Black Box Network Hardware 3D HDMI Extender User Manual

VX-HDMI-TP-3D40M  
3D HDMI Extender  
Boost your video/audio transmission distance  
up to 200 feet (60 m) in HDTV 1080i,  
130 feet (40 m) in HDTV 1080p, or 65 feet  
(20 m) in HDTV 1080p with 36-bit color depth.  
Customer Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S.  
Support call 724-746-5500) • FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days  
Information a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 • Mailing address:  
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FCC and IC RFI Statements/NOM Statement  
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY  
CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS  
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy,  
and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the  
manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio communication.  
It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing  
device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules,  
which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such  
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.  
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in  
which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever  
measures may be necessary to correct the interference.  
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible  
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.  
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise  
emission from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation  
of Industry Canada.  
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant  
les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de classe A prescrites dans le  
Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique publié par Industrie Canada.  
Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOM)  
Electrical Safety Statement  
INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD  
1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes  
de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado.  
2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para  
referencia futura.  
3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de  
operación deben ser respetadas.  
4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas.  
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NOM Statement  
5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del aguapor ejemplo,  
cerca de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca de una alberca,  
etc.  
6. El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carritos o pedestales  
que sean recomendados por el fabricante.  
7. El aparato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo sólo como sea  
recomendado por el fabricante.  
8. Servicio—El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo eléctrico más  
allá a lo descrito en las instrucciones de operación. Todo otro servicio  
deberá ser referido a personal de servicio calificado.  
9. El aparato eléctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posición no  
interfiera su uso. La colocación del aparato eléctrico sobre una cama, sofá,  
alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilación, no se debe  
colocar en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el flujo de aire por los orificios  
de ventilación.  
10. El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor  
como radiadores, registros de calor, estufas u otros aparatos (incluyendo  
amplificadores) que producen calor.  
11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo  
del tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como se indique en el  
aparato.  
12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la  
polarización del equipo no sea eliminada.  
13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no  
sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos,  
poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen  
del aparato.  
14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las  
recomendaciones del fabricante.  
15. En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos de las  
lineas de energia.  
16. El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no  
sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo.  
17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean  
derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación.  
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NOM Statement  
18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando:  
A: El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido dañado; u  
B: Objectos han caído o líquido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato; o  
C: El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia; o  
D: El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su  
desempeño; o  
E: El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido dañada.  
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Safety Instructions  
Safety Instructions  
The 3D HDMI Extender has been tested for conformance to safety regulations  
and requirements, and has been certified for international use. However, like all  
electronic equipment, the extender should be used with care. Please read and  
follow the safety instructions to protect yourself from possible injury and to  
minimize the risk of damage to the unit.  
• Follow all instructions and warnings marked on this unit.  
• Do not attempt to service this unit yourself, except where explained in this  
manual.  
• Provide proper ventilation and air circulation and do not use near water.  
• Keep objects that might damage the device away from it and be sure to place  
this unit on a stable surface.  
• Use only the power adapter and power cords and connection cables designed  
for this unit.  
• Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners to clean this unit. Always unplug the  
power to the device before cleaning.  
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Table of Contents  
Table of Contents  
1. Specifications ................................................................................................8  
2. Overview ................................................................................................9  
2.1 Introduction........................................................................................9  
2.2 Features ..............................................................................................9  
2.3 What’s Included................................................................................10  
2.4 Hardware Description.......................................................................10  
2.4.1 Transmitter............................................................................10  
2.4.2 Receiver.................................................................................13  
2.5 Typical Configuration........................................................................15  
3. Hardware Installation .................................................................................16  
4. EDID Learning.............................................................................................17  
5. Performance Notes.....................................................................................18  
Appendix. Pin Definitions.................................................................................20  
A.1 HDMI....................................................................................................20  
A.2 CAT5 (RJ-45) .......................................................................................21  
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Chapter 1: Specifications  
1. Specifications  
Audio Support — Surround sound (up to 7.1 ch) or stereo digital audio  
Compliance — HDMI Deep Color and full 3D, HDCP, HDMI 1.3a  
Equalization — 8-level digital control at RX  
ESD Protection — (1) human body model: 19 kV (air-gap discharge)  
and 12 kV (contact discharge); (2) core chipset: 8 kV  
HDMI over Coax Transmission Range — Full HD (1080p): 130 ft. (40 m)  
using CAT5e cable, 165 ft. (50 m) using CAT6 cable;  
HD (720p/1080i): 165 ft. (50 m) using CAT5e cable, 200 ft. (60 m)  
using CAT6 cable  
Housing — Metal enclosure  
Input DDC Signal — 5 volts (peak-to-peak, TTL)  
Input TMDS Signal — 1.2 volts (peak-to-peak)  
PCB Stack-up — 4-layer board (impedance control: differential 100 ohms,  
single 50 ohms)  
Video Bandwidth — Single-link 225 MHz (6.75 Gbps)  
Video Support — 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p (up to 36-bit color)  
User Controls — Transmitter: (1) mode rotary switch;  
Receiver: (1) signal-level rotary switch  
Connectors — Transmitter: Input: (1) HDMI Type A (19-pin female),  
Output: (1) RJ-45 (WE/SS 8P8C with [2] LED indicators), (1) HDMI Type A  
connector (19-pin female);  
Receiver: Input: (1) RJ-45 (WE/SS 8P8C with [2] LED indicators),  
Output: (1) HDMI Type A (19-pin female)  
Indicators — Each unit: (2) LEDs  
Temperature Tolerance — Operating: +32 to +104° F (0 to +40° C);  
Storage: -4 to +140° F (-20 to +60° C)  
Relative Humidity — 20 to 90%, noncondensing  
Power — Power supply: (1) 5 VDC, 2-A;  
Consumption: Transmitter: 4 watts (maximum);  
Receiver: 1.5 watts (maximum)  
Size — Each unit: 1"H x 2.4"W x 3.6"D (2.6 x 6 x 9.1 cm)  
Weight — Transmitter: 0.43 lb. (0.2 kg);  
Receiver: 0.37 lb. (0.19 kg)  
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Chapter 2: Overview  
2. Overview  
2.1 Introduction  
The 3D HDMI Extender boosts your video/audio transmission distance up to  
200 feet (60 meters) in HDTV 1080i format, 130 feet (40 m) in HDTV 1080p  
format, and 65 feet (20 m) in HDTV 1080p with 36-bit color depth.  
The extender also supports the most advanced 3D video format compliant with  
the HDMI 1.3a specification and therefore guarantees the highest 3D video  
compatibility on the market. With only one CAT5/5e/6 cable, users can readily  
extend HDTV sources from DVD players, Blu-ray Disc players, PS3s, PCs, and any  
other kinds of sources compliant with TMDS to distant display monitors  
including HDMI/DVI enabled TV sets or LCD PC monitors. This flexibility enables  
HDCP compliant DVD players or PS3s to transmit the utmost high-quality video  
and audio with a greater distance at minimal cost, when integrating several  
components.  
The extender includes two units: a transmitter and a receiver. The transmitter  
captures the input HDMI/DVI signals and carries the signals via one CAT5/5e/6  
cable. The receiver equalizes the transmitted HDMI signal. The transmission  
distance between the sending and receiving units can be up to 200 feet (60 m)  
at HD 720p or 1080i; or 130 feet (40 m) at Full HD 1080p. With an 8-level  
equalization rotary control on the receiving unit, users can adjust the  
equalization strength to the received HDMI signals accordingly, and optimize  
the transmission distance between source and destination.  
2.2 Features  
• Supports HDMI Deep Color and full 3D.  
• Extends the transmission up to 200 feet (60 m) from the HDMI source  
at HD 1080i or 720p, 24-bit color.  
• Extends the transmission up to 130 feet (40 m) from the HDMI source  
at Full HD 1080p, 24-bit color.  
• Extends the transmission length up to 65 feet (20 m) from the HDMI source  
under Full HD resolution (1080p at 36-bit color depth).  
• HDCP 1.1 compliant.  
• Minimizes the cable skew by an adjustable 8-level equalization control.  
• Transmits pure unaltered, uncompressed 7.1 ch digital HDMI over CAT5/5e/6  
cable transmission.  
• Supports DTS-HD and Dolby TrueHD high bit rate audio.  
• Enables cascading.  
• Wallmount housing is easy to install.  
• Compatible with other HDMI over CAT5/5e/6 series products.  
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Chapter 2: Overview  
NOTES:  
1. The claimed transmission distance here depends on the installed cable grade,  
source device, and display.  
2. For CAT5/coax transmission, you must use a solid cable, not stranded cable.  
Any keystone jack along the transmission path will decrease the transmission  
performance significantly.  
2.3 What’s Included  
Your package should contain the following items. If anything is missing  
or damaged, contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500  
• (1) Transmitter  
• (1) Receiver  
• (2) 5-VDC, 2-A wallmount power supplies  
• This user’s manual  
2.4 Hardware Description  
2.4.1 Transmitter  
Figures 2-1 and 2-2 show the transmitter’s front and back panels. Table 2-1  
describes its components.  
1
2
Figure 2-1. Transmitter front panel.  
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Chapter 2: Overview  
3
4
Figure 2-2. Transmitter back panel.  
Table 2-1. Transmitter components.  
Number  
Component  
Description  
1
EDID mode switch  
HDMI in connector  
See Table 2-2.  
Connects to an HDMI source with  
an HDMI male-male cable.  
2
3
4
Connects to a 5-VDC power  
supply.  
+5 VDC power connector  
RJ-45 connector:  
HDMI signal out  
Plug in a CAT5/5e/6 cable that will  
link to the receiver.  
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Chapter 2: Overview  
Table 2-2. EDID mode switch options.  
Number  
Video  
Audio  
[Video]—2D/Full-HD 24-bit  
1080p@60  
[Audio]—up to 7.1 ch  
surround sound  
0
[Video]— 2D/Full-HD 24-bit  
1080p@60  
[Audio]—up to 2.0 ch  
surround sound  
1
2
3
[Video]—2D/Full-HD 36-bit  
1080p@60  
[Audio]—up to 7.1 ch  
surround sound  
[Video]—2D/Full-HD 36-bit  
1080p@60  
[Audio]—up to 2.0 ch  
surround sound  
[Video]—2D/HD 24-bit  
(1080p@30)(1080i@60)  
(720p@60)  
[Audio]—up to 7.1 ch  
surround sound  
4
5
[Video]—2D/HD 24-bit  
(1080p@30)(1080i@60)  
(720p@60)  
[Audio]—up to 2.0 ch  
surround sound  
[Video]—3D/Full-HD 36-bit  
(1080p@60)  
[Audio]—up to 2.0 ch  
surround sound  
6
7
[EDID Learning Mode]—learns Plug in a CAT5/5e/6 cable  
EDID from the display  
that will link to the receiver.  
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Chapter 2: Overview  
2.4.2 Receiver  
Figures 2-3 and 2-4 show the receiver’s front and back panels. Table 2-2  
describes its components.  
1
2
Figure 2-3. Receiver front panel.  
3
4
Figure 2-4. Receiver back panel.  
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Chapter 2: Overview  
Table 2-2. Receiver components.  
Number  
Component  
Description  
+5-VDC power  
connector  
Connects to a 5-VDC power  
supply unit.  
1
RJ-45 connector:  
HDMI signal in  
Plug in a CAT5/5e/6 cable that will  
link to the transmitter.  
2
3
4
Adjusts the 8-level signal equalization  
control to the received HDMI signals.  
The HDMI signal level varies from 0  
(strongest) to 7 (weakest) for  
respective transmission length from  
the longest possible range to a short  
distance. Dial the Signal Level from 7  
to 0 and stop turning the rotary  
switch when the audio/video is  
playing normally. Inappropriately  
setting the signal level might damage  
the extender.  
Signal level  
Connect to an HDMI display with an  
HDMI male-male cable.  
HDMI signal out  
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Chapter 2: Overview  
2.5 Typical Configuration  
HDMI  
cable  
VX-HDMI-TP-3D40M  
Transmitter  
CATx cable  
CATx cable  
VX-HDMI-TP-3D40M  
Receiver  
HDMI  
cable  
Figure 2-3. Connection diagram.  
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Chapter 3: Hardware Installation  
3. Hardware Installation  
1. Connect an HDMI or DVI source (such as a Blu-ray disc player) to the  
transmitter.  
2. Connect an HDMI or DVI display (such as an LCD TV) to the receiver.  
3. Connect a CAT5/5e/6 cable between the transmitter and the receiver.  
4. Make sure the CAT5/5e/6 cable is tightly connected (not loose).  
5. Plug in the 5-VDC power supply to the receiver’s power jack.  
6. Plug in the 5-VDC power supply to the transmitter’s power jack.  
7. If you see a flickering or blinking image on the display, adjust the rotary  
control switch to improve the cable skew. 0 stands for the strongest HDMI  
signal level for the longest possible transmission distance. 7 stands for the  
weakest HDMI signal for short transmission distance. Adjust the signal level  
from 7 to 0 and stop turning the rotary switch when the audio/video is  
playing normally. Inappropriately setting the signal level might damage the  
extender.  
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Chapter 4: EDID Learning  
4. EDID Learning  
1. Power off the transmitter and disconnect the CAT5/5e/6 cable between the  
transmitter and the receiver.  
2. Using an HDMI cable, connect the HDMI display to the “HDMI IN” connector  
on the transmitter.  
3. Set “MODE” on the transmitter.  
4. Power on the transmitter.  
5. The LED next to the RJ-45 connector on the transmitter will dim and light  
again, which indicates that the EDID learning procedure is complete.  
6. Unplug the HDMI cable from the display and follow the instructions in  
Chapter 3 to set up the extender.  
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Chapter 5: Performance Notes  
5. Performance Notes  
1. When you adjust the signal level on the receiver, dial the rotary control switch  
from 7 to 0 and stop turning the rotary switch whenever the audio/video is  
playing normally. Inappropriately setting the signal level might damage the  
extender.  
2. If the DVI or HDMI device requires the EDID information, use the EDID reader/  
writer to retrieve and provide DVI or HDMI display EDID information.  
3. The transmission length is largely affected by the type of CAT5/5e/6 cables,  
the type of HDMI sources, and the type of HDMI display. The testing result  
shows solid UTP cables (usually in the form of 1000 ft. [300 m] bulk cables)  
can transmit much longer signals than stranded UTP cables (usually in the  
form of fixed length patch cords). Shielded STP cables are better suited than  
unshielded UTP cables. A solid UTP CAT5e cable transmits farther than  
stranded STP CAT6 cable. For long extension applications, use solid UTP/STP  
cables.  
4. We recommend using EIA/TIA-568-B termination (T568B) for CAT5/5e/6  
cable.  
5. To reduce the interference among the unshielded twisted pairs of wires in  
CAT5/5e/6 cable, use shielded STP cables to improve EMI problems.  
NOTE: EMI problems are more common in long transmission.  
6. Because the quality of the CAT5/5e/6 cables has a major effect on how long  
the transmission limit can be and how good the received picture quality is,  
the actual transmission range depends on which CAT5/5e/6 cables you  
choose. For desired resolutions greater than 1080i or 1280 x 1024, we  
recommend using CAT6 cable.  
7. If your HDMI display has multiple HDMI inputs, the first HDMI input [HDMI  
input #1] generally can produce better transmission performance among all  
HDMI inputs.  
Table 5-1 on the next page describes HDMI performance over CAT5/CAT5e/  
CAT6 cable.  
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Chapter 5: Performance Notes  
Table 5-1. HDMI performance guide.  
Performance rating Type of category cable  
Wiring  
Shielding  
CAT5  
CAT5e  
CAT6  
Unshielded (UTP) ***  
****  
*****  
Solid  
Shielded (STP)  
Unshielded (UTP)  
Shielded (STP)  
***  
*
***  
**  
*
****  
**  
Stranded  
*
**  
Termination Always use EIA/TIA-568B termination.  
NOTE: The number of asterisks in Table 5-1 indicates the performance quality  
(more asterisks = better performance).  
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Appendix A: Pin Definitions  
Appendix. Pin Definitions  
A.1 HDMI  
Figure A-1. Type A HDMI receptacle.  
Table A-1. HDMI female connector pinning.  
Pin  
Number Signal  
Pin  
Number Signal  
Pin 1  
Pin 2  
Pin 3  
TMDS Data2+  
Pin 11  
TMDS Clock Shield  
TMDS Data2 Shield Pin 12  
TMDS Clock-  
TMDS Data2-  
TMDS Data1+  
Pin 13  
Pin 14  
Not connected  
Reserved (Not  
connected on device)  
Pin 4  
Pin 5  
Pin 6  
Pin 7  
Pin 8  
Pin 9  
Pin 10  
TMDS Data1 Shield Pin 15  
SCL  
TMDS Data-  
Pin 16  
Pin 17  
SDA  
TMDS Data0+  
DDC/CEC Ground  
+5V power  
Hot Plug Detect  
TMDS Data0 Shield Pin 18  
TMD Data0-  
TMDS Clock+  
Pin 19  
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Appendix A: Pin Definitions  
A.2 CAT5 (RJ-45)  
Figure A-2. RJ-45 jack.  
Table A-2. Data link TIA/EIA-568-B.  
Pin  
Number Color  
Function  
TX0-  
Pin 1  
Pin 2  
Pin 3  
Pin 4  
Pin 5  
Pin 6  
Pin 7  
Pin 8  
White-Orange  
Orange  
TX0+  
TX1-  
White-Green  
Blue  
TX2-  
White-Blue  
Green  
TX2+  
TX1+  
TXC-  
White-Brown  
Brown  
TXC+  
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NOTES  
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