SIIG AV-GM0403-S1 Series User manual

DVI over Single CAT5 Direct Plug-in Extender
P/N: AV-GM0403-S1

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Safety and Notice
The AV-GM0403-S1 DVI over Single CAT5 Direct Plug-in Extender has been tested for
conformance to safety regulations and requirements, and has been certified for international
use. However, like all electronic equipments, the AV-GM0403-S1 should be used with care. Please
read and follow the safety instructions to protect yourself from possible injury and to minimize
the risk of damage to the unit.
Follow all instructions and warnings marked on this unit.
Do not attempt to service this unit yourself, except where explained in this manual.
Provide proper ventilation and air circulation and do not use near water.
Keep objects that might damage the device and assure that the placement of this unit is on a
stable surface.
Use only the power adapter and power cords and connection cables designed for this unit.
Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners to clean this unit. Always unplug the power to the
device before cleaning.

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The AV-GM0403-S1 DVI over Single CAT5 Direct Plug-in Extender extends your PC DVI
transmission distance up to 30m (100ft) with resolution 1024x768 @60Hz. With AV-GM0403-S1,
users can transmit high quality digital video of PC applications through one cost effective
CAT-5/5e LAN cable to the remote monitor or projector, instead of using short and expensive DVI
cables. With embedded EDID inside the extender, your PC will continue to send the digital video
even when the monitor is not connected. The user can then disconnects the monitor, place it in a
remote location and reconnect it without rebooting the operating system.
The AV-GM0403-S1 includes two identical units: transmitting and receiving units. The
transmitting unit is connected to your PC DVI output and the receiving unit is connected to the
monitor or projector. While successfully connected, the two LED lights on each RJ-45 connector
will blink. The transmission distance between the transmitting and receiving units can be up to
30m (100ft) under XGA (1024x768@60Hz) or 15m (50ft) under UXGA (1600x1200@60Hz). With
compact size and requiring no power, AV-GM0403-S1 is the most cost effective choice for
bringing your impressive digital video to the remote display.
Features
DVI 1.1 compliant
Handy DVI-D to RJ-45 adapters with programmable EDID feature
Extend the transmission length from the sources up to 30m (100ft) under XGA
(1024x768@60Hz) or 15m (50ft) under UXGA (1600x1200@60Hz)
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Identical units work at both transmitting and receiving end. Easy to install.
No external power required
Spare mini USB +5V power socket
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Compact size
Direct plug-in
Perfectly integrated with other DVI over CAT5 series products
1. The length depends on the characteristics and quality of the cables. Higher resolutions and
longer transmission distances require low skew cables (<25ns/100m) for best performance.
Unshielded CAT6 with metal RJ-45 connectors is recommended.
Introduction

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2. From time to time, there might not be enough current AV-GM0403-S1 can extract from DVI
+5V pin! When users encounter such a situation, LED not blinking, one typical Type A USB to
mini USB cable can help to solve this under power issue instantly!

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Specifications & Package Contents
Model Name
AV-GM0403-S1
Technical
AV-GM0403-S1-TX
AV-GM0403-S1-RX
Role of usage
Transmitter [TX]
Receiver [RX]
DVI compliance
DVI 1.1
HDCP compliance
No
Video bandwidth
Single-link 165MHz [4.95Gbps]
Video support
Up to WUXGA [1920x1200@60Hz] & UXGA
[1600x1200@60Hz]
Transmission
over CAT5e
1920x1200@60Hz –15m [50ft]
1024x768@60Hz –25m [80ft]
Audio support
No audio for DVI signal
Equalization
None
Input TMDS signal
1.2 Volts [peak-to-peak]
Input DDC signal
5 Volts [peak-to-peak, TTL]
Spare USB power
jack
Yes
PCB stack-up
4-layer board [impedance control —differential 100; single
50]
Input
1x DVI
1x RJ-45
Output
1x RJ-45
1x DVI
DVI connector
DVI-I [29-pin male digital only]
RJ-45 connector
WE/SS 8P8C with 2 LED indicators
USB connector
mini USB
Mechanical
AV-GM0403-S1
Housing
Plastic mold
Dimensions
[L x W x H]
Model
[TX/RX] 50x40x20mm [2” x 1.6” x 0.8”]
Package
170 x 115 x 40mm [6.7” x 4.5” x 1.6”]
Carton
450 x 370 x 300mm [1’6”x 1’3”x 11.8”]
Weight
Model
[TX] –50g [1.8 oz]
Package
184g [6.1 oz]
Fixedness
Direct plug-in
Power supply
None
Power consumption
0.5 Watt [max]
Operation
temperature
0~40C [32~104F]
Storage temperature
-20~60C [-4~140F]
Relative humidity
20~90% RH [no condensation]
Package Contents
1x AV-GM0403-S1
1x User Manual

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1. Connect AV-GM0403-S1-TX to your DVI source.
2. Connect AV-GM0403-S1-RX to your DVI display.
3. Make sure the LED blink on source and display sites! If not, please try to have enough power
through USB socket on AV-GM0403-S1 TX!
4. Make sure the CAT-5/5e/6 cable is tightly connected between the DVI source and the display
with the AV-GM0403-S1.
5. The installation is done.
1. If there is no extenral USB power on TX side but one in RX side, please exchange the TX and
RX of AV-GM0403-S1 to get the the power.
CV-15
CV-17
CV-117
AV-GM03
Z3-S1
AV-GM04
03-S1
Output to display
HDMI
DVI
DVI
DVI
DVI
Transmission over CAT5 at
1024x768@60Hz
25m [80ft]
60m [200ft]
25m [80ft]
25m [80ft]
25m [80ft]
Transmission over CAT5 at
1920x1200@60Hz
15m [50ft]
40m [130ft]
15m [50ft]
15m [50ft]
15m [50ft]
Power requirement
No
TX-No /
RX-Yes
No
No
N/A
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Equalization
No
Yes
No
No
No
EDID learning
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
1. Most of the time, power will be unnecessary for AV-GM0403-S1, and it behaves exactly like
its sister model CV-117! However, when encountering not enough current or voltage from
DVI connection, AV-GM0403-S1 offers another path, USB, to compensate the deficiency of
power supply!
Hardware Installation
DVI over Single CAT5 Series Lineup

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1. The CV-1137 may not be compatible with the DVI sources and displays that feature
resolutions not in the aspect ratio of 4:3, 16:9 and 16:10.
2. All DVI over CAT5 transmission distances are measured using Belden 1583A CAT5e 125MHz
UTP cable and ASTRODESIGN Video Signal Generator VG-859C.
3. The transmission length is largely affected by the type of Cat-5/5e/6 cables, the type of HDMI
sources, and the type of HDMI display. The testing result shows solid UTP cables (usually in
the form of 300m [1,000ft] bulk cables) can transmit a lot longer signals than stranded UTP
cables (usually in the form of fixed length patch cords). Shielded STP cables are better suited
than unshielded UTP cables. A solid UTP Cat-5e cable shows longer transmission range than
stranded STP Cat-6 cable. For long extension applications, solid UTP/STP cables are the only
viable choice.
4. EIA/TIA-568-B termination (T568B) for Cat-5/5e/6 cables is recommended for better
performance.
5. To reduce the interference among the unshielded twisted pairs of wires in Cat-5/5e/6 cable,
one can use shielded STP cables to improve EMI problems, which is worsen in long
transmission.
6. Because the quality of the CAT5/6 cables has the major effect on how long the transmission
limit can achieve and how good is the received picture quality, the actual transmission range
is subject to one’s choice of Cat-5/5e/6 cables. For desired resolutions greater than 1080i or
1280x1024, a Cat-6 cable is recommended.
Notice

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Performance Guide for DVI over Category Cable
Transmission
Performance rating
Type of category cable
Wiring
Shielding
CAT5
CAT5e
CAT6
Solid
Unshielded
(UTP)



Shielded (STP)



Stranded
Unshielded
(UTP)



Shielded (STP)



Termination
Please use EIA/TIA-568-B termination (T568B) at any time

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The SELLER warrants the AV-GM0403-S1 DVI over Single CAT5 Direct Plug-in Extender to be
free from defects in the material and workmanship for 3 years from the date of purchase from
the SELLER or an authorized dealer. Should this product fail to be in good working order within 3
years warranty period, The SELLER, at its option, repair or replace the unit, provided that the unit
has not been subjected to accident, disaster, abuse or any unauthorized modifications including
static discharge and power surge. This warranty is offered by the SELLER for its BUYER with direct
transaction only. This warranty is void if the warranty seal on the metal housing is broken.
Unit that fails under conditions other than those covered will be repaired at the current price
of parts and labor in effect at the time of repair. Such repairs are warranted for 90 days from the
day of reshipment to the BUYER. If the unit is delivered by mail, customers agree to insure the
unit or assume the risk of loss or damage in transit. Under no circumstances will a unit be
accepted without a return authorization number.
The warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied, including without
limitations, any other implied warranty or fitness or merchantability for any particular purpose,
all of which are expressly disclaimed.
Proof of sale may be required in order to claim warranty. Customers outside Taiwan are
responsible for shipping charges to and from the SELLER. Cables and power adapters are limited
to a 30 day warranty and must be free from any markings, scratches, and neatly coiled.
The content of this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate.
However, The SELLER assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in
this manual. The SELLER will NOT be liable for direct, indirect, incidental, special, or
consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual, even if advised of
the possibility of such damages. Also, the technical information contained herein regarding the
AV-GM0403-S1 features and specifications is subject to change without further notice.
Limited Warranty

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April, 2018
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