Kramer 616R,616T Users Guide

KRAMER ELECTRONIC S LTD.
USER MANUAL
MODELS:
61 6T
Dual-Link Detachable Optical
61 6R
Dual-Link Detachable Optical DVI Receiver
P/N: 2900-300250 Rev 2
616T, 616R – Contents
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Contents
1 Introduction 1 2 Getting Started 2
2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2
2.2 Safety Instructions 3
2.3 Recycling Kramer Products 3
3 Overview 4
3.1 Powering the 616T and the 616R 5
4 Using the Dual-Link Detachable Optical DVI System 6
4.1 Capturing the EDID 6
4.2 Connecting the Dual-Link Detachable Optical DVI System 7
4.3 Avoiding Pitfalls During Operation 9
5 Technical Specifications 10
Figures
Figure 1: The Auto EDID Button on the 616T 7 Figure 2: Connecting the Fiber Optic Cable 8 Figure 3: Connecting the 616T/616R Dual-Link Detachable Optical DVI Transmitter/Receiver 8
616T, 616R - Introduction
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1 Introduction

Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been providing a world of unique, creative, and affordable solutions to the vast range of problems that confront the video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have redesigned and upgraded most of our line, making the best even better!
Our 1,000-plus different models now appear in 14 groups that are clearly defined by function: GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Routers; GROUP 3: Control Systems; GROUP 4: Format/Standards Converters; GROUP 5: Range Extenders and Repeaters; GROUP 6: Specialty AV Products; GROUP 7: Scan Converters and Scalers; GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors; GROUP 9: Room Connectivity; GROUP 10: Accessories and Rack Adapters; GROUP 11: Sierra Video Products; GROUP 12: Digital Signage; GROUP 13: Audio; and GROUP 14: Collaboration.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer 616T Dual-Link Detachable Optical DVI Transmitter and 616R Dual-Link Detachable Optical DVI Receiver, which are ideal for the following typical applications:
Digital flat panel and plasma displays used in medical, commercial and travel
applications
Conference rooms and auditoriums Kiosks with digital flat panel displays for presenting information LED signboards in streets and stadiums
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616T, 616R - Getting Started
Go to http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/product_downloads.asp to check for up-to-date user manuals, application programs, and to check if firmware upgrades are available (where appropriate).
This equipment is to be used only inside a building. It may only be connected to other equipment that is installed inside a building.
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2 Getting Started

We recommend that you:
Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging
materials for possible future shipment
Review the contents of this user manual

2.1 Achieving the Best Performance

To achieve the best performance:
Use only good quality connection cables (we recommend Kramer high-
performance, high-resolution cables) to avoid interference, deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise levels (often associated with low quality cables)
Do not secure the cables in tight bundles or roll the slack into tight coils Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely
influence signal quality
Position your Kramer 616T, 616R away from moisture, excessive sunlight
and dust
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Caution:
There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit
Warning:
Use only the Kramer Electronics input power wall adapter that is provided with the unit
Warning:
Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall before installing
Warning:
Class 1 Laser Product
Invisible laser radiation present
Avoid long-term viewing of laser
Avoid the use of magnifying viewing aids or instruments (such
as binoculars, telescopes, microscopes and magnifying lenses, but not spectacles or contact lenses)
Avoid placing optical devices in the emitted beam that could
cause the concentration of the laser radiation to be increased
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2.2 Safety Instructions

2.3 Recycling Kramer Products

The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC aims to reduce the amount of WEEE sent for disposal to landfill or incineration by requiring it to be collected and recycled. To comply with the WEEE Directive, Kramer Electronics has made arrangements with the European Advanced Recycling Network (EARN) and will cover any costs of treatment, recycling and recovery of waste Kramer Electronics branded equipment on arrival at the EARN facility. For details of Kramer’s recycling arrangements in your particular country go to our recycling pages at http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/recycling/.
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616T, 616R - Overview

3 Overview

The 616T and 616R are a small and lightweight fiber optic transmitter and receiver pair that transmit uncompressed resolutions up to WQXGA (2560x1600 @60Hz) or WQUXGA (3840x2400 @33Hz vertical refresh rate) over dual link DVI to a range of up to 500 meters (1640 feet) over duplex multimode fiber optic cable with two LC connectors. The 616T converts dual link DVI signals to optical signals that it transmits to the 616R. The 616R decodes the optical signals back to a dual link DVI signal.
The 616T and 616R feature:
A maximum data rate of 13.5Gbps (2.25Gbps per graphic channel) Supported resolutions – HDTV: 480p, 720p, 1080p;
Vesa: VGA to WQUXGA @33Hz (XGA not supported)
A range of up to 500m (1640ft) (multimode) Duplex multimode fiber optic cable with two LC connectors (Kramer
C-2LC/2LC series)
EDID capture that copies and stores the EDID from a display device (616T) Standards compliance - supports DVI1.0, fully implemented by fiber-optic
communication and DDC2B by virtual DDC
Compliance with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15
and 2 of FCC and CE
Laser standards compliance - IEC 60825-1, FDA 21CFR1040;
Laser Class 1: Safety of laser products
No EMI/RFI from the interconnecting cable HDTV compatibility, no HDCP compliance Two external 5V DC power adapters (supplied) NanoTools size
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3.1 Powering the 616T and the 616R

Your 616T/616R pair comes with two 5V DC power adapters. The 616R module must always be powered by the power adapter. The 616T can be powered either by an external power adapter or internally from the 5V pin on the DVI card of the computer. The 616T automatically detects if it is being powered via the external power adapter, and if so, the internal power supply is cut off. Use of the external power adapter for the 616T is strongly recommended for better performance.
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616T, 616R - Using the Dual-Link Detachable Optical DVI System
4 Using the Dual-Link Detachable Optical DVI
System
This section describes how to:
Capture the EDID of the display device (see Section 4.1) Connect the detachable optical DVI transmitter and receiver (see Section 4.2) Avoid pitfalls when using the 616T and 616R (see Section 4.3)

4.1 Capturing the EDID

The 616T and 616R are connected via one dual link channel. The EDID of the display device is captured by the transmitter for the computer to read.
The factory default EDID is set to WQXGA (2560x1600). If your display has this resolution, you do not need to capture the EDID.
You can capture the EDID of the display device on the 616T so that when the computer connects to the 616T, it reads the virtual EDID information and identifies the display device. This procedure is performed only once for the connected display device. After storing the EDID, the system can be connected and disconnected without having to set the EDID again. If the display device is replaced, the new EDID must be set on the 616T transmitter.
To capture the EDID of a display device, do the following:
1. Power the display on.
2. Connect the 5V power adapter to the power socket of the 616T, and connect the adapter to the mains electricity.
3. Push the EDID button (illustrated in Figure 1), using a thin screwdriver. The status LED lights.
4. Connect the 616T unit directly to the display device. The status LED flashes rapidly while reading the EDID and turns off after about 7-8 seconds.
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5. Disconnect the 616T from the display. The new EDID information is stored.
Figure 1: The Auto EDID Button on the 616T

4.2 Connecting the Dual-Link Detachable Optical DVI System

To connect the 616T Dual-Link Detachable Optical DVI Transmitter with the 616R Dual-Link Detachable Optical DVI Receiver, as the example in Figure 3 illustrates,
do the following:
1. Capture the EDID of the display device (see Section 4.1).
2. Connect the 616R to the 5V DC power adapter and connect the adapter to the mains electricity. The LED lights.
3. Connect the duplex LC fiber cable to the 616T and 616R modules, one connector at a time, as illustrated in Figure 2.
4. Plug the 616T DVI connector directly to the DVI connector of the computer.
Do not use any intermediate cable or adapter between them, and connect cables 1 and 2 as indicated in Figure 2.
5. Connect the 616R DVI connector directly to the DVI connector of the display device.
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616T, 616R - Using the Dual-Link Detachable Optical DVI System
Figure 2: Connecting the Fiber Optic Cable
6. Turn on the computer power and then turn on the display device power.
7. If the transmitter does not power up, connect the 5V power adapter to the 616T transmitter, and connect the adapter to the mains electricity.
You can use the power supplied through a DVI pin from the graphic cards instead of using the power adapter. After completing the installation, if the system does not seem to work properly, reconnect the power adapter while the system is powered.
Figure 3: Connecting the 616T/616R Dual-Link Detachable Optical DVI Transmitter/Receiver
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Be sure that at all times the cables are stored and used away from liquid or dirt.
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4.3 Avoiding Pitfalls During Operation

If any of these problems occur, we recommend the following:
If the display device shows only a black screen:
Check that all the AC and DC plugs and jacks used by the external power
supplies are firmly connected
Check that the DVI ports are firmly plugged into the computer and the
display device, and be sure that the transmitter and receiver modules are correctly plugged into the computer and display device, respectively
Check if the computer and display are powered on and properly booted Reset the system by unplugging and then replugging the transmitter DVI port
or receiver DVI port and then reboot the system
If the screen is distorted or displays noise:
Check if the graphics resolution is properly set Go to Display Properties of Windows and check the settings Be sure that the resolution is set for WQXGA (2560 x 1600) at 60Hz, or
WQUXGA (3840x2400 @33Hz vertical refresh rate) (not to the unsupported XGA resolution)
Reset the system Disconnect and reconnect the optical DVI cables
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616T, 616R - Technical Specifications
INPUTS:
DVI IN (616T), 1 duplex multimode fiber optic with 2 LC connectors (616R)
OUTPUTS:
1 duplex multimode fiber optic with 2 LC connectors (616T), DVI OUT (616R)
RESOLUTION:
13.5Gbps (2.25Gbps bandwidth per graphic channel) WQUXGA, 33Hz (XGA is not supported)
MAX. RANGE:
500m (1640ft) for WQUXGA (3840x2400) at 33Hz refresh rate.
POWER CONSUMPTION:
5V DC, 430mA max. (616T); 350mA max. (616R)
OPERATING TEMPERATURE:
0° to +40°C (32° to 104°F)
STORAGE TEMPERATURE:
-40° to +70°C (-40° to 158°F)
HUMIDITY:
10% to 85%, RHL non-condensing
DIMENSIONS:
3.9 cm x 7.2 cm x 1.5 cm (1.5" x 2.8" x 0.75") W, D, H
WEIGHT:
0.14kg (0.31lbs) approx.
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES:
2 power supplies: 5V DC/1A
OPTIONS:
C-2LC/2LC 2 LC fiber optic cable
Specifications are subject to change without notice at http://www.kramerelectronics.com

5 Technical Specifications

For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors, visit our Web site where updates to this user manual may be found.
We welcome your questions, comments, and feedback.
Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com E-mail: info@kramerel.com
SAFETY WARNING
Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening and servicing
P/N:
2900-300250
Rev:
2
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