VX-HDMI-TP-3D40M
3D HDMI Extender
Boost your video/audio transmission distance
up to 200 feet (60 m) in HDTV 1080i,
130 feet (40 m) in HDTV 1080p, or 65 feet
(20 m) in HDTV 1080p with 36-bit color depth.
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FCC and IC RFI Statements /NOM Statement
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY
CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy,
and if not installed and used pro perly, that is, in strict accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions, may cause inter ference to radio communication.
It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing
device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules,
which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in
which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever
measures may be necessary to correct the inter ference.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise
emis sion from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation
of Industry Canada.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant
les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de classe A prescrites dans le
Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique publié par Industrie Canada.
Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOM)
Electrical Safety Statement
INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD
1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes
de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado.
2. L as instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para
referencia futura.
3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de
operación deben ser respetadas.
4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas.
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NOM Statement
5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua — por ejemplo,
cerca de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca de una alberca,
etc.
6. El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carritos o pedestales
que sean recomendados por el fabricante.
7. El aparato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo sólo como sea
recomendado por el fabricante.
8. Servicio—El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo eléctrico más
allá a lo descrito en las instrucciones de operación. Todo otro servicio
deberá ser referido a personal de servicio calificado.
9. El aparato eléctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posición no
interfiera su uso. La colocación del aparato eléctrico sobre una cama, sofá,
alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilación, no se debe
colocar en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el flujo de aire por los orificios
de ventilación.
10. El equipo eléc trico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor
como radiadores, registros de calor, estufas u otros aparatos (incluyendo
amplificadores) que producen calor.
11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo
del tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como s e indique en el
aparato.
12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la
polarización del equipo no sea eliminada.
13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no
sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos,
poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen
del aparato.
14. El equipo eléc trico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las
recomendaciones del fabricante.
15. En caso de exis tir, una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos de las
lineas de energia.
16. El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no
sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo.
17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean
derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación.
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NOM Statement
18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando:
A: El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido dañado; u
B: Objectos han caído o líquido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato; o
C: El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia; o
D: El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su
desempeño; o
E: El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido dañada.
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Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions
The 3D HDMI Extender has b een tested for conformance to safet y regulations
and requirements, and has been certified for international use. However, like all
electronic equipment, the extender should be used with care. Please read and
follow the safety instructions to protec t yourself from possible injur y and to
minimize the risk of damage to the unit.
• Follow all instructions and warnings marked on this unit.
• Do not attempt to ser vice this unit yourself, except where explained in this
manual.
• Provid e proper ventilation and air circulation and do not use near water.
• Keep objects that might damage the device away from it and be sure to place
this unit on a stable surface.
• Use only the power adapter and power cords and connection cables designed
for this unit.
• Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners to clean this unit. Always unplug the
power to the device before cleaning.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1. Specifications ................................................................................................8
2. Overview ................................................................................................9
2.1 Introduction ........................................................................................9
2.2 Features ..............................................................................................9
2.3 What’s Included ................................................................................10
2.4 Hardware Description .......................................................................10
2.4.1 Transmitter ............................................................................ 10
2.4.2 Receiver ................................................................................. 13
2.5 Typical Configuration........................................................................15
3. Hardware Installation .................................................................................16
4. EDID Learning .............................................................................................17
5. Performance Notes .....................................................................................18
Appendix. Pin Definitions ................................................................................. 20
A .1 HD MI ....................................................................................................20
A.2 CAT5 (R J-45) .......................................................................................21
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Chapter 1: Specifications
1. Specifications
Audio Suppor t — Surround sound (up to 7.1 ch) or stereo digital audio
Compliance — HDMI Deep Color and full 3D, HDCP, HDMI 1.3a
Equalization — 8-level digital control at RX
ESD Protection — (1) human body model: ±19 kV (air-gap discharge)
and ±12 kV (contac t discharge); (2) core chipset: ±8 kV
HDMI over Coa x Transmis sion Range — Full HD (1080p): 130 ft. (40 m)
using CAT5e cable, 165 ft. (50 m) using CAT6 cable;
HD (720p/1080i): 165 ft. (50 m) using CAT5e cable, 200 ft. (60 m)
using CAT6 cable
Housing — Metal enclosure
Input DDC Signal — 5 volts (peak-to-peak, TTL)
Input TMDS Signal — 1.2 volts (peak-to-peak)
PCB Stack-up — 4-layer board (impedance control: differential 100 ohms,
single 50 ohms)
Video Bandwidth — Single-link 225 MHz (6.75 Gbps)
Video Support — 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p (up to 36-bit color)
User Controls — Transmitter: (1) mode rotary switch;
Receiver: (1) signal-level rotary switch
Connectors — Transmitter: Input: (1) HDMI Type A (19-pin female),
Output: (1) RJ-45 (WE/ SS 8P8C with [2] LED indicators), (1) HDMI Type A
connector (19-pin female);
Receiver: Input: (1) RJ-45 (WE/SS 8P8C with [2] LED indicators),
Output: (1) HDMI Type A (19-pin female)
Indicators — Each unit: (2) LEDs
Temperature Tolerance — Operating: +32 to +104° F (0 to +40° C);
Storage : -4 to +140° F (-20 to + 60° C)
Relative Humidity — 20 to 90%, noncondensing
Power — Power supply: (1) 5 VDC, 2-A;
Consumption: Transmitter: 4 watts (maximum);
Receiver: 1.5 wat ts (maximum)
Size — Each unit: 1"H x 2.4"W x 3.6"D (2.6 x 6 x 9.1 cm)
Weight — Transmitter: 0.43 lb. (0.2 kg);
Receiver: 0.37 lb. (0.19 kg)
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Chapter 2: Overview
2. Overview
2.1 Introduction
The 3D HDMI Extender boosts your video/audio transmission distance up to
200 feet (60 meters) in HDTV 1080i format, 130 feet (40 m) in HDTV 1080p
format, and 65 feet (20 m) in HDT V 1080p with 36-bit color depth.
The extender also supports the most advanced 3D video format compliant with
the HDMI 1.3a specification and therefore guarantees the highest 3D video
compatibility on the market. With only one CAT5/5e/ 6 cable, users can readily
extend HDTV sources from DVD players, Blu-ray Disc players, P S3s, PCs, and any
other kinds of sources compliant with TMDS to distant display monitors
including HDMI /DVI enabled T V sets or LCD PC monitors. This flexibility enables
HDCP compliant DVD players or PS3s to transmit the utmost high-quality video
and audio with a greater distance at minimal cost, when integrating several
components.
The extender includes two units: a transmitter and a receiver. The transmitter
captures the input HDMI/ DVI signals and carries the signals via one CAT5/5e/ 6
cable. The receiver equalizes the transmitted HDMI signal. The transmission
distance between the sending and receiving unit s can be up to 200 feet (60 m)
at HD 720p or 1080i; or 130 feet (40 m) at Full HD 1080p. With an 8-level
equalization rotary control on the receiving unit, users can adjust the
equalization strength to the received HDMI signals accordingly, and optimize
the transmission distance between source and destination.
2.2 Features
• Supports HDMI Deep Color and full 3D.
• Extends the transmission up to 200 feet (60 m) from the HDMI source
at HD 1080i or 720p, 24- bit color.
• Extends the transmission up to 130 feet (40 m) from the HDMI source
at Full HD 1080p, 24-bit color.
• Extends the transmission length up to 65 feet (20 m) from the HDMI source
under Full HD resolution (1080p at 36-bit color depth).
• HDCP 1.1 compliant.
• Minimizes the cable skew by an adjustable 8-level equalization control.
• Transmits pure unaltered, uncompressed 7.1 ch digital HDMI over CAT5/5e/ 6
cable transmission.
• Supports DTS-HD and Dolby TrueHD high bit rate audio.
• Enables cascading.
• Wallmount housing is easy to install.
• Compatible with other HDMI over CAT5/5e /6 series product s.
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NOTES:
1. The claimed transmission distance here depends on the installed cable grade,
source device, and display.
2. For C AT5/coax transmission, you must use a solid cable, not stranded cable.
Any keystone jack along the transmission path will decrease the transmission
performance significantly.
2.3 What’s Included
Your package should contain the following items. If anything is missing
or damaged, contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500
or info@blackbox.com.
• (1) Transmitter
• (1) Receiver
• (2) 5-VDC, 2-A wallmount power supplies
• This user’s manual
2.4 Hardware Description
2.4.1 Transmitter
Figures 2-1 and 2-2 show the transmitter’s front and back panels. Table 2-1
describes its components.
1 2
Figure 2-1. Transmitter front panel.
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3 4
Figure 2-2. Transmit ter back panel.
Table 2-1. Transmitter components.
Number Component Description
1 EDID mode switch See Table 2-2.
2 HDMI in connector
3 +5 VDC power connector
4
RJ-45 connector:
HDMI signal out
Connects to an H DMI source with
an HDMI male-male cable.
Connects to a 5 -VDC power
sup ply.
Plug in a CAT5/5e/ 6 cable that will
link to the receiver.
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Table 2-2. EDID mode switch options.
Number Video Audio
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
[Video] —2D/Full-HD 24-bit
1080p@60
[Video]— 2D/Full-HD 24-bit
1080p@60
[Video] —2D/Full-HD 36-bit
1080p@60
[Video] —2D/Full-HD 36-bit
1080p@60
[Video] —2D/HD 24-bit
(1080p@30)(1080i@60)
(720p @6 0)
[Video] —2D/HD 24-bit
(1080p@30)(1080i@60)
(720p @6 0)
[Video] —3D/Full-HD 36-bit
(1080p@60)
[EDID Learning Mode] —learns
EDID from the display
[Audio]—up to 7.1 ch
surround sound
[Audio]—up to 2.0 ch
surround sound
[Audio]—up to 7.1 ch
surround sound
[Audio]—up to 2.0 ch
surround sound
[Audio]—up to 7.1 ch
surround sound
[Audio]—up to 2.0 ch
surround sound
[Audio]—up to 2.0 ch
surround sound
Plug in a CAT5/5e/ 6 cable
that will link to the receiver.
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2.4.2 Receiver
Figures 2-3 and 2-4 show the receiver’s front and back panels. Table 2-2
describes its components.
1 2
Figure 2-3. Receiver front panel.
3 4
Figure 2- 4. Receiver back panel.
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Table 2-2. Receiver components.
Number Component Description
1
2
3 Signal level
4 HDMI signal out
+5-VDC power
connector
RJ-45 connector:
HDMI signal in
Connects to a 5 -VDC power
supply unit.
Plug in a CAT5/5e/ 6 cable that will
link to the transmitter.
Adjusts the 8-level signal equalization
control to the received HDMI signals.
The HDMI signal level varies from 0
(strongest) to 7 (weakest) for
respective transmission length from
the longest possible range to a short
distance. Dial the Signal Level from 7
to 0 and stop turning the rotary
switch when the audio/video is
playing normally. Inappropriately
setting the signal level might damage
the extender.
Connect to an HDMI display with an
HDMI male-male cable.
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2.5 Typical Configuration
HDMI
cable
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CATx cable
Chapter 2: Overview
Transmitter
CATx cable
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Receiver
HDMI
cable
Figure 2-3. Connection diagram.
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3. Hardware Installation
1. Connect an HDMI or DVI source (such as a Blu-ray disc player) to the
transmitter.
2. Connect an HDMI or DV I display (such as an LCD T V) to the receiver.
3. Connect a CAT5/5e /6 cable between the transmitter and the receiver.
4. Make sure the CAT5/5e/6 cable is tightly connected (not loose).
5. Plug in the 5 -VDC power supply to the receiver’s power jack.
6. Plug in the 5 -VDC power supply to the transmitter’s power jack.
7. If you see a flickering or blinking image on the display, adjust the rotar y
control s witch to improve the cable skew. 0 stands for the strongest H DMI
signal level for the longest possible transmission distance. 7 stands for the
weakest HDMI signal for short transmission distance. Adjust the signal level
from 7 to 0 and stop turning the rotary switch when the audio/video is
playing normally. Inappropriately setting the signal level might damage the
extender.
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Chapter 4: EDID Learning
4. EDID Learning
1. Power off the transmitter and disconnect the CAT5/5e/6 cable between the
transmitter and the receiver.
2. Using an HDMI cable, connect the HDMI display to the “HDMI IN” connector
on the transmitter.
3. Set “MODE” on the transmitter.
4. Power on the transmitter.
5. The LED nex t to the RJ-45 connector on the transmitter will dim and light
again, which indicates that the EDID learning procedure is complete.
6. Unplug the HDMI cable from the display and follow the instructions in
Chapter 3 to set up the extender.
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Chapter 5: Performance Notes
5. Performance Notes
1. When you adjust the signal level on the receiver, dial the rotary control switch
from 7 to 0 and stop turning the rotary switch whenever the audio /video is
playing normally. Inappropriately setting the signal level might damage the
extender.
2. If the DVI or HDMI device requires the EDID information, use the EDI D reader/
writer to retrieve and provide DVI or HDMI display EDID information.
3. The transmission length is largely affected by the type of CAT5/5e/6 cables,
the type of HDMI sources, and the type of HDMI display. The testing result
shows solid UTP cables (usually in the form of 1000 ft. [300 m] bulk cables)
can transmit much longer signals than stranded UTP cables (usually in the
form of fixed length patch cords). Shielded STP cables are better suited than
unshielded UTP cables. A solid UTP CAT5e cable transmits farther than
stranded STP CAT6 cable. For long extension applications, use solid UTP/STP
cables.
4. We recommend using EIA/ TIA -568-B termination ( T568 B) for CAT5/ 5e/ 6
cable.
5. To reduce the interference among the unshielded twisted pairs of wires in
CAT5/5e/6 cable, use shielded STP cables to improve EMI problems.
NOTE: EMI problems are more common in long transmission.
6. Because the quality of the CAT5/5e/6 cables has a major effect on how long
the transmission limit can be and how good the received picture quality is,
the actual transmission range depends on which CAT5/5e/ 6 cables you
choose. For desired resolutions greater than 1080i or 1280 x 1024, we
recommend using CAT6 cable.
7. If your HDMI display has multiple HDMI inputs, the first HDMI input [HDMI
input #1] generally can produce bet ter transmission performance among all
HDMI inputs.
Table 5-1 on the next page describes HDMI performance over CAT5/CAT5e/
CAT6 cable.
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Table 5-1. HDMI performance guide.
Performance rating Type of category cable
Wiring Shielding CAT 5 CAT 5e C AT6
Solid
Stranded
Termination Always use EIA/TIA-568B termination.
NOTE: The number of asterisks in Table 5-1 indicates the performance quality
(more asterisks = better performance).
Unshielded (U TP) *** **** *****
Shielded (STP) *** *** ****
Unshielded (U TP) * ** **
Shielded (STP) * * **
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Appendix A: Pin Definitions
Appendix. Pin Definitions
A.1 HDMI
Figure A-1. Type A HDMI receptacle.
Table A-1. HDMI female connector pinning.
Pin
Number Signal
Pin 1 TMDS Data2+ P in 11 TMDS Clock Shield
Pin 2 TMDS Data2 Shield Pi n 12 T MDS Cl ock-
Pin 3 TMDS Data2- P in 13 Not connected
Pin 4 TM DS Da ta1+ P in 14
Pin 5 TMDS Data1 Shield Pin 15 SCL
Pin 6 TMDS Data- Pin 16 SDA
Pin 7 TMDS Data0+ Pi n 17 DDC/ CEC Ground
Pin 8 TMDS Data0 Shield Pi n 18 +5V power
Pin 9 TMD Data0- Pi n 19 Hot Plug Detect
Pin 10 TMDS Clock+ — —
Pin
Number Signal
Reserved (Not
connected on device)
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A.2 C AT5 (RJ-45)
Appendix A: Pin Definitions
Figure A-2. RJ- 45 jack.
Table A-2. Data link TIA/ EIA-568- B.
Pin
Number Color Function
Pin 1 White-Orange TX0-
Pin 2 Orange TX0 +
Pin 3 White-Green TX1-
Pin 4 Blue TX 2-
Pin 5 White-Blue TX 2+
Pin 6 Green TX1+
Pin 7 White-Brown T X C-
Pin 8 Brown TXC+
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