Blackmagicdesign DVI Extender Instruction Manual
In
struction Guide
DVI Extender
Windows
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August 2009
Mac OS X
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Contents
DVI Extender
How to Install
Hardware Installation 6
Installation and Removal on Mac OS X 7
Installation and Removal on Windows 7
Using Blackmagic Converter Utility 8
The Converter Utility Interface 9
Using DVI Extender 10
Using DVI Extender with a Mac OS X computer 11
Using DVI Extender with a Windows computer 12
Troubleshooting 14
Frequently Asked Questions 16
Support 18
Warranty
Warranty Terms and Conditions 20
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Welcome
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Welcome to DVI Extender!
Welcome to DVI Extender, the easy way to extend your computer display using 3 Gb/s SDI video
connections so you can route your computer display anywhere in your facility!
DVI Extender simply plugs into the DVI-D monitor connector on your computer, and powers from the
USB port. A short USB and DVI cable is included so you keep the cable mess behind your computer to
a minimum! DVI Extender also includes an audio input using the same mini jack connector common on
computer audio outputs!
DVI Extender is compatible with HDLink Pro and HDLink Optical Fiber models for the monitor end of
the computer display connection. The advantage of using HDLink Pro for the SDI to DVI extensions is
you can router either DVI Extender or regular SDI video to your monitor, and the display will
automatically change!
If you want to convert computer graphics to SDI video, then DVI Extender can be switched to video mode
using Blackmagic Design’s Converter Utility software. This software lets you change between Extender
and Video modes, and then your computer will be able to select from a range of video resolutions. Please
note that not all operating systems and display drivers support all video formats.
We think it should take only a few minutes to connect DVI Extender! Before you install, please
check for the latest version of the Converter Utility software on the support page of our website at
www.blackmagic-design.com
Lastly, please register your DVI Extender when downloading software updates. We would love to keep you
updated on new software updates and new features for your DVI Extender. Please send us any suggestions
for improvements to the software as we are constantly working on new features and improvements, so
we would love to hear from you!
Grant Petty
CEO Blackmagic Design
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Welcome
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USB 2.0 connection to computer
Analog audio input from computer
Power lamp
DVI-D input from computer graphics card
SDI output
DVI Extender at a Glance
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How to Install
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Installation
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Hardware Installation
The DVI Extender package includes cables for USB, audio and DVI-D so there is nothing extra to buy. You
can use longer cables if you wish, particularly if you have a computer where the DVI, USB and audio ports
are not close to each other. DVI-D cables should be no longer than 6 feet, or 2 meters, in length.
Firstly connect DVI Extender to a USB 2.0 port on your computer using a USB cable. The power lamp
should illuminate. We recommend DVI Extender be directly connected to a dedicated USB 2.0 port on
your computer for reliable operation. If you work in a secure computing environment, where USB ports are
unavailable, DVI Extender can be powered using a third-party, AC-to-USB power adapter.
Connect the regular analog audio output of your computer to the “AUDIO IN” port of DVI Extender using
an audio cable. On most computers, the regular analog audio output will show a headphone icon and/or
be colored lime green.
Connect the DVI output of your computer to the “DVI-D IN FROM PC” port of DVI Extender using a
DVI-D cable.
Connection to Mac Connection to PC
DVI Out
USB
Audio Out
USB
Audio Out
DVI Out
DVI Out
USB
Audio Out
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