KanexPro VGAEXTX8 User manual

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Table of Contents
1) Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2) Specications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
3) Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
4) Unit Layout & Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
5) Connection andOperation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
6) ConnectionDiagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
7) Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
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Introduction
1x8 VGA Extender over CAT5/6 with Audio up to 1,000ft. (300m)
e KanexPro 1x8 VGA extender over a single CAT5e/6 cable is designed for routing and distributing
four high-resolution VGA signals and stereo audio over remote distances up to 1,000ft. (300m). Each
receiver set features a separate gain and peaking rotary switch used in adjusting brightness and skew
over long distances. e 15-pin HD connectors are convenient and cost-eective for all input/ output
connections supporting full bandwidth. Fully compatible with VGA to WUXGA graphics cardresolution
and HDTV’s to projectors. In addition, each output performs a separate buering to maintain signal
integrity and reject noise interference.
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Features:
• Extendeightindependenthigh-resolutionVGAsignalswithaudiooverCat5E/6cablesupto
1,000 feet (300m)
•AdjustGAINandPEAKlevelstoadaptforvariablelengthsofUTPcableonthereceiverside
•SupportsmaximumresolutionsuptoWUXGA(1920x1200@60Hz)
•Stereoaudiothrough3.5mmjack
•Dualoutputfortransmitter:VGAforlocaldisplayand8xCat5e/6
•EDIDCompliant
•Rackorunder-deskmountable
•5VDCexternalpowersupplyincluded
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Setup Guide
VGAEXTX8

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Specifications
Interface: Transmitter(TX)
Input: VGA x1/3.5mm Stereo x1
Output: Cat 5e/6 x8/VGA Output (Local) x1/3.5mm Stereo x1
Receiver(Rx)
Input: Cat 5e/6 x1
Output: VGA x1/3.5mm Stereo x1
Operating Frequency: VerticalFrequencyRange60/75/85Hz
Resolutions (PC):
640x480 800x600 1024x768
 1280x720 1280x768 1280x960
 1280x1024 1600x900 1600x1200
 1920x1080 19200x1200
Power Supply: Transmitter:5VDC@4A,15W
 Receiver:5VDC@2A,5W
Environmental: Operating Temperature: 0°C to +70°C
 OperatingHumidity:10%to85%RH(nocondensation)
Storage Temperature: -10°C to +80°C
 StorageHumidity:5%to90%RH(nocondensation)
Regulatory Approvals Converter: FCC, CE, UL
Regulatory Approvals Power Supply: FCC, CE, UL
Dimensions: VGA Transmitter: 10.5”x4.5”x1.25” (267x114x32mm)
 Receiver:3.25”x1.4”x0.8”(82.6x35.6x20mm)
Weight: VGA Transmitter: 0.7lbs (320g)
Receiver:0.25lbs(115g)
Warranty: 1 Year limited
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Package Contents
1)VGA UTP Extender Transmitter x1
2)VGAUTPExtenderReceiverx8
3)5VDC@2A/15WPowerSupplyx1
4)5VDC@2A/5WPowerSupplyx8
4)Mounting Kit x1

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Power
Output 8 Output 7 Output 6 Output 5 Output 4 Output 3 Output 2 Output 1
InputPower GAIN PEAK
VGA Output
VGA Input VGA Output
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Unit Layout & Description
1) Power Switch
a. Powers the unit on/o
2) Power LED
a. LED will be active when unit is powered on
3) Video/Audio Input
a. Connect to VGA source (TV, Monitor, Projector, etc) using a VGA 15 pin Male to Male cable for video and
3.5mm Stereo Male to Male cable for audio
4) Video/Audio Out
a. Connect to VGA display (TV, Monitor, Projector, etc) using a VGA 15 pin Male to Male cable for video
and 3.5mm Stereo Male to Male cable for audio
5) Cat5e/6 Output
 a. ConnecttotheCat5e/6(UTP)inputontheReceiverunit
6) DC/5V Connector
a. Connect the 5V Switch Splitter power supply to this port
Transmitter Front
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Power
Output 8 Output 7 Output 6 Output 5 Output 4 Output 3 Output 2 Output 1
InputPower GAIN PEAK
VGA Output
VGA Input VGA Output
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Receiver
Output
Input
Power
GAIN PEAK
VGA Input
VGA Output
VGA Output
Output
InputPower GAIN PEAK
VGA Input
VGA Output
VGA Output
Back
Front
1) Video/Audio Output
a. Connect to VGA display (TV, Monitor, Projector, etc) using a VGA 15 pin Male to Male cable for video
and 3.5mm Stereo Male to Male cable for audio.
2) Power LED
a. LED will be active when unit is powered on
3) Cat5e/6(UTP)input
a. Connect to the Cat5e/6 output on the Transmitter
4) DC/5V Connector
a. Connect the 5V Switch Splitter power supply to this port
5) Gain
 a. Rotarydialusedforadjustingthebrightnessonthedisplays
6) Peak
 a. Rotarydialusedforadjustingtheskewforlongcableruns
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Output
InputPower
GAIN PEAK
VGA Input
VGA Output
VGA Output
Side
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Back

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Connection Diagram
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Connection and Operation
1) Connect VGA source(PC, laptop, etc) and the 3.5mm audio cable to the VGA and stereo audio
input of the VGA Extender Tx unit.
2) ConnectCAT5outputfromtheTxtotheVGAExtenderRxunitusingaUTPCat5e/6cable.
3) Plug local VGA display to the VGA Output and Audio Out on the Tx unit.
4) ConnectVGAdisplay(Monitor,Projector,etc)totheVGAoutputontheRxunitaswellasthe
audio out to the display.
5) AddpowersuppliestotheTxandRxunits.
6) PowerontheTxandthentheRxunits.
Note:ereceiversconsistoftworotarydialsusedforgainandpeaking.Gainisusedforadjustingthebrightnesson
the displays and peaking is used for adjusting the skew for long cable runs.
Local Monitor
Output
VGA
Cat 5e/6 1000ft (300m)
VGA Output Speaker
VGA Output Speaker
VGA Output SpeakerVGA Output SpeakerVGA Output SpeakerVGA Output Speaker
VGA OutputSpeaker
VGA OutputSpeaker
Stereo Audio
VGA
Stereo Audio
VGA
Stereo Audio
VGA
Stereo Audio
VGA Stereo
Audio
VGA Stereo
Audio
VGA Stereo
Audio
VGA Stereo
Audio
VGA
Stereo Audio VGA
Stereo Audio
SpeakerPC Tower

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Brea, California
KanexPro.com
MPN:VGAEXTX8
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Warranty
A. Limited Warranty
KanexPro™ warrants that (a) its products (the “Product”) will perform greatly in agreement with the accompanying written materials for a
period of 12 months (1 full year) from the date of receipt and (b) that the product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship
under normal use and service for a period of 1 year.
B. CUSTOMER REMEDIES
KanexPro’s entire liability and Customer’s exclusive remedy shall be, at KanexPro option, either return of the price paid for the product,
or repair or replacement of the Product that does not meet this Limited Warranty and which is returned to KanexPro with a copy of
customer’s receipt. is Limited Warranty is void if failure of the Product has resulted from accident, abuse, or misapplication. Any replace-
ment Product will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period or 1 year, whichever is longer.
C. NO OTHER WARRANTIES
TOTHEMAXIMUMEXTENTPERMITTEDBYAPPLICABLELAW,KANEXPRODISCLAIMALLOTHERWARRANTIES,
EITHEREXPRESSORIMPLIED,INCLUDING,BUTNOTLIMITEDTOIMPLIEDWARRANTIESOFMERCHANTABILITY
ANDFITNESSFORAPARTICULARPURPOSE,WITHREGARDTOTHEPRODUCTANDANYRELATEDWRITTEN
MATERIALS.THISLIMITEDWARRANTYGIVESCUSTOMERSPECIFICLEGALRIGHTS.CUSTOMERMAYHAVEOTHER
RIGHTSDEPENDINGONTHEJURISDICTION.
D. NO LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES
TOTHEMAXIMUMEXTENTPERMITTEDBYAPPLICABLELAW,INNOEVENTSHALLKANEXPROBELIABLEFOR
ANYDAMAGESWHATSOEVER(INCLUDINGWITHOUTLIMITATION,SPECIAL,INCIDENTAL,CONSEQUENTIAL,
ORINDIRECTDAMAGESFORPERSONALINJURY,LOSSOFBUSINESSPROFITS,BUSINESSINTERRUPTION,LOSSOF
BUSINESSINFORMATION,ORANYOTHERPECUNIARYLOSS)ARISINGOUTOFTHEUSEOFORINABILITYTOUSE
THISPRODUCT,EVENIFKANEXPROHASBEENADVISEDOFTHEPOSSIBILITYOFSUCHDAMAGES.
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