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• The Gefen Matrix Switcher Keyboard Controller is a free downloadable application from Gefen that allows a computer keyboard to be used to switch between sources. This application uses the Telnet protocol to control any Gefen switcher or matrix that uses IP control.
FEATURES Features • Increases productivity • Supports resolutions up to 1080p and 1920x1200 • Front panel control buttons for local switching • IP Control • Serial RS-232 interface for remote control via a computer or control automation devices • Discrete IR remote control switching •...
PANEL DESCRIPTIONS Front Panel Control Buttons These buttons are used to navigate the LCD menu system. See pages 11 and 12 for more information. ◄ - Left ► - Right Select - Select Cancel Button This button is used to cancel a routing change in progress. IR Window Receives signals from the IR Remote Control unit.
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PANEL DESCRIPTIONS Grounding Terminal Provides a discharge path to ground in case a short circuit occurs between the “hot” lead of the power supply and the enclosure of the Matrix. The grounding wire should be attached from the grounding terminal to an approved ground path. DVI Output Ports (1 - 16) Connect DVI monitors to these ports.
IR REMOTE CONTROL 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. NOTE: An Activity Indicator that flashes quickly while holding down any one of the 16 buttons indicates a low battery.
IR REMOTE CONTROL Installing the Battery The Remote Control unit ships with two batteries. One battery is required for operation and the other battery is a spare. Remove the battery cover on the back of the IR Remote Control unit. Insert the included battery into the open battery slot.
Power on the monitors and the source devices. Turn on the GefenPRO 16x16 DVI Matrix by pressing the power switch on the front panel. Wiring Diagram for the 16x16 DVI Matrix DVI CABLE DVI Sources Matrix GEF-DVI-16416 DVI Displays ATTENTION: This product should always be connected to a grounded electrical socket.
EDID LOADING PLEASE WAIT After a few moments, the status screen is displayed. The status screen is shown below: GEFEN 16x16 DVI MATRIX Displaying Additional Information Pressing the ◄ button on the front panel, consecutively, will cycle through other screens...
OPERATING THE 16X16 DVI MATRIX Routing Sources Press the Select button to display the routing screen. Select button > OUTPUT: 01 INPUT: Use the ◄ or ► buttons to select the display that will receive the source signal. Press the Select button to confirm the output selection. Otherwise, press the Cancel button.
OPERATING THE 16X16 DVI MATRIX Routing Sources using the IR Remote Control To route sources using the IR Remote Control, select the output first, then the input. Routing Example: Route Input 12 to Output 3 Select Output 3 by pressing button 3 on the IR Remote Control. The number 03 will appear next to OUTPUT, in the display: LED indicates a button was pressed...
RS-232 / IP CONTROL RS-232 Interface DE-9 DA-15 RS-232 Controller Matrix DB-25 Only TXD, RXD, and GND are used. DC-37 RS232 Settings Baud rate ........................19200 Data bits ..........................8 Parity bits ........................None Stop bits ..........................1 DD-50 Flow Control ........................None IMPORTANT: When sending RS-232 commands, a carriage return must be included at the end of the command.
RS-232 / IP CONTROL IP Configuration The 16x16 DVI Matrix supports IP-based control using Telnet, UDP, or the built-in Web-based GUI. To set up IP control, the network settings for the 32x32 Modular Matrix must be configured via RS-232. The default network settings for the matrix are as follows: IP Address: 192.168.1.72 Subnet:...
RS-232 / TELNET / UDP COMMANDS EDID Management Command Description Enables / disables dynamic EDID #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...
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RS-232 / TELNET / UDP COMMANDS #edidbatolo Command The #edidbatolo command reads the downstream EDID and stores it to any local input. A maximum of 8 inputs can be specified at a time (param2 - param9). Syntax: #edidbatolo param1 param2 [param3...param9] Parameters: param1 EDID bank...
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RS-232 / TELNET / UDP COMMANDS #ediddstoba Command The #ededdstoba command reads the downstream EDID and stores it to a specified EDID bank. Syntax: #ediddstoba param1 param2 Parameters: param1 A downstream monitor [1 ... 16] param2 EDID bank [1 ... 3] #ediddstolo Command The #ediddstolo command reads the downstream EDID and stores it to a Local EDID input.
RS-232 / TELNET / UDP COMMANDS #lock_edid Command The #lock_edid command secures the Local EDID and disables the automatic loading of the downstream EDID after the matrix is powered on. This feature can also be controlled using the Web Interface (see page 52). Syntax: #lock_edid param1 Parameters:...
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RS-232 / TELNET / UDP COMMANDS #predidst Command The #predidst command reads the downstream EDID. This command displays a table containing details relating to the Local EDID and the monitor name. Syntax: #predidst Parameters: None #prloedid Command The #prloedid command reads the local EDID of a specified input and spools it to the serial port.
RS-232 / TELNET / UDP COMMANDS IP Configuration Command Description #ipconfig Displays all TCP/IP settings #resetip Resets IP configuration to factory settings #set_http_port Sets the Web server listening port #set_tcp_term_pass Sets the TCP terminal password Sets the Telnet listening port #set_tcp_term_port #set_udp_port Sets the local UDP listening port...
RS-232 / TELNET / UDP COMMANDS #ipconfig Command The #ipconfig command displays all TCP/IP settings on the matrix. Syntax: #ipconfig Parameters: None Example: #ipconfig -------------- TCP/IP settings ------------- MAC add = 00:1C:91:01:01:01 IP add = 192.168.1.72 Net Mask = 255.255.255.0 Gateway = 192.168.1.254 Web Server Port = 80...
RS-232 / TELNET / UDP COMMANDS #set_http_port Command The #set_http_port command sets the Web server listening port. The default port is 80. Syntax: #set_http_port param1 Parameters: param1 Port [0 ... 65535] Notes: The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command. #set_tcp_term_pass Command The #set_tcp_term_pass command sets the TCP password.
RS-232 / TELNET / UDP COMMANDS #set_tcp_term_port Command The #set_tcp_term_port command sets the Telnet listening port. The default port value is 23. Syntax: #set_tcp_term_port param1 Parameters: param1 Port [1 ... 65535] Notes: The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command. Example: #set_tcp_term_port 20 New TCP Terminal port set to: 20...
RS-232 / TELNET / UDP COMMANDS #set_udp_rip Command The #set_udp_rip command sets the remote UDP IP address. The default port value is 8. Syntax: #set_udp_rip param1 Parameters: param1 IP Address Notes: The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command. Example: #set_udp_rip 192.168.1.20 New remote UDP IP address set to: 192.168.1.20...
RS-232 / TELNET / UDP COMMANDS #sgateway Command The #sgateway sets the IP gateway (router) address. Dot-decimal notation must be used when specifying the IP address. The default gateway is 192.168.1.254. Syntax: #sgateway param1 Parameters: param1 IP gateway Notes: The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command. Example: #sgateway 192.168.1.1 New IP Gateway set to: 192.168.1.1...
RS-232 / TELNET / UDP COMMANDS #sipadd Command The #sipadd command sets the IP address of the matrix. Dot-decimal notation must be used when specifying the IP address. Syntax: #sipadd param1 Parameters: param1 IP address Notes: The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command. Example: #sipadd 192.168.1.239 New IP set to: 192.168.1.239...
RS-232 / TELNET / UDP COMMANDS #use_tcp_term_pass Command The #use_tcp_term_pass command enables / disables the password prompt at the beginning of a session. The default setting is disabled. This feature can also be enabled or disabled through the Web GUI (see page 54). Syntax: #use_tcp_term_pass param1 Parameters:...
RS-232 / TELNET / UDP COMMANDS Routing Command Description Recalls a routing / mask preset #callpreset #prpreset Displays the preset table #savepreset Saves the current routing/masking state to a preset Routes the specified inputs to the specified outputs Routes the specified input to all outputs #callpreset Command The #callpreset command recalls a routing preset.
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RS-232 / TELNET / UDP COMMANDS r Command The r command routes the specified input to the specified outputs. A maximum of 16 outputs can be specified at a time. Syntax: r param1 param2[...param17] Parameters: param1 Input [1 ... 16] param2 Outputs [1 ...
RS-232 / TELNET / UDP COMMANDS Masking Command Description Masks the selected (video) output(s) #maskout #unmaskout Unmasks the selected output(s) #maskout Command The #maskout command allows blanking of the specified outputs. Syntax: #maskout param1 param2 Parameters: param1 Output [1 ... 16] State [0 ...
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RS-232 / TELNET / UDP COMMANDS #unmaskout Command The #unmaskout command unmasks the specified outputs. A maximum of 8 outputs can be specified at a time. Syntax: #unmaskout param1...param8 Parameters: param1 Output [1 ... 16] Notes: If param1 = 0, then all outputs will be unmasked. Examples: #unmaskout 3 8 10 Activate outputs: 3 8 10...
RS-232 / TELNET / UDP COMMANDS Miscellaneous Command Description Resets the matrix to factory default routing #fadefault #help Displays all available commands #lock_fo Toggles the +5V lock power state #set_input_name Specifies a name for an input #set_ir Sets the IR channel of the matrix #set_output_name Specifies a name for an output #show_temp...
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RS-232 / TELNET / UDP COMMANDS #help Command The #help command displays help on the specified command. If param1 is not specified, 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 = 1-16 (preset)
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RS-232 / TELNET / UDP 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. If required, use the underscore character (“_”) to separate characters.
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RS-232 / TELNET / UDP 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. If required, use the underscore character (“_”) to separate characters.
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RS-232 / TELNET / UDP COMMANDS #show_user_name Command The #show_user_name command displays the current TCP terminal user name. Syntax: #show_user_name Parameters: None Example: #show_user_name TCP Terminal login: Administrator #show_ver_data Command The #show_ver_data command displays the hardware and firmware version ot the screen. Syntax: #show_ver_data Parameters:...
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RS-232 / TELNET / UDP COMMANDS #show_voltage Command The #show_voltage command displays board voltages to the screen. Syntax: #show_voltage Parameters: None Example: #show_voltage Analog voltage 3.3 , measured 3262 mV Analog voltage 1.8 , measured 1781 mV Analog voltage 1.2 , measured 1180 mV...
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RS-232 / TELNET / UDP COMMANDS f Command The f command enables / disables the +5V on the specified input. Do not precede this command with the “#” symbol. WARNING: Use caution when applying power to inputs. If the source device supplies +5V on the input, then enabling the +5V may cause damage to the source and/or the 16x16 DVI Matrix.
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LOW | ACTIVE Output_11| Input_1| LOW | ACTIVE Output_12| Input_1| LOW | ACTIVE Output_13| Input_1| LOW | ACTIVE Output_14| Input_1| LOW | ACTIVE Output_15| Input_1| LOW | ACTIVE Output_16| Input_1| LOW | ACTIVE ----------------|----------------|-------|-------- GEFEN PRO Dynamic EDID mode RMT_IR - SW1=0,SW2=0...
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 Refresh. Click to refresh the Matrix The Auto Refresh function automatically Status screen refreshes the interface every 10 seconds.
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WEB INTERFACE Dynamic EDID Mode Routes any downstream EDID to any input. See #dynamic_edid on page 16 for details on this feature. Options: On, Off. Click the Update Dynamic EDID State button after selecting either On or Off. Switch Outputs Used to route the specified input to the selected output(s).
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WEB INTERFACE Presets Provides saving and recalling Pull-down list of routing states. Recall Preset Click the down-arrow on the pull-down list to select the routing state (1-16) to recall. Click the Recall Preset button to recall the preset. Save Preset Click the down-arrow on the pull-down list to select the preset location (1-16).
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WEB INTERFACE Rename I/O Provides custom naming Pull-down list of each input and output on the matrix. Input Select the DVI input to rename from the pull-down list. Type the name of the input in the Input Name field. Click the Save Input Name button to save changes.
WEB INTERFACE Manage EDID EDID Status Displays the current EDID status for each input on the matrix and indicates the current Lock State (see page 19 for details). Refresh Click to refresh the Matrix Status screen Auto Refresh Check this box to enable Auto Refresh. Auto Refresh will automatically update the screen every 10 seconds.
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WEB INTERFACE Set Input to Default EDID 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.
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WEB INTERFACE Upload EDID Upload EDID Press this button from the Manage EDID screen to access this menu system. Load EDID file Place a check mark next to the input(s) that will receive the EDID data from the file. The EDID file must be in .bin format. Click the Browse button to locate the EDID on the computer.
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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 confirm the change.
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WEB INTERFACE Copy EDID Copy EDID Press this button from the Manage EDID 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. Note that only a single input or output can be selected at a time.
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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.
WEB INTERFACE Masking Matrix Mask Status / Change Displays the current masking status for each output. Save Changes Click to save the masking changes. 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”...
WEB INTERFACE IP Configuration 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 / forces the password for Telnet sessions to the matrix.
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WEB INTERFACE UDP Connection Settings Sets UDP remote IP and remote port. Also enables or disables UDP access to the matrix. Click the Save button to apply changes. Reset Click the Reset button to restore the factory-default IP settings.
WEB INTERFACE Backup / Restore The Backup / Restore feature for the 16x16 DVI Matrix is not currently implemented and will be available in a future release of the firmware.
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 Refresh The current Click to refresh power state is the Power listed under...
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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 specified Power Status buttons (see previous page) and click the radio button next to ON. Click the Update Power Lock State button to apply changes. By default, this option is set to Off.
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.
INSTALLING THE GEFEN FIRMWARE UPDATE TOOL Download the Gefen Firmware Update Tool from the Support section of the Gefen Web site. Extract the contents of the .zip file to a folder on the Windows® Desktop. There will be two files within the folder: setup.exe and the user manual for the Gefen Firmware Update Tool.
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INSTALLING THE GEFEN FIRMWARE UPDATE TOOL The Select Destination Location dialog will be displayed. The default installation path is: C:\Program Files (x86)\GefenFWUpgrade Click the Browse... button to change the installation path. Otherwise, click the Next button to continue with the default installation path.
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Finish dialog will be displayed. The Launch Gefen Firmware Update Tool check box will be checked. To launch the Gefen Firmware Update Tool application, click the Finish button. To launch the application at a later time, click the Launch Gefen Firmware Update...
RS-232 cable is connected between the unit and the computer that is running the Gefen Firmware Update Tool. Launch the Gefen Firmware Update Tool from the Start Menu or using the shortcut on the Desktop. After a few seconds, the Gefen Firmware Update Tool interface will be displayed.
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AUTOMATED UPGRADE PROCEDURE In the example, below, we will be updating the Gefen 8x8 DVI KVM Dual Link Matrix w/ Push Button Control (GEF-DVIKVM-848DL-PB). Select the correct COM port from the Select COM Port drop-down list. Make sure that the computer, running the Gefen Firmware Update Tool, is connected to the Internet.
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The upgrade progress will be displayed in the window under the Start button. The firmware file being used by the Gefen Firmware Update Tool is displayed to the left of the Start button and at the lower-left corner of the interface.
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AUTOMATED UPGRADE PROCEDURE After the upgrade has completed, the Gefen Firmware Update Tool will display any additional operations that need to take place, as shown below. Check here for additional instructions Reboot the unit. 10. The firmware upgrade process is now complete.
Download the required firmware from the Support section of the Gefen Web site. Do not extract the files from the .zip file. Launch the Gefen Firmware Update Tool from the Start Menu or using the shortcut from the Windows® Desktop.
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MANUAL UPGRADE PROCEDURE In the example, below, we will be updating the Gefen 8x8 DVI KVM Dual Link Matrix w/ Push Button Control (GEF-DVIKVM-848DL-PB). Select the correct COM port from the Select COM Port drop-down list. Click the Browse button and select the .ZIP file, containing the firmware, that was...
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The selected file will appear to the left of the Start button. Click the Start button to begin the upgrade process. After the upgrade has completed, the Gefen Firmware Update Tool will display any additional operations that need to take place, as shown below.
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MANUAL UPGRADE PROCEDURE 10. Reboot the unit. 11. The firmware upgrade process is now complete.
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.
SPECIFICATIONS Video Amplifier Bandwidth ..................165 MHz Single Link Range ....................1920 x 1200 Input Video Signal ....................1.2 Volts p-p IR Extender....................3.5 mm mini-stereo RS-232 Interface..................DB-9 serial, female DVI Connector ..............DVI-I 29-pin, female (digital only) Power Supply....................100 ~ 240 V AC Power Consumption ..................90 Watts (max.) Operating Temperature..............
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 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.
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.
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