Gefen EXT-DVI-841DL User manual

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8x1 DVI DL/SL Switcher

EXT-DVI-841DL

User Manual

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8x1 DVI DL/SL is a trademark of Gefen LLC

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Rev A9

CONTENTS

1 Introduction

2 Operation Notes

3 Features / Package Includes

4 Panel Layout

5 Panel Descriptions

6 Connecting and Operating the 8x1 DVI DL/SL Switcher

7 RMT-8IR Remote Description

8 RMT-8IR Remote Installation

9 IR Remote Control and 8x1 Switcher Conﬁguration

10 EDID Notes

11 EDID Notes, Continued

12 Dual-Link-Only Modes

13 RS-232 Serial Control Interface

14 RS-232 Serial Control Commands

22 Rack Mount Installation

23 Speciﬁcations

24 Warranty

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of the 8x1 DVI DL/SL Switcher. 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.

Gefen’s reliable, plug-and-play products supplement cross-platform computer

systems, professional audio/video environments and HDTV systems of all sizes

with hard-working solutions that are easy to implement and simple to operate.

The Gefen 8x1 DVI DL/SL Switcher

The rack-mountable Gefen 8x1 DVI dual-link/single-link Switcher offers an

economical solution by eliminating the need to purchase many displays for each

DVI source in a studio or lab situation. A plug-and-play solution, the 8x1 DVI DL/

SL Switcher shares one dual-link display with up to eight computers or other DVI

video sources, saving space on your desktop. The source computer is selected

using the included IR remote control or through RS-232 control.

How It Works

The DVI monitor is connected to the switcher’s output. Up to eight DVI sources

connect to the switcher’s DVI inputs using included high quality DVI cables.

The included power supply is connected to the switcher via the locking power

plug and then to a power outlet. The currently selected computer’s video signal

appears on the shared monitor. Video sources are selected/switched using the

RMT-8IR remote control, RS-232 control, or the input selector push button on the

front panel of the switcher.

OPERATION NOTES

READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR

OPERATING THE GEFEN 8X1 DVI DL/SL SWITCHER

• The 8x1 DVI DL/SL Switcher will take any of up to eight (8) DVI dual-link or

single-link resolution inputs and switch them, one at a time, to a DVI output

device such as a display/monitor or projector. Resolutions can be up to

3840x2400.

• The 8x1 DVI DL/SL Switcher is housed in a metal box for better RF

shielding.

FEATURES

Features

• EDID Management

• Switches easily between any eight DVI-SL or DVI-DL sources

• Maintains highest resolution dual link DVI

• Supports resolutions up through 3840x2400

• Extends the range of DVI video up to 50 feet

• Discrete IR remote control included

• Serial RS-232 remote port for switching via automated control or PC

• HDCP Compliant (when using EDID DS Mode)

• Supports DDWG standards for DVI monitors

• Rack ears included

Package Includes

(1) 8x1 DVI DL/SL Switcher

(1) RMT-8IR Remote Control

(1) 5V DC Power Supply

(8) 6-foot Dual Link DVI cables

(1) Set of rack ears

(1) User’s Manual

PANEL LAYOUT

Back Panel

Front Panel

689

PANEL DESCRIPTIONS

1 External IR Port

For connection of external IR extension device such as the Gefen IR Extender

(part # EXT-RMT-EXTIR).

2 IR Receiver

Receives IR signal from the handheld Infrared remote control unit included with

the product.

3 DVI Signal Status LEDs 1-8

Provide visual conﬁrmation of the currently selected DVI input signal out of the

eight DVI input ports.

4 DVI Input Selector

Push-button switch cycles the next DVI input 1-8 in a forward sequence starting

again at 1.

5 Power Indicator LED

Indicates when the 8x1 DVI DL/SL Switcher is receiving 5V DC power from its

included AC power supply.

6 5V Locking Power Receptacle

Supplies power to the 8x1 DVI DL/SL Switcher from the included external 5V

DC power supply. The 5V power supply has a locking power tip which screws

into this receptacle.

7 DVI Input Ports 1-8

DVI video sources one through eight attach to the 8x1 DVI DL/SL Switcher.

8 DVI Output Port

This DVI output port is connected to the display device (Monitor, Projector).

9 RS-232 Serial Communications Interface

Provided for external control of the 8x1 DVI DL/SL Switcher.

CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE 8X1 DVI DL/SL

How to Connect the 8x1 DVI DL/SL Switcher to your devices:

1. Connect the supplied DVI cables from the DVI sources into the 8x1 DVI

Switcher’s Inputs.

2. Connect the cable from your display (monitor or projector) into the DVI Out

of the 8x1 DVI DL/SL Switcher and turn on the display.

3. Turn on the DVI display or projector.

4. Connect the included 5V DC power supply to the Switcher by screwing its

locking power tip into the receptacle in the rear of the unit. Plug the power

cord into a free wall socket.

5. Turn on the computers.

Note: For the ﬁrst-time power-up sequence, please make sure that the display

device is turned on and connected to the 8x1 DVI DL/SL Switcher before

applying power to the Switcher. The reason for this procedure is that EDID

information will only be copied from the display device to DVI sources upon

power-up. If power is applied to the Switcher before the display device is

connected and powered up, the Switcher’s last recorded EDID from previous

activity will be used.

How to Operate the 8x1 DVI DL/SL Switcher:

6. Use the RMT-8IR remote control to remotely switch between DVI video

sources.

7. Alternatively, use a RS-232 control system such as a PC with

communications software (for example, Microsoft’s Hyperterminaltm) or an

automated control system such as Crestron.tm

8X1 DVI DL/SL REMOTE DESCRIPTION

LED Indicator

Input Selection

Buttons

The RMT-8IR remote control will allow the user to select which of 8 DVI sources will

be displayed. Please use the information below when selecting the desired source

for output to a display or other DVI video receiving device.

RMT-8IR Button DVI Source

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