Gefen HDMI CAT-5 IR, EXT-HDMIIR-CAT5 User Manual

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IR CAT-5

Extender

EXT-HDMIIR-CAT5

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 HDMI CAT-5 IR Extender
9 Adjusting The HDMI CAT-5 IR Extender
12 Network Cable Wiring Diagram
13 Specifi cations
14 Warranty

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Congratulations on your purchase of the HDMI CAT-5 IR 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.

The Gefen HDMI CAT-5 IR Extender

Extending state-of-the-art digital video displays, computer monitors and IR
control signals has never been easier.

Distances of 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

At the A/V source end, you connect the HDMI CAT-5 IR Extender Sender
unit to your HDMI source and its IR blaster to your devices IR eye using the
supplied cables. At the remote end, your HDMI display connects to the HDMI
IR Extender’s Receiver unit. Two CAT-5 cables connect the Sender and the
Receiver units to each other, allowing for up to 300 feet of A/V source extension.
Power-cycle all equipment and you will experience remote HDTV extension with
full IR control of your HDMI source.

For a sleeker appearance of your A/V equipment and greater installation
fl exibility, optional Gefen IR eye (EXT-RMT-EXTIR) can be used to completely
hide the HDMI IR Receiver.

Note: The HDMI CAT-5 IR Extender system is HDCP compliant.

INTRODUCTION

READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR

OPERATING THE HDMI CAT-5 IR EXTENDER

• 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 (Electromagnetic Interference) is present anywhere near the CAT-5,
CAT-5e or CAT-6 video cables it may be necessary to use shielded cables.
This is to prevent possible interference from degrading the video signal.
Using shielded cable, however, will reduce the maximum distance that the
cables can be extended.

• Extensions under 130 feet (40 meters) can use Auto Equalization (Auto EQ)
which is on by default. Extensions over 130 feet (40 meters) will require you
to manually equalize your signal (see page 9).

• 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.

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

• High quality Shielded 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 and HDMI 1.3 Compatible

• HDCP Compliant.

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OPERATION NOTES

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Features

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

• Sends video up to 300 feet (1080i) / 150 feet (1080p) away

• Small and Compact, easy to install

• Improved compensation for cable skew

• A/V signals are sent digitally over CAT-5 cable for zero signal loss

• Eliminates equipment noise in the viewing environment

• Extends any IR device

• HDMI/HDCP Compliant

Package Includes

(1) HDMI CAT-5 IR Sender
(1) HDMI CAT-5 IR Receiver
(1) 6 Foot HDMI Cable (M-M)
(1) IR Blaster
(2) 5V DC Power Supplies
(1) Owner’s Manual

FEATURES