Cypress CDL-160ETH User Manual

CDL-160ETH

Ethernet and USB to

HDMI Converter

Operation Manual

CDL-160ETH

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Version 1.0 July 2009

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All products or service names mentioned in this document may be

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Safety Precautions

Please read all instructions before attempting to unpack or install or
operate this equipment, and before connecting the power supply.
Please keep the following in mind as you unpack and install this
equipment:

Always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of

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fire, electrical shock and injury to persons.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain,

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moisture or install this product near water.

Never spill liquid of any kind on or into this product.

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Never push an object of any kind into this product through

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module openings or empty slots, as you may damage parts.

Do not attach the power supply cabling to building surfaces.

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Do not allow anything to rest on the power cabling or allow it to

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be abused by persons walking on it.

To protect the equipment from overheating, do not block the

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slots and openings in the module housing that provide
ventilation.

Revision History

Version No Date Summary of Change

V1 20090625 Preliminary Release

Table of Contents

1. Introduction …………………………………………................................

2. Applications...........................……………………………………………

3. Package Contents.............……………………………………………….

4. System Require ments..................………………………………………..

5. Features .............................………………………………………………..

6. Specications......................................................................................

7. Hardware Description.........................................................................

7.1 Product overview...........................................................................

7.2 Front Panel......................................................................................

7.3 Rear Panel.......................................................................................

8. Software Installation...............………………………………….………..

8.1 USB to HDMI Software....................................................................

8.2 USB device driver...........................................................................

9. Launch USB Server...............................................................................

10. Using the DisplayLink Manager..........................................................

10.1 Using DisplayLink Manager.........................................................

10.2 Using More DisplayLink Manager................................................

10.3 Firmware Update.........................................................................

11. Uninstall the Device Driver..................................................................

12. Connection and Installation...............................................................

13. Troubleshooting...................................................................................

14. Acronyms

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1. Introduction

The Ethernet and USB to HDMI Converter allow users to use TV as the PC's
primary display with keyboard and mouse at hand for Internet browsing,
Microsoft Office tasking, music and movies entertainment from a PC on the
network. Simply connect the TV to the device and then plug the device using
an Ethernet network. Your TV instantly become the PC monitor with keyboard
and mouse for any computer linked on that network.
The distance between TV and computer can be 100 meters apart within the
same LAN.Aside from enabling a TV to be your primary PC display the device
also removes the limitations of running expensive audio and video wiring in
long distance digital signage extending. All that is needed is an Ethernet
network to fulfill such task.
Multiple users will likewise to have the ability to access the same TV without
being physically connected with computers-an easy and cost effective
solution when sharing AV among computer.

2. Applications

Ethernet to HDMI Displays

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USB to HDMI Display

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Long distance PC dispaly and control

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PC application sharing

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Docking stations

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Projectors display

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3. Package Contents

Ethernet to HDMI device x 1

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Operational Manual x 1

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Driver CD x 1

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Power adaptor x 1

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4. System Requirements

System Hardware Requirements: 2.4 GHz single core CPU with at least

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1GB RAM for optimal performance
Operating Systems:

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Windows 2K SP4
Windows XP Home or Professional 32 bits SP2
Windows Vista 32 bits

USB Port Extension:

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An available USB 2.0 port with USB to mini USB cable
Network Extension:

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An available Ethernet port at home, or commercial network with RJ-45
cable

Keyboard and Mouse for extra pair of control tool

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Note:

•The converter can only support ethernet transfer bandwith of
60 Mbits/s

•480p/576p resolutions work best on ethernet connection for up to
100M long cable (max)

•720p resolution works best with an USB connection up to 2M long

•The ethernet interface does not support Mac OS whereas the USB

can support Mac OS X v10.4.11 and v10.5.6

Upgrade the graphics drivers to the latest version

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Upgrade the DisplayLink software to the latest version

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Upgrade the main board's chip set driver to the latest version

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5. Features

Move the complete PC operation environment into a TV with100 meters

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away from computer. Content on the original PC monitor can different
from the TV content.

Allows TV to be the PC primary display with keyboard and mouse on

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hand a smart solution when browsing internet, using Microsoft Office,
listening music and watching movies from a PC on the network.

Extend or mirror video through network or USB cable to HDMI display,

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including both video and audio output signals.
Share HDMI displays with multiple users through your existing office or

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home IP network.
Add a HDMI display to your computer through a USB 2.0 port.

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Supports mirror and extended video modes.

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A friendly interface for easy configuration and monitoring.

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6. Specications

Input port 1 x Mini USB; 1 x Ethernet

Output ports 1 x HDMI

Extender Ports 2 x USB

Power Supply 5VDC/2.6A (US/EU standards, CE/FCC/UL certified)

ESD Protection Human body model: ± 10kV (air-gap discharge)

± 6kV (contact discharge)

Core chipset: ± 2kV

Dimensions (mm) 90(W) x 120(D) x 30(H)

Weight(g) 220

Chassis Material Aluminum

Silkscreen Color Metal Black

Power Consumption 8W

Operating Temperature 0˚C~40˚C / 32˚F~104˚F

Storage temperature -20˚C~60˚C/ -4˚F ~ 140˚F

Relative Humidity 20~60% RH (non condensing)

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7. Hardware Description

The following sections describe the hardware components of the unit.

Install the device driver of your Ethernet/USB to HDMI converter before

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operating the device.

7.1 Product overview

Ethernet or

mini USB HDMI

PC/NB Ethernet to

Monitor

HDMI device

7.2 Front Panel

MINI USB

USB Port

MINI USB

IN

Ethernet IN

Ethernet

INPUT

Reset IP

① ② ③ ④ ⑤

USB Port: These ports are the converter's USB Hub provision that allows user

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to connect a USB Hard Drive, USB web camera, Keyboard or Mouse.

Note:

•These two USB ports cannont be connected to USB Hub extension.
Doing so will trigger the system to detect the external USB Hub and
thereby cause a system failure.

•Before removed the USB device, user must follow the USB device's
safely hardware removal procedure when removing the device.
Failure to do such action will cause the system to crash.

Mini USB IN: This port supports extension or mirror of video (via USB cable)

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to your HDMI display, including both video and audio output signals.

Ethernet IN: This slot lets you connect a RJ-45 CAT5 cable to home IP

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router or PC Ethernet port.

•When connected directly to a PC Ethernet port, the user needs to
manually set the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) to “169.254.10.1”.

•If connect to an IP router, the system will automatically be connected
without the user setting up its Internet Protocol.

Input connection switch: This switch allows you to select the PC source

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either via Mini USB port or through Ethernet port.

Reset IP: This button is only pressed to reset Ethernet IP address when the

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system's IP address is incorrect.

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7.3 Rear Panel

DC 5V HDMI OUT

OFF ON

POWER

EDID

LINK

① ② ③ ④ ⑤

Power: This slot is where user plugs the 5V DC power supply of the unit

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before connecting the adaptor to an AC wall outlet.

HDMI OUT: The display output port of the converter that is only compatible

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with HDMI display.

EDID control switch: The default setting of this switch is “ON”.

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Leave as it is if the display is properly. If the display has built-in native
EDID, the screen will show display’s resolution and user can selected from
SCREEN RESOLUTION. When switched OFF, the screen will show internal
EDID and user can select from SCREEN RESOLUTION .

Note:

When switch from ON to OFF position, user needs to go to “Launch USB

Server ” to disconnect

DisplayLink USB to HDMI

again. If not, the system will remain ON . However, from OFF to ON, the
user does not need to reconnect the

DisplayLink USB to HDMI

the system will automatically switch to ON mode.(See section 9 for details)

LINK LED Indicator: When input switch to MINI USB the blue LED will

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illuminate when the source signal is connected. When input switch to
Ethernet a blinking blue LED means its doing signal connection.

Power LED Indicator: Red LED will illuminate when power is connected to

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the converter.

and reconnect it

device,

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