Gefen Audio Extender DVI User Manual

DVI Audio

Extender

USER MANUAL

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The DVI Audio Extender is a trademark of Gefen Inc.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1

Introduction

2

DVI Audio Extender Sender Panel Descriptions

3

DVI Audio Extender Receiver Panel Descriptions

4

How To Connect The DVI Audio Extender

5

Dip Switch Usage Guide

6

CAT5 Link Cable - Wiring Diagram

7

Frequently Asked Questions

8

Terminology

9

Specifi cations

10

Warranty

OPERATION NOTES

READ THESE NOTES BEFORE IN STALL ING

OR OPERATING THE DVI AUDIO EXTENDER

• The DVI Audio Extender is housed in a metal box for better RF shielding.

• Your CAT-5 cable should not exceed 200 feet for 1280x1024/1080i.

• Your CAT-5 cable should not exceed 150 feet for 1920x1080/1080p.

• If you do not need DDC data you can use a single CAT-5 cable for the video only. The
DDC will not be connected. An additional 5V DC power supply will be needed for the
receiver side.

• If the source requires EDID present, you can use the Gefen DVI Detective to provide
EDID information.

INTRODUCTION

The DVI Audio Extender sender unit sits next to your computer, DVD player or any set-top
box with a DVI output. The cable supplied with the DVI Audio Extender connects your DVI
source to the send unit. The DVI Audio Extender receiver unit sits next to your DVI display

- up to 200 feet at 1280x1024/1080i ( 150 feet at 1920x1200/1080p). The display plugs
into the back of the DVI Audio Extender receiver unit. Two CAT-5 cables connect the DVI
Audio Extender-S and the DVI Audio Extender-R units to each other.

CONTENTS

The DVI Audio Extender system consists of:
DVI Audio Extender-S

DVI Audio Extender-R
1x 6 ft DVI to DVI Cable M-M
2x 5V DC power supply
1x 6 ft Audio RCA Cable

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