Gefen CAT5-3000 User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Information
Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 1
Operation Notes .............................................................................................................. 2
CAT5-3000S Sender Front Panel Layout ....................................................................... 3
CAT5-3000S Back Panel Function Description .............................................................. 4
CAT5-3000S Front Panel Layout .................................................................................... 5
CAT5-3000R w/USB Receiver Back Panel Layout ....................................................... 6
CAT5-3000R Receiver Back Panel Layout .................................................................. 7
Focus/Brightness Setting ................................................................................................... 8
Installation Wiring Diagrams ........................................................................................... 9
Connector Pinouts ............................................................................................................ 10
Specifications .................................................................................................................... 11
Warranty .......................................................................................................................... 12

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the new ex*tend*it CAT5-3000 series by Gefen, Inc.
The ex*tend*it CAT5-3000 by Gefen allows users the benefits of extending PS/2, ADB, and USB
signals beyond the desktop. In a growing number of applications, broadcast stations and production
facilities there is a 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 CAT5-3000 series can be used to extend computers with noisy fans, printers, hard drives,
scanners, cameras, keyboards, mouse, and any other USB-type devices. 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 CAT5-3000 series to the same computer, allowing access to
the same computer from other locations up to 330 feet apart.
CONTENTS
The CAT5-3000 system consists of:
--- (1) CAT5-3000S sender unit
--- (2) CAT5-3000R receiver unit
--- (2) 17VAC power supply
--- (1) 16VAC power supply
--- (2) Video cable (6FT)
--- (1) ADB cable (6FT)
--- (2) PS/2 cable (6FT)
--- (1) USB cable (6FT)
--- (1) Audio cable (6FT)
--- (1) User Manual
HOW IT WORKS
In its most basic application, the CAT5-3000S sender unit resides next to the computer. Supplied with the
system, straight monitor, keyboard, mouse, and USB cables connect the computer to the CAT5-3000S
sender unit.
The CAT5-3000R receiver units are placed next to the monitors and keyboard, or USB device, at the
remote location. The monitor and keyboard are connected to the CAT5-3000R similar to the way they are
connected to the back of the computer (PC or Macintosh).
Industry standard Category 5 (CAT-5) cables are used to link CAT5-3000S sender and CAT5-3000R
receiver units together. The first monitor, PS/2 keyboard and ADB signals are extended by one CAT-5
cable, monitor 2 and PS/2 mouse is extended with a second CAT5 cable, USB and audio signals are
extended with a third CAT-5 cable, and RS232 signals are extended with a forth CAT5 cable.

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READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING
OR OPERATING THE CAT5-3000 SYSTEM
* Use industry standard Category-5 (CAT-5) cable to operate the CAT5-3000 system.CAT-5 E
cable is preferred.
* When two monitors are used in the local and remote locations, the video monitors must be
able to use the same resolution. This pertains to monitors placed remotely, and those divided
between local and remote locations. The video monitors will not initialize correctly at start-up if
they are unable to sync the same resolution of the local monitors.
* Please connect all the cables between the computer and the CAT5-3000S before power up the
CAT5-3000S unit.
* The CAT5-3000S unit can be powered from the USB cable without the external power supply.
* For PS/2 operation, both CAT5-3000R units must be connected.
* The CAT5-3000 units are housed in a metal box for better RF shielding.
OPERATION NOTES

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2
CAT5-3000S SENDER FRONT PANEL LAYOUT
FRONT PANEL FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
1Reset
Not used.
Power On Indicator
Indicates that the unit is on and plugged in.
1
2
1

CAT5-3000S SENDER BACK PANEL LAYOUT
BACK PANEL FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
Power
16V Transformer
Monitor 1
HD-15 output relays video signal for local
monitor
Video 1
HD-15 input receives video signals from
computer
CAT-5 1
RJ-45 input extends video 1, PS/2 and ADB
signal with CAT-5 cable.
CONNECT CAT-5 CABLE FROM CAT-5 1
INPUT ON THE SENDER TO THE RECEIVER
WITH USB PORTS.
CAT-5 2
RJ-45 input extends video 2 signal with CAT-5
cable
Monitor 2
HD-15 Output relays video signal for local
monitor
Video 2
HD-15 input receives video signals from
computer
Dip Switch
ADB keyboard / mouse for Macintosh types -
Switches 1 and 2 set to OFF
PS/2 keyboard / mouse for PC types - Switches
1 and 2 ON
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ADB
Mini din ADB connector connect s to ADB Mac
for keyboard and mouse controls
PS/2 Mouse
Mini din PS/2 connector connects to PC for
mouse controls
PS/2 Keyboard
Mini din PS/2 connector connects to PC for
keyboard controls
USB/Audio
RJ-45 input extends USB and audio signals
with CAT-5 cable
CAT-5 RS232
RJ-45 input extends RS232 with CAT-5 cable
RS232
9 pin DB connector
Audio
Mini din Audio jack Input
USB IN
USB from computer (type B)
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15
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CAT5-3000R FRONT PANEL LAYOUT
FRONT PANEL FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
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RESET
Clears the programmed setting
PC or MAC
Setting for either ADB Keyboard or PS/2
keyboard/mouse
MAC: 1 & 2 OFF
PC: 1 ON 2 OFF
FOCUS / BRIGHTNESS
Trim pot settings adjust the focus and
brightness settings based on cable length
POWER ON
Indicates that the unit is on and plugged in
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1
2
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CAT5-3000R W/USB RECEIVER BACK PANEL LAYOUT
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1
BACK PANEL FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
1 2 345
CAT5
RJ-45 input connects CAT-5 cable extended
from the CAT5-3000S unit. CAT5-1 from the
CAT5-3000S unit must connect here.
REMOTE
Used only for CAT5-4000 operation.
MONITOR
HD15 output connecting to the video monitor
KEYBOARD
PS/2 output connects to the keyboard
ADB
ADB output connects to ADB keyboard and
mouse, only works on the receiver with USB
NOT USED
RS232
9 Pin DB Connector
Audio
Audio Mini Jack
CAT-5 RS232
RJ-45 input extends RS232 with CAT-5 cable
CAT-5 USB Audio
RJ-45 input extends USB and audio signal
with CAT-5 cable
USB In
2 port USB input connects to USB devices
POWER
17VAC external power supply
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CAT5-3000R RECEIVER BACK PANEL LAYOUT
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1
BACK PANEL FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
POWER
17VAC external power supply
CAT5
RJ-45 input connects CAT-5 cable extended
from the CAT5-3000S unit. CAT5-2 from the
CAT5-3000S must connect here.
REMOTE
Used only for CAT5-4000 operation.
MONITOR
HD15 output connecting to the video monitor
Mouse
PS/2 output connects to the mouse
NOT USED
NOT USED
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