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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction DVI Audio Extender Sender Panel Descriptions DVI Audio Extender Receiver Panel Descriptions How To Connect The DVI Audio Extender Service Switch Usage Guide CAT5 Link Cable - Wiring Diagram Frequently Asked Questions Terminology Specifi cations 10. Warranty...
• Your CAT-5 cable should not exceed 300 feet for 1280x1024/1080i. • Your CAT-5 cable should not exceed 150 feet for 1920x1080/1080p. • If the source requires EDID present, you can use the Gefen DVI Detective to provide EDID information...
INTRODUCTION The DVI Audio Extender sender unit sits next to your computer, DVD player or any set- top box with a DVI output. The cable supplied with the DVI Audio Extender connects your DVI source to the send unit. The DVI Audio Extender receiver unit sits next to your DVI display - up to 200 feet at 1280x1024/1080i ( 150 feet at 1920x1200/1080p).
HOW TO CONNECT THE DVI AUDIO EXTENDER Connect your source to the DVI Audio Extender sender unit using the included DVI Cable. Connect the audio from your source to the DVI Audio Extender sender using the included analog RCA cables or optional digital audio cable. Connect your display to the DVI Audio Extender receiver unit using a DVI Cable.
SERVICE SWITCH USAGE GUIDE The Sender and Receiver of the Gefen DVI Audio Extender both contain a set of service switches (also called dip switches) located underneath each unit. Peeling back the silver sticker will reveal the service switch bay. These service switches are used to boost and equalize the signal to best match the conditions in your setup.
What kind of CAT-5e cable should I be using? 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 CAT-6 cables. I’m getting no video on the screens, what can I check? First thing to check is make sure that the video CAT5 is linked to the other video CAT5 port and the same with the DDC ports.
TERMINOLOGY CAT-5 Category 5 cable, commonly known as Cat 5, is an unshielded twisted pair type cable designed for high signal integrity. The actual standard defi nes specifi c electrical properties of the wire, but it is most commonly known as being rated for its Ethernet capability of 100 Mbit/s.
SPECIFICATIONS Video Amplifi er Bandwidth ................165 MHz Input Video Signal ..................1.2 volts p-p Input DDC Signal ..................5 volts p-p (TTL) Single Link Range ................1080p / 1920 x 1200 DVI Connector Type ............DVI-I 29 pin female (digital only) Digital Audio Connectors..............S/PDIF and TOSLink Analog Audio Connectors................L+R Analog RCA Link Connector ......................
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...
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