Gefen EXT-CAT5-1500HD
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1. A CATS 1500HD 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 CAT5 1500HD is a trademark of Gefen Inc Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc 2007 Gefen Inc All Rights Reserved 10 11 12 13 14 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction How It Works CAT5 1500HDS Back Panel Layout CAT5 1500HDS Back Panel Function Descriptions CAT5 1500HDR Back Panel Layout CAT5 1500HDR Back Panel Functions Descriptions Link Cable Wiring Diagrams CAT5 1500HD Wiring Diagram Service Switch Usage Guide Frequently Asked Questions Features System Specifications Terminology Warranty OPERATION NOTES READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE CAT5 1500HD SYSTEM The CAT5 1500HD units are housed in a metal box for better RF shielding In order to extend the full 50 meters you need a high quality CAT5e cable CAT6 cable is suitable for high resolutions at 50 meters If using a ADC DVI Adapter the 5V to cable jumper by the input connector on the sender unit needs to be ena2. refer to page 9 Fm getting no video on the screens using ADC to DVI adapters what is wrong ADC to DVI adapters remove the necessary 5V line that the extenders require on the input to operate To enable the 5V you will need to open up the sender unit Next to each DVI HDMI input connector will be a jumper that needs to be shorted to enable 5V to the input This should only be enabled when using a ADC to DVI Adapter otherwise damage to your video card may result How can I fix the flickering picture 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 metal RJ 45 connectors with the drain wire soldered to the connectors will resolve the issue Please refer to the service switch guide on page 9 for the different combinations Can run the CAT 5 cable through a patch bay No the signal will not transmit reliably 10 FEATURES Extends any DVI compliant device up to 150 feet 45 meters from the computer at 1920x1200 Extends any DVI compliant device up to 200 feet 60 meters from the computer at 1280x1024 Extends USB 1 1 complia
3. LAYOUT CAT5 1500HDS BACK PANEL FUNCTIONS 1 POWER 5 VDC external power supply 2 CAT5 Video RJ 45 input extends DVI input with CAT 5 cable 3 CAT5 USB DDC RJ 45 input extends USB and DDC signals with CAT 5 cable 4 DVI INPUT DVI Input connects to your computer with the supplied DVI cable 5 USB IN USB Input from computer CAT5 1500HDR BACK PANEL LAYOUT au uejet van Ui epew HOHOOSL SAvVO2 LX8 CAT5 1500HDR BACK PANEL FUNCTIONS POWER 5 VDC external power supply CAT5 USB DDC RJ 45 input extends USB and DDC signals with CAT 5 cable CAT5 Video RJ 45 input extends video input with CAT 5 cable DVI OUTPUT DVI output connects to the monitor for local video USB Out USB Output to computer CAT5 LINK CABLE WIRING DIAGRAM D E Ey E UMOIg SHUM enig euuM U9919 8HUM oPue10 N OO O N CO NO SF ID KF CO eDue1o euuM yoer GE PU H9EP Gb IH Computer CAT5 1500HD WIRING DIAGRAM KO Bi USB Monitor 1 Devices CAT5e1500HDR CAT5 USB DDC CAT5 Video 1 CAT5e1500HDS Video 1 SERVICE SWITCH USAGE GUIDE Gefen CAT5 HD products sender and receiver both contain a pair of service switches also called dip switches located underneath the unit These service switches are used to select from sets of configurations that will equalize the signal to best match the conditions in your setup For the CAT5 1500HD there is 1 set of sw
4. bled INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the new CAT5 1500HD series by Gefen Inc The CAT5 1500HD by Gefen allows users the benefits of extending a DVI display and USB beyond the desktop In a growing number of applications broadcast stations and produc tion facilities need to locate a computer remotely from the keyboard mouse and video monitor A CPU may need to be shared between several users for example or moved to another room because of annoying fan noise The CAT5 1500HD series can be used to extend computers with noisy fans printers hard drives scanners cameras keyboards mouse and other USB devices With the potential to cover the distance of 150 feet industry standard Category 5 CAT 5 cables are used for the extension of all the devices HOW IT WORKS CONTENTS The CAT5 1500HD system consists of CAT5 1500HDS sender unit CAT5 1500HDR receiver unit 5 VDC power supplies DVI cable M M 6FT USB cable 06FT 1 1 2 1 1 1 User Manual e er GE GE HOW IT WORKS The CAT5 1500HD sender unit sits next to your computer The cables supplied with the CAT5 1500HD connects your DVI source and USB to the send unit The CAT5 1500HD receiver unit sits next to your DVI display up to 150 feet away The display and USB plug into the back of the CAT5 1500HD receiver unit Two CAT 5 cables connect the CAT5 1500HD S and the CAT5 1500HD R units to each other CAT5 1500HDS BACK PANEL
5. 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 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 A consumer 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 USB Universal Serial Bus An external peripheral interface standard for communication between a computer and external peripherals over a cable using bi serial transmission 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 rate of 70 Hz minimizing flicker and helping to reduce user eyestrain and fatigue PS 2 A port type developed by IBM for the purpose of connecting a keyboard or mouse to a PC The PS 2 port has a mini DIN plug containing 6 pins PS 2 ports are used so that the serial port can be
6. itches for the monitor under both the sender and receiver units The switches are hidden beneath black stickers Each bank of dip switches have 4 switches Switches 3 and 4 are not used Note Adjustments should be done with sources and display on OFF 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 7 for details 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 Why does the CAT5 sender unit have a HDMI connector on the input A HDMI connector was used on the input to optimize space on the board by using the smaller connector HDMI is electrically equivalent to DVI D Fm 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 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
7. nt devices up to 200 feet Uses CAT 5e cable for DDC and control signals Video is transmitted digitally for zero signal loss Supports resolutions up to 1080p 2K and 1920 x 1200 Supports DDWG standard for DVI compliant monitors Includes rack ears HDCP compliant 11 SPECIFICATIONS Video Amplifier BandWidth ae nee 1 65 Gbps Single Link Fahge zur esse 1080p 1920 x 1200 ai Ale Ke E 1 2 volts p p Aput DDG Signal ee ak 5 volts p p TTL Video Connector Type ebe eer DVI I 29 pin female digital only Si a m USB type B connector A a USB type A connectors 4 aeg RJ 45 Shielded Power elles Me ee 5V DC RE e eran ee ici 20 watts max DIMENSIONS E 17 W x 1 75 Hx 4 375 D SPINNI RE EE Ge EO 10 lbs 12 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 1500 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
8. rect 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 CAT5 1500HD features and specifications is subject to change without notice 14 ma cat 5 1500hd 20600 Nordhoff St Chatsworth CA 91311 1 800 545 6900 818 772 9100 fax 818 772 9120 www gefen com support gefen com
9. used by another device The PS 2 port is often called the mouse port 13 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 expressly 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 indi
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