Gefen HDMI 6x2 switcher

The Gefen 6x2 HDMI Switcher is a 432mm wide (17") metallic unit equipped with six HDMI inputs and two HDMI outputs. Six inputs accommodate the simultaneous connection of up to six high definition video sources, such as satellite digiboxes and HDMI equipped DVD players such as the Marantz DV7600 or the Marantz DV9500.

Two outputs send the high definition audio/video signals to two high definition displays or one display and one audio receiver. Digital audio and high definition video for each source is accessed immediately when the unit “switches” to it. You control the switching by using the IR remote that comes with the unit.

This Gefen 6x2 HDMI Switcher completely eliminates the need to disconnect then reconnect multiple HDMI sources, saving time by providing a fundamental tool that brings it all together behind the scenes. When all eight devices (the displays plus the six sources) are connected to the 6x2 HDMI Switcher and powered on, you simply select which source you want to view on the display using the IR remote that comes with it, or any universal remote.

NB: Both displays, eg plasma and projector, will receive the same output. This is NOT a matrix switcher: it does not allow each display to select a different source. If you require this functionality, consider the Gefen 4 x 4 matrix switcher (with or without DVI-HDMI adaptors).

The Gefen 6x2 HDMI Switcher also has a separate optical digital audio output. This unit can be controlled using RS232.

Fully HDCP Compliant

HDCP (high definition content protection) is a standard that is encoded into the video signal to prevent it from being pirated. If a source device is HDCP coded and is connected to a HDTV display or projector without the proper HDCP decoding mechanism, the picture is relegated to “snow” or in some cases, very low (480P) resolutions of the images. In order to see HDTV with HDCP compliance, both the source and display devices must be equipped with HDMI or DVI connections that can enable HDCP decoding, such as the 6x2 HDMI Switcher.

How it Works

Simply connect your HDTV plasma or projector to the Switcher’s outputs. Then, using the six high quality HDMI cables that come with the 6x2 HDMI Switcher, plug each one into the six source devices, then connect them to the Switcher’s HDMI inputs. Once the source devices and the HDTV are powered on and connected, you simply switch between source devices using the RMT-6IR remote control or your own universal remote.

Package Includes:

• 6x2 HDMI Switcher
• RMT-6IR remote control
• Six 1.8m HDMI cables
• 24VDC power supply

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