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HDC-S400/200 Users Guide HDBaseT Splitter HDC-S400/200 <User’s Guide> Ver.1.3.0 HDC-S400 Cat6 SPLITTER POWER AC90-250V LINK LINK OUTPUT 3 OUTPUT 4 SIGNAL LINK LINK LINK UPDATE OUTPUT 1 OUTPUT 2 HDC INPUT • Thank you for choosing our product. • To ensure the best performance of this product, please read this User’s Guide fully and carefully before using it and keep this manual beside this product.
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HDC-S400/200 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.
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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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HDC-S400/200 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...
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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.
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HDC-S400/200 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.
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HDC-S400/200 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...
One (1) HDBaseT Splitter (main unit) One (1) power cord Ferrite Core Two (2) for HDC-S200 (1.8 meters; approximately 5.91 feet) Four (4) for HDC-S400 [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...
HDC-S400/200 Users Guide 2 Product outline The IDK HDC-S200 and 400 are splitter which can extend HDBaseT signals by using IDK HDC series transmitters and receivers. By using with the IDK HDC series transmitters and receivers, video and audio signals can be extended and distributed to up to four HDBaseT receivers.
HDC-S400/200 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 ...
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-S400/200 are common.
Twisted pair output connector Digital (video/audio) signals can be extended up to 60 m/197 ft. (HDC OUTPUT) using the HDC receiver. HDC-S400 : four (4) outputs OUTPUT1 to 4 HDC-S200 : two (2) outputs OUTPUT1 and 2 ⑤ Connector for Maintenance Not used.
HDC-S400/200 Users Guide 5 Example connection HDC-TH401/201/101 HDMI (HDCP) Cat6 TRANSMITTER with HDMI INPUT HDC-TH401 POWER HDC-RH401/201/101 Up to 17 ft. / 5 m Cat6 RECEIVER with HDMI OUTPUTS HDC-RH401 Blu-ray Disc player HDC-TD100-B HDC-S400/200 POWER Cat6 cable HDMI (HDCP)
HDC-S400/200 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.
HDC-S400/200 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.
50 m/164.04 ft. Cat6 * 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.
HDC-S400/200 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. HDC-S400 Cat6 SPLITTER POWER Unscrew [Fig. 7.1] Removing the cover MENU +...
HDC-S400/200 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.
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). 7) Please use IDK’s HDC receiver and transmitter when you want to transmit DVI signal which has HDCP. 8) If you got any trouble, please see ” 10 Trouble shooting”.
HDC-S400/200 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.
HDC-S400/200 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...
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HDC-S400/200 Users Guide 2) Maintenance menu [Table 8.2] Menu number (Maintenance menu) Type Menu Functions Page [ C01 to C04] Setting forced output HDMI mode OUTPUT1 [ C01 to C04] Setting forced output HDMI mode OUTPUT2 Output [ C01 to C04] Setting forced output HDMI mode OUTPUT3...
Setting values 01 to 02: OUT1 to OUT2 (HDC-S200) [Default] 01: OUTPUT 1 01 to 04: OUT1 to OUT4 (HDC-S400) [Default] 01: OUTPUT 1 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.
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HDC-S400/200 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: OUTPUT1] OUTPUT1 →...
HDC-S400/200 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”...
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HDC-S400/200 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...
HDC-S400/200 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.
HDC-S400/200 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 ↓...
HDC-S400/200 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.
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HDC-S400/200 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 ↓...
HDC-S400/200 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.
HDC-S400/200 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...
HDC-S400/200 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...
HDC-S400/200 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...
HDC-S400/200 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...
HDC-S400/200 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: ●...
HDC-S400/200 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...
HDC-S400/200 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...
HDC-S400/200 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) ■...
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HDC-S400/200 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...
HDC-S400/200 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...
HDC-S400/200 Users Guide 8.18 [ F65 to F68 ] 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 OUTPUT1 →...
HDC-S400/200 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.
HDC-S400/200 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.
HDC-S400/200 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 C04] Setting forced output HDMI mode OUTPUT1 [ C01 to C04] Setting forced output HDMI mode OUTPUT2...
HDC-S400/200 Users Guide 8.23 [ C01 to C04] 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).
HDC-S400/200 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.
HDC-S400/200 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.
HDC-S400/200 Users Guide 8.26 [ C55 to C58 ] 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.
HDC-S400/200 Users Guide 8.27 [ L01 to L68] 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)
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HDC-S400/200 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...
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HDC-S400/200 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 audio bit, HBR mode Input No input HBR mode, 24 bit PCM mode, 24 bit Input audio status...
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HDC-S400/200 Users Guide Type Menu # Function Connected monitor’s Deep Color support OUTPUT1 → L30, OUTPUT2 → L31, OUTPUT3→L32, OUTPUT4 → L33 ※HDC-S200 does not have L32 and L33. No connection or monitor’s EDID read error L30 to L33 8 bit...
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HDC-S400/200 Users Guide Type Menu # Function HDCP status between connected monitor OUTPUT1 → L45, OUTPUT2 → L46, OUTPUT3 → L47, OUTPUT4 → L48 ※HDC-S200 does not have L47 and L48 Athentification is processing L45 to L48 Athentification is processing...
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HDC-S400/200 Users Guide Type Menu # Function Hot plug detect between monitor OUTPUT1 → L60, OUTPUT2 → L61, OUTPUT3 → L62, OUTPUT4 → L63 ※HDC-S200 does not have L62 and L63 L60 to L63 Hot plug detected No hot plug detected HDMI / DVI mode, HDCP output status OUTPUT1 →...
HDC-S400/200 Users Guide 9 Specification 9.1 Product specification Item Description Model number HDC-S200 HDC-S400 1 input / HDBaseT (*1) - HDCP1.4 (*2) Number / Signal - TMDS single link HDBaseT - TMDS clock: 25 MHz to 225 MHz - Dot clock: 25 MHz to 165 MHz...
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*3 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. *4 T568A or T568B straight connection. HDC.CAT5E cable is HDBaseT recommended cable which IDK developed. *5 If connected to a device whose status is significantly bad, video signal can be unstable or cannot be output. Check the operation beforehand or contact us.
HDC-S400/200 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? •...
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HDC-S400/200 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.
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HDC-S400/200 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.
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HDC-S400/200 Users Guide User’s guide of HDC-S400/200 Ver.1.3.0 Issued on: 25 April 2017 IDK Corporation Headquarters 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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