IOGear GWHDMS52MB User Manual

User Manual

Long Range Wireless 5x2 HDMI Matrix PRO

GWHDMS52MB

PART NO. M1275

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Table of Contents

Important Information 4

Introduction 8

Package Contents 10

System Requirements 10

Overview 11

Hardware Installation 15

Step 1: Setup the Transmitter 15

Step 2: Setup the Receiver 16

Step 3: Setup the IR blaster extender cable and IR sensor extender cable 17

Step 4: Mounting the Receiver to a Wall (Optional) 18

Basic Operation 19

Advanced Operation 23

EDID Management 23

Naming the Input Source Devices 24

Pairing additional receivers (Optional) 25

Supported Resolution 26

Audio Bit Rate Support 27

Specications 28

Troubleshooting 29

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement 31

CE Compliance 31

Limited Warranty 31

Contact 31

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Important Information

Please take the time to read this user manual
before using the Transmitter and Receiver.
It contains important information about
operating your Full HD video wireless kit.

Our limited warranty applies when the
product is handled properly for intended use,
in accordance with its operating instruction.
However, the warranty may be void in the
following cases:

• Repair, product modication or alteration
have been performed by unauthorized
service personnel

• Damages caused by accidents, including

but not limited to, lightning, water, re, or

moisture

• Use of an AC adapter not compatible with
the product and its voltage rating

• The model number on the product has
been altered, deleted, removed or made
illegible

Safety Precautions

Warning!

RISK OF

ELECTRICAL

SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN!

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL

SHOCK. DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED

PERSONNEL

Danger: Be careful with electricity.

• Power to the units must be switched
off before any work is undertaken, such
as any AV device connection or TV
connection.

• Power outlet: To prevent electric shock,
make sure to use the appropriate
AC adapters as power supply to the
transmitter and the receiver.

• Power cord: Be sure the power cord is
routed so that it will not be stepped on or
pinched by heavy items

• Power overloading: Avoid overloading
electrical outlets or extension cords which
otherwise could result in electric shock or

re

• Lightning: Disconnect the product from
the power source if it is left unattended for
a long period of time, and to protect the
product from lightning.

• Always disconnect the power cord from
the power outlet when you are not using
your Full HD Video wireless kit. This

reduces the risk of electric shocks or re

Warning

• This product should not be exposed to

dripping or splashing. No object lled with

liquids, such as vases, should be placed
on the product

• Object Entry: To avoid electric shock,
never stick anything in the slots on the
case or remove the cover

• Place receiver/transmitter on a at, hard
and stable surface

• Ventilation: Do not block the ventilation
slots on the receiver/transmitter or place
any heavy object on the top cover.

• Blocking the air ow could damage the
receiver. Arrange components so that air

can ow freely around the receiver. Ensure

that there is adequate ventilation if the
receiver is placed in a stand

• Put the receiver/transmitter in a property
ventilated area, away from direct sunlight
or any source of heat

• Water Exposure: To reduce the risk of

re or electric shock, do not expose the

receiver/transmitter to rain or moisture.

• This is indoor solution

• Our company has the right to modify this
document without any notice

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Special Notice

• Never use this product nearby an
aircraft or medical facility. It can cause
interference or undesirable effect on the
operation result

• Use of this product in the following
locations may result in abnormal video and
audio output (noise, blocked image... etc,).

1. Product installed in the walls made of
concrete

2. Product is situated near the refrigerator

or metal tment

3. A cluttered room where the wireless
signals may be blocked

• This product has been tested and
manufactured to comply with each
country’s safety rules. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not
occur in some installation scenario. If
the interference happens, increase the
distance between the transmitter and
receiver

• GWHDMS52MB may interfere 5GHz
wireless devices, such as routers or other
wireless devices. Therefore, if you have an

802.11n/ac router, congure it to the 2.4

GHz band rather than the 5GHz band

• Optimal range between GWHDMS52MB
transmitter and receiver is between 2 and
20 meters within line of sight

System Warning
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS
COMMISSION INTERFERENCE
STATEMENT

This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on
a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.

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CAUTION:
Using the System in the US

• Any changes or modications not
expressly approved by the grantee of this
device could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.

• This device complies with 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.

RF exposure warning

This equipment must be installed and
operated in accordance with provided
instructions and the antenna(s) used for this
transmitter must be installed to provide a
separation distance of at least 20 cm from
all persons and must not be co-located
or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter. End-users and
installers must be provide with antenna
installation instructions and transmitter
operating conditions for satisfying RF
exposure compliance.

This device operates in the 5150 – 5250
MHz frequency range, then restricted in
indoor use only, Outdoor operations in the
5150~5250MHz is prohibit.
This device is slave equipment, the device is
not radar detection and not ad-hoc operation
in the DFS band.

Canada, Industry Canada (IC)
Notices

This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-210.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of the device.

Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with IC radiation
exposure limits set for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be
installed and operated with minimum distance
20cm between the radiator & your body.

Caution:

1. the device for operation in the band 5150­5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce
the potential for harmful interference to
co-channel mobile satellite systems;

2. High-power radars are allocated as primary
users (i.e. priority users) of the bands
5250-5350 MHz and 5470~5600MHz,
5650~5725MHz and that these radars
could cause interference and/or damage to
LE-LAN devices.

Under Industry Canada regulations, this
radio transmitter may only operate using an
antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser)
gain approved for the transmitter by Industry
Canada. To reduce potential radio interference
to other users, the antenna type and its gain
should be so chosen that the equivalent
isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not
more than that necessary for successful
communication.

Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure
Information

The radiated output power of the Wireless
Device is below the Industry Canada (IC) radio
frequency exposure limits. The Wireless Device
should be used in such a manner such that
the potential for human contact during normal
operation is minimized.

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This device has also been evaluated and
shown compliant with the IC RF Exposure
limits under mobile exposure conditions.
(antennas are greater than 20cm from a
person’s body).

IMPORTANT NOTE:

• In the event that these conditions can
not be met (for example certain laptop

congurations or co-location with another

transmitter), then the Canada authorization
is no longer considered valid and the IC

ID can not be used on the nal product. In

these circumstances, the OEM integrator
will be responsible for re-evaluating the
end product (including the transmitter)
and obtaining a separate Canada
authorization.

French Translation
Canada, avis d’Industry Canada (IC)

Cet appareil numérique de classe B est
conforme aux normes canadiennes ICES­003 et RSS-210.
Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux
conditions suivantes : (1) cet appareil ne doit
pas causer d’interférence et (2) cet appareil
doit accepter toute interférence, notamment
les interférences qui peuvent affecter son
fonctionnement.

Informations concernant l’exposition aux
fréquences radio (RF)

La puissance de sortie émise par l’appareil

de sans l est inférieure à la limite

d’exposition aux fréquences radio d’Industry

Canada (IC). Utilisez l’appareil de sans l de
façon à minimiser les contacts humains lors

du fonctionnement normal.
Ce périphérique a également été évalué et
démontré conforme aux limites d’exposition
aux RF d’IC dans des conditions d’exposition

à des appareils mobiles (antennes sont
supérieures à 20 cm à partir du corps d’une

personne).

NOTE IMPORTANTE:

Déclaration d’exposition aux radiations:
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites
d’exposition aux rayonnements IC établies
pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet
équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec
un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la
source de rayonnement et votre corps.
i. les dispositifs fonctionnant dans la

bande 5150-5250 MHz sont réservés

uniquement pour une utilisation à
l’intérieur an de réduire les risques de

brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes
de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes
canaux;

ii. De plus, les utilisateurs devraient aussi

être avisés que les utilisateurs de radars
de haute puissance sont désignés

utilisateurs principaux (c.-à-d., qu’ils ont

la priorité) pour les bandes 5 50-5350
MHz et 5470~5600MHz, 5650~5725MHz
et que ces radars pourraient causer du
brouillage et/ou des dommages aux
dispositifs LAN-EL.

En vertu de la réglementation de l’industrie
du Canada, cet émetteur de radio ne peut

fonctionner à l’aide d’une antenne d’un type

et un maximum (ou moins) Gain approuvé
pour l’émetteur par Industrie Canada. Pour
réduire le risque d’interférence aux autres
utilisateurs, le type d’antenne et son gain

doivent être choisis an que la puissance

isotrope rayonnée équivalente (PIRE) ne
dépasse pas ce qui est nécessaire pour une
communication réussie.

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Introduction

Wireless HDMI

IOGEAR’s Long Range Wireless 5x2 HDMI Matrix PRO with Multicast is the rst to send

uncompressed Full HD 1080p up to an astonishing 200 feet*, including the ability of
multicasting up to a total of 4 wireless HDMI receivers.

Natively the kit consists of a Transmitter with connections for HDMI and Component (5-port
switch / matrix) and a Wireless Receiver. It also provides a loop through (local port) on the
transmitter for an advanced 2 HDTV set up. The wireless matrix feature allows a user to switch
and independently select any of 5 sources between 2 HDTVs, creating 2 completely different
audio/video environments.

Wireless Matrix

The Wireless 5x2 HDMI Matrix PRO is setting a new standard in wireless connectivity, exibility,

convenience and décor.

The wireless matrix feature is the biggest breakthrough in wireless A/V solutions today. This
means you can watch cable TV in the living room while the bedroom independently selects a
Blu-ray® movie to watch wirelessly at the same time. It’s capable of streaming uncompressed
Full HD 1080p with support for 3D content and digital audio up to 200 feet* away within the
home or desired set up.

Multicast Capability

Expand beyond one wireless display to multiple wireless displays with Multicast capabilities.
Simply add up to 3 additional wireless receivers** broadcasting to a total of 4 wireless receivers
from the same HD video source.

Discrete Remote

Our newly designed discrete remote gives installers and prosumers the exibility to consolidate

functions with professional A/V systems.

Infrared (IR)

Supports IR pass-through - Use remotes from your current source devices such as a DVD
/ Blu-ray players, DVR / Cable boxes, A/V receivers and media streaming devices such as
Apple® TV to design your own custom entertainment space.

*Distances may vary depending on environment; solid objects such as steel, concrete and
brick may view shorter distances
**Additional wireless receivers sold separately. Visit the GWHDRX01 product page for more
information.

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EDID Management

The default EDID resolution setting is 720p, to ensure HD video on every initial set up. The PRO
unit provides three (3) EDID management modes for the best installation every time. This gives

exibility and power for any install or end customer’s desired set up.

• EDID 1 Mode: Changes the default setting to 1080p Full HD.

• EDID 2 Mode: Refreshes the screens and sets the highest common resolution of ALL the
connected displays.

• EDID 3 Mode: Restores the factory default video resolution back to 720p

Home Design

Take re-decorating, retrotting and designing to a new level of creativity and convenience. Ever

wanted to set up another HDTV in the bedroom, kitchen, den or patio? Now you can have an
HDTV in almost any room of the house. Set up the HDTV in the back patio for sporting events
while the kids play video games or watch a Blu-ray movie in the living room!

The Long Range Wireless 5x2 HDMI Matrix PRO does not require a line-of-sight placement,

keeping home theater devices neatly out of sight, which enables a quick, simple, and exible

wireless HD or 3D audio/video solution.

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Package Contents

1 x Wireless HDMI Transmitter
1 x Wireless HDMI Receiver
2 x Remote Controls
1 x Component Adapter Cable
1 x IR Blaster Cable (Transmitter)
1 x IR Sensor Extender Cable (Receiver)
2 x Power Adapters
1 x HDMI Cable
4 x AAA Batteries
1 x User Manual
1 x Warranty Card

System Requirements

Display

HDTV
or
HD Projector

Media Source

1 HDMI Output
or
1 Component Output*

Multicast

Additional Wireless HDMI Receivers sold separately - Part# GWHDRX01

Cables

• HDMI Cables (1 included)

• Component Cable (not included)

• RCA Audio Cable (L&R, not included)

*Only 1 Component Input available on the Transmitter

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