Gefen EXT-DVI-144DL - Manual

Page 2 - Technical Support; Fax; Technical Support Hours:; any accompanying doc u men ta tion without prior written notice.; :4 DVI Dual Link Splitter; is a trademark of Gefen LLC; ASKING FOR ASSISTANCE

Technical Support : Telephone (818) 772-9100 (800) 545-6900 Fax (818) 772-9120 Technical Support Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday thru Friday. Write To: Gefen, LLCc/o Customer Service20600 Nordhoff St Chatsworth, CA 91311 [email protected] Notice Gefen, LLC reserves the right to make ch...

Page 3 - CONTENTS

CONTENTS 1 Introduction 2 Operation Notes 3 Features 4 Front Panel Layout 5 Front Panel Descriptions 6 Back Panel Layout 7 Back Panel Descriptions 8 Connecting the 1:4 DVI Dual Link Splitter 8 Wiring Diagram 9 RS-232 Control 10 RS-232 Commands 12 EDID Management 13 Masking Commands 14 System Command...

Page 4 - INTRODUCTION; Gefen

1 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the 1:4 DVI Dual Link Splitter. Your complete satisfaction is very important to us. Gefen Gefen delivers innovative and progressive computer and electronics add-on solutions that harness integration, extension, distribution, and conversion technolog...

Page 5 - HDCP content is not supported.; OPERATION NOTES

READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OROPERATING THE 1:4 DVI DUAL LINK SPLITTER • HDCP content is not supported. OPERATION NOTES 2

Page 6 - FEATURES; Features

3 FEATURES Features • Distributes one dual link source to four DVI dual link outputs • Supports up to 1080p, 2K, and 2560 x 1600 resolutions • EDID Management for rapid integration of source and displays • Output masking • RS-232 for fi rmware, masking, and EDID management • Standby mode • Rack-moun...

Page 7 - FRONT PANEL LAYOUT; Front Panel

Page 8 - FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTIONS; Power

5 FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTIONS 1 Power This LED indicator will glow bright red when the unit is powered.

Page 9 - BACK PANEL LAYOUT; Back Panel

Page 10 - BACK PANEL DESCRIPTIONS; DC

7 BACK PANEL DESCRIPTIONS 1 5V DC Connect the included 5V DC locking power supply to this receptacle. 2 DVI In Connect a dual link computer source to the DVI In connector. 3 RS-232 Serial Port This port is used for serial communication using an RS-232 control device. For details, refer to page 9 4 O...

Page 11 - CONNECTING THE 1:4 DVI DUAL LINK SPLITTER; How to Connect the 1:4 DVI Dual Link Splitter

CONNECTING THE 1:4 DVI DUAL LINK SPLITTER 8 How to Connect the 1:4 DVI Dual Link Splitter 1 Connect the included dual link DVI cable between the DVI source and the DVI In connector on the Splitter. 2 Connect up to four (4) dual link DVI displays to each of the DVI Out connectors on the Splitter. 3 O...

Page 12 - Default Serial Port Settings

RS-232 CONTROL 9 Only pins 2 (Receive), 3 (Transmit), and 5 (Ground) are used for communication. 5 4 3 2 1 9 8 7 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Only Pins 2 (RX), 3 (TX), and 5 (Ground) are used on the RS-232 serial interface Default Serial Port Settings Bits per second ............................................

Page 13 - Command Syntax; EDID Management; Command; None

10 RS-232 COMMANDS Command Syntax Each command uses the following syntax: #Command_Name [Space] Parameter 1 [Space] Parameter n [CR] Sample: #FunctionName_param1_param2_param3_param4...\r Syntax is NOT case sensitive. EDID Management Command Description #EDIDDETOLO Stores the default EDID into all i...

Page 14 - Open

11 RS-232 COMMANDS #EDIDDSTOLO Command The #EDIDDSTOLO command reads the downstream EDID and stores into all local inputs. Syntax: #ediddstolo Parameters: None #LOEDIDTOLO Function The #LOEDIDTOLO function loads the specifi ed EDID fi le to a specifi ed local input. Syntax: #LOEDIDTOLO param1 Parame...

Page 16 - Masking Commands

13 RS-232 COMMANDS Masking Commands Command Description #MASKOUT Masks the specifi ed output #UNMASKOUT Unmasks the specifi ed output #MASKOUT Command The #MASKOUT command masks specifi c outputs preventing video from being displayed. Syntax: #maskout param1 Parameters: param1 Output [1 - 4] Notes: ...

Page 17 - System Commands; Standby Mode

14 RS-232 COMMANDS System Commands Command Description #ACTIVEBOLO Activates the boot loader #FOOFF Disables the +5V of the DVI input channel #FOON Enables the +5V of the DVI input channel #STANDBY Enables Standby Mode #WAKEUP Disables Standby Mode #ACTIVEBOLO Command The #ACTIVEBOLO command activat...

Page 19 - FIRMWARE UPDATE; Firmware Update Procedure; The following will be displayed on the screen:; Ymodem; on the Send File dialog box.

16 FIRMWARE UPDATE Firmware Update Procedure Any terminal emulation program can be used to perform the upgradeprocess. The instructions below is outlined for Windows® HyperTerminal. 1. Connect an RS-232 cable between the Splitter and the computer running the terminal program. Verify the correct seri...

Page 20 - Installing the Rack Ears; RACK EAR INSTALLATION

17 Installing the Rack Ears Rack mount ears are provided for installation of this unit into a 1U rack mount space. 1. Locate the side screws on the unit.2. Remove the front 2 screws that are located closest to the front of the unit.3. Using the removed screws, screw the rack mounting bracket into th...

Page 21 - SPECIFICATIONS

18 Maximum Pixel Clock ......................................................................... 2 x 165 MHz Input DDC Signal ......................................................................... 5 Volts p-p (TTL) Input Video Signal ..................................................................

Page 22 - WARRANTY; Proof of sale may be required in order to claim warranty.; PRODUCT REGISTRATION; under the Support section of the Gefen Web site.

WARRANTY Gefen warrants the equipment it manufactures to be free from defects in material and workmanship. If equipment fails because of such defects and Gefen is notifi ed within two (2) years from the date of shipment, Gefen will, at its option, repair or replace the equipment, provided that the e...

Page 23 - Pb

Rev A2 Pb This product uses UL listed power supplies. 20600 Nordhoff St., Chatsworth CA 91311 1-800-545-6900 818-772-9100 fax: 818-772-9120 www.gefen.com [email protected]

Gefen EXT-DVI-144DL - Manual

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