Gefen EXT-DVI-1CAT5-SR manual

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    Audio Embedder 3GSDI Release A1 User Manual EXT-DVI-1CAT5-SR DVI ELR Lite Extender over one CAT-5[...]

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    DVI ELR Lite Extender over one CAT-5 Important Safety Instructions ii GENERAL SAFETY INFORMA TION 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this product near water . 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the m[...]

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    DVI ELR Lite Extender over one CAT-5 Warranty Information 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ed within two (2) years from the date of shipment, Gefen will, at its option, repair or replace the equipment, provided that the eq[...]

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    iv DVI ELR Lite Extender over one CAT-5 Gefen, LLC c/o Customer Service 20600 Nordhoff St. Chatsworth, CA 9131 1 T elephone: (818) 772-9100 (800) 545-6900 Fax: (818) 772-9120 Email: support@gefen.com Visit us on the W eb: www .gefen.com T echnical Support Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday - Friday , Pacic T ime DVI ELR Lite Extender over one CA T[...]

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    v v 3GSDI Audio Embedder Operating Notes DVI ELR Lite Extender over one CAT-5 • CA T -5 cables should not exceed 200 feet (60 meters). CA T -6 cables should not exceed 230 feet (70 meters). • Shielded T wisted-Pair (STP) CA T -5 or CA T -6 cabling is recommended. However , Un-shielded T wisted-Pair (UTP) CA T -5 or CA T -6 cabling is acceptable[...]

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    vi Features • Extends DVI up to 230 feet (70 meters) over one CA T -6A cable • Extends DVI up to 200 feet (60 meters) over one CA T -5e cable • Supports resolutions up to 1080p Full HD and 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) • EDID management for rapid integration of source and display • Enable/Disable switches for HDCP and HPD pass-through • Locking p[...]

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    3GSDI Audio Embedder DVI ELR Lite Extender over one CAT-5 Table of Contents viii 01 Getting Started Sender Unit Layout ................................................................................................ 2 Front Panel .................................................................................................... 2 Back Panel ......[...]

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    DVI ELR Lite Extender over One CAT-5 01 Getting Started Sender Unit Layout ................................................................................................ 2 Front Panel .................................................................................................... 2 Back Panel ..................................................[...]

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    page | 2 Front Panel ID Name Description 1 5V DC Connect the included 5V DC power supply to this power receptacle. 2 Link This LED indicator will glow bright green when power is applied and a CA T -5 cable is connected between the Sender and Receiver unit. If the source is not connected to the Sender unit, then this LED indicator will ash bright[...]

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    Back Panel ID Name Description 1 Link Connect a CA T -5 cable from this jack to the Link jack on the Receiver unit. 1 Getting Started page | 3 Sender Unit Layout[...]

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    page | 4 Bottom Panel ID Name Description 1 DIP switches Used for troubleshooting purposes only . See DIP Switch Conguration for more information. 1 Getting Started Sender Unit Layout[...]

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    page | 5 Getting Started Receiver Unit Layout Front Panel ID Name Description 1 5V DC Connect the included 5V DC power supply to this power receptacle. 2 Link This LED indicator will glow bright green when power is applied and a CA T -5 cable is connected between the Sender and Receiver unit. If the display (sink) is not connected to the Receiver u[...]

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    page | 6 Getting Started Receiver Unit Layout Back Panel ID Name Description 1 Link Connect a CA T -5 (or better) cable from this jack to the Link jack on the Sender unit. 1[...]

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    Page Title page | 7 Getting Started Installation Connecting the DVI ELR Lite Extender over one CAT-5 1. Use the included DVI cable to connect the DVI source to the DVI In port on the Sender unit. 2. Connect the Receiver unit to the display using another DVI cable. 3. Connect a CA T -5 (CA T -5e or better is recommended) cable, up to 200 feet (60 me[...]

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    DVI ELR Lite Extender over One CAT-5 02 Appendix DIP Switch Conguration .................................................................................... 10 Specications ....................................................................................................... 11[...]

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    page | 10 On the bottom panel of the DVI ELR Lite Extender over one CA T -5 are a bank of 4 DIP switches. Remove the piece of colored tape to reveal the DIP switch bank. These DIP switches provide control over EDID management, Hot-Plug Detect, and HDCP . DIP switch 4 is not used. These DIP switches are used for troubleshooting purposes, only . DIP [...]

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    page | 1 1 Appendix Specications Supported Formats Resolutions (max.) • 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) • 1080p Full HD Electrical Maximum Pixel Clock • 165 MHz Power Indicator • 1 x LED, blue Link Indicator • 1 x LED, green Connectors Input (Sender) • 1 x DVI-I, 29-pin, female (digital only) Output (Receiver) • 1 x DVI-I, 29-pin, female (digi[...]

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    This product uses UL or CE listed power supplies. Stretch it, Switch it, Split it, Control it. Gefen’s got it. ® 20600 Nordhoff St., Chatsworth CA 91311 1-800-545-6900 818-772-9100 fax: 818-772-9120 www.gefen.com support@gefen.com Pb[...]