Gefen EXT-HDMIRS232-CAT5
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1. p e Ei m d P P i i i E d a u E a s am Ce ri RS 232 Extender EXT HDMIRS23e2 CATS User Manual 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 2gefen com Notice Gefen LLC reserves the right to make changes in the hardware packaging and any accompanying documentation without prior written notice HDMI RS232 CAT 5 Extender is a trademark of Gefen LLC HDMI the H MI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing in the United States and other countries 2010 Gefen LLC All Rights Reserved All trademarks are the property of their respective owners Rev AS 8 9 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Operation Notes Features Package Includes Sender Panel Descriptions Receiver Panel Descriptions Connecting and Operating the HDMI RS232 CAT 5 Extender HDMI RS232 CAT 5 Extender Configuration How to Equalize the Video Signal Additional DIP Switch Functions Network Cable Wiring Diagram Specifications 10 Warranty INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the HDMI RS232 CAT 5 Extender Your complete satisfaction is very important2. 1920x1200 Input Video Signal RR ETT 1 2V p p PP Rem 5V p p TTL HDMI eet e Type A 19 pin Female 5 232 Input Connector eege dee DB 9 Female RS 232 Output Connector aaa DB 9 Male 19 232 Standard EE RS 232C OO GIO E RJ 45 Shielded Bee DV DC Power Consumption 10 Watts max per unit DIMENSIONS ee C T 3 2 D x 4 9 W x 1 25 H Shipping e 4 165 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 year 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 The two year warranty is only valid on new products purchased as of January 2007 All products purchased before this date still retain their 1 year warranty 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 partic
3. IR Receiver HDMI Power LED Trimpot RS 2323 Output Indicator Output Back Panel RJ 45 Ports 5V DC Power Input IR Extension Port An optional IR extension part EXT RMT EXTIR may be connected to this port to extend the position of the IR sensor This is to allow installation flexibility by having the ability to put the HDMI RS 232 unit in a hidden location and still retain IR functionality 4 CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE HDMI RS232 CAT 5 EXTENDER 1 Connect the HDMI source to the HDMI 85232 CAT 5 Extender sending unit s HDMI input port using the supplied HDMI cable 2 Connect the RS 232 source to the HDMI RS232 CAT 5 Extender sending units RS 232 input port using the supplied DB 9 serial cable For IR repeater functionality please connect the IR emitter s mini jack sold separately part EXT 2IREMIT into the HDMI RS232 CAT 5 Extender sending unit Place the IR emitter directly on or above the IR receiver of the desired source device 4 Connect the HDMI RS232 CAT 5 Extender sending and receiving units together using two user supplied CAT 5 CAT 5e or CAT 6 cables NOTE If field terminating network cable please adhere to the TIA EIA568B specification Please see page 8 for more information 5 Connect the display to the HDMI output port of the HDMI RS232 CAT 5 Extender receiving unit using a user supplied HDMI cable 6 Connect the RS 232 device to the RS 232 output port of the HDMI RS232 CAT 5 Extender recei
4. e 1 Insert a small flat head tool into the trimpot on the receiver unit 2 Turn the trimpot in a clockwise fashion until it comes to a stop Do not force the trimpot beyond this point Doing so may break the trimpot 3 Slowly turn the trimpot counter clockwise in millimeter increments until the image stabilizes and all video noise disappears 4 Carefully remove the adjustment tool NOTE your cable run is beyond 130 feet or the following steps do not produce any video it may be necessary to increase the boost from the sending unit Use the chart below to increase the boost by changing the sender DIP switches Once a new boost setting is set repeat steps 1 through 4 from above Sender DIP Switch Settings No Boost Default Medium Boost High Boost Very Low Boost Receiver DIP Switch Settings Auto EQ Default ADDITIONAL DIP SWITCH FUNCTIONS FORCE RGB AND PRE PROGRAMMED EDID FEATURES DIP switch 1 on the 4 bank DIP switch located on the underside of receiver unit enables and disables the automatic equalization function Additional features can be enabled by using the other DIP switches on this bank Enabling DIP switch 3 will force the use of a pre programmed HDMI 1 2 EDID Enabling DIP switch 2 will force RGB on the output FORCING THE RGB COLORSPACE In some cases the output video may have a pink or green tint This usually is attributed to the output device i e display not supporting the colorspace being u
5. mends CAT 6 cabling for maximum performance e For 1080i video maximum extension is 300 feet 91 meters e For 1080p video maximum extension is 150 feet 45 meters e repeater functionality is only from the receiving unit to the sending unit IR data cannot be transmitted from the sending unit to the receiving unit e This product features the option to force the output colorspace to RGB and or use a pre programmed EDID These features can be used to resolve specific user or for troubleshooting purposes Please see page 7 for more information FEATURES Features e Supports resolutions up to 1080p 2K and 1920 x 1200 e Sends video at distances of up to 300 feet 10801 150 feet 1080p e Small and Compact e Improved compensation for cable skew e Audio and video are transmitted digitally over the CAT 5 CAT 5e CAT 6 cable for zero signal loss e Eliminates equipment noise in the viewing environment e Extends any IR device Package Includes 1 HDMI RS232 CAT 5 Extender Sender Unit 1 HDMI RS232 CAT 5 Extender Receiver Unit 1 6 foot HDMI Cable M M 1 6 foot RS 232 Cable M M 2 5V DC Power Supplies 1 User Manual SENDER PANEL DESCRIPTIONS Front Panel e ww Power HORM In HDMI Input RS 232 Power LED Input Indicator Back Panel RJ 45 Ports 5V DC Power Input IR Emitter Output Port RECEIVER PANEL DESCRIPTIONS Front Panel Equalization
6. sed by the source device All digital displays will handle the standard RGB colorspace DIP switch 2 can be enabled to force the output colorspace to RGB If the input colorspace is YCbCr the colorspace will be converted to RBG prior to output on the receiver unit USING THE PRE PROGRAMMED EDID In some cases it may be necessary to force an HDMI 1 2 EDID for troubleshooting purposes Enabling DIP switch 3 will force the use of a pre programmed EDID to be sent to the source instead of the connected output device i e display The EDID specifics are listed below 640x480 60Hz 720x480i p 59 94 60Hz Timing 720x576i p 50Hz 50Hz 59 94 60Hz 59 94 60Hz Audio Format LPCM 32 44 1 48 kHz 7 NETWORK CABLE WIRING DIAGRAM Gefen has specifically engineered their products to work with the TIA EIA 568 B specification Please adhere to the table below when field terminating cable for use with Gefen products Failure to do so may produce unexpected results and reduced performance Blue White Brown White 12345678 CAT 5 CAT 5e and CAT 6 cabling comes in stranded and solid core types Gefen recommends using solid core cabling CAT 6 cable is also recommended for best results Each cable run must be one continuous run from one end to the other No splices or use of punch down blocks SPECIFICATIONS Single Link 165 MHz Single Link Range 1080p 60Hz
7. to us Gefen Gefen delivers innovative progressive computer and electronics add on solutions that harness integration extension distribution and conversion technologies Gefen s reliable plug and play products supplement cross platform computer systems professional audio video environments and HDTV systems of all sizes with hard working solutions that are easy to implement and simple to operate Gefen HDMI RS232 CAT 5 Extender Extending state of the art digital video displays computer monitors and touch screens has never been easier Distances up to 150 feet at 1080p resolution 300 feet at 1080i resolution are guaranteed to perform beautifully giving you a reliable method of all digital extension while streamlining your installation cabling needs How It Works You simply connect the HDMI RS232 Extender MS sender unit to your HDMI and RS232 source using the supplied cables Your RS232 device and the HDMI display plugs into the HDMI RS 232 Extender s MS receiver unit Two CAT 5 cables connect the sender and the receiver units to each other allowing for up to 300 feet of extension 300 feet at 1080i resolution or 150 feet of extension at 1080p resolution You can use the optional Gefen IR Emitter cable to extend IR signals OPERATION NOTES READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE HDMI RS232 CAT 5 EXTENDER Use two industry standard CAT 5 CAT 5e or CAT 6 cables to operate the HDMI RS232 CAT 5 Extender Gefen recom
8. ular 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 HDMI RS 232 Extender features and specifications is subject to change without notice 10 52 52 5 1 800 545 6900 20600 Nordhoff St Chatsworth CA 91311 818 772 9100 WWW gefen com AR support gefen com Rev AS fax 818 772 9120 ay Lk e Os
9. ving unit using a user supplied DB 9 serial cable 7 Connect the 5V DC power supplies to both the Sender Unit and Receiver Unit 8 Connect the AC power cords from the power supplies to an available electrical outlet 9 Power on the display and the source HDMI RS 232 EXTENDER CONFIGURATION The HDMI RS232 CAT 5 Extender has built in auto equalization that will automatically tune out any unwanted video noise This feature is reliable with premium cable runs up to a maximum of 130 feet It may be necessary to disable this feature if there is either no video being displayed on initial start up there is video noise in the image or the cable run exceeds 130 feet First verify that all the proper connections have been made and that all devices are powered on before attempting to disable auto equalization HOW TO EQUALIZE THE VIDEO SIGNAL The sender and receiver units both have sets of DIP switches located on the underside of their casings There is a piece of silver metallic tape that must be removed to expose these DIP switches Each unit carries a bank of 4 DIP switches DIP switches 1 and 2 on both the sending and receiving units are used in this procedure By default all DIP switches on the sending and receiving units should be in the OFF position Auto EQ On To turn off auto equalization turn DIP switch 1 on the receiving unit to the ON position Auto EQ off With this setting please follow the steps below to equalize the pictur
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