Gefen pro Gef-hdcat5-elrpol User manual

1080P

Extender for HDMI ELR

with PoL over CAT5

GEF-HDCAT5-ELRPOL

User Manual

www.gefenpro.com

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CONTENTS

1 Introduction

2 Operation Notes

3 Features

4 Sender Unit Layout

5 Sender Unit Descriptions

6 Receiver Unit Layout

7 Receiver Unit Descriptions

8 Connecting the Extender for HDMI ELR with PoL over CAT5

8 Wiring Diagram

9 DIP Switch Configuration

9 Sender Unit

11 Receiver Unit

14 Network Cable Wiring Diagram

15 Troubleshooting

16 Glossary

24 Speciﬁcations

25 Warranty

1

Congratulations on your purchase of the Extender for HDMI ELR with PoL over

CAT5. Your complete satisfaction is very important to us.

GefenPRO

In the realm of video distribution, certain features are invaluable in a commercial

or broadcast environment. Accommodations such as a build-in power supply and

ﬂat black rack-mount enclosures set GefenPRO apart from our traditional prod-

ucts. Complex distribution units allow for professional DVI, 3G-SDI, and HDMI

signals to be routed and converted easily and seamlessly, while being backed

up by a renowned and dependable technical support team. Gefen invites you to

explore the GefenPRO product line and hopes that you ﬁnd the solution that ﬁts

your needs.

The GefenPRO Extender for HDMI ELR with PoL over CAT5

The GefenPRO Extender for HDMI ELR with PoL (Power over Link) over CAT5

extends a Hi-Def source with multichannel digital audio at resolutions of up to

1080p Full HD to 330 feet (100 meters) using one CAT-5 cable. Also, it has the

capability to power a separate 5V DC device from the Receiver unit, sharing the

5V DC power, transmitted over the CAT-5 cable, up to 2 Amps at the Receiver

Unit. DVI-D is supported when used with an HDMI to DVI Adapter, providing

greater ﬂexibility and options when integrating several home theater components.

This product also extends Ethernet and provides an IR back channel to control

AV sources using the same CAT-5 cable extension. 3D content is supported

when a 3DTV and a 3D source are connected to the Sender Unit. With the built-

in IR Blaster, simply point the IR remote(s) at the display to control the Hi-Def

sources as if they were located in the same room as the display.

How It Works

The GefenPRO Extender for HDMI ELR with PoL over CAT5 Sender unit is

located next to a set-top box or DVD player source. Connect an HDMI source

with the supplied cables to the GefenPRO Extender for HDMI ELR with PoL over

CAT5 to the Sender Unit. The GefenPRO Extender for HDMI ELR with PoL over

CAT5 Receiver unit is located next to the display - up to 330 feet away from the

source. The HDTV display plugs into the back of the GefenPRO Extender for

HDMI ELR with PoL over CAT5 Receiver unit. One CAT-5 cable connects the

Sender and the Receiver units to each other. The Ethernet ports on both the

Sender and Receiver units are connected to standard network devices such as

Ethernet switches. Multichannel digital audio is embedded in the HDMI signal

(Dolby TrueHD / DTS-HD Master Audio).

INTRODUCTION

READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR

OPERATING THE EXTENDER FOR HDMI ELR WITH POL OVER CAT5

• The Extender for HDMI ELR with PoL over CAT5 units are housed in a metal

box for better RF shielding.

• CAT-5 cables should not exceed 330 feet.

• Shielded CAT-6 with metal RJ-45 connectors are recommended to safeguard

against random video ﬂashes caused by electromagnetic interference (EMI).

• The Extender for HDMI ELR with PoL over CAT5 features the ability

to generate compatible EDID and Hot Plug signals for troubleshooting

purposes when dealing with difﬁcult interfacing issues between Source

devices and Displays. Refer to page 11 for details.

• HDCP content is not supported when the unit is in DVI mode. See page 12

for details.

• Ethernet works as a Full Duplex system.

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OPERATION NOTES

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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

Features

• Extends HDMI at 1080p Full HD and 1920x1200 up to 330 feet

• Extends RS-232 up to 330 feet over a single CAT5

• Supports high bit-rate audio formats (Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master

Audio)

• Supports 3DTV

• Fully HDMI and HDCP compliant

• EDID management for rapid integration of source and display devices

• Built-in IR Blaster allows IR remote control of source devices from remote

viewing location

• Internal 110 / 220 V AC Power Supply

• 5V DC, 2 A Locking Power Supply output connector on Receiver unit

• Rack-mountable (with optional Gefen EXT-RACK-1U Rack Shelf)

• Full-duplex Ethernet

Package Includes

(1) Extender for HDMI ELR with PoL over CAT5 - Sender Unit

(1) Extender for HDMI ELR with PoL over CAT5 - Receiver Unit

(1) 6 ft. HDMI locking cable (M-M)

(1) AC power cord

(1) User Manual

FEATURES

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SENDER UNIT LAYOUT

Back

Front

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SENDER UNIT DESCRIPTIONS

1 Power Indicator

This LED will glow bright red once power has been applied to the unit.

2 110 / 220 V AC Power Receptacle

Connect the includedAC power cord to the power receptacle.

3 Power Switch

Turn the power ON or OFF using this switch.

4 IR Blaster Port

Connect an IR Blaster cable (Gefen part # EXT-2IREMIT) from this port to the

Hi-Def source to control the source from the viewing location.

5 RS-232 Serial Port

Connect an RS-232 control device to this port when extending RS-232. This

serial port is also used to update the Sender Unit ﬁrmware.

6 Ethernet Input Jack

Connects the Sender to the network using Ethernet cabling.

7 Link Jack

Connects the Sender to the Receiver unit using CAT-5 cabling.

8 Locking HDMI Port

Connect a Hi-Def source device to this HDMI port, using the included HDMI

cable.

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RECEIVER UNIT LAYOUT

Back

Front

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RECEIVER UNIT DESCRIPTIONS

1 IR Sensor

Receives signals from the Hi-Def source IR remote control. The IR signals are

sent back to the source device, when using an IR Blaster on the Sender.

2 Power Indicator

This LED will glow bright red once power has been applied to the unit.

3 5 V DC Locking Power Connector

Connect an optional locking (Gefen part no. CAB-PWR-06LL) or non-locking

(Gefen part no. CAB-PWR-06NL) to this power receptacle. This port supplies

5 V DC @ 2Ato power additional devices.

4 IR Extender Port

Connect an IR Extender (Gefen part no. EXT-RMT-EXTIR) cable from this port

to the Hi-Def source to extend the IR control.

5 RS-232 Serial Port

Used to extend RS-232. Connect the RS-232 controller to this port. This port is

also used to update the Receiver Unit ﬁrmware.

6 Ethernet Jack

Connects the Receiver Unit to the network device.

7 Link Jack

Connects the Receiver Unit to the Sender Unit using CAT-5 cabling.

8 Locking HDMI Port

Connect a Hi-Def source device to this HDMI port.

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1. Connect the Hi-Def source to the Sender Unit using the included HDMI cable.

2. Use an HDMI cable to connect the HDTV display to the Receiver Unit.

3. Connect the Ethernet device/router to the Ethernet input port on the Sender

unit using a CAT-5, CAT-5e or CAT-6 cable. Connect the Ethernet output port

on the Receiver Unit to the remote device/router with a CAT-5, CAT-5e or

CAT-6 cable.

4. Use a CAT-5 or CAT-6 cable up to 330 ft (100 meters) to connect the Link

ports on both the Sender Unit and Receiver Unit.

NOTE: If terminating network cables in the ﬁeld, please adhere to the

TIA/EIA568B speciﬁcation. See Page 14 for details.

5. Connect the included AC power cord to the Sender Unit Plug the power

cord into an available electrical outlet.

NOTE: Connect an optional power cable (CAB-PWR-06LL or CAB-PWR-

06NL) to the Receiver Unit. The Receiver Unit supplies 5 V DC (@ 2A) to

power an additional device.

6. Power on the HDTV display and the Hi-Def source.

CONNECTING THE EXTENDER

FOR HDMI ELR WITH POL OVER CAT5

EXT-HDMI1.3-CAT5-ELR

CAT5 ETHERNET CABLE

CAT5 LINK CABLE

(Up to 300 ft)

Sender

HDMI Source

Ethernet Source

Receiver

HD Display

HDMI CABLE

IR Eye

Attention: This product should always be connected to a grounded

electrical socket.

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Sender Unit

The GefenPRO Extender for HDMI ELR with PoL 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 1 - Green Mode (Default = ON)

• OFF - Enable Green Mode

When DIP switch 1 on the Sender Unt is set to the OFF position, the Sender

Unit is placed in Green Mode. In this mode, the unit is not powered unless

+5V is detected on pin 18 of the HDMI cable. Green Mode consumes less

than 1 Watt of power.

• ON - Disable Green Mode

If DIP switch 1 is set to the ON position, then the Sender Unit is always

powered.

DIP SWITCH CONFIGURATION

Two DIP switches located on

the bottom of the Sender Unit.

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Both the Sender Unit and Receiver Unit must be placed in Green

Mode in order to use the Green Mode feature.

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DIP SWITCH CONFIGURATION

Sender Unit

DIP Switch 2 - External Boot Loader Enable (Default = OFF)

• OFF - Disable

Setting DIP switch 1 to the OFF position disables the boot loader function.

• ON - Enable

Set DIP switch 1 to the ON position when using the bootloader to update the

ﬁrmware on the Sender Unit. In this mode, the Sender Unit will not function

as an Extender.

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DIP SWITCH CONFIGURATION

Receiver Unit

The GefenPRO Extender for HDMI ELR with PoL over CAT5 contains DIP

switches on the bottom of the Receiver Unit. Each of these DIP switch performs

a different function.

See the next page for a description of the DIP switches.

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Unit.

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DIP SWITCH CONFIGURATION

Receiver Unit

DIP Switch 1 - EDID Mode (Default = OFF)

• ON - Pass-Through Mode

DDC and HPD are passed through. Both the connection status and the full

video capabilities of the monitor are used by the source device.

• OFF - Local EDID Mode

Local EDID is used instead of the EDID from the display device. EDID

features newer than HDMI 1.3 are removed when the display is read. This

provides a general EDID which is compatible with more displays.

DIP Switch 2 - Hot Plug Detect (Default = OFF)*

• ON - HPD Pass-Through

HPD follows upstream HPD towards the source. The HPD signal will reﬂect

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.

• OFF - HPD Always High

The HPD signal remains high regardless of the downstream HPD state.

If the source or monitor does not properly handle HPD (no picture after

connecting / reconnecting source or display), set this DIP switch to the OFF

position.

DIP Switch 3 - Supports DVI Connections (Default = ON)*

• ON - Disable HDCP

If a DVI connection is used, set DIP 3 to the ON position. DVI is supported

by disabling HDCP pass-through.

• OFF - Enable HDCP

If an HDMI device is connected, set DIP 3 in the OFF position.

*DIP switch 2 is only operational when using Local EDID (DIP 1 = OFF)

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DIP SWITCH CONFIGURATION

Receiver Unit

DIP Switch 4 - Green Mode (Default = OFF)

• OFF - Enable Green Mode

When DIP switch 1 on the Receiver Unt is set to the OFF position, the

Receiver Unit is placed in Green Mode. In this mode, the unit is not powered

unless +5V is detected on pin 18 of the HDMI cable. Green Mode consumes

less than 1 Watt of power.

• ON - Disable Green Mode

If DIP switch 1 is set to the ON position, then the Receiver Unit is always

powered.

DIP Switch 5 - External Boot Loader Enable (Default = OFF)

• OFF - Disable

Setting DIP switch 1 to the OFF position disables the boot loader function.

• ON - Enable

Set DIP switch 1 to the ON position when using the bootloader to update the

ﬁrmware on the Sender Unit. In this mode, the Sender Unit will not function

as an Extender.

DIP Switch 6 - Not Used

• Reserved for future expansion.

Both the Sender Unit and Receiver Unit must be placed in Green

Mode in order to use the Green Mode feature.

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NETWORK CABLE WIRING DIAGRAM

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Gefen recommends the TIA/EIA-568-B wiring option. Please adhere to the table

below when ﬁeld terminating cable for use with Gefen products.

Pin Color

1 Orange / White

2 Orange

3 Green / White

4 Blue

5 Blue / White

6 Green

7 Brown / White

8 Brown

CAT-5, CAT-5e, and CAT-6 cabling comes in stranded and solid core types.

Gefen recommends using solid core cabling. CAT-6 cable is also recommended.

It is recommended to use one continuous run from one end to the other. In some

cases, connecting through a patch bay might not work.

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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 DIP switch 5 on the Receiver Unit is set to the OFF position. If

either of these DIP switches are in the ON position (External Boot Loader Enable,

see page 10 and 13) then the Sender Unit or Receiver Unit will not function as an

extender. Next, make sure that the CAT-5 cable, connecting the Sender Unit and

Receiver Unit is connected to the LINK port. If this does not solve the issue, try

disconnecting and then reconnecting the AC power cord from the Sender Unit.

Also, verify that both units are working with short CAT-5e cables (15 - 20 feet).

Intermittent loss of video

Flickering or a blinking image is the result of a loss of sync between the display

and the source. Try lowering the source resolution (e.g. from 1080p to 720p). If

this solves the issue, then the CAT-5 cables being used to connect the Sender

Unit and the Receiver Unit are unable to handle the bandwidth of the higher

resolution and thus you are losing sync. Replace the existing CAT-5 cables with

a shielded CAT-6 cable. Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) from ﬂuorescent

lights, generators, and A/C unit motors can also cause intermittent loss of video.

Shielded CAT-6 cable with the drain wire soldered to the connectors will resolve

the issue. Also make sure to eliminate any patch panels and wall plates. Patch

panels and wall plates are prone to EMI if they are not shielded properly.

Image is tinted green or pink

An image that is tinted green or pink is the result of the incorrect color space

being transmitted. Make sure that the display and source both support the same

color space. Setting DIP switch 1 on the Receiver Unit, to the OFF position, will

use the Local EDID. EDID features newer than HDMI 1.3 are removed when

the display is read. This provides a general EDID which is compatible with more

displays.

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GLOSSARY

ADC

Apple Display Connector. TheADC interface is a proprietary interface developed

by Apple that combines analog and digital signals, USB, and power in a single

cable.

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 deﬁnes speciﬁc

electrical properties of the wire, but it is most commonly known as being rated

for its Ethernet capability of 100 Mbit/s. Its speciﬁc standard designation is EIA/

TIA-568. Cat 5 cable typically has three twists per inch of each twisted pair of 24

gauge copper wires within the cable.

CAT-5e

Similar to Cat 5 cable, but is enhanced to support speeds of up to 1000 megabits

per second.

CRT

An acronym for Cathode Ray Tube: a common type of computer display

hardware.

DDC

Short form for Display Data Channel. It is a VESA standard for communication

between a monitor and a video adapter. Using DDC, a monitor can inform the

video card about its properties, such as maximum resolution and color depth.

The video card can then use this information to ensure that the user is presented

with valid options for conﬁguring the display.

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GLOSSARY

DDWG

An acronym for Digital Display Working Group. DDWG are the creators of the

DVI speciﬁcation.

Dolby Digital®

This is a digital surround sound technology used in movie theaters and upscale

home theater systems that enhances audio. Home theater components with this

technology work in conjunction with a “8.1-speaker” system (Eight speakers plus

a low-frequency subwoofer) to produce true-to-life audio that draws the listener

into the onscreen action.

DTS™

DTS is the acronym for Digital Theater Systems. DTS is a discrete 8.1 channel

surround system similar to Dolby Digital. Dolby Digital is the DTV standard, but

DTS competes with Dolby on DVD and in the movie theaters.

DVI

The acronym for Digital Visual Interface. DVI is the connection standard

developed by Intel for connecting computers to digital monitors such as ﬂat

panels and DLP projectors.Aconsumer electronics version, not necessarily

compatible with the PC version, is used as a connection standard for HDTV

tuners and displays. Transmits an uncompressed digital signal to the display.

EDID

The acronym for Extended Display Identiﬁcation Data. The EDID is a data

structure provided by a digital display to describe its capabilities to a video source

device. EDID is deﬁned and standardized by the Video Electronics Standards

Association (VESA). Among other things, the EDID includes manufacturer name,

ID, serial number, product type, and timings supported by the display.

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