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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Introduction and Operation Notes 2 Features 3 How It Works / Front Panel Layouts 4 CAT5•5500HDS Back Panel Layout 5 CAT5•5500HDS Back Panel Function Descriptions 6 CAT5•5500HDR Back Panel Layout 7 CAT5•5500HDR Back Panel Functions Descriptions 8 Link Cable Wiring Diagrams 9 CAT5•5500HD - Wiring Diagram 10 Service Switch Usage Guide 11 Troubleshooting Guide 12 Terminology 13 Specifications 14 Warranty
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Gefen CAT5•5500HD series The Gefen CAT5•5500HD allows users the benefits of extending dual DVI displays and USB beyond the desktop. In a growing number of applications, broadcast stations and production facilities need to locate a computer remotely from the keyboard, mouse, and video monitor. A CPU may need to be shared between several users, for example, or moved to another room because of annoying fan noise.
FEATURES Features • Uses CAT-5 cable for DDC and control signals • Extends any DVI (Digital Video Interface) compliant device up to 200 ft from the computer • 200 ft extension at 1280x1024 • 150 ft extension at 1920x1200 • Saves space on your desktop • Increases productivity • Eliminates computer noise where you work • Supports VESA Standard resolutions and HDTV resolutions • Supports DDWG standard for DVI compliant monitors • HDCP Compliant 2
HOW IT WORKS CONTENTS The CAT5•5500HD system consists of: --- (1) CAT5•5500HDS sender unit --- (1) CAT5•5500HDR receiver unit --- (2) 5 VDC power supplies --- (2) DVI cable M-M (6FT) --- (1) USB cable (6FT) --- (1) Set of Rack Ears --- (1) User Manual HOW IT WORKS The CAT5•5500HD sender unit sits next to your computer. The cables supplied with the CAT5•5500HD connects your DVI source(s) and USB to the send unit. The CAT5•5500HD receiver unit sits next to your DVI displays - up to 200 feet away.
CAT5•5500HDS BACK PANEL LAYOUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Sender 4
CAT5•5500HDS BACK PANEL FUNCTIONS 1 POWER - 5 VDC external power supply 2 CAT5 Video 1 - RJ-45 input extends DVI input 1 with CAT-5 cable 3 CAT5 USB/DDC1 - RJ-45 input extends USB and DDC1 signals with CAT-5 cable 4 DVI IN 1 - DVI Input connects to your computer 5 CAT5 Video 2 - RJ-45 input extends DVI input 2 with CAT-5 cable 6 CAT5 USB/DDC2 - RJ-45 input extends USB and DDC2 signals with CAT-5 cable 7 DVI IN 2 - DVI Input connects to your computer 8 USB IN - USB Input from computer 5
CAT5•5500HDR BACK PANEL LAYOUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Receiver 6
CAT5•5500HDR BACK PANEL FUNCTIONS 1 POWER - 5 VDC external power supply 2 CAT5 USB/DDC1 - RJ-45 input extends USB and DDC1 signals with CAT-5 cable 3 CAT5 Video 1 - RJ-45 input extends video input 1 with CAT-5 cable 4 DVI OUT 1 - DVI output connects to the monitor 1 for local video 5 CAT5 USB/DDC2 - RJ-45 input extends USB and DDC2 signals with CAT-5 cable 6 CAT5 Video 2 - RJ-45 input extends video input 2 with CAT-5 cable 7 DVI OUT 2 - DVI output connects to the monitor 2 for local video 8 U
8 1 8 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 RJ-45 Jack Brown White/Brown Green White/Blue Blue White/Green Orange White/Orange 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 8 RJ-45 Jack CAT5 LINK CABLE - WIRING DIAGRAM
9 USB External HDD Sender Computer USB Printer DVI Monitor Receiver (Up To 330 Ft) USB Mouse EXT-CAT5-5500HD USB Keyboard DVI Monitor CAT-5 CABLE USB CABLE DVI CABLE CAT5•5500HD WIRING DIAGRAM
SERVICE SWITCH USAGE GUIDE Gefen CAT5 Extreme products (sender and receiver) both contain a pair of service switches (also called dip switches) located underneath the unit. These service switches are used to select from sets of configurations that will equalize the signal to best match the conditions in your setup. For the CAT5•5500HD, there are 1 set of switches for each monitor under both the sender and receiver units. The switches are hidden beneath black stickers.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 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.
TERMINOLOGY 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.
SPECIFICATIONS Video Amplifier Bandwidth: ................................................................................165 MHz Single Link Range: ............................................................................1080P/1920 x 1200 Input Video Signal: ........................................................................................1.2 volts p-p Input DDC Signal: ...................................................................................5 volts p-p (TTL) DVI Connector: .............
WARRANTY Gefen warrants the equipment it manufactures to be free from defects in material and workmanship. If equipment fails because of such defects and Gefen is notified within two (2) years from the date of shipment, Gefen 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.
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