• Address: Phoenix, AZ 85032 (map)
• Date Posted: 11/03/09

The DVI Detective is a unique and useful little device that reads and stores a computer's digital video information (EDID) in order to simplify the installation process for users who are extending a digital projector or plasma display away from the computer.

Once installed and connected, the DVI Detective continually transmits the EDID to the computer, essentially "tricking" the computer into thinking that the video is present, even when it is not connected. The user can disconnect the display, place it in a remote location and reconnect it, without rebooting the operating system. The entire installation process benefits from the DVI Detective, which utilizes a much smaller cable that requires fewer connections; it makes life easier for those extending digital displays or projectors. This is an inconspicuous device that weighs less than one pound. The Detective can connect to and ADC or DVI port with the use of an adapter. It works with all digital displays (DVI) as well as Apple's line of flat panel displays (ADC).

I copy this from its manual:

"The extendit DVI Detective reads and remembers the EDID of your display. The DVI Detective
allows you to use Gefen’s DVI Switchers or ADC Switchers without having to be selected to the
computer that is booting up. It also allows you to use Gefen's DVI/HDMI extenders without the need
for the DDC CAT5 when your source is non HDCP.

Connect your DVI or ADC monitor to the extendit DVI Detective and then power the DVI Detective.
The extendit DVI Detective then reads the EDID of your display, and once the LED stops blinking
the extendit DVI Detective has remembered the EDID of your display.
You can now connect your extendit DVI Detective to your computer with a short DVI cable, and then connect it to your extendit DVI or ADC Switcher or extendit ADC Switcher or DVI or ADC extender."

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