Gefen CAT5-9000I User manual

CAT5•9000i
USER MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
OPERATION NOTES
CAT5•9000S FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
CAT5•9000S BACK PANEL LAYOUT
CAT5•9000S BACK PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
CAT5•9000R FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION
CAT5•9000R BACK PANEL LAYOUT
CAT5•9000R BACK PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
CAT5 WIRING DIAGRAM
WIRING DIAGRAM
HOW TO ADJUST THE PICTURE
SPECIFICATIONS
WARRANTY
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Thank you for purchasing the new ex•tend•it CAT5•9000 series by Gefen, Inc.
The ex•tend•it CAT5•9000 by Gefen allows users the benefits of extending VGA, USB,
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, for example, or moved to another room because of annoying fan noise.
The CAT5•9000 series can be used to extend computers with noisy fans, printers, hard
drives, scanners, cameras, keyboards, mouse, and any other USB-type devices. With the
potentialtocoverthe distanceof 330feet, industrystandard Category5 (CAT-5) cablesare
used for the extension of all the devices. One can connect additional CAT5•9000 series
to the same computer, allowing access to the same computer from other locations up to
330 feet apart.
CONTENTS
The CAT5•9000 system consists of:
(1) CAT5•9000S sender unit
(1) CAT5•9000R receiver unit
(2) 5VDC power supply
(1) VGA M-F cables (6FT)
(1) USB cable (6FT)
(2) PS/2 cable (6FT)
(1) Audio cables (6FT)
(1) User Manual
HOW IT WORKS
In its most basic application, the CAT5•9000S sender unit resides next to the computer.
Supplied with the system, VGA cable, audio cable, and USB cable connect the computer
to the CAT5•9000S sender unit.
The CAT5•9000R receiver unit are placed next to the monitors and USB device, at the
remote location. The monitor, keyboard, mouse, and other USB devices are connected to
the CAT5•9000R 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•9000S sender and
CAT5•9000R receiver units together. The video, USB, and audio 1 signals are extended
by one CAT-5 cable. Audio 2 and audio in is extended with a second CAT5 cable, and
RS232, and PS/2 signals are extended with a for CAT5 cable.
INTRODUCTION
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READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING
OR OPERATING THE CAT5•9000 SYSTEM
• Use industry standard Category-5 (CAT-5) cable to operate the CAT5•9000 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•9000S before power
up the CAT5•9000S unit.
• The CAT5•9000S unit can be powered from the USB cable without the external power
supply.
• The CAT5•9000 units are housed in a metal box for better RF shielding.
OPERATION NOTES
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Front Panel Function Description
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POWER ON INDICATOR - Indicates that the unit is plugged in and powered on
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CAT5•9000S FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION
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CAT5•9000S BACK PANEL LAYOUT
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CAT5•9000S BACK PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
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POWER - 5 VDC external power supply
MONITOR 1 - HD15 output connects to local monitor 1
VIDEO IN 1 - HD15 input from computer
AUDIO IN 1 - Audio Mini Jack input from computer
CAT-5 USB/VID/AUD - RJ-45 input extends video, USB and audio 1 with CAT-5
cable
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 AUD - RJ-45 input extends audio out and audio 2 with CAT-5 cable
CAT-5 SERIAL/PS-2- RJ-45 input extends RS232, and PS/2 keyboard and mouse
with CAT-5 cable
RS232 - DB-9 input from computer
AUDIO OUT - Audio Mini Jack input from computer
AUDIO IN 2 - Audio Mini Jack input from computer

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Front Panel Function Description
BRIGHTNESS - Adjusts the brightness for the monitor
POWER ON INDICATOR - Indicates that the unit is plugged in and powered on
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CAT5•9000R BACK PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
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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
USB OUT - 4 port power USB hub, connects to USB devices
CAT-5 VID1/USB - RJ-45 input connects CAT-5 cable to receive extended video,
USB and audio 1 signals
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 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 connects to microphone
AUDIO OUT 2 - Audio mini jack connects to speakers

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Blue
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White/Brown
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RJ-45 Jack RJ-45 Jack
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CAT5 WIRING DIAGRAM
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WIRING DIAGRAM
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CAT5 CABLE LENGTH SETUP
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Jumpersettings areusedto setthe focusof thepicture andcharacters tothe bestpossible
sharpness.Thejumpersin theCAT5•9000R areset atthe factoryasshown inthe diagram
below. The first step to adjusting the video is to have the CAT5•9000S and CAT5•9000R
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•9000R 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
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SPECIFICATIONS
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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 ......................................................................................... 1.45 Amps
Power Supply .......................................................................................... 5VDC (External)
Dimensions ................................................................... CAT5•9000R 8”W x 1.95”H x 4”D
Rack Mountable ....................................................................................... 1 Rack Spaces
Shipping Weight ....................................................................................................... 9 Lbs

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.
Theinformation inthismanualhasbeen carefullychecked andisbelievedtobe accurate.
However, GefenInc. assumesno responsibilityfor anyinaccuracies thatmay becontained
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•9000 features and specifications is subject to change without notice.
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