The Gefen GTV-HDMI1.3-441N 4x1 Switcher for HDMI, with RS-232 control, can switch between any of the 4 HDMI inputs to 1 HDMI output. Resolutions up to 1080p Full HD/1920x1200 with multichannel digital audio are supported. It has an auto-switching feature, which will automatically switch to the new source that is connected and revert to the previous input once the current device is turned off or disconnected.
Any of the 4 HD sources can be selected via push-button, IR remote control, or the RS-232 control. The switcher supports DVI Sources/DVI Displays with an HDMI-to-DVI adapter, and is Energy Star / HDCP Compliant. It also features LPCM 7.1 Audio, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, and DTS-HD Master Audio and supports 3DTV Pass-through.
| Maximum Pixel Clock | 225 MHz |
| Input Video Signal | 1.2 Volts p-p |
| Input DDC Signal | 5 Volts p-p (TTL) |
| HDMI Input Connectors | (4) Type A, 19-pin female |
| HDMI Output Connector | Type A, 19-pin female |
| RS-232 connector | DB-9 female |
| Power Supply | 5V DC |
| Power Consumption | 10 Watts (max) |
| Operating Temperature | 32-104°F (0-40°C) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 6.9 x 2.1 x 6.9" (17.52 x 5.33 x 17.52cm) |
| Shipping Weight | 5 lb (2.26kg) |
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Comments about Gefen GTV-HDMI1.3-441N 4x1 Switcher for HDMI:
If you like HD video resolution, this is the ideal solution if you have more HDMI-capable devices than HDMI inputs available in your TV. It gives you the capacity to plug four HDMI devices into one HDMI TV input.
It comes with a small remote control and all the HDMI cables you need for each port.
The only design flaw in this switcher is the excessively bright light indicators in the front panel. The lights shine a very intense blue glow that is extremely annoying to the eyes Since you have to place this device - cable-length permitting and in order to use the remote control - somewhere facing you as you watch your TV, there is no escaping this glow. The brightness is very focused toward the viewer and about ten times as intense as a night light.
Solution: I had to fashion a strip of the sticky part of a couple of yellow Sticky Notes and place it across the front panel in order to diminish this annoying glow and still be able to see the indicator lights. It makes a big difference to the eyes.
Thus, this design flaw cost this product one star in my gizmo firmament.
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