User Guide - Performance Audio
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1. Geren 1 8 DVI Distribution Amplifier EXT DVI 148 User Manual www 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 through Friday Pacific Time 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 1 8 DVI Distribution Amplifier is a trademark of Gefen LLC 2010 Gefen LLC All rights reserved All trademarks are the property of their respective owners Rev A2 10 11 CONTENTS Introduction Operation Notes Features Panel Layout Panel Descriptions Connecting the 1 8 DVI Distribution Amplifier Wiring Diagram EDID Management EDID Modes opecifications Warranty INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the 1 8 DVI Distribution Amplifier 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 e2. asy to implement and simple to operate The Gefen Extender for HDMI 1 3 Over One Fiber with IR The 1 8 DVI Distribution Amplifier is the perfect solution for anyone who needs to send one source of digital high definition video to multiple displays at the same time It supports all DVI equipment such as computers HD DVD players and satellite set top boxes and all DVI displays DVI Digital Visual Interface is a common connector used throughout the industry to connect digital video displays to video sources In operation the digital video source is connected to the distribution amplifier on one side On the other side eight video outputs are available to be used in part or in full Once the unit is connected and powered your video source is routed to up to eight digital displays at the same time For home theater applications the unit is HDCP high bandwidth digital content protection compliant making it effective for use with all HDTV displays HDCP is a standard key encoded into the DVI signal to prevent video data from being pirated HDCP was strongly endorsed by the entertainment industry If a source device is HDCP coded and is connected to a HDTV display or projector via DVI without the proper HDCP decoding mechanism the picture is relegated to snow or in some cases a very low 480p resolution In order to see protected content the source the display and any device in between must be equipped with DVI connections that can e
3. cted devices EDID Mode 7 Default Setting e EDID is passed unmodified from the device connected to the first active DVI output port SPECIFICATIONS Maximum Pixel d ore een 165 MHz PAGE a A 1 2 volts p p POU DDC AA OE 5 volts p p TTL Input Video Connector 1 DVI 29 pin female digital only Output Video Connector 8 DVI 29 pin female digital only Power Consumption RENE ERE 60W max e 24V DC Dimensions W x H x D 17 x 1 6 x 5 4 432mm x 41mm x 137mm SINAC M i e RINT een 6 Ibs 2 7 kg o AA 1U rack space 10 WARRANTY Gefen warrants the equipment it manufactures to be free from defects in material and 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
4. e attached device display This information is called EDID Extended Display Information Data and a source device can only accept and read one EDID from a connected device display Likewise the source an only output one resolution for use by a connected device display Why is EDID so important with the 1 8 DVI Distribution Amplifier The 1 8 DVI Distribution Amplifier is complex piece of technology that replicates and switches between multiple inputs and outputs Each connected source device will require one EDID to read EDID management is carefully handled by 1 8 DVI Distribution Amplifier to provide a single EDID for each source to read What options do I have to manage the EDID in the 1 8 DVI Distribution Amplifier First itis important to note that each source device can only output one video audio signal type This includes resolutions and timings When multiple devices displays are used such as with the 7 8 DVI Distribution Amplifier it is important to use devices displays that have similar or compatible resolutions features This will ensure that the single video audio signal produced by the source device is accepted by all of the connected output devices displays The user has the option through a combination of DIP switch settings within the 1 8 DVI Distribution Amplifier to choose how the unit will manage the EDID from multiple HDMI devices displays Therefore the user has some control over the resolutions features that the
5. nable HDCP using software key decoding How It Works Simply connect your DVI video source to the 1 8 DVI Distribution Amplifier input using the supplied DVI cable Then connect up to eight DVI displays to the unit s eight DVI outputs Once connected and powered your video source will be seen on all eight displays at the same time OPERATION NOTES READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE 1 8 DVI DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER When using the 1 8 DVI Distribution Amplifier it is important to use devices displays that have similar or compatible resolutions features This will ensure that the single video audio signal produced by the source device is accepted by all of the connected output devices displays See page 7 for more information FEATURES Features e Distributes easily up to eight DVI HDMI displays Maintains 480i 480p 720p 720i and 1080i 1080p resolutions e Maintains highest DVI single link video resolution e Maintains highest DVI digital audio signal e Supports HDCP compliant devices e DVI or DVI to HDMI cables are used to connect the inputs and switcher output Installs in seconds Package Includes 1 1 8 DVI Distribution Amplifier 1 6 ft DVI cable M M 1 24VDC Power Supply 1 Rack Ears 1 Quick Start Guide PANEL LAYOUT 4989 1u0oJJ PANEL DESCRIPTIONS DVI Out 1 8 Connect a DVI display to each of these DVI ports Power This LED indicator will glow bright
6. 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 The technical information contained herein regarding the features 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 11 Rev A2 48x MA DVI 1 20600 Nordhoff St Chatsworth CA 91311 1 800 545 6900 818 772 9100 fax 818 772 9120 www gefen com support gefen com Ds O X cE amp o This product uses UL listed power supplies
7. red when the included power supply is connected to the 7 8 DVI Distribution Amplifier and the AC power cord is connected to an available electrical outlet DVI In Connect the computer or other DVI source to this DVI port 24 VDC Connect the included 24V DC power supply to this power receptacle and connect the AC power cord to an available electrical outlet CONNECTING THE 1 8 DVI DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER How to Connect the 1 8 DVI Distribution Amplifer Connect a computer or other DVI source to the DVI input on the back panel of the 1 8 DVI Distribution Amplifier using the included DVI cable Connect up to eight DVI displays to the DVI outputs on the front panel of the 1 8 DVI Distribution Amplifier Connect the included 24V DC power supply to the power receptacle on the back panel of the 1 8 DVI Distribution Amplifier Connect the opposite end of the AC power cord into an available electrical outlet Wiring Diagram for the 1 8 DVI Distribution Amplifier DVI CABLE Computer 3 Splitter Monitor I Monitor Monitor Z Monitor EXT DVI 148 Monitor EDID MANAGEMENT EDID What is it and what is it used for Under normal circumstances an source device digital and analog will require information about a connected device display to assess what resolutions and features are available The source can then cater its output to send only resolutions and features that are compatible with th
8. source devices will output The 1 8 DVI Distribution Amplifier has a multiple EDID management modes that will control how the EDID information from multiple devices displays are combined ignored and routed How do change EDID modes in the 1 8 DVI Distribution Amplifier There is an bank of 8 DIP switches located on the main baord inside of the 1 8 DVI Distribution Amplifier DIP switches 1 2 and 5 are used in different combinations to manage the EDID modes To access these DIP switches it will be required to open the unit To do this remove all screws on the underside and side of the unit Remove all HEX screws on the rear panel This includes the screws above each DVI port Carefully slide the unit apart EDID MANAGEMENT EDID Modes The diagrams below illustrate the DIP switch bank for each EDID mode Use DIP switches 1 2 and 5 to select the desired EDID management mode EDID Mode 0 e EDID is copied from the first DVI output EDID Mode 1 e Same as EDID Mode 0 and adds basic audio support EDID Mode 2 e Same as EDID Mode 0 and adds full audio support EDID Mode 3 e EDID is generated based on the common video features of all the connected devices EDID MANAGEMENT EDID Mode 4 e Same as EDID Mode 3 and adds basic audio support EDID Mode 5 e Same as EDID Mode 3 and adds full audio support EDID Mode 6 e EDID is generated based on the common video features of all the conne
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