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2x4 HDMI 2.0 Splitter/Extender

User's Guide

G4-0112A

P/N:HDExt24-HD20

Summary of Contents for HDExt24-HD20

Page 1: ...2x4 HDMI 2 0 Splitter Extender User s Guide G4 0112A P N HDExt24 HD20 ...

Page 2: ...e pay close attention to all warnings and hints for this device Do not expose this unit to rain heavy moisture or liquid Do not put any items into the device or attempt to modify its operation Do not repair the device or open the enclosure without professional guidance to avoid electric shocks Doing so may void your warranty Keep the product in a well ventilated location to avoid damage from overh...

Page 3: ...nd 70m 230ft at 4K HDMI 2 0 and HDCP 2 2 compliant 18Gbps bandwidth and supports up to 4K 60Hz YUV 4 4 4 Supports bi directional IR control PoC comprehensive EDID management cascade connection and 4K to 1080p downscaling Supports auto switching based on 5V or TMDS detection Controllable by front panel buttons IR and RS232 InstallationRequirements HDMI source devices DVD player set top box PC etc H...

Page 4: ...2 0 Splitter Extender 4x Plastic cushions 4x IR Receiver cables 1x IR Emitter cable 1x RS232 Cable 3 pin to DB9 1x IR cable 3 5mm m to 3 5mm m used for IR cascade 1x Power adapter 12V 2A Surface mount accessories 1x User guide CAT 6 7 Receiver 4x CAT6 7 Receivers ...

Page 5: ...nder is in standby mode 2 HDMI Input LED On HDMI input signal detected Flashing HDMI input source not detected 3 Select Button Press to switch to the next source device Press and hold for 3 seconds to switch between manual switching mode and automatic switching mode 4 EDID DIP Switch Select between Lo Res Default Hi Res modes See EDID Management on page 14 ...

Page 6: ...s Connects to the IR Loop Out of the previous Splitter Extender for cascading IR In 1 4 Connects to IR emitter cable Sends IR signals to the respective CAT 6 7 Receiver to control the display device 4 IR Out 3 5mm jack for controlling the source device from the CAT 6 7 Receivers IR Loop Out Connects to the IR All In port of the next splitter RS232 Connects to the control PC using an RS232 cable ca...

Page 7: ...n Connects to the Splitter Extender s CAT 6 7 outputs using a CAT cable It supports PoC to power the CAT 6 7 Receiver over CAT cable Orange LED On when an HDMI signal is detected Green LED On when the receiver is powered on 3 IR In Connects to the IR receiver cable 4 IR Out Connects to the IR emitter cable ...

Page 8: ...al 5 Connect an HDMI display to each CAT 6 7 Receiver s HDMI Out connector with an HDMI cable HDMI cables not included 6 Optional Connect the IR Receiver cables and the IR Emitter cable to the IR interface ports This connection is needed only if you need to control your HDMI devices from the remote location See IR Control starting on page 11 for proper IR connection 7 Plug the included power adapt...

Page 9: ...hows the most typical input and output devices used with the Splitter Extender Figure 4 Application Diagram CATCableWiring We suggest both RJ 45 connectors be wired identically using T568B wiring standard for the best performance and compatibility ...

Page 10: ...w Input When a new source device is detected the Splitter Extender will automatically switch to it SourceRemoved Whenanactivesourceisremoved theSplitter Extenderwillswitchtothefirstavailable active source Power Off The Splitter Extender saves the last configuration before powering off If the last switching mode is auto switching the splitter will automatically enter auto switching mode when it is ...

Page 11: ...device s can be remotely controlled Controlling the Source Device 1 ConnectanIREmitterCabletotheIROutportofthe Splitter Extender 2 Point the IR Emitter Cable s IR eye in line with the source device s IR window 3 Connect an IR Receiver Cable to the IR In port on each CAT 6 7 Receiver Figure 5 Source Device IR Control Connection Diagram ...

Page 12: ...ndividually 1 Connect an IR Receiver Cable to the IR In port of the Splitter Extender 2 Connect an IR Emitter Cable to the IR Out port on each CAT 6 7 Receiver 3 Point the IR Emitter Cable s IR eye in line with the display s IR window Figure 6 Display Device IR Control Connection Diagram ...

Page 13: ...gram Note The IR All In will relay the received IR signal to all the CAT6 7outputswhereastheIRINconnectorsassociated with each CAT 6 7 output will only relay the IR signal to its respective CAT 6 7 Receiver The IR All In can also be connectedtotheIRLoopOutofanotherSplitter Extender when two or more units up to a maximum of five are connected in a cascade mode while using only a single IR detector ...

Page 14: ...et the EDID to a fixed value to offerthebestcompatiblityaccrossallconnecteddisplays Front Panel EDID Switch L RES The Extender Splitter reads EDID from all connected displays and then the source device will automatically use the EDID from the display with the lowest resolution Default The factory default EDID is 4K 60Hz deep color stereo audio H RES The Extender Splitter reads EDID from all connec...

Page 15: ...15 ResolutionDownscaling The Splitter Extender supports 4K resolution downscalingforcompatibilitywith1080pdisplaydevices shown in the table below ...

Page 16: ... software of your choice Installation Copy the control software files and paste them to the hard drive of your PC Uninstallation Delete all control software files from the PC Basic Settings 1 Connect all input and output devices as needed then connect the PC to the Splitter 2 Double click the software icon to run the control software The icon is shown below The examples shown on this page and the ...

Page 17: ...17 ControlSoftwareInterface Set the COM port Baud rate data bit stop bit and parity Enter commands into the Command Sending Area ...

Page 18: ...32 control software please set the parameters of COM number bound rate data bit stop bit and the parity bit correctly Compatible receivers must be able to communicate at 9600 19200 38400 57600 or 115200 baud The splitter requires the following communication protocol parameters Baud rate 9600 default Data bit 8 Stop bit 1 Parity bit none Note All commands need to be ended with CR LF In the commands...

Page 19: ...19 Signal Switching Commands Cont d ...

Page 20: ...20 Signal Switching Commands Cont d CEC Commands ...

Page 21: ...21 CEC Commands Cont d ...

Page 22: ...22 CEC Commands Cont d ...

Page 23: ...uretheresolutionofthedisplay iscompatible with the splitter s resolution Q No HDMI signal output from the CAT 6 7 connectorswhilethelocalHDMIoutportisworking normally A1 Check whether the HDMI cables are connected properly and are in good working condition Q Splash screen on the displays A1 Cause by damaged or low quality HDMI cables Change to a higher quality HDMI cable ...

Page 24: ...24 Specifications 2x4 HDMI 2 0 Splitter Extender ...

Page 25: ...25 2x4 HDMI 2 0 Splitter Extender Cont d CAT 6 7 Receiver ...

Page 26: ...26 CAT 6 7 Receiver Cont d ...

Page 27: ...ers TM and may be omitted on the user s guide The pictures on the user s guide are just for reference and there may be some slight differences with the actual products We reserve the right to make changes without prior noticetoaproductorsystemdescribedhereintoimprove reliability function or design ...

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