Gefen EXT-DVI-3500HD User manual

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DVI 3500HD
Extender
EXT-DVI-3500HD
User Manual

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CONTENTS
1 Introduction
2 Operation Notes
3 Features
4 Sender Panel Layout
5 Sender Panel Descriptions
6 Sender Panel Descriptions
8 Receiver Panel Layout
9 Receiver Panel Descriptions
10 Receiver Panel Descriptions
11 Connecting And Operating The DVI 3500HD
12 Connecting And Operating The DVI 3500HD
13 Local And Virtual DDC Modes
14 Switching Active USB Control
15 Specifications
16 Warranty

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Congratulations on your purchase of the DVI 3500HD. 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 3500HD
The DVI 3500HD allows you to operate a single DVI-compliant computer at two
physical locations. DVI, USB, analog audio, and RS-232 are extended from the
local computer to the remote workstation. USB peripherals can be operated by
the computer at either location exclusively.
How It Works
The DVI 3500HD system consists of a Sender and a Receiver unit. The Sender
connects to the computer’s DVI-compliant video card output, analog audio jack,
RS-232 port, and USB port. The DVI 3500HD Receiver connects to the remote
display and peripherals. Four strands of LC fiber optic cable connect the Sender
and Receiver together.
The DVI 3500HD has two modes of USB operation. When in local mode, the
computer sees USB devices connected to the Sender. When in remote mode,
the computer sees USB devices connected to the Receiver. Modes are switched
using a switch on the front panel of the Sender.
INTRODUCTION

READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR
OPERATING THE DVI 3500HD
• LC terminated fiber optic cables (2 pairs) are required for operation of the
DVI 3500HD system.
• The DVI 3500HD relies on either Virtual DDC or a locally connected display
(on the sender unit) for display information (EDID). In Virtual DDC mode
the sender unit will store the remotely connected display’s EDID. This
EDID will need to be recorded onto the sender unit. Please see page 13 for
instructions on using the Virtual DDC feature.
• When using a local display please ensure that the remote display can
display common resolutions and timings that are in the EDID of the local
display. The reverse applies when using the Virtual DDC mode. The local
display in Virtual DDC mode must be able to accept common resolutions and
timings that are in the EDID of the remote display.
• 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.
• Maximum extension with Single-Mode fiber optic cable is 6,560 feet (2
kilometers) at a maximum resolution of WUXGA (1920x1200/60Hz)
• Maximum extension with Multi-Mode fiber optic cable is 1,640 feet (500
meters) at a maximum resolution of WUXGA (1920x1200/60Hz)
• 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 DVI compliant computer up to 6,600 feet (2 km)
• Uses 4-strand multimode LC fiber cable
• Supports computer resolutions up to 1920x1200@60 Hz
• Supports DDWG standards for DVI compliant monitors
• Supports Virtual DDC and DDC2B protocols
Package Includes
(1) DVI 3500HD Sender
(1) DVI 3500HD Receiver
(2) 12V Power Supply
(1) 6 ft USB Cable (A-B)
(1) 6 ft DVI-DL Cable (M-M)
(1) 6 ft DB-9 RS-232 Cable (M-F)
(1) User’s Manual
FEATURES

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Front Panel
Back Panel
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SENDER PANEL LAYOUT

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1 Self-EDID LED Indicator
This LED indicator will be used when recording the EDID for the Virtual DDC
mode.
2 Optic B LED Indicator
This LED will indicate the status of the connection between the sender and
receiver’s 2 pair of LC fiber optic cables labeled Optic B. This LED will be active
when a valid link between the sender and receiver has been established.
3 Power LED Indicator
This LED will become active once the included 12V DC power supply has been
properly connected between this unit and an available wall power socket.
4 Control Switch
This switch will allow the user to select which location (local or remote, console
is not used) has USB control. Please see page 14 for more information.
5 EDID Programming Button
This button will begin the EDID recording process for use of the Virtual DDC
mode. Please see page 13 for information on Virtual DDC mode.
6 Reset Button
This button is used to cycle the power off and on. In most cases this will force
the source to re-establish a link with the endpoint device. This will also force the
source to re-read the EDID.
7 Local Control LED Indicator
This LED will be active when USB control is set to the LOCAL setting. When this
LED is active, the USB ports located on the rear panel of the sending unit will be
active while the USB ports on the receiver unit will not be active.
8 Status LED Indicator
This LED will indicate the status of the unit and will be active when all devices
are properly connected. This indicates that the unit is working properly and
within specification limits.
9 Optic A LED Indicator
This LED will indicate the status of the connection between the sender and
receiver’s 2 pair of LC fiber optic cables labeled Optic A. This LED will be active
when a valid link between the sender and receiver has been established.
10 12V DC Power Input
Connect the included 12V DC power supply to this input. The Power LED will
become active when the 12V DC power supply has been properly connected to
the unit and an open wall power socket.
SENDER PANEL DESCRIPTIONS

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SENDER PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
11 RS-232 Serial Communications Input
This port is capable of 2-way serial communication between RS-232 devices
connected to the sender and receiver. This port can be connected to a
computer’s serial communications port for interaction with a RS-232 serial
communications device connected to the receiver.
12 3.5mm Analog Stereo Audio Mini-Jack Input
This port is capable of accepting a 3.5mm mini-jack analog stereo audio source
for output at the receiver unit.
13 Console Control Switch Port
This port is currently not used. This port is intended for future feature
implementations.
14 USB 1.1 B Input
This port will accept a USB 1.1 host device, such as a computer. USB devices
can be connected to the local and remote USB ports. While all ports are
available for device input, only one location, local or remote, can be active at any
given time. To switch control between locations, use the control switch located
on the front panel of the sender unit. This connector is the USB B type. A LED
indicator is located next to this input to indicate that a good connection has been
made between the unit and the host device.
15 Local USB A Device Input
This input is intended for use by local USB devices. These inputs (2 are
available) are only active when the control switch on the front panel of the
sender unit is set to LOCAL.
16 Local DVI Output
This port is will accept a single digital DVI capable display. This port is always
active, unlike the USB ports which are selectable by the control switch. This port
will replicate the video signal that is input through the DVI input on the sender
unit.
17 DVI input
This port is will accept a single digital DVI capable source. The digital video
signal that is input on this port will be replicated and output through the local DVI
output on the sender and also over the fiber optic cable to the DVI output on the
receiver unit.
18 Fiber Optic Input A and B
This connector accepts 2 pairs of LC terminated fiber optic cable that will link the
sending and receiving unit together. When the cables between this port and the
corresponding ports on the receiver are properly connected, the LED indicator
labeled Optic A and Optic B on the front panel of both units will become active.

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NOTES