Page 2 - ASKING FOR ASSISTANCE; Technical Support
ASKING FOR ASSISTANCE Rev A6 Technical Support : Telephone (818) 772-9100 (800) 545-6900 Fax (818) 772-9120 Technical Support Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday - Friday, Paci fi c Time For 24 / 7 support, see the back of the product for the support number Write To: Gefen, LLCc/o Customer Service20600 ...
Page 3 - CONTENTS
CONTENTS 1 Introduction2 Operation Notes 3 Features4 Panel Layout - Front 5 Panel Descriptions 6 Panel Layout - Back 7 Panel Descriptions 8 Connecting And Operating The 8x8 DVI KVM Dual Link Matrix 8 Wiring Diagram 9 Front Panel Display 10 Front Panel Selection11 IR Remote Description12 IR Remote In...
Page 4 - INTRODUCTION; GefenPRO; fl; The GefenPRO 8x8 DVI KVM Dual Link Matrix
1 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the 8x8 DVI KVM Dual Link Matrix. Your complete satisfaction is very important to us. GefenPRO In the realm of video distribution, certain features are invaluable in a commercial or broadcast environment. Accommodations such as a built-in power supp...
Page 5 - OPERATION NOTES; READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR
OPERATION NOTES 2 READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE 8X8 DVI KVM DUAL LINK MATRIX • The 8x8 DVI KVM Dual Link Matrix will not pass HDCP content. • There is no internal scaling in the 8x8 DVI KVM Dual Link Matrix. All of the attached monitors must be able to display the resolutions o...
Page 6 - FEATURES; Features; Web-based control switching; Package Includes
3 FEATURES Features • Increases productivity by providing access to 8 displays, from any 8 computers. • Web-based control switching • Maintains beautiful, sharp resolutions up to 2560x1600. • Serial RS-232 port for remote control via a computer or control automation device. • Supports DDWG standards...
Page 7 - PANEL LAYOUT; Front Panel
Page 8 - PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
5 PANEL DESCRIPTIONS Front Panel 1 Control Buttons These buttons are used to navigate the LCD menu system. See pages 9 and 10 for more information. ◄ - Left ► - Right Select - Select 2 Cancel Button This button is used to cancel a routing change in progress. 3 IR Window Receives signals from the IR ...
Page 9 - Back Panel
Page 10 - Fuse
7 PANEL DESCRIPTIONS Back Panel 1 RS-232 Serial Port Connects to the RS-232 control device. The 8x8 DVI KVM Dual Link Matrix may be switched remotely using this port. See page 16 for more information. 2 AC 110/220V (50/60 Hz) Power Cable Receptacle Connect the included AC power cord from this recept...
Page 11 - CONNECTING THE 8X8 DVI KVM DUAL LINK MATRIX; How to Connect the GefenPRO 8x8 DVI KVM Dual Link Matrix; Front Panel Control Buttons - Pages 9 and 10; Wiring Diagram for the GefenPRO 8x8 DVI KVM Dual Link Matrix; This product should always be connected to a grounded
8 CONNECTING THE 8X8 DVI KVM DUAL LINK MATRIX How to Connect the GefenPRO 8x8 DVI KVM Dual Link Matrix 1. Connect up to 8 DVI source devices to the DVI inputs on the rear panel of the GefenPRO 8x8 DVI KVM Dual Link Matrix using the supplied DVI cables. 2. Connect up to 8 DVI monitor to the DVI outpu...
Page 12 - FRONT PANEL DISPLAY; Main Display
9 FRONT PANEL DISPLAY Main Display The Main Display of the GefenPRO 8x8 DVI KVM Dual Link Matrix is a 16 character 2 line display. This display will show the standby screen and will also be used to aid in performing routing commands. When the unit is powered on, the following screen is displayed: Af...
Page 14 - Activity; Remote Control Unit
11 PANEL DESCRIPTIONS 1 Activity Indicator This LED will be activated momentarily each time a button is pressed. 2 Monitor and Source Selection Buttons (1 - 16) These buttons are used to select which source is routed to a monitor. See page 14 for information on using the IR Remote Control unit. RMT-...
Page 15 - IR REMOTE INSTALLATION; Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect; Installing the RMT-16IR Battery; Remove the battery cover on the back of the IR Remote Control unit.; Empty Battery Slot
12 IR REMOTE INSTALLATION CAUTION: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. Installing the RMT-16IR Battery 1. Remove the battery cover on the back of the IR Remote Control unit. 2. Insert the included battery into the op...
Page 16 - IR REMOTE CONFIGURATION; Setting the IR Remote Control Channel; for setting the IR channel.
13 IR REMOTE CONFIGURATION Setting the IR Remote Control Channel In the event that IR commands from other remote controls interfere with the supplied IR Remote Control unit, changing the IR Remote Control’s IR channel will fi x the problem. The IR Remote Control unit has a bank of DIP switches used ...
Page 17 - USING THE IR REMOTE CONTROL UNIT; IR Remote Control Key Mapping; Issuing a routing command is a two step process. The
14 USING THE IR REMOTE CONTROL UNIT IR Remote Control Key Mapping Each input and output on the 8x8 DVI KVM Dual Link Matrix is represented by a button on the IR Remote Control unit. The table below lists the corresponding inputs and outputs. Remote Button Monitor / Source 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7...
Page 18 - EDID MANAGEMENT; EDID. What is it and what is it used for?
15 EDID MANAGEMENT EDID. What is it and what is it used for? Under normal circumstances, a source device (digital and analog) will require information about a connected device/monitor to assess what resolutions and features are available. The source can then tailor its output to send only resolution...
Page 19 - RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL
16 RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL RS232 Settings Bits per second ................................................................................................. 19200 Data bits .................................................................................................................... 8 Parity .......
Page 20 - Functions Syntax; EDID Management
17 RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL RS-232 Features RS-232 remote functions are used to control of this product’s features. Features include input to output routing, EDID storage, EDID management, etc. These functions are available only through the use of the serial port. Functions Syntax The syntax for each f...
Page 21 - Notes; inputs 1-5 use display 2 EDID; #EDIDDSTOBA param1 param2
18 RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL #EDIDDSTOLO Function The #EDIDDSTOLO function reads the downstream EDID and stores it to a Local EDID input. Syntax: #EDIDDSTOLO param1 param2 [param3...param9] Parameters: param1 A downstream monitor [1 - 8] param2 Input list [1 - 8] Notes : If param2 = 0 , then the downstr...
Page 23 - #LOEDIDTOLO param1 param2 param3
20 RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL #LOCKEDID Function The #LOCKEDID function secures the Local EDID and disables the automatic loading of the downstream EDID after the Matrix is powered on. Syntax: #LOCKEDID param1 Parameters: param1 Input [0 - 1] Value Meaning 0 Disable 1 Enable #LOEDIDTOLO Function The #LOE...
Page 25 - IP Confi guration; None
22 RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL #PREDIDST Function The #PREDIDST function reads the downstream EDID. This function displays a table containing details relating to the Local EDID and the monitor name. Syntax: #PRDSEDID Parameters: None IP Confi guration Function Description #PRWEBADD Displays the Web con fi...
Page 27 - #SNETMASK param1 param2 param3 param4
24 RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL #SNETMASK Function The #SNETMASK function speci fi es a new net mask. Syntax: #SNETMASK param1 param2 param3 param4 Parameters: param1 IP address [0 - 255] param2 IP address [0 - 255] param3 IP address [0 - 255] param4 IP address [0 - 255] Notes: A reboot is required after t...
Page 28 - Speci
25 RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL #SPORT Function Speci fi es a new port. Syntax: #SPORT param1 Parameters: param1 Port [0 - 255] Notes: A reboot is required after the new port has been created.
Page 29 - General Functions
26 RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL General Functions Function Description #ACTIVEBOLO Enables the boot loader #FADEFAULT Set matrix to default settings #LOCKPOWER Toggles the lock power state #MASKOUT Blanks selected outputs #RMTIRADD Set the remote IR channel #STBYMODE Sets the Matrix to Standby Mode #ACTIVE...
Page 30 - param1
27 RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL #LOCKPOWER Function The #LOCKPOWER enables/disables the power lock state. Enabling this feature will store the 5V status for each input prior to shutting the unit down. This pre-serves the 5V state when the Matrix is restarted. Syntax: #LOCKPOWER param1 Parameters: param1 St...
Page 32 - Commands; r param1 param2; S Command; s param1
29 RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL Commands Command Description R Routing command S Routes a single input to all outputs M Returns the current routing status of matrix F Toggle 5V fi ber optic extender feature R Command The R command allows speci fi c routing of inputs and outputs. Syntax: r param1 param2 Par...
Page 33 - M Command; The M command displays the current routing status of the matrix.; F Command; The F command returns the state of pin 14 of the DVI inputs.
30 RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL M Command The M command displays the current routing status of the matrix. Syntax: m Parameters: None F Command The F command returns the state of pin 14 of the DVI inputs. Syntax: f param1 param2 Parameters: param1 DVI input [1 - 8] param2 State [0 - 1] Notes: “High” is ret...
Page 34 - IP CONTROL; Matrix Status Page
31 IP CONTROL The 8x8 DVI KVM Dual Link Matrix supports IP-based control using an integrated Web interface. To access this feature, an IP address, subnet, gateway, and port number need to be set on the 8x8 DVI KVM Dual Link Matrix ( Default IP: 192.168.0.70 Subnet: 255.255.255.0 Gateway: 192.168.0.1...
Page 35 - Manage EDID
32 IP CONTROL Manage EDID The Manage EDID page is used to see the status of the EDID saved in the local storage location for each input. This section has additional tabs for advanced EDID functions. These tabs are: • SET INPUT TO DEFAULT EDID • UPLOAD EDID (Future Implementation) • DOWNLOAD EDID (Fu...
Page 36 - Manage EDID - Set Input to Default EDID; MATRIX STATUS
33 IP CONTROL Manage EDID - Set Input to Default EDID Pressing the SET INPUT TO DEFAULT EDID button will display additional options. The following page will open. On this page, local memory locations can be selected to receive the built-in EDID stored in the 8x8 DVI Matrix. To set an input’s local m...
Page 37 - Manage EDID - Copy EDID
34 IP CONTROL Manage EDID - Copy EDID Pressing the COPY EDID button will display additional options. The following page will open. On this page, the user can select an EDID from either the local memory locations (Input) or from a monitor that is currently attached to any output and copy that EDID to...
Page 38 - Manage EDID - EDID Lock State; Once the Local EDID has been stored, press the EDID LOCK STATE web
35 IP CONTROL Manage EDID - EDID Lock State The 8X8 DVI Dual Link Matrix allows the Local EDID to be preserved after the unit has been powered off. Once enabled, this will function will prevent the 8x8 DVI KVM Dual Link Matrix from reading the EDID of a monitor, when the matrix is powered on. The ED...
Page 39 - The; Masking; page is used to hide an output from displaying any video. From; Main Page; All masked outputs will become active if the unit is power-cycled.
36 IP CONTROL Masking The Masking page is used to hide an output from displaying any video. From this page, all outputs can be set to “Active” or “Mask”. When an output is set to “Active”, it will function normally. When an output is set to “Mask”, it will not output any video. To set the “Active” o...
Page 41 - Power Management
38 IP CONTROL Backup / Restore The Backup/Restore page is used to backup and restore complete setup con fi gurations. This feature will be implemented in a future release. Power Management The Power Management page is used to set optional +5V power on an input to power speci fi c optional devices. T...
Page 42 - FIRMWARE UPDATE; Firmware Update Procedure; Make sure Hyperterminal is set to the following:
39 FIRMWARE UPDATE Firmware Update Procedure To Begin the update procedure the unit’s Boot Loader must be activated. To activate the Boot Loader follow the procedure below: If the unit is already powered on, the following RS-232 command can be used to activate the Boot Loader: 1. Connect RS-232 cabl...
Page 43 - A message will appear in Hyperterminal:
40 FIRMWARE UPDATE Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the fi rmware update process: 1. Press [1] on the computer keyboard to begin downloading program to the temporary memory. 2. A message will appear in Hyperterminal: Waiting for the fi le to be sent ... (press ‘a’ to abort) 3. In Hypert...
Page 44 - RACK MOUNT SAFETY INFORMATION
41 RACK MOUNT SAFETY INFORMATION a. Maximum recommended ambient temperature: 45 ˚ C (104 ˚ F). b. Increase the air fl ow as needed to maintain the recommended temperature inside the rack. c. Do not exceed maximum weight loads for the rack. Install heavier equipment in the lower part of the rack to m...
Page 45 - SPECIFICATIONS; Video Ampli
42 SPECIFICATIONS Video Ampli fi er Bandwidth...................................................................2 x 165 MHz Maximum Resolution.............................................................3840x2400 (dual link) Input Video Signal............................................................
Page 46 - under the Support section of the Gefen Web site.
43 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 noti fi ed within two (2) years from the date of shipment, Gefen will, at its option, repair or replace the equipment, provided that t...
Page 47 - LICENSING; lwIP is licenced under the BSD licence:
44 LICENSING lwIP is licenced under the BSD licence: Copyright (c) 2001-2004 Swedish Institute of Computer Science.All rights reserved. Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modi fi cation, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: 1. Redistributions ...
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Rev A6 Pb 20600 Nordhoff St., Chatsworth CA 91311 1-800-545-6900 818-772-9100 fax: 818-772-9120 www.gefenpro.com [email protected]
