DEAR CUSTOMER Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully before connecting, operating or adjusting this product. Please keep this manual for future reference. This product is 100% inspected and tested in the United States to verify HDMI performance parameters.
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HDMI inputs over long distances. Deep color video, DTS-HD or Dolby TrueHD audio, and HDCP is supported and compatible with the 280591. In addition, 280591 is also equipped with bi-directional IR pass- through which allows for source or display control. For extending HDMI over a single Cat5e/6 with IR and the ability to overcome compatibility issues, the 280591 is a great solution! The 280591 includes two units: transmitting unit (280591-TX) and receiving unit (280591-RX).
PACKAGE CONTENTS Before attempting to use this unit, please check the packaging and make sure the following items are contained in the shipping carton: • (1) 280591 [TX & RX] • (1) IR Blaster (TX) • (1) IR Receiver (RX) • (2) DC 5V in line power supply...
10. DC 5V: Connect the included DC 5V power supply to an outlet or power source. If an outlet or power source is challenging to find at the display location, Vanco carries a cable that goes from DC to USB to utilize a USB port on the display for power.
2. Unplug HDMI cables connected to transmitter and receiver 3. Set “EDID” on the transmitting unit 280591-TX at position A to copy EDID of display connected to the receiver; Set at position 9 to copy EDID of display connected to the HDMI Loop Out port on the transmitter 4.
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EDID TABLE Continued: POSITION EDID DESCRIPTION COPY EDID FROM THE TRANSMITTER HDMI LOOP OUT COPY EDID FROM THE RECECIVER HDMI OUT 1080P, 2CH AUDIO 1080P, 2CH AUDIO 1080P, 2CH AUDIO 1080P, 2CH AUDIO 1080P, 2CH AUDIO EQ ADJUSTMENT The EQ dial is to be adjusted based on the category cable length to “fine tune” the video signal. If you see flickering, blinking image, or artifacts such as snow or sparkles on the display, adjust the EQ dial to improve the cable skew.
CONNECT AND OPERATE 1. Connect a source such as a Blu-Ray Player, game console, A/V Receiver, Cable or Satellite Receiver, etc. to the HDMI input on the Transmitting unit. 2. Connect a display such as an HDTV or HD Projector to the HDMI output on the Receiving unit. 3.
To control the source: Plug IR Blaster into IR TX port of transmitter unit (280591-TX); place blaster in front of the IR eye of the source. To control the display: Plug IR Blaster into IR TX port of receiver unit (280591-RX); place blaster in front of the IR eye of the display.
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IR RECEIVER (RX) • To control the source: Plug IR Receiver into IR RX port of receiver unit (280591-RX); place receiver at or near display. • To control the display: Plug IR Receiver into IR RX port of transmitter unit (280591-TX); place receiver in position where it is able to receive remote signals.
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To Control the Display: 1. Plug the IR Receiver into the IR RX Port on the Transmitter 2. Plug the IR Blaster into the IR TX Port on the Receiver www.vanco1.com...
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NOTICE 1. Vanco HDMI and Cat5e/6 cables are strongly recommended for use with this product to ensure best results. 2. Incorrect placement of IR Blaster and Receiver may result in the failure of the IR extenders. Please check carefully before plugging in the IR extender to the respective IR sockets.
3. If you are still encountering issues, attempt the “hot-plug concept. With all of the HDMI cables disconnected, turn on the source and plug in the HDMI cable into it’s output, then power up the Vanco unit and plug the HDMI cable into it’s input, finally turn on the display and plug the HDMI cable from the receiver into it.
If repairs are needed during the warranty period the purchaser will be required to provide a sales receipt/sales invoice or other acceptable proof of purchase to the seller of this equipment. The seller will then contact Vanco regarding warranty repair or replacement.