DisplayPort KVM Extender over CAT-7 Important Safety Instructions GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this product near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
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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DisplayPort KVM Extender over CAT-7 Operating Notes • CAT-7 cables should not exceed 100 feet (30 meters). • Resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) or 1080p Full HD plus USB are supported when using two CAT-7 cables. Three CAT-7 cables must be used to support 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) plus USB.
The DisplayPort KVM Extender over CAT-7 ships with the items listed below. If any of these items are not present in the box when you first open it, immediately contact your dealer or Gefen. • 1 x DisplayPort KVM Extender over CAT-7 (Sender unit) •...
3GSDI Audio Embedder DisplayPort KVM Extender over CAT-7 Table of Contents Getting Started Panel Layout ......................2 Sender Unit (Front) ..................2 Sender Unit (Back) ..................3 Receiver Unit (Front) ..................4 Receiver Unit (Back) ..................5 Installation ......................6 Connecting the DisplayPort KVM Extender over CAT-7 .......
Getting Started Panel Layout Sender Unit (Front) Name Description USB Link Connect a CAT-7 cable between this jack and the USB Link jack on the Receiver unit. This RJ-45 jack must be used when extending USB. Link 1 Connect a CAT-7 cable between this RJ-45 jack and the Link 1 jack on the Receiver unit.
Getting Started Panel Layout Sender Unit (Back) Name Description 5V DC Connect the included 5V DC locking power supply to this connector and plug the AC power cord into an available electrical outlet. Only use the power supply shipped with this unit.
Getting Started Panel Layout Receiver Unit (Front) Name Description Link 1 Connect a CAT-7 cable between this RJ-45 jack and the Link 1 jack on the Sender unit. Link 2 Connect a CAT-7 cable between this RJ-45 jack and the Link 2 jack on the Sender unit. Both Link 1 and Link 2 jacks (two CAT-7 cables) must be used when extending video resolutions up to 2560 x 1600.
Getting Started Panel Layout Receiver Unit (Back) Name Description Host This LED will glow bright green when the host USB device is connected to the USB In port. USB Out Connect up to two USB devices (mouse, keyboard, camera, etc.) to these ports. Link This LED indicator will glow bright green when a CAT-7 cable is connected between...
Getting Started Installation Page Title Connecting the DisplayPort KVM Extender over CAT-7 Use the included DisplayPort cable to connect the DisplayPort source to the DP In port on the Sender unit. Connect the Receiver unit to the display using a DisplayPort cable. Use the included USB cable to connect the USB host device to the USB In port on the Sender unit.
Getting Started Installation Sample Wiring Diagram CAT-7 LINK CABLE (Up to 100 ft) DISPLAYPORT CABLE USB CABLE Sender Receiver Computer USB Mouse DisplayPort Display USB Keyboard GTB-DPKVM-3CAT7 page | 7...
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DisplayPort Extender over CAT-7 02 Operating the DisplayPort KVM Extender over CAT-7 LED Indicators ..................... 10 Sender Unit ....................10 Receiver Unit ....................11 DIP Switch Configuration ..................12 Hot-Plug Detect (HPD) ..................13 Adjusting the Signal Quality ................14...
Operating the DisplayPort KVM Extender over CAT-7 LED Indicators Sender Unit The LED indicators on the Sender and Receiver unit provide basic information on the current status of the DisplayPort KVM Extender over CAT-7. Status Description Power Solid blue • Power connected to Sender unit.
Operating the DisplayPort KVM Extender over CAT-7 LED Indicators Receiver Unit Status Description USB Link Solid green • Power connected to the Receiver unit. • USB devices connected properly. • USB link integrity between Sender and Receiver unit is good. •...
Operating the DisplayPort KVM Extender over CAT-7 DIP Switch Configuration The DisplayPort KVM xtender over CAT-7 contains four DIP switches on the bottom of the Sender unit. Adjust the DIP switch settings based on the type and cable length that is being used.
Operating the DisplayPort KVM Extender over CAT-7 Hot-Plug Detect (HPD) The DisplayPort KVM Extender over CAT-7 has an HPD button on the front of the Receiver unit. Pressing this button will cycle the HPD (Hot-Plug Detect) line on the display (sink) device.
Operating the DisplayPort KVM Extender over CAT-7 Adjusting the Signal Quality The DisplayPort KVM Extender over CAT-7 has an equalization device on the front of the Receiver unit. This 16-position rotary switch is used to adjust the boost level depending upon the length of the CAT-7 cable.
Appendix Cable Termination Front of RJ-45 Connector 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Gefen recommends the TIA/EIA-568-B wiring option. Use the table below when field-terminating cable for use with Gefen products. Color Description Orange / White TD+ (Transmit Data, positive differential signal)
Appendix Surface-Mounting Instructions The Gefen DisplayPort KVM Extender over CAT-7 can be mounted on any horizontal or vertical flat surface (e.g. wall or inside / outside a cabinet with wood / drywall screws) as shown in the diagram above. There should be an inch or two of clearance between the edges of the unit and any walls or vertical surfaces to allow for enough clearance for connection and disconnection of the DisplayPort cable.
Appendix Specifications Supported Formats Resolutions (max.) • 2560 x 1600 • 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) • 1080p Full HD Electrical Video Data Rate • Up to 2.7 Gb/s EQ Switch (Receiver) • 1 x 16-position rotary type HPD Auto Calibration button (Receiver) •...
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Stretch it, Switch it, Split it, Control it. Gefen’s got it. ® 20600 Nordhoff St., Chatsworth CA 91311 1-800-545-6900 818-772-9100 fax: 818-772-9120 www.gefentoolbox.com support@gefentoolbox.com This product uses UL or CE listed power supplies.
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