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DVI FM500 Extender

EXT-DVI-FM500

User Manual

User Manual

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CONTENTS

1 Introduction
2 Operation Notes
3 Features
4 Panel Layout
5 Connecting And Operating The DVI FM500 Extender
6 EDID Programming
7 Specifi cations
8 Warranty

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of the DVI FM500 Extender. 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 FM500 Extender

The DVI FM500 Extender lets you extend your DVI source up to 5,000 feet away using a 100% fi ber
optic extension solution. Attractive and compact DVI-to-fi ber modules connect to each other via just two
LC fi ber optic cable strands. Extender units fi t neatly behind equipment for a clean installation.

The on the fl y EDID programming feature enables quick and correct synchronization of the video resolu-
tion to the display without any manual confi guration. It’s a great way to extend DVI easily and cleanly.

How It Works

The DVI FM 500 Sender unit plugs into a DVI port (either a computer source or another device trans­mitting a DVI signal). The DVI FM 500 Receiver unit plugs into a DVI display - up to 5,000 feet away.
Two-strand LC fi ber optic cable connects the DVI FM 500 Sender unit and the DVI FM500 Receiver units
to each other. Power is connected to the DVI FM 500 receiver using the 5V wall adapter and a crisp,
vibrant HD picture appears on the display.

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OPERATION NOTES

READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR

OPERATING THE DVI FM500 EXTENDER

• The distance that DVI can be extended will depend on the type of fi ber optic cable used. For a
maximum resolution of 1920x1200 at 60 frames per second (60 Hz), the distances possible are as
follows:

• Single mode: 8(9)/125 microns core: 1500m (5,000 ft)

• Multi mode: 50(62.5)/125 microns core: 500m (1,500 ft)

• There are two included power supplies. The receiver unit must always be powered using the
external power supply. If the LED on the sender unit does not activate once the source is
connected and powered, please use the second included power supply to provide operational
power to the sender unit.

• The EDID from the display is stored in the sender unit but must be recorded from the display fi rst.
Please see instructions on page 6 for the proper EDID recording procedure.

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