DigitaLinx DL-HDFO User Manual

DigitaLinx DL-HDFO User Manual

Fiber optic extender

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Fiber Optic Extender
Part #: DL-HDFO

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  • Page 1 User’s Manual Fiber Optic Extender Part #: DL-HDFO...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1-1 Table of Contents 1-2 Welcome and Safety Notes 1-3 FCC Statement of Compliance 1-4 Product Description and General Specifications 1-5 Environmental Reliability Specifications 1-6 Installation Procedures 1-8 Mechanical Specifications 1-9 Technical Specifications 1-10 Warranty Information 1-11 Troubleshooting and Customer Service information Table of Contents...
  • Page 3: Welcome And Safety Notes

    Welcome and Safety Notes Congratulations on your purchase of a Digitalinx™ Fiber Optic Extender. This manual contains information that will assist you in the installation and operation of this product. Please inspect the contents of the package to ensure all required material is present. Contents: Each Digitalinx™ Fiber Optic Extender package contains the following items: 1 each DL-HDFO Fiber Optic Extender set. (1) Transmitter and (1) receiver make up the set. 1 eachDC Power Supply (UL) and C(UL) listed Class 2 C(UL)US 2 each 1 Meter HDMI Interconnect Cables 1 each Users Manual ***NOTE*** User responsible items are the multimode Fiber Optic cable(s) and an equal length RJ45 Category 5E patch cord. Liberty Wire and Cable P/N DL-1N4F is a riser rated combination 4 fiber and Category 5E cable under on jacket to support installs of this product.
  • Page 4 FCC/CE Statement for regulations of Electro-magnetic emissions This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 and 2 of FCC Rules, EN 55022/55024/61000-3 for CE certification. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If the device is not installed and used in accordance with the instruction guide it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment on and off, the user is encouraged t try to correct the interference by one or more of the following: • Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult a service representative for help. Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to comply with FCC/CE emission limits. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Certification for Safety The extension system is certified pursuant to IEC60065 and its AC/DC power adapter is certified by UL310, 1950, 60950 for North America, c(UL) or CSA for Canada, TUV-CE & GS for the EU and PSE for Japan.
  • Page 5: Product Description And General Specifications

    Only one unit, either the Transmitter or the Receiver, requires the power supply. The device is compliant with DVI 1.0 and HDMI 1.2a signals. The device is fully compliant with HDCP protocol. This device is classified as Standard Speed for HDMI 1.3 applications. This Digitalinx™ Fiber Optic Extender is ideal for long distance HDMI and DVI applications where a small form factor cable is required. The unit will extend the signal to 100 meters (328 feet) and offers maximum bandwidth and flawless transmission of digital multimedia. The unit uses 4 Fiber Optic Multimode LC channels to transmit R, G, B, and Clock with a copper Category 5/5e cable for DDC and power distribution. This device can also be used to achieve plenum cabling possibilities for HDMI and DVI via the use of plenum rated Fiber Cable and Plenum rated Category 5/5e cable. The system can easily accommodate DVI only inputs and outputs by using Liberty’s high quality HDMI to DVI interconnects. The DVI connector is routed to the sources and display unit while the HDMI connector plugs into the Digitalinx™ Fiber Optic Extender. The digital audio signal is not transmitted when using DVI connectors. ITEM DESCRIPTION Model Name DL-HDFO Input HDMI type A Receptacle Output HDMI type A Receptacle Maximum Resolution UXGA (1600x1200)@75Hz, HDTV 1080p60 HDCP Compatible Power Consumption 12VDC, 3.0A Dimensions: (Height x Width x Depth) TX/RX 19x38x72mm Weight ~0.46 Kg each unit Product Description and General Specifications...
  • Page 6: Environmental Reliability Specifications

    Environmental Reliability Specifications The Digitalinx™ Fiber Optic Extender recommended environmental operating limits are a temperature range from 10°C to 40°C, non-condensing humidity levels from 10-80% and an altitude ceiling of 3,000 meters (9,840 feet). Environmental limits for transportation are established as a temperature range of -25°C to 60°C, non-condensing humidity levels from 5-95%, and an altitude ceiling of 15,000 meters (49,200 feet) Environmental limits for storage are established as a temperature range of -20°C to 45°C, non-condensing humidity levels from 5-95%, and an altitude ceiling of 3,000 meters (9,840 feet) The Digitalinx™ Fiber Optic Extender is expected to function for more than 50,000 hours of use at a 90% confidence level. The device is tested to the identical standards used for testing LCD monitors. Environmental Reliability Specifications...
  • Page 7: Installation Procedures

    HDMI interconnect cable from 1-8 meters in length. HDMI or DVI Source Unit HDMI or DVI Source Unit DL-HDFO TX Unit 3.) With all components powered down (HDMI source and Display) connect the 3.) With all components powered down (HDMI source and Display) connect the RX box to the...
  • Page 8 5.) Connect the RJ45 plug to each RJ45C receptacle of the TX and RX boxes. DL-HDFO RX Unit DL-HDFO TX Unit 6.) Connect the DC power supply to either the TX or the RX unit depending on 6.) Connect the DC power supply to either the TX or the RX unit depending on your availability of and AC power source.
  • Page 9: Mechanical Specifications

    Mechanical Specifications Mechanical Specifications Dimensions: Dimensions: DL-HDFO TX and RX Units: HxWxD 19mm x 38mm x 72mm DL-HDFO TX and RX Units: HxWxD 19mm x 38mm x 72mm HDMI IN: HDMI from digital media source TX only HDMI IN: HDMI from digital media source TX only HDMI OUT: HDMI to digital video display...
  • Page 10: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Frequency Bandwidth: 1.65 Gbps Supporting Graphic Resolution: Up to computer UXGA (1600x1200 @ 60Hz) Up to display 1080p60 Inputs: H DMI Type A receptacle (single link) 1 port Output: HDMI Type A receptacle (single link) 1 port Power Supply: External power from DC Adapter HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) Compliant Connector pin assignment for HDMI Type A receptacle Pin # Description TMDS Data 2 + TMDS Data 2 shield TMDS Data 2 - TMDS Data 1 + TMDS Data 1 shield TMDS Data 1 - TMDS Data 0 + TMDS Data 0 shield TMDS Data 0 - TMDS Clock + TMDS Clock shield TMDS Clock - RESERVED DDC DATA DDC/CEC GROUND +5VDC POWER HOT PLUG DETECT...
  • Page 11: Warranty Information

    Warranty Information 1 (One) Year Warranty Liberty Wire & Cable warrants this Digitalinx™ Fiber Optic Extender to be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and service, for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase from Liberty Wire & Cable or its authorized resellers. If a product does not work as warranted during the applicable warranty period, Liberty Wire & Cable shall, at its option and expense, repair the defective product or part, deliver to the customer an equivalent product or part to replace the defective item, or refund the customer the purchase price paid for the defective product. All products that are replaced will become the property of Liberty Wire & Cable. Replacement products may be new or reconditioned. Any replaced or repaired product or part has a ninety (90) day warranty or the remainder of the initial warranty period, whichever is longer. Liberty Wire & Cable shall not be responsible for any software, firmware, information, or memory data loss of customer contained in, stored on, or integrated with any products returned to Liberty Wire & Cable for repair under warranty or not. Warranty Limitation and Exclusion Liberty Wire & Cable shall have no further obligation under the foregoing limited warranty if the product has been damaged due to abuse, misuse, neglect, accident, unusual physical or electrical stress, unauthorized modifications, tampering, alterations, or service other than by Liberty Wire & Cable or its authorized agents, causes other than from ordinary use of failure to properly use the product in the application for which said product is intended. 1-10 Warranty Information...
  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting The Digitalinx™ Fiber Optic Extender is designed for years of trouble free service, please reference the troubleshooting chart below if experiencing issues with the device. Symptom Solution Black Screen 1.) Check all AC and DC plugs for Connectivity, Ensure all power LED’s are indicating power is present. Check RJ45 plugs to ensure connectivity. 2.) Ensure the TX unit is plugged into the source and the RX unit is plugged into the Display. 3.) Ensure the Status LED is green on both units. 4.) Check the Source and Display to ensure they are operating properly and powered correctly. Image Distorted or 1.) Ensure the resolution is set correctly between source Displaying Digital and display. The resolution must be less then or equal to Articles and Noise UXGA@60HZ. 2.) Reboot the system in the correct sequence shown in the installation section of the manual. 3.) Power down, disconnect and reconnect the optical connections and DC power adapters and power back up in the correct sequence. No illumination 1.) Check Polarity of LC Plugs. Visually check fiber color codes to Status LED ensure LC cables were built correctly. A-A, B-B etc. 2.) Power down units and clean Fiber receptacles, LC end faces. Reconnect and power back up in correct sequence shown in installation section. Customer Service If you have issues, questions, or require assistance with the use of this device please contact Liberty Wire and Cable with any of the following contact points: Liberty Wire and Cable Phone: ( 800) 530-8998 and ask for 11675 Ridgeline Drive technical assistance.
  • Page 13 © 2007 Liberty Wire & Cable. All Rights Reserved. Liberty Wire & Cable 11675 Ridgeline Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80921 800-530-8998 www.libertycable.com...

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