Gefen EXT-CAT5-5500HD User Manual

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Cat5 • 5500HD

EXT-CAT5-5500HD

USER MANUAL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1

Introduction and Operation Notes

2

Features

3

How It Works / Front Panel Layouts

4

CAT5•5500HDS Back Panel Layout

5

CAT5•5500HDS Back Panel Function Descriptions

6

CAT5•5500HDR Back Panel Layout

7

CAT5•5500HDR Back Panel Functions Descriptions

8

Link Cable Wiring Diagrams

9

CAT5•5500HD - Wiring Diagram

10

Service Switch Usage Guide

11

Troubleshooting Guide

12

Terminology

13

Specifi cations

14

Warranty

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the Gefen CAT5•5500HD series
The Gefen CAT5•5500HD allows users the benefi ts of extending dual DVI displays and

USB beyond the desktop. In a growing number of applications, broadcast stations and
production facilities need to locate a computer remotely from the keyboard, mouse, and
video monitor. A CPU may need to be shared between several users, for example, or
moved to another room because of annoying fan noise.

The CA T5•5500HD series can be used to extend computers with noisy fans, printers, hard
drives, scanners, cameras, keyboards, mouse, and any other USB. With the potential to
cover the distance of 150 feet, industry standard Category 5 (CAT-5) cables are used for
the extension of all the devices.

OPERATION NOTES

READ THESE NOTES BEFORE IN STALL ING

OR OPERATING THE CAT5•5500HD SYSTEM

* The CAT5•5500HD units are housed in a metal box for better RF shielding.

* Your CAT-5 cable should not exceed 200 feet.

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FEATURES

Features

• Uses CAT-5 cable for DDC and control signals

• Extends any DVI (Digital Video Interface) compliant device up to 200 ft from the
computer

• 200 ft extension at 1280x1024

• 150 ft extension at 1920x1200

• Saves space on your desktop

• Increases productivity

• Eliminates computer noise where you work

• Supports VESA Standard resolutions and HDTV resolutions

• Supports DDWG standard for DVI compliant monitors

• HDCP Compliant

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HOW IT WORKS

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CONTENTS

The CAT5•5500HD system consists of:

--- (1) CAT5•5500HDS sender unit

--- (1) CAT5•5500HDR receiver unit

--- (2) 5 VDC power supplies

--- (2) DVI cable M-M (6FT)

--- (1) USB cable (6FT)

--- (1) Set of Rack Ears

--- (1) User Manual

HOW IT WORKS

The CAT5•5500HD sender unit sits next to your computer. The cables supplied with the
CA T5•5500HD connects your DVI source(s) and USB to the send unit. The CA T5•5500HD
receiver unit sits next to your DVI displays - up to 200 feet away. The displays and USB
plug into the back of the CAT5•5500HD receiver unit. Four CAT-5 cables connect the
CAT5•5500HD-S and the CAT5•5500HD-R units to each other.

FRONT PANEL LAYOUTS (SENDER & RECEIVER)

Power LED Indicators

(will glow red when unit is powered)

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