8x1 DVI Switcher USER MANUAL www.gefen.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Introduction 2 Features 3 Panel Desciptions 4 Connecting and Operating the 8x1 DVI Switcher 5 RMT-8IR Installation 6 RS-232 Interface 7 Specifications 8 Warranty
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the ex•tend•it 8x1 DVI Switcher. Your complete satisfaction is very important to us. Gefen’s line of DVI switches, extenders, and splitters are designed to make your A/V equipment use more comfortable, more productive and less expensive. The 8x1 DVI Switcher allow access to multiple DVI devices, using a single DVI display while the DVI extender product line can extend the DVI video up to 1640 feet (500 meters).
FEATURES Features • Switches easily between any eight DVI computers • Maintains highest resolution single link video • Saves you money on hardware costs • Saves space on your desktop • No loss of quality • Discrete IR remote (included); RS-232 controllable • Supports VESA standard and HDTV Resolutions • Supports DDWG standards for DVI monitors • Installs in minutes • Rackmountable Includes: 8x1 DVI Switcher 8x 6’ DVI-D cables (m-m) 5VDC Power Supply RMT8-IR Users Manual 2
5v Power DVI in 1 DVI in 2 DVI in 3 3 DVI in 4 DVI in 5 RS-232 Port DVI in 6 IR Extender Port IR Eye DVI in 7 DVI in 8 LED Indicators DVI Out PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
Connecting and Operating the 8x1 DVI Switcher How to Connect the 8x1 DVI Switcher to your devices 1 Connect the supplied DVI cables from the DVI sources into the DVI Switcher Inputs. 2 Connect the cable from your display (monitor or projector) into the DVI Out of the 8x1 DVI Switcher. How to Operate the 8x1 DVI Switcher 1 Use the RMT4-IR remote control port to remotely switch between sources. 2 Alternatively, use an RS-232 control system to switch between sources.
RMT8-IR Installation 1. Remove battery cover from the back of the RMT8-IR remote. 2. Verify that dip switches 1 & 2 are in the down (OFF) position. 3. Insert the battery, hold the battery so that you can see the positive side facing up. The side that is not marked must be facing down. 4. Test the RMT8-IR remote by pressing ONLY one button at a time. The indicator light on the remote will flash once each time you press a button.
RS-232 Interface Binary Table Input 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Binary 0011 0001 0011 0010 0011 0011 0011 0100 0011 0101 0011 0110 0011 0111 0011 1000 RS232 Settings Bits per second ...................................................................................................... 19200 Data bits ......................................................................................................................... 8 Parity .........................................................................................
SPECIFICATIONS Video Amplifier Bandwidth ................................................................................ 1.65 Gbps Input Video Signal ......................................................................................... 1.2 volts p-p Input DDC Signal .................................................................................... 5 volts p-p (TTL) Single Link Range .........................................................................................
WARRANTY Gefen Inc. warrants the equipment it manufactures to be free from defects in material and workmanship. If equipment fails because of such defects and Gefen Inc. is notified within one (1) year from the date of shipment, Gefen Inc. will, at its option, repair or replace the equipment, provided that the equipment has not been subjected to mechanical, electrical, or other abuse or modifications.
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