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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the DVI FM500 Extender. Your complete satisfaction is very impor-
tant 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-platform computer systems, professional audio/video environments and HDTV
systems of all sizes with hard-working solutions that are easy to implement and simple to operate.
The Gefen DVI FM500 Extender
The DVI FM500 Extender lets you extend your DVI source up to 5,000 feet away using a 100% fi ber
optic extension solution. Attractive and compact DVI-to-fi ber modules connect to each other via just two
LC fi ber optic cable strands. Extender units fi t neatly behind equipment for a clean installation.
The on the fl y EDID programming feature enables quick and correct synchronization of the video resolu-
tion to the display without any manual confi guration. It’s a great way to extend DVI easily and cleanly.
How It Works
The DVI FM 500 Sender unit plugs into a DVI port (either a computer source or another device trans-
mitting a DVI signal). The DVI FM 500 Receiver unit plugs into a DVI display - up to 5,000 feet away.
Two-strand LC fi ber optic cable connects the DVI FM 500 Sender unit and the DVI FM500 Receiver units
to each other. Power is connected to the DVI FM 500 receiver using the 5V wall adapter and a crisp,
vibrant HD picture appears on the display.
Congratulations on your purchase of the DVI FM500 Extender. Your complete satisfaction is very impor-
tant 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-platform computer systems, professional audio/video environments and HDTV
systems of all sizes with hard-working solutions that are easy to implement and simple to operate.
The Gefen DVI FM500 Extender
The DVI FM500 Extender lets you extend your DVI source up to 5,000 feet away using a 100% fi ber
optic extension solution. Attractive and compact DVI-to-fi ber modules connect to each other via just two
LC fi ber optic cable strands. Extender units fi t neatly behind equipment for a clean installation.
The on the fl y EDID programming feature enables quick and correct synchronization of the video resolu-
tion to the display without any manual confi guration. It’s a great way to extend DVI easily and cleanly.
How It Works
The DVI FM 500 Sender unit plugs into a DVI port (either a computer source or another device trans-
mitting a DVI signal). The DVI FM 500 Receiver unit plugs into a DVI display - up to 5,000 feet away.
Two-strand LC fi ber optic cable connects the DVI FM 500 Sender unit and the DVI FM500 Receiver units
to each other. Power is connected to the DVI FM 500 receiver using the 5V wall adapter and a crisp,
vibrant HD picture appears on the display.
INTRODUCTION