Ecler VEO-XTT44 and VEO-XRT44 HDMI® HDBaseT® Extender User Manual

1. Important Remark

WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN.

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WARNING: Terminals marked with a lightning symbol may carry sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. External wiring requires installation by an instructed person or the use of ready-made leads or cords.

WARNING: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.

WARNING: Apparatus with Class I construction shall be connected to a mains socket-outlet with a protective earthing connection.

2. Important Safety Instructions

1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at the plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Unplug the apparatus during lightening storms or when unused for long periods of time.
13. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
14. Disconnecting from mains: Switching off the POWER switch stops all functions and light indicators, but fully disconnecting the device from mains is done by unplugging the power cord from the mains input socket. For this reason, it always shall remain readily operable.
15. Equipment is connected to a socket-outlet with earthing connection by means of a power cord.
16. The marking information is located at the bottom of the apparatus.
17. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

WARNING: This product must not be discarded, under any circumstance, as unsorted urban waste. Take to the nearest electrical and electronic waste treatment center.

NEEC AUDIO BARCELONA, S.L. accepts no liability for any damage that may be caused to people, animals, or objects due to failure to comply with the warnings above.

3. Important Note

Thank you for choosing Ecler VEO-XTT44 and VEO-XRT44 HDMI® HDBaseT® Extenders with ARC!

It is VERY IMPORTANT to carefully read this manual and to fully understand its contents before any connection to maximize your use and get the best performance from this equipment.

To ensure optimal operation of this device, we strongly recommend that its maintenance be carried out by authorized Technical Services.

All ECLER products are covered by warranty. Please refer to www.ecler.com or the warranty card included with this product for the period of validity and conditions.

4. Introduction

Ecler VEO-XTT44 and VEO-XRT44 are professional HDBaseT® Transmitter and Receiver for HDMI® extension of High Dynamic Range (HDR) formats. The extenders support video signal at resolution up to 4K/UHD at 60Hz with 4:4:4 chroma sampling and HDMI® data rate up to 18Gbps. The scaler implemented on the TX allows upscaling fullHD input to 4K. Bidirectional PoH (Power Over HDBaseT®) allows using only one power supply connected to the Transmitter or the Receiver, according to the installation needs. A 4-pin DIP switch allows managing EDID with multiple and customizable options. The extenders include audio de-embedding and ARC support, bi-directional IR and RS-232 pass-through. A video pattern generator is included in the transmitter for test purposes during installation. This product represents the ideal solution for residential and commercial applications that include the latest 4K/UHD and HDR sources and displays.

Features:

• Supports HDMI® and the HDMI® video resolution up to 4K@60Hz 4:4:4 HDR.
• HDCP 2.2 and 1.4 supported.
• Extends 4K signals to distances up to 40 meters (131 feet) and 1080P signals to distances up to 70 meters (230 feet) over a single CATx cable.
• Supports video resolution up-scaling; the 1080P input can be automatically upgraded to 4K output.
• SPDIF out on receiver for source audio de-embedding.
• 18Gbps high bandwidth.
• Advanced EDID management: multiple built-in EDID settings or customized EDID can be selected.
• Test pattern provides a built-in 4K/1080P image for troubleshooting.
• Bidirectional IR, RS232 and 24V PoH.
• Supports ARC.
• Supports CEC pass-through.
• Provides LEDs to indicate the current operating status.
• Firmware upgrade by Micro-USB port.
• ESD protection.

5. Packages Content

Transmitter

• 1 x VEO-XTT44 Transmitter
• 2 x TX Mounting Ears with 4 Screws
• 4 x TX Rubber feet
• 1 x 3-pin Terminal Block
• 1 x Power Adapter (24V DC 1.25A)
• 1 x Quick guide and warranty

Receiver

• 1 x VEO-XRT44 Receiver
• 2 x RX Mounting Ears with 4 Screws
• 4 x RX Rubber feet
• 1 x RS232 Cable (3-pin to DB9)
• 1 x Power Adapter (24V DC 1.25A)
• 1 x Quick guide and warranty

6. Panel Descriptions

6.1. Transmitter Frontal Panel and Rear Panel

1. Power LED: The LED illuminates red when power is applied.

2. Test Pattern: Pressing the button with a paper clip or other pointed tool, the left LED illuminates blue, and the device generates an image of 1080P/60Hz color bar to output. Pressing this button again, the left LED will blink blue at an interval of 500ms, and the product generates an image of 4K/60Hz 4:4:4 color bar to output. Press and hold this button for three seconds again to exit the Test Pattern mode.

3. 1080P → 4K: Press and hold the button for at least three seconds with a paper clip or other pointed tool to enable 1080P to 4K up-scaling, and then the left LED illuminates blue. Press and hold it again to exit.

4. EDID: 4-pin DIP switch for EDID setting and HDCP mode selection. Refer to EDID Management for more details.

5. FW: Micro-USB port for firmware upgrade and user-defined EDID upload.

6. HDMI® In: Type-A female HDMI® input port to connect a HDMI® source.

7. ARC Audio Out: Toslink connector to connect a speaker or amplifier for ARC audio output.

8. IR In: 3.5mm jack to connect the IR receiver (not included) for IR pass-through.

9. IR Out: 3.5mm jack to connect the IR emitter (not included) for IR pass-through.

10. RS232: 3-pin terminal block to connect the RS232 control device (e.g., PC) or a third-party device to be controlled.

11. HDBT Out: RJ45 port to connect the HDBT input port of the receiver by CATx Ethernet cable. The LINK LED illuminates orange when there is a valid HDBaseT® link between the transmitter and the receiver. The HDCP LED illuminates green when the video contains HDCP content.

12. DC 24V: DC connector for the power adapter connection.

6.2. Receiver Frontal and Rear Panel

1. Power LED: The LED illuminates red when power is applied.

2. ARC Mode: Pressing the button with a paper clip or another pointed tool enables the ARC mode, and the left LED illuminates blue. Pressing it again disables the ARC mode, and the LED turns off.

3. ARC Audio In: Toslink connector to connect an ARC audio source device (e.g., TV).

4. FW: Micro-USB port for firmware upgrade.

5. HDMI® Out: Type-A female HDMI® output port to connect an HDMI® display (e.g., TV).

6. Audio Breakout: If the ARC mode is OFF, the Toslink connector is used to connect a speaker or amplifier for HDMI® source audio de-embedding. Note that if the ARC mode is ON, this port has no audio output.

7. IR In: 3.5mm jack to connect the IR receiver (not included) for IR pass-through.

8. IR Out: 3.5mm jack to connect the IR emitter (not included) for IR pass-through.

9. RS232: 3-pin terminal block to connect the RS232 control device (e.g., PC) or a third-party device to be controlled.

10. HDBT In: RJ45 port to connect the HDBT output port of the transmitter by CATx Ethernet cable. The LINK LED illuminates orange when there is a valid HDBaseT® link between the transmitter and the receiver. The HDCP LED illuminates green when the video contains HDCP content.

11. DC 24V: DC connector for the power adapter connection.

7. EDID Management

The Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) is used by the source device to match its video resolution with the connected display. By default, the source device obtains its EDID from the first connected display. Since displays with different capabilities can be connected to the extender, the DIP switch on the front panel of the transmitter can be used to set the EDID to a fixed value to ensure compatibility in video resolution.

The switch represents “0” when in the lower (OFF) position, and “1” when in the upper (ON) position.

Switches 1-3 are used for EDID setting. The DIP switch status and its corresponding setting are shown below:

Note:

• 2CH: Supports LPCM 2CH.
• Multi-CH: Supports LPCM 8CH, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD, Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1, Dolby Digital Plus.

7.1. User-defined EDID Setting

In addition to directly selecting the built-in EDID, the specific EDID can be customized by following the below operation process:

1. Rename the user-defined EDID according to the following format: EC_xx_XXXXx_xxxx_xxx.bin
   • EC: Fixed value
   • xx: EDID ID. It is "15".
   • XXXXx: Video resolution.
   • xxxx: Refresh rate.
   • xxx: Audio format.
   Example: EC_15_3840x2160_60Hz_Dolby.bin
2. Connect the FW port of the transmitter to the PC with a USB cable, and then power on the transmitter. The PC will automatically detect a virtual disk named "BOOTDISK".
3. Double-click to open the disk; a file named “READY.TXT” will be shown.
4. Copy the user-defined EDID (such as EC_15_3840x2160_60Hz_Dolby.bin) to the "BOOTDISK" disk.
5. Reopen the disk to check if the filename “READY.TXT” has automatically become “SUCCESS.TXT”. If yes, the user-defined EDID has been imported into the transmitter and saved as its corresponding EDID ID successfully.
6. Remove the USB cable, and then reboot the transmitter.
7. The new EDID can now be invoked by setting the DIP switch status to “111”.

8. HDCP Mode

Set switch 4 to the “ON” position to select HDCP Active mode, or to the “OFF” position for HDCP Passive mode.

9. ARC Mode

The front panel of the receiver provides a button to enable or disable ARC mode, as shown in the figure below:

Press the button with a paper clip or other pointed tool to enable the ARC mode: the left LED illuminates blue. Press it again to exit the ARC mode, and the LED is off.

10. System Connection

The following diagrams illustrate the typical input and output connections of the extender:

Scenario 1: ARC mode of receiver is ON, and the display device (e.g. HDTV) supports ARC.

The TV audio is transmitted from the TV back to the receiver via HDMI® cable, and then it will be output by the ARC Audio Out port of the transmitter.

Note: STP cable is recommended to ensure optimal device performance in ARC mode.

Scenario 2: ARC mode of receiver is ON, but the display device (e.g. HDTV) doesn't support ARC.

The TV audio is transmitted from the TV back to the receiver via optic audio cable, and then it will be output by the ARC Audio Out port of the transmitter.

Note: STP cable is recommended to ensure optimal device performance in ARC mode.

Scenario 3: ARC mode of receiver is OFF.

The TV audio cannot go back to the ARC Audio Out port of the transmitter. The Audio Breakout port of the receiver is connected to a speaker or amplifier for HDMI® source audio de-embedding.

Note: STP cable is recommended to ensure optimal device performance in ARC mode.

11. Technical Specifications

11.1. Video Performances

11.2. Audio Performances

11.3. Control Performances

11.4. General

12. Mechanical Diagrams

12.1. VEO-XTT44

Diagrams showing the front, rear, and side views of the VEO-XTT44 transmitter, including port labels and dimensions.

12.2. VEO-XRT44

Diagrams showing the front, rear, and side views of the VEO-XRT44 receiver, including port labels and dimensions.