Gefen EXT-VGA-CAT5-142
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1. Extender The Gefen 2X VGA Extender allows you to extend VGA video at great distances up to 1 000 feet from the video source A single industry standard CAT5 cable is used to carry the video signal The 2X VGA receiver unit has two VGA video outputs so you can connect more than one monitor if so desired at the remote location How It Works You simply hook up the 2X VGA sender unit to your VGA video source using the supplied 6 foot VGA mating cable then run your CAT 5 cable to the 2xVGA Receiver unit At the remote end connect your display s to the 2X VGA Receiver and your video will be extended flawlessly OPERATION NOTES READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE 2X VGA EXTENDER e Resolutions up to WUXGA 1920 x 1200 are supported e Maximum extension of CAT 5 or CAT 5e distance of 1000 feet 300 meters e Display information EDID is not sent back to the source Standard VESA resolutions should be output by most computers without the need of an EDID If using a non VESA standard resolution or if EDID is needed an EDID storage and relay device is necessary Gefen recommends the use of a DVI Detective part EXT DVI EDIDN with two VGA to DVI adapters FEATURES Features e Extends any VGA video source up to 1000 feet away e Uses only one CAT 5 cable for extension e Supports resolutions up to 1080p 2K and 1920 x 1200 e Allows up to 2 VGA displays at the remote end Package Includes 1 VGA Extender Sende2. 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 12345678 Blue White 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 Video Amplifier Bandwidth 350 MHz Input Video Signal nenne 1 2 Volts p p INPLESYNGSIONA een 5 Volts p p TTL Horizontal Frequency Range ii 15 70 KHz Vertical Frequency Range 2u ssmenm sssrsepemddnonpnsbesknsndsanbanndemenknsensmesspanen t 30 170 Hz NLS A EEE EEE HD 15 Male INN A 2 HD 15 Female Link Er RJ 45 Shielded Fe MN 5V DC Power Consumption i 5 Watts max Sender Dimensions o TW x 1 H x 4 D Receiver DINGNSIONS nee PW x 1H x 4 D Shipping Weight GIRARE O E EI 3 Ibs
3. Bfen VGA Extender EXT VGA CATS5 142 User Manual ww 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 www gefen com support gefen com Notice Gefen Inc reserves the right to make changes in the hardware packaging and any accompanying documentation without prior written notice 2X VGA Extender is a trademark of Gefen Inc 2008 Gefen Inc All Rights Reserved All trademarks are the property of their respective companies e 9 N on og CONTENTS Introduction Features Sender Panel Descriptions Receiver Panel Descriptions Connecting And Operating The 2X VGA Extender Adjusting The 2X VGA Extender Network Cable Wiring Diagram Specifications Warranty INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the 2X VGA Extender Your complete satis faction is very important 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 The Gefen 2X VGA
4. nder receiver to expose a 2 dip switch bank and a pair of trim pots By default AGC is turned on as indicated by dip switch 1 being in the ON position Dip switch 2 is not used Disable AGC by turning dip switch 1 to the OFF position Adjustment to the brightness can now be done using the Brightness Br trim pot located on the back panel of the 2X VGA Extender receiver unit Use steps 1 through 4 on the previous page to adjust the brightness trim pot Color Skew Correction Red Green and Blue trim pots Varying cable quality length and skew may offset the convergence of the three primary colors Red green and blue can individually be adjusted to compensate for cable skew Please use steps 1 through 4 on the previous page on the trim pots for each color Focus Focus and CABLE EQ trim pots If the image appears blurry or ghosted the focus may need to be adjusted Use steps 1 through 4 on the previous page on the Focus Foc trim pot located on the back panel of the 2X VGA Extender receiver unit The focus can be fine tuned using the CABLE EQ trim pot located on the underside of the 2X VGA Extender Use steps 1 through 4 on the previous page to adjust the CABLE EQ trim pot Offset Not for user adjustment For service purposes only AGC Cable EQ Offset RR PUTO ILA dh BEI A ET 451403 Big 2 NETWORK CABLE WIRING DIAGRAM Gefen has specifically engineered their products to work with the TIA EIA
5. per connection has been made 6 If the image appears blurry or smeared please refer to the next section for instructions on how to adjust the video image ADJUSTING THE 2X VGA EXTENDER RECEIVER The 2X VGA Extender Receiver has a number of adjustment options to achieve optimal video quality There are fine and coarse adjustments for focus and brightness There is also individual color adjustments for cable skew Please use the steps below to fine tune the video signal Trim Pot Adjustment Procedure All adjustments in the following section are done via trim pots that require a small flathead device Please follow the steps below for instructions on how to adjust the trim pots 1 Insert a small flathead adjustment tool into the trim pot 2 Turn the trim pot in a clockwise fashion until the trim pot stop turning Do not force the trim pot beyond this point as it will render it useless 3 Turn the trim pot in millimeter increments in a counter clockwise fashion until the desired adjustment point is reached 4 Remove the trim pot adjustment tool ADJUSTING THE 2X VGA EXTENDER RECEIVER Brightness AGC dip switch Brightness trim pot The 2X VGA Extender receiver features an automatic gain control AGC for brightness This should set the optimal brightness based on the video signal However manual adjustment can be done by disabling this feature To disable AGG remove the silver metallic tape on the underside of the 2X VGA Exte
6. r Unit 1 VGA Extender Receiver Unit 1 6 foot VGA Cable M F 1 5V External Power Supply 1 User s Manual SENDER PANEL DESCRIPTIONS Front Panel VGA Input Back Panel Link LED Power LED Indicator Indicator 5V DC Power Input RJ 45 Port RECEIVER PANEL DESCRIPTIONS Front Panel VGA Output 1 VGA Output 2 Back Panel Link LED Power LED Indicator Indicator COLOR ADJUST SHIFT E PERE EE amp Q 3 amp D CAT 5 Red Green Blue Br Foc Red Trim Blue Trim Focus Trim Pot Pot Pot RJ 45 Port Green Trim Brightness Trim Pot Pot CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE 2X VGA EXTENDER How to Connect the 2X VGA Extender 1 Connect the VGA source to the 2X VGA Extender sender unit using the supplied VGA cable 2 Connect the 2X VGA Extender sender unit and receiver unit together using a user supplied CAT 5 or CAT 5e cable NOTE When terminating cabling please adhere to the TIA EIA 568 B specification Please see page 7 for more details 3 Connect the displays to the 2X VGA Extender using user supplied VGA cables 4 Connect the included 5V DC power supply to the 2X VGA Extender sender unit 5 Power on the display first and the source second The LED indicators on both the 2X VGA Extender sending and receiving units should now be lit The receiver unit relies on power from the sender unit If the receiver unit s LED indicators are not lit please check the CAT 5 cabling and ensure that a pro
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