HDU-1 Small Meeting Space Connectivity Solution
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Introduction
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing Transformative Engineering’s HDU-1 HDMI/VGA/USB Solution
for Classrooms, Conference Rooms and Huddle Spaces. This product incorporates many
advanced technologies to accomplish switching and distribution of (1) High Definition
MultiMedia Interface (HDMI), VGA, and USB sources to your display. The output is carried
over a length of Category 5e/6/7 wire, utilizing HDBase-T technology, licensed here. This
unique conversion of HDMI signals provides for the most reliable, stable and predictable
method to transfer all HDMI requirements. More information on this technology may be
found at the HDBase-T website, www.hdbaset.org. We are proud to be an early Adopter
Member of the Alliance.
Proper connection and attention to limitations of this (or any other) product will result
in secure, reliable, and predictable results. The most important variable to success will
depend on wire chosen as the interconnection between our Transmitter and Receiver. All
Category wire is not created equal. It is vital that care is taken at all times to avoid kinks,
crimps, nicks, and other abuse of the wire and jacket. Also, we highly recommend that all
wire be sweep tested before and after installation to insure full bandwidth is not impaired.
A sweep-test generator, such as the Fluke CableIQ Qualification Tester, or its equivalent, is
suggested. Please be sure to specify Category 5e, or better, cable that meets a minimum of
400MHz bandwidth. Typical high-quality Category 6 cable performs from 550-850 MHz, and
Category 7 cable should pass 1GHz or more.
This product will meet our rated specifications using CAT 5e/6/7 UTP cable. It will also
perform with STP (shielded twisted pair) cable as well. MOST FAILURES OR INCONSISTENT
PERFORMANCE ARE THE RESULT OF INFERIOR WIRE OR IMPROPER TERMINATIONS. The first
step in diagnosing problems with this product should center on the connection and choice of
the wire used.
Please follow the instructions and diagrams shown in this Manual. Any questions should be
directed to your Dealer, Distributor, or to our Technical Department. Our Contact information
is:
Transformative Engineering, Inc.
194 Vanderbilt Ave.
Norwood, MA 02062-5000
Telephone: 781-769-6410
Fax: 781-255-0975
Email: [email protected]
