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HDMI® E X TE N DER over Fiber with IR and RS-232 Vanco Part Number EVEXFBR1 HDMI® Extender over Fiber with IR and RS- 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.
FEATURES INTRODUCTION The Evolution by Vanco EVEXFBR1 HDMI Extender with bi-directional IR and RS-232, extends 4K HDR video and audio signals up to 984ft/300M over multi-mode fiber optic cables, and 6.2mi/10km over single mode fiber optic cables and modules! Bi-directional IR pass-through allows for source and/or display control. Also features RS-232 pass-through for additional control.
PANEL DESCRIPTIONS Transmitting Unit 1. RS-232: Connect for control via PC or third party control system 2. Firmware Update Port: any available f/w updates will be available under the EVEXFBR1 product page on www.vanco1.com 3. DIP Switch for Control: Enable or disable bi-directional IR and/or RS-232; see “Control Type Setup” section 4.
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PANEL DESCRIPTIONS Receiving Unit 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 EVEXFBR1 product page on www.vanco1.com DIP Switch for Control: Enable or disable bi-directional IR and/or RS-232; see “Control Type Setup” section Power and Link Lights: Both LEDs should be illuminated for proper functionality, link indicates that both the TX and RX are communicating...
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CONTROL TYPE SET UP Passing through IR and/or RS-232 Signals The EVEXFBR1 can pass-through bi-directional IR and RS-232, both control types can be deactivated. Note that both controls are activated by default. See the below table (PIN #2 and #3). The dip switches allow for firmware updates and to either activate or de-activate IR as well (PIN #1) See below for dip switch settings, note that DOWN is ON and both TX and RX need to be set to the same dip switch settings.
CONNECTION DIAGRAM Source IR Receiver IR Receiver HDTV IR Transmitter IR Transmitter HDMI HDMI Transmitter Receiver Fiber Cable CONNECT AND OPERATE 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 PASS-THRU IR PASS-THROUGH The bi-directional IR system allows you to control the source that is connected to the extender unit, from the display; or the display from the source, not simultaneously. There are two important things to note when setting up the IR system: 1.
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IR RECEIVER (RX) • To control the source: Plug IR Receiver into IR RX port of receiver unit (EVEXFBR1-RX); place receiver at or near display • To control the display: Plug IR Receiver into IR RX port of transmitter unit (EVEXFBR1-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.