Zektor Z57BD2C User Manual page 3

The Zektor 2CAT™ Z57BD2C HDMI™ 1.3c over CAT5e/6 extender with Bi-directional IR Pass-through boosts up
your HDMI transmission distance up to 60m (200ft) in HDTV 720p / 1080i format. With two low cost Cat-5/5e/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 remote HDM™I displays such as HDTV, LCD PC monitors, or projectors. This cost effective
flexibility makes HDCP compliant DVD players or PS3 transmit high quality video and audio at a greater distance and the
minimal cost. In addition, with the embedded infrared (IR) receiver and blaster on both TX and RX
pass-through, users can enjoy high quality audio/video and control the HDMI™ sources from the remote site instantly.
The Z57BD2C includes two units: Z57BD2C [TX] as the transmitting unit and Z57BD2C [RX ] as the receiving unit. The
transmitting unit is used to transfer the audio/video and capture and receive IR signals through two low cost Cat-5/5e/6
cables. The receiving unit is responsible for equalizing transferred HDMI multimedia data and re-sending IR signals received
from the remote control of the HDMI™ source device or capturing IR packets to bypassing IR signals to nearby IR equipped
devices. The transmission distance between the sending and receiving units can be up to 60m (200ft) under HD resolution
(720p or 1080i) or 40m (130ft) under Full HD resolution (1080p). With 8-level equalization rotary control switch on the
receiving unit, users can adjust the strength of the signal level to the received HDMI™ signals accordingly, and therefore
optimize the transmission length between HDM™I source and display.
Features
HDMI™ 1.3c compliant
Extends the transmission distance up to 60m (200ft) from the sources under 1080i or 720p
Extends the transmission distance up to 40m (130ft) from the sources under 1080p
Provides independent DDC channel, fully HDCP™ compliant
Minimizes the cable skew by adjustable 8-level equalization rotary control switch
Support bi-directional full bandwidth of IR signal, 20KHz ~ 60KHz
Pure unaltered uncompressed 7.1ch digital HDMI over CAT5/6 cable transmission
Wall mounting housing design for easy and robust installation
Allows cascading
Perfectly integrated with other HDM™I over CAT5 series products
The length depends on the characteristics and quality of the cables. Higher resolutions and longer
transmission distances require low skew cables (<25ns/100m) for best performance. Unshielded CAT6 with
metal RJ‐45 connectors is recommended.
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Introduction
units to facilitate the IR