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RS-232 Extender EXT-HDMIRS232-CAT5 User Manual...
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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. HDMI RS232 CAT-5 Extender is a trademark of Gefen, LLC HDMI, the logo, and High-Defi...
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction / Operation Notes Features / Package Includes Sender Panel Descriptions Receiver Panel Descriptions Connecting and Operating the HDMI RS232 CAT-5 Extender HDMI RS232 CAT-5 Extender Confi guration / How to Equalize the Video Signal Additional DIP Switch Functions Network Cable Wiring Diagram Specifi...
300 feet of extension (300 feet at 1080i resolution or 150 feet of extension at 1080p resolution). You can use the optional Gefen IR Emitter cable to extend IR signals. OPERATION NOTES...
FEATURES Features • Supports resolutions up to 1080p, 2K, and 1920 x 1200 • Sends video at distances of up to 300 feet (1080i) / 150 feet (1080p) • Small and Compact • Improved compensation for cable skew • Audio and video are transmitted digitally over the CAT-5, CAT-5e or CAT-6 cable for zero signal loss •...
RECEIVER PANEL DESCRIPTIONS Front Panel Equalization IR Receiver HDMI Power LED Trimpot Output Indicator RS-2323 Output Back Panel RJ-45 Ports 5V DC Power Input IR Extension Port* *An optional IR extension (part # EXT-RMT-EXTIR) may be connected to this port to extend the position of the IR sensor.
CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE HDMI RS232 CAT-5 EXTENDER Connect the HDMI source to the HDMI RS232 CAT-5 Extender sending unit’s HDMI input port using the supplied HDMI cable. Connect the RS-232 source to the HDMI RS232 CAT-5 Extender sending unit’s RS-232 input port using the supplied DB-9 serial cable. For IR repeater functionality, please connect the IR emitter’s mini-jack (sold separately, part # EXT-2IREMIT) into the HDMI RS232 CAT-5 Extender sending unit.
HDMI RS-232 EXTENDER CONFIGURATION The HDMI RS232 CAT-5 Extender has built-in auto equalization that will automatically tune out any unwanted video noise. This feature is reliable with premium cable runs up to a maximum of 130 feet. It may be necessary to disable this feature if there is either no video being displayed on initial start-up, there is video noise in the image, or the cable run exceeds 130 feet.
ADDITIONAL DIP SWITCH FUNCTIONS FORCE RGB AND PRE-PROGRAMMED EDID FEATURES DIP switch 1 on the 4-bank DIP switch located on the underside of receiver unit enables and disables the automatic equalization function. Additional features can be enabled by using the other DIP switches on this bank. FORCING THE RGB COLORSPACE In some cases, the output video may have a pink or green tint.
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.
SPECIFICATIONS Single Link Bandwidth................165 MHz Single Link Range ............1080p/60Hz,1920x1200 Input Video Signal ..................1.2V p-p Input DDC Signal ................5V p-p (TTL) HDMI Connector ..............Type A 19 pin Female RS-232 Input Connector ..............DB-9 Female RS-232 Output Connector ..............DB-9 Male RS-232 Standard ..................
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) year 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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