Gefen EXTENDIT CAT5 8000S User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
OPERATION NOTES
CAT5•8000S FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
CAT5•8000S BACK PANEL LAYOUT
CAT5•8000S BACK PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
CAT5•8000R FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION
CAT5•8000R BACK PANEL LAYOUT
CAT5•8000R BACK PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
CAT5 WIRING DIAGRAM
WIRING DIAGRAM
HOW TO ADJUST THE PICTURE
SPECIFICATIONS
WARRANTY
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Thank you for purchasing the new ex•tend•it CAT5•8000 series by Gefen, Inc.
The ex•tend•it CAT5•8000 by Gefen allows users the benets of extending VGA, USB,
RS232, and audio signals beyond the desktop. In a growing number of applications,
broadcast stations and production facilities there is a need to locate a computer remotely
from the keyboard, mouse, and video monitor. A CPU may need to be shared between
several users, for example, or moved to another room because of annoying fan noise.
The CAT5•8000 series can be used to extend computers with noisy fans, printers, hard
drives, scanners, cameras, keyboards, mouse, and any other USB-type devices. With the
potential to cover the distance of 330 feet, industry standard Category 5 (CAT-5) cables are
used for the extension of all the devices. One can connect additional CAT5•8000 series
to the same computer, allowing access to the same computer from other locations up to
330 feet apart.
CONTENTS
The CAT5•8000 system consists of:
(1) CAT5•8000S sender unit
(1) CAT5•8000R receiver unit
(2) 5VDC power supply
(3) VGA M-F cables (6FT)
(1) USB cable (6FT)
(1) Audio cables (6FT)
(1) User Manual
HOW IT WORKS
In its most basic application, the CAT5•8000S sender unit resides next to the computer.
Supplied with the system, VGA cables, audio cables, and USB cables connect the
computer to the CAT5•8000S sender unit.
The CAT5•8000R receiver unit are placed next to the monitors and USB device, at the
remote location. The monitor, keyboard, mouse, and other USB devices are connected to
the CAT5•8000R similar to the 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•8000S sender and
CAT5•8000R receiver units together. The rst monitor, USB, and audio signals are extended
by one CAT-5 cable. Monitor 2 is extended with a second CAT5 cable, and monitor 3 with
a third CAT-5 cable. RS232, and audio 2 signals are extended with a forth CAT5 cable.
INTRODUCTION
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READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING
OR OPERATING THE CAT5•8000 SYSTEM
• Use industry standard Category-5 (CAT-5) cable to operate the CAT5•8000 system.
CAT-5 E cable is preferred.
• When monitors are used in the local and remote locations, the video monitors must be
able to use the same resolution. 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 unable to sync the same resolution of the local monitors.
• Please connect all the cables between the computer and the CAT5•8000S before power
up the CAT5•8000S unit.
• The CAT5•8000S unit can be powered from the USB cable without the external power
supply.
• The CAT5•8000 units are housed in a metal box for better RF shielding.
OPERATION NOTES
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Front Panel Function Description
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POWER ON INDICATOR - Indicates that the unit is plugged in and powered on
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CAT5•8000S FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION
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CAT5•8000S BACK PANEL LAYOUT
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CAT5•8000S BACK PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
POWER - 5 VDC external power supply
MONITOR 1 - HD15 output connects to local monitor 1
VIDEO IN 1 - HD15 input from computer
MONITOR 2 - HD15 output connects to local monitor 2
VIDEO IN 2 - HD15 input from computer
AUDIO IN 1 - Audio Mini Jack input from computer
CAT-5 VIDEO 2 - RJ-45 input extends video input 2 with CAT-5 cable
CAT-5 VIDEO 1/USB/AUDIO - RJ-45 input extends video 1, USB, and audio
signals with CAT-5 cable
USB IN - USB input from computer
MONITOR 3 - HD15 output connects to local monitor 3
VIDEO IN 3 - HD15 input from computer
CAT-5 VID 3 - RJ-45 input extends video input 3 with CAT-5 cable
CAT-5/232/AUDIO - RJ-45 input extends RS232, and audio 2 with CAT-5 cable
RS232 - DB-9 input from computer
AUDIO IN 2 - Audio Mini Jack input from computer
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Front Panel Function Description
BRIGHTNESS - Adjusts the brightness for monitor 2
BRIGHTNESS - Adjusts the brightness for monitor 1
POWER ON INDICATOR - Indicates that the unit is plugged in and powered on
BRIGHTNESS - Adjusts the brightness for monitor 3
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CAT5•8000R BACK PANEL LAYOUT
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POWER - 5 VDC external power supply
VIDEO OUT 1 - HD15 output connecting to the video monitor 1
VIDEO OUT 2 - HD15 output connecting to the video monitor 2
AUDIO OUT - Audio mini jack connects to speakers
4 USB OUT - 4 port power USB hub, connects to USB devices
CAT-5 VIDEO 2 - RJ-45 input connects CAT-5 cable to receive extended video
signals
CAT-5 VID1/USB - RJ-45 input connects CAT-5 cable to receive extended video 1,
USB, and audio signals
VIDEO 3 - HD15 output connecting to the video monitor 3
VIDEO 3 - HD15 output connecting to the video monitor 3 (mirror output)
CAT-5 VIDEO 3 - RJ-45 input connects CAT-5 cable to receive extended video
signals
CAT-5/232 - RJ-45 input connects CAT-5 cable to receive extended RS-232 and
audio 2 signals
RS232 - DB-9 connector connects to RS-232 devices
AUDIO OUT 2 - Audio mini jack connects to speakers
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CAT5•8000R BACK PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
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White/Orange
Orange
White/Green
Blue
White/Blue
Green
White/Brown
Brown
RJ-45 Jack RJ-45 Jack
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CAT5 WIRING DIAGRAM
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WIRING DIAGRAM
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CAT5 CABLE LENGTH SETUP
Jumper settings are used to set the focus of the picture and characters to the best possible
sharpness. The rst step to adjusting the video is to have the CAT5•8000S and CAT5•8000R
connected together with the CAT-5 cable that is going to be used in the installation. Then
set your computer to the resolution that you will be using most frequently, for best results
set your computers refresh rate to 60Hz. Then removing the top of the CAT5•8000R by
unscrewing the top two screws on either side of the box. The jumper settings for video 3
are on the upper board. You look at some text on monitor 3 and move all the jumpers on
the upper board to position 1, 2, 3, and 4, and set the jumper to the one that looks best.
If you still see some smearing adjust an individual jumper for the color that is smearing (it
can be two colors). Then remove the upper board, and repeat the same steps for monitor
1 and 2.
Jumper Settings
Video 1 on
the left
Video 2 on
the right
Blue Green Red Blue Green Red
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Position
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Video 3 on
upper board
Blue Green Red
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Video Amplier Bandwidth .................................................................................. 350 MHz
Actual Bandwidth ................................................................................................ 120 MHz
Input Video Signal ......................................................................................... 1.2 Volts p-p
Video In .................................................................................................................. HD-15
Focus/Brightness Control ............................................................................. 25 to 450 FT
Video out ............................................................................................................... HD-15
Link Connector ........................................................................................................ RJ-45
USB - “A” Connector ......................................................................................... USB Input
USB - “B” Connector ............................................................................. USB Device Input
Power Consumption ......................................................................................... 1.45 Amps
Power Supply .......................................................................................... 5VDC (External)
Dimensions ............................................................. (CAT5•8000S) 1.7”H x 17”W x 4.6”D
Dimensions .......................................................... (CAT5•8000R) 1.75”H x 8.4”W x 4.6”D
Rack Mountable ....................................................................................... 1 Rack Spaces
Shipping Weight ....................................................................................................... 9 Lbs
SPECIFICATIONS
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Gefen Inc. warrants the equipment it manufactures to be free from defects in material
and workmanship.
If equipment fails because of such defects and Gefen Inc. is notied within one (1)
year from the date of shipment, Gefen System will, at its option, repair or replace the
equipment, provided that the equipment has not been subjected to mechanical, electrical
or other abuse or modications.
Equipment that fails under conditions other than those covered will be repaired at the
current price of parts and labor in effect at the time of repair. Such repairs are warranted
for ninety (90) days from the day of shipment to the Buyer.
This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied, including without
limitation, any implied warranty or merchantability or tness for any particular purpose, all
of which are expressly disclaimed.
The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate.
However, Gefen Inc. assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained
in this manual. In no event will Gefen Inc., be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental,
or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual, even if
advised of the possibility of such damages. The technical information contained herein
regarding CAT5•8000 features and specications is subject to change without notice.
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