DVIGear DVI-3580a User manual

Introduction
Presentation Powerhouse – The DVI-3580a is a high-performance 4K MultiViewer Switcher / Scaler.
This unit is an ideal solution for system designers and facility managers that face uncertain
requirements from presenters that need AV signal distribution for a diverse range of source devices,
resolutions and signal formats. The DVI-3580a overcomes these challenges through a rich array of
input connections that supports all popular AV input signal formats, a range of user-selectable output
resolutions and innovative MultiViewer capabilities. These features provide the power and exibility
needed to adapt to the ever-changing demands of media-rich AV environments.
Versatile Video Capabilities – The DVI-3580a accepts up to seven (7) video inputs: 4x HDMI
(or DVI), 2x DisplayPort and 1x RGB/YPbPr Analog (VGA). The unit supports a broad range of input
signal formats and resolutions up to 4K /60p. A powerful internal scaling engine provides a range of
user-selectable output resolutions up to 3840x2160/30p, as well as seamless switching(1) of input
signals. The selected input signal is routed to two mirrored outputs, 1x HDMI and 1x HDBaseT™.
The HDBaseT output is POH (Power over HDBaseT) compliant, so a compatible receiver unit may
be remotely powered from the DVI-3580a unit over the HDBaseT link. This MultiViewer can
simultaneously display up to 4x video signals with resolutions up to 4K, which are displayed in
four possible layouts: single, double, triple or quadruple. Any input signal can be displayed in any
MultiViewer window.
Advanced Audio Routing – The DVI-3580a features audio embedding as well as de-embedded
audio outputs. Each video input is coupled with an analog stereo audio input connection. The unit
includes three audio outputs: HDMI / HDBaseT embedded audio, 8-channel (7.1) analog audio, and
TOSLINK optical audio. User-adjustable lip-sync correction is provided.
Total Control – The DVI-3580a may be controlled via a variety of options, including LAN (built-in
Web GUI or Telnet), RS-232, IR Remote Control, and Front Panel selections. The Web GUI increases
ease of setup and support through many features, including powerful EDID management capabilities.
This allows integrators to select a factory installed EDID, learn the EDID from a connected display,
upload EDID les into 7x custom memory slots, or download EDID les from the unit. These powerful
features allow the unit to be seamlessly integrated into any professional AV system.
Note 1: Seamless switching is only available in Single Window Layout Mode.
HDBaseT™ is a trademark of the HDBaseT Alliance.
DVIGear and DVIGear & Design are trademarks of DVIGear, Inc. and
may not be used without the prior written permission of DVIGear, Inc.
DVI-3580a
4K MultiViewer
Switcher / Scaler
Quick Start Guide
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System Application
Analog Audio
TOSLINK Optical Audio
LAN
HDBaseT
Power
DVIGear HR™ DP Cable
DVIGear SHR™ Cable
VGA
Control Laptop
Source Devices
Display Devices Audio Receiver
and 8-Channel (7.1) Speakers
DVI-7520-RX
(HDBaseT Receiver)
DVI-3580a
IR Control Remote
HDBaseT with Remote Power (POH)
from DVI-3580a to HDBaseT Receiver
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Installation
1.) Rack Mount Ears and Removable Feet:
Add or remove these accessories as needed.
2.) Video Sources and Destinations:
Connect each video source device to
the HDMI, DisplayPort or VGA inputs
on the rear of the DVI-3580a as
needed. Next, connect the displays or
downstream devices to the HDMI output
and/or the HDBaseT output. The HDBaseT
output only supports extension of audio, video, and POH. The RS-232, LAN, and IR signals cannot
be extended over the link. DVIGear®recommends using CAT6A S/FTP (500 MHz) 23AWG high-
grade cable for the HDBaseT link. See the warning below. (2)
3.) Audio Sources and Destinations: Connect any external audio sources to the 3.5mm mini-
jacks accompanying the appropriate video signals as needed. Next, connect any downstream
audio devices to the appropriate audio outputs as needed.
4.) Control Connections: The unit may be controlled via a variety of options, including LAN
(built-in Web GUI or Telnet), RS-232, IR Remote Control, and Front Panel selections. The most
intuitive, versatile control method is the built-in Web GUI (see page 7).
To control the unit via the LAN port, connect it to the network or directly to a PC using a
standard (straight-through) LAN cable. Set the IP address of the control PC to be within the
same subnet as the unit. Next, open a web browser and input the IP address of the unit. By
default, the unit has an IP address of 192.168.100.100 and DHCP Mode disabled.
To view the current IP address at any time, press and hold the Audio Source Button on the front
panel or IR remote for 5 seconds and the current IP will be displayed on the screen.
To control the unit via the RS-232 port, connect to the unit using a straight-through cable.
Default values: baud rate: 9600; data bits: 8; stop bits: 1; parity: none; ow control: none.
5.) Power: First, supply power to the destination devices.
Next, supply power to the DVI-3580a. To do this, plug the AC Power Cord into the receptacle
on the unit and then into an outlet. Switch the unit ON using the master switch on the rear of
the unit. This switch, along with the red power LED on the front panel, will remain illuminated
when power is supplied to the unit and the master switch is turned ON. The unit may need to be
toggled out of standby mode. When the unit is in standby, the standby button on the front panel will
light up green. Pressing this button will bring the unit out of standby.
After the unit is powered ON and is out of standby mode, supply power to the source devices.
Note 2 – WARNING: The HDBaseT port is designed to connect to compatible DVIGear products only (e.g. DVI-7520-RX).
Do not connect any device to the HDBaseT port of this product unless you are sure it is compatible. Do not connect any
HDBaseT device to the LAN port of the DVI-3580a. Connecting incompatible devices may cause harm to the devices.
Please use the preferred cable termination scheme (T568B) for all HDBaseT connections throughout the installation (see
the User Manual for more information). It is typical for HDBaseT receivers to operate at high temperatures. Care must
be taken to ensure airow through the Rx unit is not restricted in any way.
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Front Panel Layout
1. IR Receiver Window Receives IR signals from the IR Remote Control.
2. Input Buttons Press buttons 1-7 to select the video or audio inputs. The indicators
show the status of the input selections.
3. Audio Source Button Press this button and then press one of the input buttons (1-7) to select the
audio input. Use the Web GUI or RS-232 / IP commands for full control.
4. Window Position Buttons These buttons are used to assign video inputs to certain MultiViewer
window positions (see page 6).
5. Screen Layout Buttons Select from one of four different MultiViewer layouts:
Single, Double, Triple, Quadruple.
6. Output Resolution Button
and LEDs
Press this button to cycle through and select the output resolution. The LED of
the selected resolution will light up. See pg. 8 for available output resolutions.
7. Power Indicator LED Lights when power is applied and the master power switch is ON.
8. Standby Button Toggles the unit between standby and normal power modes. The green
indicator lights up when in standby mode.
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Rear Panel Layout
9. 100~240 VAC Input Connect the included AC power cord to this receptacle.
10. Master Power Switch Turns the device ON / OFF.
11. 7.1 Analog Audio Out Connect to a multimedia system. See the User Manual for channel assignments.
12. TOSLINK Audio Output Connect to the optical input port of an audio amplier.
13. HDBaseT Output Connect to an HDBaseT device (e.g. DVI-7520-RX). See the warning on pg. 3.
14. HDMI Output Connect to an HDMI display device.
15. Analog Audio Inputs Connect to the audio source devices using 3.5mm mini-stereo cables.
16. HDMI Inputs Connect to the HDMI source devices.
17. DP Inputs Connect to the DisplayPort source devices.
18. VGA Input Connect to a source using an HD-15 cable or a YPbPr to VGA adapter cable.
19. USB Connector This port is reserved for service personnel.
20. LAN Connector Connect to a network or PC to control the unit. See the warning on pg. 3.
21. RS-232 Connector Connect to an RS-232 device. See the command list in the User Manual.
22. Ground Screw Attach the unit to an appropriate electrical ground. Consult an electrician.
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Switching Video Inputs
1.) Single Window Layout Mode: Use the button on the front panel or on the IR remote to set
the unit to Single Window Layout Mode. The button indicator for window position 1 and the
indicator for the selected input will light up. By default, HDMI 1 is assigned to window 1.
2.) Select a Video Input: Press an input button on the front panel or on the IR remote.
3.) Front Panel Status: After the seamless switch has been performed, the selected input indicator
will be lit. Please note that seamless switching is only available in Single Window Layout Mode.
MultiViewer Setup and Switching
1.) Select a MultiViewer Window Layout: To display multiple inputs on the screen simultaneously,
press the double ( ), triple ( ), or quadruple ( ) window buttons on the front panel or on the
IR remote. This will set the output of the unit to display two, three, or four windows. On the front
panel, Window Position Buttons 1, 2, 3, and 4 will light up depending on which windows are active.
2.) MultiViewer Window Layouts: The video output will now display multiple input signals in up
to 4 separate windows. The layouts are completely independent, so any switching done in one
layout will not affect the others. Any input signal can be displayed in any window. By default,
HDMI inputs 1-4 are assigned to window positions 1-4. However, the unit will store any changes
to the window position assignments.
3.) Assigning an Input to a Window: First, press an input button (1-7) on the front panel or on the
IR remote. Depending on which window layout is active, the video position 1, 2, 3, and 4 button
indicators will blink, showing which buttons can be selected. In this state, a selection must be
made within 5 seconds or the unit will return to normal. Next, press one of the window position
buttons on the front panel or on the IR remote to assign the selected input to that window.
Other inputs can be assigned to the other window positions using the same method.
4.) Front Panel Status: After the layout selection and window position assignments have been
performed, the input indicators will be off and the front panel status will return to normal.
Changing Output Resolutions
The DVI-3580a includes 2x mirrored outputs: 1x HDMI and 1x HDBaseT. These outputs support several
user-selectable resolutions (see page 8). Use any of the control methods to select the resolution.
To change output resolution using the front panel or IR remote, press the Output Resolution Selection
Button (Resolution on the IR remote). The unit will advance the selection to the next output resolution
in the sequence. Once the selection is complete, the corresponding LED will light up continuously.
The switching sequence is as follows:
Auto (3) 4K x 2K 1080p 720p WUXGA UXGA WXGA XGA Auto (3)
Note 3: When the output is set to Auto, the unit will read the EDID information from the display device and select
the available output resolution that best matches the native timing of the display. Use the Web GUI or RS-232 /
IP commands to assign EDID priority to the HDMI output or the HDBaseT output.
Audio Capabilities
The unit supports audio embedding and de-embedded audio. It includes multiple audio output options.
The IR remote includes a button to Mute / Un-Mute the output audio. See the User Manual for full details.
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Control Options
The DVI-3580a may be controlled via a variety of options, including LAN (built-in Web GUI or Telnet),
RS-232, IR Remote Control, and Front Panel selections. The most intuitive, versatile control method
is the built-in Web GUI. See the User Manual for full details.
Built-in Web GUI Control
To access the built-in Web GUI, connect to the unit using the instructions on page 3. See the User
Manual for full details on operating the Web GUI.
General Tab: Use this to control or access device info, power settings, video settings, and audio settings.
Network Tab: Use this to control or access the communication settings of the unit such as DHCP
Mode, IP address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, DNS, Baud Rate, Socket, and Port Number.
EDID Tab: Use this to perform Advanced EDID Management:
• Learn, Save and Use the EDIDs from connected displays
• Use internal preset EDIDs
• Upload, Save and Use custom EDIDs
• Download EDIDs from the unit
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Supported Input Resolutions (Partial)
Input Resolution Scan Format Vertical Rate (Hz)
640x480 Progressive 60, 72, 75, 85
720x576 Progressive 50, 100
800x600 Progressive 56, 60, 72, 75, 85
1024x768 Progressive 60, 70, 75, 85
1280x720 Progressive 50, 60
1280x768 Progressive 60, 75, 80, 85
1280x960 Progressive 60, 85
1280x1024 Progressive 60, 75, 85
1366x768 Progressive 50, 60
1600x900 Progressive 60
1600x1200 Progressive 60, 65, 70, 75
1920x1080 Interlaced 25, 30, 50, 60
1920x1080 Progressive 24, 25, 30, 50, 60
1920x1200 Progressive 60
1920x1440 Progressive 60 (VGA Resolution Limit)
3840x2160 Progressive 24, 30
3840x2160 Progressive 60 (DP Inputs Only)
4096x2160 Progressive 24
Note 4: The DVI-3580a supports a greater range of input resolutions than shown above. For a broader list of
supported input resolutions, please see the User Manual or the DVIGear website (www.dvigear.com).
Supported Output Resolutions (5)
Output Resolution Scan Format Vertical Rate (Hz)
1024x768 (XGA) Progressive 60
1280x800 (WXGA) Progressive 60
1600x1200 (UXGA) Progressive 60
1920x1200 (WUXGA) Progressive 60
1280x720 (720p) Progressive 60
1920x1080 (1080p) Progressive 60
3840x2160 (4K x 2K) Progressive 30
Note 5: Both HDMI and HDBaseT outputs always provide RGB 4:4:4 color regardless of selected input signal or
selected output resolution.
Package Contents
• 1x DVI-3580a 4K MultiViewer Switcher / Scaler
• 1x External AC Power Cord
• 1x IR Remote Control Unit
• 1x Quick Start Guide
• 1x USB Drive Pre-loaded with User Manual
• 1x Set of Rack Mount Ears
• 8x Screws to attach Rack Mount Ears
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