Gefen DVI CAT-5 Extreme User manual

DVI CAT-5
Extreme
USER MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
DVI CAT-5 Extreme Sender Front Panel Descriptions
DVI CAT-5 Extreme Receiver Front Panel Descriptions
How To Connect The DVI CAT-5 Extreme
Dip Switch Usage Guide
CAT5 Link Cable - Wiring Diagram
Mounting Plate Installation
Frequently Asked Questions
Terminology
Specifications
Warranty
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READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING
OR OPERATING THE DVI CAT-5 EXTREME EXTENDER
• The DVI CAT-5 Extreme is housed in a metal box for better RF shielding.
• Your CAT-5 cable should not exceed 200 feet.
• If you do not need DDC data you can use a single CAT-5 cable for the video only. The
DDC will not be connected.
• If the source requires EDID present, you can use the Gefen DVI Detective to provide
EDID information.
OPERATION NOTES

INTRODUCTION
The DVI CAT-5 Extreme sender unit sits next to your computer, DVD player or any set-
top box with a DVI output. The cable supplied with the DVI CAT-5 Extreme connects your
DVI source to the send unit. The DVI CAT-5 Extreme receiver unit sits next to your DVI
display - up to 150 feet away. The display plugs into the back of the DVI CAT-5 Extreme
receiver unit. Two CAT-5 cables connect the DVI CAT-5 Extreme-S and the DVI CAT-5
Extreme-R units to each other.
CONTENTS
The DVI CAT-5 Extreme system consists of:
DVI CAT-5 Extreme-S
DVI CAT-5 Extreme-R
1x 6 ft DVI to DVI Cable M-M
2x DVI CAT5 Wallmounts
2x 5V DC power supply
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DVI CAT-5 EXTREME SENDER FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
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DVI input connects to
DVI source
Connects to 5 volt
power supply
CAT-5 carries
TMDS signals
CAT-5 carries
DDC/HDCP signals

DVI CAT-5 EXTREME RECEIVER FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
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Connects to DVI display
CAT-5 carries
TMDS signals
CAT-5 carries
DDC/HDCP signals
Connects to 5 volt
power supply

Connect your display to the DVI CAT-5 Extreme receiver unit.
Connect your source to the DVI CAT-5 Extreme sender unit
Connect your CAT-5 cables between the sender and the receiver
Plug the 5V power supply into the DVI CAT-5 Extreme sender and receiver unit
You should now have picture. If you do not see a picture, try unplugging and re-
plugging the DVI input on the DVI sender unit. Make sure your CAT-5 cables are not
crossed. Recycle the power on the unit.
* If problems presist try adjusting the Dip Switches by following the Dip Switch
Usage Guide.
HOW TO CONNECT THE DVI CAT-5 EXTREME
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DIP SWITCH USAGE GUIDE
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Gefen CAT5 Extreme products (sender and receiver) both contain a pair of dip
switches located underneath the unit. These dip switches are used to select from
sets of configurations that will equalize the signal to best match the conditions in your
setup.
Receiver Configuration Sender Configuration 10m to 33m Cables
Dip #1 Dip #2 Dip #1 Dip #2
Off Off Off Off Very Good quality cable
On Off Off Off Good quality cable
Off On Off Off Medium cable
On On Off Off Bad cable
Dip #1 Dip #2 Dip #1 Dip #2 2m to 10m Cables
On Off On Off Very Good quality cable
On / Off Off On Off Good quality cable
Off On / Off Off Off Medium cable
On On / Off Off Off Bad cable
Adjustment Guidelines:
1) Dip #1 and Dip #2 on the receiver are Equalization Controllers
a) When both are OFF Equalization is zero => Good quality cables or Bad
quality short cables.
b) When both are ON Equalization is max => Bad quality long cables.
2) Dip #1 on the sender side should be ON when a short and good quality cable is
connected

CAT5 LINK CABLE - WIRING DIAGRAM
White/Orange
Orange
White/Green
Blue
White/Blue
Green
White/Brown
Brown
RJ-45 Jack RJ-45 Jack
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