CMDP-DL2DVI
Mini DisplayPort to Dual Link
DVI Converter
Operation Manual

CMDP-DL2DVI

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All Rights Reserved.
Version 1.0 March 2011

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Safety Precautions
Please read all instructions before attempting to unpack or install or
operate this equipment, and before connecting the power supply.
Please keep the following in mind as you unpack and install thisequipment:
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Always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk offire, electrical shock and injury to persons.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain,moisture or install this product near water.
Never spill liquid of any kind on or into this product.
Never push an object of any kind into this product throughmodule openings or empty slots, as you may damage parts.
Do not attach the power supply cabling to building surfaces.
Do not allow anything to rest on the power cabling or allow it to
be abused by persons walking on it.
To protect the equipment from overheating, do not block theslots and openings in the module housing that provide
ventilation.

Revision History
Version No

VR0
VR1

Date

20110424
20120518

Summary of Change

Preliminary Release
Front Page's PictureTable of Contents
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Introduction ……………………..……………………...…........….…….

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Applications …………………..………………….……...................…..

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Package Contents ………………………...........……….................…

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System Requirements ……………..……….........………............…….

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Features …………………………………………......……........…...……

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Specifications ………………………………...……..........………....….

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Operation Controls and Functions ……………...……..............……
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Right Panel .…………………………………..……......…...….…

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Left Panel .…………………………...………..……......…...….…

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Connection and Installation ….………………….........…..…..…......

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Acronyms …......................................................................................

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1. Introduction

The Mini DisplayPort converter is specifically designed to allow Mini DisplayPort
source to display on the Dual Link DVI display. Supporting resolutions up to2560x1600 and ideal for display Mac sources on DVI monitor, this device ispowered by USB connection which makes it more convenient to power.

2. Applications
 Mac System source to display on DVI display
 Commercial advertisement/Display Presentation
3. Package Contents
 MDP to Dual –Link DVI
 Operation Manual
4. System Requirements

Input Mac system source equipment and output DVI display with connection
cables.

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5. Features
 Compliance with DisplayPort Specification V1.1a at 1.62/2.7Gbps datarate (Low bit rate/High bit rate)
Input/output support up to WQXGA (2560x1600 RB60) VESA display
formatEasy to install and simple to operate
No software installation
Compact size with elegant design2

6. Specifications
Input Ports

Mini-DisplayPort

Output Ports

Dual Link DVI-D

Color SpaceRGB

ESD Protection

Human body model: ± 10kV (air-gap discharge)± 6kV (contact discharge)

Output TMDS signal

1.2 Volts (peak-to-peak)

Dimensions (mm)210(W) x 91(D) x 30.5(H)Weight(g)230

Chassis Material

Plastic

Silkscreen Color

Black

Power Consumption

2.5W (USB)

Operating Temperature

0˚C ~ 40˚C / 32˚F ~ 104˚F

Storage Temperature-20˚C ~ 60˚C / -4˚F ~ 140˚F

Relative Humidity

20~90% RH (non condensing)37. Operation Controls and Functions
The following sections describe the hardware components of the unit.
7.1 Top Panel

MDP to Dual-Link DVI
Power①① Power LED: When the USB cable is connected with power supply thispower LED will illuminate in red.
7.2 Right Panel

Dual-Link
DVI Out①① Dual-Link DVI Out: Connect This slot is to connect with DVI display for
output image with Dual-Link DVI cable.

47.3 Left PanelUSB 5VMDP In①②① USB 5V: This cable is to connect to the PC or any USB port with power
supply.
② MDP In: This cable is to connect to the Mini DP source equipment such as
Mac System PC or NB for input signal.

8. Connection and Installation

DVI Displayoror
MAC PC/NB

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AAcronyms
AcronymComplete Term

DVI

Digital Visual Interface

MDP

Mini DisplayPortUSB

Universal Serial Bus

WQXGA

Wide Quad eXtended Graphics Array

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