INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the Gefen 2x DVIKVM Extender. Your complete satisfaction is very important to us. Gefen Gefen delivers innovative, progressive computer and electronics add-on solutions that harness integration, extension, distribution and conversion technologies. Gefen’s reliable, plug-and-play products supplement cross-platform computer systems, professional audio/video environments and HDTV systems of all sizes with hard-working solutions that are easy to install and simple to operate.
NOTE: The shielded cable has an advantage by providing immunity to Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), cell phones and A/C motors. • The Gefen 2x DVIKVM Extender features the ability to generate compatible EDID and Hot Plug signals when working with different brands of source devices and monitors.
FEATURES Features • Extends two DVI sources and USB up to 330 feet (100 meters) • Supports resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 • Supports 100 Mbps using USB 2.0 • Backward-compatible with USB 1.1 devices • Field-upgradeable via mini-USB service port •...
SENDER UNIT DESCRIPTIONS Link 2 This LED glows bright blue when the Sender Unit and Receiver Unit are connected using Cat-5 / Cat-6 cable. DVI 2 This LED flashes on (bright blue) and off when a DVI video source is connected to the Sender Unit. The Sender Unit and Receiver Unit must also be connected using a Cat-5 / Cat-6 cable.
RECEIVER UNIT DESCRIPTIONS Link 2 This LED glows bright blue when the Sender Unit and Receiver Unit are connected using Cat-5 / Cat-6 cable. DVI 2 This LED flashes on (bright blue) and off when a DVI video source is connected to the Sender Unit. The Sender Unit and Receiver Unit must also be connected using a Cat-5 / Cat-6 cable.
Plug the two (2) AC power cords from the power supplies to available electrical outlets. Wiring Diagram for the 2x DVIKVM Extender CAT5 LINK CABLE (Up to 330 ft) DVI CABLE USB CABLE Computer Receiver Sender DVI Monitor External HDD USB Keyboard EXT-2DVIKVM-ELR...
DIP SWITCH CONFIGURATION Receiver Unit The Gefen 2x DVIKVM Extender contains two banks of two DIP switches on the bottom of the Receiver Unit (the Sender Unit does not contain any DIP switches). Each DIP switch performs a different function. Each DIP switch bank controls the settings for each DVI input.
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DIP SWITCH CONFIGURATION DIP Switch 2* - DVI Support • If an HDMI source is connected, set DIP switch 2 to the OFF position. • ON (default) For DVI connections, set DIP switch 2 to the ON position. DVI is supported by disabling HDCP pass-through.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Brown Cat-5, Cat-5e, and Cat-6 cabling comes in stranded and solid core types. Gefen recommends using solid core cabling. It is recommended to use one continuous run from one end to the other. In some...
RACK TRAY INSTALLATION Rack mount ears are provided for installation of this unit into a 1U rack mount space. Locate the side screws on the unit. Remove the front 2 screws that are located closest to the front of the unit. Using the removed screws, screw the rack mounting bracket into the unit.
TROUBLESHOOTING Cable recommendations Solid core Cat-5e cable rated at 350 MHz and terminated in 568a or 568b is the minimum requirement. For resolutions greater than 1280x1024 or 1080i, Gefen recommends solid shielded Cat-6 cables. No video Make sure that the source is not a dual-link source (resolutions greater than 1920 x 1200).
SPECIFICATIONS Maximum Pixel Clock................165 MHz Maximum TMDS Clock................165 MHz Video Input Connectors (Sender)....(2) DVI-I 29-pin, female (digital only) Video Output Connectors (Receiver)... (2) DVI-I 29-pin, female (digital only) USB Host Connector (Sender)...........(1) USB Type B, female USB Device Connectors (Receiver)........(3) USB Type A, female Link Connectors (Sender/Receiver)........
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. Equipment that fails under conditions other than those covered will be repaired at the current price of parts and labor in effect at the time of repair.
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Rev A2 This product uses UL listed or CE compliant power supplies.
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