(Pass-through)
Extract Audio FormatsLPCM 2CH
ESD ProtectionHuman body model - +/- 8kV (air-gap discharge) & +/-4kV (contact discharge)
Connections
Inputs1xDC Power In
Outputs1x HDMI Type A [19-pin female]
Mechanical
HousingMetal Enclosure
ColorBlack
Dimensions65mm [W] x 115mm [D] x 17mm [H]
Weight200g
Power SupplyInput: AC100 - 240V 50/60Hz
HD Master Audio, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
1x HDBaseT In [RJ45]
1x RS232 [Screw Terminal]
1x Audio OUTPUT [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack]
Output: DC 24V/1A (US/EU standards, CE/FCC/UL certified)
Power Consumption6W (Max)
Operation Temperature32 - 104 °F / 0 - 40 °C
Storage Temperature-4 - 140°F / -20 - 60°C
Relative Humidity20 - 90% RH (no condensation)
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Operation Controls and Functions
5.1 Transmitter Front and Rear Panel
1. Power LED: System power indicator.
2. DC 24V: Connect 24V/1A adapter to AC wall outlet for power supply.
3. HDBaseT In: HDBaseT signal input port. Connect HDBaseT transmitter with a category cable.
4. HDMI Out: HDMI output port.
5. Audio Out: Analog audio output from HDMI signal.
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6. Mode: The Update Mode and the RS-232 mode selector.
Update Mode: When the dial switch is set to update, port 7 is used to update or control the device.
RS-232 Mode: When the dial switch is set to RS232, port 7 is used for RS232 pass-thru communication.
7. RS-232: RS232 communication port that passes through from transmitter to receiver and receiver to
transmitter.
8. Connection Signal Indicator Lamp
•On (Solid): The Transmitter and Receiver are communicating.
•Flashing: The Transmitter and Receiver are not communicating properly.
•Off: The Transmitter and Receiver are not connected by a category cable.
9. Data Signal Indicator Lamp
•On (Solid) The HDMI signal is carrying HDCP.
•Flashing: The HDMI signal is not carrying HDCP.
•Off: No HDMI signal.
EDID MODES
The RBH-220 can use an internal EDID from memory instead of the EDID provided by the display. Capturing
the EDID from the display is the default mode of operation of the RBH-220. This EDID will change based on
what display device is connected to the RBH-220. The internal EDID has been pre-loaded in case there is a
compatibility issue with the display EDID for the connected sources. To change the EDID mode, flip the mode
switch on the back of the device to update mode and send the command for setting the EDID mode from the
RS232 command table. Defualt system EDID support1080P.
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Preparing RS232 Cable
What you will need:
• A two-conductor cable with ground terminated with DB9 connectors or not
• Wire strippers
• Screwdriver (flat head)
• 3.5mm captive screw connector with 3 positions (included with plate)
• Heat gun and heat shrink (optional)
• Multimeter (optional)
Depending on your setup, you will need an RS232 cable with terminal block on one end to connect to the unit
and either another terminal block or DB9 on the other side. The focus of this section will be on terminating
the terminal block side with the proper pinout because that is what is connected to the unit. The other end
of the cable is dependent on what the unit is connecting too, but all the information in this section will help to
get the proper pinout in any case. As a tip, if connecting to a computer without a serial port, a USB to serial
port converter can be used to communicate with RS232.
If the cable is terminated on both sides, start by cutting off the end that will be used for connecting to the
unit. Then, strip the outer jacket of the cable back by about 1 inch like what is shown in Step 1 below. Once
the outer jacket is removed, you can optionally add heat shrink around the conductors and over the exposed
drain wire like in the picture of step 2. Next, strip the ends of the conductors back about 3/16” in order to
make good contact inside of the captive screw connector. The final step is to attach the captive screw connec-
tor to the end of the cable matching the conductors on the other side of the cable to what is shown in step 3,
use the connectors shown in the following figure as a reference if using DB9 male or female. Test the conduc-
tors with a multimeter to confirm termination.
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NOTE:
When using the device for pass-through, keep in mind that the side (either Tx or RX) that is connected to the
device that the commands are getting sent to will require that the Tx and Rx pins get swapped around (serial
null modem wiring). This means pin 2 of the DB9 connector will connect to the Rx pin of the HDBaseT device
and pin 3 of the DB9 connector will connect to the Tx pin of the HDBaseT device.
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RBH-220 (Audio De-Embedded Receiver ) FW update process
1. First power down the unit and remove all the cables from the IO port.
2. Connect the Rs232 port and slide the “Mode” switch to “Update” position
3. Open up COMSIP firmware update program
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4. Follow the sequence below on the upgrade program
1. Select the COM port,
2. Select MCU as SSOP28
3. Click the Connect tab.
4. Click the Open tab to select the FW file for update.
5. Click the Upgrade tab. The unit will begin sending 80 00 00 sequence in the TX:
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5. Once the 80 00 00 sequence begins, plug in the power to the Receiver and FW upgrade process
will begin.
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6. Wait till the program is verified and then click the Disconnect tab. Once this is done, power off and restart
the unit before use.
7. To verify the firmware version, please open up the serial terminal.