Gefen EXT-DVIKA-HBT2 Users Manual
*Preferred
DVI KVM
HDBaseT Extender
w/ USB, RS-232, 2-way Audio, and POH
EXT-DVIKA-HBT2
User Manual
™
Release A2
Important Safety Instructions
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 ampliers) 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 specied 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 qualied 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.
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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 notied 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
modications. 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 specications 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.
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Contacting Gefen Technical Support
Technical Support
(707) 283-5900 (800) 472-5555
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday - Friday, Pacic Time
Email
support@gefen.com
Web
http://www.gefen.com
Mailing Address
Gefen
Core Brands, LLC
c/o Customer Service
1800 S McDowell Blvd
Petaluma, CA 94954 USA
Product Registration
Register your product here: http://www.gefen.com/kvm/Registry/Registration.jsp
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Operating Notes
• Always make sure that this product is running the latest rmware. The Gefen
Syner-G™ Software Suite is a free downloadable application from Gefen that provides
automatic download and installation of rmware upgrades for this product.
Download the application here: http://www.gefen.com/synerg/
• This product is only compatible with Gefen Syner-G 2.1.x and later, in order to support
EDID management and rmware updates.
DVI KVM HDBaseT™ Extender w/ USB, RS-232, and POH is a trademark of Gefen, LLC.
© 2016 Core Brands, LLC. All Rights Reserved. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Gefen, LLC reserves the right to make changes in the hardware, packaging, and any accompanying documentation
without prior written notice.
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This product uses UL listed or CE-compliant power supplies.
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Features and Packing List
Features
• Extends DVI, USB, RS-232, and 2-way Audio over a single CAT-5e
◦ 1080p Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz, 4:4:4, 12-bit), up to 330 feet/100 meters
◦ 1080p Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz, 4:4:4, 8-bit), up to 495 feet/150 meters
◦ WUXGA (1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz, 8-bit), up to 495 feet/150 meters
• Extends HDMI**, USB, RS-232, and 2-way Audio over a single CAT-5e
◦ 4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 @ 60Hz, 4:2:0, 8-bit), up to 330 feet/100 meters
◦ 4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 @ 30Hz, 4:4:4, 8-bit), up to 330 feet/100 meters
◦ 4K DCI-Cinema (4096 x 2160 @ 30Hz 4:4:4, 8-bit), up to 330 feet/100 meters
◦ 1080p Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz, 4:4:4, 12-bit), up to 330 feet/100 meters
◦ 1080p Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz, 4:4:4, 8-bit), up to 495 feet/150 meters
◦ WUXGA (1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz, 8-bit), up to 495 feet/150 meters
• HDMI Features Supported:
◦ HDMI 2.0 up to 4K 60Hz, 4:2:0, 8-bit color
◦ HDCP 2.2 and 1.4
◦ 12-bit Deep Color
◦ LPCM 7.1 audio, Dolby Atmos®, Dolby® TrueHD, DTS:X™, and DTS-HD Master
Audio™ pass-through
◦ 3DTV pass-through
◦ CEC pass-through
◦ Lip Sync pass-through
• Analog L/R Stereo Audio extension from Sender to Receiver and from Receiver to
Sender
• Receiver audio input accommodates a microphone or a line level audio source
• POH (Power Over HDBaseT™) feature provides power to Sender unit over the link
cable - only the Receiver needs external power
• Advanced EDID Management via Gefen Syner-G™ software
• Link Quality Monitoring via Gefen Syner-G™ software
• In-eld rmware update via USB, using Gefen Syner-G™ software
• Locking power connector
• 1U tall, half-rack-width enclosures can be:
◦ Surface-mounted
◦ Installed in a standard 19-inch rack using the EXT-RACK-1U-GRY rack tray
(available separately)
◦ Placed on a shelf
** Use Gefen DVI to HDMI cables
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Features and Packing List
1080P
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®
™
2.2
4K
DCI, 4096 x 2160, 30Hz
60Hz, 4:2:0
Deep Color Support
CINEMA
DCI, 4096 x 2160, 30Hz
Packing List
The DVI KVM HDBaseT™ Extender w/ USB, RS-232, and POH ships with the items listed
below. The packing contents of the Sender and Receiver unit are listed below. If any of
these items are not present in the box when you rst open it, immediately contact your
dealer or Gefen.
• 1 x DVI KVM HDBaseT™ Extender w/ USB, RS-232, and POH - Sender unit
• 1 x DVI KVM HDBaseT™ Extender w/ USB, RS-232, and POH - Receiver unit
• 1 x 6 ft. DVI cable (M-M)
• 2 x 6 ft. 3.5mm mini-stereo cable (M-M)
• 1 x 6 ft. Dual-Link DVI cable (M-M)
• 1 x 6 ft. USB A-B cable (M-M)
• 8 x Self-Adhesive Rubber Feet
• 4 x L-Shaped Surface-Mounting Brackets
• 8 x 6mm M3 Phillips at head machine screws, 0.5mm pitch, for use with
• 4 x 5mm 6-32 Phillips at head machine screws, for use with EXT-RACK-1U
• 1 x 48V/1A DC power supply with locking plug
• 1 x IEC AC power cord with interchangeable connectors (US, UK, EU, AU)
• 1 x Quick-Start Guide
EXT-MP-C01
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Table of Contents
1 Getting Started
Introduction............................................................................................................ 2
Sender Unit ................................................................................................... 2
Receiver Unit ................................................................................................. 4
Installation ............................................................................................................. 7
Connection Instructions ................................................................................. 7
Application Diagram ...................................................................................... 8
2 Basic Operation
LED Status .......................................................................................................... 12
Audio Connections .............................................................................................. 13
DIP Switch Conguration .................................................................................... 15
EDID Management ...................................................................................... 16
EDID Lock ................................................................................................... 17
HDCP .......................................................................................................... 17
Long-Reach Mode ....................................................................................... 18
RS-232 Interface ................................................................................................. 19
RS-232 Interface ......................................................................................... 19
3 Advanced Operation
Using Syner-G™ ................................................................................................. 24
Verifying the USB Driver ............................................................................. 24
Downloading an EDID ................................................................................. 26
Uploading an EDID ..................................................................................... 29
Copying an EDID ........................................................................................ 31
Viewing an EDID ......................................................................................... 33
4 Appendix
Default Settings ................................................................................................... 40
Sender Unit DIP Switches ........................................................................... 40
Receiver Unit DIP Switches ........................................................................ 40
Updating the Firmware ........................................................................................ 41
Network Cable Diagram ...................................................................................... 47
Rack Tray Installation .......................................................................................... 48
Specications ...................................................................................................... 49
Index.................................................................................................................... 51
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DVI KVM
HDBaseT Extender
w/ USB, RS-232, 2-way Audio, and POH
1 Getting Started
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DVI KVM HDBaseT Extender S
w/ USB, RS-232, 2-way Audio, and POH
Link
USB
Video
Power
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DVI KVM HDBaseT Extender S
w/ USB, RS-232, 2-way Audio, and POH
Link
USB
Video
Power
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EXT-DVIKA-HBT2-S
Non-POH
48V DC
RS-232
Audio
In Out Link
USB Host
Interface
DVI-D In
Introduction
Getting Started
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DVI KVM HDBaseT Extender S
w/ USB, RS-232, 2-way Audio, and POH
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EXT-DVIKA-HBT2-S
Non-POH
48V DC
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RS-232
Sender Unit
Audio
In Out Link
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Link
Video
USB
Power
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3
USB Host
Interface
DVI-D In
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ON WE
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ID Name Description
1 USB Connect the included USB Type A to Mini-
USB Type B cable to this connector.
This connector provides rmware updates
and control using the Syner-G software.
Getting Started
2 Link This LED glows solid green when the Sender
unit and Receiver unit are connected and
passing video.
Page Title
Introduction
3 Video This LED glows solid amber when the
4 Power This LED glows solid blue when the unit is
5 Non-POH 48V DC Use this port only when using a HDBaseT-
6 RS-232 Connect the included RS-232 cable from this
7 Audio In Connect a 3.5mm mini-stereo cable from the
8 Audio Out Connect a 3.5mm mini-stereo cable from this
9 Link Connects the Sender unit to the Receiver
10 DVI-D In Connect the included DVI cable from this
Sender unit and Receiver unit are connected
and passing video.
connected to an AC outlet and the unit is
powered ON.
compatible device as the Receiver.
port to an RS-232 device.
Line Out jack on the multimedia PC to this
jack. See Audio Connections (page 13)
for more information.
jack to the Line In jack of a multimedia PC.
See Audio Connections (page 13) for more
information.
unit using shielded CAT-5e (or better) cable.
connector to the DVI source.
11 USB Host Interface Connect the included USB cable from the
12 DIP Switches Controls various features on this product.
computer to this USB port.
See DIP Switch Conguration (page 15)
for more information.
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Receiver Unit
DVI KVM HDBaseT Extender R
w/ USB, RS-232, 2-way Audio, and POH
Link
USB
Video
Power
®
™
DVI KVM HDBaseT Extender R
w/ USB, RS-232, 2-way Audio, and POH
Link
USB
Video
Power
®
™
USB
EXT-DVIKA-HBT2-R
POH
48V DC
RS-232 Line
Mic
In Out Link DVI-D Out
1 2 3 4
Audio
Introduction
Getting Started
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DVI KVM HDBaseT Extender R
w/ USB, RS-232, 2-way Audio, and POH
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EXT-DVIKA-HBT2-R
POH
48V DC
RS-232 Line
13
Audio
Mic
In Out Link DVI-D Out
8 9
1
USB
2
Link
Video
Power
4
3
USB
1 2 3 4
12
ON
1 2
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ID Name Description
1 USB Connect the included USB Type A to Mini-
USB Type B cable to this connector.
This connector provides rmware updates
and control using the Syner-G software.
Getting Started
2 Link This LED glows solid green when the Sender
unit and Receiver unit are connected and
passing video.
Introduction
3 Video This LED glows solid amber when the
4 Power This LED glows solid blue when the unit is
5 POH 48V DC Connect the included power supply to
6 RS-232 Connect an RS-232 cable from this port to an
7 Mic / Line Use this switch to set the Audio In jack to
8 Audio In Connect a 3.5mm mini-stereo cable from the
9 Audio Out Connect a 3.5mm mini-stereo cable from this
Sender unit and Receiver unit are connected
and passing video.
connected to an AC outlet and the unit is
powered ON.
this power connector. The Sender unit is
powered over the CAT-5e (or better) cable.
RS-232 device. See RS-232 Interface (page
19) for more information.
accept line-level or mic-level input signals.
Line Out jack on the multimedia PC to this
jack. See Audio Connections (page 13)
for more information.
jack to the Line In jack of a multimedia PC.
See Audio Connections (page 13) for more
information.
10 Link Connects the Receiver unit to the Sender
unit using shielded CAT-5e (or better) cable.
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ID Name Description
11 DVI-D Out Connect a DVI cable from this connector to
12 USB (1, 2, 3, 4) Connect up to four USB devices to these
Getting Started
the DVI display.
USB ports.
Introduction
13 DIP Switches Controls various features on this product.
See DIP Switch Conguration (page 15)
for more information.
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Installation
Connection Instructions
► Video
1. Connect the included DVI cable from the DVI source to the DVI-D In port on the
Getting Started
Sender unit.
2. Connect a display to the DVI-D Out port on the Receiver unit.
► Link
3. Connect a shielded CAT-5e (or better) cable from the Link port on the Sender unit
to the Link port on the Receiver unit.
Maximum Resolution Mode Distance
HDMI
• 1920 x 1080p 60 Hz (8-bit)
DVI
• 1920 x 1200 60 Hz
Tip
An HDMI cable can be connected to the output when using a Gefen DVI to
HDMI cable (Gefen part no. CAB-DVI2HDMI-LCK-06MM).
Long Reach mode 495 feet (150 meters)
HDMI
• 3840 x 2160p 60 Hz (4:2:0)
DVI
• 1920 x 1200 60 Hz
See Long-Reach Mode (page 18) for more information.
► Audio (see Audio Connections (page 13) for more information)
4. Connect a 3.5mm mini-stereo cable from the Audio In port on the Sender unit
to the audio source.
5. Connect a pair of powered speakers (or another audio output device) to the
Audio Out port on the Receiver unit.
6. Connect a line-level or mic-level input to the Audio In port on the Receiver unit.
If using a mic-level input, then set the Mic / Line switch, on the Receiver unit,
to the Mic position.
Normal mode 330 feet (100 meters)
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7. Connect a 3.5mm mini-stereo cable from the Audio Out port on the Sender unit to
the audio input on the computer.
Getting Started
Warning
If a line-level input is being connected, DO NOT connect the cable to the
“Mic In” port on the computer. Doing so may damage the sound card on the
computer.
► USB
8. Connect the included USB cable from the computer to the USB Host Interface
port on the Sender unit.
9. Connect up to four USB devices to the Receiver unit.
► Power
10. Connect the included power supply to the Receiver unit.
Installation
Automation
Control Device
RS-232
Controlled Device
Application Diagram
USB
Audio
Audio
DVI
RS-232
EXT-DVIKA-HBT2 Sender
RS-232
Microphone
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Audio
USB
DVI Source
EXT-DVIKA-HBT2 Receiver
DVI
Audio
OR
Media player
3.5MM AUDIO CABLE
MouseKeyboard
PrinterExternal Storage
CAT-5 CABLE
DVI CABLE
RS-232 CABLE
USB
DVI Display
Powered Speakers
EXT-DVIKA-HBT2
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