Gefen GEF-DVIKVM-848DL-PB KVM switch
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1. cT PHO Press the Mask button 2 Select the Output to be masked Select the Output 3 Press the Set button to complete the operation The system will remain in Save Current Preset Mode Press the Set button EE BEN ch PRO 22 E RS 232 SERIAL CONTROL 9876 6789 Only Pins 2 RX 3 TX and 5 Ground are used on the RS 232 serial interface RS232 Settings BIS DEI S CONN ee ee een 19200 BANS NER ETT EE 8 xcii rrr None OD D e o LI NER EEEREREREIREREHLEDEREEINTEERENTERNTEG 1 uo kon X X None IMPORTANT When sending RS 232 commands a carriage return and a line feed character must be included at the end of each line Telnet Commands Device Names and Command Names are all case sensitive 23 RS 232 TELNET COMMANDS EDID Management edidbatolo Command The edidbatolo command 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 0 then the EDID in the specified bank is copied to all eight inputs 24 RS 232 TELNET COMMANDS ediddetolo Command The ediddetolo command stores the Default EDID 640x480 in the specified Local EDID inputs syntax ediddetolo paraml param2 param3 param9 param1 Input 1 8 Notes If param1 0 then all 8 DVI inputs will be set to the Default EDID ed2. param1 Output 1 8 param2 otate 0 1 o faire OO Notes The current masking state will be lost if power is interrupted or if the masking state is not saved see savepreset on page 38 41 RS 232 TELNET COMMANDS unmaskout Command The unmaskout command unmasks the specified outputs If param7 is set to 0 then all outputs will be unmasked Syntax unmaskout paraml param8 Parameters param1 Output 1 8 Examples funmaskout 3 5 7 Activate outputs 3 5 7 unmaskout O0 Activate all outputs 42 RS 232 TELNET COMMANDS Miscellaneous activebolo Activates the boot loader audswitch Enables disables independent audio routing Sets the IR channel of the matrix set_output_name Specifies aname for an output Toggles displays 5V input Displays the dual link single link status table set_input_name Specifies a name for an input f I Displays the current routing status activebolo Command The activebolo command activates the boot loader This command is used when updating the matrix firmware See page 69 for details on this procedure Syntax activebolo Parameters None 43 RS 232 TELNET COMMANDS audswitch Command The audswitch command enables disables independent audio routing Syntax audswitch paraml Parameters param1 Output 0 1 l0 Disable fadefault Command The fadefault command disables the EDID lock state sets
3. 1080P digital B isual interface SxS DVIKVM Dual Link Matrix w Push Button Control GEF DVIKVM 848SDL PB 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 DVIKVM Dual Link Matrix with Push Button Control is a trademark of Gefen LLC 2011 Gefen LLC All Rights Reserved All trademarks are the property of their respective owners Rev B2 COON OOAFRWDND NNNN DODD DD VO OO VO PP ODDDYyDYR DD DD oo CO POD 0o00OoO9 OO POND OONGOFPPOD OGONSID OT OP PROD CO CONTENTS Introduction Operation Notes Features Front Panel Layout Front Panel Descriptions Back Panel Layout Back Panel Descriptions Connecting The 8x8 DVIKVM Dual Link Matrix Wiring Diagram Front Panel Display IR Remote Control Unit Layout IR Remote Control Unit Installation IR Remote Control Unit Configuration Using the IR Remote Control Unit Operating The 8x8 DVIKVM Dual Link Matrix Routing Sources System Lock Mode Returning to Standby Mode
4. Parameters param1 Port 0 65535 Default 80 Notes The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command 31 RS 232 TELNET COMMANDS set_telnet_pass Command The set_telnet_pass command sets the Telnet password The maximum length of the password is 20 characters The password is case sensitive Syntax set_telnet_pass paraml Parameters param Password Default Admin Notes The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command set_telnet_port Command The set_telnet_port command sets the Telnet listening port The default port value is 23 Syntax set_telnet_port paraml Parameters param1 Port 0 65535 Notes The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command 32 RS 232 TELNET COMMANDS set_telnet_username Command The set_telnet_username command sets the Telnet user name The maximum length of the user name is 20 characters The user name is case sensitive Syntax set_telnet_username paraml Parameters param1 User name Default Admin Notes The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command sgateway Command The sgateway sets the IP gateway router address Dot decimal notation must be used when specifying the IP address Syntax sgateway paraml Parameters param1 IP gateway Example sgateway 192 168 1 1 Default 1923190309254 Notes The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command 33 RS 232
5. Click to refresh the Matrix Check this box to enable Auto Status screen Hefresh The Auto Refresh function automatically refreshes the interface every 10 seconds 52 WEB INTERFACE Switch Outputs Used to route the specified input to the selected output s To route a source place a check mark next to each Output Next click the radio button next to the desired Input Press the Switch button to apply the routing change Audio switching can also be managed through this panel See page 54 for details Switch Outputs Outputs Output 1 JOutput 2 Output 6 Output 7 Inputs Input_1 Input_2 Input_6 C Input_T 8x8 DL DVI Man EEE aace maski wcounicusanos nackupmrstore POWER MANAGEMENT quem Switch Outputs En Suns Audio Outputs i Qutput_ 1 Ouiput_2 Output 3 Dapit Outpul 5 um Active input 1 utp Output T Output 8 ese ee ee inputa M m Input 4 Acie input 1 put put pul Output amp input Acte input 1 Output 7 Input 7 Active Independent Audio Switch Oupa 8 input a Input 4 Input 2 Input 3 input 4 Input 5 Feet Auto Rotresh Input amp Input 7 Input 8 pem ig State to Preset 1 Save Prasat Recall Preset Switch Click this button to apply the routing change 53 WEB INTERFACE Independent Audio Switch Enables disables independent audio switching Click the Yes radio button to enable independent audio switching T
6. Cycling between Information Screens Activating Deactivating Standby Mode Saving the Downstream EDID to Local Memory Saving the Default EDID to Local Memory Saving the current Routing State Recalling a Routing State Masking Outputs RS 232 Serial Control RS 232 Telnet Commands EDID Management IP Telnet Configuration Routing Masking Miscellaneous Web Interface Configuring the IP Address View Matrix Status Manage EDID Masking IP Configuration Backup Restore Power Management Network Cable Wiring Diagram Firmware Update Rack Mount Safety Information Specifications Warranty Licensing INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the 8x8 DVIKVM 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 DVIKVM Dual Link Matrix The GefenPRO 8x8 DVIKVM Dual Link Matrix with Push Button Control provides a professional grade KVM solut
7. Preset Click the down arrow on the pull down list to select the preset Presets location 1 16 Click the Save Provides saving and Preset button to save the preset recalling of routing states Presets Save Current Routing State to Preset Recall Routing State Recall Preset 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 55 WEB INTERFACE 8x8 DL DVI Manager RE nauacrron masking iP CONFIGURATION nackupmestore POWER MANAGEMENT j Switch Outputs Outputs L Outpet 1 Output 2 OF Taput Output Duis amp Cipt T Output B Inputs Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 kpi 4 Input 5 Input 5 Input 7 Input f Input 1 Input 7 Input 3 inui 4 ingat 5 Petesh Auto Refresh Input 6 Input 7 Input 8 ce Presets Recall Routing Sana 1 Recall Preset Save Inpul Mame Rename O Provides custom naming of each input and output on the matrix i Output Output Name Ir Output_1 Save Output Name Input Input Name 1 inputi Save Input Name Save Input Name 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 See page 47 for naming restrictions Save Output Name Select the DVI output to rename from the pull down list Type the name of the output in the Output Name f
8. 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 73 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 Redistributions 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 CONSEQUENT
9. ANAGEMENT Upload Configuration File 65 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 8x8 DL DVI Manager VIEW MATRIX STATUS IL Power Lock State Update Power Lock Sinie Power State The current power state is listed under the column Refresh Auto Refresh as RR Click to refresh Check this box buttons to the Power to automatically toggle the Status screen update the input power screen every 10 state seconds Save Changes Click to save the power lock status 66 WEB INTERFACE O EGP 8x8 DL DVI Manager view MATRIX STATUS manage eno MASKING ie CoNFIGURATION nackupmestore EEE Warning Use caution when applying power to inputs It may damage your equipment e Changes Power Lock State Update Power Lock State CAL On Power Lock State Update Power Lock State 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 67 NETWORK CABLE WIRING DIAGRAM Gefen reco
10. CONTROL UNIT CONFIGURATION How to Resolve IR Code Conflicts 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 Remote Channel 0 Remote Channel 1 Default Remote Channel 2 Remote Channel 3 1 2 Left Picture of the opened rear 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 DVIKVM 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 DVIKVM Dual Link Matrix must also be set to IR channel 0 See page 47 on how to change the IR channel on the 8x8 DVIKVM Dual Link Matrix 12 USING THE IR REMOTE CONTROL UNIT IR Remote Control Key Mapping Each input and output on the 8x8 DVIKVM 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 sour
11. Click the Save button to apply changes The matrix must be rebooted for the changes to take effect 8x8 DL DVI Manager view marx STATUS Manage enin waskinc EEE vackurmrsrorr POWER MANAGEMENT 1921622236 eefauif 182 188 172 Subnet 2552552550 default 255 255 285 0 Gamma 19216821 defaut 182 168 1 254 HTTP Port 0 default BO Talnat Pot 39 defaut 23 Reset IP Configuration to Defaults Reset Telnet Login Settings Usar Name Admin daft AS Password Admin deta Act Force Logn Iz Welcome message Save IP Settings MAC Address 00 1C 91 01 50 07 IP Address 192 168 2236 default 192 168 1 72 Subnet 2552552550 default 255 255 255 0 Gateway 192 168 2 1 default 192 168 1 254 HTTP Port 80 default 80 Telnet Port 23 default 23 Save Reset IP Configuration to Defaults Telnet Login Settings User Name Admin default Admin Password Admin default Admin Force Login iV Welcome message Save Telnet Login Settings Sets the user name and password for Telnet sessions to the matrix Click the Save button to apply changes 64 WEB INTERFACE Backup Restore The Backup Restore feature for the 8x8 DVIKVM Dual Link Matrix is not currently implemented and will be available in a future release of the firmware 8x8 DL DVI Manager VIEW MATRIX STATUS MANAGE EDI MASKING IP CONFIGURATION POWER M
12. FEH 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 LCD Display Displays the current routing status of the Matrix and is also used to manage source routing Power Indicator This LED indicator will glow bright red when the power is turned on Output Buttons 1 8 Used for routing an Input to an Output Each of these buttons represents an Output See page 14 for more information on routing DVI sources Control Buttons These buttons are used to control other features on the product See pages 14 22 for details PANEL LAYOUT Back Panel 10 11 PANEL DESCRIPTIONS Back Panel RS 232 Serial Port Connects to the RS 232 control device The 8x8 DVIKVM Dual Link Matrix may be controlled remotely using this port See pages 23 50 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 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 t
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14. T 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 Syntax set_input_name paraml param2 Parameters param1 Input 1 16 param2 Name Example set_input_name 5 computerl computerl is assigned to input 5 set_ir Command The set_ir set the IR channel for the matrix The associated DIP switch settings for the IR remote control unit are returned See page 12 for details on setting the IR channel for the IR remote control Syntax set_ir paraml Parameters param1 Channel 0 3 Example rset ir 2 RMT IR SW1 20 SW2 1 47 RS 232 TELNET 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 Syntax set_output_name paraml param2 Parameters param1 Output 1 16 param2 Name Example set_output_name 3 display_3 display_3 is assigned to output 3 f Command The f command returns the state of pin 14 on the DVI
15. TELNET COMMANDS show_telnet_pass Command The show_telnet_pass command shows the Telnet password for login if required Syntax show_telnet_pass Default Admin show_telnet_username Command The show_telnet_username command returns the user name required for login Syntax show_telnet_username Parameters None Default Admin show_ver data Command The show_ver_data command displays the hardware and firmware version of the matrix Syntax show_ver_ data Parameters None 34 RS 232 TELNET 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 paraml Parameters param1 IP address Example sipadd 192 168 1 72 Notes The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command snetmask Command The snetmask command sets the IP network mask Dot decimal notation must be used when specifying the IP network mask Syntax snetmask paraml Parameters param1 Network mask Default 255 255 255 0 Notes The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command 35 RS 232 TELNET COMMANDS use_telnet_pass Command The use_telnet_pass command requires or disables login credentials Syntax use_telnet_pass paraml Parameters param 1 State 0 1 o Disable password Enable force password Default Disabled no password re
16. aker RS 232 Controller WARNING This product should always be connected to a grounded electrical socket OPERATING THE 8X8 DVIKVM DUAL LINK MATRIX Booting Up Standby Screen The front panel LCD of the 8x8 DVIKVM Dual Link Matrix is a 16 character 2 line display This display is used to aid in performing routing commands as well as displaying additional system information When the unit is powered on the following screens are displayed After a few moments the standby screen is displayed IR REMOTE CONTROL UNIT LAYOUT 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 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 10 IR REMOTE CONTROL UNIT INSTALLATION Installing the RMT 16416IR 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 Battery Slot N WARNING Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions 11 IR REMOTE
17. anager view marex status EEE wasiinc iP courisuRaron BACHOPIRESTORE POWER MANAGEMENT St input to Defaut ELI Upload ein Download EDI Cony eo l EDID Status Lock State OFF input EDID Source Name input Dates GEFEN_XPTOL EDID Lock State Update EDID Lock State 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 The EDID Lock State has no effect when the Dynamic EDID function is activated 62 WEB INTERFACE Masking Matrix Mask Status Change Displays the current masking status for each output 8x8 DL DVI Manager view mateix STATUS manance coo EEE 17 conrcuranion nackupmestore power MANAGEMENT Matrix Mask nie Output Supt nS o Q inn xx zs Output 6 Input 6 Active Fen Auto Refresh Save 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 disabled 63 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
18. ass HDCP content There is no internal scaling in the 8x8 DVIKVM 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 23 for more information Routing and EDID features can be accessed via a web browser using the IP control feature built into the 8x8 DVIKVM Dual Link Matrix IMPORTANT If the unit is installed in a closed or multi rack assembly do not block the ventilation holes of the enclosure 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 IP Control Output masking command IR Remote Control IR Extender Power On Off switch Internal power supply Grounding Terminal Standby mode Supports DDWG standards for DVI Rack mountable Package Includes GefenPRO 8x8 DVIKVM Dual Link Matrix 6 ft DVI Dual Link cables M M Audio Cables USB Cables IR Remote Control Unit AC Power Cord User Manual PANEL LAYOUT Front Panel SMSDL DVI MATRIX GE
19. ce 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 13 OPERATING THE 8X8 DVIKVM DUAL LINK MATRIX Routing Sources In order to change current routing state 1 Press Set Button to activate Routing Mode Press the Set button cT 3i PRO Ld 2 Press any Input on the bottom row of buttons 1 8 The system indicates the current routing status Select the Input Select the Output Press the desired Output button One or more Output buttons may be selected Press the Set button to complete the operation The system will remain in Routing Mode 14 OPERATING THE 8X8 DVIKVM 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 1 Pre
20. elect EDID to Download Output 1 Output 2 O Output 3 Output 6 O Output 7 Output 8 Download EDID File to PC 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 The downloaded EDID file will be in bin format 60 WEB INTERFACE Copy EDID Copy EDID Press this button from the Manage EDID screen to access this menu system a GEFEN_XPT_DL Input 2 EI Inpui 3 GEFEN XPT Di Ingul 4 GEFEN XPT DL E EI IE GEFEN XPT DL Bess jene DL ETELEXCIHCENCTUZIIIENTILT M Select Source to Cony from Output s Output 1 Output 2 Output 3 Output_6 Output_7 Output_8 Input s O Input 1 O Input 2 O nput 3 C O nput 6 Input 7 O Input 8 Select Input s to Copy to Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 a Input_6 _Input_7 Input 8 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 Place a check mark next to the input s where the EDID will be copied Click the Set EDID button to confirm the operation 61 WEB INTERFACE EDID Lock State EDID Lock State Press this button from the Manage EDID screen to access this menu system GEE sx8 DL DVI M
21. he 8x8 DVIKVM Dual Link Matrix using IP Control See page 51 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 DVIKVM DUAL LINK MATRIX How to Connect the GefenPRO 8x8 DVIKVM Dual Link Matrix Connect up to 8 DVI source devices to the DVI inputs on the rear panel of the GefenPRO 8x8 DVIKVM 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 DVIKVM Dual Link Matrix with user supplied DVI cables Connect the included AC power cable to the power receptacle on the rear panel of the GefenPRO 8x8 DVIKVM Dual Link Matrix Connect the opposite end of the cable into an available electrical outlet Wiring Diagram for the GefenPRO 8x8 DVIKVM Dual Link Matrix DVI DUAL LINK CABLE Gefen z zi men Sa E EN USB CABLE m E e RS 232 CABLE IP Control ETHERNET CABLE 3 8X DVI Dual Link Displays USB Keyboards USB Mice amp PoweredSpe
22. iddstoba Command The ededdstoba command 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 25 RS 232 TELNET COMMANDS ediddstolo Command The ediddstolo command 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 0 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 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 Syntax lock_edid paraml Parameters param1 Input O 1 o Diane 26 RS 232 TELNET COMMANDS prbaedid Command The PRBAEDID command reads the EDID file from the specified bank and sends to serial port syntax PRBAEDID paraml Parameters param1 Input 1 5 prdsedid Command The prdsedid command reads the downstream EDID and sends it to the serial port Syntax prdsedid paraml Parameters param1 A downstream monitor 1 8 predidst Command The predidst command reads the downstream EDID This command displays a table containing details relati
23. ield Click the Save Output Name button to save changes See page 48 for naming restrictions 56 WEB INTERFACE Manage EDID Set Inout to Default EDID EDID Status Displays the current EDID status for each input on the matrix and indicates the current Lock State 8x8 DL DVI Manager view marex status RII wasiinc wconricuranion nackupmestore POWER MANAGEMENT upload eto Download ELD copy Eon EDI Lock State mp De GEFEN XPT_DL Auto Refresh Refresh Check this box to enable Click to refresh Auto Refresh Auto Refresh the Matrix Status will automatically update the screen screen every 10 seconds 57 WEB INTERFACE Set Input to Default EDID Press this button from the Manage EDID screen to access this menu system ERE sous wecowricumanon nackuemesrone Power unnaceneur l Upload ECUD Download EID Cony eo nro eck sie Name pat Oak GEFENUIPLEX Select Input s to Set to Default iat Default A F mma We pure Den input_3 GEFEN XPT Me er maniar Select Input s to Set to Default Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 6 Input 7 Input 8 Set Default EDID 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 58 WEB INTERFACE Upl
24. input Syntax f paraml param2 Parameters param1 Input 1 8 param2 otate O 1 48 RS 232 TELNET COMMANDS Command The lower case L command displays the link status of each input If the input is receiving a dual link signal then the Link status will be set to Dual Ifa single link source is used then the Link status will be set to Single syntax 1 Parameters None Example 1 Input signal Link 1 NONE Single 2 NONE Single 3 NONE Single 4 NONE Single 5 NONE Single 6 NONE Single 7 NONE Single 8 NONE Single 49 RS 232 TELNET COMMANDS m Command The m command displays the current matrix status and routing information Syntax m Parameters None Example m Output Input Output_1 Output_2 Output_3 Output_4 Output Output Output_ 7 Output_8 RMT IR SW1 0 SW2 1 50 Status ACTIVE ACTIVE ACTIVE ACTIVE ACTIVE ACTIVE ACTIVE ACTIVE WEB INTERFACE Configuring the IP Address The 8x8 DVIKVM Dual Link Matrix supports IP based control using a built in Web server or via Telnet Before using the built in Web server or Telnet control the network settings for the 16x16 DVI Matrix must be configured via RS 232 The default network settings for the matrix are as follows IP Address 192 168 0 70 Subnet 255 255 255 0 Gateway 192 168 0 1 Port 80 To access the 8x8 DVIKVM Dual Link Matri
25. ion to route DVI USB and Audio from any eight computers to any eight Hi Def workstations Dual link resolutions up to 3840 x 2400 are supported Audio can be routed with the video or independently from the video using mini stereo cables to provide full multimedia content for digital signage applications The front panel display shows the current routing status and the front panel push buttons are used to manage local source routing Four methods are available for controlling the GefenPRO 8x8 DVIKVM Dual Link Matrix front panel push buttons an included IR remote a built in RS 232 interface or by using IP control via the built in Web interface How It Works Connect up to eight KVM source devices to the GefenPRO 8x8 DVI KVM Dual Link Matrix with Front Panel Push Button Control using the supplied DVI cables Connect up to eight monitors to the DVI outputs Connect the USB devices keyboard mouse device etc to the USB input and output connectors For audio connect mini stereo cables between each audio source and the audio inputs on the Matrix Connect the mini stereo cables between the audio outputs on the Matrix to the audio device Plug in the power cord and apply power to the Matrix The DVI USB and Audio sources will be routed according to the current routing selection OPERATION NOTES READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE 8X8 DVIKVM DUAL LINK MATRIX WITH PUSH BUTTON CONTROL The 8x8 DVIKVM Dual Link Matrix will not p
26. 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 in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied including without limitation any implied warranty or merchantability 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
27. mmends the TIA EIA 568 B wiring option Please adhere to the table below when field terminating the cable for use with Gefen products Pin Color 3 Green write L4 po 9 Te 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 68 FIRMWARE UPDATE Firmware Update Procedure The following items are required to update firmware e RS 232 Terminal e g Windows based PC running HyperTerminal e RS 232 cable do not use a null modem cable e Firmware files DVI16x16 and GEFMTXFP To begin the update procedure the matrix Boot Loader must be activated To activate the Boot Loader please follow the procedure below 1 Power on the matrix 2 Connect an RS 232 cable to the PC and open the terminal program using the following settings Baud rate 19200 Stop bits 1 Data bits 8 Flow control None 3 Type the command activebolo Two options will be provided To download the file DVI16x16 please type the command activebolo 0 To download the file GEFMTXFP please type the command activebolo 1 4 Type the command activebolo 0 This will begin the update process of the main board 5 Once the Boot Loader is activated the following message should appear 6 Press 1 on the computer keyboard to begin downloading program to the temp
28. ng to the Local EDID and the monitor name Syntax predidst Parameters None 27 RS 232 TELNET COMMANDS prloedid Command The prloedid command 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 28 RS 232 TELNET COMMANDS IP Telnet Configuration Wsowwerdtg O 29 RS 232 TELNET COMMANDS display_telnet_welcome Command The display_telnet_welcome sets enables disables the Telnet welcome message on login Syntax display_telnet_welcome paraml Parameters param 1 State 0 1 Do not display welcome message Display welcome message ipconfig Command The ipconfig command displays all TCP IP settings on the matrix Syntax ipconfig Parameters None Example ipconfig SS TOPZIP Sert ings een MAC add 00 1C 91 01 50 07 IP add 192168 1 72 Net Mask 255 255 259 0 Gateway 192 168 2 1 Web Server Port 80 Telnet Server Port 23 Telnet password at login is set to ON Telnet welcome at login is set to ON 30 RS 232 TELNET COMMANDS resetip Command The resetip command resets all TCP IP settings to factory defaults Syntax resetip Parameters None Notes The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command set_http_port Command The set_http_port command sets the Web server listening port syntax set_http_port paraml
29. o activate DETOLO Default EDID To Local Mode Press EDID button twice EHZWPRO 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 DETOLO mode Press the Set button CAPRO 19 OPERATING THE 8X8 DVIKVM 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 The system will remain in Save Current Preset Mode Press the Set button c4 PRO Ld 20 OPERATING THE 8X8 DVIKVM DUAL LINK MATRIX Recalling a Routing State 1 Press the PreSet button once to activate Recall Preset Mode Press PreSet button twice 2 Press the Input button 1 8 of the routing state to be recalled Select the Input 3 Press the Set button to complete the operation The system will remain in Recall Saved Set Mode Press the Set button c4 PRO Ld 21 OPERATING THE 8X8 DVIKVM 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 1 Press the Mask button to activate Mask Mode
30. o disable click the No radio button Once independent audio switching is enabled click the radio button next to the Input which will provide this function Each input can be independently enabled or disabled Click the Switch button to apply the changes Switch Click this button to apply the routing change Independent Audio Switch O No Yes O Input_1 O Input_6 Input_2 O Input 7 8x8 DL lager ISKING 1P CONFIGURATION BACKUP RESTORE POWER MANAGEMENT Output d Output 3 Taput Output 5 Cuiput Output B input 2 Input 3 input 4 Ina 5 ingut_ Input 8 dio Switch a Yam Input 1 input 2 Ingut 3 inp 4 ngu 5 Rehresh Auto Refresh Input 5 input 7 Input Presets Sava Conant Routing Simia to Prasat i Save Prasat toca tng Sie 1 Recat Pisa Rename liO Cuiput Output Name mm LITE Save Ouipui ame input Save Input Name 54 WEB INTERFACE 8x8 DL DVI Manager CR use eon askna IP CONFIGURATION DACKUPIRESTORE POWER MANAGEMENT MENTI Switch Outputs SE ee ec Kram ngu 1 een je a et dmi duo o0 009 sn a oeae ot Independent Audio Switch Ma a Yes Output 6 Ing Input_ input_ Input_3 input 4 Input 5 Peresh Auto Figfresh Input amp input 7 Input B pem Presets Current Routing State to Preset 1 Save Prasat vs uting State 1 Recall Preset Ou pul Harme 1 K Save Output Nama Input 1 Save Input Mama Save
31. oad EDID Upload EDID Press this button from the Manage EDID screen to access this menu system excoLr VI Manager VIEW MATRIX STATUS Set inp te Detau EDID UpioadECHD Download EDD Copy Emo EDIO Lock State MASKING IP CONFIGURATION Ili BACKUPIRESTORE POWER MANAGEMENT e jum Status Lock State OFF Ban Seren er n aa eee Delt GEFEN XPT DL Ds oceno Upload ED EH C Debut GEFEN XPT DL wt 8 Deo GEFEN XPT OL A eT Select Input s to Upload to Input_1 Input_2 Input 3 Input 6 Input 7 Input 8 Upload EDID File Load EDID file 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 Click the Load EDID file button to upload the EDID file to the matrix 59 WEB INTERFACE Download EDID Download EDID Press this button from the Manage EDID screen to access this menu system j 8x8 DL Le L N VIEW MATRIX STATUS 3j IP CONFIGURATION i BACKUPIRESTORE POWER MANAGEMENT Setinpatte Deane Upload EDID T EDDI Copy eo EDD Lock sme EDID Status Lock State OFF ot hae ere emos EL a input 3 Select EDID to Download Er aom ml Re ee GEFEN XPT DL E MIA XPT DL Downicad EDID File in PC ERA GEFEN KFT DL sce Deta cereo x S
32. orary memory DVI16x16 Boot Loading Main Menu 2 Download new program il Bl SSS SS 2 7 Press 1 on the computer keyboard to begin downloading program to the temporary memory 69 FIRMWARE UPDATE A message will appear in the terminal program 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 corresponding to the boot loader which was activated In this first case the file should start with DVI16x16 Select Ymodem for the protocol Press Send on the Send File dialog box A message will appear in Hyperterminal Programming Completed Successfully The unit will exit the boot loader screen and return to the standard Hyperterminal window Repeat steps 3 12 for the file GEFMTXFP 70 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 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 71 SPECIFICATIONS Video Amplifier Bandwidth cccccssccccssseecceceeeeceseseeeeseeseeessenseesens 2x 165 MHz Input Video Signal see
33. quired 36 RS 232 TELNET COMMANDS Routing calloreset Recalls a routing mask preset Routes audio independently from video savepreset Saves the current routing masking state to a preset a Routes audio independently from video r Routes the specified inputs to the specified outputs Routes the specified input to all outputs callpreset Command The callpreset command recalls a routing preset Any masked outputs will also be recalled Syntax callpreset paraml Parameters param1 Preset 1 8 saudio Command The saudio command routes audio independently from the video If param1 is set to 0 then each audio input will be routed to its associated output e g 1 1 2 2 3 3 etc Syntax Saudio paraml Parameters param1 Preset 1 8 37 RS 232 TELNET COMMANDS savepreset Command The savepreset command saves the current routing state to the specified preset Any masked outputs will also be saved as part of the current routing state Syntax Savepreset paraml Parameters param1 Preset 1 8 a Command The a command routes the audio independently from the video Syntax a paraml param2 param9 Parameters param1 Audio input 1 8 param2 Audio output 1 8 Example a d 3 Audio input 1 is routed to outputs 2 3 38 RS 232 TELNET COMMANDS r Command The r command routes the specified input to the specified outputs If param2 is set
34. s 1 2 volts p p jgle si IP SG As serosa EREE AE Ti 5 volts p p TTL DVI Input CONC CLOS een 8 DVI I 29 pin female DVI Output ConneclOlS oin Eo nb nea R arta I Re Eop eo ERR ntis 8 DVI I 29 pin female USB Input Connectors sensein kainata ae 8 USB 2 0 type B USB Output Connecli s ee 16 USB 2 0 type A Audio Output CONNECHOSS cceeececeecseeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeesaaaaeees 8 3 5 mm mini stereo Audio Input CONNECHOIS cccccseseeeeeeeeeseseeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeaeas 8 3 5 mm mini stereo Frequency RESDONSE cccccsseeecceeeeeeccseeseeeceeeeeessaeeess 0 1dB 20Hz 100 kHz js 0 002 20 kHz IR ESIC ER cnn 3 5 mm mini stereo 19 232 INIENACE nenn Y DB 9 female Ale UI TEE ee RJ 45 POWERSUPP 100 240 V AC IEC connector Power COM MIDI ON ee een 70 Watts max Operating Temperature eeeeeeeeeesss 0 C 45 C 32 F 113 F Storage Temperature esses 20 C 60 C 4 F 140 F Humidity Ranges nee 20 90 RH no condensation Power Consumption Standby Mod e cccccccccsssseeeeeeeseesseeeeeseeaeeeeees 600 mW acer E E 2U DIM NSIONS RE 19 0 W x 3 5 Hx 4 2 D Shipping u VV GIG 9 PERENNE DERE 28 1 Ibs 72 WARRANTY Gefen warrants the equipment it manufactures to be free from defects in
35. ss the Lock button to activate System Lock Mode Press the Lock button T3 PRO Ld 2 Press the Lock button a second time to deactivate System Lock Mode Returning to Standby Mode Press the Cancel button while in any mode to return to the Standby Mode screen Press the Cancel button BE BEN EN PRO 15 OPERATING THE 8X8 DVIKVM 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 GEFEH easnDL DVI MATRIS Cancel Cancel Cancel 16 OPERATING THE 8X8 DVIKVM 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 IX PRO Ld Saving the Downstream EDID to Local Memory 1 Press EDID button once to activate DSTOLO Downstream To Local Mode Press EDID button once Ceca PRO 17 2 OPERATING THE 8X8 DVIKVM 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 Press the Set button CAPRO 18 OPERATING THE 8X8 DVIKVM DUAL LINK MATRIX Saving the default EDID to Local Memory Press the EDID button twice t
36. the default routing state 1 1 2 2 3 3 etc and resets the input and output names to the default names e g Output 1 Input 1 Syntax fadefault Parameters None 44 RS 232 TELNET COMMANDS help Command The help command displays help on the specified command If param7 is not specified then the full list of commands is displayed Syntax help paraml Parameters param1 Command name Example help callpreset Cmd callpreset Recall a routing and mask state preset Syntax callpreset paraml Paraml 1 16 preset e g callpreset 2 lock_fo Command The lock_fo enables disables the power lock state Enabling this feature will store the 5V status for each input prior to shutting down the matrix This pre serves the 5V state when the unit is restarted Syntax lock_fo paraml Parameters param1 otate O 1 l0 Disable power lock Enable power lock 45 RS 232 TELNET COMMANDS prpreset Command The prpreset command displays the routing preset table Syntax prpreset Parameters None Example prpreset Pr eser Ourl 2 o p wo p oi 9 T o8 1 IM O M OIM O M O M O M O M O M O 2 IM O M OIM O M O M O M O M O M O 3 IM O M OIM O M O M O M O M O M O 4 IM O M OIM O M O M O M O M O M O 5 M 0O M OIM O M O M O M O M O M O 6 IM O M OIM OIM OIM OIM O M OIM O n IM O0 M OIM O M OIM OIM O M OIM O 8 IM O M OIM O M O M O M O M O M O 46 RS 232 TELNE
37. to 0 then the specified input is routed to all outputs Syntax r paranl param2 Param d Parameters param1 Input 1 8 param2 Outputs 1 8 Examples r 7345612 Input 7 is routed to outputs 3 45 61 2 r2 0 All outputs are routed to Input 2 s Command The s command routes the specified input to all outputs Syntax S paraml Parameters param1 Input 1 8 Example s 1 All outputs are routed to Input 1 39 RS 232 TELNET COMMANDS Masking Masks the selected audio output s Masks the selected video output s Masks the selected USB channel s Unmasks the selected output s maskaud Command The maskaud command masks the selected audio output s Syntax maskaud paraml param2 Parameters param1 Output 1 8 param2 otate O 1 o Ae Notes The current masking state will be lost if power is interrupted or if the masking state is not saved see savepreset on page 38 40 RS 232 TELNET COMMANDS maskout Command The maskout command allows blanking of the specified outputs Syntax maskout paraml param2 Parameters param1 Output 1 8 param2 otate 0 1 o awe S Notes The current masking state will be lost if power is interrupted or if the masking state is not saved see savepreset on page 38 maskusb Command The maskusb command masks the selected USB channel s Syntax maskusb parami param2 Parameters
38. x make sure that the computer and the matrix are within the same subnet Otherwise use the following procedure to change the address to match your network 1 2 Connect an RS 232 cable from the PC to the matrix Launch a terminal emulation program e g HyperTerminal and use the following settings Baud Rate 19200 DataBits 8 Parity None Stop Bits 1 Enter the following command with the IP address to be assigned to the matrix See page 35 for details on the sipadd command Dot decimal notation must be used when specifying the IP address Example sipadd 192 168 1 236 NOTE If the subnet gateway and or netmask need to be changed refer to pages 33 and 35 Consult the network administrator to obtain the proper IP address and settings for this product to properly communicate on the network Power cycle the matrix to reboot and complete the IP address change After the matrix has rebooted the Web interface can be accessed by typing in the IP address that was specified in step 3 Pages 52 67 describe the layout and operation of each function of the built in Web server 51 WEB INTERFACE View Matrix Status Matrix Status Displays the current routing status of each input and output on the matrix 8x8 DL DVI Manager CS was eon Maskina IP CONFIGURATION DACKUPIRESTORE POWER MANAGEMENT ite 2 k 5 Out Output_7 Out Refresh 4 Auto Refresh Refresh Auto Refresh
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