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Extron electronics DVI 201xi TX User Manual

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DVI 201xi Tx
Single Link DVI Transmitter
68-1645-01
Rev. A
12 08

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  • Page 1 User’s Manual DVI 201xi Tx Single Link DVI Transmitter 68-1645-01 Rev. A 12 08...
  • Page 2 Precautions Safety Instructions • English Warning Power sources • This equipment should be operated only from the power source This symbol is intended to alert the user of important indicated on the product. This equipment is intended to be used with a main power operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in system with a grounded (neutral) conductor.
  • Page 3 安全须知 • 中文 警告 电源 • 该 设 备 只 能 使 用 产 品 上 标 明 的 电 源 。 设 备 这个符号提示用户该设备用户手册中 必 须 使 用 有 地 线 的 供 电 系 统 供 电 。 第 三 条 线 有重要的操作和维护说明。...
  • Page 5 Turn off all equipment or disconnect from power sources. Mount the transmitter and receiver as required (see page 2-2). Step 2 Choose a receiver that is compatible with the DVI 201xi Tx (see page 2-11). Step 3 Determine how the source device will obtain the EDID information...
  • Page 6 Quick Start Guide — DVI 201xi Tx, cont’d Procedure C: To use DDC pass-through routed to the local monitor: Configure the DDC switches as shown in the figure at right and described on page 3-4. Connect a source device to the transmitter.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    UL guidelines for rack mounting ...........2-2 Rack mounting procedures ............2-3 Under-desk mounting ............2-4 Panel Features ................2-6 DVI 201xi Tx Front Panel Features ........2-6 DVI 201xi Tx Rear Panel Features ......... 2-7 Cable Connections ..............2-8 DVI-D Input ................2-8 DVI-D Output................
  • Page 8 Appendix A • Reference Information ......A-1 Specifications ................A-2 Included Parts ................A-5 Compatible Receivers ...............A-5 Optional Accessories ..............A-5 All trademarks mentioned in this manual are the properties of their respective owners. 68-1645-01 Rev. A 12 08 DVI 201xi Tx • Table of Contents...

  • Page 9: Chapter One • Introduction

    DVI 201xi Tx Chapter One Introduction About this Manual About the DVI 201xi Tx DVI 201xi Tx Features...

  • Page 10: About This Manual

    DVI 201xi Tx are used interchangeably. About the DVI 201xi Tx The DVI 201xi Tx transmits single link DVI-D (1024x768 or 720p/1080i @ 60 Hz up to 200' or 1920x1200 or 1080p @ 60 Hz up to 100') and pass-through control signals up to 200’ (60 m) over two CAT 5/5e/6/7 twisted pair cables.
  • Page 11 Control communications pass-through — the DVI 201xi Tx passes through RS-232 (two way) or IR (one way) control signals, via the connected receiver, to a remote display.
  • Page 12 Introduction, cont’d DVI 201xi Tx • Introduction...

  • Page 13: Chapter Two • Installation

    DVI 201xi Tx Chapter Two Installation Mounting the DVI 201xi Tx Panel Features Cable Connections...

  • Page 14: Mounting The Dvi 201Xi Tx

    Installation Mounting the DVI 201xi Tx The transmitter is 1U high, a half rack wide and 3" deep, and can conveniently be mounted on a tabletop, in a rack, or under a desk. Tabletop placement Attach the four included rubber feet to the bottom of the unit and place it in any convenient location.

  • Page 15: Rack Mounting Procedures

    1U Universal Rack Shelf 1/2 Rack Width Front False Faceplate Front false faceplate uses 2 screws. (2) 4-40 x 3/16" Use 2 mounting holes on Screws opposite corners. Installing the DVI 201xi Tx on shelf rack DVI 201xi Tx • Installation...

  • Page 16: Under-Desk Mounting

    Installation, cont’d Under-desk mounting To mount the DVI 201xi Tx under a desk or podium, using the optional Extron MBU 123 under desk mounting kit (PN 70-212-01), follow these instructions: Remove rubber feet if these have been installed on the bottom of the unit.
  • Page 17 DVI 201xi Tx • Installation...

  • Page 18: Panel Features

    DVI TRANSMITTER DVI 201xi Tx front panel features Power LED — An amber light shows when the DVI 201xi Tx is receiving power directly, from a power supply, or remotely, through the receiver. A green light shows when the transmitter is also receiving a video signal.

  • Page 19: Dvi 201Xi Tx Rear Panel Features

    DVI 201xi Tx Rear Panel Features The illustration below shows the rear panel features of the DVI 201xi Tx: DVI 201xi Tx DO NOT CONNECT SN XXXXXXXX E XXXXX 00/00 DVI TX OUTPUTS TO LAN OUTPUTS POWER DVI-D INPUT LOCAL MONITOR OUTPUT...

  • Page 20: Cable Connections

    The pin assignments for the DVI-I output connectors are the same as those for the input connections and are shown in the table on the opposite page. Although DVI-I connectors are used, the DVI 201xi Tx is only compatible with DVI-D signals. DVI 201xi Tx • Installation...
  • Page 21 DDC clock +5 V power shield DDC data Ground TMDS clock+ CEC control* Hot plug detect TMDS clock– CEC control on pin 8 is a proprietary usage and is not the industry standard DVI connector wiring DVI 201xi Tx • Installation...

  • Page 22: Twisted Pair Output/Input

    T586A or T586B standard shown at the top of the next page. Both ends of a cable must be wired to the same standard (T586A or T586B). DVI 201xi Tx • Installation 2-10...

  • Page 23: Connections

    Insert Twisted Pair Wires Crimped Connector Connections The DVI 201xi Tx is a single link DVI transmitter. It is compatible with all Extron single link HDMI and DVI receivers (which must be purchased separately): • DVI 201 Rx •...

  • Page 24: Single Link Dvi Transmission Distances

    (60 m) 1080i 1920x1200 100' 125' 1600x1200 (30 m) (38 m) 1080p The transmission distance varies greatly depending on signal resolution, and on the type of cable, graphic card, and display used in the system. DVI 201xi Tx • Installation 2-12...

  • Page 25: Ddc Switches

    3-2). 1 2 3 Remote DDC — When this switch is Off, DDC will be routed to the local monitor. When the switch is On, the DDC is routed to the remote display device. DVI 201xi Tx • Installation 2-13...

  • Page 26: Control Pass-Through

    Installation, cont’d Control Pass-Through The DVI 201xi Tx cannot be controlled Tx Rx by RS-232 or IR controls. However, it is able to pass signals from a control device, via a receiver, to a remote device that is controlled by those signals.

  • Page 27: Rs-232 Signals

    ( ) of the transmitter. • The Tx of the receiver is connected to the S of the IR emitter. • The ground of the receiver is connected to the ground of the IR emitter. DVI 201xi Tx • Installation 2-15...

  • Page 28: Power Input

    110 or 220 VAC electrical source. When the transmitter or receiver is getting power, either directly from the power supply or indirectly through the remote powering feature, the front panel LED will show an amber light. DVI 201xi Tx • Installation 2-16...

  • Page 29: Chapter Three • Configuration And Operation

    DVI 201xi Tx Chapter Three Configuration and Operation Configuration Setup and Operation Troubleshooting...

  • Page 30: Configuration

    (EDID) from the display device. This allows the output signal to match the resolution and refresh rate of the display device. The DVI 201xi Tx has an EDID Minder feature that allows the user to store and use EDID from any display device. To use this...

  • Page 31: Using The Edid Minder With The Default Edid

    The source will boot using EDID showing a native resolution of 1024x768, regardless of the display device. All display devices must be capable of handling resolutions equal to or greater than the default values. DVI 201xi Tx • Configuration and Operation...

  • Page 32: Using Pass-Through Mode With Ddc Routed To A Local Monitor

    Power on the display device. The remote display device must be capable of handling a resolution equal to or greater than that of the local monitor. DVI 201xi Tx • Configuration and Operation...

  • Page 33: Using Pass-Through Mode With Ddc Routed To The Remote Display

    Power on the local monitor, if required. If used, the local monitor must be capable of handling a resolution equal to or greater than that of the remote display. DVI 201xi Tx • Configuration and Operation...

  • Page 34: Setup And Operation

    Power on the display device. Power on and boot up the source device. Troubleshooting If the DVI 201xi Tx does not provide a high quality output signal, check the following possibilities before contacting your Extron representative (see back cover for contact information).
  • Page 35 — A device that is not HDCP compliant may be receiving HDCP-encrypted signals. The DVI 201xi Tx is only compatible with High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) signals when the EDID Minder is disabled. HDCP signals can be passed through to only one display (remote or local) and only that display will show the signal correctly.
  • Page 36 Configuration and Operation, cont’d DVI 201xi Tx • Configuration and Operation...

  • Page 37: Appendix A • Reference Information

    DVI 201xi Tx A ppendix A Reference Information Specifications Included Parts Optional Accessories...

  • Page 38: Specifications

    The transmission distance varies greatly depending on the signal resolution and on the type of cable, graphics card, and display used in the system. Video output — receiver Number/signal type..... 1 dual link DVI-D Connectors ........1 DVI-I female DVI 201xi Tx • Reference Information...
  • Page 39 CAT 5/5e/7 or STP cable. Temperature/humidity ....Storage: -40 to +158 °F (-40 to +70 °C)/ 10% to 90% noncondensing Operating: +32 to +122 °F (0 to +50 °C)/ 10% to 90% noncondensing Cooling ........... Convection, no vents DVI 201xi Tx • Reference Information...
  • Page 40 EMI/EMC ......CE, C-tick, FCC Class A**, ICES, VCCI MTBF..........30,000 hours Warranty ........3 years parts and labor **FCC testing is conducted with STP (shielded twisted pair) cable. All nominal levels are at ±10%. Specifications are subject to change without notice. DVI 201xi Tx • Reference Information...

  • Page 41: Included Parts

    60-190-10 RSB 126 (6" deep, 1U basic rack shelf) 60-604-10 RSU 129 (9.5" deep, 1U rack shelf kit) 60-190-01 RSB 129 (9.5" deep, 1U basic rack shelf) 60-604-01 MBU 123 Under-desk mounting kit 70-212-01 DVI 201xi Tx • Reference Information...
  • Page 42 Reference Information, cont’d DVI 201xi Tx • Reference Information...
  • Page 43 In no event will Extron Electronics be liable for direct, indirect, or consequential damages resulting from any defect in this product even if Extron Electronics has been advised of such damage.
  • Page 44 Inside Europe Only Inside Asia Only +81.3.3511.7656 FAX Inside China Only +971.4.2991880 FAX Inside USA / Canada Only +1.919.863.1794 +31.33.453.4040 +65.6383.4400 +86.21.3760.1568 +1.714.491.1500 +1.919.863.1797 FAX +31.33.453.4050 FAX +65.6383.4664 FAX +86.21.3760.1566 FAX +1.714.491.1517 FAX © 2008 Extron Electronics. All rights reserved.

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