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1 CAT6 over 3GSDI Audio Embedder Galvanic Isolator EXT-DVI-1CAT6-GI User Manual Release A1...
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DVI over 1 CAT6 /w Galvanic Isolator 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.
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3GSDI Audio Embedder DVI over 1 CAT6 /w Galvanic Isolator Operating Notes • Always connect a bonding wire between an approved safety ground and the grounding screw on the chassis. IMPORTANT: The grounding terminal must be permanently connected to an approved Earth ground by wiring not less than 16 AWG.
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The DVI over 1 CAT6 /w Galvanic Isolator ships with the items 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 over 1 CAT6 w/ Galvanic Isolator (Sender unit) •...
3GSDI Audio Embedder DVI over 1 CAT6 /w Galvanic Isolator Table of Contents Getting Started Sender Unit Layout....................2 Receiver Unit Layout ..................... 4 Installation ......................6 Connecting the DVI over 1 CAT6 /w Galvanic Isolator ......... 6 Sample Wiring Diagram ................6 Operating the DVI over 1 CAT6 w/ Galvanic Isolator DIP Switch Configuration ..................
1 CAT6 over Galvanic Isolator 01 Getting Started Sender Unit Layout....................2 Receiver Unit Layout ..................... 4 Installation ......................6 Connecting the DVI over 1 CAT6 /w Galvanic Isolator ......... 6 Sample Wiring Diagram ................6...
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Getting Started Sender Unit Layout Name Description Link Connect a CAT-6a cable between this jack and the Link jack on the Receiver unit. 5V DC Connect the included 5V DC power supply to this locking power receptacle. Power This LED will glow bright blue once the included 5V DC power supply has been properly connected between the locking power receptacle and an available...
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Getting Started Receiver Unit Layout Name Description Link Connect a CAT-6a cable between this jack and the Link jack on the Sender unit. 5V DC Connect the included 5V DC power supply to this locking power receptacle. Power This LED will glow bright blue once the included 5V DC power supply has been properly connected between the locking power receptacle and an available...
Use the included locking power supplies to connect the Sender and Receiver unit to available electrical outlets. Do not overtighten the locking power connectors. Sample Wiring Diagram Galvanically Isolated CAT-5e or CAT-6A CABLE DVI CABLE Receiver DVI Source (such as a Medical Imaging Camera) Sender DVI Display EXT-DVI-1CAT6-GI page | 6...
1 CAT6 over Galvanic Isolator 02 Operating the DVI over 1 CAT6 w/ Galvanic Isolator Sender Unit Layout....................2 Receiver Unit Layout ..................... 4 Installation ......................6 Connecting the DVI over 1 CAT6 /w Galvanic Isolator ......... 6 Sample Wiring Diagram ................6...
Operating the DVI over 1 CAT6 w/ Galvanic Isolator DIP Switch Configuration On the bottom panel of the Sender Unit is a bank of 4 DIP switches. Remove the piece of colored tape to reveal the DIP switch bank. These DIP switches provide control over EDID management and color depth.
Operating the DVI over 1 CAT6 w/ Galvanic Isolator DIP Switch Configuration Color Management This feature is used to control the color depth for resolutions up to 1080i. By default, the color depth is set to 8-bit. If the output resolution is 1080p or if DIP switch 1 is ON, then this DIP switch has no effect.
Operating the DVI over 1 CAT6 w/ Galvanic Isolator Adjusting the Signal Quality The Receiver unit of the DVI over 1 CAT6 w/ Galvanic Isolator has a trim pot that is used to equalize the output signal, compensating for extension distance and cable skew. If there is no output video or if output video contains video artifacts and/or video noise such as snow, use the steps below to adjust the trim pot.
Appendix Surface Mounting Instructions The Sender and Receiver unit of the Gefen DVI over 1 CAT6 /w Galvanic Isolator can be mounted on any flat surface using wood / drywall screws, as shown in the diagram below. There should be an inch or two of clearance between the edges of the unit and any walls or vertical surfaces to allow for enough clearance for connection and disconnection of DVI cables.
Appendix Specifications Electrical Maximum Pixel Clock • 165 MHz Power Indicator (Sender / Receiver) • 1 x LED, blue EDID Selector (Sender) • 1 x DIP switch Deep Color Selector (Sender) • 1 x DIP switch EQ Adjustment (Receiver) • 1 x 8-position rotary switch Connectors Video Input (Sender)
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Stretch it. Switch it. Split it. Gefen’s got it. ® 20600 Nordhoff St., Chatsworth CA 91311 1-800-545-6900 818-772-9100 fax: 818-772-9120 www.gefen.com support@gefen.com This product uses UL or CE listed power supplies.
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