Gefen GEF-DVI-16416-PB Users Manual

1080P

16x16 DVI Matrix

w/ Push Button

Control

GEF-DVI-16416-PB

User Manual

www.gefenpro.com

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Notice

Rev A11

CONTENTS

1 Introduction
2 Operation Notes
3 Features
4 Front Panel Layout
5 Front Panel Descriptions

6 Back Panel Layout
7 Back Panel Descriptions
8 IR Remote Description
9 IR Remote Installation
10 IR Code Conguration

11 Connecting And Operating The 16x16 DVI Matrix w/ Push Button Control

11 Wiring Diagram

12 Front Panel Display
13 Routing
13 Routing Inputs to Outputs

14 Getting the Current Routing Status of an Input
15 Getting the Current Routing Status of an Output

15 One-to-One Routing
16 Presets

16 Saving the Current Routing State
18 Recalling a Saved Routing State
20 Masking
20 Masking Outputs
22 Getting the Current Masking State
23 Unmasking Outputs
25 Locking the Matrix
26 EDID Management
26 Saving the Downstream EDID to an Input
28 Saving the Default EDID to an Input
30 RS-232 / IP Control
30 RS-232 Interface
30 RS-232 Settings
31 Using Syner-G
33 RS-232 / Telnet / UDP Commands
33 EDID Management
38 IP Conguration

47 Routing

50 Masking

52 Miscellaneous

60 Web Interface
60 View Matrix Status

64 Manage EDID

70 Masking
71 IP Conguration
73 Backup / Restore
74 Power Management
76 Network Cable Wiring Diagram
77 Rack Mount Safety Information
78 Specications

79 Warranty
80 Licensing

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of the GefenPRO 16x16 DVI Matrix w/ Front Panel Push
Button Control. Your complete satisfaction is very important to us.

GefenPRO

In the realm of video distribution, certain features are invaluable in a commercial or
broadcast environment. Accommodations such as a build-in power supply and at black
rack-mount enclosures set GefenPRO apart from our traditional products. Complex
distribution units allow for professional DVI, 3G-SDI, and HDMI signals to be routed and
converted easily and seamlessly, while being backed up by a renowned and dependable
technical support team. Gefen invites you to explore the GefenPRO product line and hopes
that you nd the solution that ts your needs.

The GefenPRO 16x16 DVI Matrix w/ Front Panel Push Button Control

Simplify the process of routing up to 16 DVI sources to any of 16 DVI monitors without
losing quality or resolution. This Matrix provides a simple, reliable, and highly effective
method of streamlining any installation using multiple sources and outputs, taking the
hassle out of managing multiple connections. Each DVI source is accessible at all times
by any monitor using the front-panel buttons, IR remote unit, built-in RS-232 or using IP

control.

How It Works

Connect 16 sources to the DVI input ports on the Matrix using the supplied DVI cables.
Connect 16 monitors to the Matrix. Power on the source devices and the monitors. Plug
in the power cord and power on the Matrix. Use the push buttons on the front panel for
routing each DVI source to the desired display. The connected monitors will display video

according to the routing state.

NOTE: This Matrix only supports DVI-D. The DVI connectors on the Matrix all have 29

pins.

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OPERATION NOTES

OPERATING THE GEFENPRO 16X16 DVI MATRIX W/ FRONT PANEL PUSH BUTTON

• The 16x16 DVI Matrix w/ Push Button Control does not support HDCP content.

• Make sure that a DVI monitor is powered and connected to one of the DVI outputs on

the 16x16 DVI Matrix w/ Push Button Control before applying power. By default, the
Local EDID is read from the connected monitor and is copied to all 16 DVI inputs once
the Matrix has been turned on. If a monitor is not detected by the Matrix at power-on,
a default (internal) EDID of 640x480 will be used. This functionality can be disabled
using the Secure Local EDID function using RS-232 or IP control.

• There is no internal scaling in the 16x16 DVI Matrix w/ Push Button Control. Each

monitor attached to the Matrix must be able to display the resolutions output by the
source device(s).
For maximum compatibility it is recommended that only one common resolution
be used by each source device.

• Advanced EDID features and IP conguration features are accessible through the
RS-232 serial command set.

• Routing and EDID features can be managed using the built-in IP control feature.

• This matrix supports Dynamic EDID. See page 61 for details.

• The Gefen Syner-G Software Suite is a free downloadable application from Gefen that
provides automatic download and installation of rmware upgrades for this product.

Download the application here: http://www.gefen.com/synerg/

READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR

CONTROL

• The Gefen Matrix Switcher Keyboard Controller is a free downloadable application
from Gefen that allows a computer keyboard to be used to switch between sources.
This application uses the Telnet protocol to control any Gefen switcher or matrix that

uses IP control.

Download the application here: http://www.gefen.com/support/download.jsp

IMPORTANT: If the unit is installed in a closed or multi-rack
assembly, do not block the ventilation holes of the enclosure.

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FEATURES

Features

• Supports resolutions up to 1920 x 1200

• Front-panel push buttons for local switching

• Front-panel LCD Display

• Switching is controlled via front panel buttons, IR remote, IP, or RS-232 commands

• Compatible with the Gefen Keyboard Controller software

• Advanced EDID management

• Programmable routing presets

• Standby mode

• Output masking control

• IP control and conguration with built-in Web server

• Internal power supply

• Rack-mountable

Package Includes

(1) GefenPRO 16x16 DVI Matrix w/ Front Panel Push Button Control

(16) 6 ft. DVI cables (M-M)
(1) IR Remote Control Unit

(1) AC Power Cord

(1) Quick-Start Guide

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PANEL LAYOUT

Front Panel

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PANEL DESCRIPTIONS

Front Panel

1 Mode Buttons

These buttons are used to control routing, masking, presets on the matrix. See the
information beginning with page 12 for more information.

2 Output Buttons (1 - 16)

Used for routing an Input to an Output. Each of these buttons represents an Output.
See page 13 for more information on routing DVI sources.

3 Power Indicator

This LED indicator will glow red when the power is turned on.

4 LCD Display

Displays the current routing status of the Matrix and is also used to manage source

routing.

5 Power

Used to power ON and power OFF the matrix.

6 IR Window

Receives signals from the IR Remote Control unit.

7 Input Buttons (1 - 16)

Used for routing an Input to an Output. Each of these buttons represents an Input.
See page 13 for more information on routing DVI sources.

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PANEL LAYOUT

Back Panel

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PANEL DESCRIPTIONS

Back Panel

1 IR Extender Port

Connect an optional IR extender to this port.

2 AC 110 / 220 V AC (50/60 Hz) Power Cable Receptacle

Connect the included AC power cord from this receptacle to an available electrical outlet.

3 Fuse Drawer

Each power receptacle houses a fuse drawer. Within each fuse drawer are two (2) 250 V

fuses. One fuse is active and the other is a spare.

4 DVI Input Ports (1 - 16)

Connect DVI source devices to these ports.

5 IP Control Interface

Connect to this port to control the 16x16 DVI Matrix w/ Push Button Control using IP

Control. See page 31 for more information on conguring IP settings.

6 Grounding Terminal

Provides a discharge path to ground in case a short circuit occurs between the “hot”
lead of the power supply and the enclosure of the Matrix. The grounding wire should be
attached from the grounding terminal to an approved ground path.

7 DVI Output Ports (1 - 16)

Connect DVI monitors to these ports.

8 RS-232 Serial Port

Connects to the RS-232 control device. The 16x16 DVI Matrix w/ Push Button Control
may be switched remotely using this port. See page 30 for more information.

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IR REMOTE DESCRIPTION

RMT-16416IR

Remote Control Unit

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2

1 Activity Indicator

This LED will be activated momentarily each time a button is pressed.

2 Display and Source Selection Buttons (1 - 16)

These buttons are used to select which source is routed to a monitor.

Routing Sources using the Remote Control unit

Issuing a routing command is a two step process. The rst step is to select the monitor (1-16) to
which the source will be routed. The second step is to select the source (1-16).

Example:
Route the source device connected to In 6 to the monitor connected to Out 4.

1. Press button 4 (Out 4) on the IR remote control unit.

2. Press button 6 (In 6) on the IR remote control unit.

The source connected to In 6 will be routed to the monitor connected to Out 4.

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IR REMOTE INSTALLATION

Installing the RMT-16416IR Battery

1. Remove the battery cover on the back of the IR Remote Control unit.

2. Insert the included battery into the open battery slot. The positive (+) side of the

battery should be facing up.

3. Replace the battery cover.

The Remote Control unit ships with two batteries. One battery is required for operation and
the other battery is a spare.

Battery Slot

WARNING: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect

type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.

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IR REMOTE CONFIGURATION

How to Resolve IR Code Conicts

In the event that IR commands from other remote controls interfere with the supplied IR
Remote Control unit, changing the IR Remote Control’s IR channel will x the problem.
The IR Remote Control unit has a bank of DIP switches used for setting the IR channel.

The DIP switch bank is located underneath the battery cover.

Remote Channel 0:

Default

1 2

Remote Channel 1:

1 2

Remote Channel 2:

1 2

Remote Channel 3:

1 2

Left: Picture of the opened rear battery compartment
of the IR remote showing the exposed DIP Switch
bank between the battery chambers.

It is important that the IR channel on the Remote Control unit, matches the IR channel set
on the 16x16 DVI Matrix w/ Push Button Control. For example, if both DIP switches on the
IR Remote Control unit are set to IR channel 0 (both DIP switches down), then the 16x16
DVI Matrix w/ Push Button Control must also be set to IR channel 0. See page 54 on how

to change the IR channel on the 16x16 DVI Matrix w/ Push Button Control.

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CONNECTING AND OPERATING

THE 16X16 DVI MATRIX W/ PUSH BUTTON CONTROL

How to Connect the 16x16 DVI Matrix w/ Push Button Control

1. Connect up to 16 DVI source devices to the DVI inputs on the rear panel of the 16x16
DVI Matrix w/ Push Button Control using the supplied DVI cables.

2. Connect up to 16 DVI displays to the DVI outputs on the rear panel of the 16x16 DVI

Matrix w/ Push Button Control using DVI cables.

3. Connect the included AC power cable to the power receptacle on the rear panel of the
16x16 DVI Matrix w/ Push Button Control. Connect the opposite end of the cable into
an available electrical outlet.

Wiring Diagram

16x

DVI Sources

IP Control

RS-232 Controller

Matrix

16x

DVI Displays

ATTENTION: This product should always be connected to a
grounded electrical socket.

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DVI CABLE

RS-232 CABLE

ETHERNET CABLE

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FRONT PANEL DISPLAY

Main Display

The Main Display of the 16x16 DVI Matrix w/ Push Button Control is a 16 character 2

line display. This display will show the Standby Screen and will also be used to aid in
performing routing commands. When the unit is powered on, the following screen is

displayed:

EDID LOADING
PLEASE WAIT

After a few moments, the standby screen is displayed. The standby screen is shown
below:

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Displaying Additional Information

Pressing the Cancel button, consecutively, will cycle through other screens such as
firmware version and boot loader version:

FW 6.2
BOLO 1.6

IP ADDRESS

192.168.0.72

MAC ADDRESS

0.1C.91.1.20.6

IR ADDRESS
SW1=0 ,SW2=0

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ROUTING

Routing Inputs to Outputs

The following example illustrates the routing process. An input may be routed to a single
or multiple outputs. Multiple inputs cannot be routed to a single output. For this example,

we will route Input 6 to the following outputs: Output 3, Output 6, Output 7, and Output 9.

1. Press the Set button on the front panel. Pressing the Set button tells the matrix that

we want to perform a routing, masking, or preset operation. The Set button will glow
bright blue, indicating that it has been pressed.

2. The front-panel display will indicate that routing mode is active.

ROUTING MODE

ROUTING MODE

3. First, we need to specify the outputs. Press buttons 3, 6, 7, and 9. The selected
buttons will glow bright blue.

ROUTING MODE

4. Select the desired input (source) button (1 - 16). For this example, we want to route
the source connected to Input 6 to each of the outputs in step 3. Therefore, press

button 6 on the bottom row. The selected input will glow bright blue.

NOTE: Only one input can be routed at a time. If the wrong input
button is accidentally pressed, then continue by pressing the
correct input button. The previous input button will automatically be

deselected.

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ROUTING

5. Press the Set button on the front panel, again, to complete the routing operation.

The front panel display will indicate that the routing process has been completed.

ROUTING COMPLETE

6. After a few moments, the selected buttons on the front panel will turn off and the
matrix will return to the standby screen.

ROUTING MODE

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Getting the Current Routing Status of an Input

To display the current routing status of an input, press the desired input button on the front
panel of the matrix. Once the input button is pressed, the routed outputs will be displayed.

From our previous routing example, we already know that Input 6 is routed to Output 3, 6,
7, and 9. Let’s use this to illustrate how to retrieve the current routing status of an input.

(continued on next page)

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ROUTING

1. Press the button for Input 6 on the matrix.

2. The current routing status for Input 6 will be displayed by the front panel buttons:

3. After a few moments the buttons will automatically turn off.

To immediately dismiss the routing status and return to the standby screen, press the

Cancel button.

Getting the Current Routing Status of an Output

To display the current routing status of an output, press the desired output button on the
front panel of the matrix. Once the output button is pressed, the associated input will be
displayed. We’ll continue with the previous example.

1. Press the button for Output 3 on the matrix.

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2. The current routing status for Output 3 will be displayed by the front panel buttons:

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3. After a few moments the buttons will automatically turn off.

To immediately dismiss the routing status and return to the standby screen, press the

Cancel button.

One-to-One Routing

When an input-output pair share the same number, it is called “one-to-one” routing.
By default, the 16x16 DVI Matrix w/ Push Button Control is shipped in “one-to-one” mode.
This means that Input 1 is routed to Output 1, Input 2 is routed to Output 2, and so on.

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PRESETS

Saving the Current Routing State

The 16x16 DVI Matrix w/ Push Button Control allows routing (and masking) states to be
saved to internal non-volatile memory. Each routing state can be recalled at a later time
(see Recalling a Saved Routing State). Even if the matrix is powered OFF, the presets will
be retained in memory.

We’ll illustrate an example by saving the routing state of Input 6, which we created

on page 13.

1. Press the PreSet button, twice. The PreSet button will glow bright blue, indicating

that it has been pressed. The front-panel display will indicate that the matrix is in
“save preset” mode:

ROUTING MODE
SAVE CURRENT SET

PRESET MODE
SAVE CURRENT SET

2. Select a preset memory location by pressing any of the rst eight input buttons (1 - 8).
The matrix supports up to eight preset locations. For this example, press the button 1.

PRESET MODE
SAVE CURRENT SET

3. Press the Set button to store the preset.

Set button

PRESET MODE
SAVE CURRENT SET

(continued on next page)

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PRESETS

4. The Set button will ash momentarily and the front-panel display will indicate that the
preset has been saved.

Preset mode
complete

5. After a few moments, the front-panel display will display the standby screen.

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PRESETS

Recalling a Saved Routing State

The 16x16 DVI Matrix w/ Push Button Control allows saved routing (and masking) states
to be recalled from memory for instant access. In this example, we will recall the routing
preset that we stored in the previous example. In order to clearly see how this process
works, try changing the routing state of Input 6 to Output 2. Then, use the steps below to

recall the original routing state.

1. Press the PreSet button, once. The PreSet button will glow bright blue, indicating that

it has been pressed. The front-panel display will indicate that the matrix is in “recall
preset” mode:

ROUTING MODE
recall saved SET

PRESET MODE
recall saved set

2. Since we stored our preset in Preset 1, press the button for Input 1 to recall the
routing state.

PRESET MODE
recall saved set

3. Press the Set button to recall the routing state from the selected location.

Set button

PRESET MODE
recall saved SET

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PRESETS

4. The Set button will ash momentarily and the front-panel display will indicate that the
preset has been recalled.

Preset mode
complete

5. After a few moments, the front-panel display will display the standby screen.

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MASKING

Masking Outputs

“Masking” prevents the output device (display, etc) from receiving an output signal.
Instead of powering-down or disconnecting the output device, individual or multiple
outputs can be masked. Inputs cannot be masked.

To illustrate masking, we’ll use our original routing example from the section Routing Inputs

to Outputs.

1. Press the Mask button. The Mask button will glow bright blue and the front-panel
display will indicate that the matrix is in mask mode.

mask mode

mask mode

2. Select the desired outputs to be masked. In this example, we will select Output 5
and Output 6. Each output button will glow bright blue as they are pressed.

mask mode

3. Press the Set button to mask the selected outputs. The Set button will ash
momentarily.

Set button

mask mode

(continued on next page)

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MASKING

4. Once the Set button is pressed, the front-panel display will indicate that the masking
process was successful:

mask mode
mask completed

5. After a few moments, the selected buttons will turn off and the front-panel display will
return to the status screen.

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MASKING

Getting the Current Masking Status

If the masking state is unknown, it can be queried using the Mask button. Alternatively, the
masking state can be retrieved through the Web Interface or by using the m command.

1. Press the Mask button. The Mask button will glow bright blue and the front-panel
display will indicate that the matrix is in mask mode.

If any outputs are currently masked, they will be indicated on the front panel.
For example, since we recently masked Output 5 and Output 6, these buttons will
glow bright blue, as shown below.

mask mode

mask mode

2. After a few moments, the selected buttons will turn off and the front-panel display will
return to the standby screen.

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