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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