smart-e 4K-TX9000 User Manual

Comprehensive hdbaset test tool, 4k-9000 series

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  • Page 2 If you wish to dispose of used electrical and electronic products outside the European Union, please contact your local authority so as to comply with the correct disposal method. © 2018 Smart-e (UK) Ltd www.smart-e.co.uk PAGE | 2...
  • Page 3 ◆ Do not dismantle the equipment, and avoid damaging the internal electrical components. Please refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. DISPOSAL ◆ Be sure to dispose of the equipment in accordance with local regulations. © 2018 Smart-e (UK) Ltd www.smart-e.co.uk PAGE | 3...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    MAX ERROR READINGS ........................41 TMDS DATA, CLOCK & COLOUR DEPTH..................... 42 CABLE DISTANCE ESTIMATION ......................46 FURTHER CONSIDERATIONS ......................47 21.1 ........................47 ANDWIDTH CALCULATION 21.2 HDCP C ........................... 52 OMPLIANCE © 2018 Smart-e (UK) Ltd www.smart-e.co.uk PAGE | 4...
  • Page 5 4K-9000 USER MANUAL V1.1 21.3 ..........................54 EDID MANAGEMENT 21.4 ........................58 THERMAL CONSIDERATIONS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ........................ 59 22.1 4K-TX9000 ....................59 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 22.2 4K-RX9000 ....................61 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION © 2018 Smart-e (UK) Ltd www.smart-e.co.uk PAGE | 5...
  • Page 6: Function

    The 4K-9000 is a fully comprehensive test tool for HDBaseT installs, compatible with all HDBaseT certified products. The 4K-9000 has two variants, a transmitter, 4K-TX9000 and a receiver, 4K-RX9000. They can be used in conjunction with one another or individually with any other manufacturers HDBaseT compliant hardware.
  • Page 7: Chassis Panel Description

    2. Measurement navigation buttons 3. HDBaseT function test 4. System status LCD Display 1. TX/RX model indicator 2. Cable length estimation 3. Signal strength indicator 4. Selected measurement 5. Measurement value © 2018 Smart-e (UK) Ltd www.smart-e.co.uk PAGE | 7...
  • Page 8 3. Micro-USB connector for firmware updates 4. RS-232 passthrough connector HDBaseT RJ45 Port Button Controls 1. HDBaseT function test (applicable only to 4K-RX9000) 2. Measurement navigation down button 3. Measurement navigation up button © 2018 Smart-e (UK) Ltd www.smart-e.co.uk PAGE | 8...
  • Page 9: Application Diagram

    4K-9000 USER MANUAL V1.1 4 APPLICATION DIAGRAM © 2018 Smart-e (UK) Ltd www.smart-e.co.uk PAGE | 9...
  • Page 10: What Is Included

    • 1x 5V Power Supply • 1x UK Type G Plug Adapter • 1x EU Type F Plug Adapter • 1x US Type B Plug Adapter • 1x 3-pin RS232 Adapter © 2018 Smart-e (UK) Ltd www.smart-e.co.uk PAGE | 10...
  • Page 11: Bit Error Rates

    4K-9000 can read from 10^-0 to 10^-10. 10^-10 is a ‘perfect’ system with very little error a 10^-0 reading means no video as there are too many errors. © 2018 Smart-e (UK) Ltd www.smart-e.co.uk PAGE | 11...
  • Page 12: How Bit Errors Occur

    Bluetooth technology which is a slightly greater risk. Devices with large switching currents such as hair dryers, fluorescent lighting and microwave ovens are a common source of interference within domestic HDBaseT installations. Large induction effects can occur on CATx © 2018 Smart-e (UK) Ltd www.smart-e.co.uk PAGE | 12...
  • Page 13 The 4K-9000 aims to remove this step by offering a convenient tool to see instantly if the problem lay with the hardware or the often- overlooked problem of EMI. © 2018 Smart-e (UK) Ltd www.smart-e.co.uk PAGE | 13...
  • Page 14: How To Avoid Bit Errors

    This system is still employed in many countries around the world. Wires swap position on this post © 2018 Smart-e (UK) Ltd www.smart-e.co.uk PAGE | 14...
  • Page 15 The image above is of a CAT5e U/UTP cable. The nylon braid is non-conductive and is provided as an aid to strip back the outer PVC sheath without damaging the coloured insulation on the conductor cables. © 2018 Smart-e (UK) Ltd www.smart-e.co.uk...
  • Page 16 PVC shield surrounding all four pairs. This provides a further barrier to any EMI. This braided shield should be connected to the shield at the termination points. © 2018 Smart-e (UK) Ltd www.smart-e.co.uk...
  • Page 17 Secondly solid core cables are far more capable at long distances, stranded cables over long distance can cause degradation in signal quality. © 2018 Smart-e (UK) Ltd www.smart-e.co.uk...
  • Page 18: Smart-E Recommended Cable Choice

    4K-9000 USER MANUAL V1.1 6.3.2 SMART-E RECOMMENDED CABLE CHOICE The cable specification below has been rigorously tested by Smart-e engineers and verified to transmit a 3840x2160, HDCP2.2, 4:2:0 specification image over a distance of 100m. Connectix CAT6a U/FTP Solid core cable (up to 90m)
  • Page 19: Adhering To Cable Installation Best Practices

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  • Page 20: Working With Existing Cabling Solutions

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  • Page 21: What Is Hdbaset

    PAM-5 use the 0V level as an additional encoding level. PAM-16 is the modulation scheme used for HDBaseT, the higher the PAM technique used the greater the bandwidth. Firstly, to understand how PAM works let us look at PAM-5, the modulation technique used for 1Gb Ethernet. © 2018 Smart-e (UK) Ltd www.smart-e.co.uk PAGE | 21...
  • Page 22 A more typical voltage envelope for transmission would be 2Vp-p, -1V to +1V. A comparison of PAM-5 and PAM-16 can be used to explain how more discrete voltage levels has an adverse effect on a systems resilience to noise. © 2018 Smart-e (UK) Ltd www.smart-e.co.uk PAGE | 22...
  • Page 23 HDBaseT, it gives an idea as to the large amount of data it is possible to transmit but also visually shows how easily errors could be induced when good installation practices are not followed. © 2018 Smart-e (UK) Ltd www.smart-e.co.uk...
  • Page 24: First Steps

    4K-9000 will be beneficial. © 2018 Smart-e (UK) Ltd www.smart-e.co.uk PAGE | 24...
  • Page 25: Basic Setup

    4K-9000 USER MANUAL V1.1 9 BASIC SETUP There are three possible setups which can be implemented using the 4K-9000s, firstly a 4K-TX9000 in use with a HDBaseT receiver, for example the 4K-RX866. Secondly, a 4K-RX9000 in use with a HDBaseT transmitter, for example the 4K-TX866.
  • Page 26: Rx9000 With Hdbaset Transmitter

    7. Connect 5V power supply to 4K-RX9000, then attach power supply to mains outlet 8. If link LED is illuminated press and hold the test button on 4K-RX9000 to perform quick test TEST BUTTON © 2018 Smart-e (UK) Ltd www.smart-e.co.uk PAGE | 26...
  • Page 27: Tx9000 And 4K-Rx9000

    1. Test CATx cable for continuity using a network cable tester 2. Connect HDMI cable between 4K-TX9000 and source 3. Connect 5V power supply to 4K-TX9000, then attach power supply to mains outlet 4. Connect CATx cable to RJ45 HDBaseT output on 4K-TX9000 5.
  • Page 28: Startup Sequence

    4K-9000 USER MANUAL V1.1 10 STARTUP SEQUENCE 1. When power is applied to a 4K-9000 the HDMI LED will blink briefly, and the Smart-e logo will appear on the LCD screen 2. The LCD will then update to show 4K-9000 product range logo also on LCD screen ©...
  • Page 29 4. After a short period, LCD will update again to show the HDBaseT error screen, this is the screen shown by the 4K-9000 when no HDBaseT link is present. It shows by default very briefly whilst background actions are performed by the processor © 2018 Smart-e (UK) Ltd www.smart-e.co.uk PAGE | 29...
  • Page 30 The first indication as to the model variant of 4K-9000 is only shown on the LCD at this point, to aid in the identification of the unit a serial number is attached on the underside © 2018 Smart-e (UK) Ltd www.smart-e.co.uk PAGE | 30...
  • Page 31: Info Pages Guide

    4K-9000 unit can be used to navigate between these measurements. The table below shows the relevant pages and what information is displayed on the TX and RX versions of the 9000. © 2018 Smart-e (UK) Ltd www.smart-e.co.uk...
  • Page 32: Interpretting Led Status

    The final reason, although unlikely as the LINK is lit, could be due to the quality of the CATx cable link. © 2018 Smart-e (UK) Ltd www.smart-e.co.uk...
  • Page 33: Hdcp Led

    The LED will only be illuminated if both the 5V and HPD are present, if not lit it means either one of them is missing or both are missing. This would point to an error with the HDMI cables being used, a problem with the source or an issue with the screen. © 2018 Smart-e (UK) Ltd www.smart-e.co.uk PAGE | 33...
  • Page 34: Interpretting Bit Error Rates

    13 INTERPRETTING BIT ERROR RATES Bit error rate readings are available on both the TX and RX variants of the 4K-9000, one on the 4K-TX9000 the total BER and four on the 4K-RX9000, video BER, audio BER, blank BER and control BER.
  • Page 35 9000 individually and then in tandem to isolate the faulty piece of hardware. As mentioned the only BER reading for the 4K-TX9000 is the total BER. This reading should always read 10^- 10 or very close to, if it is not it would suggest an issue with the CATx cable. The signal strength indicator on the 4K-TX9000 is linked to the total BER reading, this means whilst viewing any other reading on the 4K- TX9000 the user can quickly check the total BER at a glance.
  • Page 36: Firmware Version Dates

    LCD display. NOTE: This firmware is not that which runs the processor of the 4K-9000 unit, the version of firmware for the 4K-9000 unit is shown during the start-up sequence, refer to section 10 of this manual for more info. © 2018 Smart-e (UK) Ltd www.smart-e.co.uk PAGE | 36...
  • Page 37: Hdbaset Operation Modes

    Long Long Reach Long Reach LPPF1 LPPF2 Long Reach Reach Operation LPPF1 LPPF1 LPPF1 LPPF1 LPPF1 LPPF1 Mode LPPF2 LPPF2 LPPF2 LPPF1 LPPF2 LPPF2 Auto HDBaseT Long Reach LPPF1 LPPF2 HDBaseT © 2018 Smart-e (UK) Ltd www.smart-e.co.uk PAGE | 37...
  • Page 38: Hot Plug Detect

    TX or RX end, which of the two are present or not. The below diagrams show how this is displayed and where the problem may lay dependant on which, if any, variable is missing. © 2018 Smart-e (UK) Ltd www.smart-e.co.uk...
  • Page 39 4K-9000 USER MANUAL V1.1 © 2018 Smart-e (UK) Ltd www.smart-e.co.uk PAGE | 39...
  • Page 40: Secondary Quality Indicators

    The readings seen on all four channels should be around -17db ± 2dB for a good quality signal. The 4K-TX9000, the secondary quality indicator is referred to as the mean average error or as it is displayed on the LCD screen MAE. There is then a letter between A and D for the four communication channels. The readings seen on all four channels should be around -22db ±...
  • Page 41: Max Error Readings

    Allow the system to settle again with all video and CATx cables attached and this will then produce a reliable reading for the max errors on all channels. © 2018 Smart-e (UK) Ltd www.smart-e.co.uk PAGE | 41...
  • Page 42: Tmds Data, Clock & Colour Depth

    2^(8 x 3 TMDS channels) 2^24 16.8 Million 10-bit: 2^(10 x 3 TMDS channels) 2^30 1.07 Billion 12-bit: 2^(12 x 3 TMDS channels) 2^36 68.7 Billion 16-bit: 2^(16 x 3 TMDS channels) 2^48 281 Trillion © 2018 Smart-e (UK) Ltd www.smart-e.co.uk PAGE | 42...
  • Page 43 TMDS clock has been increased and then be able to interpret the colour information being received correctly, mapping it to the correct pixels. If a deep colour input is applied to a non-deep colour screen you will © 2018 Smart-e (UK) Ltd www.smart-e.co.uk...
  • Page 44 This measurement is available on both the TX and RX variants. A number of in house tests have been carried out using the 4K-9000 here at Smart-e, they involved varying resolutions, refresh rates and colour depths to ascertain the TMDS clock speed as read by the 4K-9000.
  • Page 45 4K-9000 USER MANUAL V1.1 © 2018 Smart-e (UK) Ltd www.smart-e.co.uk PAGE | 45...
  • Page 46: Cable Distance Estimation

    For short cable runs of about 20 or 30 meters the cable reading will return a value of zero, for long cable runs values up to 110m can be read, longer cables (100m plus would only provide HDBaseT link when in Long Reach Mode) will return an error reading. © 2018 Smart-e (UK) Ltd www.smart-e.co.uk PAGE | 46...
  • Page 47: Further Considerations

    Television Engineers (SMPTE), the standard for 1080p @60Hz is SMPTE 424M. A standard exists for every standard resolution. From this example we can now calculate the bandwidth required for a 1080p @60Hz transmission at any colour depth, below is an example assuming 12-bit colour depth. © 2018 Smart-e (UK) Ltd www.smart-e.co.uk PAGE | 47...
  • Page 48 0.94 XGA(1024x768) 12-bit 1.09 XGA(1024x768) 16-bit 1.40 XGA(1024x768) 8-bit 0.97 XGA(1024x768) 10-bit 1.17 XGA(1024x768) 12-bit 1.36 XGA(1024x768) 16-bit 1.75 XGA(1024x768) 8-bit 1.62 XGA(1024x768) 10-bit 1.95 XGA(1024x768) 12-bit 2.27 XGA(1024x768) 16-bit 2.92 © 2018 Smart-e (UK) Ltd www.smart-e.co.uk PAGE | 48...
  • Page 49 1.44 1366x768 16-bit 1.85 1366x768 8-bit 1.29 1366x768 10-bit 1.55 1366x768 12-bit 1.80 1366x768 16-bit 2.32 1366x768 8-bit 2.15 1366x768 10-bit 2.58 1366x768 12-bit 3.01 1366x768 16-bit 3.86 1366x768 8-bit 2.58 © 2018 Smart-e (UK) Ltd www.smart-e.co.uk PAGE | 49...
  • Page 50 10-bit 2.22 blanking) 1920x1200(narrow 12-bit 2.59 blanking) 1920x1200(narrow 16-bit 3.33 blanking) 1920x1200(narrow 8-bit 2.31 blanking) 1920x1200(narrow 10-bit 2.77 blanking) 1920x1200(narrow 12-bit 3.24 blanking) 1920x1200(narrow 16-bit 4.16 blanking) 1920x1200(narrow 8-bit 3.85 blanking) © 2018 Smart-e (UK) Ltd www.smart-e.co.uk PAGE | 50...
  • Page 51 21.38 DCI 4K (50) 12-bit 24.95 DCI 4K (50) 16-bit 32.08 DCI 4K (60) 8-bit 17.82 DCI 4K (60) 10-bit 21.38 DCI 4K (60) 12-bit 24.95 DCI 4K (60) 16-bit 32.08 © 2018 Smart-e (UK) Ltd www.smart-e.co.uk PAGE | 51...
  • Page 52: Hdcp Compliance

    HDCP version compliance. The 4K-9000 can give indication to the presence of HDCP content but cannot discern the version. © 2018 Smart-e (UK) Ltd www.smart-e.co.uk PAGE | 52...
  • Page 53 4K-9000 USER MANUAL V1.1 © 2018 Smart-e (UK) Ltd www.smart-e.co.uk PAGE | 53...
  • Page 54: Edid Management

    Here at Smart-e we recommend a program developed by EnTech Taiwan called MonInfo, below is an example of the real-time information which may be read from a screen attached to a PC with MonInfo software installed.
  • Page 55 EDID information, this is called E-EDID (enhanced extended display identification data). This extra 128-byte block contains information such as colour depth information. full break down structure E-EDID found here: http://read.pudn.com/downloads110/ebook/456020/E-EDID%20Standard.pdf © 2018 Smart-e (UK) Ltd www.smart-e.co.uk PAGE | 55...
  • Page 56 0xFF, the preceding 0x denoting that the following characters are hexadecimal. Each hexadecimal character represents 4 binary bits, for example 0xF = ‘1111’ in binary and 16 in decimal. As a byte consists of 2 hexadecimal characters, this represents 8 bits of information. © 2018 Smart-e (UK) Ltd www.smart-e.co.uk PAGE | 56...
  • Page 57 6. If a source device has an unknown output refer to the manufacturers manual and in conjunction with the TMDS clock reading of the 4K-9000 it should be possible to discern a detailed idea of the output signal © 2018 Smart-e (UK) Ltd www.smart-e.co.uk PAGE | 57...
  • Page 58: Thermal Considerations

    3. Locate units where there is good air flow 4. Avoid placing units in wall cavities wherever possible 5. Use a digital thermometer to measure temperature of HDBaseT units case if issues encountered © 2018 Smart-e (UK) Ltd www.smart-e.co.uk PAGE | 58...
  • Page 59: Technical Specification

    4K-9000 USER MANUAL V1.1 22 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 22.1 4K-TX9000 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Audio and Video Ports Input Ports 1x HDMI Output Ports None Serial port control Serial control interface RS-232, 3 pin female phoenix connector Baud rate and protocol Baud rate: 115200, data bits: 8 bits, stop bits: 1 bit, no parity check bit...
  • Page 60 None EDID Pass-through RS232 Serial Control Signal Pass-through Infrared Control Signal Pass-through Maximum DC offset error 15mV Maximum Input Cable ≤100-meters Maximum Output Cable (CAT 5e – 7a U/UTP – S/FTP) © 2018 Smart-e (UK) Ltd www.smart-e.co.uk PAGE | 60...
  • Page 61: Rx9000 Technical Specification

    HDTV: 3840x2160 @30Hz 4:2:0 Clock Jitter <0.15T bit Rise Time <0.3T bit (20-80%) Fall Time <0.3T bit (20-80%) Maximum Transmission Delay 5ns (+/- 1ns) Signal Strength T.M.D.S +/- 0.4V p-p Minimum/Maximum Level T.M.D.S 2.9V/3.3V © 2018 Smart-e (UK) Ltd www.smart-e.co.uk PAGE | 61...
  • Page 62 None EDID Pass-through RS232 Serial Control Signal Pass-through Infrared Control Signal Pass-through Maximum DC offset error 15mV ≤100-meters Maximum Input Cable (CAT 5e – 7a U/UTP – S/FTP) Maximum Output Cable © 2018 Smart-e (UK) Ltd www.smart-e.co.uk PAGE | 62...

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