Gefen EXT-DVI-848 video splitter
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1. 3x8 DVI Matrix EXT DVI 848 User Manual 8x8 Matrix ASKING FOR ASSISTANCE Technical Support Telephone 818 772 9100 800 545 6900 Fax 818 772 9120 Technical Support Hours 8 00 AM to 5 00 PM Monday thru Friday Pacific Time Write To Gefen LLC c o Customer Service 20600 Nordhoff St Chatsworth CA 91311 www gefen com support gefen com Notice Gefen LLC reserves the right to make changes in the hardware packaging and any accompanying documentation without prior written notice 8x8 DVI Matrix is a trademark of Gefen LLC 2010 Gefen LLC All Rights Reserved All trademarks are the property of their respective owners Rev A7 O Q WO N O 12 13 14 15 16 17 19 24 25 CONTENTS Introduction Operation Notes Features 8x8 DVI Matrix Front Panel Layout 8x8 DVI Matrix Front Panel Descriptions 8x8 DVI Matrix Back Panel Layout 8x8 DVI Matrix Back Panel Descriptions EXT RMT Matrix 848 Panel Layout EXT RMT Matrix 848 Panel Descriptions Connecting And Operating The 8x8 DVI Matrix 8x8 DVI Matrix Remote Description amp Operation RMT 848IR IR Channel Configuration EXT RMT Matrix 848 Remote Operation RMT 8 IR IR Channel Configuration RS 232 Serial Control Interface Network Cable Wiring Diagram Appendix A Appendix B Specifications Warranty INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the 8x8 DVI Matrix Your complete satisfaction is ver2. 1 1 passthrough ON EDID setto LOCAL 2 2 IOFF EDID pass through ON EDID setto LOCAL 3 OFI EDID pass through ON EDID setto LOCAL a 4 EDID pass through ON EDID set to LOCAL 5 IOFF EDID pass through ON EDID set to LOCAL e 6 OFI EDID pass through ON EDID set to LOCAL gt s s IFFIEDID pass through ON EDID setto LOCAL DIP SWITCH BANK D DPSwich input Description 1 1 disabled ON 5V enabled 2 2 IFFl SVdisabed ON sSVenabled 3 10FF1 5V disabled ONJ 5V enabled 4 4 IOFFIsSVdisabed ON sSVenabled s 5 0FFI 5vaisabied ON 5V enabled e 6 IOFFI SVdisabed ON sSVenabled s amp 10FF1 5V disabled ON 5V enabled 18 EDID MANAGEMENT QUICK START GUIDE To use EDID Management functions the EDID mode must be changed from Pass Through to LOCAL Please follow the steps below to set this mode NOTE LOCAL EDID mode does not support HDCP 1 Locate Bank C on the underside of the 8x8 DVI Matrix 2 Each input has a DIP switch associated with it Select the inputs that will be changed to LOCAL mode and flip their DIP switch to the ON position By default all DIP switches are in the Pass Through mode OFF Once the selected inputs are in LOCAL mode an EDID can then be set for each input Follow the commands below to quickly load an EDID into the LOCAL bank of
3. 1920x1200 PC Input Vid o Sigrial 5 nuna inp 1 2 Volts p p Input DDC Signal nee ie 5 Volts p p TTL Remote Control Ports One RS232 female One mini stereo Rack mountable 2U rack space rack ears included DVI Connector DVI I 29 Pin Female digital only PowerSupply 2 2 5 2 i dh rrt ith ei et fn arts 24V DC Power Consumption i 60 Watts max 26 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 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
4. displays 4 Power LED Indicator This input indicator will become active once the included 24V DC power adapter has been properly connected 8X8 DVI MATRIX BACK PANEL LAYOUT 9c ZL 9 26 9L ve SL c vl L La 0c 6L LL a von OL 8L 10 17 18 25 26 27 8X8 DVI MATRIX BACK PANEL DESCRIPTIONS Optional Remote Switching Ports Ports 1 through 8 are used for remote switching using the optional component EXT RMT MATRIX 848 RS 232 Serial Control Interface This port is used for serial communication for multiple functions Access to certain features are only through the RS 232 interface DVI Input Ports Connect up to 8 DVI sources to DVI Input Ports 1 through 8 DVI Output Ports Connect up to 8 DVI displays to DVI Output Ports 1 through 8 These output ports correspond to Monitors A through Hon the LED Status Display 24V DC Power Input Connect the included 24V DC power supply to this input IR Extender mini jack input Connect the optional separately sold Gefen IR Extender shown below to this input to conceal the Matrix and expose only the IR sensor extend the range of the IR remote or simply beautify installations by creating a sleek custom appearance to the A V setup Gefen s IR Extender part EXT RMT EXTIR EXT RMT MATRIX 848 PANEL LAYOUT Front Panel MATRIX RMT Back Panel PRODUCT SOLD SEPARATELY 8 EXT R
5. 6 NOTE Maximum extension of the EXT RMT MATRIX 848 units are 330 Feet 100 Meters Operating the 8x8 DVI Matrix There are 2 main ways to control the 8x8 DVI Matrix Local and remote control Local control is done using the included RMT 848IR remote control Remote control is done using the optional EXT RMT MATRIX 848 switching units Local Control To control the unit locally please use the included RMT 848IR remote control Please see page 12 for usage information Remote control To control the unit remotely please use the EXT RMT MATRIX 848 remote switcher Each remote switcher has 8 direct select push buttons that correspond to DVI inputs 1 through 8 Press the push button corresponding to the desired source for viewing There is also the option to use RS 232 switching via the RS 232 port located on the rear panel of the EXT RMT MATRIX 848 10 8X8 DVI MATRIX REMOTE DESCRIPTION amp OPERATION How to Route Sources to Displays Input Sources and Displays connect to the Matrix on the rear panel Sources use input connectors 1 thru 8 while Displays use connectors A thru H Please see page 6 for the Matrix Back Panel Layout diagram for details Routing a Source to a Display is done with the RMT 848IR Remote Control unit shown immediately below Number Keys Sources lt D Letter Keys Displays Routing is done in two simple steps There is one button press for each step For example here is
6. Manual 8X8 DVI MATRIX FRONT PANEL LAYOUT 8X8 DVI MATRIX FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTIONS 1 LED Status Display This display will list the current display source routes voir MON BBCDEFGH Selected Source 1 8 Ti I m zu mE T Monitor Output s are labeled 1 through 8 on the rear panel of the 8x8 DVI Matrix These numbers correspond to the letters A through H on the LED Status Display The top row of letters will remain static while each input number below will represent which source each of the displays are currently viewing HPD Hot Plug Detect Whenever a display is connected disconnected an HPD event will occur This will be displayed on the LED Status Display A 2 stage status update will occur whenever a HPD event occurs MOM ABCDEFGH HPDE HLLLLLLL 1 The first stage will return the HPD status for all outputs H means that the HPD status is HIGH and an L indicates that the HPD status is LOW In the example above all outputs except for A has an HPD that is LOW while output A has an HPD that is HIGH MOM ABCDEFGH DDC MESSSESSE 2 The second stage will return the active monitor status for all outputs M means that a monitor has been detected and an S indicates that no monitor is attached or is active In the example above all outputs except for A are not detecting a monitor while output A detects a monitor on its output 3 Receiver Use the included RMT 848IR remote control to route video to the different
7. 6 param7 param8 v 1 2 8 optionally MONITOR A H RMT 848IR Address This function set the remote channel that must match the GEFEN RMT 848IR remote control RMT_param1 r 03 DS EDID Store In Locals Edid This function reads EDID file from DS and store it in any input Locals EDID HEDIDDSTOLO param1 param2 param3 param4 param5 param6 param7 param8 param9 v MONITOR 2 3 9 optionally INPUT 1 8 DS EDID Store In EDID Bank This function reads EDID file from DS and store it in EDID bank EDIDDSTOBA_parami_param2 r MONITOR EDID bank offset 1 7 22 APPENDIX B EDID From Bank Store In Locals EDID This function reads an EDID file from the EDID bank and stores it in any Input s local EDID EDIDBATOLO_param1_param2 _ param3 param4 param5 param6 param7 param8 param9 v EDID bank offset 1 7 2 3 9 optionally INPUT 1 8 Route Input DDC To Local EDID This function routes the Input DDC to the Local EDID DDCTOLO_param1 r INPUT Print DS EDID This function reads the DS EDID file and sends it to the serial port PRDSEDID_parami_param2 r 1 MONITOR A H Print Local EDID This function reads the Input Local EDID file and sends it to the serial port PRLOEDID_parami_param2 r INPUT is Print EDID Bank This function reads the EDID file from the EDID bank and send it to the serial port 23 APPENDIX B PRBAEDID_par
8. MT MATRIX 848 PANEL DESCRIPTIONS Direct Select Buttons When this unit is attached to a CAT 5 port that corresponds to a display on the 8x8 DVI Matrix use buttons 1 through 8 to select what source that display will be viewing Buttons 1 through 8 directly correspond to DVI source inputs 1 through 8 on the 8x8 DVI Matrix IR Receiver This port will receive commands from the RMT 8 IR remote control included with the EXT RMT MATRIX 848 for remote controlled switching at the extended location Active Input LED Indicator 1 through 8 LED indicators that will visually acknowledge which source is currently selected CAT 5 Input Port Connect a CAT 5 cable between this port and the CAT 5 remote switching ports Item 1 through 8 on page 6 for remote switching IR EXTension Eye Connect the optional IR Receiver Extender part EXT RMT EXTIR to this port RS 232 Serial Control Port This port can be used to control switching via RS 232 serial communication CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE 8X8 DVI MATRIX How to Connect the 8x8 DVI Matrix 1 Connect up to 8 DVI sources to the DVI Input ports on the 8x8 DVI Matrix using the supplied DVI cables 2 Connect up to 8 DVI displays to the DVI Output ports on the 8x8 DVI Matrix using user supplied DVI cables 3 Optionally connect up to 8 remote switching units Part EXT RMT MATRIX 848 to the RJ 45 Input ports on the rear panel on the 8x8 DVI Matrix using user supplied CAT 5 CAT 5e or CAT
9. X8 DVI Matrix uses RS 232 serial communication for access to a number of features Please us this section for EDID storing calling and routing functions REMOTE FUNCTION The remote functions are used to modify the setting of the product such as Input to output routing EDID memory management etc These functions are available only via serial communications on the RS 232 port HELP FUNCTION To reference the commands listed in the following pages simply type HELP and then enter key to display a list of the available command s EDID STORAGE LOCATIONS There are 2 storage locations for EDIDs The main storage location is located right in front of each input These eight locations will transmit an EDID directly to the source devices connected to each input These eight locations will be referred to as LOCAL in the following section The second storage location is an EDID storage bank that can support up to seven EDIDs Any EDID in this bank can then be uploaded to some or all of the LOCAL EDID storage locations for use by the source devices This storage location will be referred to as the EDID BANK in the following section Modify By Shortcut Switching Command First character indicates the output monitor Second character indicates the input number Example A5 routes input 5 to output monitor A Matrix Status Command The M or m command will return the current routing state Shortcut Routing Command This command se
10. am1_param2 r EDID bank offset 1 7 Print EDID Setting This function sends the EDID setting table to the serial port PRSEEDID r Load EDID To Locals EDID These functions will load an EDID file through the serial port and store it in any Input s Local EDID LOEDIDTOLO_parami_param2_param8 _param4 _param5 _param6 param7 param8 param9 param10 w gt ee EDID bin file 256 bytes EDID bin file 256 bytes S E16 optional Load EDID To EDID Bank This function loads and EDID through the serial port and store it in the EDID bank LOEDIDTOBA_param1_param2 r Sewemomde o EDID bin file 256 bytes EDID bin file 256 bytes EDID bank ofset m 24 APPENDIX B Set Output Pre Emphasis This function will set output Pre Emphasis in db PE_param1_parama r MONITOR Pre Emp level db 0 2 4 6 Set Default Setting This function will set the product back to its default setting 1 Routing state will be INPUT1 MONA INPUT2 MONB 2 Allthe features with default to how the hardware switches are set The DVI and HDMI 8x8 has the following shortcut routing commands If the user has not changed these commands the routing will be as follows s0 Route 1 A 2 B 3 C sx All outputs to input x 25 SPECIFICATIONS Video Amplifier Bandwidth i 165 MHz per channel Single Link Range 1080p HDTV
11. each input These instructions use the Windows application Hyperterminal For details on these and other RS 232 commands please see appendix B 1 Connect a computer to the 8x8 DVI Matrix s RS 232 port 2 Use the RS 232 settings on page 15 to open a connection with the 8x8 DVI Matrix from the computer using the Hyperterminal application 3 To store an EDID of a connected display into a LOCAL storage location type in the following command EDIDDSTOLO A 1 This example will store the EDID from the monitor connected to output Ato input 1 Simply modify the monitor and input characters to route any monitor s EDID to any input s LOCAL storage This command supports multiple LOCAL storage parameters For example to store the EDID from the monitor connected to the output A to the LOCAL storage locations for all inputs 1 through 8 type the following command EDIDDSTOLOA12345678 4 To check the EDID of a connected monitor type the following command PRDSEDID A 1 This example will check the EDID from the monitor connected to output A Simply modify the monitor character A H to check a different output monitor s EDID 5 To check the EDID stored in any input s LOCAL storage type the following command PRLOEDID 1 1 This example will check the EDID that is stored in the LOCAL storage bank for input 1 Simply modify the input character 1 8 to check a different input s stored LOCAL EDID 19 APPENDIX B The 8
12. f DIP Switches located on the underside of the main unit This section will outline the function of each DIP Switch bank DIP SWITCH BANKS Front Panel 000 Bank A Bank Bank C Bank D Rear Panel DIP Switch Bank Description RMT 848IR channel configuration Monitor Pre Emphasis D Individual 5V Enable for Fiber Optic extenders DIP SWITCH BANK A DIP Switch Description RMT 848IR remote control channel configuration This setting must match DIP Switch 1 on the RMT 848IR remote control RMT 848IR remote control channel configuration This setting must match DIP Switch 2 on the RMT 848IR remote control 3 noruseo 4 jaon s jams S S norus General 5V enable on all outputs for use with fiber optic products that require 5V for operation OFF Feature disabled ON 5V DC enabled APPENDIX A DIP SWITCH BANK B iP Switch Monitor Descrision 1 A OFF db pre emphasis ON 6 db pre emphasis 2 B 10FF10 ab pre emphasis ON 6 db pre emphasis 3 C 10FF10 db pre emphasis ON 6 db pre emphasis 4 p 10FF10 db pre emphasis ON 6 db pre emphasis E pre emphasis ON 6 db pre emphasis 6 E 10FF10 db pre emphasis ON 6 db pre emphasis 7 G IOFFIO db pre emphasis ON 6 db pre emphasis s H IOFFIO db pre emphasis ON 6 db pre emphasis DIP SWITCH BANK C DPS input
13. 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 please visit Gefen s Warranty web page at http Awww gefen com kvm aboutus warranty jsp PRODUCT REGISTRATION Please register your product online by visiting Gefen s web site at http www gefen com kvm Registry Registration jsp 27 Rev A7 ma DVI 848 20600 Nordhoff St Chatsworth CA 91311 1 800 545 6900 818 772 9100 fax 818 772 9120 www gefen com support gefen com x O
14. how to route Source 4 to Display C 1 Press the C letter key on the Remote once to select Output Display C 2 Press the 4 number key once to select Input Source 4 Source 4 will now be routed to Display C and a crisp vibrant picture of the Source 4 will now appear on Display C The LCD Display will show the route created circled below Repeat these steps to route any video source to any display 11 RMT 848IR IR CHANNEL CONFIGURATION The RMT 848IR remote control has 4 discrete channels for use if the default IR code set conflicts with other remote control commands in your setup There are 2 DIP Switches underneath the battery on the RMT 848IR remote control These DIP Switches must match the IR channel in use on the 8x8 DVI Matrix The underside of the 8x8 DVI has multiple banks of DIP Switches Please see the diagram of the 8x8 DVI Matrix below for the correct bank and DIP Switches that are used for IR channel configuration Information on the remaining DIP Switch banks can be found in Appendix A See below for DIP Switch configurations for each of the available remote channels 8x8 DVI Matrix DIP Switches Dip Switch 1 amp 2 MMM TI RMT 848IR DIP Switches wos ualab IR CHANNEL CONFIGURATION RMT 848IR REMOTE CONTROL 8x8 DVI Matrix Remote Channel 1 Remote Channel 2 Remote Channel 1 Remote Channel 2 Default Default 1 2 1 72 T A2 1 2 Remote Channel 3 E Remote Cha
15. lable remote channels gt RMT 8 IR DIP Switches MMM RMT 8 IR REMOTE CONTROL Remote Channel 1 Default Remote Channel 2 Remote Channel 3 Remote Channel 4 EXT RMT MATRIX 848 Remote Channel 1 Default RARA Remote Channel 2 NARA 1234 Remote Channel 3 nM T Remote Channel 4 1234 1234 14 RS 232 SERIAL CONTROL INTERFACE 9876 Only Pins 2 RX 3 TX and 5 Ground are used on the RS 232 serial interface RS232 Settings BitS pef Secorid ass NS TN ROUEN Qa aya w 19200 Dat pits me 8 Parilys d ctor None Stop ils E ee et GER KA Nyman 1 FOW ss None Please see Appendix B for information on the available RS 232 command s 15 NETWORK CABLE WIRING DIAGRAM Gefen has specifically engineered their products to work with the TIA EIA 568 B specification Please adhere to the table below when field terminating cable for use with Gefen products Failure to do so may produce unexpected results and reduced performance Fin Gole 1 one We s se s Bown 12345678 CAT 5 CAT 5e and CAT 6 cabling comes in stranded and solid core types Gefen recommends using solid core cabling CAT 6 cable is also recommended for best results Each cable run must be one continuous run from one end to the other No splices or use of punch down blocks 16 APPENDIX A The 8X8 DVI Matrix has 4 banks o
16. nnel 4 ti Remote Channel 3 ER Remote Channel 4 1 2 17 72 1222 1 2 12 EXT RMT MATRIX 848 REMOTE OPERATION BxB MATRIX RMT PRODUCT SOLD SEPARATELY Once the EXT RMT MATRIX 848 Remote is installed and connected to a remote output port on the 8x8 DVI Matrix use the direct selection buttons to chose a source to view Once a source is chosen its corresponding LED should become active Optionally switching can be done using the RMT 8 IR remote control included with the optional EXT RMT MATRIX 848 or through the RS 232 serial communications port on the rear panel LED Indicator Input Selection Buttons REMOTE SOLD SEPARATELY The RMT 8 IR remote control can be used to select the source that will be displayed on the monitor connected to the EXT RMT MATRIX 848 RMT 8 IR Button DVI Source RMT 8 IR IR CHANNEL CONFIGURATION The RMT 8 IR remote control included with purchase of the EXT RMT MATRIX 848 has 4 discrete IR channels for use if the default IR code set conflicts with other remote control commands in your setup There are 2 DIP Switches underneath the battery compartment cover on the RMT 8 IR remote control that must match DIP Switches on the EXT RMT MATRIX 848 There are 4 DIP Switches located on the underside of the EXT RMT MATRIX 848 DIP Switches 1 and 2 on the EXT RMT MATRIX 848 correspond to DIP Switches 1 and 2 on the RMT 8 IR remote control See below for DIP Switch configuration of each of the avai
17. t display will not be able to display an image By default EDID routing is based on the first connected source and display For example if monitor A is the first display to connect to source 1 its EDID will be used All other displays that connect to source 1 thereafter will have its EDID ignored If display 1 switches to another source a hot plug signal will be sent and the EDID from the next display that is connected in numerical order will be used The Status Output display will only list the current display source routing There is no internal scaling in the 8x8 DVI 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 FEATURES Features Increases your productivity by providing you with access to eight computers from eight workstations Maintains beautiful sharp HDTV resolutions up to 1080p 2K and 1920x1200 Discrete IR remote control included e Long distance remote control at distances of up to 330 feet using optional wired CAT5 cabled remotes Serial RS232 port for remote control via computer or a control automation device such as Crestron Supports DDWG standards for DVI monitors Package Includes 1 8x8 DVI Matrix 1 RMT 848IR IR Remote Control 1 24V DC Power Supply 8 6 foot DVI cables 1 Rack Ears 1 User s
18. ts the matrix routing state according to a preset routing state First character is S or s second character indicates the state that is set by function PSASRS or MSASRS please see page 24 Setting Function Menu The P or p command will return the settings function menu Modify By Function The syntax for each function is always the same The character is the start flag followed by the function name in capital letter and a space The space tells the MCU that the function name is ending Finally the parameters required for each function are separated by a space and ending by the r character or Enter 20 APPENDIX B Example FunctionName_param1_param2_param3_param4 r Set Preset Routing State This function enables the user to determine up to 10 routing states to save in memory PSASRS_param1_param2_param3_param4_param5_param6_param7 param8_param9 r i Routing state o E 7 a ra ra Set Current Matrix As Routing State MSASRS_param1 r Routing state Print Routing State Table PRRS r Mask Outputs This function masks the output by by setting the DS HPD to low MASK_param1 _param2 _param3 _param4 _param5 param6 param7 param8 v 1 2 8 optionally MONITOR A H 21 APPENDIX B Unmask Masked Outputs This function unmasks outputs that were masked by MASK HUNMASK param1 param2 param3 param4 param5 param
19. y important to us Gefen Gefen delivers innovative progressive computer and electronics add on solutions that harness integration extension distribution and conversion technologies Gefen s reliable plug and play products supplement cross platform computer systems professional audio video environments and HDTV systems of all sizes with hard working solutions that are easy to implement and simple to operate The Gefen 8x8 DVI Matrix Now you can easily combine eight cross platform computers and eight digital displays without networking Our 8x8 DVI Matrix provides a simple reliable and highly effective method of creating multiple computer workstations with each workstation capable of accessing any one of the computers or sources at any time by remote control You also have the option of setting up the eight stations locally or extending them with a Gefen extender How It Works The 8x8 Matrix has eight DVI inputs and eight DVI outputs You simply connect your eight computer DVI ports to the 8x8 Matrix inputs then connect your eight DVI displays to the 8x8 Matrix outputs OPERATION NOTES READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE 8X8 DVI MATRIX The 8x8 DVI Matrix is HDCP compliant when used in EDID pass through mode when a single DVI input is mapped to a single DVI output Additional Matrix outputs which attempt to route video signals to a source device that has already made an HDCP connection with an HDCP complian
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