Gefen HDMI CAT-5 IR User Manual

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  • Page 1 IR CAT-5 Extender EXT-HDMIIR-CAT5 User Manual www.gefen.com...
  • Page 2 Notice 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. HDMI CAT-5 IR Extender is a trademark of Gefen Inc. © 2008 Gefen Inc., All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Operation Notes Features Sender Panel Layout Sender Panel Descriptions Receiver Panel Layout Receiver Panel Descriptions Connecting And Operating The HDMI CAT-5 IR Extender Adjusting The HDMI CAT-5 IR Extender 12 Network Cable Wiring Diagram 13 Specifi cations 14 Warranty...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    How It Works At the A/V source end, you connect the HDMI CAT-5 IR Extender Sender unit to your HDMI source and its IR blaster to your devices IR eye using the supplied cables. At the remote end, your HDMI display connects to the HDMI IR Extender’s Receiver unit.
  • Page 5: Operation Notes

    OPERATION NOTES READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE HDMI CAT-5 IR EXTENDER • The maximum cable extension is 300 feet (91 meters) for video resolutions of 1080i and below. • The maximum cable extension is 150 feet (45 meters) for video resolutions of 1080p.
  • Page 6: Features

    Eliminates equipment noise in the viewing environment • Extends any IR device • HDMI/HDCP Compliant Package Includes (1) HDMI CAT-5 IR Sender (1) HDMI CAT-5 IR Receiver (1) 6 Foot HDMI Cable (M-M) (1) IR Blaster (2) 5V DC Power Supplies (1) Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 7: Sender Panel Layout

    SENDER PANEL LAYOUT Front Panel Back Panel...
  • Page 8: Sender Panel Descriptions

    SENDER PANEL DESCRIPTIONS LED Power Indicator This LED will become active once the included 5V DC power supply is properly connected between the sender and an open wall power socket. HDMI Input This input will accept one HDMI source device that will be extended to the receiver’s location.
  • Page 9: Receiver Panel Layout

    RECEIVER PANEL LAYOUT Front Panel Back Panel...
  • Page 10: Receiver Panel Descriptions

    TIA/EIA-568-B specifi cation (page 12). Infrared (IR) Receiver Extension Port This port will accept an optionally purchased IR extension cable (Gefen part# EXT-RMT-EXTIR). This is useful for installations where the IR receiver, located on the front panel (Item 2 on this page), is not in line-of-sight with the IR remote control used to relay commands to the device at the sender’s location.
  • Page 11: Connecting And Operating The Hdmi Cat-5 Ir Extender

    Simply point the connected device’s IR remote at the IR receiver on the HDMI CAT-5 IR Extender receiving unit and it will relay all button presses back to the sender and out though the IR transmitter (blaster). Ultimately,...
  • Page 12: Adjusting The Hdmi Cat-5 Ir Extender

    Manual equalization is set by accessing a bank of 4 DIP switches on the underside of the HDMI CAT-5 IR Extender receiving unit. The bank of 4 DIP switches is located underneath a piece of metallic colored tape. Remove this tape to expose the DIP switches.
  • Page 13 The boost setting will affect the amount of pre-emphasis that will be applied to the video signal. This setting is located on the HDMI CAT-5 IR Extender sending unit and has 4 distinct strength settings. This setting is mainly related to the distance of CAT-5, CAT-5e or CAT-6 cabling used but is also affected by the quality and skew of the cabling.
  • Page 14 ADJUSTING THE HDMI CAT-5 IR EXTENDER Adjustment Procedure Please follow the steps below to manually adjust the equalization. Turn on manual equalization mode. Attempt to equalize the signal using the equalization Trim Pot on the receiving unit. If video output is not visible or is unsatisfactory after rotating the Trim Pot dial through it’s entire range proceed to step 3.
  • Page 15: Network Cable Wiring Diagram

    Gefen has specifi cally engineered their products to work with the TIA/EIA-568-B specifi cation. Please adhere to the table below when fi eld terminating cable for use with Gefen products. Failure to do so may produce unexpected results and reduced performance.
  • Page 16: Specifi Cations

    SPECIFICATIONS Single-Link Range ..............1080p/1920x1200 Input Video Signal ..................1.2V p-p Input DDC Signal ................5V p-p (TTL) HDMI Connector ..............Type A 19-pin Female Link Connector ................RJ-45 Shielded Power Supply ....................5V DC Power Consumption ..........10 Watts (maximum per unit) Dimensions ................
  • Page 17: 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 notifi ed 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 modifi...
  • Page 18 Rev X2 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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