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HFX 100 Tx and HFX 100 Rx • User Guide
This guide describes the function, installation and operation of the HFX 100 Tx transmitter and HFX 100 Rx receiver. Unless otherwise
stated, the terms “HFX 100,” “HDMI extender,” and “extender” refer to both units. The term “transmitter” refers to the HFX 100 Tx and
the term “receiver” refers to the HFX 100 Rx.
FCC Class A Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
rules. The Class A limits provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area
is likely to cause interference. This interference must be corrected at the expense of the user.
NOTE:
For more information on safety guidelines, regulatory compliances, EMI/EMF compatibility, accessibility, and related topics,
see the “
Extron Safety and Regulatory Compliance Guide
” on the Extron website.
FDA/IEC 60825-1 Requirements
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
Complies with FDA performance standards for laser products except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No. 5, dated June 24,
2007.
The product is intended to be used with the fiber optic cables fully installed.
This product meets the applicable requirements of IEC 60825-1, Edition 1 (2007).
Any service to this product must be carried out by Extron Electronics and its qualified service personnel.
About the HFX 100 Tx and HFX 100 Rx
The Extron HFX 100 HDMI extender comprises of a transmitter (Tx) and receiver (Rx) pair, which use one multimode fiber optic cable to
transmit a signal up to 300 meters (984 feet). The transmitter accepts a single HDMI input and converts it to a proprietary signal that is
sent over the fiber optic cable to the receiver. The receiver converts the signal back to an HDMI output.
The extender supports DDC and HDCP pass-through.
Features
Signal extender
— converts the HDMI signal to a proprietary format that can be carried up to 300 meters (984 feet) without loss of
signal integrity.
Power supply
— Both the transmitter and receiver are powered by a 12 VDC, 1A power supply (provided).
Display Data Channel (DDC) pass-through
— ensures that the resolution and refresh rate of the video input signal matches the
capabilities of the display device.
High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) pass-through
— ensures that HDCP-compliant outputs are able to display
HDCP-encrypted content.
