COMSOL HDC545 User Manual

HDC545 – HDMI Extender over Cat 5

User Manual

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

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

3. Specifications .......................................................................... 2

4. Package Contents ................................................................... 2

5. Panel Descriptions .................................................................. 3

6. Connection & Operation ......................................................... 3

HDMI Extender over Cat 5e/Cat 6 up to 30m

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HDMI Extender over Cat 5e/Cat 6 up to 30m

Thank you for purchasing this HDMI Extender. For optimum performance and

safety, please read these instructions carefully before connecting or operating

this product. Please keep this user manual for future reference

1. Introduction

Extend the distance of your HDTV, HDMI monitor or HDMI projector up to

30m at Full HD 1080p or up to 60m at Full HD 1080i. This HDMI extender

uses two pieces of inexpensive Cat 5e or Cat 6 cable, making it simple and

convenient to install in wall and ceiling cavities.

This HDMI extender is also conveniently host powered. This means neither

the transmitter unit nor the receiver unit requires an external AC adapter.

Simply connect and enjoy – no power to install and no setup or adjustments

required.

2. Features

 Extend HDMI audio/video signals up to 30m (1080p) or 60m (1080i)

 Uses inexpensive Cat 5e or Cat 6 cable

 Requires two Cat 5e or Cat 6 cables

 Conveniently host powered - requires no external AC adapters

 Simply connect and enjoy - no setup or adjustments required

 Supports HDMI formats 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i, 480p and 480i

 Supports all current 3D formats

 Supports 24-bit deep colour

 Supports 7.1 surround sound in Dolby® TrueHD and DTS-HD

 Supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection)

 Supports Full HD 1080p up to 30m

 Supports Full HD 1080i up to 60m

 Compact and lightweight design

HDMI Extender over Cat 5e/Cat 6 up to 30m

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3. Specifications

Maximum Cable Distance 1080p 30m using Cat 5e or Cat 6 cable

Maximum Cable Distance 1080i 60m using Cat 5e or Cat 6 cable

Input Video Signal 0.5-1.0 volts p-p

Input DDC Signal 5 volts p-p (TTL)

Maximum Single Link Resolution 1920 x 1080

Vertical Frequency Range 50/60Hz

Video Amplifier Bandwidth 1.65Gbps/165MHz

Interlaced Resolutions (50 & 60Hz) 1080i, 576i, 480i

Progressive Resolutions (50 & 60Hz) 1080p, 720p, 576p,480p

Operating Temperature

0Ԩ to 70Ԩ

Operating Humidity 10% to 85% RH (no condensation)

Storage Temperature

-10Ԩ to +80Ԩ

Storage Humidity 5% to 90% RH (no condensation)

Power Supply No power adapter required

Power Consumption (Max) 5W

Please Note:

1. In order to achieve the maximum distance at the highest resolution,
shielded Cat 5e or Cat 6 cable is recommended.

2. Very low quality cables may not achieve the highest resolution at the
maximum distance.

4. Package Contents

 HDMI Extender Transmitter Unit (TX)

 HDMI Extender Receiver Unit (RX)

 User Manual

HDMI Extender over Cat 5e/Cat 6 up to 30m

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5. Panel Descriptions

6. Connection & Operation

1. Plug the fixed HDMI cable of the transmitter into the HDMI output of your
source device such as set top box, media player, Blu-ray player, foxtel
box, gaming console or computer.

2. Connect two Cat 5e or Cat 6 cables from the two RJ45 outputs of the
transmitter to the two RJ45 inputs of the receiver.

3. Make sure to connect the DDC port on the transmitter to the DDC port on
the receiver and the TMDS port on the transmitter to the TMDS port on
the receiver.

4. Plug the fixed HDMI cable of the receiver into the HDMI port of your
HDTV, monitor or projector.

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