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CONTENTS 1 Introduction 2 Operation Notes 3 Features 4 Panel Layout 5 Panel Descriptions 6 Connecting And Operating The 16x16 DVI Matrix 7 Front Panel Display 9 RMT-16416IR Remote Description 10 RMT-16416IR Remote Installation 11 RMT-16416IR Remote Configuration 12 Standby Mode Feature 13 EDID Management Feature 14 RS-232 Serial Control Interface 15 RS-232 Serial Control Commands 29 IP Control - Main Page 30 IP Control - Manage EDID 33 IP Control - Masking 34 IP Control - IP Configuration 35
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase 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 hardworking solutions that are easy to implement and simple to operate.
OPERATION NOTES READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING 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.
FEATURES Features • Increases productivity by providing access to 16 displays from any 16 computers. • Web-based control switching • Maintains beautiful, sharp resolutions up to 1920x1200. • Serial RS-232 port for remote control via a computer or control automation device.
PANEL LAYOUT Front Panel 1 2 3 45 Back Panel 6 12 11 7 10 4 8 9
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 on 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.
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.
FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MAIN DISPLAY 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.
FRONT PANEL DISPLAY ROUTING 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 ◄ 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.
RMT-16416IR REMOTE DESCRIPTION RMT-16416IR 1 2 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 a two step process.
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.
RMT-16416IR REMOTE CONFIGURATION How to Resolve IR Code Conflicts In the event that IR commands from other remote controls conflict with the RMT16416IR 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 the 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.
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.
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.
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: • Switching/routing of inputs to outputs without the IR remote control. • Managing the EDID bank and EDID that is loaded into the LOCAL EDID. • Upload new EDID’s to the EDID bank or directly to the LOCAL EDID location.
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 storage, 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 ) → Sample: #FunctionName_param1_param2_param3_param4...\r Syntax is NOT case sensitive.
RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL COMMANDS S Command The S command routes a single input to all 16 DVI outputs. Syntax: s param1 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.
RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL COMMANDS F Command The F command returns the state of pin 14 of the DVI inputs. Syntax: f 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.
RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL COMMANDS EDID Management Function Description #EDIDDSTOLO Read downstream EDID and stores into a Local EDID #EDIDDSTOBA Read downstream EDID and stores in EDID Bank #EDIDBATOLO Read downstream EDID and stores in any Local Input #EDIDDETOLO Stores the default EDID in any input Local EDID #LOEDIDTOLO Load EDID file using serial port to one of the local memories #PRLOEDID Prints the Local EDID #PRDSEDID Read downstream EDID and sends to serial port #PRBAEDID Read EDID fro
RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL COMMANDS #EDIDDSTOBA Function The #EDIDDSTOBA function reads the downstream EDID and stores it to a specified EDID bank. Syntax: #EDIDDSTOBA param1 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 param1 param2 param3...
RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL COMMANDS #EDIDDETOLO Function The #EDIDDETOLO function stores the Default EDID in any Local EDID. Syntax: #EDIDDETOLO param1 param2 param3...param9 Parameters: param1 Input list [0 - 16] param2 - 9 (optional) Input list [1 - 16] Notes: By specifying 0 for param1, all inputs will receive the Default EDID or use param1 - param9 to specify individual local inputs which will receive the Default EDID.
RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL COMMANDS #PRDSEDID Function The #PRDSEDID function reads the downstream EDID and sends it to the serial port. Syntax: #PRDSEDID param1 Parameters: param1 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 param1 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.
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: None #LOCKEDID Function The #LOCKEDID function secures the Local EDID and disables the automatic loading after power-up.
RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL COMMANDS IP Configuration Function Description #SIPADD Specifies a new IP address #SNETMASK Specifies a new net mask #SGATEWAY Specifies the new gateway #SPORT Specifies a new port #PRWEBADD Displays IP configuration and release details #RSTIP Sets default IP configuration #SIPADD Function The #SIPADD function specifies a new IP address.
RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL COMMANDS #SNETMASK Function The #SNETMASK function specifies a new net mask. Syntax: #SNETMASK param1 param2 param3 param4 Parameters: param1 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. #SGATEWAY Function Specifies the new IP gateway.
RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL COMMANDS #SPORT Function Specifies a new port. Syntax: #SPORT param1 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.
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 #ACTIVEBOLO Enables the boot loader #LOCKPOWER Toggles the lock power state #STBYMODE Set system to Standby Mode #FADEFAULT Function The #FADEFAULT function will erase all local memory EDID banks, reset default routing, and clear all IP settings.
RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL COMMANDS #MASKOUT Function The #MASKOUT function allows blanking of selected outputs. Syntax: #MASKOUT param1 param2 Parameters: param1 Output [1 - 16] param2 Masking state [0 - 1] Value Meaning 0 Unmask 1 Mask 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.
RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL COMMANDS #STBYMODE Function The #STBYMODE places the Matrix in stand-by mode. Stand-by mode reduces power consumption. Syntax: #STBYMODE param1 Parameters: param1 State [0 - 1] Value Meaning 0 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 preserves the 5V state when the unit is restarted.
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 network.
IP CONTROL - MANAGE EDID MANAGE EDID 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.
IP CONTROL - MANAGE EDID SET INPUT TO DEFAULT EDID Pressing the “SET INPUT TO DEFAULT EDID” button will display additional options. The following page will open. 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.
IP CONTROL - MANAGE EDID COPY EDID Pressing the “COPY EDID” button will display additional options. The following page will open. 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.
IP CONTROL - MASKING MASKING 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).
IP CONTROL - IP CONFIGURATION IP CONFIGURATION 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. • IP Address (Default: 192.168.0.70) • Subnet (Default: 255.255.255.0) • Gateway (192.168.0.1) • 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).
IP CONTROL - BACKUP/RESTORE & POWER MANAGEMENT BACKUP/RESTORE 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 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.
IP CONTROL I/O 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 command is invalid, a “FAIL” message will be displayed.
IP CONTROL I/O MANAGEMENT WITHOUT THE WEB INTERFACE Switching Table Input / Output Port Value 1 0 2 1 3 2 4 3 5 4 6 5 7 6 8 7 9 8 10 9 11 A 12 B 13 C 14 D 15 E 16 F Examples Single Output http://192.168.0.70/cgibin.shtml?a=s&o=0&i=0 Assigns Input 1 to Output 1. http://192.168.0.70/cgibin.shtml?a=s&o=a&i=2 Assigns Input 3 to Output 11. Multiple Outputs http://192.168.0.70/cgibin.shtml?a=s&o=0&o=1&o=2&o=3&i=0 Output 1, 2, 3 and 4 will be assigned to Input 1 http://192.168.0.
IP CONTROL I/O 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 combine 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.
IP CONTROL I/O MANAGEMENT WITHOUT THE WEB INTERFACE Masking Command Masking Command Value Activate 0 Mask 1 Examples http://192.168.0.70/cgibin.shtml?a=m&o0=1 * Masks Output 1. If the masking command value is set to 0, Output 1 will be reenabled. http://192.168.0.70/cgibin.shtml?a=m&o5=0&oA=1&o3=1&oF=0 Masks Output 11 and 4 while activating Output 6 and Output 16.
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.
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. A message will appear in Hyperterminal: Waiting for the file to be sent ... (press ‘a’ to abort) 3. In Hyperterminal, click Transfer > 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.
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.
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.
SPECIFICATIONS Video Amplifier Bandwidth ................................................... 165 MHz per channel Single Link Range ........................................................... .....................1920x1200 Input Video Signal .............................................................................. 1.2 Volts p-p DVI Connector ............................................................................. DVI-D 29 Pin (F) Remote Control Ports ................................................
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.
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