Gefen CAT5 Switch User Manual
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1. CATS e USER MANUAL WWW gefen 4COnn ASKING FOR ASSISTANCE Technical Support Telephone 818 884 6294 800 545 6900 Fax 818 884 3108 Technical Support Hours 8 00 AM to 5 00 PM Monday through Friday Write To Gefen Inc C O Customer Service 6265 Variel Ave Woodland Hills CA 91367 9897 Notice Gefen Inc reserves the right to make changes in the hardware packaging and any accompanying documentation without prior written notice CAT5 7500HD is a trademark of Gefen Inc 2007 Gefen Inc All Rights Reserved 10 11 12 13 14 TABLE OF CONTENTS 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 Link Cable Wiring Diagram Service Switch Usage Guide Frequently Asked Questions Terminology System Specifications Warranty INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the new ex tend it CAT5 7500HD series by Gefen Inc The exetendeit CAT5 7500HD by Gefen allows users the benefits of extending USB audio in audio out PS 2 RS232 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 keyboard mouse and video monitor A CPU may need to be shared between several us2. image or a noisy image 3 To elminate 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 or 1080i Gefen recommends solid Cat 6 cables Why does the CAT5 sender unit have a HDMI connector on the input A HDMI connector was used on the input to optimize space on the board by using the smaller connector HDMI is electrically equivalent to DVI D I m getting no video on the screens what can check First thing to check is make sure that the video CAT5 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 Units shipped starting 12 2005 have the service switches inside the unit enabled Please refer to the Service Switch Usage Guide on 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 HDMI 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 yo
3. 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 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 RS 232 Recommended Standard 232 This is the de facto standard for communication through PC serial ports It can refer to cables and ports that support the RS232 standard 12 SPECIFICATIONS Video Amplifier Bandwidth pmo 1 65 GHz Single Link Range E 1080p 1920 x 1200 Input Video Signal eR Ser rim e 1 2 volts p NU DDG M 5 volts TTL Output Connector DVI I 29 pin female digital only E RJ 45 Shielded KEE USB type connector USB emer eC 2 USB type A connectors P5 2 Keyboard eet Ee 6 Pin MiniDin PS 2 Mouse Connectors eorernrt reete nn eicere 6 Pin MiniDin re EE DB 9 MO mini phone Stereo 3 5mm Power Consumption EE 20 Watts max Power SUD A s 5 VDC External DIMENSION me ce 17 W x 1 75 H x 4 375 D SSRIS VU UE Meer 10Lbs 13 WARRANTY Gefen Inc warrants the equipment it manufactures to be free from defects in material and workmanship If equipment fails because
4. IN RS232 input from computer AUDIO OUT 2 Audio mini jack input connects to computers microphone input AUDIO IN Audio mini jack input connects to computers audio output Audio 2 offers improved signal to noise ratio by using differential signal technics CAT5 7500HDR BACK PANEL LAYOUT SL vl L H aca suwasa 01 PA St a s00 D Siva Siva WA E nu me Siva Axa 10 11 12 13 14 15 CAT5 7500HDR BACK PANEL FUNCTIONS POWER 5 VDC external power supply 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 DDC1 RJ 45 input extends USB and DDC1 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 OUT USB Output to Devices KEYBOARD PS 2 mini din connects to PS 2 keyboard MOUSE PS 2 mini din connects to PS 2 mouse AUDIO RJ 45 input connects CAT 5 cable to receive extended audio in and audio out 2 signals SERIAL PS 2 RJ 45 input connects CAT 5 cable to receive extended RS 232 and PS 2 signals RS232 DB 9 connector connects to RS 232 devices AUDIO IN Audio mini jack connector connects to microphone AUDIO OUT 2 Audio
5. e 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 GL vl L H LR E HR uid 01 a Lef Suva CAT5 7500HDS BACK PANEL LAYOUT 10 11 12 13 14 15 POWER 5 VDC external power supply 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 PS 2 keyboard input from computer MOUSE PS 2 mouse input from computer AUDIO RJ 45 input extends audio in and audio out 2 SERIAL PS 2 RJ 45 input extends RS 232 and PS 2 signals RS232
6. ers 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 Upto E 1280x1024 60Hz 150 POC eem 1920x1200 60Hz OPERATION NOTES READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE CAT5 7500HD SYSTEM e Industry standard Category 5 CAT 5 cables are used to operate CAT5 7500HD systems e The CAT5 7500HD units are housed 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 connect the computer to the CAT5 7500HDS sender unit The CAT5 7500HDR receiver unit is placed next to th
7. mini jack connects to speakers CAT5 7500HD WIRING DIAGRAM JOWUOW ino TETSU oipny T CAT5e7500HDR gen 195 SIV2 SlV2 SIV2 oipny SI 1211 S1V2 CAT5e7500HDS AR cCECSM Z OSPA eRe BL mn Jo1nduio 5 CAT5 LINK CABLE WIRING DIAGRAM E enig euuM u99159 9HUAM abuelo QN O O N CO OF CO Gp r H 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 F OFF Switch Adjustment Guidelines 1 Strong 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
8. of such defects and Gefen Inc is notified within two 2 year from the date of shipment Gefen Inc 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 charges to and from Gefen 3 Copper cables are limited to a 30 day warranty and cable must be free from any scratches markings and neatly coiled The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate However Gefen Inc assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this manual In no event will Gefen Inc 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 CAT5 7500HD feat
9. port speeds of up to 1000 megabits per second DDC Short form for Display Data Channel It is 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 configuring 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 flat 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 digital signal to the display The latter version uses HDCP copy protection to prevent unauthorized copying 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 flicker and helping to reduce user eyestrain and fatigue PS
10. ur video card may result How can fix the flickering picture Flickering or a Blinking image is the result of a loss of sync between the display and the source Try lowering the resolution to see if that helps if it does 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 5e cable on the Video to reduce interference You can also try adjusting the service switches Usually this is caused from either too much or too little of a boost Please refer to the service switch guide on page 10 for the different combinations can t seem to get my RS 232 devices to detect and connet what s wrong The CAT5 7500HD system only extends the Tx and Rx lines of RS232 If you need full RS232 extension of every line you will need the standalone RS232 Extender units Can run the CAT 5 cable through a patch bay 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 defines 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 sup
11. ures and specifications is subject to change without notice 14 ma cat5 7500hd 6265 Variel Avenue Woodland Hills CA 91367 1 800 545 6900 818 884 6294 fax 818 884 3108 www gefen com gsinfo gefen com
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