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Extender for HDMI Long Range
GTV-HDMI-CAT5LR
User Manual
www.gefentv.com
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ASKING FOR ASSISTANCE Technical Support: Telephone (818) 772-9100 (800) 545-6900 Fax (818) 772-9120 Technical Support Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday thru Friday. Write To: Gefen Inc. c/o Customer Service 20600 Nordhoff St Chatsworth, CA 91311 www.gefentv.com support@gefentv.com Notice Gefen Inc. reserves the right to make changes in the hard ware, packaging and any accompanying doc u men ta tion without prior written notice. Extender for HDMI Long Range is a trademark of Gefen Inc. ©
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CONTENTS 1 Introduction 2 Operation Notes 3 Features 4 Sender Unit Panel Layout 5 Sender Unit Panel Descriptions 6 Receiver Unit Panel Layout 7 Receiver Unit Panel Descriptions 8 Connecting The Extender For HDMI Long Range 9 Confi guring The Extender For HDMI Long Range 10 Network Cable Wiring Diagram 11 Mounting Plate Installation 12 Specifi cations 13 Warranty
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INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the Extender for HDMI Long Range. Your complete satisfaction is very important to us. Gefen TV Gefen TV is a unique product line catering to the growing needs for innovative home theater solutions. We specialize in total integration for your home theater, while also focusing on going above and beyond customer expectations to ensure you get the most from your hardware. We invite you to explore our distinct product line and hope you fi nd your s
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OPERATION NOTES READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE EXTENDER FOR HDMI LONG RANGE • The Extender for HDMI Long Range uses 2 CAT-5, CAT-5e or CAT-6 cables for extension. If fi eld terminating cables, please adhere to the TIA/EIA-568-B specifi cation. • Maximum extension is 820 feet (250 meters) at a resolution of 1080p. • HDMI 1.2 compliant • Extender for HDMI Long Range is NOT HDCP compliant. 2
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FEATURES Features • Extends high defi nition displays up to 820 feet (250 meters) from the source at 1080p • Supports resolutions up to 1080p, 2K, and 1920 x 1200 • Audio and video are transmitted over the CAT-5 cables with zero signal loss • Eliminates equipment noise in the viewing environment • Equalizer/Gain control for optimal picture quality • Improved compensation for cable skew • HDMI 1.2 compliant Package Includes (1) Extender for HDMI Long Range Sender (1) Extender for HDMI Long Rang
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SENDER UNIT PANEL LAYOUT Front Panel 1 Back Panel 2 3 4 5 4
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SENDER UNIT PANEL DESCRIPTIONS 1 HDMI Input Connect the HDMI source device to this input port. 2 RJ-45 Port (Video) This port accepts an CAT-5, CAT-5e or CAT-6 cable for transmission of the video and audio signals to the receiver. 3 RJ-45 Port (DDC) This port accepts an CAT-5, CAT-5e or CAT-6 cable for connection to the receiver. This cable will be used for DDC and HDCP data. 4 5V DC Power Input Connect the included 5V DC power supply between this input and an open wall power socket. 5 Power
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RECEIVER UNIT PANEL LAYOUT Front Panel 1 Back Panel 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6
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RECEIVER UNIT PANEL DESCRIPTIONS 1 HDMI Output Connect the HDMI capable device to this output port. 2 Distance Control Dip Switches These 2 Dip Switches are used to adjust the video/audio signal for specifi c CAT-5 cable lengths. Please use the table on page 9 for more information on this setting. 3 Equalization Trim Pot This Trim Pot is used to adjust the amount of equalization that is applied to the incoming signal. This setting must be adjusted to receive the best possible quality. 4 Gain
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CONNECTING THE EXTENDER FOR HDMI LONG RANGE How to Connect the Extender for HDMI Long Range 1. Connect the HDMI source device to the Extender for HDMI Long Range sender unit using the supplied HDMI cable. 2. Connect one pair of CAT-5, CAT-5e or CAT-6 cables between the sender and receiver unit’s RJ-45 Video and DDC ports. NOTE: If the source device does not require an EDID, or if an EDID is provided by some other means, a single CAT-5 cable can be used for extension. This single cable soluti
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CONFIGURING THE EXTENDER FOR HDMI LONG RANGE The Extender for HDMI Long Range receiver has adjustment settings that may need to be made before an optimal video quality is achieved. The available adjustment options are listed below. Distance Control The Dip Switches related to distance control will allow the user to set the proper signal output for the length of CAT-5 cable used with the Extender for HDMI Long Range system. Please use the table below to set the proper setting: Dip Switch Sett
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NETWORK CABLE WIRING DIAGRAM Gefen has specifi cally engineered their products to work with the TIA/EIA-568-B specifi cation. Please adhere to the table below when fi eld 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. Gefen recommends u
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MOUNTING PLATE INSTALLATION Mounting Plate Installation 1 Remove the rubber feet covering the screws off the bottom of the unit. 2 Remove the screws. 3 Line up the mounting plates and screw it on to the unit. 11
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SPECIFICATIONS Video Amplifi er Bandwidth ....................................................................... 165 MHz Single Link Range/Max. Resolution ........................................ 1080p/1920 x 1200 Input Video Signal .............................................................................. 1.2 Volts p-p Input DDC Signal ......................................................................... 5 Volts p-p (TTL) HDMI Connector ..............................................
