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CAT5·1000
EXT-CAT5-1000
User Manual
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any accompanying doc u men ta tion without prior written notice.
CAT5•1000 is a trademark of Gefen Inc.
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All trademarks are the property of their respective companies
ASKING FOR ASSISTANCE
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CONTENTS
1 Introduction
2 Operation Notes
3 Features
4 Sender Panel Layout
5 Sender Panel Descriptions
6 Receiver Panel Layout
7 Receiver Panel Descriptions
8 Connecting And Operating The CAT5•1000
9 Confi guring The CAT5•1000
10 Specifi cations
11 Warranty
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Congratulations on your purchase of the CAT5•1000. 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•1000
The CAT5-1000 requires just one CAT5 cable to transmit video, audio and control
signals to the remote workstation. It essentially bundles the signals together
before, during and after transmission so that cabling is reduced while reliable
signal transmission is achieved. This is the ideal solution for anyone who desires
an effective method to extend their workstation anywhere within 330-feet from the
computer
The CAT5-1000 and the CAT5-1500 work with all CRT and LCD computer
monitors as well as USB-equipped keyboards and mice (Mac or PC).
How It Works
Both the CAT5-1000 and the CAT5-1500 utilize a sender and receiver
methodology to connect the extended workstation to the computer. Simply
connect the sender unit to your computer using the cables provided. Then
connect the receiver unit to the computer?s keyboard, monitor and mouse at the
remote location. CAT5 cable(s), sold separately, then connect the sender unit to
the receiver unit. Both the sender and the receiver units must be connected to
a power supply. When fully powered and operational, the units effi ciently extend
video, audio and control signals.
INTRODUCTION
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READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR
OPERATING THE CAT5•1000
The CAT5•1000 will extend analog VGA video, analog 2 channel stereo •
audio, and USB up to 330 feet.
Supports resolutions up to 1920 x 1200.•
USB 1.1 compliant.•
Audio extension is designed for line-out audio sources only. Amplifi ed audio •
is not supported and may damage the CAT5•1000.
Single CAT-5 extension should be terminated according to the TIA/EIA-•
568-B specifi cation. Please see page ## for details.
The use of patch panels, couplers, and splices are not recommended as •
these may degrade the signal and produce unexpected results.
Display information (EDID) is not transmitted from the display back to the •
source. Standard VESA resolutions should pass without issue, but wide
screen resolutions and non-standard VESA resolutions may not be listed for
selection by the source. In this case, the source must either be able to force
the output of the desired resolution or a EDID storage device (part# EXTDVI-EDIDN) must be used to record the displays information. This device
must be placed before the CAT5•1000 sender unit and must be the fi rst
device after the computer in the extension chain.
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OPERATION NOTES
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Features
Extends any VGA display up to 330 feet (100 meters)•
Maintains 1920 x 1200 resolution video•
Extends USB 1.1 compliant devices up to 330 feet•
Audio is extended for multimedia applications•
Uses one CAT-5e cable•
Rack mountable•
Package Includes
(1) CAT5•1000 Sender Unit
(1) CAT5•1000 Receiver Unit
(1) 6 Foot VGA Cable (PC/Black)
(1) 6 Foot USB A to B Cable
(1) 6 Foot Audio Cable
(1) 5V DC Power Adapters
FEATURES
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Front Panel
Back Panel
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SENDER PANEL LAYOUT
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Power LED1
This LED will become active once the included 5V DC power adapter is properly
connected.
5V DC Power Connector2
Connect the included 5V DC power adapter to this connection port.
Local Monitor Output Port3
Use this port to connect an local VGA monitor for monitoring purposes. This is
useful if both local and extended locations need to view the VGA source.
VGA Input4
Connect the VGA source to this input.
Stereo Analog Audio Input5
Connect a stereo analog mini-jack audio source to this input.
RJ-45 Input Port6
Connect an CA T-5 cable to this port to connect the sending and receiving units
together.
USB B Input7
Connects the computer’s USB to the CAT5•1000. The input on the CAT5•1000
is USB B while the computer will need a USB A cable input. A USB B to A
cable is provided with the CAT5•1000.
SENDER PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
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Front Panel
Back Panel
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RECEIVER PANEL LAYOUT
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Brightness Adjustment1
The Trim Pot is used for adjusting the brightness of the output video. If the
image is too bright or too dark, adjust this setting until the desired brightness is
reached.
Power LED2
This LED will become active once the included 5V DC power adapter is properly
connected.
5V DC Power Connector3
Connect the included 5V DC power adapter to this connection port.
VGA 1 Output Port4
This is the fi rst of two VGA output ports. This output will mirror the input video
signal from the VGA source. Output from VGA Output 2 will be the same at this
output port.
VGA 2 Output Port5
This is the second of two VGA output ports. This output will mirror the input
video signal from the VGA source. Output from VGA Output 1 will be the same
at this output port.
Stereo Analog Audio 6 Output
Connect a stereo analog mini-jack audio device to this output.
USB A Output7
Connect USB peripherals to these output ports (4 are provided). Connected
devices will essentially be connected to the local computer from their remote
location.
RJ-45 Input Port8
Connect an CA T-5 cable to this port to connect the sending and receiving units
together.
RECEIVER PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
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How to Connect the CAT5•1000
Connect the VGA source to the CAT5•1000 Sending unit using the supplied 1.
VGA cable. Optionally connect a local monitor to the local monitor output on
the CAT5•1000 Sending unit.
Connect the computer’s USB to the CAT5•1000 Sending unit using the 2.
supplied USB A to B cable.
Connect the computer’s audio to the CAT5•1000 Sending unit using the 3.
supplied analog stereo audio mini-jack cable.
Connect the CAT5•1000 Sending unit to the CAT5•1000 Receiving unit using 4.
one user supplied CAT-5 cable.
Connect the output display(s) at the remote location to the CAT5•1000 5.
Receiving unit. Up to 2 displays can be connected using both VGA output
ports. Both outputs are identical and will mirror the VGA input source from
the CAT5•1000 Sender.
Connect the USB peripherals to the 6. CAT5•1000 Receiving unit using user or
device supplied USB cables.
Connect amplifi ed speakers to the CAT5•1000 Receiving unit’s analog 7.
stereo mini-jack port using a user or device supplied audio cable.
Connect the included 5V DC power adapters to both the 8. CAT5•1000
Sending and Receiving units.
Power on the display and then the source.9.
NOTE: Display information (EDID) is not transmitted from the display back to the
source. Standard VESA resolutions should pass without issue, but wide screen
resolutions and non-standard VESA resolutions may not be listed for selection
by the source. In this case, the source must either be able to force the output of
the desired resolution or a EDID storage device (part# EXT-DVI-EDIDN) must
be used to record the displays information. This device must be placed before
the CAT5•1000 sender unit and must be the fi rst device after the computer in the
extension chain.
CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE CAT5•1000
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CONFIGURING THE CAT5•1000
Jumper settings are used to set the focus of the picture and characters to the best
possible sharpness. The jump ers in the CAT5•1000 Receiving unit are set at the
factory as shown in the diagram below. The fi rst step to adjusting the video is to
have the CAT5•1000 Sending unit and CAT5•1000 Receiving unit con nect ed together with the CA T -5 cable that is going to be used in the in stal la tion. Then set your
computer to the resolution and refresh rate that you will be using most frequently
be using. Then open up the CAT5•1000 Receiving unit by un screw ing the bottom
three screws on back end of the box. Then two screws on each side of the box and
the top. That is 9 screws in total that need to be removed. Lastly, the 4 hex bolts
around the Monitor Out port and the Video In port need to also be removed. After
that look at some text on the monitor and set the jumpers to the recommend jumper
setting based on the length of your CA T-5 cable. If you still see some smear ing try
moving all the jumpers up or down one from the recommended setting. If you see
smearing of just one color adjust an individual jumper for the color that is smearing
(it can be two colors). Repeat the same steps for monitor 2
Cable length
0-132 feet
133-198 feet
199-264 feet
265-330 feet
Recommended Jumper Settings
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Gefen has specifi cally engineered their products to work with the TIA/EIA-568-B
specifi cation. Please adhere to the table below when fi eld terminating cable for
use with Gefen products. Failure to do so may produce unexpected results and
reduced performance.
CAT-5, CAT-5e, and CAT-6 cabling comes in stranded and solid core types.
Gefen recommends using solid core cabling. CAT-6 cable is also recommended
for best results.
Each cable run must be one continuous run from one end to the other. No splices
or use of punch down blocks.
Pin Color
1 Orange / White
2 Orange
3 Green / White
4 Blue
5 Blue / White
6 Green
7 Brown / White
8 Brown
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NETWORK CABLE WIRING DIAGRAM
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Video Amplifi er Bandwidth ....................................................................... 350 MHz
Actual Bandwidth ..................................................................................... 120 MHz
Input Video Signal .............................................................................. 1.2 Volts p-p
Input Sync Signal ........................................................................ 5 Volts p-p (TTL)
Horizontal Frequency Range ................................................................ 15-70 KHz
Vertical Frequency Range ................................................................... 30 - 170 Hz
Video In......................................................................................................... HD-15
Focus/Brightness Control .................................................................. 25 to 450 FT
Video out ...................................................................................................... HD-15
Link Connector ............................................................................................. RJ-45
USB - “A” Connector .............................................................................. USB Input
USB - “B” Connector .................................................................. USB Device Input
Power Consumption ...................................................................... 15 Watts (max.)
Power Supply .............................................................................. 5 VDC (External)
Dimensions ....................................................................... 1.75”H x 8.4”W x 4.6”D
Rack Mountable ............................................................................. 1 Rack Spaces
Shipping Weight ............................................................................................ 8 Lbs
SPECIFICATIONS
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