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OPERATION NOTES

PLEASE READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR

OPERATING THE DVI EXTRA LONG RANGE EXTENDER

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CAT-5 or CAT-6 cables should not exceed 330 feet (100 meters). 

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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.

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The Gefen DVI Extra Long Range Extender features the ability to generate 
compatible EDID and Hot Plug signals when working with different brands of 
source devices and monitors.

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This product does not support HDCP content with DVI.

Summary of Contents for EXT-DVI-ELR

Page 1: ... DVI Extra Long Range Extender EXT DVI ELR User Manual www gefen com ...

Page 2: ...en LLC c o Customer Service 20600 Nordhoff St Chatsworth CA 91311 www gefen com support gefen com Notice Gefen LLC reserves the right to make changes in the hardware packaging and any accompanying documentation without prior written notice DVI Extra Long Range Extender is a trademark of Gefen LLC 2011 Gefen LLC All Rights Reserved All trademarks are the property of their respective owners ...

Page 3: ...es 4 Sender Unit Layout 5 Sender Unit Descriptions 6 Receiver Unit Layout 7 Receiver Unit Descriptions 8 Connecting and Operating the DVI Extra Long Range Extender 9 DIP Switch Configuration 12 Network Cable Wiring Diagram 13 Specifications 14 Warranty ...

Page 4: ...Extra Long Range Extender over CAT 5 extends any DVI source to an HD display or other digital signage application up to 330 feet 100 meters This product uses Gefen ELR technology delivering uncompressed DVI video to 1920x1200 over a single CAT 5 cable reducing cable costs and providing easier installation How It Works Place the DVI Extra Long Range Extender Sender Unit next to the DVI source Use t...

Page 5: ...ed 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 DVI Extra Long Range Extender features the ability to generate compatible EDID and Hot Plug signals when working with different brands of source devices and monitors This product does not support HDCP content...

Page 6: ...ugh modes Power save mode Digital signal transmission over CAT 5 cable for zero signal loss Locking Power Supplies for secure connections Wall mountable Package Includes 1 Gefen DVI Extra Long Range Extender Sender Unit 1 Gefen DVI Extra Long Range Extender Receiver Unit 1 6 ft DVI Cable M M 2 5V DC Locking Power Supplies 1 User Manual ...

Page 7: ...4 SENDER UNIT LAYOUT Back Front 2 3 1 4 ...

Page 8: ...This LED will turn bright blue once the included 5 V DC locking power supply has been properly connected to the unit and the locking power supply has been connected to an available electrical outlet 3 DVI In Connect a DVI cable from the computer to this DVI I connector 4 Link Connects the Sender Unit to the Receiver Unit using CAT 5 CAT 6 cable ...

Page 9: ...6 RECEIVER UNIT LAYOUT Back Front 3 4 2 1 ...

Page 10: ... the included 5 V DC locking power supply has been properly connected to the unit and the locking power supply has been connected to an available electrical outlet 3 5 V DC Locking Power Connector Connect the included 5 V DC locking power supply to this connector 4 Link Connects the Receiver Unit to the Sender Unit using CAT 5 CAT 6 cable ...

Page 11: ...e 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 12 5 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 DVI Extr...

Page 12: ...en Mode When DIP switch 1 is set to the OFF position the Sender Unit is powered only when 5 V is present on the HDMI DVI cable Automatic Power Mode consumes less than 1 Watt of power ON Disable Green Mode If DIP switch 1 is set to the ON position then the Sender Unit is placed in Power Always Mode In this mode the Sender Unit is always powered DIP Switch 2 Not Used Reserved for future expansion ...

Page 13: ...y device 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 DIP 2 Hot Plug Detect Default OFF ON HPD Pass Through HPD follows upstream HPD towards the source The HPD signal will reflect the connection status between the display device and the source device If the source or monitor is temporarily disconnected th...

Page 14: ...HDCP If HDMI is connected set DIP 3 in the ON position OFF Enable HDCP If a DVI connection is used set DIP 3 to the OFF position DVI is supported by disabling HDCP pass through DIP switch is only functional when DIP switch 1 is set to OFF DIP Switch 4 Not Used Reserved for future expansion ...

Page 15: ...olor 1 Orange White 2 Orange 3 Green White 4 Blue 5 Blue White 6 Green 7 Brown White 8 Brown 12 NETWORK CABLE WIRING DIAGRAM CAT 5 CAT 5e and CAT 6 cabling comes in 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 ...

Page 16: ... Volts p p TTL DVI Connector Sender Receiver DVI I 29 pin female Link Connector Sender Receiver RJ 45 1 per unit Power Supply Sender Receiver 5 V DC Power Consumption 10 W per unit max Operating Temperature 0 40 C Dimensions 5 0 W x 1 25 H x 3 4 D Shipping Weight 4 lbs SPECIFICATIONS ...

Page 17: ... 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 t...

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Page 19: ... ma DVI ELR Rev A2 20600 Nordhoff St Chatsworth CA 91311 1 800 545 6900 818 772 9100 fax 818 772 9120 www gefen com support gefen com Pb This product uses UL listed power supplies ...

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