Automatic Switching

CONTROLLING THE THE GEFENTV 4X1 SWITCHER FOR HDMI1.3 WITH RS232

How to control the GefenTV 4x1 Switcher for HDMI 1.3

There are three ways to control the GefenTV 4x1 Switcher for HDMI with RS232:

1.Use the IR Remote Control Unit to select the current source. Each corresponding to a numbered source connected on the back of the Switcher. The corresponding source will be shown on the display.

2.Press the Select button on the rear of the unit to cycle through each input source.

3.Send RS-232 commands to the serial port on the rear panel via computer or a control automation device. Page 12 for details.

The GefenTV 4x1 Switcher for HDMI 1.3 has an auto-switching feature: If a new source is connected or turned on, the Switcher will automatically switch to that input. The 4x1 Switcher will revert to the previous input once the current device is turned off or disconnected. The remote and input select button will always allow you to switch manually. The IR Remote Control Unit will switch discretely to any input, while the Select button will allow you to toggle between inputs.