Ace Plus EX-G015 User manual

EX-G015
2x8 HDMI 1.3 over Single CAT5
Distribution Amplifier
User Manual
ACE PLUS CORP.
Headquarters :
9F-2., No. 190 Sec. 2 Jung Shing Rd.,Hsin-dian,
Taipei, Taiwan 231
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
Website: www.ace-plus.com
www.ace-plus.tw
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Safety and Notice
The EX-G015 2x8 HDMI 1.3 over Single CAT5 Distribution Amplifier has been tested for
conformance to safety regulations and requirements, and has been certified for international use.
However, like all electronic equipments, the EX-G015 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.
zFollow all instructions and warnings marked on this unit.
zDo not attempt to service this unit yourself, except where explained in this manual.
zProvide proper ventilation and air circulation and do not use near water.
zKeep objects that might damage the device and assure that the placement of this unit is on a
stable surface.
zUse only the power adapter and power cords and connection cables designed for this unit.
zDo not use liquid or aerosol cleaners to clean this unit. Always unplug the power to the device
before cleaning.
ACE PLUS CORP.
Headquarters :
9F-2., No. 190 Sec. 2 Jung Shing Rd.,Hsin-dian,
Taipei, Taiwan 231
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
Website: www.ace-plus.com
www.ace-plus.tw
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The EX-G015 2x8 HDMI 1.3 over Single CAT5 Distribution Amplifier provides the most flexible
solution by which the high definition video and high quality audio can be transmitted to different
locations over a long distance. The devices are cascadable, allowing you to extend HDMI compliant
displays almost anywhere. Installed with a 2x1 HDMI 1.3 compliant switch, one of the input HDMI
sources can be duplicated and distributed to up to 8 HDMI enable displays through cost effective
Cat-5/5e cables and RJ-45 to HDMI mini-extenders (EX-G076B). With the built in equalization, the
input HDMI cable can be extended up to 20 meters (66 feet) long under Full HD, and make the overall
transmission distance superior than regular HDMI splitters or matrix switches in the market.
Features
zState-of-the-art Silicon Image (founder of HDMI) chipset embedded for upmost compatibility and
reliability
zHDMI 1.3c compliant
zHDCP compliant
zRegenerates the HDMI signal
zActs as a 2x1 HDMI switch plus a 1x8 HDMI over CAT5 splitter
zSupports default HDMI EDID and has the ability to learn the EDID of displays
zExtends up to 20m (66ft) of input HDMI cable
zExtends up to 60m (200ft) of output CAT-5/5e/6 LAN cable under HD (720p / 1080i)
zExtends up to 40m (130ft) of output CAT-5/5e/6 LAN cable under Full HD (1080p)
zPure unaltered uncompressed 7.1ch digital HDMI over LAN cable transmission
zAllows cascading
zPerfectly integrated with other HDMI over CAT5 series products
z1U rack mountable
The length depends on the characteristics and quality of the cables. Higher resolutions and
longer transmission distances require low skew cables (<25ns/100m) for best performance.
Unshielded CAT6 with metal RJ-45 connectors is recommended.
Introduction
ACE PLUS CORP.
Headquarters :
9F-2., No. 190 Sec. 2 Jung Shing Rd.,Hsin-dian,
Taipei, Taiwan 231
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
Website: www.ace-plus.com
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Specifications & Package Contents
Model Name EX-G015 EX-G076A EX-G076B
Technical
Role of usage 2x8 distribution amplifier
Transmitter [TX] Receiver [long range RX] Receiver [short range RX]
HDMI compliance HDMI 1.3c
HDCP compliance Yes
Video bandwidth Single-link 225MHz [6.75Gbps]
Video support 480i / 480p / 720p / 1080i / 1080p60
HDMI transmission
over LAN cable Full HD (1080p): 40m (130ft) [CAT5e] / 50m (165ft) [CAT6] HD (720p/1080i): 50m (165ft) [CAT5e] / 60m (200ft) [CAT6]
Audio support Surround sound (up to 7.1ch) or stereo digital audio
Equalization Built-in
Adjustable 8-level
digital None
Input TMDS signal 1.2 Volts [peak-to-peak]
Input DDC signal 5 Volts [peak-to-peak, TTL]
ESD protection
[EX-G015 & EX-G076A] [1] Human body model — ±15kV [air-gap discharge] & ±8kV [contact
discharge]
[2] Core chipset — ±8kV
PCB stack-up 4-layer board [impedance control — differential 100Ω; single 50Ω]
Input 2x HDMI 1x RJ-45 1x RJ-45
Output 8x RJ-45 1x HDMI 1x HDMI
HDMI connector Type A[19-pin female] Type A[19-pin female] Type A[19-pin male]
RJ-45 connector WE/SS 8P8C with 2 LED indicators
DIP switch [EX-G015] 4-pin for EDID learning and audio setting modes
Rotary control switch None HDMI signal level None
Mechanical EX-G015 EX-G076A EX-G076B
Housing Metal case Metal case Plastic mold
Model 438 x 158 x 44mm
[1’5” x 6.2” x 1.8”] 60 x 80 x 25mm [2.4” x 3.2” x 1”] 25 x 45 x 20mm [1”x1.8”x0.8”]
Package 230 x 545 x 110mm
[9.1” x 1’10” x 4.3”] 175 x 270 x 80mm [10.6” x 6.9” x 3.2”] 115 x 170 x 40mm [4.5”x6.7”x1.6”]
Dimensions
[L x W x H]
Carton 580 x 570 x 260mm [1’11”
x 1’11” x 10.2”] 370 x 450 x 300mm [1’3” x 1’6” x 11.8”] 370 x 450 x 300mm [1’3” x 1’6” x 11.8”]
Model 1.4kg [3.1 lbs] 154g [5.4oz] 22g [0.8oz]
Weight Package 2.2kg [4.8 lbs] 453g [1 lb] 90g [3.2oz]
Fixedness 1U rack-mount with ears Wall-mounting case with
screws Direct plug-in
Power supply 5V 4A DC 5V 2A DC None
Power consumption 13 Watts [max] 1 Watt [max] 0.5 Watt [max]
Operation
temperature 0~40°C [32~104°F]
Storage temperature -20~60°C [-4~140°F]
Relative humidity 20~90% RH [no condensation]
Package Contents
1x EX-G015
2x Rack-mounting ears
1x 5V power adapter
1x User Manual
1x EX-G076A
1x 5V power adapter
1x User Manual
1x EX-G076B
1x User Manual
ACE PLUS CORP.
Headquarters :
9F-2., No. 190 Sec. 2 Jung Shing Rd.,Hsin-dian,
Taipei, Taiwan 231
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
Website: www.ace-plus.com
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Application Diagram
HDMI cable
HDMI source #1
HDMI source #2 EX-G015
EX-G076A
CAT5 cable up to 25m (80ft)
CAT5 cable
up to 60m (200ft)
HDTV#1
EX-G076B EX-G076B
HDTV#2
CAT5 cable
HDMI cable
HDMI cable
CAT5 cable
EX-G076A EX-G076A
HDMI cable
EX-G076B
HDTV#7
EX-G076B
CAT5 cable
HDMI cable
HDTV#4
HDTV#3
HDTV#8
EX-G076A
HDMI cable
HDTV#6
HDTV#5
ACE PLUS CORP.
Headquarters :
9F-2., No. 190 Sec. 2 Jung Shing Rd.,Hsin-dian,
Taipei, Taiwan 231
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
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Panel Descriptions
EX-G015
6
3 41 2 5
1. +5V DC: Power jack for 5V DC
2. HDMI INPUT 1: Connect to one HDMI source here
3. HDMI INPUT 2: Connect to another HDMI source here
4. EDID & Audio: DIP Switch (see more detail in the next section)
5. Push-in button for switching between HDMI INPUT 1 and HDMI INPUT 2
6. HDMI Signal OUTPUT 1–8: Link to each HDMI display via a Cat-5/5e/6 cable with a HDMI over
CAT5 receiver EX-G076A or EX-G076B
DIP Switch
ACE PLUS CORP.
Headquarters :
9F-2., No. 190 Sec. 2 Jung Shing Rd.,Hsin-dian,
Taipei, Taiwan 231
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
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DIP Switch
DIP Switch
Position
Pin#1 Pin#2
Pin#3 Pin#4
Video Audio Description
OFF
[©]OFF [©]Up to
1080p Stereo
2Default Mode3– Up to 1080p & stereo audio output
for most HDTVs
OFF
[©]ON [ª] Up to
720p/1080i Stereo Safe Mode4– Enforce the system output at
720p/1080i video and stereo audio for basic
compatibility among HDTV
ON [ª] OFF [©]Bypass5Bypas
s5EDID Learning6Mode – for learning EDID from the display while playing any received HDMI audio format
ON [ª] ON [ª]Bypass Stereo EDID Learning6& Stereo Mode – for learning EDID
from the display while enforcing stereo output if any
HDTV cannot play surround sound normally
Note
1 Pin#1 and pin#2 are for HDMI INPUT 1; while pin#3 and pin#4 are for HDMI INPUT 2
2 If the HDTV shows video but without audio, please set audio mode to stereo.
3 Factory default setting is pin#1-OFF[©], pin#2-OFF[©], pin#3-OFF[©] & pin#4-OFF[©]for
1080p with stereo.
4 If you encounter any unsolved audio/video output problem during system installation,
please dial the DIP switch to pin#1-OFF[©], pin#2-ON[ª], pin#3-OFF[©], & Pin#4-ON[ª] for
safe mode to enforce the most compatible 720p stereo output for system check. However,
the safe mode cannot be initiated if your HDMI sources are set to enforce 1080p output. In
this case, please reconfigure your HDMI source to all resolution output for
troubleshooting.
5 Bypass means this device will maintain playing the original format of HDMI signals in
video and perhaps audio. By setting at this mode, the users may encounter compatibility
issue among different kinds of HDMI sources and displays. If you cannot get the audio
and/or video output normally at the system installation, please change the DIP switch
setting to default mode or even safe mode to verify the functionality of the device.
6 To learn the EDID of HDMI display for respective HDMI source devices, set (pin#1 and/or
pin#3) at ON[ª]first then connect the HDTV sets to respective HDMI inputs via HDMI
cables. Then please wait for 20 seconds for completing the EDID learning procedure. If you
want to learn the EDID from another HDTV, you must set pin#1 and/or pin#3) at OFF[©]first
and repeat this procedure all over again.
ACE PLUS CORP.
Headquarters :
9F-2., No. 190 Sec. 2 Jung Shing Rd.,Hsin-dian,
Taipei, Taiwan 231
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
Website: www.ace-plus.com
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IR Control
Function
Key Function Description
Power
ON/OFF Turn on/off all eight ports for HDMI over CAT5
transmission
F1 Select HDMI INPUT 1 to be the input source
F2 Select HDMI INPUT 2 to be the input source
F3 Mute button for audio output across all eight ports
HDMI Pin Definition
Pin 1 TMDS Data2+ Pin 8 TMDS Data0 Shield Pin 15 SCL
Pin 2 TMDS Data2 Shield Pin 9 TMDS Data0– Pin 16 SDA
Pin 3 TMDS Data2– Pin 10 TMDS Clock+ Pin 17 DDC/CEC Ground
Pin 4 TMDS Data1+ Pin 11 TMDS Clock Shield Pin 18 +5 V Power
Pin 5 TMDS Data1 Shield Pin 12 TMDS Clock– Pin 19 Hot Plug Detect
Pin 6 TMDS Data1– Pin 13 CEC
Pin 7 TMDS Data0+ Pin 14 Reserved (N.C. on device)
ACE PLUS CORP.
Headquarters :
9F-2., No. 190 Sec. 2 Jung Shing Rd.,Hsin-dian,
Taipei, Taiwan 231
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
Website: www.ace-plus.com
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Notice
1. If the DVI or HDMI device requires the EDID information, please use EDID Reader/Writer to
retrieve and provide DVI/HDMI EDID information.
2. All HDMI over CAT5 transmission distances are measured using Belden CAT5e 125MHz LAN
cable and ASTRODESIGN Video Signal Generator VG-859C.
3. The transmission length is largely affected by the type of LAN cables, the type of HDMI sources,
and the type of HDMI display. The testing result shows solid LAN cables (usually in bulk cable
300m/1000ft form) can transmit a lot longer signals than stranded LAN cables (usually in patch
cord form). Shielded STP cables are better suited than unshielded UTP cables. A solid UTP
CAT5e cable shows longer transmission range than stranded STP CAT6 cable. For long extension
users, solid LAN cables are the only viable choice.
4. EIA/TIA-568-B termination (T568B) for LAN cables is recommended for better performance.
5. To reduce the interference among the unshielded twisted pairs of wires in LAN cable, one can use
shielded LAN cables to improve EMI problems, which is worsen in long transmission.
6. Because the quality of the LAN cables has the major effect on how long the transmission limit can
achieve and how good is the received picture quality, the actual transmission range is subject to
one’s choice of LAN cables. For desired resolutions greater than 1080i or 1280x1024, a Cat-6
cable is recommended.
7. If your HDMI display has multiple HDMI inputs, it is found that the first HDMI input [HDMI input #1]
generally can produce better transmission performance among all HDMI inputs.
Performance Guide for HDMI over LAN Cable Transmission
Performance rating Type of LAN cable
Wiring Shielding CAT5 CAT5e CAT6
Unshielded
(UTP)   
Solid Shielded (STP)   
Unshielded
(UTP)  
Stranded Shielded (STP) 
Termination Please use EIA/TIA-568-B termination (T568B) at any time
ACE PLUS CORP.
Headquarters :
9F-2., No. 190 Sec. 2 Jung Shing Rd.,Hsin-dian,
Taipei, Taiwan 231
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
Website: www.ace-plus.com
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Safety and Notice
The EX-G015 2x8 HDMI 1.3 over Single CAT5 Distribution Amplifier has been tested for
conformance to safety regulations and requirements, and has been certified for international use.
However, like all electronic equipments, the EX-G015 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.
zFollow all instructions and warnings marked on this unit.
zDo not attempt to service this unit yourself, except where explained in this manual.
zProvide proper ventilation and air circulation and do not use near water.
zKeep objects that might damage the device and assure that the placement of this unit is on a
stable surface.
zUse only the power adapter and power cords and connection cables designed for this unit.
zDo not use liquid or aerosol cleaners to clean this unit. Always unplug the power to the device
before cleaning.
ACE PLUS CORP.
Headquarters :
9F-2., No. 190 Sec. 2 Jung Shing Rd.,Hsin-dian,
Taipei, Taiwan 231
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
Website: www.ace-plus.com
www.ace-plus.tw
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Notice
1. If the DVI or HDMI device requires the EDID information, please use EDID Reader/Writer to
retrieve and provide DVI/HDMI EDID information.
2. All HDMI over CAT5 transmission distances are measured using Belden CAT5e 125MHz LAN
cable and ASTRODESIGN Video Signal Generator VG-859C.
3. The transmission length is largely affected by the type of LAN cables, the type of HDMI sources,
and the type of HDMI display. The testing result shows solid LAN cables (usually in bulk cable
300m/1000ft form) can transmit a lot longer signals than stranded LAN cables (usually in patch
cord form). Shielded STP cables are better suited than unshielded UTP cables. A solid UTP
CAT5e cable shows longer transmission range than stranded STP CAT6 cable. For long extension
users, solid LAN cables are the only viable choice.
4. EIA/TIA-568-B termination (T568B) for LAN cables is recommended for better performance.
5. To reduce the interference among the unshielded twisted pairs of wires in LAN cable, one can use
shielded LAN cables to improve EMI problems, which is worsen in long transmission.
6. Because the quality of the LAN cables has the major effect on how long the transmission limit can
achieve and how good is the received picture quality, the actual transmission range is subject to
one’s choice of LAN cables. For desired resolutions greater than 1080i or 1280x1024, a Cat-6
cable is recommended.
7. If your HDMI display has multiple HDMI inputs, it is found that the first HDMI input [HDMI input #1]
generally can produce better transmission performance among all HDMI inputs.
Performance Guide for HDMI over LAN Cable Transmission
Performance rating Type of LAN cable
Wiring Shielding CAT5 CAT5e CAT6
Unshielded
(UTP)   
Solid Shielded (STP)   
Unshielded
(UTP)  
Stranded Shielded (STP) 
Termination Please use EIA/TIA-568-B termination (T568B) at any time
ACE PLUS CORP.
Headquarters :
9F-2., No. 190 Sec. 2 Jung Shing Rd.,Hsin-dian,
Taipei, Taiwan 231
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
Website: www.ace-plus.com
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