Gefen EXT-COMP-141N User manual

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Component Extender
EXT-COMP-141N
USER MANUAL

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Rev A2

CONTENTS
1 Introduction
2 Operation Notes
3 Features
4 Sender Panel Layout
5 Receiver Panel Layout
6 Connecting And Operating The Component Extender
7 Configuring The Component Extender
8 Network Cable Wiring Diagram
9 Specifications
10 Warranty

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Congratulations on your purchase of the Component Extender. Your complete
satisfaction is very important to us.
Gefen
Gefen delivers innovative, progressive computer and electronics add-on solutions
that harness integration, extension, distribution and conversion technologies.
Gefen’s reliable, plug-and-play products supplement cross-platform computer
systems, professional audio/video environments and HDTV systems of all sizes
with hard-working solutions that are easy to implement and simple to operate.
The Gefen Component Extender
The Component Extender allows users to extend Component video signals
beyond the A/V rack. The Component Extender Series can be used to extend
a Component signal to cover the distances up to 330 feet. Industry standard
Category 5e (CAT-5e) cable is used for the extension.
How It Works
The Component Extender sender unit connects to any component video source
using the supplied Component cable. The receiver unit connects to your HDTV
component video display up to 330 feet (100 meters) away. One CAT-5e cable is
used to connect the sender to receiver for perfect video extension up to 1080p.
INTRODUCTION

READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR
OPERATING THE COMPONENT EXTENDER
• The Component Extender has a maximum range of 330 Feet.
• Use industry standard Category-5e (CAT-5e) cable to operate the
Component Extender system. CAT-5e cable is preferred.
• Please connect all the cables between the source and the Component
Extender before powering up the Component Extender unit.
• The Component Extender units are housed in a metal box for better RF
shielding.
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OPERATION NOTES

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Features
• Supports up to 1080p component video.
• Power only required only on transmitter.
• Plug & Play installation.
• Equalizations for different CAT-5e skews.
• One CAT-5e Cable for extension.
• No Loss of Quality.
Package Includes
(1) Component Extender Sender
(1) Component Extender Receiver
(1) 3 RCA 6 Foot Cable
(1) 5V DC Power Supply
(1) User Manual
FEATURES

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Front Panel
Back Panel
Red RCA In Green RCA In Blue RCA In
Power LED
Indicator
RJ-45
Port
5V DC
Power
Input
SENDER PANEL LAYOUT

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Front Panel
Back Panel
RJ-45
Port Power LED
Indicator
Red RCA
Out Green RCA
Out Blue RCA Out
Brightness
Adjustment
RECEIVER PANEL LAYOUT

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How to Connect the Component Extender
1. Connect the component source to the Component Extender Sending unit
using the supplied 3 RCA component cable.
2. Connect a CAT-5e cable between the Component Extender Sending and
Receiving units.
3. Connect the component display to the Component Extender Receiving unit’s
output using a user supplied 3 RCA component cable.
4. Connect the included 5V DC power supply to the Component Extender
Sending unit. Power to drive the receiving unit will be supplied over the CAT-
5e cable.
5. Power on the display first then the source.
NOTE: Any of the 3 RCA lines can be used for any color. Both ends will need to
be matched for the signal to be passed through correctly.
CONNECTINGAND OPERATING THE COMPONENT EXTENDER

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CONFIGURING THE COMPONENT EXTENDER
Thefirststepinadjustingthevideoqualityistodisplaytextandagraphiconyourmonitor
(i.e. desktop icons). Then set your source to the resolution that you will be using most
frequently. The dip switches are used to set the focus and sharpness of the picture to
the best possible setting. Set the dip switches to the settings that are recommended
for the different lengths of CAT5 cable (see chart below). Verify that the picture quality
is to your satisfaction. If the recommended setting does not produce a great quality
picture,try using adifferentdipswitchsetting.Thetrimpod nexttotheRJ-45 connector
on the Component Extender-S allows brightness adjustments for video.
0-25 Feet All dip switches OFF for all colors.
26-100 Feet Set dip switch #1 ON all colors. 2,3,4 remain OFF.
101-200 Feet Set dip switch #2 ON all colors. 1,3,4 remain OFF.
201-300 Feet Set dip switch #3 ON all colors. 1,2,4 remain OFF.
301 Feet and Up Set dip switch #4 ON all colors. 1,2,3 remain OFF.
NOTE: The dip switches are set to the OFF position when the switch is closest to the
number or in the down position.