Gefen GEF-DVIKVM-848DL-PB User Manual

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6PANEL LAYOUTBack Panel4215678910113

7PANEL DESCRIPTIONSBack Panel1 RS-232 Serial PortConnects to the RS-232 control device. The 8x8 DVIKVM Dual Link Matrix maybe controlled remotely us

8CONNECTING THE 8X8 DVIKVM DUAL LINK MATRIXHow to Connect the GefenPRO 8x8 DVIKVM Dual Link Matrix1.Connect up to 8 DVI source devices to the DVI inpu

9OPERATING THE 8X8 DVIKVM DUAL LINK MATRIXBooting Up / Standby ScreenThe front-panel LCD of the 8x8 DVIKVM Dual Link Matrix is a 16 character 2 line d

10IR REMOTE CONTROL UNIT LAYOUT1 Activity IndicatorThis LED will be activated momentarily each time a button is pressed.2 Monitor and Source Selection

11IR REMOTE CONTROL UNIT INSTALLATIONInstalling the RMT-16416IR Battery1. Remove the battery cover on the back of the IR Remote Control unit.2. Inser

12IR REMOTE CONTROL UNIT CONFIGURATIONHow to Resolve IR Code Confl ictsIn the event that IR commands from other remote controls interfere with the supp

13USING THE IR REMOTE CONTROL UNITIR Remote Control Key MappingEach input and output on the 8x8 DVIKVM Dual Link Matrix is represented by a button on

14OPERATING THE 8X8 DVIKVM DUAL LINK MATRIXRouting SourcesIn order to change current routing state:1 Press Set Button to activate Routing Mode.2 Press

15OPERATING THE 8X8 DVIKVM DUAL LINK MATRIXSystem Lock ModeLocking the Matrix prevents changes to any of the Matrix settings. This feature is useful

16OPERATING THE 8X8 DVIKVM DUAL LINK MATRIXCycling between Information ScreensPress the Cancel button, while in Status Check Mode, to cycle through th

17OPERATING THE 8X8 DVIKVM DUAL LINK MATRIXActivating / Deactivating Standby ModePress and hold the Cancel button for 5 seconds to activate or deactiv

18OPERATING THE 8X8 DVIKVM DUAL LINK MATRIX2 Press the Output button to select the EDID data source.3Press the Input button to select EDID data destin

19OPERATING THE 8X8 DVIKVM DUAL LINK MATRIXSaving the default EDID to Local Memory1Press the EDID button twice to activate DETOLO (Default EDID To Loc

20OPERATING THE 8X8 DVIKVM DUAL LINK MATRIXSaving the current Routing State1Set the routing state (see page 14), then press the PreSet buttontwice to

21OPERATING THE 8X8 DVIKVM DUAL LINK MATRIXRecalling a Routing State1 Press the PreSet button onceto activate Recall Preset Mode.2 Press the Input but

22OPERATING THE 8X8 DVIKVM DUAL LINK MATRIXMasking OutputsMasking prevents the output device (display, etc) from receiving an output signal, instead o

23RS-232 SERIAL CONTROLRS232 SettingsBits per second ...

24RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDSEDID ManagementCommandDescription#edidbatoloRead downstream EDID and stores in any Local Input#ediddetoloSets Local EDID to

25RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS#ediddetolo CommandThe #ediddetolo command stores the Default EDID (640x480) in the specifi ed Local EDID inputs.Syntaxy:#edi

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26RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS#ediddstolo CommandThe #ediddstolocommand reads the downstream EDID and stores it to a Local EDID input.Syntaxy:#ediddstolo

27RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS#prbaedid CommandThe #PRBAEDID command reads the EDID fi le from the specifi ed bank andsends to serial port.Syntaxy:#PRBAEDID

28RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS#prloedid CommandThe #prloedid command reads the local EDID of a specifi ed input and spools it to the serial port.Syntaxy:#p

29RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDSIP / Telnet Confi gurationCommandDescription#display_telnet_welcomeSet Telnet welcome message on login#ipconfi g Displays all

30RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS#display_telnet_welcome CommandThe #display_telnet_welcome sets (enables/disables) the Telnetwelcome message on login.Syntax

31RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS#resetip CommandThe #resetip command resets all TCP/IP settings to factory defaults.Syntaxy:#resetipParameters:None Notes:T

32RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS#set_telnet_pass CommandThe #set_telnet_pass command sets the Telnet password. The maximum lengthof the password is 20 char

33RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS#set_telnet_username CommandThe #set_telnet_username command sets the Telnet user name. The maximum length of the user name

34RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS#show_telnet_pass CommandThe #show_telnet_pass command shows the Telnet password for login(if required).Syntaxy:#show_telnet

35RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS#sipadd CommandThe #sipadd command sets the IP address of the matrix. Dot-decimal notationmust be used when specifying the

CONTENTS1 Introduction2 Operation Notes3 Features4 Front Panel Layout5 Front Panel Descriptions6 Back Panel Layout7 Back Panel Descriptions8 Conne

36RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS#use_telnet_pass CommandThe #use_telnet_pass command requires or disables login credentials.Syntaxy:#use_telnet_pass param1P

37RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDSRoutingCommandDescription#callpresetRecalls a routing / mask preset#saudioRoutes audio independently from video#savepresetSa

38RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS#savepreset CommandThe #savepreset command saves the current routing state to the specifi edpreset. Any masked outputs will

39RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDSr CommandThe r command routes the specifi ed input to the specifi ed outputs. If param2is 2set to 0, then the specifi ed input

40RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDSMaskingCommandDescription#maskaudMasks the selected audio output(s)#maskoutMasks the selected (video) output(s)#maskusbMasks

41RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS#maskout CommandThe #maskout command allows blanking of the specifi ed outputs.Syntaxy:#maskout param1 param2Parameters:param

42RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS#unmaskout CommandThe #unmaskout command unmasks the specifi ed outputs. If param1 is set to 0,then all outputs will be unma

43RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDSMiscellaneousCommandDescription#activeboloActivates the boot loader#audswitchEnables / disables independent audiorouting#fad

44RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS#audswitch CommandThe #audswitch command enables / disables independent audio routing.Syntaxy:#audswitch param1Parameters:pa

45RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS#help CommandThe #help command displays help on the specifi ed command. If param1 is notspecifi ed, then the full list of com

1INTRODUCTIONCongratulations on your purchase of the 8x8 DVIKVM Dual Link Matrix. Your complete satisfaction is very important to us.GefenPROIn the re

46RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS#prpreset CommandThe #prpreset command displays the routing preset table.Syntaxy:#prpresetParameters:NoneExamplep:#prpresetP

47RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS#set_input_name CommandThe #set_input_name command provides a name to the selected input.For example, “Input 1” could be ren

48RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDS#set_output_name CommandThe #set_output_name command provides a name to the selected output. For example, “Output 1” could

49RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDSl CommandThe l (lower-case “L”) command displays the link status of each input. If the input is receiving a dual-link signa

50RS-232 / TELNET COMMANDSm CommandThe m command displays the current matrix status and routing information.Syntaxy:mParameters:NoneExamplep:m Output

51WEB INTERFACEConfi guring the IP AddressThe 8x8 DVIKVM Dual Link Matrix supports IP-based control using a built-in Webserver or via Telnet. Before u

52WEB INTERFACEView Matrix StatusMatrix StatusDisplays the current routing status of each input and output on the matrix.RefreshClick to refresh the M

53WEB INTERFACESwitch OutputsUsed to route the specifi ed input to the selected output(s). To route a source,place a check mark next to each Output.

54WEB INTERFACESwitchClick this button to apply the routing change.Independent Audio SwitchEnables / disables independent audio switching. Click the “

55WEB INTERFACEPresetthe down-arrow on theown list to select the preset on (1-16). Click the Saveet button to save the preset.Recall PresetClick the

OPERATION NOTES2READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OROPERATING THE 8X8 DVIKVM DUAL LINK MATRIX WITH PUSHBUTTON CONTROL• The 8x8 DVIKVM Dual Link Matri

56WEB INTERFACESave Output NameSelect the DVI output to rename from the pull-down list. Type the name of the output in the Output Name fi eld. Click

57WEB INTERFACEManage EDIDSet Input to Default EDIDEDID StatusDisplays the current EDID status for each input on the matrix andindicates the current L

58WEB INTERFACESet Default EDIDPlace a check mark next to the input(s) that should be set to the default EDID.Click the Set Default EDID button to app

59WEB INTERFACEUpload EDIDLoad EDID fi lePlace a check mark next to the input(s) that will receive the EDID data from thefi le. The EDID fi le must be i

60WEB INTERFACEDownload EDIDDownload EDID File to PCSelect the radio button next to the output, containing the EDID to be downloaded. Click the Downl

61WEB INTERFACECopy EDIDSelect Source to Copy from / Select Input(s) to Copy toClick the radio button next to the input or output containing the EDID

62WEB INTERFACEEDID Lock StateUpdate EDID Lock StateSecures the Local EDID and disables the automatic loadingof the downstream EDID after the Matrix i

63WEB INTERFACEMaskingMatrix Mask Status / ChangeDisplays the current masking status for each output.MaskClick the Mask button to mask the selected ou

64WEB INTERFACEIP Confi gurationIP SettingsAssigns IP address, subnet, gateway, HTTP listening port, and Telnet port.Note that the MAC address can not

65WEB INTERFACEBackup / RestoreThe Backup / Restore feature for the 8x8 DVIKVM Dual Link Matrix isnot currently implemented and will be available in a

3FEATURESFeatures• Supports resolutions up to 2560x1600• Front panel control buttons for local switching• Status LCD (shows routing status)• Advanced

66WEB INTERFACEPower ManagementPower StatusEnabling this feature will store the +5V status for that input prior to shutting down the matrix. This pre

67WEB INTERFACEPower Lock StateIn the case of an accidental power loss to the matrix, the +5V state for eachinput can be preserved.Set the specifi ed P

68NETWORK CABLE WIRING DIAGRAMGefen recommends the TIA/EIA-568-B wiring option. Please adhere to the table below when fi eld-terminating the cable for

69FIRMWARE UPDATEFirmware Update ProcedureThe following items are required to update fi rmware:• RS-232 Terminal (e.g. Windows-based PC running HyperTe

70FIRMWARE UPDATE8. A message will appear in the terminal program:Waiting for the fi le to be sent ... (press ‘a’ to abort)9. In Hyperterminal, click T

71RACK MOUNT SAFETY INFORMATIONa. Maximum recommended ambient temperature: 45 ˚C (104 ˚F).b. Increase the air fl ow as needed to maintain the recommend

72SPECIFICATIONSVideo Amplifi er Bandwidth...2 x 165 MHzInput Video Signal...

73WARRANTYGefen warrants the equipment it manufactures to be free from defects in material and workmanship.If equipment fails because of such defects

74LICENSINGlwIP is licenced under the BSD licence:Copyright (c) 2001-2004 Swedish Institute of Computer Science.All rights reserved.Redistribution and

4PANEL LAYOUTFront Panel4561237

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5PANEL DESCRIPTIONSFront Panel1 Input Buttons (1 - 8)Used for routing an Input to an Output. Each of these buttons represents an Input. See page 14