Gefen CAT5-7000HD User manual

CAT5 • 7000HD
USER MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction and Operation Notes
How it Works
CAT5•7000HD Front Panel Descriptions
CAT5•7000HDS Back Panel Layout
CAT5•7000HDS Back Panel Functions
CAT5•7000HDR Back Panel Layout
CAT5•7000HDR Back Panel Functions
CAT5•7000HD - Wiring Diagram
CAT5 Link Cable Wiring Diagram
Service Switch Usage Guide
Frequently Asked Questions
Terminology
System Specifications
Warranty
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the new ex•tend•it CAT5•7000HD series by Gefen, Inc.
The ex•tend•it CAT5•7000HD 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.
TheCAT5•7000HD seriescanbe usedto extend computers with noisyfans, printers, hard
drives, scanners, cameras, keyboards, mouse, and any other USB-type peripherals. The
CAT5•7000HD has the potential to cover the distance of 150 feet over industry standard
Category 5 (CAT-5) cables. One can connect additional CAT5•7000HD series to the same
computer, allowing access to the same computer from other locations up to 150 feet
apart.
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READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING
OR OPERATING THE CAT5•7000HD SYSTEM
• IndustrystandardCategory-5(CAT-5) cables are used to operate CAT5•7000HDsystems.
• The CAT5•7000HD units are housed in a metal box for better RF shielding.
* CAT6 cable is suitable for high resolutions at 50 meters.
OPERATION NOTES

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CONTENTS
The CAT5•7000HD system consists of:
--- (1) CAT5•7000HDS (sender unit)
--- (1) CAT5•7000HDR (receiver unit)
--- (2) 5 VDC power supply
--- (2) DVI to HDMI cables (6FT)
--- (1) USB cable (6FT)
--- (2) PS/2 cables (6FT)
--- (1) Audio cable (6FT)
--- (1) User Manual
HOW IT WORKS
Inits mostbasic application,the CAT5•7000HDSsender unitresides nextto the computer.
Suppliedwiththesystem, DVI cables, PS/2keyboard,PS/2mouse, audio, andUSBcables,
they connect the computer to the CAT5•7000HDS sender unit.
The CAT5•7000HDR 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•7000HDR, similar to the way they are connected to the back of the computer (PC
or Macintosh).
HOW IT WORKS

CAT5•7000HDS 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•7000HDR FRONT PANEL LAYOUT
Front Panel Function Descriptions
POWER ON INDICATOR - Indicates that the unit is on and plugged in.
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CAT5•7000HDS BACK PANEL LAYOUT
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CAT5•7000HDS BACK PANEL LAYOUT
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
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 2 - Audio mini jack input connects to computers microphone input
AUDIO IN - 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•7000HDR BACK PANEL LAYOUT
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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
KEYBOARD - PS/2 mini din connects to PS/2 keyboard
MOUSE - PS/2 mini din connects to PS/2 mouse
AUDIO - RJ-45 input connects CAT-5 cable to receive extended audio in and
audio out 2 signals
SERIAL PS/2 - RJ-45 input connects CAT-5 cable to receive extended RS-232
and PS/2 signals
RS232 - DB-9 connector connects to RS-232 devices
AUDIO IN - Audio mini jack connector connects to microphone
AUDIO OUT 2 - Audio mini jack connects to speakers
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