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- Page 1 ® 8x8 DVI Matrix EXT-DVI-848 User Manual www.gefen.com...
- Page 2 Chatsworth, CA 91311 www.gefen.com support@gefen.com Gefen, LLC reserves the right to make changes in the hard ware, packaging and any accompanying doc u men ta tion without prior written notice. 8x8 DVI Matrix is a trademark of Gefen, LLC © 2010 Gefen, LLC, All Rights Reserved All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Introduction Operation Notes Features 8x8 DVI Matrix Front Panel Layout 8x8 DVI Matrix Front Panel Descriptions 8x8 DVI Matrix Back Panel Layout 8x8 DVI Matrix Back Panel Descriptions EXT-RMT-Matrix-848 Panel Layout EXT-RMT-Matrix-848 Panel Descriptions 10 Connecting And Operating The 8x8 DVI Matrix 11 8x8 DVI Matrix Remote Description &... -
Page 4: Introduction
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-and-play products supplement cross-platform computer systems, professional audio/video environments and HDTV systems of all sizes with hard-working solutions that are easy to implement and simple to operate. -
Page 5: Operation Notes
READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE 8X8 DVI MATRIX • The 8x8 DVI Matrix is HDCP compliant when used in EDID pass-through mode (when a single DVI input is mapped to a single DVI output). Additional Matrix outputs which attempt to route video signals to a source device that has already made an HDCP connection with an HDCP-compliant display will not be able to display an image. -
Page 6: Features
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 optional wired CAT5 cabled remotes •... -
Page 7: 8X8 Dvi Matrix Front Panel Layout
8X8 DVI MATRIX FRONT PANEL LAYOUT... -
Page 8: 8X8 Dvi Matrix Front Panel Descriptions
8X8 DVI MATRIX FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTIONS LED Status Display This display will list the current display/source routes. Monitor (A~H) Selected Source (1~8) 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. -
Page 9: 8X8 Dvi Matrix Back Panel Layout
8X8 DVI MATRIX BACK PANEL LAYOUT... -
Page 10: 8X8 Dvi Matrix Back Panel Descriptions
Connect the included 24V DC power supply to this input. IR Extender mini-jack input Connect the optional separately-sold Gefen IR Extender (shown below) to this input to conceal the Matrix and expose only the IR sensor, extend the range of the IR remote, or simply beautify installations by creating a sleek, custom appearance to the A/V setup. -
Page 11: Ext-Rmt-Matrix-848 Panel Layout
EXT-RMT-MATRIX-848 PANEL LAYOUT Front Panel Back Panel (PRODUCT SOLD SEPARATELY) -
Page 12: Ext-Rmt-Matrix-848 Panel Descriptions
EXT-RMT-MATRIX-848 PANEL DESCRIPTIONS Direct Select Buttons When this unit is attached to a CAT-5 port that corresponds to a display on the 8x8 DVI Matrix, use buttons 1 through 8 to select what source that display will be viewing. Buttons 1 through 8 directly correspond to DVI source inputs 1 through 8 on the 8x8 DVI Matrix. -
Page 13: Connecting And Operating The 8X8 Dvi Matrix
CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE 8X8 DVI MATRIX How to Connect the 8x8 DVI Matrix Connect up to 8 DVI sources to the DVI Input ports on the 8x8 DVI Matrix using the supplied DVI cables. Connect up to 8 DVI displays to the DVI Output ports on the 8x8 DVI Matrix using user supplied DVI cables. -
Page 14: 8X8 Dvi Matrix Remote Description & Operation
8X8 DVI MATRIX REMOTE DESCRIPTION & OPERATION How to Route Sources to Displays Input Sources and Displays connect to the Matrix on the rear panel. Sources use input connectors 1 thru 8 while Displays use connectors A thru H. Please see page 6 for the Matrix Back Panel Layout diagram for details. -
Page 15: Rmt-848Ir Ir Channel Confi Guration
8x8 DVI Matrix below for the correct bank and DIP Switches that are used for IR channel confi guration. Information on the remaining DIP Switch banks can be found in Appendix A. See below for DIP Switch confi gurations for each of the available remote channels. -
Page 16: Ext-Rmt-Matrix-848 Remote Operation
EXT-RMT-MATRIX-848 REMOTE OPERATION 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 the RMT-8-IR remote control included with the optional EXT-RMT-MATRIX-848 or through the RS-232 serial communications port on the rear panel. -
Page 17: Rmt-8-Ir Ir Channel Confi Guration
EXT-RMT-MATRIX-848. DIP Switches 1 and 2 on the EXT-RMT- MATRIX-848 correspond to DIP Switches 1 and 2 on the RMT-8-IR remote control. See below for DIP Switch confi guration of each of the available remote channels. Remote Channel 1:... -
Page 18: Rs-232 Serial Control Interface
RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL INTERFACE 5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 5 9 8 7 6 6 7 8 9 Only Pins 2 (RX), 3 (TX), and 5 (Ground) are used on the RS-232 serial interface RS232 Settings Bits per second ... -
Page 19: Network Cable Wiring Diagram
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. -
Page 20: Appendix A
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 Bank DIP Switch RMT-848IR remote control channel confi guration. This setting must match DIP Switch 1 on the RMT-848IR remote control. - Page 21 [OFF] EDID pass-through [ON] EDID set to LOCAL DIP Switch Input APPENDIX A DIP SWITCH BANK B Description [OFF] 0 db pre-emphasis, [ON] 6 db pre-emphasis [OFF] 0 db pre-emphasis, [ON] 6 db pre-emphasis [OFF] 0 db pre-emphasis, [ON] 6 db pre-emphasis...
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Page 22: Appendix B
Locate Bank C on the underside of the 8x8 DVI Matrix. Each input has a DIP switch associated with it. Select the inputs that will be changed to LOCAL mode and fl ip their DIP switch to the ON position. By default, all DIP switches are in the Pass-Through mode (OFF). - Page 23 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 memory management etc.
- Page 24 Example: #FunctionName_param1_param2_param3_param4…\r Set Preset Routing State This function enables the user to determine up to 10 routing states to save in memory. #PSASRS_param1_param2_param3_param4_param5_param6_param7_ Parameter Set Current Matrix As Routing State Parameter Print Routing State Table Mask Outputs This function masks the output by by setting the DS HPD to low. #MASK_param1[_param2][_param3][_param4][_param5] Parameter 1 (2-8 optionally)
- Page 25 #UNMASK_param1[_param2][_param3][_param4][_param5] Parameter 1 (2-8 optionally) RMT-848IR Address This function set the remote channel that must match the GEFEN RMT-848IR remote control. Parameter DS EDID Store In Locals Edid This function reads EDID fi le from DS and store it in any input Locals EDID.
- Page 26 EDID From Bank Store In Locals EDID This function reads an EDID fi le from the EDID bank and stores it in any Input’s local EDID. #EDIDBATOLO_param1_param2[_param3][_param4][_param5][_param6] Parameter 2 (3-9 optionally) Route Input DDC To Local EDID This function routes the Input DDC to the Local EDID. Parameter Print DS EDID This function reads the DS EDID fi...
- Page 27 Parameter Print EDID Setting This function sends the EDID setting table to the serial port. 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] [_param7][_param8][_param9][_param10]\r Parameter...
- Page 28 Set Output Pre Emphasis This function will set output Pre Emphasis in db. Parameter Set Default Setting This function will set the product back to its default setting. Routing state will be INPUT1-MONA, INPUT2-MONB, …, All the features with default to how the hardware switches are set. The DVI and HDMI 8x8 has the following shortcut routing commands.
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Page 29: Specifi Cations
SPECIFICATIONS Video Amplifi er Bandwidth ... 165 MHz per channel Single Link Range ... 1080p (HDTV) / 1920x1200 (PC) Input Video Signal ... 1.2 Volts p-p Input DDC Signal ... 5 Volts p-p (TTL) Remote Control Ports ... One RS232 female, One mini-stereo Rack mountable ... -
Page 30: 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 notifi ed within two (2) years from the date of shipment, Gefen will, at its option, repair or replace the equipment, provided that the equipment has not been subjected to mechanical, electrical, or other abuse or modifi... - Page 31 Rev A7 20600 Nordhoff St., Chatsworth CA 91311 1-800-545-6900 818-772-9100 fax: 818-772-9120 www.gefen.com support@gefen.com...