Gefen CAT5-5000 User manual

CAT5•5000
USER MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
How It Works
CAT5•5000S Front Panel Layout
CAT5•5000R Front Panel Layout
CAT5•5000S Back Panel Layout
CAT5•5000 Back Panel Function Descriptions
CAT5•5000R Back Panel Layout
CAT5•5000R Back Panel Functions Descriptions
CAT5 Cable Length Setup
Link Cable Wiring Diagrams
CAT5•5000 - Wiring Diagram
CAT5•5000 Rack Mount Diagram
System Specifications
Warranty
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the new ex•tend•it CAT5•5000 series by Gefen, Inc.
The ex•tend•it CAT5•5000 by Gefen allows users the benefits of extending USB, audio,
and video signals beyond the desktop. In a growing number of applications, broadcast
stations and production facilities there is a need to control a computer remotely. The
keyboard, mouse, and video monitor are relocated to the remote side. A CPU may need
to be shared between several users or moved to another room because of annoying fan
noise.
The CAT5•5000 series can be used to extend computers with noisy fans, printers, hard
drives, scanners, cameras, keyboards, mouse, and any other USB-type peripherals.
The CAT5•5000 has the potential to cover the distance of 330 feet over industry
standard Category 5 (CAT-5) cables. One can connect additional CAT5•5000 series to
the same computer, allowing access to the same computer from other locations up to
330 feet apart.
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READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING
OR OPERATING THE CAT5•5000 SYSTEM
* Industry standard Category-5 (CAT-5) cables are used to operate CAT5•5000 system.
Linking the CAT5•5000 sender and receiver units together requires one CAT-5 cable to
extend the first monitor, USB and audio signals. A second CAT-5 cable is required to
extend the second monitor signal.
* 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•5000 units are housed in a metal box for better RF shielding.
OPERATION NOTES

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CONTENTS
The CAT5•5000 system consists of:
(1) CAT5•5000S sender unit
(1) CAT5•5000R receiver unit
(2) 5 VDC power supplies
(2) Video cables (6FT)
(1) USB cable (06FT)
(1) Audio cable (06FT)
(1) Rack Ears
(1) User Manual
HOW IT WORKS
In its most basic application, the CAT5•5000S sender unit resides next to the computer.
Supplied with the system, VGA, audio, and USB cables, they connect the computer to the
CAT5•5000S sender unit.
The CAT5•5000R receiver unit is placed next to the monitors and USB device, at the re-
mote location. The monitors and USB devices are connected to the CAT5•5000R 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•5000S sender and
CAT5•5000Rreceiverunitstogether.Thefirstmonitor,USB,and audio signals are extended
by one CAT-5 cable, while the second monitor is extended by the second CAT-5 cable.
HOW IT WORKS

CAT5•5000S FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
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FRONT PANEL FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
Power On Indicator - Indicates that the unit is on and plugged in.1
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CAT5•5000R FRONT PANEL LAYOUT
Front Panel Function Descriptions
Brightness 2 - Trim pot settings adjust brightness settings based on cable length
Brightness 1 - Trim pot settings adjust brightness settings based on cable length
Power On Indicator - Indicates that the unit is on and plugged in.
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CAT5•5000S BACK PANEL LAYOUT
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CAT5•5000S BACK PANEL FUNCTIONS
POWER - 5 VDC external power supply
MONITOR 1 - HD15 output connects to the monitor 1 for local video
VIDEO IN 1 - HD15 input from computer
MONITOR 2 - HD15 output connects to the monitor 2 for local video
VIDEO IN 2 - HD15 input from computer
AUDIO IN - Audio Mini Jack input from computer
CAT5 2 Video 2 - RJ-45 input extends video input 2 with CAT-5 cable
CAT5 1 VIDEO1/USB/AUDIO - RJ-45 input extends video, USB and audio signals
with CAT-5 cable
USB IN - USB Input from computer
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CAT5•5000R BACK PANEL LAYOUT
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