Gefen EXT-HDMI-CAT5-145 User Manual

1:5 Splitter For

Over CAT-5

EXT-HDMI-CAT5-145

User Manual

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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 1:5 Splitter For HDMI Over CAT-5
9 EDID Modes
10 Equalization & Boost Settings
11 Network Cable Wiring Diagram
12 Specifi cations
13 Warranty

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of the 1:5 Splitter For HDMI 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 1:5 Splitter For HDMI Over CAT-5

The Gefen 1:5 HDMI Over CAT5 Distribution Amplifi er allows you to distribute
HDMI video to 4 remote HDTV displays and to 1 local HDTV displays via
inexpensive and standard CAT5 cables.

How It Works

Simply plug your video source into the Gefen 1:5 HDMI Over CAT5 D.A. Sender
unit, then run an HDMI cable to your local HDTV displays. Then connect your
CAT5 cables to 1:5 HDMI Over CAT5 D.A. Sender unit, and fi nally connect a pair
of CAT5 cables to each of the 4 HDMI CAT5 D.A. Extreme Receivers at remote
HDTV display.

Note: CAT5 cable extensions may be up to 300 feet (1080i) or 150 ft (1080p).

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OPERATION NOTES

READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR

OPERATING THE 1:5 SPLITTER FOR HDMI OVER CAT-5

1:5 Splitter For HDMI Over CAT-5 will split the HDMI signal to 5 HDMI •
outputs. 4 of these outputs can be sent over CAT-5, CAT-5e or CAT-6 cables
to remote locations while the last output can be used for local use.

An short HDMI jumper cable (4 are included) must be connected from each of •
the lower board HDMI outputs to each of the upper board HDMI inputs to use
the extension capabilities of the 1:5 Splitter For HDMI Over CAT-5.

The maximum cable extension is 300 feet (91 meters) for video resolutions •
of 1080i and below.

The maximum cable extension is 150 feet (45 meters) for video resolutions •
of 1080p.

If EMI is present anywhere near the CAT-5, CAT-5e or CAT-6 video cable •
runs, it may be necessary to use shielded cable. This is to prevent possible
interference from degrading the video signal. Using shielded cable, however,
will reduce the maximum distance that the cable can be run.

Extensions under 130 feet can use Auto EQ (which is on by default). •
Extensions over 130 feet will require you to manually EQ your signal (see
page 10).

Each cable run must be one continuous run from one end to the other. No •
splices or use of punch down blocks.

High quality CAT-6 cabling should be used for maximum performance.•
Do not use stranded or low/no skew cabling. Solid core cabling should be •

used for maximum performance.
HDMI 1.2 Compliant.•
HDCP Compliant.•

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