Gefen CAT5-5000OLD User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
How it Works
Operation Notes
CAT5•5000S Front Panel Layout
CAT5•5000S Back Panel Layout
CAT5•5000S Back Panel Function Descriptions
CAT5•5000R Front Panel Layout
CAT5•5000R Back Panel Layout
CAT5•5000R Back Panel Functions
CAT5 Cable Length Setup
CAT5 Link Cable Wiring Diagram
CAT5•5000 - Wiring 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 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•5000 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•5000 series to the same computer, allowing
access to the same computer from other locations up to
330 feet apart.
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The CAT5•5000 system consists of:
--- (1) CAT5•5000S sender unit
--- (1) CAT5•5000R receiver unit
--- (2) 12 VAC power supply
--- (2) Video cable (6FT)
--- (1) USB cable (06FT)
--- (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,
straight VGA cable and USB cables 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 remote location. The
monitors and USB device are connected to the CAT5•5000R
similar to the way they are connected to the back of the
computer (PC or Macintosh).
0Industry standard Category 5 (CAT-5) cables are used to
link CAT5•5000S sender and CAT5•5000R receiver units
together. The first monitor, and USB signals are extended
by one CAT-5 cable, while the second monitor is extended
by the second CAT-5 cable. Audio is extended using a
third CAT-5 cable.
HOW IT WORKS

READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING
OR OPERATING THE CAT5•5000 SYSTEM
* Industry standard Category-5 (CAT-5) cables are used
to operate CAT5•5000 systems. Linking the sender and
receiver boxes together, the CAT5•5000 model requires
one CAT-5 cable to extend the first monitor, and single
mode USB. A second CAT-5 cable is required to extend
monitor 2, and third CAT-5 cable is used to extend audio.
* 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 divided 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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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.
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CAT5•5000S BACK PANEL LAYOUT
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CAT5•5000S BACK PANEL LAYOUT
POWER - 12 VAC 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
CAT5 2 Video 2 - RJ-45 input extends video input 2
with CAT-5 cable
CAT5 1 VID1/USB - RJ-45 input extends video, and
USB signals with CAT-5 cable
CAT5 USB2/AUD - RJ-45 input extends audio signals
with CAT-5 cable
AUDIO IN - Audio Mini Jack input from computer
USB IN - USB Input from computer
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CAT5•5000R FRONT PANEL LAYOUT
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Front Panel Function Descriptions
Brightness
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•5000R BACK PANEL LAYOUT
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POWER - 12 VAC external power supply
VIDEO OUT 1 - HD15 output connecting to the video
monitor 1
VIDEO OUT 2 - HD15 output connecting to the video
monitor 2
AUDIO - Audio Mini Jack
USB OUT - USB Outputs - Connects to USB devices
CAT-5 Video 2 - RJ-45 input connects CAT-5 cable to
receive extended video signals
CAT-5 Video/USB 1 - RJ-45 input connects CAT-5
cable to receive extended video signals and extended
USB signals
CAT5 Audio/USB - RJ-45 input connects CAT-5
cable to receive extended audio signals
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CAT5 CABLE LENGTH SETUP
In order to get the best video quality out of the
CAT5•5000, you need to set the jumpers inside the
receiver box according to the length of the CAT5 cable
being used. The factore default setting is for 81-165 feet
range. If the CAT5 cable length is longer than a 165 feet
or shorter than 80 feet, then you will need to open the
CAT5•5000R receiver unit by unscrewing the the top two
side screws on each side of the unit.
Please note you will only need to change the jumper
settings if the video does not look perfect.
Cable length
0-80 feet
81-165 feet
166-265 feet
266-363 feet
364-495 feet
Jumper Settings
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White/Orange
Orange
White/Green
Blue
White/Blue
Green
White/Red
Red
RJ-45 Jack RJ-45 Jack
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CAT5 LINK CABLE - WIRING DIAGRAM
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CAT5•5000 WIRING DIAGRAM
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Video Amplifier Bandwidth ............................................. 350 MHz
Actual Bandwidth .................................................... 120 MHz
Input Video Signal .............................................. 1.2 Volts p-p
Input Sync Signal ........................................ 5 Volts p-p (TTL)
Horizontal Frequency Range ................................. 15-70 KHz
Vertical Frequency Range ................................... 30 - 170 Hz
Video In ...................................................................... HD-15
Focus/Brightness Control .................................. 25 to 450 FT
Video out .................................................................... HD-15
Link Connector ..................................................................... RJ-45
USB - "A" Connector ........................................................ USB Out
USB - "B" Connector ....................................... USB Device Input
Power Consumption .......................................... 15 Watts (max.)
Power Supply .................................................... 12 VAC (External)
Dimensions Send Unit ............................. 16”W x 1 3/4”H x 4”D
Dimensions Receive Unit .. ...................... 8”W x 1 3/4”H x 4”D
Rack Mountable ................................................... 2 Rack Spaces
Shipping Weight ................................................................. 13 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 one (1) year from the date of shipment,
Gefen System 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 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.
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•5000 features and specifications is
subject to change without notice.
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