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
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7 8 1
2 3 4 5
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7 8 1
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