Gefen CAT-5 4000 User Manual

CAT-5 4000

Extender

EXT-CAT5-4000

User Manual

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Rev A2

CONTENTS

1 Introduction
2 Operation Notes
3 Features
4 Sender Panel Layout
5 Sender Panel Descriptions
6 Sender Panel Descriptions
7 Notes (Intensionally Left Blank)
8 Receiver Panel Layout
9 Receiver Panel Descriptions
10 Connecting The CAT5•4000 Extender Analog (VGA)
11 Connecting/Adjusting The CAT5•4000 Analog (VGA)
12 Connecting The CAT5•4000 Extender Digital (DVI)
13 Connecting/Adjusting The CAT5•4000 Digital (DVI)
14 RS-232 Serial Communication Configuration
15 Specifi cations
16 Warranty

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of the CAT5•4000 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.
Gefen’s reliable, 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 CAT5•4000 Extender

The Gefen CAT5•4000 Extender is an exceptional solution for extending up to
three individual analog or digital sources to up to four remote locations. The fi rst
input is mirrored to two outputs. RS-232 serial communication (four individual
inputs) and stereo analog audio (available for the mirrored outputs) are also
provided for extension.

How It Works

The CAT5•4000 Extender employs DVI-I inputs which will support both an
analog and digital signals. This will allow the user to connect VGA and DVI
sources. Connect the source devices to the CAT5•4000 sender unit using DVI-A
cables (analog) and DVI-D cables (digital). Connect up to four RS-232 sources
and a single audio analog stereo to the CAT5•4000 sender unit. Then, using
inexpensive and widely available CAT-5, CAT-5e or CAT-6 cables, connect up
to four CAT5•4000 receiver units to the CAT5•4000 sender unit at the remote
locations. Connect a display to the CAT5•4000 receiver at each location. If using
the RS-232 or analog stereo extension, connect the corresponding equipment
to each CAT5•4000 receiver. Once all devices are connected and are receiving
power a perfectly reproduced video signal should appear on the displays at the
remote locations.

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OPERATION NOTES

READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR

OPERATING THE CAT5•4000 EXTENDER

• Maximum distance ratings:

• VGA 1920x1200 60Hz is 330 feet.

• DVI 1920x1200 60Hz is 130 feet.

• DVI 1280x1024 60Hz is 300 feet.

• VGA Supported resolutions: 640 x 480 through 1920 x 1200

• DVI Supported resolutions: 640 x 480 through 1920 x 1080

• The CAT5•4000 Extender can send only one video type, either analog or
digital, from each input. While the DVI-I input can accept both types, please
ensure that only one type of signal is being used by using either a DVI-A or
DVI-D cable.

• The channel 1 video input will be mirrored to two separate outputs on the
CAT5•4000 sender unit. However, two separate RS-232 inputs are provided
and will accommodate an individual RS-232 device for each of the two
mirrored video outputs.

• Analog stereo audio connected via the 3.5mm mini-stereo input jack will be
transmitted through the mirrored outputs on channel 1 only.

• Channels two and three do not support audio extension.

• Channels two and three have individual RS-232 connections for use.

• When analog video is used on channels two and three, only a single CAT-5,
CAT-5e or CAT-6 will be required for full video and RS-232 extension. When
digital video is being used, two CAT-5, CAT-5e or CAT-6 cables will be
required for full video and RS-232 support.

• When analog or digital video is used on channel one (this applies to either
of the mirrored outputs), two CAT-5, CAT-5e or CAT-6 cables will be required
for full video, audio, and RS-232 support.

• The CAT5•4000 receiver units need to be confi gured for use on either
channel 1 (dual outputs) or for use on channels 2 and 3. There is a
DIP (Dual In-line Package) switch bank located on the underside of the
CAT5•4000 receiver that will set the unit for proper operation for either
channel 1 (both outputs) or for channels 2 or 3. Please see page 14 for
details on how to change these DIP switches.

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FEATURES

Features

• Both analog and digital video signals are supported through the use of DVI-I
inputs.

• DVI video is transmitted digitally for zero signal loss

• Supports resolutions up to 1080p, 2K, and 1920 x 1200

• Supports DDWG standard for DVI compliant monitors

• Analog audio extension (For channel 1 only)

• RS-232 serial communications extension for all channels

• Uses industry-standard CAT5/CAT6 cable

• Extends VGA up to 330 feet (100m) with RS-232

• Extends DVI up to 130 feet (40m) with RS-232

• DVI Video EQ enhancement controls (brightness, sharpness)

Package Includes

(1) CAT5•4000 Extender Sender Unit
(3) 6 Foot DVI-D Cable (M-M)
(3) 6 Foot VGA to DVI-A Cable (M-M)
(4) 6 Foot DB-9 RS-232 Cable (M-F)
(1) 6 Foot 3.5mm Stereo Mini-Jack Audio Cable (M-M)
(2) 5V DC Power Supply
(1) User’s Manual

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