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INTRODUCTION

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The DVI RS232 Extender

Extending state-of-the-art digital video displays, computer monitors and touch 
screens has never been easier. Distances up to 150 feet at 1080p resolution (300 
feet at 1080i resolution) are guaranteed to perform beautifully, giving you a reliable 
method of all-digital extension while streamlining your installation cabling needs.

How It Works

You simply connect the DVI RS232 Extender sender unit to your DVI and RS-
232 source using the supplied cables. Your RS-232 device and the DVI display 
plugs into the DVI RS232 Extender’s receiver unit. Two CAT-5 cables connect the 
sender and the receiver units to each other allowing for up to 300 feet of extension 
(300 feet at 1080i resolution or 150 feet of extension at 1080p resolution).

Summary of Contents for EXT-DVIRS232-CAT5N

Page 1: ...www gefen com DVI RS232 Extender EXT DVIRS232 CAT5N User Manual...

Page 2: ...600 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 writt...

Page 3: ...der Panel Descriptions 6 Receiver Panel Layout 7 Receiver Panel Descriptions 8 Connecting The DVI RS232 Extender 9 How to Equalize The Video Signal 10 Additional DIP Switch Functions 11 Network Cable...

Page 4: ...h your particular needs The DVI RS232 Extender Extending state of the art digital video displays computer monitors and touch screens has never been easier Distances up to 150 feet at 1080p resolution...

Page 5: ...oved compensation for cable skew Audio and video are transmitted digitally over the CAT 5 CAT 5e or CAT 6 cable for zero signal loss Eliminates equipment noise in the viewing environment Package Inclu...

Page 6: ...DVI RS232 Extender Gefen recommends CAT 6 cabling for maximum performance For 1080i video maximum extension is 300 feet 91 meters This product features the option to force the output color space to RG...

Page 7: ...4 SENDER PANEL LAYOUT Front Panel Back Panel 2 3 4 1 5...

Page 8: ...the unit and an open wall power socket 3 DVI Input Connect the DVI source into this port 4 RS 232 Input This port is used to extend the RS 232 signals Please see page 5 for complete details on the ser...

Page 9: ...6 RECEIVER PANEL LAYOUT Front Panel Back Panel 2 3 4 1 5 6...

Page 10: ...the Sender unit Please see page 5 for complete details on the serial communication features that are used on this product 3 DVI Output Connect the display to this port 4 5V DC Power Supply Input This...

Page 11: ...d DVI cable 5 Connect the RS 232 device to the RS 232 output port of the DVI RS232 Extender receiving unit using a user supplied DB 9 serial cable 6 Plug the 5V DC power supply into the DVI RS232 Exte...

Page 12: ...he trimpot on the receiver unit 2 Turn the trimpot in a clockwise fashion until it comes to a stop Do not force the trimpot beyond this point Doing so may break the trimpot 3 Slowly turn the trimpot c...

Page 13: ...e source device All digital displays will handle the standard RGB color space DIP switch 2 can be enabled to force the output color space to RGB If the input color space is YCbCr the color space will...

Page 14: ...lure to do so may produce unexpected results and reduced performance CAT 5 CAT 5e and CAT 6 cabling comes in stranded and solid core types Gefen recommends using solid core cabling CAT 6 cable is also...

Page 15: ...he RS 232 serial interface What features are available via the RS 232 serial communications port The DVI RS 232 Extender can accept commands through the RS 232 serial communications port located on th...

Page 16: ...TTL Single Link Range 1080p 1920 x 1200 DVI Connector DVI I 29 Pin Female Digital Only RS232 Input Connector DB 9 Female RS232 Output Connector DB 9 Male RS 232 Standard RS 232C Link Connector RJ 45 S...

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...

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