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1080P
8x8 DVI KVM Dual Link Matrix
GEF-DVIKVM-848DL
User Manual
www.gefenpro.com
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ASKING FOR ASSISTANCE Technical Support: Telephone (818) 772-9100 (800) 545-6900 Fax (818) 772-9120 Technical Support Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday - Friday, Pacifi c Time For 24 / 7 support, see the back of the product for the support number Write To: Gefen, LLC c/o Customer Service 20600 Nordhoff St Chatsworth, CA 91311 www.gefenpro.com support@gefenpro.com Notice Gefen, LLC reserves the right to make changes in the hard ware, packaging, and any accompanying doc u men ta tion without
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CONTENTS 1 Introduction 2 Operation Notes 3 Features 4 Panel Layout - Front 5 Panel Descriptions 6 Panel Layout - Back 7 Panel Descriptions 8 Connecting And Operating The 8x8 DVI KVM Dual Link Matrix 8 Wiring Diagram 9 Front Panel Display 10 Front Panel Selection 11 IR Remote Description 12 IR Remote Installation 13 IR Remote Confi guration 14 Using the IR Remote Control Unit 15 EDID Management Feature 16 RS-232 Serial Control 16 RS-232 Settings 17 EDID Management 22 IP Confi guration 26 Ge
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INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the 8x8 DVI KVM 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 built-in power supply and fl 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 converte
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OPERATION NOTES READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE 8X8 DVI KVM DUAL LINK MATRIX • The 8x8 DVI KVM Dual Link Matrix will not pass HDCP content. • There is no internal scaling in the 8x8 DVI KVM Dual Link 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. • Advanced EDID features and IP confi guration
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FEATURES Features • Increases productivity by providing access to 8 displays, from any 8 computers. • Web-based control switching • Maintains beautiful, sharp resolutions up to 2560x1600. • Serial RS-232 port for remote control via a computer or control automation device. • Supports DDWG standards for DVI monitors Package Includes (1) GefenPRO 8x8 DVI KVM Dual Link Matrix (8) 6 ft. DVI Dual Link cables (M-M) (8) 6 ft. USB cables (A-B) (1) AC Power Cord (1) Set of Rack Ears (1) User Manual 3
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PANEL LAYOUT Front Panel 4 6 1 3 2 4 5
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PANEL DESCRIPTIONS Front Panel 1 Control Buttons These buttons are used to navigate the LCD menu system. See pages 9 and 10 for more information. ◄ - Left ► - Right Select - Select 2 Cancel Button This button is used to cancel a routing change in progress. 3 IR Window Receives signals from the IR Remote Control unit. 4 Power Indicator This LED indicator will glow bright red when the power is turned on. 5 Power Switch Turn the power on or off using this switch. 6 LCD Display Display
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PANEL LAYOUT Back Panel 6 6 11 10 9 8 7 1 2 3 4 5
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PANEL DESCRIPTIONS Back Panel 1 RS-232 Serial Port Connects to the RS-232 control device. The 8x8 DVI KVM Dual Link Matrix may be switched remotely using this port. See page 16 for more information. 2 AC 110/220V (50/60 Hz) Power Cable Receptacle Connect the included AC power cord from this receptacle to an available electrical outlet. 3 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 spa
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CONNECTING THE 8X8 DVI KVM DUAL LINK MATRIX How to Connect the GefenPRO 8x8 DVI KVM Dual Link Matrix 1. Connect up to 8 DVI source devices to the DVI inputs on the rear panel of the GefenPRO 8x8 DVI KVM Dual Link Matrix using the supplied DVI cables. 2. Connect up to 8 DVI monitor to the DVI outputs on the rear panel of the GefenPRO 8x8 DVI KVM 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 GefenPRO 8x8 D
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FRONT PANEL DISPLAY Main Display The Main Display of the GefenPRO 8x8 DVI KVM Dual Link Matrix is a 16 character 2 line display. This display will show the standby screen and will also be used to aid in performing routing commands. When the unit is powered on, the following screen is displayed: After a few moments, the Standby Screen is displayed. The Standby Screen is shown below: Displaying the Firmware Version Pressing the ◄ button on the front panel will display the current firmware
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FRONT PANEL DISPLAY Displaying the Routing Status From the main screen, press the Select button. When the arrow cursor is next to OUTPUT, pressing the ◄ or ► buttons on the front panel will show the current routing state of each input and output. The illustration below shows the routing state of output 1. Pressing the ► button again will display the routing state of output 2 and so on. Note that the number displayed next to INPUT may be different than the illustration above, depending upon
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PANEL DESCRIPTIONS RMT-16IR Remote Control Unit 1 2 1 Activity Indicator This LED will be activated momentarily each time a button is pressed. 2 Monitor and Source Selection Buttons (1 - 16) These buttons are used to select which source is routed to a monitor. See page 14 for information on using the IR Remote Control unit. 11
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IR REMOTE INSTALLATION Installing the RMT-16IR 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. Empty Battery Slot CAUTION: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of
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IR REMOTE CONFIGURATION Setting the IR Remote Control Channel In the event that IR commands from other remote controls interfere with the supplied IR Remote Control unit, changing the IR Remote Control’s IR channel will fi 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. Channel 0: Channel 1: Default 1 2 1 2 Channel 2: Channel 3: 1 2 1 2 Battery compartment of the
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USING THE IR REMOTE CONTROL UNIT IR Remote Control Key Mapping Each input and output on the 8x8 DVI KVM Dual Link Matrix is represented by a button on the IR Remote Control unit. The table below lists the corresponding inputs and outputs. Remote Button Monitor / Source 11 22 33 44 55 66 77 88 Routing Sources using the IR Remote Control unit Issuing a routing command is a two step process. The fi rst step is to select the monitor where the source will be routed. The second step is to select t
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EDID MANAGEMENT EDID. What is it and what is it used for? Under normal circumstances, a source device (digital and analog) will require information about a connected device/monitor to assess what resolutions and features are available. The source can then tailor its output to send only resolutions and features that are compatible with the attached device/monitor. This information is called EDID (Extended Display Information Data) and a source device can only accept and read one EDID from a
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RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL 54321 12345 9876 6789 Only Pins 2 (RX), 3 (TX), and 5 (Ground) are used on the RS-232 serial interface RS232 Settings Bits per second ................................................................................................. 19200 Data bits .................................................................................................................... 8 Parity ......................................................................................................
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RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL RS-232 Features RS-232 remote functions are used to control of this product’s features. Features include input to output routing, EDID storage, EDID management, etc. These functions are available only through the use of the serial port. Functions Syntax The syntax for each function is always the same: Character as the start fl ag → Function name → Space ( _ ) as function name end fl ag → Parameter 1 → Space → Parameter n → Carriage Return ( \r ) → Sample: #FunctionName_par
