Gefen CAT5-1500HD User manual

CAT5 • 1500HD
USER MANUAL
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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 Specifications
Terminology
Warranty
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READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING
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 you need a high quality CAT5e cable.
* CAT6 cable is suitable for high resolutions at 50 meters.
* If using a ADC-DVI Adapter, the "5V to cable" jumper by the input connector on the
sender unit needs to be enabled.
OPERATION NOTES

INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the new CAT5•1500HD series by Gefen, Inc.
TheCAT5•1500HD byGefenallowsusers thebenefits ofextending aDVI displayand 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. A CPU may need to be shared between several users, for example, or moved to
another room because of annoying fan noise.
The CAT5•1500HD series can be used to extend computers with noisy fans, printers, hard
drives, scanners, cameras, keyboards, mouse, and other USB devices. With the potential
to cover the distance of 150 feet, industry standard Category 5 (CAT-5) cables are used
for the extension of all the devices.
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CONTENTS
The CAT5•1500HD system consists of:
--- (1) CAT5•1500HDS sender unit
--- (1) CAT5•1500HDR receiver unit
--- (2) 5 VDC power supplies
--- (1) DVI cable M-M (6FT)
--- (1) USB cable (06FT)
--- (1) User Manual
HOW IT WORKS
The CAT5•1500HD sender unit sits next to your computer. The cables supplied with the
CAT5•1500HD connects your DVI source and USB to the send unit. The CAT5•1500HD
receiverunitsitsnextto yourDVIdisplay upto150 feetaway.Thedisplayand USBpluginto
theback ofthe CAT5•1500HDreceiverunit.TwoCAT-5cables connectthe CAT5•1500HD-
S and the CAT5•1500HD-R units to each other.
HOW IT WORKS

CAT5•1500HDS BACK PANEL LAYOUT
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CAT5•1500HDS BACK PANEL FUNCTIONS
POWER - 5 VDC external power supply
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 LAYOUT
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CAT5•1500HDR BACK PANEL FUNCTIONS
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POWER - 5 VDC external power supply
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
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CAT5 LINK CABLE - WIRING DIAGRAM
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CAT5•1500HD WIRING DIAGRAM
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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 configurations that will equalize the signal to best match
the conditions in your setup. For the CAT5•1500HD, there is 1 set of switches for the
monitor under both the sender and receiver units. The switches are hidden beneath
black stickers. Each bank of dip switches have 4 switches. Switches 3 and 4 are not
used. (*Note: Adjustments should be done with sources and display on.)
Sender Dip Switch Settings
Setting Switch 1 Switch 2
No Boost OFF ON
Normal Boost (Default) OFF OFF
Strong Boost ON OFF
Undefined ON ON
Receiver Dip Switch Settings
Setting Switch 1 Switch 2
No EQ (Default) OFF OFF
EQ Setting 2 ON OFF
EQ Setting 3 OFF ON
Maximum EQ ON ON
Adjustment Guidelines:
1) Strong boost should not be used on stranded cables. Strong boosting will cause
pixels or no picture on these cables.
2) Using the wrong settings will not damage the units; it will either produce no
image or a noisy image.
3) To eliminate the possibility of cross talk and interference, cables must be
terminated with 568B scheduling. (See page 7 for details)

Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Why does the CAT5 sender unit have a HDMI connector on the input?
A HDMI connector was used on the input to optimize space on the board by using the
smaller connector. HDMI is electrically equivalent to DVI-D.
I’m getting no video on the screens, what can I check?
First thing to check is make sure that the video CAT5 is linked to the other video CAT5 port
andthe samewith theDDCports.Test tomake surethe unitsare workingwith shortCAT-5e
cables 15-20 feet. You can also make sure you have the correct boost setting configured
(refer to page 9).
I’m getting no video on the screens using ADC to DVI adapters, what is wrong?
ADC to DVI adapters remove the necessary 5V line that the extenders require on the input
to operate. To enable the 5V you will need to open up the sender unit. Next to each DVI/
HDMI input connector will be a jumper that needs to be shorted to enable 5V to the input.
This should only be enabled when using aADC to DVIAdapter otherwise damage to your
video card may result.
How can I fix the flickering picture?
Flickering or a blinking image is the result of a loss of sync between the display and the
source. Try lowering the resolution to see if that helps, if it does, the CAT-5 cables you
are using are unable to handle the bandwidth of the higher resolution and thus you are
losing sync. Try a shielded CAT-6 cable on the video line to reduce interference. You
can also try adjusting the service switches. Usually this is caused by EMI and a shielded
CAT-6 with metal RJ-45 connectors with the drain wire soldered to the connectors will
resolve the issue. Please refer to the service switch guide on page 9 for the different
combinations.
Can I run the CAT-5 cable through a patch bay?
No, the signal will not transmit reliably
TROUBLESHOOTING
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- 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
- Supports DDWG standard for DVI compliant monitors
- Includes rack ears
- HDCP compliant
FEATURES
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Video Amplifier Bandwidth ................................................................................ 1.65 Gbps
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 .................................................................................... USB type "B" connector
USB Output ............................................................................... USB type "A" connectors
Link Connector ......................................................................................... RJ-45 Shielded
Power Supply ......................................................................................................... 5V DC
Power Consumption .................................................................................. 20 watts (max)
Dimensions ............................................................................ 17” W x 1.75” H x 4.375” D
Shipping Weight ..................................................................................................... 10 lbs.
SPECIFICATIONS
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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 1500 megabits per
second
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
DDWG
Digital Display Working Group DDWG are the creators of the DVI specification.
DVI
Digital Visual Interface. Connection standard developed by Intel for connecting computers
to digital monitors such as flat panels and DLP projectors.Aconsumer electronics version,
notnecessarily compatiblewith thePC version,is usedasaconnectionstandard forHDTV
tuners and displays. Transmits an uncompressed digital signal to the display. The latter
version uses HDCP copy protection to prevent unauthorized copying
USB
UniversalSerial Bus.Anexternal peripheralinterface standardfor communicationbetween
a computer and external peripherals over a cable using bi-serial transmission.
VESA
VideoElectronicStandardsAssociation, aconsortium ofmanufacturersformed toestablish
andmaintain industrywidestandards forvideo cardsandmonitors. VESAwasinstrumental
in the introduction of the Super VGA and Extended VGA video graphics standards with
a refresh rate of 70 Hz, minimizing flicker and helping to reduce user eyestrain and
fatigue.
PS/2
Aport type developed by IBM for the purpose of connecting a keyboard or mouse to a PC.
The PS/2 port has a mini DIN plug containing 6 pins. PS/2 ports are used so that the serial
port can be used by another device. The PS/2 port is often called the mouse port.
TERMINOLOGY

Gefen Inc. warrants the equipment it manufactures to be free from defects in
material and workmanship.
If equipment fails because of such defects and Gefen Inc. is notified within two
(2) year from the date of shipment, Gefen Inc. will, at its option repair or replace
the equipment, provided that the equipment has not been subjected to mechanical,
electrical, or other abuse or modifications.
Equipment that fails under conditions other than those covered will be
repaired at the current price of parts and labor in effect at the time of repair. Such
repairs are warranted for ninety (90) days from the day of reshipment to the Buyer.
This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied,
including without limitation, any implied warranty or merchantability or fitness for any
particular purpose, all of which are expressly disclaimed.
1. Proof of sale may be required in order to claim warranty.
2. Customers outside the US are responsible for shipping charges to and from
Gefen.
3. Copper cables are limited to a 30 day warranty and cable must be free from any
scratches, markings, and neatly coiled.
The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be
accurate. However, Gefen Inc. assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may
be contained in this manual. In no event will Gefen Inc., be liable for direct, indirect,
special, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission
in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. The technical
information contained herein regarding CAT5•1500HD features and specifications is
subject to change without notice.
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