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...
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, a high quality CAT5e or CAT6 cable is needed. * CAT6 cable is suitable for high resolution at 50 meters.
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.
HOW IT WORKS CONTENTS The CAT5•1500HD system consists of: --- (1) CAT5•1500HDS sender unit --- (1) CAT5•1500HDR receiver unit --- (2) 5V DC locking power supplies --- (1) DVI cable M-M (6 FT) --- (1) USB cable (6 FT) --- (1) User's Manual --- (1) Set of Rack Ears HOW IT WORKS The CAT5•1500HD sender unit sits next to your computer.
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CAT5•1500HDS BACK PANEL FUNCTIONS POWER - Connector for 5 VDC external power supply (screw-on locking type) 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...
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CAT5•1500HDR BACK PANEL FUNC TIONS POWER - Connector for 5 VDC external power supply (screw-on locking type) 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...
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.
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, how can I troubleshoot this problem? 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.
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...
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SPECIFICATIONS Video Amplifi er Bandwidth ................. 165 MHz 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 ..................
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.
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