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*Preferred 3GSDI Audio Embedder DVI over 1 CAT6 w/ Galvanic Isolator EXT-DVI-1CAT6-GI User Manual Release A2...
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Important Safety Instructions 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.
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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.
The DVI over 1 CAT6 /w Galvanic Isolator ships with the items listed below. If any of these items are not present in the box when you first open it, immediately contact your dealer or Gefen. • 1 x DVI over 1 CAT6 w/ Galvanic Isolator (Sender unit) •...
Introduction Page Title Sender unit EXT-DVI-1CAT6-GIS Gefen EXT-DVI-1CAT6-GIS Gefen EXT-DVI-1CAT6-GIS Gefen Link Link Link over 1 CAT6 w/ Galvanic Isolator S over 1 CAT6 w/ Galvanic Isolator S over 1 CAT6 w/ Galvanic Isolator S Power DVI In 5V DC...
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Introduction Page Title Name Description Link Connect a CAT-5e cable (or better) from this port to the Link port on the Receiver unit. 5V DC Connect the included 5V DC power supply to this power receptacle. Power This LED will glow bright blue once the included 5V DC power supply has been properly connected between the locking power receptacle and an available...
Introduction Page Title Receiver unit EXT-DVI-1CAT6-GIR Gefen EXT-DVI-1CAT6-GIR Gefen EXT-DVI-1CAT6-GIR Gefen Link Link Link over 1 CAT6 w/ Galvanic Isolator R over 1 CAT6 w/ Galvanic Isolator R over 1 CAT6 w/ Galvanic Isolator R 5V DC Power DVI Out...
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Introduction Page Title Name Description Link Connect a CAT-5e cable (or better) from this port to the Link port on the Sender unit. 5V DC Connect the included 5V DC power supply to this power receptacle. Power This LED will glow bright blue once the included 5V DC power supply has been properly connected between the locking power receptacle and an available...
The grounding terminal must be permanently connected to an approved Earth ground by wiring not less than 16 AWG. Sample Wiring Diagram Galvanically Isolated CAT-5e or CAT-6A CABLE DVI CABLE Receiver DVI Source (such as a Medical Imaging Camera) Sender DVI Display EXT-DVI-1CAT6-GI page | 6...
DIP Switch Configuration On the bottom panel of the Sender unit is a bank of 4 DIP switches. Remove the piece of colored tape to reveal the DIP switch bank. These DIP switches provide control over EDID management and color depth. DIP switches 3 and 4 are not used. Default Settings The following table lists the default (factory) settings of each DIP switch.
DIP Switch Configuration EDID Management The DVI over 1 CAT6 w/ Galvanic Isolator can be switched between two EDID modes: Internal or Pass-through. After changing DIP switch 1, the Sender unit must be power-cycled for changes to take effect. DIP Switch 1 Description Pass-through mode.
Adjusting the Signal Quality The Receiver unit of the DVI over 1 CAT6 w/ Galvanic Isolator has a trim pot that is used to equalize the output signal, compensating for extension distance and cable skew. If there is no output video or if output video contains video artifacts and/or video noise such as snow, over 1 CAT6 use the steps below to adjust the trim pot.
Surface Mounting Instructions The Sender and Receiver units can be mounted on any flat surface, as shown below (screws not included). There should be an inch or two of clearance between the edges of the unit and any walls or vertical surfaces to allow for enough clearance for connection and disconnection of the DVI cables.
Specifications Connectors & Indicators Video Input (Sender) • 1 x DVI 29-pin, female (digital only) Video Output (Receiver) • 1 x DVI 29-pin, female (digital only) Link (Sender / Receiver) • 1 x RJ-45 Power (Sender / Receiver) • 1 x Locking-type Power Indicator (Sender / Receiver) •...
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