Gefen EXT-DVI-848 User Manual
8x8 DVI Matrix
EXT-DVI-848
User Manual
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CONTENTS
1 Introduction
2 Operation Notes
3 Features
4 8x8 DVI Matrix Front Panel Layout
5 8x8 DVI Matrix Front Panel Descriptions
6 8x8 DVI Matrix Back Panel Layout
7 8x8 DVI Matrix Back Panel Descriptions
8 EXT-RMT-Matrix-848 Panel Layout
9 EXT-RMT-Matrix-848 Panel Descriptions
10 Connecting And Operating The 8x8 DVI Matrix
11 8x8 DVI Matrix Remote Description & Operation
12 RMT-16-IR IR Channel Confi guration
13 EXT-RMT-Matrix-848 Remote Operation
14 RMT-8-IR IR Channel Confi guration
15 RS-232 Serial Control Interface
16 Network Cable Wiring Diagram
17 Appendix A
19 Appendix B
24 Specifi cations
25 Warranty
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the 8x8 DVI Matrix. 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 8x8 DVI Matrix
Now you can easily combine eight cross-platform computers and eight digital
displays without networking. Our 8x8 DVI Matrix provides a simple, reliable and
highly effective method of creating multiple computer workstations, with each
workstation capable of accessing any one of the computers or sources at any
time by remote control. You also have the option of setting up the eight stations
locally or extending them with a Gefen extender.
How It Works
The 8x8 Matrix has eight DVI inputs and eight DVI outputs. You simply connect
your eight computer DVI ports to the 8x8 Matrix inputs, then connect your eight
DVI displays to the 8x8 Matrix outputs.
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OPERATION NOTES
READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR
OPERATING THE 8X8 DVI MATRIX
8x8 DVI Matrix is not HDCP compliant•
By default, EDID routing is based on the fi rst connected display to a source. •
For example, if monitor A is the fi rst display to connect to source 1 its EDID
will be used. All other displays that connect to source 1 thereafter will have
its EDID ignored. If display 1 switches to another source a hot-plug will be
sent and the EDID from the next display that is connected, in numerical
order, will be used.
The Status Output display will only list the current display/source routing.•
There is no internal scaling in the 8x8 DVI Matrix. All of the attached •
monitors must be able to display the resolutions output by the source
devices. For maximum compatibility it is recommended that only one
compatible/common resolution be used by all of the source devices.
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Features
Increases your productivity by providing you with access to eight computers •
from eight workstations
Maintains beautiful, sharp HDTV resolutions up to 1080p, 2K, and •
1920x1200
Discrete IR remote control included•
Long-distance remote control at distances of up to 330 feet using optional •
wired CAT5 cabled remotes
Serial RS232 port for remote control via computer or a control automation •
device such as Crestron
Supports DDWG standards for DVI monitors •
Not HDCP compliant; for computer use only.•
Package Includes
(1) 8x8 DVI Matrix
(1) RMT-16IR IR Remote Control
(1) 24V DC Power Supply
(8) 6-foot DVI cables
(1) Rack Ears
(1) User’s Manual
FEATURES
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8X8 DVI MATRIX FRONT PANEL LAYOUT
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8X8 DVI MATRIX FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
LED Status Display1
This display will list the current display/source routes.
Monitor (A~H)
Selected Source (1~8)
Monitor Output’s are labeled 1 through 8 on the rear panel of the 8x8 DVI
Matrix. These numbers correspond to the letters A through H on the LED Status
Display . The top row of letters will remain static while each input number below
will represent which source each of the displays are currently viewing.
IR Receiver2
Use the included RMT-16 IR remote control to route video to the different
displays.
Power LED Indicator3
This input indicator will become active once the included 24V DC power adapter
has been properly connected.
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8X8 DVI MATRIX BACK PANEL LAYOUT
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