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- Page 1 ® Dual-Link DVI over 2CAT6 Extender EXT-DVI-2CAT6DL User Manual...
- Page 3 Notice Gefen, LLC reserves the right to make changes in the hardware, packaging, and any accompanying documentation without prior written notice. Dual-Link DVI over 2CAT6 is a trademark of Gefen, LLC © 2011 Gefen, LLC. All rights reserved.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Introduction Operation Notes Features Sender Panel Layout Sender Panel Descriptions Receiver Panel Layout Receiver Panel Descriptions Connecting the Dual-Link DVI over 2CAT6 Extender Wiring Diagram DIP Switch Configuration Sender Unit Sender Unit 12 Adjusting the Signal Quality 13 RS-232 Serial Control 14 Network Cable Wiring Diagram 15 Firmware Update 16 Specifications... -
Page 5: Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Dual-Link DVI over 2CAT6 Extender. Your complete satisfaction is very important to us. Gefen Gefen delivers innovative and 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... -
Page 6: Operation Notes
OPERATION NOTES READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE DUAL-LINK DVI OVER 2CAT6 EXTENDER • The Dual-Link DVI over 2CAT6 Extender was designed for use with high quality CAT-6a (augmented) cabling. This unit will either not perform to specification or refuse to operate completely if cabling other than CAT-6a is used. -
Page 7: Features
HDCP pass-through for single link and dual link resolutions • Locking Power Supplies • Rack-mountable • Compatible with the Gefen Modular General Purpose Racktray Application • Computer Extension over CAT-6 up to 2560 x 1600 Package Includes (1) Dual-Link DVI over 2CAT6 - Sender unit (1) Dual-Link DVI over 2CAT6 - Receiver unit (1) 6 ft. - Page 8 SENDER UNIT LAYOUT Front Panel Back Panel...
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Page 9: Sender Panel Descriptions
SENDER PANEL DESCRIPTIONS Power This LED indicator will glow bright red once the included 5V DC locking power supply is properly connected between the unit and an open wall power socket. Link 1 This port is used to connect the sending and receiving units together using a CAT-6a cable. - Page 10 RECEIVER UNIT LAYOUT Front Panel Back Panel...
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Page 11: Receiver Panel Descriptions
RECEIVER PANEL DESCRIPTIONS The EQ adjustment or Trim Pot is used to equalize the signal to compensate for the extension distance and the quality/skew variances that are found in different CAT-6a cabling brands. Power The LED power indicator will become active once the included 5V DC power supply is properly connected beten the unit and an open wall power socket. -
Page 12: Connecting The Dual-Link Dvi Over 2Cat6 Extender
(i.e. computer) last. Wiring Diagram for the Dual Link DVI over 2CAT6 Extender DUAL-LINK DVI CABLE CAT-6A CABLE RS-232 CABLE DVI Source Receiver Sender RS-232 Controller DVI Display EXT-DVI-2CAT6DL WARNING: This product should always be connected to a grounded electrical socket. -
Page 13: Dip Switch Configuration
DIP SWITCH CONFIGURATION DIP Switch Location On the bottom of both the Sender unit and Receiver unit is a bank four (4) DIP switches. The DIP switches allow the management of EDID, fiber optic extenders, HDCP, and RS-232 programming. On the Receiver unit, only DIP switch 3 and 4 are functional. -
Page 14: Sender Unit
DIP SWITCH CONFIGURATION Sender Unit DIP Switch 2: +5V for Fiber Optic Extenders • ON - Enable +5V Enable +5V for DVI fiber optic extenders. • OFF (default) - Disable +5V Disable +5V for DVI fiber optic extenders. DIP Switch 3: DVI Support* •... - Page 15 DIP SWITCH CONFIGURATION Receiver Unit DIP Switch 1 - Not used • Reserved for future expansion. DIP Switch 2 - Not used • Reserved for future expansion. DIP Switch 3 + 4: Field Upgrade Mode • ON - Enable Field Upgrade Mode Allows the firmware to be upgraded on the Receiver unit.
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Page 16: Adjusting The Signal Quality
ADJUSTING THE SIGNAL QUALITY Adjusting the Signal Quality The Dual-Link DVI over 2CAT6 Receiver unit has a equalization device called a Trim Pot (trim potentiometer) to compensate for the extension distance and the quality/skew variances that are found in different CAT-6a cabling brands. If there is no output video or if output video contains video artifacts and/or video noise such as snow, please use the steps below to adjust the Trim Pot. -
Page 17: Rs-232 Serial Control
RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL 5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 5 9 8 7 6 6 7 8 9 Only Pins 2 (RX), 3 (TX), and 5 (Ground) are used on the RS-232 serial interface RS-232 Settings Bits per second .................... 19200 Data bits ....................... -
Page 18: Network Cable Wiring Diagram
NETWORK CABLE WIRING DIAGRAM Gefen has specifically engineered products to work with the TIA/EIA-568-B specification. Please follow the table below when field terminating cable for use with Gefen products. Failure to do so may produce unexpected results and reduced performance. Color... -
Page 19: Firmware Update
FIRMWARE UPDATE Firmware Update Procedure Disconnect power from the Sender unit. Set DIP switch 3 and 4 to the ON position (see page 10). Connect power to the Sender unit. Connect an RS-232 cable between the DB-9 connector on the Sender unit and the computer with the firmware. (See page 13 for RS-232 settings.) A message will appear in Hyperterminal: ================== Main Menu ========================... -
Page 20: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Maximum Pixel Clock ................. 2 x 165 MHz Input DDC Signal ................5V p-p (TTL) Input Video Signal ..................1.2V p-p DVI Connector (Sender / Receiver) ..... (1) DVI-I, 29-pin, female (digital only) RS-232 Connector (Sender)............(1) DB-9, female RS-232 Connector (Receiver)............(1) DB-9,male Link Connector (Sender / Receiver) ........ -
Page 21: Warranty
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. - Page 24 Rev A9...
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