Gefen HDTV-CAT5 User manual

HDTV CAT-5
Extender
USER MANUAL
www.gefen.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
HDTV CAT-5 Extender Sender Front Panel Descriptions
HDTV CAT-5 Extender Receiver Front Panel Descriptions
How To Connect The HDTV CAT-5 Extender
Dip Switch Usage Guide
Mounting Plate Installation
Specifications
Warranty
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READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING
OR OPERATING THE HDTV CAT-5 EXTENDER
• The HDTV CAT-5 Extender is housed in a metal box for better RF shielding.
• Your CAT5 cable should not exceed 150 feet.
* CAT6 cable is suitable for high resolutions at 50 meters.
OPERATION NOTES

INTRODUCTION
The HDTV CAT-5 Extender sender unit sits next to your computer, DVD player or any set-
top box with a HDMI output. The cable supplied with the HDTV CAT-5 Extender connects
your HDMI source to the send unit. The HDTV CAT-5 Extender receiver unit sits next to
your HDMI display - up to 150 feet away. The display plugs into the back of the HDTV
CAT-5 Extender receiver unit. Two CAT-5 cables connect the HDTV CAT-5 Extender-S
and the HDTV CAT-5 Extender-R units to each other.
CONTENTS
The HDTV CAT-5 Extender system consists of:
(1)HDTV CAT-5 Extender-S
(1) HDTV CAT-5 Extender-R
(1) HDMI to HDMI 6 foot
(1) 5 volt power supply
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HDTV CAT-5 Extender SENDER FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
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HDMI input connects to
HDMI to HDMI cable
Connects to 5 volt
power supply
CAT5 carries
TMDS signals CAT5 carries
DDC/HDCP signals

Connect your display to the HDMI Extender receiver unit.
Connect your source to the HDMI Extender sender unit
Connect your CAT5 cables between the sender and the receiver
Plug the 5V power supply into the HDTV CAT-5 Extender sender unit.
You should now have picture. If you do not see a picture, try unplugging and re-
plugging the HDMI input on the HDMI Extender sender unit. Make sure your CAT5
cables are not crossed. Recycle the power on the unit.
HOW TO CONNECT THE HDTV CAT-5 Extender
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HDTV CAT-5 Extender RECEIVER FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
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Connects to HDMI display
CAT5 carries
TMDS signals
CAT5 carries
DDC/HDCP signals

DIP SWITCH USAGE GUIDE
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Gefen CAT5 Extenders (sender and receiver) both contain a pair of dip switches
located on the board. These dip switches are used to select from a set of
configurations that will equalize the signal to best match the conditions in your setup.
How to open the HDTV CAT5 Extender:
1. Unscrew the four screws underneath the unit.
3. Slide the top plate off the base to expose the circuit board.
4. The dip switches are located directly on the circuit board.
Sender Dip Switches
Option No. Switch 1 Position Switch 2 Position Description
1 0 (OFF) 0 (OFF) Medium Boost
(Default)
2 1 (ON) 0 (OFF) Strong Boost
Receiver Dip Switches
Option No. Switch 1 Position Switch 2 Position Description
1 0 (OFF) 0 (OFF) EQ 0
(Default)
2 1 (ON) 0 (OFF) EQ 1
3 0 (OFF) 1 (ON) EQ 2
4 1 (ON) 1 (ON) EQ 3
Adjustment Guidelines:
1) Higher EQ level is used to equalize poor/low quality CAT-5e cables
2) Stronger boost is used to drive signals through longer cables
3) It is an optimal balance of Boost and EQ that will result in the best possible
picture.

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MOUNTING PLATE INSTALLATION