Gefen EXT-DVI-FM1000 User manual

EXT-DVI-FM1000
Gefen
Brand
Gefen
Model
EXT-DVI-FM1000
Category
AV extenders
Type
User manual

Gefen EXT-DVI-FM1000 extends your DVI display up to 3,280 feet (1km) away from your video source, with only two tiny transceivers required. Using a 100% optical SC fiber solution with a single strand of fiber optic cable, it’s a great way to extend DVI video easily and unobtrusively.

Gefen EXT-DVI-FM1000 extends your DVI display up to 3,280 feet (1km) away from your video source, with only two tiny transceivers required. Using a 100% optical SC fiber solution with a single strand of fiber optic cable, it’s a great way to extend DVI video easily and unobtrusively.

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DVI FM1000
Extender
EXT-DVI-FM-1000
User Manual
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DVI FM1000
Extender
EXT-DVI-FM-1000
User Manual
ASKING FOR ASSISTANCE
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 PST
Write To:
Gefen Inc.
c/o Customer Service
20600 Nordhoff St
Chatsworth, CA 91311
www.gefen.com
[email protected]
Notice
Gefen Inc. reserves the right to make changes in the hard ware, packaging and any accompanying
doc u men ta tion without prior written notice.
DVI FM1000 Extender is a trademark of Gefen Inc.
© 2010 Gefen Inc., All Rights Reserved
All trademarks are the property of their respective companies
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 PST
Write To:
Gefen Inc.
c/o Customer Service
20600 Nordhoff St
Chatsworth, CA 91311
www.gefen.com
[email protected]
Notice
Gefen Inc. reserves the right to make changes in the hard ware, packaging and any accompanying
doc u men ta tion without prior written notice.
DVI FM1000 Extender is a trademark of Gefen Inc.
© 2010 Gefen Inc., All Rights Reserved
All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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CONTENTS
CONTENTS
1 Introduction
2 Operation Notes
3 Features
4 Panel Layout
5 Connecting And Operating The DVI FM1000 Extender
6 Specifi cation
7 Warranty
1 Introduction
2 Operation Notes
3 Features
4 Panel Layout
5 Connecting And Operating The DVI FM1000 Extender
6 Specifi cation
7 Warranty
1
1
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the DVI FM1000 Extender. 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 implement and simple to operate.
The Gefen DVI FM1000 Extender
The DVI-FM1000 Extender extends your DVI display up to 3,280 feet (1km) away from your video
source, with only two tiny transceivers required, using a 100% optical SC fi ber solution with a single
strand of fi ber optic cable. It’s a great way to extend DVI video easily and unobtrusively.
How It Works
The DVI-FM1000 sender unit plugs into your computer. The DVI FM1000 receiver unit plugs into your
DVI display. A single strand of multimode SC fi ber optic cable connects the Sender and the Receiver
units to each other.
Congratulations on your purchase of the DVI FM1000 Extender. 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 implement and simple to operate.
The Gefen DVI FM1000 Extender
The DVI-FM1000 Extender extends your DVI display up to 3,280 feet (1km) away from your video
source, with only two tiny transceivers required, using a 100% optical SC fi ber solution with a single
strand of fi ber optic cable. It’s a great way to extend DVI video easily and unobtrusively.
How It Works
The DVI-FM1000 sender unit plugs into your computer. The DVI FM1000 receiver unit plugs into your
DVI display. A single strand of multimode SC fi ber optic cable connects the Sender and the Receiver
units to each other.
INTRODUCTION
READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR
OPERATING THE DVI FM1000 EXTENDER
• DVI FM1000 Extender can only be operated with multi-mode SC terminated fi ber optic cable.
• The supplied power adapter must only be used on the receiving unit. Power for the transmitting
unit is supplied by the source device. If the LED on the transmitting unit does not activate once the
source is connected and powered, please plug the included power adapter into the transmitting
unit instead of into the receiving unit.
• The EDID from the display is stored in the transmitting unit but must be recorded from the display
fi rst. Please see instructions on page 5 for the proper EDID recording procedure.
• The following are the resolution and maximum distance ratings. Usage that exceeds these limits
will produce unexpected results.
1920 x 1200 will be extended up to 300m (990ft)
1600 x 1200 will be extended up to 500m (1,650ft)
1280 x 1024 will be extended up to 1000m (3,280 ft)
READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR
OPERATING THE DVI FM1000 EXTENDER
• DVI FM1000 Extender can only be operated with multi-mode SC terminated fi ber optic cable.
• The supplied power adapter must only be used on the receiving unit. Power for the transmitting
unit is supplied by the source device. If the LED on the transmitting unit does not activate once the
source is connected and powered, please plug the included power adapter into the transmitting
unit instead of into the receiving unit.
• The EDID from the display is stored in the transmitting unit but must be recorded from the display
fi rst. Please see instructions on page 5 for the proper EDID recording procedure.
• The following are the resolution and maximum distance ratings. Usage that exceeds these limits
will produce unexpected results.
1920 x 1200 will be extended up to 300m (990ft)
1600 x 1200 will be extended up to 500m (1,650ft)
1280 x 1024 will be extended up to 1000m (3,280 ft)
OPERATION NOTES
2
2
OPERATION NOTES
3
3
FEATURES
Features
• Extends any DVI (Digital Visual Interface)-compliant device up to 3,280 ft (1km) from the computer
• Supports video resolutions up to 1080p, 2K, and 1920 x 1200
• Uses inexpensive and widely available single-strand multimode SC fi ber optic cable
• Automatic EDID Programming feature enables quick and correct sync of source to display
• Invulnerability to electromagnetic infl uences (EMI), thanks to all-fi ber construction.
• Saves space on your desktop and Increases Productivity
• Eliminates computer noise where you work
• Supports DDWG standard for DVI compliant monitors
Package Includes
(1) DVI FM Sender Unit
(1) DVI FM Receiver Unit
(1) 5V DC 1A Power Supply
(1) User’s Manual
Features
• Extends any DVI (Digital Visual Interface)-compliant device up to 3,280 ft (1km) from the computer
• Supports video resolutions up to 1080p, 2K, and 1920 x 1200
• Uses inexpensive and widely available single-strand multimode SC fi ber optic cable
• Automatic EDID Programming feature enables quick and correct sync of source to display
• Invulnerability to electromagnetic infl uences (EMI), thanks to all-fi ber construction.
• Saves space on your desktop and Increases Productivity
• Eliminates computer noise where you work
• Supports DDWG standard for DVI compliant monitors
Package Includes
(1) DVI FM Sender Unit
(1) DVI FM Receiver Unit
(1) 5V DC 1A Power Supply
(1) User’s Manual
FEATURES
4
PANEL LAYOUT
Sender Front Panel Receiver Front Panel
4
Sender Back Panel Receiver Back Panel
S
ender Front Panel
R
eceiver Front Panel
PANEL LAYOUT
DVI In DVI Out
Optical
Cable Input
5V DC
Input
Optical
Cable Input
5V DC
Input
Sender Front Panel Receiver Front Panel
Sender Back Panel Receiver Back Panel
Sen
der
Fr
ont
Pa
nel
Rec
eiv
er
Fro
nt
el
DVI In DVI Out
Optical
Cable Input
5V DC
Input
Optical
Cable Input
5V DC
Input
5
5
CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE DVI FM1000 EXTENDER
How to Connect the DVI FM1000 Extender
EDID Recording:
Display information (EDID) contains resolution and timing information for your display. This information is needed
by the source for proper video output. Follow these steps to record the EDID of the display into the sending unit.
If you know that EDID is not required by the source the followings steps for recording will not be necessary.
1. Connect the DVI FM1000 Extender sending unit (output is marked as COMPUTER) to the display using a
user/monitor supplied DVI cable.
2. Power on the display.
3. Insert the included 5V DC power adapter into the sending unit. The LED on the top panel of the unit
will begin to fl ash rapidly. Once the LED stops fl ashing and is solid, the monitors EDID will have been
successfully recorded.
4. Disconnect the power adapter from the DVI FM1000 Extender sending unit, and then disconnect the DVI
FM1000 Extender sending unit from the display.
Connecting the DVI FM1000 Extender System:
1. Connect the DVI FM1000 Extender sending unit (Output is marked as COMPUTER) to the DVI source
device.
2. Connect DVI FM1000 Extender receiving unit (Output is marked as MONITOR) to the DVI display.
3. Connect the DVI FM1000 Extender sending and receiving units together using a user supplied SC
terminated multi-mode fi ber optic cable.
NOTE: This unit will only operate with SC terminated multi-mode fi ber optic cable.
4. Connect the included 5V DC power adapter to the DVI FM1000 receiving unit.
5. Power on the DVI source.
NOTE: If the source does not supply the required 5V to the DVI FM1000 Extender sending unit, the
power supply must be attached to the sending unit and not the receiving unit.
CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE DVI FM1000 EXTENDER
How to Connect the DVI FM1000 Extender
EDID Recording:
Display information (EDID) contains resolution and timing information for your display. This information is needed
by the source for proper video output. Follow these steps to record the EDID of the display into the sending unit.
If you know that EDID is not required by the source the followings steps for recording will not be necessary.
1. Connect the DVI FM1000 Extender sending unit (output is marked as COMPUTER) to the display using a
user/monitor supplied DVI cable.
2. Power on the display.
3. Insert the included 5V DC power adapter into the sending unit. The LED on the top panel of the unit
will begin to fl ash rapidly. Once the LED stops fl ashing and is solid, the monitors EDID will have been
successfully recorded.
4. Disconnect the power adapter from the DVI FM1000 Extender sending unit, and then disconnect the DVI
FM1000 Extender sending unit from the display.
Connecting the DVI FM1000 Extender System:
1. Connect the DVI FM1000 Extender sending unit (Output is marked as COMPUTER) to the DVI source
device.
2. Connect DVI FM1000 Extender receiving unit (Output is marked as MONITOR) to the DVI display.
3. Connect the DVI FM1000 Extender sending and receiving units together using a user supplied SC
terminated multi-mode fi ber optic cable.
NOTE: This unit will only operate with SC terminated multi-mode fi ber optic cable.
4. Connect the included 5V DC power adapter to the DVI FM1000 receiving unit.
5. Power on the DVI source.
NOTE: If the source does not supply the required 5V to the DVI FM1000 Extender sending unit, the
power supply must be attached to the sending unit and not the receiving unit.
6
6
SPECIFICATIONS
Video Amplifi er Bandwidth ....................................................................................... 165 MHz (Single Link)
Input Video Signal ................................................................................................................... 1.2 Volts p-p
Input DDC Signal .............................................................................................................. 5 Volts p-p (TTL)
DVI Connector .................................................................................................... Type DVI-D (19 pin) male
Link Connector ....................................................................................................................................... SC
Power Supply ................................................................................................................................... 5V DC
Power Consumption .......................................................................................................... 2.5 Watts (max.)
Dimensions .................................................................................... 2.6” D x 0.6” H x 1.6”W per transceiver
Shipping Weight ................................................................................................................................. 5 lbs.
Video Amplifi er Bandwidth ....................................................................................... 165 MHz (Single Link)
Input Video Signal ................................................................................................................... 1.2 Volts p-p
Input DDC Signal .............................................................................................................. 5 Volts p-p (TTL)
DVI Connector .................................................................................................... Type DVI-D (19 pin) male
Link Connector ....................................................................................................................................... SC
Power Supply ................................................................................................................................... 5V DC
Power Consumption .......................................................................................................... 2.5 Watts (max.)
Dimensions .................................................................................... 2.6” D x 0.6” H x 1.6”W per transceiver
Shipping Weight ................................................................................................................................. 5 lbs.
SPECIFICATIONS
7
7
WARRANTY
WARRANTY
Gefen warrants the equipment it manufactures to be free from defects in material and workmanship.
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ears
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shipment,
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will, at its option, repair or replace the equipment, provided that the equipment has not been sub
j
ected to mechanical,
e
lectrical, or other abuse or modi
fi
cations. The two
y
ear warrant
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is onl
y
valid on new products purchased as o
f
Januar
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2007. All products purchased be
f
ore this date still retain their 1
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ear warrant
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. Equipment that
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ails under conditions other
than those covered will be repaired at the current price o
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parts and labor in e
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repair.
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warranted
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or ninet
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90
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all other warranties expressed or implied, includin
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without limitation, an
y
implied warrant
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or
m
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or an
y
particular purpose, all o
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which are expressl
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disclaimed. Please note that i
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or repair, proo
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be required in order to claim the warrant
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I
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equipment
f
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f
such de
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G
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f
en is noti
fi
ed within two
(
2
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ears
f
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shipment,
G
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will, at its option, repair or replace the equipment, provided that the equipment has not been sub
j
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e
lectrical, or other abuse or modi
fi
cations. The two
y
ear warrant
y
is onl
y
valid on new products purchased as o
f
Januar
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2007. All products purchased be
f
ore this date still retain their 1
y
ear warrant
y
. Equipment that
f
ails under conditions other
than those covered will be repaired at the current price o
f
parts and labor in e
ff
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f
repair.
S
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warranted
f
or ninet
y
(
90
)
da
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s
f
rom the da
y
o
f
reshipment to the Bu
y
er.
This warrant
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is in lieu o
f
all other warranties expressed or implied, includin
g
without limitation, an
y
implied warrant
y
or
m
erchantabilit
y
or
fi
tness
f
or an
y
particular purpose, all o
f
which are expressl
y
disclaimed. Please note that i
f
a product is
r
eturned
f
or repair, proo
f
o
f
sale ma
y
be required in order to claim the warrant
y
.
C
ustomers returnin
g
products
f
or repair
f
rom locations outside the U
S
A are responsible
f
or shippin
g
char
g
es to and
f
rom
G
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f
en. The warrant
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f
or copper cables is
l
imited to 30 da
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s and returned cables must be in their ori
g
inal condition.
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f
ull
y
checked and is believed to be accurate. However,
G
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f
en assumes no
r
esponsibilit
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f
or an
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inaccuracies that ma
y
be contained in this manual. In no event will
G
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or direct, indirect,
s
pecial, incidental, or consequential dama
g
es resultin
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f
rom an
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de
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advised o
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the possibilit
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such dama
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20600 Nordhoff St., Chatsworth CA 91311
1-800-545-6900 818-772-9100 fax: 818-772-9120
www.gefen.com [email protected]m
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Gefen EXT-DVI-FM1000 User manual

EXT-DVI-FM1000
Gefen
Brand
Gefen
Model
EXT-DVI-FM1000
Category
AV extenders
Type
User manual

Gefen EXT-DVI-FM1000 extends your DVI display up to 3,280 feet (1km) away from your video source, with only two tiny transceivers required. Using a 100% optical SC fiber solution with a single strand of fiber optic cable, it’s a great way to extend DVI video easily and unobtrusively.

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