® 1x8 VGA CAT-5 Distribution Amplifier EXT-VGA-CAT5-148S USER MANUAL www.gefen.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction / Operation Notes 2. Features 3. Sender Panel Descriptions 4. Receiver Panel Descriptions 5. Connecting and Operating the 1X8 VGA CAT5 Distribution Amplifier 6. How to Adjust the Picture 7. Network Cable Wiring Diagram 8. Specifications 9.
INTRODUCTION One VGA Input, Eight VGA Outputs The 1:8 VGA CAT5 Distribution Amplifier is the perfect solution for anyone who needs to send one source to multiple displays in remote locations at the same time. The 1:8 VGA CAT5 Distribution Amplifier has eight RJ-45 output connector and one VGA input. The 1:8 VGA CAT5 Distribution Amplifier's RJ-45 connectors are connected to up to eight VGA CAT5 Distribution Amplifier receivers using industry standard CAT5 cables.
FEATURES Features • Distributes easily up to eight VGA displays • Extends each display up to 330 feet • Maintains 1920 x 1200 and 1080p resolutions • Distributes and extends VGA or Component • Installs in seconds Includes: (1) 1x8 VGA CAT5 DA (Distribution Amplifier) (1) 6’ VGA cables (M-F) (1) 5V DC 6A Power Supply (1) Users Manual 2
SENDER PANEL DESCRIPTIONS Power LED Connects to 5VDC power supply Video CAT5 Out 1-4 VGA Input 3 Video CAT5 Out 5-8
RECEIVER PANEL DESCRIPTIONS Brightness Video Trim Pot CAT5 In Power LED VGA Out 4
CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE 1X8 VGA CAT5 Distrib. Amp. How to Connect the 1x8 VGA CAT5 DA to your devices 1. Connect the supplied VGA cable from the VGA video source into the 1x8 VGA CAT5 DA Sender "VGA In". 2. Connect a CAT-5e* cable from the "CAT5 Video Outs" on the 1x8 VGA CAT5 DA Sender to the "CAT5 Inputs" on the VGA CAT5 Distribution Receiver. (Repeat for each Receiver unit) 3. Connect the VGA cable from the display to the "VGA Out" on the VGA CAT5 4. Distribution Receiver.
HOW TO ADJUST THE PICTURE The first step in adjusting the video quality is to display text and a graphic on your monitor (i.e. desktop icons). Then set your computer to the resolution that you will be using most frequently. The dip switches are used to set the focus and sharpness of the picture to the best possible setting. Set the dip switches to the settings that are recommended for the different lengths of CAT5 cable (see chart below). Verify that the picture quality is to your satisfaction.
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. Pin Color 1 Orange / White 2 Orange 3 Green / White 4 Blue 5 Blue / White 6 Green 7 Brown / White 8 Brown 12345678 Category 5 cabling comes in stranded and solid core types.
SPECIFICATIONS Video Amplifier Bandwidth: ............................................................................350 MHz Input Video Signal: ...................................................................................1.2 volts p-p Input Sync Signal: ..............................................................................5 volts p-p (TTL) Horizontal Frequency Range: ...................................................................15 - 70 KHz Vertical Frequency Range: .....................
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.
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