EXT-DVI-1CAT6-GI - Audio/video extension Gefen - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	DVI Extender over CAT6
Brand	Gefen
Model	EXT-DVI-1CAT6-GI
Connector Type (Input)	DVI-D Single Link (plus 3.5mm audio jack)
Connector Type (Output)	DVI-D Single Link (plus 3.5mm audio jack)
Extension Medium	One CAT6/6a/7 cable
Max Transmission Distance	Up to 100m (330 ft) for 1080p
Supported Resolutions	480i/p, 576i/p, 720p, 1080i/p
Audio Support	Analog stereo audio via 3.5mm jacks
Bandwidth	4.95 Gbps
Power Supply	5V DC, 2A external power adapter (2 included)
Power Consumption	< 5W per unit
Dimensions (W x H x D)	4.5 x 1.2 x 3.5 inches (114 x 30 x 89 mm)
Weight	0.5 lbs (225 g) each
Material	Metal enclosure
Compliance	CE, FCC
Operating Temperature	32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C)
Storage Temperature	-4°F to 158°F (-20°C to 70°C)
Humidity	10% to 85% non-condensing
Included Accessories	2 power adapters, mounting brackets, user manual
Cleaning Instructions	Wipe with a dry, soft cloth; do not use liquids or solvents
Safety Precautions	Do not expose to moisture; disconnect power before cleaning
Spare Parts	Power adapters available from Gefen; CAT6 cable not included
Repairability	No user-serviceable parts; contact Gefen support
Warranty	2 years

Frequently Asked Questions - EXT-DVI-1CAT6-GI Gefen

What is the maximum transmission distance of the EXT-DVI-1CAT6-GI?

The extender can transmit DVI video and audio up to 100 meters (330 feet) over a single CAT6/6a/7 cable at 1080p resolution.

Does the EXT-DVI-1CAT6-GI support audio?

Yes, it supports analog stereo audio via dedicated 3.5mm jacks on both the transmitter and receiver units.

What type of cable is required for this extender?

A CAT6 or higher (CAT6a/7) solid core UTP cable is recommended for optimal performance and maximum distance.

Does the EXT-DVI-1CAT6-GI support 4K resolution?

No, this model supports resolutions up to 1080p full HD. For 4K, consider Gefen's 4K DVI extenders.

How do I connect the EXT-DVI-1CAT6-GI?

Connect your DVI source to the transmitter unit, run a CAT6 cable from the transmitter to the receiver, then connect the receiver to your DVI display. Optionally, connect 3.5mm audio cables for sound.

Do both the transmitter and receiver require power?

Yes, both units need to be powered using the included 5V DC power adapters.

Can I use a DVI-to-HDMI adapter with this extender?

While possible, compatibility is not guaranteed. The extender is designed for pure DVI signals; adapters may introduce signal degradation or HDCP issues.

What does the 'GI' in EXT-DVI-1CAT6-GI stand for?

The GI stands for Ground Isolation, which helps eliminate hum and noise caused by ground loops in audio signals.

What is included in the box?

The package includes two units (transmitter and receiver), two power adapters, mounting brackets, and a user manual.

How should I clean the EXT-DVI-1CAT6-GI?

Use a dry, soft cloth to wipe the enclosure. Do not use liquids, solvents, or abrasive cleaners. Disconnect power before cleaning.

USER MANUAL EXT-DVI-1CAT6-GI Gefen

w/ Galvanic Isolator

EXT-DVI-1CAT6-GI

User Manual

1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this product near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
8. Do not install or place this product near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. To reduce the risk of electric shock and/or damage to this product, never handle or touch this unit or power cord if your hands are wet or damp. Do not expose this product to rain or moisture.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15. Batteries that may be included with this product and/or accessories should never be exposed to open flame or excessive heat. Always dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.

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 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.

Technical Support

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8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday - Friday, Pacific Time

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Email

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Web

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Mailing Address

Gefen, LLC

c/o Customer Service

20600 Nordhoff St.

Chatsworth, CA 91311

Product Registration

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• Always connect a bonding wire between an approved safety ground and the grounding screw on the chassis.
• Electromagnetic Interference This product is subject to the following two conditions:

▶ This device may not cause harmful interference

This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

• Use only the AC/DC adapter supplied by the manufacturer.
• Do not install or use this product in an environment where it is difficult to connect or disconnect the AC/DC adapter.
• No modifications of this equipment is allowed.
• Do not dispose of this product in the trash. Contact you local waste authority for assistance.

	This product is fully compliant to the RoHS directive.
	This product meets the requirements of the applicable EC directives.
	This product cannot be disposed of in the general trash.
	TUV certified product.
the User Manual

DVI over 1 CAT6 w/ Galvanic Isolator is a trademark of Gefen, LLC.

© 2014 Gefen, LLC. All Rights Reserved. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Gefen, LLC reserves the right to make changes in the hardware, packaging, and any accompanying documentation without prior written notice.

This product uses UL or CE listed power supplies.

Features

• Compliant with Medical Standards EN60601-1 and EN60601-1-2, 3rd Edition
- Extends DVI up to 132 feet (40 meters) over CAT-6a
- Extends DVI up to 100 feet (30 meters) over CAT-5e
- Provides up to 5kV galvanic isolation between the source and the downstream equipment
• Supports resolutions up to 1080p Full HD and 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
- HDCP pass-through
- Switchable Deep Color support
- HPD pass-through
• EDID management switch for rapid integration of source and display
• EQ adjustment 8-position switch for cable skew compensation
- Secure grounding terminals on both Sender and Receiver units
- Locking power supply connectors
- Surface-mountable

HDCP COMPLIANT

Packing List

The DVI over 1 CAT6 /w Galvanic Isolator ships with the items listed below. If any of these items are not present in the box when you first open it, immediately contact your dealer or Gefen.

• 1 x DVI over 1 CAT6 w/ Galvanic Isolator (Sender unit)
- 1 x DVI over 1 CAT6 w/ Galvanic Isolator (Receiver unit)
- 1 x 6 ft. Dual Link DVI cable
- 2 x 5V DC Power Supplies
• 1 x Quick-Start Guide

1 Getting Started

Introduction....2

Sender unit....2

Receiver unit 4

Installation....6

Connection Instructions....6

Sample Wiring Diagram 6

2 Basic Operation

DIP Switch Configuration 10

Default Settings.... 10

EDID Management.... 11

Color Management.... 11

Adjusting the Signal Quality 12

3 Appendix

Surface Mounting Instructions.... 16

Specifications 17

DVI over 1 CAT6

w/ Galvanic Isolator

1 Getting Started

Introduction....2

Sender unit....2

Receiver unit 4

Installation 6

Connection Instructions....6

Sample Wiring Diagram 6

Sender unit

Gefen

DVI

over 1 CAT6

w/ Galvanic Isolator S

ID Name Description

1 Link Connect a CAT-5e cable (or better) from this port to the Link port on the Receiver unit.

2 5V DC Connect the included 5V DC power supply to this power receptacle.

3 Power This LED will glow bright blue once the included 5V DC power supply has been properly connected between the locking power receptacle and an available electrical outlet.

4 DVI In Connect the included DVI cable between the imaging source (e.g. imaging camera) and the DVI In port.

5 Grounding Terminal Connect a grounding wire from this terminal to an approved Earth ground. The grounding wire should not be less than 16 AWG.

ID Name Description

1 Link Connect a CAT-5e cable (or better) from this port to the Link port on the Sender unit.

2 5V DC Connect the included 5V DC power supply to this power receptacle.

3 Power This LED will glow bright blue once the included 5V DC power supply has been properly connected between the locking power receptacle and an available electrical outlet.

4 DVI Out Connect a DVI cable between the imaging system (display) and the DVI Out port.

5 EQ Use this EQ pot to optimize the output signal based on extension distance and cable skew. See Adjusting the Signal Quality (page 12) for more information.

6 Grounding Terminal Connect a grounding wire from this terminal to an approved Earth ground. The grounding wire should not be less than 16 AWG.

Connection Instructions

1. Connect the included DVI cable from the imaging source (e.g. camera) to the DVI In port on the Sender unit.
2. Connect a DVI cable from the DVI Out port, on the Receiver unit, to a video scaler or high-resolution imaging display.
3. Connect a single CAT-5e or better cable from the Link jack on the Sender unit to the Link jack on the Receiver unit.
4. Connect a ground wire from the grounding terminals, on both the Sender and Receiver unit, to an approved Earth ground. The ground wire should not be less than 16 AWG.
5. Use the included locking power supplies to connect the Sender and Receiver unit to available electrical outlets. Do not overtighten the locking power connectors.

Important!

The grounding terminal must be permanently connected to an approved Earth ground by wiring not less than 16 AWG.

Sample Wiring Diagram

Galvanically Isolated

CAT-5e or CAT-6A CABLE

DVI CABLE

graph LR
    A["DVI Source (such as a Medical Imaging Camera)"] --> B["Sender"]
    B --> C["Receiver"]
    C --> D["DVI Display"]

DVI over 1 CAT6

w/ Galvanic Isolator

2 Basic Operation

DIP Switch Configuration .... 10

Default Settings....10

EDID Management....11

Color Management....11

Adjusting the Signal Quality 12

On the bottom panel of the Sender unit is a bank of 4 DIP switches. Remove the piece of colored tape to reveal the DIP switch bank. These DIP switches provide control over EDID management and color depth. DIP switches 3 and 4 are not used.

Default Settings

The following table lists the default (factory) settings of each DIP switch. See the following page for details on each DIP switch function.

DIP Switch Description
1	ONUses pass-through (downstream) EDID mode
2 OFF	Deep color is disabled.

EDID Management

The DVI over 1 CAT6 w/ Galvanic Isolator can be switched between two EDID modes: Internal or Pass-through. After changing DIP switch 1, the Sender unit must be power-cycled for changes to take effect.

DIP Switch 1 Description
ON (default)	Pass-through mode. DDC and HPD are passed through. Both the connection status and the full video capabilities of the monitor are passed to the source device.
OFF Internal EDID mode. In this mode, a generic EDID will be sent to the source device. This setting is useful when sufficient EDID data is unavailable from the display device or EDID-related problems are encountered.

Color Management

This feature is used to control the color depth for resolutions up to 1080i. By default, the color depth is set to 8-bit. If the output resolution is 1080p or if DIP switch 1 is ON, then this DIP switch setting has no effect.

DIP Switch 2 Description
OFF (default)	Disables Deep Color support on the output (display) device.
ON Enables Deep Color (12-bit) support on the output (display) device.

Adjusting the Signal Quality

The Receiver unit of the DVI over 1 CAT6 w/ Galvanic Isolator has a trim pot that is used to equalize the output signal, compensating for extension distance and cable skew. If there is no output video or if output video contains video artifacts and/or video noise such as snow, use the steps below to adjust the trim pot.

1. Use a small flat-headed tool to turn the EQ pot.
2. The trim pot has eight different positions (0 through 7). Turn the trim pot in a clockwise direction until it clicks to the next position. The arrow indicator on the trim pot will indicate the current position.
3. Check the image.
4. If necessary, continue adjusting the rotary switch until the issue is resolved.

Information

Any time a cable is replaced, the EQ trim pot on the Receiver unit will need to be adjusted.

DVI over 1 CAT6

w/ Galvanic Isolator

3 Appendix

Surface Mounting Instructions.... 16

Specifications 17

The Sender and Receiver units can be mounted on any flat surface, as shown below (screws not included). There should be an inch or two of clearance between the edges of the unit and any walls or vertical surfaces to allow for enough clearance for connection and disconnection of the DVI cables.

For installation on a drywall surface, use a #6 drywall screw. When installing, it is recommended to use the center hole on a stud.

Isometric line drawing of a rectangular plate with six screws inserted, no text or symbols present

Connectors & Indicators

Video Input (Sender) • 1 x DVI 29-pin, female (digital only)

Video Output (Receiver) • 1 x DVI 29-pin, female (digital only)

Link (Sender / Receiver) • 1 x RJ-45

Power (Sender / Receiver) • 1 x Locking-type

Power Indicator (Sender / Receiver) • 1 x LED, blue

EDID Selector (Sender) • 1 x DIP switch

Deep Color Selector (Sender) • 1 x DIP switch

EQ Adjustment (Receiver) • 1 x 8-position rotary switch

Operational

Maximum Pixel Clock • 165 MHz
Power Input • 5V DC
Power Consumption (Sender / Receiver)	• 4 Watts (ea.) (max.)
Storage Temperature • -4 °F ~ +158 °F	(-20 °C ~ +70 °C)
Relative Humidity • Environmental	10% to 90% (non-condensing)
	• Operating 10% to 80% (non-condensing)
Atmospheric Pressure • Environmental	7.25 lbf/in ^2 to 15.4 lbf/in ^2 (50 kPa to 106 kPa)
	• Operating 11 lbf/in ^2 to 15.4 lbf/in ^2 (76 kPa to 106 kPa)
Operating Temperature	• +41 to +104 °F (+5 to +40 °C)
MTBF	• 50000 Hours

Physical

Dimensions (W x H x D)(Sender / Receiver)	• 5.6" x 1.1" x 3.4" (143mm x 28mm x 86mm)
Unit Weight (each)	• 0.4 lb (0.18 kg)

GEFEN

20600 Nordhoff St., Chatsworth CA 91311

1-800-545-6900 818-772-9100 fax: [phone]

www.gefen.com [e-mail]