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Black Box VA-DVI-CPL DVI Coupler
Overview
The Black Box VA-DVI-CPL is a female-to-female DVI coupler designed to join two DVI cables, effectively extending your video signal path. This black-colored coupler is essential for scenarios where existing DVI cables are too short, such as in commercial AV installations, digital signage, or extending video feeds from surveillance equipment. Its passive design requires no external power, simplifying deployment.
Compatibility
This coupler supports standard DVI-D (digital) connections, allowing it to interface with a wide range of DVI-equipped devices including monitors, projectors, video switchers, and graphics cards. It is compatible with DVI-D single-link and dual-link signals, ensuring broad applicability across various display and source devices. It functions as a direct physical connector, not an active signal converter.
Installation Notes
To ensure signal integrity, use with DVI-D cables that are rated for the desired resolution and bandwidth. For optimal performance, particularly with dual-link signals or higher resolutions, ensure both connected DVI cables are of good quality and appropriate length. Tighten the thumbscrews on both ends of the coupler to secure the connection and prevent accidental disconnection.
What's in the Box
- 1x Black Box VA-DVI-CPL DVI Coupler
Black Box DVI Coupler - Female/female - VA-DVI-CPL
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