Gefen EXT-CAT5-1600HD User manual

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CAT5-1600HD
EXT-CAT5-1600HD
User Manual
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CONTENTS
1 Introduction
2 Operation Notes
3 Features
4 Sender Panel Layout
5 Sender Panel Descriptions
6 Receiver Panel Layout
7 Receiver Panel Descriptions
8 Connecting and Operating the CAT5-1600HD
8 Wiring Diagram
9 Adjusting the Signal Quality
10 Network Cable Wiring Diagram
11 Rack Mount Installation
12 Specifications
13 Warranty

1
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the CAT5-1600HD. Your complete satisfac-
tion is very important to us.
Gefen
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theater solutions. We specialize in total integration for your home theater, while
also focusing on going above and beyond customer expectations to ensure you
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The Gefen CAT5-1600HD
Extend your DVI and USB 2.0 peripherals with the Gefen CAT5-1600HD up to
200 feet away from the computer using two CAT-6a cables. The unit includes
a built-in 4-port USB 2.0 hub located on the Receiver unit and gives complete
computer access control up to 150 feet away.
How It Works
Connect the DVI and USB computer ports to the Sender unit. Connect the re-
mote display and computer peripherals to the Receiver unit. Two CAT-5e cables
(for the DVI and for the USB 2.0) extensions connect the Sender and the Re-
ceiver units together. Power up the units, and a crisp picture will appear on the
display.

OPERATION NOTES
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READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR
OPERATING THE CAT5-1600HD
• CAT-6a cables can be used up to 200 feet (60 meters).
• CAT-5e cables can be used up to 150 feet (45 meters).
• Shielded (STP) CAT-5e/CAT-6a is recommended. However, unshielded
(UTP) CAT-5e/CAT-6a is acceptable.
NOTE: Shielded cable has an advantage by providing immunity to
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), cell phones and A/C motors.
• The CAT5-1600HD only supports DVI-D signals. Analog DVI content is not
supported.

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FEATURES
Features
• Extend any DVI source at 1920x1200 up to 200 feet (60 meters) using CAT-
6a cable.
• Extends USB 2.0 compliant devices up to 300 feet
• DVI is transmitted digitally for zero signal loss over CAT-5 cable
• Supports video resolutions up to 1080p and 1920x1200.
• HDCP compliant for viewing of copy-protected video content (e.g. Blu-ray)
• Supports the DDWG standard for DVI compliant monitors
• Includes rack ears
Package Includes
(1) CAT5-1600HD Sender Unit
(1) CAT5-1600HD Receiver Unit
(1) 6 ft. DVI cable (M-M)
(1) 6 ft. USB cable (A-B)
(2) 5V DC Locking Power Supplies
(1) Set of Rack Ears
(1) User Manual

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SENDER PANEL LAYOUT
Front Panel
Back Panel
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SENDER PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
1 Power LED
When this LED is lit, power is correctly supplied to the unit.
2 USB Input
Supplies USB connection from the host computer to the Sender. Connect a
USB cable from an available USB port on the computer to this jack.
3 Host Connected LED
When this LED is lit, this indicates that the host computer and the Sender unit
are connected together properly.
4 CAT-5 USB Link Input
Connects to the Receiver unit via a length of CAT-5e or CAT-6a cabling. Used
for transmission of the USB signal from Sender to Receiver.
5 CAT-5 Video Link Input
Connects to the Receiver unit via a length of CAT-5e or CAT-6a cabling. Used
for transmission of the DVI video signal from Sender to Receiver.
6 DVI Input
Connects the computer’s DVI video interface output to the Sender unit.
7 5V DC Locking Power Connector
Connect the supplied 5V DC locking power supply here.

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RECEIVER PANEL LAYOUT
Front Panel
Back Panel
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RECEIVER PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
1 Power LED
When this LED is lit, power is correctly supplied to the unit.
2 EQ Trim Pot
The EQ trim pot is used to equalize the signal to compensate for the extension
distance and the quality/skew variances that are found in different CAT-5e / CAT-
6a cabling brands.
3 USB Outputs
Connect the keyboard, mouse, printer and any USB-compatible accessories
(such as an external hard disk drive) to these ports.
4 CAT-5 USB Link Input
Connects to the Receiver unit via a length of CAT-5e or CAT-6a cabling. Used
for transmission of the USB signal from Sender to Receiver.
5 Host Link LED
When this LED is lit, this indicates that the host computer and the Sender unit
are connected together properly.
6 CAT-5 Video Link Input
Connects to the Sender unit via a length of CAT-5e or CAT-6a cabling. Used for
transmission of the DVI video signal from Sender to Receiver.
7 DVI Output
Connect the remote DVI-compliant display device to this port on its input cable.
8 5V DC Locking Power Connector
Connect the supplied 5V DC locking power supply here.