Gefen EXT-HDMIRS232-CAT5 User Manual

RS-232

Extender

EXT-HDMIRS232-CAT5

User Manual

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Rev A3

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Introduction / Operation Notes

2. Features / Package Includes

3. Sender Panel Descriptions

4. Receiver Panel Descriptions

5. Connecting and Operating the HDMI RS232 CAT-5 Extender

6. HDMI RS232 CA T-5 Extender Con fi guration / How to Equalize the Video Signal

7. Additional DIP Switch Functions

8. Network Cable Wiring Diagram

9. Specifi cations

10. Warranty

INTRODUCTION

1

Congratulations on your purchase of the HDMI RS232 CAT-5 Extender. 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.

Gefen HDMI RS232 CAT-5 Extender

Extending state-of-the-art digital video displays, computer monitors and touch
screens has never been easier. Distances up to 150 feet at 1080p resolution (300
feet at 1080i resolution) are guaranteed to perform beautifully , giving you a reliable
method of all-digital extension while streamlining your installation cabling needs.

How It Works

You simply connect the HDMI RS232 Extender MS sender unit to your HDMI and
RS232 source using the supplied cables. Y our RS232 device and the HDMI display
plugs into the HDMI RS-232 Extender’s MS receiver unit. Two CAT-5 cables
connect the sender and the receiver units to each other allowing for up to 300
feet of extension (300 feet at 1080i resolution or 150 feet of extension at 1080p
resolution). You can use the optional Gefen IR Emitter cable to extend IR signals.

READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR

OPERATING THE HDMI RS232 CAT-5 EXTENDER

• Use two industry standard CAT-5, CAT-5e or CAT-6 cables to operate the
HDMI RS232 CA T-5 Extender . Gefen recommends CA T -6 cabling for maximum
performance.

• For 1080i video, maximum extension is 300 feet (91 meters).

• For 1080p video, maximum extension is 150 feet (45 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.

• This product features the option to force the output colorspace to RGB and/or
use a pre-programmed EDID. These features can be used to resolve specifi c
user or for troubleshooting purposes. Please see page 7 for more information.

OPERATION NOTES

FEATURES

2

Features

• Supports resolutions up to 1080p, 2K, and 1920 x 1200

• Sends video at distances of up to 300 feet (1080i) / 150 feet (1080p)

• Small and Compact

• Improved compensation for cable skew

• Audio and video are transmitted digitally over the CAT-5, CAT-5e or CAT-6
cable for zero signal loss

• Eliminates equipment noise in the viewing environment

• Extends any IR device

Package Includes

(1) HDMI RS232 CAT-5 Extender Sender Unit
(1) HDMI RS232 CAT-5 Extender Receiver Unit
(1) 6 foot HDMI Cable (M-M)
(1) 6 foot RS-232 Cable (M-M)
(2) 5V DC Power Supplies
(1) User Manual