Gefen CAT5-1600A
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1. this LED will be RED Power Saving Mode is covered in detail on page 9 5V DC Locking Power Connector Connects the included 5V DC Locking Power Supply to this receptacle VGA Input HD15 Connector Connect the VGA source to this port Local Monitor Output HD15 Connector Connect a VGA monitor to this port Audio Input Connector 3 5mm Mini Stereo Connect analog audio here via a 3 5 mm audio jack CAT 5 Video Output Jack RJ 45 Connector Connects the Sender unit to the Receiver Unit using CAT 5 cable Used to extend the video signal to the Receiver Unit USB Input Port USB type B Connect a Computer or USB device to this port Host Indicator This LED will turn GREEN when the power and all devices are connected to the Sender unit The LED will turn RED if a USB device or monitor has been disconnected from the Sender unit CAT 5 USB Link Output RJ 45 Connector Connects the Sender unit to the Receiver unit using CAT 5 cable Used to extend the USB device from the Sender Unit to the Receiver Unit Front RECEIVER UNIT LAYOUT Back 10 11 RECEIVER PANEL DESCRIPTIONS RGB Equalization Trim Pots Trim Potentiometers Adjusts the Red Green and Blue color components to correct color convergence divergence due to varying distances and or skew variations found in different brands of CAT 5 cable Turn the controls to achieve the best color and picture See page 11 for details Note2. 11 818 772 9100 www gefen com support gefen com Rev A5 fax 818 772 9120
3. E Gefen CAT5 1600A Extender EXT CAT5 1600A User Manual w 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 Pacific Time Write To Gefen LLC c o Customer Service 20600 Nordhoff St Chatsworth CA 91311 www gefen com support gefen com Notice Gefen LLC reserves the right to make changes in the hardware packaging and any accompanying documentation without prior written notice CAT5 1600A Extender is a trademark of Gefen LLC O 2011 Gefen LLC All Rights Reserved All trademarks are the property of their respective owners Rev A5 8 9 CONTENTS Introduction Operation Notes Features Sender Unit Layout Sender Unit Descriptions Receiver Unit Layout Receiver Unit Descriptions Connecting the CAT5 1600A Extender DIP Switch Configuration 12 Network Cable Wiring Diagram 13 Specifications 14 Warranty INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the CAT5 1600A Extender Your complete satisfaction is very important to us Gefen Gefen is a unique product line catering to the growing needs for innovative home theater solutions We specialize in total integration for your home theater while also focusing on going above and beyond customer expectations to ensure you get the most from your hardware We invite you to explore our distinct product line and h
4. When turning the Trim Pots use a small screwdriver or an electronic device adjustment tool available at electronics stores Use gentle force when rotating Trim Pot controls Turn controls in both directions if necessary to get best results Never force a control if resistance is encountered Gefen is not responsible for inoperable units due to broken trim pot controls Brightness Trim Pot Adjusts the brightness of the picture Focus Trim Pot Adjusts the focus of the picture Power Indicator LED This LED will turn RED once the locking power supply has been properly connected When the CAT 5 link is established the LED will be GREEN When the Receiver unit is in Standby Mode or Power Saving Mode this LED will be RED Power Saving Mode is covered in detail on page 9 5V DC Locking Power Connector threaded jack on rear left of Receiver Connects the included 5V DC Locking Power Supply here Screw in the locking power connector with hand force only until it stops turning Do not overtighten VGA Outputs 2 x HD15 Connectors Connect VGA monitors to these ports Audio Output Connector 3 5mm Mini Stereo Connect the audio from this port to an analog audio amplifier CAT 5 Video Link Input RJ 45 Connector Connects the Sender unit to the Receiver unit using CAT 5 cable Used to receive the video signal from the Sender Unit USB Ports 4 x USB 2 0 type A Connect the USB devices keyboard mouse device etc to these ports T
5. ender Receiver 3 5 mm mini stereo Link Connectors Sender Receiver 2 RJ 45 Power Indicator Sender LED red green Host Indicator Sender Receiver LED red green Power Supplies Sender Receiver 5V DC Power Connectors Sender Receiver Locking Power Consumption nun 30 W max Operating Temperature oocccconnnncccococoncccnncnccononnnnnonannonononnnonononnnnnnnnananenonos 0 40 C Dimensions Sender Receiver 17 W x 1 75 Hx 525 D Shipping 5 0 lbs PETG ATOMS RIPE UL power supply ROHS CE 13 WARRANTY Gefen warrants the equipment it manufactures to be free from defects in material and workmanship If equipment fails because of such defects and Gefen is notified within two 2 years from the date of shipment Gefen 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 Th
6. he CAT5 1600A Receiver functions as a 4 port USB 2 0 Hub CAT 5 USB Link Input RJ 45 Connector Receives the USB signals from the Sender Unit Connects to the Receiver unit via a length of CAT 5 cabling Host Indicator This LED will turn GREEN when the power and all devices are connected to the Sender unit The LED will turn RED if a USB device or monitor has been disconnected from the Sender unit 7 CONNECTING THE CAT5 1600A EXTENDER How to Connect the CAT5 1600A Connect the Sender Unit to the computer using the included VGA and USB cables If audio is being used connect the included 3 5mm mini stereo cable between the audio source and the audio input on the Sender Unit Connect the local VGA monitor to the Local Monitor output on the Sender Unit Place the Receiver Unit near the workstation and connect the display mouse keyboard printer and any other USB devices to the Receiver Unit Up to four 4 USB devices can be connected to the Receiver Unit NOTE USB has a maximum extension distance of 330 feet 100 meters Using two CAT 5 cables connect a CAT 5 cable between the Link connector on the Sender Unit and the Link connector on the Receiver Unit Connect another CAT 5 cable between the USB Link connector on the Sender Unit and the USB Link connector on the Receiver Unit Connect the 5V DC locking power supplies to both the Sender Unit and the Receiver Unit Do not overtighten the locking connectors Plug the p
7. is 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 cables must be in their original condition The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate However Gefen assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this manual In no event will Gefen 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 features and specifications is subject to change without notice For the latest warranty coverage information refer to the Warranty and Return Policy under the Support section of the Gefen Web site at www gefen com PRODUCT REGISTRATION Please register your product online by visiting the Register Product page under the Support section of the Gefen Web site 14 600Ax 5 1 1 800 545 6900 Qu This product uses UL listed power supplies 20600 Nordhoff St Chatsworth CA 913
8. les to available electrical outlets The computer can now be controlled from the KVM workstation OPERATION NOTES READ THESE NOTES BEFORE OPERATING THE CAT5 1600A EXTENDER e CAT5 1600A extends VGA and Audio up to 1000 feet 300 meters e 5 cables should not exceed 330 feet 100 meters when extending USB FEATURES Features e Extends any VGA and Audio device up to 1000 feet 300 meters e Extends USB devices to 330 feet 100 meters e Supports resolutions up to 1920x1200 60Hz e Local and Pass Through EDID Modes e Supports USB 2 0 e Backward compatible with USB 1 1 devices e Color Brightness and Focus controls to compensate for the extension distance and skew variations found in different CAT 5 cabling e Standby Mode for reduced power consumption when a VGA source is not detected e Locking Power Connectors Mounting Brackets Package Includes 1 CAT5 1600A Sender Unit 1 CAT5 1600A Receiver Unit 1 6 ft VGA Cable M F 1 6 ft USB Cable A B 1 6 ft Mini Stereo Cable 3 5 mm 2 DC Locking Power Supplies 1 Set of Rack Ears 1 User Manual Front SENDER UNIT LAYOUT Back SENDER UNIT DESCRIPTIONS Power Indicator This LED will turn RED once the locking power supply has been properly connected When the CAT 5 link is established between the Sender and Receiver units the LED will be GREEN When the Sender unit is in Standby Mode or Power Saving Mode
9. n DIP SWITCH CONFIGURATION Receiver Unit The CAT5 1600A Receiver Unit contains two 2 DIP switches on the bottom of the unit A single trim pot potentiometer is also located next to the DIP switch bank The follow information outlines the functionality of each DIP switch and the trim pot The two DIP switches and single trim pot on the bottom of the Receiver Unit DIP Switch 1 Green Mode Default ON e OFF Enable Green Mode If DIP switch 1 is set to the OFF position then the product is will be placed in Green Mode This means that the unit will not power the USB if the USB cable from the Sender to the computer source is disconnected In Green Mode this product consumes less than 1 watt of power e ON Disable Green Mode When DIP switch 1 is set to the ON position Green Mode is disabled This means that the USB is always powered whether or not there is a signal This mode will allow the computer to wake up when it is placed in sleep mode DIP SWITCH CONFIGURATION DIP Switch 2 EDID Mode Default OFF OFF Pass Through Mode If DIP switch 2 is OFF then the downstream EDID information is copied to the input ON Local EDID When DIP switch 2 is set to the ON position then the EDID is copied from the Local Monitor output on Sender Unit Trim Pot Pole Frequency This trim pot is used to adjust the brightness and focus of the picture 15 Insert a small flat headed t
10. ool into the EQ trim pot located on the bottom of the Receiver Unit The trim pot has 8 set positions Turn the trim pot clockwise until it clicks into the next position Continue adjusting the trim pot until the issue is resolved Carefully remove the adjustment tool 11 NETWORK CABLE WIRING DIAGRAM Gefen recommends the TIA ElA 568 B wiring option Please adhere to the table below when field terminating the CAT 5 cable for use with Gefen products NET es Green Brown CAT 5 cabling comes in stranded and solid core types Gefen recommends using solid core cabling It is recommended to use one continuous run from one end to the other Connecting through a patch is not recommended 12 SPECIFICATIONS Video Amplifier Bandwidth esses 350 MHz eta a PENNE RERO 1 2 AA 5Vp p TTL Horizontal Frequency Range 15 kHz 70 kHz Vertical Frequency Range 30 kHz 170 kHz VGA Connectors Sender Unit 1 HD 15 male 1 HD 15 female VGA Connectors Receiver Unit 2 HD 15 female USB Connector Sender Unit ooonccncccncoccccnnccccnoncnnnncononanenncnnnnanennns 1 Type B USB Connectors Receiver Unit sese 4 Type A Audio Connector S
11. ope you find your solutions Please call us so we can better assist you with your particular needs The Gefen CAT5 1600A Extender The Gefen CAT5 1600A extends VGA and Audio up to 1000 feet 300 meters and USB up to 330 feet 100 meters using CAT 5 cables Display resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 are supported A local monitor can be connected to the Sender Unit and up to two monitors can be connected to the Receiver Unit Four USB connectors on the Receiver Unit allow control of the computer system from the KVM workstation Mini stereo connectors provide for the connection and the extension of audio devices How It Works Place the CAT5 1600A Sender Unit next to the VGA source Use the included VGA cable to connect the source to the Sender Unit Optionally connect a local monitor to the Sender Unit using a VGA cable Connect up to two monitors to the Receiver Unit with VGA cables Connect the USB devices to the input and output connectors For audio connect a mini stereo cable between the audio source and the audio input on the Sender Unit Connect a mini stereo cable between the audio output on the Receiver Unit and the audio device Use two 5 cables to connect the Sender Unit to the Receiver Unit VGA and Audio can be extended to 1000 feet 300 meters USB is extended over a separate 5 cable up to 330 feet 100 meters Connect the included locking power supplies to both the Sender Unit and Receiver Unit then connect both power cab
12. ower cords into any available wall outlets Wiring Diagram for the CAT5 1600A Extender VGA CABLE mE CAT 5 CABLE AUDIO CABLE USB CABLE Computer Receiver Powered Local VGA Monitor E Speaker USB Mouse wn USB Keyboard VGA Monitor Z lt gt AT VGA Monitor 5 1600 IN 9 USB External HDD IN USB Printer ATTENTION This product should always be connected to a grounded electrical socket 8 DIP SWITCH CONFIGURATION Sender Unit The CAT5 1600A contains two 2 DIP switches on the bottom of the Sender Unit and the Receiver Unit The follow information outlines the functionality of each DIP switch The two DIP switches on the bottom of the Sender Unit DIP Switch 1 Green Mode Default ON e OFF Enable Green Mode If DIP switch 1 is set to the OFF position then the product is will be placed in Green Mode This means that the unit will not power the USB if the USB cable from the Sender to the computer source is disconnected In Green Mode the product consumes less than 1 watt of power e _ ON Disable Green Mode When DIP switch 1 on the Sender Unit is set to the ON position Green Mode is disabled This means that the USB is always powered whether or not there is a signal This mode will allow the computer to wake up when it is placed in sleep mode DIP Switch 2 Not Used e Reserved for future expansio
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