CONTENTS Introduction Operation Notes Features Panel Layout Connecting And Operating The DVI FM500 Extender EDID Programming Specifi cations Warranty...
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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 fi ber optic cable used. For a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 at 60 frames per second (60 Hz), the distances possible are as follows: •...
FEATURES Features • Extends resolutions up to WUXGA (1920x1200) @60 Hz up to 5,000 feet away • Immune to EMI (electromagnetic interference) thanks to all-fi ber signal transmission media • Automatic EDID Programming feature enables quick and correct sync of source to display •...
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 2 Strand LC-LC 5V DC In Fiber Optic Cable Input Fiber Optic Cable Input...
CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE DVI FM500 EXTENDER How to Connect the DVI FM500 Extender Connecting the DVI FM500 Extender System Record the monitor’s EDID using the instructions on the next page. Connect the DVI FM500 Extender sender unit to the DVI source device. Connect DVI FM500 Extender receiving unit to the DVI display.
EDID PROGRAMMING EDID Program Button 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.
SPECIFICATIONS Maximum Single Link Resolution ................WUXGA (1920x1200) Operating Temperature ......................0°C to +50°C Storage Temperature ......................-10°C to +85°C Operating Humidity ........................5% to 85% Formats Supported: ............Supports DVI 1.0 and DDC2B via virtual DDC Default EDID ........................ UXGA (1600x1200) Dimensions ......................
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