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- Page 1 DVI CAT-5 Extreme U S E R M A N U A L www.gefen.com...
- Page 2 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. The DVI CAT-5 Extreme is a trademark of Gefen Inc.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Introduction DVI CAT-5 Extreme Sender Front Panel Descriptions DVI CAT-5 Extreme Receiver Front Panel Descriptions How To Connect The DVI CAT-5 Extreme Dip Switch Usage Guide CAT5 Link Cable - Wiring Diagram Mounting Plate Installation Frequently Asked Questions Terminology Specifi cations Warranty TABLE OF CONTENTS... -
Page 4: Operation Notes
• If you do not need DDC data you can use a single CAT-5 cable for the video only. The DDC will not be connected. • If the source requires EDID present, you can use the Gefen DVI Detective to provide EDID information. -
Page 5: Introduction
INTRODUCTION The DVI CAT-5 Extreme sender unit sits next to your computer, DVD player or any set- top box with a DVI output. The cable supplied with the DVI CAT-5 Extreme connects your DVI source to the send unit. The DVI CAT-5 Extreme receiver unit sits next to your DVI display - up to 150 feet away. -
Page 6: Dvi Cat-5 Extreme Sender Front Panel Descriptions
DVI CAT-5 EXTREME SENDER FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTIONS Connects to 5 volt DVI input connects to power supply DVI source CAT-5 carries CAT-5 carries DDC/HDCP signals TMDS signals... -
Page 7: Dvi Cat-5 Extreme Receiver Front Panel Descriptions
DVI CAT-5 EXTREME RECEIVER FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTIONS Connects to DVI display Connects to 5 volt power supply CAT-5 carries CAT-5 carries TMDS signals DDC/HDCP signals... -
Page 8: How To Connect The Dvi Cat-5 Extreme
HOW TO CONNECT THE DVI CAT-5 EXTREME Connect your display to the DVI CAT-5 Extreme receiver unit. Connect your source to the DVI CAT-5 Extreme sender unit Connect your CAT-5 cables between the sender and the receiver Plug the 5V power supply into the DVI CAT-5 Extreme sender and receiver unit You should now have picture. - Page 9 SERVICE SWITCH USAGE GUIDE The Senders and Receivers of the Gefen CAT5 Extreme products both contain a set of service switches (also called dip switches) located underneath each unit. Peeling back the silver sticker will reveal the service switch bay. These service switches are used to boost and equalize the signal to best match the conditions in your setup.
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Page 10: Cat5 Link Cable - Wiring Diagram
CAT5 LINK CABLE - WIRING DIAGRAM... -
Page 11: Mounting Plate Installation
MOUNTING PLATE INSTALLATION... -
Page 12: 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. I’m getting no video on the screens, what can I 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. -
Page 13: 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 14: Specifi Cations
SPECIFICATIONS Video Amplifi er Bandwidth ... 1.65 Gbps Input Video Signal ... 1.2 volts p-p Input DDC Signal ... 5 volts p-p (TTL) Single Link Range ...1080p / 1920 x 1200 DVI Connector Type ... DVI-I 29 pin female (digital only) Link Connector ... -
Page 15: 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 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...
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