Page 2 - Technical Support; Fax; Technical Support Hours:; any accompanying doc u men ta tion without prior written notice.; x8 DVI Matrix; is a trademark of Gefen Inc.; 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 Inc.c/o Customer Service20600 Nordhoff St Chatsworth, CA 91311 [email protected] Notice Gefen Inc. reserves the right to make ch...
Page 3 - CONTENTS
CONTENTS 1 Introduction 2 Operation Notes 3 Features 4 8x8 DVI Matrix Front Panel Layout 5 8x8 DVI Matrix Front Panel Descriptions 6 8x8 DVI Matrix Back Panel Layout 7 8x8 DVI Matrix Back Panel Descriptions 8 EXT-RMT-Matrix-848 Panel Layout 9 EXT-RMT-Matrix-848 Panel Descriptions 10 Connecting And O...
Page 4 - INTRODUCTION
1 Congratulations on your purchase of the 8x8 DVI Matrix. Your complete satisfaction is very important to us. Gefen Gefen delivers innovative, progressive computer and electronics add-on solutions that harness integration, extension, distribution and conversion technologies. Gefen’s reliable, plug-a...
Page 5 - x8 DVI Matrix is not HDCP compliant; OPERATION NOTES
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 ...
Page 6 - FEATURES
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...
Page 7 - X8 DVI MATRIX FRONT PANEL LAYOUT
Page 8 - X8 DVI MATRIX FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
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...
Page 9 - X8 DVI MATRIX BACK PANEL LAYOUT
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
Page 10 - X8 DVI MATRIX BACK PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
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...
Page 13 - How to Connect the 8x8 DVI Matrix; using the supplied DVI cables.; Operating the 8x8 DVI Matrix; Local Control; CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE 8X8 DVI MATRIX
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...
Page 14 - Repeat these steps to route any video source to any display.; X8 DVI MATRIX REMOTE DESCRIPTION & OPERATION
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...
Page 15 - x8 DVI Matrix DIP Switches; IR CHANNEL CONFIGURATION
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 ...
Page 16 - LED Indicator
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 ...
Page 18 - RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL INTERFACE
15 RS232 Settings Bits per second ................................................................................................. 19200 Data bits .................................................................................................................... 8 Parity .............................
Page 19 - Orange; NETWORK CABLE WIRING DIAGRAM
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...
Page 20 - APPENDIX A
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...
Page 21 - DIP SWITCH BANK B
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, ...
Page 22 - APPENDIX B; REMOTE FUNCTION; Switching Command; Modify By Function; Parameter
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...
Page 23 - DS EDID Store In Locals Edid
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...
Page 24 - Route Input DDC To Local EDID
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...
Page 25 - Print EDID Setting
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...
Page 26 - Set Default Setting
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...
Page 27 - SPECIFICATIONS
24 Video Amplifi er Bandwidth ................................................... 165 MHz per channel Single Link Range .............................................. 1080p (HDTV) / 1920x1200 (PC) Input Video Signal .............................................................................. 1.2 V...
