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Optional HDMI
Cable clip (included)
Extending Control Signals with KD-CATHD150
KD-CATHD150 baluns can be used to extend bi-directional IR signals or uni-directional
RS-232 control. Use the 3.5mm mono mini connection on the KD-CATHD150Tx and
KD-CATHD150Rx.
Tip = Signal
Shell = Ground
Extending CEC (Consumer Electronic Control) Signals
KD-CATHD150 supports extension of CEC signals when no connections are made to
either 3.5mm port of the KD-CATHD150 ends. KD-CATHD150 does not support CEC
and extension of IR / Uni-Directional RS-232 simultaneously. To disable CEC support, as
may be desired in many custom A/V applications, please connect a 3.5mm plug into any
of the ports on KD-CATHD150Tx or KD-CATHD150Rx.
CEC is an HDMI feature designed to command and control up to ten CEC-enabled
devices that are connected via HDMI with a single remote. CEC does not necessarily
rely upon the user to initiate such device control and therefore may cause undesirable
results in systems with multiple HDMI sources or multiple HDMI displays.
Troubleshooting
Most issues with the KD-CATHD150 setup will involve resolution and distance
performance. If you experience problems (no image, video artifacts, picture dropout,
noise) here are a few things to try.
1.
Use the shortest possible HDMI and CAT5e/6 cables between devices.
2.
Lower the output resolution of the image source.
3.
Use Key Digital
®
HDMI cables.
4.
Re-terminate CAT5e/6 cabling.
5.
Ensure that you source devices have 12-bit Deep Color output disabled
Mounting the KD-CATHD150 units and
securing HDMI connections
Once you have verified operation of the unit with your cables,
secure the mounting clip to a convenient location. Carefully
secure included mounting brackets onto the KD-
CATHD150Rx or KD-CATHD150Tx chassis by fastening
screws until mounting clips are fixed firmly against
the units.
An optional HDMI cable clip (included) enables
a method for securing HDMI cables the
KD-CATHD150 units and helps defeat
intermittent or complete signal loss due to
poor connection.
DVI applications for the KD-CATHD150
➔
The KD-CATHD150 can also be used to extend Digital DVI cable runs.
➔
For the applications, use appropriate Dual Link DVI to HDMI adapters.
Link Lights
To achieve solid Link Lights on the KD-CATHD150Tx and KD-CATHD150Rx baluns, all
connections must be solid and properly synced. This includes the HDMI connectivity
between source and KD-CATHD150Tx balun, Data
and Video/Audio CAT5e/6 connectivity between KD-
CATHD150Tx and KD-CATHD150Rx baluns, and HDMI
connectivity between KD-CATHD150Rx balun and display.
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