Chapter 5: Operation
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5.2 Operating Modes
Wizard DP Extender units try at all times to maximize the data that can be transferred between them. The achievable throughput
depends upon the length and quality of the cable links that join the units. Please see
Tips for achieving good quality links
.
Video signals are most sensitive to link quality and for this reason the Wizard DP Extender units have two modes of operation:
Low Rate and High Rate. The units periodically check the link quality and determine which video transfer mode can be successful-
ly used. The difference between the two modes is considerable as High Rate mode can deliver over twice the video bandwidth.
Please see
Video support
for details.
You can also choose which link rate mode you would prefer to use (subject to link cable suitability) by using the
Hotkey
functions
- please see next page for details.
On-screen icons are displayed on the video display whenever the link mode changes, while the HR indicators on the front panels
of both units continually show which mode is currently being used. If a rate change does occur, the entire data link will be reset.
This will cause a momentary loss of the video, audio and USB services.
