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...
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...
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.
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 •...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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