Atlona AT HDS100 User Manual

AtlonA

HDMI over CAT5/6/7 Transmitter &

Receiver With RS-232 and Stereo Audio

AT-HDS100SR

&

AT-HDS250SR

User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Introduction .................................................. 1

2. Features .................................................. 1

3. Package Contents .................................................. 1

4. Specication .................................................. 2

5. Panel Descriptions .................................................. 2

5.1 Transmitter’s Front Panel .................................................. 2

5.2 Transmitter’s Rear Panel .................................................. 3

5.3 Receiver’s Front Panel .................................................. 3

5.4 Receiver’s Rear Panel .................................................. 4

6. RS-232 Protocol .................................................. 4

7. Connection Diagram .................................................. 5

8. Safety Information .................................................. 6

9. Warranty .................................................. 7

10. Atlona Product Registration .................................................. 8

INTRODUCTION

Atlona Technologies’ AT-HDS100SR and AT-HDS250SR HDMI Extenders, designed for long distance
HDMI runs, are twisted pair transmitter and receiver modules which feature stereo audio as well as
RS-232 data signals. The AT-HDS100SR is capable of extending signal up to 330ft while the AT­HDS250SR extends signal up to 825ft. In these lengths, each HDMI extenders is still capable of main­taining very high video resolutions up to 1920x1200 or 1080p with no signal degradation. Atlona’s new
HDMI Extender units are stocked full of features including embedded equalizer, gain, and CTI adjust­ments as well as built in EDID for storing necessary data. Along with being HDCP compliant, these
units come included with wall mountable brackets for any custom or commercial installer.

FEATURES:

• Transmits HDMI, Stereo Audio and RS232 long distances:

up to 330ft (AT-HDS100SR)
up to 825ft (AT-HDS250SR)

• HDMI Connection does carry Audio and Video signals, the extender has an additional Stereo Audio

Connection (3.5mm jack)

• Designed to work on low cost Cat5/6/7 Cables

• High Resolution support up to 1920x1200 or 1080p

• HDCP Compliant

• HDTV Compatible

• Equalizer, Gain, CTI (Color Transient Improvement) adjustments

• Bi-Directional RS-232

• Built-In EDID module which stores the EDID data of the display on the receiver unit

• Both Transmitter and Receiver units are shielded for environments with a lot of interference

• Wall Mountable, brackets are included

PACKAGE CONTENTS:

1. 1 x Transmitter module AT-HDS100S or AT-HDS250S

2. 1 x Receiver module AT-HDS100R or AT-HDS250R

3. 2 x 5V Power Supplies

4. 1 x Instruction Manual

5. 2 x Wall Brackets

SPECIFICATIONS

• Transmitter Input ports: 1 x HDMI female; 1 x RS-232 (9-pin); 1 x Analog Stereo Audio(3.5mm

jack)

• Transmitter Output ports: 2 x CAT5/6/7 (RJ45)

• Receiver Input ports: 2 x CAT5/6/7 (RJ45)

• Receiver Output ports: 1 x HDMI female; 1 x RS-232 (9-pin); 1 x Analog Stereo Audio (3.5mm

jack)

• HDTV Resolutions: 480i/p 60, 576p 50, 720P 50/60, 1080i 50/60Hz, 1080p 50/60Hz

• Computer Resolutions: 640 x 480, 800 x 600, 1024 x 768, 1280 x 1024, 1600 x 1200, 1920 x

1200

• EQ and CTI adjustments

• Power Supply: 5V / 2.6A (Universal)

• Dimensions (inch): 4.92W x 5.11L x 1.18H (receiver/transmitter are the same size)

• Net Weight each unit: 1.2LB

• Gross Weight: 4.5LB

PANEL DESCRIPTIONS

Transmitter’s Front Panel

HDMI WITH AUDIO &RS232 EXTENDER OVER CAT5

AT-HDS100SR

1. HDMI IN – Plug from HDMI source’s output to HDMI

2. RS-232 – Connect to source with D-Sub 9 pin cable to control output display device. (Please refer to
section below for RS-232 pin denition).

3. L/R IN – Plug from source’s audio output with L/R phone jack cable.

SENDER

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Transmitter’s Rear Panel

1, VIDEO CAT5/6/7 OUTPUT - Connect the VIDEO output to the VIDEO input of receiver with
CAT-5/6/7 cable.

2. RS232 - Insert CAT 5 cable to the receiver’s rear panel RS232 jack.

3. Power - Connect with 5V / 2.6A power adaptor.

Receiver’s Front Panel

1. CTI dip switch – Setting CTI by using the twin jumpers to adjust the optimized setting for
different distance of connection.

CTI 1 2

150 - 250m ↑ ↑
100 - 150m ↓ ↑

50 - 100m ↑ ↓

50 m↓ ↓ ↓

Note: This function is only available on AT-HDS250SR.

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2. EQUALIZER – Use this switch to adjust Sharpness/Peak over long distances by turning right or left.

3. GAIN – Use this switch to adjust Brightness/Contrast by turning right or left.

4. RS232 – Connect CAT 5/6/7 cable to the transmitter’s rear panel RS232 jack.

5. VIDEO CAT 5/6/7 INPUT – Connect the VIDEO input to the Video output of the transmitter
with CAT-5/6/7 cable. (Suggest using solid UTP CAT5 cable for better performance)

6. Power – Connect with 5V / 2.6A power adaptor supply.

Receiver’s Rear Panel

HDMI WITH AUDIO &RS232 EXTENDER OVER CAT5

RECEIVER

AT-HDS100SR

1. HDMI OUT – Connect to Video/Audio display with HDMI cable.

2. RS-232 – Connect to device with D-Sub 9 Pin cable for controlling device. (Please refer to section
below for RS-232 pin denition).

3. L/R OUT – Connect to audio’s input with 3.5mm phone jack.

RS-232 PROTOCOL

RJ-45 Pin Denition:

Pin Denition

1 R x D ­2 R x D +
3 T x D ­4 GND
5 GND
6 T x D +
7 N/A
8 N/A

Baud Rate: 110bps~921600bps

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CONNECTION DIAGRAM

PC

Monitor/

HDMI Display

DVD

or

Blu-Ray

HDMI Cable

HDMI Cable

D-Sub

9Pin

D-Sub

9Pin

Audio Amplier

L/R Cable

2xCat5 Cable

Audio Amplier

L/R Cable

or

PS3

PC

SAFETY INFORMATION

Safeguards

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not
expose this product to rain or moisture.

If the wall plug does not t into your local

power socket, hire an electrician to replace
your obsolete socket.

Do not modify the wall plug.
Doing so will void the warranty and safety
features.

This equipment should be installed near
the socket outlet and the device should
be easily accessible in case it requires
disconnection.

Precautions

FCC Regulations state that any

unauthorized changes or modications to

this equipment not expressly approved by
the manufacturer could void the
user’s authority to operate this
equipment.

Avoid excessive humidity, sudden
temperature changes or temperature
extremes.

Keep this product away from wet locations
such as bathtubs, sinks, laundries, wet
basements and swimming pools.

Use only accessories recommended by
ATLONA to avoid re, shock or other

hazards.

Unplug the product before cleaning. Use

a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use

cleaning uid or aerosols, which could
enter the unit and cause damage, re or

electrical shock. Some substances may

also mar the nish of the product.

Never open or remove unit panels or make

any adjustments not described in this
manual. Attempting to do so could expose
you to dangerous electrical shock or other
hazards. It may also cause damage to your

AT-HDS100SR & AT-HDS250SR. Opening

the product will void the warranty.

Operate this product using only the
included external power supply. Use of

other power supplies could impair
performance, damage the product or cause

res.

In the event of an electrostatic discharge,
this device may automatically turn off. If this
occurs, unplug the device, and plug it back
in.

Protect and route power cords so they will
not be stepped on or pinched by anything

placed on or against them. Be especially

careful of plug-ins, or cord exit points from
this product.

Do not attempt to service the unit. Instead
disconnect it and contact your Authorized

ATLONA reseller or contact ATLONA

directly.

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WARRANTY

1. LIMITED WARRANTY

Atlona Technologies warrants that (a) its products (the “Product”) will perform substantially in accordance with the

accompanying written materials for a period of 3 YEARS from the date of receipt and (b) that the Product will be

free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of 3 years. In the event

applicable law imposes any implied warranties, the implied warranty period is limited to 3 years from the date of

receipt. Some jurisdictions do not allow such limitations on duration of an implied warranty, so the above limitation

may not apply to Customer.

2. CUSTOMER REMEDIES

Atlona Technologies and its suppliers’ entire liability and Customer’s exclusive remedy shall be, at Atlona Technolo-

gies’ option, either return of the price paid for the Product, or repair or replacement of the Product that does not meet

this Limited Warranty and which is returned to Atlona Technologies with a copy of Customer’s receipt. This Limited

Warranty is void if failure of the Product has resulted from accident, abuse, or misapplication. Any replacement Prod-

uct will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period or 3 year, whichever is longer.

3. NO OTHER WARRANTIES

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ATLONA TECHNOLOGIES AND ITS SUPPLI-

ERS DISCLAIM ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED

TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WITH

REGARD TO THE PRODUCT AND ANY RELATED WRITTEN MATERIALS. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES

CUSTOMER SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. CUSTOMER MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS DEPENDING ON THE JU-

RISDICTION.

4. NO LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL ATLONA TECHNOLO-

GIES OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITA-

TION, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR INDIRECT DAMAGES FOR PERSONAL INJURY, LOSS

OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, OR ANY OTHER

PECUNIARY LOSS) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT, EVEN IF ATLONA

TECHNOLOGIES HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN ANY CASE, ATLONA

TECHNOLOGIES’ AND ITS SUPPLIERS’ ENTIRE LIABILITY UNDER ANY PROVISION OF THIS AGREEMENT

SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT ACTUALLY PAID BY YOU FOR THE PRODUCT. BECAUSE SOME JU-

RISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR

INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

ATLONA

2151 O’toole Ave, Ste D

San Jose CA 95131

Toll Free: 1-877-536-3976

International: 408-954-8782

FAX: [phone]
Website: www.atlona.com
E-MAIL: [e-mail]

ATLONA PRODUCT REGISTRATION

Thank you for purchasing this Atlona product — we hope you’ll enjoy it.

We also hope that you’ll take a few moments to register your new purchase. Registration creates an ownership

record if your product is lost or stolen and helps ensure you’ll receive notication of performance issues and rm-

ware updates.

At Atlona, we respect and protect your privacy and assure you that your registration information is completely

secure. Of course, Atlona product registration is totally voluntary and failure to register will not diminish your limited

warranty rights.

To register go to www.atlona.com/registration

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