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*Preferred DVI KVM HDBaseT Extender ™ w/ USB, RS-232, 2-way Audio, and POH EXT-DVIKA-HBT2 User Manual Release A2...
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Important Safety Instructions Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this product near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
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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.
Contacting Gefen Technical Support Technical Support (707) 283-5900 (800) 472-5555 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday - Friday, Pacific Time Email support@gefen.com http://www.gefen.com Mailing Address Gefen Core Brands, LLC c/o Customer Service 1800 S McDowell Blvd Petaluma, CA 94954 USA...
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- only the Receiver needs external power • Advanced EDID Management via Gefen Syner-G™ software • Link Quality Monitoring via Gefen Syner-G™ software • In-field firmware update via USB, using Gefen Syner-G™ software • Locking power connector • 1U tall, half-rack-width enclosures can be: ◦...
The packing contents of the Sender and Receiver unit are listed below. If any of these items are not present in the box when you first open it, immediately contact your dealer or Gefen. • 1 x DVI KVM HDBaseT™ Extender w/ USB, RS-232, and POH - Sender unit •...
DVI KVM HDBaseT Extender S ™ Power w/ USB, RS-232, 2-way Audio, and POH ® Link Video DVI KVM HDBaseT Extender S ™ Power EXT-DVIKA-HBT2-S w/ USB, RS-232, 2-way Audio, and POH ® Non-POH Link USB Host 48V DC Audio Interface Video DVI KVM HDBaseT Extender S ™...
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Introduction Page Title Name Description Connect the included USB Type A to Mini- USB Type B cable to this connector. This connector provides firmware updates and control using the Syner-G software. Link This LED glows solid green when the Sender unit and Receiver unit are connected and passing video.
™ Power w/ USB, RS-232, 2-way Audio, and POH ® Link Video DVI KVM HDBaseT Extender R ™ Power EXT-DVIKA-HBT2-R w/ USB, RS-232, 2-way Audio, and POH ® Audio Link 48V DC Video DVI KVM HDBaseT Extender R ™ Power...
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Introduction Name Description Connect the included USB Type A to Mini- USB Type B cable to this connector. This connector provides firmware updates and control using the Syner-G software. Link This LED glows solid green when the Sender unit and Receiver unit are connected and passing video.
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Introduction Name Description DVI-D Out Connect a DVI cable from this connector to the DVI display. USB (1, 2, 3, 4) Connect up to four USB devices to these USB ports. DIP Switches Controls various features on this product. DIP Switch Configuration (page 15) for more information.
Connect the included DVI cable from the DVI source to the DVI-D In port on the Sender unit. Connect a display to the DVI-D Out port on the Receiver unit. An HDMI cable can be connected to the output when using a Gefen DVI to HDMI cable (Gefen part no. CAB-DVI2HDMI-LCK-06MM). ►...
10. Connect the included power supply to the Receiver unit. Application Diagram CAT-5 CABLE DVI CABLE RS-232 CABLE DVI Source 3.5MM AUDIO CABLE Automation Keyboard Mouse Control Device External Storage Printer EXT-DVIKA-HBT2 Receiver EXT-DVIKA-HBT2 Sender DVI Display Powered Speakers Microphone RS-232 Controlled Device Media player EXT-DVIKA-HBT2 page | 8...
LED Status The Link, Video, and Power LED indicators provides basic information on the current status of the this product. The information, in the table below, applies to both the Sender and Receiver unit. Status Description Link Solid green • The Sender / Receiver unit is powered.
DVI KVM HDBaseT Extender R ™ Power w/ USB, RS-232, 2-way Audio, and POH Mic / Line switch Connect to audio source Receiver unit EXT-DVIKA-HBT2-R Audio 48V DC RS-232 Line Link DVI-D Out In order to get the audio from the Receiver unit to the computer, connect a 3.5mm mini-stereo cable from the Audio Out port on the Sender unit to the Line In jack on the computer.
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DVI KVM HDBaseT Extender R ™ Power on the Receiver unit. w/ USB, RS-232, 2-way Audio, and POH Connect to computer speakers EXT-DVIKA-HBT2-R Audio 48V DC Link DVI-D Out RS-232 Line In the diagram below, the USB devices have been removed from the Sender and Receiver unit, for purposes of clarity.
DIP Switch Configuration EXT-DVIKA-HBT2-S On the bottom of both the Sender and Receiver unit are a bank of DIP switches. Non-POH USB Host The Sender unit has 4 DIP switches and the Receiver unit has two. 48V DC Audio Interface Remove the gray tape on the bottom of the unit to expose the DIP switches.
DIP Switch Configuration EDID Management Each of the following sections describe the DIP switch settings that control each feature. DIP switches that are not related to a specific feature have been grayed-out. Note that DIP switch settings can be used independently or in conjunction with other features, as desired. Information DIP switch 2, on the Receiver unit, is not used and is reserved for optional future expansion.
DIP Switch Configuration EDID Lock The EDID lock feature prevents the currently stored EDID from being overwritten. Description Sender unit Receiver unit EDID Unlock (default) • The existing EDID is replaced with another EDID when the unit is powered. The EDID can be from a downstream sink, a local EDID, or an EDID that is uploaded using the Syner-G™...
DIP Switch Configuration Long-Reach Mode When set to long reach mode, resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz can be extended up to 495 feet (150 meters). Description Sender unit Receiver unit HDBT mode (default) • HDMI: Allows resolutions up to 3840 x 2160p 60 Hz @ 4:2:0 to be extended up to 330 feet (100 meters).
RS-232 Interface RS-232 Interface DE-9 DA-15 Automation Device Extender DB-25 DC-37 Only TXD, RXD, and GND pins are used. DD-50 page | 19...
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RS-232 Interface This product supports RS-232 pass-through, allowing the control of remote RS-232 devices. In the example below, an RS-232 device has been connected to the Receiver unit. Connect the automation control device to the Sender unit. Figure 2.1 - Basic RS-232 connection HDMI Out Receiver unit RS-232 cable...
Using Syner-G™ Verifying the USB Driver In order to use this product with the Gefen Syner-G™ software, a USB driver must be installed on the computer that is running the Syner-G™ software. This driver is automatically installed when the Syner-G™ Software Suite is installed.
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In the left window pane, under System Tools, click Device Manager. In the right window pane, locate Ports (COM & LPT). The device driver will be displayed. In this case, EXT-DVIKA-HBT2-S will be displayed. If the USB cable is connected to the Receiver unit, then the device driver will be EXT-DVIKA-HBT2-R.
Using Syner-G™ Downloading an EDID EDID data can be downloaded from the connected Gefen Detective device to a local file. Note that the Downstream EDID or Bank EDID data cannot be downloaded to a file. To download this EDID data, it must first be copied to the Local EDID. See...
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Using Syner-G™ Information about the currently selected device will be displayed in the Version Info field. Version Info field Click the drop-down list next to the Download button, and select the desired EDID. In this example, we will select Extender: Local EDID. Click the Save As button.
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Using Syner-G™ EDID file name Save button Click the Save button. page | 28...
Using Syner-G™ Uploading an EDID Click the Manage a Product button and select the connected product from the drop-down list. Click the Manage EDID tab. Click the Upload EDID to drop-down list to select the location where the EDID will be uploaded.
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Using Syner-G™ The Windows Select File dialog will be displayed. Select the desired EDID file. The EDID file must be in .bin format. Click the Open button. Click the Upload button. In the lower-left corner of the interface, the “Uploading...” message will appear as the EDID is uploaded.
Using Syner-G™ Copying an EDID Click the Manage a Product button and select the connected product from the drop-down list. Click the Manage EDID tab. Click the Copy EDID from drop-down list to select the location from where the EDID will be copied.
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Using Syner-G™ Click the Copy button. In the lower-left corner of the interface, the “Copying...” message will appear as the EDID is uploaded. The copy-result message will vary, depending upon the copy operation. In this example, since we copied the downstream EDID to the local EDID, the “Copy result: Downstream stored to local.”...
Using Syner-G™ Viewing an EDID Click the Manage a Product button and select the connected product from the drop-down list. Click the Manage EDID tab. Click the Select EDID From Device / Display drop-down list to select the desired EDID. Note that the display, which is connected to the computer, is also available in the drop-down list.
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After a few seconds, Syner-G will also switch to the EDID Editor screen. See the Gefen Syner-G™ User Manual for more information on using the EDID Editor. Click the desired EDID tab to view specified information on the EDID. Note that some sections within a tab use scroll bars to indicate that more information is available.
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Using Syner-G™ Click the Details button. Details button The EDID Summary window will be displayed. Use the horizontal and vertical scroll bar, as needed, to view the EDID information. Scroll bar Scroll bar page | 35 page | 35...
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Using Syner-G™ Click the button, in the upper-right corner of the EDID Summary window to separate the EDID Summary window from the main Syner-G window: “X” button “separate” button 10. Double-click the window title bar of the detached EDID Summary to reattach it to the main window.
Updating the Firmware The Syner-G™ Software Suite provides an easy way to perform firmware updates. Before launching Syner-G™, makre sure that a USB cable is connected between the product and the computer that is running the Syner-G™ software. Refer to the Syner-G™ Software Suite User Manual for more information on using other features with this product.
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Updating the Firmware Select the product from the Select your product drop-down list. If the product is not detected by Syner-G™, then the product will not be listed in bold type, within the Select your product drop-down list. Verify the following: ►...
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Updating the Firmware Click the Update tab. page | 43...
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Updating the Firmware Click the Start button to begin downloading the firmware. The Syner-G™ Software Suite will automatically download the firmware file for the selected product. This process should take a few seconds. Once the download process has completed, the progress bar will indicate 100%, as shown on the next page.
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Updating the Firmware A message will also appear at the bottom of the window, indicating that the firmware file was successfully downloaded. Progress bar Click the Install button to begin installing the software. The installation process will begin and the progress bar will indicate the current status. page | 45...
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Updating the Firmware After the firmware update process has completed, the following message will be displayed. Click the OK button to dismiss the message box. 10. The procedure is now complete. page | 46...
Network Cable Diagram Front of RJ-45 Connector 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Gefen recommends the TIA/EIA-568-B wiring option. Use the table below when field-terminating cable for use with Gefen products. Color Description Orange / White TD+ (Transmit Data, positive differential signal)
Rack Tray Installation The following illustrations provide instructions for installing the Sender and/or Receiver unit(s) in the Gefen 1U Rack Tray (Gefen part no. EXT-RACK-1U). Step 1 Step 2 Turn unit upside down. Remove rubber feet. Step 3 Step 4 Line up holes on unit and rack tray.
1 x USB Type B, female USB Device Connectors (Receiver) • 4 x USB Type A, female USB (Sender / Receiver) • 1 x Mini-B type (for Gefen Syner-G) DIP switches (Sender) • 4 x piano type DIP switches (Receiver) •...
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Specifications Operational Audio: Receiver to Sender (Line) Maximum input voltage • 2 Vrms • < 0.02 % @ 10 kΩ; 1% @ 32 Ω • >= 85 dB (20 Hz - 20 kHz) Frequency response • 20 Hz - 20 kHz +/- 0.5 dB Audio: Receiver to Sender (Mic) Maximum input voltage •...
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