CAT5 • 1500HD USER MANUAL www.gefen.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Introduction 2 How It Works 3 CAT5•1500HDS Back Panel Layout 4 CAT5•1500HDS Back Panel Function Descriptions 5 CAT5•1500HDR Back Panel Layout 6 CAT5•1500HDR Back Panel Functions Descriptions 7 Link Cable Wiring Diagrams 8 CAT5•1500HD - Wiring Diagram 9 Service Switch Usage Guide 10 Frequently Asked Questions 11 Features 12 System Specifications 13 Terminology 14 Warranty
OPERATION NOTES READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE CAT5•1500HD SYSTEM * The CAT5•1500HD units are housed in a metal box for better RF shielding. * In order to extend the full 50 meters you need a high quality CAT5e cable. * CAT6 cable is suitable for high resolutions at 50 meters. * If using a ADC-DVI Adapter, the "5V to cable" jumper by the input connector on the sender unit needs to be enabled.
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the new CAT5•1500HD series by Gefen, Inc. The CAT5•1500HD by Gefen allows users the benefits of extending a DVI display and USB beyond the desktop. In a growing number of applications, broadcast stations and production facilities need to locate a computer remotely from the keyboard, mouse, and video monitor. A CPU may need to be shared between several users, for example, or moved to another room because of annoying fan noise.
HOW IT WORKS CONTENTS The CAT5•1500HD system consists of: --- (1) CAT5•1500HDS sender unit --- (1) CAT5•1500HDR receiver unit --- (2) 5 VDC power supplies --- (1) DVI cable M-M (6FT) --- (1) USB cable (06FT) --- (1) User Manual HOW IT WORKS The CAT5•1500HD sender unit sits next to your computer. The cables supplied with the CAT5•1500HD connects your DVI source and USB to the send unit. The CAT5•1500HD receiver unit sits next to your DVI display up to 150 feet away.
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CAT5•1500HDS BACK PANEL FUNCTIONS 1 POWER - 5 VDC external power supply 2 CAT5 Video - RJ-45 input extends DVI input with CAT-5 cable 3 CAT5 USB/DDC - RJ-45 input extends USB and DDC signals with CAT-5 cable 4 DVI INPUT - DVI Input connects to your computer with the supplied DVI cable 5 USB IN - USB Input from computer 4
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CAT5•1500HDR BACK PANEL FUNCTIONS 1 POWER - 5 VDC external power supply 2 CAT5 USB/DDC - RJ-45 input extends USB and DDC signals with CAT-5 cable 3 CAT5 Video - RJ-45 input extends video input with CAT-5 cable 4 DVI OUTPUT - DVI output connects to the monitor for local video 5 USB Out - USB Output to computer 6
7 1 8 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 RJ-45 Jack Brown White/Brown Green White/Blue Blue White/Green Orange White/Orange 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 8 RJ-45 Jack CAT5 LINK CABLE - WIRING DIAGRAM
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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•1500HD, there is 1 set of switches for the monitor under both the sender and receiver units. The switches are hidden beneath black stickers. Each bank of dip switches have 4 switches.
TROUBLESHOOTING Frequently Asked Questions What kind of CAT-5e cable should I 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.
FEATURES - Extends any DVI compliant device up to 150 feet (45 meters) from the computer at 1920x1200 - Extends any DVI compliant device up to 200 feet (60 meters) from the computer at 1280x1024 -Extends USB 1.
SPECIFICATIONS Video Amplifier Bandwidth ................................................................................ 1.65 Gbps Single Link Range .............................................................................1080p / 1920 x 1200 Input Video Signal ......................................................................................... 1.2 volts p-p Input DDC Signal ....................................................................................
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.
WARRANTY Gefen Inc. warrants the equipment it manufactures to be free from defects in material and workmanship. If equipment fails because 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.
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