Fibre Optic DVI-D Cable
User Manual
English
LINDY No’s 41307 to 41311
www.lindy.co.uk
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the LINDY Fibre Optic DVI-D cable. This cable
is an integrated solution for extending DVI digital signals over long
distances. The fibre-optic technology used allows transmission distances
that far exceed the maximum supported by standard copper-based
cables.
The LINDY Fibre Optic DVI-D cable is a hybrid solution which features
H-PCF (Hard-Polymer Clad Fibre) glass fibres for the digital display
signals and copper wires for the DDC / HDCP control signals.
The Transmitter and Receiver modules are each equipped with standard
DVI-D Male connectors for connecting to the source (PC with DVI
graphics card etc.) and the display. The modules are connected together
by the combined fibre optic and copper cable. This integrated design
makes for true ‘Plug & Play’ operation.
System Requirements
Hardware Requirements
You must have a Graphics card with a DVI-D port correctly installed.
It should support the maximum resolution of the display to be
connected
Compatible with PC and Mac computers
There are no special requirements for memory, CPU speed and
chipsets
Power Requirements (Using the optional DC adapter)
Depending on the make & model of your display you may require one
external 5V DC power adapter to drive the transmitter module. This is
not included and can be purchased if required.
Package Contents
1 x LINDY Fibre Optic DVI-D Cable
This User Manual
Handling fibre document
Product Information
At each end of the cable is a module with an integrated single link DVI-D
connector. The Transmitter and Receiver modules are each identified by
a label: the transmitter must be connected to the source device and the
receiver must be connected to the display.
Installation
IMPORTANT
Please use the installation procedure below. Improper operation may
result if the installation procedure is not correctly followed.
Ensure all devices including the source, display and cable are powered
down.
Step 1
Carefully unpack the contents of the box.
Step 2
Plug the Transmitter module of the fibre Optic Cable in to the DVI port on
the source (i.e. PC).
DO NOT
use any cables or adapters between these
connections.
Step 3
Plug the Receiver module into the DVI-D port on your display device.
Step 4
Power on both the display and source devices.
Note:
You can hot swap the cable without powering down either the
source or display.
Step 5
The system will now boot up as normal.
Troubleshooting
The display shows a black screen
Ensure that both ends of the Fibre Optic Cable are firmly connected.
Check the source is powered on and in the case of a PC, booted up.
Reset the system by un-plugging and re-plugging the Transmitter and
Receiver modules.
Transmitter Module
Receiver Module
DC Jack Socket (optional)