Gefen 8x1 DVI User manual

8x1 DVI Switcher

USER MANUAL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

Features

Panel Desciptions

Connecting and Operating the 8x1 DVI Switcher

RMT-8IR Installation

RS-232 Interface

Speciﬁcations

Warranty

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 yourA/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 me-

ters).

The ex•tend•it line offers solutions for noise, space and security concerns, data center

control, information distribution, conference room presentation, school and corporate

training environments.

Our Commitment

Gefen will always offer the ﬁnest quality product at the best possible price. Included in

that price is a lifetime of support from a team of outstanding engineers.

The 8x1 DVI Switcher allows eight DVI devices to be switched easily in to one DVI

compatible monitor or projector. The 8x1 DVI Switcher can also be placed at the end of

a long DVI cable to regenerate the DVI signal.

INTRODUCTION

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

PANEL DESCRIPTIONS

LED Indicators

IR Eye

DVI in 15v Power DVI in 2

RS-232

Port

DVI in 3 DVI Out

DVI in 4 DVI in 5 DVI in 6 DVI in 7 DVI in 8

IR Extender

Port

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.

2Connect 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.

Operation Notes

The 8x1 DVI Switcher can also be powered from input 1, as long as the device is on and

supplying 5V to the DVI connector.

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. WARNING: Do not press

multiple buttons simultaneously and do NOT press buttons rapidly. These actions will

cause the remote to reset and steps 1-4 will have to be repeated.

Note: The RMT8-IR ships with two batteries. One battery is required for operation, the

second battery is complimentary.

RS-232 Interface

Binary Table

Input Binary

1 0011 0001

2 0011 0010

3 0011 0011

4 0011 0100

5 0011 0101

6 0011 0110

7 0011 0111

8 0011 1000

RS232 Settings

Bits per second ...................................................................................................... 19200

Data bits ......................................................................................................................... 8

Parity ....................................................................................................................... None

Stop bits ..........................................................................................................................1

Flow Control ............................................................................................................ None

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 ......................................................................................... 1920 x 1200

DVI Input/Output Connector Type ............................... DVI-I (29 pin) female (digital only)

Power Consumption .................................................................................. 20 watts (max)

Power Supply ......................................................................................................... 5V DC

Dimensions ............................................................................ 17” W x 1.75” H x 4.375” D

Rackmountable ........................................................................................... 1 Rack Space

Shipping Weight ..................................................................................................... 12 lbs.

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