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2. Product Overview
The B-500-RX-230-IR extends HDMI over a single Cat5e/6 using HDBaseT technology allowing
video and audio transmission to remote displays from any HDBaseT Transmitter including the B-500MTRX-230 family of HDBaseT matrix switchers. The B-500-RX-230-IR supports all HDMI dened
Audio and Video formats, including 3D Video and 4K, and features bi-directional IR pass-through.
2.1. Features
Form and Function
• Designed specically for use with B-500-MTRX-230 HDBaseT matrix switchers to extend HDBaseT
to displays without the need for a separate transmitter
• Wall-mountable housing design for easy installation
• Extends HDMI formats over a single cable
Cat5e/Cat6: Up to 200ft (4k up to 115 ft)
Cat6a: Up to 230ft (4k up to 130 ft)
• Transmits HDMI Signal via HDBaseT up to 10.2Gbps
• HDCP 1.4 Compliant
• Latch locking power supply
Video
• 2D Resolutions up to 1080p@60Hz – 48 Bit Deep Color
• 3D Resolutions up to 1080p@24Hz – 48 Bit Deep Color
• 4K x 2K up to 130 ft.
Audio
• Supports all HDMI supported audio formats, including DTS-HD Master and Dolby TrueHD
Bi-Directional IR Pass-Through
• Supports IR Signal up to 60 KHz
• Adaptive Circuit on IR Receiver accepts input levels from 2V DC to 12V DC.
2.2. Package Contents
(1) B-500-RX-230-IR
(1) 5V DC 2A Power Supply
(1) Yellow Tag Adapter
(4) Rubber Feet
(1) Installation Manual
(2) HDBaseT Cable Labels
(2) Mounting Screws
3. Recommended For Installation
Note: For use in applications utilizing a B-500-MTRX-230 matrix switcher to transmit HDBaseT signal from
sources. The IR pass-through feature will not work correctly with any other model or brand of equipment.
Connect an IR receiver to this port for capturing commands to transmit IR signal to the matrix
switcher using IR pass-through. (3.5mm stereo mini)
3. IR Flasher
Connect an IR asher or control system to this port to control a display or device using IR
pass-through. (3.5mm mono mini)
4. Latch-Locking Power Jack
Attach the included 5V DC 2A power supply to this jack.
5. Firmware Update Port (USB)
Factory use only. Requires custom non-standard USB cable.
6. HDBaseT Link Port (RJ45)
Attach the HDBaseT cable from the transmitting device.
7. Power LED
Illuminates solid RED when extender is powered on.
8. Link LED
Illuminates solid GREEN when HDBaseT Link is active. Off indicates that HDBaseT Link is
not active.
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Pin 1White/OrangePin 5White/Blue
Pin 2OrangePin 6Green
Pin 3White/GreenPin 7White/Brown
Pin 4BluePin 8Brown
5. Wiring Recommendations
5.1. HDBaseT Link
Cable Type - Shielded or Unshielded Cat5e/6
• Distance Limitations
Cat5e/ Cat6: Up to 200ft (4K x 2K resolution is limited to 115 ft)
Cat6a: Up to 230ft (4K x 2K resolution is limited to 130 ft)
• Use at least Category 5e high quality twisted pair solid conductor cable rated to 350 Mhz bandwidth.
The higher the cable standard, the better it will perform.
• For the best results install a shielded cable. This will prevent rare signal dropout and artifacts that
may occur and are caused by electromagnetic and radio interference (EMI/RFI) from ceiling fans,
appliances and electric motors.
• Use no more than two 5 meter or shorter, solid or stranded, 568B terminated patch cables in the
run. Use shielded patch cables if the run is shielded to maintain shield continuity.
• Use no more than two keystones or couplers in the run. Use shielded keystones or couplers with
shielded cable to maintain continuity.
• Cleanly terminate all cable ends and test every cable used before connecting the extender to avoid
troubleshooting termination problems later.
• Mark each end of the HDBaseT cable with the included labels to avoid confusion later.
Cable Connector - RJ45
• Use a high quality RJ45 connector that matches or exceeds the standard of the cable in use.
Shielded connectors must be used with shielded cables, and must maintain continuity of the shield
to both connectors to protect from interference.
• We discourage the use of “EZ” style, open end RJ45’s with HDMI extenders.
• Always terminate RJ45 connectors in the HDBaseT signal path to the 568B termination standard as