Gefen EXT-DVI-144DL video splitter
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1. Geren DVI Dual Link Splitter EXT DVI 144DL 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 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 1 4 DVI Dual Link Splitter is a trademark of Gefen LLC 2011 Gefen LLC All rights reserved All trademarks are the property of their respective owners Rev AS 9 a CONTENTS Introduction Operation Notes Features Front Panel Layout Front Panel Descriptions Back Panel Layout Back Panel Descriptions Connecting the 1 4 DVI Dual Link Splitter Wiring Diagram RS 232 Control RS 232 Commands EDID Management Masking Commands oystem Commands Firmware Update Rack Ear Installation Specifications Warranty INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the 1 4 DVI Dual Link Splitter Your complete satisfaction is very important to us Gefen Gefen delivers innovative and progressive computer and electronics add on solutions that harness integration extension distribution and conversion technologies Gefen s reliable plug and play products supplement cross plat2. Dual Link DVI Source Dual Link DVI Splitter 2 Dual Link DVI Display RS 232 Controller Dual Link DVI Display Dual Link DVI Display Dual Link DVI Display EXT DVI 144DL ATTENTION This product should always be connected to a grounded electrical socket RS 232 CONTROL 9876 Only Pins 2 RX 3 TX and 5 Ground are used on the RS 232 serial interface RS232 Settings Bits 19200 PO o 8 FA V TNT None gt MNT 1 BOWS ao ____ IMPORTANT When sending RS 232 commands a carriage return and a ine feed character must be included at the end of each line Telnet Commands Device Names and Command Names are all case sensitive RS 232 COMMANDS Command Syntax Each command uses the following syntax Command_Name Space Parameter 1 Space Parameter n CR Sample FunctionName_param1_param2_param3_param4 r Syntax is NOT case sensitive EDID Management EDIDDETOLO Stores the default EDID into all inputs EDIDDSTOLO Read downstream EDID and stores into all inputs LOEDIDTOLO Loads EDID from serial port and store in any input PRDSEDID Reads downstream EDID and sends it to serial port PRLOEDID Reads local input EDID and sends it to serial port EDIDDETOLO Command The EDIDDETOLO command stores the default EDID into the inputs syntax ediddetolo Parameters
3. 1 DVI I 29 pin female digital only Video Output Connectors 4 DVI I 29 pin female digital only RS 232 Connector uusnessessennennennnnnennnnnennennennnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnenn 1 DB 9 female Dr 5V DC locking Power Consumption 20 Watts max 0 5 Watts standby DIMENSIONS ee oo m 17 1 W x 4 2 H x 1 75 D Shipping PPP EP 5 Ibs 18 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 Ge
4. None 10 RS 232 COMMANDS ZEDIDDSTOLO Command The ZEDIDDSTOLO command reads the downstream EDID and stores into all local inputs Syntax ediddstolo paraml Parameters param1 A downstream monitor 1 4 ZLOEDIDTOLO Function The ZLOEDIDTOLO function loads the specified EDID file to a specified local input Syntax LOEDIDTOLO paraml Parameters param1 EDID size 1 2 Value Meann Instructions 1 Launch Windows HyperTerminal or any terminal emulation program 2 Click Transfer gt Send Text File 3 Browse and select the correct EDID file 4 Click the Open button Notes There is a 15 second timeout period if the local EDID file is not uploaded to the Splitter 11 RS 232 COMMANDS PRDSEDID Function The ZPRDSEDID command reads the downstream EDID and spools it to the serial port Syntax PRDSEDID 1 Parameters param1 Monitor 1 4 ZPRLOEDID Function The ZPRLOEDID command reads the local EDID and spools it to the serial port Syntax PRLOEDID Parameters None 12 RS 232 COMMANDS Masking Commands MASKOUT Masks the specified output UNMASKOUT Unmasks the specified output MASKOUT Command The ZMASKOUT command masks specific outputs preventing video from being displayed Syntax maskout 1 Parameters param1 Output 1 4 Notes Set param1 to O to mask all outputs ZUNMASKOUT Command The ZUNMASKOUT command
5. 4 DVI Dual Link Splitter eft DB9 Cable M F eft Dual Link DVI cable M M 5V DC Locking Power Supply Set of Rack Ears User Manual ei Ll FRONT PANEL LAYOUT 11011 FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTIONS 1 Power This LED indicator will glow bright red when the unit is powered BACK PANEL LAYOUT joueg 1988 BACK PANEL DESCRIPTIONS 5V DC Connect the included 5V DC locking power supply to this receptacle DVI In Connect a dual link computer source to the DVI In connector RS 232 Serial Port This port is used for serial communication using an RS 232 control device For details refer to page 9 Out 1 4 Connect up to four 4 dual link DVI displays to each of the DVI Out connectors CONNECTING THE 1 4 DVI DUAL LINK SPLITTER How to Connect the 1 4 DVI Dual Link Splitter Connect the included dual link DVI cable between the DVI source and the DVI In connector on the Splitter Connect up to four 4 dual link DVI displays to each of the DVI Out connectors on the Splitter OPTIONAL To use the RS 232 communication feature connect an RS 232 cable between the Splitter and the RS 232 host controller Connect the included 5V locking power supply to the power receptacle on the 1 4 DVI Dual Link Splitter then connect the AC power cord to an available electrical outlet Wiring Diagram for the 1 4 DVI Dual Link Splitter ED DVI CABLE HA RS 232 CABLE u
6. al port settings see page 9 2 Type the activebolo command then press the ENTER key Repeat Step 2 The following will be displayed on the screen Download new program 1 Cancel 2 4 Press 1 on the computer keyboard to begin downloading program to the htemporary memory 5 The following message will be displayed Waiting for the file to be sent press a to abort 6 In Hyperterminal click Transfer Send File 7 Click Browse and select the bin file to be uploaded e g 1x4splitter bin 8 Select the Ymodem protocol 9 Click Send on the Send File dialog box 10 After a few moments a message will appear in Hyperterminal Programming Completed Successfully 16 RACK EAR INSTALLATION Installing the Rack Ears Rack mount ears are provided for installation of this unit into a 1U rack mount space Locate the side screws on the unit Remove the front 2 screws that are located closest to the front of the unit Using the removed screws screw the rack mounting bracket into the unit Repeat the procedure on the opposite side of the unit Front of unit Rear of unit FEDA 17 SPECIFICATIONS Maximum Pixel COCK Rt T 2 x 165 MHz input DDC SINAL ae 5 Volts p p TTL Input Video Signal oocccccocncccocnnoconcnccnnnnocnnnnnnnncnnonarononrononanononanos 1 2 Volts p p Video Input Connector
7. fen 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 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 refer to the Warranty and Return Policy under the Support section of the Gefen Web site at www gefen com PRODUCT REGISTRATION Please register your product online by visiting the Register Product page under the Support section of the Gefen Web site 19 L D 4 x xMA DVI 1 Qu This product uses UL listed power supplies 20600 Nordhoff St Chatsworth CA 91311 1 800 545 6900 WWW gefen com 818 772 9100 AR Rev AS fax 818 772 9120 support gefen com ay Ya 2
8. form computer systems professional audio video environments and HDTV systems of all sizes with hard working solutions that are easy to install and simple to operate The Gefen 1 4 DVI Dual Link Splitter The 1 4 DVI Dual Link Splitter distributes a single dual link DVI source on up to four DVI dual link outputs at the same time without losing quality or resolution It works with any dual link DVI supporting resolutions up to 2560 x 1600 The Splitter supports EDID management output masking and standby mode using RS 232 In standby mode the Splitter uses less than 1 Watt of power even when all DVI devices are still active How It Works Connect the DVI dual link source to the DVI IN port on the 1 4 DVI Dual Link Splitter using the included 6 ft DVI dual link cable Connect up to four dual link DVI devices to the four DVI outputs on the Splitter Connect the provided locking power supply to the Splitter and the AC power cord to an available electrical outlet OPERATION NOTES READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE 1 4 DVI DUAL LINK SPLITTER e content is not supported FEATURES Features e Distributes one dual link source to four DVI dual link outputs e Supports up to 1080p 2K and 2560 x 1600 resolutions e EDID Management for rapid integration of source and displays e Output masking RS 232 for firmware masking and EDID management e Standby mode 9 Rack mountable Package Includes 1
9. unmasks specific outputs Syntax unmaskout paraml Parameters param Output 1 4 Notes Set param7 to 0 to unmask all outputs 13 RS 232 COMMANDS System Commands ZACTIVEBOLO Activates the boot loader FOOFF Disables the 5V of the DVI input channel FOON Enables the 5V of the DVI input channel STANDBY Enables Standby Mode HWAKEUP Disables Standby Mode ZACTIVEBOLO Command The ZACTIVEBOLO command activates the boot loader See page 16 for more information Syntax tactivebolo Parameters None Notes This command must be executed twice FOOFF Command The ZFOOFF command disables the 5V of the DVI input channel Syntax fooff Parameters None 14 RS 232 COMMANDS FOON Command The FOON command enables the 5V of the DVI input channel Syntax foon Parameters None STANDBY Command The STANDBY command enables Standby Mode In Standby Mode the Splitter will only consume a maximum of 0 5 Watts Syntax standby Parameters None WAKEUP Command The WAKEUP command disables Standby Mode Syntax Parameters None 15 FIRMWARE UPDATE Firmware Update Procedure Any terminal emulation program can be used to perform the upgrade process The instructions below is outlined for Windows HyperTerminal 1 Connect an RS 232 cable between the Splitter and the computer running the terminal program Verify the correct seri
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