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HDC-RH401/201/101 Users Guide
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Summary of Contents for IDK HDC-RH401
- Page 1 HDC-RH401/201/101 Users Guide HDBaseT Daisy Chain Receiver & HDMI Splitter HDC-RH401/201/101 <User’s Guide> Ver.1.5.0 HDC-RH401 Cat6 RECEIVER with HDMI OUTPUTS POWER AC90-250V HDMI/DVI HDMI/DVI OUTPUT 3 OUTPUT 4 HDMI/DVI HDMI/DVI SIGNAL LINK LINK UPDATE OUTPUT 1 OUTPUT 2 HDC INPUT HDC OUTPUT •...
- Page 2 HDC-RH401/201/101 Users Guide Trademarks ● Blu-ray Disc and Blu-ray are trademarks of Blu-ray Disc Association. ● The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC in the United States and other countries.
- Page 3 Some of the contents in this User’s Guide such as appearance diagrams, menu operations, communication commands, and so on may differ depending on the version. This User’s Guide is subject to change without notice. You can download the latest version from IDK’s website at: http://www.idk.co.jp/en/index.html The lasers in this product meet Class 1 Laser Safety per FDA/CDRH and クラス...
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Page 4: Safety Instructions
HDC-RH401/201/101 Users Guide Safety instructions Read and understand all safety and operating instructions before using this device. Follow all instructions and cautions as detailed in this document. Enforcement Symbol Description Indicates the presence of a hazard that may result in death or serious... - Page 5 The product is intended to be installed by skilled technicians. For installation, please contact a system integrator or IDK. Otherwise, it may cause fire, electric shock, injury, or property damage. Set the power plug in a convenient place to unplug easily.
- Page 6 HDC-RH401/201/101 Users Guide Caution Do not place the product in any place where it will be subjected to high temperatures. If the product is subjected to direct sunlight or high temperatures, it may cause fire. Do not place the product in humid, oil smoke, or dusty place.
- Page 7 HDC-RH401/201/101 Users Guide Altitude: Do not place the product at elevations of 2,000 meters (6562 feet) or higher above sea level. Failure to do so may shorten the life of the internal parts and result in malfunctions. Instruction...
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Page 8: Table Of Contents
HDC-RH401/201/101 Users Guide Table of Contents Included items............................10 Product outline ............................. 11 Features ..............................12 Panels ..............................13 Front panel ...........................13 Rear panel ............................14 Example connection ..........................16 Precautions ............................17 Installation ............................17 Cabling ............................18 6.2.1 Cables ............................19 6.2.2 Twisted pair cable .........................19 Basic operation ............................21 Menu operation keys ........................21... - Page 9 HDC-RH401/201/101 Users Guide 8.16 [ F36 ] Setting Audio channel......................43 8.17 [ F38 ] Setting CEC physical address copy of EDID ...............45 8.18 [ F65 to F69 ] Setting audio output ON/OFF ..................46 8.19 [ F75 ] Selecting CEC........................46 8.20 [ F76] Selecting EDID for WXGA ....................47...
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Page 10: Included Items
One (1) for HDC-RH101 (1.8 meters; approximately 5.91 feet) Two (2) for HDC-RH201 Four (4) for HDC-RH401 Two (2) Ferrite Core [Fig. 1.1] Included items You can download the latest version of the User’s Guide from IDK’s website at: http://www.idk.co.jp/en/index.html... -
Page 11: Product Outline
HDC-RH401/201/101 Users Guide 2 Product outline The IDK HDC-RH101, 201, and 401 are receivers for HDBaseT signal. HDC-RH101, 201, and 401 have HDBaseT daisy chain and HDMI signal splitter functions. By using with the IDK HDC series transmitters, video and audio signals can be extended and distributed to up to four HDMI devices at receiver side. -
Page 12: Features
HDC-RH401/201/101 Users Guide 3 Features ■ Video Up to QWXGA (RB)*1 or 1080p HDCP supported Up to 197 ft. approx. / 60 m signal extension over a Cat6 cable Daisy chain connection Anti-snow ■ Others ... -
Page 13: Panels
The POWER LED lights when the HDC is turned on. ② Segment display and Sets menu using “SET”, “+”, and “-“ keys. menu operation keys (The cover plate with access to the menu is removable.) 【See “7.1 Menu operation”】 Note: Front panels for HDC-RH401/201/101 are common. -
Page 14: Rear Panel
HDC-RH401/201/101 Users Guide 4.2 Rear panel HDC-RH401 AC90-250V HDMI/DVI HDMI/DVI OUTPUT 3 OUTPUT 4 HDMI/DVI HDMI/DVI SIGNAL LINK LINK UPDATE OUTPUT 1 OUTPUT 2 HDC INPUT HDC OUTPUT ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ ⑨ HDC-RH201 AC90-250V HDMI/DVI... - Page 15 Output connector for HDMI signal. connector(OUTPUT1 to 4) Connector for sink devices such as LCD monitors and projectors HDC-RH401 : four (4) outputs OUTPUT1 to 4 HDC-RH201 : two (2) outputs OUTPUT1 and 2 HDC-RH101 : one (1) output OUTPUT1 ⑦...
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Page 16: Example Connection
HDC-RH401/201/101 Users Guide 5 Example connection HDC-TH401/201/101 HDMI (HDCP) Cat6 TRANSMITTER with HDMI INPUT HDC-TH401 POWER Up to 17 ft. / 5 m HDMI (HDCP) Blu-ray Disc player HDC-TD100-B HDC-RH401/201/101 Cat6 cable Cat6 Tx for DVI HDC-TD100-B Distribution Cat6 RECEIVER with HDMI OUTPUTS... -
Page 17: Precautions
HDC-RH401/201/101 Users Guide 6 Precautions Before connecting to external devices, follow the precautions below. 6.1 Installation When installing the HDC, please observe the following precautions. ・ Do not place the HDC on top of another HDC. ・ Do not block vent holes. Please secure the space above ambient 30 mm/1.18 inches. -
Page 18: Cabling
HDC-RH401/201/101 Users Guide 6.2 Cabling When connecting the HDC to the external devices, please observe the following precautions. ・ Read manuals of the external devices. ・ Before you connect the cable to the HDC or an external device, please remove electrification of the body by touching the metal around that is grounded. -
Page 19: Cables
HDC-RH401/201/101 Users Guide 6.2.1 Cables IDK Corporation provides various digital cables such as HDMI, DVI, and twisted pair cables. Please choose appropriate cables for your system configuration. For analog audio and RS-232C, please use on processing the cable to fit the connectors. - Page 20 HDC-RH401/201/101 Users Guide * CAT.5E HDC cable developed by IDK Corporation is double shielded twisted pair cable for high quality video transmission. It protects video signal from external noise or other interferences by having double shielded structure. Its transmission characteristic meets 500 MHz up to 100 m/328.08 ft., and it is certified and recommended by HDBaseT alliance.
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Page 21: Basic Operation
HDC-RH401/201/101 Users Guide 7 Basic operation 7.1 Menu operation keys Menu operation can be done from front panel. Please remove the front panel cover, and then you can see menu operation keys. Cat6 RECEIVER with HDMI OUTPUTS HDC-RH401 POWER Unscrew [Fig. -
Page 22: Initialization
HDC-RH401/201/101 Users Guide 7.2 Initialization Initialization operation is assigned to “SET” key. You can initialize the HDC by turning on while pressing “SET” key. Please keep pressing “SET” key until 7-SEGMENT LED is ON like following. 7-SEGMENT LED become OFF, it means initialization is done and starts normal operation. -
Page 23: Notes On Use
Deep Color output from source device, please set Deep Color setting of the HDC, and then set the source device video settings. Factory default is 8bit/component (24bit/pixel). 8) Please use IDK’s HDC receiver and transmitter when you want to transmit DVI signal which has HDCP. 9) If you got any trouble, please see ” 10 Trouble shooting”. -
Page 24: Menus
HDC-RH401/201/101 Users Guide 8 Menus 8.1 Menu operation Step1: Press the “SET” key. The 7-SEGMENT LED display menu number. Step2: Select the menu number using the “ + ” and “ – ” keys. Step3: Press the “SET” key to apply the menu number. -
Page 25: Menu List
HDC-RH401/201/101 Users Guide 8.2 Menu list 1) Standard menu [Table 8.1] Menu number (Standard menu) Type Menu # Functions Page [ F01 to F03 ] Copying EDID1 [ F01 to F03 ] Copying EDID2 [ F01 to F03 ] Copying EDID3... - Page 26 HDC-RH401/201/101 Users Guide 2) Maintenance menu [Table 8.2] Menu number (Maintenance menu) Type Menu Functions Page [ C01 to C05] Setting forced output HDMI mode HDC OUTPUT [ C01 to C05] Setting forced output HDMI mode OUTPUT1 [ C01 to C05] Setting forced output HDMI mode OUTPUT2...
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Page 27: F01 To F03 ] Copying Edid
01 to 03: HDC OUT to OUT2 (HDC-RH201) [Default] 01: HDC OUT 01 to 05: HDC OUT to OUT4 (HDC-RH401) [Default] 01: HDC OUT If cascade connection is employed, the source device will read the EDID of the source-device-side HDC. If two or more distributors are connected between a sink device and source device, follow the procedure below to read EDID data. - Page 28 HDC-RH401/201/101 Users Guide ・Setting by menu Normal condition (OFF) ↓ SET key “－” “＋” key EDID copy data1 → select F01 EDID copy data2 → select F02, EDID copy data3 → select F03 ↓ SET key “－” “＋” key select output connector [Default: 01: HDC OUTPUT] HDC OUTPUT →...
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Page 29: F10 ] Setting Edid Resolution
HDC-RH401/201/101 Users Guide 8.4 [ F10 ] Setting EDID resolution You can set the EDID to be sent to the source device: In order to use a built-in EDID (setting values “03” to “28”), set the maximum resolution supported by the sink device using setting values “03”... - Page 30 HDC-RH401/201/101 Users Guide [Table 8.5] The maximum resolution and EDID supported pixels S: Supported, N: Not supported, -: Not used (EDID supported) 1360 1366 1024 1280 1280 1280 1280 1280 1400 1440 1600 1600 1680 1920 1920 2048 Pixels 1024...
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Page 31: F12 ] Setting External Edid
HDC-RH401/201/101 Users Guide ・Setting by menu Normal condition (OFF) ↓ SET key set INPUT EDID → select F10 “－” “＋” key ↓ SET key “－” “＋” key select EDID number which you want to set. [Default: 3: 1080p] ↓ SET key During EDID copy is processing, READY LED is OFF. -
Page 32: F14 ] Setting Copy Edid
HDC-RH401/201/101 Users Guide 8.6 [ F14 ] setting Copy EDID Note: Set this menu before setting the EDID resolution to “Copy EDID”. ・Setting by men Normal condition (OFF) ↓ SET key “－” “＋” key setting INPUT copy EDID → select F14 ↓... -
Page 33: F16 ] Setting No-Signal Input Monitoring Time Of Video Signal
HDC-RH401/201/101 Users Guide 8.7 [ F16 ] Setting No-signal input monitoring time of Video signal If you change EDID of the HDC or turn on/off the HDC, the source devices may not output video signals. In this menu, you can set the monitoring time. - Page 34 HDC-RH401/201/101 Users Guide ・Setting by menu Normal condition (OFF) ↓ SET key “－” “＋” key setting INPUT no-signal input monitoring time → select F16 ↓ SET key “－” “＋” key select no-signal input monitoring time [Default: 10 seconds] OFF, 2 to 15: 2 seconds to 15 seconds ↓...
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Page 35: F20 ] Setting Deep Color
HDC-RH401/201/101 Users Guide 8.8 [ F20 ] Setting Deep Color You can set the Deep Color (color depth) that is output from the source device. 08: 24bit/pixel (8bit/component) [Default] 10: 30bit/pixel (10bit/component) 12: 36bit/pixel (12bit/component) Notes: ● If you select “30bit/pixel (10bit/component)” or “36bit/pixel (12bit/component)”, the transmission clock will be faster resulting in noise on video when a poor-quality cable or long cable is connected. -
Page 36: F22 ] Setting Pcm Audio
HDC-RH401/201/101 Users Guide 8.9 [ F22 ] Setting PCM Audio You can set the maximum sampling frequency of PCM Audio that is output from the source device. 32: 32 kHz 44: 44.1 kHz 48: 48 kHz [Default] 88: 88.2 kHz... -
Page 37: F24 ] Setting Ac-3 / Dolby Digital Audio
HDC-RH401/201/101 Users Guide 8.10 [ F24 ] Setting AC-3 / Dolby Digital Audio You can set the maximum sampling frequency of AAC Audio that is output from the source device. 32: 32 kHz 44: 44.1 kHz 48: 48 kHz 88: 88.2 kHz... -
Page 38: F26 ] Setting Aac Audio
HDC-RH401/201/101 Users Guide 8.11 [ F26 ] Setting AAC Audio You can set the maximum sampling frequency of AAC Audio that is output from the source device. 32: 32 kHz 44: 44.1 kHz 48: 48 kHz 88: 88.2 kHz 96: 96 kHz... -
Page 39: F28 ] Setting Dolby Digital + Audio
HDC-RH401/201/101 Users Guide 8.12 [ F28 ] Setting Dolby Digital + Audio You can set the maximum sampling frequency of Dolby Digital Plus Audio that is output from the source device. 32: 32 kHz 44: 44.1 kHz 48: 48 kHz... -
Page 40: F30 ] Setting Dts Audio
HDC-RH401/201/101 Users Guide 8.13 [ F30 ] Setting DTS Audio You can set the maximum sampling frequency of DTS Audio that is output from the source device. 32: 32 kHz 44: 44.1 kHz 48: 48 kHz 96: 96 kHz oFF: OFF [Default] Notes: ●... -
Page 41: F32 ] Setting Dts-Hd Audio
HDC-RH401/201/101 Users Guide 8.14 [ F32 ] Setting DTS-HD Audio You can set the maximum sampling frequency of DTS-HD Audio that is output from the source device. 44: 44.1 kHz 48: 48 kHz 88: 88.2 kHz 96: 96 kHz 176: 176.4 kHz... -
Page 42: F34 ] Setting Dolby Truehd Audio
HDC-RH401/201/101 Users Guide 8.15 [ F34 ] Setting Dolby TrueHD Audio You can set the maximum sampling frequency of Dolby TrueHD Audio that is output from the source device. 44: 44.1 kHz 48: 48 kHz 88: 88.2 kHz 96: 96 kHz 176: 176.4 kHz... -
Page 43: F36 ] Setting Audio Channel
HDC-RH401/201/101 Users Guide 8.16 [ F36 ] Setting Audio channel You can set the number of channels for the multiple channel audio that is output from the source device. 02:2 channels [Default] 03:3 channels (2.1channels) 06:6 channels (5.1channels) 08:8 channels (7.1channels) ■... - Page 44 HDC-RH401/201/101 Users Guide ・Setting by menu Normal condition (OFF) ↓ SET key set INPUT audio channel → select F36 “－” “＋” key ↓ SET key “－” “＋” key set the number of speakers [Default: 2: 2ch] 2: 2ch 3: 3 (2.1)ch 6: 6 (5.1)ch 8: 8 (7.1)ch...
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Page 45: F38 ] Setting Cec Physical Address Copy Of Edid
HDC-RH401/201/101 Users Guide 8.17 [ F38 ] Setting CEC physical address copy of EDID CEC: Pass through between IN and HDC OUTPUT. The CEC physical address of the sink device that is connected to HDC OUTPUT into the EDID of IN. can be copied If the CEC physical address of the connected sink device and the HDC’s address are not the same, the CEC... -
Page 46: F65 To F69 ] Setting Audio Output On/Off
HDC-RH401/201/101 Users Guide 8.18 [ F65 to F69 ] Setting audio output ON/OFF You can set audio output ON/OFF for each output connector. ・Setting by menu Normal condition (OFF) ↓ SET key “－” “＋” key select output connector which you want to set output audio ON/OFF HDC OUTPUT →... -
Page 47: F76] Selecting Edid For Wxga
HDC-RH401/201/101 Users Guide 8.20 [ F76] Selecting EDID for WXGA You can set the number of WXGA pixels based on the resolution setting of EDID. on: 1366×768 oFF: 1360×768 [Default] Note: This is enabled only if one of 03 to 22 is selected for resolution setting of EDID. -
Page 48: F90 ] Displaying Firmware Version
HDC-RH401/201/101 Users Guide 8.21 [ F90 ] Displaying firmware version ・Displaying by menu Normal condition (OFF) ↓ SET key “－” “＋” key displaying firmware version → select F90 ↓ SET key Displaying firmware version (Ex: 1.00) ↓ SET key After processing, 7-SEGMENT LED goes back to menu. -
Page 49: F99 ] Setting Maintenance/Status Display Menu
HDC-RH401/201/101 Users Guide 8.22 [ F99 ] Setting maintenance/status display menu 1) Maintenance menu [Table 8.7] Menu number (Maintenance menu) Type Menu # Function Page [ C01 to C05] Setting forced output HDMI mode HDC OUTPUT [ C01 to C05] Setting forced output HDMI mode OUTPUT1... -
Page 50: C01 To C05] Setting Forced Output Hdmi Mode
HDC-RH401/201/101 Users Guide 8.23 [ C01 to C05] Setting forced output HDMI mode In order to output signals, the HDC acquires EDID from the sink device to determine if the sink device is using HDMI or DVI signals. If the sink device cannot do it for any reason, problems will occur (for example, audio cannot be output). -
Page 51: C06 ] Setting Hdcp Input
HDC-RH401/201/101 Users Guide 8.24 [ C06 ] Setting HDCP input Some source devices check whether the connected device supports HDCP and then those source devices decide whether they encrypt HDCP signals or not. Since the HDC is HDCP compliant, if it is connected to a display device that does not support HDCP, video may not be displayed. -
Page 52: C10 ] Setting How Long Video Output Requests Of Sink Device Are Ignored
HDC-RH401/201/101 Users Guide 8.25 [ C10 ] Setting how long video output requests of sink device are ignored You can set how long signals for requesting video output that are sent from the sink device are ignored If those signals are repeatedly sent from the sink device within a short cycle, the HDC tries to set the video output every time. -
Page 53: C55 To C59 ] Setting Output Color Conversion Manually
HDC-RH401/201/101 Users Guide 8.26 [ C55 to C59 ] Setting output color conversion manually You can set the color space that will be sent to the sink device The sink device automatically selects the appropriate color space according to the color space of the input video. -
Page 54: L01 To L69] Displaying Status
HDC-RH401/201/101 Users Guide 8.27 [ L01 to L69] Displaying status The status display menus can be operated if [F99] is set to “on” (Display) or “ALL” (Always display). Press the “SET” key to exit the operation. [Table 8.9] Menu number (Status menu) - Page 55 HDC-RH401/201/101 Users Guide Type Menu # Function DDC power input status DDC power is on No DDC power input Input timing No input Input resolution Input audio format Unknown or no input Unnkown PCM Audio Audio AC-3 Audio MPEG-1 MP3 Audio...
- Page 56 HDC-RH401/201/101 Users Guide Type Menu # Function Input audio frequency No audio input 22.05kHz 24kHz 32kHz 44.1kHz 48kHz 88.2kHz 96kHz 176.4kHz 192kHz 768kHz Input Input audio bit, HBR mode No input HBR mode, 24 bit PCM mode, 24 bit Input audio status...
- Page 57 HDC-RH401/201/101 Users Guide Type Menu # Function Connected monitor’s Deep Color support HDMI OUTPUT → L30, OUTPUT1 → L31, OUTPUT2→L32, OUTPUT3 → L33, OUTPUT4→L34 ※HDC-TH201 does not have L33 and L34. ※HDC-TH101 does not have L32, L33, and L34 No connection or monitor’s EDID read error...
- Page 58 HDC-RH401/201/101 Users Guide Type Menu # Function HDCP status between connected monitor HDMI OUTPUT → L45, OUTPUT1 → L46, OUTPUT2 → L47, OUTPUT3 → L48, OUTPUT4 → L49 ※HDC-TH201 does not have L48 and L49 ※HDC-TH101 does not have L47, L48, and L49...
- Page 59 HDC-RH401/201/101 Users Guide Type Menu # Function Hot plug detect between monitor HDMI OUTPUT → L60, OUTPUT1 → L61, OUTPUT2 → L62, OUTPUT3 → L63, OUTPUT4 → L64 ※HDC-TH201 does not have L63 and L64 L60 to L64 ※HDC-TH101 does not have L62, L63, and L64...
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Page 60: Specification
HDC-RH401/201/101 Users Guide 9 Specification 9.1 Product specification Item Description Model number HDC-RH101 HDC-RH201 HDC-RH401 1 input / HDBaseT - HDCP1.4 (*2) Number / Signal - TMDS single link HDBaseT - TMDS clock: 25 MHz to 225 MHz - Dot clock: 25 MHz to 165 MHz... - Page 61 RJ-45 (HDBaseT input/output connectors) is only for Cat5e/Cat6 twisted pair cable. Please do not use it for LAN devices or the like. T568A or T568B straight connection. HDC.CAT5E cable is HDBaseT recommended cable which IDK developed. Please use HDMI cable which is shorter than 5 m / 16.4 ft. approx.
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Page 62: Hdmi Type A Connector
HDC-RH401/201/101 Users Guide 9.2 HDMI Type A connector [Table 9.1] HDMI TypeA pin assignment TMDS Data2+ TMDS Data2 Shield TMDS Data2－ TMDS Data1＋ TMDS Data1 Shield TMDS Data1- TMDS Data0+ TMDS Data0 Shield TMDS Data0- TMDS Clock+ TMDS Clock Shield TMDS Clock- Reserved（NC）... -
Page 63: Trouble Shooting
HDC-RH401/201/101 Users Guide 10 Trouble shooting In case this device does not work correctly, please check the following items first. • Are this device and the connected devices turned on normally? • Are cables connected correctly? • Are there no loose connections? •... - Page 64 HDC-RH401/201/101 Users Guide Problem Check item Page Video output Interference or noise Transmission clock of Deep Color signals is faster than normal appears on video. signals. If poor-quality or long cable is connected at the time of signal input or output, noise may appear on the video.
- Page 65 HDC-RH401/201/101 Users Guide Problem Check item Page Audio output Audio is not output. Verify that audio output is set to ON. Connected sink device or AV amp select the resolution which can output audio? If you select PC resolutions (VGA to WUXGA), there is a case those units cannot output audio.
- Page 66 HDC-RH401/201/101 Users Guide User’s guide of HDC-RH401/201/101 Ver.1.5.0 Issued on: 20 March 2017 Headquarters IDK Corporation 7-9-1 Chuo, Yamato-shi, Kanagawa-pref. 242-0021 JAPAN TEL: +81-46-200-0764 FAX: +81-46-200-0765 Email: idk_eng@idk.co.jp URL: http: //www.idk.co.jp/en/index.html IDK America Inc. 72 Grays Bridge Road Suite 1-C, Brookfield, CT 06804 TEL: +1-203-204-2445 Email: sales@idkav.com URL: http: //www.idkav.com...
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