Gefen DVI 2500HD User manual

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DVI 2500HD
Optical DVI Dual Link Extension
EXT-DVI-2500HD
User Manual

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CONTENTS
1 Introduction
2 Operation Notes
3 Features
4 Sender Panel Layout
5 Sender Panel Descriptions
6 Receiver Panel Layout
7 Receiver Panel Descriptions
8 Connecting And Operating The DVI•2500HD
9 Connecting The DVI•2500HD In Direct DDC Mode
10 Connecting The DVI•2500HD In Virtual DDC Mode
11 Connecting The DVI•2500HD In Virtual DDC Mode
12 Specifications
13 Warranty

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Congratulations on your purchase of the DVI•2500HD. Your 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.
Gefen’s reliable, plug-and-play products supplement cross-platform computer
systems, professional audio/video environments and HDTV systems of all sizes
with hard-working solutions that are easy to implement and simple to operate.
The Gefen DVI•2500HD
The DVI•2500HD uses 4 fibers to extend Dual Link DVI display up to 6,600 feet
away from your source. Dual link DVI describes the use of all 24 pins of the DVI
(digital visual interface) connector to achieve super high resolutions.
How It Works
The DVI•2500HD Sender unit sits next to your computer. A short video
cable supplied with the DVI•2500HD system connects the DVI source to the
DVI•2500HD Sender unit. The DVI•2500HD Receiver unit sits next to your DVI
display and plugs into the DVI display’s Dual-Link DVI port. One CAT-5 cable and
a LC fiber optic cable (4-strand) connects the Sender and the Receiver units to
each other.
Note:
The CAT5 cable is for the transmission of DDC/EDID (video timing, resolution)
information, the Hot-plug signal and DC power. The fiber cable carries the video
picture information.
DVI Extension can be:
• up to 500m (1640 feet) over Multi-mode fiber using Virtual DDC.
• up to 2 km (6,600 feet) over Single-mode fiber using Virtual DDC.
• up to 100m (330ft) with direct DDC using CAT5.
INTRODUCTION

READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR
OPERATING THE DVI•2500HD
• LC terminated fiber optic cables (up to 2 pairs) are required for operation of
the DVI•2500HD system. A single CAT-5e cable will also be required when
operating in Direct DDC mode only.
• This device will accept both Single-Mode and Multi-Mode fiber optic cables.
• This device will accept both 50μand 62.5μmulti-mode fiber optic cable
types.
• The DVI•2500HD can operate in either Direct DDC (HDCP-Compliant) or
Virtual DDC modes. For a description of these modes, please see page 8.
• Maximum extension in Direct DDC mode is 330 feet (100 meters) at a
maximum resolution of WUXGA (2560x1600/60Hz)
• Maximum extension in Virtual DDC mode is 6,600 feet (2 kilometers) at a
maximum resolution of WUXGA (2560x1600/60Hz)
• This device will accept both Single Link and Dual Link DVI type sources/
displays. Only 1 pair of LC cables, on Channel 1, are required when using
Single Link devices. A second pair is only required, on Channel 2, when
operating this device with Dual Link devices.
• WARNING: Do not look directly into LC receptacles of the sending unit. This
device, however, does operate under the Laser Class I specification for eye
safety.
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OPERATION NOTES

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Features
• Extends any dual link DVI compliant device up to 6,600 feet (2 km) from the
computer
• Uses a 4 strand multimode LC-LC fiber optic cable; 2-strand/1-strand
(duplex) for Single-Link
• Optionally use one CAT-5e cable for DDC and control signals
• Supports HDTV resolutions such as 720p and 1080p
• Supports up to 2560x1600 resolution at 60Hz refresh rate.
• Supports DDWG standards for DVI compliant monitors
• Supports Virtual DDC and DDC2B protocols
• HDCP-Compliant in Direct DDC mode
Package Includes
(1) DVI•2500HD Sender
(1) DVI•2500HD Receiver
(2) 12V Power Supply
(1) 6ft DVI-DL Cable (M-M)
(1) Rack Ears
(1) User Manual
FEATURES

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Front Panel
Back Panel
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SENDER PANEL LAYOUT

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1 LED Power Indicator
This LED will become active once the included 5V DC power supply is properly
connected between the sender and an open wall power socket.
2 EDID Mode Selector Switch
This switch will set either the Direct DDC or Virtual DDC modes. For a
description of these modes please see page 8.
3 Self-EDID Button
This button will begin the EDID recording process when the DVI•2500HD is
operating in Virtual DDC mode. This button does not have any use in Direct
DDC mode.
4 EDID Program LED Indicator
This LED will become active after the Self-EDID button is pressed. This is to
indicate that the sending unit is ready to record the EDID of the connected DVI-
capable device.
5 LED Status Indicator
This LED will become active once the DVI source device has been properly
connected and detected. This indicator will also become active when the
sending unit is ready to record EDID after the Self-EDID button is pressed.
6 12V DC Power Receptacle
This receptacle will require power from the included 12V DC power supply for
proper operation. Connect the included power supply between this port and an
open wall power socket.
7 DDC RJ45 Port
This port is used to connect a CAT-5e cable between the sending and receiving
units for DDC2B traffic. This cable is only necessary when the DVI•2500HD is
operating in Direct DDC mode.
8 DVI-D Input
This receptacle will accept either a DVI Single-Link or Dual-Link source device.
9 2 Port LC Fiber Receptacle (Channel 1)
This receptacle will accept 1 pair, or 2 single-strand, LC terminated fiber optic
cables. This cable is required at all times for operation.
10 2 Port LC Fiber Receptacle (Channel 2)
This receptacle will accept 1 pair, or 2 single-strand, LC terminated fiber optic
cables. This cable is only required for operation when Dual-Link sources are
used.
SENDER PANEL DESCRIPTIONS

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Front Panel
Back Panel
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1
874 5
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RECEIVER PANEL LAYOUT

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1 LED Power Indicator
This LED will become active once the included 5V DC power supply is properly
connected between the sender and an open wall power socket.
2 Channel 2 LED Link Indicator
This LED will become active once a link for Channel 2 has been established
between the sending and receiving units.
3 Channel 1 LED Link Indicator
This LED will become active once a link for Channel 1 has been established
between the sending and receiving units.
4 12V DC Power Receptacle
This receptacle will require power from the included 12V DC power supply for
proper operation. Connect the included power supply between this port and an
open wall power socket.
5 DDC RJ45 Port
This port is used to connect a CAT-5e cable between the sending and receiving
units for DDC2B traffic. This cable is only necessary when the DVI•2500HD is
operating in Direct DDC mode.
6 DVI-D Output
This receptacle will accept either a DVI-capable Single-Link or Dual-Link output
device (i.e. DVI display).
7 2 Port LC Fiber Receptacle (Channel 1)
This receptacle will accept 1 pair, or 2 single-strand, LC terminated fiber optic
cables. This cable is required at all times for operation.
8 2 Port LC Fiber Receptacle (Channel 2)
This receptacle will accept 1 pair, or 2 single-strand, LC terminated fiber optic
cables. This cable is only required for operation when Dual-Link sources are
used.
RECEIVER PANEL DESCRIPTIONS