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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:

Cable Length

Dip Switch Setting

Dip Switch 1

Dip Switch 2

0 - 165 Feet

OFF

OFF

166 - 330 Feet

ON

OFF

331 - 495 Feet

OFF

ON

496 - 820 Feet

ON

ON

NOTE: 

These length settings are guidelines. Actual settings may vary depending on 

the quality of cabling used. If there is no image after using the recommended settings 
above, please try the setting listed either below or above the one currently being 
used.

Equalization

The equalization Trim Pot will eliminate video noise that may be present in the video 
signal. Follow the steps below to adjust the equalization:

1.  Locate the equalization Trim Pot on the front panel of the receiver and insert 

a small adjustment tool, such as a small fl at headed screwdriver, into the 
hole.

2.  Turn the Trim Pot in either a clockwise or counter-clockwise direction until 

the video noise is eliminated.

3.  Remover the adjustment tool.

Gain (Brightness)

The gain Trim Pot will control the brightness level of the video signal. Follow the 
steps below to adjust the gain:

4.  Locate the gain Trim Pot on the front panel of the receiver and insert a small 

adjustment tool, such as a small fl at headed screwdriver, into the hole.

5.  Turn the Trim Pot in either a clockwise or counter-clockwise direction until 

the desired brightness is achieved.

6.  Remover the adjustment tool.

Summary of Contents for Extender for HDMI Long Range GTV-HDMI-CAT5LR

Page 1: ...Extender for HDMI Long Range User Manual www gefentv com GTV HDMI CAT5LR...

Page 2: ...Nordhoff St Chatsworth CA 91311 www gefentv com support gefentv com Notice Gefen Inc reserves the right to make changes in the hardware packaging and any accompanying documentation without prior writt...

Page 3: ...Sender Unit Panel Descriptions 6 Receiver Unit Panel Layout 7 Receiver Unit Panel Descriptions 8 Connecting The Extender For HDMI Long Range 9 Configuring The Extender For HDMI Long Range 10 Network...

Page 4: ...s EDID is remembered by source equip ment The HDMI CAT5 LR extender is also capable of supporting computer video DVI D when used with a DVI to HDMI cable adding versatility There are no compromises w...

Page 5: ...HDMI Long Range uses 2 CAT 5 CAT 5e or CAT 6 cables for extension If field terminating cables please adhere to the TIA EIA 568 B specification Maximum extension is 820 feet 250 meters at a resolution...

Page 6: ...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...

Page 7: ...4 Front Panel Back Panel 1 2 3 4 5 SENDER UNIT PANEL LAYOUT...

Page 8: ...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 supp...

Page 9: ...6 Front Panel Back Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 RECEIVER UNIT PANEL LAYOUT...

Page 10: ...ot is used to adjust the amount of gain that is applied to the incoming signal This setting is meant to adjust the brightness of the incoming video signal 5 RJ 45 Port Video This port accepts an CAT 5...

Page 11: ...olution will only use the CAT 5 cable connected between the RJ 45 Video ports on the sender and receiver units An EDID storage device such as a DVI detective part EXT DVI EDIDN can be used to record t...

Page 12: ...ettings above please try the setting listed either below or above the one currently being used Equalization The equalization Trim Pot will eliminate video noise that may be present in the video signal...

Page 13: ...cted results and reduced performance CAT 5 CAT 5e and CAT 6 cabling comes in stranded and solid core types Gefen recommends using solid core cabling CAT 6 cable is also recommended for best results Ea...

Page 14: ...2 3 Remove the rubber feet covering the screws off the bottom of the unit Remove the screws Line up the mounting plates and screw it on to the unit Mounting Plate Installation MOUNTING PLATE INSTALLA...

Page 15: ...on 1080p 1920 x 1200 Input Video Signal 1 2 Volts p p Input DDC Signal 5 Volts p p TTL HDMI Connector Type A 19 Pin Female Link Connector RJ 45 Shielded Power Supply Power Consumption 5V DC 20 watts m...

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