® DVI CAT5 4X Extender EXT-DVI-CAT5-4X User’s Manual WWW.GEFEN.
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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 DVI CAT5 4X Extender 7 Manual Equalization Procedure 8 Dip Switch Location Diagram 9 Network Cable Wiring Diagram 10 Rack Mount Installation 11 Mounting Plate Installation 12 Specifications 13 Warranty
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the DVI CAT5 4X 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.
OPERATION NOTES READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE DVI CAT5 4X EXTENDER • The DVI CAT5 4X Extender and DVI CAT5 MSR units are housed in a metal box for better RF shielding. • 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 is present anywhere near the RJ-45 video cable runs, it may be necessary to use shielded RJ-45 cable.
FEATURES Features • Easily distribute four DVI sources to four remote DVI displays • Extends video signals up to 300 feet over CAT-5, CAT-5e or CAT-6a network cable • Maintains 1920 x 1200, 1080p, and 2k resolution video Package Includes (1) DVI CAT5 4X - Sender unit (4) DVI CAT5 MS - Receiver units (4) 6 foot DVI cable (M-M) (4) Mounting Plate (1 set) Rackears (4) 5V DC power supply (1) 24V DC power supply 3
24V DC Power Input Video 1 RJ45 Outputs Video 1 DVI Input Video 2 RJ45 Outputs 4 Video 2 DVI Input Back Panel Video 3 RJ45 Outputs Front Panel Video 3 DVI Input Video 4 RJ45 Outputs Video 4 DVI Input Power LED SENDER PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
RECEIVER PANEL DESCRIPTIONS Front Panel DVI Output EQ trim pot Power LED Indicator 5V DC Power Input Back Panel DDC RJ-45 Input 5 VIDEO RJ-45 Input
CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE DVI CAT5 4X EXTENDER How to Connect the DVI CAT5 4X Extender 1. Connect your sources (up to four) to the DVI CAT5 4X Extender unit’s DVI inputs using the supplied DVI cables. 2. Connect your displays (up to four) to the DVI CAT5 MSR receiver unit’s DVI outputs using user supplied DVI cables. 3. Connect both CAT-5, CAT-5e or CAT-6 cables (DDC and Video) between the DVI CAT5 4X Extender and each DVI CAT5 MSR receiver.
MANUAL EQUALIZATION PROCEDURE The DVI CAT5 4X Extender and DVI CAT5 MSR receiver units both have sets of dip switches located on the underside of their casings. There is a piece of silver metallic tape that must be removed to expose these dip switches. The DVI CAT5 4X Extender unit carries 4 banks of 4 dip switches. Each DVI CAT5 MSR receiver carries one bank of 4 dip switches. Dip switches 1 and 2 on both the sending and receiving units are used in this procedure. Dip switches 3 and 4 are not used.
DIP SWITCH LOCATION DIAGRAM DVI CAT5 4X Extender FRONT Remove Tape 1 2 3 4 Boost Dip Switches DVI CAT5 MSR Equalization Trim Pot Remove Tape 1 2 3 4 Auto EQ Dip Switches 8
NETWORK CABLE WIRING DIAGRAM Gefen has specifically engineered their products to work with the TIA/EIA-568-B specification. Please adhere to the table below when field terminating cable for use with Gefen 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 12345678 CAT-5, CAT-5e, and CAT-6 cabling comes in stranded and solid core types.
RACK MOUNT INSTALLATION Rack mount ears are provided for installation of this unit into a 1U rack mount space. 1. 2. 3. 4. Locate the side screws on the unit. Remove the front 2 screws that are located closest to the front of the unit. Using the removed screws, screw the rack mounting bracket into the unit. Repeat the procedure on the opposite side of the unit.
MOUNTING PLATE INSTALLATION Mounting Plate Installation 1 Remove the rubber feet covering the screws off the bottom of the unit. Remove the screws. 2 3 Line up the mounting plates and screw it on to the unit.
SPECIFICATIONS Video Amplifier Bandwidth ..............................................................4 x 165 MHz Input Video Signal ................................................................................ 1.2 V p-p Input DDC Signal ........................................................................... 5V p-p (TTL) Single Link Range ..............................................................1080p / 1920 x 1200 DVI Connector Type ......................................
WARRANTY Gefen warrants the equipment it manufactures to be free from defects in material and workmanship. If equipment fails because of such defects and Gefen is notified within two (2) years from the date of shipment, Gefen will, at its option, repair or replace the equipment, provided that the equipment has not been subjected to mechanical, electrical, or other abuse or modifications.
*ma-DVI-CAT5-4X* Rev A4 20600 Nordhoff St., Chatsworth CA 91311 1-800-545-6900 818-772-9100 www.gefen.com Pb This product uses UL listed power supplies. fax: 818-772-9120 support@gefen.
