Sapphire Audio PowerScale EF1K User Manual

Hdmi over fiber extender

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PowerScale™ EF1K
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HDMI over Fiber Extender

User Manual

Version 1.01
SAPPHIRE PowerScale™ EF1K User Manual
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  • Page 1: User Manual

    SAPPHIRE PowerScale™ EF1K ® HDMI over Fiber Extender User Manual Version 1.01 SAPPHIRE PowerScale™ EF1K User Manual Page 1 of 17...
  • Page 2: Legal Statement

    Legal Statement This manual is subject to change without notice. While every care has been taken in the production of this manual, SAPPHIRE Technology cannot be held liable for any errors or omissions contained herein. Copyright SAPPHIRE Technology Limited, All rights reserved. In accordance with the provisions of copyright law you may not reproduce, extract, or translate any content of this manual without our written consent.
  • Page 3 To protect the global environment, this product must be sent to separate collection facilities for recovery and recycling. Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste. Collect such waste separately for special treatment at recognized recycling centres. SAPPHIRE PowerScale™ EF1K User Manual Page 3 of 17...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Receiver IO Connectors ................10 Receiver IO Description ................. 11 Wiring Diagram ....................12 Product Specifications ................... 13 IR Extender/Blaster Pinout Requirements .............. 16 IR Extender Description .................. 16 Support / Warranty Statement ................17 SAPPHIRE PowerScale™ EF1K User Manual Page 4 of 17...
  • Page 5: Overview

    HD 1080p 48-bit color. Complete with support for full 3D, 7.1ch digital audio (DTS-HD and Dolby TrueHD audio), HDMI Deep Color, auto-EDID and HDCP 1.1 compliance, the SAPPHIRE PowerScale EF1K is a robust solution for assuring A/V signal quality between source and display.
  • Page 6: Operation Notes

    Operation Notes The EF1K Fiber extender is completely plug-n-play simplifying the installation process. EF1K advantages over comparable solutions are:  Capable of distances up to 1KM (3,280 feet) when used with OM4 multi- mode fiber  Field upgradable to single-mode fiber for distances of up-to 30KM (18 miles) ...
  • Page 7: Connectors

    Back Link IR RX/TX Link IR RX/TX Analog Audio Power Output RS-232 Power Analog RS-232 Audio Input Front Power HDMI input LC female Power LC female HDMI connector connector connector output SAPPHIRE PowerScale™ EF1K User Manual Page 7 of 17...
  • Page 8: Transmitter Io Connectors

    Transmitter IO Connectors Transmitter (Front) Transmitter (Back) SAPPHIRE PowerScale™ EF1K User Manual Page 8 of 17...
  • Page 9: Transmitter Io Description

    50um/62.5um OM4 fiber optic cable. Alternatively, the unit can be upgraded in the field with a single mode SFP module which extends the capability of the EF1K to 30KM (18.75 miles) when paired with 9um single mode fiber optic cable.
  • Page 10: Receiver Io Connectors

    Receiver IO Connectors Receiver (Front) Receiver (Back) SAPPHIRE PowerScale™ EF1K User Manual Page 10 of 17...
  • Page 11: Receiver Io Description

    50um/62.5um OM4 fiber optic cable. Alternatively, the unit can be upgraded in the field with a single mode SFP module which extends the capability of the EF1K to 30KM (18.75 miles) when paired with 9um single mode fiber optic cable.
  • Page 12: Wiring Diagram

    Wiring Diagram SAPPHIRE PowerScale™ EF1K User Manual Page 12 of 17...
  • Page 13: Product Specifications

    LPCM, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby True Supported formats HD, DTS, DTS-96/24, DTS-ES, DTS High Res, DTS-HD Master, DSD HDMI Audio Return Yes (Requires compatible source and display device) Channel (ARC) SAPPHIRE PowerScale™ EF1K User Manual Page 13 of 17...
  • Page 14 Modulated IR control from 30kHz to 50kHz Modulation Pass-through from TX to RX or RX to TX, auto-sensing. Requires Signal Type external IR blaster and IR receiver (not included) SAPPHIRE PowerScale™ EF1K User Manual Page 14 of 17...
  • Page 15 Dimensions 4.33” (L) x 3.47” (D) x 1.50” (H) Distance is subject to grade of cable, source device, display, termination and other factors. SAPPHIRE validation is conducted with supplied SFP multi-mode transceiver and 1km (3,280 feet) OM4 50um/62.5um fiber optic cable.
  • Page 16: Ir Extender/Blaster Pinout Requirements

    Note: Please ensure that the IR blaster and receiver units operate at 12VDC. Devices that are 5VDC or 3VDC may be damaged if installed as the EF1K unit injects a 12VDC signal. SAPPHIRE PowerScale™ EF1K User Manual Page 16 of 17...
  • Page 17: Support / Warranty Statement

    OF THE POSSIBILITY OF ANY SUCH DAMAGES. YOU AGREE THAT SAPPHIRE'S MAXIMUM LIABILITY ARISING FROM ANY PRODUCT SOLD BY SAPPHIRE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE PRICE OF SUCH PRODUCT. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATION OF EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR CERTAIN DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU TO THE EXTENT SUCH JURISDICTION'S LAW IS APPLICABLE TO THIS AGREEMENT.

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