Gefen EXT-VGAAUD-CAT5-142 User manual

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1:2 VGA Audio
Over Cat5
EXT-VGAAUD-CAT5-142
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 1:2 VGA Audio over CAT5
9 Adjusting The Video Quality
10 Network Cable Wiring Diagram
11 Supported Resolutions
11 Specifications
13 Warranty

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Congratulations on your purchase of the 1:2 VGAAudio over CAT5. 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 1:2 VGA Audio over CAT5
The 1:2 VGAAudio over CAT5 extends and duplicates your audio and VGA video
signals at distances of up to 1000 feet away. Remote A/V signals are received
from the 1:2 VGAAudio over CAT5 Sender via industry-standard CAT5 network
cables.
The 1:2 VGAAudio over CAT5 will extend analog VGA as well as analog Audio
and provide two full sets of A/V signal output on the receiving end.
How It Works
The 1:2 VGAAudio CAT5 Distribution Amplifier Sender unit is placed at the
source location. A standard CAT5 cable is run from the 1:2 VGAAudio over CAT5
Sender up to 1000 feet to the 1:2 VGAAudio over CAT5 Receiver unit. The 1:2
VGAAudio over CAT5 Receiver unit connects to your remote video displays and
audio inputs. A microphone jack provides bi-directional audio support.
INTRODUCTION

READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR
OPERATING THE 1:2 VGAAUDIO OVER CAT5
• Use only industry standard Category-5 Enhanced (CAT-5e) cable to operate
the 1:2 VGAAudio over CAT5. Cat-6 cables can also be used.
• Boththesendingand receivingunits mustbe poweredwith thesupplied power
adapters for proper operation.
• Field termination of CAT5e cabling must adhere to the TIA/EIA-568-B
specification. Please see page 10 for additional information.
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OPERATION NOTES

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Features
• Supports up to 1920x1200 VGA video at 60 Hz
• Supports analog L+R audio
• No Loss of Quality
• Simple plug-and-play installation
• Equalizations for different CAT-5 skews
Package Includes
(1) 1:2 VGA and Audio over CAT5 Extender Sender
(1) 1:2 VGA and Audio over CAT5 Extender Receiver
(2) 5V DC Power Supplies
(1) 6 ft. VGA Cable (M-F)
(1) 6 ft. 3.5mm mini-stereo audio cable
(1) Quick-Start Guide
FEATURES

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Front Panel
SENDER PANEL LAYOUT
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Rear Panel

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SENDER PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
1 5V DC Power Input
Connect the included 5V DC power supply input this port. Once this has been
properly connected the power LED will become active.
2 Power LED Indicator
This LED will become active once the included 5V DC power supply is properly
connected.
3 VGA Input
Connect the VGAsource device to this input.
4 3.5mm Mini-Phono Jack Analog Stereo Input
Connect the VGAsource’s analog audio to this input. This will send audio from
the source location to the receiver location.
5 3.5mm Mini-Phono Jack Analog Stereo Output (Mic. Out)
This port will output audio that is sent from the receiving location. This port will
receive audio from a microphone device that is connected to the receiver.
6 CAT-5 Port
Connect a CAT-5e cable between the CAT-5 ports on both the sending and
receiving units.

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Front Panel
Back Panel
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RECEIVER PANEL LAYOUT

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RECEIVER PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
1 Red Color Shift Trim Pot
Adjust this Trim Pot to eliminate any shift of the red color in the video output.
Please see page 9 for detailed instructions on the usage.
2 Green Color Shift Trim Pot
Adjust this Trim Pot to eliminate any shift of the green color in the video output.
Please see page 9 for detailed instructions on the usage.
3 Blue Color Shift Trim Pot
Adjust this Trim Pot to eliminate any shift of the blue color in the video output.
Please see page 9 for detailed instructions on the usage.
4 Brightness Trim Pot
Adjust this Trim Pot to brighten/darken the output video. Please see page 9 for
detailed instructions on the usage.
5 Focus Trim Pot
Adjust this Trim Pot to blur/sharpen the output video. Please see page 9 for
detailed instructions on the usage.
6 Power LED Indicator
This LED will become active once the included 5V DC power supply is properly
connected.
7 5V DC Power Input
Connect the included 5V DC power supply input this port. Once this has been
properly connected the power LED will become active.
8 VGA Output 1
Connect a VGAcapable device to this output.
9 VGA Output 2
Connect a VGAcapable device to this output. This output will mirror the video
from VGAOutput 1.
10 3.5mm Mini-Phono Jack Analog Stereo Output 1
Connect this output to either amplified speakers or an audio amplifier. Audio
from the sender will be sent from the source location to the receiver location.
11 3.5mm Mini-Phono Jack Analog Stereo Output 2
Connect this output to either amplified speakers or an audio amplifier. Audio
from the sender will be sent from the source location to the receiver location.
12 3.5mm Mini-Phono Jack Analog Stereo Input
Connect an analog stereo device, such as a microphone, to this input port.
Audio will be sent to the sender and output via the “Mic. Out” port.
13 CAT-5 Port
Connect a CAT-5e cable between the CAT-5 ports on both the sending and
receiving units.