4x4 DVI Dual Link Matrix EXT-DVI-444DL User Manual www.gefen.
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CONTENTS 1 Introduction 2 Operation Notes 3 Features 4 Panel Layout 5 Panel Descriptions 6 Connecting And Operating The 4x4 DVI DL Matrix 7 Configuring The 4x4 DVI DL Matrix 9 RS-232 Serial Control Interface 10 Rack Mount Installation 11 Specifications 12 Warranty
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the 4x4 DVI DL Matrix. 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.
OPERATION NOTES READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE 4X4 DVI DL MATRIX • 4x4 DVI DL Matrix does not have any scaling functionality. All of the attached monitors must be able to display the attached sources’ resolution. For maximum compatibility it is recommended that only one compatible/common resolution for all displays be used by all sources.
FEATURES Features • Increases your productivity by letting you view any four Dual Link DVI video sources on any four Dual Link DVI displays • Maintains highest resolution digital video with no loss of quality • Discrete IR Remote (included) • Supports video resolutions up to 3840x2400 • Supports DDWG standards for DVI monitors • Includes rack ears Package Includes (1) 4x4 DVI Dual Link Matrix (1) RMT-16IR (1) 5V DC Power Supply (4) 6 Foot Dual Link DVI cables (1) Set Of Rack Ears (1) User’s Manu
PANEL LAYOUT Front Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Back Panel 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 14 15 16 17
PANEL DESCRIPTIONS 1 Display 1 Selected Source LED The array of 4 LED’s correspond to the 4 source inputs on the back panel of the 4x4 DVI DL Matrix. The currently selected source being displayed on DVI Output 1 will be indicated by an active LED. 2 Display 2 Selected Source LED The array of 4 LED’s correspond to the 4 source inputs on the back panel of the 4x4 DVI DL Matrix. The currently selected source being displayed on DVI Output 2 will be indicated by an active LED.
CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE 4X4 DVI DL MATRIX How to Connect the 4x4 DVI DL Matrix 1. Connect up to 4 DVI DL sources to the 4x4 DVI DL Matrix input ports using the supplied DVI DL cables. 2. Connect up to 4 displays to the 4x4 DVI DL Matrix output ports using user supplied DVI DL cables. 3. Connect the supplied 5V DC power supply to the 4x4 DVI DL Matrix. 4. Power on the displays. 5. Power on each source individually ensuring that a display is pointing to it while the power on procedure completes.
CONFIGURING THE 4X4 DVI DL MATRIX The 4x4 DVI DL Matrix has a bank of 8 configuration DIP SWITCHES. These switches are located underneath the unit. Peeling back the black metallic sticker on the bottom of the 4x4 DVI DL Matrix will reveal the Dip Switch bank. These service switches are used for a number of configuration options. By default, all Dip Switches are in the OFF position. Each setting is outlined below.
CONFIGURING THE 4X4 DVI DL MATRIX AUTOMATIC LINK SELECTION / DUAL LINK ONLY MODE The 4x4 DVI DL Matrix has the ability to run both Single Link and Dual Link DVI sources. There is a feature that will either automatically select the link mode, or lock the unit in Dual Link mode. By default, Dip Switch 3 is in the OFF position (Automatic Link Selection). Turning Dip Switch 3 to the ON position will lock the unit in Dual Link mode and will only allow Dual Link signals to pass properly.
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 RMT16-IR Button 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 Binary ASCII 0011 0001 0011 0010 0011 0011 0011 0100 0011 0101 0011 0110 0011 0111 0011 1000 9 a b c d e f g Corresponding RMT16-IR Button 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Binary 0011 1001 0110 0001 0110 0010 0110 0011 0110 0100 0110 0101 0110 0110 0110 0111 RS232 Settings Bits per second ..
RACK MOUNT INSTALLATION Rack mount ears are provided for installation of this unit into a 1U rack mount space. 1. 2. 3. 4. Locate the side screws on the unit. Remove the front 2 screws that are located closest to the front of the unit. Using the removed screws, screw the rack mounting bracket into the unit. Repeat the procedure on the opposite side of the unit.
SPECIFICATIONS Video Amplifier Bandwidth ................................................................. 2 x 165 MHz Input Video Signal .............................................................................. 1.2 Volts p-p Input DDC Signal ......................................................................... 5 Volts p-p (TTL) Dual Link Maximum Video Range ........................................................ 3840x2400 DVI Connector ....................................................
