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1. HDMI GAT S Extreme USER MANUAL WWW gefen com ASKING FOR ASSISTANCE Technical Support Telephone 818 884 6294 800 545 6900 Fax 818 884 3108 Technical Support Hours 9 00 AM to 5 00 PM Monday through Friday Write To Gefen Inc C O Customer Service 6265 Variel Ave Woodland Hills CA 91367 9897 Notice Gefen Inc reserves the right to make changes in the hardware packaging and any accompanying documentation without prior written notice The HDMI CAT 5 Extreme is a trademark of Gefen Inc 2006 Gefen Inc All Rights Reserved 10 11 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction HDMI CAT 5 Extreme Sender Front Panel Descriptions HDMI CAT 5 Extreme Receiver Front Panel Descriptions How To Connect The HDMI CAT 5 Extreme Dip Switch Usage Guide CAT5 Link Cable Wiring Diagram Mounting Plate Installation Frequently Asked Questions Terminology Specifications Warranty OPERATION NOTES READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE HDMI CAT 5 EXTREME EXTENDER e The HDMI CAT 5 Extreme is housed in a metal box for better RF shielding Your CAT 5 cable should not exceed 200 feet e If you do not need DDC or HDCP data you can use a single CAT 5 cable for the video only The DDC will not be connected For further information see our Terminology section on page 9 If HDCP is required both CAT 5 cables must be used between the sender and receiver units e If the source requires EDID pr2. rr IE rr UMOAg SHUAM onlg eHUAM U2219 9HUAM abuelo I oBUE1O SHUM I yer Sv r y wef Sv ry MOUNTING PLATE INSTALLATION Mounting Plate Installation Remove the rubber feet covering the screws off the bottom of the unit 2 Remove the screws 3 Line up the mounting plates and screw it on to the unit TROUBLESHOOTING Frequently Asked Questions What kind of CAT 5e cable should I be using Solid core CAT 5e cable rated at 350 Mhz 568a or 568b is the minimum requirement CAT 6 cables are also a viable cable to use 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 Test to make sure the units are working with short CAT 5e cables 15 20 feet Please refer to the Service Switch Usage Guide on page 5 How can I fix an occasionally flickering or flashing picture A flickering or a flashing image is the result of Electromagnetic Interference EMI Try a shielded CAT 5e or CAT 6 cable on the DDC to reduce interference Why is there a green or pink tint to my picture A tint of green or pink in the picture is a result of incorrect colorspace being transmitted This can be resolved by recycling power on your devices including the extender If this does not help the DDC data containing the colorspace is not being transmitted correctly due to loss in the CAT5 cable try replacing
3. the DDC cable 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 CAT 5e Similar to Cat 5 cable but is enhanced to support speeds of up to 1000 megabits per second DDC Short form for Display Data Channel It is a VESA standard for communication between a monitor and a video adapter Using DDC a monitor can inform the video card about its properties such as maximum resolution and color depth The video card can then use this information to ensure that the user is presented with valid options for configuring the display DDWG Digital Display Working Group DDWG are the creators of the HDMI specification HDMI The High Definition Multi media Interface HDMI is an industry supported uncompressed all digital audio video interface HDMI provides an interface between any compatible digital audio video source such as a set top box DVD player and A V receiver and a compatible digital audio and or video monitor such as a digital television DTV HDCP High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection Created by Intel HDCP is used with HD
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5. TV signals over HDMI and HDMI connections and on D Theater D VHS recordings to prevent unauthorized duplication of copy written material HDTV High Definition Television The high resolution subset of our DTV system The ATSC defines HDTV as a 16 9 image with twice the horizontal and vertical resolution of our existing system accompanied by 5 1 channels of Dolby Digital audio The CEA defines HDTV as an image with 720 progressive or 1080 interlaced active top to bottom scan lines 1280 720p and 1920 1080i are typically accepted as high definition scan rates VESA Video Electronic Standards Association a consortium of manufacturers formed to establish and maintain industry wide standards for video cards and monitors VESA was instrumental in the introduction of the Super VGA and Extended VGA video graphics standards with a refresh rate of 70 Hz minimizing flicker and helping to reduce user eyestrain and fatigue SPECIFICATIONS Video Amplifier Bandwidth ie ee ee Re ee ee ee ee ee ee 1 65 Gbps Input Video Signal E 1 2 volts p p Input DDC Signal sees nee 5 volts p p TTL Single Link Range issie ee ee 1080p 1920 x 1200 HDMI Connector Type ENEE Type A 19 pin female Link Gonheelar us RJ 45 Power Consumption ENEE 20 watts max Power Supply essen ee 5V DC Dimensions nnnn een 3 4 W x 1 25 H x 3 25 D Shipping Weight u eek 3 Ibs 10 WARRANTY Gefen Inc warrants the equipment it manufactures to be f
6. esent you can use the Gefen DVI Detective to provide EDID information INTRODUCTION The HDMI CAT 5 Extreme sender unit sits next to your computer DVD player or any set top box with a HDMI output The cable supplied with the HDMI CAT 5 Extreme connects your HDMI source to the send unit The HDMI CAT 5 Extreme receiver unit sits next to your HDMI display up to 200 feet away The display plugs into the back of the HDMI CAT 5 Extreme receiver unit Two CAT 5 cables connect the HDMI CAT 5 Extreme S and the HDMI CAT 5 Extreme R units to each other CONTENTS The HDMI CAT 5 Extreme system consists of HDMI CAT 5 Extreme S HDMI CAT 5 Extreme R 1x 6 ft HDMI to HDMI Cable M M 2x HDMI CAT5 Wallmounts 2x 5V DC power supply HDMI CAT 5 EXTREME SENDER FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTIONS Power HDMI In Connects to 5 volt HDMI input connects to power supply HDMI source Power Indicator EE OR EA Ad SE Te AON CAIN E OP OS AS at Kee bei HDMI CAT5XS SAT Made In U S A Gefen Inc VIDEO DDC CAT 5 carries CAT 5 carries TMDS signals DDC HDCP signals HDMI CAT 5 EXTREME RECEIVER FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTIONS HDMI Out Power Connects to HDMI display Connects to 5 volt power supply Power Indicator da AE ER EER EE AE EEE rt NN OOK ET OE Id HOMI CATSXR Made In U S A EENS Gefen Inc CAT 5 carries CAT 5 carries DDC HDCP signals TMDS signals HOW TO CONNECT THE HDMI CAT 5 EXTREME Connect your display to t
7. he HDMI CAT 5 Extreme receiver unit Connect your source to the HDMI CAT 5 Extreme sender unit Connect your CAT 5 cables between the sender and the receiver Plug the 5V power supply into the HDMI CAT 5 Extreme sender and receiver unit You should now have picture If you do not see a picture try unplugging and re plugging the HDMI input on the HDMI sender unit Make sure your CAT 5 cables are not crossed Recycle the power on the unit If problems presist try adjusting the Dip Switches by following the Dip Switch Usage Guide SERVICE SWITCH USAGE GUIDE The Senders and Receivers of the Gefen CAT5 Extreme products both contain a set of service switches also called dip switches located underneath each unit Peeling back the silver sticker will reveal the service switch bay These service switches are used to boost and equalize the signal to best match the conditions in your setup Note Adjustments should be done with sources and display on Switches 3 and 4 are not used OFF OFF OFF Switch 1 OFF F Adjustment Guidelines 1 Strong boost should not be used on stranded cables Strong boosting will cause pixels or no picture on these cables 2 Using the wrong settings will not damage the units it will either produce no image or a noisy image 3 To elminate the possibility of cross talk and interference cables must be terminated with 568B scheduling See page 6 for details CAT5 LINK CABLE WIRING DIAGRAM IE
8. ree from defects in material and workmanship If equipment fails because of such defects and Gefen Inc is notified within one 1 year from the date of shipment Gefen System 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 of shipment 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 The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate However Gefen Inc assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this manual In no event will Gefen Inc 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 HDMI CAT 5 Extreme features and specifications is subject to change without notice 11 ma HDMI cat 5X 6265 Variel Avenue Woodland Hills CA 91367 1 800 545 6900 818 884 6294 fax 818 884 3108
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