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User’s Manual DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx Dual Link DVI Transmitter and Receiver 68-1531-01 Rev. B 12 08...
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Safety Instructions • English This symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature provided with the equipment. This symbol is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may present a risk of electric shock.
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Quick Start Guide — DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx The DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx extends DVI-D signals up to 100' (30 m) at resolutions up to 2560x1600 @ 60 Hz, using twisted pair (TP) cable. Install, connect, and operate the DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx as follows: Step 1 Turn off all equipment or disconnect it from power sources.
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Quick Start Guide — DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx, cont’d To use DDC pass-through routed to the local monitor: Configure the DDC switches as shown in the figure at right and described on page 3-4. Connect a source device to the transmitter. Connect a display device to the receiver and, if required, a local monitor to the transmitter.
Chapter One • Introduction About this Manual About the DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx Features Chapter Two • Installation Mounting the DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx Tabletop placement ... 2-2 Rack mounting ... 2-2 UL guidelines for rack mounting ...2-2 Rack mounting procedures ...2-3 Under-desk mounting ...
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Table of Contents, cont’d Chapter Three • Configuration and Operation Configuration Using the EDID Minder to read and store EDID from a display... 3-2 Using the EDID Minder with the default EDID ... 3-3 Using pass-through mode with DDC routed to a local monitor ...
About this Manual This manual contains information about the DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx signal transmitter and receiver, with information on how to mount, install, and operate these units. In this manual, unless otherwise specified, the terms "DVI DL 201" or "DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx" refer to both the transmitter (DVI DL 201 Tx) and the receiver (DVI DL 201 Rx).
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EDID Minder — The EDID Minder maintains continuous EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) communication with the attached source. This ensures that the DVI source powers up correctly and maintains a proper video output, even if the display is off. Control communications pass-through — The DVI DL 201 passes through RS-232 (two way) or IR (one way) control signals, to a remote display.
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Introduction, cont’d DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx • Introduction...
Mounting the DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx The transmitter is 1U high, a half rack wide and 3" deep, for easy rack mounting near the source device. The receiver is 1" high, a quarter rack wide and 3" deep, allowing multiple mounting options near the display device. Tabletop placement Attach the four included rubber feet to the bottom of the unit and place it in any convenient location.
Rack mounting procedures The unit can be mounted in the front or rear of: • RSU 126 (6" deep 1U universal rack shelf kit: PN • RSB 126 (6" deep 1U basic rack shelf: PN • RSU 129 (9.5" deep 1U universal rack shelf kit: PN •...
Installation, cont’d Under-desk mounting The figure below shows how to mount the DVI DL 201 Tx under a desk or podium, using the optional Extron MBU 123 under desk mounting kit (PN 70-212-01). To mount the DVI DL 201 Rx, the optional Extron MBU 125 under desk mounting kit (PN 70-077-01, not shown) must be used.
Through-desk mounting The DVI DL 201 Tx should not be mounted through a desk. To mount the DVI DL 201 Rx through a desk or podium, use the optional Extron MBD 129 through-desk mounting kit (PN 70-077-02), and follow these instructions: Remove rubber feet if these have been installed on the bottom of the unit.
Installation, cont’d Pole mounting The instructions for mounting the receiver on the projector pole, using the PMK 300 pole mounting kit (PN 70-374-01), are shown below. For instructions on using any other Extron projector mounting kit, consult the appropriate user guide. If necessary, remove the rubber feet from the bottom of the DVI DL 201 Rx.
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On the side mounting plates, the device is typically mounted on the outside of the bracket. On the front mounting plate, the device is mounted on the inside of the bracket. a. Use the two 4-40 x 3/16" screws (provided) to secure the receiver to the bracket b.
Installation, cont’d Panel Features DVI DL 201 Tx front panel features The illustration below shows the front panel features of the DVI DL 201 Tx. 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 or remotely, through the receiver.
DVI DL 201 Tx rear panel features The illustration below shows the rear panel features of the DVI DL 201 Tx. DVI DL 201 Tx SN XXXXXXXX E XXXXX 00/00 DVI DL TX POWER DVI-D INPUT LOCAL OUTPUT 0.4A MAX DVI DL 201 Tx rear panel features Power input —...
Installation, cont’d DVI DL 201 Rx front panel features The illustration below shows the front panel features of the DVI DL 201 Rx. DVI DL 201 Rx front panel features Power LED — An amber light indicates that the DVI DL 201 Rx is receiving power from a power supply or remotely, through the transmitter.
DVI DL 201 Rx rear panel features The illustration below shows the rear panel features of the DVI DL 201 Rx. POWER 0.4A MAX DVI DL 201 Rx rear panel features Power input — An optional 12 VDC power supply (not provided) connects to this two-pole, 3.5 mm captive screw connector.
Installation, cont’d Cable Connections and Switches DVI-D input Connect the DVI-D source device to the female DVI-I input connector. The dual link DVI-D input carries a signal with a resolution up to 2560x1600 @ 60 Hz. For sources providing HDMI signals, use an HDMI to DVI adapter, such as the Extron HDMIF-DVIDM female HDMI to male DVI-D adapter (PN 26-616-01).
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Signal TMDS data 2– TMDS data 2+ TMDS data 2/4 shield TMDS data 4- TMDS data 4+ DDC clock DDC data CEC control* *CEC control on pin 8 is a proprietary usage and is not the industry standard DVI Dual Link - Female Signal TMDS data 1–...
Installation, cont’d Twisted pair output/input Terminating shielded cable CAT 5/5e/6/7 twisted pair cable is not provided with the transmitter/receiver pair. You may purchase cables that have been precut to the required length and terminated to the T586A or T586B standard (see the table on the next page). Alternatively, purchase bulk cable and use the RJ-45 connectors (provided) to prepare your own terminated cables as described below.
TIA/EIA TIA/EIA Pin # T 586 A T 586 B Wire color Wire color White-green White-orange Green Orange White-orange White-green Blue Blue White-blue White-blue Orange Green White-brown White-brown Brown Brown Feed the wires into the RJ-45 connector (see the figure at right) and crimp the cable in the normal manner (see the figure below), folding the tangs of the connector...
Installation, cont’d Single Link/Dual Link DVI Dual Link DVI carries signals at resolutions up to 2560x1600 @ 60 Hz. Single Link DVI carries signals at resolutions up to 1920x1200 @ 60 Hz. Video Resolution (60 Hz) 1024x768 720p 1080i 1920x1200 1600x1200 1080p 2560x1600...
DDC switches When the DVI-D source device boots up, it uses the Display Data Channel (DDC), a two-way communication protocol, to obtain Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) from the display device. This allows the source to output a resolution that matches the capabilities of the display. A bank of three switches allows the user to determine how the source device will obtain the EDID.
Installation, cont’d 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. Use the three-pole, 3.5 mm captive screw connector on the transmitter to input RS-232 or IR signals from a control device.
RS-232 signals RS-232 signals are bidirectional — signals pass from the control device and replies return from the remote device. To connect the control device to the transmitter, or the receiver to the remote device, make the following connections, as shown at right: •...
Installation, cont’d Power input Connect the captive screw connector from the supplied 12 VDC power supply into the power receptacle. Twisted pair cable 2, pin 5 carries a 12 VDC power signal. This remote powering feature allows a single power supply, connected to the transmitter, to power both the transmitter and receiver.
Configuration Using the EDID Minder to read and store EDID from a display During boot up, the DVI-D source device uses Display Data Channel (DDC) to obtain Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) from the display device. This allows the output signal to match the resolution and refresh rate of the display device.
Power up the transmitter and the receiver. A single power supply can provide power to both units through the remote power connection. Connect the remote display to the receiver output. A local monitor display can also be connected to the transmitter output at this time.
Configuration and Operation, cont’d Using pass-through mode with DDC routed to a local monitor Set the EDID Minder switch to the off (down) position and the Default EDID switch to the off (down) position (see the figure at right). The position of the Remote DDC switch is not relevant.
Using pass-through mode with DDC routed to the remote display This is the factory default setting. Although DDC can be routed to the remote display, there may be instances when the signals become corrupted or weak. In those cases, the source device may be unable to boot up correctly.
Configuration and Operation, cont’d Setup Determine which source will be used for the EDID information and configure the DDC switches appropriately (see pages 3-2 to 3-5). If necessary, use the EDID Minder to read and store information from a display (see pages 3-2 to 3-3).
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Insure all three twisted pair cables are firmly seated in the correct receptacles. No output signal or poor quality signal — Check the integrity of the UTP or STP cables between the transmitter and the receiver. The transmitter and receiver pair works with unshielded twisted pair (UTP) or shielded twisted pair (STP) cables.
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Configuration and Operation, cont’d Display device displays a flashing black or blue screen, snow, or other distortion — 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.
DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx A ppendix A Reference Information Specifications Included Parts Optional Accessories...
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Specifications Video Maximum data rate... 10 Gbps (3.3 Gbps per color) Maximum pixel clock ... 330 MHz (165 MHz per link) Resolution range ... Up to 2560x1600 @ 60 Hz Formats ... RGB and YCbCr digital video Standards... DVI 1.0, HDMI 1.2 Video input and loop-through —...
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Video output — receiver Number/signal type... 1 dual link DVI-D Dual link DVI is backwards compatible with all single link DVI/HDMI signals. Connectors ... 1 DVI-I female Control/remote — external device (pass-through) Serial control port input Transmitter ... RS-232 via (1) 3.5 mm, 3 pole captive screw Receiver ...
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Cooling ... Convection, no vents Mounting Rack mount ... Yes, with optional 1U, 9.5" deep rack Furniture mount... Yes, with optional MBD 129 Through-Desk Pole mount ... Yes, with optional PMK 300 kit Enclosure type ... Metal Enclosure dimensions DVI DL 201 TX... 1.75" H x 8.75" W x 3.0" D DVI DL 201 RX ...
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Included Parts Included parts (1 pair) DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx or (1) DVI DL 201 Tx or (1) DVI DL 201 Rx (1) 12 VDC, 2A power supply DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx User's Manual Optional Accessories Accessory RSF 123 (3.5" deep, 1U VersaTools rack shelf kit) RSB 123 (3.5"...
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Reference Information DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx • Reference Information...
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Extron Electronics warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase. 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 that it is returned within the warranty period, with proof of purchase and description of malfunction to:...
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