Gefen CAT5-1500HD User Manual

Gefen CAT5-1500HD User Manual

Gefen cat5-1500hd extenders: user manual

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  • Page 1 CAT5 • 1500HD U S E R M A N U A L www.gefen.com...
  • Page 3 Chatsworth, CA 91311 support@gefen.com www.gefen.com Gefen Inc. reserves the right to make changes in the hard ware, packaging and any accompanying doc u men ta tion without prior written notice. CAT5•1500HD is a trademark of Gefen Inc. Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Introduction How It Works CAT5•1500HDS Back Panel Layout CAT5•1500HDS Back Panel Function Descriptions CAT5•1500HDR Back Panel Layout CAT5•1500HDR Back Panel Functions Descriptions Link Cable Wiring Diagrams CAT5•1500HD - Wiring Diagram Service Switch Usage Guide Frequently Asked Questions Features System Specifi cations Terminology Warranty TABLE OF CONTENTS...
  • Page 5: Operation Notes

    OPERATION NOTES READ THESE NOTES BEFORE IN STALL ING 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.
  • Page 6: Introduction

    Thank you for purchasing the new CAT5•1500HD series by Gefen, Inc. The CAT5•1500HD by Gefen allows users the benefi ts of extending a DVI display and USB beyond the desktop. In a growing number of applications, broadcast stations and produc- tion facilities need to locate a computer remotely from the keyboard, mouse, and video monitor.
  • Page 7: How It Works

    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.
  • Page 8: Cat5•1500Hds Back Panel Layout

    CAT5•1500HDS BACK PANEL LAYOUT...
  • Page 9 CAT5•1500HDS BACK PANEL FUNCTIONS POWER - 5 VDC external power supply CAT5 Video - RJ-45 input extends DVI input with CAT-5 cable CAT5 USB/DDC - RJ-45 input extends USB and DDC signals with CAT-5 cable DVI INPUT - DVI Input connects to your computer with the supplied DVI cable USB IN - USB Input from computer...
  • Page 10: Cat5•1500Hdr Back Panel Layout

    CAT5•1500HDR BACK PANEL LAYOUT...
  • Page 11 CAT5•1500HDR BACK PANEL FUNC TIONS POWER - 5 VDC external power supply CAT5 USB/DDC - RJ-45 input extends USB and DDC signals with CAT-5 cable CAT5 Video - RJ-45 input extends video input with CAT-5 cable DVI OUTPUT - DVI output connects to the monitor for local video USB Out - USB Output to computer...
  • Page 12: Link Cable Wiring Diagrams

    CAT5 LINK CABLE - WIRING DIAGRAM...
  • Page 13: Cat5•1500Hd Wiring Diagram

    CAT5•1500HD WIRING DIAGRAM...
  • Page 14: Service Switch Usage Guide

    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 confi gurations that will equalize the signal to best match the conditions in your setup.
  • Page 15: Frequently Asked Questions

    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.
  • Page 16: Features

    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 1.1 compliant devices up to 200 feet - Uses CAT-5e cable for DDC and control signals - Video is transmitted digitally for zero signal loss - Supports resolutions up to 1080p, 2K, and 1920 x 1200...
  • Page 17 SPECIFICATIONS Video Amplifi er Bandwidth ... 1.65 Gbps Single Link Range ...1080p / 1920 x 1200 Input Video Signal ... 1.2 volts p-p Input DDC Signal ... 5 volts p-p (TTL) Video Connector Type ... DVI-I 29 pin female (digital only) USB Input ...
  • Page 18: Terminology

    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 defi nes specifi c electrical properties of the wire, but it is most commonly known as being rated for its Ethernet capability of 100 Mbit/s.
  • Page 19: Warranty

    If equipment fails because of such defects and Gefen Inc. is notifi ed 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 modifi...
  • Page 24 20600 Nordhoff St Chatsworth, CA 91311 1-800-545-6900 818-772-9100 fax: 818-772-9120 www.gefen.com support@gefen.com...

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