Hdmi extender over single cat.x with bi-directional ir, rs-232 serial, and auto edid learning (14 pages)
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HDMI Audio & Video Dual CAT5 /RJ45 Extender Kit User Manual (HD‐C5) [Must be used with Solid CAT5e or CAT6 Cables] All information is subject to change without notice. All names & trademarks are property of their respective owners. Rev.1103 Made in Taiwan ...
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Safety and Notice The HD‐C5 HDMI Audio & Video Dual CAT5 /RJ45 Extender Kit has been tested for conformance to safety regulations and requirements, and has been certified for international use. However, like all electronic equipments, the HD‐C5 should be used with care. Please read and follow the safety instructions to protect yourself from possible injury and to minimize the risk of damage to the unit. Follow all instructions and warnings marked on this unit. Do not attempt to service this unit yourself, except where explained in this manual. Provide proper ventilation and air circulation and do not use near water. Keep objects that might damage the device and assure that the placement of this unit is on a stable surface. Use only the power adapter and power cords and connection cables designed for this unit. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners to clean this unit. Always unplug the power to the device before cleaning. Table of Contents ◇ I n t r o d u c t i o n … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … . … … … … … … … … p . 2 ◇...
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INTRODUCTION The HD‐C5 HDMI Audio & Video Dual CAT5 /RJ45 Extender Kit boosts up your audio and video transmission distance up to 60m (200ft) in HDTV 1080i format. With two low cost Cat‐ 6 cables, users can readily extend HDTV sources from DVD players, Blu‐ray Disc player, PS3, PC, and any other kinds of sources compliant with TMDS to distant display monitors including HDMI or DVI‐enabled TV ...
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Specifications & Package Contents Model Name HD‐C5 Technical Role of usage Transmitter [TX] Receiver [RX] HDMI Deep Color & 3D HDMI compliance Yes HDCP compliance Video bandwidth Single‐link 225MHz [6.75Gbps] Video support 480i / 480p / 720p / 1080i / 1080p60 Full HD (1080p)‐40m (130ft) [CAT5e] / 50m (165ft) [CAT6] HDMI over CAT5 /RJ45 transmission [8‐bit] HD (720p/1080i)‐50m (165ft) [CAT5e] / 60m (200ft) [CAT6] Surround sound (up to 7.1ch) or stereo digital audio Audio support 8‐level digital rotary switch for signal level control at receiver Signal equalization Input TMDS signal 1.2 Volts [peak‐to‐peak] Input DDC signal 5 Volts [peak‐to‐peak, TTL] [1] Human body model — ±19kV [air‐gap discharge] & ±12kV [contact discharge] ESD protection [2] Core chipset — ±8kV PCB stack‐up 4‐layer board [impedance control — differential 100Ω; single 50Ω] 1x HDMI 2x RJ‐45 Input 2x RJ‐45 1x HDMI Output HDMI source control ...
PANEL DESCRIPTION Input Panel — Transmitting Unit of HD‐C5 HDMI IN: Connect to a HDMI source with a HDMI male‐male cable here Output Panel — Transmitting Unit of HD‐C5 A/V SIGNAL: Plug in a Cat‐ 6 cable that needs to be linked to the A/V SIGNAL port on the receiving unit of HD‐C5. CTRL CHANNEL: Plug in a Cat‐ 6 cable that needs to be linked to the CTRL CHANNEL port on the receiving unit of HD‐C5. ...
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Input Panel — Receiving Unit of HD‐C5 A/V SIGNAL: Plug in a Cat‐ 6 cable that needs to be linked to the A/V SIGNAL port on the transmitting unit of HD‐C5. CTRL CHANNEL: Plug in a Cat‐ 6 cable that needs to be linked to the CTRL CHANNEL port on the transmitting unit of HD‐C5. +5V DC: Connect to 5V DC power supply unit. Output Panel — Receiving Unit of HD‐C5 HDMI OUT: Connect to a HDMI display with a HDMI male‐male cable here. Signal Level: Adjust the 8‐level equalization control to the received HDMI signals. The HDMI signal level varies from 0 (strongest) to 7 (weakest) for respective transmission length from longest possible range to short distance. It is recommended to switch from 7 to 0 to find the optimal visual experience. ...
HARDWARE INSTALLATION 1. Connect a HDMI or DVI source (such as a Blu‐ray Disc player) to the transmitting unit of HD‐C5. 2. Connect a HDMI or DVI display (such as a LCD HDTV) to the receiving unit of HD‐C5. 3. Connect two Cat‐ 6 cables between the transmitting and receiving units via A/V SIGNAL and CTRL CHANNEL ports respectively. 4. Make sure these two Cat‐ 6 cables are tightly connected and not loose. 5. Plug in 5V DC power supply unit to the power jack on the receiving unit on HD‐C5. 6. If you see flickering or blinking image on the display, try to adjust the rotary control switch to improve the cable skew. 0 stands for the strongest HDMI signal level for longest possible transmission length while 7 stands for the weakest HDMI signal level for short transmission length. Try adjusting the signal level from 7 to 0 to find the optimal setting for the HDMI over ...
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NOTICE 1. If the DVI or HDMI device requires the EDID information, please use EDID Reader/Writer to retrieve and provide EDID information of the DVI or HDMI display. 2. All HDMI over CAT5 transmission distances are measured using Belden 1583A CAT5e 125MHz UTP cable and ASTRODESIGN Video Signal Generator VG‐859C. 3. The transmission length is largely affected by the type of Cat‐5 6 ...
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