GefenTV GTV-DVIDL-2-MDP User Manual

Dual link dvi to mini dp converter

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GTV-DVIDL-2-MDP
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  • Page 1 Dual Link DVI to Mini DP Converter GTV-DVIDL-2-MDP User Manual...
  • Page 3 Write To: Gefen LLC c/o Customer Service 20600 Nordhoff St Chatsworth, CA 91311 www.gefentv.com support@gefentv.com Notice Gefen LLC reserves the right to make changes in the hardware, packaging and any accompanying documentation without prior written notice. Dual Link DVI to Mini DP Converter is a trademark of Gefen LLC ©...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Introduction Operation Notes Features Front Panel Layout Front Panel Descriptions Back Panel Layout Back Panel Descriptions Connecting and Operating the Dual Link DVI to Mini DP Converter EDID Management Specifications Warranty...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    How It Works Connect your dual link DVI source to the GefenTV Dual Link DVI to Mini DP Converter using a dual link DVI cable to the unit’s DVI In connector. Using a Mini DisplayPort cable (sold separately), connect the cable from the unit’s Mini DP Out jack to the display’s Mini DisplayPort input (or DisplayPort input: With a Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort...
  • Page 6: Operation Notes

    EDID contains the capabilities of a display device in regards to audio and video resolutions. This information is used by the source device to determine the format of the output signal. The GefenTV Dual Link DVI to Mini DP Converter has advanced EDID management features to ensure complete compatibility with all sources and display devices.
  • Page 7: Features

    FEATURES Features • Converts Dual Link DVI to DisplayPort using the Mini DisplayPort connector interface • Supports dual-link resolutions up to 2560 x 1600 • Supports Apple 24”, 27”,and 30” LED Cinema Displays • Advanced EDID Management: Mode 1: 2560x1600, Mode 2: 2560x1440, Mode 3: pass-through •...
  • Page 8: Front Panel Layout

    FRONT PANEL LAYOUT Front Panel...
  • Page 9: Front Panel Descriptions

    FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTIONS EDID Mode Button Used to select the EDID mode: Mode 1, Mode 2, or Mode 3. See page 9 for details. Sync Indicator This LED glow bright blue when the Converter is connected between the computer and the display. EDID Mode Indicators These LED indicators display the current EDID mode that has been selected.
  • Page 10: Back Panel Layout

    BACK PANEL LAYOUT Back Panel...
  • Page 11: Back Panel Descriptions

    BACK PANEL DESCRIPTIONS Audio Input Jack Connect a 3.5 mm mini-stereo cable to this jack to include audio signals on the Mini DisplayPort cable. DVI In Connect a dual link DVI cable from the computer to this DVI-I connector. Mini DP Out Connect a Mini DisplayPort cable from this connector to the display.
  • Page 12: Connecting And Operating The Dual Link Dvi To Mini Dp Converter

    THE DUAL LINK DVI TO MINI DP CONVERTER How to Connect the Dual Link DVI to Mini DP Converter Connect the dual link DVI source to the GefenTV Dual Link DVI to Mini DP Converter using a dual link DVI cable.
  • Page 13: Edid Management

    EDID MANAGEMENT Advanced EDID Modes The following information should be used when troubleshooting the Dual Link DVI to Mini DP Converter. This product features EDID Management. Before the source can send video signals to the display, the source devices reads the EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) of the display connected to the output.
  • Page 14: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS DVI Connector.......................DVI-I 29 pin, female USB Connector..........................Type B Audio Input Connector....................3.5 mm mini-stereo Output Connector........................Mini DisplayPort LED Indicators........................(3) EDID mode LED Indicators..........................(1) Sync Dimensions......................4.75” W x 1.75” H x 3.25” D Unit Weight.............................1 lb.
  • Page 15: Warranty

    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 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 16 Rev A6 20600 Nordhoff St., Chatsworth CA 91311 1-800-545-6900 818-772-9100 fax: 818-772-9120 www.gefentv.com support@gefentv.com...

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