Hall Technologies HT-Gemini User Manual Download Page 4

Hall Technologies      November 4, 2022  

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Introduction

 

 

 

OVERVIEW

 

This product is a 4K 6 Multi-format Inputs Extender Switch with USB Extension for a soft codec, 

which provides AV switching, USB, HDMI, DP, VGA, and USB-C extension, plus system control for 
meeting spaces using PC-based conferencing codecs such as Microsoft Skype, Webex by Cisco 

and Citrix GoTo Meeting. The kit offers six video inputs shared between both devices for HDMI, 
Display Port, VGA plus analog audio in and USB-C video signals. To simplify conference room 
device management, the kit provides four USB Type-B connectors for host computers. Six built-

in  USB  hubs,  three  on  the  transmitter  and  three  on  the  receiver,  allow  for  numerous  Human 
Interface Devices (HID) as well as USB cameras and microphones. 
The kit is compatible with Ultra High-Definition source up to 4K/UHD@60 Hz with 4:2:0 color 
subsampling. All audio, video, data, control, USB, and Ethernet transmission between the two 
devices is carried over a single, Ethernet-enabled HDBaseT link up to 100m/330ft. 
It simplifies classroom and small office system integration, for installation beneath conference 
tables and in lecterns, to provide localized presentation switching support. 

 

FEATURES

 

 

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HDMI 2.0 with 4k@60Hz (Chroma sub-sampling 4:2:0 8-bit only) and HDCP 2.2 

compliance, VGA input up to 1920x1200@60Hz. 

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Provides a variety of interfaces including USB-C to simplify meeting room devices 

management. 

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Inputs connected to either the transmitter or the receiver can be displayed on the HDMI out 

on either the transmitter or the receiver or both simultaneously. 

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Automatically detects active inputs when sources are connected. 

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Supports USB hosts such as Desktop and Laptop, and peripheral USB devices such as 

keyboard, mouse, microphone, speaker, camera, and whiteboard for a conference system.  

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Ethernet can be connected into either the receiver or the transmitter, providing LAN 

accessibility for users. 

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Allows connected displays to be controlled via CEC commands or front panel buttons. 

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Relay commands can be triggered to control relay devices such as projection screens. 

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RS232 pass through; IR pass through from TX to RX. 

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API Control via LAN interface and RS232-C. 

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De-embedded audio can be routed out of the Receiver to an external amplifier.

Summary of Contents for HT-Gemini

Page 1: ...2022 Page 1 of 26 Hall Technologies 1234 Lakeshore Dr Suite 150 Coppell TX 75019 halltechav com HT Gemini 4K 6 Multiformat Input Extender Switch with USB Extension for Soft Codec User Manual Version 1...

Page 2: ...ot obstruct the unit s ventilation openings with newspapers tablecloths curtains and similar items 4 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus inc...

Page 3: ...g 11 Key Functions 13 Auto Switch 13 USB Control 14 RS232 Control 17 Web UI Control 17 Access the Web Interface 17 Web Interface Introduction 18 Status 18 Config 18 Setting 18 Config Page 19 Auto Swit...

Page 4: ...330ft It simplifies classroom and small office system integration for installation beneath conference tables and in lecterns to provide localized presentation switching support FEATURES HDMI 2 0 with...

Page 5: ...1 x DC 12V Power Adapter with AU Pins 2 x Phoenix Male Connector 3 5 mm 3 pins 1 x IR Receiver Cable 2 x Mounting Brackets with Screws RECEIVER 1 x Receiver 1 x DC 12V Power Adapter with US Pins 1 x...

Page 6: ...e input LED Off DP source is not selected 4 TX HDMI IN Selection Button and LED TX HDMI IN selection button press the button to select the HDMI source on the transmitter side as the input LED The LED...

Page 7: ...turn all displays off LED The LED is located directly above the button and lights up when the button is pressed 9 Screen Button and LED Screen Button press to raise a projection screen or open window...

Page 8: ...P Connect to an RS232 controller or RS232 controllable device for RS232 pass through 11 USB HOST 1 Connect to the PC This USB follows VGA IN and DP IN ports when either of thosesources are selected an...

Page 9: ...tton press the button to select the HDMI source on the receiver side as the input LED The LED is located directly above the button LED On HDMI 2 source on the RX is selected as the input LED Off HDMI...

Page 10: ...SB devices on TX and RX can be connected to the host PC 10 USB HOST 2 Connect to a PC This USB follows HDMI IN port when the source is selected and the USB devices on TX and RX can be connected to the...

Page 11: ...rojectors to the HDMI OUT ports of the TX and RX ensuring both source and displays are compatible 3 Connect a well terminated Cat 5e 6 6a 7 cable with an RJ45 connector wired to 568B standard at both...

Page 12: ...chnologies November 4 2022 Page 12 of 26 Note Only one LAN port is needed on the Ethernet switch on either the TX or the RX 9 Connect the power adapters to the TX and the RX 10 Power on all attached d...

Page 13: ...and there is more than one input source connected the HT GEMINI will output signal following the auto switch priority order VGA DP TX HDMI IN USB C RX HDMI1 RX HDMI2 When a new input source is connec...

Page 14: ...e group is selected the peripheral USB devices on both the TX and the RX can be connected to the host PC Please refer to the following diagrams Note The USB C input already has a built in recognizable...

Page 15: ...p When the TX HDMI IN is selected the peripheral USB devices on both the TX and the RX can be connected to the PC which is connected to USB HOST 2 3 USB C source on TX is selected In this connection m...

Page 16: ...RX is selected In this connection method the RX HDMI IN 1 and RX USB HOST 1 are in a group When the RX HDMI IN1 is selected the peripheral USB devices on both the TX and the RX can be connected to th...

Page 17: ...ameters Value Baud Rate 115200 bps Data Bits 8 bit Parity None Stop Bits 1 bit Flow Control None Web GUI The Web UI designed for this switcher allows for basic controls and device settings This Web UI...

Page 18: ...s Status Config and Settings Tabs Status offers manual input selections as well as turning the display on off and raising lowering the projection screen Config offers settings of Auto Switch HDCP EDID...

Page 19: ...e Auto Switch section above for more information INPUT HDCP UI Element Description Input HDCP HDCP can be enabled disabled on each of the inputs ON The input port supports HDCP OFF The input port does...

Page 20: ...aud rates are 9600 19200 38400 57600 and 115200 Hex or Text Select whether the power on off commands are in hexadecimal format or character format End Flag Select the end flag of the power on off comm...

Page 21: ...or disabled OFF ON When there is no activity on the Web UI for the designated time Overtime the HT GEMINI will automatically log the user out OFF The Web UI will not log the user out NETWORK UI Eleme...

Page 22: ...nt Description ARM File Browse the computer to find the latest ARM file to be uploaded to the HT GEMINI Upgrade When selected click upgrade to perform the firmware update SYSTEM FIRMWARE UI Element De...

Page 23: ...m etc with the laptop connected to the HT GEMINI the far end cannot hear the local room participants talk a Verify the microphone is connected to the HT GEMINI b Verify the microphone selected in the...

Page 24: ...24 25 30 50 60Hz 3840 x 2160 24 25 30 50 60Hz DP USB C 800x600 60 Hz 1024x768 60Hz 1280x768 60Hz 1280x800 60Hz 1280x960 60Hz 1280x1024 60Hz 1360x768 60Hz 1366x768 60Hz 1440 x900 60Hz 1600 x900 60Hz 1...

Page 25: ...280x800 60Hz 1280x960 60Hz 1280x1024 60Hz 1360x768 60Hz 1366x768 60Hz 1440x900 60Hz 1400 x 1050 60Hz 1600x900 60Hz 1600x1200 60Hz 1680x1050 60Hz 1920x1200 60Hz 480p 60Hz 576p 50Hz 720p 50 60Hz 1080p 2...

Page 26: ...ble Type Range Supported Video Cat 5e 100m 330ft Up to 1080p 60Hz 36bpp 90m 300ft 1080p 60Hz 48bpp 1080p 60Hz 3D 4K2K 30Hz 4 4 4 24bpp 4K2K 60Hz 4 2 0 24bpp Cat 6 6a 7 100m 330ft Copyright 2022 Hall T...

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