RS-232 Extender EXT-HDMIRS232-CAT5 User Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction / Operation Notes 2. Features / Package Includes 3. Sender Panel Descriptions 4. Receiver Panel Descriptions 5. Connecting and Operating the HDMI RS232 CAT-5 Extender 6. HDMI RS232 CAT-5 Extender Configuration / How to Equalize the Video Signal 7. Additional DIP Switch Functions 8. Network Cable Wiring Diagram 9. Specifications 10.
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the HDMI RS232 CAT-5 Extender. 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.
FEATURES Features • Supports resolutions up to 1080p, 2K, and 1920 x 1200 • Sends video at distances of up to 300 feet (1080i) / 150 feet (1080p) • Small and Compact • Improved compensation for cable skew • Audio and video are transmitted digitally over the CAT-5, CAT-5e or CAT-6 cable for zero signal loss • Eliminates equipment noise in the viewing environment • Extends any IR device Package Includes (1) HDMI RS232 CAT-5 Extender Sender Unit (1) HDMI RS232 CAT-5 Extender Receiver Unit (1) 6 f
SENDER PANEL DESCRIPTIONS Front Panel HDMI Input RS-232 Input Power LED Indicator Back Panel RJ-45 Ports 5V DC Power Input IR Emitter Output Port 3
RECEIVER PANEL DESCRIPTIONS Front Panel Equalization Trimpot IR Receiver RS-2323 Output HDMI Output Power LED Indicator Back Panel RJ-45 Ports 5V DC Power Input IR Extension Port* *An optional IR extension (part # EXT-RMT-EXTIR) may be connected to this port to extend the position of the IR sensor. This is to allow installation flexibility by having the ability to put the HDMI RS-232 unit in a hidden location and still retain IR functionality.
CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE HDMI RS232 CAT-5 EXTENDER 1. Connect the HDMI source to the HDMI RS232 CAT-5 Extender sending unit’s HDMI input port using the supplied HDMI cable. 2. Connect the RS-232 source to the HDMI RS232 CAT-5 Extender sending unit’s RS-232 input port using the supplied DB-9 serial cable. 3. For IR repeater functionality, please connect the IR emitter’s mini-jack (sold separately, part # EXT-2IREMIT) into the HDMI RS232 CAT-5 Extender sending unit.
HDMI RS-232 EXTENDER CONFIGURATION The HDMI RS232 CAT-5 Extender has built-in auto equalization that will automatically tune out any unwanted video noise. This feature is reliable with premium cable runs up to a maximum of 130 feet. It may be necessary to disable this feature if there is either no video being displayed on initial start-up, there is video noise in the image, or the cable run exceeds 130 feet.
ADDITIONAL DIP SWITCH FUNCTIONS FORCE RGB AND PRE-PROGRAMMED EDID FEATURES DIP switch 1 on the 4-bank DIP switch located on the underside of receiver unit enables and disables the automatic equalization function. Additional features can be enabled by using the other DIP switches on this bank. FORCING THE RGB COLORSPACE In some cases, the output video may have a pink or green tint. This usually is attributed to the output device (i.e. display) not supporting the colorspace being used by the source device.
NETWORK CABLE WIRING DIAGRAM Gefen has specifically engineered their products to work with the TIA/EIA-568-B specification. Please adhere to the table below when field 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 CAT-5, CAT-5e, and CAT-6 cabling comes in stranded and solid core types.
SPECIFICATIONS Single Link Bandwidth...............................................................................165 MHz Single Link Range .......................................................... 1080p/60Hz,1920x1200 Input Video Signal .................................................................................... 1.2V p-p Input DDC Signal ............................................................................... 5V p-p (TTL) 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 notified within two (2) year 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. The two year warranty is only valid on new products purchased as of January 2007.
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