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Dual Link DVI to Mini DP Converter GTV-DVIDL-2-MDP User Manual User Manual Dual Link DVI to Mini DP Converter GTV-DVIDL-2-MDP User Manual[...]
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ASKING FOR ASSIST ANCE 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 , Paci fi c T ime. Write T o: Gefen LLC c/o Customer Service 20600 Nordhoff St Chatsworth, CA 9131 1 www .gefentv .com support@gefentv .com Notice Gefen LL[...]
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CONTENTS CONTENTS 1 Introduction 2 Operation Notes 3 Features 4 Front Panel Layout 5 Front Panel Descriptions 6 Back Panel Layout 7 Back Panel Descriptions 8 Connecting and Operating the Dual Link DVI to Mini DP Converter 9 EDID Management 10 Speci fi cations 1 1 Warranty 1 Introduction 2 Operation Notes 3 Features 4 Front Panel Layout 5 Front Pan[...]
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1 1 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the Dual Link DVI to Mini DP Converter . Y our complete satisfaction is very important to us. GefenTV GefenTV is a unique product line catering to the growing needs for innovative home theater solutions. We specialize in total integration for your home theater , while also focusing o[...]
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OPERA TION NOTES 2 OPERA TION NOTES 2 READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INST ALLING OR OPERA TING THE GEFENTV DUAL LINK DVI TO MINI DP CONVERTER • EDID contains the capabilities of a display device in regards to audio and video resolutions. This information is used by the source device to determine the format of the output signal. The GefenTV Dual Link DVI[...]
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3 FEA TURES 3 FEA TURES Features • Converts Dual Link DVI to DisplayPort using the Mini DisplayPort connector interface • Supports resolutions up to 2560x1600 (max) • Advanced EDID Management: Mode 1: 2560x1600, Mode 2: 2560x1400, Mode 3: pass-through • Audio Input Jack • Powered using USB • Field upgradable using USB • Durable, compa[...]
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4 FRONT P ANEL LA YOUT FRONT P ANEL LA YOUT 4 Front Panel 12 3 Front Panel 12 3[...]
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5 FRONT P ANEL DESCRIPTIONS 5 FRONT P ANEL DESCRIPTIONS 1 EDID Mode Button Used to select the EDID mode: Mode 1, Mode 2, or Mode 3. See page 9 for details. 2 Sync Indicator This LED glow bright blue when the Converter is connected between the computer and the display . 3 EDID Mode Indicators These LED indicators display the current EDID mode that h[...]
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6 BACK P ANEL LA YOUT BACK P ANEL LA YOUT 6 Back Panel 12 34 Back Panel 12 34[...]
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7 BACK P ANEL DESCRIPTIONS 7 BACK P ANEL DESCRIPTIONS 1 Audio Input Jack Connect a 3.5 mm mini-stereo cable to this jack to include audio signals on the Mini DisplayPort cable. 2 DVI In Connect a dual link DVI cable from the computer to this DVI-I connector . 3 Mini DP Out Connect a Mini DisplayPort cable from this connector to the display . 4 USB [...]
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8 8 CONNECTING AND OPERA TING THE DUAL LINK DVI T O MINI DP CONVERTER How to Connect the Dual Link DVI to Mini DP Converter 1. Connect the dual link DVI source to the GefenTV Dual Link DVI to Mini DP Converter using a dual link DVI cable. 2. Connect a Mini DisplayPort cable (sold separately) from the Mini DP Out jack to the display’ s Mini Displa[...]
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9 EDID MANAGEMENT EDID MANAGEMENT 9 Advanced EDID Modes The following information should be used when troubleshooting the Dual Link DVI to Mini DP Converter . This product features EDID Management. Before the source can send video signals to the display , the source devices reads the EDID (Extended Display Identi fi cation Data) of the display con[...]
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10 10 SPECIFICA TIONS SPECIFICA TIONS DVI Connector ...............................................................................................................DVI-I 29 pin, female USB Connector ..................................................................................................................................T ype B Audio Input Co[...]
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11 11 11 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 noti fi ed 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, e[...]
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20600 Nordhoff St., Chatsworth CA 91311 1-800-545-6900 818-772-9100 fax: 818-772-9120 www.gefentv.com support@gefentv.com 20600 Nordhoff St., Chatsworth CA 91311 1-800-545-6900 818-772-9100 fax: 818-772-9120 www.gefentv.com support@gefentv.com Pb Pb Rev A3 Rev A3[...]