Gefen DVIRS232-CAT5 User manual

DVI RS-232
Extender
USER MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Operation Notes
DVI RS-232 Extender Sender Front Panel Descriptions
DVI RS-232 Extender Receiver Front Panel Descriptions
How To Connect The DVI RS-232 Extender
Dip Switch Usage Guide
CAT5 Link Cable - Wiring Diagram
Specifications
Warranty
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INTRODUCTION
TheDVIRS-232Extendersenderunitsitsnexttoyourcomputer, DVD player or any set-top
box with a DVI output. The cable supplied with the DVI RS-232 Extender connects your
DVI source to the send unit. The DVI RS-232 Extender receiver unit sits next to your DVI
display - up to 150 feet away. The display plugs into the back of the DVI RS-232 Extender
receiver unit. Two CAT-5 cables connect the DVI RS-232 Extender-S and the DVI RS-232
Extender-R units to each other.
FEATURES
- Uses CAT-5 cable for DDC and control signals
- Extends any DVI (digital visual interface) compliant device up to 150 from
the computer
- Saves space on your desktop and increases productivity
- Eliminates computer noise where you work
- Supports VESA Standard resolutions and HDTV resolution
- Supports DDWG standard for DVI compliant monitors
- Installs in minutes
CONTENTS
(1) DVI RS-232 Extender-S
(1) DVI RS-232 Extender-R
(1) 6 foot DVI M-M Cable
(1) 6 foot RS232 Cable
(2) 5V power supplies
(1) User's Manual
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READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING
OR OPERATING THE DVI RS-232 EXTENDER
• The DVI RS-232 Extender is housed in a metal box for better RF shielding.
* In order to extend the full 150 feet you need a high quality CAT5e cable.
* We suggest a Belden Datatwist 1585Aor 1700 series cable or similar.
* CAT6 cable is suitable for high resolutions at 150 feet.
* If using a ADC-DVI Adapter, the "5V to cable" jumper by the input connector on the
sender unit needs to be enabled.
• If the source requires EDID present, you can use the Gefen DVI Detective to provide
EDID information.
OPERATION NOTES
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DVI RS-232 EXTENDER SENDER FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
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DVI input connects to
DVI source
Connects to 5 volt
power supply
CAT-5 carries
TMDS signals CAT-5 carries DDC/RS-232 signals
RS-232 input

DVI RS-232 EXTENDER RECEIVER FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
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Connects to DVI
display
CAT-5 carries
TMDS signals
CAT-5 carries
DDC/RS-232 signals
Connects to 5 volt
power supply
Connects to
RS-232 Device

Connect your display to the DVI RS-232 Extender receiver unit.
Connect your RS-232 Device to the DVI RS-232 Extender receiver unit.
Connect your video source to the DVI RS-232 Extender sender unit
Connect your RS-232 source to the DVI RS-232 Extender sender unit
Connect your CAT-5 cables between the sender and the receiver
Plug the 5V power supplies into the DVI RS-232 Extender sender and receiver units
You should now have picture. If you do not see a picture, try unplugging and re-
plugging the DVI input on the DVI Extender sender unit. Make sure your CAT-5
cables are not crossed. Recycle the power on the unit.
HOW TO CONNECT THE DVI RS-232 Extender
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DIP SWITCH USAGE GUIDE
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Gefen CAT5 Extenders (sender and receiver) both contain a pair of dip switches
located on the board. These dip switches are used to select from a set of
configurations that will equalize the signal to best match the conditions in your setup.
How to open the DVI RS-232 Extender:
1. Unscrew the four screws underneath the unit.
2. Unscrew the four hex nuts beside the RS-232 and DVI connectors.
3. Slide the top plate off the base to expose the circuit board.
4. The dip switches are located directly on the circuit board.
Sender Dip Switches
Option No. Switch 1 Position Switch 2 Position Description
1 0 (OFF) 0 (OFF) Medium Boost
(Default)
2 1 (ON) 0 (OFF) Strong Boost
Receiver Dip Switches
Option No. Switch 1 Position Switch 2 Position Description
1 0 (OFF) 0 (OFF) EQ 0
(Default)
2 1 (ON) 0 (OFF) EQ 1
3 0 (OFF) 1 (ON) EQ 2
4 1 (ON) 1 (ON) EQ 3
Adjustment Guidelines:
1) Higher EQ level is used to equalize poor/low quality CAT-5e cables
2) Stronger boost is used to drive signals through longer cables
3) It is an optimal balance of Boost and EQ that will result in the best possible

CAT5 LINK CABLE - WIRING DIAGRAM
White/Orange
Orange
White/Green
Blue
White/Blue
Green
White/Brown
Brown
RJ-45 Jack RJ-45 Jack
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7 8 1
2 3 4 5
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