Extender for 1.3 over one CAT-6 EXT-HDMI1.3-1CAT6 User Manual www gefen com www.gefen.
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CONTENTS 1 Introduction 2 Operation Notes 3 Features 4 Sender Panel Layout 5 Sender Panel Descriptions 6 Receiver Panel Layout 7 Receiver Panel Descriptions 8 Connecting And Operating The Extender 9 DIP Switch Configuration 11 Network Cable Wiring Diagram 12 Specifications 13 Warranty
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the Extender for HDMI 1.3 over one CAT6. Your complete satisfaction is very important to us. Gefen Gefen delivers innovative, progressive computer and electronics add-on solutions that harness integration, extension, distribution and conversion technologies.
OPERATION NOTES READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE EXTENDER FOR HDMI 1.3 OVER ONE CAT6 • The Extender for HDMI 1.3 over one CAT6 was designed for use with high quality CAT-6a (augmented) cabling. This unit will either not perform to specif cation or refuse to operate completely if cabling other than CAT-6a is used. • When f eld terminating CAT-6a cabling please adhere to the TIA/EIA-568-B specif cation. Please see page 9 for more information. • The Extender for HDMI 1.
FEATURES Features • Flexible extension of high-bandwidth HDMI 1.3 thanks to inexpensive and widely-available CAT6 cable • Audio and video are transmitted digitally over the CAT6 cable for zero signal loss • Single Link Range (maximum resolution): 1080p/60, 12-bit color depth • Compliant with HDMI 1.3, HDMI 1.2, HDCP 1.1 and DVI 1.
SENDER PANEL LAYOUT Front Panel 1 2 3 Back Panel 4 4
SENDER PANEL DESCRIPTIONS 1 5V DC Power Receptacle Connect the included 5V DC power supply between this input and an open wall power socket. 2 Power LED Indicator This LED will become active once the included 5V DC power supply is properly connected between the unit and an open wall power socket. 3 HDMI Input With Mono•LOK Secure Connector This input will accept a single HDMI source for extension. This input features a Mono•LOK connector (Gefen part# CAB-HDMI-LCK-XXMM) for a secure cable connection.
RECEIVER PANEL LAYOUT Front Panel 1 2 3 4 Back Panel 5 6
RECEIVER PANEL DESCRIPTIONS 1 Equalization Adjustment This trimpot is used to equalize the signal to compensate for the extension distance and the quality/skew variances that are found in different CAT-6a cabling brands. 2 HDMI Input With Mono•LOK Secure Connector This input will accept a single HDMI source for extension. This input features a Mono•LOK connector (Gefen part# CAB-HDMI-LCK-XXMM) for a secure cable connection. This input will accept a standard or Mono•LOK style HDMI cable.
CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE EXTENDER How to Connect the Extender for HDMI 1.3 over one CAT6 1. Connect a HDMI cable (one is supplied) between the HDMI output on a HDMI source device and the HDMI input on the Extender for HDMI 1.3 over one CAT6 sending unit. 2. Connect a single CAT-6a cable between the sending and receiving units. NOTE: When f eld terminating CAT-6a cabling please adhere to the TIA/EIA568-B specif cation. Please see page 11 for more information. 3.
DIP SWITCH CONFIGURATION DIP SWITCH CONFIGURATION – DEEP COLOR By default, Deep Color support is disabled (DIP #2 in the OFF position). If Deep Color support is needed, you can change the position of one of the DIP switches on the bottom of the receiver: 1. If the Receiver unit is currently being powered, please disconnect the power adapter from the unit. 2. Turn the receiver unit upside down and locate the 4-DIP switch bank on the bottom of the unit.
DIP SWITCH CONFIGURATION DIP SWITCH CONFIGURATION – EDID Under normal circumstances, a source device (digital and analog) will require information about a connected device/display to assess what resolutions and features are available. The source can then cater its output to send only resolutions and features that are compatible with the attached device/display.
NETWORK CABLE WIRING DIAGRAM Gefen has specif cally engineered their products to work with the TIA/EIA-568-B specif cation. Please adhere to the table below when f eld terminating cable for use with Gefen products. Failure to do so may produce unexpected results and reduced performance. Pin Color 1 Orange / White 2 Orange 3 Green / White 4 Blue 5 Blue / White 6 Green 7 Brown / White 8 Brown 12345678 This product was designed for use with CAT-6a (augmented) cabling only.
SPECIFICATIONS Video Amplif er Bandwidth ....................................................................... 225 MHz Single Link Max. Resolution ................................................ 1080p/60, 12 bit color Input DDC Signal ......................................................................... 5 Volts p-p (TTL) Input Video Signal .............................................................................. 1.2 Volts p-p HDMI 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 notif ed 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 modif cations.
