DVI FM500 Extender EXT-DVI-FM500 User Manual www.gefen.com www gefen com DVI FM500 Extender EXT-DVI-FM500 User Manual www.gefen.
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CONTENTS 1 Introduction 2 Operation Notes 3 Features 4 Panel Layout 5 Connecting And Operating The DVI FM500 Extender 6 EDID Programming 7 Specifications 8 Warranty CONTENTS 1 Introduction 2 Operation Notes 3 Features 4 Panel Layout 5 Connecting And Operating The DVI FM500 Extender 6 EDID Programming 7 Specifications 8 Warranty
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the DVI FM500 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.
OPERATION NOTES READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE DVI FM500 EXTENDER • The distance that DVI can be extended will depend on the type of fiber optic cable used. For a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 at 60 frames per second (60 Hz), the distances possible are as follows: • Single mode: 8(9)/125 microns core: 1500m (5,000 ft) • Multi mode: 50(62.5)/125 microns core: 500m (1,500 ft) • There are two included power supplies.
FEATURES Features • Extends resolutions up to WUXGA (1920x1200) @60 Hz up to 5,000 feet away • Immune to EMI (electromagnetic interference) thanks to all-fiber signal transmission media • Automatic EDID Programming feature enables quick and correct sync of source to display • Compact Sender and Receiver units install in minutes • Supports single- and multi-mode fiber optic cable types Package Includes (1) DVI FM 500 Sender unit (1) DVI FM 500 Receiver unit (2) 5V 1A Power Supply (1) User’s Manual
PANEL LAYOUT Sender Front Panel Receiver Front Panel DVI In DVI Out Sender Back Panel Receiver Back Panel 2 Strand LC-LC 5V DC In Fiber Optic Cable Input 2 Strand LC-LC Fiber Optic Cable Input 5V DC In 4 PANEL LAYOUT Sender Front Panel Receiver Front Panel DVI In DVI Out Sender Back Panel Receiver Back Panel 2 Strand LC-LC 5V DC In Fiber Optic Cable Input 2 Strand LC-LC Fiber Optic Cable Input 4 5V DC In
CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE DVI FM500 EXTENDER How to Connect the DVI FM500 Extender Connecting the DVI FM500 Extender System 1. Record the monitor’s EDID using the instructions on the next page. 2. Connect the DVI FM500 Extender sender unit to the DVI source device. 3. Connect DVI FM500 Extender receiving unit to the DVI display. 4. Connect the DVI FM500 Extender sender and receiving units together using a user supplied LC terminated single or multi-mode fiber optic cable.
EDID PROGRAMMING EDID Program Button LED 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 sender unit. If you know that EDID is not required by the source, the followings steps for recording will not be necessary. 1. Power on the display. 2. Insert the included 5V DC power adapter into the sender unit.
SPECIFICATIONS Maximum Single Link Resolution .............................................................................. WUXGA (1920x1200) Operating Temperature .......................................................................................................... 0°C to +50°C Storage Temperature .......................................................................................................... -10°C to +85°C Operating Humidity ..................................................................
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.
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