Hall Research HR-733-S User Manual

1163 Warner Ave Tustin, CA 92780, Ph: (714)641-6607, Fax (714)641-6698

User’s Manual

UMA1183 Rev A

Model HR-733

Fiber optic Video Extender

Extend HDMI™/DVI or VGA/YPbPr

together with Full-Duplex RS-232 over a

Single Fiber Optic Cable

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TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL

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RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed

and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may

cause interference to radio communication. It has been designed to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are intended to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user at their own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the interference. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

HDMI™, the HDMI™ Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are

trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI™ Licensing LLC

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Table of Contents

1.0 General ............................................................................................... 3

2.0 Features .............................................................................................. 3

3.0 Precautions ......................................................................................... 4

4.0 Theory of Operation .......................................................................... 5

5.0 Installation .......................................................................................... 6

5.1 Required Cables ............................................................................... 6

5.2 Inputs & Outputs .............................................................................. 6

5.3 Fiber Optic Cable Requirements ...................................................... 6

5.4 Status of LED Indicators .................................................................. 7

6.0 Operation ............................................................................................ 8

6.1 Front Panel Buttons ......................................................................... 8

6.2 HR-733-S LCD Menu System ......................................................... 9

6.3 LCD Menu Detailed Descriptions .................................................. 13

6.4 More on RS-232 ............................................................................ 15

6.5 Using the HR-733-S in Command Mode ....................................... 16

6.6 RS-232 Control Commands ........................................................... 17

7.0 Troubleshooting ............................................................................... 18

8.0 Specifications .................................................................................... 18

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1.0 General

Thank you for purchasing the Hall Research HR-733 fiber-optic video Extender. The HR733 is a 3 input multi-format HD video extender with bi-directional RS-232 extension and control.

The device can select among 2 HDMI (or DVI) inputs and 1 VGA (or YPbPr) input and extend the selected source as an uncompressed digital signal over a single multi-mode fiber to a remote receiver. The device supports embedded audio on the HDMI inputs, and provides separate R/L analog or SPDIF (TOSLINK) digital audio inputs for the VGA input.

The HR-733 can also extend a bi-directional data channel (CEC, or RS232 Serial) over a single multi-mode (OM2 or OM3) fiber optic cable spanning distances of up to 1000m (3280ft).

The compact remote unit provides an HDMI output (with embedded audio) for simple AV connectivity to any display.

The RS-232 port can be used as an extension, or at the same time it can be used to control the Sender (e.g. to select inputs). A user-friendly front panel with high-contrast alphanumeric LCD enables the user to easily set up and control the system.

Advanced features include: automatic scaling of the analog video input to match the native resolution of the remote display, diagnostic messages on the front panel LCD (e.g. RS-232 strings sent or received), audio delay of the analog input to correct lip-sync, support for CEC data channel of HDMI (choice of RS-232 or CEC extension), and 3D deep-color HDMI

1.4 support (without ARC or Ethernet extension). The Sender unit is designed as a ½ wide 1RU with threaded holes so that

two can be mounted side by side on a tray (Model RMS-1U-1A), or a single unit can be rack mounted using supplied brackets (pair of F10375).

Figure 1 – Model HR-733 Sender and Receiver

2.0 Features

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This device is a Class 3R Laser device (per IEC 60825-1:2007) and can cause damage to eye sight if used improperly. Refer to ANSI Z136 for proper handling and usage of Class 3R devices.

This device is sensitive to Electrostatic Discharge (ESD). Prior to touching the unit (especially the connectors), touch a grounded object, and make sure the devices that will be plugged in to the HR-733 are properly grounded.

 3 video inputs (2 HDMI and 1 VGA/YPbPr with Audio)  Transmits uncompressed HDMI video along with RS-232 to 1000m  Supports Deep-color (HDMI 1.3 or 1.4) and 3D  Compatible with DVI video (with DVI to HDMI input cable)  Converts PC VGA or component video and audio to HDMI at any

resolution

 Automatically detects VGA/YPbPr input and timing parameters  Front panel LCD readout for easy setup and control  Status indication of fiber-optic link, remote LCD (hot-plug), and

Source video

 Bi-directional RS-232 data transmission between the sender and the

receiver

 RS-232 control of the input source selection and setup  1RU high Sender includes rack-mount brackets, and Receiver has

surface mounting provisions

 Safety interlock does not turn on high-power fiber LED drivers

unless fiber-optic cable is plugged in at both ends

 Front panel button functions can be locked through serial port  Locking HDMI connectors  Green design, turns off parts of circuit when they are not in use  Compact, Rugged, Reliable, and Economical  Made in USA

3.0 Precautions

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4.0 Theory of Operation

The Sender provides both digital (HDMI/DVI), and analog (VGA/YPbPr + audio) inputs. However, in the fiber video is transmitted as digital regardless of the selected input, and always comes out as HDMI on the receiver with audio embedded in the video on the same connector. When the analog input is selected, its video and audio are digitized and scaled to match the native resolution of the remotely connected LCD.

The video data is transmitted on only one multi-mode fiber. The reason multi-mode cable is needed is because the TMDS data are transmitted over a range of optical wavelengths to reduce bandwidth requirement at any particular wavelength. The TMDS signals use LED lasers to drive the cable. However, for safety reasons, these lasers are not turned on if no fiber optic cable is plugged in at both the Sender and Receiver.

Additional (non-video) DVI or HDMI signals are also seamlessly connected between the source and the sink device. These include:

 DDC Channel (SDAT and SCLK) for EDID and HDCP  Hot Plug Detect (to detect remote monitor connection)  Source Active +5vDDC (to indicate to sink there is a source)

In addition, the fiber-optic link provides a general purpose bi-directional data lane that can be assigned by the user to be used as RS-232 passthrough between sender and receiver, or to extend the CEC standard of the HDMI. Currently CEC is seldom used in pro-AV installations, and its implementation varies from one TV manufacturer to another, so as default the HR-733 uses the data lane for RS-232 communication and control. However, the CEC can be selected by the user, in which case the RS-232 port on the remote unit will not serve any function (the RS-232 port on the Sender can still be used for source selection).

Figure 2 - Connection Block Diagram

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Figure 3

SC Fiber Connector

5.0 Installation

5.1 Required Cables

 1 or 2 HDMI cables to connect up to 2 HDMI sources to the HR-

733-S

 HDMI cable to connect the HR-733-R to the HDMI display  HD-15 male-to-male VGA cable to connect a PC analog video or

an HD-15 to 3-RCA for component YPbPr DVD video connection to the HR-733-S

 3.5mm stereo audio cable or optical (TOSLINK) audio cable to

connect associated audio of VGA/YPbPr source to the sender

 RS-232 DB9 male-to-female (pin to pin) cable to connect the

HR-733-S’s serial port to a PC

 Multi-mode (MM) fiber-optic cable to connect the HR-733-S and

HR-733-R

5.2 Inputs & Outputs

The HR-733-S has 2 HDMI inputs, 1 VGA/YPbPr input with audio, and a bi-directional RS232 port. The audio source of the VGA/YPbPr input can be either 3.5mm L/R stereo or optical.

The HR-733-R has l HDMI output and 1 bi-directional RS232 port.

5.3 Fiber Optic Cable Requirements

Each end of the HR-733 uses a single SC connector and requires a multimode fiber-optic cable. Unlike some other fiber-optic equipment that may work with either single-mode or multi-mode cables, the HR-733 is not compatible with single-mode cables. Multi-mode cables are generally available in OM1, OM2, or OM3 constructions. The OM3 cables are best suited for max transmission lengths and are recommended for this product.

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Data Rate

OM1 (62.5/125 µm )

OM2 (50/125 µm )

OM3 (50/125 µm )

1.65 Gb/s (HDMI 1.2a)

250 m (820 ft)

500 m (1640 ft)

1000 m (3280 ft)

3.4 Gb/s (HDMI 1.3, 1.4)

150 m (500 ft)

250 m (820 ft)

500 m (1640 ft)

The above table shows the maximum possible cable lengths based on data rates for 1080p resolution with normal 8-bit color per HDMI 1.2a, as well as deep color per HDMI 1.3 or 1.4, versus different cable constructions. The max specified distances disregard inter-pair skew. A maximum interpair skew of 0.6 * Tpixel (as required by HDMI specifications) would limit the max distance to 600 meters regardless of cable construction at 1080p resolution. However, most HDMI equipment can tolerate skews larger than that.

5.4 Status of LED Indicators

PWR: Solid GREEN –Unit is in operation. OFF – Unit is off or not operational.

LINK: Solid RED – Optical link has been established between

the sender and the receiver.

OFF – Optical link has not been established between the

sender and the receiver.

SOURCE: Solid GREEN – Source detected on the sender. OFF – No source detected on the sender.

HPD: Solid RED – Hot plug detect is active (there is a monitor

OFF – No hot plug detect is present (there is no LCD

VIDEO: Solid GREEN – There is TMDS clock (digital video is

OFF – Source is not outputting digital video.

(Note that for Source #3 VGA input, due to the built-in Converter, the source LED will be lit regardless of connection of VGA input)

plugged to the remote unit and/or it is turned on).

connected to the remote, or it is off).

coming from Source)

(Note that for Source #3 VGA input, due to the built-in Converter, the source LED will be lit regardless of connection of VGA input)

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6.0 Operation

The HR-733-S has 4 buttons and an LCD display on the front panel which allows users to easily navigate through the menu and change the settings.

6.1 Front Panel Buttons

The 4 buttons are used to do the following tasks:

 The UP and DOWN buttons indicated by ▲and ▼ can be used

to navigate through the menu and to adjust the setting.

 The ENTER button when pressed will go into the selected

menu. It is also used to save the setting when you exit.

 The MENU is used to exit to the previous menu without saving

the setting.

NOTE

Symbol on the LCD is used to indicate the currently

selected option

Figure 4 – HR-733-S Front and Rear Views

Figure 5 – HR-733-R Front and Rear Views

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every 3 seconds

Screen toggles

HR-733 Extender

View Menu, Use

(7.1)

(6.1)

(5.1)

(3.1)

(1.1)

(7)

(6)

(5)

(4)

(3)

(2)

(1)

SOURCE SELECT

VGA/YPbPr ADJUST

DATA CHANNEL

RS232 SETTINGS

MENU CONTRAST

FACTORY DEFAULT

DIAGNOSTICS

HDMI/DVI 2

RS232

-…....... …….......+

Use to confirm

Off

6.2 HR-733-S LCD Menu System

Figure 6 - Idle Menu

HDMI/DVI 1 HDMI/DVI 2 VGA/YPbPr

RS232 CEC

RS232 TxD RS232 RxD

Off

Figure 7 - Top Level Menu

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(2.10a)

(2.7a)

(2.6a)

(2.5a)

(2.4a)

(2.11)

(2.10)

(2.9)

(2.8)

(2.7)

(2.6)

(2.5)

(2.4)

(2.3)

(2.2)

(2.1)

(2)

VGA/YPbPr ADJUST

INPUT TYPE

OUTPUT

AUDIO

SIZE

PICTURE MODE

CONTRAST

BRIGHTNESS

FINE TUNE

COLOR

SHARPNESS

Auto

Full

Movie

Contrast: 43

Brightness: 54

Sharpness: 18

Auto VGA YPbPr

Full Overscan Underscan Letterbox Panscan

Standard Movie Vivid User

Figure 8 - VGA/YPbPr Menu

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(2.2a)

(2.2)

OUTPUT

1600x1200

(2.3c)

(2.3ca)

(2.3ba)

(2.3aa)

(2.3b)

(2.3a)

(2.3)

AUDIO

SOURCE

L/R

DELAY

SOUND

Off

On

Native 640x480 800x600 1024x768 1024x800 1440x900 1280x1024 1400x1050 1600x1200 1680x1050 1920x1200 480i 480p 576i 576p 720p at 50 720p at 60 1080i at 50 1080i at 60 1080p at 50 1080p at 60

Figure 9 - VGA/YPbPr Output Resolution Menu

L/R Off On

Optical 40ms Mute 110ms 150ms

Figure 10 - VGA/YPbPr Audio Menu

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(2.8da)

(2.8ca)

(2.8ba)

(2.8aa)

(2.8d)

(2.8c)

(2.8b)

(2.8a)

(2.8)

FINE TUNE

PHASE

CLOCK

H-POSITION

V-POSITION

Phase: 61

Clock: 49

H-Position: 50

V-Position: 98

(2.9ca)

(2.9ba)

(2.9aa)

(2.9c)

(2.9b)

(2.9a)

(2.9)

COLOR

RED

Red: 48

GREEN

BLUE

Green: 48

Blue: 52

Figure 11 - VGA/YPbPr Fine Tune Menu

Figure 12 - VGA/YPbPr Color Menu

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(4.3a)

(4.3)

(4)

(4.2a)

(4.1a)

(4.2)

(4.1)

RS232 SETTINGS

RS232 BAUD

19200

RS232 PARITY

RS232 FLOW CTRL

None

1200 None None

2400 Odd 4800 Even 9600 19200 38400 57600 115200

Figure 13 – RS-232 Settings Menu

NOTE

If there is no user activity for 1 minute, the idle menu will be

shown and LCD backlight will be off. Pressing any button will

take the user back to the previous menu.

6.3 LCD Menu Detailed Descriptions

The following paragraphs explain in further detail the function of each menu choice. The numbers in parenthesis () refer to the corresponding menu level in figures 6 through 13 in the previous section.

(1) SOURCE SELECT – This menu allows the user to select one of the three input sources: HDMI/DVI #1, HDMI/DVI #2, or VGA/YPbPr.

(2) VGA/YPbPr ADJUST – This menu gives the user the ability to fine-tune the way input #3 (VGA or component YPbPr) is converted into an HDMI or DVI signal. The unit can embed an associated audio in to the video. The audio can be either L/R analog on 3.5mm mini stereo or digital SPDIF on TOSLINK connector.

(2.1) INPUT TYPE – This is used to specify the type of analog video that is going to be fed to the unit. Select either a PC analog VGA or

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component YPbPr input as the source. It can also be set to Auto. In auto mode the unit will try to determine if the input is VGA or YPbPr. This is the default setting.

(2.2) OUTPUT – This allows the user to select the output resolution from a large selection of possible settings. The output setting is independent of the input timing and resolution. The output resolution setting can automatically match the native resolution of the display that the receiver HR-733-R is connected to, or may be specified by the user.

(2.3) AUDIO – The audio source of VGA/YPbPr can be either a line level analog as L/R or optical digital as Optical. The audio source can be set to 40ms, 110ms, or 150ms delay for audio/video synchronization/timing alignment. If needed, the audio source can be set to Mute.

(2.4) SIZE – The video image of VGA/YPbPr source can be set to various sizes such as Full, Overscan, Underscan, Letterbox, and Panscan to enable users to adjust displayable area of some displays if needed.

(2.5) PICTURE MODE – This is used to adjust color and picture settings of the VGA/YPbPr input source to one of the options such as Standard, Movie, Vivid, and User. You can change the picture mode to get the best picture from different sources in different environments.

(2.6) CONTRAST – This is used to set difference between light and dark areas.

(2.7) BRIGHTNESS – This is used to brighten or darken the picture of the VGA/YPbPr input source.

(2.8) FINE TUNE – This menu can be used to fine tune to picture of the input source such as PHASE, CLOCK, Horizontal, and Vertical

Position. (2.9) COLOR – This menu enables the user to use advanced settings to

adjust the color of the picture including RED, GREEN, and BLUE. (2.10) SHARPNESS – This is used to sharpen or soften the picture.

(3) DATA CHANNEL – This menu gives the user an ability to choose the data

path between the sender and the receiver as either RS232 channel or CEC (Consumer Electronic Control) channel. When RS232 channel is selected, serial data can be transmitted in both directions between the sender and the receiver. If the CEC channel is selected, the CEC is used for basic automatic control between HDMI input source from the sender and HDMI output source from the receiver.

The RS-232 connection to the sender always operates at fixed 9600 baud, whereas the receiver baud rate and parity can be set to match the device (projector or other display) that it is connected to.

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DB9-Female on HR-733-S

DB9-Male on HR-733-R

Function

2

TX (output)

2 RX (input)

3

RX (input)

3 TX (output)

5

Ground

5 Ground

The reason the sender baud rate is fixed, is because the RS-232 can also be used to specifically control the sender functions (such as selecting input source channel, please see sections 5.4 through 5.6).

(4) RS232 SETTINGS – This menu allows users to set a specific baud rate and parity for the receiver to control a projector or other serially controlled device. Remember the baud rate of the Sender is fixed at 9600

(5) MENU CONTRAST – This is used to adjust the front panel LCD contrast. (6) FACTORY DEFAULT – This is used to set all settings of both the sender

and the receiver back to factory defaults. Once you get in this menu, the ENTER

button can be pressed to set the HR-733 to factory defaults.

(7) DIAGNOSTICS – The diagnostic feature can be turned on to display the serial data transmitted or received at the RS-232 port of the sender. This feature is turned off by default.

6.4 More on RS-232

The RS-232 pin-out on the Sender and Receiver are shown below.

The HR-733 provides users the ability to control some of the features of the Sender (such as input source selection), and if the data channel link to the remote Receiver is set for RS-232 rather than CEC (in menu 3.1), then the RS-232 port can also transmit or receive any serial data between the sender and the receiver.

Most PCs and notebooks do not have a serial port. So to program the Switch you may need a USB to RS-232 Serial converter. These are available from Hall Research (Model USB-RS232-1).

In a typical application the remote receiver is connected to a display or a video projector. In this case the RS-232 pass-through feature is used to control the remote display (such as turning it on or off). Depending on the specification of the remote display, the baud rate of the remote unit can vary. Through the OSD menu of the HR-733 or the serial port in command

Note on RS-232 port availability on your PC

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mode, you can specify the remote unit’s serial parameters (baud-rate and parity). However, please note that the Sender’s baud rate is fixed at 9600. In this way the PC or other serial device (such as touch-screen control system) uses 9600 baud rate to communicate with HR-733-S. The system takes care of baud-rate changes that are needed at the remote end, and using FIFO buffers ensures no data is lost.

The RS-232 port on the sender can also control the sender in command mode. This is done by appending a special set of characters to the serial data that is sent to the HR-733-S.

6.5 Using the HR-733-S in Command Mode

If the data received at the serial port contains ==> (equal, equal, greater than), then the Sender will interpret it as start of a command sequence. In this mode you can specify one of the commands described in the following section. The unit will stay in command mode until it gets a Carriage Return <cr>. Once a command is executed, the unit will go back to Serial pass-through mode (if data channel is configured that way). The ==> and command sequence are not transmitted to the HR-733-R remote unit.

Most commands (such as input channel selection), can be issued to the HR-733-S regardless of how its data channel is configured (CEC or RS232 pass through). There are a few commands that cannot be executed in CEC mode as noted below.

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6.6 RS-232 Control Commands

All commands are prefixed with ==> All commands and responses are followed with a carriage return <CR> Wrong commands will get a response of ERR1

Command: SCn stands for input Source Channel where n=(0-3,?). (0 =

Response: SCn

Command: PLn stands for front Panel Lock where n=(0-1,?). (0 = unlocked, 1

Response: PLn

Command: SBn stands for Set Baud of remote unit where n=(0-7,?). (0 =

Response: SBn Condition: This command can only be executed when the fiber-optic data

Command: SPn stands for Set Parity of remote unit where n=(0-2,?). (0 =

Response: SPn Condition: This command can only be executed when the fiber-optic data

Command: DCn stands for Data Channel configuration where n=(0,1,?). (0 =

Response: SPn

Command: FD stands for Factory Default –factory default settings will be

Response: FD

Command: FW? stands for Firmware Version query Response: FW Version #

Blank, 1= HDMI#1, 2 = HDMI#2, 3 =VGA/YPbPr, ? = query input)

= locked, ? = query lock status)

1200, 1 = 2400, 2 = 4800, 3 = 9600, 4 = 19200, 5 = 38400, 6 = 57600, 7 = 115200, ? = query baud rate)

channel is configured for RS-232. If this command is issued in CEC mode the front panel will show a notice to change to RS-232 mode, and the serial port response will be ERR2

none, 1 = odd, 2 = even, ? = query Parity)

channel is configured for RS-232. If this command is issued in CEC mode the front panel will show a notice to change to RS-232 mode, and the serial port response will be ERR2

RS-232, 1 = CEC, ? = query Parity)

restored. This may take as long as 7 seconds

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7.0 Troubleshooting

Make sure that all of the connections to the units are solid, and check the state of the LED’s on the front of the unit. Do not open or try to repair the unit yourself. There is no customer repairable item in the unit and you will void your warranty.

Contact HR Support at 714-641-6607 or via email or web. If you need to ship your unit for repair, make sure to get a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number first.

8.0 Specifications

Video Inputs 2x HDMI or DVI, 1x VGA or YPbPr

Supported Resolutions PC from VGA to WUXGA, HDTV from 480i to 1080p

Audio Inputs 3.5mm stereo, TOSLINK optical for VGA/YPbPr

Optical Wavelength 780 nm to 980 nm

Optical Cable Simplex (only 1 fiber) Multi-Mode. OM2 or OM3

Temperature Operating: 32 to 122°F (0 to 50°C);

Storage: –40 to +185°F (–40 to +85°C)

Enclosure HR-733-S: Steel, HR-733-R: Steel & Aluminum

MTBF 90,000 hours (calculated estimate)

Power 5V DC, 2.6A

Size Sender: 1.66 H x 8.2 W x 7.826 D (4.2x20.8x19.8 cm) Receiver: 1.25 H x 2.75” W x 4.28” D (3.2x7.0x10.9 cm)