Gefen VGA Extender SR User manual

VGA Extender SR
USER MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION / FEATURES
OPERATION NOTES
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
CAT5 WIRING DIAGRAM
WIRING DIAGRAM
SPECIFICATIONS
WARRANTY
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Thank you for purchasing the new ex•tend•it VGA Extender SR by Gefen, Inc.
The ex•tend•it VGA Extender SR by Gefen allows users the benefits of extending VGA
signals beyond the desktop. The VGAExtender SR series can be used to extend a VGA
signal to cover the distance of 150 feet. Industry standard Category 5 (CAT-5) cable is
used for the extension.
CONTENTS
The VGA Extender SR system consists of:
(1) VGA Extender S Sender Unit
(1) VGA Extender R Receive Unit
(1) 6 foot VGA cable (M-F)
(1) 5V external power supply
(1) User Manual
HOW IT WORKS
In its most basic application, the VGA Extender SR sender resides next to the computer.
With the supplied VGAcable, the VGAExtender SR sender is connected to the computer.
The VGA Extender SR receiver is then placed next to the monitor or projector. Industry
standard Category 5 (CAT-5) cable is used to link the VGAExtender SR sender and VGA
Extender SR receiver together.
INTRODUCTION
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FEATURES
• Extends any VGA or high definition component display up to 150 feet (45 meters)
• One CAT-5e cable for extension
• Supports resolutions up to 1080p, 2K, and 1920 x 1200

OPERATION NOTES
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Use industry standard Category-5 (CAT-5) cable to operate the VGA Extender SR
system. CAT-5e cable is perferred.
Please connect all the cables between the computer and the VGA Extender SR
before powering up the VGA Extender SR unit.
The VGA Extender SR units are housed in a metal box for better RF shielding.
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READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING
OR OPERATING THE VGA EXTENDER SR SYSTEM

Connect the VGA Extender SR sender unit to the VGA output on the back of your
computer. The supplied six foot M-F VGA cable connects the CPU and sender unit
together.
Connect the VGA Extender SR receiver unit to your monitor with the VGA cable
that is attached to your monitor.
Connect the CAT5 cable between the VGA Extender SR sender and receiver’s
CAT5 input.
Plug the 5 volt power supply into the sender unit. The VGAExtender SR receiver
will draw power from the sender.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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The first step in adjusting the video quality is to display text and a graphic on your monitor
(i.e. desktop icons). Then set your computer to the resolution that you will be using most
frequently. The trimpods are used to set the focus and sharpness of the picture to the best
possible setting.

Focus
trimpod Brightness
trimpod
VGA In Link Light Power Light
Link Light Power Light
VGA Out
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
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The Link light will stay on when a VGA connection is made with the source and the
sender unit. If the link light turns off verify that the VGAcable is connected properly from
the source to the sender unit and the display to the receiver unit. The receiver end link
light will stay on as long as a CAT-5e cable is connected between the sender and
receiver unit
The Power light will stay on as long as the powersupply is connected to the sender unit.

White/Orange
Orange
White/Green
Blue
White/Blue
Green
White/Brown
Brown
RJ-45 Jack RJ-45 Jack
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CAT5 WIRING DIAGRAM
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WIRING DIAGRAM
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Video Amplifier Bandwidth....................................................................................350 MHz
Actual Bandwidth..................................................................................................120 MHz
Input Video Signal...........................................................................................1.2 volts p-p
Input Sync Signal......................................................................................5 volts p-p (TTL)
Horizontal Frequency Range.............................................................................15-70 KHz
Vertical Frequency Range................................................................................30 - 170 Hz
Video In............................................................................................................HD-15 male
Video out.......................................................................................................HD-15 female
Link Connector...........................................................................................RJ-45 Shielded
Power Supply...........................................................................................................5V DC
Power Consumption.....................................................................................5 watts (max.)
Dimensions............................................................................................1” W x 1” H x 4” D
Shipping Weight.........................................................................................................3 lbs.
SPECIFICATIONS
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