Gefen EXT-CAT5-7500HD
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1. CATS 7500HD EXT CAT5 7500FID 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 Pacific Time Write To Gefen LLC c o Customer Service 20600 Nordhoff St Chatsworth CA 91311 support gefen com www gefen com Notice Gefen LLC reserves the right to make changes in the hardware packaging and any accompanying documentation without prior written notice All trademarks are the property of their respective owners 2010 Gefen LLC All Rights Reserved Rev A5 TABLE OF CONTENTS 10 11 12 13 14 Introduction and Operation Notes How it Works CAT5 7500HD Front Panel Descriptions CAT5 7500HDS Back Panel Layout CAT5 7500HDS Back Panel Functions CAT5 7500HDR Back Panel Layout CAT5 7500HDR Back Panel Functions CAT5 7500HD Wiring Diagram CAT5 Link Cable Wiring Diagram Service Switch Usage Guide Frequently Asked Questions Terminology system Specifications Warranty INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the new CAT5 7500HD series by Gefen Inc The CAT5 7500HD by Gefen allows users the benefits of extending USB audio in audio out PS 2 RS 232 and video signals beyond the desktop In a growing number of applications broadcast stations and production facilities there is a need to locate a computer remotely from the keyboar2. S East Reb get ud 6 Pin MiniDin 20 2 E DB 9 mini Stereo phone jack 3 5mm POWer _ _______ 20 Watts max each unit POWER SUD DIY m 5 VDC External SI 011555 2 25225 22 17 W x 1 75 H x 4 375 0 SHIPPING EION 8 Lbs 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 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
3. digital signal to the display The latter version uses HDCP copy protection to prevent unauthorized copying of source material 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 fl icker 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 connector containing 6 pins PS 2 ports are used so that the serial port can be used by another device The PS 2 port is often called the mouse port 12 SPECIFICATIONS Video Amplifier Bandwidth EE 165 MHz Single Elk ie Le 1080p 1920 x 1200 ADU VIG CO SION AR 1 2 volts p p 26 5 011 5 volts p p TTL DVI Output Connector DVI I 29 pin female digital only CONIECO TTD I 45 Shielded OB T USB type connector USB 2 USB type A connectors 2 Keyboard GONMCCIONS 6 Pin MiniDin POZ MOUSE CONNCCIO
4. 2 keyboard input from computer MOUSE PS2 mouse input from computer AUDIO PS2 and RS 232 RJ 45 input extends audio as well as RS 232 and PS2 signals with a set of two 2 CAT 5 cables here RS 232 IN RS 232 serial input from computer MIC OUT 3 5mm mini Stereo input jack connects to computers mic input AUDIO IN 3 5mm mini Stereo input jack connects to computers audio output CAT5 7500HDR BACK PANEL LAYOUT el LL BEZ 58 264 01 anoj 11617 a 300 ele Fr 1 u g zu LIRE Ul HOHODSZ GIv2 1x3 10 11 12 13 14 15 CAT5 7500HDR BACK PANEL FUNCTIONS POWER 5V DC external power supply plugs in here with a locking power connector When attaching the power tip gently screw it into the threaded socket until it refuses to turn any further Do not apply force when turning the connector CAT5 USB DDC1 RJ 45 input extends USB and DDC1 signals with CAT 5 cable CAT5 Video 1 RJ 45 input extends video input 1 with CAT 5 cable DVI OUT 1 DVI output connects to the monitor 1 for local video CAT5 USB DDC2 RJ 45 input extends USB and DDC2 signals with CAT 5 cable CAT5 Video 2 RJ 45 input extends video input 2 with CAT 5 cable DVI OUT 2 DVI output connects to the monitor 2 for local video USB OUTS 4 USB Outputs to Extended Devices Peripherals KEYBOARD PS 2 mini DIN connects to PS
5. 2 keyboard MOUSE PS 2 mini DIN connects to PS 2 mouse AUDIO RJ 45 input connects CAT 5 cable to receive extended audio MIC IN and AUDIO OUT SERIAL amp PS 2 RJ 45 input connects CAT 5 cable to receive extended RS 232 and PS 2 signals RS 232 DB 9 connector connects to RS 232 devices MIC IN 3 5mm mini Stereo jack connects to microphone AUDIO OUT 3 5mm mini Stereo audio jack connects to speakers CAT5 7500HD WIRING DIAGRAM asn SLV gt I u ino 54 zopny 2 CAT5e7500HDR CAT5e7500HDS I Joyuow ___ CAT5 LINK CABLE WIRING DIAGRAM D uUMOJg 9YuUuM on g 9uuM JOEF 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 7500HD there are 1 set of switches for each 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 Adjustment Guideline
6. 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 1 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 14 xma cat 5 7500hd Rev A5 20600 Nordhoff St Chatsworth CA 91311 1 800 545 6900 818 772 9100 fax 818 772 9120 www gefen com support gefen com 3 ey C 9
7. d mouse and video monitor ACPU may need to be shared between several users or moved to another room because of annoying fan noise The CAT5 7500HD 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 7500HD has the potential to cover the distance of 200 feet over industry standard Category 5 CAT 5 cables One can connect additional CAT5 7500HD series to the same computer allowing access to the same computer from other locations up to 200 feet apart Lengths and Distances Supported UOL ZOO 5286 et TP 1280x1024 60Hz UDO TOO m m T TT 1920 1200 60Hz OPERATION NOTES READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE CAT5 7500HD SYSTEM Industry standard Category 5 CAT 5 cables are used to operate CAT5 7500HD systems e The CAT5 7500HD units are housed in a metal box for better RF shielding HOW IT WORKS CONTENTS The CAT5 7500HD system consists of 1 CAT5 7500HDS Sender unit 1 CAT5 7500HDR Receiver unit 2 5 VDC power supply 2 DVI cables 6FT 1 USB cable 6FT 2 PS 2 cables 6FT 1 Audio cable 6FT 1 Rack ears 1 User Manual HOW IT WORKS In its most basic application the CAT5 7500HDS Sender unit resides next to the computer Supplied with the system DVI cables PS 2 keyboard PS 2 mouse audio and USB cables they c
8. ering picture Flickering or a blinking image is the result of a loss of sync between the display and the source Try lowering the resolution if this helps 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 which can be caused by EMI A shielded CAT 6 with metal RJ 45 connectors with the drain wire soldered to the connectors will resolve an EMI issue You can also try adjusting the service switches Page 10 contains a guide to setting the service switches 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 Why is the USB dropping out every so often Drop outs occur on occasion but if it is happening quite often then interference along the DDC line that is also transmitting USB is causing the problem Try using a shielded CAT 5e cable on this line instead can t seem to my RS 232 devices to detect and connect what s wrong The CAT5 7500HD system only extends the Tx and Rx lines of RS 232 If you need full RS 232 extension of every line you will need the standalone RS 232 Exte
9. nder units Can run the CAT 5 cable through a patch bay or punchdown block No the signal will not transmit reliably 11 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 defi nes 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 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 confi guring 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 fl at 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
10. onnect the computer to the CAT5 7500HDS Sender unit The CAT5 7500HDR Receiver unit is placed next to the monitors keyboard mouse and USB peripherals at the remote location The monitor and keyboard are connected to the CAT5 7500HDR similar to the way they are connected to the back of the computer or Macintosh CAT5 7500HDS FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTIONS Front Panel Function Descriptions 1 Power On Indication Indicates that the unit is on and plugged in CAT5 7500HDR FRONT PANEL LAYOUT Front Panel Function Descriptions 1 POWER ON INDICATOR Indicates that the unit is on and plugged in CAT5 7500HDS BACK PANEL LAYOUT 13 14 12 CAT5 7500HDS BACK PANEL LAYOUT 10 11 12 13 14 POWER 5V DC external power supply plugs in here with a locking power connector When attaching the power tip gently screw it into the threaded socket until it refuses to turn any further Do not apply force when turning the connector CAT5 Video 1 RJ 45 input extends DVI input 1 with CAT 5 cable CAT5 USB DDC1 RJ 45 input extends USB and DDC1 signals with CAT 5 cable DVI IN 1 DVI Input connects to your computer with the supplied DVI cable CAT5 Video 2 RJ 45 input extends DVI input 2 with CAT 5 cable CAT5 USB DDC2 RJ 45 input extends USB and DDC2 signals with CAT 5 cable DVI IN 2 DVI Input connects to your computer with the supplied DVI cable USB IN USB Input from computer KEYBOARD Mini DIN PS
11. s 1 otrong 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 9 for details 10 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What kind of CAT 5e cable should 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 10801 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 CATS 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 please refer to page 10 I m 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 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 a flick
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