SMART-AVI SFX Series User manual

Advanced XT/XT-2P/XT-4P Extender 1
1-800-284-2131
www.smartavi.com
USER MANUAL
Single/dual/quad DVI-D
& USB 2.0 Fiber Extender
SFX DVI-D & USB 2.0 Fiber Extender
SFX-2P 2-Port DVI-D & USB 2.0 Fiber Extender
SFX-4P 4-Port DVI-D & USB 2.0 Fiber Extender
SFX series

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS_____________________________________________________________ 3-4
WHAT’S IN THE BOX?_____________________________________________________________________ 4
FRONT AND REAR________________________________________________________________________ 4
INSTALLATION____________________________________________________________________________ 5-7
LED’s BEHAVIOR__________________________________________________________________________ 8
SYSTEM OPERATION______________________________________________________________________9
TROUBLESHOOTING______________________________________________________________________ 9
TECHNICAL SUPPORT_____________________________________________________________________9
LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT________________________________________________________ 10
Table of content

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VIDEO
Format DVI-D Single Line
Maximum pixel clock 165 MHz
Input Interface (TX)
SFX (1) DVI-D 29-pin female
SFX-2P (2) DVI-D 29-pin female
SFX-4P (4) DVI-D 29-pin female
Output Interface (RX)
SFX (1) DVI-D 29-pin female
SFX-2P (2) DVI-D 29-pin female
SFX-4P (4) DVI-D 29-pin female
Resoluon Up to 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
DDC 5 volts p-p (TTL)
Input equalizaon Automac
Input cable length Up to 20 
Output cable length Up to 20 
Technical Specifications
RS-232
Input interface (TX) (1) DB9 (Female
Output interface (RX) (1) DB9 (Female)
Speed Up to 115 Kbps
USB
Signal type EHCI (USB 2.0) and OHCI/UHCI (USB 1.1)
Input interface (TX) (1) USB type B (female
Output interface (RX) (4) USB type A (female)
AUDIO
Signal type Stereo audio
Bandwidth 15 MHz, 0 dB
Impedance 10 kOhm
Connector 3.5 mm stereo mini female
OPTICAL
Fiber type Duplex, mul mode
Connector type Duplex LC
Wavelength 1310 nm/1550 nm (dual wavelength)
Data rate 2x2.5 Gbps (2.5 Gbps per single wavelength)
Transmission power -5 dB min
Receiver sensivity -21 dB max
Distance 500 m max

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SFX Unit Single/Dual/Quad Head DVI-D, Stereo Audio, RS-232 Mulmode Fiber Extender.
PS5VD4A -WLLMNT
or CCPWR06
5V DC, 3A (minimum) power adapter with center-pin posive polarity
or 6’ Power Plug Cable.
User Manual
What’s in the box?
SFX Transmitter rear
SFX transmitter front
SFX receiver rear
SFX receiver front
Technical Specifications (continued)
OTHER
Power supply SFX External 100-240 VAC/5VDC4A @ 20 W
SFX-2P, SFX-4P Internal 100-240 VAC
Dimensions SFX 8.5” W x 1.85” H x 5.4” D
SFX-2P, SFX-4P 17” W x 1.7” H x 7” D
SFX
Weight 1.5 lbs
SFX-2P, SFX-4P 8 lbs
Operang temperature 32-131 °F (0-55 °C)
Storage temperature -4-185 °F (-20-85 °C)
Humidity Up to 95% (non-condensing)

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1. Ensure that power is turned o or disconnected from the unit and the computers.
2. Use a DVI cable to connect the DVI output port from each computer to the
corresponding DVI-I IN ports of the unit.
3. Use a USB cable (Type-A to Type-B) to connect a USB port on each computer to the
respecve USB ports of the unit.
4. Oponally connect a stereo audio cable (3.5mm to 3.5mm) to connect the audio output
of the computers to the AUDIO IN ports of the unit.
5. Connect a monitor to the DVI-I OUT console port of the unit using a DVI cable.
6. Connect a USB keyboard and mouse in the two USB console ports.
7. Oponally connect stereo speakers to the AUDIO OUT port of the unit.
8. Finally, power on the extender by connecng a 12VDC power supply or power plug cable
to the power connector, and then turn on all the computers.
installation
Application diagram SFX
The SFX is a Single Head DVI-D (1920x1200), RS-232 signal, USB 2.0, USB keyboard-mouse and
stereo audio extender, sending signals up to 1,500  away over two convenonal and inexpensive
ber opc cables.
Part No. Descripon
SFX-M-S DVI-D, Stereo Audio, USB 2.0/1.1, RS-232 Mulmode Fiber Extender Up to 1,500 .
Includes: [SFX-TX, SFX-RX, 2 X (PS5VD4A)]

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Application diagram SFX-2P
The SFX-2P is a Dual Head DVI-D (1920x1200), RS-232 signal, USB 2.0, USB keyboard-mouse and
stereo audio extender, sending signals up to 1,500  away over three convenonal and inexpensive
ber opc cables.
Part No. Descripon
SFX-2P-M-S Dual DVI-D, Stereo Audio, USB 2.0/1.1, RS-232 Mulmode Fiber Extender Up to 1,500 . Includes:
[SFX-2P-TX, SFX-2P-RX, 2 x (CCPWR06)]

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Application diagram SFX-4P
The SFX-4P is a Quad Head DVI-D (1920x1200), RS-232 signal, USB 2.0, USB keyboard-mouse and
stereo audio extender, sending signals up to 1,500  away over ve convenonal and inexpensive
ber opc cables.
Part No. Descripon
SFX-4P-M-S Quad DVI-D, Stereo Audio, USB 2.0/1.1, RS-232 Mulmode Fiber Extender Up to 1,500 . Includes:
[SFX-4P-TX, SFX-4P-RX, 2 x (CCPWR06)]

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Led control
SDX-XT
PWR Solid red LED when power is connected
Link Solid green LED when cat5 is connected
FW Blinking green LED when transferring informaon between unit and computer
SDX-XT-2P
PWR Solid red LED when power is connected
Link Solid green LED when cat5 is connected
FW Blinking green LED when transferring informaon between unit and computer
SDX-XT-4P
PWR Solid red LED when power is connected
Link Solid green LED when cat5 is connected
FW Blinking green LED when transferring informaon between unit and computer

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Troubleshooting
No Power
 Make sure that the power adapter is securely connected to the power connector of the
unit.
 Check the output voltage of the power supply and make sure that the voltage value is
around 12VDC.
 Replace the power supply.
No Video
 Check if all the video cables are connected properly.
 Connect the computer directly to the monitor to verify that your monitor and computer
are funconing properly.
 Restart the computers
Keyboard is not working
 Check if the keyboard is properly connected to the unit.
 Check if the USB cables connecng the unit and the computers are properly connected.
 Try connecng the USB on the computer to a dierent port.
 Make sure that the keyboard works when directly connected to the computer.
 Replace the keyboard.
Mouse is not working
 Check if the mouse is properly connected to the unit.
 Try connecng the USB on the computer to a dierent port.
 Make sure that the mouse works when directly connected to the computer.
 Replace the mouse.
No Audio
 Check if all the audio cables are connected properly.
 Connect the speakers directly to the computer to verify that the speakers and the comput-
er audio are funconing properly.
 Check the audio sengs of the computer and verify that the audio output is through the
speakers.
Technical support
For product inquiries, warranty questions, or technical questions, please contact [e-mail].

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Limited warranty statement
A. Extent of limited warranty
SmartAVI, Inc. warrants to the end-user customers that the SmartAVI product specied above will be
free from defects in materials and workmanship for the duraon of 1 year, which duraon begins on
the date of purchase by the customer. Customer is responsible for maintaining proof of date of
purchase.
SmartAVI limited warranty covers only those defects which arise as a result of normal use of the
product, and do not apply to any:
a. Improper or inadequate maintenance or modicaons
b. Operaons outside product specicaons
c. Mechanical abuse and exposure to severe condions
If SmartAVI receives, during applicable warranty period, a noce of defect, SmartAVI will at its
discreon replace or repair defecve product. If SmartAVI is unable to replace or repair defecve
product covered by the SmartAVI warranty within reasonable period of me, SmartAVI shall refund
the cost of the product.
SmartAVI shall have no obligaon to repair, replace or refund unit unl customer returns defecve
product to SmartAVI.
Any replacement product could be new or like new, provided that it has funconality at least equal to
that of the product being replaced.
SmartAVI limited warranty is valid in any country where the covered product is distributed by
SmartAVI.
B. Limitaons of warranty
To the extant allowed by local law, neither SmartAVI nor its third party suppliers make any other
warranty or condion of any kind whether expressed or implied with respect to the SmartAVI
product, and specically disclaim implied warranes or condions of merchantability, sasfactory
quality, and tness for a parcular purpose.
C. Limitaons of liability
To the extent allowed by local law the remedies provided in this warranty statement are the
customers sole and exclusive remedies.
To the extant allowed by local law, except for the obligaons specically set forth in this warranty
statement, in no event will SmartAVI or its third party suppliers be liable for direct, indirect, special,
incidental, or consequenal damages whether based on contract, tort or any other legal theory and
whether advised of the possibility of such damages.
D. Local law
To the extent that this warranty statement is inconsistent with local law, this warranty
statement shall be considered modied to be consistent with such law.