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    www.gefen.com[...]

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    ASKING FOR ASSIST ANCE T echnical Support : T elephone (818) 772-9100 (800) 545-6900 Fax (818) 772-9120 T echnical Support Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday thru Friday PST Write T o: Gefen, LLC c/o Customer Service 20600 Nordhoff St Chatsworth, CA 9131 1 www .gefen.com support@gefen.com Notice Gefen, LLC reserves the right to make changes in the ha[...]

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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 1 1 RMT -16416IR Remote Con fi guration 12 Standby Mode Feature 13 EDID Management Feature 14 RS-232 Serial Control Inte[...]

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    1 Congratulations on your purchase of the 16x16 DVI Matrix. Y our 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, profe[...]

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    2 READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INST ALLING OR OPERA TING THE 16X16 DVI MA TRIX • 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 compatib[...]

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    3 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. • Supports DDWG standards for DVI monitors Package Includes (1) 16x16 DVI[...]

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    4 Front Panel Back Panel 4 3 P ANEL LA YOUT 5 2 1 7 8 6 9 10 11 12[...]

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    5 P ANEL 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 [...]

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    6 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[...]

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    7 FRONT P ANEL DISPLA Y MAIN DISPLA Y 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. P[...]

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    8 FRONT P ANEL DISPLA Y ROUTING T o 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[...]

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    9 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 [...]

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    10 IR Code Dip Switches Empty Battery Slot T o 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[...]

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    11 Remote Channel 1: Default 1 2 Remote Channel 2: 1 2 Remote Channel 3: 1 2 Remote Channel 4: 1 2 Left: Picture of the opened rear battery compartment of the RMT -16416IR remote showing the exposed DIP Switch bank between the battery chambers. How to Resolve IR Code Con fl icts In the event that IR commands from other remote controls con fl ict [...]

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    12 Invoking Standby Mode T o place the 16x16 DVI Matrix into Stand-by mode, simultaneously press and hold the SELECT and CANCEL buttons for 5 seconds, then release. ST ANDBY MODE FEA TURE Press Select and Cancel Simultaneously Exiting Standby Mode T o exit Standby Mode and return to normal operation, press and hold any button on the front panel for[...]

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    13 EDID MANAGEMENT FEA TURE 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 t[...]

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    14 RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL INTERF ACE 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. • M[...]

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    15 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 fl ag → Function name → Space ( _ ) as function name [...]

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    16 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 com[...]

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    17 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 Exten[...]

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    18 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 #EDIDBA TOLO Read downstream EDID and stores in any Local Input #EDIDDETOLO Stores the default EDID in any input Local EDID #LOEDIDTOLO Load EDID fi le using s[...]

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    19 RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL COMMANDS #EDIDDSTOBA Function The #EDIDDSTOBA function reads the downstream EDID and stores it to a speci fi ed EDID bank. Syntax: #EDIDDSTOBA param1 param2 Parameters: param1 A downstream display [1 - 16] param2 EDID bank offset [1 - 5] #EDIDBA TOLO Function The #EDIDBA TOLO function reads an EDID from an EDID bank and st[...]

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    20 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 - [...]

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    21 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 speci fi ed input and spools it to the serial port. Syntax: #PRLOEDID pa[...]

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    22 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. Syntax: #LOCKEDID param1 Para[...]

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    23 RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL COMMANDS IP Con fi guration Function Description #SIP ADD Speci fi es a new IP address #SNETMASK Speci fi es a new net mask #SGA TEWA Y Speci fi es the new gateway #SPORT Speci fi es a new port #PRWEBADD Displays IP con fi guration and release details #RSTIP Sets default IP con fi guration #SIP ADD Function The #SIP [...]

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    24 RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL COMMANDS #SNETMASK Function The #SNETMASK function speci fi es 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. #SGA TEW A Y Functio[...]

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    25 RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL COMMANDS #SPORT Function Speci fi es 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 con fi guration on the screen. Syntax: #PRWEBADD Parameters: None #RSTIP Function Sets IP con fi guration to default. Syn[...]

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    26 RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL COMMANDS General Functions Function Description #F ADEF AUL T Reset Matrix to default settings #RMTIRADD Set the remote IR channel #MASKOUT Blanks selected outputs #ACTIVEBOLO Enables the boot loader #LOCKPOWER T oggles the lock power state #STBYMODE Set system to Standby Mode #F ADEF AUL T Function The #F ADEF AUL T functi[...]

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    27 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] V alue 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 [...]

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    28 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] V alue Meaning 0 Disable stand-by mode 1 Enable stand-by mode #LOCKPOWER Function The #LOCKPOWER enables/disables the power lock state. Enabling thi[...]

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    29 IP CONTROL - MAIN P AGE The 16x16 DVI Matrix supports IP based control via an IP Control. T o 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[...]

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    30 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 T O DEF AUL T EDID • UPLOAD EDID (Future Implementation) • DOWNLOAD EDID (Future Implementation) • CO[...]

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    31 IP CONTROL - MANAGE EDID SET INPUT T O DEF AUL T EDID Pressing the “SET INPUT T O DEF AUL T 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. T o set an input’ s LOCAL memory locat[...]

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    32 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[...]

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    33 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. T o set the “Active” or “Mask” mode,[...]

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    34 IP CONTROL - IP CONFIGURA TION IP CONFIGURA TION The IP Con fi guration page is used to set the IP settings that will be used to access the unit using IP Control. The following items can be con fi gured from this menu. • IP Address (Default: 192.168.0.70) • Subnet (Default: 255.255.255.0) • Gateway (192.168.0.1) • Port (Default: 80) T [...]

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    35 IP CONTROL - BACKUP/REST ORE & POWER MANAGEMENT BACKUP/RESTORE The Backup/Restore page is used to backup and restore complete setup con fi gurations. 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 speci fi c optional devices. The [...]

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    36 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 [...]

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    37 Switching T able Input / Output Port V alue 10 21 32 43 54 65 76 87 98 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 1 1. Multiple Outputs http://192.168.0.70/cgibin.shtml?a=[...]

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    38 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 successfu[...]

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    39 Masking Command Masking Command V alue 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 re- enabled. http://192.168.0.70/cgibin.shtml?a=m&o5=0&oA=1&o3=1&oF=0 Masks Output 1 1 and 4 while activating Output 6 and Output 16. IP CONTR[...]

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    40 FIRMW ARE UPDA TE FIRMW ARE UPDA TE PROCEDURE T o Begin the update procedure the unit’s Boot Loader must be activated. T o 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 T er[...]

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    41 FIRMW ARE UPDA TE Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the fi rmware 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 fi le to be sent ... (press ‘a’ to abort) 3. In Hyperterminal, click T ransfer > Send File..[...]

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    42 W ARNING 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 !!! [...]

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    43 Critical Malfunctions T emperature 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[...]

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    44 Video Ampli fi er Bandwidth ................................................... 165 MHz per channel Single Link Range ........................................................... .....................1920x1200 Input Video Signal .............................................................................. 1.2 V olts p-p DVI Connector ..........[...]

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    45 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 noti fi ed 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, electri[...]

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    46 lwIP 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 modi fi cation, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, thi[...]

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