Gefen CAT5-5500HD, ex-tend-it CAT5 5500HD series User Manual

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CAT5•5500HD

Extends two DVI and USB up to 200 feet (60 meters) away

The Professional Series CAT5•5500HD extends your dual DVI displays and USB up to 200 feet
away from your DVI or HDMI™ source. The CAT5•5500HD is now available with a built in 4 port
USB hub on the receiver unit.

How It Works

The CAT5•5500HD sender unit sits next to your computer. The cables supplied with the
CAT5•5500HD connects your DVI source(s) and USB to the sender unit. The CAT5•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•5000HD receiver unit. Four CAT-5 cables connect the CAT5•5500HD-S and
the CAT5•5500HD-R units to each other.

Note: The CAT5•5500HD is HDCP compliant.

DVI, HDCP & HDMI Defined

Features:

z Extends any DVI compliant device up to 150 feet (45 meters) from the computer at

1920x1200

z Extends any DVI compliant device up to 200 feet (60 meters) from the computer at

1280x1024

z Extends USB 1.1 compliant devices up to 200 feet
z Uses CAT-5e cable for DDC and control signals
z Video is transmitted digitally for zero signal loss
z Supports resolutions up to 1080p, 2K, and 1920 x 1200
z Supports DDWG standard for DVI compliant monitors
z Includes rack ears
z HDCP compliant

Specifications:

z Video Amplifier Bandwidth: 165 MHz
z Single Link Range: 1080P/1920 x 1200
z Input Video Signal: 1.2 volts p-p
z Input DDC Signal: 5 volts p-p (TTL)
z DVI Connector: DVI-I (29 pin) female (digital only)
z USB Input: USB type "B" connector
z USB Output: two USB type "A" connectors
z Link Connector: RJ-45 Shielded
z Power Supply: 5V DC
z Power Consumption: 20 watts (max)
z Dimensions: 17" W x 1.75"H x 4.375" D
z Shipping Weight: 10 lbs.

Package Includes:

z CAT5•5500HD-S
z CAT5•5500HD-R
z Two 6 foot DVI cables
z One 6 foot USB cable
z Two 5V Power Supply
z User's Manual

EXT-CAT5-5500HD

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1

Introduction and Operation Notes

2

Features

3

How It Works

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

Frequently Asked Questions

12

Terminology

13

System Specifi cations

14

Warranty

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the new ex•tend•it CAT5•5500HD series by Gefen, Inc.
The ex•tend•it CAT5•5500HD by Gefen 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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