Gefen EXT-CAT5-5500 console extender
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1. WH CAT5e5500S OSPIA T OSPIA 31ndwoy SPECIFICATIONS Video Amplifier Bandwidth 350 MHz FE MIN 120 MHz HU SL 1 2 Volts p p FIS STL kote o ee ee 5 Volts p p TTL Horizontal Frequency Range anna 15 70 KHz Vertical Frequency Range ine 30 170 Hz A neee re m mv na HD 15 FOCUS Bighiness Control AR nee 25 to 450 FT VEN EG HD 15 RJ 45 USB LORU gera m m e e vn USB Out USB BOONNECIO 1 cr a el USB Device Input FO GON NN 15 Watts max FT IN 5 VDC External Dimensions Send Unit sn ans 16 VV x 1 3 4 H x 4 D Dimensions Receive Unit s kaaa 8 W x 1 3 4 H x 4 D 201110 Ili r nam 2 Rack Spaces joo nm m Di 9 Lbs 12 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 This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied i2. Gefen CAT5 5500 EXT CAT5 5500 USER S MANUAL u 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 5500 is a trademark of Gefen Inc 2010 Gefen Inc All Rights Reserved Rev B1 10 11 12 13 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction How It Works CAT5 55005 Front Panel Layout CAT5 5500R Front Panel Layout CAT5 5500S Back Panel Layout CAT5 5500 Back Panel Function Descriptions CAT5 5500R Back Panel Layout CAT5 5500R Back Panel Functions Descriptions CAT5 Cable Length Setup Link Cable Wiring Diagrams CAT5 5500 Wiring Diagram System Specifications Warranty OPERATION NOTES READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE CAT5 5500 SYSTEM Industry standard Category 5 CAT 5 cables are used to operate CAT5 5500 system Linking the CAT 5 5500 sender and receiver units together requires one CAT 5 cable to extend the first monitor A second CAT 5 cable is required to extend the second monitor signal and a third CAT 5 cable is required to extend USB and audio When monitors are used in the loca
3. l and remote locations the video monitors must be able to use the same resolution This pertains to monitors placed remotely and ihose di vided between local and remote locations The video monitors will not initialize correctly at start up if they are unable to sync ihe same resolution of the local monitors The CAT5 5500 units are housed in a metal box for better RF shielding INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the new ex tendeit CAT5 5500 series by Gefen Inc The exetendeit CAT5 5500 by Gefen allows users the benefits of extending USB audio and video signals beyond the desktop In a growing number of applications broadcast stations and production facilities there is a need to control a computer remotely The Keyboard mouse and video monitor are relocated to the remote side A CPU may need to be shared between several users or moved to another room because of annoying fan noise The CAT5 5500 series can be used to extend computers with noisy fans printers hard drives scanners cameras keyboards mouse and any other USB type peripherals The CAT5 5500 has the potential to cover the distance of 330 feet over industry standard Category 5 CAT 5 cables One can connect additional CAT5 5500 series to the same computer allowing access to the same computer from other locations up to 330 feet apart HOW IT WORKS CONTENTS The CAT5 5500 system consists of 1 CAT5 5500S sender unit 1 CAT5 5500R receiver unit 2 5 VDC po
4. nal power supply MONITOR 1 HD15 output connects to the monitor 1 for local video VIDEO IN 1 HD15 input from computer MONITOR 2 HD15 output connects to the monitor 2 for local video VIDEO IN 2 HD15 input from computer CAT5 2 Video 2 RJ 45 input extends video input 2 with CAT 5 cable CAT5 2 Video 1 RJ 45 input extends video input 2 with CAT 5 cable CAT5 1 USB AUDIO RJ 45 input extends USB and audio signals with CAT 5 cable AUDIO IN Audio Mini Jack input from computer USB IN USB Input from computer CAT5 5500R BACK PANEL LAYOUT CAT5 5500R BACK PANEL FUNCTIONS POWER 5 VDC external power supply VIDEO OUT 1 HD15 output connecting to the video monitor 1 VIDEO OUT 2 HD15 output connecting to the video monitor 2 AUDIO Audio Mini Jack CAT 5 Video 2 RJ 45 input connecis CAT 5 cable to receive extended video signals CAT 5 Video 1 RJ 45 input connecis CAT 5 cable to receive extended video signals CAT5 USB Audio RJ 45 input connects CAT 5 cable to receive extended USB and audio signals USB OUT USB Outputs Connects to USB devices HOW TO ADJUST THE PICTURE Jumper settings are used to setthe focus of the picture and characters to the best possible sharpness The jumpers in the CAT5 5500R are set at the factory as shown in the diagram below The first step to adjusting the video is to have the CAT5 55005 and CAT 5 5500R connected together with the CAT 5 cable that is going to be used in the installati
5. ncluding 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 please visit Gefen s Warranty web page at http www gefen com kvm aboutus warranty jsp PRODUCT REGISTRATION Please register your product online by visiting Gefen s web site at http www gefen com kvm Registry Registration jsp 13 Rev B1 ma cat5 5500 20600 Nordhoff St Chatsworth CA 91311 1 800 545 6900 818 772 9100 fax 818 772 9120 www gefen com support gefen com Qu Em Z O This product uses UL listed power supplies
6. on Then set your computer to the resolution and refresh rate that you will be using most frequently be using Then open up the CAT5 5500R by unscrewing the bottom three screws on back end of the box Then two screws on each side of the box and the top That is 9 screws in total that need to be removed Lastly the 4 hex bolts around the Monitor Out port and the Video In port need to also be removed After that look at some text on the monitor and set the jumpers to the recommended jumper setting based on the length of your CAT 5 cable If you still see some smearing try moving all the jumpers up or down one from the recommended setting If you see smearing of just one color adjust an individual jumper for the color that is smearing it can be two colors Repeat the same steps for monitor 2 Recommended Jumper Settings Jumper Settings Cable length Video 1 on the Video 2 on the 0 132 feet left right As shown in pictur 54 3 92 o 1 Red Green Blue Red Green Blue 199 264 feet 265 330 feet 133 198 feet CAT5 LINK CABLE WIRING DIAGRAM iy UMO19 SHUM 9N 9 3HUM U H NHUAA bueO HUAM yoer Gb Py AIEF 10 CAT5 5500 WIRING DIAGRAM JOJUON EVO m T 4011UuOlMN E90 Ino Olpny JOHUON ud E T af mn 7 JOHUOWN oipny asn o i ME Ku a mi t po 15 T
7. wer supplies 2 Video cables 6FT 1 USB cable O6FT 1 Audio cable O6FT 1 User Manual HOW IT WORKS In its most basic application the CAT5 5500S sender unit resides next to the computer Supplied with the system VGA audio and USB cables they connect the computer to the CAT5 5500S sender unit The CAT5 5500R receiver unit is placed next to the monitors and USB peripherals at the remote location The monitors and USB peripherals are connected to the CAT5 5500R similar to the way they are connected to the back of the computer PC or Macintosh Industry standard Category 5 CAT 5 cables are used to link CAT5 55005 sender and CAT5 5500R receiver units together The CAT5 5500 model requires one CAT 5 cable to extend the first monitor A second CAT 5 cable is required to extend the second monitor signal and a third CAT 5 cable is required to extend USB and audio CAT5 5500S FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTIONS FRONT PANEL FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS 1 Power On Indicator Indicates that the unit is on and plugged in CAT5 5500R FRONT PANEL LAYOUT Front Panel Function Descriptions 1 F2 Fine focus adjustment for monitor 2 2 B2 Adjusts the brightness for monitor 2 3 F1 Fine focus adjustment for monitor 1 4 B1 Adjusts the brightness for monitor 1 5 POWER ON INDICATOR Indicates that the unit is plugged in and powered on CAT5 5500S BACK PANEL LAYOUT 10 CAT5 55005 BACK PANEL FUNCTIONS POWER 5 VDC exter
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