Gefen CAT5-2000 User manual

CAT5•2000
USER MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Introduction
Box Content
Operation Notes
How it Works
CAT5•2000S Front Panel Descriptions
CAT5•2000S Back Panel Layout
CAT5•2000S Back Panel Descriptions
CAT5•2000R Front Panel Descriptions
CAT5•2000R Back Panel Layout
CAT5•2000R Back Panel Descriptions
CAT5•2000I S Front Panel Descriptions
CAT5•2000I S Back Panel Layout
CAT5•2000I S Back Panel Descriptions
CAT5•2000I R Front Panel Descriptions
CAT5•2000I R Back Panel Layout
CAT5•2000I R Back Panel Descriptions
CAT5 Cable Wiring Diagram
CAT5•2000 Wiring Diagram
CAT5•2000I Wiring Diagram
Specifications
Warranty

Thank you for purchasing the new ex•tend•it CAT5•2000 series by Gefen, Inc.
The ex•tend•it CAT5•2000 allows users the benefits of extending PS/2, ADB, audio
and USB signals beyond the desktop. In a growing number of applications, broadcast
stations and production 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. For these and other
applications, Gefen offers several versions of the CAT5•2000 series to provide great
extension, saving space and enabling a quiet and clutter-free environment.
The CAT5•2000 series can be used to extend computers with noisy fans, printers, hard
drives, scanners, cameras, keyboards, mouse, and any other USB-type device. With
the potential to cover the distance of 330 feet, industry standard Category 5 (CAT-
5) cables are used for the extension of all the devices. One can connect additional
CAT5•2000 series to the same computer, allowing access to the same computer from
other locations up to 330 feet apart.
INTRODUCTION
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The CAT5•2000 system consists of:
(1) CAT5•2000S sender unit
(1) CAT5•2000R receiver unit
(2) 17 VAC power supply
(1) Video cable (6 FT)
(2) PS/2 Cables (6 FT)
(1) ADB cable (6 FT)
(1) USB cable (6 FT) - (CAT5•2000I USB models ONLY)
(1) Audio cable (6 FT) - (CAT5•2000I USB models ONLY)
BOX CONTENTS
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READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING
OR OPERATING THE CAT5•2000 SYSTEM
* Industry standard Category-5 (CAT-5) cables are used to operate CAT5•2000 systems.
Linking the sender and receiver boxes together, the CAT5•2000 (non-USB) model re-
quires two CAT-5 cable to extend keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM).
* The CAT5•2000 USB models require four CAT-5 cables to link the sender and receiver
boxes. Two cables extends KVM signals as above. The third cable extends the USB,
and audio signal. The fourth cable extends RS232.
* When two monitors are used in the local and remote locations, the video monitors
must be a multi-resolution type. This pertains to monitors placed remotely, and those di-
vided between local and remote locations. The video monitors will not initialize correctly
at start-up if they are different types.
* The CAT5•2000 units are housed in a metal box for better RF shielding.
OPERATION NOTES
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In its most basic application, the CAT5•2000S sender unit resides next to the computer.
Supplied with the system, straight monitor, keyboard, mouse, and USB cables connect
the computer to the CAT5•2000S sender unit.
The CAT5•2000R receiver units are placed next to the monitor and keyboard, or
USB device, at the remote location. The monitor and keyboard are connected to the
CAT5•2000R similar to the way they are connected to the back of the computer (PC or
Macintosh).
HOW IT WORKS
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Front Panel Function Descriptions
Reset
Resets the firmware chip inside the unit. Use to change DIP switch settings
instead of powering off.
PC or MAC DIP switch Settings
ADB keyboard / mouse for Macintosh types -
Switches 1 and 2 set to OFF
PS/2 keyboard / mouse for PC types - Switches
1 and 2 set to ON
Monitor Settings
NOT USED
Power On Indicator
Indicates that the unit is on and plugged in.
CAT5•2000S FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
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CAT5•2000S SEND UNIT BACK PANEL LAYOUT
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POWER - 17 VAC external power supply
CAT5 - RJ-45 input extends video, PS/2 keyboard, and ADB signals to the
receive unit with CAT-5 cable
DDC - RJ-45 input extends DDC and PS/2 mouse signals to the receive unit with
CAT-5 cable
MONITOR OUT - HD-15 output connects to the monitor for local video
MONITOR IN - HD-15 input from computer
KEYBOARD - Mini Din PS/2 input connects to computer keyboard PS/2 output
ADB -Mini Din ADB input connects to computer ADB port
MOUSE -Mini Din PS/2 input connects to computer mouse PS/2 output
CAT5•2000S BACK PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
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