HDMI Coaxial Cable Extender COS-100HD-B Users Guide Ver.1.5.0 1 COAX Tx for HDMI COS-T100HD-B 1 COAX Rx for HDMI COS-R100HD-B STATUS POWER LINK SIGNAL HDCP KEY LOCK + - STATUS POWER LINK SIGNAL HDCP KEY LOCK + - ● Thank you for choosing our product.
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● Some of the contents in this user’s guide such as the appearance of diagrams, menu operations, communication commands, and so on may differ between products depending on the specific version. ● This Users guide is subject to change without notice. You can download the latest version from IDK’s website at: http://www.idkav.com...
COS-100HD-B User’s Guide Safety Instructions Read and understand all safety and operating instructions before using this product. 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...
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Do not repair, modify or disassemble. Since the product includes circuitry that uses potentially lethal, high voltage levels, disassembly by unauthorized personnel may lead to the risk of fire or electric shock. For internal inspection or repair, contact your IDK representative.
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COS-100HD-B User’s 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 while under operation, it may affect the product’s performance and reliability and may increase the risk of fire.
COS-100HD-B User’s Guide 1 Included Items Ensure that all items illustrated below are included in the package. If any items are missing or damaged, please contact IDK. 1 COAX Tx for HDMI COS-T100HD-B STATUS POWER LINK SIGNAL HDCP KEY LOCK +...
COS-100HD-B User’s Guide 2 Product Outline The COS-100HD-B is a transmitter and receiver set that enables HDMI signals to be transmitted over a coaxial cable. It also supports Daisy Chain and RS-232C bidirectional communication. ■One receiver is used COS-R100HD-B COS-T100HD-B Video Up to 98ft.
COS-100HD-B User’s Guide 3 Features ■ Video ・Maximum resolution: QWXGA (Reduced Blanking),1080p ・HDCP ・Maximum extension distance: 361 ft. (110 m) over L-5CFB cable 98 ft. (30 m) over HDMI cable connected to the transmitter ・Daisy chain connection ・Anti-snow ■ Audio ・Embedding/De-embedding...
COS-100HD-B User’s Guide 4 Panels 4.1 Transmitter 1 COAX Tx for HDMI COS-T100HD-B ③ ① ④ ⑤ ② ⑥ ⑦ STATUS POWER LINK SIGNAL HDCP KEY LOCK + - ⑩ ⑧ ⑪ ⑨ [Fig. 4.1] Panel drawings [Table 4.1] Panel features...
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COS-100HD-B User’s Guide [Table 4.2] Panel features (cont’d) Feature Description ⑩ ・POWER Status LEDs Illuminates green : Power is supplied. Does not illuminate : Power is not supplied. ・LINK Illuminates green : Connected to the COS-R100HD and signal is recognized.
COS-100HD-B User’s Guide 4.2 Receiver 1 COAX Rx for HDMI COS-R100HD-B ③ ④ ① ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ② ⑧ ⑨ STATUS POWER LINK SIGNAL HDCP KEY LOCK + - ⑩ ⑫ ⑪ ⑬ [Fig. 4.2] Panel drawings [Table 4.3] Panel features...
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COS-100HD-B User’s Guide [Table 4.4] Panel features (cont’d) Feature Description ⑪ Menu operation Sets I/O settings of the transmitter and locks menu operation buttons ● Use “SET”, “+”, and “-” buttons to set I/O settings of the transmitter. buttons ● Press and hold the “SET” button in order to lock those buttons.
Before using the COS-100HD-B, follow the precautions and instructions below. ■ Attaching rubber feet First, clean the bottom surface of the COS-100HD-B as needed, and then peal the release papers from the rubber feet and place them in each of the four corners.
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COS-100HD-B User’s Guide ■ Cabling Follow the precautions below when connecting the COS-100HD-B to target devices. ・Read the user’s guides of connected devices carefully. ・Power off all devices. ・Be sure to fully seat all plugs and connections and dress cables to reduce stress on connectors.
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COS-100HD-B User’s Guide ■ AC adapter with locking mechanism The shapes of AC plugs with screw lock mechanism vary from country to country. The AC plug can be removed from the AC adapter. Removing AC plug: Slide the AC plug (②) from the AC adapter while holding down the portion mentioned below (①).
COS-100HD-B User’s Guide 5.3 Application example Digital video and audio are transmitted from the Blu-ray disc player to the transmitter. The transmitter sends those signals to the receiver over a coaxial cable, and it also converts digital audio signals to analog and outputs them to the amplifier.
COS-100HD-B User’s Guide 5.4 Daisy Chain connection Up to 15 receivers can be connected to 1 transmitter. Connect coaxial cables correctly as shown below. Coaxial cable Video/Audio output 1 COAX Tx for HDMI COS-T100HD-B 1 COAX Rx for HDMI COS-R100HD-B...
COS-100HD-B User’s Guide 6 Basic Operation 6.1 Menu operation buttons Setting input and output using the menu operation buttons. To use menu operation buttons: Select the menu number first and then select the setting number. Use a thin stick to press buttons.
COS-100HD-B User’s Guide 6.2 Locking menu operation buttons Press and hold the “SET” button for three seconds in order to lock the menu operation buttons. Perform the same operation in order to release the lock. KEY LOCK KEY LOCK KEY LOCK...
COS-100HD-B User’s Guide 7 Menu The following three menu types can be set in the transmitter and receiver: ■ Transmitter Setting input in normal use: Setup menu Verifying operations: Maintenance menu Displaying input status: Input status display menu ■...
COS-100HD-B User’s Guide 7.1 Menu List 7.1.1 Transmitter ■ Setup menu [Table 7.1] Setup menu Settings Menu # Function Page Setting Default Copying EDID Copy / Not copy Not copy EDID resolution SVGA to QWXGA 1080p No-signal input monitoring time OFF / 2 to 15 [sec.]...
COS-100HD-B User’s Guide ■ Input status display menu [Table 7.3] Input status display menu Settings Menu # Function Menu # Setting value L01 to - - Displaying input information 7.1.2 Receiver ■ Setup menu [Table 7.4] Setup menu Settings Menu #...
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COS-100HD-B User’s Guide ■ Output status display menu [Table 7.6] Output status display menu Settings Menu # Function Page Setting value Default [ L01 to - - Displaying output information L07 ] Tip: [ ] to the left of the each section title shows its menu name.
COS-100HD-B User’s Guide 7.2 Transmitter (Setup menu) You can set transmitter’s input in normal use. Tip: “[ ]” shows each menu number in this section. 7.2.1 [ F01 ] Copying EDID EDID of sink devices can be read and stored in the transmitter. The copied EDID can be registered in the transmitter to treat the EDID as same as the built-in EDID.
COS-100HD-B User’s Guide 7.2.2 [ F02 ] EDID resolution You can set the EDID that is sent to the source device. 03 to 22: Transmitter’s built-in EDID If using built-in EDID, set the maximum resolution supported by the sink device.
COS-100HD-B User’s Guide 7.2.3 [ F03 ] No-signal input monitoring time You can set the monitoring time for when the source device does not output video signals due to the changes of transmitter EDID or turning on/off the transmitter or source device.
COS-100HD-B User’s Guide 7.2.4 [ F04 ] PCM Audio You can set the maximum sampling frequency of PCM Audio output from the source device. Setting values : 32 kHz : 44.1 kHz : 48 kHz [Default] : 88.2 kHz : 96 kHz 192 : 192 kHz Note: For audio sampling frequency that is output from a receiver is 48 kHz.
COS-100HD-B User’s Guide 7.2.8 [ F08 ] DTS Audio You can enable and disable DTS Audio Setting values on : 48 kHz oFF : OFF [Default] Note: For compressed audio input, only 48 kHz is available. 7.2.9 [ F09 ] Audio channel You can set the number of channels to the audio of multi-channel output that is output from the source device.
COS-100HD-B User’s Guide 7.2.10 [ F10 ] EDID WXGA You can set the number of pixels of WXGA (1360×768 / 1366×768) depending on the EDID resolution. 【See:7.2.2 [ F02 ] EDID resolution (P.29) 】 Setting values on : 1366×768 oFF : 1360×768 [Default] 7.2.11 [ F11 ] Analog / Digital audio...
COS-100HD-B User’s Guide 7.3 Transmitter (Maintenance menu) You can set the required items for operation verification. Set [F99] to “ALL” or “on” in order to enable the maintenance menu. 【See:7.2.14 [ F99 ] (P.34) 】 7.3.1 [ C01 ] HDCP input setting You can set whether the transmitter encrypts HDCP to the source device.
COS-100HD-B User’s Guide 7.3.2 [ C10 ] Test pattern resolution You can set the output resolution of the built-in test pattern of the transmitter. If setting [ C11 ] to a value other than “oFF”, the test pattern will be output at the resolution that is set in this menu.
COS-100HD-B User’s Guide 7.3.3 [ C11 ] Test pattern output You can switch built-in test patterns, and the selected test pattern will be output at the resolution that is set in [ C10 ]. Video signal input is not necessary when a test pattern is output.
COS-100HD-B User’s Guide 7.3.4 [ C12 ] Input status On-screen-display You can display the signal status that is input to the transmitter on the screen. Setting values on : OSD enabled oFF : OSD disabled [Default] ① <InputStatus> [COS-T100HD-B] ②...
COS-100HD-B User’s Guide 7.3.5 [ C13 ] RS-232C communication mode You can set the RS-232C communication mode to control the transmitter and communicate with the receiver. Setting values 00 : Transmission mode [Default] 01 : Setting mode 7.3.6 [ C14 ] RS-232C communication: Baud rate You can set the baud rate for RS-232C communication between the transmitter and control device.
COS-100HD-B User’s Guide 7.3.9 [ C17 ] RS-232C communication: Stop bit You can set the stop bit for RS-232C communication between the transmitter and control device. This setting will be applied for both modes (“00” and “01”) set in [ C13 ].
COS-100HD-B User’s Guide 7.4 Transmitter (Displaying input status) You can set status display menus in this section if [ F99 ] is set to “on” or “ALL”. Press the “SET” button to apply the setting. 【See:7.2.14 [ F99 ] (P.34)】...
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COS-100HD-B User’s Guide [Table 7.12] Input information of transmitter (cont’d) Menu # Value Description ● Audio input format (2 digits from left) and the number of channels (1 digit from right) X= the number of channels: 2 = 2 channels, 3 = 2.1 channels, 6 = 5.1channels, 8 = 7.1 channels...
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COS-100HD-B User’s Guide [Table 7.13] Input information of transmitter (cont’d) Menu # Value Description ● The number of digital audio input bit, HBR mode (High Bit-Rate Audio) Note: HBR is not supported. 16 bit, HBR mode 16 bit, PCM mode...
COS-100HD-B User’s Guide 7.5 Receiver (Setting menu) You can set receiver’s input in normal use. Tip: “[ ]” shows each menu number in this section. 7.5.1 [ F01 ] Digital audio output You can enable and disable digital audio output.
COS-100HD-B User’s Guide 7.6 Receiver (Maintenance menu) You can set the required items for operation verification. Set [F99] to “ALL” or “on” in order to enable the maintenance menu. 【See:7.5.5 [ F99 ] (P.44) 】 7.6.1 [ C01 ] Hot plug masking You can set the time for ignoring video output request signal that is sent from the sink device.
COS-100HD-B User’s Guide 7.6.3 [ C03 ] Output mode You can set the color space that will be sent to the sink device. The sink device automatically selects the optimal color space. However, if the sink device does not select the color space for any reason, use this menu.
COS-100HD-B User’s Guide 7.6.4 [ C10 ] Test pattern resolution You can set the output resolution of the built-in test pattern of the receiver. If setting [ C11 ] to a value other than “oFF”, the test pattern will be output at the resolution that is set in this menu.
COS-100HD-B User’s Guide 7.6.5 [ C11 ] Test pattern output You can switch built-in test patterns, and the selected test pattern will be output at the resolution that is set in [ C10 ]. Video signal input is not necessary when a test pattern is output.
COS-100HD-B User’s Guide 7.6.6 [ C12 ] Output status On-screen-display You can display the signal status that is output to the receiver on the screen. Setting values on : OSD enabled oFF : OSD disabled [Default] ① <OutputStatus> [COS-R100HD-B] [MonitorStatus] ②...
COS-100HD-B User’s Guide 7.6.7 [ C13 ] RS-232C communication mode You can set the RS-232C communication mode to control the receiver and communicate with the transmitter. Setting values 00 : Transmission mode [Default] 01 : Setting mode 7.6.8 [ C14 ] RS-232C communication: Baud rate You can set the data bit length for RS-232C communication between the receiver and control device.
COS-100HD-B User’s Guide 01 : 1 [bit] [Default] 02 : 2 [bit] 7.6.12 [ C18 ] RS-232C communication: Receiver ID You can set the ID for serial transmission with a specified receiver in Daisy Chain connection. Set the receiver ID to “00” to transmit the data to a specified receiver.
COS-100HD-B User’s Guide 7.7 Receiver (Displaying output status) You can set status display menus in this section if [ F99 ] is set to “on” or “ALL”. Press the “SET” button to apply the setting. 【See:7.5.5 [ F99 ] (P.44) 】...
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COS-100HD-B User’s Guide [Table 7.17] Output information of receiver (cont’d) Menu # Value Description ● HDCP HDCP supported HDCP not supported - - - Not connected...
COS-100HD-B User’s Guide 8 Product specification 8.1 Pin assignment 8.1.1 HDMI TypeA connector Pin # Signal name Pin # Signal name TMDS data 2+ TMDS clock+ TMDS data 2 shield TMDS clock shield TMDS data 2- TMDS clock TMDS data 1+ TMDS data 1 shield spare (N.C.*)
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(RX request) N.C. N.C. (No connection) [Fig. 8.3] COS-100HD-B and PC are connected ■ Connecting to an IDK’s product Make sure to use a cross cable in order to connect to an IDK’s product. OPF-H1000D IDK’s product Pin No. Signal Signal N.C.
COS-100HD-B User’s Guide 8.2 Product specification Item Description Model number COS-T100HD (Transmitter) COS-R100HD (Receiver) 1 input/HDMI (HDCP 1.4) (*1) TMDS Single Link Number/ HDMI/ TMDS clock 1 input/Digital signals for extension Signal - 25 MHz to 165 MHz Built-in EDID emulation...
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COS-100HD-B User’s Guide - Input impedance: 75 kΩ - Reference level: -10 dBu - Max input level: +10 dBu Connector 1 RCA pin jack Plug & Play DDC2B (Built-in EDID: It can select maximum resolution) 75 Ω coaxial cable for high frequency signal Coaxial cables L-7CHD: Up to 688.97 ft.
COS-100HD-B User’s Guide 9 Troubleshooting In case the COS-100HD-B does not work correctly, please check the following items first. Also refer to manuals for connected devices as well, since they may possibly be the cause of the problem. ・Is the COS-100HD-B powered on correctly? ・Are cables connected correctly?
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Replace the cable with a shorter cable. - [6] The COS-100HD-B supports only 25 MHz to 165 MHz dot clock. [7] Change the setting of Hot plug masking. [8] Is the “No-signal input” monitoring time too short? -...
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COS-100HD-B User’s Guide Problem Cause/Check item/Solution Page # ● Video output (Cont’d) If the problem occurs only when “CROSS HATCH” (a test pattern) The left, right, top and bottom sides are is output, the sink device enlarges and displays the video. Adjust cut off.
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COS-100HD-B User’s Guide Problem Cause/Check item/Solution Page # ● Audio output (Cont’d) Video is displayed, EDID of the connected sink device cannot be acquired, audio may not be output. Set the sink device EDID check to “Err” or “ALL”. but audio is not output.
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Set the mode of both transmitter and receiver each to commands. communication mode for communication between the transmitter and receiver. Are the communication settings between the COS-100HD-B and control device correct? If the communication settings (Baud rate, data length, parity, stop bit) are not matched, communication cannot proceed.
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COS-100HD-B User’s Guide User’s Guide of COS-100HD-B Ver.1.5.0 Issued on: 29 January 2018 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.idkav.com IDK America Inc. 72 Grays Bridge Road Suite 1-C, Brookfield, CT 06804 TEL: +1-203-204-2445 Email: sales@idkav.com...
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