Avlink HDMI-E8 User Manual
Distribution Amplifier (DA)—User Manual
User Manual
Distribution Amplifier
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HDMI-E8 / HDMI-E16
V.2012HDMI-E8E16.00
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Distribution Amplifier (DA)—User Manual
Before You Begin
Follow all instructions marked on the device during using.
Do not attempt to maintain the device by yourself, any faults, please contact your
vendor.
Provide proper ventilation and air circulation and do not use near water.
It is better to keep it in a dry environment.
The system should be installed indoor only. Install either on a sturdy rack or desk in a
well-ventilated place.
Only use the power cord supported with the device.
Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners to clean the device.
Always unplug the power to the device before cleaning.
Unplug the power cord during lightning or after a prolonged period of non-use to avoid
damage to the equipment.
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Table of Contents
1. System Overview ........................................................................................................................4
1.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................4
1.2 Packing..............................................................................................................................5
1.3 Accessories (Optional) ......................................................................................................5
2. Features .......................................................................................................................................6
3. Specifications..............................................................................................................................7
4. Device Installation.......................................................................................................................8
5. Front/Rear Panels........................................................................................................................9
5.1 Front Panel ........................................................................................................................9
5.2 Rear Panel .......................................................................................................................10
6. Peripherals Connections............................................................................................................12
6.1 Input/Output Connections...............................................................................................13
6.1.1 Output LED..........................................................................................................14
6.1.2 Output Cable ........................................................................................................14
6.2 IR Pass-through Connection............................................................................................15
6.3 IR EXT Connection.........................................................................................................16
6.4 Power Connection...........................................................................................................16
6.5 Distribution Amplifier Remote Control ..........................................................................17
6.6 Ports and Switchers.........................................................................................................18
6.6.1 RS-232..................................................................................................................18
6.6.2 RS-485..................................................................................................................20
6.6.3 LAN Port..............................................................................................................22
6.6.4 DIP Switcher 8 Pins .............................................................................................23
6.6.5 DIP Switcher 2 Pins .............................................................................................23
6.6.6 Device ID Settings ...............................................................................................24
7. Application Software.................................................................................................................26
7.1 Software Introduction......................................................................................................26
7.1.1 Software Description............................................................................................26
7.1.2 Software Activation..............................................................................................26
7.1.3 Connect Distribution Amplifier and PC...............................................................27
7.2 Configuration ..................................................................................................................27
7.2.1 Main Operation Interface.....................................................................................29
7.2.2 Disconnect Function Key.....................................................................................31
7.2.3 Audio Configuration Function (Not Support for DA)..........................................33
7.2.4 EDID Configuration Function (Not Support for DA)..........................................36
7.2.5 RS-232 Memory Function (Not Support for DA)................................................37
7.2.6 Options Function..................................................................................................38
7.2.7 Communication Protocol/Control Command Code.............................................38
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7.3 LAN Web Configuration.................................................................................................39
7.3.1 Audio Configuration (Not Support for DA).........................................................40
7.3.2 Video Configuration (Not Support for DA) .........................................................41
7.3.3 Device Status Information....................................................................................41
7.3.4 Device Output View.............................................................................................42
7.3.5 LAN Main Operation...........................................................................................42
7.3.6 LAN Memory Function (Not Support for DA)....................................................43
7.3.7 LAN IP Function..................................................................................................44
7.3.8 Other Application.................................................................................................45
8. Troubleshooting.........................................................................................................................46
Appendix A Remote Controller (Optional)...................................................................................48
Appendix B IR Mini-Controller (Optional)..................................................................................49
Appendix C Firmware Upgrade....................................................................................................50
Appendix D RS-232 Communication Protocol.............................................................................53
D-1 Host Request..................................................................................................................53
D-1.1 Device Byte.........................................................................................................53
D-1.2 Request Byte.......................................................................................................54
D-1.3 Index Byte...........................................................................................................56
D-1.4 Value Byte...........................................................................................................57
D-1.5 CRC Byte............................................................................................................58
D-2 Device ACK Packet .......................................................................................................59
D-2.1 ACK Type A........................................................................................................59
D-2.2 ACK Type B........................................................................................................60
D-2.3 ACK Type C........................................................................................................61
D-2.4 ACK Type D........................................................................................................62
D-2.5 ACK Type E........................................................................................................63
Appendix E HDMI Extender (HX-RW)........................................................................................65
Features .................................................................................................................................66
Specifications........................................................................................................................66
Installation.............................................................................................................................66
IR Receiver Cable Directions................................................................................................67
IR Blaster Cable Directions...................................................................................................67
HDMI Output Connector ......................................................................................................67
Wiring Information for Link Connector................................................................................68
Firmware Upgrade.................................................................................................................69
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1. System Overview
1.1 Introduction
HDMI-E8/HDMI-E16 Distribution Amplifier (DA) is high performance HDMI output
distribution equipment combining with video and audio. It is used for output distribution of
multimedia signals. Through a HDMI source, you can transmit the same multimedia
signals to separate output equipment, thereby minimizing signal attenuation and
ensuring high definition, integrating high fidelity graphics and audio signal output.
Through the extensible accessory devices, HDMI-E8/HDMI-E16 can transmit data or
detect signal to over long distances about 100 meters with HDMI extender (HX-RW).
HDMI-E8/HDMI-E16 is used mainly in TV broadcasting projects, multimedia conference
halls, and large display performances, TV teaching and command control centers. It
boasts features of power interruption protection during power surge and synchronous
and integrate audio/visual switching functions. HDMI-E8/HDMI-E16 supports a HDMI
Type A for input and some RJ45 jacks for output connectors. Beside it also supports a
RS-232 or LAN communication port enables convenient communication with remote
control equipment to switch the multimedia output signals.
Figure 1-1 HDMI-E8
Figure 1-2 HDMI-E16
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1.2 Packing
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Or
Distribution Amplifier (DA) * 1 (HDMI-E8 or HDMI-E16)
Power Cord * 1
IR Receiver Cable * 1
IR Blaster Cable * 1
User Manual * 1
1.3 Accessories (Optional)
HDMI Extender (HX-RW)
IR Receiver Cable
IR Blaster Cable
Remote Controller
IR Mini-Controller
AV Matrix Software CD
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2. Features
Support 1 HDMI Jack for input and 8/16 RJ45 Jacks for output interfaces
Mixed use a HDMI cable for input and Cat.5e cables for output connections
Output supports HDBaseT as a long-distance transmission via a 100m Cat.5e cable
HDCP Compliant
Support resolution up to 4K x 2K@30Hz, 8-bit or 1080P@60Hz, 12-bit
Support original 3D pass through
Support High Definition Audio (Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD MA)
IR pass-through supports all IN and OUT ports
IR pass-through supports all kinds of IR frequency band
IR pass-through supports Bi-directional transmission between IN and OUT ports
Support IR remote control
Support RS-232 control
Support RS-485 serial control
Support Ethernet control
Internal universal power supply
2U rack for HDMI-E8 and 3U rack for HDMI-E16
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3. Specifications
Hardware
Input Connector HDMI Type A x 1
Output Connector
RS-232 Connector DB9 Female
LAN Connector RJ45
RS-485 Connector 2
2 pins Dip Switcher
8 pins Dip Switcher
Power 100VAC~240VAC, 50/60Hz, internal
Housing Black Aluminum
Mounting
Weight
Dimensions (LxWxH)
HDMI-E8: RJ45 x 8
HDMI-E16: RJ45 x 16
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1
Rack mountable
(2U-rack-mount kits for HDMI-E8)
(3U-rack-mount kits for HDMI-E16)
HDMI-E8: 4250g
HDMI-E16: 7500g
HDMI-E8: 332x482x87mm
HDMI-E16: 336x482x130mm
(Full rack wide without grips)
Multimedia
Max. Resolution 4K x 2K@30Hz, 8-bit
Highest TMDS Frequency 300MHz
Control Information
HDMI Cable Distance
Cat.5e Cable Distance
Baud Rate
Ethernet Protocol
Program Control
Serial Control Port
Remote Control
Web Server
10 meter (At least)
100 meter (Max.)
9600 bps; 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity
HTTP, DHCP, TCP/IP, ICMP (ping)
Web Server, AV Matrix Application
RS-232: 9 Pin Female D Type Connector
RS-485: 1X5 Pole Captive Screw
Remote Controller, IR Receiver, IR Blaster
LAN, RJ45
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4. Device Installation
The Distribution Amplifier (DA) has a black metallic housing. It can be placed on a sturdy
desk directly or installed on a 2U (HDMI-E8) or 3U (HDMI-E16) 19in bracket. See below:
Figure 4-1 Mount the Device on a Standard Bracket with 2U Rack-mount
(HDMI-E8)
Figure 4-2 Mount the Device on a Standard Bracket with 3U Rack-mount
(HDMI-E16)
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5. Front/Rear Panels
5.1 Front Panel
Figure 5-1 HDMI-E8 Front Panel
Figure 5-2 HDMI-E16 Front Panel
HDMI-E8/HDMI-E16 supports a power LED indicator on the Front Panel allowing you to
detect power status.
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5.2 Rear Panel
Figure 5-3 HDMI-E8 Rear Panel for 8 Output Jacks
HDMI-E8 supports 1 input jack (HDMI Type A) and up to 8 output jacks (RJ45) on the
rear panel, each female terminals form the signal input/output jacks. The HDMI-E8 signal
output terminal channels are numbered as OUT1~8 channels.
Figure 5-4 HDMI-E16 Rear Panel for 16 Output Jacks
The HDMI-E16 supports 1 input jack (HDMI Type A) and up to 16 output jacks (RJ45) on
the rear panel, each female terminals form the signal input/output jacks. The HDMI-E16
signal output terminal channels are numbered as OUT1~16 channels. The input terminal
channel supplies you to connect to different equipment including Blu-ray/DVD player,
graphics workstation, and number display. The output jacks allow you to connect to
extensible accessory devices for over long connections with terminals just like projectors,
video recorders, displays, multiplexers and so on.
Power Port: The Power Port is applicable for 100~240VAC, 50~60Hz connected to the
.
outlet of power source. Refer to 6.4 Power Connection
Power Switch: To switch power ON or OFF the Distribution Amplifier (DA).
RS-232: Use a 9-pin RS-232 cable to connect both computer serial port (COM1 or
COM2) and Distribution Amplifier (DA) RS-232 communication port, refer to 6.6.1
RS-232. The computer then can be deployed to control the Distribution Amplifier (DA).
Refer to 7.1 Software Introduction for a software control or Appendix D RS-232
Communication Protocol for an individual configuration.
RS-485: Connection ports allow you to connect/control more than one relative product
(ex. Matrix, DA and so on), refer to 6.6.2 RS-485.
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LAN Port: Use the RJ45 connection cable to connect the Internet and the Distribution
Amplifier (DA). The entire PCs at the same network can control the Distribution
Amplifier (DA) through the LAN port. Refer to 6.6.3 LAN Port.
Switchers: Distribution Amplifier (DA) supports 8 pins DIP and 2 pins DIP switchers for
connected configurations. For more information, refer to 6.6 Ports and Switchers.
- Pin 1~Pin5: ID
- Pin 6: Master/Slave
- Pin 7: RS-232/LAN
- Pin 8: IP RESET
IR EXT: This is used to connect the IR Receiver cable for the Distribution Amplifier (DA)
Remote Controller. Refer to 6.3 IR EXT Connection.
INPUT: Distribution Amplifier (DA) Input jack is connected to the Blu-ray player, DVD
player, STB or other source device.
HDMI Type A: Pin Definitions:
Pin # Signal Pin # Signal
1 TMDS Data2+ 11 TMDS Clock Shield
2 TMDS Data2 Shield 12 TMDS Clock-
3 TMDS Data2- 13 CEC (NC on device)
4 TMDS Data1+ 14 Utility (NC on device)
5 TMDS Data1 Shield 15 DDC-SCL
6 TMDS Data1- 16 DDC-SDA
7 TMDS Data0+ 17 DDC-Ground
8 TMDS Data0 Shield 18 +5V Power
9 TMDS Data0- 19 Hot Plug Detect
10 TMDS Clock+
OUTPUT1~8 or 16: Distribution Amplifier (DA) Output jacks are connected to
extensible accessory devices (HX-RW) for HDTVs, projectors or other sink devices
connections.
) OUTPUT1~8 or 16 RJ45 jacks are only used for HDMI Extender connections.
IR Tx Port: Used to connect to the IR Blaster cable for IR pass-through.
IR Blaster Pin Definitions:
IR Rx Port: Used to connect to the IR Receiver cable for IR pass-through.
IR Receiver Pin Definitions:
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6. Peripherals Connections
Figure 6-1 HDMI-E8 Connections
Figure 6-2 HDMI-E16 Connections
The HDMI-E8/HDMI-E16 supports up to 4/8 Output modules for reparation or upgrade.
Each module can be configured individually based on module number.
Figure 6-3 Modules Deployment
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6.1 Input/Output Connections
Use the HDMI connecting cable to connect the Input jack to the HDMI jack of the Blu-ray,
DVD player, graphics workstation or number display. Use the Cat.5e cable to connect the
output RJ45 jack (No.1 ~ No. 8 or 16) to the RJ45 jack of HDMI Extenders (HX-RW).
Through the HDMI extender (HX-RW), you can extend the connection of projector, video
recorder, displayer or multiplexer to your Distribution Amplifier (DA).
Figure 6-4 Input Connection
Figure 6-5 Output Connections
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6.1.1 Output LED
This Distribution Amplifier (DA) supports HDBaseT output for a long distance signal
transmission. Output connector is RJ45 jack with two LED indicators. The LED indicators
show you the status of output transmission.
* The left of RJ45 output jack is specified for HDCP LED (Yellow).
* The right of RJ45 output jack is specified for LINK LED (Green).
) The LED indicators are only designed for the Output – RJ45 jack of DA.
LED Indicators:
LED Off Blink On
LINK
No Link Low Power Mode HDBaseT Link
(Green)
HDCP
No HDMI Signals No Encryption HDCP Encryption
(Yellow)
6.1.2 Output Cable
HDBaseT was designed to provide Full HD performance up to 100 meters of Cat.5e or
superior cables. In a typical installation, the cable is stretched to its full length between
the HDBaseT Transmitter device and the HDBaseT Receiver device. However
sometimes, especially, in demonstrations or in a lab environment, the cable is rolled
randomly in small turns for convenience. The randomly rolled UTP cable suffers
additional signal impairments (compared to straight cable) and therefore the maximal
operating reach might be reduced. When a Cat.5e cable is randomly rolled, it is
recommended to limit its length to approximate 50 meters. Rolling a Cat.5e cable around
a 70cm fixed diameter plastic drum has just a minor effect on the FEXT (Far End Cross
Talk) when compared to a fully stretched cable.
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6.2 IR Pass-through Connection
The Distribution Amplifier (DA) provides an IR Receiver cable and IR Blaster cable
accessories for IR pass-through. IR Receiver cable can be connected to IR Rx port or IR
EXT on the rear panel. On the other hand, IR Blaster cable can be connected to IR Tx
port on the rear panel.
- Support you an IR channel to control the player from TV or control the TV from player.
- Support all kinds of IR frequency band
- IR pass-through switch is based on HDMI switched
Figure 6-6 IR Extended Aiming – Multimedia
) The Output - IR Tx/Rx are designed on the HDMI Extender (HX-RW). IR OUT is
specified for IR Tx, alternatively, IR1 IN and IR2 IN are specified for IR Rx. Refer to
Appendix E HDMI Extender (HX-RW).
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6.3 IR EXT Connection
The Distribution Amplifier (DA) provides a reserved IR EXT port for more convenient to
Remote Controller. You can connect IR Receiver cable to the IR EXT port located on the
rear panel for optional IR aiming position.
Figure 6-7 IR EXT Connection
) The IR EXT Connection is applied to Remote Controller.
6.4 Power Connection
Use the included power cord to connect from the power port on the rear panel of
Distribution Amplifier (DA) to the outlet.
Figure 6-8 Power Connection
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6.5 Distribution Amplifier Remote Control
Use the RS-232 connecting cable to connect the computer serial communication port
(COM1 or COM2) to the RS-232 communication port of the Distribution Amplifier (DA).
The computer can then be used to control the Distribution Amplifier (DA).
Figure 6-9 RS-232 and Control PC connection
Distribution Amplifier (DA) also supports a LAN port allows you to control all the series
connection devices through PC Browser.
Figure 6-10 LAN port and Control PC Connection
) Distribution Amplifier (DA) supports RS-232 and RS-485 on the rear panel for a
remote control.
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6.6 Ports and Switchers
The Distribution Amplifier (DA) provides standard RS-232 and RS-485 serial
communication ports. Use the RS-232 or RS-485 serial communication port to carry out
remote operation.
6.6.1 RS-232
The RS-232 Pin functions are described as below:
Pin No. Abbreviation Description
1 N/u Null
2 TXD Send
3 RXD Receive
4 N/u Null
5 GND Ground
6 N/u Null
7 N/u Null
8 N/u Null
9 N/u Null
Figure 6-11 (a) RS-232 – From Female DB9 (PC) to Male DB9 (DA)
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Figure 6-11 (b) RS-232 – From Female DB9 (PC) to Male DB9 (DA)
Figure 6-12 RS-232 – From Female DB25 (PC) to Male DB9 (DA)
) The DA RS-232 port is defined by DCE.
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6.6.2 RS-485
RS-485 is a standard defining the electrical characteristics of drivers and receivers for
use in balanced digital multipoint systems. Digital communications networks
implementing the RS-485 standard can be used effectively over long distances and in
electrically noisy environments. This Distribution Amplifier (DA) supports up to two
RS-485 ports allows you to control more than one relative product (ex. Matrix, DA and so
on). If the master device is specified for LAN, it allows you to control all the series
devices with web browser. Remember all the ID of each device upon series connection
has to be uniquely.
Figure 6-13 RS-485 Connection for HDMI-E8
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Figure 6-14 RS-485 Connection for HDMI-E16
Figure 6-15 RS-485 Connection for HDMI-E8 and HDMI-E16
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