Muxlab HDMI 3x1 Switcher Kit User Manual

VideoEase™ HDMI 3x1 Switcher Kit 500410 (110V)

Installation Guide

P/N: 94-00628-A SE-000627-A

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Table of Contents

1. Overview.........................................................................4

1.1. Description........................................................4

1.2. Features ………………………………………5

2. Technical Specifications................................................6

3. Installation Procedure...................................................8

3.1. Parts List...........................................................8

3.2. Product Overview.............................................9

3.3. Pre-Installation Checklist................................10

3.4. Installation Procedure.....................................11

4. Troubleshooting...........................................................13

5. Product Warranty Policy ............................................15

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Overview

1.1. Description

The VideoEase HDMI 3x1 Switcher Kit allows up to three (3) different HDMI sources to be connected to one (1) HDMI display via two (2) Cat5e unshielded twisted pair cables in a point-to-point configuration. The kit includes one transmitter and one receiver and supports up to 250 ft (75m) at 1080i via Cat5e cable.

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1.2. Features

• Up to 250 ft (75m) @ 1080i via two (2) Cat5e cables

• Push button switch control

• Supports DVI

• 2 year limited warranty

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Technical Specifications

Environment Devices

Transmission Bandwidth Signals Connectors

Max. Distance

RJ45 Pin Configuration

Reverse Polarity Sensitive Use EIA/TIA 568 A or B, straight-through wiring

Cable Switch LED indicators Temperature

Enclosure Dimensions Weight Compliance Warranty Order Information

HDMI 1.2 and DVI-D DVD, plasma, projectors, monitors, TV, PC, laptops, servers supporting HDMI or DVI-D Transparent to the user. 165MHz HDMI or DVI-D protocol Transmitter: Three (3) HDMI receptacles. Two (2) RJ45 Receiver: One (1) HDMI receptacle. Two (2) RJ45 480i/p: Cat5e: 280 ft (85 m) Cat6: 280 ft (85 m) 720p, 1080i: Cat5e: 250 ft (75 m) Cat6: 280 ft (85 m) 1080p: Cat5e: 100 ft (30 m) Cat6: 130 ft (40m)

When installed in an electrically noisy environment, STP cable must be used. Also, cross connections reduce the effective distance depending on the grade of twisted cable used.

RJ45 A (Video) Pin 1 (R) Pin 2 (T) Pin 3 (R) Pin 6 (T) Pin 4 (R) Pin 5 (T) Pin 7 (R) Pin 8 (T)

RJ45 B (DDC) Pin 1 (R) Pin 2 (T) Pin 3 (R) Pin 6 (T) Pin 4 (R) Pin 5 (T) Pin 7 (R) Pin 8 (T) Two (2) Category 5e or better twisted pair cables required. Push button port selector on transmitter and receiver Power, Sync, Input Select Operating: 0º to 55º C. Storage:-20º to 85º C. Humidity: up to 95% non-condensing. ABS fire retardant plastic

4.5” x 3.8” x 1.25” (11.4 cm x 9.7 cm x 3.2cm)

11.6 oz (332 gms) Regulatory: FCC Class A. Flammability: 94V0 2 years 500410 HDMI 3x1 Switcher Kit, 110V

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Installation Procedure

3.1. Parts List

The HDMI 3x1 Switcher Kit (500410 [110V]) comes with the following parts. Please verify that all pieces are present before proceeding.

• Transmitter

• Receiver

• One (1) External Power Supply (12 VDC)

• One (1) AC Power Cord

• Installation Guide

HDMI jumper cables and Category 5 cable are not included.

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3.2. Product Overview

The external connections and diagnostic indicators of the HDMI 3x1 Switcher are detailed in the following diagrams. Please familiarize yourself with them before installing the components.

Figure 1: Transmitter

Figure 2: Receiver

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3.3. Pre-Installation Checklist

There are two components: the transmitter and the receiver.

1. The transmitter is connected to the HDMI video

sources which may be a satellite box, cable box, DVD player or game box via HDMI jumper cables (not included).

2. The transmitter is connected to the receiver by two

(2) Category 5e (or higher) UTP cables (not included).

3. The HDMI receiver is connected to the display

equipment, usually a projector or screen, by an HDMI jumper cable (not included).

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3.4. Installation Procedure

Verify that the distance between the HDMI 3x1 Transmitter and Receiver is within MuxLab specifications (see Technical Specifications). In order to install the transmitter, please follow the steps below:

1. Connect the HDMI transmitter to the HDMI video

sources with an HDMI jumper cable.

2. Connect two (2) Category 5e (or higher) UTP cables

to the transmitter.

Note: Verify that the cables are connected straightthrough (i.e. Video to Video, DDC to DDC) and not inverted.

To install the HDMI receiver, please follow the steps below:

3. Connect the HDMI Receiver to the display

equipment with an HDMI jumper cable (not included).

4. Connect two (2) Cat5e cables to the Video and DDC

connectors of the HDMI Receiver.

5. Connect the 12 VDC power supply to the receiver

and then plug the power supply into an AC power outlet. If power is present, then the green power LED will be ON.

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Note: Power on the HDMI 3x1 Switcher Kit only after all connections are made.

6. The following diagram shows the final

configuration.

7. In order to select the HDMI source, press the Input

Select button on the Transmitter or Receiver. The LED corresponding to the selected source will light up.

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Power off the source and the

HDMI Extender and power on

Extender. Check DDC cable

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Troubleshooting

The following table describes some of the problem symptoms, the probable causes and possible solutions. If the information below does not solve the problem, the technical support contact information can be found at the end of this section.

Power LED Picture/

Sound

No Image OFF OFF OFF No power Check power connections No Image OFF ON OFF Wiring Check continuity

No Image ON ON OFF Wiring Check the Data cable for

No Image ON ON ON Synchronization

Source Display

Sync LED

Probable Cause Possible Solution

Check correct wiring Verify that Video and DDC

Cat5 cables are not inverted.

continuity and wiring error.

display. Cycle power of the

Flickering Image

Choppy Sound

Green or pink hue

Image Flicker when Powering up equipment nearby

the devices.

ON ON ON Synchronization Check cable length

ON ON ON DDC cable

ON ON ON Interference Use STP cables.

Cycle power of the HDMI

and replace.

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When contacting your nearest MuxLab dealer or MuxLab Technical Support please have the following information ready:

• Unit model number.

• Cabling layout. Include models of HDMI equipment used,

cable length and type.

• Description of problem.

• List of tests performed.

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Product Warranty Policy

Items under warranty - Company Policy

MuxLab guarantees its products to be free of defects in manufacturing and workmanship for the warranty period from the date of purchase. If this product fails to give satisfactory performance during this warranty period, MuxLab will either repair or replace this product at no additional charge, except as set forth below. Repair and replacement parts will be furnished on an exchange basis and will be either reconditioned or new. All replaced parts and products become the property of MuxLab. This limited warranty does not include repair services for damage to the product resulting from accident, disaster, misuse, abuse, or unauthorized modifications or normal decay of battery driven devices. Batteries if included with the product, are not covered under this warranty.

Limited warranty service can be obtained by delivering the product during the warranty period to the authorized MuxLab dealer from whom you purchased the product, or by sending it to MuxLab. MuxLab will not accept any such product for repair without a Return Material Authorization number (RMA#) issued by its Customer Service Department and a proof of purchase date. If this product is delivered to MuxLab by mail, you agree to assume risk of loss or damage in transit, to prepay shipping charges to the warranty service location, and to use the original shipping container or equivalent.

THE ABOVE LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE ONLY WARRANTY COVERING YOUR MUXLAB PRODUCT. THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

IF THIS PRODUCT IS NOT IN GOOD WORKING ORDER, YOUR SOLE REMEDY SHALL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED FOR ABOVE. IN NO EVENT SHALL MuxLab BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS, OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT, EVEN IF MUXLAB OR AN AUTHORISED MuxLab DEALER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES; NOR WILL MUXLAB BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM BY ANY OTHER PARTY. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR CONSUMER PRODUCTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.

Warranty Periods

Any product found to be defective within three (3) months of invoice, including one (1) month shelf life, may be returned for replacement by a new unit or a satisfactory repair within one

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(1) month of receiving any returned product. The customer must provide MuxLab with the serial number and proof of purchase of the defective unit being returned. All R.M.A.’s issued are subject to inspection by MuxLab, and will be returned to customer if not properly package – units must be returned in original container or equivalent. MuxLab will not accept any such product for repair without an authorization for its Technical Support department and without a return authorization number issued by MuxLab Customer Service department. For credit & replace R.M.A., customer will be liable to pay replacement invoice if defective products are not returned.

Product more than six months old, including shelf life.

The defective unit must be returned prepaid to MuxLab and then the unit will be repaired or if repair is not possible, replaced by an equivalent unit and returned to the customer within one (1) month of receiving any returned product. There is no charge for repair (parts and labor) during the full warranty period.

Items Defective and not under Warranty

For products which are no longer under warranty the policy is repair and return. An amount of 25% of the products published list price at the time of purchase will be charged. Customer must issue a purchase order to cover the cost of repair. Each unit will be returned to the customer within one (1) month from receipt of the unit by MuxLab. The defective unit must be returned prepaid to MuxLab. The repaired unit will be returned to the customer FOB MuxLab. The repaired unit has a 90 day warranty.

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