Linear HDMI-CAT5-EXT Owner's Manual

Extreme CAT5 Extender For

Model # HDMI-CAT5-EXT

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction / Operation Notes1.
Features2.
Sender Panel Descriptions3.
Receiver Panel Descriptions4.
Connecting And Operating The Extreme CAT5 Extender for HDMI5.
DIP SWITCH Usage Guide6.
Wiring Diagram7.
Network Cable Wiring Diagram8.
Mounting Plate Installation9.
Specications10.
Warranty 11.

INTRODUCTION

The Linear Extreme CAT5 Extender for HDMI extends your HDTV display up to
200 feet (60m) away from your HDTV source using two CAT-5, CAT-5e, or CAT-6

cables. It is equipped with HDMI (high denition multimedia interface) connectors

and is capable of supporting DVI (digital visual interface) equipment when used with

a HDMI to DVI Adapter, providing greater exibility and options when integrating

several home theater components

How It Works
The Extreme CAT-5 Extender for HDMI sender unit sits next to your computer, set-

top box or DVD player source. The cable supplied with the Extreme CAT5 Extender
for HDMI connect your DVI or HDMI source to the sender unit. The Extreme CAT-5
Extender for HDMI receive unit sits next to your HDTV display - up to 200 feet
(60m) away. The display plugs into the back of the Extreme CAT-5 Extender for
HDMI receiver unit. Two CAT-5, CAT-5e, or CAT-6 cables (not included) connect the
sender and the receiver units to each other.

OPERATION NOTES

READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR

OPERATING THE EXTREME CAT5 EXTENDER FOR HDMI SYSTEM

Use industry CAT-5, CAT-5e or CAT-6 cable to operate the Extreme CAT5 Extender. •

Solid core CAT-6 cable is recommended for best results.
The Extreme CAT5 Extender For HDMI is housed in a metal box for better RF •

shielding.
For 1080i video, your CAT-5, CAT-5e or CAT-6 cable should not exceed 200 •

feet (60m).
For 1080p video, your CAT-5, CAT-5e or CAT-6 cable should not exceed 150 •

feet (45m).
Each cable run must be one continuous run from one end to the other. No •

splices or use of punch down blocks.
Only the sending side needs to be powered. Do not connect power to the •

receiver unless the CAT-5, CAT-5e or CAT-6 cable run is longer than 150 feet
(45m).

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FEATURES

Features

Extends high denition displays up to 200 feet (60 meters) from the source at •

1080i

Extends high denition displays up to 150 feet (45 meters) from the source at •

1080p
Improved compensation for cable skew •
Eliminates equipment noise in the viewing environment •
Supports resolutions up to 1080p, 2K, and 1920 x 1200 •
Audio and video are transmitted digitally over two CAT-5, CAT-5e or CAT-6 •

cables with no signal loss
HDMI/HDCP compliant•

Includes:

(1) Extreme CAT5 Extender For HDMI Sender
(1) Extreme CAT5 Extender For HDMI Receiver
(1) 6 ft HDMI to HDMI Cable M-M
(2) Extreme CAT5 Extender For HDMI Wall mounts
(2) 5V DC power supply
(1) User’s manual

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SENDER PANEL DESCRIPTIONS

Front Panel

RJ-45 Input
Port - Video

5V DC

Power Input

RJ-45 Input

Port - DDC

Back Panel

Power LED

Indicator

HDMI In

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RECEIVER PANEL DESCRIPTIONS

Front Panel

RJ-45 Input

Port - DDC

HDMI Out

Back Panel

Power LED

Indicator

RJ-45 Input
Port - Video

5V DC

Power Input

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CONNECTING AND OPERATING

THE EXTREME CAT5 EXTENDER FOR HDMI

How to Connect the Extreme CAT5 Extender for HDMI

Connect your source to the Extreme CAT5 Extender for HDMI sender unit using 1.
the supplied HDMI cable.

Connect your display to the Extreme CAT5 Extender for HDMI receiver unit 2.
using a user supplied HDMI cable.

Connect the Extreme CAT5 Extender for HDMI sender and receiver units 3.
together using a user supplied CAT-5, CAT-5e, or CAT-6 cable.

Plug the included 5V DC power supplies into the Extreme CAT5 Extender for 4.
HDMI sender unit.

If there is no image or video noise on the display, please refer to the DIP 5.
SWITCH Usage Guide in the following section to adjust the video signal.

Please ensure that all cables are properly connected.6.
Wire your CAT-5, CAT-5e or CAT-6 as a “straight through” cable, using the 7.

TIA/

EIA-568-B wiring standard. Do not mix different types of cable. Please see

page 8 for a network cable wiring diagram.
Only the sending side needs to be powered. Do not connect power to the 8.

receiver unless the CAT-5, CAT-5e or CAT-5e cable run is longer than 150 feet
(45m).

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DIP SWITCH USAGE GUIDE

The sender and receiver of the Extreme CAT5 Extender For HDMI both contain
a set of DIP SWITCHES located underneath each unit. Peeling back the silver
sticker on the bottom of each unit will reveal the DIP SWITCH bank. 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 the source and display on.
Switches 3 and 4 on both sender and receiver banks 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

Not Used 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:

Strong boost should not be used on stranded cables. A strong boost will cause 1.
pixelation or no picture on these cables.

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

To eliminate the possibility of cross talk and interference, cables must be 3.
terminated with TIA/EIA-568-B specications. Please see page 8 for a network
cable wiring diagram.

DIP SWITCH

DEFAULT POSITION

FOR SENDER AND RECEIVER

ON

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WIRING DIAGRAM

Maximum HDMI cable length is 15 ft at 1080P resolution without the use of an HDMI-SB or HDMI-CAT5-EXT

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NETWORK CABLE WIRING DIAGRAM

Linear has specically engineered our products to work with the TIA/EIA-568-B
specication. Please adhere to the table below when eld terminating cable for

use with Linear products. Failure to do so may produce unexpected results and
reduced performance.

Pin Color

1 Orange / White
2 Orange
3 Green / White
4 Blue

5 Blue / White
6 Green
7 Brown / White
8 Brown

CAT-5, CAT-5e, and CAT-6 cabling comes in stranded and solid core types. For
best results Linear recommends using solid core cabling. CAT-6 cable is also
recommended for best results.

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

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

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MOUNTING PLATE INSTALLATION

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SPECIFICATIONS

Video Amplier Bandwidth ............................................................................ 165 MHz

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 Shielded

Power Consumption ........................................................................... 20 Watts (max)

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

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

Shipping Weight ................................................................................................. 4 lbs.

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WARRANTY

Note: These products are designed to be installed and serviced by trained professional
installation companies.

Linear LLC warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship. For the

term of the warranty, see the list of products below. The Warranty Expiration Date is reected by
a date code that is afxed to all of Linear’s products. This warranty extends only to wholesale

customers who buy direct from Linear or through Linear’s normal distribution channels. Linear
does not warrant this product to consumers. Consumers should inquire from their selling dealer
as to the nature of the dealer’s warranty. There are no obligations or liabilities on the part of
Linear LLC for consequential damages arising out of or in connection with use or performance

of this product or other indirect damages with respect to loss of property, revenue, or prot, or

cost of removal, installation or reinstallation. All implied warranties, including implied warranties

for merchantability and implied warranties for tness, are valid only until warranty expiration date

as labeled on the product. This Linear LLC Warranty is in lieu of all other warranties express or
implied. Some states and countries do not allow limitations or how long an implied warranty lasts
or the exclusion or limitation or incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusions

may not apply. The Linear LLC warranty gives specic legal rights in addition to other rights,

which may exist and vary from state to state and country to country.
All products returned for warranty service require a Return Product Authorization Number (RPA#).

Contact Linear Technical Services at 1-800-421-1587 for an RPA# and other important details.
Consumers: If you have trouble locating your installing company, please contact Linear LLC at

1-800-421-1587 and we will assist you with locating a service and Installation Company.
The following warranty period applies to this set of Linear branded products.

Linear High Denition Video products — Two (2) years. There is no warranty offered on the 1.
batteries supplied with the IR remote Control.

The warranty is limited to repair or replacement of products returned, freight prepaid, to
Linear LLC. There is NO PROVISION FOR LABOR COST OR OTHER REIMBURSEMENTS
OF ANY KIND.

Failures due to product abuse, negligence, improper installation, improper use, and 1.
electrical surge including damage from lightning, water damage or other damage due to
natural disasters are not covered by the warranty.

The warranty shall also be voided by any tampering with the date code, labels or other 2.
markings on the product.

Products that are damaged in transit to Linear LLC due to improper packaging or by the 3.
carrier (shipping company) will not be covered under the warranty. If the product was
damaged or lost by the carrier, it is the sender’s responsibility to create a claim against the
carrier.

The user is responsible for all labor costs associated with removing, reinstalling and 4.
returning the product to Linear LLC.

Linear LLC, at its option, will repair or replace the defective product.5.
Replacements will be made from B-Stock. If an exact replacement is not available Linear 6.

LLC, at its option will select the nearest equivalent product. The user is responsible for
freight charges to Linear LLC.

Linear LLC will return warranted repaired or replacements by UPS Ground or an equivalent 7.
service. A customer may pay the additional costs for second day or next-day service.

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