Gefen EXT-DP-EDIDP User Manual

Audio Embedder

3GSDI

Release A4

User Manual

EXT-DP-EDIDP

DisplayPort Detective Plus

Important Safety Instructions

GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this product near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install or place this product near any heat sources such as radiators, heat

registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for

your safety. If the provided plug does not t into your outlet, consult an electrician for

replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.

12. To reduce the risk of electric shock and/or damage to this product, never handle or touch this unit or power cord if your hands are wet or damp. Do not expose this product to rain or moisture.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15. Batteries that may be included with this product and/or accessories should never be exposed to open ame or excessive heat. Always dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.

DisplayPort Detective Plus

Warranty Information

Gefen warrants the equipment it manufactures to be free from defects in material and workmanship.

If equipment fails because of such defects and Gefen is notied within two (2) years from

the date of shipment, Gefen will, at its option, repair or replace the equipment, provided that the equipment has not been subjected to mechanical, electrical, or other abuse or

modications. Equipment 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 ninety (90) days from the day of reshipment to the Buyer.

This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied, including without

limitation, any implied warranty or merchantability or tness for any particular purpose, all of

which are expressly disclaimed.

1. Proof of sale may be required in order to claim warranty.

2. Customers outside the US are responsible for shipping charges to and from Gefen.

3. Copper cables are limited to a 30 day warranty and cables must be in their original condition.

The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate. However, Gefen assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this manual. In no event will Gefen be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. The technical information contained herein

regarding the features and specications is subject to change without notice.

For the latest warranty coverage information, refer to the Warranty and Return Policy under

the Support section of the Gefen Web site at www.gefen.com.

PRODUCT REGISTRATION

Please register your product online by visiting the Register Product page under the

Support section of the Gefen Web site.

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DisplayPort Detective Plus

Gefen, LLC

c/o Customer Service 20600 Nordhoff St.

Chatsworth, CA 91311

Telephone: (818) 772-9100 (800) 545-6900

Fax: (818) 772-9120

Email: support@gefen.com

Visit us on the Web: www.gefen.com

Technical Support Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday - Friday, Pacic Time

DisplayPort Detective Plus is a trademark of Gefen, LLC.

Important Notice

Gefen, LLC reserves the right to make changes in the hardware, packaging, and any

accompanying documentation without prior written notice.

All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Contacting Gefen Technical Support

• When connecting a DisplayPort cable between the source and the DisplayPort

Detective Plus, the cable should not exceed 30 feet (10 meters) in length.

• The DisplayPort cable between the DisplayPort Detective Plus and the display

(or other sink device) should not exceed 50 feet (15 meters) in length.

• The DisplayPort Detective Plus comes with 1 default EDID prole and 7 pre-programmed EDID banks. If the contents of these banks are erased or over-written, the original EDID data cannot be restored.

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Operating Notes

DisplayPort Detective Plus

Features

• Supports resolutions up to 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)

• EDID presets for custom resolution support

• Supports RGB and YCbCr color spaces

• Write-protect switch

• No power supply required after initial EDID programming

• Can be powered via USB port or from the included power supply

• Upload / download EDID (.bin) les

• Copy EDID from connected display into non-volatile internal memory

• Firmware upgradeable

Packing List

The DisplayPort Detective Plus ships with the items listed below. If any of these items are

not present in your box when you rst open it, immediately contact your dealer or Gefen.

• 1 x DisplayPort Detective Plus

• 1 x 6 ft. DisplayPort cable

• 1 x 5V DC power supply

• 1 x Quick-Start Guide

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Features and Packing List

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Table of Contents

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01 Getting Started

Panel Layout ......................................................................................................... 2

Front Panel .................................................................................................... 2

Back Panel .................................................................................................... 3

Bottom Panel ................................................................................................. 4

Installation ............................................................................................................. 5

Connecting the DisplayPort Detective Plus ................................................... 5

Sample Wiring Diagram ................................................................................ 5

02 Operating the DisplayPort Detective Plus

EDID Programming ............................................................................................... 8

Programming an External EDID .................................................................... 8

Passing HDCP Content ................................................................................. 9

Recording an EDID to a EDID Bank ........................................................... 10

Loading an EDID from a Bank .................................................................... 11

Saving the Local EDID to a File .................................................................. 12

Uploading an EDID le to the Local Input ................................................... 13

Uploading an EDID le to a EDID Bank ...................................................... 14

DIP Switch Banks ................................................................................................ 15

DIP Switch Conguration ............................................................................ 15

03 Advanced Operation

Using the Virtual COM Port ................................................................................. 20

Connecting the DisplayPort Detective Plus ................................................. 20

Installing the DisplayPort Driver .................................................................. 21

Commands .......................................................................................................... 23

04 Appendix

Default EDID Prole ............................................................................................ 38

Installing the Gefen EDID Tool+ .......................................................................... 39

Firmware Upgrade Procedure ............................................................................. 42

Using the #fpga_upgrade command ........................................................... 42

Using the #fw_upgrade command .............................................................. 43

Specications ...................................................................................................... 44

DisplayPort Detective Plus

01 Getting Started

Panel Layout ......................................................................................................... 2

Front Panel .................................................................................................... 2

Back Panel .................................................................................................... 3

Bottom Panel ................................................................................................. 4

Installation ............................................................................................................. 5

Connecting the DisplayPort Detective Plus ................................................... 5

Sample Wiring Diagram ................................................................................ 5

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Front Panel

ID Name Description

1 WR Write-enable switch. Flip this switch to

the “E” position to allow the DisplayPort Detective Plus to be programmed with an

EDID. Set this switch to the “D” position

to disable programming and prevent an accidental erasure of the current EDID.

2 Prog Press this button to begin programming an

EDID. See EDID Programming for more

information.

3 Out Connect the display to this port using a

DisplayPort cable.

4 DIP switches Use this DIP switch bank to select a

pre-programmed EDID. See EDID

Programming for more information.

5 Power This LED will glow bright blue when the unit

is powered.

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Panel Layout

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Back Panel

ID Name Description

1 5V DC Connect the included 5V DC power supply to

this power receptacle.

2 In Connect the DisplayPort source to this port

using a DisplayPort cable.

3 USB Connect a USB Type A to Mini-USB Type B

cable (not included) to provide an alternate

power source for the DisplayPort Detective Plus.

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Panel Layout

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Bottom Panel

ID Name Description

1 DIP switches See DIP Switch Banks for more information

on using these DIP switches.

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Panel Layout

Page Title

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Getting Started

Installation

Connecting the DisplayPort Detective Plus

1. Connect the included DisplayPort cable from the DisplayPort source to the DP In port on the detective. If using a different DisplayPort cable, this cable should not

exceed 30 feet (10 meters) in length.

2. Use another DisplayPort cable to connect the display (or other sink) to the DP Out port on the detective. The DisplayPort cable should not exceed 50 feet

(15 meters) in length.

3. Connect the included 5V DC power supply to the power receptacle on the detective.

4. Connect the power supply to an available electrical outlet.

Sample Wiring Diagram

STOP: Before connecting the DisplayPort Detective Plus, the unit

must be programmed with an EDID. See EDID Programming for more information, before continuing.

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