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2x8 DVI DA U S E R M A N U A L www.gefen.com...
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Chatsworth, CA 91311 www.gefen.com support@gefen.com Gefen Inc. reserves the right to make changes in the hard ware, packaging and any accompanying doc u men ta tion without prior written notice. The 2:8 DVI Distribution Amplifi er is a trademark of Gefen Inc.
When one source is inactive it will automatically switch to the active source. The Gefen 2:8 DVI distribution amplifi er is connected with a DVI (male to male) cable from the DVI graphic source to the distribution amplifi er input. There are eight DVI outputs in each module.
OPERATION NOTES READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE 2:8 DVI DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER SYSTEM • All the monitors connected to the 2:8 DVI Distribution Amplifi er must be able to run at the same native resolution. The 2:8 DVI Distribution Amplifi er does not scale the video. •...
1, 2, and 5. Please refer below for the different EDID modes. To access the Dip Switches, remove all screws from the bottom and sides of the Gefen unit. Remove the hex screw heads from each side of the rear DVI & RS-232 ports.
How to Resolve IR Code Confl icts There are matching pairs of dip switches underneath the 2x8 DVI DA unit and under the remote battery cover. Switch 1 & 2 on the Remote and Switch 3 & 4 inside the unit are the matching switches.
Binary Table ASCII Input Additional control of the EDID modes and IR channel are possible using the RS-232 interface. For any of these modes to be successfully written to the EEPROM, all Dip Switches must be in the OFF position. ASCII EDID Mode OK is printed out on screen when a mode has successfully been changed.
SPECIFICATIONS Video Amplifi er Bandwidth ... 1.65 GHz Single Link Range ... 1920 x 1200 Vertical Frequency Range ... 60 Hz DVI Input/Output Connector Type ... DVI-I (Digital Only) Power Consumption ... 60 Watts (max.) Power Supply ... 24VDC Dimensions ... 17”W x 1.75”H x 7.5”D Rackmountable ...
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