Ace Plus EX-G011 User manual

EX-G011
4x4 HDMI over CAT5 Matrix with
IR Control Path
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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Safety and Notice
The EX-G011 4x4 HDMI over CAT5 Matrix with IR Control Path has been tested for
conformance to safety regulations and requirements, and has been certified for international use.
However, like all electronic equipments, the EX-G011 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
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Introduction
Introduction
HDMI cable
4x HDMI Source
PS3
Blu- ray Disc
TiVo
HD
MI
2x CAT5e
4x HDTV
EX-G011RX
IR controller
IR receive
r
EX-G011RX
EX-G011RX
EX-G011RX
The EX-G011 4x4 HDMI over CAT5 Matrix with IR Control Path provides the most flexible and
cost effective solution in the market to route high definition video sources plus multi-channel (up to
7.1-channel) digital audio from any of the four HDMI sources to the remote displays at the same time.
Through low cost CAT5/5e LAN cables, not only high quality video and audio can be transmitted to the
display sites, but also users can switch among 4 HDMI sources using the push button or remote
control. With single power design at the source site, each remote module is easily installed without
power supply. Furthermore, the built-in IR extension function makes users at display site access the
DVD player, PS3 or any HDMI equipped devices directly!
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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Features
zState-of-the-art Silicon Image (founder of HDMI) chipset embedded for upmost compatibility and
reliability
zHDMI 1.2a compliant
zHDCP compliant
zAllows any source to be displayed on multiple displays at the same time
zAllows any HDMI display to view any HDMI source at any time
zSupports 7.1 channel digital audio
zSupports default HDMI EDID and learns the EDID of displays
zThe matrix master can switch every output channels to any HDMI inputs by push button, IR
remote control, or RS-232 control
zAllows controlling local HDMI sources such as DVD and TiVo by IR extender through control path
at remote receiver
zAllows to control main matrix center through control line at remote receiver
zExtends video signal up to 35m (115 feet) over CAT5e at 1080p
zEasy installation with rack-mounting and wall-mounting designs for master and receiver
respectively
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-G011
Technical EX-G011 EX-G011RX
Role of usage True 4x4 matrix & transmitter [TX] Receiver [RX]
HDMI compliance HDMI 1.2a
HDCP compliance Yes
Video bandwidth Single-link 165MHz [4.95Gbps]
Video support 480i / 480p / 720p / 1080i / 1080p60
Audio support Surround sound (up to 7.1ch) or stereo digital audio
Transmission Full HD (1080p): 35m (115ft) [CAT5e] / 40m (130ft) [CAT6]
HD (720p/1080i): 50m (165ft) [CAT5e] / 55m (180ft) [CAT6]
Equalization N/A 8-level digital control
Input TMDS signal 1.2 Volts [peak-to-peak]
Input DDC signal 5 Volts [peak-to-peak, TTL]
ESD protection
[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 4x HDMI
1x RS-232
1x RJ-45 TMDS
1x RJ-45 DDC
1x IR socket for IR receiver
Output
4x RJ-45 TMDS
4x RJ-45 DDC
5x IR socket for IR emitter
1x HDMI
HDMI Input selection Push button / IR remote / RS-232 Push button / IR remote
HDMI source control Controllable through IR control path from IR receiver at receiver sites
IR remote control Electro-optical characteristics: τ= 25°/ Carrier frequency: 38kHz
HDMI connector Type A [19-pin female]
RJ-45 connector WE/SS 8P8C with 2 LED indicators [TMDS & DDC channels]
RS-232 connector DE-9 [9-pin D-sub female]
3.5mm connector
Earphone jack for IR emitter cable
[IR Main] All sources IR control
[IR1~IR4] Individual channel IR control
Earphone jack for IR receiver
cable
[IR] Receives IR control
DIP switch
[for EX-G011 only]
[SW1~SW4] 2-pin for EDID, audio mode & safe mode
[SW Main] 4-pin operation mode & firmware update
Mechanical EX-G011 EX-G011RX
Housing Metal case
Model 340 x 110 x 44mm [1’1.4”x4.3”x1.7”] 85 x 90 x 25mm [3.3”x3.5”x1”]
Package 545 x 230 x 110mm [1’9.5”x9.1”x4.3”]
Dimension
s
(L x W x H) Carton 570 x 580 x 260mm [1’10.5”x1’10.9”x10.2”]
Model 1220g [2.7 lbs] 180g [6.3 oz]
Weight Package 3.2 kg [7.0 lbs]
Fixedness 1U rack-mount with ears
Wall hanging holes
W
all-mount with screws
Power supply 5V 6A DC Not necessarily required1
Power consumption 20 Watts [max] 1 Watt [max] (provided by
EX-G011)
Operation 0~40°C [32~104°F]
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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temperature
Storage temperature -20~60°C [-4~140°F]
Relative humidity 20~90% RH [no condensation]
Package Contents
1x EX-G011
1x IR emitter cable2
2x Rack-mounting ears
1x IR remote2
1x User Manual
4x EX-G011RX
4x IR receiver cable
8x Wall-mounting screws
1x 5V 6A power adapter
1The EX-G011RX has been tested extensively and found that it doesn’t require external power
supply. If in rare situation you find it cannot work with the EX-G011, please use any +5V power
adapter to plug in the power jack and see if it can work. If not, please contact your technical
support for further service.
2Additional IR remote control and IR emitter cable can be purchased as optional accessories to
control the HDMI sources located separately.
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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Panel Descriptions
EX-G011
3
3
2 1 6 5 4
1. Power: Power indicator LED
2. IR: IR receiver
3. Input: Input source indicator LED
4. HP1–HP4: Connection status indicator LED for each output channel
5. Port1–Port4: Input source channels mapping LED for each output channel
6. Port1 Select–Port4 Select: Push button for selecting input channel
7.ON–OFF: Power ON/OFF
8.RS-232: RS-232 control port
9.+5V DC: 5V DC power jack
10.SW Main: DIP switches (see DIP Switch section in p.7)
11.SW1–SW4: DIP switch (see DIP Switch section in p.7)
12.IN1–IN4: HDMI inputs
13.IR1–IR4: IR extender jacks for individual HDMI source control
14.OUT1–OUT4: RJ-45 TMDS/DDC outputs for each output channel
15.IR Main: IR extender jack for all HDMI source control (default socket for IR emitter)
7 8 9 14
10 12
11 13 15
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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SW1-SW4 for EDID/Audio
DIP Switch
Position
Pin#1 Pin#2 Video Audio Description
OFF
[©]OFF [©]1080p Stereo1Default Mode2– 1080p & stereo audio output for most
HDTVs
OFF
[©]ON [ª] 720p
1080i Stereo
Safe Mode3– Enforce the system output at 720p/1080i
video and stereo audio for basic compatibility among
HDTVs
ON [ª] OFF [©]Bypas
s4Bypass4EDID Learning Mode5– for learning EDID from the
display while playing any received HDMI audio format
ON [ª] ON [ª]Bypas
s Stereo
EDID Learning & Stereo Mode5– for learning EDID from
the display while enforcing stereo output if any HDTV
cannot play surround sound normally
Note
1If the HDTV shows video but without audio, please try to set audio mode to stereo.
2Factory default of SW1-SW4: Pin#1-OFF [©] & Pin#2- OFF [©] for 1080p with stereo.
3If you encounter any unsolved audio/video output problem during system installation,
please turn any SW1-SW4 to Pin#1-OFF[©] & Pin#1-ON[ª], for safe mode to enforce the
most compatible 720p stereo output for system check.
4Bypass means the matrix 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.
5Set Pin#1 at ON[ª]first then connect the HDMI Input to HDTV through a HDMI cable. Wait
for 20 seconds. The EDID learning procedure will be finished. If you want to learn the EDID
from another HDTV, you must set Pin#1 at OFF[©]first and repeat this procedure.
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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SW1-SW4 for EDID/Audio
DIP Switch
Position
Pin#1 Pin#2 Video Audio Description
OFF
[©]OFF [©]1080p Stereo1Default Mode2– 1080p & stereo audio output for most HDTVs
OFF
[©]ON [ª] 720p 1080i Stereo
Safe Mode3– Enforce the system output at 720p/1080i
video and stereo audio for basic compatibility among
HDTVs
ON [ª] OFF [©]Bypas
s4Bypass4EDID Learning Mode5– for learning EDID from the
display while playing any received HDMI audio format
ON [ª] ON [ª]Bypas
s Stereo
EDID Learning & Stereo Mode5– for learning EDID from
the display while enforcing stereo output if any HDTV
cannot play surround sound normally
Note
1If the HDTV shows video but without audio, please try to set audio mode to stereo.
2Factory default of SW1-SW4: Pin#1-OFF [©] & Pin#2- OFF [©] for 1080p with stereo.
3If you encounter any unsolved audio/video output problem during system installation,
please turn any SW1-SW4 to Pin#1-OFF[©] & Pin#1-ON[ª], for safe mode to enforce the
most compatible 720p stereo output for system check.
4Bypass means the matrix 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.
5Set Pin#1 at ON[ª]first then connect the HDMI Input to HDTV through a HDMI cable. Wait
for 20 seconds. The EDID learning procedure will be finished. If you want to learn the EDID
from another HDTV, you must set Pin#1 at OFF[©]first and repeat this procedure.
DIP Switch
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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SW Mainfor firmware update (for technical support only)
DIP Switch Position Pin#1 Pin#2 Pin#3 Pin#4
Normal Operation
Mode6 OFF [©]OFF [©]ON [ª]OFF [©]
Firmware Update
Mode7ON [ª]ON [ª]OFF [©]OFF [©]
Note
6Factory default for SW Main: Pin#1-OFF [©], Pin#2-OFF[©], Pin#3-ON [ª], Pin#4-OFF[©].
PLEASE MAINTAIN THIS SETTING AT ANYTIME FOR REGULAR USE!
7Sequence for firmware update
[1]. Power off the EX-G011.
[2]. Set the DIP switch position to Firmware Update Mode.
[3]. Power on the EX-G011.
[4]. Power off the EX-G011.
[5]. Set the DIP switch position to Normal Operation Mode.
[6]. Power on the EX-G011.
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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