Gefen EXT-DVI-841 User Manual

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7 8X1 DVI SWITCHER REMOTE DESCRIPTIONLED IndicatorInput SelectionButtonsThe RMT-8IR remote control will allow the user to select which of 8 DVI source

8 8X1 DVI REMOTE INSTALLATIONTo use the RMT-8IR remote, remove the battery cover on the back of the remote to reveal the battery compartment. Insert t

9RMT-8IR REMOTE AND 8X1 SWITCHER CONFIGURATIONHow to Resolve IR Code Confl ictsIn the event that IR commands from other remote controls confl ict with t

10EDID NOTESWhat is EDID and what is it used for?Under normal circumstances, an audio/video source device (digital or analog) will require information

11EDID NOTES, CONT’DEDID ModesThe diagram below illustrates the DIP switch bank (of 4). The 8 DIP switch bank functions are outlined later on this pag

12RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL INTERFACEWhat features are available via the RS-232 serial communications port?The 8x1 DVI Switcher can accept commands throug

131. ECHO PROTOCOLDefi nition:Semi echo mode – the Switcher echoes every byte it receives, except when receiving EDID data structures/records.Full echo

14DS EDID store in local inputs’ EDID memoryThis function reads an EDID record from DS and stores it in all the local inputs’ EDID memory banks.#EDIDD

RS-232 SERIAL COMMUNICATION COMMANDS, CONT’DPrint EDID bankThis function reads EDID data from the EDID bank and sends it to the serial port.#PRBAEDID_

RS-232 SERIAL COMMUNICATION - UPLOAD EDID3. HOW TO LOAD FILE WITH HYPER TERMINAL3.1 HYPER TERMINAL SETTINGFile->Properties->Setting->ASCII Se

ASKING FOR ASSISTANCETechnical Support:Telephone (818) 772-9100 (800) 545-6900Fax (818) 772-9120Technical Support Hours:8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monda

17RACK MOUNT INSTALLATIONRear of unitFront of unitRack mount ears are provided for installation of this unit into a 1U rack mount space.1. Locate the

SPECIFICATIONS18Video Amplifi er Bandwidth:...165 MHzInput Video Signal:...

19WARRANTYGefen warrants the equipment it manufactures to be free from defects in material and workmanship.If equipment fails because of such defects

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CONTENTS1 Introduction2 Operation Notes3 Features / Package Includes4 Panel Layout5 Panel Descriptions6 Connecting and Operating the 8x1 DVI Switche

1INTRODUCTIONCongratulations on your purchase of the 8x1 DVI Switcher. Your complete satisfaction is very important to us.GefenGefen delivers innovati

OPERATION NOTES2READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OROPERATING THE GEFEN 8X1 DVI SWITCHER• The 8x1 DVI Switcher will take any of up to eight (8) DVI

3FEATURESFeatures• Switches easily between any eight DVI sources• Maintains highest resolution single-link DVI at 1920x1200• Discrete I

4PANEL LAYOUTBack PanelFront Panel57842136

5PANEL DESCRIPTIONS1 External IR PortFor connection of external IR extension device such as the Gefen IR Extender (part # EXT-RMT-EXTIR).2 IR Receive

6CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE 8X1 DVI SWITCHERHow to Connect the 8x1 DVI Switcher to your devices:1. Connect the supplied DVI cables from the DVI sou