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DisplayPort

Extender

over CAT-7

EXT-DP-CAT7

User Manual

www.gefen.com

Summary of Contents for EXT-DP-CAT7

Page 1: ...DisplayPort Extender over CAT 7 EXT DP CAT7 User Manual www gefen com...

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Page 3: ...LLC c o Customer Service 20600 Nordhoff St Chatsworth CA 91311 www gefen com support gefen com Notice Gefen LLC reserves the right to make changes in the hardware packaging and any accompanying docum...

Page 4: ...out 6 Receiver Unit Descriptions 7 CONNECTING THE DISPLAYPORT EXTENDER OVER CAT 7 8 Connections 8 Wiring Diagram 8 OPERATING THE DISPLAYPORT EXTENDER OVER CAT 7 9 LED Indicators 9 DIP Switch Configura...

Page 5: ...eet 30 meters away from a DisplayPort source using two CAT 7 cables Resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 WUXGA or 1080p Full HD when using a single CAT 7 cable and up to 2560 x 1600 WQXGA when using two cabl...

Page 6: ...DISPLAYPORT EXTENDER OVER CAT 7 CAT 7 cables should not exceed 100 feet 30 meters Resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 WUXGA or 1080p Full HD are supported when using a single CAT 7 cable Two CAT 7 cables m...

Page 7: ...yPort 1 1a 16 position EQ rotary switch to compensate for cable skew HPD Auto Calibration button Pre emphasis switch Drive level switch Boost level switches Power On and Link indicators Locking power...

Page 8: ...Sender Unit Layout 4 INTRODUCTION 1 4 5 3 1 2 Back Front Top...

Page 9: ...with this unit 2 DP In Connect a Hi Def source to this port using a DisplayPort cable 3 Power This LED indicator will glow bright blue when the unit is powered 4 Link 1 Connect a CAT 7 cable up to 100...

Page 10: ...6 INTRODUCTION Receiver Unit Layout 5 6 3 4 1 2 Back Front Top...

Page 11: ...3 HPD Press this button to cycle the HPD line on the Receiver unit 4 EQ Use this EQ rotary switch to adjust the quality of the output signal based on the length and type of CAT 7 cable that is being...

Page 12: ...e g Link 1 Link 1 Link 2 Link 2 4 Connect the included 5V DC locking power supply to the Sender unit Do not overtighten the locking connectors Plug the AC power cord from the power supply to an avail...

Page 13: ...Status Condition Power Solid blue Power connected to the Sender unit OFF No power supplied to the Sender unit Link Solid green DisplayPort Extender over CAT 7 is operating correctly Solid red No Displ...

Page 14: ...of the Sender unit Adjust the DIP switch settings based on the type and cable length that is being used DIP Switch 1 Differential Output Voltage Select DIP Switch Position Output Voltage ON default 1...

Page 15: ...ON 12 2 to 16 6 ON OFF 20 6 to 24 8 ON ON 27 6 to 28 9 The DisplayPort Extender over CAT 7 has an HPD button on the front of the Receiver unit Pressing this button will cycle the HPD Hot Plug Detect l...

Page 16: ...used to adjust the boost level depending upon the length of the CAT 7 cable 1 Insert a small flat headed tool into the notch on the rotary switch 2 Turn the rotary switch clockwise or counterclockwis...

Page 17: ...for use with Gefen products Failure to do so may produce unexpected results and reduced performance Each cable run must consist of a single undivided segment of CAT 7 cabling from the Sender unit to t...

Page 18: ...wood drywall screws as shown in the diagram above There should be an inch or two of clearance between the edges of the unit and any walls or vertical surfaces to allow for enough clearance for connec...

Page 19: ...HPD Auto Calibration button Receiver 1 tact type Pre emphasis switch Sender 1 3 position DIP switch Drive level switch Sender 1 3 position DIP switch Boost level switch Sender 2 3 position DIP switch...

Page 20: ...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 cables...

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Page 24: ...Rev A2 20600 Nordhoff St Chatsworth CA 91311 1 800 545 6900 818 772 9100 fax 818 772 9120 www gefen com support gefen com Pb This product uses UL or CE listed power supplies...