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HDMI® E X TE N DER over Fiber with KVM USB Pass-through Vanco Part Number EVEXFBRK1 HDMI® Extender over Fiber with KVM USB Pass-through www.vanco1.com • 800.626.6445...
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DEAR CUSTOMER Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully before connecting, operating or adjusting this product. Please keep this manual for future reference. This product is 100% inspected and tested in the United States to verify HDMI performance parameters.
IR pass-through allows for source and/or display control. Also features RS-232 pass-through for additional control. For extending HDMI with 4K HDR resolution at an extreme distance, the EVEXFBRK1 is a great solution for any application. The EVEXFBRK1 includes two units: transmitting unit (EVEXFBRK1-TX) and receiving unit (EVEXFBRK1-RX). The transmitting unit is used to capture the HDMI input with control signals and carries the signals via fiber optic cables.
1. USB 2.0 Type A Port: Connect the included male to male USB 2.0 cable to the source for KVM control 2. RS-232: Connect for control via PC or third party control system 3. Firmware Update Port: Any available f/w updates will be available under the EVEXFBRK1 product page on www.vanco1.com 4.
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RS-232: Connect for control via PC or third party control system Firmware Update Port: Any available f/w updates will be available under the EVEXFBRK1 product page on www.vanco1.com DIP Switch for Control Type Pass-through: See “Control Type” section below; important to note that this...
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CONTROL TYPE SET UP Passing through USB or IR/RS-232 Signals While the EVEXFBRK1 can pass-through USB 2.0, bi-directional IR, and RS-232, it cannot do all three signals simultaneously. If USB is activated, bi-directional IR and RS-232 pass-through will be inactive, and vice versa.
CONNECTION DIAGRAM Source IR Receiver IR Receiver HDTV IR Transmitter IR Transmitter HDMI HDMI Transmitter Receiver Fiber Cable CONNECT AND OPERATE Computer Keyboard and Mouse 1. Connect a source such as a Blu-Ray Player, game console, A/V Receiver, Cable or Satellite Receiver, etc. to the HDMI input on the Transmitting unit 2.
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IR Blaster IR Blaster (TX) • To control the source: Plug IR Blaster into IR Blaster Port of transmitter unit (EVEXFBRK1-TX); place blaster in front of the IR eye of the source • To control the display: Plug IR Blaster into IR Receiver Port of receiver unit (EVEXFBRK1-RX); place...
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IR RECEIVER (RX) • To control the source: Plug IR Receiver into IR RX port of receiver unit (EVEXFBRK1-RX); place receiver at or near display • To control the display: Plug IR Receiver into IR RX port of transmitter unit (EVEXFBRK1-TX); place receiver in position where it is able to receive remote signals www.vanco1.com...
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To Control the Display: To Control the Source: 1. Plug the IR Blaster into the 1. Plug the IR Receiver into the IR IR TX Port on the Transmitter; Receiver Port on the Transmitter; place transmitter in front of the place receiver in position where it IR eye of the source is able to receive remote signals...
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NOTICE 1. Vanco HDMI cables are strongly recommended for use with this product to ensure best results 2. Incorrect placement of IR Transmitter and Receiver may result in the failure of the IR extenders. Please check carefully before plugging in the IR extender to the respective IR sockets 3.
4. If you are still encountering issues, attempt the “hot-plug concept. With all of the HDMI cables disconnected, turn on the source and plug in the HDMI cable into it’s output, then power up the Vanco unit and plug the HDMI cable into it’s input, finally turn on the display and plug the HDMI cable from the receiver into it.
If repairs are needed during the warranty period the purchaser will be required to provide a sales receipt/sales invoice or other acceptable proof of purchase to the seller of this equipment. The seller will then contact Vanco regarding warranty repair or replacement.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT In case of problems, please contact Vanco Technical Support by dialing 1-800-626-6445. You can also email technical support issues to techsupport@vanco1.com. When calling, please have the Model Number, Serial Number (affixed to the bottom of the unit) and Invoice available for reference during the call.