Gefen CAT5-5500 User manual

CAT5•5500
USER MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
How It Works
CAT5•5500S Front Panel Layout
CAT5•5500R Front Panel Layout
CAT5•5500S Back Panel Layout
CAT5•5500 Back Panel Function Descriptions
CAT5•5500R Back Panel Layout
CAT5•5500R Back Panel Functions Descriptions
CAT5 Cable Length Setup
Link Cable Wiring Diagrams
CAT5•5500 - Wiring Diagram
System Specifications
Warranty
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READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING
OR OPERATING THE CAT5•5500 SYSTEM
* Industry standard Category-5 (CAT-5) cables are used to operate CAT5•5500 system.
Linking the CAT5•5500 sender and receiver units together requires one CAT-5 cable to
extend the first monitor. A second CAT-5 cable is required to extend the second monitor
signal and a third CAT-5 cable is required to extend USB and audio.
* When 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 di-
vided 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.
* The CAT5•5500 units are housed in a metal box for better RF shielding.
OPERATION NOTES

INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the new ex•tend•it CAT5•5500 series by Gefen, Inc.
The ex•tend•it CAT5•5500 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•5500 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•5500 has the potential to cover the distance of 330 feet over industry
standard Category 5 (CAT-5) cables. One can connect additional CAT5•5500 series to
the same computer, allowing access to the same computer from other locations up to
330 feet apart.
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CONTENTS
The CAT5•5500 system consists of:
(1) CAT5•5500S sender unit
(1) CAT5•5500R receiver unit
(2) 5 VDC power supplies
(2) Video cables (6FT)
(1) USB cable (06FT)
(1) Audio cable (06FT)
(1) User Manual
HOW IT WORKS
In its most basic application, the CAT5•5500S sender unit resides next to the computer.
Supplied with the system, VGA, audio, and USB cables, they connect the computer to the
CAT5•5500S sender unit.
The CAT5•5500R receiver unit is placed next to the monitors and USB peripherals at the
remote location. The monitors and USB peripherals are connected to the CAT5•5500R,
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•5500S sender
and CAT5•5500R receiver units together. The CAT5•5500 model requires one CAT-
5 cable to extend the first monitor. A second CAT-5 cable is required to extend the
second monitor signal and a third CAT-5 cable is required to extend USB and audio.
HOW IT WORKS

CAT5•5500S 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•5500R FRONT PANEL LAYOUT
Front Panel Function Descriptions
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F2 - Fine focus adjustment for monitor 2
B2 - Adjusts the brightness for monitor 2
F1 - Fine focus adjustment for monitor 1
B1 - Adjusts the brightness for monitor 1
POWER ON INDICATOR - Indicates that the unit is plugged in and powered on
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CAT5•5500S BACK PANEL LAYOUT
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CAT5•5500S 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
CAT5 2 Video 2 - RJ-45 input extends video input 2 with CAT-5 cable
CAT5 2 Video 1 - RJ-45 input extends video input 2 with CAT-5 cable
CAT5 1 USB/AUDIO - RJ-45 input extends USB and 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•5500R BACK PANEL LAYOUT
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POWER - 5 VDC 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
CAT-5 Video 2 - RJ-45 input connects CAT-5 cable to receive extended video
signals
CAT-5 Video 1 - RJ-45 input connects CAT-5 cable to receive extended video
signals
CAT5 USB/Audio - RJ-45 input connects CAT-5 cable to receive extended USB
and audio signals
USB OUT - USB Outputs - Connects to USB devices
CAT5•5500R BACK PANEL FUNCTIONS
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HOW TO ADJUST THE PICTURE
Jumpersettingsareused toset thefocus ofthe pictureand charactersto thebest possible
sharpness.Thejumpers inthe CAT5•5500Rare setatthe factoryas shownin thediagram
below. The first step to adjusting the video is to have the CAT5•5500S and CAT5•5500R
connected together with the CAT-5 cable that is going to be used in the installation. Then
set your computer to the resolution and refresh rate that you will be using most frequently
be using. Then open up the CAT5•5500R by unscrewing the bottom three screws on back
end of the box. Then two screws on each side of the box and the top. That is 9 screws in
total that need to be removed. Lastly the 4 hex bolts around the Monitor Out port and the
Video In port need to also be removed. After that look at some text on the monitor and
set the jumpers to the recommended jumper setting based on the length of your CAT-5
cable. If you still see some smearing try moving all the jumpers up or down one from the
recommended setting. If you see smearing of just one color adjust an individual jumper
for the color that is smearing (it can be two colors). Repeat the same steps for monitor 2
Cable length
0-132 feet
133-198 feet
199-264 feet
265-330 feet
Recommended Jumper Settings
*As shown in picture
Jumper Settings
Video 1 on the
left
Red Green Blue
Video 2 on the
right
Red Green Blue
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CAT5 LINK CABLE - WIRING DIAGRAM
White/Orange
Orange
White/Green
Blue
White/Blue
Green
White/Brown
Brown
RJ-45 Jack RJ-45 Jack
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CAT5•5500 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 ......................................................................................... 5 VDC (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 ....................................................................................................... 9 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•5500 features and specifications is subject
to change without notice.
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