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Gefen EXT-DP-EDIDP User Manual

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  • Page 1 DisplayPort 3GSDI Audio Embedder Detective Plus EXT-DP-EDIDP User Manual Release A4...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    DisplayPort Detective Plus Important Safety Instructions GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this product near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

  • Page 3: Warranty Information

    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.
  • Page 4 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday - Friday, Pacific Time DisplayPort Detective Plus is a trademark of Gefen, LLC. Important Notice Gefen, LLC reserves the right to make changes in the hardware, packaging, and any accompanying documentation without prior written notice. © 2013 Gefen, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 5: Operating Notes

    3GSDI Audio Embedder DisplayPort Detective Plus Operating Notes • When connecting a DisplayPort cable between the source and the DisplayPort Detective Plus, the cable should not exceed 30 feet (10 meters) in length. • The DisplayPort cable between the DisplayPort Detective Plus and the display (or other sink device) should not exceed 50 feet (15 meters) in length.

  • Page 6: Packing List

    Packing List The DisplayPort Detective Plus ships with the items listed below. If any of these items are not present in your box when you first open it, immediately contact your dealer or Gefen. • 1 x DisplayPort Detective Plus •...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Installing the DisplayPort Driver ..............21 Commands ......................23 Appendix Default EDID Profile .................... 38 Installing the Gefen EDID Tool+ ................39 Firmware Upgrade Procedure ................42 Using the #fpga_upgrade command ............42 Using the #fw_upgrade command .............. 43 Specifications ...................... 44...

  • Page 11: 01 Getting Started

    DisplayPort Detective Plus 01 Getting Started Panel Layout ......................2 Front Panel ....................2 Back Panel ....................3 Bottom Panel ....................4 Installation ......................5 Connecting the DisplayPort Detective Plus ........... 5 Sample Wiring Diagram ................5...

  • Page 12: Panel Layout

    Getting Started Panel Layout Front Panel Name Description Write-enable switch. Flip this switch to the “E” position to allow the DisplayPort Detective Plus to be programmed with an EDID. Set this switch to the “D” position to disable programming and prevent an accidental erasure of the current EDID.

  • Page 13: Back Panel

    Getting Started Panel Layout Back Panel Name Description 5V DC Connect the included 5V DC power supply to this power receptacle. Connect the DisplayPort source to this port using a DisplayPort cable. Connect a USB Type A to Mini-USB Type B cable (not included) to provide an alternate power source for the DisplayPort Detective Plus.

  • Page 14: Bottom Panel

    Getting Started Panel Layout Bottom Panel Name Description DIP switches DIP Switch Banks for more information on using these DIP switches. page | 4...

  • Page 15: Installation

    (15 meters) in length. Connect the included 5V DC power supply to the power receptacle on the detective. Connect the power supply to an available electrical outlet. Sample Wiring Diagram DISPLAYPORT CABLE Computer DisplayPort Detective Plus Monitor EXT-DP-EDIDP page | 5...

  • Page 17: Operating The Displayport Detective Plus

    DisplayPort Detective Plus 02 Operating the DisplayPort Detective Plus EDID Programming ....................8 Programming an External EDID ..............8 Passing HDCP Content ................. 9 Recording an EDID to a EDID Bank ............10 Loading an EDID from a Bank ..............11 Saving the Local EDID to a File ..............

  • Page 18: Edid Programming

    Operating the DisplayPort Detective Plus EDID Programming Before using the DisplayPort Detective Plus, the unit must be programmed with an EDID. Once programmed, the EDID data will be read by the source, providing all the necessary details of the type of signal that the display (or other sink device) can process. Programming an External EDID Begin by powering-on the display (or other sink device) containing the EDID to be recorded.

  • Page 19: Passing Hdcp Content

    Operating the DisplayPort Detective Plus EDID Programming Page Title The table below provides a status summary of the Power LED. Status Conditions Power Solid blue • Detective is powered • HPD is high • EDID has been successfully written (to a EDID bank or the local input) Solid red •...

  • Page 20: Recording An Edid To A Edid Bank

    Operating the DisplayPort Detective Plus EDID Programming Recording an EDID to a EDID Bank When an EDID is recorded, the EDID data is stored on the local input (DP In) port. However, the DisplayPort Detective Plus also allows EDID data to be stored directly to any of 7 EDID banks.

  • Page 21: Loading An Edid From A Bank

    Operating the DisplayPort Detective Plus EDID Programming Loading an EDID from a Bank NOTE: Before an EDID can be loaded to the local input, the EDID must be stored in an EDID bank. See Recording an EDID to a EDID Bank for more information.

  • Page 22: Saving The Local Edid To A File

    Operating the DisplayPort Detective Plus EDID Programming Saving the Local EDID to a File Once an EDID has been recorded (see Programming an External EDID), the EDID can be saved to a file on a computer using the #saveloedid command. The EDID must be loaded to the local input (DP In) before it can be saved to a file.

  • Page 23: Uploading An Edid File To The Local Input

    Operating the DisplayPort Detective Plus EDID Programming Uploading an EDID file to the Local Input #loedidtolo command allows any EDID file to be directly uploaded to the local input (DP In) of the DisplayPort Detective Plus. The EDID file must be in binary (.bin) format. Connect the DisplayPort Detective Plus to the computer using a USB-to-Mini USB cable.

  • Page 24: Uploading An Edid File To A Edid Bank

    Operating the DisplayPort Detective Plus EDID Programming Uploading an EDID file to a EDID Bank In some instances, uploading the EDID directly to the local input is not desired. In this case, an EDID can also be uploaded to the desired EDID bank using the #loedidtoba command.

  • Page 25: Dip Switch Banks

    Operating the DisplayPort Detective Plus DIP Switch Banks DIP Switch Configuration On the bottom panel of the DisplayPort Detective Plus are a 3 banks of DIP switches. Remove the piece of colored tape to reveal the DIP switches. Each DIP switch bank is identified below.
  • Page 26 Operating the DisplayPort Detective Plus DIP Switch Banks Enabling / disabling EDID Pass-Through Mode When the DisplayPort Detective Plus is in pass-through mode, any EDID information contained on the local input (In) is ignored. This feature allows the source to use the EDID from the downstream sink (e.g.

  • Page 29: 03 Advanced Operation

    DisplayPort Detective Plus 03 Advanced Operation Using the Virtual COM Port ................. 20 Connecting the DisplayPort Detective Plus ..........20 Installing the DisplayPort Driver ..............21 Commands ......................23...

  • Page 30: Using The Virtual Com Port

    Advanced Operation Using the Virtual COM Port Connecting the DisplayPort Detective Plus When the DisplayPort Detective Plus is connected to a computer running the Windows® operating system, a vitual communications port is created. Macintosh computers are also supported. Connect the USB-to-Mini USB cable between the detective and the PC. The COM port driver will automatically be installed.

  • Page 31: Installing The Displayport Driver

    NOTE: Manual installation of the driver is required only if the computer does not recognize the DisplayPort Detective Plus. Download the DP-Detective driver from the Gefen Web site. Extract the contents of the .ZIP file to the Windows® Desktop. By default, the contents of the .ZIP file will be placed in a folder called DP-Detective.
  • Page 32 Advanced Operation Using the Virtual COM Port Select the .inf file, within the folder created in step 2, then click the OK button. 10. While attempting to install the driver, the following dialog may be displayed: 11. Select Install this software anyway. The driver installation may take a couple of minutes.

  • Page 33: Commands

    Advanced Operation Commands The following list of commands are used to control various features of the DisplayPort Detective Plus. Command Description #edidbatolo Copies the specified EDID bank to the local input #ediddetolo Copies the default EDID bank to the local input #ediddstoba Read downstream EDID and stores in EDID Bank #ediddstolo...
  • Page 34 Advanced Operation Commands #edidbatolo The #edidbatolo command loads the EDID from the specified EDID bank and writes it to the local input. Syntax: #edidbatolo param1 Parameters: EDID bank [1 ... 7] param1 Example: #edidbatolo 2 #ediddetolo The #ediddetolo command reads the default EDID and stores it in the local input. Syntax: #ediddetolo Parameters:...
  • Page 35 Advanced Operation Commands #ediddstoba The #ediddstoba command reads the downstream EDID and stores it to the specified EDID bank. Syntax: #ediddstoba param1 Parameters: EDID bank [1 ... 7] param1 Examples: #ediddstoba 3 #ediddstolo The #ediddstolo command reads the downstream EDID and stores it to the local input. Syntax: #ediddstolo Parameters:...
  • Page 36 Advanced Operation Commands #eredidbank The #eredidbank command erases the specified EDID bank. Syntax: #eredidbank param1 Parameters: param1 Bank [1 ... 7] Example: #eredidbank 2 #fpga_upgrade The #fpga_upgrade command upgrades the FPGA as part of the firmware upgrade process. Syntax: #fpga_upgrade Parameters: None Example:...
  • Page 37 Advanced Operation Commands #fw_upgrade The #fw_upgrade command upgrades the device firmware. Syntax: #fw_upgrade Parameters: None Example: Firmware Upgrade Procedure for more information on upgrading the firmware. page | 27...

  • Page 38: Command List

    Advanced Operation Commands #help The #help command displays a list of available commands. This command can also be used to get help for a specific command. Syntax: #help [param1] Parameters: Command (optional) param1 Examples: #help #eredidbank Erase EDID bank Syntax: #eredidbank [param] Param is bank number 1-7 e.g.: #eredidbank 3 #help...
  • Page 39 Advanced Operation Commands #loedidtoba The #loedidtoba command loads an EDID file to the specified EDID bank. Uploading an EDID file to a EDID Bank for details on using this command. Syntax: #loedidtoba param1 Parameters: Bank [1 ... 7] param1 Example: #loedidtoba 3 Waiting for the file to be sent ...
  • Page 40 Advanced Operation Commands #praledid The #praledid command displays the contents of all EDID banks. Syntax: #praledid Parameters: None Example: #praledid --- EDID bank 1 --- Manufacture :DEL Monitor Name :DELL U3011 Serial Number : Resolution :2560x1600 Refresh Rate :68Hz...76Hz --- EDID bank 2 --- Manufacture :GEF Monitor Name...
  • Page 41 Advanced Operation Commands #prbaedid The #prbaedid command displays the EDID from the specified bank. Syntax: #prbaedid param1 Parameters: param1 Bank [1 ... 7] Example: #prbaedid 7 Manufacture :GEF Monitor Name Serial Number : Resolution :1920x1080 Refresh Rate :28Hz...32Hz 00: 00 FF FF FF FF FF FF 00 1C A6 DE 66 00 00 00 00 10: 06 10 01 03 80 59 32 78 2A B2 ED A4 54 48 98 24 20: 0F 47 4A 20 00 00 31 40 45 40 61 40 81 80 A9 40 30: 01 01 01 01 01 01 F3 39 80 18 71 38 2D 40 58 2C...
  • Page 42 Advanced Operation Commands #prdsedid The #prdsedid command displays the EDID stored in the specified EDID bank. Syntax: #prdsedid Parameters: None Example: #prdsedid Manufacture :DEL Monitor Name :DELL P2210 Serial Number : Resolution :1680x1050 Refresh Rate :68Hz...76Hz 00: 00 FF FF FF FF FF FF 00 10 AC 4D 40 53 4B 47 43 10: 0F 13 01 04 A5 2F 1E 78 3E EE 95 A3 54 4C 99 26 20: 0F 50 54 A5 4B 00 71 4F 81 80 B3 00 01 01 01 01 30: 01 01 01 01 01 01 7C 2E 90 A0 60 1A 1E 40 30 20...
  • Page 43 Advanced Operation Commands #prloedid The #prloedid command displays the EDID on the local input (bank 0). Syntax: #prloedid Parameters: None Example: #prloedid Manufacture :DEL Monitor Name :DELL P2210 Serial Number : Resolution :1680x1050 Refresh Rate :68Hz...76Hz 00: 00 FF FF FF FF FF FF 00 10 AC 4D 40 53 4B 47 43 10: 0F 13 01 04 A5 2F 1E 78 3E EE 95 A3 54 4C 99 26 20: 0F 50 54 A5 4B 00 71 4F 81 80 B3 00 01 01 01 01 30: 01 01 01 01 01 01 7C 2E 90 A0 60 1A 1E 40 30 20...
  • Page 44 Advanced Operation Commands #saveloedid Saves the local EDID to a .bin or .txt file. After executing the command line, use the YModem protocol within the terminal program (e.g. Hyperterminal, etc) to save the EDID data to the file. See Saving the Local EDID to a File for details on using this command.
  • Page 45 Advanced Operation Commands #show_ver_data Displays the current firmware and FPGA version. Syntax: #show_ver_data Parameters: None Example: #show_ver_data DP Detective: Firmware version 1.30 FPGA version 20 page | 35...

  • Page 47: 04 Appendix

    DisplayPort Detective Plus 04 Appendix Default EDID Profile .................... 38 Installing the Gefen EDID Tool+ ................39 Firmware Upgrade Procedure ................42 Using the #fpga_upgrade command ............42 Using the #fw_upgrade command .............. 43 Specifications ...................... 44...

  • Page 48: Default Edid Profile

    Appendix Default EDID Profile The DisplayPort Detective Plus comes 1 default EDID profile. The details of the default EDID profile is described below. 720 x 400 @ 70Hz (IBM, VGA) 640 x 480 @ 60Hz (IBM, VGA) 640 x 480 @ 75Hz (VESA) 800 x 600 @ 60Hz (VESA) 800 x 600 @ 75Hz (VESA) 1024 x 768 @ 60Hz (VESA)

  • Page 49: Installing The Gefen Edid Tool

    USB cable is connected between the DisplayPort Detective Plus and the computer that is running the Gefen EDID Tool+. The Gefen EDID Tool+ is a free downloadable application from Gefen that provides EDID management for select Booster and Detective-based units using an intuitive Windows®...
  • Page 50 Next button. The Select Destination Location dialog will be displayed. The default installation path is: C:\Program Files (x86)\Gefen EDID Tool+. Click the Browse... button to change the installation path. Otherwise, click the Next button to continue with the default installation path.
  • Page 51 Page Title Installing the Gefen EDID Tool+ Select the Start Menu Folder where the application icon will be created. The default folder name is Gefen Edid Tool+. Click the Next button. 10. The Select Additional Tasks dialog will be displayed.

  • Page 52: Firmware Upgrade Procedure

    The following instructions are for use with Windows® Hyperterminal. Using the #fpga_upgrade command Download the firmware files from the Gefen Web site. Extract the contents of the .ZIP file to the Windows® Desktop. The .ZIP file will contain two files: dp_detective_fpga_[version].bin and DPDET_e_[version].bin.

  • Page 53: Using The #Fw_Upgrade Command

    Appendix Firmware Upgrade Procedure Using the #fw_upgrade command Within the terminal program, type the command: #fw_upgrade. The following will be displayed on the terminal screen: Waiting for the file to be sent ... (press ‘a’ to abort) In Hyperterminal, click Transfer --> Send File... Select the file: DPDET_e_1_25.bin.

  • Page 54: Specifications

    Appendix Specifications Supported Formats Resolution (max.) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) Electrical Maximum Pixel Clock 360 MHz Status indicator 1 x LED, bi-color (blue / red) Connectors Input 1 x DisplayPort, 20-pin, female Output 1 x DisplayPort, 20-pin, female 1 x USB Mini-B Control DIP switches (front panel) 4 x Piano DIP switches...
  • Page 56 Stretch it. Switch it. Split it. Gefen’s got it. ® 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 or CE listed power supplies.

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