Gefen HDMI-CAT5X User Manual

HDMI CAT-5

Extreme

USER MANUAL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1

Introduction

2

HDMI CAT-5 Extreme Sender Front Panel Descriptions

3

HDMI CAT-5 Extreme Receiver Front Panel Descriptions

4

How To Connect The HDMI CAT-5 Extreme

5

Dip Switch Usage Guide

6

CAT5 Link Cable - Wiring Diagram

7

Mounting Plate Installation

8

Frequently Asked Questions

9

Terminology

10

Specifi cations

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Warranty

OPERATION NOTES

READ THESE NOTES BEFORE IN STALL ING

OR OPERATING THE HDMI CAT-5 EXTREME EXTENDER

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

• Your CAT-5 cable should not exceed 200 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 DVI Detective to provide
EDID information.

* CAT6 cable is suitable for high resolutions at 50 meters.

INTRODUCTION

The HDMI CAT-5 Extreme sender unit sits next to your computer, DVD player or any set­top box with a HDMI output. The cable supplied with the HDMI CAT-5 Extreme connects
your HDMI source to the send unit. The HDMI CAT-5 Extreme receiver unit sits next to
your HDMI display - up to 200 feet away. The display plugs into the back of the HDMI
CA T-5 Extreme receiver unit. Two CAT-5 cables connect the HDMI CAT-5 Extreme-S and
the HDMI CAT-5 Extreme-R units to each other.

CONTENTS

The HDMI CAT-5 Extreme system consists of:
(1) HDMI CAT-5 Extreme-S

(1) HDMI CAT-5 Extreme-R
(1) 6 ft HDMI to HDMI Cable M-M
(2) HDMI CAT5 Wallmounts
(2) 5V DC power supply

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HDMI CAT-5 EXTREME SENDER FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTIONS

Connects to 5 volt

power supply

HDMI input connects to

HDMI source

Power Indicator

CAT-5 carries

TMDS signals

CAT-5 carries

DDC/HDCP signals

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HDMI CAT-5 EXTREME RECEIVER FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTIONS

Connects to HDMI display

Power Indicator

Connects to 5 volt

power supply

CAT-5 carries

DDC/HDCP signals

3

CAT-5 carries

TMDS signals

HOW TO CONNECT THE HDMI CAT-5 EXTREME

Connect your display to the HDMI CAT-5 Extreme receiver unit.

1

Connect your source to the HDMI CAT-5 Extreme sender unit

2

Connect your CAT-5 cables between the sender and the receiver

3

Plug the 5V power supply into the HDMI CAT-5 Extreme sender and receiver unit

4

You should now have picture. If you do not see a picture, try unplugging and re-

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plugging the HDMI input on the HDMI sender unit. Make sure your CAT-5 cables are
not crossed. Recycle the power on the unit.

* If problems persist try adjusting the Dip Switches by following the Dip Switch
Usage Guide.

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SERVICE SWITCH USAGE GUIDE

The Senders and Receivers of the Gefen CAT5 Extreme products both contain a set of
service switches (also called dip switches) located underneath each unit. Peeling back
the silver sticker will reveal the service switch bay. These service switches are used
to boost and equalize the signal to best match the conditions in your setup. (*Note:
Adjustments should be done with sources and display on. Switches 3 and 4 are not
used.)

Sender Dip Switch Settings

Setting Switch 1 Switch 2

No Boost OFF ON

Normal Boost (Default) OFF OFF

Strong Boost ON OFF

Undefi ned ON ON

Receiver Dip Switch Settings

Setting Switch 1 Switch 2

No EQ (Default) OFF OFF

EQ Setting 2 ON OFF
EQ Setting 3 OFF ON

Maximum EQ ON ON

Adjustment Guidelines:

1) Strong boost should not be used on stranded cables. Strong boosting will cause
pixels or no picture on these cables.

2) Using the wrong settings will not damage the units; it will either produce no
image or a noisy image.

3) To eliminate the possibility of cross talk and interference, cables must be
terminated with 568B scheduling. (See page 6 for details)

5

CAT5 LINK CABLE - WIRING DIAGRAM

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1

1

2

RJ-45 Jack

Orange

White/Orange

White/Green

3

4

Blue

5

6

7

Green

White/Blue

White/Brown

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Brown

1

2

3

RJ-45 Jack

4

5

6

6

7

8

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1

MOUNTING PLATE INSTALLATION

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of CAT-5e cable should I be using?

Solid core CAT-5e cable rated at 350 Mhz and terminated in 568a or 568b is the
minimum requirement. For resolutions greater than 1280x1024 or 1080i, Gefen
recommends solid CAT-6 cables.

I’m getting no video on the screens, what can I check?

First thing to check is make sure that the video CA T5 is linked to the other video CA T5 port
and the same with the DDC ports. Try removing the power supply from the receiver side,
if the power light turns off then you have your CAT-5 cables crossed. In some setups with
grounding issues you will not get a picture with the receiver powered. Test to make sure
the units are working with short CAT-5e cables 15-20 feet. You can also make sure you
have the correct boost setting confi gured (refer to page 5).

Occasionally the picture blanks out, how do I fi x this?

Flickering or a blinking image is the result of a loss of sync between the display and
the source. Try lowering the resolution to see if that helps, if it does, the CAT-5 cables
you are using are unable to handle the bandwidth of the higher resolution and thus you
are losing sync. Try a shielded CAT-6 cable on the video line to reduce interference.
You can also try adjusting the service switches. Usually this is caused by EMI and
a shielded CAT-6 with metal RJ-45 connectors with the drain wire soldered to the
connectors will resolve the issue. Please refer to the service switch guide on page 5 for
the different combinations.

Why is there a green or pink tint to my picture?

A tint of green or pink in the picture is a result of incorrect colorspace being transmitted.
This can be resolved by recycling power on your devices including the extender. If this
does not help, the DDC data containing the colorspace is not being transmitted correctly
due to loss in the CAT5 cable, try replacing the DDC cable.

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TERMINOLOGY

CAT-5

Category 5 cable, commonly known as Cat 5, is an unshielded twisted pair type cable
designed for high signal integrity . The actual standard defi nes specifi c electrical properties
of the wire, but it is most commonly known as being rated for its Ethernet capability of 100
Mbit/s. Its specifi c standard designation is EIA/TIA-568. Cat 5 cable typically has three
twists per inch of each twisted pair of 24 gauge copper wires within the cable.

CAT-5e

Similar to Cat 5 cable, but is enhanced to support speeds of up to 1000 megabits per
second.

DDC

Short form for Display Data Channel. It is a VESA standard for communication between
a monitor and a video adapter. Using DDC, a monitor can inform the video card about its
properties, such as maximum resolution and color depth. The video card can then use
this information to ensure that the user is presented with valid options for confi guring the
display.

DDWG

Digital Display Working Group DDWG are the creators of the HDMI specifi cation.

HDMI

The High-Defi nition Multi-media Interface (HDMI) is an industry-supported, uncompressed,
all-digital audio/video interface. HDMI provides an interface between any compatible digital
audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver and a compatible
digital audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV).

HDCP

High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection. Created by Intel, HDCP is used with HDTV
signals over HDMI and HDMI connections and on D-Theater D-VHS recordings to prevent
unauthorized duplication of copy written material.

HDTV

High-Defi nition T elevision. The high-resolution subset of our DTV system. The A TSC defi nes
HDTV as a 16:9 image with twice the horizontal and vertical resolution of our existing system,
accompanied by 5.1 channels of Dolby Digital audio. The CEA defi nes HDTV as an image
with 720 progressive or 1080 interlaced active (top to bottom) scan lines. 1280:720p and
1920:1080i are typically accepted as high-defi nition scan rates.

VESA

Video Electronic Standards Association, a consortium of manufacturers formed to establish
and maintain industry wide standards for video cards and monitors. VESA was instrumental
in the introduction of the Super VGA and Extended VGA video graphics standards with
a refresh rate of 70 Hz, minimizing fl icker and helping to reduce user eyestrain and
fatigue.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Video Amplifi er Bandwidth ................................................................................ 1.65 Gbps

Input Video Signal ......................................................................................... 1.2 volts p-p

Input DDC Signal .................................................................................... 5 volts p-p (TTL)

Single Link Range .............................................................................1080p / 1920 x 1200

HDMI Connector Type ..................................................................... Type A 19 pin female

Link Connector ........................................................................................................ RJ-45

Power Consumption .................................................................................. 20 watts (max)

Power Supply ......................................................................................................... 5V DC

Dimensions ............................................................................. 3.4” W x 1.25” H x 3.25” D

Shipping Weight ....................................................................................................... 3 lbs.

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WARRANTY

Gefen Inc. warrants the equipment it manufactures to be free from defects in material
and workmanship.

If equipment fails because of such defects and Gefen Inc. is notifi ed within two (2) year
from the date of shipment, Gefen Inc. will, at its option, repair or replace the equipment,
provided that the equipment has not been subjected to mechanical, electrical, or other
abuse or modifi cations.

Equipment that fails under conditions other than those covered will be repaired at the
current price of parts and labor in effect at the time of repair. Such repairs are warranted
for ninety (90) days from the day of reshipment to the Buyer.

This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied, including without
limitation, any implied warranty or merchantability or fi tness for any particular purpose, all
of which are expressly disclaimed.

1. Proof of sale may be required in order to claim warranty.

2. Customers outside the US are responsible for shipping charges to and from Gefen.

3. Copper cables are limited to a 30 day warranty and cable must be free from any
scratches, markings, and neatly coiled.

The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate.
However, Gefen Inc. assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained
in this manual. In no event will Gefen Inc., be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental,
or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual, even if
advised of the possibility of such damages. The technical information contained herein
regarding the HDMI CA T-5 Extreme features and specifi cations is subject to change without
notice.

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