Gefen EXT-DVI-1CAT6 User manual

®
DVI Over One
CAT6 Extender
EXT-DVI-1CAT6
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 Over One CAT6
8 How to Connect the DVI over One CAT6
9 Adjusting the Signal Quality
10 DIP Switch Configuration
10 DIP Switch Location
11 DIP Switch Configuration
12 Network Cable Wiring Diagram
13 Specifications
14 Warranty

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Congratulations on your purchase of the DVI over one CAT6 Extender. 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 over one CAT6 Extender
The Gefen DVI over one CAT6 Extender will send a 1920x1200@60Hz DVI-D
signal over a single CAT-6a cable to distances of up to 200 feet (60m). Extension
of high resolution computer video can now be simplified with the use of only a
single CAT-6a cable. Previous solutions used 2 cables to accomplish this.
The DVI over one CAT6 extender’s pure digital transmission method insures
100% signal integrity over this single cable extension solution.
How It Works
The Gefen DVI over one CAT6 Extender system consists of two devices, a
sender and a receiver. The single-link DVI source (set-top box, DVD player, or
computer video card output) connects to the sender unit with the supplied 6-foot
DVI cable. The receiver unit connects to a DVI-compliant display. One CAT-
6a cable links the sender and receiver together at distances of up to 200 feet.
Power is applied to both the sender and receiver with the included 5V DC power
supplies. A perfect image is now displayed on the remote DVI display.
INTRODUCTION

READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR
OPERATING THE DVI OVER ONE CAT6 EXTENDER
• The DVI over one CAT6 Extender was designed for use with high quality
CAT-6a (augmented) cabling. This unit will either not perform to specification
or refuse to operate completely if cabling other than CAT-6a is used.
• When field terminating CAT-6a cabling please adhere to the TIA/EIA-568-B
specification shown on page 12 for your convenience.
• The DVI over one CAT6 has a maximum distance rating based on the
bandwidth (i.e. resolution and color) of the video being transmitted. When
used with high quality CAT-6a cabling, you may expect a maximum
extension range of 200 feet (60 meters) at 1920x1200 or 1080p resolution at
up to a 60Hz refresh rate. Lower quality cabling or older standards such as
CAT5 cables will shorten the maximum achievable extension distance.
• For CAT5e cables, the maximum distance is 150ft at 1080p or 1920x1200.
• This product features HDCP pass-through.
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OPERATION NOTES

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Features
• Flexible extension of single-link DVI-D thanks to inexpensive and widely-
available CAT6 cable
• Video is transmitted digitally over the CAT6 cable for zero signal loss
• Single Link Range (Maximum resolution): 1920x1200@60 Hz
• Compliant with HDCP 1.1 and DVI 1.1 standards
• Equalizes the DVI signal and retransmits it with optimal quality regardless of
incoming signal quality
• Eliminates equipment noise in the viewing environment
• Improved compensation for CAT6 cable skew
Package Includes
(1) DVI over one CAT6 Sender
(1) DVI over one CAT6 Receiver
(1) 6 ft. DVI Cable (M-M)
(2) 5V DC Power Supply
(1) User’s Manual
FEATURES

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Front Panel
Back Panel
SENDER PANEL LAYOUT
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1 5V DC Power Receptacle
Connect the included 5V DC power supply between this input and an open wall
power socket.
2 Power LED Indicator
This LED will become active once the included 5V DC power supply is properly
connected between the unit and an open wall power socket.
3 DVI Input Connector
This input will accept a single DVI-D (digital only) source for extension.Attach
the cable coming from your DVI source here.
4 Link RJ-45 Port
This port is used to connect the sending and receiving units together using a
CAT-6a cable.
SENDER PANEL DESCRIPTIONS

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Front Panel
Back Panel
RECEIVER PANEL LAYOUT
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1 Equalization Adjustment (Trim Pot Control)
The EQ adjustment or Trim Pot is used to equalize the signal to compensate for
the extension distance and the quality/skew variances that are found in different
CAT6a cabling brands.
2 DVI Output Connector This connector hooks up the Receiver to a DVI-D
compliant monitor at the remote destination.
3 5V DC Power Receptacle
Connect the included 5V DC power supply between this input and an open wall
power socket.
4 Power LED Indicator
The LED power indicator will become active once the included 5V DC power
supply is properly connected beten the unit and an open wall power socket.
5 RJ-45 Link Port
This port is used to connect the DVI Extender Sender and Receiver units
together using a CAT6a cable.
RECEIVER PANEL DESCRIPTIONS