Gefen CAT5-7000 User manual

CAT5•7000
USER MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction and Operation Notes
How it Works
CAT5•7000S Front Panel Layout
CAT5•7000R Front Panel Layout
CAT5•7000S Back Panel Layout
CAT5•7000S Back Panel Function Descriptions
CAT5•7000R Back Panel Layout
CAT5•7000R Back Panel Function Descriptions
CAT5 Cable Length Setup
Link Cable Wiring Diagrams
CAT5•7000 - Wiring Diagram
CAT5•7000 Rack Mount
System Specifications
Warranty
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the new ex•tend•it CAT5•7000 series by Gefen, Inc.
The ex•tend•it CAT5•7000 by Gefen allows users the benefits of extending USB, audio in,
audio out, PS/2, RS232, and video signals beyond the desktop. In a growing number of
applications,broadcaststationsandproductionfacilitiesthereisaneedtolocateacomputer
remotely, from the keyboard, mouse, and video monitor. A CPU may need to be shared
between several users or moved to another room because of annoying fan noise.
The CAT5•7000 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•7000 has the potential to cover the distance of 330 feet over industry standard
Category 5 (CAT-5) cables. One can connect additional CAT5•7000 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•7000 SYSTEM
• Industry standard Category-5 (CAT-5) cables are used to operate CAT5•7000 systems.
• One CAT-5 cable extends video 1 and USB. A second CAT-5 ca-
ble extends video 2. A third CAT-5 cable is used to extend PS/2 and
RS232. A forth CAT5 cable is used to extend audio in and audio out.
• 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 re-
motely, and those divided between local and remote locations. The vid-
eo monitors will not initialize correctly at start-up if they are different types.
• The CAT5•7000 units are housed in a metal box for better RF shielding.
OPERATION NOTES

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CONTENTS
The CAT5•7000 system consists of:
(1) CAT5•7000S (sender unit)
(1) CAT5•7000R (receiver unit)
(2) 5 VDC power supply
(2) Video cables (6FT)
(1) USB cable (6FT)
(2) PS/2 cables (6FT)
(1) Audio cable (6FT)
(1) Rack Ears
(1) User Manual
HOW IT WORKS
In its most basic application, the CAT5•7000S sender unit resides next to the computer.
Supplied with the system, VGA cables, PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, audio, and USB
cables, they connect the computer to the CAT5•7000S sender unit.
The CAT5•7000R receiver unit is placed next to the monitors, keyboard, mouse, and
USB peripherals at the remote location. The monitor and keyboard are connected to the
CAT5•7000R, 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•7500S sender and
CAT5•7500Rreceiver units together. Monitor1and USB areextendedby oneCAT-5cable,
monitor 2 is extended with a second CAT5 cable. PS/2 and RS232 are extended with a
third CAT-5 cable and audio with a fourth CAT-5 cable.
HOW IT WORKS

CAT5•7000S FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
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Front Panel Function Descriptions
Power On Indication - Indicates that the unit is on and plugged in.1

CAT5•7000R FRONT PANEL LAYOUT
Front Panel Function Descriptions
BRIGHTNESS 1 - Trim pot settings adjust video brightness for monitor 2
BRIGHTNESS 2 - Trim pot settings adjust video brightness for monitor 1
POWER ON INDICATOR - Indicates that the unit is on and plugged in.
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CAT5•7000S BACK PANEL LAYOUT
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CAT5•7000S BACK PANEL LAYOUT
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 1 - Audio mini jack input connects to computers audio output
CAT5 VIDEO 2 - RJ-45 input extends video input 2 with CAT-5 cable
CAT5 1 VIDEO1/USB/AUDIO1 - RJ-45 input extends video, audio 1, and USB
signals with CAT-5 cable
USB IN - USB input from computer
KEYBOARD - PS/2 keyboard input from computer
MOUSE - PS/2 mouse input from computer
AUDIO - RJ-45 input extends audio in and audio out 2
SERIAL PS/2 - RJ-45 input extends RS-232 and PS/2 signals
RS232 IN - RS232 input from computer
AUDIO OUT - Audio mini jack input connects to computers microphone input
AUDIO IN 2 - Audio mini jack input connects to computers audio output (Audio 2
offers improved signal to noise ratio by using differential signal technics)
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CAT5•7000R BACK PANEL LAYOUT
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