Gefen ToolBox GBT-HDBT-POL User Manual

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Embedder

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Release A7

User Manual

GBT-HDBT-POL

w/POL

Extender

for HDMI

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1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this product near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.

8. Do not install or place this product near any heat sources such as radiators, heat

registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized
plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for

your safety. If the provided plug does not t into your outlet, consult an electrician for

replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.

12. To reduce the risk of electric shock and/or damage to this product, never handle or
touch this unit or power cord if your hands are wet or damp. Do not expose this
product to rain or moisture.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally,
or has been dropped.

15. Batteries that may be included with this product and/or accessories should never be
exposed to open ame or excessive heat. Always dispose of used batteries
according to the instructions.

Extender for HDMI w/POL

Important Safety Information

Gefen warrants the equipment it manufactures to be free from defects in material and
workmanship.

If equipment fails because of such defects and Gefen is notied within two (2) years from

the date of shipment, Gefen will, at its option, repair or replace the equipment, provided
that the equipment has not been subjected to mechanical, electrical, or other abuse or

modications. Equipment that fails under conditions other than those covered will be
repaired at the current price of parts and labor in effect at the time of repair. Such repairs
are warranted for ninety (90) days from the day of reshipment to the Buyer.

This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied, including without

limitation, any implied warranty or merchantability or tness for any particular purpose, all of

which are expressly disclaimed.

1. Proof of sale may be required in order to claim warranty.

2. Customers outside the US are responsible for shipping charges to and from Gefen.

3. Copper cables are limited to a 30 day warranty and cables must be in their original
condition.

The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate.
However, Gefen assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained
in this manual. In no event will Gefen be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or
consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual, even if
advised of the possibility of such damages. The technical information contained herein

regarding the features and specications is subject to change without notice.

For the latest warranty coverage information, refer to the Warranty and Return Policy under

the Support section of the Gefen Web site at www.gefen.com.

PRODUCT REGISTRATION

Please register your product online by visiting the Register Product page under the

Support section of the Gefen Web site.

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Extender for HDMI w/POL

Warranty Information

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Gefen, LLC

c/o Customer Service
20600 Nordhoff St.

Chatsworth, CA 91311

Telephone: [phone]
[phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Visit us on the Web: www.gefen.com/gefentoolbox

Technical Support Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday - Friday, Pacic Time

Extender for HDMI w/ POL is a trademark of Gefen, LLC.

Important Notice

Gefen, LLC reserves the right to make changes in the hardware, packaging, and any

accompanying documentation without prior written notice.

HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Denition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or

registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing in the United States and other countries.

© 2014 Gefen, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Contacting Gefen Technical Support

Extender for HDMI w/POL

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• CAT-5e cables should not exceed 198 feet (60 meters) and CAT-6 cables should not

exceed 230 feet (70 meters).

• Shielded (STP) CAT-5e or CAT-6 is recommended. However, unshielded (UTP)
CAT-5 or CAT-6 is acceptable, depending on cable quality, but is not the top choice.
Care should always be given to keep these cables away from power lines and other
electromagnetic interference sources.

• This product is Ultra HD 4K x 2K compliant. 4K x 2K resolutions can be extended up

to 130 feet (40 meters) over a CAT-5e or CAT-6 cable.

• POL (Power Over Line) technology from Gefen sends power to the Receiver unit over
the same CAT-5e / CAT-6 cable that is used for extending the HDMI signal.

• HDBaseT® technology allows HDMI, IR (Bi-directional), and power to be sent over
one CAT-5e / CAT-6 cable.

NOTE: Shielded cable has an advantage by providing immunity
to Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) from cell phones and A/C

motors.

Extender for HDMI w/POL

Operating Notes

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Features

• Extends HDMI at 1080p Full HD and Bi-Directional IR up to 230 feet (70 meters) over
a single CAT-6 cable, or up to 198 feet (60 meters) over CAT-5e

• Extends 4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 @ 30 Hz) and Bi-Directional IR up to 130 feet
(40 meters) over a single CAT-5e or CAT-6 cable

• Supported HDMI features

► HDCP-compliant

► 12-bit Deep Color

► LPCM 7.1 audio, Dolby® TrueHD, and DTS-HD Master Audio™ pass-through

► 3DTV pass-through

► CEC pass-through

► Lip Sync pass-through

• IR extension from Sender to Receiver and from Receiver to Sender

• Gefen POL feature provides power to the Receiver unit over the link cable

• Uses Gefen’s implementation of HDBaseT® technology

• EDID pass-through

• Locking power connector

• Surface mountable

Features and Packing List

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1080P

Extender for HDMI w/POL

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Packing List

The Extender for HDMI w/ POL ships with the items listed below. If any of these items are

not present in your box when you rst open it, immediately contact your dealer or Gefen.

• 1 x Extender for HDMI w/POL - Sender unit

• 1 x Extender for HDMI w/POL - Receiver unit

• 1 x 6 ft. Locking HDMI cable (M-M)

• 1 x IR emitter

• 1 x IR extender

• 1 x 24V DC Locking Power Supply

• 1 x Quick Start Guide

Extender for HDMI w/POL

Features and Packing List

NOTE: The Extender for HDMI w/ POL ships with one IR emitter.

However, depending upon the application, a secondary IR emitter

may need to be purchased. See IR Control for more information on

using IR control.

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Extender for HDMI w/POL

Table of Contents

01 Getting Started

Sender Unit Layout................................................................................................ 2

Front .............................................................................................................. 2

Back .............................................................................................................. 3

Receiver Unit Layout ............................................................................................. 4

Front .............................................................................................................. 4

Back .............................................................................................................. 5

Installation ............................................................................................................. 6

Connecting the Extender for HDMI w/ POL .................................................. 6

Sample Wiring Diagram ................................................................................ 6

02 Operating the Extender for HDMI w/ POL

Power LED Indicator ........................................................................................... 10

IR Control .............................................................................................................11

Controlling the Source from the Display Location ....................................... 11

Controlling the Display from the Source Location ....................................... 12

03 Appendix

Network Cable Diagram ...................................................................................... 16

Wall Mounting Instructions .................................................................................. 17

Specications ...................................................................................................... 18

w/POL

Extender

for HDMI

01 Getting Started

Sender Unit Layout................................................................................................ 2

Front .............................................................................................................. 2

Back .............................................................................................................. 3

Receiver Unit Layout ............................................................................................. 4

Front .............................................................................................................. 4

Back .............................................................................................................. 5

Installation ............................................................................................................. 6

Connecting the Extender for HDMI w/ POL .................................................. 6

Sample Wiring Diagram ................................................................................ 6

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Front

ID Name Description

1 IR Out Connect the included single infrared IR emitter from this

jack to the IR sensor window of the source.

2 Link Connect a CAT-5e / CAT-6 cable from this port to the

Receiver unit.

Getting Started

Sender Unit Layout

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Back

ID Name Description

1 24V DC Connect the included 24V DC power supply to

this connector and plug the AC power cord into an
available electrical outlet. Only use the power supply
shipped with this unit.

2 Power This LED will turn on once the included 24V DC power

supply has been connected. See Power LED Indicator
for more information on using the LED indicator.

3 HDMI Connect an Ultra HD source to this port using the

included locking HDMI cable.

4 IR In Connect a mini-mono 3.5mm cable from this jack to

the output of an automation system w/ electrical IR
output.

Getting Started

1 32 4

Sender Unit Layout

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Getting Started

Receiver Unit Layout

Front

ID Name Description

1 IR Out Connect an IR emitter (Gefen part no. EXT-IREMIT)

from this jack to the IR sensor window of the source.

2 Link Connect a CAT-5e / CAT-6 cable from this port to the

Sender unit.

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Back

ID Name Description

1 Power This LED will turn on once the included 24V DC power

supply has been connected to the Sender unit and a
CAT-5e / CAT-6 cable is connected between the Sender
and Receiver unit. See Power LED Indicator for more
information on using the LED indicator.

2 HDMI Connect an Ultra HD display to this port using an

HDMI cable.

3 IR Ext Connect the included IR extender to this jack.

Getting Started

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Receiver Unit Layout

Connecting the Extender for HDMI w/ POL

1. Connect the included HDMI cable between the Ultra HD source and the HDMI port on
the Sender unit.

2. Connect an Ultra HD display to the HDMI port on the Receiver unit using another

HDMI cable.

3. Connect a CAT-6 cable from the Link jack on the Sender unit to the Link jack on the
Receiver unit:

► Ultra HD 4K x 2K up to 170 feet (52 meters) using CAT-6; up to 130 feet

(40 meters) using CAT-5e.

► HDMI and 3DTV up to 230 feet (70 meters) using CAT-6; up to 198 feet

(60 meters) using CAT-5e.

4. Connect the included 24V DC power supply to the Sender unit and plug the AC power
cord into an available electrical outlet. Power to the Receiver unit is delivered from the

Sender unit over the CAT-5e/CAT-6 cable using Gefen POL technology.

5. For information on using IR control, see IR Control.

Sample Wiring Diagram

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NOTE: If terminating network cables in the eld, please adhere to
the TIA/EIA568B specication. See Network Cable Diagram for

details.

GTB-HDBT-POL

Sender

Receiver

Hi-Def Source

HD Display

HDMI CABLE

CAT-5e CABLE

(Up To 230 FT)

IR Emitter

IR Emitter

IR Input

Automation System

IR

IR
Extender

Getting Started

Installation

w/POL

Extender

for HDMI

02 Operating the
Extender for HDMI w/ POL

Power LED Indicator ........................................................................................... 10

IR Control .............................................................................................................11

Controlling the Source from the Display Location ....................................... 11

Controlling the Display from the Source Location ....................................... 12

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Operating the Extender for HDMI w/POL

Power LED Indicator

The Power LED indicator on the Sender and Receiver unit provides basic information on the
current status of the Extender for HDMI w/ POL.

LED Status Description

Power Solid blue • Power connected to Sender unit.

Off • No power supplied to the Sender or

Receiver unit.

• Make sure the power supply is

connected to the Sender unit.

• Make sure that the outlet is “live”.

• If the Sender unit LED is illuminated

and Receiver unit LED is off, inspect

the CAT-5e / CAT-6 cable between

the Sender and Receiver unit.

Flashing blue
and amber

• Non-HDCP content is being
transmitted from the source device.

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The Bi-Directional IR feature allows two methods of control: Use the included IR extender
to control the source device from the viewing location or an automation system to control

the display (or other sink device) from the source location. Refer to the user documentation

that came with your automation system for details.

Controlling the Source from the Display Location

1. Connect the included IR extender to the IR Ext jack on the Receiver unit.

2. Connect the included IR emitter from the IR Out jack on the Sender unit to the

IR sensor on the source device.

Operating the Extender for HDMI w/POL

IR Control

IR signals

CAT-5e / CAT-6

IR Extender

IR emitter

HDMI cable

Receiver unit

Sender unit

Ultra HD source

HDMI cable

(to Ultra HD display)

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Controlling the Display from the Source Location

1. Connect the 3.5mm mini-mono connector from the IR In port on the Sender unit to the

automation system.

2. Connect the included IR emitter from the IR Out jack on the Receiver unit to the
IR sensor on the display.

Operating the Extender for HDMI w/POL

IR Control

IR signals

CAT-5e / CAT-6

HDMI cable (to Hi-Def source)

Sender unit

Receiver unit

Ultra HD Display

to IR In port

HDMI cable

from Automation

System

IR emitter

w/POL

Extender

for HDMI

03 Appendix

Network Cable Diagram ...................................................................................... 16

Wall Mounting Instructions .................................................................................. 17

Specications ...................................................................................................... 18

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Network Cable Diagram

Front of RJ-45 Connector

Gefen recommends the TIA/EIA-568-B wiring option. Use the table below when
eld-terminating cable for use with Gefen products.

Pin Color Description

1 Orange / White TD+ (Transmit Data, positive differential signal)

2 Orange TD- (Transmit Data, negative differential signal)

3 Green / White RD+ (Receive Data, positive differential signal)

4 Blue Unused

5 Blue / White Unused

6 Green RD- (Receive Data, negative differential signal)

7 Brown / White Unused

8 Brown / White Unused

Shielded (STP) CAT-5 or CAT-6 is recommended. However, unshielded (UTP)

CAT-5 or CAT-6 is acceptable. CAT-5, CAT-5e, and CAT-6 cabling comes in stranded
and solid core types. Gefen recommends using solid core cabling. CAT-6 cable is also
recommended.

It is recommended to use one continuous run from one end to the other. Patch cable is
not recommended.

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Appendix

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Appendix

The GefenToolbox Extender for HDMI w/POL should be mounted vertically on a wall or
inside / outside a cabinet with wood / drywall screws as shown in the diagram above.
There should be an inch or two of clearance between the edges of the unit and any walls
or vertical surfaces to allow for enough clearance for connection and disconnection of the

HDMI cable.

For installation on a drywall surface, use a #6 drywall screw. When installing, it is
recommended to use the center hole on a stud.

Wall Mounting Instructions

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Appendix

Specications

Supported Formats

Video • 1080p Full HD

• 4K x 2K (Ultra HD)

Audio • 7.1-channel LPCM

• Dolby® TrueHD

• DTS-HD Master Audio™

Electrical

Maximum Pixel Clock • 300 MHz

Maximum TMDS Clock • 300 MHz

Power / HDCP Indicator • 1 x LED, multicolor (blue / amber)

Connectors

Video Input • 1 x HDMI Type-A 19-pin, female, locking

Video Output • 1 x HDMI Type-A 19-pin, female, locking

Link (Sender / Receiver) • 1 x RJ-45, shielded

IR Extender (Receiver) • 1 x 3.5mm mini-stereo

IR Out (Sender / Receiver) • 1 x 3.5mm mini-mono

IR In (Sender) • 1 x 3.5mm mini-mono

Operational

Power Consumption • 24W (max.)

Physical

Dimensions (W x H x D) • 4.3” x 1” x 3.2”

(110mm x 26mm x 80mm)

Unit Weight (Sender / Receiver) • 0.33 lbs (0.15 kg)

20600 Nordhoff St., Chatsworth CA 91311

1-800-545-6900 818-772-9100 fax: [phone]

www.gefentoolbox.com [e-mail]

Stretch it. Switch it. Split it. Gefen’s got it. ®

This product uses UL listed or CE compliant power supplies.

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