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    www.gefen.com DVI to VGA Converter EXT-DVI-2-VGAN User Manual[...]

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    ASKING FOR ASSIST ANCE Rev A2 T echnical Support : T elephone (818) 772-9100 (800) 545-6900 Fax (818) 772-9120 T echnical Support Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday thru Friday , Paci fi c T ime Write T o: Gefen LLC c/o Customer Service 20600 Nordhoff St Chatsworth, CA 9131 1 www .gefen.com support@gefen.com Notice Gefen LLC reserves the right to ma[...]

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    CONTENTS 1 Introduction 2 Operation Notes 3 Features 4 Panel Layout 5 Panel Descriptions 6 Connecting and Operating the DVI to VGA Converter 6 Wiring Diagram 7 EDID Management 7 EDID Mode Selection 8 Internal EDID Speci fi cations 9 Speci fi cations 10 W arranty[...]

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    1 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the DVI to VGA Converter . Y our complete satisfaction is very important to us. Gefen We specialize in total integration for your home theater , while also focusing on going above and beyond customer expectations to ensure you get the most from your hardware. We invite you to explore our distinct p[...]

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    2 OPERA TION NOTES READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INST ALLING OR OPERA TING THE GEFEN DVI TO VGA CONVERTER • The DVI to VGA Converter supports a DVI-D signal using a DVI-I connector . • The DVI to VGA Converter detect the presence of a connected monitor to determine which EDID will be used. NOTE: Once the DVI to VGA Converter is connected to a monitor[...]

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    3 FEA TURES Features • Enables a DVI source to be displayed on VGA monitors or projectors • Supports VESA resolutions up to 1920x1200 @ 60 Hz. • EDID Management for rapid integration of sources and display devices. Package Includes (1) Gefen DVI to VGA Converter (1) 6 ft DVI cable (M-M) (1) 5V DC Power Supply (1) User Manual[...]

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    4 P ANEL LA YOUT Front Back 12 3 4[...]

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    5 P ANEL DESCRIPTIONS 1 DVI In Connect a digital DVI (DVI-D) source to this port. 2 Power Indicator This LED will turn bright red once the included 5V DC power supply has been properly connected to the unit and the locking power supply has been connected to an available electrical outlet. 3 5V DC Power Connector Connect the included 5V DC power sup[...]

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    6 CONNECTING AND OPERA TING THE DVI T O VGA CONVERTER How to Connect the DVI to VGA Converter 1. Connect a DVI source to the DVI In connector using the provided DVI cable. NOTE: The DVI to VGA Converter only supports DVI-D sources. 2. Connect a VGA cable between the VGA monitor and the DVI to VGA Converter . 3. Connect the 5V DC power supply to the[...]

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    7 EDID MANAGEMENT EDID Modes 1. EXTERNAL MODE : In order to use the external (display) EDID, the DVI to VGA Converter must be powered after it has been connected to the display . If the Converter is powered before it is connected to the display , then the internal EDID will be used. 2. INTERNAL MODE : The internal EDID is a preset EDID that is stor[...]

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    8 EDID MANAGEMENT Internal EDID Speci fi cations The table below lists the resolutions and timings within the Internal EDID: Video Data Block Video Data Block 1920x1080p @ 59.94/60 Hz (native) 1920 x 1080i @ 59.94/60 Hz (native) 1920 x 1080i @ 50 Hz 1920 x 1080p @ 50 Hz 1280 x 720p @ 59.94/60 Hz 1280 x 720p @ 50 Hz 720 x 480p @ 59.94/60 Hz 720 x 4[...]

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    9 SPECIFICA TIONS Video Bandwidth........................................................................................165 MHz Input Video Signal................................................................................1.2 V olts p-p Input DDC Signal...........................................................................5 V olts p-p (TTL[...]

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    10 W ARRANTY 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 from the date of shipment, Gefen will, at its option, repair or replace the equipment, provided that the equipment has not been subjected to mechanica[...]

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    Pb 20600 Nordhoff St., Chatsworth CA 91311 1-800-545-6900 818-772-9100 fax: 818-772-9120 www .gefen.com support@gefen.com Rev A2[...]