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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