Extron electronics HFX 100 Series, HFX 100 Rx, HFX 100 Tx Setup Manual

HFX 100 Series • Setup Guide

The Extron HFX 100 Series consists of a transmitter (HFX 100 Tx) and receiver (HFX 100 Rx)
that use one multimode fiber optic cable to extend a HDMI signal up to 984 feet (300 m).

This guide provides basic instructions for an experienced installer to set up and operate the
HFX 100 Series extender (see the HFX 100 Series User Guide, at www.extron.com, for full
instructions).

Installation

Step 1 — Mounting

Mount the HFX 100 Tx close to the HDMI source and the HFX 100 Rx close to the HDMI display
device. See the HFX 100 Series User Guide for all mounting options. Follow the instructions
provided with the appropriate installation kit.

Step 2 — Cable Connections

HFX 100 Series Front Panel HFX 100 Tx Rear Panel HFX 100 Rx Rear Panel

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POWER
12V

0.3 A MAX

OUTPUT

INPUT

HFX 100 Tx

POWER
12V

0.3 A MAX

OUTPUT

INPUT

HFX 100 Tx

POWER
12V

0.2 A MAX

INPUT

OUTPUT

HFX 100 Rx

POWER
12V

0.2 A MAX

INPUT

OUTPUT

HFX 100 Rx

a

b
d

c

b
f

e

1. Connect one of the provided 12VDC power supplies to the front panel captive screw

connectors of the transimtter and the other to the receiver (b).

ATTENTION: Before connecting power to the HFX 100 Tx or Rx, see the attention

box in the “Power Supply” section of the HFX 100 Series User Guide for important
information about power supplies.

NOTES:

• When the units receive power but no input signals, the front panel LED (a) lights
amber.

• When the transmitter receives power and a HDMI input signal, the front panel LED
lights green

• When the receiver receives power and a ber optic input signal, the front panel LED
lights green.

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HFX 100 Series • Setup Guide (Continued)

2. Connect the HFX 100 Tx output (d) to the HFX 100 Rx input (f) using one multimode

ber optic cable (not provided).

WARNING: Possible Damage to Eyesight. The HFX 100 Series extender outputs

continuous invisible light (Class 1 rated), which may be harmful and dangerous
to the eyes; use with caution. Do not look into the rear panel ber optic cable
connector or into the ber optic cable itself. Plug the attached dust cap into the
optical transceiver when the ber optic cable is unplugged.

3. Connect the HDMI display to the HDMI output connector of the HFX 100 Rx (e). Power on

the display.

4. Connect the HDMI source to the HDMI input connector of the HFX 100 Tx (

c

). Power on

the HDMI source.

Application Diagram

POWER
12V

- - A MAX

OUTPUT

INPUT

HFX 100 Tx

POWER
12V

- - A MAX

HFX 100 Rx

INPUT

OUTPUT

STANDBY/ON

PQLS

HDMI

OPEN/CLOSE

FL OFF

USB

Extron

HFX 100 Tx

Transmitter

Extron
HFX 100 Rx

Receiver

Blu-ray Player

HDMI

HDMI

Flat Panel Display

Up to 300m ( 984 ft )
on Multimode Fiber

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