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PANEL DESCRIPTIONS

1.  RS232 port:  Connect an RS-232 source, which will send signal to RX unit via Cat5e/6.
2.  HDMI input:  Connect an HDMI cable from the source such as a Bluray player or Cable/Sat Receiver.
3.  HDMI Status:  This LED will illuminate when the unit is receiving signal from the source
4.  IR RX:  Connect the IR Receiver (See below for bi-directional IR information), plugging the IR RX cable into the 

Transmitting unit would mean controlling the display from the source.

5.  IR TX:  Connect the IR Transmitter (See below for IR information), plugging the IR RX cable into the Transmitting 

unit would mean controlling the source from the display.

6.  EDID DIP Switch:  See EDID section for information on how to set EDID.
7.  Firmware Upgrade DIP Switch:  To be reserved for any future firmware upgrades to the unit.
8.  Link Status:  This LED will illuminate to indicate it is sending a signal over the Cat5e/6 cable.
9.  HDBaseT Output:  Connect a single Cat5e/6 cable to this output; recommendation is to run a “home run” cable 

with no splicing, coupling, patch panel, etc. to avoid signal loss.

10.  Power Status:  Illuminates to indicate that the unit is powered on.
11.  DC 12V Port:  (Optional - PoE) Connect the included DC 12V power supply to an outlet or power source, if not 

utilizing the power supply on the Transmitting unit, the power supply will need to be plugged into the Receiving 

unit.

12.  Firmware Toggle Switch:  To be reserved for any future firmware upgrades to the unit.
13.  Link Status:  This LED will illuminate to indicate it is receiving a signal from the Transmitting unit.
14.  HDBaseT Input:  Connect a single Cat5e/6 cable to this input; recommendation is to run a “home run” cable with 

no splicing, coupling, patch panel, etc. to avoid signal loss.

15.  Power Status:  Illuminates to indicate that the unit is powered on.
16.  DC 12V Port:  (Optional - PoE) Connect the included DC 12V power supply to an outlet or power source, if not 

utilizing the power supply on the Receiving unit, the power supply will need to be plugged into the Transmitting 

unit.

17.  RS232 port:  Connect an RS-232 sink that will receive the serial codes from the Transmitting unit via Cat5e/6.
18.  HDMI Output:  Connect an HDMI cable from the display such as an HDTV or a projector.
19.  HDMI Status:  This LED will illuminate when the unit is connected to an active display.
20.  IR RX:  Connect the IR Receiver (See below for IR information), plugging the IR RX cable into the Receiving unit 

would mean controlling the source from the display.

21.  IR TX:  Connect the IR Transmitter (See below for bi-directional IR information), plugging the IR TX cable into the 

Receiving unit would mean controlling the display from the source. 

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Summary of Contents for 280621

Page 1: ...HDBaseT Extender 230ft 70m Vanco Part Number 280621 Technical Support www vanco1 com info vanco1 com 800 626 6445 ...

Page 2: ...cularly at the plugs 9 Use unit only with accessories specified by the manufacturer 10 Refer all servicing to qualified personnel CAUTION HDMI is a very complex technology requiring continuous authentication of the signal and the same video resolution and audio settings on all electronic equipment in the system When there are multiple sources and displays the video resolution and audio setting on ...

Page 3: ...he transmitted HDMI signal and reconstructing IR and serial control signals The 280621 offers the most convenient solution for HDMI extension over a single Cat5e 6 with long distance capability and is the perfect solution for any application HDBaseT Extender 230 ft 30m Part 280621 Features HDBaseT Technology optimized for whole home or commercial distribution of uncompressed high definition signal...

Page 4: ...Video Input 1x HDMI Type A 19 pin female 1 x RJ45 Video Output 1x HDMI Type A 19 pin female 1 x RJ45 IR Input 2x3 5mm stereo jack IR Output 2x3 5mm stereo jack RS232 control 2 x DB9 Power Supply 12V 2A DC screw type connector Audio Passes up to Dolby TrueHD or DTS HD Master Audio Resolution Video up to 4Kx2K 30 VESA up to 1920x1200 Distance 230ft 1080p over CAT5e 6 130ft 4Kx2K 30 over CAT5e 6 MECH...

Page 5: ...ng the power supply on the Transmitting unit the power supply will need to be plugged into the Receiving unit 12 Firmware Toggle Switch To be reserved for any future firmware upgrades to the unit 13 Link Status This LED will illuminate to indicate it is receiving a signal from the Transmitting unit 14 HDBaseT Input Connect a single Cat5e 6 cable to this input recommendation is to run a home run ca...

Page 6: ... unit only 2 Adjust the EDID switch to the desired setting 3 Connect the Power Supply 4 Connect the HDMI cable At this point the EDID you ve selected is now sent to the source check the display for video audio signals NOTE The port will only read the DIP switch settings on power up The device must be powered off and then back on again for it to implement any change of the DIP switch settings Mode ...

Page 7: ...Ethernet PoE 5 Power on each device in the same sequence receiver and transmitter will already be powered when either unit is plugged in At this point the display connected should display the source signal connected to the extender set If no signal is being displayed connect a shorter Cat5e 6 cable jumper or patch cable If a display is having difficulty receiving a signal access the display s menu...

Page 8: ...laced at the display to control the display from the source IR BLASTER TX To control the source Plug IR Blaster into IR TX port of transmitter unit 280621 TX place transmitter in front of the IR eye of the source To control the display Plug IR Blaster into IR TX port of receiver unit 280621 RX place transmitter in front of the IR eye of the display Note Placement of the IR Blaster is important and...

Page 9: ...ort of transmitter unit 280621 TX place receiver in position where it is able to receive remote signals To Control the Source 1 Plug the IR Blaster into the IR TX Port on the Transmitter 2 Plug the IR Receiver into the IR RX Port on the Receiver IR CONTROL 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 ...

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Page 11: ...r suited than unshielded UTP cables A solid UTP Cat5e 6 cable shows longer transmission range than stranded STP Cat 6 cable For long extension applications use solid UTP STP category cables 4 EIA TIA 568 B termination T568B for Cat5e 6 cables is recommended for better performance 5 To reduce the interference among the unshielded twisted pairs of wires in Cat5e 6 cables one can use shielded STP cab...

Page 12: ...st of the major source and display manufacturers employ a proprietary control channel to communicate between devices from the same manufacturer Sometimes this can interfere with the HDMI control circuit or the authentication of the signal Call the manufacturer if you experience this issue Sometimes a player an audio video receiver or a cable satellite box may not have the latest software update us...

Page 13: ... modifications inadequate maintenance and care or use in any manner for which the product was not originally intended Items integrated into Vanco products that are made by other manufacturers notably computer hard drives and liquid crystal display panels are limited to the term of the warranty offered by the respective manufacturers Such specific warranties are available upon request to Vanco A su...

Page 14: ...uitable for their requirements and that it is installed correctly All rights are reserved No parts of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted by any form or means electronic or mechanical including photocopying recording or by any information storage or retrieval system without the written consent of the publisher Manufacturer reserves the right to revise any of its hardware and software foll...

Page 15: ...Instruction Manual prior to calling or installing this unit since it will familiarize you with the capabilities of this product and its proper installation All active electronic products are 100 inspected and tested to insure highest product quality and trouble free installation and operation The testing process utilizes the types of high definition sources and displays typically installed for ent...

Page 16: ...Vanco International 506 Kingsland Drive Batavia Illinois 60510 call 800 626 6445 fax 630 879 9189 visit www vanco1 com ...

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