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Page 1 User Manual HD-18 User Manual Version 1.2 Powered by Technology Version 1.2...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
User Manual Table of Contents SAFETY WARNINGS ..................... 3 1. Introduction ..................... 6 2. Quick Setup Guide ..................7 3. Troubleshooting.................... 13 Video Source Remote Control ..............15 Remote Controller..................16 OSD Menu...................... 19 Adding an Additional RX ................21 Running TX as a Standalone Box ..............
Page 3: Safety Warnings
User Manual SAFETY WARNINGS These safety warnings are provided to ensure the best user experience with the least inconvenience. Please read this user manual completely before installation and operation. It is advised that you keep the original packaging and protective material in case you need to safely transport the equipment in the future (e.g.
Page 4 User Manual Only use a dry cloth to wipe down the case. Do not use liquid cleaners or spray cleaners. Do not place the devices in areas that are confined in a limited space (e.g. in the middle of a crowded bookshelf). 【...
Page 5 User Manual Components that are consumptive in nature (e.g. battery) are not included in the warranty and will incur a fee when replaced. 【【【【 ABOUT ABNORMAL OPERATIONs】】】】 If any smoke or odors emanate from these devices, turn off the device immediately, unplug the power cable from the socket and contact your dealer;...
Page 6: Introduction
User Manual 1. Introduction The Transmitter and Receiver incorporate HDMI™ technology, allowing you to transmit HD Video anywhere in your home using existing Power lines. This avoids the complexities of rewiring your house or buying new Video Equipment (e.g. Video Players) for each viewing room.
Page 7: Quick Setup Guide
User Manual 2. Quick Setup Guide This chapter describes how to get your AV PLC environment quickly installed. After the setup, you will be able to view video that is streaming from a video player on one power outlet to a TV on another power outlet anywhere in your home. For this setup you will also need: TV (Standard or HDTV) with HDMI, YPbPr or CVBS connectors Video player (e.g.
Page 8 User Manual This guide will use an HDTV and a Blu-Ray player as the video equipment in the examples. Version 1.2...
Page 9 User Manual Step 1: Connect the Blu-Ray Player to the Transmitter Connect your Blue-Ray player to the back panel of the PowerHDLink Transmitter. The AV PLC can use HDMI, YPbPr or CVBS/S-Video video cables. You must choose from one of those cabling options as described below. a) HDMI cable - This cable has a simple, single connection between your player and transmitter.
Page 10 User Manual d) S-Video video cable - This video cable is a single cable with a video connector (usually black.) You will also need to attach two audio connectors (L-R speakers, audio connectors are usually red and white). Attach the other ends to your Video Player.
Page 11 User Manual Note: The connections you use between Player-TX and between HDTV-RX do not have to be the same. In other words, if you are using an HDMI cable between Player-TX, you can use YPbPr or CVBS between HDTV-RX. Step 3: Power on TV set and Blu-Ray Disc player Power on your TV set and Blu-Ray Player in any order.
Page 12 User Manual Step 6: Turn on power switches Turn on the Power Switches on the rear panels of both RX and TX. Wait for about 10 seconds. A red Power Indicator light will illuminate on the front panel of both the Transmitter and Receiver.
Page 13: Troubleshooting
User Manual 3. Troubleshooting If no video displays on the remote TV attached to your RX, proceed with the steps below: Step 1: Check connections, power and equipment Make sure all power connections are secure and power is supplied to all equipment.
Page 14 User Manual Step 2: Pairing procedures for troubleshooting “Pairing” refers to the process where two independent systems (i.e. RX and TX) identify themselves and establish/re- establish communications over a common medium (i.e. Power Lines). You can use these procedures when troubleshooting your system (i.e.
Page 15: Video Source Remote Control
User Manual 4 Video Source Remote Control With the AV PLC system, you can control your video player from the remote location (i.e. where RX is located) using the Video Player’s remote controller (must be Infrared Remote Controller). The RX is fitted with an IR sensor that receives the signals and sends them over the power lines to the TX, where the TX re-emits the same IR signals to the video player.
Page 16: Remote Controller
User Manual AV PLC Remote Controller The AV PLC system comes with its own Remote Controller Unit that is designed to control the Transmitter and Receiver. The Remote Controller can manipulate the TX locally or from a remote location (i.e. where receiver is located). The receiver accepts IR signals from the Remote Controller and passes them to the transmitter through the power lines.
Page 17 User Manual Remote Controller Button Descriptions Area Name Description Toggles the states of the TX and RX between Active mode and Power Saving mode. Power Saving mode is the state you can set the TX and RX to when not in use. In Power Saving mode, the RX &...
Page 18 User Manual Area Name Description Toggle TV system between 59.94 Hz (NTSC) Setting Display (for RX) and 50 Hz (PAL). Setting Scroll up (for RX) Scroll up button on the OSD Menu Setting Information (for RX) Displays OSD information Volume Decrease volume (for RX) Decrease audio volume on the receiver Setting Move right (for RX)
Page 19: Osd Menu
User Manual 6 OSD Menu When the system is active, you can press the “Menu” button on the remote controller to bring up the OSD menu on the display attached to the RX. The OSD menu is used to configure various options as described below.
Page 20 User Manual OSD Menu Descriptions Menu Item Description Options CVBS AV1 Video Selects CVBS or S-Video input source as AV1 Select S-Video English German (optional) Spain (optional) Japanese (optional) Language Selects language for OSD Menu Italy (optional) Traditional Chinese (optional) Simplified Chinese (optional) French (optional) Choose the option that best matches your...
Page 21: Adding An Additional Rx
User Manual 7 Adding an Additional RX You can attach up to 4 RX’s for one TX. Every time you add an additional RX to your system, you must perform the procedures below, in order: Reset RX PLC to Factory Defaults (Refer to Appendix 4) PLC Pairing (Refer to Appendix 2) RX-TX Pairing (Refer to Appendix 1) Version 1.2...
Page 22: Running Tx As A Standalone Box
User Manual 8 Running TX as a Standalone Box You can use the TX in standalone mode without the RX. In other words, you can use the TX, along with the TV and input video devices attached to it, as a standalone system (i.e.
Page 23: Running Multiple Transmitters With Multiple Receivers
User Manual 9 Running Multiple Transmitters with Multiple Receivers Each receiver (RX) can be paired with a maximum of 4 transmitters (TX) as described in the Chapter “Adding an Additional RX”. Therefore, a PowerHDLink receiver can choose from multiple transmitters as the media source. Remote control will also be automatically redirected when changing to a different transmitter.
Page 24 User Manual 【【【【 Modifying the name of a TX device】】】】 On the remote control, press the “Menu” button to open the OSD menu and use the up/down arrow buttons to move to the “Select TX Station” item. Press the “OK”...
Page 25: Appendix 1 Rx/Tx Pairing
User Manual Appendix 1 RX/TX Pairing “Pairing” is performed to establish/re-establish a connection between the RX and TX. These procedures are used during troubleshooting (i.e. video fails to appear on TV) or when installing an additional RX to the environment. There are two ways to Pair the RX and TX as described below: a) “Pairing”...
Page 26: Appendix 2 Plc Pairing
User Manual Appendix 2 PLC Pairing PLC Pairing is different from “RX/TX Pairing” (Appendix 1); it is done at a lower, more primitive layer than “RX/TX Pairing”. However, it is done for the same reasons; to re-establish a link between RX and TX. It is done if “RX/TX Pairing” fails to resolve the original problem.
Page 27: Appendix 3 Reset Rx/Tx To System Defaults
User Manual Appendix 3 Reset RX/TX to System Defaults The procedures below set the RX and TX to general system factory defaults and are used when troubleshooting the system (i.e. Video fails to appear on TV attached to RX). a) At the TX, press the Group Button on the remote controller AT LEAST 3 TIMES (in rapid succession) until all the source LEDs on the front panel illuminate;...
Page 28: Appendix 4 Reset Rx/Tx Plc To Factory Defaults
User Manual Appendix 4 Reset RX/TX PLC to Factory Defaults The RX/TX PLC Factory Default settings are different from the RX/TX System Default settings described in Appendix 3. These procedures are used when attaching an additional RX to your system or when troubleshooting your system. a) At the TX, press the (Factory Button) on the remote controller AT LEAST 3 TIMES (in rapid succession) until all the source LEDs on the front panel go...
Page 29: Appendix 5 Trouble Shooting Checklist
User Manual Appendix 5 Trouble Shooting Checklist Trouble Shooting Scenario Possible Reason Resolution TV attached to the RX Power is switched “off” at Make sure the power switches on the displays no video the RX or TX. back panels of both the TX and RX images Cable connections are not are turned on.
Page 30: Appendix 6 System Specifications
User Manual Trouble Shooting Scenario Possible Reason Resolution Device is not starting If there is no response to the buttons normally or remote controllers, try turning the power switch “Off” and “On”. Power supply short If the suggestions above do not remedy the problem, the power supply in the devices may have a short.
Page 31: System Specifications
User Manual Trouble Shooting Scenario Possible Reason Resolution for TX to be ready.” or network quality is not If it is a persistent problem, it may be stable, which results in a faulty socket. Try another socket. suspension of the video picture.
Page 32 User Manual Component port AV PLC CVBS port S-video port Stereo audio port PLC Bridge Function IR sensor port Remote Controller 38 kHz IR Blaster port IR Blaster cable AC Power Input 100-240V/50, 60 Hz 0.2A max. Power Consumption average Operation Temperature 10~50℃,30~80%RH and Humidity...