Gefen EXT-2DVI-CAT6DL User Manual

2x dual link dvi extender over cat-6

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EXT-2DVI-CAT6DL
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  • Page 1 ® 2x Dual Link DVI Extender over CAT-6 EXT-2DVI-CAT6DL User Manual...
  • Page 3 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. 2x Dual Link DVI Extender over CAT-6 is a trademark of Gefen, LLC ©...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Introduction Operation Notes Features Sender Unit Layout Sender Unit Descriptions Receiver Unit Layout Receiver Unit Descriptions Connecting the 2x Dual Link DVI Extender over CAT-6 Wiring Diagram DIP Switch Confi guration 11 Adjusting the Signal Quality 12 Network Cable Wiring Diagram 13 Specifi...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Congratulations on your purchase of the 2x Dual Link DVI Extender over CAT-6. 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 2X DUAL LINK DVI EXTENDER OVER CAT-6 • The 2x Dual Link DVI Extender over CAT-6 was designed for use with high quality CAT-6a (augmented) cabling. This unit will either not perform to specifi...
  • Page 7: Features

    FEATURES Features • Extends Dual Link DVI on two Dual Link DVI displays up to 200 feet (60 meters) over four CAT-6a cables • Supports Dual Link resolutions up to 3840 x 2400 • EDID management for Local and Pass-through modes •...
  • Page 8: Sender Unit Layout

    SENDER UNIT LAYOUT...
  • Page 9: Sender Unit Descriptions

    SENDER UNIT 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 available electrical outlet. Link 1.1 This port is used to send the signal from DVI In 1 to the Receiver unit using CAT-6a cable.
  • Page 10: Receiver Unit Layout

    RECEIVER UNIT LAYOUT...
  • Page 11: Receiver Unit Descriptions

    RECEIVER UNIT 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 2X Dual Link Dvi Extender Over Cat-6

    CONNECTING THE 2X DUAL LINK DVI EXTENDER OVER CAT-6 How to Connect the 2x Dual Link DVI Extender over CAT-6 Connect the included dual-link DVI cables between the DVI outputs on each computer and the DVI input connectors on the 2x Dual Link DVI Extender over CAT-6 Sender unit.
  • Page 13: Dip Switch Confi Guration

    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 on the Sender unit allow the management of EDID, fi ber optic extenders, and HDCP. The DIP switches on the Receiver unit do not provide any function and reserved for future expansion.
  • Page 14 DIP SWITCH CONFIGURATION DIP Switch 2: +5V for Fiber Optic Extenders • ON - Enable +5V Enable +5V for DVI fi ber optic extenders. • OFF (default) - Disable +5V Disable +5V for DVI fi ber optic extenders. DIP Switch 3: DVI Support* DIP switch 3 is only functional when DIP switch 1 is set to OFF (Local EDID).
  • Page 15: Adjusting The Signal Quality

    ADJUSTING THE SIGNAL QUALITY Adjusting the Signal Quality The 2x Dual Link DVI Extender over CAT-6 Receiver unit has two trim pot (trim potentiometers) to compensate for the extension distance and the quality/skew variances that are found in different CAT-6a cabling brands. EQ1 adjusts the output signal for DVI 1 and EQ2 adjusts the output signal for DVI 2.
  • Page 16: Network Cable Wiring Diagram

    Gefen has specifi cally engineered products to work with the TIA/EIA-568-B specifi cation. Please follow the table below when fi eld terminating cable for use with Gefen products. Failure to do so may produce unexpected results and reduced performance. Color...
  • Page 17: Specifi Cations

    SPECIFICATIONS Maximum Pixel Clock................2 x 165 MHz Input Video Signal..................1.2V p-p Input DDC Signal.................5V p-p (TTL) Video Input Connector (Sender)....(1) DVI-I, 29-pin, female (digital only) Video Output Connector (Receiver)....(2) DVI-I, 29-pin, female (digital only) Link Connectors (Sender / Receiver)............(4) RJ-45 Power Supply (Sender / Receiver)..........5V DC, locking Power Consumption..............10W per unit (max.) Operating Temperature................0 - 40 °C...
  • Page 18: 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...
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