Gefen EXT-VGARS232-141 User Manual

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VGA RS232

Extender

EXT-VGARS232-141

User Manual

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CONTENTS

1 Introduction
2 Operation Notes
3 Features
4 Sender Unit Layout
5 Sender Unit Descriptions
6 Receiver Unit Layout
7 Receiver Unit Descriptions
8 Connecting and Operating the VGA RS232 Extender
8 How to Connect the VGA RS232 Extender
8 Wiring Diagram
9 Brightness Control
10 Cable Skew / Color Divergence Control
12 RS-232 Serial Control
13 Network Cable Wiring Diagram
14 Wall Mounting Instructions
15 Specifi cations
16 Warranty

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INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of the Gefen VGA RS232 Extender. Your com­plete satisfaction is very important to us.

About Gefen

We specialize in total integration for your home theater, while also focusing on
going above and beyond customer expectations to ensure you get the most from
your hardware. We invite you to explore our distinct product line. Please visit
http://www.gefen.com for the latest offerings in High-Defi nition signal solutions
or call us between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm Monday-Friday, Pacifi c
Standard Time for assistance with your A/V needs. We’ll be happy to assist you.

The Gefen VGA RS232 Extender

The Gefen VGA RS232 extends any VGA source to a monitor or digital signage
application placed up to 330 feet (100 meters) using one CAT-5 cable. This
product also extends RS-232 using the same CAT-5 cable, allowing access to
control devices using RS-232.

How It Works

Place the Sender Unit next to the VGA source. Use the included VGA cable to
connect the source to the Sender Unit. Connect the Receiver Unit to the monitor
or digital signage display with a VGA cable (not supplied). Use one CAT-5 cable,
up to 330 feet (100 meters), to connect the Sender Unit to the Receiver Unit.
Connect an RS-232 serial cable from the RS-232 port on the Sender Unit to the
RS-232 control device. Connect the RS-232 port on the Receiver Unit to the RS­232 device.

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OPERATION NOTES

READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR

OPERATING THE GEFEN VGA RS232 EXTENDER

• CAT-5e cables should not exceed 330 feet (100 meters).

• Unshielded (UTP) CAT-5e is recommended.

Features

• Extends any VGA and RS-232 source up to 330 feet (100 meters)

• Supports resolutions up to 1920x1200

• All-digital signal transmission for zero signal loss

• Metal enclosure improves RF shielding

Package Includes

(1) Gefen VGA RS232 Extender Sender Unit
(1) Gefen VGA RS232 Extender Receiver Unit
(1) 6 ft. VGA cable (M-F)
(1) 6 ft. serial cable (M-F)
(2) 5V DC Power Supplies
(1) Set of Wall Mounting Plates
(1) User Manual

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FEATURES

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SENDER UNIT LAYOUT

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