Gefen CAT5-5000HD User manual

CAT5 • 5000HD
USER MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
How It Works
CAT5•5000HDS Back Panel Layout
CAT5•5000HDS Back Panel Function Descriptions
CAT5•5000HDR Back Panel Layout
CAT5•5000HDR Back Panel Functions Descriptions
Link Cable Wiring Diagrams
CAT5•5000HD - Wiring Diagram
Service Switch Usage Guide
Frequently Asked Questions
Terminology
System Specifications
Warranty
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READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING
OR OPERATING THE CAT5•5000HD SYSTEM
* The CAT5•5000HD 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 ex•tend•it CAT5•5000HD series by Gefen, Inc.
The ex•tend•it CAT5•5000HD by Gefen allows users the benefits of extending dual DVI
displays and USB 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 ex-
ample, or moved to another room because of annoying fan noise.
The CAT5•5000HD series can be used to extend computers with noisy fans, printers, hard
drives, scanners, cameras, keyboards, mouse, and any other USB. 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•5000HD system consists of:
--- (1) CAT5•5000HDS sender unit
--- (1) CAT5•5000HDR receiver unit
--- (2) 5 VDC power supplies
--- (2) DVI to HDMI cable M-M (6FT)
--- (1) USB cable (06FT)
--- (1) User Manual
HOW IT WORKS
The CAT5•5000HD sender unit sits next to your computer. The cables supplied with the
CAT5•5000HDconnectsyourDVI source(s)and USBto thesend unit.TheCAT5•5000HD
receiver unit sits next to your DVI displays - up to 150 feet away. The displays and USB
plug into the back of the CAT5•5000HD receiver unit. Four CAT-5 cables connect the
CAT5•5000HD-S and the CAT5•5000HD-R units to each other.
HOW IT WORKS

CAT5•5000HDS BACK PANEL LAYOUT
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CAT5•5000HDS BACK PANEL FUNCTIONS
POWER - 5 VDC external power supply
HDMI IN 1 - HDMI Input connects to your computer with the supplied DVI to HDMI cable
CAT5 Video 1 - RJ-45 input extends HDMI input 1 with CAT-5 cable
CAT5 USB/DDC1 - RJ-45 input extends USB and DDC1 signals with CAT-5 cable
HDMI IN 2 - HDMI Input connects to your computer with the supplied DVI to HDMI cable
CAT5 Video 2 - RJ-45 input extends HDMI input 2 with CAT-5 cable
CAT5 USB/DDC2 - RJ-45 input extends USB and DDC2 signals with CAT-5 cable
USB IN - USB Input from computer
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CAT5•5000HDR BACK PANEL LAYOUT
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CAT5•5000HDR BACK PANEL FUNCTIONS
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POWER - 5 VDC external power supply
CAT5 USB/DDC1 - RJ-45 input extends USB and DDC1 signals with CAT-5 cable
CAT5 Video 1 - RJ-45 input extends video input 1 with CAT-5 cable
DVI OUT 1 - DVI output connects to the monitor 1 for local video
CAT5 USB/DDC1 - RJ-45 input extends USB and DDC1 signals with CAT-5 cable
CAT5 Video 2 - RJ-45 input extends video input 2 with CAT-5 cable
DVI OUT 2 - DVI output connects to the monitor 2 for local video
USB OUT - USB Output to devices
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CAT5 LINK CABLE - WIRING DIAGRAM
White/Orange
Orange
White/Green
Blue
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White/Brown
Brown
RJ-45 Jack RJ-45 Jack
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CAT5•5000HD WIRING DIAGRAM
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SERVICE SWITCH USAGE GUIDE
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Gefen CAT5 DVI Extenders (sender and receiver) both contain a pair of service
switches located on the board inside the case. These service switches are used
to select from a set of configurations that will equalize the signal to best match the
conditions in your setup. For the CAT5 5000HD, there is one bank per monitor in both
the sender and receiver.
Sender Service Switches
Option No. Switch 1 Position Switch 2 Position Description
1 0 (OFF) 0 (OFF) Strong Line Driver
(Default)
2 1 (ON) 0 (OFF) Weak Line Driver
Receiver Service Switches
Option No. Switch 1 Position Switch 2 Position Description
1 0 (OFF) 0 (OFF) EQ 0
(Default)
2 1 (ON) 0 (OFF) EQ 1
3 0 (OFF) 1 (ON) EQ 2
4 1 (ON) 1 (ON) EQ 3
Adjustment Guidelines:
1) Higher EQ level is used to equalize poor/low quality CAT-5e cables
2) Stronger Line Driver is used to boost signals through longer cables
3) It is an optimal balance of Line Driver and EQ that will result in the best possible
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of CAT-5e cable should I be using?
Solid core CAT-5e cable rated at 350 Mhz, terminated in 568a or 568b is the minimum
requirement. CAT-6 cables are also a viable cable to use. Higher resolutions and
transmission lengths greater then 80 feet might require low skew cables for optimum
performance.
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 and the same with the DDC ports. Test to make sure the units are working with short
CAT-5e cables15-20 feet. Unitsshippedstarting 12-2005havethe serviceswitches inside
the unit enabled. Please refer to the Service Switch Usage Guide on 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-5e cable on the Video to reduce interference. You can also try
adjusting the service switches. Usually this is caused from either too much or too little of a
boost. 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
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CAT-5
Category 5 cable, commonly known as Cat 5, is an unshielded twisted pair type cable
designedforhigh signalintegrity.Theactualstandarddefinesspecificelectrical properties
ofthe wire,but it ismost commonlyknown asbeing ratedfor its Ethernetcapability of100
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
DDC
Short form for Display Data Channel. It is a VESAstandard 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
DigitalVisualInterface.Connectionstandard developed byIntelfor connecting computers
todigitalmonitors suchasflatpanels and DLPprojectors.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. The
latter version uses HDCP copy protection to prevent unauthorized copying
USB
UniversalSerialBus.Anexternalperipheral interface standard forcommunicationbetween
a computer and external peripherals over a cable using bi-serial transmission.
VESA
Video Electronic Standards Association, a consortium of manufacturers formed to
establish and maintain industry wide standards for video cards and monitors. VESAwas
instrumental 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
A port 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.
RS-232
Recommended Standard 232. This is the de facto standard for communication through
PC serial ports. It can refer to cables and ports that support the RS232 standard.
TERMINOLOGY

Video Amplifier Bandwidth ................................................................................. 1.65 GHz
Single Link Range ......................................................................................... 1920 x 1200
Vertical Frequency Range .................................................................................. 50-60 Hz
DVI Output Connector Type .................................................................................... DVI-D
HDMI Input Connector Type .................................................................................... HDMI
Link Connector ........................................................................................................ RJ-45
USB - "A" Connector ........................................................................................... USB Out
USB - "B" Connector ............................................................................ USB Device Input
Power Consumption ................................................................................ 15 Watts (max.)
Power Supply ......................................................................................... 5 VDC (External)
Dimensions Unit ........................................................................ 4.4” D x 8.4” W x 1.75” H
Rack Mountable ....................................................................................... 1 Rack Spaces
Shipping Weight ....................................................................................................... 7 Lbs
SPECIFICATIONS
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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•5000HD features and specifications is
subject to change without notice.
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