Gefen HDMI CAT-5 User manual

CAT5 • 7500HD
USER MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction and Operation Notes
How it Works
CAT5•7500HD Front Panel Descriptions
CAT5•7500HDS Back Panel Layout
CAT5•7500HDS Back Panel Functions
CAT5•7500HDR Back Panel Layout
CAT5•7500HDR Back Panel Functions
CAT5•7500HD - Wiring Diagram
CAT5 Link Cable Wiring Diagram
Service Switch Usage Guide
Frequently Asked Questions
Terminology
System Specifications
Warranty
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the new ex•tend•it CAT5•7500HD series by Gefen, Inc.
The ex•tend•it CAT5•7500HD by Gefen allows users the benefits of extending USB, audio
in, audio out, PS/2, RS232, and video signals beyond the desktop. In a growing number of
applications,broadcaststationsandproductionfacilitiesthereisaneedtolocateacomputer
remotely, from the keyboard, mouse, and video monitor. A CPU may need to be shared
between several users or moved to another room because of annoying fan noise.
TheCAT5•7500HD seriescan beused toextend computerswith noisyfans, printers,hard
drives, scanners, cameras, keyboards, mouse, and any other USB-type peripherals. The
CAT5•7500HD has the potential to cover the distance of 200 feet over industry standard
Category 5 (CAT-5) cables. One can connect additional CAT5•7500HD series to the
same computer, allowing access to the same computer from other locations up to 200
feet apart.
Lengths and Distances Supported:
Up to 200 Feet....................................................................................1280x1024 @ 60Hz
Up to 150 Feet....................................................................................1920x1200 @ 60Hz
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READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING
OR OPERATING THE CAT5•7500HD SYSTEM
• IndustrystandardCategory-5(CAT-5) cables are used to operate CAT5•7500HD systems.
• The CAT5•7500HD units are housed in a metal box for better RF shielding.
OPERATION NOTES

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CONTENTS
The CAT5•7500HD system consists of:
(1) CAT5•7500HDS (sender unit)
(1) CAT5•7500HDR (receiver unit)
(2) 5 VDC power supply
(2) DVI cables (6FT)
(1) USB cable (6FT)
(2) PS/2 cables (6FT)
(1) Audio cable (6FT)
(1) Rack ears
(1) User Manual
HOW IT WORKS
Inits mostbasic application, theCAT5•7500HDS senderunit residesnext to thecomputer.
Suppliedwiththesystem, DVI cables, PS/2keyboard,PS/2mouse,audio, and USB cables,
they connect the computer to the CAT5•7500HDS sender unit.
The CAT5•7500HDR receiver unit is placed next to the monitors, keyboard, mouse, and
USB peripherals at the remote location. The monitor and keyboard are connected to the
CAT5•7500HDR, similar to the way they are connected to the back of the computer (PC
or Macintosh).
HOW IT WORKS

CAT5•7500HDS FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
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Front Panel Function Descriptions
Power On Indication - Indicates that the unit is on and plugged in.1
CAT5•7500HDR FRONT PANEL LAYOUT
Front Panel Function Descriptions
POWER ON INDICATOR - Indicates that the unit is on and plugged in.
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CAT5•7500HDS BACK PANEL LAYOUT
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CAT5•7500HDS BACK PANEL LAYOUT
POWER - 5 VDC external power supply
CAT5 Video 1 - RJ-45 input extends DVI input 1 with CAT-5 cable
CAT5 USB/DDC1 - RJ-45 input extends USB and DDC1 signals with CAT-5
cable
DVI IN 1 - DVI Input connects to your computer with the supplied DVI cable
CAT5 Video 2 - RJ-45 input extends DVI input 2 with CAT-5 cable
CAT5 USB/DDC2 - RJ-45 input extends USB and DDC2 signals with CAT-5
cable
DVI IN 2 - DVI Input connects to your computer with the supplied DVI cable
USB IN - USB Input from computer
KEYBOARD - PS/2 keyboard input from computer
MOUSE - PS/2 mouse input from computer
AUDIO - RJ-45 input extends audio in and audio out 2
SERIAL PS/2 - RJ-45 input extends RS-232 and PS/2 signals
RS232 IN - RS232 input from computer
AUDIO OUT 2 - Audio mini jack input connects to computers microphone input
AUDIO IN - Audio mini jack input connects to computers audio output (Audio 2
offers improved signal to noise ratio by using differential signal technics)
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CAT5•7500HDR BACK PANEL LAYOUT
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POWER - 5 VDC external power supply
CAT5 USB/DDC1 - RJ-45 input extends USB and DDC1 signals with CAT-5 cable
CAT5 Video 1 - RJ-45 input extends video input 1 with CAT-5 cable
DVI OUT 1 - DVI output connects to the monitor 1 for local video
CAT5 USB/DDC1 - RJ-45 input extends USB and DDC1 signals with CAT-5
cable
CAT5 Video 2 - RJ-45 input extends video input 2 with CAT-5 cable
DVI OUT 2 - DVI output connects to the monitor 2 for local video
USB OUT - USB Output to Devices
KEYBOARD - PS/2 mini din connects to PS/2 keyboard
MOUSE - PS/2 mini din connects to PS/2 mouse
AUDIO - RJ-45 input connects CAT-5 cable to receive extended audio in and
audio out 2 signals
SERIAL PS/2 - RJ-45 input connects CAT-5 cable to receive extended RS-232
and PS/2 signals
RS232 - DB-9 connector connects to RS-232 devices
AUDIO IN - Audio mini jack connector connects to microphone
AUDIO OUT 2 - Audio mini jack connects to speakers
CAT5•7500HDR BACK PANEL FUNCTIONS
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CAT5•7500HD WIRING DIAGRAM
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CAT5 LINK CABLE - WIRING DIAGRAM
White/Orange
Orange
White/Green
Blue
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Green
White/Brown
Brown
RJ-45 Jack RJ-45 Jack
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SERVICE SWITCH USAGE GUIDE
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Gefen CAT5 HD products (sender and receiver) both contain a pair of service switches
(also called dip switches) located underneath the unit. These service switches are
used to select from sets of configurations that will equalize the signal to best match the
conditions in your setup. For the CAT5•7500HD, there are 1 set of switches for each
monitor under both the sender and receiver units. The switches are hidden beneath
black stickers. Each bank of dip switches have 4 switches. Switches 3 and 4 are not
used. (*Note: Adjustments should be done with sources and display on.)
Sender Dip Swich Settings
Setting Switch 1 Switch 2
No Boost OFF ON
Normal Boost (Default) OFF OFF
Strong Boost ON OFF
Undefined ON ON
Receiver Dip Swich 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. Strong boosting will cause
pixels 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 elminate the possibility of cross talk and interference, cables must be
terminated with 568B scheduling. (See page 9 for details)

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Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of CAT-5e cable should I be using?
Solid core CAT-5e cable rated at 350 Mhz and terminated in 568a or 568b is the minimum
requirement. For resolutions greater than 1280x1024 or 1080i, Gefen recommends solid
Cat-6 cables.
Why does the CAT5 sender unit have a HDMI connector on the input?
A HDMI connector was used on the input to optimize space on the board by using the
smaller connector. HDMI is electrically equivalent to DVI-D.
I’m getting no video on the screens, what can I check?
First thing to check is make sure that the video CAT5 is linked to the other video CAT5
port and the same with the DDC ports. Test to make sure the units are working with short
CAT-5e cables15-20 feet.Units shipped starting12-2005 havethe service switchesinside
the unit enabled. Please refer to the Service Switch Usage Guide on page 10.
I’m getting no video on the screens using ADC to DVI adapters, what is wrong?
ADC to DVI adapters remove the necessary 5V line that the extenders require on the
input to operate. To enable the 5V you will need to open up the sender unit. Next to each
DVI/HDMI input connector will be a jumper that needs to be shorted to enable 5V to the
input. This should only be enabled when using a ADC to DVI Adapter otherwise damage
to your video card may result.
How can I fix the flickering picture?
Flickering or a Blinking image is the result of a loss of sync between the display and the
source. Try lowering the resolution to see if that helps, if it does, the CAT-5 cables you
are using are unable to handle the bandwidth of the higher resolution and thus you are
losing sync. Try a shielded CAT-5e cable on the Video to reduce interference. You can
also try adjusting the service switches. Usually this is caused from either too much or
too little of a boost. Please refer to the service switch guide on page 10 for the different
combinations.
I can’t seem to get my RS-232 devices to detect and connet, what’s wrong?
The CAT5-7500HD system only extends the Tx and Rx lines of RS232. If you need full
RS232 extension of every line, you will need the standalone RS232 Extender units.
Can I run the CAT-5 cable through a patch bay?
No, the signal will not transmit reliably.

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CAT-5
Category 5 cable, commonly known as Cat 5, is an unshielded twisted pair type cable
designedforhigh signal integrity.Theactualstandarddefinesspecificelectricalproperties
ofthe wire, butit ismost commonly knownas beingrated for itsEthernet capabilityof 100
Mbit/s. Its specific standard designation is EIA/TIA-568. Cat 5 cable typically has three
twists per inch of each twisted pair of 24 gauge copper wires within the cable.
CAT-5e
Similar to Cat 5 cable, but is enhanced to support speeds of up to 1000 megabits per
second
DDC
Short form for Display Data Channel. It is a VESAstandard for communication between
a monitor and a video adapter. Using DDC, a monitor can inform the video card about its
properties, such as maximum resolution and color depth. The video card can then use
this information to ensure that the user is presented with valid options for configuring
the display
DDWG
Digital Display Working Group DDWG are the creators of the DVI specification.
DVI
DigitalVisualInterface.Connectionstandarddevelopedby Intel forconnectingcomputers
todigitalmonitors such asflatpanelsandDLPprojectors.Aconsumerelectronicsversion,
not necessarily compatible with the PC version, is used as a connection standard for
HDTV tuners and displays. Transmits an uncompressed digital signal to the display. The
latter version uses HDCP copy protection to prevent unauthorized copying
USB
UniversalSerialBus.Anexternalperipheralinterfacestandardforcommunicationbetween
a computer and external peripherals over a cable using bi-serial transmission.
VESA
Video Electronic Standards Association, a consortium of manufacturers formed to
establish and maintain industry wide standards for video cards and monitors. VESAwas
instrumental in the introduction of the Super VGA and Extended VGA video graphics
standards with a refresh rate of 70 Hz, minimizing flicker and helping to reduce user
eyestrain and fatigue.
PS/2
A port type developed by IBM for the purpose of connecting a keyboard or mouse to a
PC. The PS/2 port has a mini DIN plug containing 6 pins. PS/2 ports are used so that
the serial port can be used by another device. The PS/2 port is often called the mouse
port.
RS-232
Recommended Standard 232. This is the de facto standard for communication through
PC serial ports. It can refer to cables and ports that support the RS232 standard.
TERMINOLOGY

Video Amplifier Bandwidth ................................................................................ 1.65 GHz
Single Link Range ........................................................................... 1080p / 1920 x 1200
Input Video Signal ......................................................................................... 1.2 volts p-
Input DDC Signal .................................................................................. 5 volts p-p (TTL)
DVI Output Connector Type ........................................DVI-I (29 pin) female (digital only)
Link Connector ........................................................................................ RJ-45 Shielded
USB Input .................................................................................. USB type "B" connector
USB Output ........................................................................... 2 USB type "A" connectors
PS/2 Keyboard Connectors ........................................................................ 6 Pin MiniDin
PS/2 Mouse Connectors ............................................................................ 6 Pin MiniDin
RS232 Connector .................................................................................................... DB-9
Audio Connection ................................................................... mini-phone Stereo 3.5mm
Power Consumption ............................................................................... 20 Watts (max.)
Power Supply ....................................................................................... 5 VDC (External)
Dimensions .............................................................................. 17”W x 1.75”H x 4.375”D
Shipping Weight ......................................................................................................10Lbs
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 notified within two (2) year
from the date of shipment, Gefen Inc. will, at its option, repair or replace the equipment,
provided that the equipment has not been subjected to mechanical, electrical, or other
abuse or modifications.
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 reshipment to the Buyer.
This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied, including without
limitation, any implied warranty or merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose,
all of which are expressly disclaimed.
1. Proof of sale may be required in order to claim warranty.
2. Customers outside the US are responsible for shipping charges to and from Gefen.
3. Copper cables are limited to a 30 day warranty and cable must be free from any
scratches, markings, and neatly coiled.
The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be
accurate.However,GefenInc.assumes no responsibilityforany inaccuraciesthatmay be
contained in this manual. In no event will Gefen Inc., be liable for direct, indirect, special,
incidental,or consequential damagesresultingfrom anydefector omission inthis manual,
even if advised of the possibility of such damages. The technical information contained
herein regarding CAT5•7500HD features and specifications is subject to change without
notice.
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