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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 a terminal program.

2.  Type the command: #ACTIVEBOLO followed by the ENTER key.

3.  Re-type the command: #ACTIVEBOLO and press the ENTER key.

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 a terminal program.

2.  Make sure the terminal program is set to the following:

a.  Baud rate = 19200
b.  Stop bits = 1
c.  Data bits = 8
d.  Flow control = None

3.  Press the following three buttons on the front panel of the 16x16 

simultaneously, while powering-on the unit:

a. select
b.  < (left cursor)
c.  > (right cursor)

Once the Boot Loader is activated the following message should appear:

16x16 Boot Loading

================== Main Menu ============================ 

Download new program -------- 1 

Cancel ---------------------- 2 

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Summary of Contents for GEF-3GSDI-16416

Page 1: ...1080P 16x16 3GSDI Matrix GEF 3GSDI 16416 User Manual www gefenpro com...

Page 2: ...he support number Write To Gefen LLC c o Customer Service 20600 Nordhoff St Chatsworth CA 91311 www gefenpro com support gefenpro com Notice Gefen LLC reserves the right to make changes in the hardwar...

Page 3: ...Version 10 Switching between RS 232 and RS 485 Protocols 12 Displaying the Routing Status 12 Routing Sources 13 IR Remote Description 14 IR Remote Installation 15 IR Code Configuration 16 RS 232 Seria...

Page 4: ...y combine sixteen cross platform computers and sixteen digital displays using the 16x16 3GSDI Matrix The Matrix provides a simple reliable and highly effective method of routing multiple computer work...

Page 5: ...lay 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 Routing features can be acc...

Page 6: ...control automation devices supports RS 232 and RS 485 protocols IP Control Discrete IR remote control Output masking command Seamless switching using external Genlock Standby mode Grounding pin IR Se...

Page 7: ...4 Front Panel PANEL LAYOUT 4 5 6 2 1 3...

Page 8: ...ttons are used to navigate the LCD menu system See pages 9 12 for more information Left Right Select Select 4 Cancel Button This button is used to return the user to the main status screen once a rout...

Page 9: ...6 PANEL LAYOUT Back Panel 4 5 8 9 6 1 3 2 7...

Page 10: ...ial Port Connects to the RS 232 control device The 16x16 3GSDI Matrix may be switched remotely using this port See page 16 for more information 5 IP Control Interface Connect the 16x16 3GSDI Matrix to...

Page 11: ...into a open wall power socket How to Operate the 16x16 3GSDI Matrix The 16x16 3GSDI Matrix offers a number of control options The following options can be used to control basic routing functions of t...

Page 12: ...s After the unit is powered on the Standby Screen will be displayed Displaying the Firmware Version Press the button to display the firmware version Displaying the Boot Loader Version Press the button...

Page 13: ...RS 232 is the currently selected protocol Once the protocol has been selected press the Select button to save the changes RS 232 If the RS 232 protocol is selected the LCD will show the following Pres...

Page 14: ...NATION Off has been selected The LCD will now show that the RS 485 protocol has been selected along with the termination type Press the Cancel button to return to the Standby Screen CONNECTING AND OPE...

Page 15: ...mple above depending upon the current routing state Routing Sources Example Route the source device connected to In 2 to the display connected to Out 1 1 From the Standby Screen press the Select butto...

Page 16: ...using the Remote Control unit Issuing a routing command is a two step process The first step is to select the monitor 1 16 to which the source will be routed The second step is to select the source 1...

Page 17: ...The positive side of the battery should be facing up 3 Replace the battery cover The Remote Control unit ships with two batteries One battery is required for operation and the other battery is a spar...

Page 18: ...ank is located underneath the battery cover 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 Remote Channel 2 Remote Channel 0 Default Remote Channel 1 Remote Channel 3 Exposed DIP Switch bank between the battery chambers It is impor...

Page 19: ...n by custom installers in automated setups However these features can be tested and used by using any Windows based PC with a terminal program What pins are used for communication with the 16x16 3GSDI...

Page 20: ...on is always the same Function name Space _ as function name end flag Parameter 1 Space Parameter 2 Parameter n Carriage Return r Sample FunctionName_param1_param2_param3_param4 r Syntax is NOT case s...

Page 21: ...ets the IP Address SNETMASK Sets the Net Mask SGATEWAY Sets the Gateway SPORT Sets the Port PRWEBADD Displays the current IP configuration RSTIP Set IP configurations to default settings ISPADD Functi...

Page 22: ...aram2 Net mask 0 255 param3 Net mask 0 255 param4 Net mask 0 255 Notes A reboot is required after using this function SGATEWAY Function Specifies the new IP gateway Syntax SGATEWAY param1 param2 param...

Page 23: ...Specifies a new port for a Web server 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...

Page 24: ...TIVEBOLO function enables the boot loader See the boot loader instructions on page 28 Syntax ACTIVEBOLO Parameters None Notes This command must be typed twice in order to activate the boot loader FADE...

Page 25: ...function set the remote IR channel Syntax RMTIRADD param1 Parameters param1 IR channel 0 3 RSTIP Function Sets IP configuration to default 192 168 0 70 Syntax RSTIP Parameters None Notes This command...

Page 26: ...Routes a single input to all outputs M Command The M command displays the current routing status of the matrix Syntax m Parameters None R Command The R command allows specific routing of inputs and o...

Page 27: ...a single input to all 16 3GSDI outputs Syntax s param1 Parameters param1 Input 1 16 Notes Setting param1 to a value of 0 will place the matrix in one to one mode This means that Input 1 will be routed...

Page 28: ...ce Once this has been accomplished access to the Web Interface is possible Simply type the IP address that was assigned to the product in a web browser to access the View Matrix Status page View Matri...

Page 29: ...ideo 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 After this command is com...

Page 30: ...e 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 w...

Page 31: ...28 IP CONTROL 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...

Page 32: ...type the command ACTIVEBOLO and press the ENTER key 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 a terminal program...

Page 33: ...rt 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 Wait until the down...

Page 34: ...will be displayed on the Main Display If the 16x16 3GSDI Matrix is connected to a PC using a terminal program the following message will appear on the display System failure Power down the Matrix imm...

Page 35: ...ended ambient temperature 45 C b Increase the air flow to maintain the temperature inside the rack c Install the product evenly to avoid mechanical overload d Connect an earthing wire between the an e...

Page 36: ...nnector type BNC Input Output Impedance 75 Reference Sync NTSC PAL and Tri Level RS 232 Interface DB 9 female Power Supply 100 240 V AC x2 for redundancy Power Consumption 30 W Operating Temperature 0...

Page 37: ...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...

Page 38: ...me 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 IM...

Page 39: ...Rev A3 Pb 20600 Nordhoff St Chatsworth CA 91311 1 800 545 6900 818 772 9100 fax 818 772 9120 www gefenpro com support gefenpro com...

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