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Extend HDMI signals over CATx cable.
• VSPX-HDMI-RX works with a VSPX-HDMI1X4-TX to connect
an HD or 3D screen in a MediaCento HX deployment.
• VSPX-CSRX works with a VSPX-HDMI1X4-TX to connect
an HD or 3D screen and can be cascaded to a second display.
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Summary of Contents for Black Box MediaCento VSPX-HDMI1X4-TX
- Page 1 Extend HDMI signals over CATx cable. BLACK BOX ® • VSPX-HDMI-RX works with a VSPX-HDMI1X4-TX to connect an HD or 3D screen in a MediaCento HX deployment. • VSPX-CSRX works with a VSPX-HDMI1X4-TX to connect an HD or 3D screen and can be cascaded to a second display.
- Page 2 Trademarks Used in this Manual Trademarks Used in this Manual Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks, and iCOMPEL and MediaCento are trademarks, of BB Technologies, Inc. Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners.
- Page 3 FCC and IC RFI Statements/NOM Statement FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy, and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause inter ference to radio communication. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such...
- Page 4 NOM Statement 5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua —por ejemplo, cerca de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca de una alberca, etc. 6. El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carritos o pedestales que sean recomendados por el fabricante.
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Page 5: Safety Notice
NOM Statement/Safety Notice 17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación. 18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando: A: El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido dañado; u B: Objectos han caído o líquido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato;... -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
2. Overview ....................9 Introduction ..................9 Features ....................9 2.2.1 VSPX-HDMI1X4-TX, VSPX-HDMI-RX, VSPX-HDMI-CSRX ..9 2.2.2 Additional Features for VSPX-HDMI1X4-TX ......10 2.2.3 Additional Features for VSPX-HDMI-RX ......10 2.2.4 Additional Features for VSPX-HDMI-CSRX ......10 What’s Included ................11 2.3.1 VSPX-HDMI1X4-TX .............. 11 2.3.2 VSPX-HDMI-RX ..............11 2.3.3 VSPX-HDMI-CSRX ............... -
Page 7: Specifications
HD (720p/1080i): 200 ft. (60 m) over CATx cable Video Bandwidth — Single-link 225 MHz (6.75 Gbps) Video Support — 480i/480p/720p/1080i/1080p up to 36-bit color User Controls — VSPX-HDMI1X4-TX: (4) DIP switches for EDID control; VSPX-HDMI-RX: (1) 8-level digital HDMI signal equalization rotary control switch;... - Page 8 VSPX-HDMI-RX: 5-VDC, 4-A, 1 watt (maximum); VSPX-HDMI-CSRX: 5-VDC, 4-A, 7.5 watts Size — VSPX-HDMI1X4-TX: 1.1"H x 4.3"W x 7.6"D (2.7 x 11 x 19.4 cm); VSPX-HDMI-RX: 1.1"H x 3.5"W x 6.8"D (2.7 x 9 x 17.5 cm); VSPX-HDMI-CSRX: 1"H x 4.2"W x 7"D (2.6 x 10.7 x 17.9 cm) Weight —...
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Page 9: Overview
3D HDMI extender kit (VX-HDMI-TP-3D40M). The VSPX-HDMI1X4-TX also has a local HDMI output for monitoring. With built-in equalization, the input HDMI cable can be extended up to 66 feet (20 meters) using Full HD, making the overall transmission distance better when compared to generic HDMI splitters. -
Page 10: Additional Features For Vspx-Hdmi1X4-Tx
Chapter 2: Overview 2.2.2 Additional Features for VSPX-HDMI1X4-TX • Regenerates the HDMI signal. • HDMI local output for monitoring. • Supports default HDMI EDID and can learn the EDID of displays. • Extends up to 66 feet (20 m) of input HDMI cable. -
Page 11: What's Included
Chapter 2: Overview 2.3 What’s Included Your package should include the following items. If anything is missing or damaged, contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500 or info@blackbox.com. 2.3.1 VSPX-HDMI1X4-TX • (1) 1X4 Transmitter (VSPX-HDMI1X4-TX) • (1) 5-VDC, international 4-A in-line power supply unit with US power cord •... - Page 12 Chapter 2: Overview Figure 2-2. Transmitter’s back panel. Figure 2-3. Transmitter’s top panel. 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 12...
- Page 13 Chapter 2: Overview Table 2-1. Transmitter’s components. Number Component Description ON when power to the unit is on. Power LED OFF when power is off. ON when HDMI source signal is detected. Signal LED OFF when no HDMI signal is detected. +5 VDC power Connects to 5 VDC, 4 A interlocking power adapter.
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Page 14: Receiver (Vspx-Hdmi-Rx)
Chapter 2: Overview 2.4.2 Receiver (VSPX-HDMI-RX) Figures 2-4 and 2-5 show the front and back panels of the receiver. Table 2-2 describes its components. Figure 2-4. Receiver’s front panel. Figure 2-5. Receiver’s back panel. 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 14... - Page 15 Chapter 2: Overview Table 2-2. Receiver’s components. Number Component Description Interlocking Connects to +5 VDC power supply power jack unit. Power LED Lights when power is on. RJ-45 connector Interconnect. Power LED Lights when power is on. Adjust the 8-level equalization control to the received HDMI male-male cable.
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Page 16: Cascadable Receiver (Vspx-Hdmi-Csrx)
Chapter 2: Overview 2.4.3 Cascadable Receiver (VSPX-HDMI-CSRX) Figures 2-6 and 2-7 show the front and back panels of the cascadable receiver. Table 2-3 describes its components. Figure 2-6. Cascadable receiver’s front panel. 9 10 11 12 Figure 2-7. Cascadable receiver’s back panel. Table 2-3. - Page 17 Chapter 2: Overview Table 2-3 (Continued). Cascadable receiver’s components. Number Component Description Adjust the 16-level equalization control corresponding to the transmission distance of receiving HDMI signals. For surround sound audio output, adjust from 0 to 7 (longest-to-shortest transmission length). For stereo audio output, adjust from 8 to F (longest-to- shortest transmission length).
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Page 18: Application Diagrams
Lights when power to the port is on. Power LED Lights when power to the port is on. 2.5 Application Diagrams Figures 2-8 through 2-10 show typical application diagrams for the transmitter, receiver, and cascadable receiver. VSPX-HDMI1X4-TX VSPX-HDMI-RX HDMI source Local HDMI HDMI output monitor monitor Figure 2-8. - Page 19 Chapter 2: Overview VSPX-HDMI1X4-TX VSPX-HDMI-CSRX VSPX-HDMI-CSRX iCOMPEL ™ HDMI output monitor HDMI output monitor Figure 2-9. Connection diagram #2. 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 19...
- Page 20 Chapter 2: Overview HDMI monitor iCOMPEL ™ VSPX-HDMI-CSRX CATx cable CATx cable 130 ft. (40 m) 130 ft. (40 m) VSPX-HDMI1X4-TX Local HDMI output monitor VSPX-HDMI-RX CATx cable 130 ft. (40 m) HDMI monitor VSPX-HDMI-RX VSPX-HDMI-RX HDMI monitor HDMI monitor Figure 2-10.
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Page 21: Configuration
Chapter 3: Configuration 3. Configuration 3.1 Switch Settings on the Transmitter Figure 3-1 shows the VSPX-HDMI1X4-TX transmitter board’s switch locations. Table 3-1 describes the switches’ settings. Figure 3-1. Switches on the transmitter board. Table 3-1. Transmitter board’s switch settings. Left... -
Page 22: Edid Learning
Chapter 3: Configuration 3.2 EDID Learning 1. Power on the transmitter. Connect the display that you want to learn the EDID to the HDMI output connector. 2. To learn the display’s EDID for the source device connected to the HDMI output on the transmitter, set EDID mode to the left position. -
Page 23: Installation
(see Table 2-2 or 2-3). 11. If you are installing several VSPX-HDMI-CSRX units in a cascade setup, always start by adjusting signal strength on the unit nearest the transmitter, and move on to the adjacent units. VSPX-HDMI1X4-TX VSPX-HDMI-RX HDMI source Local HDMI... -
Page 24: Pin Definitions
Chapter 5: Pin Definitions 5. Pin Definitions 5.1 HDMI Figure 5-1. HDMI female connector. Table 5-1. HDMI connector pinout. Signal Signal TMDS Data2+ TMDS Clock Shield TMDS Data2 Shield TMDS Clock TMDS Data2- TMDS Data1+ Reserved (not connected) TMDS Data 1 Shield TMDS Data1- TMDS Data0+ DC/CEC Ground... -
Page 25: Rj-45/Catx
Chapter 5: Pin Definitions 5.2 RJ-45/CATx Figure 5-2. RJ-45 connector. Table 5-2. RJ-45 CATx TIA/EIA-568B connector pinout. T568A T568B Pair T568A Color Pair T568B Color White-Green White-Orange Green Orange White-Orange White-Green Blue Blue White-Blue White-Blue Orange Green White-Brown White-Brown Brown Brown 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 25... -
Page 26: Performance Guide For Hdmi Over Category 5/6 Cable Transmission
Chapter 6: Performance Guide 6. Performance Guide for HDMI Over Category 5/6 Cable Transmission Table 6-1. Cable performance guide. Performance Rating Type of CAT5/6 Cable Wiring Shielding CAT5 CAT5e CAT6 Unshielded (UTP) ***** ***** Solid Shielded (STP) **** Unshielded (UTP) Stranded Shielded (STP) Termination... -
Page 27: Troubleshooting
• Package it carefully. We recommend that you use the original container. • If you are returning the unit, make sure you include everything you received with it. Before you ship for return or repair, contact Black Box to get a Return Authorization (RA) number. - Page 28 Great tech support is just 30 seconds away at 724-746-5500 or blackbox.com. About Black Box Black Box provides an extensive range of networking and infrastructure products. You’ll find everything from cabinets and racks and power and surge protection products to media converters and Ethernet switches all supported by free, live 24/7 Tech support available in 30 seconds or less.