Gefen HDMI-CAT5X User manual

HDMI CAT-5
Extreme
USER MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
HDMI CAT-5 Extreme Sender Front Panel Descriptions
HDMI CAT-5 Extreme Receiver Front Panel Descriptions
How To Connect The HDMI CAT-5 Extreme
Dip Switch Usage Guide
CAT5 Link Cable - Wiring Diagram
Mounting Plate Installation
Frequently Asked Questions
Terminology
Specifications
Warranty
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READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING
OR OPERATING THE HDMI CAT-5 EXTREME EXTENDER
• The HDMI CAT-5 Extreme is housed in a metal box for better RF shielding.
• Your CAT-5 cable should not exceed 200 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 DVI Detective to provide
EDID information.
* CAT6 cable is suitable for high resolutions at 50 meters.
OPERATION NOTES

INTRODUCTION
The HDMI CAT-5 Extreme sender unit sits next to your computer, DVD player or any set-
top box with a HDMI output. The cable supplied with the HDMI CAT-5 Extreme connects
your HDMI source to the send unit. The HDMI CAT-5 Extreme receiver unit sits next to
your HDMI display - up to 200 feet away. The display plugs into the back of the HDMI
CAT-5 Extreme receiver unit. Two CAT-5 cables connect the HDMI CAT-5 Extreme-S and
the HDMI CAT-5 Extreme-R units to each other.
CONTENTS
The HDMI CAT-5 Extreme system consists of:
(1) HDMI CAT-5 Extreme-S
(1) HDMI CAT-5 Extreme-R
(1) 6 ft HDMI to HDMI Cable M-M
(2) HDMI CAT5 Wallmounts
(2) 5V DC power supply
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HDMI CAT-5 EXTREME SENDER FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
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HDMI input connects to
HDMI source
Connects to 5 volt
power supply
CAT-5 carries
TMDS signals CAT-5 carries
DDC/HDCP signals
Power Indicator

HDMI CAT-5 EXTREME RECEIVER FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
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Connects to HDMI display
CAT-5 carries
TMDS signals
CAT-5 carries
DDC/HDCP signals
Connects to 5 volt
power supply
Power Indicator

Connect your display to the HDMI CAT-5 Extreme receiver unit.
Connect your source to the HDMI CAT-5 Extreme sender unit
Connect your CAT-5 cables between the sender and the receiver
Plug the 5V power supply into the HDMI CAT-5 Extreme sender and receiver unit
You should now have picture. If you do not see a picture, try unplugging and re-
plugging the HDMI input on the HDMI sender unit. Make sure your CAT-5 cables are
not crossed. Recycle the power on the unit.
* If problems persist try adjusting the Dip Switches by following the Dip Switch
Usage Guide.
HOW TO CONNECT THE HDMI CAT-5 EXTREME
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SERVICE SWITCH USAGE GUIDE
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The Senders and Receivers of the Gefen CAT5 Extreme products both contain a set of
service switches (also called dip switches) located underneath each unit. Peeling back
the silver sticker will reveal the service switch bay. These service switches are used
to boost and equalize the signal to best match the conditions in your setup. (*Note:
Adjustments should be done with sources and display on. Switches 3 and 4 are not
used.)
Sender Dip Switch Settings
Setting Switch 1 Switch 2
No Boost OFF ON
Normal Boost (Default) OFF OFF
Strong Boost ON OFF
Undefined ON ON
Receiver Dip Switch 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 eliminate the possibility of cross talk and interference, cables must be
terminated with 568B scheduling. (See page 6 for details)

CAT5 LINK CABLE - WIRING DIAGRAM
White/Orange
Orange
White/Green
Blue
White/Blue
Green
White/Brown
Brown
RJ-45 Jack RJ-45 Jack
2 3 4 5
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7 8 1
2 3 4 5
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7 8 1
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MOUNTING PLATE INSTALLATION

TROUBLESHOOTING
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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.
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. Try removing the power supply from the receiver side,
if the power light turns off then you have your CAT-5 cables crossed. In some setups with
grounding issues you will not get a picture with the receiver powered. Test to make sure
the units are working with short CAT-5e cables 15-20 feet. You can also make sure you
have the correct boost setting configured (refer to page 5).
Occasionally the picture blanks out, how do I fix this?
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-6 cable on the video line to reduce interference.
You can also try adjusting the service switches. Usually this is caused by EMI and
a shielded CAT-6 with metal RJ-45 connectors with the drain wire soldered to the
connectors will resolve the issue. Please refer to the service switch guide on page 5 for
the different combinations.
Why is there a green or pink tint to my picture?
A tint of green or pink in the picture is a result of incorrect colorspace being transmitted.
This can be resolved by recycling power on your devices including the extender. If this
does not help, the DDC data containing the colorspace is not being transmitted correctly
due to loss in the CAT5 cable, try replacing the DDC cable.

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
Short form for Display Data Channel. It is a VESA standard 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 HDMI specification.
HDMI
TheHigh-Definition Multi-mediaInterface(HDMI)is an industry-supported,uncompressed,
all-digitalaudio/video interface. HDMIprovidesan interfacebetweenany compatible digital
audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, andA/V receiver and a compatible
digital audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV).
HDCP
High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection. Created by Intel, HDCP is used with HDTV
signals over HDMI and HDMI connections and on D-Theater D-VHS recordings to prevent
unauthorized duplication of copy written material.
HDTV
High-DefinitionTelevision.Thehigh-resolutionsubsetof our DTV system.TheATSCdefines
HDTVasa16:9imagewithtwice the horizontal and vertical resolution ofourexistingsystem,
accompanied by 5.1 channels of Dolby Digital audio. The CEAdefines 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
VideoElectronic StandardsAssociation,aconsortium of manufacturersformedto establish
andmaintainindustry wide standardsforvideo cards andmonitors.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.
TERMINOLOGY
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Video Amplifier Bandwidth ................................................................................ 1.65 Gbps
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
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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.
Theinformationin thismanualhas been carefullycheckedand is believedtobe accurate.
However, GefenInc. assumes noresponsibility foranyinaccuracies thatmay 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
regardingtheHDMICAT-5Extremefeaturesand specificationsis subject tochangewithout
notice.
WARRANTY
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