HDMI Over Fiber Extender HCX-1200
Quick Reference Guide
009-0308-04
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The Savant HDMI Over Fiber Extender (HCX-1200) Quick Reference Guide provides the
steps necessary to install the HCX-1200.
Features
•
Supports video resolutions up to 1080p, 1920 x 1200 and 2K
•
3DTV Pass-Through
•
Delivers highest quality signal of any HDMI extension method
•
Extends HDMI and RS-232 up to 1000 feet (300m)
•
Uses widely available single-strand multi-mode SC fiber optic cable
•
Immune to electromagnetic interference (EMI)
•
HDCP Compliant
•
225 MHz (up to 12-bit YUV 444 @ 1080p)
•
Dolby TrueHD and DTS Master Audio
Specifications - Transmitter and Receiver
Temperature
32
°
to 95
°
F (0
°
to 35
°
C)
Humidity
10% to 90% RH (non-condensing)
Height
1.2 in/3.0 cm
Width
4.2 in/10.7 cm
Depth
3.8 in/9.7 cm
Weight
0.45 lb/0.20 kg (weight of each unit)
5V DC Input Power
Power Consumption
120V AC, 50/60 Hz to 5V DC Power Supply
5 Watts (max) per unit
Video Amplifier Bandwidth
225 MHz
Input Video Signal
1.2 Volts p-p
Input DDC Signal
5 Volts p-p (TTL)
RS-232 Data Transmission Rate
115,200 kbps (max)
Max. Video Resolution Supported
1080p60, 1920 x 1200, 2K
Safety and Emissions
CSA NRTL/C and FCC Part 15 Class B
RoHS
Compliant
Unpack the Components
To unpack and mount the Transmitter and Receiver, refer to the diagram below for connection
information and do the following:
1. Open the box and remove the packing.
2. Remove the supplied items from the box (see
Box Contents
below).
Box Contents
•
(1) Extender for HDMI over Fiber with Transmitter Unit
•
(1) Extender for HDMI over Fiber with Receiver Unit
•
(2) 5V DC Power Supply with locking power connector
•
(1) Quick Reference Guide
Mount the Components
To mount the HCX-1200 transmitter and receiver, do the following: Place the components in
locations that provide adequate access to the connectors in order to route the power cables
and other required signal and control cables.
Transmitter - Front
1
P (Power LED)
•
Red
indicates the Transmitter is receiving 5V DC
power when 5V DC power supply is connected to
Transmitter and surge protected power source.
•
Green
indicates
the Transmitter and Receiver are
communicating.
2
C (Calibration LED)
•
Alternating
Red
and
Green
indicates the calibration is
in process.
•
Green
indicates calibration has been completed
3
IR Blaster
(35mm Mini-Stereo jack)
Not supported. Reserved for future use.
4
HDMI In
(Type A, 19-pin, locking)
Connect a High Definition source to this port.
5
RS-232
(DB-9 female)
Connect a Controlling Device to this port.
Transmitter - Rear
1
Fiber
(Fiber optic connector,
SC-Type)
Accepts one (1) strand of SC-terminated multi-mode fiber
optic cable that links the Transmitter and Receiver units
together. Only use multi-mode fiber optic cabling.
Important
: The following maximum extension
distances can be achieved when using the following cables:
•
100m (330 ft) on 62.5/125
µ
m (OM1) multi-mode SC fiber
•
300m (1000 ft) on 50/125
µ
m (OM3) multi-mode SC fiber
2
5V DC
Locking power supply input. Provides 5V DC input power to
the Transmitter.
Receiver - Front
1
RS-232
(DB-9 male)
Connect a Controlling Device to this port.
2
HDMI Out
(Type A 19-Pin Female
Connect an HDTV display to this port.
3
IR (Window)
Not supported. Reserved for future use.
4
C (Calibration LED)
•
Alternating
Red
and
Green
indicates the calibration
is in process.
•
Green
indicates calibration has been completed
5
P (Power LED)
•
Red
indicates the Receiver is receiving 5V DC power
when 5V DC power supply is connected to the
Receiver and surge protected power source.
•
Green
indicates
the Receiver and Transmitter are
communicating.
Receiver - Rear
1
5V DC
Locking power supply input. Provides 5V DC input power to
the Receiver.
2
Ext - IR
Not supported. Reserved for future use.
3
Fiber
(Fiber optic connector,
SC-Type)
Accepts one (1) strand of SC-terminated multi-mode fiber
optic cable that links the Receiver and Transmitter units
together. Only use multi-mode fiber optic cabling.
Important
: The following maximum extension
distances can be achieved when using the following cables:
•
100m (330 ft) on 62.5/125
µ
m (OM1) multi-mode SC fiber
•
300m (1000 ft) on 50/125
µ
m (OM3) multi-mode SC fiber
Transmitter and Receiver DIP Switches
Locate the DIP Switches on the Transmitter and Receiver units on the bottom of the units
under strips of tape. To change the DIP Switch settings use a small pointed object.
Note that DIP Switches are factory set to the OFF position.
Transmitter
DIP Switch
Function
1
EDID Mode: Local (OFF) or External (ON)
2
Deep Color Mode: 12-bit (OFF) or 8-bit (ON)
3
Calibration Mode: On (OFF) or Lock (ON)
4
Not Used