Extron electronics Digital Video Transmitter and Receiver HDMI 201 Tx/Rx, HDMI 201 Tx, HDMI 201 Rx, HDMI 201 A D Rx User Manual

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User’s Manual

Digital Video Transmitter and Receiver

68-1375-01 Rev. A

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HDMI 201 Tx/Rx

Precautions

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Caution

Read Instructions • Read and understand all safety and operating

instructions before using the equipment.

Retain Instructions • The safety instructions should be kept for future

reference.

Follow Warnings • Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the

equipment or in the user information.

Avoid Attachments • Do not use tools or attachments that are not

recommended by the equipment manufacturer because they may be hazardous.

Warning

Power sources • This equipment should be operated only from the power source

indicated on the product. This equipment is intended to be used with a main power system with a grounded (neutral) conductor. The third (grounding) pin is a safety feature, do not attempt to bypass or disable it.

Power disconnection • To remove power from the equipment safely, remove all power

cords from the rear of the equipment, or the desktop power module (if detachable), or from the power source receptacle (wall plug).

Power cord protection • Power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be

stepped on or pinched by items placed upon or against them.

Servicing • Refer all servicing to qualiﬁ ed service personnel. There are no user-

serviceable parts inside. To prevent the risk of shock, do not attempt to service this equipment yourself because opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.

Slots and openings • If the equipment has slots or holes in the enclosure, these are

provided to prevent overheating of sensitive components inside. These openings must never be blocked by other objects.

Lithium battery • There is a danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly

replaced. Replace it only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Ce symbole sert à avertir l’utilisateur que la documentation fournie avec le matériel contient des instructions importantes concernant l’exploitation et la maintenance (réparation).

Ce symbole sert à avertir l’utilisateur de la présence dans le boîtier de l’appareil de tensions dangereuses non isolées posant des risques d’électrocution.

Attention

Lire les instructions• Prendre connaissance de toutes les consignes de

sécurité et d’exploitation avant d’utiliser le matériel.

Conserver les instructions• Ranger les consignes de sécurité aﬁ n de pouvoir

les consulter à l’avenir.

Respecter les avertissements • Observer tous les avertissements et consignes

marqués sur le matériel ou présentés dans la documentation utilisateur.

Eviter les pièces de ﬁ xation • Ne pas utiliser de pièces de ﬁ xation ni d’outils

non recommandés par le fabricant du matériel car cela risquerait de poser certains dangers.

Avertissement

Alimentations• Ne faire fonctionner ce matériel qu’avec la source d’alimentation

indiquée sur l’appareil. Ce matériel doit être utilisé avec une alimentation principale comportant un ﬁ l de terre (neutre). Le troisième contact (de mise à la terre) constitue un dispositif de sécurité : n’essayez pas de la contourner ni de la désactiver.

Déconnexion de l’alimentation• Pour mettre le matériel hors tension sans danger,

déconnectez tous les cordons d’alimentation de l’arrière de l’appareil ou du module d’alimentation de bureau (s’il est amovible) ou encore de la prise secteur.

Protection du cordon d’alimentation • Acheminer les cordons d’alimentation de

manière à ce que personne ne risque de marcher dessus et à ce qu’ils ne soient pas écrasés ou pincés par des objets.

Réparation-maintenance • Faire exécuter toutes les interventions de réparation-

maintenance par un technicien qualiﬁ é. Aucun des éléments internes ne peut être réparé par l’utilisateur. Aﬁ n d’éviter tout danger d’électrocution, l’utilisateur ne doit pas essayer de procéder lui-même à ces opérations car l’ouverture ou le retrait des couvercles risquent de l’exposer à de hautes tensions et autres dangers.

Fentes et oriﬁ ces • Si le boîtier de l’appareil comporte des fentes ou des oriﬁ ces, ceux-ci

servent à empêcher les composants internes sensibles de surchauffer. Ces ouvertures ne doivent jamais être bloquées par des objets.

Lithium Batterie • Il a danger d’explosion s’ll y a remplacment incorrect de la batterie.

Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du meme type ou d’un ype equivalent recommande par le constructeur. Mettre au reut les batteries usagees conformement aux instructions du fabricant.

Safety Instructions • English

Consignes de Sécurité • Français

Sicherheitsanleitungen • Deutsch

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Dieses Symbol soll den Benutzer darauf aufmerksam machen, daß im Inneren des Gehäuses dieses Produktes gefährliche Spannungen, die nicht isoliert sind und die einen elektrischen Schock verursachen können, herrschen.

Achtung

Lesen der Anleitungen • Bevor Sie das Gerät zum ersten Mal verwenden,

sollten Sie alle Sicherheits-und Bedienungsanleitungen genau durchlesen und verstehen.

Aufbewahren der Anleitungen • Die Hinweise zur elektrischen Sicherheit

des Produktes sollten Sie aufbewahren, damit Sie im Bedarfsfall darauf zurückgreifen können.

Befolgen der Warnhinweise • Befolgen Sie alle Warnhinweise und

Anleitungen auf dem Gerät oder in der Benutzerdokumentation.

Keine Zusatzgeräte • Verwenden Sie keine Werkzeuge oder Zusatzgeräte,

die nicht ausdrücklich vom Hersteller empfohlen wurden, da diese eine Gefahrenquelle darstellen können.

Vorsicht

Stromquellen • Dieses Gerät sollte nur über die auf dem Produkt angegebene

Stromquelle betrieben werden. Dieses Gerät wurde für eine Verwendung mit einer Hauptstromleitung mit einem geerdeten (neutralen) Leiter konzipiert. Der dritte Kontakt ist für einen Erdanschluß, und stellt eine Sicherheitsfunktion dar. Diese sollte nicht umgangen oder außer Betrieb gesetzt werden.

Stromunterbrechung • Um das Gerät auf sichere Weise vom Netz zu trennen, sollten

Sie alle Netzkabel aus der Rückseite des Gerätes, aus der externen Stomversorgung (falls dies möglich ist) oder aus der Wandsteckdose ziehen.

Schutz des Netzkabels • Netzkabel sollten stets so verlegt werden, daß sie nicht im

Weg liegen und niemand darauf treten kann oder Objekte darauf- oder unmittelbar dagegengestellt werden können.

Wartung • Alle Wartungsmaßnahmen sollten nur von qualiﬁ ziertem Servicepersonal

durchgeführt werden. Die internen Komponenten des Gerätes sind wartungsfrei. Zur Vermeidung eines elektrischen Schocks versuchen Sie in keinem Fall, dieses Gerät selbst öffnen, da beim Entfernen der Abdeckungen die Gefahr eines elektrischen Schlags und/oder andere Gefahren bestehen.

Schlitze und Öffnungen • Wenn das Gerät Schlitze oder Löcher im Gehäuse aufweist,

dienen diese zur Vermeidung einer Überhitzung der empﬁ ndlichen Teile im Inneren. Diese Öffnungen dürfen niemals von anderen Objekten blockiert werden.

Litium-Batterie • Explosionsgefahr, falls die Batterie nicht richtig ersetzt

wird. Ersetzen Sie verbrauchte Batterien nur durch den gleichen oder einen vergleichbaren Batterietyp, der auch vom Hersteller empfohlen wird. Entsorgen Sie verbrauchte Batterien bitte gemäß den Herstelleranweisungen.

Este símbolo se utiliza para advertir al usuario sobre instrucciones importantes de operación y mantenimiento (o cambio de partes) que se desean destacar en el contenido de la documentación suministrada con los equipos.

Este símbolo se utiliza para advertir al usuario sobre la presencia de elementos con voltaje peligroso sin protección aislante, que puedan encontrarse dentro de la caja o alojamiento del producto, y que puedan representar riesgo de electrocución.

Precaucion

Leer las instrucciones • Leer y analizar todas las instrucciones de operación y

seguridad, antes de usar el equipo.

Conservar las instrucciones • Conservar las instrucciones de seguridad para

futura consulta.

Obedecer las advertencias • Todas las advertencias e instrucciones marcadas

en el equipo o en la documentación del usuario, deben ser obedecidas.

Evitar el uso de accesorios • No usar herramientas o accesorios que no

sean especiﬁ camente recomendados por el fabricante, ya que podrian implicar riesgos.

Advertencia

Alimentación eléctrica • Este equipo debe conectarse únicamente a la fuente/tipo

de alimentación eléctrica indicada en el mismo. La alimentación eléctrica de este equipo debe provenir de un sistema de distribución general con conductor neutro a tierra. La tercera pata (puesta a tierra) es una medida de seguridad, no puentearia ni eliminaria.

Desconexión de alimentación eléctrica • Para desconectar con seguridad la acometida

de alimentación eléctrica al equipo, desenchufar todos los cables de alimentación en el panel trasero del equipo, o desenchufar el módulo de alimentación (si fuera independiente), o desenchufar el cable del receptáculo de la pared.

Protección del cables de alimentación • Los cables de alimentación eléctrica se deben

instalar en lugares donde no sean pisados ni apretados por objetos que se puedan apoyar sobre ellos.

Reparaciones/mantenimiento • Solicitar siempre los servicios técnicos de personal

caliﬁ cado. En el interior no hay partes a las que el usuario deba acceder. Para evitar riesgo de electrocución, no intentar personalmente la reparación/mantenimiento de este equipo, ya que al abrir o extraer las tapas puede quedar expuesto a voltajes peligrosos u otros riesgos.

Ranuras y aberturas • Si el equipo posee ranuras o oriﬁ cios en su caja/alojamiento,

es para evitar el sobrecalientamiento de componentes internos sensibles. Estas aberturas nunca se deben obstruir con otros objetos.

Batería de litio • Existe riesgo de explosión si esta batería se coloca en la posición

incorrecta. Cambiar esta batería únicamente con el mismo tipo (o su equivalente) recomendado por el fabricante. Desachar las baterías usadas siguiendo las instrucciones del fabricante.

Instrucciones de seguridad • Español

Extron’s Warranty

Extron Electronics warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase. In the event of malfunction during the warranty period attributable directly to faulty workmanship and/or materials, Extron Electronics will, at its option, repair or replace said products or components, to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to restore said product to proper operating condition, provided that it is returned within the warranty period, with proof of purchase and description of malfunction to:

USA, Canada, South America, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East: and Central America: Extron Electronics, Europe

Extron Electronics Beeldschermweg 6C

1001 East Ball Road 3821 AH Amersfoort

Anaheim, CA 92805, USA The Netherlands

Asia: Japan:

Extron Electronics, Asia Extron Electronics, Japan 135 Joo Seng Road, #04-01 Kyodo Building PM Industrial Bldg. 16 Ichibancho Singapore 368363 Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0082 Japan

This Limited Warranty does not apply if the fault has been caused by misuse, improper handling care, electrical or mechanical abuse, abnormal operating conditions or nonExtron authorized modiﬁ cation to the product.

If it has been determined that the product is defective, please call Extron and ask for an Applications Engineer at (714) 491-1500 (USA), 31.33.453.4040 (Europe), 65.6383.4400 (Asia), or 81.3.3511.7655 (Japan) to receive an RA# (Return Authorization number). This will begin the repair process as quickly as possible.

Units must be returned insured, with shipping charges prepaid. If not insured, you assume the risk of loss or damage during shipment. Returned units must include the serial number and a description of the problem, as well as the name of the person to contact in case there are any questions.

Extron Electronics makes no further warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the product and its quality, performance, merchantability, or ﬁ tness for any particular use. In no event will Extron Electronics be liable for direct, indirect, or consequential damages resulting from any defect in this product even if Extron Electronics has been advised of such damage.

Please note that laws vary from state to state and country to country, and that some provisions of this warranty may not apply to you.

安全须知 • 中文

这个符号提示用户该设备用户手册中有重要的操作和维护说明。

这个符号警告用户该设备机壳内有暴

露的危险电压，有触电危险。

注意

阅读说明书 • 用户使用该设备前必须阅读并理

解所有安全和使用说明。

保存说明书 • 用户应保存安全说明书以备将来使

用。

遵守警告 • 用户应遵守产品和用户指南上的所有安

全和操作说明。

避免追加 • 不要使用该产品厂商没有推荐的工具或

追加设备，以避免危险。

警告

电源 • 该设备只能使用产品上标明的电源。设备

必须使用有地线的供电系统供电。第三条线（地线）是安全设施，不能不用或跳过。

拔掉电源 • 为安全地从设备拔掉电源，请拔掉所有设备后

或桌面电源的电源线，或任何接到市电系统的电源线。

电源线保护 • 妥善布线，避免被踩踏，或重物挤压。维护 • 所有维修必须由认证的维修人员进行。设备内部没

有用户可以更换的零件。为避免出现触电危险不要自己试图打开设备盖子维修该设备。

通风孔 • 有些设备机壳上有通风槽或孔，它们是用来防止

机内敏感元件过热。不要用任何东西挡住通风孔。

锂电池 • 不正确的更换电池会有爆炸的危险。必须使用与

厂家推荐的相同或相近型号的电池。按照生产厂的建议处理废弃电池。

FCC Class A Notice

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. The Class A limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

This unit was tested with shielded cables on the peripheral devices. Shielded cables must be used

with the unit to ensure compliance with FCC emissions limits.

HDMI 201 Tx/Rx • Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Chapter One • Introduction .................................................... 1-1

About this Manual ....................................................................1-2

About the HDMI 201 Tx/Rx ....................................................1-2

TP cable advantages .............................................................. 1-4

Control communications .......................................................1-4

Transmission distance ............................................................1-4

Features ........................................................................................1-5

Chapter Two • Installation and Operation ................... 2-1

Mounting the Tx/Rx.................................................................. 2-2

Tabletop placement ................................................................2-2

Rack mounting ........................................................................2-2

Under-furniture mounting .....................................................2-4

Through-furniture mounting .................................................2-5

Projector mounting ................................................................2-6

Decora unit mounting .........................................................2-11

UL/Safety Requirements ......................................................2-11

Preparing the site and installing the wall box ...................2-11

Final installation ...................................................................2-14

Connections ............................................................................... 2-15

Transmitter connections ...................................................... 2-15

Receiver connections ........................................................... 2-19

Pin assignments and wiring ................................................ 2-22

HDMI connector pin assignments .......................................2-22

TP cable termination ............................................................2-22

Power supply wiring ............................................................2-25

RS-232 connector wiring ......................................................2-26

Operation ................................................................................... 2-27

Transmitter power indicator ............................................... 2-28

Receiver indicator ................................................................ 2-28

System operation ................................................................. 2-28

Technical Points for Digital Video and Content

Protection Encryption .............................................................2-29

Troubleshooting ....................................................................... 2-30

Application Examples ............................................................. 2-31

Audio conversion ................................................................. 2-31

Modulated IR pass through .................................................2-32

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Table of Contents, cont’d

HDMI 201 Tx/Rx

Chapter One

Introduction

About this Manual

About the HDMI 201 Tx/Rx

Features

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All trademarks mentioned in this manual are the properties of their respective owners.

Appendix A • Reference Information ..............................A-1

Speciﬁcations ..............................................................................A-2

Part Numbers ..............................................................................A-6

Transmitter/receiver pair part numbers ...............................A-6

Included parts .........................................................................A-6

Mounting accessories ............................................................A-7

Cables ......................................................................................A-7

Adapters .................................................................................A-8

Decora Template Dimensions ................................................A-8

HDMI 201 Tx/Rx • Introduction

Introduction

HDMI 201 Tx/Rx • Introduction

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1-3

There are two subsets of transmitters and receivers in two different enclosures or form factors:

• HDMI 201 Tx/Rx — These units are housed in quarter rack width metal enclosures. They can be set on a tabletop or mounted in a rack, under or through furniture, or to a projector pole. The transmitter in this form factor has a local monitor output.

The non-Decora® models do not input, transmit, receive,

or output audio.

• HDMI 201 A D Tx/Rx — These units are housed in enclosures that can be mounted in UL standard wall boxes with Decora-style face plates. These units also convert computer level audio to balanced or unbalanced stereo audio.

• A non-Decora transmitter or receiver is partially compatible with a Decora receiver or transmitter.

•

A mixed form factor system can transmit and receive

video and RS-232 communications.

•

A mixed form factor system cannot transmit and

receive audio, as the non-Decora models do not input, transmit, receive, or output audio.

HDMI 201 Tx non-Decora

Transmitters

TransmittersReceivers

Receivers

HDMI 201 Tx non-Decora

HDMI video Control

HDMI 201 A D Tx non-Decora

HDMI 201 Rx non-Decora

HDMI 201 A D Rx non-Decora

HDMI 201 A D Tx Decora

HDMI 201 Rx non-Decora

HDMI 201 A D Rx Decora

HDMI video Control

HDMI video Control Audio (pass)

HDMI video Control

HDMI video Control Audio (pass)

The units can be purchased as a pair (of the same form factor) or individually. Each purchased pair and each individual transmitter is shipped with a single external desktop 12 VDC power supply that accepts 100 to 240 VAC, 50 Hz or 60 Hz input. A single power supply connected to either the transmitter or the receiver can power both units through one of the TP cables that link the units.

About this Manual

This manual contains information about the Extron family of High Deﬁnition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) extenders, the HDMI 201 Tx/Rx transmitter and receiver pair, including how to install, operate, and conﬁgure them.

In this manual, the term "Tx/Rx" refers to either

product.

About the HDMI 201 Tx/Rx

The Extron HDMI 201 Tx/Rx is a family of HDMI transmitters and receivers, in enclosures that support different mounting options. A transmitter and receiver pair extends the usable distance of DVI or HDMI digital video and RS-232 control signals over two Category (CAT) 5/5e/6 unshielded twisted pair (UTP) or shielded twisted pair (STP) cables. The HDMI 201 A D transmitter and receiver also route audio. The video and control (and audio, if applicable) signals can be transmitted up to 200' (60 m).

12V

0.4A

12V

0.4A

1 2

DVD

Plasma Dis play

Extron HDMI 201 Tx

Transmitter

Extron HDMI 201 Rx

Receiver

HDMI Cable

RS-232 Control

200 Feet

Figure 1-1 — Typical transmitter and receiver application

An HDMI 201 system consists of a transmitter (Tx) and a receiver (Rx). The pair can handle HDMI digital video and a bi-directional RS-232 link. The HDMI 201 A D also converts a computer audio input into balanced or unbalanced stereo audio output.

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In this manual, the terms "HDMI 201,"

"HDMI 201 Tx," "HDMI 201 Rx," "transmitter," and "receiver" refer to the applicable unit(s) in either form factor, unless otherwise speciﬁed.

TP cable advantages

Twisted pair cable is much smaller, lighter, more ﬂexible, and less expensive than coaxial or HDMI cable. These transmitter and receiver twisted pair (TP) products make cable runs simpler and less cumbersome. Termination of the cable with RJ-45 connectors is simple, quick, and economical.

The transmitter and receiver pair works with unshielded

twisted pair (UTP) or shielded twisted pair (STP) cables; but, to ensure FCC Class A and CE compliance, STP cables are recommended.

Do not use Extron’s UTP23SF-4 Enhanced Skew-

Free™ A/V UTP cable to link the transmitter and receiver. Skew-free A/V cable was designed for most Extron TP transmitter/receiver applications, but the HDMI 201 Tx/Rx does not work properly with this cable.

Control communications

The RS-232 and/or infrared (IR) communications are via a passive pass-through only; the transmitter and receiver do not generate or respond to these signals.

Transmission distance

The maximum transmission distance is determined by the resolution of the signal and the TP cable that is used.

With CAT 5/5e/6 UTP cable, the Tx/Rx pair can transmit and receive 720p and 1080i HDTV or XGA video signals up to 200' (60 m) and 1080p HDTV or UXGA video up to 100' (30 m).

With CAT 5/5e/6 STP cable, the Tx/Rx pair can transmit and receive 720p and 1080i HDTV or XGA video signals up to 200' (60 m) and 1080p HDTV or UXGA video up to 125' (38 m).

The transmission distance varies greatly, depending on

the signal resolution, type of cable used, graphics card, and display used in the system.

Features

Transmits single link HDMI signals over two CAT 5/5e/6

cables — Standard twisted pair cables provide an

economical, easily installed cable solution.

Long distance transmission —

CAT 5/5e/6 UTP cable — Accommodates 720p and

1080i HDTV or XGA video over 200' (60 m), and 1080p HDTV or UXGA (1600 x 1200) over 100' (30 m).

CAT 5/5e/6 STP cable — Accommodates 720p and

1080i HDTV or XGA video over 200' (60 m), and 1080p HDTV or UXGA (1600 x 1200) over 125' (38 m).

Supports DDC and HDCP copy protection transmission —

The Tx/Rx pairs fully support long distance transmission of the DDC and HDCP signals.

Remote powering of transmitter or receiver — Only one power

supply is necessary to power both devices.

Control communications pass-through — Bidirectional RS-232

or IR control signals can be transmitted alongside the HDMI signal, so that the remote display can be controlled without the need for additional cabling.

Audio routing — The HDMI 201 A D Tx/Rx also routes

unbalanced stereo audio when both units are the Decora form factor.

Supports CEC signal transmission

1" high, quarter rack width, metal enclosures (HDMI 201

Tx and HDMI 201 Rx [non-Decora] only) — With low

proﬁle enclosures, both transmitter models and both receiver models can be discreetly installed in locations such as behind a plasma or LCD ﬂat-panel display.

Wall-mountable enclosures (HDMI 201 A D Tx and

HDMI 201 A D Rx [Decora] only)

External 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, international power

supply (part #70-055-01) — Included with units sold as a

paired system and with transmitters

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HDMI 201 Tx/Rx

Chapter Two

Installation and Operation

Mounting the Tx/Rx

Connections

Operation

Technical Points for Digital Video and Content Protection Encryption

Troubleshooting

Application Examples

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Mounting the Tx/Rx

Installation and service must be performed by

authorized personnel only.

Non-Decora unit mounting

The 1" high, quarter rack width HDMI 201 (non-Decora) transmitters and receivers can be placed on a tabletop, mounted on a rack shelf, or mounted under a desk or tabletop. The receiver can be mounted on a projector bracket.

Tabletop placement

Afﬁx the four included rubber feet to the bottom of the unit and place it in any convenient location.

Rack mounting

UL requirements

The following Underwriters Laboratories (UL) requirements pertain to the installation of the transmitter or receiver into or onto a rack (ﬁgure 2-1).

1. Elevated operating ambient — If the equipment is installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient. Therefore, consider installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the +122 °F (+50 °C) maximum ambient temperature (Tma) speciﬁed by Extron.

2. Reduced air ﬂow — Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the amount of air ﬂow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.

3. Mechanical loading — Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading.

4. Circuit overloading — Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that overloading of the circuits might have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.

5. Reliable earthing (grounding) — Reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained. Particular attention should be given to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit (such as the use of power strips).

(2) 4-40 x 3/16" Screws

Use 2 mounting holes on opposite corners.

VersaTools Rack Shelf

1/4 Rack Width Front False Faceplate

Figure 2-1 — Mounting the transmitter or receiver unit on a VersaTools rack shelf

Rack mounting instructions

For optional rack mounting, mount the transmitter or receiver on any of the following rack shelves:

• RSF 123 3.5" deep 1U VersaTools® rack shelf kit (part #60-190-20) (ﬁgure 2-1)

• RSB 123 3.5" deep 1U VersaTools rack shelf (part #60-604-20)

• RSU 126 6" deep 1U universal rack shelf kit (part #60-190-10)

• RSB 126 6" deep 1U basic rack shelf (part #60-604-10)

• RSU 129 9.5" deep 1U universal rack shelf kit (part #60-190-01) (ﬁgure 2-2 on the next page)

• RSB 129 9.5" deep 1U basic rack shelf (part #60-604-01)

On the non-VersaTools rack shelves, the transmitter or receiver unit can be mounted in the front or the rear of the rack.

1. Remove the feet from the bottom of the transmitter or

receiver unit, if they are installed.

2. Mount the transmitter or receiver unit using two

4-40 x 3/16" screws in opposite (diagonal) corners to secure the transmitter or receiver to the shelf.

3. Install false faceplate(s) or other unit(s) to the rack shelf.

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Use 2 mounting holes on opposite corners.

(2) 4-40 x 3/16" Screws

1U Universal Rack Shelf

1/4 Rack Width Front False Faceplate

1/2 Rack Width Front False Faceplate

Both front false faceplates use 2 screws.

Figure 2-2 — Mounting the transmitter or receiver unit on a standard rack shelf

Under-furniture mounting

The unit can be mounted under a horizontal surface using an optional MBU 125 under-desk mounting kit (part #70-077-01). Mount the unit under a desk or table as follows:

1. Secure the under-desk mounting brackets to the transmitter or receiver with the four machine screws provided in the mounting kit (ﬁgure 2-3).

2. Hold the transmitter or receiver with attached brackets against the underside of the desk or other furniture. Mark the location of holes for screws on the desk.

3. Drill 1/4" (6.4 mm) deep, 3/32" (2 mm) diameter pilot holes in the table or desk at the marked screw locations from the underside or inside (the concealed side) of the furniture, where the transmitter or receiver will be located.

4. Insert the four wood screws into the pilot holes. Fasten each screw into the installation surface until just less than 1/4" of the screw head protrudes.

5. Align the installed screws with the slots in the mounting brackets, and place the transmitter or receiver against the surface, with the screws through the bracket slots.

6. Slide the transmitter or receiver slightly forward or back, then tighten all four screws to fasten it in place.

Figure 2-3 — Under-desk mounting

Through-furniture mounting

The transmitter or receiver can be mounted through a desk or other furniture using an optional Extron MBD 129 through-desk mounting kit, part #70-077-02. Mount the transmitter or receiver through a desk or table as follows (ﬁgure 2-4):

Figure 2-4 — Through-desk mounting

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1. Loosely attach the mounting brackets to the transmitter or receiver using the four machine screws and washers supplied with the mounting kit.

2. Hold the transmitter or receiver against the inside of the surface through which it will be mounted. Mark the four screw holes on the inside of the surface to which you are mounting the device.

3. Drill four pilot holes, each 3/32" in diameter by 1/4" deep, where you made marks.

4. Using the provided four wood screws, secure the brackets to the mounting surface.

5. Slide the transmitter or receiver up and down in the mounting brackets until the face of the transmitter or receiver is at the desired height. Tighten the screws that secure the brackets in place.

If the screws are inaccessible to a screwdriver:

a. Mark the location of the brackets relative to the screws.

b. Remove the transmitter or receiver from inside the

furniture.

c. Tighten the screws.

d. Replace the unit inside the surface (step 4).

Projector mounting

The receiver can be mounted on a projector bracket using either of the following optional Extron projector mounting kits:

• PMK 300 projector mounting kit (part #70-374-01)

• PMK 350 low proﬁle projector mounting kit

(part #70-563-02 [black] or part #70-563-03 [white])

PMK 300 mounting

Mount the receiver to a PMK 300 bracket as follows:

1. If necessary, remove the feet from the bottom of the receiver.

2. Mount the receiver to one of the bracket’s three mounting plates using two of the supplied 4-40 x 3/16" screws in opposite (diagonal) corners to secure the device to the bracket. It can be vertically mounted facing either up or down (ﬁgure 2-5).

On the side mounting plates, the device is typically

mounted on the outside of the bracket. On the front mounting plate, the device is typically mounted on the inside of the bracket.

Extron PMK 300

Multi-product Projector Mount Kit

U-Bolt

Front Mounting Plate

Side Mounting Plate

Extron DVI 201 or HDMI 201

Receiver

Power Supply

Bracket Brace

Figure 2-5 — PMK 300 projector mounting a receiver

3. If the power supply is connected to the receiver, use the two included tie wraps to strap the power supply to one of the brackets.

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The PMK 300 has a hole in the bottom plate that

allows the projector pole to be inserted through the center of the plate (ﬁgure 2-6), rather than outside of the plate (ﬁgure 2-5). To install the PMK 300 in this conﬁguration, slide the bracket up from the bottom of the pole before the projector is installed on the pole.

U-Bolt

Extron PMK 300

Multi-product Projector Mount Kit

Bracket Brace

Figure 2-6 — Projector pole on the inside

4. Place the contoured bracket brace against the pole and opposite the back plate. The pole should ﬁt snugly into the depression in the center of the bracket brace.

5. Place the U-bolt around the ceiling pole. Insert the two legs of the U-bolt through the round holes on the contoured bracket brace and then through the slotted holes on the bracket’s mounting plate.

The supplied U-bolt ﬁts a typical (1.5" to 2.0" diameter)

ceiling pole.

6. Secure the bracket to the U-bolt with the included hex nuts, washers, and lock washers. Tighten the hex nuts just enough that they can be loosened by hand.

PMK 350 mounting

Mount the receiver to a PMK 350 bracket as follows:

1. Remove the front and rear plates from the PMK 350

(figure 2-7), using an Extron Tweeker or a #2 Philips screwdriver. Retain the screws to reattach the plates when you are ﬁnished.

Extron PMK 350

Multi-product Projector Mounting Kit

Cover Sheet

Front Plate

Rear Plate

U-bolt

L-shaped Bracket

Contoured Base

Extron Power Supply

Extron Quarter-rack Sized Product

Figure 2-7 — PMK 350 projector mounting a receiver

2. If necessary, remove the feet from the bottom of the receiver.

3. Secure the receiver to one side of the mounting tray, using two of the supplied 4-40 x 3/16" screws in opposite (diagonal) corners.

4. If power supply is connected to the receiver, use the two included tie wraps to strap the power supply to the bracket.

5. Place the PMK 350 around the projector ceiling mounting pole (ﬁgure 2-7).

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6. Assemble the U-bolt and the following parts in the following order (ﬁgure 2-8):

a. Pass the legs of the U-bolt through the slotted holes on

the mount plate ﬂange.

b. Place the legs around the projector pole.

c. Pass the legs through the holes in the contour base.

The pole ﬁts snugly into the depression in the

center of the contoured base.

d. Pass the legs through the holes in the L-shaped bracket.

The supplied U-bolt ﬁts a typical (1.5" to 2.0"

diameter) ceiling pole.

U-bolt

Slotted Hole in PMK Tray

L-shaped Bracket

L-shaped Bracket Screws

Contoured Base

Ceiling Pole

Mount Plate Flange

Figure 2-8 — Hanging the tray on the pole

7. Align the two slotted holes in the bottom of the L-shaped bracket with the two slotted holes in the base of the tray. Secure the L-bracket to the base by inserting two provided 6-32 x 5/16" screws through the aligned slots.

8. Move the PMK 350 up to the desired location on the ceiling pole, as close to the ceiling as desired.

9. Secure the L-shaped bracket to the U-bolt using the included hex nuts, washers, and lock washers. Tighten the hex nuts securely.

Be sure to tighten the hex nuts securely enough that the

PMK 350 does not slide down the ceiling pole. A socket wrench is recommended to tighten the hex nuts.

10. Secure the front and rear plates to the mounting tray with four of the included #6 screws.

11. If desired, choose one of the provided four sizes of selfadhesive cover sheets, and apply it to the underside of the mounting tray.

Decora unit mounting

The HDMI 201 A D (Decora) transmitter and receiver can be installed in a one-gang electrical wall box with a Decora wall plate cover (supplied).

The installation must conform to national and local electrical codes and to the wall plate’s size requirements.

UL/Safety Requirements

The following Underwriters Laboratories (UL) requirements pertain to the installation of the Decora transmitters and receivers into a wall or furniture.

1. These units are not to be connected to a centralized DC power source or used beyond their rated voltage range.

2. These units must be installed in UL listed junction boxes.

3. These units must be installed with conduit in accordance

with National Electrical Code.

Preparing the site and installing the wall box

Choose a location that allows cable runs without interference. Allow enough depth for both the wall box and the cables. The box should be at least 2.5" (6.4 cm) deep to accommodate the connectors and cables. Install the cables into the wall, furniture, or conduits before installing the wall plate.

The Decora units are very deep and have connectors on

the back side (ﬁgure 2-9). Extron recommends its 1-gang or 2-gang junction boxes (part #s 980130 and 980084), which have a depth of 2.5" (6.4 cm).

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2.50 [63.5mm]

1.51 [38.48mm]

1.85 [47mm]

Junction Box

TP Cable (no boot)

Captive Screw Connectors

Figure 2-9 — Decora unit depth proﬁle

To install a new wall box, perform steps 1 through 9 below. If a suitable wall box is already installed, perform steps 6 through 9 below. UL listed wall boxes are recommended.

1. If a wall box is not available to use for a template, use the dimensions on page A-8 to create a template. If installing directly into furniture, cut out the center portion of your template.

2. Place the wall box (or your template) against the installation surface, and mark the opening guidelines.

3. Cut out the material from the marked area.

4. Insert the wall box into the opening. The box or the wall

plate’s rear connectors should ﬁt easily into the opening. Enlarge or smooth the edges of the opening if needed.

5. Secure the wall box with nails or screws, leaving the front edge ﬂush with the outer wall or furniture surface. See ﬁgure 2-10.

Signal Output Cable

Cable Clamp

Wall Stud

Screws

or Nails

Wall Stud

Cable Clamp

Screws

or Nails

Signal Output Cable

Figure 2-10 — Installing the wall box

If attaching the wall box to wood, use four #8 or #10

screws or 10-penny nails. A minimum of 0.5" (1.3 cm) of screw thread must penetrate the wood.

If attaching the wall box to metal studs or furniture, use four #8 or #10 self-tapping sheet metal screws or machine bolts with matching nuts.

6. Feed the twisted pair cables and, if applicable, the audio and power cables through the opening and through the wall box punch-out holes, securing them with cable clamps to provide strain relief.

In order to ﬁt in the junction box, the TP cables and

RJ-45 connectors should not have a boot installed.

One power supply can power both the transmitter and

the receiver, so only one unit needs a power supply.

7. Trim back and/or insulate exposed cable shields with heat shrink to reduce the chance of short circuits.

To prevent short circuits, the outer foil shield can be cut

back to the point where the cable exits the cable clamp.

8. Connect the cables to the rear of the unit. See "Connections", later in this manual, for connector wiring details.

9. Connect front panel devices (see "Connections", later in this manual, for connector details), restore the power supply, and test the transmitter/receiver system. Make any cabling adjustments before ﬁnal installation, as the cables will be inaccessible afterwards.

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Final installation

After testing and making any adjustments, do the following:

1. At the power outlet, unplug the power supply.

One power supply can power both the transmitter and

the receiver, so only one unit needs a power supply.

2. Mount the transmitter or receiver into the wall box, and attach the supplied Decora faceplate to the unit, as shown in figure 2-11.

Wall opening

is flush with

edge of box.

Wall Box

Decora Faceplate

Extron HDMI 201 A D

232

IO-R

DIO-

Figure 2-11 — Mounting the transmitter or receiver

3. At the power outlet, reconnect the power supply. This

powers up both units.

Connections

Transmitter connections

The rack-mountable transmitter is in a quarter rack width enclosure. The wall-mountable transmitter is in an enclosure that can be mounted in UL standard wall boxes with Decora®style face plates.

Figure 2-12 shows the front panel of the HDMI 201 A D Tx. Figure 2-13 shows the rear panel of both HDMI 201 Tx models.

HDMI 201 A D Tx Front Panel

INPUT

RS-232

PASS THRU

AUDIO-R

HDMI

AUDIO-L

Figure 2-12 — HDMI 201 Tx front panel connectors

HDMI Input connector — Connect an HDMI cable between

this port and the HDMI output port of the digital video source. See "HDMI connector pin assignments," on page 2-22, for pin assignments.

RS-232 connector — Connect a serial communications port to

this 3.5 mm, 3-pole captive screw connector for bidirectional RS-232 communication. See "RS-232 connector wiring," on page 2-26, to wire the connector.

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HDMI 201 Tx Rear Panel

POWER

12V

0.4A MAX

RS-232

PASS THRU

Tx Rx

1 2

HDMI INPUT

HDMI 201 Tx

POWER

12V

0.4A MAX

DO NOT

CONNECT

TO LAN

O U T P U T S

HDMI 201 A D Tx

AUDIO

OUTPUT

HDMI 201 A D Tx Rear Panel

4 1 25

Figure 2-13 — HDMI 201 Tx rear panel connectors

The RS-232 connector can also transmit one-way

modulated infrared (IR) signals. See "Modulated IR pass through" on page 2-32.

Input Audio — Plug an unbalanced stereo audio input into this

pair, left and right, of female RCA connectors (ﬁgure 2-14).

Sleeve (Gnd )

Tip (+)

Sleeve ( )

Right Channel (Red Jacket)

Left Channel (White Jacket)

Tip (Signal)

Figure 2-14 — RCA connector wiring

DC power input connector — Plug the included external

12 VDC power supply into either this 2-pole connector or the power input connector on the receiver (item g on page 2-20). See "Power supply wiring," on page 2-25, to wire the connector.

Transmitter output connector — Connect one end of two

separate TP cables to these RJ-45 female connectors on the transmitter.

Do not connect these devices to a computer data or

telecommunications network.

Connect the free ends of the same TP cables from the transmitter to the receiver’s Input RJ-45 female connectors (item h on page 2-20).

Connect transmitter output 1 to receiver input 1.

Connect transmitter output 2 to receiver input 2.

If necessary, test for proper cable connection (output 1 to

input 1, output 2 to input 2) as follows:

1. Plug both TP cables into the powered unit.

2. Momentarily connect either of the cables on the

opposite end into the unpowered unit‘s “2” connector.

If the unpowered unit’s Power LED is lit, the

connection is correct.

If the unpowered unit’s Power LED is not lit,

unplug the connector on the unpowered end and connect the other cable to the “2” connector.

See "TP cable termination," on page 2-22, to properly wire

the RJ-45 connectors.

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Audio Output connector (HDMI 201 A D Tx [Decora] only) —

Connect one end of a 5-wire audio cable to this 3.5 mm, 5-pole direct insertion connector.

Connect the free end of the same cable from the transmitter to

any compatibly wired unit, such as a switcher, an ampliﬁer, or an HDMI 201 A D Rx (Decora) receiver.

Figure 2-15 shows how to wire the captive screw audio

connector. Insert the wires into the appropriate openings in the direct insertion connector. Tighten the screws on the side to fasten the wires.

Unbalanced Output Balanced Output

Do not tin the wires!

AUDIO

OUTPUT

Tip

Sleeve (s) Sleeve (s)

Tip

NO GROUND HERE.

Tip

Ring

AUDIO

OUTPUT

Figure 2-15 — Captive screw connector wiring for transmitter audio output

Connect the sleeve to ground (Gnd). Connecting

the sleeve to a negative (–) terminal will damage the audio output circuits.

Receiver connections

The rack-mountable receiver is in quarter rack width enclosure. The wall-mountable receiver is in an enclosure that can be mounted in UL standard wall boxes with Decora®-style face plates.

Figure 2-16 shows the rear panel of both HDMI 201 Rx models. Figure 2-17 shows the front panel of the HDMI 201 A D Rx (Decora) receiver.

HDMI 201 Rx Rear Panel

HDMI 201 A D Rx Rear Panel

POWER

12V

0.4A MAX

1 2

HDMI OUTPUT

RS-232

PASS THRU

Tx Rx

HDMI 201 Rx

POWER

12V

0.4A MAX

DO NOT

CONNECT

TO LAN

I N P U T S

HDMI 201 A D Rx

AUDIO

INPUT

7 9 108

Figure 2-16 — HDMI 201 Rx rear panel connectors

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HDMI 201 A D Rx Front Panel

OUTPUT

RS-232

PASS THRU

AUDIO-R

HDMI

AUDIO-L

Figure 2-17 — HDMI 201 A D Rx front panel connectors

DC power input connector — Plug the included external

12 VDC power supply into either this 2-pole connector or the power input connector on the transmitter (item d on page 2-17). See "Power supply wiring," on page 2-25, to wire the connector.

Receiver input connector — Connect one end of the two

separate TP cables from the transmitter output connectors (item

on page 2-17) to these RJ-45 female connectors.

Do not connect these devices to a computer data or

telecommunications network.

Connect transmitter output 1 to receiver input 1.

Connect transmitter output 2 to receiver input 2.

If necessary, test for proper cable connection (output 1 to

input 1, output 2 to input 2) as follows:

1. Plug both TP cables into the powered unit.

2. Momentarily connect either of the cables on the

opposite end into the unpowered unit‘s “2” connector.

If the unpowered unit’s Power LED is lit, the

connection is correct.

If the unpowered unit’s Power LED is not lit,

unplug the connector on the unpowered end and connect the other cable to the “2” connector.

See "TP cable termination," on page 2-22, to properly wire the RJ-45 connectors.

HDMI Output connector — Connect a display with an HDMI

input for display of the transmitted direct digital image. See "HDMI connector pin assignments," on the next page, for pin assignments.

RS-232 connector — Connect a serial communications port to

this 3.5 mm, 3-pole captive screw connector for bidirectional RS-232 communication. See "RS-232 connector wiring," on page 2-26, to wire the connector.

The RS-232 connector can also transmit one-way

modulated infrared (IR) signals. See "Modulated IR pass through" on page 2-32.

Audio Input connector (HDMI 201 A D Rx [Decora] only) —

Connect one end of a 5-wire audio cable to this 3.5 mm, 5-pole direct insertion connector.

Connect the free end of the same cable to any compatibly

wired audio source unit, such as a switcher's output or a HDMI 201 A D Tx (Decora) transmitter.

Figure 2-18 shows how to wire the captive screw audio

connector. Insert the wires into the appropriate openings in the direct insertion connector. Tighten the screws on the side to fasten the wires.

Tip

Sleeve

Tip

Unbalanced Input Balanced Input

Do not tin the wires!

Sleeve (s)

Tip

Ring

AUDIO

OUTPUT

AUDIO

OUTPUT

Figure 2-18 — Captive screw connector wiring for receiver audio output

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Output Audio — Plug an audio device into this pair, left and

right, of female RCA connectors (ﬁgure 2-14) for an unbalanced stereo audio signal.

Pin assignments and wiring

HDMI connector pin assignments

Figure 2-19 deﬁnes the pinout for the HDMI protocol.

Pin Signal

TMDS data 2+

TMDS data 2-

TMDS data 0–

TMDS clock- +5 V power

Hot plug detect

CEC control*

Reserved

(NC)

TMDS data 1+ TMDS clock+

TMDS clock

shield

SDA

DDC / CEC

Ground

TMDS data 2

shield

Pin Pin Signal Signal

7 13

4 10 16

11 17

12 18

* CEC control on pin 13 is a proprietary usage, not the industry standard.

TMDS data 0-

TMDS data 0

shield

SCL

TMDS data 1-

TMDS data 1

shield

HDMI

Type A Receptacle

Type A Plug

18 2

182

Figure 2-19 — HDMI connectors

TP cable termination

RJ-45 termination with CAT 5, CAT 5e, or

CAT 6 cable must comply with the TIA/EIA T 568A or TIA/EIA T 568B wiring standard for all connections.

Figure 2-20 details the recommended termination of TP cables with RJ-45 connectors in accordance with either the TIA/EIA T 568A or the TIA/EIA T 586B wiring standard.

N Terminate both ends of both cables identically, in accordance with

either the TIA/EIA T 568A or the TIA/EIA T 568B wiring standard.

Wire color

White-green

Green

White-orange

White-blue

Orange

White-brown

Brown

Blue

Data 0+

Data 0–

Data 1–

ID Clock–

Data 2+

Data 2–

Wire color

White-green

Green

White-orange

White-blue

Orange

White-brown

Brown

Signal

TIA/EIA T

586 A

TIA/EIA T

586 B

RJ-45 #1

ID Clock+

Data 1+Blue

CEC

HPD

RS-232 TX

+12 V

RS-232 RX

DDC data

Ground

RJ-45 #2

DDC Clk

Side

12 34 56 78

Insert

Twisted

Pair Wires

Pins:

RJ-45 Connector

Figure 2-20 — TP cable termination

Do not use Extron’s UTP23SF-4 Enhanced Skew-Free™

A/V UTP cable to link the transmitter and receiver. Skew-free A/V cable was designed for most Extron TP transmitter/receiver applications, but the HDMI 201 Tx/Rx does not work properly with this cable.

In order to ﬁt in the junction box, the TP cables and

RJ-45 connectors should not have a boot installed.

If necessary, test for proper cable connection (output 1 to

input 1, output 2 to input 2) as follows:

1. Plug both TP cables into the powered unit.

2. Momentarily connect either of the cables on the

opposite end into the unpowered unit‘s “2” connector.

If the unpowered unit’s Power LED is lit, the

connection is correct.

If the unpowered unit’s Power LED is not lit,

unplug the connector on the unpowered end and connect the other cable to the “2” connector.

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Terminating shielded cable

The transmitter and receiver pair works with unshielded

twisted pair (UTP) or shielded twisted pair (STP) cables; but, to ensure FCC Class A and CE compliance, STP cables are recommended.

The Tx/Rx includes four shielded RJ-45 connectors and a length of self-adhesive shielded tape that you can use to make the STP cables that connect the transmitter and receiver.

Extron supplies the connectors and the shielded tape.

You must supply the CAT 5, 5e, 6, or 7 STP cable.

Terminate the STP cable as follows:

1. Peel back the cable shielding (ﬁgure 2-21) from the end of the cable the length of the RJ-45 connector body (approximately 7/8" [2.2 cm]) and fold it back.

Peel back shield and fold back.

Figure 2-21 — Peeling back the cable shielding

2. Cut away and discard the clear cellophane inner wrapper from the end of the cable back to the folded-over cable shielding.

3. Peel the backing off the self-adhesive shielded aluminum tape and wrap it around the folded-over cable shielding, slightly overlapping the beginning of the tape (ﬁgure 2-22).

Aluminum Tape

Wrap tape around folded foil shielding. Slightly overlap. Cut and save the excess tape

for other connectors.

Figure 2-22 — Wrapping the shielded tape

4. Cut the unused portion of the shielded tape and retain for shielding other RJ-45 connectors.

5. Crimp the RJ-45 cable in the normal manner, folding the tangs at the end of the connector over the shielded tape (ﬁgure 2-23).

Crimped Connector

Figure 2-23 — Crimped RJ-45 connector

Power supply wiring

• Only one power supply is required. A single power supply connected to either unit in the pair powers both units.

• A single power supply is included with systems

packaged as a pair.

• A power supply is also included with each

individually-packaged transmitter.

Figure 2-24 shows how to wire the connector for non-Decora and Decora units.

Power supply voltage polarity is critical. Incorrect

voltage polarity can damage the power supply and the transmitter or receiver. Identify the power cord negative lead by the ridges on the side of the cord (ﬁgure 2-24).

To verify the polarity before connection, plug in the power supply with no load and check the output with a voltmeter.

Power Supply

Output Cord

Orange Captive

Screw

Connector

Non-Decora units

SECTION A–A

Ridges

Smooth

A A

Ferrite Bead

DC Power Cord (between power supply and DVI unit power connector)

Tie Wrap

Figure 2-24 — Power connector wiring

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The two power cord wires must be kept separate

while the power supply is plugged in. Remove power before wiring.

The length of the exposed (stripped) copper wires

is important. The ideal length is 3/16" (5 mm). Longer bare wires can short together. Shorter wires are not as secure in the connector and could be pulled out.

Do not tin the power supply leads before installing in

the direct insertion connector. Tinned wires are not as secure in the connectors and could be pulled out of the connector.

Non-Decora units only — Use the supplied tie-wrap to strap the power cord to the extended tail of the connector.

Your transmitter/receiver pair may have shipped with a

blue captive screw connector. This blue connector can be plugged into either a blue or an orange power receptacle.

The blue connector does not have the extended tail or the included tie-wrap.

Snap the provided ferrite bead onto the DC power cable, between the power supply and the HDMI unit’s connector.

RS-232 connector wiring

Figure 2-25 shows how to wire the RS-232 connector for nonDecora and Decora units.

Ground

Receive

Transmit

Connected RS-232

Device Pins

Tx/Rx

Pins

Figure 2-25 — RS-232 connector wiring

The length of the exposed (stripped) copper wires

is important. The ideal length is 3/16" (5 mm). Longer bare wires can short together. Shorter wires are not as secure in the connector and could be pulled out.

Do not tin the power supply leads before installing in

the connector. Tinned wires are not as secure in the connectors and could be pulled out of the connector.

The RS-232 connector can also transmit one-way

modulated infrared (IR) signals. See "Modulated IR pass through" on page 2-32.

Operation

Figure 2-26 shows the power indicator on the non-Decora and Decora models.

Two units are shown. All transmitter and receiver

models have power indicators in the locations shown.

HDMI 201

INPUT

RS-232

PASS THRU

AUDIO-R

HDMI

AUDIO-L

HDMI 201 Tx and HDMI 201 Rx Front Panel

HDMI 201 A D Tx and HDMI 201 A D Rx Front Panel

Figure 2-26 — Front panel indicators

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Transmitter power indicator

Power LED —

HDMI 201 Tx (non-Decora) — This front panel LED lights

green to indicate that the unit is receiving power:

HDMI 201 A D Tx (Decora) — This two-color front panel LED lights to indicate signal and power status as follows:

Amber — The unit is receiving power.

Green — The unit is receiving power and a signal is present on

the HDMI input.

Receiver indicator

Power LED —

HDMI 201 Rx (non-Decora) — This front panel LED lights

green to indicate that the unit is receiving power:

HDMI 201 A D Rx (Decora) — This two-color front panel LED lights to indicate signal and power status as follows:

Amber — The unit is receiving power.

Green — The unit is receiving power and a signal is present on

the TP input.

System operation

After the transmitter, the receiver, and their connected devices are powered up, the system is fully operational. If any problems are encountered, ensure all cables are routed and connected properly.

Ensure that the video source and display selected for the

DDC are properly connected to the transmitter/receiver pair, and that the transmitter, the receiver, and the display have power applied before power is applied to the video source. If all other devices are not turned on before the video source, the image may not appear.

Technical Points for Digital Video and Content Protection Encryption

• Digital Visual Interface (DVI) is a digital video format that was created by the computer industry in 1999.

• High Deﬁnition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) is a multimedia format that was created by the consumer video industry in 2003.

 The HDMI format is built onto the DVI format,

adding digital audio and control while reducing the size of the connector.

 The HDMI format is likely to replace the DVI format

in the near future.

 With passive adapters, the HDMI format is backward

compatible with the DVI format.

• With Extron adapters and/or cables, the HDMI 201 fully supports either format, regardless of the connector type on the video source and display. See appendix A, "Reference Information," for part numbers.

• High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) is an encryption method that protects copyrighted digital entertainment material that uses DVI video.

 HDCP is generated by video player hardware,

enabled by the video content.

 The HDCP key is transmitted with the Display Data

Channel (DDC).

 The DDC signal line was designed for the DDC’s low

data rate; the HDCP key rate is much higher.

♦ Without active buffering, an HDCP key signal

can travel only a short distance. The display may properly receive the digital video signal, but not the HDCP key. Without the key, the display cannot decrypt the video signal. Symptoms of undecrypted video may include a ﬂashing black or blue screen or “snow”.

♦ With active buffering, an HDCP key signal can

travel as far as other signals to ensure proper decryption.

♦ The HDMI 201 actively buffers the HDCP key.

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Troubleshooting

HDMI signals run at a very high frequency and are especially susceptible to bad video connections, too many adapters, or cables that are too long. To avoid the loss of an image or introduction of image jitter, follow these guidelines:

• The HDMI cable on the input to the transmitter or the output of the receiver should not exceed 10' (3 m).

• Use only cable designed for HDMI signals.

• Limit or avoid the use of adapters.

• If the display exhibits a ﬂashing black or blue screen, snow, or other distortion, a non-HDCP compliant display may be receiving an HDCP-encrypted signal.

Check for an HDCP problem by ejecting the DVD from

the player. If the display distortion stops and the DVD menu or screen saver image is clear, the problem is HDCP-related.

Figure 2-27 — Typical installation

POWER

12V

0.4A MAX

1 2

HDMI OUTPUT

RS-232

PASS THRU

TxRx

HDMI 201 Rx

INPUT

RS-232

PASS THRU

AUDIO-R

HDMI

AUDIO-L

POWER

12V

0.4A MAX

DO NOT

CONNECT

TO LAN

HDMI 201 A D Tx

AUDIO

OUTPUT

DVI-D In

Source

Audio

TP1

TP2

Balanced Audio Out

Balanced Audio

Wiring

Audio System

HDMI 201 A D Tx Front HDMI 201 A D Tx Rear

HDMI 201 Rx

Projector

R+

R-

L+

L-

Application Examples

Audio conversion

Figure 2-27 shows a standard installation with HDMI video and an audio input. The HDMI 201 A D Tx converts the video input into two proprietary TP outputs. The Tx outputs the audio directly on a captive screw connector.

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HDMI 201 Tx/Rx

Appendix A

Reference Information

Speciﬁcations

Part Numbers

Decora Template Dimensions

Modulated IR pass through

Figure 2-28 shows an installation in which the Tx/Rx pair sends a modulated infrared (IR) signal across the link. On the Tx side, control system is connected to the Tx pin (the modulated IR signal) and the Gnd (signal ground) on the transmitter. An IR emitter is connected to the Tx and Gnd receiver output.

Figure 2-28 — Installation routing modulated IR

INPUT

RS-232

PASS THRU

AUDIO-R

HDMI

AUDIO-L

TP 1

Ground

Control

Modulated IR

TP 2

HDMI 201 Rx

HDMI 201 A D Tx

POWER

12V

0.4A MAX

1 2

HDMI OUTPUT

RS-232

PASS THRU

TxRx

HDMI 201 Rx

IR Emitter

Flat Panel Display

w/ IR Control

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A-3

Speciﬁcations

This product consists of a transmitter (HDMI 201 TX

or HDMI 201 D TX) and a receiver (HDMI 201 RX or HDMI 201 A D RX) with twisted pair cables linking the transmitter and receiver.

Video input (TX units)

Number/signal type ..................... 1 single link HDMI input

Connectors .................................... 1 HDMI female

Interconnection between transmitter and receiver

Connectors ..................................... 2 RJ-45 per unit for 2 CAT 5/5e/6 or STP

(shielded twisted pair) cables connecting the transmitter and receiver

Termination standards.................. TIA/EIA T 568A or T 568B.

Pin conﬁgurations for each standard are available in the manual’s installation chapter.

Bit rate ............................................. 5 gigabits per second total

(1.65 gigabits per second per color)

Signal transmission distance

HDTV (1080i or 720p) or 1024x768 @ 60 Hz

CAT 5/5e/6 or STP (shielded twisted pair) cable

200' (60 m)

HDTV (1080p) or 1920x1200 @ 60 Hz (the highest resolution of the

single link DVI standard)

STP (shielded twisted pair cable

125' (38 m)

CAT 5/5e/6 cable ...... 100' (30 m)

The transmission distance varies greatly depending on the signal

resolution and on the type of cable, graphics card, and display used in the system.

Video output (RX units)

Number/signal type ..................... 1 single link HDMI

Connectors .................................... 1 HDMI female

Audio — HDMI 201 A D TX/RX

Gain ................................................ Unbalanced output: 0 dB;

balanced output: +6 dB

Frequency response ..................... 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.06 dB

THD + Noise ................................. 0.18% @ 1 kHz at nominal level

S/N ................................................. >76 dB at maximum output (unweighted)

Stereo channel separation ........... >63 dB @ 1 kHz

Audio input — HDMI 201 A D TX/RX

Number/signal type

HDMI 201 A D TX ............. 1 stereo, unbalanced

HDMI 201 A D RX ............. 1 stereo, balanced/unbalanced

Connectors

HDMI 201 A D TX ............. 1 pair female RCA jacks (tip, ring)

HDMI 201 A D RX ............. (1) 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 5 pole

Impedance

HDMI 201 A D TX ............. >10k ohms unbalanced, DC coupled

HDMI 201 A D RX ............. >18k ohms unbalanced,

24k ohms balanced, DC coupled Nominal level

HDMI 201 A D TX ............. -10 dBV (316 mVrms)

HDMI 201 A D RX ............. +4 dBu (1.23 Vrms)

Maximum level

HDMI 201 A D TX ............. +6.3 dBu, unbalanced at 1% THD+N

HDMI 201 A D RX ............. +16.6 dBu, unbalanced at 1% THD+N

0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms, 0 dBV = 1 Vrms, 0 dBV ≈ 2 dBu

Audio output — HDMI 201 A D TX/RX

Number/signal type

HDMI 201 A D TX ............. 1 stereo, balanced/unbalanced

HDMI 201 A D RX ............. 1 stereo, unbalanced

Connectors

HDMI 201 A D TX ............. (1) 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 5 pole

HDMI 201 A D RX ............. 1 pair female RCA jacks (tip, ring)

Impedance

HDMI 201 A D TX ............. 50 ohms unbalanced, 100 ohms balanced

HDMI 201 A D RX ............. 50 ohms unbalanced

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A-5

Maximum level (Hi-Z)

HDMI 201 A D TX ............. >11.4 dBu, balanced or unbalanced at

1% THD+N

HDMI 201 A D RX ............. >5.3 dBu, unbalanced at 1% THD+N

Maximum level (600 ohm)

HDMI 201 A D TX ............. >5.1 dBm, balanced or unbalanced at

1% THD+N

HDMI 201 A D RX ............. >4.7 dBm, unbalanced at 1% THD+N

>+9 dBm, balanced or unbalanced at 1% THD+N

Control/remote — external device (pass-through)

Serial control port input

Transmitter ......................... RS-232 via (1) 3.5 mm, 3 pole captive screw

connector

Receiver .............................. 1 set of proprietary signals on a female

RJ-45 jack

Serial control port output

Transmitter ......................... 1 set of proprietary signals on a female

RJ-45 jack

Receiver .............................. RS-232 via a 3.5 mm, 3 pole captive screw

connector

Protocol is mirrored between the transmitter and the receiver.

Serial control pin conﬁgurations . Captive screw connectors: 1 = TX, 2 = RX,

3 = GND

General

External power supply ................. 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 6 W max.,

external; to 12 VDC, 1 A, regulated

Power input requirements ........... 12 VDC, 0.4 A for both transmitter and

receiver

Each transmitter or receiver can be powered either locally by an external

power supply or remotely by receiver or transmitter on the other end of the CAT 5/5e/6 or STP (shielded twisted pair) cables.

Temperature/humidity ................ Storage: -40 to +158 °F (-40 to +70 °C) /

10% to 90%, noncondensing Operating: +32 to +122 °F (0 to +50 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing

Cooling ........................................... Convection, unvented

Rack mount

HDMI 201 TX, HDMI 201 RX

Yes, with optional RSU 129 or RSB 129

1U 9.5"rack shelf, part #60-190-01 or

60-604-01; RSU 126 or RSB 126 1U 6" deep

rack shelf, part #60-190-10, 60-604-10;

RSF 123 or RSB 123 or VersaTools® 3.5"rack

shelf, part #60-190-20 or 60-604-20.

Also furniture mountable with optional

MBD 129 Through-Desk Mounting Kit,

#70-077-02, or attachable to a projector

mount using optional PMK 300 kit

#70-374-01 or PMK 350 #70-526-02 or -03.

HDMI 201 A D TX, HDMI 201 A D RX

No, but wall or furniture mountable in a

Decora -style opening

Enclosure type .............................. Metal

Enclosure dimensions

HDMI 201 TX, HDMI 201 RX

1.0" H x 4.3" W x 3.0" D

(quarter rack wide)

2.5 cm H x 10.9 cm W x 7.6 cm D

(Depth excludes connectors.)

HDMI 201 A D TX, HDMI 201 A D RX

Faceplate ..................... 2.6" H* x 1.3" W x 0.1" D

(6.6 cm H* x 3.3 cm W x 0.3 cm D)

(Fits the opening in a 1 gang Decora

faceplate.

*Height is 3.8" [9.7 cm] including

mounting tabs.)

Device ......................... 2.7" H x 1.8" W x 1.25" D

6.9 cm H x 4.6 cm W x 3.2 cm D

(Height excludes mounting tabs, depth

excludes connectors.)

Product weight .............................. 0.5 lbs (0.3 kg)

Shipping weight ........................... 3 lbs (2 kg)

Vibration ........................................ ISTA 1A in carton

(International Safe Transit Association)

Listings............................................ UL, CUL

Compliances ................................... CE, FCC Class A**, VCCI, AS/NZS, ICES

**FCC testing is conducted with STP (shielded twisted pair) cable.

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A-7

MTBF ............................................... 30,000 hours

Warranty ........................................ 3 years parts and labor

All nominal levels are at ±10%.

Speciﬁcations are subject to change without notice.

Part Numbers

Transmitter/receiver pair part numbers

The Tx/Rx is comprised of the transmitter/receiver

pair. The transmitter and receiver cannot be purchased separately.

HDMI 201 models Part number

HDMI 201 Tx/Rx (non-Decora) 60-806-01

HDMI 201 Tx 60-806-12

HDMI 201 Rx 60-806-13

HDMI 201 A D Tx/Rx (Decora) black, white 60-864-02, -03

HDMI 201 A D Tx black, white 60-864-12, -13

HDMI 201 A D Rx black, white 60-864-22 -23

Included parts

These items are included in each order for a HDMI 201 Tx/Rx:

Model and included parts Part number

HDMI M-M/6 (with HDMI 201) HDMI male-to-male, 6' (1.8 m) cable (non-Decora units only)

26-613-02

12 VDC, 1 A external power supply 70-055-01

3.5 mm, 2-pole captive screw connector (non-Decora only) (1 per unit)

10-319-13

3.5 mm, 3-pole captive screw connectors (1 per unit)

10-319-15

IEC power cord (1 per power supply)

Tweeker (small screwdriver)

User’s manual

Mounting accessories

Accessories Part number

RSF 123

3.5" deep 1U VersaTools® rack shelf kit

60-190-20

RSB 123

3.5" deep 1U VersaTools rack shelf

60-604-20

RSU 126 6" deep 1U universal rack shelf kit

60-190-10

RSB 126 6" deep 1U basic rack shelf

60-604-10

RSU 129

9.5" deep 1U universal rack shelf kit

60-190-01

RSB 129 9.5" deep 1U basic rack shelf 60-604-01

MBU 125 under-desk mount kit 70-077-01

MBD 129 through-desk mount kit 70-077-02

PMK 300 projector mount kit 70-374-03

PMK 350 low proﬁle projector mount kit (black, white)

70-563-02, -03

One-gang junction box 980130

Two-gang junction box 980084

EWB one-gang external wall box, black, white, RAL9010 white

60-452-02, 03,04

EWB two-gang external wall box black, white, RAL9010 white

60-453-02, 03,04

SMB one-gang surface-mount box, black, white

60-639-02, 05

SMB two-gang surface-mount box, black, white

60-640-02, 05

Cables

Accessories Part number

HDMI M-M/6 HDMI male to male, 6' (1.8 m)

26-613-02

HDMI M-DVI-DM/6 HDMI male to DVI-D male, 6' (1.8 m)

26-614-02

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A-8

Adapters

Accessories Part number

HDMIF-DVIDM HDMI female to DVI-D male adapter

26-616-01

HDMIM-DVIDF HDMI male to DVI-D female adapter

26-617-01

Decora Template Dimensions

If you need to create a template, use the dimensions shown on ﬁgure A-1, below.

The drawing is not full size or to scale. Do not scale up

or print to use as a template.

4.50"

(11.43 cm)

Top

Panel

SURFACE CUT-OUT

AREA FOR

FURNITURE MOUNT

2.79"

(7.09 cm)

1.9"

(4.83 cm)

2.8"

(7.1 cm

)

To install a 1-gang HDMI 201 A D Tx or HDMI 201 A D Rx directly into furniture or wall, cut along this line.

Figure A-1 — Decora Template Dimensions

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