Gefen Pro GEF-DVI-1044DL User manual

10x4 DVI Dual Link Matrix
GEF-DVI-1044DL
User Manual
www.gefenpro.com

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CONTENTS
1 Introduction
2 Operation Notes
3 Features
4 Front Panel Layout
5 Front Panel Descriptions
6 Back Panel Layout
7 Back Panel Descriptions
8 Connecting And Operating The 10x4 DVI Dual Link Matrix
9 Front Panel Controls
9 Routing a Source to One Monitor
10 Routing a Source to Multiple Monitors at Once
12 Masking Outputs
13 Unmasking Outputs
14 IR Remote Description
15 IR Remote Installation
16 IR Code Conguration
17 EDID Management Feature
18 RS-232 Serial Control
18 Settings
19 EDID Management
24 IP Conguration
28 General Functions
31 Commands
33 IP Control
33 Manage EDID
37 Masking
38 Conguration
39 Backup / Restore & Power Management
40 Firmware Update
42 Rack Mount Safety Information
43 Specications
44 Warranty
45 Licensing

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Congratulations on your purchase of the GefenPRO 10x4 DVI 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 build-in power supply
and at 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 nd the solution
that ts your needs.
The GefenPRO 10x4 DVI Dual Link Matrix
Simplify the process of routing up to 10 DVI sources to any of 4 DVI monitors
without losing quality or resolution. The GefenPRO 10x4 DVI Dual Link Matrix
provides a simple, reliable, and highly effective method of streamlining any
installation using multiple sources and outputs, taking the hassle out of managing
multiple connections. Each DVI source is accessible at all times by any monitor
using the front-panel buttons, IR remote unit, built-in RS-232 or using IP control.
How It Works
Using the supplied DVI cables, connect 10 sources to the DVI input ports on
the GefenPRO 10x4 DVI Dual Link Matrix. Connect the 4 DVI monitors to the
DVI outputs on the GefenPRO 10x4 DVI Dual Link Matrix. Plug in the power
cord and power-on the GefenPRO 10x4 DVI Dual Link Matrix. The connected
monitors will show video according to the routing selection.
NOTE: The GefenPRO 10x4 DVI Dual Link Matrix only supports DVI-D. The DVI
connectors on the 10x4 DVI Dual Link Matrix have all 29 pins.
INTRODUCTION

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READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR
OPERATING THE GEFENPRO 10X4 DVI DUAL LINK MATRIX
• The 10x4 DVI Dual Link Matrix does not support HDCP content.
• Make sure that a DVI monitor is powered and connected to one of the DVI
outputs on the 10x4 DVI Dual Link Matrix before applying power. By default,
the Local EDID is read from the connected monitor and is copied to all 10
DVI inputs once the Matrix has been turned on. If a monitor is not detected
by the Matrix at power-on, a default (internal) EDID of 640x480 will be used.
This functionality can be disabled using the Secure Local EDID function
through IP control. See page 36 for more information.
• There is no internal scaling in the 10x4 DVI Dual Link Matrix. Each monitor
attached to the Matrix must be able to display the resolutions output by the
source device(s). For maximum compatibility it is recommended that only
one common resolution be used by each source device.
• Advanced EDID features and IP conguration features are accessible
through the RS-232 serial command set.
• Routing and EDID features can be accessed using a Web browser using the
built-in IP control.
• IMPORTANT: If the unit is installed in a closed or multi-rack assembly, do
not block the ventilation holes of the enclosure.
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FEATURES
Features
• Increases productivity
• Supports 1080p Full HD at 120Hz and dual-link resolutions up to 3840 x
2400 (WQUXGA)
• Front panel control buttons for local switching
• IP Control
• Serial RS-232 interface for remote control via a computer or control
automation devices
• Discrete IR remote control
• Advanced EDID management permits uploading of custom internal or
external EDID settings
• Supports DDWG standards for DVI
• Internal power supply
• Output masking command
• Standby mode
• Energy Star compliant
• Grounding pin
• IR Sensor
• IR Extender
• Power On/Off switch
• Status LCD (shows routing status)
• Rack mountable
Package Includes
(1) GefenPRO 10x4 DVI Dual Link Matrix
(10) 6-foot DVI cable (M-M)
(1) IR remote control unit
(1) AC Power Cord
(1) User Manual

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Front Panel
FRONT PANEL LAYOUT
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FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
Front Panel
1 OFF Button
Use this button to mask selected outputs. See page 12 for details.
2 Input Selection Buttons (1 - 10)
These buttons are used to select the input source.
3 Output Selection Buttons (1 - 4)
These buttons are used to select the output.
4 Routing State Indicators
These LED indicators show the current routing state.

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BACK PANEL LAYOUT
Back Panel
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10
7 6 5
1 3
4
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BACK PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
1 AC 110/220V (50/60 Hz) Power Cable / Receptacle
Connect the included AC power cord from this receptacle to an available
electrical outlet..
2 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.
3 Power Switch
Turn the power ON or OFF using this switch. The switch will glow bright green
when the Matrix is turned ON.
4 Grounding Terminal
Provides a discharge path to ground in case a short circuit occurs between the
“hot” lead of the power supply and the enclosure of the Matrix. The grounding
wire should be attached from the grounding terminal to an approved ground
path.
5 DVI Output Ports 1-4
Connect DVI monitors to these ports.
6 DVI Input Ports 1-10
Connect DVI source devices to these ports.
7 RS-232 Serial Port
Connects to the RS-232 control device. The 10x4 DVI Dual Link Matrix may be
switched remotely using this port. See page 18 for more information.

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How to Connect the 10x4 DVI Dual Link Matrix
1. Connect up to 10 DVI source devices to the DVI inputs on the rear panel of
the 10x4 DVI Dual Link Matrix using the supplied DVI cables.
2. Connect up to 4 DVI monitors to the DVI outputs on the rear panel of the
10x4 DVI Dual Link Matrix with user-supplied DVI cables.
3. Connect the included AC power cable to the power receptacle on the rear
panel of the 10x4 DVI Dual Link Matrix. Connect the opposite end of the
cable into an available electrical outlet.
How to Operate the 10x4 DVI Dual Link Matrix
The 10x4 DVI Dual Link Matrix offers a number of control options. The following
methods can be used to control basic routing functions of the 10x4 DVI Dual Link
Matrix:
1. Front Panel Control Buttons - Pages 9 and 13
2. IR Remote Control - Pages 14 and 16
3. RS-232 Serial Control - Pages 18 - 32
4. IP Control - Pages 33 - 39
Wiring Diagram for the GefenPRO 16x16 3GSDI Matrix
CONNECTING AND OPERATING
THE 10X4 DVI DUAL LINK MATRIX
RS-232 Controller
IP Control
GEF-DVI-1044DL
Dual-Link DVI
Displays
DVI DUAL LINK CABLE
RS-232 CABLE
ETHERNET CABLE
4x
Dual-Link DVI
Sources
10x
Matrix
10X4 Remote PB (optional)
EXT-DVI-1044DL-KB
Attention: This product should always be connected to a grounded
electrical socket.

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Front Panel Controls
The GefenPRO 10x4 DVI Dual Link Matrix uses an LED display that shows
the current routing status and is used to control the Matrix. When the unit is
powered, four (4) LEDs will indicate the current routing status:
In the example above, all DVI sources have been routed to Output 1.
The top row of ten (10) buttons correspond to each input on the Matrix. The four
buttons on the left correspond to each of the outputs on the Matrix (see pages 4
and 5).
The GefenPRO 10x4 DVI Dual Link Matrix can route a source to one monitor at
a time or a source to multiple monitors at once. Routing a source to a monitor is
a two-step process: The rst step is to select the monitor (1-4) to which the source
will be routed. The second step is to select the source (1-10).
Routing a Source to a Monitor
Example 1:
Route the source device connected to In 2 to the monitor connected to Out 1.
1. Press the Output 1 button. The Ouput 1 button will glow blue, indicating that
it has been pressed.
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2. Press the Input 2 button.
The Input 2 button will glow blue momentarily and the LED will change from Input
1 to Input 2.
The Input 2 and for Output 1 buttons will turn off. The source connected to Input
2 should now be displayed on the monitor connected to Output 1.
Routing a Source to Multiple Monitors at Once
Example 2:
Route the source device connected to In 3 to the monitors connected Out 2,
Out3, and Out4.
1. Press the buttons for Output 2, Output 3, and Output 4. Each button will
glow blue, indicating that it has been pressed.
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2. Press the button for Input 3.
The button for Input 3 will glow blue momentarily and each LED will change from
Input 1 to Input 3.
In the example above, Input 3 has been routed to Outputs 2, 3, and 4. From the
previous example (see page 9), Input 2 has been routed to Output 1.
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Masking Outputs
Any monitor can be blocked (masked) from displaying video. A single monitor or
multiple monitors can be masked at any one time.
Example 1:
Masking Output 2 and Output 3.
1. Press the buttons for Output 2 and Output 3. Each button will glow blue,
indicating that it has been pressed.
2. Press the Off button, located at the far-left of the Input buttons.
The Off button will glow blue momentarily.
The buttons for Output 2 and Output 3 will turn off and video will not be
transmitted to Output 2 and Output 3.
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Unmasking Outputs
Example 1:
Unmasking Output 2 and Output 3.
1. Press the buttons for Output 2 and Output 3. Each button will glow blue,
indicating that it has been pressed.
2. Press the Off button, located at the far-left of the Input buttons.
The Off button will glow blue momentarily and the LED indicators for Output 2
and Output 3 will glow blue.
The Off, Output 2, and Output 3 buttons will turn off and video should now be
restored to monitor 2 and monitor 3.
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1 Activity Indicator
This LED will be activated momentarily each time a button is pressed.
2 Display and Source Selection Buttons
These buttons are used to select which source is routed to a monitor.
Routing Sources using the Remote Control unit
Issuing a routing command is a two step process. The rst step is to select the
monitor (1-4) to which the source will be routed. The second step is to select the
source (1-10).
Example:
Route the source device connected to In 6 to the monitor connected to Out 4.
1. Press button 4 (Out 4) on the IR remote control unit.
2. Press button 6 (In 6) on the IR remote control unit.
The source connected to In 6 will be routed to the monitor connected to Out 4.
IR REMOTE DESCRIPTION
RMT-16416IR
Remote Control Unit
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2

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IR REMOTE INSTALLATION
Installing the IR Remote Control 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.
CAUTION: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
Battery Slot

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IR REMOTE CONFIGURATION
How to Resolve IR Code Conicts
In the event that IR commands from other remote controls interfere with the
supplied IR Remote Control unit, changing the IR channel on the IR Remote
Control unit will x 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.
It is important that the IR channel on the Remote Control unit, matches the IR
channel set on the 10x4 DVI 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 10x4 DVI Dual Link Matrix must also be set to IR channel 0. See page
30 on how to change the IR channel on the 10x4 DVI Dual Link Matrix.
1 2
1 21 2
1 2
Remote Channel 2:
Remote Channel 0:
Default
Remote Channel 1:
Remote Channel 3:
Exposed DIP Switch
bank between the
battery chambers.