Gefen EXT-DVI-848 - Manuals

READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE 8X8 DVI MATRIX 8x8 DVI Matrix is not HDCP compliant • By default, EDID routing is based on the fi rst connected display to a source. • For example, if monitor A is the fi rst display to connect to source 1 its EDID will be used. All other displays ...

3 Features Increases your productivity by providing you with access to eight computers • from eight workstations Maintains beautiful, sharp HDTV resolutions up to 1080p, 2K, and • 1920x1200 Discrete IR remote control included • Long-distance remote control at distances of up to 330 feet using option...

5 LED Status Display 1 This display will list the current display/source routes. Monitor Output’s are labeled 1 through 8 on the rear panel of the 8x8 DVI Matrix. These numbers correspond to the letters A through H on the LED Status Display. The top row of letters will remain static while each input...

6 12345678 9 10 18 11 19 12 20 13 21 14 22 15 23 16 24 17 26 25 8X8 DVI MATRIX BACK PANEL LAYOUT

7 Optional Remote Switching Ports 1-8 Ports 1 through 8 are used for remote switching using the optional component EXT-RMT-MATRIX-848. RS-232 Serial Control Interface 9 This port is used for serial communication for multiple functions. Access to certain features are only through the RS-232 interface...

10 How to Connect the 8x8 DVI Matrix Connect up to 8 DVI sources to the DVI Input ports on the 8x8 DVI Matrix 1. using the supplied DVI cables. Connect up to 8 DVI displays to the DVI Output ports on the 8x8 DVI Matrix 2. using user supplied DVI cables. Optionally connect up to 8 remote switching un...

11 Buttons 1 through 8 on the RMT-16 IR remote control correspond to display outputs A through H. Buttons 9 through 16 correspond to source inputs 1 through 8. Please use the steps and chart below for instructions on how to route video sources to displays. Output Input Remote Button Display Remote B...

12 The RMT-16-IR remote control has 4 discrete channels for use if the default IR code set confl icts with other remote control commands in your setup. There are 2 DIP Switches underneath the battery on the RMT-16-IR remote control. These DIP Switches must match the IR channel in use on the 8x8 DVI ...

13 Once the EXT-RMT-MATRIX-848 Remote is installed and connected to a remote output port on the 8x8 DVI Matrix, use the direct selection buttons to chose a source to view. Once a source is chosen, its corresponding LED should become active. Optionally, switching can be done using an RMT-8-IR remote ...

15 RS232 Settings Bits per second ................................................................................................. 19200 Data bits .................................................................................................................... 8 Parity .............................

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Gefen has specifi cally engineered their products to work with the TIA/EIA-568-B specifi cation. Please adhere to the table below when fi eld terminating cable for use with Gefen products. Failure to do so may produce unexpected results and reduced performance. CAT-5, CAT-5e, and CAT...

17 The 8X8 DVI Matrix has 4 banks of DIP Switches located on the underside of the main unit. This section will outline the function of each DIP Switch bank. DIP SWITCH BANKS DIP Switch Description 1 RMT-16-IR remote control channel confi guration. This setting must match DIP Switch 1 on the RMT-16-I...

18 APPENDIX A DIP SWITCH BANK B DIP Switch Monitor Description 1 A [OFF] 0 db pre-emphasis, [ON] 6 db pre-emphasis 2 B [OFF] 0 db pre-emphasis, [ON] 6 db pre-emphasis 3 C [OFF] 0 db pre-emphasis, [ON] 6 db pre-emphasis 4 D [OFF] 0 db pre-emphasis, [ON] 6 db pre-emphasis 5 E [OFF] 0 db pre-emphasis, ...

19 APPENDIX B The 8X8 DVI Matrix uses RS-232 serial communication for access to a number of features. Please us this section for EDID storing, calling, and routing functions. REMOTE FUNCTION The remote functions are used to modify the setting of the product, such as: Input to output routing, EDID me...

20 APPENDIX B DS EDID Store In Locals Edid This function reads EDID fi le from DS and store it in any input Locals EDID. #EDIDDSTOLO_param1_param2[_param3][_param4][_param5] [_param6] [_param7][_param8][_param9]\r Parameter Name Value 1 MONITOR [A:H] 2 (3-9 optionally) INPUT [1:8] DS EDID Store In E...

21 APPENDIX B Route Input DDC To Local EDID This function routes the Input DDC to the Local EDID. #DDCTOLO_param1\r Parameter Name Value 1 INPUT [1:8] Print DS EDID This function reads the DS EDID fi le and sends it to the serial port. #PRDSEDID_param1_param2\r Parameter Name Value 1 MONITOR [A:H] 2...

22 APPENDIX B Print EDID Setting This function sends the EDID setting table to the serial port. #PRSEEDID\r Load EDID To Locals EDID These functions will load an EDID fi le through the serial port and store it in any Input’s Local EDID. #LOEDIDTOLO_param1_param2_param3[_param4][_param5][_param6] [_p...

23 APPENDIX B Set Default Setting This function will set the product back to its default setting. Routing state will be INPUT1-MONA, INPUT2-MONB, …, 1. All the features with default to how the hardware switches are set. 2. #DEF\r Set Preset Routing State This function enables the user to determine u...

24 Video Amplifi er Bandwidth ................................................... 165 MHz per channel Single Link Range .............................................. 1080p (HDTV) / 1920x1200 (PC) Input Video Signal .............................................................................. 1.2 V...