Gefen DVI-CAT5X 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.
* CAT6 cable is suitable for high resolutions at 50 meters.
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:
(1) DVI CAT-5 Extreme-S
(1) DVI CAT-5 Extreme-R
(1) 6 ft DVI to DVI Cable M-M
(2) DVI CAT5 Wallmounts
(2) 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 persist try adjusting the Dip Switches by following the Dip Switch
Usage Guide.
HOW TO CONNECT THE DVI CAT-5 EXTREME
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SERVICE SWITCH USAGE GUIDE
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The Senders and Receivers of the Gefen CAT5 Extreme products both contain a set of
service switches (also called dip switches) located underneath each unit. Peeling back
the silver sticker will reveal the service switch bay. These service switches are used
to boost and equalize the signal to best match the conditions in your setup. (*Note:
Adjustments should be done with sources and display on. Switches 3 and 4 are not
used.)
Sender Dip Switch Settings
Setting Switch 1 Switch 2
No Boost OFF ON
Normal Boost (Default) OFF OFF
Strong Boost ON OFF
Undefined ON ON
Receiver Dip Switch Settings
Setting Switch 1 Switch 2
No EQ (Default) OFF OFF
EQ Setting 2 ON OFF
EQ Setting 3 OFF ON
Maximum EQ ON ON
Adjustment Guidelines:
1) Strong boost should not be used on stranded cables. Strong boosting will cause
pixels or no picture on these cables.
2) Using the wrong settings will not damage the units; it will either produce no
image or a noisy image.
3) To eliminate the possibility of cross talk and interference, cables must be
terminated with 568B scheduling. (See page 6 for details)

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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7 8 1
2 3 4 5
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7 8 1
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