HL-1 Installation Manual
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Introduction
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing Transformative Engineering’s HL-1 HDMI Extender Kit. This
product incorporates many advanced technologies to accomplish full-function, 1.4a
HDMI compliant extension of the High Definition MultiMedia Interface protocol over
one length of Category 5e/6/7 wire. Among these is the newly certified 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.
com. 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 HDMI Extender 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.
229 Carnegie Row
Norwood, MA 02062-5000
Telephone: 781-769-6410
Fax: 781-255-0975
Email: info@transformativeengineering.com