Product Description
The Gefen GTV - DVIDL - 2 - MDP Dual Link DVI to Mini DP Converter is a great device. The GefenTV 4x1 HDMI Switcher with RS232 lets you switch among four high - definition sources to one HDTV display. It supports resolutions up to 1080p Full HD and 1920x1200, along with multichannel digital audio. The front - panel LEDs show the selected source. It has an auto - switching feature: when a new source is connected or turned on, it switches automatically, and reverts to the previous input when the current device is off or disconnected. You can select any of the four sources via push - button, IR remote control, or RS - 232 control. Key features include support for 3DTV pass - through, various audio formats like LPCM 7.1, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, and DTS - HD Master Audio. It also has local and auto - switching, RS - 232 and IR control, supports DVI sources and displays with an HDMI - to - DVI adapter, and is Energy Star compliant. Technical specs: maximum pixel clock is 225 MHz, input video signal is 1.2 Volts p - p, input DDC signal is 5 Volts p - p (TTL), it has 4 Type A 19 - pin female HDMI inputs, a Type A 19 - pin female HDMI output, a DB - 9 female RS - 232 connector, a 5V DC power supply, max power consumption of 10 Watts, operating temperature from 0 - 40 ¨öC, dimensions of 6.9'W x 2.1' H x 6.9' D, and a shipping weight of 6 lbs.
Using the Gefen Dual Link DVI to Mini DP Converter is easy. First, connect your high - definition sources to the HDMI inputs of the 4x1 switcher. Then, connect the switcher's HDMI output to your HDTV display. You can select the source you want to view in several ways. You can use the push - button on the front panel, the IR remote control, or connect it to a device with RS - 232 control. When you connect a new source or turn it on, the switcher will automatically switch to that input. And when you turn off or disconnect the current device, it will go back to the previous source. For audio, make sure your device supports the audio formats like LPCM 7.1, Dolby Digital Plus, etc. If you're using DVI sources or displays, you'll need an HDMI - to - DVI adapter. As for maintenance, keep the device in a cool place within the operating temperature range of 0 - 40 ¨öC. Don't expose it to moisture or extreme heat. Also, make sure the power supply is stable, as the device uses a 5V DC power supply with a maximum power consumption of 10 Watts. If you have any issues, check the connections first and make sure the LEDs on the front panel show the correct source.
