Gefen CAT5-5600HD User manual

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CAT5-5600HD
EXT-CAT5-5600HD
User Manual
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CONTENTS
1 Introduction
2 Operation Notes
3 Features
4 Sender Panel Layout
5 Sender Panel Descriptions
6 Receiver Panel Layout
7 Receiver Panel Descriptions
8 Connecting and Operating the CAT5-5600HD
8 Wiring Diagram
9 Adjusting the Signal Quality
10 DIP Switch Configuration
13 Network Cable Wiring Diagram
14 Rack Mount Installation
15 Specifications
16 Warranty

1
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the CAT5-5600HD. Your complete satisfac-
tion is very important to us.
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The Gefen CAT5-5600HD
Extend two DVI sources and USB 2.0 peripherals from any computer or KVM
device with the Gefen CAT5-5600HD Professional Series KVM extender. Exten-
sion is up to 200 feet (60 meters) using three (3) CAT-6a cables.
The Receiver Unit allows the connection of up to two DVI monitors and up to four
USB devices, expanding your workspace and increasing productivity in a post-
production and editing environment.
USB 2.0 data rates up to 480 Mbps are supported in addition to backward-com-
patibility with USB 1.1.
How It Works
Place the CAT5-5600HD Sender Unit next to the source. Use the included DVI
cables to connect the DVI source(s) to the Sender Unit. Use the supplied USB
cable to connect the Sender Unit to the USB host (source) device. Connect the
Receiver Unit to the DVI displays using DVI cables. Connect the USB devices
to the Receiver Unit. Connect the Sender Unit to the Receiver Unit using three
CAT-6 cables up to 200 feet. Connect the included locking power supplies to the
Sender and Receiver Units, then connect both power cables to available electri-
cal outlets.

OPERATION NOTES
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READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR
OPERATING THE CAT5-5600HD
• CAT-6a cables can be used up to 200 feet (60 meters).
• CAT-5e cables can be used up to 150 feet (45 meters).
• Shielded (STP) CAT-5e/CAT-6a is recommended. However, unshielded
(UTP) CAT-5e/CAT-6a is acceptable.
NOTE: Shielded cable has an advantage by providing immunity to
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), cell phones and A/C motors.
• The CAT5-5600HD only supports DVI-D signals. Analog DVI content is not
supported.

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FEATURES
Features
• Extends two DVI sources to 200 feet (60 meters) up to 1080p or 1920x1200
(using CAT-6a cables)
• Extends USB 2.0 up to 200 feet (60 meters)
• Backward-compatible with USB 1.1 devices
• Works with any computer using DVI and USB
• Supports the DDWG standard for DVI compliant monitors
• Rack-mountable (includes rack ears)
Package Includes
(1) CAT5-5600HD - Sender Unit
(1) CAT5-5600HD - Receiver Unit
(2) 6 ft. DVI cable (M-M)
(1) 6 ft. USB cable (A-B)
(2) 5V DC Locking Power Supplies
(1) Set of Rack Ears
(1) User Manual

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SENDER PANEL LAYOUT
Front Panel
Back Panel
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SENDER PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
1 Power / Link 2 Indicator
When power is applied to the Sender Unit, this LED will glow bright red. Once a
DVI source is connected to the DVI 2 input, this LED will glow bright green.
2 Link 1 Indicator
When power is applied to the Sender Unit, this LED will glow bright red. Once a
DVI source is connected to the DVI 1 input, this LED will glow bright green.
3 USB Input Port
Connect the USB host device to this port.
4 USB Link Indicator
This LED will turn bright green once a USB link has been established
between the Sender Unit and the Receiver Unit. If the USB source device is
disconnected, then the LED will turn off.
5 USB / CAT-6 Link Output
Connects the USB / CAT-6 Link on the Sender Unit to the USB / CAT-6 Link on
the Receiver Unit using CAT-6 cabling.
6 Video 1 / CAT-6 Link Output
Connects the Video / CAT-6 Link on the Sender Unit to the Video / CAT-6 Link
on the Receiver Unit using CAT-6 cabling.
7 DVI 1 Input
Connect a DVI cable from the computer to this DVI-I connector.
8 Video 2 / CAT-6 Link Output
Connects the Video 2 / CAT-6 Link on the Sender Unit to the Video 2 / CAT-6
Link on the Receiver Unit using CAT-6 cabling.
9 DVI 2 Input
Connect a DVI cable from the computer to this DVI-I connector.
10 5 V DC Locking Power Connector
Connect the included 5 V DC locking power supply to this connector.

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RECEIVER PANEL LAYOUT
Front Panel
Back Panel
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RECEIVER PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
1 Power / Link 2 Indicator
When power is applied to the Receiver Unit, this LED will glow bright red. Once
a link has been established between the Sender Unit and the Receiver Unit, the
LED glows bright green.
2 Link 2 EQ Trim Pot
The EQ trim pot is used to equalize the signal on the DVI 2 output. See page 9
for details.
3 Link 1 Indicator
When power is applied to the Receiver Unit, this LED glows bright red. When
the link has been established between the Sender Unit and the Receiver Unit,
this LED glows bright green.
4 Link 1 EQ Trim Pot
The EQ trim pot is used to equalize the signal on the DVI 1 output. See page 9
for details.
5 USB Output Ports (1 - 4)
Connect USB devices to these ports.
6 USB Connection Indicators (1 - 4)
These LEDs will turn bright green when USB devices have been connected.
7 USB / CAT-6 Link Input
Connects the USB / CAT-6 Link on the Receiver Unit to the USB / CAT-6 Link on
the Sender Unit using CAT-6 cabling.
8 USB Link Indicator
This LED will turn bright green once a USB link between the Sender Unit and
the Receiver Unit has been made. If the USB link is lost, this LED will glow
bright red.
9 Video 1 / CAT-6 Link Input
Connects the Video / CAT-6 Link on the Receiver Unit to the Video / CAT-6 Link
on the Sender Unit using CAT-6 cabling.
10 DVI 1 Output
Connect a DVI display to this DVI-I connector.
11 Video 2 / CAT-6 Link Output
Connects the Video 2 / CAT-6 Link on the Receiver Unit to the Video 2 / CAT-6
Link on the Sender Unit using CAT-6 cabling.
12 DVI 2 Input
Connect a DVI display to this DVI-I connector.
13 5 V DC Locking Power Connector
Connect the included 5 V DC locking power supply to this connector.