Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product EXT-DVIKVM-ELR Gefen
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CONTENTS 1 Introduction 2 Operation Notes 3 Features 4 Sender Unit Layout 5 Sender Unit Descriptions 6 Receiver Unit Layout 7 Receiver Unit Descriptions 8 Connecting the DVIKVM Extra Long Range Extend.
1 Congratulations on your purchase of the Gefen DVIKVM Extra Long Range Ex- tender Over One CA T5. Y our complete satisfaction is very important to us. Gefen Gefen delivers innovative, progressive computer and electronics add-on solutions that harness integration, extension, distribution and conversion technologies.
2 OPERA TION NOTES PLEASE READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INST ALLING OR OPERA TING THE DVIKVM EXTRA LONG RANGE EXTENDER OVER ONE CA T5 • Cat-5 or Cat-6 cables should not exceed 330 feet (100 meters). • Shielded (STP) Cat-5 or Cat-6 is recommended. However , un-shielded (UTP) Cat-5 or Cat-6 is acceptable.
3 FEA TURES Features • Supports DVI resolutions up to 1920x1200 @ 60 Hz or 1080p at 330 feet (100 meters) • Extends USB 2.0 up to 330 feet (100 meters) • Digital signal transmission over Cat-5 cable for zero signal loss • Supports USB 2.0 • Backward-compatible with USB 1.
4 SENDER UNIT LA YOUT Back Front 6 7 8 9 5 2 3 4 1.
5 SENDER UNIT DESCRIPTIONS 1 Power Indicator This LED will turn bright blue once the included 5V DC locking power supply has been properly connected to the unit and the locking power supply has been connected to an available electrical outlet.
6 RECEIVER UNIT LA YOUT Back Front 2 3 4 1 5 6 7 8 9.
7 RECEIVER UNIT DESCRIPTIONS 1 Power Indicator This LED will turn bright blue once the included 5V DC locking power supply has been properly connected to the unit and the locking power supply has been connected to an available electrical outlet.
8 CONNECTING THE DVIKVM EXTRA LONG RANGE EXTENDER OVER ONE CA T5 How to Connect the DVIKVM Extra Long Range Extender Over One CA T5 1. Connect the DVI source to the Sender Unit using the provided DVI cable. Connect the DVI monitor to the Receiver Unit using a DVI cable.
9 DIP SWITCH CONFIGURA TION Receiver Unit The Gefen DVIKVM Extra Long Range Extender Over One CA T5 contains DIP switches on the bottom of the Receiver Unit (the Sender Unit does not contain any DIP switches). Each DIP switch performs a different function.
10 DIP SWITCH CONFIGURA TION DIP Switch 2* - DVI Support • OFF If an HDMI source is connected, set DIP switch 2 to the OFF position. • ON (default) For DVI connections, set DIP switch 2 to the ON position. DVI is supported by disabling HDCP pass-through.
12345678 Gefen recommends the TIA/EIA-568-B wiring option. Please adhere to the table below when fi eld terminating cable for use with Gefen products.
12 RACK TRA Y INST ALLA TION 6WHS 6WHS 6WHS 6WHS 6WHS 6WHS T urn unit upside down. Remove rubber f eet. Line up holes on unit and rack tray . Install countersink screws . Ensure the unit is installed securely . Unit has been installed into rack tray .
13 TROUBLESHOOTING Cable recommendations Solid core Cat-5e cable rated at 350 MHz and terminated in 568a or 568b is the minimum requirement. For resolutions greater than 1280x1024 or 1080i, Gefen recommends solid shielded Cat-6 cables. No video Make sure that the source is not a dual-link source (resolutions greater than 1920 x 1200).
14 GLOSSAR Y ADC Apple Display Connector . The ADC interface is a proprietary interface developed by Apple that combines analog and digital signals, USB, and power in a single cable. CA T -5 Category-5 cable, commonly known as Cat-5, is an unshielded twisted pair type cable designed for high signal integrity .
15 GLOSSAR Y DDWG An acronym for Digital Display Working Group. DDWG are the creators of the DVI speci fi cation. Dolby Digital® This is a digital surround sound technology used in movie theaters and upscale home theater systems that enhances audio.
16 GLOSSAR Y Fiber Optic Refers to the medium and the technology associated with the transmission of information as light pulses along a glass or plastic wire or fi ber . Optical fi ber carries much more information than conventional copper wire and is in general not subject to electromagnetic interference and the need to retransmit signals.
17 GLOSSAR Y IEEE 1394a A type of cabling technology for transferring data to and from digital devices at high speed. Some professional digital cameras and memory card readers connect to the computer over FireWire. FireWire card readers are typically faster than those that connect via USB.
18 GLOSSAR Y NTSC NTSC is an acronym for National T elevision Systems Committee. NTSC is the current analog television standard used in North America, most of South America, Burma, South Korea, T aiwan, Japan, and the Philippines. PA L An acronym for Phase Alternate Line.
19 GLOSSAR Y SDI SDI is the acronym for Serial Digital Interface. SDI is used for standard de fi nition applications (SMPTE 259M) with bit rates of 270 Mb/s, 360 Mb/s, 143 Mb/s, and 177 Mb/s. 270 Mb/s is the most common. Bit rates below 270 Mb/s were designed for the digital transmission of composite (NTSC or P AL) video.
20 GLOSSAR Y USB USB is an acronym for Universal Serial Bus. USB can connect computer peripherals such as mice, keyboards, digital cameras, printers, personal media players, fl ash drives, Network Adapters, and external hard drives. For the most part, USB has made interfaces such as serial and parallel ports obsolete.
21 Maximum Pixel Clock................................................................................165 MHz Input Video Signal................................................................................1.2 V olts p-p Input DDC Signal............
W ARRANTY 22 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 noti fi ed within two (2) years .
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