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User Guide DVI & HDMI ® DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx Dual Link DVI Transmitter and Receiver 68-1531-01 Rev. C 11 10...
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Precautions Safety Instructions • English Warning Power sources • This equipment should be operated only from the power source indicated on the product. This This symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and maintenance equipment is intended to be used with a main power system with a grounded (neutral) conductor. The (servicing) instructions in the literature provided with the equipment.
In this guide, unless otherwise specified, the terms “DVI DL 201” and “DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx” refer to both the transmitter (DVI DL 201 Tx) and the receiver (DVI DL 201 Rx). The term “transmitter” refers to the DVI DL 201 Tx, and “receiver” refers to the DVI DL 201 Rx.
PC w/ Dual Link DVI Output - 2560 x 1600 Figure 1. Typical Application for the DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx Features Transmits dual link DVI-D signals over three CAT 5/5e/6/7 cables — Standard twisted pair cables provide an economical, easily installed cable solution.
Figure 2. DVI DL 201 Tx Front Panel Features LED — An amber light indicates that the DVI DL 201 Tx is receiving power from a power supply. A green light indicates that the transmitter is also receiving a video signal.
DVI DL 201 Tx Rear Panel The illustration below shows the rear panel features of the DVI DL 201 Tx. DVI DL 201 Tx DO NOT CONNECT SN XXXXXXXX E XXXXX 00/00 DVI DL TX OUTPUTS TO LAN OUTPUTS POWER...
Do not use skew-free cable. Extron strongly recommends DTP26 cable, especially when using high resolutions such as 1920x1200, 1600x1200, or 2560x1600. DTP26 cable is available as non-plenum (part number 22-214-03) or plenum (part number 22-215-03). DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx • Panels and Cabling...
DDC clock +5 V power shield DDC data Ground TMDS clock+ CEC control* Hot plug detect TMDS clock– *CEC control on pin 8 is a proprietary usage and is not the industry standard DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx • Panels and Cabling...
Cut a piece of self-adhesive shielded aluminum tape (provided), remove the backing, and wrap it around the folded back shielding. Aluminum Tape Wrap tape around folded foil shielding. (cut and save a portion for the crimped connector tangs) DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx • Panels and Cabling...
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Line up wires per chart, then insert into RJ-45 connector. Crimp the cable in the normal manner (see the figure below), folding the tangs of the connector over the shielded tape. Crimped Connector DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx • Panels and Cabling...
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DVI. The DVI/HDMI 201 (single link) receivers can be used with the DVI DL 201 transmitter, in single link mode (using only TP cables 1 and 2). DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx • Panels and Cabling...
EDID. Tx Rx Control Pass-through The DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx cannot be controlled by RS-232 or IR controls. However, they are able to pass signals from a control device to a remote device that is controlled by those signals.
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( ) of the transmitter. or IR emitter The Tx of the receiver to the S of the IR emitter. The ground ( ) of the receiver to the ground (G) of the IR emitter. DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx • Panels and Cabling...
Connect the AC power cord of the power supply unit to a 110 or 220 VAC electrical source. When the transmitter or receiver is getting power, either directly from the power supply or indirectly through the remote powering feature (receiver), the front panel LED lights amber. DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx • Panels and Cabling...
The DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx uses the Extron EDID Minder, which allows the user to store and use EDID from any display device. To use this feature, follow these steps: Disconnect all devices and cables from the transmitter and receiver.
The source boots using EDID showing a native resolution of 2560x1600, regardless of the display device. NOTE: All display devices must be capable of handling resolutions equal to or greater than that of the device used to set the EDID. DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx • Configuration and Operation...
Transmitter port 1 connects to receiver port 1. 1 2 3 Transmitter port 2 connects to receiver port 2. Transmitter port 3 connects to receiver port 3. Power on the remote display, the transmitter, and the receiver. DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx • Configuration and Operation...
Connect the power supply to the transmitter (see “Power input”). CAUTION: Read all the Cautions in the “Power Input” section. Power on the display device. Power on and boot up the source device. DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx • Configuration and Operation...
Troubleshooting If the DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx does not provide a high quality output signal, check the following possibilities before contacting your Extron representative (see the back cover for contact information). Be sure to read all the suggestions as many of the issues have several possible solutions.
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A device that is not High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) compliant may be receiving HDCP-encrypted signals. The DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx is compatible with HDCP signals only when the EDID Minder is disabled. HDCP signals can be passed through to only one display (remote or local) and only that display shows the signal correctly.
CAT 5/5e/6 UTP cable ....100’ (30 m) Longer distances are possible with lower rates. NOTE: The transmission distance varies greatly depending on the signal resolution and on the type of cable, graphics card, and display used in the system. DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx • Reference Information...
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Enclosure type ....... Metal Enclosure dimensions DVI DL 201 TX ......1.75" H x 8.75" W x 3.0" D (1U high, half rack wide) 4.4 cm H x 22.2 cm W x 7.6 cm D (Depth excludes connectors.) DVI DL 201 RX ......
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MTBF ..........30,000 hours Warranty ........3 years parts and labor NOTES: **FCC testing is conducted with STP (shielded twisted pair) cable. All nominal levels are at ±10%. Specifications are subject to change without notice. DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx • Reference Information...
Mounting This section outlines the various mounting options available for the DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx: Tabletop Placement Rack Mounting Under-desk Mounting Through-desk Mounting Projector Mounting Tabletop Placement Attach the four provided rubber feet to the bottom of the unit and place it in any convenient location.
Mount the unit under a desk or podium, using the optional Extron MBU 125 under- desk mounting kit (part number 70-077-01) for the DVI DL 201 Rx or the MBU 123 kit (part number 70-212-01) for the DVI DL 201 Tx. Follow the instructions provided with the appropriate kit.
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In the event of malfunction during the warranty period attributable directly to faulty workmanship and/or materials, Extron Electronics will, at its option, repair or replace said products or components, to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to restore said product to proper operating condition, provided...