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  • Page 1 1080P 8x8 DVI KVM Dual Link Matrix w/ Push Button Control GEF-DVI KVM-848DL-PB User Manual www.gefenpro.com...
  • Page 2 ASKING FOR ASSISTANCE Technical Support: Telephone (818) 772-9100 (800) 545-6900 (818) 772-9120 Technical Support Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday - Friday, Pacifi c Time For 24 / 7 support, see the back of the product for the support number Write To: Gefen LLC c/o Customer Service...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Introduction Operation Notes Features Front Panel Layout Front Panel Descriptions Back Panel Layout Back Panel Descriptions Connecting The 8x8 DVI KVM 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 4: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the 8x8 DVI KVM Dual Link Matrix. Your complete satisfaction is very important to us. GefenPRO In the realm of video distribution, certain features are invaluable in a commercial or broadcast environment. Accommodations such as a built-in power supply and fl...

  • Page 5: Operation Notes

    OPERATION NOTES READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE 8X8 DVI KVM DUAL LINK MATRIX WITH PUSH BUTTON CONTROL • The 8x8 DVI KVM Dual Link Matrix will not pass HDCP content. • There is no internal scaling in the 8x8 DVI KVM Dual Link Matrix. All of the attached monitors must be able to display the resolutions output by the source devices.

  • Page 6: Features

    FEATURES Features • Supports resolutions up to 2560x1600 • Front panel control buttons for local switching • Status LCD (shows routing status) • Advanced EDID management permits uploading of custom internal or external EDID settings • Serial RS-232 interface for remote control via a computer or control automation devices •...

  • Page 7: Front Panel Layout

    PANEL LAYOUT Front Panel...

  • Page 8: Panel Descriptions

    PANEL DESCRIPTIONS Front Panel Input Buttons (1 - 8) Used for routing an Input to an Output. Each of these buttons represents an Input. See page 14 for more information on routing DVI sources. IR Window Receives signals from the IR Remote Control unit. Power Switch Turn the power on or off using this switch.

  • Page 9: Back Panel Layout

    PANEL LAYOUT Back Panel...

  • Page 10: Back Panel Descriptions

    PANEL DESCRIPTIONS Back Panel RS-232 Serial Port Connects to the RS-232 control device. The 8x8 DVI KVM Dual Link Matrix may be controlled remotely using this port. See pages 23 - 37 for details. AC 110 / 220V (50/60 Hz) Power Cable Receptacle Connect the included AC power cord from this receptacle to an available electrical outlet.

  • Page 11: Connecting The 8X8 Dvi Kvm Dual Link Matrix

    CONNECTING THE 8X8 DVI KVM DUAL LINK MATRIX How to Connect the GefenPRO 8x8 DVI KVM Dual Link Matrix Connect up to 8 DVI source devices to the DVI inputs on the rear panel of the GefenPRO 8x8 DVI KVM Dual Link Matrix using the supplied DVI cables. Connect up to 8 DVI monitor to the DVI outputs on the rear panel of the GefenPRO 8x8 DVI KVM Dual Link Matrix with user-supplied DVI cables.

  • Page 12: Front Panel Display

    FRONT PANEL DISPLAY Main Display The Main Display of the GefenPRO 8x8 DVI KVM Dual Link 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. When the unit is powered on, the following screen is displayed: After a few moments, the Standby Screen is displayed.

  • Page 13: Ir Remote Control Unit Layout

    IR REMOTE CONTROL UNIT LAYOUT RMT-16IR Remote Control Unit Activity Indicator This LED will be activated momentarily each time a button is pressed. Monitor and Source Selection Buttons (1 - 16) These buttons are used to select which source is routed to a monitor. See page 13 for information on using the IR Remote Control unit.

  • Page 14: Ir Remote Control Unit Installation

    IR REMOTE CONTROL UNIT INSTALLATION Installing the RMT-16IR 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 15: Ir Remote Control Unit Confi Guration

    IR REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 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 16: 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 KVM Dual Link Matrix is represented by a button on the IR Remote Control unit. The table below lists the corresponding inputs and outputs.

  • Page 17: Operating The 8X8 Dvi Kvm Dual Link Matrix

    OPERATING THE 8X8 DVI KVM 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 18: System Lock Mode

    OPERATING THE 8X8 DVI KVM 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 19: Cycling Between Information Screens

    OPERATING THE 8X8 DVI KVM 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 20: Activating / Deactivating Standby Mode

    OPERATING THE 8X8 DVI KVM 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 21 OPERATING THE 8X8 DVI KVM 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 22: Saving The Default Edid To Local Memory

    OPERATING THE 8X8 DVI KVM 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 23: Saving The Current Routing State

    OPERATING THE 8X8 DVI KVM 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 24: Recalling A Routing State

    OPERATING THE 8X8 DVI KVM DUAL LINK MATRIX Recalling a Routing State Press the PreSet button once to activate Recall Preset Mode. Press PreSet button 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 25: Masking Outputs

    OPERATING THE 8X8 DVI KVM 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 26: 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 27: 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 fl...
  • Page 28 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: A downstream monitor [1 - 8] param1 Input list [1 - 8] param2 Notes: If param2 = 0, then the downstream EDID is stored to all 8 DVI inputs.
  • Page 29 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 - 8] Notes: If param2 = 0, then the EDID in the specifi ed bank is copied to all eight inputs. #EDIDDETOLO Function The #EDIDDETOLO function stores the Default EDID (640x480) in the specifi...
  • Page 30 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: Input [0 - 1] param1 Value Meaning Disable Enable #LOEDIDTOLO Function The #LOEDIDTOLO function loads an external EDID via RS-232 to any Local EDID input bank.
  • Page 31 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 - 8] param1 #PRLOEDID Function The #PRLOEDID function reads the local EDID of a specifi ed input and spools it to the serial port.

  • Page 32: Ip Confi Guration

    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 Confi guration Function Description Displays the Web confi guration #PRWEBADD Set IP confi...
  • Page 33 RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL #RSTIP Function The #RSTIP function sets the IP confi guration to the default settings. Syntax: #RSTIP Parameters: None Notes: A reboot is required after restoring the default IP settings. #SIPADD Function The #SIPADD function specifi es a new IP address. Syntax: #SIPADD param1 param2 param3 param4 Parameters:...
  • Page 34 RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL #SNETMASK Function The #SNETMASK function specifi es a new subnet 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 Notes:...
  • Page 35 RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL #SPORT Function Specifi es a new port. Syntax: #SPORT param1 Parameters: Port [0 - 255] param1 Notes: The default port setting is 80. A reboot is required after the new port has been created.

  • Page 36: General Functions

    RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL General Functions Function Description Enables the boot loader #ACTIVEBOLO Set matrix to default settings #FADEFAULT Toggles the lock power state #LOCKPOWER Blanks selected outputs #MASKOUT Set the remote IR channel #RMTIRADD Sets the Matrix to Standby Mode #STBYMODE #ACTIVEBOLO Function The #ACTIVEBOLO function enables the boot loader allowing the Matrix to be...
  • Page 37 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 38 RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL #RMTIRADD Function The #RMTIRADD function set the remote IR channel. Syntax: #RMTIRADD param1 Parameters: IR channel [0 - 3] param1 #STBYMODE Function The #STBYMODE function disables / enables standby power mode. Syntax: #STBYMODE param1 Parameters: Disable / Enable [0 - 1] param1 Value...

  • Page 39: 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 fi ber optic extender feature R Command The R command allows specifi c routing of inputs and outputs. Syntax: r param1 param2 Parameters:...
  • Page 40 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: DVI input [1 - 8] param1 State...

  • Page 41: Ip Control

    IP CONTROL The 8x8 DVI KVM Dual Link Matrix supports IP-based control using an integrated Web interface. To access this feature, an IP address, subnet, gateway, and port number need to be set on the 8x8 DVI KVM Dual Link Matrix (Default IP: 192.168.0.70 Subnet: 255.255.255.0 Gateway: 192.168.0.1 Port: 80).

  • Page 42: Manage Edid

    IP CONTROL 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: • SET INPUT TO DEFAULT EDID •...
  • Page 43 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 8x8 DVI Matrix.
  • Page 44 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 45 IP CONTROL Manage EDID - EDID Lock State The 8X8 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 8x8 DVI KVM Dual Link Matrix from reading the EDID of a monitor, when the matrix is powered on.

  • Page 46: Masking

    IP CONTROL 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 47: Ip Confi Guration

    IP CONTROL IP Confi guration The IP Confi guration page is used to set the IP settings that will be used to access the Web interface. The following items can be confi gured from this menu. • IP Address (Default: 192.168.0.70) •...

  • Page 48: Backup / Restore

    IP CONTROL Backup / Restore The Backup/Restore page is used to backup and restore complete setup confi gurations. This feature will be implemented in a future release. Power Management The Power Management page is used to set optional +5V power when using Gefen Fiber Optic Extenders.

  • Page 49: Network Cable Wiring Diagram

    NETWORK CABLE WIRING DIAGRAM Gefen recommends the TIA/EIA-568-B wiring option. Please adhere to the table below when fi eld-terminating the cable for use with Gefen products. Color Orange / White Orange Green / White Blue Blue / White Green Brown / White Brown Cabling comes in stranded and solid core types.

  • Page 50: Firmware Update

    FIRMWARE UPDATE Firmware Update Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the fi rmware 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 fi le to be sent ... (press ‘a’ to abort) In Hyperterminal, click Transfer >...

  • Page 51: 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 approved safety ground and the grounding screw on the chassis.

  • Page 52: Glossary

    GLOSSARY Apple Display Connector. The ADC interface is a proprietary interface developed by Apple that combines analog and digital signals, USB, and power in a single cable. CAT-5 Category-5 cable, commonly known as Cat-5, is an unshielded twisted pair type cable designed for high signal integrity.

  • Page 53: Specifi Cations

    GLOSSARY DDWG An acronym for Digital Display Working Group. DDWG are the creators of the DVI specifi cation. Dolby Digital® This is a digital surround sound technology used in movie theaters and upscale home theater systems that enhances audio. Home theater components with this technology work in conjunction with a “8.1-speaker”...
  • Page 54 GLOSSARY Fiber Optic Refers to the medium and the technology associated with the transmission of information as light pulses along a glass or plastic wire or fi ber. Optical fi ber carries much more information than conventional copper wire and is in general not subject to electromagnetic interference and the need to retransmit signals.
  • Page 55 GLOSSARY IEEE 1394a A type of cabling technology for transferring data to and from digital devices at high speed. Some professional digital cameras and memory card readers connect to the computer over FireWire. FireWire card readers are typically faster than those that connect via USB. Also known as IEEE 1394, FireWire was invented by Apple Computer but is now commonly used with Windows-based PCs as well.
  • Page 56 GLOSSARY NTSC NTSC is an acronym for National Television Systems Committee. NTSC is the current analog television standard used in North America, most of South America, Burma, South Korea, Taiwan, Japan, and the Philippines. An acronym for Phase Alternate Line. PAL is the analog television display standard that is used in Europe and certain other parts of the world.
  • Page 57 GLOSSARY SDI is the acronym for Serial Digital Interface. SDI is used for standard defi nition applications (SMPTE 259M) with bit rates of 270 Mb/s, 360 Mb/s, 143 Mb/s, and 177 Mb/s. 270 Mb/s is the most common. Bit rates below 270 Mb/s were designed for the digital transmission of composite (NTSC or PAL) video.
  • Page 58 GLOSSARY USB is an acronym for Universal Serial Bus. USB can connect computer peripherals such as mice, keyboards, digital cameras, printers, personal media players, fl ash drives, Network Adapters, and external hard drives. For the most part, USB has made interfaces such as serial and parallel ports obsolete. VESA VESA (Video Electronics Standards Association) is an international standards entity for computer graphics.

  • Page 59: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Video Amplifi er Bandwidth..............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 USB Input Connectors.............(8) USB 2.0 type “B” USB Output Connectors............(16) USB 2.0 type “A”...

  • Page 60: Warranty

    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 61: 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 63 Rev A1 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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