Gefen CAT5-7500 User manual

CAT5•7500
USER MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
OPERATION NOTES
CAT5•7500S FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
CAT5•7500R FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION
CAT5•7500S BACK PANEL LAYOUT
CAT5•7500S BACK PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
CAT5•7500R BACK PANEL LAYOUT
CAT5•7500R BACK PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
CAT5 WIRING DIAGRAM
HOW TO ADJUST THE PICTURE
RACK MOUNT DIAGRAM
WIRING DIAGRAM
SPECIFICATIONS
WARRANTY
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Thank you for purchasing the new ex•tend•it CAT5•7500 series by Gefen, Inc.
The ex•tend•it CAT5•7500 by Gefen allows users the benefits of extending VGA, USB,
PS/2, RS232, and audio signals beyond the desktop. In a growing number of applications,
broadcast stations and production facilities there is a need to locate a computer 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•7500 series can be used to extend computers with noisy fans, printers, hard
drives, scanners, cameras, keyboards, mouse, and any other USB-type devices. The
CAT5•7500 has the potential to cover the distance of 330 feet over industry standard
Category 5 (CAT-5) cables. One can connect additional CAT5•7500 series to the same
computer, allowing access to the same computer from other locations up to 330 feet
apart.
CONTENTS
The CAT5•7500 system consists of:
(1) CAT5•7500S sender unit
(1) CAT5•7500R receiver unit
(2) 5 VDC power supply
(2) VGA M-F cables (6FT)
(2) PS/2 M-M cables (6FT)
(1) USB cable (6FT)
(1) Audio cables (6FT)
(1) Rack Ears
(1) User Manual
HOW IT WORKS
In its most basic application, the CAT5•7500S 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•7500S sender unit.
The CAT5•7500R receiver unit are placed next to the monitors, keyboard, mouse, and
USB peripherals at the remote location. The monitor and keyboard are connected to the
CAT5•7500R, 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•7500R receiver units together. Monitor 1 is extended by one CAT-5 cable, monitor
2 is extended with a second CAT5 cable. USB and audio 1 are with a third CAT-5 cable.
RS232 and PS/2 signals are extended with a forth CAT5 cable. Audio is extended with a
fifth CAT5 cable.
INTRODUCTION
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READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING
OR OPERATING THE CAT5•7500 SYSTEM
• Use industry standard Category-5 (CAT-5) cable to operate the CAT5•7500 system.
CAT-5 E cable is preferred.
• 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
divided 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.
• Please connect all the cables between the computer and the CAT5•7500S before power
up the CAT5•7500S unit.
• The CAT5•7500 units are housed in a metal box for better RF shielding.
OPERATION NOTES
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Front Panel Function Description
POWER ON INDICATOR - Indicates that the unit is plugged in and powered
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CAT5•7500S FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION
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Front Panel Function Description
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•7500S BACK PANEL LAYOUT
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CAT5•7500S BACK PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
POWER - 5 VDC external power supply
MONITOR 1 - HD15 output connects to local monitor 1
VIDEO IN 1 - HD15 input from computer
MONITOR 2 - HD15 output connects to local monitor 2
VIDEO IN 2 - HD15 input from computer
CAT-5 VIDEO 2 - RJ-45 input extends video input 2 with CAT-5 cable
CAT-5 VIDEO 1 - RJ-45 input extends video 1 with CAT-5 cable
CAT-5 USB/AUD - RJ-45 input extends USB and audio 1 with CAT-5 cable
AUDIO IN 1 - Audio Mini Jack input from computer
USB IN - USB input from computer
KEYBOARD - Mini din PS/2 connector connects to PC for keyboard controls
MOUSE - Mini din PS/2 connector connects to PC for mouse controls
CAT-5 AUDIO - RJ-45 input extends audio out and audio 2 with CAT-5 cable
CAT-5 RS232/PS2- RJ-45 input extends RS232, and PS/2 keyboard and mouse
with CAT-5 cable
RS232 - DB-9 input from computer
AUDIO OUT 2- Audio Mini Jack input from computer
AUDIO IN 1 - Audio Mini Jack input from computer
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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 OUT 1 - Audio mini jack connects to speakers
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
CAT-5 USB/AUDIO - RJ-45 input connects CAT-5 cable to receive extended USB
and audio 1 signals
USB OUT - 2 port power USB hub, connects to USB devices
KEYBOARD - PS/2 output connects to the keyboard
MOUSE - PS/2 output connects to the mouse
CAT-5 AUDIO - RJ-45 input connects CAT-5 cable to receive extended audio in and
audio 2 signals
CAT-5 RS232/PS2 - 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 connects to microphone
AUDIO OUT 2 - Audio mini jack connects to speakers
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White/Orange
Orange
White/Green
Blue
White/Blue
Green
White/Brown
Brown
RJ-45 Jack RJ-45 Jack
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CAT5 WIRING DIAGRAM
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CAT5 CABLE LENGTH SETUP
Jumpersettingsareused toset thefocus ofthe pictureand charactersto thebest possible
sharpness.Thejumpers inthe CAT5•7500Rare setatthe factoryas shownin thediagram
below. The first step to adjusting the video is to have the CAT5•7500S and CAT5•7500R
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•7500R 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•7500S RACK MOUNT DIAGRAM
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WIRING DIAGRAM
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Video Amplifier Bandwidth .................................................................................. 350 MHz
Actual Bandwidth ................................................................................................ 120 MHz
Input Video Signal ......................................................................................... 1.2 Volts p-p
Video In .................................................................................................................. HD-15
Focus/Brightness Control ............................................................................. 25 to 450 FT
Video out ............................................................................................................... HD-15
Link Connector ........................................................................................................ RJ-45
PS/2 Keyboard Connectors ......................................................................... 8 Pin MiniDin
PS/2 Mouse Connectors .............................................................................. 8 Pin MiniDin
USB - “A” Connector ......................................................................................... USB Input
USB - “B” Connector ............................................................................. USB Device Input
Power Consumption ................................................................................. 20 Watts (max)
Power Supply .......................................................................................... 5VDC (External)
Dimensions ............................................................. (CAT5•7500S) 1.7”H x 17”W x 4.6”D
Dimensions .......................................................... (CAT5•7500R) 1.75”H x 8.4”W x 4.6”D
Rack Mountable ......................................................................................... 1 Rack Space
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•7500 features and specifications is
subject to change without notice.
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