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    User ’s Manual Dual Link DVI T ransmitter and Receiver DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx 68-1531-01 Rev . B 12 08[...]

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    Pr ecautions This symbol is intended to alert the user of important opera ting and mainte nance (servici ng) inst ruction s in the literature provided with the equipment. This symbol is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may present a risk of electric shock. Caution Read[...]

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    安全须知 • 中文 这个符号提示用户该设备用户手册中 有重要的操作和维护说明。 这个符号警告用户该设备机壳内有暴 露的危险电压，有触电危险。 注意 阅读说明书 • 用户使用该设备前必须阅读并理 解所有安全和使用说明。 保存说明书 • 用户应保存安全说明[...]

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    DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx • Quick Start Guide QS-1 Quick Start Guide — DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx The DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx extends DVI-D signals up to 100' (30 m) at resolutions up to 2560x1600 @ 60 Hz, using twisted pair (TP) cable. Install, connect, and operate the DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx as follows: Step 1 T urn off all equipment or disconnect it from power sour ces[...]

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    DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx • Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide — DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx, cont’d QS-2 T o use DDC pass-through routed to the local monitor: a . Congure the DDC switches as shown in the gur e at right and described on page 3-4. b . Connect a source device to the transmitter . c . Connect a display device to the receiver and, if requir e[...]

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    i DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx • T able of Contents i Chapter One • Introduction .................................................... 1-1 About this Manual .................................................................... 1-2 About the DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx .................................................. 1-2 DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx Features .....................[...]

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    ii DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx • T able of Contents T able of Contents, cont’d Chapter Three • Configuration and Operation ......... 3-1 Conguration .............................................................................. 3-2 Using the EDID Minder to read and stor e EDID from a displa ........................................................[...]

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    DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx 1 Chapter One Intr oduction About this Manual About the DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx Features[...]

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    DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx • Introduction Intr oduction About this Manual This manual contains information about the DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx signal transmitter and receiver , with information on how to mount, install, and operate these units. In this manual, unless otherwise specied, the terms "DVI DL 201" or "DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx" refer to bot[...]

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    DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx • Introduction 1-3 EDID Minder — The EDID Minder maintains continuous EDID (Extended Display Identication Data) communication with the attached source. This ensur es that the DVI source powers up correctly and maintains a pr oper video output, even if the display is off. Control communications pass-through — The DVI DL 201[...]

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    DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx • Introduction Introduction, cont’d 1-4[...]

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    DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx 2 Chapter T wo Installation Mounting the DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx Panel Features Cable Connections and Switches[...]

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    DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx • Installation Installation Mounting the DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx The transmitter is 1U high, a half rack wide and 3" deep, for easy rack mounting near the source device. The receiver is 1" high, a quarter rack wide and 3" deep, allowing multiple mounting options near the display device. T abletop placement Attach the four[...]

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    DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx • Installation Rack mounting procedur es The unit can be mounted in the front or r ear of: RSU 126 (6" deep 1U universal rack shelf kit: PN • 60-190-10 ) RSB 126 (6" deep 1U basic rack shelf: PN • 60-604-10 ) RSU 129 (9.5" deep 1U universal rack shelf kit: PN • 60-190-01 ) RSB 129 (9.5" deep 1U basic rac[...]

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    DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx • Installation Installation, cont’d 2-4 Under -desk mounting The gure below shows how to mount the DVI DL 201 Tx under a desk or podium, using the optional Extron MBU 123 under desk mounting kit (PN 70-212-01 ). T o mount the DVI DL 201 Rx, the optional Extron MBU 125 under desk mounting kit (PN 70-077-01 , not shown) must b[...]

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    DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx • Installation 2-5 Through-desk mounting The DVI DL 201 Tx should not be mounted through a desk. T o mount the DVI DL 201 Rx thr ough a desk or podium, use the optional Extron MBD 129 thr ough-desk mounting kit (PN 70-077-02 ), and follow these instructions: 1 . Remove rubber feet if these have been installed on the bottom of the[...]

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    DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx • Installation Installation, cont’d 2-6 Pole mounting The instructions for mounting the receiver on the pr ojector pole, using the PMK 300 pole mounting kit (PN 70-374-01 ), are shown below . For instructions on using any other Extron projector mounting kit, consult the appropriate user guide. 1 . If necessary , remove the rubb[...]

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    DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx • Installation 2-7 N On the side mounting plates, the device is typically mounted on the outside of the bracket. On the front mounting plate, the device is mounted on the inside of the bracket. a . Use the two 4-40 x 3/16" screws (provided) to secure the receiver to the bracket b . If required, secur e the power supply using[...]

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    DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx • Installation Installation, cont’d 2-8 Panel Features DVI DL 201 Tx front panel featur es The illustration below shows the front panel featur es of the DVI DL 201 Tx. DVI DL 201 Tx DVI DUAL LINK TRANSMITTER 1 DVI DL 201 Tx front panel featur es a LED — An amber light indicates that the DVI DL 201 Tx is receiving power fr om [...]

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    DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx • Installation 2-9 DVI DL 201 Tx rear panel featur es The illustration below shows the rear panel featur es of the DVI DL 201 Tx. 12V 0.4A MAX POWER DVI-D INPUT LOCAL OUTPUT OUTPUTS DO NOT CONNECT OUTPUTS TO LAN 1 2 3 SN XXXXXXXX E XXXXX 00/00 DVI DL TX STOR E EDID Tx Rx CONTRO L PA SS THRU ON 1 2 3 ON OFF DEFAUL T EDID EDID MIND[...]

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    DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx • Installation Installation, cont’d 2-10 DVI DL 201 Rx front panel featur es The illustration below shows the front panel featur es of the DVI DL 201 Rx. DVI 201 Rx SERIES Tx Rx CONTROL P ASS THRU 9 11 DVI-D OUTPUT 10 DVI DL 201 Rx front panel featur es i Power LED — An amber light indicates that the DVI DL 201 Rx is receivin[...]

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    DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx • Installation 2-11 DVI DL 201 Rx rear panel featur es The illustration below shows the rear panel featur es of the DVI DL 201 Rx. POWER 12V 0.4A MAX 12 INPUTS 1 2 3 13 DO NOT CONNECT INPUTS TO LAN DVI DL 201 Rx DVI DL 201 Rx rear panel featur es l Power input — An optional 12 VDC power supply (not provided) connects to this tw[...]

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    DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx • Installation Installation, cont’d 2-12 Cable Connections and Switches DVI-D input Connect the DVI-D source device to the female DVI-I input connector . The dual link DVI-D input carries a signal with a resolution up to 2560x1600 @ 60 Hz. For sources pr oviding HDMI signals, use an HDMI to DVI adapter , such as the Extron HDMI[...]

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    DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx • Installation 2-13 Pin Signal 1 TMDS data 2– TMDS data 2+ TMDS data 1– TMDS data 1+ DDC clock +5 V power DDC data TMDS clock+ Ground CEC control* TMDS clock– Hot plug detect TMDS data 0– TMDS data 0+ TMDS data 4- TMDS data 4+ TMDS data 3- TMDS data 3+ TMDS data 5- TMDS data 5+ TMDS data 2/4 shield TMDS data 1/3 shield TM[...]

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    DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx • Installation Installation, cont’d 2-14 T wisted pair output/input T erminating shielded cable CA T 5/5e/6/7 twisted pair cable is not provided with the transmitter/receiver pair . Y ou may purchase cables that have been precut to the r equired length and terminated to the T586A or T586B standard (see the table on the next pag[...]

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    DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx • Installation 2-15 Pin # TIA/EIA T 586 A Wire color TIA/EIA T 586 B Wire color Cable 1 Cable 2 Cable 3 1 White-green White-orange Data 0+ CEC Data 3+ 2 Green Orange Data 0+ HPD Data 3+ 3 White-orange White-green IDCK+ RS-232 Tx/IR+ N/C 4 Blue Blue Data 1+ DDC Clock Data 4+ 5 White-blue White-blue Data 1+ +12 V Data 4+ 6 Orange G[...]

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    DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx • Installation Installation, cont’d 2-16 Single Link/Dual Link DVI Dual Link DVI carries signals at resolutions up to 2560x1600 @ 60 Hz. Single Link DVI carries signals at resolutions up to 1920x1200 @ 60 Hz. Video Resolution (60 Hz) Single Link Mode Dual Link Mode UTP STP UTP STP 1024x768 200' (60 m) 200' (60 m) 200&[...]

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    DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx • Installation 2-17 DDC switches When the DVI-D source device boots up, it uses the Display Data Channel (DDC), a two-way communication protocol, to obtain Extended Display Identication Data (EDID) from the display device. This allows the source to output a r esolution that matches the capabilities of the display . A bank of t[...]

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    DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx • Installation Installation, cont’d 2-18 Control pass-thr ough The DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx cannot be controlled by RS-232 or IR contr ols. However , they are able to pass signals from a contr ol device to a remote device that is controlled by those signals. N The RS-232 and IR communications are via a passive pass-through only; the tr[...]

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    DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx • Installation 2-19 RS-232 signals RS-232 signals are bidir ectional — signals pass from the contr ol device and replies r eturn from the r emote device. T o connect the control device to the transmitter , or the receiver to the r emote device, make the following connections, as shown at right: Tx to Tx • Rx to Rx • • (gr[...]

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    DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx • Installation Installation, cont’d 2-20 Power input 1 . Connect the captive screw connector from the supplied 12 VDC power supply into the power receptacle. T wisted pair cable 2, pin 5 carries a 12 VDC power signal. This remote powering featur e allows a single power supply , connected to the transmitter , to power both the t[...]

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    DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx 3 Chapter Thr ee Configuration and Operation Configuration Setup and Operation T roubleshooting[...]

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    DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx • Conguration and Operation Configuration and Operation Configuration Using the EDID Minder to read and stor e EDID from a display During boot up, the DVI-D source device uses Display Data Channel (DDC) to obtain Extended Display Identication Data (EDID) from the display device. This allows the output signal to match the [...]

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    DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx • Conguration and Operation 10 . Power up the transmitter and the receiver . A single power supply can provide power to both units thr ough the remote power connection. 11 . Connect the r emote display to the receiver output. A local monitor display can also be connected to the transmitter output at this time. 12 . Connect the[...]

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    DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx • Conguration and Operation Configuration and Operation, cont’d 3-4 Using pass-through mode with DDC r outed to a local monitor 1 . Set the EDID Minder switch to the off (down) position and the Default EDID switch to the off (down) position (see the gur e at right). The position of the Remote DDC switch is not relevant. [...]

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    DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx • Conguration and Operation 3-5 Using pass-through mode with DDC r outed to the remote display N This is the factory default setting. N Although DDC can be routed to the remote display , there may be instances when the signals become corrupted or weak. In those cases, the source device may be unable to boot up correctly . 1 . [...]

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    DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx • Conguration and Operation Configuration and Operation, cont’d 3-6 Setup 1 . Determine which source will be used for the EDID information and congure the DDC switches appr opriately (see pages 3-2 to 3-5). If necessary , use the EDID Minder to read and stor e information from a display (see pages 3-2 to 3-3). 2 . Prepar[...]

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    DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx • Conguration and Operation 3-7 Insure all thr ee twisted pair cables are rmly seated in the correct r eceptacles. No output signal or poor quality signal — Check the integrity of the UTP or STP cables between the transmitter and the receiver . N The transmitter and receiver pair works with unshielded twisted pair (UTP) o[...]

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    DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx • Conguration and Operation Configuration and Operation, cont’d 3-8 Display device displays a flashing black or blue screen, snow , or other distortion — A device that is not High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) compliant may be r eceiving HDCP-encrypted signals. The DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx is compatible with HDCP s[...]

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    DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx A Appendix A Refer ence Information Specifications Included Parts Optional Accessories[...]

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    DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx • Reference Information Refer ence Information A-2 Specifications Video Maximum data rate....................... 10 Gbps (3.3 Gbps per color) Maximum pixel clock ................... 330 MHz (165 MHz per link) Resolution range ........................... Up to 2560x1600 @ 60 Hz Formats ........................................... [...]

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    DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx • Reference Information A-3 Video output — r eceiver Number/signal type ..................... 1 dual link DVI-D N Dual link DVI is backwards compatible with all single link DVI/HDMI signals. Connectors ..................................... 1 DVI-I female Control/r emote — external device (pass-through) Serial control port inp[...]

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    DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx • Reference Information Refer ence Information A-4 Cooling ........................................... Convection, no vents Mounting Rack mount ........................ Y es, with optional 1U, 9.5" deep rack shelf (RSU 129, #60-190-01 or RSB 129, 60-604-01); 1U, 6" deep rack shelf (RSU 126, #60-190-10 or RSB 126, 60-604[...]

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    DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx • Reference Information Included Parts Included parts Replacement part number (1 pair) DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx 60-957-01 or (1) DVI DL 201 Tx 60-957-12 or (1) DVI DL 201 Rx 60-957-13 (1) 12 VDC, 2A power supply DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx User's Manual Optional Accessories Accessory Part number RSF 123 (3.5" deep, 1U V ersaT ools ® rack[...]

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    DVI DL 201 Tx/Rx • Reference Information Refer ence Information A-6[...]

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    Extron’ s W arranty Extron Electr onics warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years fr om the date of purchase. In the event of malfunction during the warranty period attributable directly to faulty workmanship and/or materials, Extron Electr onics will, at its option, repair or replace said pr o[...]

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