DirectConnect Cat5/6 User Manual

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is one of the largest manufacturers of products specifically for the custom installation
of audio, video, security, telecom and data networking industry.

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offers items in the categories of bulk wire and cable, connectors, installation hardware,
interconnect cables, distribution panels, a/v transceivers, cameras, media servers,
baluns, mounts, tools and wall plates—virtually everything a custom installer needs!

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has offered unique products that provide solutions to everyday installation headaches.
How do we come up with these ideas? By listening to you, the professional, who battles
in the field and is looking for someone on the front line he can rely on.

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Houston, Texas 77027

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Would it make your day to know that someone is waiting to hear from you?

We are. Your DirectConnect® representative is ready to take your call.

Or if you prefer, contact us online at …

http://www.directconnecthome.com

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HIGH SPEED HDMI™ CAT5/6 DUAL LONG RANGE EXTENDER

USER MANUAL

DirectConnect® has been working on a solution for custom installers / system

integrators who cannot get the range needed from HDMI™ cables and need
to connect up to two (2) HDMI™

sources to up to

two (2) HDMI™

display devices

(extra receiver SKU .15698 sold separately)

seamlessly into modern Home
Theater. This high-performance
DirectConnect® High Speed HDMI™ CAT5/6 Extender via dual

(2)

CAT5 or
CAT6 UTP cable is the ideal solution for professional home theater installers and
home theater enthusiasts. This solution uses dual Cat5/6 cables as transmission
media to extend your 1080P resolution up to 164 feet (50 meters) over Cat6 and
148 feet (45meters) over Cat5. It not only exceeds the limitations of the HDMI™
cable but also the use of CAT5/6 cables permits installers the flexibility and
convenience of crimping custom cable lengths.

 Plug and pla y: Insta lls i n s e con ds, no ex ten siv e c onf igu ring re qui red
 2 sets of HDMI™ inputs at transmitter, application could be 2 HDMI™ inputs

and 2 HDMI™ outputs when using additional (optional) receiver SKU# .15698

 In clu des 1 x t ransm itt er, 1 x rec eiver , a nd 2 x 5 volt pow e r a dap ter s
 Equalization boost via DIP switch on back side of each receiver to adjust

variables to compensate for the length of the link cable (< 25 meters or > 25meters).

 HDMI™ 1.3 and HDCP 1.1 compliant up to full 1080P and supports DDC & EDID
 Dual (2 ) Cat5e/6 UTP cables with cross stand inside, can substitute an

HDMI™ cable to achieve long distance transmission of 164 feet (50 m eters) @
1080P.

IMPORTANT: If you do not understand correct installation instructions,

please consult your installation specialist.

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Thank you for purchasing this DirectConnect® product. For optimum performance
and safety, please read these instructions carefully before connecting, operating, or
adjusting this product. Please keep this manual for future reference.

Table of Content

1.0 Specifications ……………………………… 3

1.1 Non-HDCP Compliant Devices ………… 3

2.0 Features ……………………………………… 4

3.0 Package Contents…………………………… 4

4.0 Connect and Operate……………................. 4

4.1 Panel Descriptions………………………..…… 5

4.2 Connection Diagram ……………................. 5

4.3 Connection Diagram ……………................. 5

5.0 Troubleshooting……………………… 6

6.0 Limited Warranty…………………………... 7

Liability Statement

1. Every effort has been made to ensure that this product is free of defects.

DirectConnect® cannot be held liable for the use of this hardware or any
direct or indirect consequential damages arising from its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of the hardware to check that it is suitable for
his/her requirements and that it is installed correctly. All rights reserved. No
parts of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted by any form or means
electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or by any
information storage or retrieval system without the written consent of the
publisher.

2. DirectConnect

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reserves the right to revise any of its hardware and software

following its policy to modify and/or improve its products where necessary or
desirable. This statement does not affect the legal rights of the user in any
way.

3. All third-party trademarks and copyrights are recognized.

IMPORTANT: If you do not understand correct installation instructions,

please consult installation specialist

* DirectConnect® is a registered trademark.

*HDMI™ is a registered trademark

*UL® is as registered trademark of Underwriters Laboratories.

6.0 LIMITED WARRANTY

Should any consumer product from DirectConnect® fail due to defects in materials
or workmanship within two year from the date of the original sale to the end-user,
DirectConnect® guarantees replacement of the defective product at no cost. Freight
charges for the replacement unit will be paid by the customers. A copy of the
invoice showing the item number and date of purchase (proof-of-purchase) must be
submitted with the defective unit to constitute a valid in-warranty claim.

Units that fail after the warranty period has expired may be returned to the factory
for repair at a nominal charge, if not damaged beyond the point of repair. All freight
charges for out-of-warranty returns for repair are the responsibility of the customer.
Units returned for repair must have a Return Authorization Number assigned by
DirectConnect®.

This is a limited warranty and is not applicable for products which, in our opinion,
have been damaged, altered, abused, misused, or improperly installed.
DirectConnect® makes no other warranties either expressed or implied, including
limitation warranties as to merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
Additionally, there are no allowances or credits available for service work or
installation performed in the field by the end user.

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IMPORTANT: If you do not understand correct installation instructions,

please consult your installation specialist

* HDMI™ is a registered trademark.

* DirectConnect® is a registered trademark.

*DPL Rating™ is a registered trademark.

*UL® is as registered trademark of Underwriters Laboratories.

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