Ecler VEO-XTT44 and VEO-XRT44 HDMI Extenders

Important Information

Important Note: Please read this manual carefully and understand its contents before connecting the equipment to ensure optimal use and performance.

For optimal operation and maintenance, it is recommended to use authorized Ecler Technical Services.

Ecler products come with a warranty. Refer to www.ecler.com or the included warranty card for details on validity and conditions.

Introduction

The Ecler VEO-XTT44 (Transmitter) and VEO-XRT44 (Receiver) are professional HDBaseT® extenders for HDR (High Dynamic Range) HDMI® signals. They support video resolutions up to 4K/UHD at 60 Hz with 4:4:4 chroma subsampling and HDMI® data rates up to 18 Gbps.

The integrated scaler in the transmitter allows upscaling a Full HD input to 4K. Bidirectional power via the cable or PoH (Power Over HDbaseT®) enables a single power supply connection to either the transmitter or receiver.

A 4-contact DIP switch allows for EDID management with multiple customizable options. The extenders include audio extraction, ARC support, bidirectional IR, and RS-232 transmission. A video test pattern generator is built into the transmitter for installation testing.

This product is an ideal solution for residential and commercial applications requiring the latest 4K/UHD and HDR displays and sources.

Key Features

• Supports HDMI® and HDMI® video resolutions up to 4K@60Hz 4:4:4 HDR.
• Supports HDCP 2.2 and 1.4.
• Transmits 4K signals up to 40 meters and 1080P signals up to 70 meters over a single CATx cable.
• Supports video resolution upscaling; 1080P input can be automatically converted to 4K.
• SPDIF output on the receiver for audio extraction from the source.
• High data rate of 18 Gbps.
• Advanced EDID management: supports selection of multiple built-in or custom EDID settings.
• Test pattern generator provides a built-in 4K/1080P image for troubleshooting.
• Bidirectional IR, RS232, and 24V PoH.
• Supports ARC protocol.
• Supports CEC transmission.
• LED indicators for current operating status.
• Firmware update via micro-USB port.
• ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) protection.

Package Contents

Transmitter

• 1 x VEO-XTT44 Transmitter
• 2 x Mounting brackets with 4 screws
• 4 x Rubber feet
• 1 x 3-contact terminal block
• 1 x AC adapter (24V DC, 1.25A)
• 1 x Quick Start and Warranty Guide

Receiver

• 1 x VEO-XRT44 Receiver
• 2 x Mounting brackets with 4 screws
• 4 x Rubber feet
• 1 x RS232 cable (3-pin to DB9)
• 1 x AC adapter (24V DC, 1.25A)
• 1 x Quick Start and Warranty Guide

Front and Rear Panel Descriptions (Transmitter - VEO-XTT44)

Front Panel:

• 1. Power LED: Lights up red when the unit is powered on.
• 2. Test Pattern Button: Press with a pointed object (e.g., paperclip) to activate. A blue LED on the left indicates the mode. Pressing once generates a 1080P/60Hz color bar pattern. Pressing again generates a 4K/60Hz 4:4:4 color bar pattern (left LED flashes blue). Press and hold for three seconds to exit Test Pattern mode.
• 3. 1080P → 4K Button: Press and hold for at least three seconds to enable 1080P to 4K upscaling (left LED turns blue). Press again to exit this mode.
• 4. EDID DIP Switch: 4-contact DIP switch for EDID and HDCP mode selection. Refer to the EDID Management section for details.
• 5. FW (Firmware) Port: Micro-USB port for firmware updates and user-defined EDID uploads.

Rear Panel:

• 6. HDMI® In: Type-A female HDMI® port for connecting an HDMI® source.
• 7. ARC Audio Out: Toslink connector for connecting speakers or an amplifier for ARC audio output.
• 8. IR In: 3.5mm mini-jack for connecting an IR receiver (not included) for IR signal transmission.
• 9. IR Out: 3.5mm mini-jack for connecting an IR emitter (not included) for IR signal transmission.
• 10. RS232: 3-contact terminal block for connecting a control device via RS232 (e.g., PC) or a third-party device to be controlled.
• 11. HDBT Out: RJ45 port for connecting the HDBT input port of the receiver via CATx Ethernet cable. The LINK LED lights up orange for a valid HDBaseT® link between the transmitter and receiver. The HDCP LED lights up green when HDCP content is present in the video.
• 12. DC 24V: DC connector for the AC adapter.

Front and Rear Panel Descriptions (Receiver - VEO-XRT44)

Front Panel:

• 1. Power LED: Lights up red when the unit is powered on.
• 2. ARC Mode Button: Press with a pointed object to activate ARC mode (left LED turns blue). Press again to deactivate ARC mode and turn off the LED.
• 3. ARC Audio In: Toslink connector for connecting an ARC audio source device (e.g., TV).
• 4. FW (Firmware) Port: Micro-USB port for firmware updates.
• 5. HDMI® Out: Type-A female HDMI® output port for connecting an HDMI® display (e.g., TV).
• 6. Audio Breakout: If ARC mode is disabled, this Toslink connector is used for audio extraction from the HDMI® source. If ARC mode is enabled, this port does not output audio.
• 7. IR In: 3.5mm mini-jack for connecting an IR receiver (not included) for IR signal transmission.
• 8. IR Out: 3.5mm mini-jack for connecting an IR emitter (not included) for IR signal transmission.
• 9. RS232: 3-contact terminal block for connecting a control device via RS232 (e.g., PC) or a third-party device to be controlled.
• 10. HDBT In: RJ45 port for connecting the HDBT output port of the transmitter via CATx Ethernet cable. The LINK LED lights up orange for a valid HDBaseT® link with the transmitter. The HDCP LED lights up green when HDCP content is present in the video.
• 11. DC 24V: DC connector for the AC adapter.

EDID Management

EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) is data used by the source device to match its video resolution with the connected display. By default, the source device uses the EDID from the first connected display. However, to ensure video resolution compatibility when different displays are connected, the front panel DIP switch on the transmitter allows setting a fixed EDID value.

A low position (OFF) corresponds to '0', and a high position (ON) corresponds to '1'.

The DIP switches 1-3 are used for EDID settings. The settings corresponding to the DIP switch positions are indicated on the rear of the product.

User EDID Setup:

1. Rename the user-defined EDID file to the following format: EC_xx_xxxxx_xxxx_xxx.bin (EC: fixed value, xx: EDID identifier (e.g., 15), xxxxx: video resolution, xxxx: refresh rate, xxx: audio format. Example: EC_15_3840x2160_60Hz_Dolby.bin).
2. Connect the transmitter's FW port to a PC using a USB cable and power on the transmitter. The PC will detect a virtual disk named "BOOTDISK".
3. Double-click to open the disk. A file named "READY.TXT" will appear.
4. Copy the user-defined EDID file (e.g., EC_15_3840x2160_60Hz_Dolby.bin) to the "BOOTDISK".
5. Re-open the disk. If the "READY.TXT" file has changed to "SUCCESS.TXT", the user-defined EDID has been successfully imported and saved.
6. Remove the USB cable and restart the transmitter.
7. The new EDID can now be invoked by setting the DIP switch to "111".

HDCP Mode

Set DIP switch 4 to "ON" for HDCP Active mode or "OFF" for HDCP Passive mode (default).

ARC Mode

The front panel of the receiver has a button to activate or deactivate ARC mode.

Press the button with a pointed object to activate ARC mode. The left LED will illuminate blue. Pressing the button again will deactivate ARC mode and turn off the LED.

System Connection

The following diagram illustrates typical input and output connections for the extender.

Scenario 1: Receiver ARC mode is ON, and the display (e.g., HD TV) supports ARC. The TV's audio signal is transmitted from the TV to the receiver via HDMI®, then outputted through the transmitter's ARC Audio Out port.

[Diagram showing Tx and Rx units connected with HDMI, ARC, IR, RS232, and HDBaseT cables. Speaker and Laptop connected to Tx. HDTV connected to Rx.]

Note: An STP cable is recommended for optimal performance in ARC mode.

Scenario 2: Receiver ARC mode is ON, but the display (e.g., HD TV) does not support ARC. The TV's audio signal is transmitted from the TV to the receiver via an optical audio cable, then outputted through the transmitter's ARC Audio Out port.

[Diagram showing Tx and Rx units connected with HDMI, ARC, IR, RS232, and HDBaseT cables. Speaker and Laptop connected to Tx. HDTV connected to Rx, with an optical audio cable connecting TV to Receiver's ARC Audio In.]

Note: An STP cable is recommended for optimal performance in ARC mode.

Scenario 3: Receiver ARC mode is OFF. The TV's audio signal cannot return to the transmitter's ARC Audio Out port. The receiver's Audio Breakout port is connected to a speaker or amplifier for audio extraction from the HDMI® source.

[Diagram showing Tx and Rx units connected with HDMI, IR, RS232, and HDBaseT cables. Laptop connected to Tx. HDTV connected to Rx, with Audio Breakout port on Rx connected to Speaker.]

Technical Specifications

11.1. Video Performances

• Supported Resolutions: 480i, 480p, 720i, 720p, 1080i, 1080p up to 60Hz, 1200p up to 25/30Hz, 4K up to 60Hz.
• Colorspace: RGB, YCbCr
• Chroma Subsampling: 4:4:4, 4:2:0
• Color Depth: 8-bit, 10-bit, 12-bit, 16-bit only @4K30
• Signal Bandwidth: 18 Gbps
• HDCP: 2.2/1.4 Compliant
• Video Connectors: Transmitter: Type-A Female HDMI®; Receiver: Type-A Female HDMI®

11.2. Audio Performances

• Audio Formats: PCM 2Ch, PCM 5.1, PCM 7.1, Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio
• Sample Rate: 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz
• Bit Rate: Up to 24-bit
• Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20KHz, ±3dB
• Max Output Level: 2.0Vrms, ± 0.5dB
• SNR: > 85dB
• Audio Connectors: Transmitter: Toslink (ARC output); Receiver: Toslink (Audio breakout), Toslink (ARC input)

11.3. Control Performances

• TX Control Ports: Test Pattern Button, 1080P→4K Button, EDID 4-pin DIP switch, IR In/Out Minijack 3.5mm, RS232 3-pin Euroblock, FW Micro USB.
• RX Control Ports: ARC On/Off Button, IR In/Out Minijack 3.5mm, RS232 3-pin Euroblock, FW Micro USB.
• CEC: Pass-through

11.4. General

• HDMI® Distance: Up to 10 meters / 33 ft with Ecler VEO cables.
• Transmission Standard: HDBaseT®
• Cat.5e/6 Distance: CAT5e/6 @ 4K up to 35 m / 115 ft; CAT6a/7 @ 4K up to 40 m / 130 ft; CAT5e/6 @ 1080p up to 60 m / 197 ft; CAT6a/7 @ 1080p up to 70 m / 230 ft.
• Operating Temperature: -5 to +55°C (23 to +131 °F)
• Humidity: 10 to 90% RH (no condensation)
• Power Consumption: 12W (Maximum, TX+RX)
• Power Supply: Input: AC 100V ~ 240V 50/60Hz; Output: DC 24V---1.25A
• Dimensions (TX and RX): 140mm × 84mm × 20mm (5.51" x 3.31" x 0.79")
• Weight: TX: 275g (0.606 lbs); RX: 290g (0.640 lbs)

Mechanical Diagrams

12.1. VEO-XTT44

[Diagram showing the dimensions and port layout of the VEO-XTT44 transmitter.]

12.2. VEO-XRT44

[Diagram showing the dimensions and port layout of the VEO-XRT44 receiver.]

Manufacturer Information

All product specifications are subject to change due to manufacturing tolerances.

NEEC AUDIO BARCELONA S.L. reserves the right to make modifications or improvements to the design or manufacturing that may affect the characteristics of this product.

For technical questions, please contact your supplier, distributor, or fill out the contact form on the Ecler website under Support / Technical requests.

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