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CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE
8X CAT6 EXTENDER FOR HDMI
How to Connect the 8x CAT6 Extender for HDMI
(Matrix Mode)
1. Using any 8x8 Matrix for HDMI as a source, connect an HDMI cable from
HDMI Out 1 on the 8x8 Matrix to HDMI In 1 on the 8x CAT6 Extender for
HDMI Sender unit. To ensure correct operation of the 8x CAT6 Extender
with the 8x8 Matrix, make sure all connections are made: Connect HDMI
Out 2 on the 8x8 Matrix to HDMI In 2 on the Extender, and so on.
2. Connect the HDMI Out on the 8x CAT6 Extender Receiver unit to the display
with a user-supplied HDMI cable.
3. Using one CAT-6 cable, connect CAT6 Out 1 on the Sender unit to CAT6 In
on the Receiver unit.
4. Connect additional Receiver units as described above.
5. Connect the 5V DC locking power supplies to each Receiver unit. Do not
overtighten the locking connectors. Plug the power cord into an available
wall outlet.
6. Connect the 24V DC power supply to the 8x CAT6 Extender Sender unit and
plug the power cord into an available wall outlet.
EXT-HDMI1.3-CAT6-8X
HD Displays
& Receivers
HDMI CABLE
CAT-6 CABLE
RS-232 CABLE
8x
Hi-Def Sources
8x
8x Extender
Network
RS-232 Controller
8x8 Matrix for HDMI
(not included)
R
R
R
R
R
Sender
8x8 M
atrix
R
R
R
IR Extenders
IR Emitter
IR