Gefen EXT-DVI-848 User manual

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8x8 DVI Matrix
EXT-DVI-848
User Manual

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Rev A

CONTENTS
1 Introduction
2 Operation Notes
3 Features
4 8x8 DVI Matrix Front Panel Layout
5 8x8 DVI Matrix Front Panel Descriptions
6 8x8 DVI Matrix Back Panel Layout
7 8x8 DVI Matrix Back Panel Descriptions
8 EXT-RMT-Matrix-848 Panel Layout
9 EXT-RMT-Matrix-848 Panel Descriptions
10 Connecting And Operating The 8x8 DVI Matrix
11 8x8 DVI Matrix Remote Description & Operation
12 RMT-848IR IR Channel Configuration
13 EXT-RMT-Matrix-848 Remote Operation
14 RMT-8-IR IR Channel Configuration
15 RS-232 Serial Control Interface
16 Network Cable Wiring Diagram
17 Appendix A
19 Appendix B
24 Specifications
25 Warranty

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Congratulations on your purchase of the 8x8 DVI Matrix. Your complete
satisfaction is very 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.
INTRODUCTION

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READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR
OPERATING THE 8X8 DVI MATRIX
• The 8x8 DVI Matrix is not HDCP compliant
• By default, EDID routing is based on the first connected display to a source.
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 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.
OPERATION NOTES

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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
• 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
• Not HDCP compliant; for computer use only.
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 Manual
FEATURES

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8X8 DVI MATRIX FRONT PANEL LAYOUT

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1 LED Status Display
This display will list the current display/source routes.
Monitor (A~H)
Selected Source (1~8)
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
Monitor Output’s are labeled 1 through 8 on the rear panel of the 8x8 DVI
Matrix. These numbers correspond to the lettersAthrough 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.
2 IR Receiver
Use the included RMT-848IR remote control to route video to the different
displays.
3 Power LED Indicator
This input indicator will become active once the included 24V DC power adapter
has been properly connected.
8X8 DVI MATRIX FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTIONS

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8X8 DVI MATRIX BACK PANEL LAYOUT

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1-8 Optional Remote Switching Ports
Ports 1 through 8 are used for remote switching using the optional
component EXT-RMT-MATRIX-848.
9 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.
10-17 DVI Input Ports
Connect up to 8 DVI sources to DVI Input Ports 1 through 8.
18-25 DVI Output Ports
Connect up to 8 DVI displays to DVI Output Ports 1 through 8. These
output ports correspond to Monitors Athrough Hon the LED Status
Display.
26 24V DC Power Input
Connect the included 24V DC power supply to this input.
8X8 DVI MATRIX BACK PANEL DESCRIPTIONS

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Front Panel
Back Panel
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EXT-RMT-MATRIX-848 PANEL LAYOUT
(PRODUCT SOLD SEPARATELY)

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1 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.
2 IR Receiver
This port will receive commands from an RMT-8-IR remote control for remote
controlled switching at the extended location.
3 Active Input LED Indicator
1 through 8 LED indicators that will visually acknowledge which source is
currently selected.
4 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.
5 IR Extension Eye
Connect the optional IR Receiver Extension (part# EXT-RMT-EXTIR) to this
port.
6 RS-232 Serial Control Port
This port can be used to control switching via RS-232 serial communication.
EXT-RMT-MATRIX-848 PANEL DESCRIPTIONS

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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-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.
CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE 8X8 DVI MATRIX

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8X8 DVI MATRIX REMOTE DESCRIPTION & OPERATION
Buttons 1 through 8 on the RMT-16 IR remote control correspond to display outputs
Athrough H. Buttons 9 through 16 correspond to source inputs 1 through 8. Please
use the steps and chart below for instructions on how to route video sources to
displays.
Output Input
Remote Button Display Remote Button Source
1A91
2 B 10 2
3C113
4 D 12 4
5 E 13 5
6 F 14 6
7 G 15 7
8 H 16 8
Routing video to a particular display using the remote control is a 2 step process.
The first input step is to select the display (Output column). The second input step is
to select the source (Input column) that will be routed to the display that was chosen
in the first step. The example below shows how to route input source number 7 to
display C.
1. Press the remote button labeled 3 (display C) on the RMT-16 IR remote control.
2. Press the remote button labeled 15 (source 7) on the RMT-16 IR remote control.
3. The video from DVI Input 7 should now appear on the display connected to
monitor output C.
Repeat these steps to route any video source to any display.
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8x8 DVI Matrix DIP Switches
IR CHANNEL CONFIGURATION
RMT-848IR DIP Switches
Remote Channel 1:
Default
1 2
Remote Channel 2:
1 2
Remote Channel 3:
1 2
Remote Channel 4:
1 2
Remote Channel 1:
Default
1 2
Remote Channel 2:
1 2
Remote Channel 3:
1 2
Remote Channel 4:
1 2
RMT-848IR REMOTE CONTROL 8x8 DVI Matrix
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
inAppendix A. See below for DIP Switch configurations for each of the available
remote channels.
RMT-848IR IR CHANNEL CONFIGURATION

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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 an RMT-8-IR remote control (sold
separately) or through the RS-232 serial communications port on the rear panel.
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
11
22
33
44
55
66
77
88
LED Indicator
Input Selection
Buttons
(PRODUCT SOLD SEPARATELY)
(REMOTE SOLD SEPARATELY)
EXT-RMT-MATRIX-848 REMOTE OPERATION

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RMT-8-IR IR CHANNEL CONFIGURATION
The RMT-8-IR remote control (sold separately) 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 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
available remote channels.
Remote Channel 1:
Default
1 2
Remote Channel 2:
1 2
Remote Channel 3:
1 2
Remote Channel 4:
1 2
RMT-8-IR REMOTE CONTROL
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Remote Channel 1:
Default
Remote Channel 4:
1
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2
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3
4
4
Remote Channel 3:
1234
Remote Channel 2:
1234

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RS232 Settings
Bits per second ................................................................................................. 19200
Data bits .................................................................................................................... 8
Parity .................................................................................................................. None
Stop bits .....................................................................................................................1
Flow Control ....................................................................................................... None
Please see Appendix B for information on the available RS-232 commands.
54321
9876
12345
6789
Only Pins 2 (RX), 3 (TX), and 5 (Ground) are used on the RS-232 serial interface
RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL INTERFACE

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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.
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.
Pin Color
1 Orange / White
2 Orange
3 Green / White
4 Blue
5 Blue / White
6 Green
7 Brown / White
8 Brown
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NETWORK CABLE WIRING DIAGRAM

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The 8X8 DVI Matrix has 4 banks of DIP Switches located on the underside of the
main unit. This section will outline the function of each DIP Switch bank.
DIP SWITCH BANKS
DIP Switch Description
1RMT-848IR remote control channel configuration. This setting must match DIP Switch 1 on the RMT-848IR remote
control.
2RMT-848IR remote control channel configuration. This setting must match DIP Switch 2 on the RMT-848IR remote
control.
3 NOT USED
4 NOT USED
5 NOT USED
6 NOT USED
7 NOT USED
8 For future implementation
DIP Switch Bank Description
A • RMT-848IR channel configuration
B • Monitor pre-emphasis
C • For future implementation
D • For future implementation
DIP SWITCH BANK A
APPENDIX A
Rear Panel
Front Panel
Bank A Bank B Bank C Bank D