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  • Page 1 10x4 DVI Dual Link Matrix GEF-DVI-1044DL User Manual www.gefenpro.com...
  • Page 3 Notice Gefen, LLC reserves the right to make changes in the hardware, packaging, and any accompanying documentation without prior written notice. 10x4 DVI Dual Link Matrix is a trademark of Gefen LLC © 2011 Gefen, LLC. All rights reserved.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Introduction Operation Notes Features Front Panel Layout Front Panel Descriptions Back Panel Layout Back Panel Descriptions Connecting And Operating The 10x4 DVI Dual Link Matrix Front Panel Controls Routing a Source to One Monitor Routing a Source to Multiple Monitors at Once Masking Outputs Unmasking Outputs 14 IR Remote Description...

  • 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 find the solution that fits your needs.

  • Page 6: Operation Notes

    OPERATION NOTES READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE GEFENPRO 10X4 DVI DUAL LINK MATRIX • The 10x4 DVI Dual Link Matrix does not support HDCP content. • Make sure that a DVI monitor is powered and connected to one of the DVI outputs on the 10x4 DVI Dual Link Matrix before applying power.

  • Page 7: Features

    FEATURES Features • Increases productivity • Supports 1080p Full HD at 120Hz and dual-link resolutions up to 3840 x 2400 (WQUXGA) • Front panel control buttons for local switching • IP Control • Serial RS-232 interface for remote control via a computer or control automation devices •...

  • Page 8: Front Panel Layout

    FRONT PANEL LAYOUT Front Panel...

  • Page 9: Front Panel Descriptions

    FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTIONS Front Panel OFF Button Use this button to mask selected outputs. See page 12 for details. Input Selection Buttons (1 - 10) These buttons are used to select the input source. Output Selection Buttons (1 - 4) These buttons are used to select the output.

  • Page 10: Back Panel Layout

    BACK PANEL LAYOUT Back Panel...

  • Page 11: Back Panel Descriptions

    BACK PANEL DESCRIPTIONS AC 110/220V (50/60 Hz) Power Cable / Receptacle Connect the included AC power cord from this receptacle to an available electrical outlet.. Fuse Drawer Each power receptacle houses a fuse drawer. Within each fuse drawer are two (2) 250 V fuses.

  • Page 12: Connecting And Operating The 10X4 Dvi Dual Link Matrix

    Wiring Diagram for the GefenPRO 16x16 3GSDI Matrix DVI DUAL LINK CABLE RS-232 CABLE ETHERNET CABLE EXT-DVI-1044DL-KB 10X4 Remote PB (optional) Dual-Link DVI Sources Matrix IP Control RS-232 Controller GEF-DVI-1044DL Dual-Link DVI Displays Attention: This product should always be connected to a grounded electrical socket.

  • Page 13: Front Panel Controls

    CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE 10X4 DVI DUAL LINK MATRIX Front Panel Controls The GefenPRO 10x4 DVI Dual Link Matrix uses an LED display that shows the current routing status and is used to control the Matrix. When the unit is powered, four (4) LEDs will indicate the current routing status: In the example above, all DVI sources have been routed to Output 1.

  • Page 14: Routing A Source To Multiple Monitors At Once

    CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE 10X4 DVI DUAL LINK MATRIX Press the Input 2 button. The Input 2 button will glow blue momentarily and the LED will change from Input 1 to Input 2. The Input 2 and for Output 1 buttons will turn off. The source connected to Input 2 should now be displayed on the monitor connected to Output 1.
  • Page 15 CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE 10X4 DVI DUAL LINK MATRIX Press the button for Input 3. The button for Input 3 will glow blue momentarily and each LED will change from Input 1 to Input 3. In the example above, Input 3 has been routed to Outputs 2, 3, and 4. From the previous example (see page 9), Input 2 has been routed to Output 1.

  • Page 16: Masking Outputs

    CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE 10X4 DVI DUAL LINK MATRIX Masking Outputs Any monitor can be blocked (masked) from displaying video. A single monitor or multiple monitors can be masked at any one time. Example 1: Masking Output 2 and Output 3. Press the buttons for Output 2 and Output 3.

  • Page 17: Unmasking Outputs

    CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE 10X4 DVI DUAL LINK MATRIX Unmasking Outputs Example 1: Unmasking Output 2 and Output 3. Press the buttons for Output 2 and Output 3. Each button will glow blue, indicating that it has been pressed. Press the Off button, located at the far-left of the Input buttons. The Off button will glow blue momentarily and the LED indicators for Output 2 and Output 3 will glow blue.

  • Page 18: Ir Remote Description

    IR REMOTE DESCRIPTION RMT-16416IR Remote Control Unit Activity Indicator This LED will be activated momentarily each time a button is pressed. Display and Source Selection Buttons These buttons are used to select which source is routed to a monitor. Routing Sources using the Remote Control unit Issuing a routing command is a two step process.

  • Page 19: Ir Remote Installation

    IR REMOTE INSTALLATION Installing the IR Remote Control 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.
  • Page 20 IR REMOTE CONFIGURATION How to Resolve IR Code Conflicts 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 fix the problem. The IR Remote Control unit has a bank of DIP switches used for setting the IR channel.

  • Page 21: Edid Management Feature

    EDID MANAGEMENT FEATURE EDID. What is it and what is it used for? Under normal circumstances, a source device (digital and analog) will require information about a connected device/display to assess what resolutions and features are available. The source can then tailor its output to send only resolutions and features that are compatible with the attached device/ display.

  • Page 22: Rs-232 Serial Control

    RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL What features are available via the RS-232 serial communications port? The 10x4 DVI Dual Link Matrix Switcher can accept commands through the RS- 232 serial communications port located on the rear panel. The current RS-232 control features are: •...

  • Page 23: Edid Management

    RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL RS-232 Features RS-232 remote functions are used to control of this product’s features. Features include input to output routing, EDID storage, EDID management, etc. These functions are available only through the use of the serial port. Functions Syntax The syntax for each function is always the same: Character as the start flag →...
  • Page 24 RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL #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 - 4] param2 Input list [1 - 10] Notes: If param2 = 0, then the downstream EDID is stored to all 10 DVI inputs.
  • Page 25 RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL #EDIDBATOLO Function The #EDIDBATOLO function reads the downstream EDID and stores it to any local input. Syntax: #EDIDBATOLO param1 param2 [param3...param9] Parameters: EDID bank offset [1 - 5] param1 param2 Input [1 - 10] Notes: If param2 = 0, then the EDID in the specified bank is copied to all eight inputs. #EDIDDETOLO Function The #EDIDDETOLO function stores the Default EDID (640x480) in the specified Local EDID inputs.
  • Page 26 RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL #LOCKEDID Function The #LOCKEDID function secures the Local EDID and disables the automatic loading of the downstream EDID after the Matrix is powered on. Syntax: #LOCKEDID param1 Parameters: param1 Input [0 - 1] Value Meaning Disable Enable #LOEDIDTOLO Function The #LOEDIDTOLO function loads an external EDID via RS-232 to any Local EDID input bank.
  • Page 27 RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL #PRDSEDID Function The #PRDSEDID function reads the downstream EDID and sends it to the serial port. Syntax: #PRDSEDID param1 Parameters: A downstream monitor [1 - 4] param1 #PRLOEDID Function The #PRLOEDID function reads the local EDID of a specified input and spools it to the serial port.

  • Page 28: Ip Configuration

    RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL #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 IP Configuration Function Description Displays the Web configuration #PRWEBADD #RSTIP Set IP configuration to default...
  • Page 29 RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL #RSTIP Function The #RSTIP function sets the IP configuration to the default settings. Syntax: #RSTIP Parameters: None #SIPADD Function The #SIPADD function specifies a new IP address. Syntax: #SIPADD param1 param2 param3 param4 Parameters: param1 IP address [0 - 255] param2 IP address...
  • Page 30 RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL #SNETMASK Function The #SNETMASK function specifies a new net mask. Syntax: #SNETMASK param1 param2 param3 param4 Parameters: param1 IP address [0 - 255] param2 IP address [0 - 255] param3 IP address [0 - 255] param4 IP address [0 - 255] Notes: A reboot is required after the new IP address is set.
  • Page 31 RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL #SPORT Function Specifies a new port. Syntax: #SPORT param1 Parameters: param1 Port [0 - 255] Notes: A reboot is required after the gateway address has been assigned. #PRWEBADD Function Prints the current IP configuration on the screen. Syntax: #PRWEBADD Parameters:...

  • Page 32: General Functions

    RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL General Functions Function Description #ACTIVEBOLO Enables the boot loader #FADEFAULT Set matrix local and routing status to default settings Toggles the lock power state #LOCKPOWER #MASKOUT Blanks selected outputs #RMTIRADD Set the remote IR channel #STBYMODE Sets the Matrix to Standby Mode #ACTIVEBOLO Function The #ACTIVEBOLO function enables the boot loader allowing the Matrix to be updated with firmware using RS-232.
  • Page 33 RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL #LOCKPOWER Function The #LOCKPOWER enables/disables the power lock state. Enabling this feature will store the 5V status for each input prior to shutting the unit down. This pre- serves the 5V state when the Matrix is restarted. Syntax: #LOCKPOWER param1 Parameters:...
  • Page 34 RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL #RMTIRADD Function The #RMTIRADD function set the remote IR channel. Syntax: #RMTIRADD param1 Parameters: param1 IR channel [0 - 3] #STBYMODE Function The #STBYMODE function disables / enables standby power mode. Syntax: #STBYMODE param1 Parameters: param1 Disable / Enable [0 - 1] Value Meaning...

  • Page 35: Commands

    RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL Commands Command Description Routing command Routes a single input to all outputs Returns the current routing status of matrix Toggle 5V fiber optic extender feature R Command The R command allows specific routing of inputs and outputs. Syntax: r param1 param2 Parameters:...
  • Page 36 RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL M Command The M command displays the current routing status of the matrix. Syntax: Parameters: None F Command The F command returns the state of pin 14 of the DVI inputs. Syntax: f param1 param2 Parameters: param1 DVI input [1 - 10] param2...

  • Page 37: Ip Control

    IP CONTROL - MANAGE EDID MANAGE EDID The Manage EDID page is used to see the status of the EDID saved in the local storage location for each input. This section has additional tabs for advanced EDID functions. These tabs are: •...
  • Page 38 IP CONTROL - MANAGE EDID SET INPUT TO DEFAULT EDID Pressing the SET INPUT TO DEFAULT EDID button will display additional options. The following page will open. On this page, local memory locations can be selected to receive the built-in EDID stored in the 10x4 DVI Dual Link Matrix.
  • Page 39 IP CONTROL - MANAGE EDID COPY EDID Pressing the COPY EDID button will display additional options. The following page will open. On this page, the user can select an EDID from either the local memory locations (Input) or from a monitor that is currently attached to any output and copy that EDID to any other LOCAL memory location.
  • Page 40 IP CONTROL - MANAGE EDID EDID LOCK STATE The 10x4 DVI Dual Link Matrix allows the Local EDID to be preserved after the unit has been powered off. Once enabled, this will function will prevent the 10x4 DVI Dual Link Matrix from reading the EDID of a monitor, when the matrix is powered on.

  • Page 41: Masking

    IP CONTROL - MASKING MASKING The Masking page is used to hide an output from displaying any video. From this page, all outputs can be set to “Active” or “Mask”. When an output is set to “Active”, it will function normally. When an output is set to “Mask”, it will not output any video.
  • Page 42 IP CONTROL - CONFIGURATION IP CONFIGURATION The IP Configuration page is used to set the IP settings that will be used to access the Web interface. The following items can be configured from this menu. • IP Address (Default: 192.168.0.70) •...

  • Page 43: Configuration

    IP CONTROL - BACKUP/RESTORE & POWER MANAGEMENT BACKUP/RESTORE The Backup/Restore page is used to backup and restore complete setup configurations. Note: This feature will be implemented in a future release. POWER MANAGEMENT The Power Management page is used to set optional +5V power on an input to power specific optional devices.

  • Page 44: Firmware Update

    FIRMWARE UPDATE FIRMWARE UPDATE PROCEDURE To Begin the update procedure the unit’s Boot Loader must be activated. To activate the Boot Loader please follow the procedure below: If the unit is already powered on, the following RS-232 command can be used to activate the Boot Loader: Connect RS-232 cable to PC and activate the Hyper Terminal program.
  • Page 45 FIRMWARE UPDATE Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the firmware update process: Press [1] on the computer keyboard to begin downloading program to the temporary memory. A message will appear in Hyperterminal: Waiting for the file to be sent ... (press ‘a’ to abort) In Hyperterminal, click Transfer >...

  • Page 46: Rack Mount Safety Information

    RACK MOUNT SAFETY INFORMATION Maximum recommended ambient temperature: 45 ˚C Increase the air flow to maintain the temperature inside the rack. Install the product evenly to avoid mechanical overload. Connect an earthing wire between the an earthing stud and the grounding pin on the chassis.

  • Page 47: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Video Amplifier Bandwidth ........... 165 MHz per channel Single Link Range .................1920x1200 Dual Link Range..................3840x2400 Input Video Signal ................1.2 Volts p-p IR Extender................3.5 mm Mini-Stereo RS-232 Interface................DB-9 serial (F) DVI Connector ..........DVI-I, 29-pin, female (digital only) Power Supply............100 ~ 240 V AC (IEC Connector) Power Consumption ...............90 Watts (max.) Operating Temperature..........0 ˚C ~ 45 ˚C / 32 ˚F ~ 104 ˚F Storage Temperature..........-20 ˚C ~ 60 ˚C / -4 ˚F ~ 140 ˚F...

  • Page 48: Warranty

    If equipment fails because of such defects and Gefen is notified 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 modifications.

  • Page 49: 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 modification, 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 52 Rev A8 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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