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1080P Extender for HDMI ELR with PoL 2 over CAT5 GEF-HDCAT5-ELRPOL2 User Manual www.gefenpro.com...
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Write To: Gefen, LLC. c/o Customer Service 20600 Nordhoff St Chatsworth, CA 91311 support@gefenpro.com www.gefenpro.com Notice Gefen, LLC reserves the right to make changes in the hard ware, packaging and any accompanying doc u men ta tion without prior written notice.
CONTENTS Introduction Operation Notes Features Sender Unit Layout Sender Unit Descriptions Receiver Unit Layout Receiver Unit Descriptions IR Remote Control Description IR Remote Control Installation 10 IR Remote Control Configuration 11 Connecting the Extender for HDMI ELR PoL 2 over CAT5 12 Wiring Diagram 13 DIP Switch Configuration Sender Unit...
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OPERATION NOTES READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE EXTENDER FOR HDMI ELR WITH POL 2 OVER CAT5 • The Extender for HDMI ELR with PoL 2 over CAT5 units are housed in a metal box for better RF shielding. •...
FEATURES HDMI Features • 225 MHz (up to 12-bit YUV 444 @ 1080p) • Deep Color • x.v.Color • Dolby® TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio™ • Lip Sync • 3DTV Features • Extends HDMI at 1080p Full HD and 1920x1200 up to 330 feet •...
SENDER UNIT DESCRIPTIONS Power This 2-color LED indicator will glow bright RED when there is no HDMI source connected and will glow bright GREEN when an HDMI source is present. 110 / 220 V AC Connect the included AC power cord to this power receptacle. Fuse Drawer Each power receptacle houses a fuse drawer.
RECEIVER UNIT DESCRIPTIONS Local This LED indicator will glow bright green when the Receiver Unit is switched to use the Local HDMI input. Select Switches between the HDMI input on the Sender Unit and the Local HDMI In port on the Receiver Unit. This IR window receives signals from the Hi-Def source IR remote control.
IR REMOTE CONTROL DESCRIPTION RMT-2IR Remote Control (not included) Activity Indicator This LED will be activated momentarily each time a button is pressed. Input Source Selection Buttons (1 - 2) These buttons function the same as the Select button on the Receiver unit. Press button 1 to switch to the remote input (source connected to the Sender unit).
IR REMOTE CONTROL INSTALLATION Installing the Battery Remove the battery cover on the back of the IR Remote Control Unit. Insert the included battery into the open battery slot. The positive (+) side of the battery should be facing up. Replace the battery cover.
IR REMOTE CONTROL CONFIGURATION Setting the IR Channel on the IR Remote Control In order for the IR Remote Control to work with the Receiver unit, both DIP switches must be in the OFF position, as shown below. Channel 1 eft: Picture of the pened rear battery ompartment of the IR...
CONNECTING THE EXTENDER FOR HDMI ELR WITH POL 2 OVER CAT5 Connect the Hi-Def source to the Sender Unit using the included HDMI cable. Optionally connect a secondary Hi-Def source to the Receiver Unit. Connecting a secondary Hi-Def source to the Receiver Unit provides the ability to switch between the a Hi-Def source connected to the Sender Unit and the Hi- Def source connected to the Receiver Unit.
5 V DC POWER 120 V AC POWER 120 V AC Device 100BASE-T Router Sender RS-232 Controller Receiver HDMI Display Digital Signage Creator (or other local source) GEF-HDCAT5-ELRPOL2 ATTENTION: This product should always be connected to a grounded electrical socket.
DIP SWITCH CONFIGURATION Sender Unit The GefenPRO Extender for HDMI ELR with PoL 2 over CAT5 contains DIP switches on the bottom of the Sender Unit. Each DIP switch performs a different function. • • • • • • •...
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DIP SWITCH CONFIGURATION Sender Unit DIP Switch 2 - External Boot Loader Enable (Default = OFF) • ON - Enable Set DIP switch 1 to the ON position when using the bootloader to update the fi rmware on the Sender Unit. In this mode, the Sender Unit will not function as an Extender.
DIP SWITCH CONFIGURATION Receiver Unit The GefenPRO Extender for HDMI ELR with PoL 2 over CAT5 contains DIP switches on the bottom of the Receiver Unit. Each of these DIP switch performs a different function. different function. Six DIP switches located on the bottom of the Receiver Unit.
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DIP SWITCH CONFIGURATION Receiver Unit DIP Switch 2 - Hot Plug Detect (Default = OFF)* • ON - N HPD Pass-Through HPD follows upstream HPD towards the source. The HPD signal will refl ect the connection status between the display device and the source device. If the source or monitor is temporarily disconnected then reconnected, there will be a delay of 20 - 30 seconds before the content is restored to the monitor.
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DIP SWITCH CONFIGURATION DIP Switch 6 - External Boot Loader Enable (Cortex chip) (Default = OFF) • ON - Enable Set DIP switch 1 to the ON position when using the bootloader to update the fi rmware on the Receiver unit. •...
NETWORK CABLE WIRING DIAGRAM Gefen recommends the TIA/EIA-568-B wiring option. Please adhere to the table below when fi eld terminating cable for use with Gefen products. Color Orange / White Orange Green / White Blue Blue / White Green Brown / White Brown 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 CAT-5, CAT-5e, and CAT-6 cabling comes in stranded and solid core types.
TROUBLESHOOTING Cable recommendations 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 shielded CAT-6 cables. No video Make sure that DIP switch 2 on the Sender Unit is set to the OFF position. Also make sure that both DIP switch 6 and 7 on the Receiver Unit is set to the OFF position.
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...
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