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1. 45 POWER Supply c p 100 240 V IEC connector Power 70 Watts Operating 0 45 C 32 104 F Storage 20 60 C 4 140 Relative Humidity 20 90 RH no condensation Power Consumption Standby Mode 600 mW Rack ________ ___ _ ___ 20 DIMENSIONS 17 1 W x 1 8 H x 4 2 NS II VV o 9 Ibs 42 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 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 Equipment that fails under conditions other than those covered will be repaired at the current price of parts and labor in effect at the time of repair Such repairs are warranted for ninety 90 days from the day of reshipment to the Buyer This warranty is lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied including without limitation any implied warranty or merc
2. 1 OOutput 2 OOutput 3 4 OOutput 5 OOutput 6 O Output 7 Output 8 O Input 1 Olnput 2 O Input 3 O Input 4 5 Input 6 Input 7 Olnput 8 Select Input s to Copy to input 1 Input 2 Input 3 LJ input 4 Input 5 Input 6 J input 7 Input 8 Set EDID 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 This will permits control of what EDID information will be passed to each source connected to the 8x8 DVI Matrix To copy an EDID follow the steps below 1 3 Select an EDID from the Select Source to Copy from section An EDID can be selected from a monitor connected to one of the outputs or from an EDID already loaded into one of the local memory locations Input It should be noted that only one EDID can be selected for copying Select the local memory locations that will receive the selected EDID under the Select Input s to Copy to section Mulitple local memory locations can be specified during this step Click on the Set EDID button to initiate the change s This page will automatically refresh every minute However at anytime the Refresh button can be pressed to refresh the status of the Matrix NOTICE UPLOAD EDID and DOWNLOAD EDID features are not supported at the time of this writing 34 IP CONTROL Manage EDID EDID
3. 16 These buttons are used to select which source is routed to a monitor oee page 14 for information on using the IR Remote Control unit 11 IR REMOTE INSTALLATION Installing the RMT 16IR Battery 1 Remove the battery cover on the back of the IR Remote Control unit 2 Insert the included battery into the open battery slot The positive side of the battery should be facing up 3 Replace the battery cover The Remote Control unit ships with two batteries One battery is required for operation and the other battery is a spare Empty Battery Slot 12 IR REMOTE CONFIGURATION Setting the IR Remote Control Channel 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 fix the problem The IR Remote Control unit has a bank of DIP switches used for setting the IR channel The DIP switch bank is located underneath the battery cover Channel 0 Channel 1 Default Channel 2 Channel 3 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 Battery compartment of the IR remote showing the exposed DIP Switch bank between the battery chambers It is important that the IR channel on the Remote Control unit matches the IR channel set on the 8x8 DVI KVM Dual Link Matrix For example if both DIP switches on the IR Remote Control unit are set to IR channel 0 both DIP switches down then the 8x8 DVI KVM Dual Link Matrix must also be se
4. RS 232 SERIAL CONTROL EDIDDSTOLO Function The EDIDDSTOLO function reads the downstream EDID and stores it to a Local EDID input syntax EDIDDSTOLO paraml param2 param3 param9 Parameters param1 A downstream monitor 1 8 param2 Input list 1 8 Notes If param2 then the downstream EDID is stored to all 8 DVI inputs Examples EDIDDSTOLO 212 3 4 5 inputs 1 5 use display 2 EDID EDIDDSTOLO 3 0 all inputs use display 3 EDID EDIDDSTOBA Function The EDIDDSTOBA function reads the downstream EDID and stores it to a specified EDID bank Syntax EDIDDSTOBA paraml param2 Parameters param1 A downstream monitor 1 8 param2 EDID bank offset 1 5 18 RS 232 SERIAL CONTROL EDIDBATOLO Function The EDIDBATOLO function reads the downstream EDID and stores it to any local input syntax EDIDBATOLO paraml param2 param3 param9 Parameters param1 EDID bank offset 1 5 param2 Input 1 8 Notes If param2 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 Syntax EDIDDETOLO 1 param2 param3 param9 param1 Input 1 8 Notes If param1 0 then all 8 DVI inputs will be set to the Default EDID 19 RS 232 SERIAL CONTROL LOCKEDID Function The LOCKEDID function secures the Local EDID and disables the automatic loading
5. default 192 168 0 1 Port Kdefault80 Reset IP Configuration to Defaults 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 e Address Default 192 168 0 70 Subnet Default 255 255 255 0 e Gateway 192 168 0 1 e Default 80 To change these settings follow the steps below 1 Enter the desired network information into the fields provided 2 Press the Save button to initiate the change s Note After this command is complete the user will be returned to the Main Page Setting made on this page will not take effect until the unit is restarted Please disconnect power from the unit and reconnect power for changes to take effect At anytime the Reset button can be pressed to return the IP settings to their defaults 37 IP CONTROL Backup Restore GSD 8x8 DL DVI Manager VIEW MATRIX STATUS MANAGE EDID IP CONFIGURATION BACKUPIRESTORE POWER MANAGEMENT This feature will be implemented in a future release Backup Download Current Settings to File Restore Upload Configuration File The Backup Restore page is used to backup and restore complete setup configurations This feature will be implemented in a future release Power Management GSD 2x8 DL DVI Manager VIEW MATRIX STATUS MANAGE EDID IP CONFIGURATION BACKUP RE STORE POWER MA
6. ACTIVEBOLO r If the unit is not powered on follow the instructions below to activate the Boot Loader 1 Connect RS 232 cable to PC and activate the Hyper Terminal program 2 Make sure Hyperterminal is set to the following a Baudrate 19200 b Stop bits 1 c Data bits 8 d Flow control None 3 Press the following three buttons on the front panel of the Matrix simultaneously while powering on the unit a Select b lt left cursor c gt right cursor Once the Boot Loader is activated the following message should appear DVI8x8 Boot Loading DownLoad progran 1 Cancel s eu 2 39 FIRMWARE UPDATE Follow the on screen instructions to complete the firmware update process 1 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 gt Send File Click Browse and select the BIN file to be uploaded e g DVI8X8 _ ulP 1 11 bin Select Ymodem for the protocol Press Send on the Send File dialog box A message will appear in Hyperterminal Programming Completed Successfully 40 RACK MOUNT SAFETY INFORMATION Maximum recommended ambient temperature 45 C 104 F Increase the air flow as needed to maintain the recommended temperature inside the rack Do not exceed maximum weight loads for
7. Input 4 Input 5 Input 6 iput7 8 EDID Source Set Default EDID 1 GEFEN PT DU 2 GEFEN XPT D 3 deter 4 Default GEFEN DL 5 q Default GEFEN DL 6 GEFEN DL Deru GEFEN DL 8 Defaut GEFEN XPT DL Refresh On this page local memory locations can be selected to receive the built in EDID stored in the 8x8 DVI Matrix To set an input s local memory location to the default EDID follow the steps below 1 Select any number of inputs by clicking on the desired checkboxes 2 Click on the Set Default EDID button to update the change s Note After this command is complete the Web Interface will return to the VIEW MATRIX STATUS page This page will automatically refresh every minute However the REFRESH button can be pressed at any time to return the current status of the Matrix 33 IP CONTROL Manage EDID Copy EDID Pressing the COPY EDID button will display additional options The following page will open 8x8 DL DVI Manager VIEW MATRIX STATUS MANAGE EDID IP CONFIGURATION BACKUP RE STORE POWER MANAGEMENT SET INPUT TO DEFAULT EDID UPLOAD EDID DOWNLOAD EDID EDID EDID LOCK STATE Refresh EDID Status Lock State OFF ME Source 1 Deut GEFEN PTDL __ 5 GEFEN_XPT_DL GEFEN_XPT_DL 6 Defaut s Defaut GEFEN XPT DL Refresh Select Source to Copy from
8. ACKUP RESTORE POWER MANAGEMENT Mask Outputs Matrix Status Outputs Output Input Status Output 4 O Actie CO Mask Output 2 O Actie OMask Output3 OActive Mask Output 4 Active O Mask Output 5 O Active OMask Output6 C Active OMask Output 7 OActive OMask Output 8 O Active O Mask 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 To set the Active or Mask mode follow the steps below 1 Select either Active or Mask for any number of desired outputs 2 Press the Submit button to initiate the change s After this command is complete the user will be returned to the Main Page This page will automatically refresh every minute however at anytime the Refresh button can be pressed to refresh the status of the matrix NOTE All masked outputs will become active if the unit is power cycled 36 IP CONTROL IP Configuration lt 8x8 DL DVI Manager VIEW MATRIX STATUS MANAGE EDID IP CONFIGURATION BACKUP RESTORE POWER MANAGEMENT MAC Address Address Subnet _ Gateway _ Port 0 1C 91 1 20 0 192 168 2 26 225 225 225 0 192 168 0 1 80 Refresh Change IP Settings IP Address default 192 168 0 70 Subnet default 255 255 255 0 Gateway
9. EDID Management IP Configuration General Functions Commands IP Control View Matrix Status Manage EDID Masking IP Configuration Backup Restore Power Management Firmware Update Rack Mount Safety Information Specifications Warranty Licensing 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 flat black rack mount enclosures set GefenPRO apart from our traditional products 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 The GefenPRO 8x8 DVI KVM Dual Link Matrix Easily switch eight cross platform DVI Dual Link computers to eight DVI Dual Link displays with our 8x8 DVI KVM Dual Link Matrix This product provides a simple reliable and highly effective method of creating multiple computer work stations with each workstation capable of accessing any one of the computers or sources at any time by remote control Eight stations can be set up locally or extended with a Gefen extender When used with computers USB and Au
10. Gefen z 1080P dmi a ee kr NS um x aS LIE Dual Link Matrix GEF DVIKVM 848DL User Manual www gefenpro com ASKING FOR ASSISTANCE Technical Support Telephone 818 772 9100 800 545 6900 Fax 818 772 9120 Technical Support Hours 8 00 AM 5 00 PM Monday Friday Pacific Time For 24 7 support see the back of the product for the support number 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 hardware packaging and any accompanying documentation without prior written notice 8x8 DVI KVM Dual Link Matrix is a trademark of Gefen LLC 2011 Gefen LLC All rights reserved All trademarks are the property of their respective owners Rev AG O ON O ci gt 12 13 14 15 16 16 17 22 26 29 31 31 32 36 37 38 38 39 41 42 43 44 CONTENTS Introduction Operation Notes Features Panel Layout Front Panel Descriptions Panel Layout Back Panel Descriptions Connecting And Operating The 8x8 DVI KVM Dual Link Matrix Wiring Diagram Front Panel Display Front Panel Selection IR Remote Description IR Remote Installation IR Remote Configuration Using the IR Remote Control Unit EDID Management Feature RS 232 Serial Control RS 232 Settings
11. 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 GSD 28 DL DVI Manager VIEW MATRIX STATUS MANAGE EDID IP CONFIGURATION BACKUP RESTORE POWER MANAGEMENT SET INPUT TO DEFAULT EDID UPLOAD EDID DOWNLOAD EDID COPY EDID C EDID LOCK STATE Refresh EDID Lock State EDID Status Lock State OFF Of O on EDID Source 3 Doruk GEFEN JT D 3 Default GEFEN DL 5 Default GEFEN XPT DL GEFEN XPT DL 6 Default GEFEN XPT DL 8 Defaut GEFEN DL Refresh The EDID Lock State can be enabled ON or disabled OFF The EDID Lock otate is used 1 Once the Local EDID has been stored press the EDID LOCK STATE web button 2 Select the ON radio button from the dialog and press Update EDID Lock otate The 8x8 DVI KVM Dual Link Matrix can be powered down and the Local EDID will be preserved To disable the EDID LOCK STATE feature select the OFF radio button in the Web interface and press the Update EDID Lock State button Once the EDID LOCK STATE has been disabled OFF the 8x8 DVI KVM Dual Link Matrix will read and use the EDID of the monitor connected to the matrix 35 IP CONTROL Masking 5 8x8 DL DVI Manager VIEW MATRIX STATUS MANAGE EDID MASKING IP CONFIGURATION B
12. NAGEMENT Warning Use caution when applying power to inputs It may damage your equipment input 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Power 5 Ov 0 Ov ov Ov 0 0v Refresh 5V to Inputs Input 1 O 5 O5vOn Input 2 O5vOff O5vOn Input 3 OSvOFOS5vOn 4 O 5 Off O5v On Input 5 O5vOff Input6 CO 5vOf O5vOn Input O5vOff 5 Input 8 O 5 Off O5v On Power Lock State Update Power Lock State O Off OOn The Power Management page is used to set optional 5V power on an input to power specific optional devices The current status of this feature for each input can be viewed on this page To set this feature for each input follow the steps below 1 Select the 5V option either On or Off for each desired input 2 Click on the Update button to initiate the change s Note After this command is complete the user will be returned to the Main Page This page will automatically refresh every minute however at anytime the Refresh button can be pressed to refresh the status of the matrix 38 FIRMWARE UPDATE Firmware Update Procedure To Begin the update procedure the unit s Boot Loader must be activated To activate the Boot Loader follow the procedure below If the unit is already powered on the following RS 232 command can be used to activate the Boot Loader 1 Connect RS 232 cable to PC and activate the Hyper Terminal program 2 Type the command ACTIVEBOLO r 3 Re type the command
13. NTROL 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 Consult the network administrator to obtain the proper IP address and settings for this product to properly communicate on the network The IP control setting can be configured via the RS 232 control interface Once this has been accomplished access to the Web Interface is possible Simply type the IP address that was assigned to the product in a web browser to access the Matrix Status Page It should look like the image below View Matrix Status 8x8 DL DVI Manager VIEW MATRIX STATUS MANAGE EDID IP CONFIGURATION BACKUP RESTORE POWER MANAGEMENT Switch Outputs Outputs Output Input Status Output 1 LlOutput2 lOutput4 lOutput5 lOutput6 7 lOutput 8 Inputs Input 1 Olnput 2 Input 3 Input 4 5 Input 6 Input 7 O Input 8 The View Matrix Status will display the current status and can also be used to create routes To create a new route follow the steps below 1 Select which outputs will display the source by clicking on each check box 2 Select the radio button of the input that will be routed to each output 3 Click the SWITCH button to up
14. ar panel of the GefenPRO 8x8 DVI KVM Dual Link Matrix Connect the opposite end of the cable into an available electrical outlet How to Operate the GefenPRO 8x8 DVI KVM Dual Link Matrix The GefenPRO 8x8 DVI KVM Dual Link Matrix offers a number of control options The following methods can be used to control basic routing functions of the GefenPRO 8x8 DVI KVM Dual Link Matrix Front Panel Control Buttons Pages 9 and 10 IR Remote Control Pages 11 13 RS 232 Serial Control Pages 16 30 IP Control Pages 31 38 ON gt Wiring Diagram for the GefenPRO 8x8 DVI KVM Dual Link Matrix DVI DUAL LINK CABLE 277 zi AUDIO CABLE USB CABLE DVI Dual Link Displays USB Keyboards amp USB Mice amp Speaker Sources io Sourc Matrix GEF DVIKVM 848DL 1 Attention This product should always be connected to a grounded electrical socket 8 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 The Standby Screen is shown below Displaying the Firmware Version Pressing the lt button on the front panel will display the current firmware version Displaying t
15. ault PRWEBADD Function The PRWEBADD displays the IP address net mask gateway MAC address and port on the screen Syntax PRWEBADD Parameters None 22 RS 232 SERIAL CONTROL RSTIP Function The RSTIP function sets the IP configuration to the default settings Syntax RSTIP Parameters None Notes A reboot is required after restoring the default IP settings SIPADD Function The SIPADD function specifies a new IP address Syntax SIPADD paraml param2 param3 param4 Parameters param IP address 0 255 param2 IP address 0 255 IP address 0 255 param4 IP address 0 255 Notes A reboot is required after the new IP address is set 23 RS 232 SERIAL CONTROL SNETMASK Function The SNETMASK function specifies a new net mask Syntax SNETMASK paraml param2 param3 param4 Parameters param1 IP address param2 IP address param3 IP address param4 IP address Notes A reboot is required after the new net mask has been set SGATEWAY Function Specifies the new IP gateway Syntax SGATEWAY paraml param2 param3 param4 Parameters param1 Gateway address param2 Gateway address param3 Gateway address param4 Gateway address Notes 0 255 0 255 0 255 0 255 0 255 0 255 0 255 0 255 A reboot is required after the gateway address has been assigned 24 RS 232 SERIAL CONTROL SPORT Function Specifies a n
16. date the new routing configuration This page will automatically refresh every minute However at anytime the Refresh button can be pressed to refresh the status of the Matrix 31 IP CONTROL Manage EDID Geren 8x8 DL DVI Manager VIEW MATRIX STATUS MANAGE EDID IP CONFIGURATION BACKUP RE STORE POWER MANAGEMENT SET INPUT TO DEFAULT EDID UPLOAD EDID DOWNLOAD EDID COPY EDID EDID LOCK STATE Refresh EDID Status Lock State OFF GEFEN DL s Defaut GEFEN XPT DL Refresh 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 UPLOAD EDID Future Implementation e DOWNLOAD EDID Future Implementation e COPY EDID EDIDLOCK STATE This page will automatically refresh every minute However at anytime the REFRESH button can be pressed to return the current status of the Matrix 32 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 GSD 8x8 DL DVI Manager VIEW MATRIX STATUS _ MANAGE EDID IP CONFIGURATION BACKUP RESTORE POWER MANAGEMENT SET INPUT TO DEFAULT EDID UPLOAD EDID DOWNLOAD EDID COPY EDID EDID LOCK STATE Refresh Select Input s to Set to Default Input 1 Input 2 Input 3
17. dio matrix control signals follow the DVI Dual Link input for organized signal routing How It Works The 8x8 DVI KVM Dual Link Matrix has eight Dual Link DVI inputs and eight Dual Link DVI outputs Simply connect eight computers DVI Dual Link video ports to the Matrix s inputs then connect eight DVI Dual Link displays to the 5 outputs USB keyboard and mouse signals and analog audio once connected follow the selected DVI Dual Link input for each computer OPERATION NOTES READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE 8X8 DVI KVM DUAL LINK MATRIX 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 For maximum compatibility it is recommended that only one compatible common resolution be used by all of the source devices Advanced EDID features and IP configuration features are accessible via the RS 232 serial communication port See page 16 for more information Routing and EDID features can be accessed via a web browser using the IP control feature built into the 8x8 DVI KVM Dual Link Matrix IMPORTANT If the unit is installed in a closed multi rack assembly do not block the ventilation holes of the enclosure FEATURES Features e ncreases productivity by providing access to 8 displays from any 8 computers Web based cont
18. ew port Syntax SPORT paraml Parameters param Port Notes A reboot is required after the new port has been created 25 0 255 RS 232 SERIAL CONTROL General Functions ZACTIVEBOLO Enables the boot loader FADEFAULT Set matrix to default settings ACTIVEBOLO Function The ACTIVEBOLO function enables the boot loader allowing the Matrix to be updated with firmware using RS 232 Syntax ACTIVEBOLO Parameters None Notes The ACTIVEBOLO command must be typed twice in order to activate the boot loader FADEFAULT Function The FADEFAULT function sets all Local EDIDs and routing settings to default turns off all FO to inputs sets IR address to 0 and disables ZLOCKPOWER and ZLOCKEDID Syntax FADEFAULT Parameters None 26 RS 232 SERIAL CONTROL LOCKPOWER Function The ZLOCKPOWER 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 paraml Parameters param1 otate 0 1 Disable Power Lock Enable Power Lock MASKOUT Function The ZMASKOUT function allows blanking or selected outputs Syntax MASKOUT paraml param2 Parameters 1 Output 1 8 param2 Output 1 8 Notes The current masking state will be lost if power is lost 27 RS 232 SERIAL CONTROL RMTIRADD Func
19. hantability or fitness for any particular purpose all of which are expressly disclaimed 1 Proof of sale may be required in order to claim warranty 2 Customers outside the US are responsible for shipping charges to and from Gefen 3 Copper cables are limited to a 30 day warranty and cables must be in their original condition The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate However Gefen assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this manual In no event will Gefen be liable for direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual even if advised of the possibility of such damages The technical information contained herein regarding the features and specifications is subject to change without notice For the latest warranty coverage information refer to the Warranty and Return Policy under the Support section of the Gefen Web site at www gefen com PRODUCT REGISTRATION Please register your product online by visiting the Register Product page under the Support section of the Gefen Web site 43 LICENSING IwIP 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 1 Redistribut
20. he Bootloader Version Press the lt button to display the bootloader version Press the lt button once more to return to the Standby Screen NOTE The Cancel button can be pressed at any time to return to the Standby screen FRONT PANEL DISPLAY Displaying the Routing Status From the main screen press the Select button When the arrow cursor is next to OUTPUT pressing the lt or gt buttons on the front panel will show the current routing state of each input and output The illustration below shows the routing state of output 1 Note that the number displayed next to INPUT may be different than the illustration above depending upon the current routing state Routing Sources Example Route the source device connected to In 2 to the monitor connected to Out 1 1 From the Standby Screen press the Select button on the front panel to display the routing status screen 2 Press the Select button again to move the cursor to INPUT 3 Press the gt button to set the source to Input 2 The source device connected to In 2 is now routed to the monitor connected to Out 1 4 Press the Cancel button to return to the standby screen NOTE The Cancel button can be used to return to the standby screen at any time 10 PANEL DESCRIPTIONS RMT 16IR Remote Control Unit 1 Activity Indicator This LED will be activated momentarily each time a button is pressed 2 Monitor and Source Selection Buttons 1
21. ions of source code must retain the above copyright notice this list of conditions and the following disclaimer 2 Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and or other materials provided with the distribution 3 The name of the author may not be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific prior written permission THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE AUTHOR AS IS AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHOR BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT INDIRECT INCIDENTAL SPECIAL EXEMPLARY OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES LOSS OF USE DATA OR PROFITS OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY WHETHER IN CONTRACT STRICT LIABILITY OR TORT INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE 44 F DVIKVM 848ODLx 20600 Nordhoff St Chatsworth 91311 1 800 545 6900 818 772 9100 fax 818 772 9120 www gefenpro com support gefenpro com A A 8 2 Rev AG
22. of the downstream EDID after the Matrix is powered on Syntax LOCKEDID paraml Parameters param1 Input 0 1 LOEDIDTOLO Function The LOEDIDTOLO function loads an external EDID via RS 232 to any Local EDID input bank Syntax LOEDIDTOLO paraml param2 param3 Parameters param1 Input 1 8 param2 EDID size 1 2 param3 eco 0 1 Notes Set 1 to a value of 0 in order to specify all inputs When using HyperTermi nal param3 must be set to 1 20 RS 232 SERIAL CONTROL PRDSEDID Function The PRDSEDID function reads the downstream EDID and sends it to the serial port Syntax PRDSEDID paraml Parameters param A downstream monitor 1 8 PRLOEDID Function The PRLOEDID function reads the local EDID of a specified input and spools it to the serial port Syntax PRLOEDID paraml Parameters param1 A specified Input 1 8 PRBAEDID Function The PRBAEDID function reads the EDID file from the specified bank and sends to serial port Syntax PRBAEDID paraml Parameters param1 Input 1 5 21 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 Configuration Function Description 0 00 ZPRWEBADD Displays the Web configuration RSTIP Set IP configuration to def
23. ower 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 One fuse Is active and the other is a spare DVI Input Ports 1 8 Connect DVI source devices to these ports IP Control Interface Connect to this port to control the 8x8 DVI KVM Dual Link Matrix using IP Control See page 31 for more information IR Extender Port Connect an IR extender cable to this port USB Output Ports 16 Connect USB devices to these ports two outputs per channel DVI Output Ports 1 8 Connect DVI monitors to these ports USB Input Ports 1 8 Connect USB source devices to these ports Audio Output Connector 3 5 mm Mini Stereo Connect audio devices to these ports using 3 5 mm mini stereo cables Audio Input Connectors 3 5 mm Mini Stereo Connect audio output devices to these ports using 3 4 mm mini stereo cables CONNECTING THE 8X8 DVI KVM DUAL LINK MATRIX How to Connect the GefenPRO 8x8 DVI KVM Dual Link Matrix 1 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 2 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 3 Connect the included AC power cable to the power receptacle on the re
24. r the resolutions and features that the source devices will output The 8x8 DVI KVM Dual Link Matrix has a Local EDID management mode that will control how the EDID information is handled How do change EDID modes in the 8x8 DVI KVM Dual Link Matrix EDID modes are managed via the RS 232 serial communications port See page 17 for more information on the RS 232 serial communication features 15 RS 232 SERIAL CONTROL 94321 9876 Only Pins 2 RX 3 TX 5 Ground are used on the RS 232 serial interface RS232 Settings Bits per aa sa s asses 19200 Brig cm c 8 ______ _ ________ ___ 6__ _ _ 6 UT 1 FONC ONTON E E 16 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 Function name Space _ as function name end flag Parameter 1 Space Parameter n Carriage Return r Sample FunctionName_param1 param2_param3_param4 r Syntax is NOT case sensitive EDID Management 17
25. rol switching e Maintains beautiful sharp resolutions up to 2560x1600 Serial RS 232 port for remote control a computer or control automation device e Supports DDWG standards for DVI monitors Package Includes 1 GefenPRO 8x8 DVI KVM Dual Link Matrix 8 6 ft DVI Dual Link cables M M 8 6 ft USB cables A B 1 AC Power Cord 1 Set of Rack Ears 1 User Manual PANEL LAYOUT Front Panel I MATRIX Lil Hii ena L PANEL DESCRIPTIONS Front Panel Control Buttons These buttons are used to navigate the LCD menu system See pages 9 and 10 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 Power Indicator This LED indicator will glow bright red when the power is turned on Power Switch Turn the power on or off using this switch LCD Display Displays the current routing status of the Matrix and is also used to manage source routing 7 10 i lt E PANEL LAYOUT Back Panel d o 4 8 e 8 Q 10 11 PANEL DESCRIPTIONS Back Panel RS 232 Serial Port Connects to the RS 232 control device The 8x8 DVI KVM Dual Link Matrix may be switched remotely using this port See page 16 for more information AC 110 220V 50 60 Hz P
26. t to IR channel 0 See page 28 on how to change the IR channel on the 8x8 DVI KVM Dual Link Matrix 13 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 Remote Button Monitor Source Routing Sources using the IR Remote Control unit Issuing a routing command is a two step process The first step is to select the monitor where the source will be routed The second step is to select the source Example 1 Route the source device connected to In 7 to the monitor connected to Out 3 1 Press button 3 monitor 3 on the IR remote control unit 2 Press button 7 source 7 on the IR remote control unit The source connected to In 7 will be routed to the monitor connected to Out 3 Example 2 Route the source device connected to In 1 to the monitor connected to Out 1 1 Press button 1 monitor 1 on the IR remote control unit 2 Press button 1 Source 1 on the IR remote control unit The source connected to In 1 will be routed to the monitor connected to Out 1 14 EDID MANAGEMENT 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 monitor to assess what resolutions and features are available The source can then tailor its o
27. 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 41 SPECIFICATIONS Video Amplifier 2 165 MHz Maximum eO SOIT ON a GE 3840x2400 dual link SIGN 1 2 volts p p BIB usus 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 Audio Output Connectors 8 3 5 mm mini stereo Audio Input Connectors 8 3 5 mm mini stereo Frequency lt 0 1db 20Hz 100 kHz TAD een U S PUE 0 002 20 kHz P Kolik u 3 5mm mini stereo 3992 32 MOS Ta Sta uu u uuu u estar ualeat DB 9 female 5
28. tion The RMTIRADD function set the remote IR channel Syntax RMTIRADD paraml Parameters param IR channel 0 3 STBYMODE Function The ZSTBYMODE function disables enables standby power mode Syntax STBYMODE paraml Parameters 1 Disable Enable O 1 Disable Standby Mode Enable Standby Mode 28 RS 232 SERIAL CONTROL Commands Routing command Routes a single input to all outputs Returns the current routing status of matrix Toggle 5V fiber optic extender feature R Command R command allows specific routing of inputs and outputs Syntax r paraml param2 Parameters param1 DVI Ouput 1 8 param2 DVI Input 1 8 S Command The S command routes a single input to all 8 DVI outputs Syntax S paraml Parameters param1 Input 1 8 Notes Setting param 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 29 RS 232 SERIAL CONTROL M Command The M command displays the current routing status of the matrix Syntax m Parameters None F Command The F command returns the state of pin 14 of the DVI inputs Syntax f paraml param2 Parameters param1 DVI input 1 8 param2 otate 0 1 Notes High is returned if 5V is enabled on the DVI input Low is returned if 5V is disabled on the DVI input 30 IP CO
29. utput to send only resolutions and features that are compatible with the attached device monitor This information is called EDID Extended Display Information Data and a source device can only accept and read one EDID from a connected device monitor Likewise the source an only output one resolution for use by a connected device monitor Why is EDID so important with the 8x8 DVI KVM Dual Link Matrix The 8x8 DVI KVM Dual Link Matrix is a complex piece of technology that replicates and switches between multiple inputs and outputs Each connected source device will require one EDID to read EDID management is carefully handled by the 8x8 DVI KVM Dual Link Matrix to provide a single EDID for each source to read What options do I have to manage the EDID in the 8x8 DVI KVM Dual Link Matrix First it is important to note that each source device can only output one video audio signal type This includes resolutions and timings When multiple devices monitors are used such as with the 8x8 DVI KVM Dual Link Matrix it is important to use devices monitors that have similar or compatible resolutions and features This will ensure that the single video audio signal produced by the source device is accepted by all of the connected output devices monitors The user has the option through utilization of the RS 232 serial interface to choose how the unit will manage the EDID from multiple DVI devices monitors Therefore the user has some control ove

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