0x4 DVI Dual Link Matrix GEF-DVI-1044DL User Manual www.gefenpro.
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CONTENTS 1 Introduction 2 Operation Notes 3 Features 4 Panel Layout 5 Panel Descriptions 6 Connecting And Operating The 10x4 DVI Dual Link Matrix 7 Front Panel Controls 7 Routing a Source to One Monitor 8 Routing a Source to Multiple Monitors at Once 10 Masking Outputs 11 Unmasking Outputs 12 IR Remote Description 13 IR Remote Installation 14 IR Code Configuration 15 EDID Management Feature 16 RS-232 Serial Control 16 Settings 17 EDID Management 22 IP Configuration 26 General Fu
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the GefenPRO 10x4 DVI 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 build-in power supply and flat black rack-mount enclosures set GefenPRO apart from our traditional products.
OPERATION NOTES READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE GEFENPRO 10X4 DVI DUAL LINK MATRIX • The 10x4 DVI Dual Link Matrix does not support HDCP content. • Make sure that a DVI monitor is powered and connected to one of the DVI outputs on the 10x4 DVI Dual Link Matrix before applying power. By default, the Local EDID is read from the connected monitor and is copied to all 10 DVI inputs once the Matrix has been turned on.
FEATURES Features • Increases productivity • Supports resolutions up to 3840x2400 • Front panel control buttons for local switching • IP Control • Serial RS-232 interface for remote control via a computer or control automation devices • Discrete IR remote control • Advanced EDID management permits uploading of custom internal or external EDID settings • Supports DDWG standards for DVI • Internal power supply • Output masking command • Standby mode • Energy Star compliant • Grounding
PANEL LAYOUT Front Panel 3 1 2 4 Back Panel 10 5 6 7 8 4 9
PANEL DESCRIPTIONS 1 OFF Button Use this button to mask selected outputs. See page ## for details. 2 Input Selection Buttons 1-10 These buttons are used to select the input source. 3 Output Selection Buttons 1-4 These buttons are used to select the output. 4 Routing State Indicators These LED indicators show the current routing state. 5 RS-232 Serial Port Connects to the RS-232 control device. The 10x4 DVI Dual Link Matrix may be switched remotely using this port. See page 24 for more information.
CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE 10X4 DVI DUAL LINK MATRIX How to Connect the 10x4 DVI Dual Link Matrix 1. Connect up to 10 DVI source devices to the DVI inputs on the rear panel of the 10x4 DVI Dual Link Matrix using the supplied DVI cables. 2. Connect up to 4 DVI monitors to the DVI outputs on the rear panel of the 10x4 DVI 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 10x4 DVI Dual Link Matrix.
CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE 10X4 DVI DUAL LINK MATRIX Front Panel Controls The GefenPRO 10x4 DVI Dual Link Matrix uses an LED display that shows the current routing status and is used to control the Matrix. When the unit is powered, four (4) LEDs will indicate the current routing status: In the example above, all DVI sources have been routed to Output 1. The top row of ten (10) buttons correspond to each input on the Matrix.
CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE 10X4 DVI DUAL LINK MATRIX 2. Press the Input 2 button. The Input 2 button will glow blue momentarily and the LED will change from Input 1 to Inputt 2. The Input 2 and for Output 1 buttons will turn off. The source connected to Input 2 should now be displayed on the monitor connected to Output 1. Routing a Source to Multiple Monitors at Once Example 2: Route the source device connected to In 3 to the monitors connected Out 2, Out3, and Out4. 1.
CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE 10X4 DVI DUAL LINK MATRIX 2. Press the button for Input 3. The button for Input 3 will glow blue momentarily and each LED will change from Input 1 to Input 3. In the example above, Input 3 has been routed to Outputs 2, 3, and 4. From the previous example (see page 7), Input 2 has been routed to Output 1.
CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE 10X4 DVI DUAL LINK MATRIX Masking Outputs Any monitor can be blocked (masked) from displaying video. A single monitor or multiple monitors can be masked at any one time. Example 1: Masking Output 2 and Output 3. 1. Press the buttons for Output 2 and Output 3. Each button will glow blue, g that it has been pressed. p indicating 2. Press far-left buttons. ss the Off button, located at the far left of the Input b The Off button will glow blue momentarily.
CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE 10X4 DVI DUAL LINK MATRIX Unmasking Outputs Example 1: Unmasking Output 2 and Output 3. 1. Press the buttons for Output 2 and Output 3. Each button will glow blue, indicating that it has been pressed. 2. Press the Off button, located at the far-left of the Input buttons. The Off button will glow blue momentarily and the LED indicators for Output 2 and Output 3 will glow blue.
IR REMOTE DESCRIPTION RMT-8IR Remote Control Unit 1 2 1 Activity Indicator This LED will be activated momentarily each time a button is pressed. 2 Display and Source Selection Buttons These buttons are used to select which source is routed to a monitor. Routing Sources using the Remote Control unit Issuing a routing command is a two step process. The first step is to select the monitor (1-4) to which the source will be routed. The second step is to select the source (1-10).
IR REMOTE INSTALLATION Installing the RMT-8IR 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.
IR REMOTE CONFIGURATION How to Resolve IR Code Conflicts 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 fix 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.
EDID MANAGEMENT FEATURE 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/display 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/ display.
RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL What features are available via the RS-232 serial communications port? The 10x4 DVI Dual Link Matrix Switcher can accept commands through the RS232 serial communications port located on the rear panel. The current RS-232 control features are: • Switching/routing of inputs to outputs without the IR remote control. • Managing the EDID bank and EDID that is loaded into the LOCAL EDID. • Upload new EDID’s to the EDID bank or directly to the LOCAL EDID location. • Manage IP settings.
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.
RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL #EDIDDSTOLO Function The #EDIDDSTOLO function reads the downstream EDID and stores it to a Local EDID input. Syntax: #EDIDDSTOLO param1 param2 [param3...param9] Parameters: param1 A downstream monitor [1 - 4] param2 Input list [1 - 10] Notes: If param2 = 0, then the downstream EDID is stored to all 10 DVI inputs.
RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL #EDIDBATOLO Function The #EDIDBATOLO function reads the downstream EDID and stores it to any local input. Syntax: #EDIDBATOLO param1 param2 [param3...param9] Parameters: param1 EDID bank offset [1 - 5] param2 Input [1 - 10] Notes: If param2 = 0, then the EDID in the specified bank is copied to all eight inputs. #EDIDDETOLO Function The #EDIDDETOLO function stores the Default EDID (640x480) in the specified Local EDID inputs. Syntax: #EDIDDETOLO param1 param2 param3...
RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL #LOCKEDID Function The #LOCKEDID function secures the Local EDID and disables the automatic loading of the downstream EDID after the Matrix is powered on. Syntax: #LOCKEDID param1 Parameters: param1 Input [0 - 1] Value Meaning 0 Disable 1 Enable #LOEDIDTOLO Function The #LOEDIDTOLO function loads an external EDID via RS-232 to any Local EDID input bank.
RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL #PRDSEDID Function The #PRDSEDID function reads the downstream EDID and sends it to the serial port. Syntax: #PRDSEDID param1 Parameters: param1 A downstream monitor [1 - 4] #PRLOEDID Function The #PRLOEDID function reads the local EDID of a specified input and spools it to the serial port. Syntax: #PRLOEDID param1 Parameters: param1 A specified Input [1 - 10] #PRBAEDID Function The #PRBAEDID function reads the EDID file from the specified bank and sends to serial port.
RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL #PREDIDST Function The #PREDIDST function reads the downstream EDID. This function displays a table containing details relating to the Local EDID and the monitor name.
RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL #RSTIP Function The #RSTIP function sets the IP configuration to the default settings. Syntax: #RSTIP Parameters: None #SIPADD Function The #SIPADD function specifies a new IP address. Syntax: #SIPADD param1 param2 param3 param4 Parameters: param1 IP address [0 - 255] param2 IP address [0 - 255] param3 IP address [0 - 255] param4 IP address [0 - 255] Notes: A reboot is required after the new IP address is set.
RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL #SNETMASK Function The #SNETMASK function specifies a new net mask. Syntax: #SNETMASK param1 param2 param3 param4 Parameters: param1 IP address [0 - 255] param2 IP address [0 - 255] param3 IP address [0 - 255] param4 IP address [0 - 255] Notes: A reboot is required after the new IP address is set. #SGATEWAY Function Specifies the new IP gateway.
RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL #SPORT Function Specifies a new port. Syntax: #SPORT param1 Parameters: param1 Port [0 - 255] Notes: A reboot is required after the gateway address has been assigned. #PRWEBADD Function Prints the current IP configuration on the screen. Syntax: #PRWEBADD Parameters: None Notes: A reboot is required after the gateway address has been assigned.
RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL General Functions Function Description #ACTIVEBOLO Enables the boot loader #FADEFAULT Set matrix local and routing status to default settings #LOCKPOWER Toggles the lock power state #MASKOUT Blanks selected outputs #RMTIRADD Set the remote IR channel #STBYMODE Sets the Matrix to Standby Mode #ACTIVEBOLO Function The #ACTIVEBOLO function enables the boot loader allowing the Matrix to be updated with firmware using RS-232.
RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL #LOCKPOWER Function The #LOCKPOWER enables/disables the power lock state. Enabling this feature will store the 5V status for each input prior to shutting the unit down. This preserves the 5V state when the Matrix is restarted. Syntax: #LOCKPOWER param1 Parameters: param1 State [0 - 1] Value Meaning 0 Disable Power Lock 1 Enable Power Lock #MASKOUT Function The #MASKOUT function allows blanking or selected outputs.
RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL #RMTIRADD Function The #RMTIRADD function set the remote IR channel. Syntax: #RMTIRADD param1 Parameters: param1 IR channel [0 - 3] #STBYMODE Function The #STBYMODE function disables / enables standby power mode.
RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL Commands Command Description R Routing command S Routes a single input to all outputs M Returns the current routing status of matrix F Toggle 5V fiber optic extender feature R Command The R command allows specific routing of inputs and outputs. Syntax: r param1 param2 Parameters: param1 DVI Ouput [1 - 4] param2 DVI Input [1 - 10] S Command The S command routes a single input to all 10 DVI outputs.
RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL M Command The M command displays the current routing status of the matrix. Syntax: m Parameters: None F Command The F command returns the state of pin 14 of the DVI inputs. Syntax: f param1 param2 Parameters: param1 DVI input [1 - 10] param2 State [0 - 1] Notes: “High” is returned if +5V is enabled on the DVI input. “Low” is returned if +5V is disabled on the DVI input.
IP CONTROL - MANAGE EDID MANAGE EDID The Manage EDID page is used to see the status of the EDID saved in the local storage location for each input. This section has additional tabs for advanced EDID functions. These tabs are: • SET INPUT TO DEFAULT EDID • UPLOAD EDID (Future Implementation) • DOWNLOAD EDID (Future Implementation) • COPY EDID • EDID LOCK STATE This page will automatically refresh every minute.
IP CONTROL - MANAGE EDID SET INPUT TO DEFAULT EDID Pressing the SET INPUT TO DEFAULT EDID button will display additional options. The following page will open. On this page, local memory locations can be selected to receive the built-in EDID stored in the 10x4 DVI Dual Link Matrix. To set an input’s local memory location to the default EDID follow the steps below. 1. Select any number of inputs by clicking on the desired checkboxes. 2. Click on the Set Default EDID button to update the change(s).
IP CONTROL - MANAGE EDID COPY EDID Pressing the COPY EDID button will display additional options. The following page will open. On this page, the user can select an EDID from either the local memory locations (Input) or from a monitor that is currently attached to any output and copy that EDID to any other LOCAL memory location. This will permits control of what EDID information will be passed to each source connected to the 10x4 DVI Dual Link Matrix. To copy an EDID follow the steps below. 1.
IP CONTROL - MANAGE EDID EDID LOCK STATE The 10x4 DVI Dual Link Matrix allows the Local EDID to be preserved after the unit has been powered off. Once enabled, this will function will prevent the 10x4 DVI Dual Link Matrix from reading the EDID of a monitor, when the matrix is powered on. The EDID Lock State can be enabled (ON) or disabled (OFF). The EDID Lock State is used. 1. Once the Local EDID has been stored, press the EDID LOCK STATE web button. 2.
IP CONTROL - MASKING MASKING The Masking page is used to hide an output from displaying any video. From this page, all outputs can be set to “Active” or “Mask”. When an output is set to “Active”, it will function normally. When an output is set to “Mask”, it will not output any video. To set the “Active” or “Mask” mode, follow the steps below. 1. Select either “Active” or “Mask” for any number of desired outputs. 2. Press the “Submit” button to initiate the change(s).
IP CONTROL - CONFIGURATION IP CONFIGURATION The IP Configuration page is used to set the IP settings that will be used to access the Web interface. The following items can be configured from this menu. • IP Address (Default: 192.168.0.70) • Subnet (Default: 255.255.255.0) • Gateway (192.168.0.1) • Port (Default: 80) To change these settings follow the steps below. 1. Enter the desired network information into the fields provided. 2. Press the “Save” button to initiate the change(s).
IP CONTROL - BACKUP/RESTORE & POWER MANAGEMENT BACKUP/RESTORE The Backup/Restore page is used to backup and restore complete setup configurations. Note: This feature will be implemented in a future release. POWER MANAGEMENT The Power Management page is used to set optional +5V power on an input to power specific optional devices. The current status of this feature for each input can be viewed on this page. To set this feature for each input follow the steps below. 1.
FIRMWARE UPDATE FIRMWARE UPDATE PROCEDURE To Begin the update procedure the unit’s Boot Loader must be activated. To activate the Boot Loader please follow the procedure below: If the unit is already powered on, the following RS-232 command can be used to activate the Boot Loader: 1. Connect RS-232 cable to PC and activate the Hyper Terminal program. 2. Type the command: #ACTIVEBOLO\r 3.
FIRMWARE UPDATE Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the firmware update process: 1. Press [1] on the computer keyboard to begin downloading program to the temporary memory. 2. A message will appear in Hyperterminal: Waiting for the file to be sent ... (press ‘a’ to abort) 3. In Hyperterminal, click Transfer > Send File... 4. Click Browse... and select the .BIN file to be uploaded (e.g. DVI10X4_ uIP_4_80.bin) 5. Select Ymodem for the protocol. 6. Press Send on the Send File dialog box.
SPECIFICATIONS Video Amplifier Bandwidth ................................................... 165 MHz per channel Single Link Range .................................................................................1920x1200 Dual Link Range.....................................................................................3840x2400 Input Video Signal ...............................................................................1.2 Volts p-p IR Extender.........................................................
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