AVProEdge AC-EXO-444-KIT User Manual

Fiber optic extender 4k/60 fps, 4:4:4 support, and 18 gbps hdr. arc, ir, rs-232, and edid management with built-in test pattern.

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USER MANUAL
AC-EXO-444-KIT
Fiber Optic Extender 4K/60 fps, 4:4:4 support, and 18 Gbps HDR.
ARC, IR, RS-232, and EDID management with built-in Test Pattern.

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL AC-EXO-444-KIT Fiber Optic Extender 4K/60 fps, 4:4:4 support, and 18 Gbps HDR. ARC, IR, RS-232, and EDID management with built-in Test Pattern.
  • Page 2: What's In The Box

    This is AVProEdge's agship Fiber Optic Extender, allowing the user to extend an HDMI signal 2 kilometers via single-mode ber, and up to 300 meters using multi-mode ber. You can go even further by installing your own SFP port. It solves problems for both commercial and residential markets for distributing high value 4K 18Gbps content from rack to display.
  • Page 4 AVPro Edge recommends using Cleerline SSF ber, which has proven to be the strongest and safest to handle, plus the easiest to eld-terminate. Connector The AC-EXO-444-KIT uses a universal LC (Lucent connector) connector type, with two included in the kit that meet the 2 km/1.25 mi distance speci cation.
  • Page 5 Back IR In IR Out RS232 HDMI In (COM & Pass-through) IR Mode Select Front Toslink Single LC SFP (Out) Fiber Input If these suggestions do not work, enable the Test Pattern. On the Tx, the Test Pattern is accessed using the API command line via a connected PC.
  • Page 6: Edid Management

    Functions & Setup of the Transmitter: IR Mode Slide Switch: (On Front) This is used to select a preferred IR Mode There are two modes: IR-EYE - The IR Input will be configured to operate with an IR Receiver Eye. I-PASS - The IR Input will be configured to safely operate with a direct connection from a control system using a mono or stereo 3.5mm cable.
  • Page 7 EDID Management:GEN2 (Indicated by part number AC-EXO-444-T-2) 4 LED lights on the board inside the chassis (see below) Corresponding light will be solid, the others will flash...
  • Page 8 Functions & Setup of the Transmitter Cont.: Using the "Extract From" Button: (On Front) This function allows you to select where the Toslink audio output gets its signal. There are two options: Extract from HDMI - The light will be on. Audio will be extracted from the local HDMI input plugged into the transmitter.
  • Page 9 3. If these suggestions do not work, enable the "Test Pattern" (See Below). If you see the pattern, the problem is between the Receiver and display/sink please try a different sink input or HDMI cable. 4. Contact AVProEdge if these suggestions do not work.
  • Page 10 Functions & Setup of the Receiver: Audio Select Slide Switch: (On Front) This is used to select where ARC will come from There are two modes: ARC (Default) - The audio sent back to the transmitter will be from the HDMI Audio Return Channel.
  • Page 11 RS-232 Configuration RS-232 can be used to pass control signals bi-directionally to & from any RS-232 compatible device. This is commonly used to route control signals in the following way: 1. Control System --> Display/Projector (ie, Power On/Off) 2. Display/Projector --> Control System (ie, Display Status, Volume Status etc...) 3.
  • Page 12 RS-232 Cable Prep RS-232 Sample Application...
  • Page 13 IR Configuration IR can be used in three ways: 1. From Rack (Control System Direct): Plug a MONO 3.5 mm cable into an emitter port of any control system directly into the "IR IN" port on the AC-EXO-444 Transmitter to pass IR signals directly to the remote end.
  • Page 14 IR Connections to AC-EXO-444-T (Transmitter) IR IN Direct Connect (I-PASS) IR OUT Emitter (Non-Flashing) IR IN w/ Receiver Eye ("IR-EYE" MODE) IR Connections to AC-EXO-444-R (Receiver) IR IN (IR-EYE Only) IR OUT Emitter (Non-Flashing)
  • Page 15: Maintenance

    Maintenance To ensure reliable operation of this product as well as protecting the safety of any person using or handling this device while powered, please observe the following instructions. Use the power supplies provided. If an alternate supply is required, check voltage, polarity and that it has sufficient power to supply the device it is connected to.
  • Page 16: Warranty

    If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, AVProEdge (referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated as below, (Parts/Labor (10) Years), which starts with the date of original purchase (“Limited Warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your...
  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    IR Issues - Verify correct connections and settings - P.12 & 13 Note: Visibly flashing Emitters may not function properly, try the IR Cables that come with the kit Still having issues, contact us Support Direct - +1-605-977-3477 1-605-274-6055 Submit a support request ticket https://support.avproedge.com/hc/en-us/requests/new...
  • Page 20 Thank you for choosing AVProEdge! Please contact us with any questions. We are happy to be of service! A V P r o E d g e 2 2 2 2 E 5 2 n d S t N ~ S i o u x F a l l s , S D 5 7 1 0 4 1 - 8 7 7 - 8 8 6 - 5 1 1 2 ~ 6 0 5 - 2 7 4 - 6 0 5 5 s u p p o r t @ a v p r o e d g e .

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