Gefen 8x8 EXT-DVI-848 - Manual (Page 13)

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How to Connect the 8x8 DVI Matrix
1. Connect up to 8 DVI sources to the DVI Input ports on the 8x8 DVI Matrix
using the supplied DVI cables.
2. Connect up to 8 DVI displays to the DVI Output ports on the 8x8 DVI Matrix
using user supplied DVI cables.
3. Optionally connect up to 8 remote switching units (Part# EXT-RMT-MATRIX-
848) to the RJ-45 Input ports on the rear panel on the 8x8 DVI Matrix using
user supplied CAT-5, CAT-5e or CAT-6.
NOTE: Maximum extension of the EXT-RMT-MATRIX-848 units are 330 Feet
(100 Meters).
Operating the 8x8 DVI Matrix
There are 2 main ways to control the 8x8 DVI Matrix. Local and remote control.
Local control is done using the included RMT-848IR remote control. Remote
control is done using the optional EXT-RMT-MATRIX-848 switching units.
Local Control
To control the unit locally, please use the included RMT-848IR remote control.
Please see page 12 for usage information.
Remote control
To control the unit remotely, please use the EXT-RMT-MATRIX-848 remote
switcher. Each remote switcher has 8 direct select push-buttons that correspond
to DVI inputs 1 through 8. Press the push-button corresponding to the desired
source for viewing. There is also the option to use RS-232 switching via the RS-
232 port located on the rear panel of the EXT-RMT-MATRIX-848.
CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE 8X8 DVI MATRIX