Black Box 3-Channel DVI Extender User manual

Dec 2006
AC1070A
3-Channel DVI Extender
Triple - DVI - Extender
using a fiberoptic cable
Installation and
Operation Manual
Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence, PA 15055-1018
Phone: [phone] Web: www.blackbox.com

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3-Channel DVI Extender
Triple - DVI - Extender
using a fiberoptic cable
© Copyright BLACK BOX Corp.
Version 1.0
October 1, 2005
TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL
BLACK BOX and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks,
and 3-Channel DVI Extender is a trademark, of BB Technologies, Inc.
Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged
to be the property of the trademark owners.
Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence, PA 15055-1018
Phone: [phone] Web: www.blackbox.com

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing the BLACK BOX 3-Channel DVI Extender.
Its use of fiberoptic cables permits transmission of video signals without
any compression.
This ensures completely loss-free data transmissions with full video
refresh rates.
The result:
Excellent image quality, even at high resolutions!
You will not only enjoy the benefits of longer transmission distances,
but also make your transmission routes completely insensitive to
electromagnetic interference.
In addition, you ensure overvoltage protection of your transmission routes.
The BLACK BOX 3-Channel DVI Extender transmits three DVI-I interfaces
(digital/analog) in real time to remote monitors, displays, video projectors
and other output devices with digital interfaces.
While both digital and analog video signals can be supplied to the input side,
the output ports on the receiving side are all digital.
An MTP®/MPO 12-fiber multimode fiberoptic cable is used as the
transmission medium, facilitating achievement of 3 x 3.6 Gbps data rates.
Depending on the type of fibers used in the fiberoptic cable (50 or 62.5 μm),
distances of up to 400 meters can be covered.
Your 3-Channel DVI Extender supplies three output devices via one joint
fiberoptic cable.
The 3-Channel DVI Extender supports video resolutions
up to 1920 x 1200 px @ 60 Hz with digital video input and
up to 1600 x 1200 px @ 60 Hz with analog video input.
Optionally, local output devices can also be connected to the transmitter (source).

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INTRODUCTION
Device configuration is based on the serial RS232 interface.
Firmware upgrades are also handled via this connector.
The 3-Channel DVI Extender can be used not only in heavy-duty
industrial environments, but also in the media sector, the television and
entertainment industries, training and education centers and many other
application areas in the visualization business.
The 3-Channel DVI Extender transmission system consists of the
3-Channel DVI Extender TX transmitter unit and the 3-Channel DVI Extender RX
receiver unit.
Both devices are delivered as desktop versions.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS 5
SAFETY GUIDELINES 6
DELIVERABLES 7
DEVICE CONNECTIONS 8
EXPLANATION OF CONNECTIONS 9
HARDWARE INSTALLATION 10
INSTALLATION PLAN 11
DEVICE CONFIGURATION PROGRAM INSTALLATION 12
PROGRAM INSTALLATION 12
SETTINGS 13
CONFIGURATION 14
PROGRAM START 14
NAVIGATION 15
CONFIGURATION OVERVIEW 16
VIDEO VIDEO INPUT 17
BRIGHTNESS AND CONTRAST 19
HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL POSITION 20
SCREEN WIDTH AND PHASE 21
SYSTEM LANGUAGE 22
CONFIGURATION FACTORY RESET 23
EDID INTERNAL AND DEFAULT 24
EXTERNAL 25
HELP ABOUT AND CONTACT 26
FIRMWARE UPDATE 27
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 29
ACCESSORIES 30
SERVICE INFORMATION 31
TECHNICAL SUPPORT 32
NOM-STATEMENT 33
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 35
FCC DECLARATION 35

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SAFETY GUIDELINES
CAUTION: LASER
Your 3-Channel DVI Extender is a Class 1 laser product.
There is a risk of damaging your eyesight if you disregard this safety information!
Even if they are not in use, the fiberoptic connections of the modules must be sealed
either with a MTP®/MPO cable connector or a dust cap.
Please ensure that the power supply is switched off before you disconnect or
connect fiberoptic cables.
Both the 3-Channel DVI Extender TX transmitter and the 3-Channel DVI Extender RX
receiver are connected to the power supply system.
Please observe the usual safety regulations for handling devices connected to
a power supply system.
Both devices have built-in fans. Please ensure that there is a reliable air supply
on both sides and the air outlet on the rear panel are not blocked.
Your desktop devices should never be placed on the floor between cables.
Moisture and dust will affect the reliable functioning of your 3-Channel DVI Extender.
These devices are maintenance-free. Never open the device panels.
There are no settings that need to be adjusted inside the casing.
Please contact BLACK BOX’s Technical Support
for troubleshooting purposes (page 31).

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DELIVERABLES
Please use the list below to verify that all parts have been delivered.
The following components are included:
1 3-Channel DVI Extender TX transmitter unit
1 3-Channel DVI Extender RX receiver unit
2 power cables
2 DVI / DVI video cables, 2.0 meters, for the transmitter unit
1 VGA / DVI video cable, 2.0 meters, for the transmitter unit
1 serial RJ45 / RS232 cable
1 installation CD for Windows
1 installation and operation manual
The MTP®/MPO fiberoptic cables supplied to you by BLACK BOX are prefabricated
and cut to the desired custom lengths for a maximum range of up to 400 meters.
Please see page 30 for further details and more optional accessories.
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DEVICE CONNECTIONS
3-Channel DVI Extender TX
transmitter unit
Front panel
3-Channel DVI Extender TX
transmitter unit
Rear panel
3-Channel DVI Extender RX
receiver unit
Front panel
3-Channel DVI Extender RX
receiver unit
Rear panel

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EXPLANATION OF CONNECTIONS
1 LED Lights up when the video signal is active
2 LED Power Lights up when the power supply is active
3 3-Channel DVI Extender TX
Label identifying the TX transmitter unit
4 Switch Switches the power supply on and off
5 Air outlet Ventilation duct where the heated outgoing air is vented.
Please do not cover!
6 DVI OUT 1-3 Optional local connections for linking video output devices
to the TX transmitter unit
7 Air intake Ventilation duct for air intake in on both sides.
Please do not cover!
8 Power connector For connecting the supplied power cable
9 Optical MTP®/MPO port for connecting the fiberoptic cable with
MTP®/MPO female / female plugs
10 RS232 RJ45 port for connecting the serial cable for device
configuration and firmware updates
11 DVI IN 1-3 Input port for the video signal
Connection to the video source
Importing EDID (page 25)
Connecting cable included in deliverables
12 3-Channel DVI Extender RX
Label identifying the RX receiver unit
13 DVI OUT 1-3 Output port for the digital video signal
Connection to video output device via connecting cable

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HARDWARE INSTALLATION
Safety information:
Please ensure that the power is switched off when installing any device!
Laser Class 1 devices can damage your eyesight!
Installation steps:
1. Select a suitable location for the 3-Channel DVI Extender TX transmitter
unit and the 3-Channel DVI Extender RX receiver unit.
Please see page 30 for information about optional accessories.
Please comply with the safety guidelines on page 6.
2. Connect your 3-Channel DVI Extender TX transmitter unit to the video
signal sources via the respective DVI IN input, using the enclosed DVI cables.
3. Connect your 3-Channel DVI Extender RX receiver unit to the video
output devices via the respective DVI OUT output, using the DVI cables.
4. Connect your 3-Channel DVI Extender TX transmitter unit to your
3-Channel DVI Extender RX receiver unit via the MTP®/MPO plug labeled “Optical”,
using an MTP®/MPO 12-fiber multimode fiberoptic cable.
Please make sure that both connectors lock in place.
The necessary cables are available from BLACK BOX (see page 30).
5. Please check again that all cables, plugs and screw connections
have been connected properly.
6. Connect the transmitter and receiver to the power supply and
switch on both devices.
7. Power up your computers or video output sources.
8. Use the CONFDEV device configuration program
(see Page 12 et seq.) for configuration.
Please note:
BLACK BOX also guarantees interference-free operation for video cable lengths
of 3 to 5 meters.
If you experience any interference, please check the quality of the video cables
used, the video resolution settings and the quality of the devices connected.
If the distance between the video output device and your 3-Channel DVI Extender RX
receiver unit exceeds 5 meters, BLACK BOX offers an extension kit supporting
the use of longer video cables (page 30).