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DVI-D Matrix Switches
Routes DVI video signals (and their implicit display
information) from inputs to outputs.
Conforms to DVI 1.0 standard.
Provides a maximum data transfer rate of 1.65 Gbps on every video
differential line.
Supports resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 at 60 Hz on each of the inputs
and outputs.
Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500) •
Customer
FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 •
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Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 •
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XPT-DVI4X4
XPT-DVI4X8
XPT-DVI8X4
BLACK BOX
January 2010
XPT-DVI8X8
XPT-DVI+4
XPT-DVIEAR
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- Page 1 Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500) • Customer FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 • Support Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 • Information Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com...
- Page 2 DVI-D Matrix Switches Trademarks Used in this Manual Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks of BB Technologies, Inc. Windows, Microsoft, and Internet Explorer are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Opera is a registered trademark of Opera Software ASA Corporation.
- Page 3 FCC and IC RFI Statements/Safety Requirements Federal Communications Commission and Industry Canada Radio Frequency Interference Statements This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy, and if not installed and usedproperly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause inter ference to radio communication. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
- Page 4 DVI-D Matrix Switches Instrucciones de Seguridad (Normas Oficiales Mexicanas Electrical Safety Statement) 1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado. 2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura. 3.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
5. About DVI Routing and EDID Handling ..........................27 5.1 DVI Routing .................................27 5.2 EDID Handling ................................27 5.2.1 EDID Emulation (“STATIC”) ..........................27 5.2.2 EDID Follow (“FOLLOW”) ..........................27 5.2.3 EDID Pass-Through (“THROUGH”) ........................28 6. Troubleshooting .................................29 6.1 Calling Black Box .................................29 6.2 Shipping and Packaging ..............................29 Page 5... -
Page 6: Specifications
DVI-D Matrix Switches 1. Specifications Air Pressure: Operating and Storage: 700 hPa to 1060 hPa Color: Black (powdered) with white printing Mounting Orientation: Desktop: horizontal on rubber stands; Rackmount: (2) 19" (1U) brackets (included) Protocol: RS-232 compatible, 57.6 kbps, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, RXD/TXD 2-wire mode with X-ON/X-OFF handshake Resolution: DVI inputs: 640 x 480 to 1920 x 1200 and HDTV 720p, 1080i, 1080p;... -
Page 7: Overview
“point-to-multipoint” configuration, where the video signal of one input is distributed to several display devices. Four models are available: • 4 x 4 DVI-D Matrix Switch (XPT-DVI4X4) • 4 x 8 DVI-D Matrix Switch (XPT-DVI4X8) • 8 x 4 DVI-D Matrix Switch (XPT-DVI8X4) •... -
Page 8: Hardware Description
DVI-D Matrix Switches 2.3 Hardware Description All four Matrix Switches have the same components, but they are used differently. Figures 2-1 and 2-2 show the front and back panels of the switches. Tables 2-1 and 2-2 describe their functions. 2.3.1 Front Panel Figure 2-1 shows the front panel of the DVI-D Matrix Switch. -
Page 9: Back Panel
Chapter 2: Overview 2.3.2 Back Panel Figure 2-2 shows the back panel of the DVI-D Matrix Switch. Table 2-2 describes its components’ functions. Figure 2-2. DVI-D Matrix Switch, back panel. Table 2-2. DVI-D Matrix Switch back panel components. Number Component Description (1) DIN connector Power connector... -
Page 10: Setup And Cabling
DVI-D Matrix Switches 3. Setup and Cabling 3.1 Operation Location Requirements The Matrix Switch has 40° Ingress Protection (IP) against dust and humidity. Choose a mounting or operation location where no danger of fluids entering exists. Make sure that the environment falls within the specified temperature and humidity ranges (see Chapter 1: Specifications for details). -
Page 11: Attaching Dvi Display Devices
Chapter 3: Setup and Cabling NOTE: If you have the XPT-DVI4X4 or XPT-DVI4X8, the inputs labeled “Input 5” to “Input 8” are not used. You can’t route signals from these inputs to any output. Your equipment will not be damaged if you attach video sources to these inputs by accident. -
Page 12: Checking Your Cabling
DVI-D Matrix Switches 3.3.6 Checking Your Cabling After connecting all cables, your Matrix Switch system should look like the example shown in Figure 3-1. Monitor Laptop LCD Panel Display Satellite Dish Receiver Media Player Projectors Computer DVI-D Outputs DVI-D Inputs Control via RS-232, Web, Telnet, or front panel Figure 3-1. -
Page 13: Operation
First, select the output number of the connection you intend to make by pressing one of buttons “1” to “8” for the XPT-DVI4X8 or XPT-DVI8X8 (“1“ to “4“ for the XPT-DVI4X4 or XPT-DVI8X4). The selected output’s LED will flash slowly. The cursor in the text display will flash the number of the selected output channel. -
Page 14: Modifying Or Breaking An Existing Connection
DVI-D Matrix Switches Press one of buttons “1” to “8” for the XPT-DVI8X4 or XPT-DVI8X8 (“1” to “4” for the XPT-DVI4X4 or XPT-DVI4X8) to connect to the selected input number. The former flashing LED will go blank, and the status text display will show the newly established connection. -
Page 15: Menu Functions
Chapter 4: Operation The numeric buttons’ integral LEDs that correspond to the used banks will flash slowly, indicating that you can recall them. To choose the preset number you want, press the numeric button on the front panel. The preset immediately loads, that is, the video routing is modified immediately according to the saved routing configurations. -
Page 16: Menu Tree
DVI-D Matrix Switches 4.5.2 Menu Tree DVI-D Matrix Switch MAIN MENU Routing Leads back to the switching matrix Presets Load Recalls Loads a saved preset from a bank Save Saves a preset to a preset bank Clear Clears a single preset bank Clear ALL Clears ALL preset banks (after prompt message) DDC/EDID... -
Page 17: Console And Telnet Access
Chapter 4: Operation 4.6 Console and Telnet Access 4.6.1 Introduction to Console/Telnet Console and Telnet connections to the unit are different in terms of electrical connectivity, but both access methods share the same command set and handling. For serial remote control, use the serial cable shipped with the unit. Connect the cable to any available serial port (for example, COM1) of your PC/Laptop. -
Page 18: Console Command Descriptions
DVI-D Matrix Switches 4.6.2 Console Command Descriptions edid_clear Format: edid_clear N Clears the content of EDID bank #N. All EDID information stored is discarded. CAUTION: There is no request dialog; the command is executed immediately. edid_list Format: edid_list Lists the EDID banks’ usage status. If a bank contains no EDID information, the status is “empty.“ If a bank is used, the EDID monitor name (if available) of the bank content is displayed. - Page 19 Chapter 4: Operation Parameter: N = [1..input count] read back EDID to console from output #N N = [11..(10+input count)] read back EDID from input EEPROM of input #(N-10) N = [21..28] read back EDID from internal bank manager bank # (N-20) This command displays EDID information.
- Page 20 DVI-D Matrix Switches The preferred application of this command is using it with inputs in “static“ (S) EDID mode. If your video source is not sourcing video data because it does not like the “factory” EDID info of the input, you can read back EDID data of a displaying device (important: that is WORKING with the source) from the output and store it on a bank manager’s bank available, using the “edid_ read”...
- Page 21 Chapter 4: Operation ip_setadr Format: ip_setadr DHCP IPAdr Netmask Gateway Parameter: DHCP = [0..1] IPAdr = aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd Netmask = aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd Gateway = aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd Sets the IP network interface’s parameters. Set DHCP=1 for the unit to try to address a DHCP server in your local network after boot/reset. If there is a DHCP server, and it is responding, the unit will assign the network configuration (reported by the DHCP server) to its network interface.
- Page 22 DVI-D Matrix Switches When target IP addresscan be reached, the display will show: [x8]>ping 10.0.1.2 ZTP2.0.0(C) ZiLOG Inc. [ping utility] PING#1, Reply from 10.0.1.2 :rtt < 50 ms PING#2, Reply from 10.0.1.2 :rtt < 50 ms PING#3, Reply from 10.0.1.2 :rtt < 50 ms PING#4, Reply from 10.0.1.2 :rtt <...
- Page 23 NOTE: When rebooting, the system first starts a “Bootloader,” which supports firmware upgrades and system management. If Booloader recognizes a “good” system configuration, it will continue booting the unit’s systems to normal operation. If the front- panel display still shows “Bootloader” after about 20 seconds, call Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500. settime...
- Page 24 DVI-D Matrix Switches The example reads: • output #6 is connected to input #2 • output #7 is connected to input #5 • output #8 is connected to input #6 • all other outputs are not connected to any inputs; they do not show any video data. Format 2: switch N M Parameter: N = [1..output count]...
- Page 25 Chapter 4: Operation sys_fan Format 1: sys_fan Displays the current status of the system’s fan. Under normal operating conditions, the fan is off. It will turn on automatically when the system requires cooling. See Table 4-3 for interpretation of fan speed result. Table 4-3.
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Page 26: Web Server
DVI-D Matrix Switches 4.7 Web Server You can reach the built-in Web server via any browser: http://(ip-adr). If the DVI-D Matrix Switch is connected to a TCP/IP network, you can query the current IP address using the menu tree under STATUS/ NETWORK STATUS/IP. -
Page 27: About Dvi Routing And Edid Handling
Chapter 5: About DVI Routing and EDID Handling 5. About DVI Routing and EDID Handling 5.1 DVI Routing The DVI-D Matrix Switch routes DVI video signals (and their implicit display information) from inputs to outputs. It conforms to the DVI 1.0 standard, providing a maximum transfer rate of 1.65 Gbps on every video data differential line. It also supports video res- olutions of up to 1920 x 1200 pixels (at 60 Hz) on each of the inputs and outputs. -
Page 28: Edid Pass-Through ("Through")
DVI-D Matrix Switches If the input is unused (that is, not routed to ANY output), then there is no EDID available at that input, and the presence signal (hotplug) is removed for that input. 5.2.3 EDID Pass-through (“THROUGH“) In this mode, the DVI input’s display data channel (DDC) is electrically connected to the DDC of the output. The video source is now reading the EDID directly from the displaying device without any modification. -
Page 29: Troubleshooting
If you determine that your DVI-D Matrix Switch is malfunctioning, do not attempt to alter or repair the unit. It contains no user- serviceable parts. Contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500. Before you do, make a record of the history of the problem. We will be able to provide more efficient and accurate assistance if you have a complete description, including: •... - Page 30 NOTES 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 30...
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