VGA CAT-5 1:8 Distribution S VGA CAT-5 Distribution R
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1. VGA CAT 5 E Distribution S VGA CAT 5 Distribution R EXT VGA CATS 1485 EX T VGA CATS 148R User Manual D ntm ERNE WwWw gefen com ASKING FOR ASSISTANCE Technical Support Telephone 818 772 9100 800 545 6900 Fax 818 772 9120 Technical Support Hours 8 00 AM to 5 00 PM Monday through Friday Pacific Time Write To Gefen LLC c o Customer Service 20600 Nordhoff St Chatsworth CA 91311 www gefen com support gefen com Notice Gefen LLC reserves the right to make changes in the hardware packaging and any accompanying documentation without prior written notice VGA CAT 5 1 8 Distribution S and VGA CAT 5 Distribution R are trademarks of Gefen LLC 2011 Gefen LLC All rights reserved All trademarks are the property of their respective owners Rev Ad CONTENTS Introduction Operation Notes Features Sender Unit Layout Sender Unit Descriptions Receiver Unit Layout Receiver Unit Descriptions Connecting the VGA CAT 5 1 8 Distribution S Wiring Diagram DIP Switch Configuration Adjusting the Picture Network Cable Wiring Diagram Specifications 12 Warranty INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the VGA CAT 5 1 8 Distribution S 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 Gefen s r2. com Ex 818 772 9100 a This product uses UL or CE listed power supplies Rev A4 fax 818 772 9120 support gefen com CE ay d
3. resolution that you will be using most frequently Set the DIP Dual Inline Package switches to the settings that are recommended for the different lengths of CAT5 cable see chart below Verify that the picture quality is to your satisfaction If the recommended setting does not produce a great quality picture try using a different DIP switch setting The three DIP switch banks affect the primary colors Red Green and Blue directly and are thus labelled accordingly Should you find a problem with too much or too little or a certain color present in the output video begin adjustments in the DIP switch bank corresponding to the color that is present absent too much The settings shown below are our recommendations for best performance 0 25 Feet All DIP switches are set to OFF for all colors 101 200 Feet NOTE A DIP switch is set to the OFF position when the switch is closest to the number printed immediately below it The word ON will be printed at the top of the DIP switch bank usually in the lefthand upper corner NOTE The default position of the DIP switches is that of the 26 100 feet setting above with DIP Switch 1 ON for all colors and switches 2 3 4 OFF Underside of Receiver unit RED RJ 45 connector N GREEN VGA connector BLUE 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
4. 15 connector DIP Switches not shown The bottom of the Receiver unit has three banks of four DIP switches on the bottom of the unit Remove the piece of tape to expose the DIP switches See page 9 for more information on using the DIP switches CONNECTING THE VGA CAT 5 1 8 DISTRIBUTION S How to Connect the VGA CAT 5 1 8 Distribution S Connect the included VGA cable between the VGA component source and the VGA In connector on the VGA CAT 5 1 8 Distribution S Connect a CAT 5e cable up to 330 feet 100 meters between each RJ 45 port and a Receiver unit Gefen part no EXT VGA CAT5 148R Connect a VGA cable from each display to the VGA Out connector on each Receiver unit not included Connect the 5V DC power supply to the VGA CAT 5 1 8 Distribution S and VGA CAT 5 1 8 Distribution R units and connect both power supplies to available electrical outlets Wiring Diagram for the VGA CAT 5 1 8 Distribution S VGA CAT 5 Distribution R CAT5E CABLE TE Up to 330 ft Computer VGA CABLE m o Sender N i p Receiver S Receiver ar Receiver Ne Receiver x Display Receiver Display Display gt Display Display Display EXT VGA CAT5 1485 Display EXT VGA CAT5 148R DIP SWITCH CONFIGURATION Using DIP Switches to Compensate for Video Issues 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
5. eliable plug and play products supplement cross platform computer systems professional audio video environments and HDTV systems of all sizes with hard working solutions that are easy to implement and simple to operate The Gefen VGA CAT 5 1 8 Distribution S The VGA CAT 5 1 8 Distribution S is the perfect solution for sending high definition video from a single VGA source to as many as eight remotely located VGA displays The system is capable of delivering resolutions up to 1920x1200 as far as 330 feet away from the source over industry standard CAT 5 cabling How It Works Connect the VGA video source to the input of the VGA CAT 5 1 8 Distribution S with the included VGA cable The Sender and each Receiver not included with Sender unit are then connected by individual runs of CAT 5 of up to 330 feet in length The Receiver units sold separately receive the video signal and DC power from the Sender over the CAT 5 and are connected to the displays with user supplied VGA cables Power up the Sender with the included power supply and you now have crisp high resolution video at your remote displays Please note that all of the VGA displays used must have the same native resolution in order to get a picture OPERATION NOTES Gefen VGA CAT 5 Distribution R Receiver units are not included with the Sender unit Receiver units Gefen part no EXT VGA CAT5 148R can be purchased separately FEATURES Features e Distributes a si
6. f reshipment to the Buyer This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied including without limitation any implied warranty or merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose all of which are expressly disclaimed 1 Proof of sale may be required in order to claim warranty 2 Customers outside the US are responsible for shipping charges to and from Gefen 3 Copper cables are limited to a 30 day warranty and cables must be in their original condition The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate However Gefen assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this manual In no event will Gefen be liable for direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual even if advised of the possibility of such damages The technical information contained herein regarding the features and specifications is subject to change without notice For the latest warranty coverage information refer to the Warranty and Return Policy under the Support section of the Gefen Web site at www gefen com PRODUCT REGISTRATION Please register your product online by visiting the Register Product page under the Support section of the Gefen Web site 12 A 8S kx MA VGA CAT5 1 Qu 20600 Nordhoff St Chatsworth CA 91311 1 800 545 6900 WWW gefen
7. ngle VGA source to eight displays simultaneously e Extends video signals up to 330 feet 100 meters over CAT 5e e Supports resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 e Supports component video signals Package Includes 1 VGA CAT 5 1 8 Distribution S 1 6 ft VGA Cable M F 1 5V DC Power Supply 1 AC Power Cord 1 Quick Start Guide Front SENDER UNIT LAYOUT Sender unit SENDER UNIT DESCRIPTIONS Power This LED indicator will glow bright red once the included 5V DC power supply has been properly connected to the unit and the power supply has been connected to an available electrical outlet 5V DC Connect the included 5V DC power supply to this receptacle Video Out 1 8 Connect a CAT 5e cable up to 330 feet 100 meters between each RJ 45 port and a Receiver unit Gefen part no EXT VGA CAT5 148R VGA In Connect a VGA component source to this HD 15 connector RECEIVER UNIT LAYOUT e NOTE Gefen VGA CAT 5 Distribution R Receiver units are not included with the Sender unit Receiver units Gefen part no EXT VGA CAT5 148R can be purchased separately Front Back RECEIVER UNIT DESCRIPTIONS Brightness Trim Use a small head Phillips screwdriver to adjust the brightness level of the picture RJ 45 Connect the CAT 5e cable from the Sender unit to this RJ 45 jack Power Indicator This LED indicator will glow bright red when the VGA In Connect a VGA component source to this HD
8. terminating cable for use with Gefen products Failure to do so may produce unexpected results and reduced performance Pin Color Blue White Brown White 12345678 Category 5 cabling comes in stranded and solid core types Gefen recommends using solid core cabling 10 SPECIFICATIONS Video Amplifier Bandwidih u u uuunusseee an a 350 MHz Horizontal Frequency Hange 15 70 kHz Vertical Frequency Range een 30 170 Hz Video Input Connector Sender unt VGA HD 15 male Video Output Connector Receiver unt VGA HD 15 female Link COMECtO EEN RJ 45 shielded Power SUD EE EEE NEE DV 8A DC Power Consumption EE 30W max Dimensions W x H x D Sender unit 8 5 x 1 75 x 4 5 216mm x 44mm x 114mm Dimensions W x H x D Receiver unit 1 x 1 x 4 25mm x 25mm x 102mm Shipping RS 4 Ibs 1 8 kg 11 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 Equipment that fails under conditions other than those covered will be repaired at the current price of parts and labor in effect at the time of repair Such repairs are warranted for ninety 90 days from the day o
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