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1x4 HDMI 1.4 CAT Extender/Splitter – 70m (HD14Ext-4P)
gofanco 1x4 HDMI Extender Splitter Over CAT6/7 – Up to 4K/30Hz @ 131ft (40m), 1080p @ 230ft (70m), HDCP 1.4, Dual IR, HDMI Loopout, RS232 Control, Surge/Lightning/ESD Protection (HD14Ext-4P) : Electronics
1x4 HDMI CAT Splitter/ Extender 4K30 - 70M User's Guide G4-0144A P/N:HD14Ext-4P Thank you for purchasing from gofanco. Our products aim to meet all your connectivity needs wherever you go. For optimum performance and safety, please read the instructions carefully and keep this User's Guide for future reference. If you need more information about our products, please visit www.gofanco.com. For technical support, email us at support@gofanco.com. For drivers or manual download, please go to www.gofanco.com/downloads. Important Safety Notices Please read safety instructions carefully before installation and operation. · Please pay close attention to all warnings and hints for this device · Do not expose this unit to rain, heavy moisture, or liquid · Do not put any items into the device or attempt to modify its operation · Do not repair the device or open the enclosure without professional guidance to avoid electric shocks. Doing so may void your warranty · Keep the product in a well-ventilated location to avoid damage from overheating · Shut off power and make sure environment is safe before installation · Do not plug the HDMI cables and IR cables in/out when the device is in use to avoid cable damage. Make sure they are plugged into the correct ports · Use the included power adapters only. Make sure the specification matches if using 3rd-party DC power adapters 2 Introduction The 1x4 HDMI CAT Splitter/Extender distributes HDMI signals from one source device to four CAT6/7 outputs and one HDMI output (loopout). Features · Extends HDMI transmissions up to 70m (230ft) @1080p & 131ft (40m) @4K30Hz · HDCP 1.4 compliant · Supports up to 4K @30Hz YUV 4:4:4 · Built-in EDID, bi-directional IR, and RS232 control · Supports up to 2ch PCM audio and Stereo audio extraction · Near zero latency · Lightning/Surge/ESD protection Installation Requirements · HDMI source devices (DVD player, set top box, PC, etc.) · HDMI displays (SDTV/Monitor, HDTV/Monitor, projector, etc.) · HDMI cables (not included) · CAT cables (not included) 3 Package Contents · 1x 1x4 HDMI CAT Transmitter · 4x CAT6/7 Receivers · 1x IR Emitter cable · 4x IR Receiver cables · 1x TX power adapter (5V/2A) · 4x RX power adapters (5V/500mA) · Surface mount accessories · 1x Terminal block (RS232) · User guide 4 Product Layout Figure 1: Transmitter Layout 1. Reset Button: Press to restart the Transmitter 2. CAT6/7 Out (x4): Connects to the CAT6/7 In of the Receivers using CAT6/7 cables (CAT cables not included) 3. HDMI Out: Connects to your HDMI display 4. HDMI In: Connects to your HDMI source device 5. Power Jack: Connects to the included 5V/2A power adapter 6. Power/Signal LED: When the Transmitter is powered on: · LED is on when HDMI signal is transmitting · LED flashes when no HDMI signal is transmitting 7. IR In: Connects to the IR Receiver cable 8. IR Out: Connects to the IR Emitter cable 9. RS232: Connects to your control PC's RS232 port 5 Product Layout Continued Figure 2: Receiver Front Panel Layout 1. Reset Button: Press to restart the Receiver 2. CAT6/7 In: Connects to the CAT6/7 Out of the Transmitter using CAT6/7 cables (CAT cables not included) 3. IR In: Connect to the IR Receiver cable 4. IR Out: Connect to the IR Emitter cable 5. Power/Signal LED: When the Receiver is powered on: · LED is on when HDMI signal is transmitting · LED flashes when no HDMI signal is transmitting 6 Product Layout Continued Figure 3: Receiver Back Panel Layout 6. Power Jack: Connects to the included 5V/500mA power adapter 7. 3.5mm Out: Connects to headphones or speakers 8. HDMI Out: Connects to your HDMI display 7 Hardware Installation 1. Power off all devices including your HDMI source and HDMI display(s). 2. Connect your HDMI source device to the Transmitter's HDMI In connector with an HDMI cable (HDMI cable is not included). 3. Connect your CAT cables between the Transmitter and CAT6/7 Receivers. 4. Optional: Connect an HDMI display to the HDMI Out connector of the Transmitter using an HDMI cable (HDMI cable not included). This connection is needed only if you require local monitoring of the HDMI signal. 5. Connect an HDMI display to each CAT6/7 Receiver's HDMI Out connector with an HDMI cable (HDMI cables not included). 6. Optional: Connect the IR Receiver cables and the IR Emitter cable to the IR interface ports. This connection is needed only if you need to control your HDMI devices from the remote location. See IR Control, starting on page 10, for proper IR connection. 7. Plug the included 5V/2A power adapter into the Transmitter's Power Jack and 5V/500mA power adapter into the Receiver's Power Jack, then plug the power adapters into a reliable power outlet. 8. Power on your HDMI source device and HDMI display(s). The Splitter/Extender is ready for use. 8 Application Diagram The application diagram shows the most typical input and output devices used with the Splitter/Extender. Figure 4: Application Diagram CAT Cable Wiring We suggest both RJ-45 connectors be wired identically using T568B wiring standard for the best performance and compatibility. 9 IR Control Provides IR control of the connected devices. The IR feature is bi-directional so either the source device or the display device(s) can be remotely controlled. Controlling the Source Device 1. Connect an IR Emitter Cable to the IR Out port of the Transmitter. 2. Point the IR Emitter Cable's IR eye in line with the source device's IR window. 3. Connect an IR Receiver Cable to the IR In port on each CAT6/7 Receiver. Note: The Transmitter's IR Out connector will output the IR signals received from any of the CAT 6/7 Receivers, so as to allow control of a source from any of the remote CAT 6/7 Receivers. Controlling the Display Device(s) using IR In Allows you to remotely control each display individually. 1. Connect an IR Receiver Cable to the IR In port of the Transmitter. 2. Connect an IR Emitter Cable to the IR Out port on each CAT6/7 Receiver. 3. Point the IR Emitter Cable's IR eye in line with the display's IR window. IR Pin Definition 10 RS232 Control Connect the Transmitter's RS232 port to your control PC's serial port using an RS232 cable. COM Port Setting · Baud Rate: 9600 · Data Bits: 8 · Stop Bits: 1 · Parity Bits: None RS232 Commands 11 FAQ & Troubleshooting Q: Poor video quality or no video signal on display: A1: Check whether the HDMI cables are connected properly and are in good working condition. A2: Make sure the resolution of the display is compatible with the splitter's resolution Q: No HDMI signal output from the CAT6/7 connectors while the local HDMI out port is working normally: A1: Check whether the HDMI cables are connected properly and are in good working condition. A2: Press the reset button on both TX and RX and reconnect. Q: Snowy or fuzzy screen on the displays: A1: Cause by damaged or low quality HDMI cables. Change to a higher quality HDMI cable. Make sure the cable length is less than or equal to 5 meters. A2: Try another CAT cable and make sure the cable length is within the specified range. 12 Specifications 13 Blank Page 14 Disclaimer The product name and brand name may be registered trademarks of related manufacturers. TM and ® may be omitted on the user's guide. The pictures on the user's guide are just for reference, and there may be some slight differences with the actual products. We reserve the right to make changes without prior notice to a product or system described herein to improve reliability, function, or design. 15 Thank you for choosing gofanco www.gofanco.comAcrobat Distiller 5.0.5 (Windows)