Gefen EXT-DVIKVM-ELR User Manual

Gefen EXT-DVIKVM-ELR User Manual

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  • Page 1 ® DVIKVM Extra Long Range Extender Over One CAT5 EXT-DVIKVM-ELR User Manual www.gefen.com...
  • Page 2 Notice Gefen LLC reserves the right to make changes in the hard ware, packaging and any accompanying doc u men ta tion without prior written notice. DVIKVM Extra Long Range Extender Over One CAT5 is a trademark of Gefen LLC ©...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Introduction Operation Notes Features Sender Unit Layout Sender Unit Descriptions Receiver Unit Layout Receiver Unit Descriptions Connecting the DVIKVM Extra Long Range Extender Over One CAT5 Wiring Diagram DIP Switch Confi guration 11 Network Cable Wiring Diagram 12 Rack Tray Installation 13 Troubleshooting 14 Glossary 21 Specifi...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the Gefen DVIKVM Extra Long Range Ex- tender Over One CAT5. 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.
  • Page 5: Operation Notes

    Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), cell phones and A/C motors. • The Gefen DVIKVM Extra Long Range Extender Over One CAT5 features the ability to generate compatible EDID and Hot Plug signals when working with different brands of source devices and monitors.
  • Page 6: Features

    • Extension of KVM workstations Package Includes (1) Gefen DVIKVM Extra Long Range Extender Over One CAT5 - Sender Unit (1) Gefen DVIKVM Extra Long Range Extender Over One CAT5 - Receiver Unit (1) 6 ft. DVI Cable (M-M) (1) 6 ft. USB cable (A-B)
  • Page 7: Sender Unit Layout

    SENDER UNIT LAYOUT Front Back...
  • Page 8: Sender Unit Descriptions

    SENDER UNIT DESCRIPTIONS Power Indicator This LED will turn bright blue once the included 5V DC locking power supply has been properly connected to the unit and the locking power supply has been connected to an available electrical outlet. Link Indicator This LED glows bright blue when the Sender Unit and Receiver Unit are connected using Cat-5 / Cat-6 cable.
  • Page 9: Receiver Unit Layout

    RECEIVER UNIT LAYOUT Front Back...
  • Page 10: Receiver Unit Descriptions

    RECEIVER UNIT DESCRIPTIONS Power Indicator This LED will turn bright blue once the included 5V DC locking power supply has been properly connected to the unit and the locking power supply has been connected to an available electrical outlet. Link Indicator This LED glows bright blue when the Sender Unit and Receiver Unit are connected using Cat-5 / Cat-6 cable.
  • Page 11: Connecting The Dvikvm Extra Long Range Extender Over One Cat5

    Wiring Diagram for the DVIKVM Extra Long Range Extender Over One CAT5 CAT5 LINK CABLE (Up to 330 ft) DVI CABLE USB CABLE Computer Receiver Receiver Sender DVI Monitor USB Mouse USB Keyboard EXT-DVIKVM-ELR Attention: This product should always be connected to a grounded electrical socket.
  • Page 12: Dip Switch Confi Guration

    DIP SWITCH CONFIGURATION Receiver Unit The Gefen DVIKVM Extra Long Range Extender Over One CAT5 contains 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.
  • Page 13 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.
  • Page 14: Network Cable Wiring Diagram

    Brown 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 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...
  • Page 15: Rack Tray Installation

    RACK TRAY INSTALLATION Turn unit upside down. Remove rubber feet. Line up holes on unit and rack tray. Install countersink screws . Ensure the unit is installed securely. Unit has been installed into rack tray.
  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    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).
  • Page 17: Glossary

    GLOSSARY Apple Display Connector. The ADC interface is a proprietary interface developed by Apple that combines analog and digital signals, USB, and power in a single cable. CAT-5 Category-5 cable, commonly known as Cat-5, is an unshielded twisted pair type cable designed for high signal integrity.
  • Page 18: Specifi Cations

    GLOSSARY DDWG An acronym for Digital Display Working Group. DDWG are the creators of the DVI specifi cation. Dolby Digital® This is a digital surround sound technology used in movie theaters and upscale home theater systems that enhances audio. Home theater components with this technology work in conjunction with a “8.1-speaker”...
  • Page 19 GLOSSARY Fiber Optic Refers to the medium and the technology associated with the transmission of information as light pulses along a glass or plastic wire or fi ber. Optical fi ber carries much more information than conventional copper wire and is in general not subject to electromagnetic interference and the need to retransmit signals.
  • Page 20 GLOSSARY IEEE 1394a A type of cabling technology for transferring data to and from digital devices at high speed. Some professional digital cameras and memory card readers connect to the computer over FireWire. FireWire card readers are typically faster than those that connect via USB. Also known as IEEE 1394, FireWire was invented by Apple Computer but is now commonly used with Windows-based PCs as well.
  • Page 21 GLOSSARY NTSC NTSC is an acronym for National Television Systems Committee. NTSC is the current analog television standard used in North America, most of South America, Burma, South Korea, Taiwan, Japan, and the Philippines. An acronym for Phase Alternate Line. PAL is the analog television display standard that is used in Europe and certain other parts of the world.
  • Page 22 GLOSSARY SDI is the acronym for Serial Digital Interface. SDI is used for standard defi nition applications (SMPTE 259M) with bit rates of 270 Mb/s, 360 Mb/s, 143 Mb/s, and 177 Mb/s. 270 Mb/s is the most common. Bit rates below 270 Mb/s were designed for the digital transmission of composite (NTSC or PAL) video.
  • Page 23 GLOSSARY USB is an acronym for Universal Serial Bus. USB can connect computer peripherals such as mice, keyboards, digital cameras, printers, personal media players, fl ash drives, Network Adapters, and external hard drives. For the most part, USB has made interfaces such as serial and parallel ports obsolete. VESA VESA (Video Electronics Standards Association) is an international standards entity for computer graphics.
  • Page 24: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Maximum Pixel Clock................165 MHz Input Video Signal................1.2 Volts p-p Input DDC Signal................5 Volts p-p (TTL) DVI Connector (Sender / Receiver).........DVI-I 29-pin, female USB Connector (Sender).................(1) Type B USB Connector (Receiver)..............(3) Type A Link Connector (Sender / Receiver)........(2) RJ-45 (1 per unit) Service Connector for fi...
  • Page 25: Warranty

    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 notifi ed 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 modifi...
  • Page 26 Rev A1 29.81 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 listed power supplies.

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