Gefen ext-hdmi-cat5x User manual

HDMI®CAT5 Extreme
EXT-HDMI-CAT5X
USER MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction / Operation Notes
2. Features
3. HDMI CAT5 Extreme Sender Panel Descriptions
4. HDMI CAT5 Extreme Receiver Panel Descriptions
5. Connecting And Operating The HDMI CAT5 Extreme
6. Dip Switch Usage Guide
7. Wiring Diagram
8. Network Cable Wiring Diagram
9. Mounting Plate Installation
10. Specifications
11. Warranty

The HDMI CAT5 Extreme extends your HDTV display up to 200 feet (60m) away
from your HDTV source using two CAT-5 cables. It is equipped with HDMI® (high
definition multimedia interface) connectors and is capable of supporting DVI (digital
visual interface) equipment when used with a HDMI to DVI Adapter, providing
greater flexibility and options when integrating several home theater components
How It Works
The HDMI CAT-5 Extender sender unit sits next to your computer, set-top box or
DVD player source. Cables supplied with the HDMI CAT5 Extreme connect your DVI
or HDMI source to the send unit. The HDMI CAT-5 Extender receive unit sits next
to your HDTV display - up to 200 feet (60m) away. The display plugs into the back
of the HDMI CAT-5 Extender receiver unit. Two CAT-5 cables the sender and the
receiver units to each other.
INTRODUCTION
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READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR
OPERATING THE HDMI CAT5 EXTREME
• The HDMI CAT5 Extreme is housed in a metal box for better RF shielding
• For 1080i video, your CAT-5, CAT5e or CAT-6 cable should not exceed 200 feet
(60m)
• For 1080p video, your CAT-5, CAT5e or CAT-6 cable should not exceed 150
feet (45m)
OPERATION NOTES

FEATURES
Features
Extends high definition displays up to 200 feet (60 meters) from the source at
1080i
Extends high definition displays up to 150 feet (45 meters) from the source at
1080p
Improved compensation for cable skew
Eliminates equipment noise in the viewing environment
Supports resolutions up to 1080p, 2K, and 1920 x 1200
Audio and video are transmitted digitally over the CAT-5e cable for zero signal
loss
HDMI/HDCP compliant
Includes:
(1) HDMI CAT5 Extreme Sender
(1) HDMI CAT5 Extreme Receiver
(1) 6 ft HDMI to HDMI Cable M-M
(2) HDMI CAT5 Extreme Wall mounts
(2) 5V DC power supply
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HDMI CAT5 EXTREME SENDER
PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
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Front Panel
Back Panel
HDMI In
RJ-45 Input
Port - Video RJ-45 Input Port - DDC
Power LED
Indicator
5V DC
Power Input

HDMI CAT5 EXTREME RECEIVER
PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
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Front Panel
Back Panel
HDMI Out
RJ-45 Input
Port - DDC RJ-45 Input Port - Video
Power LED
Indicator 5V DC Power Input

CONNECTING AND OPERATING
THE HDMI CAT5 EXTREME
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Connect your source to the HDMI CAT5 Extreme sender unit using the
supplied HDMI cable.
Connect your display to the HDMI CAT5 Extreme receiver unit using a user
supplied HDMI cable.
Connect the HDMI CAT5 Extreme sender and receiver units together using a
user supplied CAT-5e cable.
Plug the included 5V DC power supplies into the HDMI CAT5 Extreme sender
and receiver units.
If there is no image or video noise on the display, please refer to the DIP
SWITCH Usage Guide in the following section to adjust the video signal.
* Please ensure that all cables are properly connected. Gefen recommends
TIA/EIA-568-B specifications for all CAT-5, CAT-5e or CAT-6 terminations.
Please see page more 8 for details.
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How to Connect the HDMI CAT5 Extreme

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DIP SWITCH USAGE GUIDE
The sender and receiver of the HDMI CAT5 Extreme both contain a set of DIP
SWITCHES located underneath each unit. Peeling back the silver sticker on the
bottom of each unit will reveal the DIP SWITCH bank. 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 the source and display on. Switches 3 and
4 on both sender and receiver banks 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. Astrong boost will cause
pixelation 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 TIA/EIA-568-B specifications.

WIRING DIAGRAM
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HDMI
CAT5e
HDM
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NETWORK CABLE WIRING DIAGRAM
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Gefen has specifically engineered their products to work with the TIA/EIA-568-B
specification. Please adhere to the table below when field terminating cable for
use with Gefen products. Failure to do so may produce unexpected results and
reduced performance.
Category 5 cabling comes in stranded and solid core types. Gefen recommends
using solid core cabling.
Pin Color
1 Orange / White
2 Orange
3 Green / White
4 Blue
5 Blue / White
6 Green
7 Brown / White
8 Brown

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MOUNTING PLATE INSTALLATION

SPECIFICATIONS
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Video Amplifier Bandwidth ............................................................................ 165 MHz
Input Video Signal ................................................................................... 1.2 Volts p-p
Input DDC Signal .............................................................................. 5 Volts p-p (TTL)
Single Link Range .......................................................................1080p / 1920 x 1200
HDMI Connector Type ............................................................... Type A 19 pin female
Link Connector .................................................................................................. RJ-45
Power Consumption ........................................................................... 20 Watts (max)
Power Supply ................................................................................................... 5V DC
Dimensions ....................................................................... 3.4” W x 1.25” H x 3.25” D
Shipping Weight ................................................................................................. 3 lbs.

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