0 1 HDCP SET TO ACCEPT ON INPUT 1 show hdcp 1 1 HDCP SET TO FOLLOW INPUT ON OUTPUT 1 page 166 Advanced Operation Commands show_http port The show_http port command displays the current HTTP listening port of the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Use the set http port command to set the HTTP listening port Syntax show http port Parameters None Examples show http port HTTP PORT IS 80 show hue The show hue command displays the current hue setting for all outputs If param7 0 then the hue value for all inputs are returned Syntax show hue parami Parameters param1 Input 0 4 Example show hue 1 INPUT 1 IS SET TO HUE VALUE 30 page 167 Advanced Operation Commands show ip The show_ ip command displays the current IP address of the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Syntax show ip Parameters None Example show ip IP ADDRESS 192 168 1 190 page 168 Advanced Operation Commands show_ipconfig The show_ipconfig command displays the current TCP IP settings Syntax show ipconfig Parameters None Example show ipconfig IP CONFIGURATION IS STATIC IP 192 168 1190 NETMASK 255 255 255 0 GATEWAY 192 168 1 11 MAC ADDRESS 00 1c 91 03 b0 00 show_ipmode The show_ipmode command displays the current IP mode To set the IP mode use the show_ipmode command
72. m4 must specifiy an EDID bank from 1 to 8 Examples set edid int 2 input 4 INTERNAL EDID 2 IS SAVED TO INPUT4 set edid bank 3 bank 5 BANK EDID 3 IS SAVED TO BANK5 page 135 Advanced Operation Commands set_gateway The set_gateway command sets the gateway address The gateway must be typed using dot decimal notation The 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI must be rebooted after executing this command The default gateway is 192 168 1 1 Syntax set gateway paraml Parameters param1 Gateway Example set gateway 192 168 1 5 GATEWAY 192 168 1 11 page 136 Advanced Operation Commands set_hdcp The set_hdcp command disables or enables HDCP pass through on the specified input If param2 0 then all inputs are affected Syntax set hdcp paraml param2 param3 Parameters param 1 Value 0 1 param2 Value 0 4 0 All 1 Input 1 2 Input 2 3 Input 3 d Input 4 param3 Value 0 1 Accept Follow Input Not Accept Always On continued on next page page 137 Advanced Operation Commands The meaning of param3 changes depending upon the value specified by param7 For example if param1 0 then the HDCP settings will affect the inputs Setting param3 0 will result in setting the specified input to Accept If param3 1 then the input will be set to Not Accept Conversely if param1 1 then the HDCP settings will affect the outputs
73. meters param1 Audio Input 1 4 Example set audio 1 AUDIO INPUT 1 IS SELECTED page 130 Advanced Operation Commands set bank name The set_ bank name command names the specified bank Syntax set bank name paraml param2 Parameters param1 Bank 1 8 param2 Name STRING Example set bank name 5 Dell 24 Dell 24 NAME IS ASSIGNED TO BANK 5 set_brightness The set brightness command sets the brightness level of the video signal on the specified input Syntax set brightness paraml param2 Parameters param1 Input 1 4 param2 Level 0 100 Examples set brightness 1 65 INPUT 1 IS SET TO BRIGHTNESS VALUE 65 page 131 Advanced Operation Commands set_contrast The set_contrast command sets the contrast level of the video signal on the specified input If param1 0 then all inputs are affected Syntax set contrast paraml param2 Parameters param1 Input 1 4 param2 Level 0 100 Examples set contrast 1 74 INPUT 1 IS SET TO CONTRAST VALUE 74 page 132 Advanced Operation Commands set device descr The set_ device descr command assigns a name to the switcher This is useful when there are multiple devices on a network and you want to give them different names e g Conf Rm Wall Unit 1 etc The value of param1 cannot exceed 12 characters in length The default name is EXT HD MVSL 441 Syntax set device descr paraml Parameters param1 Name
74. n Download the application here http www gefen com synerg 2 Select the EXT HD MVSL 441 from the list of products EAXT HD MVSL 441 EXT HDKVM LAN S EAXT HDKVM LAN S GEF UHD 89 HBT 2 EXT CU LAN Configure 10 5 64 90 10 35 64 76 10 5 64 23 10 535 64 130 10 5 64 104 10 535 64 124 00 1D 09 7EE11F 00 10 91 03 A0 10 00 10 91 03 C1 28 2 1D E8 23 B2 A5 00 1C 91 04 90 23 001C L06000 Installation 3 Under the Device Settings section select either Static or DHCP from the IP Mode drop down list gt gt Select Static to manual enter the IP address subnet mask and gateway IP Consult with your network administrator if necessary Select DHCP to let the DHCP server automatically assign the IP address subnet mask and gateway IP Device Settings IP Mode DHCP Web GUI Part 30 Telnet Port 23 Firmware Version V4 4 Hardware Version B Description EXT HD MV SL 441 page 10 Getting Started Installation 4 Click the Save button at the bottom of the screen Device Settings IP Mode Web GUI Port Telnet Port 23 Firmware Version WY1 42 Hardware Version B Description EXT HD MVSL 441 5 The unit will automatically reboot and use the new network settings 6 Use the IP address of the switcher to access the built in web interface or start a Telnet session See the following for more information gt
75. n Display Displays the output resolution Displays the power state of the switcher page 109 show preset name show saturation show tcp access show telnet port show udp port show_ udp remote ip show udp remote port show ver data unmask use tcp access use telnet pass use udp access m 3 S Advanced Operation Commands Displays the name of the specified preset Displays the saturation value for all outputs Displays the current TCP access state Displays the current Telnet port Displays the current UDP serial port Displays the current UDP remote IP address Displays the current UDP remote port Displays the current hardware and software version Disables masking on the specified output Enables or disables Telnet access Forces password credentials for each Telnet session Enables or disables UDP access Displays the switcher routing status Routes the specified input to the output Routes the specified input to all outputs page 110 Advanced Operation Commands chromakey The chromakey command enables or disables chroma keying This command is only applicable when viewing a single input full screen Executing this command when viewing multiple windows will return an error Syntax chromakey paraml Parameters param1 Value 0 1 Value Description 0 Disable 1 Enable Examples chromakey 1 CHROMAKEY EFFECT ON If command is run when viewing multiple windows chromakey 1 C
76. name command Presets 1 through 5 cannot be changed Syntax set preset name paraml param2 Parameters param1 Preset 6 20 param2 Name STRING Example set preset name 8 MyWinCfg MyWinCfg NAME IS ASSIGNED TO PRESET 8 page 148 Advanced Operation Commands set_priority The set priority command sets the priority for the specified window Windows assigned with a priority of 1 will appear on top of all other windows Windows with a priority of 4 will be displayed on the bottom of all other windows See Window Priority for more information Syntax set priority paraml param2 Parameters param1 Window 1 4 param2 Priority 1 4 Example set priority 2 1 WINDOW 2 SET TO PRIORITY 1 page 149 Advanced Operation Commands set_saturation The set saturation command sets the color saturation level for the specified input If param7 0 then all inputs are affected Syntax set saturation paraml param2 Parameters param1 Input 0 4 param2 Level 0 100 Example set saturation 1 65 INPUT 1 IS SET TO SATURATION VALUE 65 page 150 Advanced Operation Commands set_telnet_ pass The set_ telnet pass command sets the Telnet password The password cannot exceed 10 characters in length Syntax set telnet pass parami Parameters param1 Password STRING Example set telnet pass Fl0tilla TELNET INTERFACE PASSWORD IS SET FlOtilla page 151 Advanced
77. nning the Web interface It is unnecessary to disconnect any cables or extenders from the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI during the upgrade process 5 Click the System tab in the Web interface and click the Browse button under the Firmware Update section 6 Select the firmware file and click the Update button 7 The switcher will display a prompt to verify that the current firmware will be overwritten Click the OK button on the dialog box to begin uploading the firmware file 8 The 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI will begin the upgrade process This process will take several minutes The upgrade process may be monitored using the RS 232 interface 9 After the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI has been updated the unit will automatically reboot 10 The firmware upgrade process is complete page 189 Resolutions max Appendix Specifications 1080p Full HD Maximum Pixel Clock Preset Select Buttons Window Select Buttons Menu Button Menu Control Buttons On Standby Button Standby Indicator Input Indicators Video Input Video Output RS 232 IP Control USB IR Extender Power Power Input Power Consumption Dimensions W x H x D Unit Weight 1920 x 1200 WUXGA 225 MHz 10 x Tact type blue backlight 4 x Tact type blue backlight 1 x Tact type blue backlight 6 x Tact type blue backlight 1 x Tact type blue backlight 1 x LED red 20 x LED blue 4 x
78. ntrast parami Parameters aparam1 Input 0 4 Example show contrast 1 INPUT 1 IS SET TO CONTRAST VALUE 74 show_contrast 0 INPUT 1 IS SET TO CONTRAST VALUE 74 INPUT 2 IS SET TO CONTRAST VALUE 50 INPUT 3 IS SET TO CONTRAST VALUE 50 INPUT 4 IS SET TO CONTRAST VALUE 50 show device descr The show device descr command displays the device description Use the set device descr command to assign the device description Syntax show device descr Parameters None Example show device descr DEVICE DESCRIPTION NAME IS SET TO WallTwo page 164 Advanced Operation Commands show discovery The show_ discovery command displays the Discovery Service status Syntax show gateway Parameters None Example show gateway GATEWAY 192 168 1 11 show gateway The show_ gateway command displays the current gateway address of the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher Use the set gateway command to set the gateway address Syntax show gateway Parameters None Example show gateway GATEWAY 192 168 1 11 page 165 Advanced Operation Commands show hdcp The show hdcp command displays the current HDCP setting for inputs or outputs Syntax show hdcp paraml param2 Parameters param1 Value 0 1 Value Description 0 Input 1 Output param2 Value 0 1 Value Description 0 All ES 4 Input If param 0 then param2 can be any value from 0 to 4 If para
79. or more information In the illustration above the red window is set to priority 1 and will be displayed on top of all other windows Setting a window to priority 4 the blue window will move the window to the bottom most position The smaller the number the higher priority Multiple windows cannot share the same priority Note that the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI does not allow a window to have a transparency property This is only used by the diagram above to illustrate how windows can be placed behind or in front or one another page 26 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Window Basics Assigning Window Priority 1 Access the Web interface for the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI See the Web Interface for more information 2 Goto the Window Setup page of the Web interface 3 We ve selected Preset 8 from the Select Preset drop down list We ve also repositioned and resized the windows as follows Select Preset Current Preset 8 Width Height A Position Y Position Priority 4 Select one of the windows by clicking on it or selecting it from the Select Window drop down list For this example we are going to select window D and make it the top most window 5 The current priority of the selected window will appear in the Priority drop down list 6 Select 1 from the Priority drop down list Width Height X Position Y Position Priorit
80. ow Setup Presets EDID Network System Power STANDBY 7 Melp Log Out HDCP Pass Through Inputs Input Name input 1 Do Not Accept input 2 Do Not Accept input 3 Do Not Accept input 4 Do Not Accept All Inputs Do Not Accept Input The number of the input Name The name of the input Accept Not Accept Click the Accept button to allow HDCP content to pass on the input Click the Do Not Accept button to prevent HDCP content from being transmitted to the input To change all inputs to Accept at once click the Accept button in the row labeled All Inputs To change all outputs to Do Not Accept at once click the Do Not Accept button in the row labeled All Inputs page 83 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Web Interface Gefen 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher EXT HD MVSL 441 tup Window Setup Presets EDID Network System Power STANDBY Help Log Out D Control Outputs Output L Always On Follow Input Always On Follow Input Click the Always On button to allow HDCP to pass through on the output Click the Follow Input button to have the output follow the input setting Accept Not Accept See the previous page for details To change all outputs to Always On at once click the Always On button in the row labeled All Outputs page 84 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Web Interface Window Setup Select Pre
81. param1 Window 0 4 Examples mask 1 OUTPUT A IS MASKED mask 0 ALL OUTPUTS ARE MASKED page 122 Advanced Operation Commands mirror The mirror command enables or disables window mirroring This command applies a horizontal transformation rotated 180 about the y axis to window output A Syntax mirror parami Parameters param1 Value 0 1 Value Description 0 Disable 1 Enable Example mirror 1 MIRROR EFFECT ON page 123 Advanced Operation Commands mute The mute command enables or disables audio muting on all outputs Syntax mute parami Parameters param1 Value 0 1 Value Description 0 Unlock 1 Lock Example mute 1 AUDIO IS MUTED page 124 Advanced Operation Commands power The power command toggles power on the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Syntax power paraml Parameters param1 Value 0 1 Value Description 0 Off 1 On Examples power 0 POWER IS OFF power 1 POWER IS ON page 125 Advanced Operation Commands reboot The reboot command reboots the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Executing this command is the equivalent of disconnecting and reconnecting the AC power cord on the back of the switcher The 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI must be rebooted after changing any of the IP settings Syntax reboot Parameters None Example xreboot DEVICE HAS BEEN REBOOTED IP 192 168 5
82. rvicing to qualified 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 flame or excessive heat Always dispose of used batteries according to the instructions 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 notified 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 modifications 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 fitness for any particular purpose all of which are expressly disclaimed 1 Proof of sale may be required in order to claim warranty Customers outside the US
83. s Switcher for HDMI Syntax set ipadd paraml Parameters param1 IP address Example set ipadd 192 166 1 190 IP ADDRESS 192 168 1 190 page 142 Advanced Operation Commands set ipmode The set_ipmode command sets the IP mode to DHCP or static The 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI must be rebooted after executing this command Syntax set ipmode paraml Parameters param1 Value 0 1 Value Description 0 DHCP 1 Static Example set ipmode 1 IP MODE SET TO STATIC PLEASE REBOOT TO ACTIVATE page 143 Advanced Operation Commands set_ir The set ir command sets the IR channel for the switcher The default IR channel setting is 1 The IR channel for the switcher can also be set under the System tab within the Web interface Both the switcher and the included IR remote control must be set to the same IR channel in order to work properly To set the IR channel for the included IR remote control see Setting the IR Channel Syntax set ir paraml Parameters param1 Channel 0 3 Value Description 0 IR channel 0 1 IR channel 1 2 IR channel 2 3 IR channel 3 Example set ir 1 IR CHANNEL IS SET TO 1 page 144 Advanced Operation Commands set_netmask The set_netmask command sets the subnet mask The subnet mask must be entered using dot decimal notation The switcher must be rebooted after executing this command The default subnet mask is 255 255 255 0 Use the sho
84. set LIVE gt Gefen 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher EXT HD MVSL 441 Main VO Setup Window Setup Presets EDID Network System STANDBY 7 heip Log Out Select Preset LIVE Routing gt Audio _ Lock Aspect Ratio O Window A O Window B O Window C o Window DO Select Preset Click this drop down list to select and load the desired preset Lock Aspect Ratio Click to place a check mark in the check box in order to lock the aspect ratio When enabled the height and width of a window will be proportional when resized Click to clear the check box and allow the window to be re sized without restriction Interactive Workspace Position the mouse over any window in this area to display the move icon Click and drag to reposition a window The selected window will be displayed in the Select Window drop down list see the next page Windows can also be re sized to the desired height and width by clicking and dragging any of the four corners circled in red of a window page 85 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Web Interface Gefen 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher EXT HD MVSL 441 Main VO Setup Window Setup Presets EDID Network System Power STANDBY Melp Log Qut Select Preset Uve Select Window Width Height X Position Y Position Priority Select Window Click this drop down list to select the desired window A window can also be selected by clicking the desired
85. tax set hsize paraml param2 Parameters param1 Window 1 4 param2 Horizontal Pixels active 0 n Example set hsize 1 600 SET HORIZONTAL STRETCH VALUE TO 600 PIXELS FOR WINDOW 1 If command is run when viewing a single window set hsize 1 600 CURRENT ROUTING STATE IS WRONG page 140 Advanced Operation Commands set_http port The set_ http port command specifies the Web server listening port The 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI must be rebooted after executing this command The default port setting is 80 Use the show http port command to display the current HTTP listening port Syntax set http port paraml Parameters param1 Port 1 1024 Example set http port 82 HTTP PORT 82 IS SET set_hue The set hue command sets the hue for the video signal on the specified input If param7 0 then all inputs are affected Syntax set hue paraml param2 Parameters param1 Input 1 4 param2 Value 0 100 Example set hue 1 30 INPUT 1 IS SET TO HUE VALUE 30 page 141 Advanced Operation Commands set_ipadd The set ipadad command sets the IP address of the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI The IP address must be entered using dot decimal notation The switcher must be rebooted after executing this command The default IP address is 192 168 1 72 Use the show ipconfig or show_ip command to display the current IP address of the 4x1 Multiview Seamles
86. the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Web Interface Gefen 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher EXT HD MVSL 441 Main VO Setup Window Setup Presets EDID Network System STANDBY Help Log Our HOCP input 1 Resoluton Native Output Settings Info Display ON Resolution Native Info Display When enabled this feature will momentarily display information about the current window whenever a change is made to the input output resolution source routing or preset To enable this feature click the check box Resolution Select the desired output resolution from the drop down list 1280 x 800 Save Click to save the current settings page 81 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Web Interface I O Setup gt HPD Control Gefen 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher EXT HD MVSL 441 tup Window Setup Presets EDID Network System Power STANDBY Help Log Out HPD Control Input Name input 1 input 2 input 3 input 4 Input The number of the input Name The name of the input Pulse Click the Pulse button to cycle the HDP line on the desired input This is the equivalent of physically disconnecting and reconnecting the HDMI cable between the source device and the switcher page 82 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Web Interface I O Setup gt HDCP Gefen 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher EXT HD MVSL 441 Main VO Setup Wind
87. tings N N r 1 2 0 2 ON 2 0 2 a DIP switches page 8 Installation Connecting the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI 1 Connect up to four Hi Def sources to the input ports In 1 In 4 ports on the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI 2 Connect an HD display to the HDMI Out port on the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI 3 OPTIONAL Connect an RS 232 cable from the RS 232 port on the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI to the RS 232 connector on the automation controller 4 OPTIONAL Connect a CAT 5e or better cable from the IP Control port on the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI to a Local Area Network LAN 5 OPTIONAL Connect the included IR extender to the IR Ext port on the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI 6 Connect the included 12V DC locking power supply to the power receptacle on the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Do not overtighten the locking power connector 7 Connect the power supply to an available electrical outlet Sample Wiring Diagram la HDMI CABLE EE RS 232 CABLE ME J GEF EN HD Source CAT 5 CABLE IR EXTENDER MEM HD Source HD Source HD Source Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI LAN gt for IP Control lt HD Display Automation Control Device EXT HD MVSL 441 page 9 Getting Started Network Configuration using Syner G 1 Launch the Gefen Syner G applicatio
88. to begin the update process once the firmware file is selected IR Channel Click this drop down list to select the desired IR channel for the switcher The default IR channel of the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI is channel 0 In order to function correctly the included IR remote control must also be set to the same channel See Setting the IR Channel for more information Reset Click this button to set the switcher to factory default settings The TCP IP settings are preserved Reboot Click this button to reboot the switcher page 102 This page left intentionally blank This page left intentionally blank 03 Advanced Operation RS 232 and IP Configuration Using Telnet 1 Launch the desired terminal application For example on the Windows operation system we can use Hyperterminal on Mac OS X we can use the Terminal application 2 In this example we will use Terminal in Mac OS X At the command prompt type the following telnet ip address where ip address is the IP address of the switcher 3 After correct settings have been used in the terminal program information similar to the following will be displayed Welcome to EXT HD MVSL 441 TELNET telnet gt 4 Type help for a list of commands or refer to the tables on the following pages Using RS 232 1 Launch the desired terminal application 2 Selected the desired COM port 3 Configure the RS 232 port to the following settings Only T
89. w netmask or show ipconfig command to display the current subnet mask of the switcher Syntax set netmask param1 Parameters param1 Subnet mask Example set netmask 255 255 255 0 NETMASK 255 259 255 0 page 145 Advanced Operation Commands set_osd The set_osd command enables or disables the OSD On Screen Display The OSD is enabled by default Syntax set osd parami Parameters param1 Value 0 1 Value Description 0 Disable 1 Enable Example set_osd 0 OSD IS SET TO OFF page 146 Advanced Operation set_output Commands The set output command sets the output resolution The specified output resolution is applied to all outputs Syntax set output paraml Parameters param1 Example set output 17 Value Value Of OF7AT oI aye dy _ NTF Ha a m i F OY UI p gt OO NO H oO jo J 1 17 Description 480p 576p 720p 50 Hz 720p 60 Hz 1080p 24 Hz 1080p 50 Hz 1080p 60 Hz 1024 x 768 1280 x 800 1280 x 1024 1366 x 768 1440 x 900 1600 x 900 1600 x 1200 1680 x 1050 1920 x 1200 Native OUTPUT RESOLUTION IS SET TO Native 1920x1080P 60HZ page 147 Advanced Operation Commands set preset name The set preset name command assigns a name to the specified preset The name of the preset is limited to 8 characters Names longer than 8 characters will be truncated To display the name of a preset use the show preset
90. window in the Interactive Workspace see the previous page Width The width in pixels of the selected window If this value is changed the associated window in the interactive workspace will automatically be updated Alternatively if the window is resized using the mouse this value is automatically updated Height The height in pixels of the selected window If this value is changed the associated window in the interactive workspace will automatically be updated Alternatively if the window is resized using the mouse this value is automatically updated X Position The horizontal position in pixels relative to the current output resolution of the selected window If this value is changed the associated window in the interactive workspace will automatically be updated Alternatively if the window is repositioned using the mouse this value is automatically updated Y Position The vertical position in pixels relative to the current output resolution of the selected window If this value is changed the associated window in the interactive workspace will automatically be updated Alternatively if the window is repositioned using the mouse this value is automatically updated Priority Click this drop down list to change the priority of the selected window See Window Priority for more information on this feature page 86 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Web Interface Routing 3
91. window mode each Window button A D on the front panel represents one of the four inputs Active Window button 3 Try pressing each of the Window buttons on the front panel and observe how the image on the display changes The included IR remote control can also be used to switch between Windows by pressing the Window buttons Window buttons page 18 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Window Basics Changing the Routing State Single Window There are two methods for performing this operation 1 Select a different Window button with a different input 2 Change the routing state for the current output We will cover both methods For this example we want to view the source connected to Input 3 Method 1 1 Press Window C on the front panel Input 3 selected Press Window C If using the IR remote control press the Window 3 button page 19 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Window Basics 2 The numbers in each of the colored boxes below represent the currently select input for each Window Since Input 3 has already been routed to Window C the source connected to Input 3 will be displayed Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 Window C is displayed Output Method 2 1 Press the button for Window B on the front panel to select it 2 Press the button for Window B again to select Input 3 If using the IR remote control press the W
92. window preset Although the arrangement of each window or the input to each window can be different the window ID A D does not change page 21 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Window Basics When using multiple windows multiple window buttons will active We will continue with the last example in the Single Window Nomenclature section to the difference In the illustration below Window C has been selected Input 3 is routed to Window C Therefore the source connected to Input 3 is displayed Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 Single window displayed 1 Press the Default 2 button This will create a basic 2x2 multi window display Press the Default 2 button page 22 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Window Basics 2 The image on the output will be equally divided into four windows This window arrangement is used by Default Preset 2 Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 Window arrangement for Default Preset 2 3 Now let s change the routing state so that the source connected to Input 2 covers the top half of the screen If we look at our window template for Default 2 we can see that routing Input 2 to Window A will accomplish this task page 23 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Window Basics 4 Press the button for Output A once The LED indicator will change from Input 1 to Input 2 Input 2 selected
93. xD RxD and GND pins are used Baud rate 19200 Data bits 8 Parity None Stop bits 1 Hardware flow control None 4 Connect to the RS 232 port 5 Type help for a list of commands or refer to the tables on the following pages page 106 Advanced Operation RS 232 and IP Configuration UDP Configuration The 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher also supports the UDP protocol To configure UDP settings click the Network tab within the Web interface See Network for more information on available UDP settings NOTE Depending upon the network all related IP Telnet and Ee UDP settings will need to be assigned Consult your network administrator to obtain the proper settings page 107 Commands chromakey chromakey color display telnet welcome fade fadefault help hdp pulse lock aspect lock edid lock matrix mask mirror mute power reboot recall preset reset picture rotate save preset set audio set bank name set brightness set contrast set device descr set edid set gateway set hdcp set hposition set hsize set http port set hue set ipadd set ipmode Advanced Operation Enables or disables chroma keying Sets the RGB color range for the chroma key Enables or disables the Telnet welcome message Enable or disable fade effect Resets the current routing and masking state to factory default settings Displays the list of available commands Cycles th
94. y 7 Window D is now the top most window This window can be positioned anywhere within the interactive workspace and the window will appear on top of all windows 8 Click the Save button to save any changes to the preset page 27 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI Video Effects ij NOTE Video effects are only applicable to single window applications Multiple window effects are not supported When using single windows the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI provides three unique post production video effects Fade Chroma Key and Mirror Using Fade The fade effect applies a one second cross dissolve transition when switching between windows that are receiving video from different sources This feature as with all video effects is only available when viewing a single window output 0 sec 1 sec 1 Access the Web interface for the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI See the section Web Interface for more information 2 Selecting the Routing tab 3 Click the radio button next to the Default 1 preset 4 Click to place a check mark in the Fade check box Default Presets Front Panel Presets Default 1 Preset 1 Preset 6 Fade Chroma Key F Red Min Rotate 0 Mirror F Green Min 5 To see the fade effect switch between outputs using the IR remote control or the window buttons on the front panel page 28 Operating the 4x1 Multiview Seamless Switcher for HDMI V

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