Gefen EXT-DVIKVM-ELR
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1. DVIK VM Extra Long Range Extender Over One CATS EXT DVIKVM ELR User Manual DVIKVM Extra Long Range Extender S o Over One CAT5 LINK pv e Power USB DVIKVM Extra Long Range Extender R Over One CAT5 699 ei LINK SE e o sem N gefen com ASKING FOR ASSISTANCE Technical Support Telephone 818 772 9100 800 545 6900 Fax 818 772 9120 Technical Support Hours 8 00 AM to 5 00 PM Monday thru Friday Write To Gefen LLC c o Customer Service 20600 Nordhoff St Chatsworth CA 91311 www gefen com support 2gefen com Notice Gefen LLC reserves the right to make changes in the hardware packaging and any accompanying documentation without prior written notice DVIKVM Extra Long Range Extender Over One CAT5 is a trademark of Gefen LLC 2011 Gefen LLC All rights reserved All trademarks are the property of their respective owners Rev 11 12 13 14 21 22 CONTENTS Introduction Operation Notes Features Sender Unit Layout Sender Unit Descriptions Heceiver Unit Layout Heceiver Unit Descriptions Connecting the DVIKVM Extra Long Range Extender Over One CAT5 Wiring Diagram DIP Switch Configuration Network Cable Wiring Diagram Rack Tray Installation Troubleshooting Glossary Specifications Warranty INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the Gefen DVIKVM Ext2. 568b is the minimum requirement For resolutions greater than 1280x1024 or 10801 Gefen recommends solid shielded Cat 6 cables No video Make sure that the source is not a dual link source resolutions greater than 1920 x 1200 If using a DVI the source signal must not be HDCP encrypted Make sure that DIP switch 2 on the Receiver Unit is set to the ON position The DVIKVM Extra Long Range Extender Over One CAT5 will only pass HDCP content when using HDMI sources f this does not resolve the issue then make sure that the display sink is compatible with the source Ensure that the resolution and timing of the source device can be used with the display or other sink connected to the Receiver Unit Next make sure that the Cat 5 cable connecting the Sender Unit and Receiver Unit is firmly connected to the LINK ports on both units If this does not solve the issue try disconnecting and then reconnecting the power from both the Sender Unit and the Receiver Unit Make sure that both units work with shorter Cat 5e cables 15 20 feet before extending to greater distances Intermittent loss of video Flickering or a blinking image is the result of a loss of sync between the display and the source lowering the source resolution e g from 1080p to 720p If this solves the issue then the Cat 5 cables being used to connect the Sender Unit and the Receiver Unit are unable to handle the bandwidth of the higher resolution and thus you are
3. an Ethernet cable 5 V DC Locking Power Connector Connect the included 5 V DC locking power supply to this connector RECEIVER UNIT LAYOUT Front RECEIVER UNIT DESCRIPTIONS Power Indicator This LED will turn bright blue once the included 5V DC locking power supply has been properly connected to the unit and the locking power supply has been connected to an available electrical outlet Link Indicator This LED glows bright blue when the Sender Unit and Receiver Unit are connected using Cat 5 Cat 6 cable USB Indicator This LED glows bright blue when a USB source is connected to the Receiver Unt DVI Indicator This LED flashes on bright blue and off when a DVI display is connected to the Receiver Unit The Sender Unit and Receiver Unit must also be connected using a Cat 5 Cat 6 cable Service Port Mini USB service port used for upgrading the firmware Link Connects the Receiver Unit to the Sender Unit using Cat 5 Cat 6 cable DVI Out Connect a DVI display to this DVI I connector USB Input Ports 1 3 Connect USB devices to these ports 5 V DC Locking Power Connector Connect the included 5 V DC locking power supply to this connector CONNECTING THE DVIKVM EXTRA LONG RANGE EXTENDER OVER ONE CAT5 How to Connect the DVIKVM Extra Long Range Extender Over One CAT5 Connect the DVI source to the Sender Unit using the provided DVI cable Connect the DVI monitor to the Receiver Unit using a DVI cable Con
4. of each twisted pair of 24 gauge copper wires within the cable CAT 5e Similar to Cat 5 cable but is enhanced to support speeds of up to 1000 megabits per second CRT An acronym for Cathode Ray Tube a common type of computer display hardware DDC Short form for Display Data Channel It is a VESA standard for communication between a monitor and a video adapter Using DDC a monitor can inform the video card about its properties such as maximum resolution and color depth The video card can then use this information to ensure that the user is presented with valid options for configuring the display 14 GLOSSARY DDWG An acronym for Digital Display Working Group DDWG are the creators of the DVI specification Dolby Digital This is a digital surround sound technology used in movie theaters and upscale home theater systems that enhances audio Home theater components with this technology work in conjunction with a 8 1 speaker system Eight speakers plus a low frequency subwoofer to produce true to life audio that draws the listener into the onscreen action DTS DTS is the acronym for Digital Theater Systems DTS is a discrete 8 1 channel surround system similar to Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is the DTV standard but DTS competes with Dolby on DVD and in the movie theaters DVI The acronym for Digital Visual Interface DVI is the connection standard developed by Intel for connecting computers to dig
5. box DVD player and A V receiver and a compatible digital audio and or video monitor such as a digital television DTV HD SDI HD SDI is the acronym for High Definition Serial Digital Interface HD SDI provides a data rate of 1 485 Gb s for high definition video and audio HDTV High Definition Television The high resolution subset of our DTV system The ATSC defines HDTV as a 16 9 image with twice the horizontal and vertical resolution of our existing system accompanied by 5 1 channels of Dolby Digital audio The CEA defines HDTV as an image with 720 progressive or 1080 interlaced active top to bottom scan lines 1280 x 720p and 1920 10801 are typically accepted as high definition scan rates 16 GLOSSARY IEEE 1394a A type of cabling technology for transferring data to and from digital devices at high speed Some professional digital cameras and memory card readers connect to the computer over FireWire FireWire card readers are typically faster than those that connect via USB Also known as IEEE 1394 FireWire was invented by Apple Computer but is now commonly used with Windows based PCs as well IR remote A type of wireless transmission using infrared light waves K KVM An acronym for Keyboard Video Mouse A KVM switch is a hardware device that allows control of multiple computers from a single keyboard video monitor and mouse L LCD Liquid Crystal Display A display that consists of two po
6. d for the digital transmission of composite NTSC or PAL video SMPTE The acronym for Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers SMPTE was founded in 1916 and is an international professional association based in the U S SMPTE has over 400 standards and engineering guidelines for television motion pictures digital cinema as well as audio and medical applications S PDIF S PDIF is the acronym for Sony Philips Digital Interconnect Format but is more commonly known as Sony Philips Digital Interface S PDIF is a digital audio interface used in consumer audio equipment used to carry digital audio signals over a relatively short distance The digital signal is transmitted over a coaxial cable with RCA connectors T TOSLINK TOSLINK is an abbreviated format of the two words Toshiba Link TOSLINK is a standardized optical fiber connection system used to transmit digital audio between various pieces of consumer audio equipment TOSLINK can support several different audio formats including LPCM Dolby amp and DTS M 19 GLOSSARY UJ USB USB Is an acronym for Universal Serial Bus USB can connect computer peripherals such as mice keyboards digital cameras printers personal media players flash drives Network Adapters and external hard drives For the most part USB has made interfaces such as serial and parallel ports obsolete V VESA VESA Video Electronics Standards Association is an internat
7. he USB host source device to the USB port on the Sender Unit Connect the Receiver Unit to the monitor or digital signage display with a DVI cable Connect the USB devices to the Receiver Unit Use one Cat 5 cable up to 330 feet 100 meters to connect the Sender Unit to the Receiver Unit Connect the included locking power supplies to the Sender Unit and Receiver Unit and then connect both power cords to available electrical outlets OPERATION NOTES PLEASE READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE DVIKVM EXTRA LONG RANGE EXTENDER OVER ONE CAT5 Cat 5 or Cat 6 cables should not exceed 330 feet 100 meters Shielded STP Cat 5 or Cat 6 is recommended However un shielded UTP Cat 5 or Cat 6 is acceptable NOTE The shielded cable has an advantage by providing immunity to Electromagnetic Interference EMI cell phones and A C motors The Gefen DVIKVM Extra Long Range Extender Over One CAT5 features the ability to generate compatible EDID and Hot Plug signals when working with different brands of source devices and monitors This product supports HDCP with HDMI sources Dual link resolutions are not supported 5 Features e Supports DVI resolutions up to 1920x1200 60 Hz or 1080p at 330 feet 100 meters e Extends USB 2 0 up to 330 feet 100 meters e Digital signal transmission over Cat 5 cable for zero signal loss e Supports USB 2 0 e Backward compatible with USB 1 1 devices e Field U
8. ional standards entity for computer graphics The initial goal of VESA was to produce a standard for the 800 x 600 SVGA resolution displays However the VESA standard has produced several standards which relate to the function of video devices on personal computers DisplayPort is also a VESA technology that supports connections to digital displays VGA Video Graphics Array VGA initially refers to the display hardware which was introduced with the IBM PS 2 line of computers in 1987 However it is also used to define the 15 pin D subminiature VGA connector as well as a resolution of 640 x 480 20 SPECIFICATIONS Maximum Pixel EG er 165 MHz MTS 1 2 Volts Ile REI Ta E 5 Volts p p TTL DVI Connector Sender DVI I 29 pin female USB Connector 1 USB Connector Heceiver 3 Type A Link Connector Sender 2 RJ 45 1 per unit Service Connector for field upgrades Sender Receiver Mini USB Power Supply Sender 5 V DC Bet EE 10 W per unit max Operating VEH 0 40 C UT 8 5 W x 1 75 Hx 4 5 D 9 1 VV HR 8 Ibs 21 WARRANTY Gefen warrants the equipment it manufactures to be free from defects in material a
9. ital monitors such as flat panels and DLP projectors A consumer electronics version not necessarily compatible with the PC version is used as a connection standard for HDTV tuners and displays Transmits an uncompressed digital signal to the display EDID The acronym for Extended Display Identification Data The EDID is a data structure provided by a digital display to describe its capabilities to a video source device EDID is defined and standardized by the Video Electronics Standards Association VESA Among other things the EDID includes manufacturer name ID serial number product type and timings supported by the display 15 GLOSSARY E Fiber Optic Hefers to the medium and the technology associated with the transmission of information as light pulses along a glass or plastic wire or fiber Optical fiber carries much more information than conventional copper wire and is in general not subject to electromagnetic interference and the need to retransmit signals High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection Created by Intel HDCP is used with HDTV signals over DVI and HDMI connections and on D Theater D VHS recordings to prevent unauthorized duplication of copy written material HDMI The High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI is an industry supported uncompressed all digital audio video interface HDMI provides an interface between any compatible digital audio video source such as a set top
10. larizing transparent panels and a liquid crystal surface sandwiched in between Voltage is applied to certain areas causing the crystal to turn dark A light source behind the panel transmits through transparent crystals and is mostly blocked by dark crystals 17 GLOSSARY N NTSC NTSC is an acronym for National Television Systems Committee NTSC is the current analog television standard used in North America most of South America Burma South Korea Taiwan Japan and the Philippines p PAL An acronym for Phase Alternate Line PAL is the analog television display standard that is used in Europe and certain other parts of the world North America uses the NTSC standard PAL typically uses 625 scan lines compared to the NTSC standard of 525 scan lines PS 2 serial interface developed by IBM for the purpose of connecting a keyboard or mouse to a PC The PS 2 port has a mini DIN plug containing 6 pins PS 2 ports are used so that the serial port can be used by another device RS 232 The acronym for Recommended Standard 232 RS 232 is the name for a series of standards for serial data and control signals frequently used by computers serial ports 18 GLOSSARY SDI SDI is the acronym for Serial Digital Interface SDI is used for standard definition applications SMPTE 259M with bit rates of 270 Mb s 360 Mb s 143 Mb s and 177 Mb s 270 Mb s is the most common Bit rates below 270 Mb s were designe
11. losing sync Replace the existing Cat 5 cables with a shielded Cat 6 cable Electromagnetic Interference EMI from fluorescent lights generators and A C unit motors can also cause intermittent loss of video Shielded Cat 6 cable with the drain wire soldered to the connectors will resolve the issue Also make sure to eliminate any patch panels and wall plates Patch panels and wall plates are prone to EMI if they are not shielded properly Image is tinted green or pink An image that is tinted green or pink is the result of the incorrect color space being transmitted Make sure that the display and source both support the same color space Setting DIP switch 1 on the Receiver Unit to the OFF position will use the Local EDID EDID features newer than HDMI 1 3 are removed when the display is read This provides a general EDID which is compatible with more displays 13 GLOSSARY A ADC Apple Display Connector The ADC interface is a proprietary interface developed by Apple that combines analog and digital signals USB and power in a single cable C CAT 5 Category 5 cable commonly known as Cat 5 is an unshielded twisted pair type cable designed for high signal integrity The actual standard defines specific electrical properties of the wire but it is most commonly known as being rated for its Ethernet capability of 100 Mbit s Its specific standard designation is EIA TIA 568 Cat 5 cable typically has three twists per inch
12. nd workmanship If equipment fails because of such defects and Gefen is notified 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 modifications 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 fitness 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 technical information contained herein regarding the fea
13. nect the included USB cable from the computer to the Sender Unit Connect the USB devices to the Receiver Unit Connect a Cat 5e or Cat 6 cable between the Link port on the Sender Unit and the Link port on the Receiver Unit NOTE If terminating network cables in the field please adhere to the TIA EIA568B specification see page 11 Connect the 5 V DC locking power supplies to the Sender Unit and Receiver Unit Do not overtighten the locking connectors Plug the two 2 AC power cords from the power supplies to available electrical outlets Wiring Diagram for the DVIKVM Extra Long Range Extender Over One CAT5 CAT5 LINK CABLE Up to 330 ft DVI CABLE USB CABLE mmm Receiver DVI Monitor Ww USB Mouse USB Keyboard EXT DVIKVM ELR 1 Attention This product should always be connected to a grounded electrical socket 8 DIP SWITCH CONFIGURATION Receiver Unit The Gefen DVIKVM Extra Long Range Extender Over One CAT5 contains DIP switches on the bottom of the Receiver Unit the Sender Unit does not contain any DIP switches Each DIP switch performs a different function Two DIP switches located on the bottom of the Receiver Unit zi MERE DIP Switch 1 EDID Management e OFF Local EDID When Local EDID mode is used the EDID will be assembled by copying all video and audio features of the connected output device e ON default Pass Through EDID Allows all video and audio feat
14. pgradeable via USB mini jack e Works with PC and Mac computers e Locking Power Supplies o Rack mountable Applications e ideal for digital signage applications Extension of workstations Package Includes 1 Gefen DVIKVM Extra Long Range Extender Over One 5 Sender Unit 1 Gefen DVIKVM Extra Long Range Extender Over One CAT5 Receiver Unit 1 6 ft DVI Cable 1 6 ft USB cable A B 2 5V DC Locking Power Supplies 1 User Manual SENDER UNIT LAYOUT Front Back SENDER UNIT DESCRIPTIONS Power Indicator This LED will turn bright blue once the included 5V DC locking power supply has been properly connected to the unit and the locking power supply has been connected to an available electrical outlet Link Indicator This LED glows bright blue when the Sender Unit and Receiver Unit are connected using Cat 5 Cat 6 cable USB Indicator This LED glows bright blue when a USB source is connected to the Sender Unt DVI Indicator This LED flashes on bright blue and off when a DVI video source is connected to the Sender Unit The Sender Unit and Receiver Unit must also be connected using a Cat 5 Cat 6 cable Service Port Mini USB service port used for upgrading the firmware Link Connects the Sender Unit to the Receiver Unit using Cat 5 Cat 6 cable DVI In Connect a DVI cable from the computer to this DVI I connector USB In Connects the Sender Unit to the network using
15. ra Long Range Ex tender Over One CAT5 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 install and simple to operate The Gefen DVIKVM Extra Long Range Extender Over One CAT5 The DVIKVM Extra Long Range Extender Over One CAT5 extends any DVI and USB source to a monitor touch screen display or other digital signage applica tion over a distance up to 330 feet 100 meters using one Cat 5 cable USB 2 0 data rates up to 100 Mbps are supported in addition to backward compatibility with USB 1 1 The Receiver Unit allows the connections of up to three 3 USB devices providing access to printers scanners cameras external storage me dia digital signage and automated control systems This product uses Gefen ELR technology allowing DVI and USB signals to travel along the same Cat 5 cable reducing cabling costs and providing easier installation How It Works Place the DVIKVM Extra Long Range Extender Over One CAT5 Sender Unit next to the DVI source Use the included DVI cable to connect the computer or other source to the Sender Unit Use the supplied USB cable to connect t
16. tures and specifications 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 22 Rev MA DVIKVM ELR amp 20600 Nordhoff St Chatsworth CA 91311 1 800 545 6900 818 772 9100 fax 818 772 9120 www gefen com support gefen com uf P G e This product uses UL listed power supplies
17. ures of the connected devices to be passed to the source device By default the unit is shipped with DIP 1 in the ON position DIP SWITCH CONFIGURATION DIP Switch 2 DVI Support OFF If an HDMI source is connected set DIP switch 2 to the OFF position e ON default For DVI connections set DIP switch 2 to the ON position DVI is supported by disabling HDCP pass through DIP switch is only functional when DIP switch 1 is set to the OFF position 3 Once DIP switch changes have been made the unit must be power cycled for the changes to take effect 10 NETWORK CABLE WIRING DIAGRAM Gefen recommends the TIA EIA 568 B wiring option Please adhere to the table below when field terminating cable for use with Gefen products Blue White o8 Gen Brown White 8 12345678 Cat 5 Cat 5e and Cat 6 cabling comes stranded and solid core types Gefen recommends using solid core cabling It is recommended to use one continuous run from one end to the other In some cases connecting through a patch might not work 11 RACK TRAY INSTALLATION Step Turm unit upside down Step 2 Remove rubber feet Step 3 Lineup holes on unit and rack tray Step 5 Ensure the unit is installed securely Step 6 Unit has been installed into rack tray 12 TROUBLESHOOTING Cable recommendations Solid core Cat 5e cable rated at 350 MHz and terminated in 568a or
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