® EXT-GSCALER-PRON User Manual
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CONTENTS 1 Introduction 2 Operation Notes 3 Features 4 Panel Layout 5 Connecting The Audio / Video Scaler Pro 6 RMT-SR-IR Remote Description 7 RMT-SR-IR Remote Installation 8 RMT-SR-IR Remote Configuration 9 Operating The Audio / Video Scaler Pro 15 RS-232 Serial Control Interface 16 RS-232 Commands 18 Rack Mount Installation 19 Specifications 20 Warranty
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the Audio / Video Scaler Pro. Your complete satisfaction is very important to us. Gefen Gefen delivers innovative, progressive computer and electronics add-on solutions that harness integration, extension, distribution and conversion technologies.
OPERATION NOTES READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE AUDIO / VIDEO SCALER PRO • When initially powering on HDMI sources, it is important to have the Audio / Video Scaler Pro’s input selected to that source to ensure that the EDID (display information) is relayed properly. • Compatible with all HDMI and DVI* displays • Supports high bit-rate audio. • Frame-rate conversion is possible between 24, 50 and 60 fps.
FEATURES Features • Both digital and analog inputs are format converted and pixel re-scaled through the Audio / Video Scaler Pro. It outputs a large range of formats and resolutions that will easily match the native resolution/format of your display to ensure highest picture quality. • DVI/HDCP/HDMI compliant input: Operates up to 165MHz (Up to WUXGA @60Hz). • Supports digital HD output up to 1080p/60Hz.
4 Reset Button DVI Analog Audio Input HDMI Input 1 Optical Input 1 SPDIF Input 1 HDMI Input 2 Optical Input 2 SPDIF Input 2 HDMI Output Optical Output SPDIF Output RS-232 Port Composite Audio Input Composite Video Input DVI Input S-Video Input Component S-Video Audio Input Input DVI-I Back Panel IR Power Composite S-Video Component HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Eye LED LED INDICATORS Front Panel 5V DC Input Component Audio Input PANEL LAYOUT
CONNECTING THE AUDIO / VIDEO SCALER PRO 1. Connect the HDMI output on the Audio / Video Scaler Pro to the display using the supplied HDMI cable. 2. Connect either the digital SPDIF or digital Optical audio output to the display or an external audio processor using user supplied digital audio cables. 3. Connect the sources to the Audio / Video Scaler Pro using user supplied cables. See the wiring diagram below. 4. Plug the 5V DC power supply into the Audio / Video Scaler Pro. 5.
RMT-SR-IR MT SR IR REMOTE DESCRIPTION 1 2 6 3 7 8 4 9 5 1. Output - Cycles through the available output resolutions. Please see the section Audio / Video Scaler Pro CONFIGURATION / Output on page 9 for the output resolution table. 2. Input - Cycles though all of input sources. The selectable inputs are Composite, S-Video, Component, HDMI 1, and HDMI 2 and DVI. 3. Exit - Exits the current menu option and menu system. 4.
RMT-SR-IR REMOTE INSTALLATION 1. Remove battery cover from the back of the RMT-SR-IR remote. 2. Verify that DIP switches 1 & 2 are in the down (OFF) position. (See page 8) 3. Insert the battery, hold the battery so that you can see the positive side facing up. The side that is not marked must be facing down. 4. Test the RMT-SR-IR remote by pressing ONLY one button at a time. The indicator light on the remote will flash once each time you press a button. NOTE: The RMT-SR-IR ships with two batteries.
RMT-SR-IR REMOTE CONFIGURATION How to Resolve IR Code Conflicts In the event that IR commands from other remote controls conflict with the supplied RMT-SR-IR remote control, changing the remote channel will alleviate this issue. The RMT-SR-IR remote control has DIP SWITCHES for configuring the remote channel. The Audio / Video Scaler Pro must match the remote channel set in the RMT-SR-IR remote control. Please see page 7 for instruction on how to configure the channel on the Audio / Video Scaler Pro.
OPERATING THE AUDIO / VIDEO SCALER PRO The Audio / Video Scaler Pro has a built in GUI for navigating the various functions. The GUI is navigated by the included IR remote control. Please see the RMT-SR-IR Remote Description on page 6 for functional information. Control of certain functions are also available using the RS-232 serial communications port located on the back panel. For RS-232 serial communications control commands please see page 16.
OPERATING THE AUDIO / VIDEO SCALER PRO MAIN MENU The following are the main menu options. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to choose your desired subcategory and press OK to enter it. VIDEO COLOR OUTPUT OSD AUDIO INFORMATION VIDEO Picture Mode Preset and user configurable settings for different viewing scenarios. Preset settings will not allow user adjustment. Only the USER option will allow customized video settings. The USER settings are saved.
OPERATING THE AUDIO / VIDEO SCALER PRO 4:3 Source Example 16:9 Source Example Full - Stretches the image to fill the screen Overscan - Stretches the image to fullscreen and just beyond the border of the display Underscan - Stretches the image to fullscreen and just within the border of the screen Letterbox Underscan - Stretches the image to 16:9 aspect ratio with underscan Pan Scan Underscan - Stretches the image to 4:3 aspect ratio with underscan Letterbox Full - Stretches the image to 16:9 aspect ra
OPERATING THE AUDIO / VIDEO SCALER PRO OUTPUT This menu sets the output resolution for all video sources. Use the directional buttons to choose your desired output resolution and press the OK button to set it. These outputs can be cycled through in the numbered order below when not in the menu system by pressing the OUTPUT button on the RMT-SR-IR remote control.
OPERATING THE AUDIO / VIDEO SCALER PRO COLOR Press OK to begin adjusting settings. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to change settings. Press the OK button once the desired settings are made. Color Tone Sets the color for the appearance of white. Only the USER option will allow customized settings. The USER settings are saved.
OPERATING THE AUDIO / VIDEO SCALER PRO OSD ((ON SCREEN DISPLAY)) CONTINUED Remote Channel Sets the remote channel for use with the RMT-SR-IR remote control. If the selected channel in this menu and does not match the channel set in the RMT-SR-IR remote, the unit will cease to respond to IR commands from the remote. • Selectable remote channel from 1 to 4 (default is 1) AUDIO Press OK to begin adjusting settings. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to change settings.
RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL INTERFACE 54321 12345 9876 6789 Only Pins 2 (RX), 3 (TX), and 5 (Ground) are used on the RS-232 serial interface RS232 Settings g Bits per second ............................................................................................ 19200 Data bits ............................................................................................................... 8 Parity ............................................................................................................
RS-232 COMMANDS Command Code Response Description S OUTPUT 11 > OUTPUT 576I 576I 60HZ RESOLUTION OUTPUT S OUTPUT 12 > OUTPUT 576P 576P 60HZ RESOLUTION OUTPUT S OUTPUT 13 > OUTPUT 720P 720P 50HZ RESOLUTION OUTPUT S OUTPUT 14 > OUTPUT 1080I50 1080I 50HZ RESOLUTION OUTPUT S OUTPUT 15 > OUTPUT 1080P50 1080P 50HZ RESOLUTION OUTPUT S OUTPUT 16 > OUTPUT WXGA WXGA RESOLUTION OUTPUT S OUTPUT 17 > OUTPUT WSXGA WSXGA RESOLUTION OUTPUT S OUTPUT 18 > OUTPUT WUXGA WUXGA RESOLUTION OUTPUT S OUTP
RS-232 COMMANDS Status Commands Command Code Response Description R POWER > POWER ON SHOW POWER STATUS R SOURCE > SOURCE CV~HDMI SHOW SOURCE STATUS R OUTPUT > OUTPUT NATIVE~WUXGA SHOW OUTPUT STATUS R SIZE > SIZE FULL~PANSCAN SHOW SIZE STATUS R PICTUREMODE > PICTUREMODE STANDARD~USER SHOW PICTURE MODE STATUS R CONTRAST > CONTRAST 0~100 SHOW CONTRAST STATUS R BRIGHTNESS > BRIGHTNESS 0~100 SHOW BRIGHTNESS STATUS R HUE > HUE 0~100 SHOW HUE STATUS R SATURATION > SATURATION 0~100 SHOW
RACK MOUNT INSTALLATION Rack mount ears are provided for installation of this unit into a 1U rack mount space. 1. 2. 3. 4. Locate the side screws on the unit. Remove the front 2 screws that are located closest to the front of the unit. Using the removed screws, screw the rack mounting bracket into the unit. Repeat the procedure on the opposite side of the unit.
SPECIFICATIONS Digital Video Amplifier Bandwidth ............................................................ 165 MHz Component Video Bandwidth .................................................................. 350 MHz Input DDC Signal ......................................................................... 5 Volts p-p (TTL) Input Video Signal .............................................................................. 1.2 Volts p-p Single Link Range ......................................................
WARRANTY 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.
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