Gefen EXT-COMPAUD-CAT5-444 User Manual

4x4 Component

Matrix Over

CAT-5

EXT-COMPAUD-CAT5-444

User Manual

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CONTENTS

1 Introduction
2 Operation Notes
3 Features
4 4x4 Component Matrix Over CAT-5 Front Panel Layout
5 4x4 Component Matrix Over CAT-5 Front Panel Descriptions
6 4x4 Component Matrix Over CAT-5 Back Panel Layout
7 4x4 Component Matrix Over CAT-5 Back Panel Descriptions
8 4x4 Component Audio Over CAT-5 Receiver Panel Layout
9 4x4 Component Audio Over CAT-5 Receiver Panel Description
10 RMT-16IR Remote Description
11 RMT-4IR Remote Description
12 Connecting And Operating The 4x4 Component Matrix Over CAT-5
13 Operating The 4x4 Component Matrix Over CAT-5 Receiver
14 Adjusting The 4x4 Component Matrix Over CAT-5 Receiver
15 RMT-4IR Remote IR Code Confi guration
16 RS-232 Serial Control Interface
17 Network Cable WIRing Diagram
18 Rack Mount Installation
19 Specifi cations
20 Warranty

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of the 4x4 Component Matrix Over CAT-5.
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 4x4 Component Matrix Over CAT-5

The Gefen 4x4 Component/Audio CAT5 Matrix offers unprecedented fl exibility
and convenience by routing high defi nition video and analog/digital audio
from any of four Component video sources to any of 4 remote displays over
inexpensive, standard CAT5 cabling.

Each remote display has a control box that allows the viewer to select any of the
4 video sources and control that source via an IR remote control as if the viewer
was standing in the room where the source originates.

Full High-Resolution HDTV signals are supported up to a resolution of 1080p at a
maximum distance of 1000 feet. The Gefen 4x4 Component/Audio CAT5 Matrix
works with any Component video source including DVD players, cable boxes,
and satellite set-top boxes that connect to a Component display. Every source is
accessible at all times by any display by selecting it with the IR remote.

How It Works

You simply connect up to 4 local Component video and analog/digital audio
sources to the CAT5-Matrix’s inputs. Connect the included 1-foot loop back
cables into the upper board for the CAT5 extension function. Then run each of
your CAT5 cables from the Matrix to the remote displays. At each remote display,
terminate the CAT5 cable run with a Component/Audio CAT5 Receiver device.
Connect each Receiver to a display and your analog/digital audio equipment and
you’re all set.

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OPERATION NOTES

READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR

OPERATING THE 4X4 COMPONENT MATRIX OVER CAT-5

The extender functionality of the 4x4 Component Matrix Over CAT-5 requires •
the use of the supplied 1 foot component video and audio jumper cables.
These cables must be used to connect the component video and audio
output ports to the component video and audio extension input ports. Please
see page 12 for details.

For 1080p video, maximum extension is 1000 feet (300 meters).•
IR repeater functionality is only from the receiving unit to the sending unit. IR •

data cannot be transmitted from the sending unit to the receiving unit.
A single CAT cable is needed for each extension. Gefen recommends using •

solid core CAT-5e cabling. Termination should adhere to the TIA/EIA-568-B
specifi cation. Please see page 17 for more details.

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FEATURES

Features

Switches easily between any four component/audio sources•
Sends up to four video inputs to any four remote displays•
Maintains 1920 x 1200, 1080p, and 2k resolution video•
Extends video up to 1000 feet over CAT-5 cable•
Discrete IR remote (included)•
Serial RS-232 remote port•
Rack ears included•

Package Includes

(1) 4x4 Component/Audio CAT5 Matrix
(4) Component/Audio over CAT-5 Receiver Units
(4) RMT-4 Infrared Remote Controls
(4) 1 Foot 5 RCA Component Video/Audio Cables (for selecting CAT5
transmission)
(4) 6 Foot 5 RCA Component Video/Audio cables (for connecting Matrix to
sources)
(4) 5V DC Power Supplies (for Receivers)
(1) 24V DC Power Supply (for Matrix)
(1) Rack Ears
(1) User’s Manual

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4X4 COMPONENT MATRIX OVER CAT-5 FRONT

PANEL LAYOUT

12 3 4 5

67 8 9 10 11

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