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CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE 8x1 DVI SWITCHER

How to Connect the 8x1 DVI Switcher to your devices

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Connect the supplied DVI cables from the DVI sources into the DVI Switcher Inputs.

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

    8x1 DVI Switcher.

How to Operate the 8x1 DVI Switcher

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Use the RMT4-IR remote control port to remotely switch between sources.

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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.

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Summary of Contents for DVI-841

Page 1: ...8x1 DVI Switcher U S E R M A N U A L www gefen com ...

Page 2: ... Gefen Inc c o Customer Service 20600 Nordhoff St Chatsworth CA 91311 www gefen com support gefen com Notice Gefen Inc reserves the right to make changes in the hardware packaging and any accompanying documentation without prior written notice 8x1 DVI Switcher is a trademark of Gefen Inc 2007 Gefen Inc All Rights Reserved ASKING FOR ASSISTANCE ...

Page 3: ...TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Features Panel Descriptions Connecting and Operating the 8x1 DVI Switcher RMT 8IR Installation RS 232 Interface Specifications Warranty 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ...

Page 4: ... 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...

Page 5: ...y 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 1 8x1 DVI Switcher 8 6 DVI D cables m m 1 5VDC Power Supply 1 RMT8 IR 1 Users Manual 2 ...

Page 6: ...PANEL DESCRIPTIONS 3 LED Indicators IR Eye DVI in 1 5v 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 ...

Page 7: ...le 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 4...

Page 8: ...ed 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 require...

Page 9: ...E 6 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 ...

Page 10: ... 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 ...

Page 11: ...on any implied warranty or merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose all of which are expressly disclaimed 1 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 cable must be free from any scratches markings and neatly coiled The information in thi...

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