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www.gefen.com DVI DL to . Converter EXT-DVIDL-2-HDMIR User Manual ®[...]
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ASKING FOR ASSIST ANCE T echnical Support : T elephone (818) 772-9100 (800) 545-6900 Fax (818) 772-9120 T echnical Support Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday PST Write T o: Gefen Inc. c/o Customer Service 20600 Nordhoff St Chatsworth, CA 9131 1 www .gefen.com support@gefen.com Notice Gefen Inc. reserves the right to make changes in the[...]
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CONTENTS 1 Introduction 2 Operation Notes 3 Features 4 Panel Layout 5 Panel Descriptions 6 Connecting And Operating The DVI Dl T o HDMI Converter 7 Speci fi cations 8 W arranty[...]
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1 Congratulations on your purchase of the DVI DL to HDMI Converter . Y our 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-pl[...]
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READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INST ALLING OR OPERA TING THE DVI DL T O HDMI CONVERTER • The DVI DL to HDMI Converter has 2 switches per input (4 inputs are provided). The Master Switch will allow the use of the 10-bit and 12-bit color modes. Once the main switch is in the ON position, 10-bit or 12-bit color modes can be selected. Disable the Master Swi[...]
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3 Features • Converts up to 4 proprietary DVI-DL signals (supporting 12bit color) to HDMI. • Selector switch that will enable/disable Deep Color • 10-bit and 12-bit Deep Color modes • LED link indicators to ensure that all connections are active Package Includes (1) DVI DL to HDMI Converter Unit (4) 6 Foot DVI DL Cable (M-M) (1) 24V DC Powe[...]
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4 Front Panel Back Panel 2 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 8 1 3 3 3 3 P ANEL LA YOUT[...]
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5 1 Power LED Indicator This input indicator will become active once the included 24V DC power adapter has been properly connected to a power source. 2 Reset Button This button will reset the unit and force all input/outputs to re-initialize. 3 Active Link LED Indicator This LED indicator will activate once a link has been detected from the source [...]
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6 How to Connect the DVI DL to HDMI Converter 1. Connect up to 4 DVI dual link source devices to the DVI DL to HDMI Converter ’s DVI inputs. 4 DVI DL cables are supplied. 2. Connect up to 4 HDMI capable displays to the DVI DL to HDMI Converter ’s HDMI outputs. 4 HDMI cables are supplied. 3. Connect the supplied 24V DC power supply to the DVI DL[...]
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7 Video Ampli fi er Bandwidth ....................................................................... 225 MHz Maximum Resolution ......................................... 1080p (HDTV) / 1920x1200 (PC) Maximum Color Depth ......................................................................... 12-bit 4:4:4 Input Video Signal ......................[...]
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8 W ARRANTY G e f en warrants the equipment it manu f actures to be f ree f rom de f ects in material and workmanship. I f equipment f ails because o f such de f ects and G e f en is noti fi ed within two ( 2 ) y ears f rom the date o f shipment, G e f en will, at its option, repair or replace the e quipment, provided that the equipment has not be[...]
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20600 Nordhoff St., Chatsworth CA 91311 1-800-545-6900 818-772-9100 fax: 818-772-9120 www.gefen.co m support@gefen.co m Pb Rev A4[...]