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Gefen EXT-DVI-16416 User Manual

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  • Page 1 www.gefen.com...
  • Page 2 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. 16x16 DVI Matrix is a trademark of Gefen, LLC © 2011 Gefen, LLC. All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Introduction Operation Notes Features Panel Layout Panel Descriptions Connecting And Operating The 16x16 DVI Matrix Front Panel Display RMT-16416IR Remote Description 10 RMT-16416IR Remote Installation 11 RMT-16416IR Remote Confi guration 12 Standby Mode Feature 13 EDID Management Feature 14 RS-232 Serial Control Interface 15 RS-232 Serial Control Commands 29 IP Control - Main Page 30 IP Control - Manage EDID...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Congratulations on your purchase of the 16x16 DVI Matrix. Your complete satisfaction is very important to us. Gefen Gefen delivers innovative computer and electronic 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

    OPERATION NOTES READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE 16X16 DVI MATRIX • The 16x16 DVI Matrix will not pass HDCP content. • There is no internal scaling in the 16x16 DVI Matrix. All of the attached monitors must be able to display the resolutions output by the source devices.

  • Page 6: Features

    FEATURES Features • Increases productivity by providing access to 16 displays from any 16 computers. • Web-based control switching • Maintains beautiful, sharp resolutions up to 1920x1200. • Serial RS-232 port for remote control via a computer or control automation device.

  • Page 7: Panel Layout

    PANEL LAYOUT Front Panel Back Panel...

  • Page 8: Panel Descriptions

    PANEL DESCRIPTIONS Main LCD Display This 2 line 16 character display will display status information and is also used to manage the display/source routes. Control Buttons These buttons are used to navigate the functions of the 16x16 DVI Matrix. For complete details on these controls and how they are used, please see page 7 and 8.

  • Page 9: Connecting And Operating The 16X16 Dvi Matrix

    CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE 16X16 DVI MATRIX How to Connect the 16x16 DVI Matrix Connect up to 16 DVI source devices to the DVI inputs on the rear panel of the 16x16 DVI Matrix using DVI cables. Connect up to 16 DVI capable display to the DVI outputs on the rear panel of the 16x16 DVI Matrix using DVI cables.

  • Page 10: Front Panel Display

    FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MAIN DISPLAY The Main Display of the 16x16 DVI Matrix is a 16 character 2 line display. This display will show the standby screen and will also be used to aid in performing routing commands. After the Matrix has been turned on, the following screen will be displayed: This screen will display the company and product name.
  • Page 11 FRONT PANEL DISPLAY ROUTING To route sources to a display: Starting at the standby screen, press the SELECT button. The display selection screen will now be displayed: On this screen use the ◄ or ► buttons to select the desired display that will have a source routed to it in the next step.

  • Page 12: Rmt-16416Ir Remote Description

    RMT-16416IR REMOTE DESCRIPTION RMT-16416IR LED Button Press Indicator This LED will activate momentarily upon each button press. This visual indicator is to inform the user that a command has been sent by the IR remote control. Display and Source Selection Buttons These buttons will be used to send display and source selections to the 16x16 DVI Matrix.

  • Page 13: Rmt-16416Ir Remote Installation

    RMT-16416IR REMOTE INSTALLATION To use the RMT-16416IR remote, remove the battery cover on the back of the remote to reveal the battery compartment. Insert the included battery into the open battery slot. The positive (+) side should be facing up. Ensure that both DIP (Dual In-line Package) switches are in the OFF position.

  • Page 14: Rmt-16416Ir Remote Confi Guration

    RMT-16416IR REMOTE CONFIGURATION How to Resolve IR Code Confl icts In the event that IR commands from other remote controls confl ict with the RMT- 16416IR remote control, changing the remote channel will alleviate this issue. The RMT-16416IR remote contains a set of DIP (Dual In-line Package) switches for setting the IR channel for the remote.

  • Page 15: Standby Mode Feature

    STANDBY MODE FEATURE Invoking Standby Mode To place the 16x16 DVI Matrix into Stand-by mode, simultaneously press and hold the SELECT and CANCEL buttons for 5 seconds, then release. Press Select and Cancel Simultaneously Exiting Standby Mode To exit Standby Mode and return to normal operation, press and hold any button on the front panel for 5 seconds, then release.

  • Page 16: 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 17: Rs-232 Serial Control Interface

    RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL INTERFACE What features are available via the RS-232 serial communications port? The GefenPRO 16x16 DVI Matrix can accept commands through the RS-232 serial communications port located on the rear panel. The current RS-232 control features are: • Switching/routing of inputs to outputs without the IR remote control.

  • Page 18: Rs-232 Serial Control Commands

    RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL COMMANDS 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. Functions Syntax The syntax for each function is always the same: #Character as the start fl ag → Function name → Space ( _ ) as function name end fl...
  • Page 19 RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL COMMANDS S Command The S command routes a single input to all 16 DVI outputs. Syntax: s param1 Parameters: Input [0 - 16] param1 Notes: Setting param1 to a value of 0 will place the matrix in one-to-one mode. This means that Input1 will be routed to Output1, Input2 will be routed to Output2, and so on.
  • Page 20 RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL COMMANDS F Command The F command returns the state of pin 14 of the DVI inputs. Syntax: Parameters: None Notes: “High” is returned if +5V is enabled on the DVI input. “Low” is returned if +5V is disabled on the DVI input.
  • Page 21 RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL COMMANDS EDID Management Function Description Read downstream EDID and stores into a Local EDID #EDIDDSTOLO Read downstream EDID and stores in EDID Bank #EDIDDSTOBA Read downstream EDID and stores in any Local Input #EDIDBATOLO Stores the default EDID in any input Local EDID #EDIDDETOLO Load EDID fi...
  • Page 22 RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL COMMANDS #EDIDDSTOBA Function The #EDIDDSTOBA function reads the downstream EDID and stores it to a specifi ed EDID bank. Syntax: #EDIDDSTOBA param1 param2 Parameters: A downstream display [1 - 16] param1 EDID bank offset [1 - 5] param2 #EDIDBATOLO Function The #EDIDBATOLO function reads an EDID from an EDID bank and stores it to...
  • Page 23 RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL COMMANDS #EDIDDETOLO Function The #EDIDDETOLO function stores the Default EDID in any Local EDID. Syntax: #EDIDDETOLO param1 param2 param3...param9 Parameters: Input list [0 - 16] param1 Input list [1 - 16] param2 - 9 (optional) Notes: By specifying 0 for param1, all inputs will receive the Default EDID or use param1 - param9 to specify individual local inputs which will receive the Default EDID.
  • Page 24 RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL COMMANDS #PRDSEDID Function The #PRDSEDID function reads the downstream EDID and sends it to the serial port. Syntax: #PRDSEDID param1 Parameters: A downstream display [1 - 16] param1 #PRLOEDID Function The #PRLOEDID function reads the local EDID of a specifi ed input and spools it to the serial port.
  • Page 25 RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL COMMANDS #PREDIDST Function The #PREDIDST function prints a table that contains details relating to the Local EDID source and the display name. Syntax: #PREDIDST Parameters: None #LOCKEDID Function The #LOCKEDID function secures the Local EDID and disables the automatic loading after power-up.
  • Page 26 RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL COMMANDS IP Confi guration Function Description Specifi es a new IP address #SIPADD Specifi es a new net mask #SNETMASK Specifi es the new gateway #SGATEWAY Specifi es a new port #SPORT Displays IP confi guration and release details #PRWEBADD Sets default IP confi...
  • Page 27 RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL COMMANDS #SNETMASK Function The #SNETMASK function specifi es a new net mask. Syntax: #SNETMASK param1 param2 param3 param4 Parameters: IP address [0 - 255] param1 IP address [0 - 255] param2 IP address [0 - 255] param3 IP address [0 - 255] param4...
  • Page 28 RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL COMMANDS #SPORT Function Specifi es a new port. Syntax: #SPORT param1 Parameters: Port [0 - 255] param1 Notes: A reboot is required after using this function. #PRWEBADD Function Prints the current IP confi guration on the screen. Syntax: #PRWEBADD Parameters:...
  • Page 29 RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL COMMANDS General Functions Function Description Reset Matrix to default settings #FADEFAULT Set the remote IR channel #RMTIRADD Blanks selected outputs #MASKOUT Enables the boot loader #ACTIVEBOLO Toggles the lock power state #LOCKPOWER Set system to Standby Mode #STBYMODE #FADEFAULT Function The #FADEFAULT function will erase all local memory EDID banks, reset default...
  • Page 30 RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL COMMANDS #MASKOUT Function The #MASKOUT function allows blanking of selected outputs. Syntax: #MASKOUT param1 param2 Parameters: Output [1 - 16] param1 Masking state [0 - 1] param2 Value Meaning Unmask Mask Notes: The current masking state will be lost if the unit is rebooted or power is lost.
  • Page 31 RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL COMMANDS #STBYMODE Function The #STBYMODE places the Matrix in stand-by mode. Stand-by mode reduces power consumption. Syntax: #STBYMODE param1 Parameters: State [0 - 1] param1 Value Meaning Disable stand-by mode Enable stand-by mode #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.

  • Page 32: Ip Control - Main Page

    IP CONTROL - MAIN PAGE The 16x16 DVI Matrix supports IP based control via an IP Control. To access this feature an IP address, subnet, gateway, and port need to be set on the 16x16 DVI Matrix (Default IP: 192.168.0.70 Subnet: 255.255.255.0 Gateway: 192.168.0.1 Port: 80).

  • Page 33: Ip Control - Manage Edid

    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 34 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 the user can select which LOCAL memory locations will be overwritten with a built-in EDID stored in the 16x16 DVI Matrix.

  • Page 35: Copy Edid

    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 display that is currently attached to any output, and copy that EDID to any other LOCAL memory location.

  • Page 36: Ip Control - 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 37: Ip Control - Ip Confi Guration

    IP CONTROL - IP CONFIGURATION IP CONFIGURATION The IP Confi guration page is used to set the IP settings that will be used to access the unit using IP Control. The following items can be confi gured from this menu. •...

  • Page 38: Ip Control - Backup/Restore & Power Management

    IP CONTROL - BACKUP/RESTORE & POWER MANAGEMENT BACKUP/RESTORE The Backup/Restore page is used to backup and restore complete setup confi gurations. 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 specifi...

  • Page 39: Ip Control I/O Management Without The Web Interface

    I/O MANAGEMENT WITHOUT THE WEB INTERFACE Switching and Masking without the Web Interface The Gefen 16x16 DVI Matrix uses HTML form attributes to communicate to the box. It uses the ‘method’ attribute with the ‘get’ value to send a command. The Matrix has a set of values that sends a valid command to perform switching and masking.
  • Page 40 IP CONTROL I/O MANAGEMENT WITHOUT THE WEB INTERFACE Switching Table Input / Output Port Value Examples Single Output http://192.168.0.70/cgibin.shtml?a=s&o=0&i=0 Assigns Input 1 to Output 1. http://192.168.0.70/cgibin.shtml?a=s&o=a&i=2 Assigns Input 3 to Output 11. Multiple Outputs http://192.168.0.70/cgibin.shtml?a=s&o=0&o=1&o=2&o=3&i=0 Output 1, 2, 3 and 4 will be assigned to Input 1 http://192.168.0.70/cgibin.shtml?a=s&o=5&o=8&o=a&o=d&o=e&i=a Output 6, 9, 11, 14 and 15 will be assigned to Input 1.
  • Page 41 IP CONTROL I/O MANAGEMENT WITHOUT THE WEB INTERFACE Masking When masking output ports, there are two states: Active and Masked. Multiple ports or all ports can be masked with a single command. It is possible to com- bine masking and activating multiple ports using a single command. Below is the syntax for the MASK command.
  • Page 42 IP CONTROL I/O MANAGEMENT WITHOUT THE WEB INTERFACE Masking Command Masking Command Value Activate Mask Examples http://192.168.0.70/cgibin.shtml?a=m&o0=1 * Masks Output 1. If the masking command value is set to 0, Output 1 will be re- enabled. http://192.168.0.70/cgibin.shtml?a=m&o5=0&oA=1&o3=1&oF=0 Masks Output 11 and 4 while activating Output 6 and Output 16.

  • Page 43: 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 44 Wait until the download process is fi nished. The next text will appear on the screen: Download Completed Successfully! ---------------------------------------------- Name: DVI16x16_e_4_10.bin Size: 200416 Bytes ------------------------------------ Memory copy, please wait....Finished to copy Execute the new version GEFEN 16x16 DVI MATRIX The updated process is now complete.

  • Page 45: Warning Messages

    This message will continue to be displayed at regular intervals until the fan is functioning. Although the DVI 16x16 Matrix is still functional, it is recommended that Gefen Technical Support be notifi ed of the issue. Please see Asking for Assistance at the beginning of this manual.
  • Page 46 80%), the following message will be displayed on the LCM: In both cases, the Matrix will stop working and should be powered-down immediately. Please contact Gefen Technical Support under the Asking for Assistance section, at the beginning of this manual.

  • Page 47: Specifi Cations

    SPECIFICATIONS Video Amplifi er Bandwidth ........... 165 MHz per channel Single Link Range ................1920x1200 Input Video Signal ................1.2 Volts p-p DVI Connector ................DVI-D 29 Pin (F) Remote Control Ports .............. One RS232 female Power Supply .................... 24V DC Power Consumption ...............

  • Page 48: 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 49: Licensing

    LICENSING lwIP is licensed 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.

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