Gefen HDMI-CAT5-MS User manual

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CAT-5 MS
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CONTENTS
1 Introduction
2 Operation Notes
3 Features
4 Sender Panel Descriptions
5 Receiver Panel Descriptions
6 Connecting And Operating The HDMI Cat-5 MS Extreme
7 Manual Equalization
8 Network Cable Wiring Diagram
9 Mounting Plate Installation
10 Terminology
11 Specifications
12 Warranty

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Congratulations on your purchase of the HDMI CAT-5 MS Extreme. Your com-
plete 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 HDMI CAT-5 MS Extreme
The HDMI CAT-5 MS Extreme Extender extends your HDTV display up to 300
feet away from your HDTV source using two CAT-5 cables. It is equipped with
HDMI (high definition multimedia interface) connectors and is capable of sup-
porting 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 Extreme-S sender unit sits next to your computer, set-top box
or DVD player source. Cables supplied with the HDMI CAT-5 MS Extreme con-
nect your DVI or HDMI source to the send unit. The HDMI CAT-5 Extreme-R re-
ceive unit sits next to your HDTV display - up to 300 feet away. The display plugs
into the back of the HDMI CAT-5 MS Extreme-R receiver unit. Two CAT-5 cables
connect the sender and the receiver units to each other.
INTRODUCTION

READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR
OPERATING THE HDMI CAT-5 MS EXTREME
The HDMI CAT-5 MS Extreme units are housed in a metal box for better RF• shielding.
Your CAT-5 cable should not exceed 300 feet.•
If you do not need DDC or HDCP data you can use a single CAT-5 cable for the• video only. The DDC will not be connected. (For further information, see our
Terminology section on page 9.) If HDCP is required, both CAT-5 cables must
be used between the sender and receiver units.
If the source requires EDID present, you can use the Gefen HDMI Detective to• provide EDID information to your source but will not transmit HDCP.
Shielded CAT6 with metal RJ-45 connectors is recommended to protect from• random flashes caused by EMI.
Power supply for the receiver should not be connected unless you are using• one CAT5 or going over a distance of 200ft.
Extensions over 130ft. require you to manually EQ your signal (see page 4).•
Extensions under 130ft. use Auto EQ (which is on by default) (see page 4).•
The extender is factory set to Auto EQ which will work for distances under 130• ft.
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OPERATION NOTES

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Features
Extends high definition displays up to 150 feet from the source at 1080p•
Extends high definition displays up to 300 feet from the source at 1080i•
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 compliant•
HDCP compliant•
Package Includes
(1) HDMI CAT-5 MS Extreme Sender
(1) HDMI CAT-5 MS Extreme Receiver
(1) 6 foot HDMI cable (M-M)
(2) 5V DC Power Supply
(1) User Manual
FEATURES

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Front Panel
Back Panel
RJ-45 Input
Video RJ-45 Input
DDC
HDMI Input
5V DC Power Supply
Input
Power LED
Indicator
SENDER PANEL DESCRIPTIONS

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Front Panel
Back Panel
RJ-45 Input
Video
RJ-45 Input
DDC
HDMI Output 5V DC Power
Supply Input
Power LED
Indicator
EQ Trim Pot
RECEIVER PANEL DESCRIPTIONS

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AUTO EQUALIZATION
Connect the HDMI source to the1. HDMI CAT-5 MS Extreme sending unit’s
HDMI input port using the supplied HDMI cable.
Connect the HDMI CAT-5 MS Extreme sending and receiving units together2. using two user supplied CAT-5, CAT-5e or CAT-6 cables.
NOTE: If field terminating network cable, please adhere to the TIA/EIA568B
specification. Please see page 7 for more information.
Connect the display to the HDMI output port of the HDMI CAT-5 MS Extreme3. receiving unit using a user supplied HDMI cable.
Plug the 5V DC power supply into the4. HDMI CAT-5 MS Extreme sending
unit.
NOTE: In most scenarios, the 5V DC external power supply for the receiving
unit will not be required. Operational power is supplied by the sending unit via
the connected CAT-5, CAT-5e or CAT6 cable. If the power LED indicator on the
receiving unit is not on, please check to make sure that the RJ-45 cables are not
crossed (DDC to video and video to DDC).
Power on the display.5.
Power on the source.6.
The HDMI CAT-5 MS Extreme has built-in auto equalization that will
automatically tune out any unwanted video noise. This feature is reliable with
premium cable runs up to a maximum of 130 feet. It may be necessary to disable
this feature if there is either no video being displayed on initial start-up, there is
video noise in the image, or the cable run exceeds 130 feet. First, verify that all
the proper connections have been made and that all devices are powered on
before attempting to disable auto equalization.
CONNECTINGAND OPERATING THE HDMI CAT-5 MS EXTREME

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MANUAL EQUALIZATION
The sender and receiver units both have sets of dip switches located on the
underside of their casings. There is a piece of silver metallic tape that must
be removed to expose these dip switches. Each unit carries a bank of 4 dip
switches. Dip switches 1 and 2 on both the sending and receiving units are used
in this procedure. Dip switches 3 and 4 are not used. By default, all dip switches
on the sending and receiving units should be in the OFF position (Auto EQ On).
To turn off auto equalization, turn dip switch 1 on the receiving unit to the ON
position (Auto EQ off). With this setting please follow the steps below to equalize
the picture.
Insert a small flat head tool into the trim pot on the receiver unit.1.
Turn the trim pot in a clockwise fashion until it comes to a stop. Do not force2. the trim pot beyond this point. Doing so may break the trim pot.
Slowly turn the trim pot counter-clockwise in millimeter increments until the3. image stabilizes and all video noise disappears.
Carefully remove the adjustment tool.4.
NOTE: If your cable run is beyond 130 feet, or the following steps do not produce
any video, it may be necessary to increase the boost from the sending unit. Use
the chart below to increase the boost by changing the sender dip switches. Once
a new boost setting is set, repeat steps 1 through 4 from above.
Sender Dip Switch Settings
Setting Switch 1 Switch 2
No Boost (Default) OFF ON
Medium Boost OFF OFF
High Boost ON OFF
Not Used ON ON
Receiver Dip Switch Settings
Setting Switch 1 Switch 2
Manual EQ ON OFF
Auto EQ (Default) OFF OFF
Adjustment Guidelines:
Strong boost should not be used on stranded cables. Strong boosting will1. cause pixels or no picture on these cables.
Using the wrong settings will not damage the units; it will either produce no2. image or a noisy image.
To eliminate the possibility of cross talk and interference, cables must be3. terminated with 568B scheduling. (See page 6 for details)
No Boost should be set when using Auto EQ.4.

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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.
CAT-5, CAT-5e, and CAT-6 cabling comes in stranded and solid core types.
Gefen recommends using solid core cabling. CAT-6 cable is also recommended
for best results.
Each cable run must be one continuous run from one end to the other. No splices
or use of punch down blocks.
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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NETWORK CABLE WIRING DIAGRAM

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1
2
3
Remove the rubber
feet covering the screws
off the bottom of the
unit.
Remove the screws.
Line up the mounting
plates and screw it on to
the unit.
Mounting Plate Installation
MOUNTING PLATE INSTALLATION

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TERMINOLOGY
CAT-5
Category 5 cable, commonly known as Cat 5, is an unshielded twisted pair type
cable designed for high signal integrity. The actual standard defines specific electrical
properties of the wire, but it is most commonly known as being rated for its Ethernet
capability of 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
ShortformforDisplayDataChannel.ItisaVESAstandardforcommunicationbetween
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 HDMI specification.
HDMI
The High-Definition Multi-media Interface (HDMI) is an industry-supported,
uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. HDMI provides an interface between
any compatible digital audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and
A/V receiver and a compatible digital audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital
television (DTV).
HDCP
High-BandwidthDigitalContentProtection. Created by Intel, HDCPisusedwithHDTV
signals over HDMI and HDMI connections and on D-Theater D-VHS recordings to
prevent unauthorized duplication of copy written material.
HDTV
High-Definition Television. The high-resolution subset of our DTV system. The ATSC
defines HDTV as a 16:9 image with twice the horizontal and vertical resolution of our
existingsystem,accompaniedby5.1channelsofDolbyDigitalaudio.TheCEAdefines
HDTV as an image with 720 progressive or 1080 interlaced active (top to bottom)
scan lines. 1280:720p and 1920:1080i are typically accepted as high-definition scan
rates.
VESA
Video Electronic Standards Association, a consortium of manufacturers formed to
establishandmaintainindustrywidestandardsfor video cardsandmonitors.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.

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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.
SPECIFICATIONS