Gefen EXT-DP-141B User manual

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DisplayPort
Booster
EXT-DP-141B
User Manual

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DisplayPort Booster is a trademark of Gefen LLC
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CONTENTS
1 Introduction
2 Operation Notes
3 Features
4 Panel Layout
5 Panel Descriptions
6 Connecting the DisplayPort Booster
6 Wiring Diagram
7 Operating the DisplayPort Booster
7 Signal Adjustment
8 Specications
9 Warranty

1
Congratulations on your purchase of the Gefen DisplayPort Booster.
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 install and simple to operate.
The Gefen DisplayPort Booster
The Gefen DisplayPort Booster allows extension of DisplayPort up to 150 feet
(45 meters) at 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) and 100 feet (33 meters) at 2560 x 1600
(WQXGA), using high-quality copper DisplayPort cables. The Gefen DisplayPort
Booster improves the reliability of HDCP and DPCP handshaking EDID trans-
mission over long distances of copper cable.
How It Works
Connect a DisplayPort cable between the DisplayPort source and the Gefen
DisplayPort Booster input. Connect a short DisplayPort cable from the
DisplayPort Booster output to the display. Connect the included 5V DC power
supply to the power receptacle on the DisplayPort Booster and connect the plug
to an available electrical outlet.
INTRODUCTION

2
OPERATION NOTES
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FEATURES
Features
• Extends DisplayPort up to 150 feet (45 meters)
• Supports 1080p Full HD at 120Hz and dual-link resolutions up to
2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
• EQ trim-switch for optimal signal quality at varying distances
• External 5V DC power supply
• HDCP, DPCP, and DDC pass-through
• DisplayPort 1.1-compliant
• Compact design
Package Includes
(1) DisplayPort Booster
(1) 5V / 1A DC Power Supply
(1) Quick-Start Guide

4
PANEL LAYOUT
Top
Front
Back
1 2
4 5
3

5
1 EQ
Provides ne-tuning for optimal signal quality at varying distances. See page
7 for more information
2 Out
Connect a DisplayPort cable from this output to the display.
3 Power
This LED indicator will glow bright blue when the included power supply is
connected to the DisplayPort Booster.
4 In
Connect a DisplayPort cable from this port to the DisplayPort source.
5 5V DC
Connect the included 5V DC power supply to this power receptacle and connect
the power cord to an available electrical outlet.
PANEL DESCRIPTIONS

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How to Connect the DisplayPort Booster
1. Connect a DisplayPort cable between the DisplayPort source and the In port
of the DisplayPort Booster.
2. Connect a DisplayPort cable from the Out port on the DisplayPort Booster to
the display.
3. Connect the included 5V DC power supply to the power receptacle on the
DisplayPort Booster and connect the plug to an available electrical outlet.
Wiring Diagram for the DisplayPort Booster
Computer
DISPLAYPORT CABLE
Short DisplayPort Cable
Long DisplayPort Cable
(Up To 150 Feet)
DisplayPort Booster
DisplayPort Monitor
EXT-DP-141B
CONNECTING THE DISPLAYPORT BOOSTER