SMART-AVI DVR8X8 User manual

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Display content from any 8 computers
on any 8 screens independently.
DVI Router 8x8
www.smartavi.com
User Manual
2840 N. Naomi Ave.
Burbank, California 91504
Phone: [phone]
Facsimile: [phone]
Technical Specifications
Smart Audio Video Innovation
Video Video Amplifier Bandwidth
165 MHz
Input Video Signal 1.2 volts p-p Input DDC Signal 5 volts p-p (TTL) Single Link Range 1080 / 1920 x 1200
DVI Connector DVI-I 29 pin female
Control Serial Controls RS-232, DB9 female connector Power Power Supply 5VDC-3A Physical Dimensions 17”W x 1.75”H x 7”D Weight 4.05 lbs.
Pin # Signal Pin # Signal
1 T.M.D.S Data 2- 16 Hot Plug Detect
2 T.M.D.S Data 2+ 17 T.M.D.S Data 0-
3 T.M.D.S Data 2/4 Shield 18 T.M.D.S Data 0+
4 T.M.D.S Data 4- 19 T.M.D.S Data 0/5 Shield
5 T.M.D.S Data 4+ 20 T.M.D.S Data 5-
6 DDC Clock 21 T.M.D.S Data 5+
7 DDC Data 22 T.M.D.S Clock Shield
8 Analog Vert. Sync 23 T.M.D.S Clock+
9 T.M.D.S Data 1- 24 T.M.D.S Clock -
10 T.M.D.S Data 1+
11 T.M.D.S Data 1/3 Shield C1 Analog Red
12 T.M.D.S Data 3- C2 Analog Green
13 T.M.D.S Data 3+ C3 Analog Blue
14 +5V Power C4 Analog Horz Sync
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With Optional TCP/IP Control

Introduction Features What’s in the box?
Installation Diagram
DVI 8x8 Router Installation Diagram
Getting Started Hardware Installation 1. Connect a serial cable from the DVI Router 8x8 to the control computer. If you have installed the CD-ROM on a laptop, you can use a serial-to-USB adapter to make this connection. 2. Connect up to 8 computers containing your digital content to the “video in” ports of the DVI Router 8x8, using DVI male extension cables. 3. Connect up to 8 display monitors to the “video out” ports of the DVI Router 8x8, using DVI male extension cables. 4. Plug in the power cord to the DVI Router 8x8 and turn the device on. 5. Turn on all computers and monitors being used. Controlling the DVI Router 8x8 There are multiple ways to control the DVI Router 8x8. You can operate the router via: )URQW3DQHO/&''LVSOD\,QSXW8VLQJ´/HDUQLQJ0RGHµ 56TXHULHV 6PDUW$9,·V:LQGRZV%DVHG6RIWZDUH,QFOXGHGRQ CD-ROM) Note: If you use Mac rather than PC, or do not wish to install the CD-ROM software, the DVI Router 8x8 hardware can be programmed and controlled without it. 2SWLRQDO,5RU7&3,3,QWHUQHW&RQWURO3RVVLEOH8VLQJ 6PDUW$9,·V607&3'HYLFH
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