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DISCLAIMERS The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate. Cypress Technology assumes no responsibility for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use. Cypress Technology assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this document.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Please read all instructions before attempting to unpack, install or operate this equipment and before connecting the power supply. Please keep the following in mind as you unpack and install this equipment: • Always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock and injury to persons.
1. INTRODUCTION The 8×8 DVI Matrix is the perfect choice for the switching and distribution of DVI sources. Connect up to eight DVI sources to eight DVI displays allowing any source to be independently displayed on any monitor. The Matrix can be controlled via its front panel, IR, RS-232 or Telnet and Web GUI over IP.
5. FEATURES • HDMI, HDCP 1.1 and DVI compliant • Supports HDMI 3D feature (with HDMI to DVI adaptor cable) • Supports resolutions to VGA ~ WUXGA and 480i~1080p dependent upon the output display's EDID settings • Supports 3D signal dependent upon the output display's EDID settings •...
6.1 Front Panel MENU POWER LOCK 8X8 DVI MATRIX CMSI-8D8DS LCM: Displays the setting information of each input and output setting. POWER: Press this button to power the device on/off. The LED will illuminate green when the power is on, red when it is in 'Standby' mode.
6.2 Rear Panel DVI OUT DC 24V DVI IN CONTROL: This port is the link for Telnet and Web GUI controls, connect to an active Ethernet link with an RJ45 terminated cable (for further details, please refer to section 6.7 & 6.8). RS-232: Connect to a PC or control system with D-Sub 9-pin cable for the transmission of RS-232 commands.
6.3 Side Panel Fan Ventilator: These are air ventilation areas, DO NOT block these areas or cover it with any object. Please allow adequate space around the unit for air circulation. 6.4 Remote Control POWER: Press this button to switch on the device or set it to standby mode.
6.6 RS-232 and Telnet Commands Command Description A1~A8 Switch Output A to 1~8 B1~B8 Switch Output B to 1~8 C1~C8 Switch Output C to 1~8 D1~D8 Switch Output D to 1~8 E1~E8 Switch Output E to 1~8 F1~F8 Switch Output F to 1~8 G1~G8 Switch Output G to 1~8 H1~H8...
6.7 Telnet Control Before attempting to use the telnet control, please ensure that both the Matrix (via the 'LAN /CONTROL' port) and the PC/Laptop are connected to the active networks. To access the telnet control in Windows 7, click on the 'Start' menu and type "cmd"...
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Once in the command line interface (CLI) type "telnet", then the IP address of the unit you wish to and "23", then hit enter. Note: The IP address of the Matrix can be displayed on the device's LCM monitor by pressing the Menu button twice. This will bring us into the device which we wish to control.
6.8 Web GUI Control On a PC/Laptop that is connected to the same active network as the Matrix, open a web browser and type device's IP address on the web address entry bar. The browser will display the device's status, control and User setting pages.
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Clicking on the 'User Setting' tab allows you to reset the IP configuration. The system will ask for a reboot of the device every time any of the settings are changed. The IP address needed to access the Web GUI control will also need to be changed accordingly on the web address entry bar.
7. CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION Monitor Monitor Monitor Monitor Monitor Monitor Monitor Monitor Network IR In Router 8×8 DVI Matrix DVI OUT DC 24V DVI IN Power Supply Smartphone RS-232 Equipped or Tablet PC or Laptop Laptop Laptop Laptop Laptop...
9. ACRONYMS ACRONYM COMPLETE TERM Digital Visual Interface EDID Extended Display Identification Data HDCP High-bandwidth Digital Content Protectionl HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface HDTV High-Definition Television Liquid Crystal Monitor Universal Serial Bus Video Graphics Array WUXGA Wide Ultra Extended Graphics Array...
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