Gefen ex-tend-it CAT5-1500 User manual

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CAT5•1500
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USER MANUAL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Box Contents
How it works
Operation Notes
CAT5•1500 Front Panel Layouts
CAT5•1500S Send Unit Back Panel
CAT5•1500S Back Panel Function Descriptions
CAT5•1500R Back Panel Layout
CAT5•1500R Back Panel Functions
CAT5 Cable Length Setup
Link Cable - Wiring Diagram
CAT5•1500 Wiring Diagram
System Specifications
Warranty
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Thank you for purchasing the new ex•tend•it CAT5•1500 series.
The ex•tend•it CAT5•1500 allows users the benefits of extending VGA, USB, and audio
signals beyond the desktop. In a growing number of applications, broadcast stations and
production facilities there is a need to control a computer remotely. The keyboard, mouse,
andvideomonitorare relocatedto theremote side.ACPUmay needto beshared between
several users or moved to another room because of annoying fan noise.
The CAT5•1500 can be used to extend computers with printers, hard drives, scanners,
cameras, keyboards, mouse, and any other USB-type devices. The CAT5•1500 has the
potential to extend the distance of 330 feet over industry standard Category 5 (CAT-5)
cable. One can connect multiple CAT5•1500 units to the same computer, allowing access
to the same computer from different locations up to 330 feet apart.
INTRODUCTION
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The CAT5•1500 system consists of:
(1) CAT5•1500S sender unit
(1) CAT5•1500R receiver unit
(2) 5 VDC power supply
(1) Video cable (6 FT)
(1) USB cable (6 FT)
(1) Audio cable (6 FT)
(1) User Manual
BOX CONTENTS
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Initsmostbasicapplication, theCAT5•1500Ssender unitresidesnext tothecomputer.With
the supplied VGA, USB, and audio cables, they connect the computer to the CAT5•1500S
sender unit.
The CAT5•1500R receiver unit and USB peripherals are placed next to the moni-
tor. The monitor and USB devices are connected to the CAT5•1500R in the
same 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•1500S sender and
CAT5•1500R receiver units together. The VGAsignals are extended by one CAT-5 cable.
While USB and audio signals are extended with a second CAT5-cable.
HOW IT WORKS
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READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING
OR OPERATING THE CAT5•1500 SYSTEM
* Industry standard Category-5 (CAT-5) cables are used to link the CAT5•1500 sender
and receiver boxes together.
* When two monitors are used in the local and remote locations, the video monitors must
be a multi-resolution type. 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 different types.
* The CAT5•1500 units are housed in a metal box for better RF shielding.
OPERATION NOTES
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Front Panel Function Descriptions
POWER ON INDICATOR - Indicates that the unit is plugged in and powered on
CAT5•1500S FRONT PANEL LAYOUT
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CAT5•1500R FRONT PANEL LAYOUT
Front Panel Function Descriptions
Focus - Fine focus adjustment for video
BRIGHTNESS - Adjusts the video brightness
POWER ON INDICATOR - The red LED indicates that the unit is powered on
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CAT5•1500S SEND UNIT BACK PANEL
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POWER - 5 VDC external power supply
MONITOR OUT - HD15 output connects to the monitor for local video
VIDEO IN - HD15 input from computer
CAT-5 VIDEO - RJ-45 input extends VGA signals with CAT-5 cable
CAT-5 USB/AUD - RJ-45 input extends USB, and audio signals with CAT-5 cable
AUDIO - Audio mini Jack input from computer
USB IN - USB Input from computer
CAT5•1500S BACK PANEL FUNCTIONS
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