Gefen DVI-CAT5-MS User Manual

DVI CAT-5

MS EXTREME

USER MANUAL

www.gefen.com

Technical Support:
Telephone [phone]
[phone]

Fax [phone]

Technical Support Hours:

8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday thru Friday.

Write To:

Gefen Inc.
c/o Customer Service
20600 Nordhoff St.
Chatsworth, CA 91311

[e-mail]
www.gefen.com

Notice

Gefen Inc. reserves the right to make changes in the hardware, packaging and any

accompanying documentation without prior written notice.

The DVI CAT-5 MS Extreme is a trademark of Gefen Inc.

© 2007 Gefen Inc., All Rights Reserved

ASKING FOR ASSISTANCE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

DVI CAT-5 Extreme Sender Front Panel Descriptions

DVI CAT-5 MSR Extreme Receiver Front Panel Descriptions

How To Connect The DVI CAT-5 MSR Extreme

Dip Switch Usage Guide

CAT5 Link Cable - Wiring Diagram

Mounting Plate Installation

Troubleshooting

Terminology

Specications

Warranty

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING

OR OPERATING THE DVI CAT-5 MS EXTREME EXTENDER

• The DVI CAT-5 MS Extreme units are housed in a metal box for better RF

shielding.

• Your CAT-5 cable should not exceed 300 feet.

• 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.

• If the source requires EDID present, you can use the Gefen DVI Detective to

provide EDID information to your source but will not transmit HDCP.

• Shielded CAT6 with metal RJ-45 connectors is recommended to protect from
random ashes caused by EMI.

• Power supply for the receiver should not be connected unless you are using one

CAT5 or going over a distance of 200ft.

• Extensions over 130ft. require you to manually EQ your signal (see page 4).

• Extensions under 130ft. use Auto EQ (which is on by default) (see page 4).

• The extender is factory set to Auto EQ which will work for distances under 130 ft.

OPERATION NOTES

INTRODUCTION

The DVI CAT-5 MS Extreme sender unit sits next to your computer, DVD player or any
set-top box with a DVI output. The cable supplied with the DVI CAT-5 MS Extreme
connects your DVI source to the sender unit. The DVI CAT-5 MSR Extreme receiver unit
sits next to your DVI display - up to 300 feet away. The display plugs into the back of the
DVI CAT-5 MSR Extreme receiver unit. Two CAT-5 cables connect the DVI CAT-5
Extreme-S and the DVI CAT-5 MSR Extreme-R units to each other.

CONTENTS

The DVI CAT-5 MSR Extreme system consists of:

(1) DVI CAT-5 Extreme-S
(1) DVI CAT-5 MSR Extreme
(1) 6 ft DVI to DVI Cable M-M
(2) DVI CAT5 Wall mounts
(2) 5V DC power supply
(1) User's Manual

1