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8x1 DVI KVM DL/SL
Switcher
EXT-DVIKVM-841DL
User Manual
www.gefen.com f
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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 to 5:00 PM Monday thru Friday. Write To: Gefen Inc. c/o Customer Service 20600 Nordhoff St Chatsworth, CA 91311 www.gefen.com support@gefen.com Notice Gefen Inc. reserves the right to make changes in the hard ware, packaging and any accompanying doc u men ta tion without prior written notice. 8x1 DVI KVM DL/SL Switcher is a trademark of Gefen Inc. © 2008
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CONTENTS 1 Introduction 2 Operation Notes 3 Features / Package Includes 4 Panel Descriptions 5 Panel Descriptions, Continued 6 Connecting and Operating the 8 x1 DVI-DL KVM Switcher 7 RMT-8IR Remote Description 8 RMT-8IR Remote Installation 9 IR Remote Control and 8x1 Switcher Confi guration 10 RS-232 Serial Communication Interface 11 Rack Mount Installation 12 Specifi cations 13 Warranty
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INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the 8 x1 DVI-DL KVM Switcher. 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
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OPERATION NOTES READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE GEFEN 8X1 DVI KVM DL/SL SWITCHER • The 8x1 DVI KVM DL/SL Switcher will take any of up to eight (8) DVI dual- link or single-link resolution inputs and switch them, one at a time, to a DVI output device such as a display/monitor or projector. Resolutions can be up to 3840x2400. • The 8x1 DVI KVM DL/SL Switcher is housed in a metal box for better RF shielding. • Computers must be turned on one at a time and the switcher must b
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FEATURES Features • Switches easily between any eight DVI-SL or DVI-DL sources • Switches USB 2.0, keyboard & mouse, and analog audio • Maintains highest resolution dual link DVI • Supports resolutions up through 3840x2400 • Extends the range of DVI video up to 50 feet • Discrete IR remote control included • Serial RS-232 remote port for switching via automated control or PC • Supports DDWG standards for DVI monitors • Rack ears included Package Includes (1)
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PANEL LAYOUT Front Panel 1 2 4 5 3 Back Panel 10 11 12 9 7 8 6 4
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PANEL DESCRIPTIONS 1 External IR Port For connection of external IR extension device such as the Gefen IR Extender (part # EXT-RMT-EXTIR). 2 IR Receiver Receives IR signal from the handheld Infrared remote control unit included with the 8x1 DVI KVM DL/SL Switcher. 3 DVI Signal Status LEDs 1-8 Provide visual confi rmation of the currently selected DVI input signal being output to the DVI display device. 4 DVI Input Selector Push-button switch cycles the next DVI input 1-8 in a forward sequence
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CONNECTING & OPERATING THE 8X1 DVI KVM DL/SL SWITCH How to Connect the 8x1 DVI KVM DL/SL Switcher to your devices: 1. Connect your computers’ DVI, USB, and Audio sources to the 8x1 DVI KVM DL/SL Switcher inputs using the supplied cables. 2. Connect your DVI display to the DVI output of the 8x1 DVI KVM DL/SL Switcher using a user-supplied DVI cable. 3. Connect your USB and audio devices to the USB and audio outputs with user- supplied cables. 4. Connect the included 5V DC power supply to the S
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8X1 DVI KVM DL/SL REMOTE DESCRIPTION LED Indicator Input Selection Buttons The RMT-8IR remote control will allow the user to choose which of 8 DVI sources or computers will be selected. Please use the information below when selecting the desired source: RMT-8IR Button DVI Source 11 22 33 44 55 66 77 88 7
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8X1 DVI KVM DL/SL SWITCHER REMOTE INSTALLATION To use the RMT-8IR remote, remove the battery cover on the back of the remote to reveal the battery compartment. Insert the included battery into the open battery slot. The positive (+) side should be facing up. Ensure that both DIP (Dual Inline Package) switches are in the OFF position. Replace the battery cover. The remote ships with 2 batteries. One battery is needed for operation and the other battery is complimentary. Empty Battery Slot IR
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RMT-8IR REMOTE AND 8X1 KVM SWITCHER CONFIGURATION How to Resolve IR Code Confl icts In the event that IR commands from other remote controls confl ict with the supplied RMT-8IR remote control, changing the remote channel will alleviate this issue. The RMT-8IR remote control and the 8x1 DVI KVM DL/SL Switcher both have banks of DIP (Dual Inline Package) Switches for confi guring the remote channel that both units use to communicate. These settings must exactly match each other for proper operat
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RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL INTERFACE 12345 12345 6789 6789 Only Pins 2 (RX), 3 (TX), and 5 (Ground) are used on the RS-232 serial interface Binary Table ASCII Corresponding Binary RMT8-IR Button 1 1 0011 0001 2 2 0011 0010 3 3 0011 0011 4 4 0011 0100 5 5 0011 0101 6 6 0011 0110 7 7 0011 0111 8 8 0011 1000 RS232 Settings Bits per second ................................................................................................. 19200 Data bits ...................................................
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RACK MOUNT INSTALLATION Rack mount ears are provided for installation of this unit into a 1U rack mount space. 1. Locate the side screws on the unit. 2. Remove the front 2 screws that are located closest to the front of the unit. 3. Using the removed screws, screw the rack mounting bracket into the unit. 4. Repeat the procedure on the opposite side of the unit. 1 Front of unit Rear of unit 2 3 4 11
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SPECIFICATIONS Video Amplifi er Bandwidth:..................................................................165 MHz x 2 Input Video Signal:...............................................................................1.2 Volts p-p Input DDC Signal:..........................................................................5 Volts p-p (TTL) Single Link Range:...............................................................................1920 x 1200 Dual Link Range :..................................
