DVI CAT-5 Extreme
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1. The DVI CAT 5 Extreme sender unit sits next to your computer DVD player or any set top box with a DVI output The cable supplied with the DVI CAT 5 Extreme connects your DVI source to the send unit The DVI CAT 5 Extreme receiver unit sits next to your DVI display up to 150 feet away The display plugs into the back of the DVI CAT 5 Extreme receiver unit Two CAT 5 cables connect the DVI CAT 5 Extreme S and the DVI CAT 5 Extreme R units to each other CONTENTS The DVI CAT 5 Extreme system consists of DVI CAT 5 Extreme S DVI CAT 5 Extreme R 6 ft DVI to DVI Cable M M DVI CAT5 Wallmounts 5V DC power supply 1 1 1 2 2 DVI CAT 5 EXTREME SENDER FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTIONS Connects to 5 volt DVI input connects to power supply DVI source CATS DVI CATSXS Made In U S A Gefen Inc em DDC VIDEO CAT 5 carries CAT 5 carries DDC HDCP signals TMDS signals DVI CAT 5 EXTREME RECEIVER FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTIONS Connects to DVI display Connects to 5 volt power supply Made In U S A Gefen Inc DVI CATSXR CATS VIDEO CAT 5 carries CAT 5 carries DDC HDCP signals TMDS signals HOW TO CONNECT THE DVI CAT 5 EXTREME Connect your display to the DVI CAT 5 Extreme receiver unit Connect your source to the DVI CAT 5 Extreme sender unit Connect your CAT 5 cables between the sender and the receiver Plug the 5V power supply into the DVI CAT 5 Extreme sender an2. the display DDWG Digital Display Working Group DDWG are the creators of the DVI specification DVI Digital Visual Interface Connection standard developed by Intel for connecting computers to digital monitors such as flat panels and DLP projectors Aconsumer electronics version not necessarily compatible with the PC version is used as a connection standard for HDTV tuners and displays Transmits an uncompressed digital signal to the display The latter version uses HDCP copy protection to prevent unauthorized copying HDCP High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection Created by Intel HDCP is used with HDTV signals over DVI and HDMI connections and on D Theater D VHS recordings to prevent unauthorized duplication of copy written material HDTV High Definition Television The high resolution subset of our DTV system The ATSC defines HDTV as a 16 9 image with twice the horizontal and vertical resolution of our existing system accompanied by 5 1 channels of Dolby Digital audio The CEA defines HDTV as an image with 720 progressive or 1080 interlaced active top to bottom scan lines 1280 720p and 1920 1080i are typically accepted as high definition scan rates VESA Video Electronic Standards Association a consortium of manufacturers formed to establish and maintain industry wide standards for video cards and monitors VESA was instrumental in the introduction of the Super VGA and Extended VGA video graphics standards with a refresh rat
3. DVI CAT 5 Extreme USER MANUAL WWW gefen com ASKING FOR ASSISTANCE Technical Support Telephone 818 772 9100 800 545 6900 Fax 818 772 9120 Technical Support Hours 8 00 AM to 5 00 PM Monday thru Friday Write To Gefen Inc c o Customer Service 20600 Nordhoff St Chatsworth CA 91311 support gefen com www gefen com Notice Gefen Inc reserves the right to make changes in the hardware packaging and any accompanying documentation without prior written notice The DVI CAT 5 Extreme is a trademark of Gefen Inc 2007 Gefen Inc All Rights Reserved 10 11 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction DVI CAT 5 Extreme Sender Front Panel Descriptions DVI CAT 5 Extreme Receiver Front Panel Descriptions How To Connect The DVI CAT 5 Extreme Dip Switch Usage Guide CAT5 Link Cable Wiring Diagram Mounting Plate Installation Frequently Asked Questions Terminology Specifications Warranty OPERATION NOTES READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE DVI CAT 5 EXTREME EXTENDER e The DVI CAT 5 Extreme is housed in a metal box for better RF shielding e Your CAT 5 cable should not exceed 200 feet e If you do not need DDC data you can use a single CAT 5 cable for the video only The DDC will not be connected e If the source requires EDID present you can use the Gefen DVI Detective to provide EDID information CAT6 cable is suitable for high resolutions at 50 meters INTRODUCTION
4. d receiver unit You should now have picture If you do not see a picture try unplugging and re plugging the DVI input on the DVI sender unit Make sure your CAT 5 cables are not crossed Recycle the power on the unit If problems persist try adjusting the Dip Switches by following the Dip Switch Usage Guide SERVICE SWITCH USAGE GUIDE The Senders and Receivers of the Gefen CAT5 Extreme products both contain a set of service switches also called dip switches located underneath each unit Peeling back the silver sticker will reveal the service switch bay These service switches are used to boost and equalize the signal to best match the conditions in your setup Note Adjustments should be done with sources and display on Switches 3 and 4 are not used OFF Switch 2 OFF F Adjustment Guidelines 1 Strong boost should not be used on stranded cables Strong boosting will cause pixels or no picture on these cables 2 Using the wrong settings will not damage the units it will either produce no image or a noisy image 3 To eliminate the possibility of cross talk and interference cables must be terminated with 568B scheduling See page 6 for details CAT5 LINK CABLE WIRING DIAGRAM IE rr IE rr UMOAg SHUAM onlg eHUAM U2219 9HUAM abuelo I oBUE1O SHUM I yer Sv r y wef Sv ry MOUNTING PLATE INSTALLATION Mounting Plate Installation Remove the rubber feet covering the screws off the bo
5. e of 70 Hz minimizing flicker and helping to reduce user eyestrain and fatigue SPECIFICATIONS Video Amplifier Bandwidth 244424404444444nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 1 65 Gbps Input Video siaal OE ee 1 2 volts p p Input DDC Signal nenne 5 volts p p TTL Single Link Range u ee ee 1080p 1920 x 1200 DVI Connector Type e DVI I 29 pin female digital only Link UNAS CRON sa es ER ie ee aa EE De RJ 45 Power Consumption ENEE 20 watts max Power Supply essen ee 5V DC Dimensions nnnn een 3 4 W x 1 25 H x 3 25 D Shipping Weight u eek 3 Ibs 10 WARRANTY Gefen Inc warrants the equipment it manufactures to be free from defects in material and workmanship If equipment fails because of such defects and Gefen Inc is notified within two 2 year from the date of shipment Gefen Inc will at its option repair or replace the equipment provided that the equipment has not been subjected to mechanical electrical or other abuse or modifications Equipment that fails under conditions other than those covered will be repaired at the current price of parts and labor in effect at the time of repair Such repairs are warranted for ninety 90 days from the day of reshipment to the Buyer This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied including without limitation any implied warranty or merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose all of which are e
6. etal RJ 45 connectors with the drain wire soldered to the connectors will resolve the issue Please refer to the service switch guide on page 5 for the different combinations Why is there a green or pink tint to my picture A tint of green or pink in the picture is a result of incorrect colorspace being transmitted This can be resolved by recycling power on your devices including the extender If this does not help the DDC data containing the colorspace is not being transmitted correctly due to loss in the CAT5 cable try replacing the DDC cable TERMINOLOGY CAT 5 Category 5 cable commonly known as Cat 5 is an unshielded twisted pair type cable designed for high signal integrity The actual standard defines specific electrical properties of the wire but it is most commonly known as being rated for its Ethernet capability of 100 Mbit s Its specific standard designation is EIA TIA 568 Cat 5 cable typically has three twists per inch of each twisted pair of 24 gauge copper wires within the cable CAT 5e Similar to Cat 5 cable but is enhanced to support speeds of up to 1000 megabits per second DDC Short form for Display Data Channel It is a VESA standard for communication between a monitor and a video adapter Using DDC a monitor can inform the video card about its properties such as maximum resolution and color depth The video card can then use this information to ensure that the user is presented with valid options for configuring
7. ttom of the unit 2 Remove the screws 3 Line up the mounting plates and screw it on to the unit TROUBLESHOOTING Frequently Asked Questions What kind of CAT 5e cable should I be using Solid core CAT 5e cable rated at 350 Mhz and terminated in 568a or 568b is the minimum requirement For resolutions greater than 1280x1024 or 1080i Gefen recommends solid CAT 6 cables I m getting no video on the screens what can I check First thing to check is make sure that the video CAT5 is linked to the other video CAT5 port and the same with the DDC ports Try removing the power supply from the receiver side if the power light turns off then you have your CAT 5 cables crossed In some setups with grounding issues you will not get a picture with the receiver powered Test to make sure the units are working with short CAT 5e cables 15 20 feet You can also make sure you have the correct boost setting configured refer to page 5 Occasionally the picture blanks out how do I fix this Flickering or a blinking image is the result of a loss of sync between the display and the source Try lowering the resolution to see if that helps if it does the CAT 5 cables you are using are unable to handle the bandwidth of the higher resolution and thus you are losing sync Try a shielded CAT 6 cable on the video line to reduce interference You can also try adjusting the service switches Usually this is caused by EMI and a shielded CAT 6 with m
8. xpressly disclaimed 1 Proof of sale may be required in order to claim warranty 2 Customers outside the US are responsible for shipping charges to and from Gefen 3 Copper cables are limited to a 30 day warranty and cable must be free from any scratches markings and neatly coiled The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate However Gefen Inc assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this manual In no event will Gefen Inc be liable for direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual even if advised of the possibility of such damages The technical information contained herein regarding the DVI CAT 5 Extreme features and specifications is subject to change without notice 11
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