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Gefen Pro GEF-DVI-16416-PB User Manual

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  • Page 1 1080P 16x16 DVI Matrix with Front Panel Push Button Control GEF-DVI-16416-PB User Manual www.gefenpro.com...
  • Page 2 Write To: Gefen LLC c/o Customer Service 20600 Nordhoff St Chatsworth, CA 91311 www.gefenpro.com support@gefenpro.com 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Introduction Operation Notes Features Front Panel Layout Front Panel Descriptions Back Panel Layout Back Panel Descriptions Connecting And Operating The 16x16 DVI Matrix Wiring Diagram Front Panel Display 10 Mode Buttons Routing Status Check Standby EDID Saving Presets Loading Presets Masking 17 IR Remote Description 18 IR Remote Installation...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    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 ts your needs.

  • Page 5: Operation Notes

    OPERATION NOTES READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE GEFENPRO 16X16 DVI MATRIX WITH FRONT PANEL PUSH BUTTON CONTROL • The 16x16 DVI Matrix does not support HDCP content. • Make sure that a DVI monitor is powered and connected to one of the DVI outputs on the 16x16 DVI Matrix before applying power.

  • Page 6: Features

    • Supports DDWG standards for DVI • Rack mountable Package Includes (1) GefenPRO 16x16 DVI Matrix with Front Panel Push Button Control (16) 6 ft. DVI cables (M-M) (1) IR Remote Control Unit (1) AC Power Cord (1) User Manual...

  • Page 7: Front Panel Layout

    PANEL LAYOUT Front Panel...

  • Page 8: Panel Descriptions

    PANEL DESCRIPTIONS Front Panel Mode Buttons These buttons are used to control other features on the product. See pages 11 - 17 for more information. Output Buttons (1 - 16) Used for routing an Input to an Output. Each of these buttons represents an Output.

  • Page 9: Back Panel Layout

    PANEL LAYOUT Back Panel Back Panel...

  • Page 10: Back Panel Descriptions

    PANEL DESCRIPTIONS Back Panel IR Extender Port Connect an IR extender cable to this port. AC 110 / 220 V AC (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.

  • Page 11: Connecting And Operating The 16X16 Dvi Matrix

    Wiring Diagram for the 16x16 DVI Matrix with Front Panel Push Button Control DVI CABLE RS-232 CABLE ETHERNET CABLE DVI Sources Matrix RS-232 Controller GEF-DVI-16416-PB Computer (IP Control) DVI Displays ATTENTION: This product should always be connected to a grounded electrical socket.

  • Page 12: 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. When the unit is powered on, the following screen is displayed: ...

  • Page 13: Mode Buttons

    MODE BUTTONS Routing Sources In order to change current routing state: Press Set Button to activate Routing Mode. te Routing Mode Press any Output button from the top row of buttons (1 - 16). One or more buttons can be selected. Press any Input button.

  • Page 14: Status Check

    MODE BUTTONS Returning to Status Check Mode: Press the Cancel button, while in any mode, to return to the Status Check Mode screen. How to Cycle between Information Screens: Press the Cancel button, while in Status Check Mode, to cycle through the Information Screens.

  • Page 15: Edid

    MODE BUTTONS EDID Saving the Downstream EDID data to Local memory: Press EDID button once to activate DSTOLO (Downstream To Local) Mode. nce to activate D Press any Output button (from the top row of buttons) to select the EDID data source.
  • Page 16 MODE BUTTONS Saving the Default EDID data to Local memory: Press the EDID button twice to activate DETOLO (Default To Local) Mode. Press any Input button(s) to select the EDID data destination(s). Press the Set button to complete the operation. The system will remain in DETOLO mode.
  • Page 17 MODE BUTTONS Saving a Routing State as a Preset Press the Preset button twice on the front panel. Press any Input button from the bottom row of buttons to select the preset location (1 - 16). Press the Set button to load the selected preset. ad the selected p...
  • Page 18 MODE BUTTONS Loading a Routing State Preset Press the Preset button on the front panel. Press any Input from the bottom row of buttons to select the preset (1 - 16). Press the Set button to load the selected preset.

  • Page 19: Masking

    MODE BUTTONS Masking Outputs Masking is used to hide an output from displaying video. The Mask Mode allows the masking and unmasking of outputs. Press the Mask button to active Mask Mode. Press the output to be masked (or unmasked) by pressing the desired output from the top row of buttons on the front panel.

  • Page 20: 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 (1 - 16) 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 21: Ir Remote Installation

    IR REMOTE INSTALLATION Installing the RMT-16416IR 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 22 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 Remote Control’s IR channel will fi x the problem. The IR Remote Control unit has a bank of DIP switches used for setting the IR channel.

  • Page 23: Rs-232 Serial Control Interface

    RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL INTERFACE What features are available via the RS-232 serial communications port? The 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 24: Edid Management

    RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL COMMANDS RS-232 Features RS-232 remote functions are used to control the 16x16 DVI Matrix. 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 25 RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL COMMANDS #EDIDDSTOLO Function The #EDIDDSTOLO function reads the downstream EDID and stores it to a Local EDID. Syntax: #EDIDDSTOLO param1 param2 param3...param9 Parameters: A downstream monitor [1 - 16] param1 All Inputs param2 param3 (optional) Input list [1 - 16] Notes: By specifying zero as the second parameter, the downstream EDID is stored to...
  • Page 26 RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL COMMANDS #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 All Inputs Input [1 - 16] param3 (optional) Notes: By specifying zero as the second parameter, the EDID in the specifi...
  • Page 27 RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL 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: A specifi ed Input [1 - 16] param1 #PRBAEDID Function The #PRBAEDID function reads the EDID fi le from the specifi ed bank and sends to serial port.
  • Page 28 RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL COMMANDS #LOEDIDTOLO Function The #LOEDIDTOLO function loads the specifi ed EDID fi le to one of the EDID banks. Syntax: #LOEDIDTOLO param1 param2 Parameters: Input [1 - 16] param1 EDID size [1 - 2] param2 Value Meaning 128 byte EDID 256 byte EDID Notes:...

  • Page 29: Ip Confi Guration

    RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL COMMANDS IP Confi guration Function Description Set IP confi gurations to default settings #RSTIP 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 #RSTIP Function The #RSTIP resets the IP confi...
  • Page 30 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 31 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 the new port has been assigned. #PRWEBADD Function Prints the current IP confi guration on the screen. Syntax: #PRWEBADD Parameters:...

  • Page 32: General Functions

    RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL COMMANDS General Functions Function Description Resets the Matrix to the default settings #FADEFAULT Set the remote IR channel #RMTIRADD Blanks selected outputs #MASKOUT Toggles the lock power state #LOCKPOWER #FADEFAULT Function The #FADEFAULT function will reset the Matrix to the default settings. Syntax: #FADEFAULT Parameters:...
  • Page 33 RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL COMMANDS #MASKOUT Function The #MASKOUT function allows blanking of selected outputs. Syntax: #MASKOUT param1 param2 Parameters: Output [1 - 16] param1 State [0 - 1] param2 Value Meaning Unmask Mask Notes: The current masking state will be lost if power is lost. #LOCKPOWER Function The #LOCKPOWER enables/disables the power lock state.

  • Page 34: Commands

    RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL COMMANDS Commands Simplifi ed syntax was used for command implementation for faster operation with the device: character – isn’t needed, the command name is reduced to 1 letter. The commands are not case-sensitive. Command Description Routing command Routes a single input to all outputs Returns the current routing status of matrix Toggle 5V fi...
  • Page 35 RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL COMMANDS 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 - 16] param1...

  • Page 36: Ip Control

    IP CONTROL - MAIN PAGE The 16x16 DVI 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 16x16 DVI Matrix (Default IP: 192.168.0.70 Subnet: 255.255.255.0 Gateway: 192.168.0.1 Port: 80).

  • Page 37: 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 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 16x16 DVI Matrix.

  • Page 39: 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 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 16X16 DVI Matrix allows the Local EDID to be preserved after the unit has been powered off. Once enabled, this will function will prevent the 16X16 DVI Matrix from reading the EDID of a monitor, when the matrix is powered on. The EDID Lock State can be enabled (ON) or disabled (OFF).

  • 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 Confi Guration

    IP CONTROL - CONFIGURATION IP CONFIGURATION 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 43: Backup/Restore

    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 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 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 46: 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 47: Specifi Cations

    SPECIFICATIONS Maximum Pixel Clock ................165 MHz Single Link Range .................1920x1200 (PC) Input Video Signal ................1.2 Volts p-p IR Extender................3.5 mm mini-stereo RS-232 Interface................DB9 serial (F) DVI Connector ........... DVI-I 29 Pin Female (digital only) Power Supply..........100 ~ 240 V AC (x2 for redundancy) 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

    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 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 51 Rev A3 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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