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Saving the default EDID to Local Memory

Press the EDID button

twice

to activate DETOLO (Default EDID To Local)

Mode.

The front panel display will indicate that the matrix is in DETOLO mode.

Press the Input button to select EDID data destination.

Press EDID button

twice

Select the Input

OPERATING THE 8X8 DVI DUAL LINK MATRIX

WITH PUSH BUTTON CONTROLS

EDID DETOLO Mode

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Page 1: ...8x8 DVI Dual Link Matrix w Push Button Controls GEF DVI 848DL PB User Manual www gefenpro com...

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Page 3: ...number Write To Gefen LLC c o Customer Service 20600 Nordhoff St Chatsworth CA 91311 www gefenpro com support gefenpro com Notice Gefen LLC reserves the right to make changes in the hardware packaging...

Page 4: ...16 System Lock Mode 16 Returning to Standby Mode 17 Cycling between Information Screens 18 Saving the Downstream EDID to Local Memory 20 Saving the Default EDID to Local Memory 22 Saving the current...

Page 5: ...PRO 8x8 DVI Dual Link Matrix with Push Button Controls The GefenPRO 8x8 DVI Dual Link Matrix with Push Button Controls provides a professional grade solution to route up to eight DVI sources to any ei...

Page 6: ...ce 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 f...

Page 7: ...uter Status LCD shows routing status Front panel control buttons for local switching IR Remote Control Built in IR Extender IP Control Output masking command Grounding Pin Internal Power Supply Standb...

Page 8: ...4 PANEL LAYOUT Front Panel 4 5 6 1 7 2 8 3 9 10 11 12...

Page 9: ...nected to an available electrical outlet 6 LCD Display Displays the current routing status of the Matrix and is also used to manage source routing 7 Lock This button enables disables the locking of th...

Page 10: ...6 PANEL LAYOUT Back Panel 7 8 1 3 6 5 4 2...

Page 11: ...curs 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 5 IP Control Interface Connec...

Page 12: ...al Link Matrix with Push Button Controls with user supplied DVI dual link cables 3 Connect the included AC power cable to the power receptacle on the rear panel of the 8x8 DVI Dual Link Matrix with Pu...

Page 13: ...also be used to aid in performing routing commands When the unit is powered on the following screen is displayed After a few moments the Standby Screen is displayed The Standby Screen is shown below D...

Page 14: ...election Buttons These buttons are used to select which source is routed to a display See page 13 for information on using the IR Remote Control unit 10 IR REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1 NOTE An Activity Indic...

Page 15: ...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 ot...

Page 16: ...2 Remote Channel 2 Remote Channel 0 Default Remote Channel 1 Remote Channel 3 Exposed DIP Switch bank between the battery chambers It is important that the IR channel on the Remote Control unit match...

Page 17: ...the monitor where the source will be routed The second step is to select the source Example 1 Route the source device connected to In 7 to the monitor connected to Out 3 1 Press button 3 monitor 3 on...

Page 18: ...routed to an output then the output buttons on the top row will be illuminated In the example below we can see that Input 6 is routed to Outputs 2 4 and 5 3 After a few moments the input and output b...

Page 19: ...of buttons 1 8 3 Press the desired input button from the bottom row of buttons 4 Press the Set button to complete the routing operation After a few moments the matrix will return to Standby Mode OPER...

Page 20: ...king the Matrix also prevents changes using the IR Remote Control Unit 1 Press the Lock button to activate System Lock Mode 2 Press the Lock button a second time to deactivate System Lock Mode Returni...

Page 21: ...nformation Screens Press the Cancel button while in Status Check Mode to cycle through the Information Screens Press the Cancel button OPERATING THE 8X8 DVI DUAL LINK MATRIX WITH PUSH BUTTON CONTROLS...

Page 22: ...STOLO Downstream To Local Mode 2 The front panel display will indicate that the matrix is in DSTOLO mode 3 Press the Output button to select the EDID data source Press EDID button once OPERATING THE 8...

Page 23: ...ct EDID data destination 5 Press the Set button to complete the operation After a few moments the matrix will return to Standby Mode Press the Set button Select the Input OPERATING THE 8X8 DVI DUAL LI...

Page 24: ...ETOLO Default EDID To Local Mode 2 The front panel display will indicate that the matrix is in DETOLO mode 3 Press the Input button to select EDID data destination Press EDID button twice Select the I...

Page 25: ...21 4 Press the Set button to complete the operation After a few moments the matrix will return to Standby Mode Press the Set button OPERATING THE 8X8 DVI DUAL LINK MATRIX WITH PUSH BUTTON CONTROLS...

Page 26: ...splay will indicate that the matrix is ready to save the current routing preset 3 Press an Input button 1 8 to store the current routing state Each input button represents a memory location to store r...

Page 27: ...23 4 Press the Set button to complete the operation After a few moments the matrix will return to Standby Mode Press the Set button OPERATING THE 8X8 DVI DUAL LINK MATRIX WITH PUSH BUTTON CONTROLS...

Page 28: ...The front panel display will indicate that the matrix is ready to recall a routing preset 3 Press the Input button 1 8 of the routing state to be recalled Press PreSet button twice Select the Input O...

Page 29: ...25 4 Press the Set button to complete the operation After a few moments the matrix will return to Standby Mode Press the Set button OPERATING THE 8X8 DVI DUAL LINK MATRIX WITH PUSH BUTTON CONTROLS...

Page 30: ...vice The masking process is identical for masking or unmasking outputs 1 Press the Mask button to activate Mask Mode 2 The front panel display will indicate that the matrix is in Mask Mode 3 Select th...

Page 31: ...27 4 Press the Set button to complete the operation After a few moments the matrix will return to Standby Mode Press the Set button OPERATING THE 8X8 DVI DUAL LINK MATRIX WITH PUSH BUTTON CONTROLS...

Page 32: ...None 5 4 3 2 1 9 8 7 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Only Pins 2 RX 3 TX and 5 Ground are used on the RS 232 serial interface IMPORTANT When sending RS 232 commands a carriage return and a line feed character mus...

Page 33: ...3 Set the IP address for the matrix using the sipadd command see page 46 for details 4 Set the subnet mask using the snetmask command see page 47 for details 5 Set the gateway router IP address using...

Page 34: ...d Read downstream EDID and sends to serial port predidst Prints EDID details prloedid Read Input Local EDID and sends to serial port dynamic_edid Command The dynamic_edid command provides the ability...

Page 35: ...a in the EDID bank is copied to all eight inputs If additional inputs are specified then they are ignored Examples edidbatolo 2 3 Finished reading EDID from bank 2 Finished loading EDID to local 3 edi...

Page 36: ...aram1 0 then all 8 DVI inputs will be set to the Default EDID If additional inputs are specified then they are ignored Examples ediddetolo 7 Finished loading EDID to local 7 ediddetolo 0 Finished load...

Page 37: ...function reads the downstream EDID and stores it to a specified EDID bank Syntax ediddstoba param1 param2 Parameters param1 A downstream monitor 1 8 param2 EDID bank 1 3 Example ediddstoba 4 2 Finishe...

Page 38: ...list 1 8 Notes If param2 0 then the downstream EDID is stored to all 8 DVI inputs Examples ediddstolo 2 3 Finished reading EDID from output 2 Finished loading EDID to local 3 ediddstolo 2 0 Finished...

Page 39: ...edid function secures the Local EDID and disables the automatic loading of the downstream EDID after the Matrix is powered on Syntax lock_edid param1 Parameters param1 Input 0 1 Value Meaning 0 Disabl...

Page 40: ...0 0x95 0x0F 0xB3 0x00 0xA9 0x40 0x02 0x3A 0x80 0x18 0x71 0x38 0x2D 0x40 0x58 0x2C 0x45 0x00 0xA0 0x5A 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x1E 0x66 0x21 0x50 0xB0 0x51 0x00 0x1B 0x30 0x40 0x70 0x36 0x00 0xA0 0x5A 0x00 0x0...

Page 41: ...00 0x95 0x0F 0xB3 0x00 0xA9 0x40 0x02 0x3A 0x80 0x18 0x71 0x38 0x2D 0x40 0x58 0x2C 0x45 0x00 0xA0 0x5A 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x1E 0x66 0x21 0x50 0xB0 0x51 0x00 0x1B 0x30 0x40 0x70 0x36 0x00 0xA0 0x5A 0x00 0x...

Page 42: ...is function displays a table containing details relating to the Local EDID and the monitor name Syntax prdsedid Parameters None Example predidst Input Source Name 1 Default GEFEN_XPT_DL 2 Output_1 3 D...

Page 43: ...0x14 0x01 0x03 0x80 0x50 0x2D 0x78 0x0A 0x0D 0xC9 0xA0 0x57 0x47 0x98 0x27 0x12 0x48 0x4C 0x21 0x4F 0x00 0x81 0x00 0xA9 0x40 0xD1 0x00 0x71 0x40 0x01 0x01 0x01 0x01 0x01 0x01 0x01 0x01 0x30 0x2A 0x00...

Page 44: ...way address show_telnet_pass Prompts for password when using Telnet show_telnet_username Prompts for user name when using Telnet show_ver_data Displays the hardware and firmware version of the matrix...

Page 45: ...ettings for the matrix Syntax ipconfig Parameters None Example ipconfig TCP IP settings MAC add 00 1C 91 01 50 07 IP add 192 168 1 72 Net Mask 255 255 255 0 Gateway 192 168 2 1 Web Server Port 80 Teln...

Page 46: ...after executing this command Example resetip Reset ip configuration to factory default set_http_port Command The set_http_port command sets the Web server listening port Syntax set_http_port param1 P...

Page 47: ...The default password is Admin The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command Example set_telnet_pass reindeer Telnet password updated to reindeer set_telnet_port Command The set_telnet_port...

Page 48: ...must be rebooted after executing this command Example set_telnet_username andrew Telnet login updated to andrew sgateway Command The sgateway sets the IP gateway router address Dot decimal notation m...

Page 49: ...ssword for login if required Syntax show_telnet_pass Example show_telnet_pass Telnet password reindeer show_telnet_username Command The show_telnet_username command returns the user name required for...

Page 50: ...1 Firmware Release version 2 1 11 Release date Sep 10 2013 Release time 14 46 32 Boot loader version 1 6 sipadd Command The sipadd command sets the IP address of the matrix Dot decimal notation must...

Page 51: ...et to 255 255 255 0 The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command Example snetmask 255 255 0 0 New IP Mask set to 255 255 0 0 use_telnet_pass Command The use_telnet_pass command requires or...

Page 52: ...es the current routing masking state to a preset r Routes the specified inputs to the specified outputs s Routes the specified input to all outputs callpreset Command The callpreset command recalls a...

Page 53: ...rs None Example prpreset PreSet Out1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 M 0 M 0 M 0 M 0 M 0 M 0 M 0 M 0 2 A 1 A 1 A 3 A 4 A 5 A 1 A 7 A 8 3 M 0 M 0 M 0 M 0 M 0 M 0 M 0 M 0 4 M 0 M 0 M 0 M 0 M 0 M 0 M 0 M 0 5 M 0 M 0 M 0...

Page 54: ...savepreset command saves the current routing state to the specified preset Any masked outputs will also be saved as part of the current routing state Syntax savepreset param1 Parameters param1 Preset...

Page 55: ...the specified input is routed to all outputs If additional outputs are specified then they are ignored Examples r 7 3 4 5 6 1 2 Input 7 is routed to outputs 3 4 5 6 1 2 If Dynamic EDID see page 30 is...

Page 56: ...52 RS 232 TELNET COMMANDS s Command The s command routes the specified input to all outputs Syntax s param1 Parameters param1 Input 1 8 Example s 1 All outputs are routed to input 1...

Page 57: ...t Command The maskout command allows blanking of the specified outputs Syntax maskout param1 param2 Parameters param1 Output 1 8 param2 State 0 1 Value Meaning 0 Active 1 Mask Notes The current maskin...

Page 58: ...nd The unmaskout command unmasks the specified outputs If param1 0 then all outputs will be unmasked Syntax unmaskout param1 param8 Parameters param1 Output 1 8 Examples unmaskout 3 5 7 Activate outpu...

Page 59: ...ck power state set_input_name Specifies a name for an input set_ir Sets the IR channel of the matrix set_output_name Specifies a name for an output show_temp Displays the voltages of the internal boar...

Page 60: ...s e g Output 1 Input 1 Syntax fadefault Parameters None Example fadefault Return to factor default Loading default EDID Routed 1 1 2 2 Finished loading EDID to local 1 Finished loading EDID to local 2...

Page 61: ...routing and mask state preset Syntax callpreset param1 Param1 1 8 preset e g callpreset 2 lock_fo Command The lock_fo enables disables the power lock state Enabling this feature will store the 5V sta...

Page 62: ...derscore character _ to separate characters Syntax set_input_name param1 param2 Parameters param1 Input 1 8 param2 Name Example set_input_name 5 computer1 computer1 is assigned to input 5 set_ir Comma...

Page 63: ...If required use the underscore character _ to separate characters Syntax set_output_name param1 param2 Parameters param1 Output 1 8 param2 Name Example set_output_name 3 display_3 display_3 is assign...

Page 64: ...ides voltage information for the matrix Syntax show_voltage Parameters None Example show_voltage Voltage 3 3 measured 3344 mV Voltage 5 measured 5036 mV Voltage 12 measured 11905 mV Voltage 1 2 measur...

Page 65: ...er module of fiber optic extenders which require 5V Syntax f param1 param2 Parameters param1 Input 1 8 param2 State 0 1 State Meaning 0 Disable 5V 1 Enable 5V Example f 1 1 Enable FO 1 WARNING Before...

Page 66: ...is receiving a dual link signal then the Link status will be set to Dual If a single link source is used then the Link status will be set to Single Syntax l Parameters None Example l Input Signal Lin...

Page 67: ...meters None Example m Output Input HPD Status Output_1 Input_1 LOW ACTIVE Output_2 Input_2 HIGH ACTIVE Output_3 Input_3 LOW ACTIVE Output_4 Input_4 LOW ACTIVE Output_5 Input_5 LOW ACTIVE Output_6 Inpu...

Page 68: ...plays the current routing status of each input and output on the matrix Refresh Click to refresh the Matrix Status screen Auto Refresh Check this box to enable Auto Refresh The Auto Refresh function a...

Page 69: ...Input Press the Switch button to apply the routing change Dynamic EDID Mode This feature provides the ability to route any downstream EDID to any input When enabled the EDID is copied to all inputs fr...

Page 70: ...tion 1 8 Click the Save Preset button to save the preset Recall Preset Click the down arrow on the pull down list to select the routing state 1 8 to recall Click the Recall Preset button to recall the...

Page 71: ...ut Name button to save changes See page 59 for naming restrictions Save Input Name Select the DVI input to rename from the pull down list Type the name of the input in the Input Name field Click the S...

Page 72: ...Displays the current EDID status for each input on the matrix and indicates the current Lock State Refresh Click to refresh the Matrix Status screen Auto Refresh Check this box to enable Auto Refresh...

Page 73: ...mark next to the input s that should be set to the default EDID Click the Set Default EDID button to apply the default EDID to the selected inputs Set Input to Default EDID Press this button from the...

Page 74: ...ill receive the EDID data from the file The EDID file must be in bin format Click the Browse button to locate the EDID on the computer Click the Load EDID file button to upload the EDID file to the ma...

Page 75: ...radio button next to the output containing the EDID to be downloaded Click the Download EDID File to PC button to confirm the change The downloaded EDID file will be in bin format Download EDID Press...

Page 76: ...input or output containing the EDID to copy Note that only a single input or output can be selected at a time Place a check mark next to the input s where the EDID will be copied Click the Set EDID b...

Page 77: ...tream EDID after the Matrix is powered on Select the radio button next to the Off or On option then click the Update EDID Lock State button to apply the change The EDID Lock State has no effect when t...

Page 78: ...s for each output Mask Click the Mask button to mask the selected output If the output is already masked then the button will read Active enabled Click the Active button again to toggle the masking st...

Page 79: ...the MAC address can not be changed Click the Save button to apply changes The matrix must be rebooted for the changes to take effect Telnet Login Settings Sets the user name and password for Telnet se...

Page 80: ...76 WEB INTERFACE Backup Restore The Backup Restore feature for the 8x8 DVIKVM Dual Link Matrix is not currently implemented and will be available in a future release of the firmware...

Page 81: ...ted Power State The current power state is listed under the column titled 5 Volt Click these buttons to toggle the input power state Refresh Click to refresh the Power Status screen Save Changes Click...

Page 82: ...l power loss to the matrix the 5V state for each input can be preserved Set the specified Power Status buttons see previous page and click the radio button next to ON Click the Update Power Lock State...

Page 83: ...ndows Desktop There will be two files within the folder setup exe and the user manual for the Gefen Firmware Update Tool 3 Double click the setup exe file to launch the installation Wizard 4 The Welco...

Page 84: ...lation path Otherwise click the Next button to continue with the default installation path 8 The Select Additional Tasks dialog will be displayed To create an application icon on the Windows Desktop c...

Page 85: ...the Cancel button 12 After a few moments the Finish dialog will be displayed The Launch Gefen Firmware Update Tool check box will be checked To launch the Gefen Firmware Update Tool application click...

Page 86: ...sh Button Controls GEF DVI 848DL PB 8x8 DVI Dual Link Matrix GEF DVI 848DL 8x8 DVI KVM Dual Link Matrix GEF DVIKVM 848DL 8x8 DVI KVM Dual Link Matrix w Push Button Control GEF DVIKVM 848DL PB 16x16 DV...

Page 87: ...VI KVM Dual Link Matrix w Push Button Control GEF DVIKVM 848DL PB 4 Select the correct COM port from the Select COM Port drop down list 5 Make sure that the computer running the Gefen Firmware Update...

Page 88: ...Update Tool will automatically extract the firmware and begin the upgrade procedure The upgrade progress will be displayed in the window under the Start button The firmware file being used by the Gefe...

Page 89: ...the upgrade has completed the Gefen Firmware Update Tool will display any additional operations that need to take place as shown below 9 Reboot the unit 10 The firmware upgrade process is now complete...

Page 90: ...en products are currently supported 8x8 DVI Dual Link Matrix w Push Button Controls GEF DVI 848DL PB 8x8 DVI Dual Link Matrix GEF DVI 848DL 8x8 DVI KVM Dual Link Matrix GEF DVIKVM 848DL 8x8 DVI KVM Du...

Page 91: ...the Gefen 8x8 DVI KVM Dual Link Matrix w Push Button Control GEF DVIKVM 848DL PB 5 Select the correct COM port from the Select COM Port drop down list 6 Click the Browse button and select the ZIP file...

Page 92: ...he left of the Start button 8 Click the Start button to begin the upgrade process 9 After the upgrade has completed the Gefen Firmware Update Tool will display any additional operations that need to t...

Page 93: ...89 MANUAL UPGRADE PROCEDURE 10 Reboot the unit 11 The firmware upgrade process is now complete...

Page 94: ...e cable for use with Gefen products Pin Color 1 Orange White 2 Orange 3 Green White 4 Blue 5 Blue White 6 Green 7 Brown White 8 Brown Cabling comes in stranded and solid core types Gefen recommends us...

Page 95: ...rease the air flow as needed to maintain the recommended temperature inside the rack c Do not exceed maximum weight loads for the rack Install heavier equipment in the lower part of the rack to mainta...

Page 96: ...ctors 8 DVI I 29 pin female IR Extender 3 5 mm mini stereo RS 232 Interface DB 9 female IP Interface RJ 45 Power Supply 100 240 V AC IEC connector Power Consumption 90 Watts max Operating Temperature...

Page 97: ...Proof of sale may be required in order to claim warranty 2 Customers outside the US are responsible for shipping charges to and from Gefen 3 Copper cables are limited to a 30 day warranty and cables...

Page 98: ...me of the author may not be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific prior written permission THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE AUTHOR AS IS AND ANY EXPRESS OR IM...

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Page 100: ...Rev A10 20600 Nordhoff St Chatsworth CA 91311 1 800 545 6900 818 772 9100 fax 818 772 9120 www gefenpro com support gefenpro com Pb...

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