Gefen HDMI-CAT5-MS, EXT-HDMI-CAT5-MS User Manual

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CAT-5 MS

Extreme Extender

EXT-HDMI-CAT5-MS

User Manual

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CONTENTS

1 Introduction
2 Operation Notes
3 Features
4 Sender Panel Descriptions
5 Receiver Panel Descriptions
6 Connecting And Operating The HDMI Cat-5 MS Extreme
7 Manual Equalization
8 Network Cable Wiring Diagram
9 Mounting Plate Installation
10 Terminology
11 Specifi cations
12 Warranty

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Congratulations on your purchase of the HDMI CAT-5 MS Extreme. 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 MS Extreme

The HDMI CAT-5 MS Extreme Extender extends your HDTV display up to 300
feet away from your HDTV source using two CAT-5 cables. It is equipped with
HDMI (high defi nition multimedia interface) connectors and is capable of sup-
porting DVI (digital visual interface) equipment when used with a HDMI to DVI
Adapter, providing greater fl exibility and options when integrating several home
theater components.

How It Works

The HDMI CAT-5 Extreme-S sender unit sits next to your computer, set-top box
or DVD player source. Cables supplied with the HDMI CAT-5 MS Extreme con­nect your DVI or HDMI source to the send unit. The HDMI CAT-5 Extreme-R re­ceive unit sits next to your HDTV display - up to 300 feet away. The display plugs
into the back of the HDMI CAT-5 MS Extreme-R receiver unit. Two CAT-5 cables
connect the sender and the receiver units to each other.

INTRODUCTION

READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR

OPERATING THE HDMI CAT-5 MS EXTREME

The HDMI CAT-5 MS Extreme units are housed in a metal box for better RF •
shielding.

Your CAT-5 cable should not exceed 300 feet. •
If you do not need DDC or HDCP data you can use a single CAT-5 cable for the •

video only. The DDC will not be connected. (For further information, see our
Terminology section on page 9.) If HDCP is required, both CAT-5 cables must
be used between the sender and receiver units.

If the source requires EDID present, you can use the Gefen HDMI Detective to •
provide EDID information to your source but will not transmit HDCP.

Shielded CAT6 with metal RJ-45 connectors is recommended to protect from •
random fl ashes caused by EMI.

Power supply for the receiver should not be connected unless you are using •
one CAT5 or going over a distance of 200ft.

Extensions over 130ft. require you to manually EQ your signal (see page 4).•
Extensions under 130ft. use Auto EQ (which is on by default) (see page 4).•
The extender is factory set to Auto EQ which will work for distances under 130 •

ft.

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OPERATION NOTES