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Gefen GEF-DVI-848DL-PB User Manual

8x8 dvi dual link matrix w/ push button controls
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  • Page 1 8x8 DVI Dual Link Matrix w/ Push Button Controls GEF-DVI-848DL-PB User Manual www.gefenpro.com...
  • Page 3 Notice 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 Dual Link Matrix with Push Button Controls is a trademark of Gefen LLC ©...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Introduction Operation Notes Features Front Panel Layout Front Panel Descriptions Back Panel Layout Back Panel Descriptions Connecting The 8x8 DVI Dual Link Matrix Wiring Diagram Front Panel Display 10 IR Remote Control Unit Layout 11 IR Remote Control Unit Installation 12 IR Remote Control Unit Confi...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Complex distribution units allow for professional DVI, 3G-SDI, and HDMI signals to be routed and converted easily and seamlessly, while being backed up by a renowned and dependable technical support team. Gefen invites you to explore the GefenPRO product line and hopes that you fi nd the solution that fi...

  • Page 6: Operation Notes

    OPERATION NOTES READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE GEFENPRO 8X8 DVI DUAL LINK MATRIX WITH PUSH BUTTON CONTROLS • The 8x8 DVI Dual Link Matrix with Push Button Controls does not support HDCP content. • When the Matrix is used for the fi rst time, make sure that a DVI monitor is powered and connected to one of the DVI outputs on the 8x8 DVI Dual Link Matrix with Push Button Controls before applying power.

  • Page 7: Features

    FEATURES Features • Increases productivity • Supports resolutions up to 1920x1200 (Single Link) and 3840x2400 (Dual Link) • Front panel control buttons for local switching • Serial RS-232 interface for remote control via a computer or control automation devices • IP Control •...

  • Page 8: Front Panel Layout

    PANEL LAYOUT Front Panel...

  • Page 9: Panel Descriptions

    PANEL DESCRIPTIONS Front Panel Cancel This button is used to cancel a routing change in progress. EDID This button is used to manage EDID functions. See pages 17 - 19 for details. This button is used to store and recall EDID and routing functions. See pages 14 - 22 for details.

  • Page 10: Back Panel Layout

    PANEL LAYOUT Back Panel...

  • Page 11: Back Panel Descriptions

    Connect to this port to control the 8x8 DVI Dual Link Matrix with Push Button Controls using IP Control. See page 24 for details. IR Extender Port Connect an IR extender cable to this port (Gefen part no. EXT-RMT-EXTIR). DVI Output Ports 1-8 Connect DVI monitors to these ports.

  • Page 12: Wiring Diagram

    Wiring Diagram for the 8x8 DVI Dual Link Matrix with Push Button Controls DVI DUAL LINK CABLE RS-232 CABLE ETHERNET CABLE Dual-Link DVI Sources Matrix Computer (IP Control) RS-232 Controller GEF-DVI-848DL-PB Dual-Link DVI Displays ATTENTION: This product should always be connected to a grounded electrical socket.

  • Page 13: Front Panel Display

    FRONT PANEL DISPLAY Main Display The Main Display of the GefenPRO 8x8 DVI Dual Link Matrix is a 16-character two-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: After a few moments, the Standby Screen is displayed.

  • Page 14: Ir Remote Control Unit Layout

    IR REMOTE DESCRIPTION RMT-8IR Remote Control Unit Activity Indicator This LED will be activated momentarily each time a button is pressed. Source / Monitor Selection Buttons (1 - 8) These buttons are used to select the source and monitor. See page 13 for information on using the IR Remote Control unit. NOTE: An Activity Indicator that fl...
  • Page 15 IR REMOTE INSTALLATION Installing the Battery Remove the battery cover on the back of the IR Remote Control unit. Insert the included battery into the open battery slot. The positive (+) side of the battery should be facing up. Replace the battery cover. The Remote Control unit ships with two batteries.
  • Page 16 IR REMOTE CONFIGURATION How to Resolve IR Code Confl icts In the event that IR commands from other remote controls interfere with the supplied IR Remote Control unit, changing the IR channel on the IR Remote Control unit will fi x the problem. The IR Remote Control unit has a bank of DIP switches used for setting the IR channel.

  • Page 17: Using The Ir Remote Control Unit

    USING THE IR REMOTE CONTROL UNIT IR Remote Control Key Mapping Each input and output on the 8x8 DVI Dual Link Matrix with Push Button Controls is represented by a button on the IR Remote Control unit. The table below lists the corresponding inputs and outputs.

  • Page 18: Operating The 8X8 Dvi Dual Link Matrix

    OPERATING THE 8X8 DVI DUAL LINK MATRIX Routing Sources In order to change current routing state: Press Set Button to activate Routing Mode. Press the Set button Press any Input on the bottom row of buttons (1 - 8). The system indicates the current routing status.

  • Page 19: System Lock Mode

    OPERATING THE 8X8 DVI DUAL LINK MATRIX System Lock Mode Locking the Matrix prevents changes to any of the Matrix settings. This feature is useful in case any of the front panel buttons are pressed by accident. Locking the Matrix also prevents changes using the IR Remote Control Unit. Press the Lock button to activate System Lock Mode.

  • Page 20: Cycling Between Information Screens

    OPERATING THE 8X8 DVI DUAL LINK MATRIX Cycling between Information Screens Press the Cancel button, while in Status Check Mode, to cycle through the Information Screens. Press the Cancel button Cancel Cancel Cancel...

  • Page 21: Activating / Deactivating Standby Mode

    OPERATING THE 8X8 DVI DUAL LINK MATRIX Activating / Deactivating Standby Mode: Press and hold the Cancel button for 5 seconds to activate or deactivate Standby Mode. Hold for 5 seconds Saving the Downstream EDID to Local Memory: Press EDID button once to activate DSTOLO (Downstream To Local) Mode. Press EDID button once...
  • Page 22 OPERATING THE DVI 8X8 DUAL LINK MATRIX Press the Output button to select the EDID data source. Select the Output Press the Input button to select EDID data destination. Select the Input Press the Set button to complete the operation. The system will remain in DSTOLO mode.

  • Page 23: Saving The Default Edid To Local Memory

    OPERATING THE DVI 8X8 DUAL LINK MATRIX Saving the default EDID to Local Memory Press the EDID button twice to activate DETOLO (Default EDID To Local) Mode. Press EDID button twice Press the Input button to select EDID data destination. Select the Input Press the Set button to complete the operation.

  • Page 24: Saving The Current Routing State

    OPERATING THE DVI 8X8 DUAL LINK MATRIX Saving the current Routing State Set the routing state (see page 14), then press the PreSet button twice to activate Preset Mode. Press PreSet button twice Press an Input button (1 - 8) to store the current routing state. Select the Input Press the Set button to complete the operation.

  • Page 25: Recalling A Routing State

    OPERATING THE DVI 8X8 DUAL LINK MATRIX Recalling a Routing State Press the PreSet button once to activate Recall Preset Mode. Press PreSet button Press PreSet button twice twice Press the Input button (1 - 8) of the routing state to be recalled. Select the Input Press the Set button to complete the operation.

  • Page 26: Masking Outputs

    OPERATING THE 8X8 DVI DUAL LINK MATRIX Masking Outputs Masking prevents the output device (display, etc) from receiving an output signal, instead of powering-down the output device. The masking process is identical for masking or unmasking outputs. Press the Mask button to activate Mask Mode. Press the Mask button Select the Output to be masked.

  • Page 27: Rs-232 Serial Control

    RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL 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 ....................19200 Data bits ........................

  • Page 28: Ip Confi Guration

    IP CONFIGURATION Confi guring the IP Address The 8x8 DVI DL Matrix supports IP-based control using Telnet or the built-in Web-based GUI. To set up IP control, the network settings for the 8x8 DVI DL Matrix must be confi gured via RS-232. The default network settings for the matrix are as follows: IP Address: 192.168.1.72...

  • Page 29: Rs-232 / Telnet Commands

    RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS EDID Management Command Description #dynamic_edid Enables / disables dynamic EDID #edidbatolo Read downstream EDID and stores in any Local Input #ediddetolo Sets Local EDID to Default EDID #ediddstoba Read downstream EDID and stores in EDID Bank #ediddstolo Read downstream EDID and stores into a Local EDID #lock_edid...
  • Page 30 RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #edidbatolo Command The #edidbatolo command reads the downstream EDID and stores it to any local input. Up to eight inputs can be specifi ed. Syntax #edidbatolo param1 param2 [param3...param9] Parameters: param1 EDID bank offset [1 - 3] param2 Input [1 - 8]...
  • Page 31 RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #ediddetolo Function The #ediddetolo function stores the Default EDID (640x480) in the specifi ed Local EDID inputs. Up to eight inputs can be specifi ed. Syntax #ediddetolo param1 [param2...param9] Parameters: param1 Input [1 - 8] Notes: If param1 = 0, then all 8 DVI inputs will be set to the Default EDID.
  • Page 32 RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #ediddstoba Function The #ediddstoba function reads the downstream EDID and stores it to a specifi ed EDID bank. Syntax #ediddstoba param1 param2 Parameters: param1 A downstream monitor [1 - 8] param2 EDID bank offset [1 - 3] Example #ediddstoba 4 2 Finished reading EDID from output 4...
  • Page 33 RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #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 downstream EDID is stored to all 8 DVI inputs.
  • Page 34 RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #lock_edid Function The #lock_edid function secures the Local EDID and disables the automatic loading of the downstream EDID after the Matrix is powered on. Syntax #lock_edid param1 Parameters: param1 Input [0 - 1] Value Meaning Disable Enable Example #lock_edid 0...
  • Page 35 RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #prbaedid Function The #prbaedid function reads the EDID fi le from the specifi ed bank and sends to serial port. Syntax #prbaedid param1 Parameters: param1 Input [1 - 3] Example #prbaedid 2 Finished reading EDID from bank 2 0x00 0xFF 0xFF 0xFF 0xFF 0xFF 0xFF 0x00 0x4C 0x2D 0xAC 0x06 0x01 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x34 0x13 0x01 0x03 0x80 0x66 0x39 0x78...
  • Page 36 RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #prdsedid Function The #prdsedid function reads the downstream EDID and sends it to the serial port. Syntax #prdsedid param1 Parameters: param1 A downstream monitor [1 - 8] Example #prdsedid 2 Finished reading EDID from output 2 0x00 0xFF 0xFF 0xFF 0xFF 0xFF 0xFF 0x00 0x4C 0x2D 0xAC 0x06 0x01 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x34 0x13 0x01 0x03 0x80 0x66 0x39 0x78...
  • Page 37 RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #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 Example #predidst Input Source | Name -------|-----------|------ Default | GEFEN_XPT_DL Output_1 | Default | GEFEN_XPT_DL...
  • Page 38 RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #prloedid Function The #prloedid function reads the local EDID of a specifi ed input and spools it to the serial port. Syntax #prloedid param1 Parameters: param1 A specifi ed Input [1 - 8] Example #prloedid 1 Finished reading EDID from Local EDID input 1 0x00 0xFF 0xFF 0xFF 0xFF 0xFF 0xFF 0x00 0x1C 0xA6 0x00 0x01 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x01...
  • Page 39 RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS IP / Telnet Confi guration Command Description #display_telnet_welcome Set Telnet welcome message on login #ipconfi g Displays all TCP/IP settings #resetip Resets IP confi guration to factory settings #set_http_port Sets the Web server listening port #set_telnet_pass Prompts for password when using Telnet #set_telnet_port Sets the Telnet listening port...
  • Page 40 RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #ipconfi g Command The #ipconfi g command displays the current TCP/IP settings for the matrix. Syntax #ipconfi g Parameters: None Example #ipconfi g -------------- TCP/IP settings ------------- MAC add = 00:1C:91:01:50:07 IP add = 192.168.1.72 Net Mask = 255.255.255.0 Gateway = 192.168.2.1 Web Server Port = 80...
  • Page 41 RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #resetip Command The #resetip command resets all TCP/IP settings to factory defaults. Syntax #resetip Parameters: None Notes: The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command. Example #resetip Reset ip confi guration to factory default #set_http_port Command The #set_http_port command sets the Web server listening port.
  • Page 42 RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #set_telnet_pass Command The #set_telnet_pass command sets the Telnet password. The maximum length of the password is 20 characters. The password is case-sensitive. Syntax #set_telnet_pass param1 Parameters: param1 Password Notes: The default password is Admin. The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command. Example #set_telnet_pass reindeer Telnet password updated to: reindeer...
  • Page 43 RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #set_telnet_username Command The #set_telnet_username command sets the Telnet user name. The maximum length of the user name is 20 characters. The user name is case-sensitive. Syntax #set_telnet_username param1 Parameters: param1 User name Notes: The default username is Admin. The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command.
  • Page 44 RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #show_telnet_pass Command The #show_telnet_pass command shows the Telnet password for login (if required). Syntax #show_telnet_pass Example: #show_telnet_pass Telnet password: reindeer #show_telnet_username Command The #show_telnet_username command returns the user name required for login. Syntax #show_telnet_username Parameters: None Example: #show_telnet_username Telnet login: andrew...
  • Page 45 RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #show_ver_data Command The #show_ver_data command displays the hardware and fi rmware version of the matrix. Syntax #show_ver_data Parameters: None Example: #show_ver_data Hardware version 1 Firmware Release version 2.0.33 Release data: Jun 17 2012 Release time: 16:50:58 Boot loader version 1.6 #sipadd Command The #sipadd command sets the IP address of the matrix.
  • Page 46 RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #snetmask Command The #snetmask command sets the IP network mask. Dot-decimal notation must be used when specifying the IP network mask. Syntax #snetmask param1 Parameters: param1 Network mask Notes: The default net mask is set to 255.255.255.0 The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command.

  • Page 47: Routing

    RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS Routing Command Description #callpreset Recalls a routing / mask preset #prpreset Prints the routing preset table #savepreset Saves the current routing/masking state to a preset Routes the specifi ed inputs to the specifi ed outputs Routes the specifi ed input to all outputs #callpreset Command The #callpreset command recalls a routing preset.
  • Page 48 RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #prpreset Command The #prpreset command displays the routing preset table. Syntax #prpreset Parameters: None Example #prpreset PreSet|Out1| 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 ------|----|---|---|---|---|---|---|---- |M 0 |M 0|M 0|M 0|M 0|M 0|M 0|M 0 |A 1 |A 1|A 3|A 4|A 5|A 1|A 7|A 8 |M 0 |M 0|M 0|M 0|M 0|M 0|M 0|M 0 |M 0 |M 0|M 0|M 0|M 0|M 0|M 0|M 0...
  • Page 49 RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #savepreset Command The #savepreset command saves the current routing state to the specifi ed preset. Any masked outputs will also be saved as part of the current routing state. Syntax #savepreset param1 Parameters: param1 Preset [1 - 8] Example: #savepreset 5 Saved current as set 5...
  • Page 50 RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS r Command The r command routes the specifi ed input to the specifi ed outputs. Syntax r param1 param2 [param3...param9] Parameters: param1 Input [1 - 8] param2 Outputs [1 - 8] Notes: If param2 = 0, then the specifi ed input is routed to all outputs. Examples: r 7 3 4 5 6 1 2 Input 7 is routed to outputs: 3 4 5 6 1 2...
  • Page 51 RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS s Command The s command routes the specifi ed input to all outputs. Syntax s param1 Parameters: param1 Input [1 - 8] Example: All outputs are routed to input 1...

  • Page 52: Masking

    RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS Masking Command Description #maskout Masks the selected (video) output(s) #unmaskout Unmasks the selected output(s) #maskout Command The #maskout command allows blanking of the specifi ed outputs. Syntax #maskout param1 param2 Parameters: param1 Output [1 - 8] param2 State [0 - 1]...
  • Page 53 RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #unmaskout Command The #unmaskout command unmasks the specifi ed outputs. If param1 = 0, then all outputs will be unmasked. Syntax #unmaskout param1...param8 Parameters: param1 Output [1 - 8] Examples #unmaskout 3 5 7 Activate outputs: 3 5 7 #unmaskout 0 Activate all outputs...

  • Page 54: Miscellaneous

    RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS Miscellaneous Command Description #activebolo Activates the boot loader #fadefault Resets the matrix to factory default routing #help Displays all available commands #lock_fo Toggles the +5V lock power state #set_input_name Specifi es a name for an input #set_ir Sets the IR channel of the matrix #set_output_name...
  • Page 55 RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #fadefault Command The #fadefault command disables the EDID lock state, sets the default routing state (1-1, 2-2, 3-3, etc.) and resets the input and output names to the default names (e.g. Output 1, Input 1). Syntax #fadefault Parameters: None...
  • Page 56 RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #help Command The #help command displays help on the specifi ed command. If param1 is not specifi ed, then the full list of commands is displayed. Syntax #help [param1] Parameters: param1 Command name Example: #help #callpreset Cmd #callpreset: Recall a routing and mask state preset Syntax: #callpreset param1 Param1 = 1-8 (preset)
  • Page 57 RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #set_input_name Command The #set_input_name command provides a name to the selected input. For example, “Input 1” could be renamed as “Computer 1”. The maximum string length for param2 is 15 characters. Special characters and spaces are not permitted.
  • Page 58 RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #set_output_name Command The #set_output_name command provides a name to the selected output. For example, “Output 1” could be renamed as “HDDisplay”. The maximum string length for param2 is 15 characters. Special characters and spaces are not permitted.
  • Page 59 RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS #show_voltage The #show_voltage command provides voltage information for the matrix. Syntax #show_voltage Parameters: None Example #show_voltage Voltage 3.3 , measured 3344 mV Voltage 5 , measured 5036 mV Voltage 12 , measured 11905 mV Voltage 1.2 , measured 1200 mV Voltage 1.8 , measured 1800 mV Voltage 3.3 , measured 3265 mV...
  • Page 60 RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS f Command Enables / disables 5V on pin 14 of the specifi ed DVI input. This command is used when connecting the Receiver module of fi ber optic extenders, which require 5V. WARNING: Before connect a computer to the DVI input, make sure to disable the 5V on the DVI input.
  • Page 61 RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS l Command The l (lower-case “L”) command displays the link status of each input. If the input is receiving a dual-link signal, then the Link status will be set to “Dual”. If a single-link source is used, then the Link status will be set to “Single”. Syntax Parameters: None...
  • Page 62 RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS m Command The m command displays the current matrix status and routing information. Syntax Parameters: None Example Output Input | Status ---------------|----------------|-------|-------- Output_1| Input_1| LOW | ACTIVE Output_2| Input_2| HIGH | ACTIVE Output_3| Input_3| LOW | ACTIVE Output_4| Input_4| LOW | ACTIVE...

  • Page 63: Web Interface

    WEB INTERFACE View Matrix Status Matrix Status Displays the current routing status of each input and output on the matrix. Auto Refresh Refresh Check this box to enable Auto Click to refresh the Matrix Refresh. The Auto Refresh function Status screen automatically refreshes the interface every 10 seconds.
  • Page 64 WEB INTERFACE Switch Outputs Used to route the specifi ed input to the selected output(s). To route a source, place a check mark next to each Output. Next, click the radio button next to the desired Input. Press the Switch button to apply the routing change. Switch Click this button to apply the routing change.
  • Page 65 WEB INTERFACE Save Preset Click the drop-down list to select the preset location (1-8). Presets Click the Save Preset button to Provides saving and save the preset. recalling of routing states. Drop-down list Recall Preset Click the down-arrow on the pull-down list to select the routing state (1-8) to recall.
  • Page 66 WEB INTERFACE Rename I/O Provides custom naming Pull-down list of each input and output on the matrix. Save Input Name Select the DVI input to rename from the pull-down list. Type the name of the input in the Input Name fi eld. Click the Save Input Name button to save changes.

  • Page 67: Manage Edid

    WEB INTERFACE Manage EDID Set Input to Default EDID EDID Status Displays the current EDID status for each input on the matrix and indicates the current Lock State. Auto Refresh Refresh Check this box to enable Click to refresh Auto Refresh. Auto Refresh the Matrix Status will automatically update the screen...
  • Page 68 WEB INTERFACE Set Input to Default EDID Press this button from the Manage EDID screen to access this menu system. Set Default EDID Place a check mark next to the input(s) that should be set to the default EDID. Click the Set Default EDID button to apply the default EDID to the selected inputs.
  • Page 69 WEB INTERFACE Upload EDID Upload EDID Press this button from the Manage EDID screen to access this menu system. Load EDID fi le Place a check mark next to the input(s) that will receive the EDID data from the fi le. The EDID fi le must be in .bin format. Click the Browse button to locate the EDID on the computer.
  • Page 70 WEB INTERFACE Download EDID Download EDID Press this button from the Manage EDID screen to access this menu system. Download EDID File to PC Select the radio button next to the output, containing the EDID to be downloaded. Click the Download EDID File to PC button to confi rm the change.
  • Page 71 WEB INTERFACE Copy EDID Copy EDID Press this button from the Manage ED screen to access this menu system. Select Source to Copy from / Select Input(s) to Copy to Click the radio button next to the input or output containing the EDID to copy.
  • Page 72 WEB INTERFACE EDID Lock State EDID Lock State Press this button from the Manage EDID screen to access this menu system. Update EDID Lock State Secures the Local EDID and disables the automatic loading of the downstream EDID after the Matrix is powered on. Select the radio button next to the Off or On option then click the Update EDID Lock State button to apply the change.

  • Page 73: Masking

    WEB INTERFACE Masking Matrix Mask Status / Change Displays the current masking status for each output. Mask Click the Mask button to mask the selected output. If the output is already masked then the button will read “Active” (enabled). Click the (“Active”) button again to toggle the masking state to “Mask”...

  • Page 74: Ip Confi Guration

    WEB INTERFACE IP Confi guration IP Settings Assigns IP address, subnet, gateway, HTTP listening port, and Telnet port. Note that the MAC address can not be changed. Click the Save button to apply changes. The matrix must be rebooted for the changes to take effect. Telnet Login Settings Sets the user name and password for Telnet sessions to the matrix.

  • Page 75: Backup / Restore

    WEB INTERFACE Backup / Restore The Backup / Restore feature for the 8x8 DVIKVM Dual Link Matrix is not currently implemented and will be available in a future release of the fi rmware.

  • Page 76: Power Management

    WEB INTERFACE Power Management Power Status Enabling this feature will store the +5V status for that input prior to shutting down the matrix. This preserves the +5V state when the unit is restarted. Power State The current power state is listed under the column Refresh...
  • Page 77 WEB INTERFACE Power Lock State In the case of an accidental power loss to the matrix, the +5V state for each input can be preserved. Set the specifi ed Power Status buttons (see previous page) and click the radio button next to ON. Click the Update Power Lock State button to apply changes.

  • Page 78: Network Cable Wiring Diagram

    Green Brown / White Brown Cabling comes in stranded and solid core types. Gefen recommends using solid core cabling. It is recommended to use one continuous run from one end to the other. Connecting through a patch is not recommended.

  • Page 79: Firmware Update

    FIRMWARE UPDATE Firmware Update Procedure The following items are required to update fi rmware: • RS-232 Terminal (e.g. Windows-based PC running HyperTerminal). • RS-232 cable (do not use a null-modem cable) • Firmware fi les: DVI8x8 and GEFMTXFP To begin the update procedure the matrix Boot Loader must be activated. To activate the Boot Loader please follow the procedure below: Power-on the matrix.
  • Page 80 FIRMWARE UPDATE A message will appear in the terminal program: Waiting for the fi le to be sent ... (press ‘a’ to abort) In Hyperterminal, click Transfer > Send fi le... 10. Click Browse... and select the .BIN fi le corresponding to the boot loader which was activated.

  • Page 81: Rack Mount Safety Information

    RACK MOUNT SAFETY INFORMATION Maximum recommended ambient temperature: 45 ˚C (104 ˚F). Increase the air fl ow as needed to maintain the recommended temperature inside the rack. Do not exceed maximum weight loads for the rack. Install heavier equipment in the lower part of the rack to maintain stability. Connect a bonding wire between an approval safety ground stud on the chassis.

  • Page 82: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Maximum Pixel Clock................2 x 165 MHz Input Video Signal................1.2 volts p-p Input DDC Signal................5 volts p-p (TTL) DVI Input Connectors............(8) DVI-I 29 pin female DVI Output Connectors............(8) DVI-I 29 pin female IR Extender................3.5 mm mini-stereo RS-232 Interface..................DB-9 female IP Interface.....................RJ-45 Power Supply............100 ~ 240 V AC (IEC connector) Power Consumption................70 Watts (max.)

  • Page 83: Specifi Cations

    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 84: Licensing

    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 modifi cation, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
  • Page 88 Rev A5 20600 Nordhoff St., Chatsworth CA 91311 1-800-545-6900 818-772-9100 fax: 818-772-9120 www.gefenpro.com support@gefenpro.com...

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