Gefen EXT-DVI-16416 User's Manual
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1. Geren 5x16 DVI Matrix EXT DVI 16416 User Manual w gefen com ASKING FOR ASSISTANCE Technical Support Telephone 818 772 9100 800 545 6900 Fax 818 772 9120 Technical Support Hours 8 00 AM to 5 00 PM Monday thru Friday PST Write To Gefen LLC c o Customer Service 20600 Nordhoff St Chatsworth CA 91311 www gefen com support gefen com Notice Gefen LLC reserves the right to make changes in the hardware packaging and any accompanying documentation without prior written notice 16x16 DVI Matrix is a trademark of Gefen LLC 2011 Gefen LLC All Rights Reserved All trademarks are the property of their respective owners Rev C14 10 11 12 13 14 15 29 30 33 34 35 36 40 42 44 45 46 CONTENTS Introduction Operation Notes Features Panel Layout Panel Descriptions Connecting And Operating The 16x16 DVI Matrix Front Panel Display RMT 16416IR Remote Description RMT 16416IR Remote Installation RMT 16416IR Remote Configuration Standby Mode Feature EDID Management Feature RS 232 Serial Control Interface RS 232 Serial Control Commands IP Control Main Page IP Control Manage EDID IP Control Masking IP Control IP Configuration IP Control Backup Restore amp Power Management IP Control UO Management Without The Web Interface Firmware Update Warning Messages Specifications Warranty Licensing INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase2. To route sources to a display Starting at the standby screen press the SELECT button The display selection screen will now be displayed On this screen use the lt or buttons to select the desired display that will have a source routed to it in the next step Once selection is complete press the SELECT button to confirm the selection To cancel this operation at this time press the CANCEL button Once the display has been selected and confirmed the source can then be chosen which will be routed to the selected display The following is the source selection screen On this screen use the or buttons to select the desired display that will be routed to the display selected in the previous step Once selection is complete press the SELECT button to confirm the selection The selected source will now be routed to the selected display Once the routing is complete the user will be returned to the standby screen To cancel this operation at this time press the CANCEL button RMT 16416IR REMOTE DESCRIPTION RMT 16416IR 1 LED Button Press Indicator This LED will activate momentarily upon each button press This visual indicator is to inform the user that a command has been sent by the IR remote control 2 Display and Source Selection Buttons These buttons will be used to send display and source selections to the 16x16 DVI Matrix Routing Sources to Displays Issuing a routing command is
3. o Unmask Notes The current masking state will be lost if the unit is rebooted or power is lost ACTIVEBOLO Function The ACTIVEBOLO function enables the boot loader Syntax ACTIVEBOLO Parameters None Notes This command must be typed twice in order to activate the boot loader 27 RS 232 SERIAL CONTROL COMMANDS STBYMODE Function The STBYMODE places the Matrix in stand by mode Stand by mode reduces power consumption Syntax STBYMODE parami Parameters param1 State 0 1 Meaning Disable stand by mode 1 Enable stand by mode LOCKPOWER Function The LOCKPOWER enables disables the power lock state Enabling this feature will store the 5V status for each input prior to shutting the unit down This pre serves the 5V state when the unit is restarted Syntax LOCKPOWER paraml Parameters param1 State 0 1 lo Disable Power Lock 1 Enable Power Lock 28 IP CONTROL MAIN PAGE The 16x16 DVI Matrix supports IP based control via an IP Control To access this feature an IP address subnet gateway and port need to be set on the 16x16 DVI Matrix Default IP 192 168 0 70 Subnet 255 255 255 0 Gateway 192 168 0 1 Port 80 These settings must fall within your networks IP address range Please consult your network administrator to obtain the proper IP address and settings for this product to properly communicate on your networ
4. 0 255 0 255 0 255 RS 232 SERIAL CONTROL COMMANDS SPORT Function Specifies a new port Syntax SPORT paraml Parameters param1 Port 0 255 Notes A reboot is required after using this function PRWEBADD Function Prints the current IP configuration on the screen Syntax PRWEBADD Parameters None RSTIP Function Sets IP configuration to default Syntax RSTIP Parameters None Notes This command requires the unit to be rebooted in order to take effect 25 RS 232 SERIAL CONTROL COMMANDS General Functions Function Description FADEFAULT Reset Matrix to default settings RMTIRADD Set the remote IR channel MASKOUT Blanks selected outputs LOCKPOWER Toggles the lock power state FADEFAULT Function The FADEFAULT function will erase all local memory EDID banks reset default routing and clear all IP settings Syntax FADEFAULT Parameters None RMTIRADD Function The RMTIRADD function set the remote IR channel Syntax RMTIRADD paraml Parameters param1 IR channel 0 3 ae Thea IR channel 1 1 IR channel 2 2 IR channel 3 IR channel 4 26 RS 232 SERIAL CONTROL COMMANDS MASKOUT Function The MASKOUT function allows blanking of selected outputs Syntax MASKOUT paraml param2 Parameters param1 Output 1 16 param2 Masking state 0 1 value Meaning
5. BACKUP RESTORE POWER MANAGEMENT Pettesh Mask Outputs Matrix Status Outputs Output Input Status Output 1 Active C Mask Output2 Active Mask Output 3 Active Mask Output 4 C Active C Mask y l Output 5 Active C Mask Output E Active C Mask Output Active C Mask Output8 C Active C Mask 2 1 Active 3 1 Active Output9 Active C Mask Output 10 Active Mask Output 11 Active C Mask Output 12 Active Mask 4 1 Active Output 13 Active C Mask Output 14 C Active C Mask Output 15 Active C Mask Output 16 Active Mask 5 1 Active Submit 6 1 Active E 7 1 Active 8 1 Active g 1 Active 10 1 Active 11 1 Active 12 1 Active 13 1 Active 14 1 Active 15 1 Active 16 1 Active Refresh The Masking page is used to hide an output from displaying any video From this page all outputs can be set to Active or Mask When an output is set to Active it will function normally When an output is set to Mask it will not output any video To set the Active or Mask mode follow the steps below 1 Select either Active or Mask for any number of desired outputs 2 Press the Submit button to initiate the change s NOTE After this command is complete the user will be returned to the Main Page This page will automatically refresh every minute however at anytime the Refresh button can be pressed
6. None LOCKEDID Function The LOCKEDID function secures the Local EDID and disables the automatic loading after power up Syntax LOCKEDID parami Parameters param EDID lock state 0 1 1 Enable 22 RS 232 SERIAL CONTROL COMMANDS IP Configuration Function Description SIPADD Specifies a new IP address SGATEWAY Specifies the new gateway PRWEBADD Displays IP configuration and release details RSTIP Sets default IP configuration SIPADD Function The SIPADD function specifies a new IP address Syntax SIPADD paraml param2 param3 param4 Parameters param IP address 0 255 param2 IP address 0 255 param3 IP address 0 255 param4 IP address 0 255 Notes A reboot is required after using this function 23 RS 232 SERIAL CONTROL COMMANDS SNETMASK Function The SNETMASK function specifies a new net mask Syntax SNETMASK paraml param2 param3 param4 Parameters param IP address param2 IP address param3 IP address param4 IP address Notes A reboot is required after using this function SGATEWAY Function Specifies the new IP gateway Syntax SGATEWAY paraml param2 param3 param4 Parameters param1 Gateway address param2 Gateway address param3 Gateway address param4 Gateway address Notes A reboot is required after using this function 24 0 255 0 255 0 255 0 255 0 255
7. IP CONTROL MANAGE EDID ame SL VUYT TO DEFAULT EDD am Pressing the SET INPUT TO DEFAULT EDID button will display additional options The following page will open 16x16 DVI Manager MANAGE EDID MASKING IP CONFIGURATION BACKUP RESTORE POWER MANAGEMENT SET INPUT TO DEFAULT EDID UPLOAD EDID DOWNLOAD EDID COPY EDID Retresh Select Input s to Set to Default EDID Status I Input 1 I Input 2 IF Input 3 I Input 4 I Input 5 T Input 6 I Input 7 I Input 8 Input EDID Source F Input 9 I Input 10 T Input 11 T Input 12 T Input 13 T Input 14 T Input 15 I Input 16 Output 1 DELL S2409W Set Default EDID Output 1 DELL S2409W Output 1 DELL S2409W Output 1 DELL S2409W Output 1 DELL S2409W Output 1 DELL S2409W Output 1 DELL S2409W Output 1 DELL S2409W Output 1 Output 1 DELL S2409W Output 1 DELL 52409W Output 1 14 Output 1 DELL S2409W 15 Output 1 DELL 52409w 16 Output 1 DELL 52409w Refresh On this page the user can select which LOCAL memory locations will be overwritten with a built in EDID stored in the 16x16 DVI Matrix To set an input s LOCAL memory location to the default EDID follow the steps below 1 Select any number of inputs from the section Select Input s to Set to Default 2 Click on the Set Default EDID button to initiate the change s NOTE After this command is complet
8. a two step process The first step will be to select a the display 1 16 which a source will be routed to in the next step Once the display has been entered the source can then be selected Select the source 1 16 which will be routed to the display selected in the previous step For example to route the source connected to input 6 to the display connected to output 4 the input steps would be the following 1 Press button 4 display on the RMT 16416IR remote control 2 Press button 6 source on the RMT 16416IR remote control 3 The source will immediately be routed to the display 9 RMT 16416IR REMOTE INSTALLATION To use the RMT 16416IR remote remove the battery cover on the back of the remote to reveal the battery compartment Insert the included battery into the open battery slot The positive side should be facing up Ensure that both DIP Dual In line Package switches are in the OFF position Replace the battery cover The remote ships with 2 batteries One battery is needed for operation and the other battery is complimentary Empty Battery Slot IR Code Dip Switches 10 RMT 16416IR REMOTE CONFIGURATION How to Resolve IR Code Conflicts In the event that IR commands from other remote controls conflict with the RMT 16416IR remote control changing the remote channel will alleviate this issue The RMT 16416IR remote contains a set of DIP Dual In line Package switches for setting the IR channel for t
9. max 8 inputs DIDDSTOLO 2 9 10 11 remaining inputs 18 m m RS 232 SERIAL CONTROL COMMANDS EDIDDSTOBA Function The EDIDDSTOBA function reads the downstream EDID and stores it to a specified EDID bank Syntax EDIDDSTOBA paraml param2 Parameters param1 A downstream display 1 16 param2 EDID bank offset 1 5 EDIDBATOLO Function The EDIDBATOLO function reads an EDID from an EDID bank and stores it to any local input Syntax EDIDBATOLO paraml param2 param3 param9 Parameters param1 EDID bank offset 1 5 param2 Input list 0 16 params 9 optional Input list 1 16 Notes By specifying zero as the second parameter the EDID in the specified bank is copied to all sixteen inputs If more than eight inputs need to be specified in order to receive the EDID in the specified bank the EDIDBATOLO function must be executed twice Example EDIDBATOLO 5 2 3 45 67 8 9 10 11 12 not permitted Function must be run twice EDIDBATOLO 52345678 9 max 8 inputs EDIDBATOLO 5 10 11 12 remaining inputs 19 RS 232 SERIAL CONTROL COMMANDS EDIDDETOLO Function The EDIDDETOLO function stores the Default EDID in any Local EDID Syntax EDIDDETOLO paraml param2 param3 param9 Parameters param1 Input list 0 16 param2 9 optional Input list 1 16 Notes By
10. of the 16x16 DVI Matrix Your complete satisfaction is very important to us Gefen Gefen delivers innovative computer and electronic 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 16x16 DVI Matrix Now you can easily combine sixteen cross platform computers and sixteen digital displays using the 16x16 DVI Matrix The 16x16 DVI Matrix provides a simple reliable and highly effective method of routing multiple computer workstations Each computer is capable of displaying video on any one of the 16 monitors There are 4 methods of controlling the Matrix by using the front panel buttons the IR remote a built in RS 232 interface or through IP Control over a local area network How It Works The 16x16 DVI Matrix has sixteen DVI inputs and sixteen DVI outputs Connect your sixteen computers to the DVI input ports on the Matrix s input side Connect the Matrix s sixteen DVI outputs to the displays Connect the power supply to the Matrix and connect the power cord to an available wall outlet The connected displays will show video according to the selection NOTE This device only supports DVI D OPERATION NOTES READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR O
11. rack ears included SIno oae Ae E 29 Ibs aa WARRANTY Gefen warrants the equipment it manufactures to be free from defects in material and workmanship If equipment fails because of such defects and Gefen is notified within two 2 years from the date of shipment Gefen will at its option repair or replace the equipment provided that the equipment has not been subjected to mechanical electrical or other abuse or modifications Equipment that fails under conditions other than those covered will be repaired at the current price of parts and labor in effect at the time of repair Such repairs are warranted for ninety 90 days from the day of reshipment to the Buyer This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied including without limitation 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 cables must be in their original condition The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate However Gefen assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this manual In no event will Gefen be liable for direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages resulting from any
12. specifying 0 for param all inputs will receive the Default EDID or use param1 param9 to specify individual local inputs which will receive the Default EDID LOEDIDTOLO Function The LOEDIDTOLO function loads the specified EDID file to a specified local input via RS 232 Syntax LOEDIDTOLO paraml param2 param3 Parameters param1 Input 1 16 param2 EDID size 1 2 2 256 byte EDID param3 eco 0 1 Notes Set param1 to a value of 0 in order to specify all inputs When using HyperTermi nal param3 must be set to 1 Otherwise set param3 to 0 20 RS 232 SERIAL CONTROL COMMANDS PRDSEDID Function The PRDSEDID function reads the downstream EDID and sends it to the serial port Syntax PRDSEDID paraml Parameters param 1 A downstream display 1 16 PRLOEDID Function The PRLOEDID function reads the local EDID of a specified input and spools it to the serial port Syntax PRLOEDID paraml Parameters param1 Input 1 16 PRBAEDID Function The PRBAEDID function reads the EDID file from the specified bank and sends it to the serial port Syntax PRBAEDID parami Parameters param1 Bank 1 5 21 RS 232 SERIAL CONTROL COMMANDS PREDIDST Function The PREDIDST function prints a table that contains details relating to the Local EDID source and the display name Syntax PREDIDST Parameters
13. to refresh the status of the matrix NOTE Routing and Masking can also be managed without the Web Interface Please see page 36 for details 33 IP CONTROL IP CONFIGURATION IP CONFIGURATION 16x16 DVI Manager VIEW MATRIX STATUS MANAGE EDID MASKING L IP CONFIGURATION BACKUP RESTORE POWER MANAGEMENT Refresh Change IP Settings IP Address default 192 168 0 70 Subnet default 255 255 255 0 Gateway default 192 168 0 1 Port IT default 80 Reset IP Configuration to Defaults Reset The IP Configuration page is used to set the IP settings that will be used to access the unit using IP Control The following items can be configured from this menu e IP Address Default 192 168 0 70 e Subnet Default 255 255 255 0 e Gateway 192 168 0 1 e Port Default 80 To change these settings follow the steps below 1 Enter the desired network information into the fields provided 2 Press the Save button to initiate the change s NOTE After this command is complete the user will be returned to the Main Page Setting made on this page will not take effect until the unit is restarted Please disconnect power from the unit and reconnect power for changes to take effect At any time the Reset button can be pressed to return the IP settings to their defaults 34 IP CONTROL BACKUP RESTORE amp POWER MANAGEMENT BACKUP RESTORE 16x
14. 16 DVI Manager VIEW MATRIX STATUS MANAGE EDID MASKING IP CONFIGURATION BACKUP RESTORE POWER MANAGEMENT Backup Restore Upload Configuration File Browse The Backup Restore page is used to backup and restore complete setup configurations NOTE This feature will be implemented in a future release POWER MANAGEMENT 16x16 DVI Manager VIEW MATRIX STATUS MANAGE EDID MASKING IP CONFIGURATION BACKUP RESTORE POWER MANAGEMENT Power Status Pon E 2 est AS aia TAa ea Input Ov Ov Ov Ov Ov Ov Ov Ov Ov Ov Ov Ov Ov Ov Ov Ov Refresh 5V to Inputs Input 1 5v Off C Sv On Input 5 5v Off C 5v On Input 9 5v Off Sv On Input 13 Sv Off C 5v On Input 3 5v Off Sv On Input 6 Sv Off 5v On Input 10 5v Off Sv On Input 14 Sv Off 5v On Input 3 5v Off 5v On Input 7 5v Off C 5v On Input 11 C 5v Off 5v On Input 15 5v Off 5v On Input A C 5v Off C Sv On Input 8 Sv Off C 5v On Input 12 5v Off Sv On Input 16 5v Off 5y On Update The Power Management page is used to set optional 5V power on an input to power specific optional devices The current status of this feature for each input can be viewed on this page To set this feature for each input follow the steps below 1 Select the 5V option either On or Off for each desired input 2 Click on th
15. 2 serial communications port See page 14 for more information on the RS 232 serial communication features 13 RS 232 SERIAL CONTROL INTERFACE What features are available via the RS 232 serial communications port The GefenPRO 16x16 DVI Matrix can accept commands through the RS 232 serial communications port located on the rear panel The current RS 232 control features are e Switching routing of inputs to outputs without the IR remote control e Managing the EDID bank and EDID that is loaded into the LOCAL EDID e Upload new EDID s to the EDID bank or directly to the LOCAL EDID location e Manage IP settings How do I use these features These features were initially intended for utilization by custom installers in automated setups However these features can be tested and used by using any Windows PC with a terminal program What pins are used for communication with the GefenPRO 16x16 DVI Matrix Only pins 2 Receive 3 Transmit and 5 Ground are used for communication A null modem adapter should not be used with this product 9876 6789 Only Pins 2 RX 3 TX and 5 Ground are used on the RS 232 serial interface RS 232 Settings SIE EE 19200 Data EE 8 PANY eege ee er ee ee ee E None EE ee 1 FOW COMING EE None 14 RS 232 SERIAL CONTROL COMMANDS RS 232 Features RS 232 remote functions are used to control of this product s features Features include input to output routing EDID stora
16. 6x16 Boot Loading Main Menu FIRMWARE UPDATE Follow the on screen instructions to complete the firmware update process 1 Press 1 on the computer keyboard to begin downloading program to the temporary memory 2 Amessage will appear in Hyperterminal x Waiting for the file to be sent press a to abort 3 In Hyperterminal click Transfer gt Send File 4 Click Browse and select the BIN file you wish to upload 5 Select Ymodem for the protocol 6 Press Send on the Send File dialog box 7 Wait until the download process is finished The next text will appear on the screen Download Completed Successfully Name DVI16x16_e 4 10 bin Size 200416 Bytes Memory copy please wait pisiris Finished to copy Execute the new version GEFEN 16x16 DVI MATRIX 8 The updated process is now complete 41 WARNING MESSAGES Fan Failure The 16x16 DVI Matrix uses an internal fan to maintain a stable operating temperature in various environments In the case that the fan fails to start an alert will appear on the LCM If the 16x16 Matrix is connected to a PC using a terminal program the following message will appear on the display Fan failure This message will continue to be displayed at regular intervals until the fan is functioning Although the DVI 16x16 Matrix is still functional it is recommended that Gefen Techn
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18. PERATING THE 16X16 DVI MATRIX The 16x16 DVI Matrix will not pass HDCP content There is no internal scaling in the 16x16 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 Advanced EDID features and IP configuration features are accessible via the RS 232 serial communication port Please see page 14 for more information Routing and EDID features can be accessed via a web browser using the IP control feature built into the 16x16 DVI Matrix FEATURES Features e Increases productivity by providing access to 16 displays from any 16 computers e Web based control switching e Maintains beautiful sharp resolutions up to 1920x1200 e Serial RS 232 port for remote control via a computer or control automation device e Supports DDWG standards for DVI monitors Package Includes 1 16x16 DVI Matrix 16 6 foot DVI cables 1 IR Remote EXT RMT 16416IR 1 24 V DC Power Supply 1 Set of Rack Ears 1 User Manual PANEL LAYOUT Front Panel Back Panel PANEL DESCRIPTIONS 1 Main LCD Display This 2 line 16 character display will display status information and is also used to manage the display source routes 2 Control Buttons These buttons are used to navigate the functions of the 16x16 DVI Matrix For complete details o
19. connected device display Likewise the source an only output one resolution for use by a connected device display Why is EDID so important with the 16x16 DVI Matrix The 16x16 DVI Matrix is a complex piece of technology that replicates and switches between multiple inputs and outputs Each connected source device will require one EDID to read EDID management is carefully handled by the 16x16 DVI Matrix to provide a single EDID for each source to read What options do have to manage the EDID in the 16x16 DVI Matrix First it is important to note that each source device can only output one video audio signal type This includes resolutions and timings When multiple devices displays are used such as with the 16x16 DVI Matrix it is important to use devices displays that have similar or compatible resolutions and features This will ensure that the single video audio signal produced by the source device is accepted by all of the connected output devices displays The user has the option through utilization of the RS 232 serial interface to choose how the unit will manage the EDID from multiple DVI devices displays Therefore the user has some control over the resolutions and features that the source devices will output The 16x16 DVI Matrix has a LOCAL EDID management mode that will control how the EDID information is handled How do I change EDID modes in the 16x16 DVI Matrix EDID modes and IP configuration is managed via the RS 23
20. cted outputs 3 Click the Switch button to initiate the change s This page will automatically refresh every minute however at anytime the Refresh button can be pressed to refresh the status of the matrix 29 IP CONTROL MANAGE EDID MANAGE EDID E 16x16 DVI Manager MANAGE EDID MASKING IP CONFIGURATION BACKUP RESTORE POWER MANAGEMENT SET INPUT TO DEFAULT EDID UPLOAD EDID DOWNLOAD EDID CoPYEDID Refresh EDID Status Input EDID Source Name 1 Output 1 DELL 52409W 2 Output 1 DELL S2409W 3 Output 1 DELL 52409W 4 Output 1 DELL S2409W 5 Output 1 DELL S2409W 6 Output 1 DELL S2409W F Output 1 DELL S2409W 8 Output 1 DELL S2409W el Output 1 DELL 52409W 10 Output 1 DELL S2409W 11 Output 1 DELL S2409W 12 Output 1 DELL S2409W 13 Output 1 DELL 52409W 14 Output 1 DELL S2409W 15 Output 1 DELL S2409W 16 Output 1 DELL S2409W Refresh The Manage EDID page is used to see the status of the EDID saved in the LOCAL storage location for each input This section has additional tabs for advanced EDID functions These tabs are SET INPUT TO DEFAULT EDID UPLOAD EDID Future Implementation DOWNLOAD EDID Future Implementation COPY EDID This page will automatically refresh every minute however at anytime the Refresh button can be pressed to refresh the status of the matrix 30
21. defect or omission in this manual even if advised of the possibility of such damages The technical information contained herein regarding the features and specifications is subject to change without notice For the latest warranty coverage information please visit Gefen s Warranty web page at http www gefen com kvm aboutus warranty jsp PRODUCT REGISTRATION Please register your product online by visiting Gefen s web site at http www gefen com kvm Registry Registration jsp 45 LICENSING IwIP is licensed under the BSD licence Copyright c 2001 2004 Swedish Institute of Computer Science All rights reserved Redistribution and use in source and binary forms with or without modification are permitted provided that the following conditions are met 1 Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice this list of conditions and the following disclaimer 2 Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and or other materials provided with the distribution 3 The name 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 IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DIS
22. e Update button to initiate the change s NOTE After this command is complete the user will be returned to the Main Page This page will automatically refresh every minute however at anytime the Refresh button can be pressed to refresh the status of the matrix 35 IP CONTROL UO MANAGEMENT WITHOUT THE WEB INTERFACE Switching and Masking without the Web Interface The Gefen 16x16 DVI Matrix uses HTML form attributes to communicate to the box It uses the method attribute with the get value to send a command The Matrix has a set of values that sends a valid command to perform switching and masking If a command is valid an OK message will be displayed If the com mand is invalid a FAIL message will be displayed Switching Below is the syntax for the SWITCH command The table below lists the only values that can be entered to perform a successful switch All values are case sensitive Syntax Single Output http lt matrix IP address gt cgibin shtml a s amp o lt output value gt amp i lt input value gt Brackets should be removed and replaced with values according to the Switch ing Table on page 37 Multiple Outputs http lt matrix IP address gt cgibin shtml a s amp o lt output value gt amp o lt output value 2 gt amp 0 lt output value 3 gt amp 0 lt output value n gt i lt input value gt When working with multiple outputs a maximum of 16 output port
23. e the user will be returned to the Main Page This page will automatically refresh every minute however at anytime the Refresh button can be pressed to refresh the status of the matrix 31 IP CONTROL MANAGE EDID aes CO y emm Pressing the COPY EDID button will display additional options The following page will open E 16x16 DVI Manager MANAGE EDID MASKING IP CONFIGURATION BACKUP RESTORE POWER MANAGEMENT SET INPUT TO DEFAULT EDID UPLOAD EDID DOWNLOAD EDID COPY EDID Retresh Select Source to Copy from EDID Status C Output Output2 Output3 Output4 C Outputs Output6 Output C Output 8 Name C Output9 C Output 10 Output 11 Output 12 Output 13 Output 14 C Output 15 Output 16 WS SC C Input 1 C Input 2 C Input 3 Input 4 C Input 5 C Input 6 C Input 7 C Input 8 DELL S2409W C Input 9 Input 10 input 110 eu eu Input 14 Input 15 Input 16 DELL 52409W Select Input s to Copy to DELL S2409W I Input 1 T Input 2 I Input 3 I Input 4 T Input 5 T Input 6 I Input 7 T Input 8 DELL 52409W T Input 9 input mp input 11 2 Mimput 12 M input 13 Minput 14 Input 15 T input 16 Input EDID Source 1 Output 1 Output 3 Output 1 4 Output 5 Output 1 6 Si 8 EI Output 1 DELL S2409W Output 1 DELL S2409W SetEDID Output 1 DELL S2409W a Output 1 DELL 52409W 10 Output 1 DELL S2409W 11 Out
24. et away from the Matrix CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE 16X16 DVI MATRIX How to Connect the 16x16 DVI Matrix 1 Connect up to 16 DVI source devices to the DVI inputs on the rear panel of the 16x16 DVI Matrix using DVI cables 2 Connect up to 16 DVI capable display to the DVI outputs on the rear panel of the 16x16 DVI Matrix using DVI cables 3 Connect the included 24V DC power supply to the power input receptacle on the rear panel of the 16x16 DVI Matrix Connect the opposite end of the cable into a open wall power socket How to Operate the 16x16 DVI Matrix The 16x16 DVI Matrix offers a number of control options The following options can be used to control basic routing functions of the 16x16 DVI Matrix Front Panel Control Buttons Page 7 8 RMT 16416IR Remote Control Page 9 11 RS 232 Serial Control Page 14 28 IP Control Page 29 35 SE SS a e FRONT PANEL DISPLAY E Y N S A a The Main Display of the 16x16 DVI Matrix 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 After the Matrix has been turned on the following screen will be displayed This screen will display the company and product name Pressing the lt will display the firmware version The button can also be used to switch the LCM display between firmware version and the bootloader version FRONT PANEL DISPLAY E ZC dd ED ll
25. ge EDID management etc Functions Syntax The syntax for each function is always the same Character as the start flag Function name Space _ as function name end flag Parameter 1 Space Parameter n Carriage Return r gt Sample FunctionName_param1_param2_param3_param4 r Syntax is NOT case sensitive Commands Simplified syntax was used for command implementation for faster operation with the device character isn t needed the command name is reduced to 1 letter The commands are not case sensitive a Routing command Routes a single input to all outputs Returns the current routing status of matrix Toggle 5V fiber optic extender feature R Command The R command allows specific routing of inputs and outputs Syntax r paraml param2 Parameters param1 DVI Ouput 1 16 param2 DVI Input 1 16 15 RS 232 SERIAL CONTROL COMMANDS S Command The S command routes a single input to all 16 DVI outputs Syntax s paraml Parameters param1 Input 0 16 Notes Setting param1 to a value of 0 will place the matrix in one to one mode This means that Input1 will be routed to Output1 Input2 will be routed to Output2 and so on M Command The M command displays the current routing status of the matrix Syntax m Parameters None 16 RS 232 SERIAL CONTROL COMMANDS F Command The F command returns the state of pin 14 of the DVI i
26. he remote The DIP Switch bank on the RMT 16416IR is located underneath the battery cover IMPORTANT The IR channel on the Matrix must match the IR channel on the remote Please see page 26 for details Remote Channel 1 Remote Channel 2 Default Remote Channel 3 Remote Channel 4 Left Picture of the opened rear battery compartment of the RMT 16416IR remote showing the exposed DIP Switch bank between the battery chambers 11 STANDBY MODE FEATURE Invoking Standby Mode To place the 16x16 DVI Matrix into Stand by mode simultaneously press and hold the SELECT and CANCEL buttons for 5 seconds then release Press Select and Cancel Simultaneously Exiting Standby Mode To exit Standby Mode and return to normal operation press and hold any button on the front panel for 5 seconds then release Standby Mode can also be invoked using RS 232 by using the STBYMODE function Please see page 28 for details 12 EDID MANAGEMENT FEATURE EDID What is it and what is it used for Under normal circumstances a source device digital and analog will require information about a connected device display to assess what resolutions and features are available The source can then tailor its output to send only resolutions and features that are compatible with the attached device display This information is called EDID Extended Display Information Data and a source device can only accept and read one EDID from a
27. ical Support be notified of the issue Please see Asking for Assistance at the beginning of this manual System Failure In the case of a critical malfunction the following warning message will be displayed on the LCM If the 16x16 Matrix is connected to a PC using a terminal program the following message will appear on the display System failure The Matrix should be powered down immediately Please contact Gefen Technical Support Please see Asking for Assistance at the beginning of this manual 42 WARNING MESSAGES Critical Malfunctions Temperature Failure If the measured system temperature exceeds 85 C the following message will be displayed on the LCM Power Failure If the power reading exceeds the tolerance rating greater than 120 or less than 80 the following message will be displayed on the LCM In both cases the Matrix will stop working and should be powered down immediately Please contact Gefen Technical Support under the Asking for Assistance section at the beginning of this manual 43 SPECIFICATIONS Video Amplifier Bandwidth ccccecceeeeeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeees 165 MHz per channel Single link Range EE 1920x1200 Inp t Video te E 1 2 Volts p p OTC CLO oid sce cee dene DVI D 29 Pin F Remote Eppes One RS232 female POWER Supply eek aaa 24V DC Power CONSUMDIION user 60 Watts max DIMENSIONS a aka 17 W x 3 5 Hx 7 3 D Rack mountable eege ne ee 2U rack space
28. k The IP control setting can be configured via the RS 232 control interface Once this has been accomplished access using IP Control is possible Simply type the IP address that was assigned to the product in a web browser to access the Main Page It should look like the image below MAIN PAGE 16x16 DVI Manager VIEW MATRIX STATUS MANAGE EDID MASKING IP CONFIGURATION BACKUP RESTORE POWER MANAGEMENT Poel Switch Outputs Matrix Status Outputs Output Input Status T Output 1 Output2 NT Output3 T Output4 T Outputs T Output6 T Output T Outputs 41 2 Active T Output9 FT Output 10 M Output 11T Output 19 T Output 13 D Output 14 T Output 15 T Output 16 2 BE Active Inputs Input 1 C Input 2 F Input 3 Input 4 C Input 5 C Input 6 Input 7 C Input 8 21 2 Active C Input 9 CInput 10 input eum input 13 Input 14 Input 15 Input 16 4 10 Active 5 2 Active Switch 6 10 Active 7 2 Active 8 ol Active g 2 Active 10 10 Active ul 2 Active 12 10 Active 13 2 Active 14 10 Active 15 2 Active 16 10 Active Refresh The Main Page will display the current status and can also be used to create routes To create a new route follow the steps below 1 Click on the check boxes of all of the outputs that you would like to route an input to 2 Click on the input that will be routed to the sele
29. n these controls and how they are used please see page 7 and 8 3 Infrared IR Receiver This IR receiver will accept commands from the RMT 16416IR remote control Line of sight between this receiver and the remote controls needs to be preserved for proper operation 4 Power LED Indicator This LED indicator will be active when the included 24V DC power supply is properly connected to the unit 5 Cancel Button This button is used to return the user to the main status screen once a routing change has been initiated and the user decides to not continue with the change 6 RS 232 Serial Communications Interface This interface was designed to accept commands from an external control system This port will allow switching commands as well as EDID management and configuration operations Please see page 14 for more information 7 DVI Output Ports 1 16 These outputs are used to connect up to 16 DVI capable displays 8 24V DC Power Receptacle The port will accept power from the included 24V DC power supply 9 10 100 Ethernet Control Interface This port is used to connect the 16x16 DVI Matrix to a network for IP control Please see page 29 for more information 10 DVI Input Ports 1 16 These inputs are used to connect up to 16 DVI capable sources 11 DIP Switch Configuration Bank These DIP switches are not used and are for future use 12 IR Extender Jack Accepts an optional IR Extender which allows relocation of the IR receiver up to 6 fe
30. nputs Syntax Parameters None Notes High is returned if 5V is enabled on the DVI input Low is returned if 5V is disabled on the DVI input Using parameters with the F Command Permits disabling enabling of 5V for Fiber Optic Extenders Syntax f paraml param2 Parameters param1 DVI input 1 16 param2 State 0 1 Value Meaning oO Disable Notes Setting param to a value of 0 will apply the value of param2 to all inputs 17 RS 232 SERIAL CONTROL COMMANDS EDID Management Funcion Desenptien LOEDIDTOLO Load EDID file using serial port to one of the local memories PRDSEDID Read downstream EDID and sends to serial port PREDIDST Print EDID from stored Local banks EDIDDSTOLO Function The EDIDDSTOLO function reads the downstream EDID and stores it to a Local EDID Syntax EDIDDSTOLO paraml param2 param3 param9 Parameters param1 A downstream display 1 16 param2 Input list 0 16 param3 9 optional Input list 1 16 Notes By specifying zero as the second parameter the downstream EDID is stored to all 16 DVI inputs If more than eight inputs need to be specified in order to receive the downstream EDID the EDIDSDTOLO function must be executed twice Example EDIDDSTOLO 2 1 2 3 45 678 9 10 11 not permitted Instead this function must be run twice DIDDSTOLO 2123 45 67 8
31. put 1 DELL S2409W 12 Output 1 DELL S2409W 13 Output 1 DELL S2409W 14 Output 1 DELL S2409W 15 Output 1 DELL S2409W 16 Output 1 DELL S2409W Refresh On this page the user can select an EDID from either the LOCAL memory locations Input or from a display that is currently attached to any output and copy that EDID to any other LOCAL memory location This will allow the user to manage what EDID information will be passed to each source connected to the 16x16 DVI Matrix To copy an EDID follow the steps below 1 Select an EDID from the section Select Source to Copy from The user can choose an EDID from a display connected to one of the outputs or from an EDID already loaded into one of the LOCAL memory locations Input NOTE Please note that only one EDID can be selected for copying 2 Select the LOCAL memory locations that will receive the selected EDID in the section Select Input s to Copy to NOTE Multiple LOCAL memory locations can be specified during this step 3 Click on the Set EDID button to initiate the change s NOTE After this command is complete the user will be returned to the Main Page This page will automatically refresh every minute however at anytime the Refresh button can be pressed to refresh the status of the matrix 32 IP CONTROL MASKING MASKING 16x16 DVI Manager VIEW MATRIX STATUS MANAGE EDID MASKING IP CONFIGURATION
32. s can be entered To specify additional ports to switch type amp 0 lt output value gt Do not use the angled brackets when typing the command 36 IP CONTROL UO MANAGEMENT WITHOUT THE WEB INTERFACE Switching Table Examples Single Output http 192 168 0 70 cgibin shtml a s amp 0 0 amp i 0 Assigns Input 1 to Output 1 http 192 168 0 70 cgibin shtml a s amp o aki 2 Assigns Input 3 to Output 11 Multiple Outputs http 192 168 0 70 cgibin shtml a s amp 0 060 1 amp 0 2 0 38i 0 Output 1 2 3 and 4 will be assigned to Input 1 http 192 168 0 70 cgibin shtml a s amp 0 5 amp 0 8 amp 0 a amp o d amp o e amp i a Output 6 9 11 14 and 15 will be assigned to Input 1 37 IP CONTROL UO MANAGEMENT WITHOUT THE WEB INTERFACE Masking When masking output ports there are two states Active and Masked Multiple ports or all ports can be masked with a single command It is possible to com bine masking and activating multiple ports using a single command Below is the syntax for the MASK command The table below lists the range of values permitted to perform a successful mask If you enter the wrong value the command will return a FAIL message All values are case sensitive Syntax http lt matrix IP address gt cgibin shtml a m amp lt Output port gt lt Value Masking Command Activate Mask gt Remove the angled brackets and replace their values according to the
33. values provided in the table below Masking Table 38 IP CONTROL UO MANAGEMENT WITHOUT THE WEB INTERFACE Masking Command Activate o Examples http 192 168 0 70 cgibin shtml a m amp o0 1 Masks Output 1 If the masking command value is set to 0 Output 1 will be re enabled http 192 168 0 70 cgibin shtml a m amp 05 0 amp 0A 16 amp 03 1 amp 0F 0 Masks Output 11 and 4 while activating Output 6 and Output 16 39 FIRMWARE UPDATE FIRMWARE UPDATE PROCEDURE To Begin the update procedure the unit s Boot Loader must be activated To activate the Boot Loader please follow the procedure below If the unit is already powered on the following RS 232 command can be used to activate the Boot Loader 1 Connect RS 232 cable to PC and activate the Hyper Terminal program 2 Type the command ACTIVEBOLO r 3 Re type the command ACTIVEBOLO r If the unit is not powered on follow the instructions below to activate the Boot Loader 1 Connect RS 232 cable to PC and activate the Hyper Terminal program 2 Make sure Hyperterminal is set to the following a Baud rate 19200 b Stop bits 1 c Data bits 8 d Flow control None a Press the following three buttons on the front panel of the 16x16 simultaneously while powering on the unit a select b lt left cursor c gt right cursor Once the Boot Loader is activated the following message should appear 1
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