Gefen EXT-DVI-2CAT6DL User Manual

®

Dual-Link DVI

over 2CAT6

Extender

EXT-DVI-2CAT6DL

User Manual

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CONTENTS

1 Introduction
2 Operation Notes
3 Features
4 Sender Panel Layout
5 Sender Panel Descriptions
6 Receiver Panel Layout
7 Receiver Panel Descriptions
8 Connecting the Dual-Link DVI over 2CAT6 Extender
8 Wiring Diagram
9 DIP Switch Confi guration
10 Sender Unit
11 Sender Unit
12 Adjusting the Signal Quality
13 RS-232 Serial Control
14 Network Cable Wiring Diagram
15 Firmware Update
16 Specifi cations
17 Warranty

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of the Dual-Link DVI over 2CAT6 Extender.
Your complete satisfaction is very important to us.

Gefen

Gefen delivers innovative and progressive computer and electronics add­on 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 Dual-Link DVI over one CAT6 Extender

The Dual-Link DVI over 2CAT6 extends any dual-link DVI source, to a display up
to 200 feet (60 meters) away, at resolutions up to 3840x2400 using two CAT-6
cables. Extending dual-link resolutions over standard DVI cables have a limitation
of 15 feet. Exceeding this distance requires additional repeaters and/or boosters.
The Dual-Link DVI over 2CAT6 Extender provides an easy to install solution,
using CAT-6 cables. This product also extends RS-232 using the same CAT-6
cable, allowing access and control of devices using RS-232.

How It Works

Place the Dual-Link DVI over 2CAT6 Extender Sender unit next to the computer
source. Use the included dual-link DVI cable to connect the computer to the
Sender unit. Connect the Receiver unit to the display with dual-link DVI cable.
Connect an RS-232 serial cable from the RS-232 port on the Sender unit to the
RS-232 control device. Connect the RS-232 port on the Receiver unit to the
RS-232 device. Use two CAT-6 cables, up to 200 feet (60 meters), to connect the
Sender unit to the Receiver unit. Connect the included locking power supplies to
the Sender and Receiver Unit, and then connect both power cables to available
electrical outlets.

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OPERATION NOTES

READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR

OPERATING THE DUAL-LINK DVI OVER 2CAT6 EXTENDER

• The Dual-Link DVI over 2CAT6 Extender was designed for use with high
quality CAT-6a (augmented) cabling. This unit will either not perform to
specifi cation or refuse to operate completely if cabling other than CAT-6a is
used.

• When fi eld terminating CAT-6a cabling please adhere to the TIA/EIA-568-B
specifi cation shown on page 13.

• The Dual-Link DVI over 2CAT6 has a maximum distance rating based on
the bandwidth (i.e. resolution and color) of the video being transmitted.
When used with high quality CAT-6a cabling, you may expect a maximum
extension range of 200 feet (60 meters) at 3840x2400 or 1080p resolution
up to a 60Hz refresh rate. Lower quality cabling or older standards such as
CAT-5 cables will shorten the maximum achievable extension distance.

• For CAT-5e cables, the maximum distance is 150 feet at 1080p Full HD or
2560 x 1600.

• This product features HDCP pass-through only when using single-link
resolutions.

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FEATURES

Features

• Extends dual link DVI and RS-232 up to 200 feet (60 meters) over two
CAT-6a cables

• Supports HD resolutions up to 1080p Full HD

• Supports VESA resolutions up to 2560 x 1600

• EDID Management for Local and Pass-through modes

• Locking Power Supplies

• Rack-mountable

• Compatible with the Gefen Modular General Purpose Racktray

Application

• Computer Extension over CAT-6 up to 2560 x 1600

Package Includes

(1) Dual-Link DVI over 2CAT6 - Sender unit
(1) Dual-Link DVI over 2CAT6 - Receiver unit
(1) 6 ft. Dual-Link DVI Cable (M-M)
(2) 5V DC Power Supply
(1) User Manual

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SENDER UNIT LAYOUT

Front Panel

1

Back Panel

3

2

4

5 6

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