Gefen EXT-DVI-2CAT6DL User Manual

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  • Page 1 ® Dual-Link DVI over 2CAT6 Extender EXT-DVI-2CAT6DL User Manual...
  • 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. Dual-Link DVI over 2CAT6 is a trademark of Gefen, LLC © 2011 Gefen, LLC. All rights reserved.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Introduction Operation Notes Features Sender Panel Layout Sender Panel Descriptions Receiver Panel Layout Receiver Panel Descriptions Connecting the Dual-Link DVI over 2CAT6 Extender Wiring Diagram DIP Switch Confi guration Sender Unit Sender Unit 12 Adjusting the Signal Quality 13 RS-232 Serial Control 14 Network Cable Wiring Diagram 15 Firmware Update 16 Specifi...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Congratulations on your purchase of the Dual-Link DVI over 2CAT6 Extender. 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 5: Operation Notes

    OPERATION NOTES READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE DUAL-LINK DVI OVER 2CAT6 EXTENDER • The Dual-Link DVI over 2CAT6 Extender was designed for use with high quality CAT-6a (augmented) cabling. This unit will either not perform to specifi cation or refuse to operate completely if cabling other than CAT-6a is used.
  • Page 6: Features

    EDID Management for Local and Pass-through modes • Locking Power Supplies • Rack-mountable • Compatible with the Gefen Modular General Purpose Racktray Application • Computer Extension over CAT-6 up to 2560 x 1600 Package Includes (1) Dual-Link DVI over 2CAT6 - Sender unit (1) Dual-Link DVI over 2CAT6 - Receiver unit (1) 6 ft.
  • Page 7 SENDER UNIT LAYOUT Front Panel Back Panel...
  • Page 8: Sender Panel Descriptions

    SENDER PANEL 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 open wall power socket. Link 1 This port is used to connect the sending and receiving units together using a CAT-6a cable.
  • Page 9 RECEIVER UNIT LAYOUT Front Panel Back Panel...
  • Page 10: Receiver Panel Descriptions

    RECEIVER PANEL 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 11: Connecting The Dual-Link Dvi Over 2Cat6 Extender

    (i.e. computer) last. Wiring Diagram for the Dual Link DVI over 2CAT6 Extender DUAL-LINK DVI CABLE CAT-6A CABLE RS-232 CABLE DVI Source Receiver Sender DVI Display EXT-DVI-2CAT6DL WARNING: This product should always be connected to a grounded electrical socket.
  • Page 12: 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 allow the management of EDID, fi ber optic extenders, HDCP, and RS-232 programming. On the Receiver unit, only DIP switch 3 and 4 are functional.
  • Page 13: Sender Unit

    DIP SWITCH CONFIGURATION Sender Unit DIP Switch 2: +5V for Fiber Optic Extenders • ON (default) - Enable +5V Enable +5V for DVI fi ber optic extenders. • OFF - Disable +5V Disable +5V for DVI fi ber optic extenders. DIP Switch 3: DVI Support* •...
  • Page 14 DIP SWITCH CONFIGURATION Receiver Unit DIP Switch 1 - Not used • Reserved for future expansion. DIP Switch 2 - Not used • Reserved for future expansion. DIP Switch 3 + 4: Field Upgrade Mode • ON - Enable Field Upgrade Mode Allows the fi...
  • Page 15: Adjusting The Signal Quality

    ADJUSTING THE SIGNAL QUALITY Adjusting the Signal Quality The Dual-Link DVI over 2CAT6 Receiver unit has a equalization device called a Trim Pot (trim potentiometer) to compensate for the extension distance and the quality/skew variances that are found in different CAT-6a cabling brands. If there is no output video or if output video contains video artifacts and/or video noise such as snow, please use the steps below to adjust the Trim Pot.
  • Page 16: Rs-232 Serial Control

    RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL 5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 5 9 8 7 6 6 7 8 9 Only Pins 2 (RX), 3 (TX), and 5 (Ground) are used on the RS-232 serial interface RS-232 Settings Bits per second .................... 19200 Data bits .......................
  • Page 17: 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 18: Firmware Update

    FIRMWARE UPDATE Firmware Update Procedure Disconnect power from the Sender unit. Set DIP switch 3 and 4 to the ON position (see page 10). Connect power to the Sender unit. Connect an RS-232 cable between the DB-9 connector on the Sender unit and the computer with the fi...
  • Page 19: Specifi Cations

    SPECIFICATIONS Maximum Pixel Clock ................. 2 x 165 MHz Input DDC Signal ................. 5 Volts p-p (TTL) Input Video Signal ................1.2 Volts p-p DVI Connector (Sender / Receiver) ..... (1) DVI-I, 29-pin, female (digital only) RS-232 Connector (Sender / Receiver).........(1) DB-9, female Link Connector (Sender / Receiver) ........
  • Page 20: 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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