PESA PRO-8X8-DVI User manual

PRO-8X8-DVI
8X8 DVI Router
User Manual
Made in Taiwan rev.1008
103 Quality Circle, Suite 210 | Huntsville, Alabama 35806 | Tel: [phone] | Fax: [phone] | Email: [email protected]m

Safety and Notice
The PESA PRO-8X8-DVI 8X8 DVI Router has been tested for conformance to safety regulations
and requirements, and has been certified for international use. However, like all electronic
equipments, the PRO-8X8-DVI should be used with care. Please read and follow the safety
instructions to protect yourself from possible injury and to minimize the risk of damage to the unit.
zFollow all instructions and warnings marked on this unit.
zDo not attempt to service this unit yourself, except where explained in this manual.
zProvide proper ventilation and air circulation and do not use near water.
zKeep objects that might damage the device and assure that the placement of this unit is on a
stable surface.
zUse only the power adapter and power cords and connection cables designed for this unit.
zDo not use liquid or aerosol cleaners to clean this unit. Always unplug the power to the device
before cleaning.
Warranty Information
PESA Switching Systems, Inc., (PESA) warrants this equipment against defective workmanship or materials
for a period of one (1) year from date of shipment. The sole warranty responsibility of PESA, shall be to
replace or repair product proved to be defective. During the warranty period, defective parts will be replaced
at no charge. Labor to repair or replace defective parts covered under the warranty will be performed at no
charge at PESA. This warranty covers only products manufactured by PESA, and the components used in
their manufacture. The warranty on assembled products sold by PESA., but manufactured by others shall be
that of the original manufacturer. This warranty does not include shipping damage or damage caused by
abuse, neglect, tampering by unauthorized personnel, damage inadvertently caused by the user, preventative
maintenance, or any equipment or part thereof whose serial number has been removed or defaced. Neither
the seller nor the manufacturer shall be liable for any injury, loss or damage, direct or consequential, arising
out of the inability to use the product. Before using, user shall determine the suitability of the product for the
intended use, and user assumes all risk and liability whatsoever in connection therewith. This warranty is
effective only at the PESA factory in Huntsville, Alabama, USA. If possible, retain the original packing
material for use in the unlikely event that your equipment must be returned to the PESA factory. When
shipping your equipment, the shipping charges must be prepaid. The repaired unit will be returned to you,
freight prepaid. This warranty is exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties, whether expressed or implied,
including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

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The PESA PRO-8X8-DVI 8X8 DVI Router provides the most flexible and cost effective solution
in the market to route high definition video sources from any of the eight DVI source devices to any
eight digital displays at the same time. This solution is well suited for digital signage, conference
room presentation systems, or other similar setting or application.
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RS-232 Cable
DVI Cable
RS-232
PRO-8X8-DVI
Features
zDVI single link compliant
zAllows any source to be displayed on multiple displays at the same time
zAllows any DVI display to view any DVI source at any time
zSupports default DVI EDID and learns the EDID of displays
zThe router can switch every output channel to any DVI input by push button control, IR remote
control, USB or RS-232 serial control
zEasy installation with 1RU rack-mounting designs
zFast response time – 2~5 seconds for channel switch
INTRODUCTION

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Specifications & Package Contents
Model Name PRO-8X8-DVI
Technical
Role of usage 8x8 router / matrix
DVI compliance Yes
HDCP compliance No
Video bandwidth Single-link 165MHz (4.95Gbps)
Video support VGA 640x480 ~ WUXGA 1920x1200, 480p ~ 1080p
ESD protection Human body −±19kV air-gap discharge & ±12kV contact discharge
Core chipset −±8kV
PCB stack-up 4-layer board (impedance control −differential 100Ω; single 50Ω)
Input 8x DVI + 1x RS-232 + 1x USB + 1x 3.5mm for IR receiver
Output 8x DVI
DVI Input selection Push button / IR / RS-232 / USB
IR remote control Electro-optical characteristics: τ= 25°/ Carrier frequency: 38kHz
DVI connector Type DVI-I (29-pin female)
RS-232 connector DE-9 [9-pin D-sub female]
USB connector3Standard type-B [square shape]
3.5mm connector Earphone jack for IR receiver
DIP switch 4-pin for operation & firmware update
Mechanical
Housing Metal enclosure
Dimensions
L x W x H Model 1RU - 1’5”x7.9”x1.7” / 440x200x44mm
Package 11”x1’10”x1’5” / 280x550x420mm
Weight Model 5.9 lbs / 2675g
Package 8.8 lbs / 4kg
Fixedness 1RU rack mounting
Power supply AC Power 100-240V
Power consumption 60 Watts (max)
Operation temperature 32-104°F / 0-40°C
Storage temperature -4-140°F / -20-60°C
Relative humidity 20-90% RH (no condensation)
Package Contents
1x PRO-8X8-DVI
1x IR receiver cable
1x IR remote control
2x 1RU rack mounting ear
1x UL AC C13 power cord
1x Installation CD
1x User manual
USB or RS-232 control must be connected either one at a time. Connecting both types of cables may
cause command confusion..

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PANEL DESCRIPTION
Front Panel
OUTPUT PORT INPUT CHANNEL
IR SENSOR
8X8 DVI Router
PRO-8X8-DVI
Ext. IR
1. Power on/off control switch
2. 3.5mm IR socket for plugging in the external IR receiver
3. LED indicators for output port and input channel mapping display
4. Front panel push buttons for selecting desired input channel and output port
5. IR sensor to receive IR command signals
Rear Panel
DVI-D INPUT 2
DVI-D INPUT 1
DVI-D INPUT 4
DVI-D INPUT 3
DVI-D OUTPUT
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22
2
33
3
44
4
55
5
66
6
77
7
88
8
DVI-D INPUT 6
DVI-D INPUT 5
DVI-D INPUT 8
DVI-D INPUT 7
USBSW Main
RS-232
6. RS-232 port for serial channel control via PC
7. DVI-D inputs for connecting to each source device via a DVI cable
8. DVI-D outputs for connecting to each display via a DVI cable or a DVI extender
9. DVI-D inputs for connecting to each source device via a DVI cable
10. 4-pin DIP switch for operation & firmware update (see DIP SWITCH section)
11. 100-240V AC Power to connect to C13 power cord
12. USB control port for serial channel control via PC
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DIP SWITCH
SW Main for firmware update (for technical support only)
DIP Switch Position Pin no.1 Pin no.2 Pin no.3 Pin no.4
Normal operation via RS-232 port1Off (½) Off (½) On (¾) Off (½)
Normal operation via USB port2Off (½) Off (½) On (¾) On (¾)
Firmware update3BlockA – main On (¾) Off (½) On (¾) Off (½)
Block B – remote On (¾) On (¾) On (¾) Off (½)
Note
1. Factory default for SW Main is pin no.1 at off (½), pin no.2 at off (½), pin no.3 at on
(¾), and pin no.4 at off (½). PLEASE MAINTAIN THIS SETTING AT ANYTIME
FOR REGULAR USE VIARS-232 CONTROL!
2. Factory default for SW Main is pin no.1 at off (½), pin no.2 at off (½), pin no.3 at on
(¾), and pin no.4 at on (¾). PLEASE MAINTAIN THIS SETTING AT ANYTIME
FOR REGULAR USE VIAUSB CONTROL!
3. Sequence for firmware update
WARNING!
Firmware update only can be done via RS-232 port and connection to PC set at COM1
1. Turn off the PRO-8X8-DVI. Execute the firmware update program on your PC via COM1
port connection to the RS-232 port of the PRO-8X8-DVI.
2. Set the pin no.1 of SW Main at on (¾) for firmware update mode.
3. Set pin no.2 and pin no.3 at respective positions to assign which Block to be updated.
4. Turn on the PRO-8X8-DVI. The firmware update program should begin this update sequence
automatically. If not, please check the RS-232 connection status between PC and
PRO-8X8-DVI.
5. After the OK message shows up to indicate the firmware update sequence for designated
Block is complete, please turn off the PRO-8X8-DVI.
6. Repeat step 3 ~ step6 if you want to update the firmware of the remaining Block.
7. Set the SW Main switch position to Normal Operation Mode.
8. Turn on the PRO-8X8-DVI.

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1=Power
2=IR signal [36-40KHz]
3=Grounding
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IR EXTENDER
3.5mm IR Socket
IR Receiver
Ext. IR: Plug the IR receiver here to receive all IR command signals from the IR remote control

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INSTALLATION
1. Connect all sources to DVI-D inputs on the PRO-8X8-DVI.
2. Connect all displays to DVI-D outputs on the PRO-8X8-DVI.
3. Connect the IR receiver to the Ext. IR jack on the front panel of PRO-8X8-DVI and direct the
IR receiver to where it can receive IR commands from the IR remote reliably.
4. Connect the ULAC C13 power cord to the power jack on the PRO-8X8-DVI.
5. Turn on all DVI devices.
6. Turn on the PRO-8X8-DVI.
Diagram
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3
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RS-232 Cable
DVI Cable
RS-232
PRO-8X8-DVI

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CHANNEL CONTROL
Method A: Push Button
1. Press the buttons on OUTPUT PORT to select which port to be changed.
“«”: change selected output port in ascending order
“─“: change selected output port in descending order
2. Press the buttons on INPUT CHANNEL. The source will be sequentially changed. After few
seconds, the setting will be active.
Method B: IR Remote Control
a. Firstly please push one of the INPUT buttons to choose which DVI input source you are going
to setup. After that, you can ha6ve multiple outputs playing the same content from the selected
INPUT 1 to INPUT 8 by pushing the corresponding OUTPUT buttons. The setting will be
effective in a couple of seconds.
INPUT & OUTPUT MAPPING
INPUT 1 DVI input port 1
INPUT 2 DVI input port 2
INPUT 3 DVI input port 3
INPUT 4 DVI input port 4
INPUT 5 DVI input port 5
NPUT 6 DVI input port 6
INPUT 7 DVI input port 7
INPUT 8 DVI input port 8
OUTPUT 1 DVI output port 1
OUTPUT 2 DVI output port 2
OUTPUT 3 DVI output port 3
OUTPUT 4 DVI output port 4
OUTPUT 5 DVI output port 5
OUTPUT 6 DVI output port 6
OUTPUT 7 DVI output port 7
OUTPUT 8 DVI output port 8
FUNCTION KEY
Function
FN + SOURCE SEL. 1 Escape System LOCK
FN +SOURCE SEL. 2 Enter System LOCK (most buttons, IR control, and RS-232 control
become inactive, except Escape System LOCK command )

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Method C: Software Control through RS-232 or USB
Software Control Panel
1. Setting
Click on Get to read back device ID.
Click on Set to write device ID.
Click on Rename to open the String Table.
In the String Table, assign the captions for each input and output port for easy recognition.
For example:
Rename the Input1 to “Desktop PC1”, Input2 to “Laptop2,” input3 to “PC3,” input4 to “PC4,”
input5 to “Laptop5,” … etc., and rename output1 to “Conf. RM1,” output2 to “Conf. RM2,”
output3 to “Lobby,” output4 to “Main projector,” … etc.

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Click on Save String Table to save the caption setting (turn effective after program restart)
Click on Set Default to pop up the confirmation message below to erase the captions and reset
the string table back to default setting. (turn effective after program restart)
2. Scan
Serial Port Scan:
Click on Scan, the machine will scan the all COM port and show them.
Select the RS232 serial port connected to the router unit.
And set device ID 255 is for all device.
Only the same device id or 255 can get the command you sent.
Click on OK. Get the new status from the router unit for the port you select.

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3. Linkage: Click on Linkage to read back all status.
4. Open/Close: Click on Open or Close to close or open COM port.
5. Mapping
Select All Output
Click on Select All Output”, and then select the source on main menu. You can quickly set
all output to the same source.
Unselect All Output:
Release output selection.
Select Input1~8-Output:
Select Input Source. Then select the output port icon.
For example:
Select input source 1. Then select output ports one and two. The video and audio will be sent
to ports one and two.
6. Fast Select
Click on Fast Select. Quick setting.
Input one > Output Port one
Input two > Output Port two
…..
Click on Fast Select pull down menu.
Select Input Num-Output Num
Input source #1 > Output port #1
Input source #2 > Output port #2 …..
Select Input* - All Output
Send the same source to all output.

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7. Output Port:
Pull down menu and select which source to be sent to this output port.
One by one setting
On main menu screen.
First select input source. Then select the output ports which you
want to send the video and audio from this source. When you
select the input source, the source will change to gray. When you
select the output port one by one, the selected output port will
change to gray.
The linking line will change to yellow.
Group setting
First select output ports one by one. Then select the input source.
The selected output ports change the setting at the same time.
Terminal Settings:
Baud rate: 9600
Data length:8bit
Parity check: No
Stop bit: 1

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Command Set:
COMMAND ACTION COMMAND ACTION
ST System Status VR Firmware Version
A1 Output A selects Input 1 E1 Output E selects Input 1
A2 Output A selects Input 2 E2 Output E selects Input 2
A3 Output A selects Input 3 E3 Output E selects Input 3
A4 Output A selects Input 4 E4 Output E selects Input 4
A5 Output A selects Input 5 E5 Output E selects Input 5
A6 Output A selects Input 6 E6 Output E selects Input 6
A7 Output A selects Input 7 E7 Output E selects Input 7
A8 Output A selects Input 8 E8 Output E selects Input 8
B1 Output B selects Input 1 F1 Output F selects Input 1
B2 Output B selects Input 2 F2 Output F selects Input 2
B3 Output B selects Input 3 F3 Output F selects Input 3
B4 Output B selects Input 4 F4 Output F selects Input 4
B5 Output B selects Input 5 F5 Output F selects Input 5
B6 Output B selects Input 6 F6 Output F selects Input 6
B7 Output B selects Input 7 F7 Output F selects Input 7
B8 Output B selects Input 8 F8 Output F selects Input 8
C1 Output C selects Input 1 G1 Output G selects Input 1
C2 Output C selects Input 2 G2 Output G selects Input 2
C3 Output C selects Input 3 G3 Output G selects Input 3
C4 Output C selects Input 4 G4 Output G selects Input 4
C5 Output C selects Input 5 G5 Output G selects Input 5
C6 Output C selects Input 6 G6 Output G selects Input 6
C7 Output C selects Input 7 G7 Output G selects Input 7
C8 Output C selects Input 8 G8 Output G selects Input 8
D1 Output D selects Input 1 H1 Output H selects Input 1
D2 Output D selects Input 2 H2 Output H selects Input 2
D3 Output D selects Input 3 H3 Output H selects Input 3
D4 Output D selects Input 4 H4 Output H selects Input 4
D5 Output D selects Input 5 H5 Output H selects Input 5
D6 Output D selects Input 6 H6 Output H selects Input 6
D7 Output D selects Input 7 H7 Output H selects Input 7
D8 Output D selects Input 8 H8 Output H selects Input 8

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EDID LEARNING
The PRO-8X8-DVI has a built-in EDID profiles designed to cover most of the widely used
resolutions for the ease of installation.
Default EDID
Native/preferred timing: 1680 x 1050p at 60Hz (16:9)
Detailed timing #1: 1920 x 1200p at 60Hz (16:9)
Standard timings supported:
1920 x 1080p at 60Hz 1152 x 870p at 75Hz
1600 x 1200p at 60Hz 1152 x 864p at 75Hz
1440 x 900p at 60Hz 1024 x 768p at 60Hz, 70Hz, 75Hz, 87Hz
1360 x 765p at 60Hz 800 x 600p at 56Hz, 60Hz, 72Hz, 75Hz
1280 x 1024p at 60Hz, 75Hz 720 x 400p at 70Hz
1280 x 960p at 60Hz 640 x 480p at 60Hz, 67Hz, 72Hz, 75Hz
1280 x 800p at 60Hz
Learning EDID from front panel
The EDID learning function is only necessary whenever you encounter any display on the DVI
output port that cannot play video properly. Because the DVI source devices and displays may have
various level of capability in playing video, the general principle is that the source device will
output the lowest standards in video resolutions to be commonly acceptable among all DVI displays.
In this case, a 1024x768 output would probably be the safest choice. Nevertheless, the user can
force the router to learn the EDID of the lowest capable DVI display among others to make sure all
displays are capable to play the DVI signals normally by performing the procedures from the front
panel of PRO-8X8-DVI:
1. Select the desired Output Port and Input Channel that the EDID of the display connected to
this specified output port can be learned for the specified input channel.
2. Press the “«” button of the Output Port and “▬” button of the Input Channel at the same
time for 2 seconds.
3. Release these two buttons. The EDID of the display connected to the chosen output will be
written to the chosen input.
4. If the operation is successful, the LED of Input Channel will show (OK). If the operation
is not successful, it will show (failure).
If the user wants to restore the default EDID profile to any specified input, please follow the steps:
1. Select the desired input that needs to restore the default EDID profile matching the LED on the
Output Port (not Input Channel!).
2. Press the “«” button of the Output Port and the “«” button of the Input Channel at the same
time for 2 seconds.
3. Release these two buttons. The default EDID profile will be restored to the input port selected
and display on the LED of Output Port. If the operation is successful, the LED of Input
Channel will show (OK). If the operation is not successful, it will show (failure).

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Default Custom Code — IR2 Code: 00 FF
Custom Code — IR3 Code: 0x12 0x21
Custom Code: 0x12 0x21
Output 1 Output 2 Output 3 Output 4 Output 5 Output 6 Output 7 Output 8
Source 1 0xA1 0xB1 0xC1 0xD1 0xE1 0xF1 0x11 0x21
Source 2 0xA2 0xB2 0xC2 0xD2 0xE2 0xF2 0x12 0x22
Source 3 0xA3 0xB3 0xC3 0xD3 0xE3 0xF3 0x13 0x23
Source 4 0xA4 0xB4 0xC4 0xD4 0xE4 0xF4 0x14 0x24
Source 5 0xA5 0xB5 0xC5 0xD5 0xE5 0xF5 0x15 0x25
Source 6 0xA6 0xB6 0xC6 0xD6 0xE6 0xF6 0x16 0x26
Source 7 0xA7 0xB7 0xC7 0xD7 0xE7 0xF7 0x17 0x27
Source 8 0xA8 0xB8 0xC8 0xD8 0xE8 0xF8 0x18 0x28
Function
0x17
0x0A 0x0C
POWER
0x02
SOURCE SEL. 1
0x54
SOURCE SEL. 2
0x55
SOURCE SEL 3
0x56
SOURCE SEL. 4
0x01
SOURCE SEL. 5
0x57
SOURCE SEL. 6
0x58
SOURCE SEL. 7
0x59
SOURCE SEL. 8
0x06
INPUT 1
0x18
INPUT 2
0x5B
INPUT 3
0x19
INPUT 4
0x07
INPUT 5
0x1B
INPUT 6
0x5A
INPUT 7
0x1A
INPUT 8
0x04
OUTPUT 1
0x0E
OUTPUT 2
0x0D
OUTPUT 3
0x12
OUTPUT 4
0x05
OUTPUT 5
0x1C
OUTPUT 6
0x1D
OUTPUT 7
0x1F
OUTPUT 8
0x1E
«
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IR DISCRETE CODE
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Custom Code — IR4 Code: 0x13 0x31
Custom Code: 0x13 0x31
Output 1 Output 2 Output 3 Output 4 Output 5 Output 6 Output 7 Output 8
Source 1 0xAE 0xBE 0xCE 0xDE 0xEE 0xFE 0x1E 0x2E
Source 2 0xAD 0xBD 0xCD 0xDD 0xED 0xFD 0x1D 0x2D
Source 3 0xAC 0xBC 0xCC 0xDC 0xEC 0xFC 0x1C 0x2C
Source 4 0xAB 0xBB 0xCB 0xDB 0xEB 0xFB 0x1B 0x2B
Source 5 0xAA 0xBA 0xCA 0xDA 0xEA 0xFA 0x1A 0x2A
Source 6 0xA9 0xB9 0xC9 0xD9 0xE9 0xF9 0x19 0x29
Source 7 0xA8 0xB8 0xC8 0xD8 0xE8 0xF8 0x18 0x28
Source 8 0xA7 0xB7 0xC7 0xD7 0xE7 0xF7 0x17 0x27
Note: Using terminal to set Custom Code
Example: Set custom code from 0x01 0xEE to 0x13 0x31
>>IR4 -------------- command (using RS-232 terminal command mode)
>>IR4 -------------- echo
Command Custom Code
IR2 0x00 0xFF
IR3 0x12 0x21
IR4 0x13 0x31
For further information, please check the installation CD.

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USB or RS-232 control must be connected either one at a time. Connecting both types of cables
may cause command confusion.
NOTICE

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1. Why the buttons on the front panel and remote control are all out of control?
It might be because of a function called System Lock which can prevent unnecessary misusage
after installation. Please refer to the CHANNEL CONTROL section to know how to unlock.
2. Can every HDMI monitor or projector work with the DVI router?
Basically, the answer is YES. But if your HDMI display cannot support 1920x1200 or
1920x1080, please refer the EDID LEARNING section to learn EDID from the monitor or
projector.
3. What is EDID? Why do I need to learn EDID?
EDID contains the whole information of the display such as the resolution and audio setting
which this display can support. Therefore, based on the EDID information, media player will
pick up the most suitable resolution and audio setting to the display. In order to faithfully
transmit the EDID information from display to the media player, learning EDID from display to
this device is necessary.
4. What should I do to learn EDID for the router?
Due to the limitation of DVI, the source device can only output one video resolution at any
given time. The mechanism of EDID Learning is to pick up the DVI display with the lowest
capability among the ones you would use for this input source. For example, if user would like
to play the input-2 upon output-3, output-5 and output-8, and only output-5 cannot support
1920x1200 (support up to 1024x768 only), please learn the EDID from the display connected
to the output-5 at the input-2 port. Of course, if output-5 could get the DVI signals from every
DVI input, please learn EDID information from output5 to all eight DVI inputs. For more
information about EDID Learning, please refer to EDID LEARNING section.
TROUBLESHOOTING

PRO-8X8-DVI
8X8 DVI Router
PESA Switching Systems, Inc.
103 Quality Circle, Suite 210
Huntsville, Alabama 35806
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]