Table of Contents Important Information Introduction Package Contents System Requirements Overview Hardware Installation Step 1: Setup the Transmitter Step 2: Setup the Receiver Step 3: Setup the IR blaster extender cable and IR sensor extender cable Step 4: Mounting the Receiver to a Wall (Optional) Basic Operation Advanced Operation EDID Management...
Important Information Please take the time to read this user manual • Power cord: Be sure the power cord is before using the Transmitter and Receiver. routed so that it will not be stepped on or It contains important information about pinched by heavy items operating your Full HD video wireless kit.
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• GWHDMS52MB may interfere 5GHz wireless devices, such as routers or other • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. wireless devices. Therefore, if you have an •...
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CAUTION: Canada, Industry Canada (IC) Notices Using the System in the US This Class B digital apparatus complies with • Any changes or modifications not Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-210. expressly approved by the grantee of this Operation is subject to the following two device could void the user’s authority to conditions: (1) this device may not cause operate the equipment.
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This device has also been evaluated and NOTE IMPORTANTE: shown compliant with the IC RF Exposure Déclaration d’exposition aux radiations: limits under mobile exposure conditions. Cet équipement est conforme aux limites (antennas are greater than 20cm from a d’exposition aux rayonnements IC établies person’s body).
Introduction Wireless HDMI IOGEAR’s Long Range Wireless 5x2 HDMI Matrix PRO with Multicast is the first to send uncompressed Full HD 1080p up to an astonishing 200 feet*, including the ability of multicasting up to a total of 4 wireless HDMI receivers.
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EDID Management The default EDID resolution setting is 720p, to ensure HD video on every initial set up. The PRO unit provides three (3) EDID management modes for the best installation every time. This gives flexibility and power for any install or end customer’s desired set up. •...
Package Contents 1 x Wireless HDMI Transmitter 1 x Wireless HDMI Receiver 2 x Remote Controls 1 x Component Adapter Cable 1 x IR Blaster Cable (Transmitter) 1 x IR Sensor Extender Cable (Receiver) 2 x Power Adapters 1 x HDMI Cable 4 x AAA Batteries 1 x User Manual 1 x Warranty Card...
Overview Transmitter Top View 1. Source LED Indicators These LED indicators light solid green to show current input. 2. Source Selection Button Press the Source button to switch inputs connected to the Transmitter 3. Power Button with LED Indicator Press the power button to turn the transmitter ON / OFF. The LED indicator lights solid green when the power is ON and lights red when in Standby Mode.
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Receiver Front View 1. Power Button with LED Indicator Press to turn the receiver ON / OFF. The LED indicator lights green when powered on and lights red when in Standby Mode. 2. Source Button Press for Source device input Source selection.
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2. INFO Button to meet Source device’s requirement. It Displays the On-Screen Display (OSD) can switch the IR Blaster frequency from for the GWHDMS52MB system related AUTO to 38KHz to 56KHz recurring information on the HDTV. 3. Transmitter Source Selection*:...
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Battery Compartment • Remove the remote control battery door by pushing the bottom clip in and lifting on the battery door. • Place the two AAA batteries into the remote control and replace the battery door until it snaps in place.
Hardware Installation Step 1: Setup the Transmitter Connect up to 5 HD Audio/Video Source Devices and 1 HDTV to the transmitter 1. Connect the Transmitter Power Adapter to the DC IN jack on the Transmitter. 2. Connect the IR blaster cable. Please refer to Page 17, Step 3A for more detailed setup instructions.
Step 2: Setup the Receiver 1. Connect the Receiver Power Adapter into the Mini USB power jack. 2. Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI OUT port on the Receiver to an HDMI IN port on the HDTV or HD Projector. 3.
Step 3: Setup the IR blaster extender cable and IR sensor extender cable The IR relays infrared commands from your remote control to your device. Users can control their A/V devices by pointing their remote control to the receiver or IR sensor extender cable. (IR distance from remote to receiver / IR sensor cable is 30 feet line of sight.) A: Transmitter 1.
Step 4: Mounting the Receiver to a Wall (Optional) 1. Refer to the drawing at the right that has a relative position of the main holes that will be needed to be drilled into the wall. 2. Drill two ¼” pilot holes. 3.
Basic Operation 1. After initial setup, plug the power adapters for both the Transmitter and Receiver into an available power outlet. Note: The HDMI OUT on the Transmitter will always be active, even when in Standby mode. (For more information about Standby Mode, refer to page 21) 2.
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4. Power on all connected displays (i.e. HDTV or HD Projector) and source devices (i.e. Cable box, Blu-ray player, game console). When the GWHDMS52MB kit is powered on for the first time, the default input is set to HDMI 1. To select a different source to be displayed, use one of the following options: Note: When selecting a different source, it will take approximately 5~7 seconds for the image to appear.
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5. If the Operation is normal, the Power / Wireless status LED and Source Status LED will glow in solid green, please refer to the LED status table below that contains detailed LED indicator and OSD descriptions for the transmitter and receiver: Status Tx / Rx Tx/Rx Source...
6. On Screen Display (OSD) vs. Remote Control Instruction Standby Mode IR Frequency Selection In Active mode, press the POWER While pointing remote control at Receiver, button on top of the Transmitter or press the IR button and then the UP and Receiver to have the ENTIRE system DOWN keys on the remote control to enter Standby mode or press the OFF...
Advanced Operation EDID Management The factory default video output resolution for the GWHDMS52MB is 720p, to ensure HD video on every initial set up. Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) is a data structure provided by a digital display (i.e. HDTV or Projector) to describe its capabilities to a video source (i.e. Blu-Ray Player or HD Cable Box) such as compatible resolutions and refresh rates.
Naming the Input Source Devices 1. Press and hold the SOURCE button on the Transmitter for 4~5 seconds. The source naming On Screen Display will appear. CHANGE SOURCE NAME NAME= HDMI1 2. To name the current source input, point the remote control towards the Transmitter and use the UP and DOWN INFO buttons to change the alphanumeric...
6. The Transmitter and Receiver will pair automatically. Once the pairing process is completed, the Transmitter and Receiver will reboot and link to each other automatically. Adding GWHDMS52MB... Note: This process MUST be repeated for every addtional receiver. A total of THREE (3)
Supported Resolution If the SOURCE LED continues to blink in green (slower than “no signal” mode); OSD display: , and there is no video displayed or the video quality suffers, it indicates that the video frame rate from your A / V source device is not supported. Ensure that the consumer timing of your HDMI device is compliant with the standard listed below: 2D Video Format Timings Resolution...
If the Source / Status LED continues to blink green (slower than “no signal” mode); or OSD display shows , please check the TVs that are connected to the transmitter and receiver support 3D video format and try to switch the 3D video format to one of the 3D timings listed below.
Specifications Supported Video HDMI Input 3D, 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576p, 480p Resolutions Component Input 1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i, 480p Supported Audio Digital Audio Up to 6 Mbps AC3 and DTS Formats Analog Audio 48KHz and 24-bit Per Sample Transmission Distance The maximum video transmission range is 200ft (the minimum range is 6.5ft).
• Check if your video resolution with HDMI input from your device is either 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576p or 480p. Please refer to page 20 where the video frame rate from your device GWHDMS52MB can support is defined. • Ensure that the transmission distance is less than 200 feet (LOS) •...
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• Check if your source player’s audio volume has been turned up. • Ensure that the bit rate of audio from the source device can be supported by GWHDMS52MB. Please refer to the details in page 27 Audio Bit Rate Support. Problem: IR Blaster can’t control Source device.
R&TTED (1999/5/EC). Limited Warranty WE’RE HERE TO HELP YOU! NEED ASSISTANCE SETTING UP THIS PRODUCT? Make sure you: 1. Visit www.iogear.com for more product information 2. Visit www.iogear.com/support for live help and product support Warranty Information This product carries a 1 Year Limited Warranty. For the terms and conditions of this warranty, please go to http://www.iogear.com/support/warranty...
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