Black Box DVI-D Digital Video Extender Kit

Extend high-definition digital video seamlessly over standard CATx cabling with the Black Box DVI-D Digital Video Extender Kit. This solution is engineered for reliability in AV setups ranging from corporate conference rooms to digital signage and multi-room displays. By leveraging a DirectPlug design, it reduces cable clutter and simplifies installation, allowing you to place your display up to 130 feet away from the source without compromising image quality. With power drawn from the source DVI port, the system offers flexible placement options and streamlined integration into existing setups.

• Extends high-definition digital video up to 130 feet (39.6 meters) over ordinary CATx cable.
• DirectPlug design eliminates additional cables, reducing setup time and keeping installations tidy.
• Powered from the source DVI port, providing greater flexibility during installation.
• Supports a maximum resolution of 1024 x 768 for clear text and graphics at extended distances.
• Compact, plug-and-play kit that integrates with standard DVI-D sources and displays.

Technical Details of Black Box DVI-D Digital Video Extender Kit

• Video signal: DVI-D digital video transmitted over standard CATx copper cabling.
• Maximum extension distance: 130 feet (39.6 meters) at 1024 x 768 resolution.
• Design: DirectPlug design eliminates extra cables for a cleaner installation.
• Power: Transmitter is powered from the source DVI port, enabling flexible placement without a separate power supply.
• Cable type: Uses ordinary CATx (Cat5e/Cat6) copper cabling for the extension run.

How to install Black Box DVI-D Digital Video Extender Kit

• Power down your source device and display before beginning the installation.
• Connect the transmitter to the DVI-D output of your video source using a standard DVI-D cable.
• Run a CATx copper cable from the transmitter location to the display location, ensuring the run is within the 130-foot maximum distance.
• Connect the CATx cable to the receiver unit at the display end, then connect a DVI-D cable from the receiver to the display.
• Power is drawn from the source DVI port; verify that the transmitter receives the necessary power from the DVI source during operation.
• Power on the source and display, then verify that the extended video appears on the screen with the expected clarity and resolution.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: How far can I extend the video?

  A: Up to 130 feet (39.6 meters) at a resolution of 1024 x 768.

• Q: What kind of cabling does it use?

  A: It transmits over ordinary CATx copper cabling (Cat5e/6).

• Q: Does the transmitter need an external power supply?

  A: The transmitter is powered from the source DVI port, reducing the need for an additional power supply.

• Q: What video signal format is supported?

  A: DVI-D digital video signals are supported by this kit.

• Q: Is this a plug-and-play solution?

  A: Yes—the DirectPlug design simplifies installation by minimizing extra cables and making setup straightforward.