AceProAV AcePro-CE88-1 User manual
AcePro-CE88-1
HDMI 2.0 HDBaseT Extender with RS-232 & IR/PoC
Quick Installation Guide
www.avlab.com.tw
Transmitter Receiver
Made in Taiwan
AP4-0097B
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................ 2
FEATURES ........................................................................................................................ 2
PACKAGE CONTENTS...................................................................................................... 3
SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................................................. 4
PANEL DESCRIPTIONS.................................................................................................... 5
CONNECTION DIAGRAM.................................................................................................. 6
IR PASS-THROUGH.......................................................................................................... 7
HDMI PIN DEFINITION ...................................................................................................... 8
HARDWARE INSTALLATION............................................................................................. 8
NOTICE.............................................................................................................................. 9
WARRANTY..................................................................................................................... 10
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INTRODUCTION
The AcePro-CE88-1 HDMI 2.0 HDBaseT Extender with RS-232 & IR/PoC boosts up your
video/audio transmission distance to 60m (198ft) in HDTV 1080p with 36-bit color depth and 35m
(114ft) at 4K-HDR. AcePro-CE88-1 has new generation technology which makes sure the HDBaseT
extender can support HDMI2.0a and HDCP2.2. AcePro-CE88-1 also supports the most advanced
3D video format compliant with HDMI specification and therefore guarantees the highest 3D video
compatibility on the market. With only one cost-effective Cat.5/5e/6 cable, users can readily extend
HDTV sources from DVD players, Blu-ray Disc player, PS4, PC, and any other kinds of sources
compliant with TMDS to distant display monitors including HDMI or DVI enabled TV sets or LCD PC
monitors. With the advanced design for the latest HDMI technology, deep color video, DTS-HD or
Dolby TrueHD audio, and HDCP supports and compatibility are all further insured. AcePro-CE88-1
is also equipped with bi-directional IR pass-through path and RS-232 serial port control. These
bonus features allow users to boost RS-232 and IR control distance up to 60m (198ft) through only
single Cat.5/5e/6 cable with HDMI signals. In addition, AcePro-CE88-1 also supports PoC (Power
over Cable) which can power both units from either TX or RX with power supply.
The AcePro-CE88-1 includes two units: transmitting unit AcePro-CE88-1-TX and receiving unit
AcePro-CE88-1-RX. The transmitting unit is used to capture the input HDMI / DVI signals with IR
control packets and carry the signals via one cost effective Cat.5/5e/6 cable. The receiving unit is
responsible for equalizing the transmitted HDMI signal and reconstructing IR and serial control
signals. AcePro-CE88-1 offers the most convenient solution for digital signage with long distance
A/V transmission path.
FEATURES
HDMI 2.0a compliant
Supports 4K2K@60 4:4:4 8bits
Supports HDR1, which is 4K2K@60 4:2:0 10bits2
Extends HDMI signal up to 60m (198ft) from the HDMI source at Full HD 1080p 36-bit, 35m
(114ft) at 4K2K@60 444 (4K-HDR Technology)
Supports PoC (Power over Cable) which can power both units from TX or RX side with power
supply
HDCP 2.2/1.43& EDID Bypass
CEC support
Auto equalization
Pure unaltered uncompressed 7.1ch digital HDMI over Cat.5/5e/6 cable transmission
DTS-HD Master Audio and Dolby TrueHD high bit rate audio support
Supports full frequency IR signal from 20KHz to 60KHz
Bi-directional IR path-through
Full Duplex RS-232 control up to 115,200 bps through connector
Wall mounting housing design for easy and robust installation
Video latency less than 20 us.
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PACKAGE CONTENTS
1x HDMI 2.0 HDBaseT Extender (AcePro-CE88-1 [TX & RX])
1x IR blaster
1x IR receiver
1x DC 12V 2A in-line with C7 power cord
2x 3-pin Terminal Block Connector
4x Screw
1x User Manual
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 RJ45 connectors is recommended.
1. HDR = High Dynamic Range.
2. The video bandwidth of 4K2K@60 4:2:0 10bits (HDR) is 384 MHz, and the 4K2K@60 4:4:4
8bits is 594MHz.
3. HDCP 2.2 & HDCP 2.3 are equivalent to end users
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SPECIFICATIONS
Model Name
AcePro-CE88-1
Technical
Role of usage
Transmitter [TX]
Receiver [RX]
HDMI compliance
HDMI 2.0a
HDCP compliance
HDCP 2.2 & 1.4
Video bandwidth
Single-link 594MHz [18Gbps]*
Video support
HDR 4K2K@60 (4:2:0 10bits) / 4K2K@60 (4:4:4 8bits)
HDMI over UTP
1080p@60 60m (198ft) [CAT5e]
Audio support
Surround sound [up to 7.1ch) or stereo digital audio
Equalization
Auto
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]
PCB stack-up
6-layer board [impedance control differential 100 ; single 50 ]
IR pass-thru
Bi-directional
RS-232 support
Yes
PoC support
Yes
Input
1x HDMI / 1x 3.5mm
1x RJ-45 / 1x 3.5mm
Output
1x RJ-45 / 1x 3.5mm
1x HDMI / 1x 3.5mm
In / Out
1x RS-232
1x RS-232
HDMI source control
Controllable via IR pass-through from RX to TX with IR extenders
HDMI connector
Type A [19-pin female]
Min DIN connector
DIN-9
RJ-45 connector
WE/SS 8P8C(Reverse Mode)
Rotary control switch
None
3.5mm connector
IR receiver / IR blaster
IR receiver / IR blaster
Mechanical
Housing
Metal enclosure
Dimensions
113 x 94 x 30mm [4.4" x3.7" x1.2"]
113 x 94 x 30mm [4.4" x3.7" x1.2"]
Weight
151g[6.3 oz]
154g[6.3 oz]
Fixedness
Wall-mounting case with screws
Power supply
12V DC
Power consumption
3 Watt [max]
7 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]
Due to the higher power consumption on the receiving unit, we strongly suggest you plugging
power adapter from the transmitting unit to avoid system at higher temperature level.
*Not support 533MHz
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PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
Transmitting unit ►AcePro-CE88-1-TX
1. Slide Switch: for F/W update ([Left] Normal Mode; [Right] F/W update Mode)
2.
RS-232(terminal block format):
The order of RS-232 pin are TX, RX, GND
(from the left side to the right)
3. HDMI IN: Connects to a HDMI source with HDMI male-male cable
4. IR Receiver: Infrared 3.5mm socket for plugging in the extension cable of IR receiver
5. IR Blaster: Infrared 3.5mm socket for plugging in the extension cable of IR blaster
6. Latch-locking power jack: Connect to 12V DC power supply
7. Power LED: Power indicator LED
8. Link LED: Link indicator LED
9.
RJ45:
Plug in a Cat-5/5e/6 cable that needs to be linked to the receiving unit AcePro-CE88-1-RX
Receiving unit ►AcePro-CE88-1-RX
1. Slide Switch: for F/W update ([Left] Normal Mode; [Right] F/W update Mode)
2.
RS-232(terminal block format):
The order of RS-232 pin are TX, RX, GND
(from the left side to the right)
3. HDMI OUT: Connects to a HDMI display with HDMI male-male cable
4. IR Receiver: Infrared 3.5mm socket for plugging in the extension cable of IR receiver
5. IR Blaster: Infrared 3.5mm socket for plugging in the extension cable of IR blaster
6. Latch-locking power jack: Connect to 12V DC power supply
7. Power LED: Power indicator LED
8. Link LED: Link indicator LED
9. RJ45:
Plug in a Cat-5/5e/6 cable that needs to be linked to the transmitting unit AcePro-CE88-1-TX
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CONNECTION DIAGRAM
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IR PASS-THROUGH
[IR Extenders]
IR Blaster
IR Receiver
[IR Sockets]
IR BLASTER: plug in the IR blaster to emit all IR command signals received from the IR receiver from the
other end to control the devices corresponding to the IR signals.
IR RECEIVER: plug in the IR receiver to receive all IR command signals from the IR remote controls of the
corresponding devices.
[Definition of IR Earphone Jack]
IR Blaster
IR Receiver
You can buy any IR extension cables in the market that are compatible to the definition of the
IR sockets for the extender if necessary for replacement use. However, IR cables longer than
2m (6-ft) may not work.
Incorrect placement of IR Blaster and Receiver may result in the failure of the
IR extenders. Please check carefully before plugging in the IR extender to the
respective IR sockets. Warranty will not cover the damage.
CAUTION!
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HDMI PIN DEFINITION
Type A (Receptacle) HDMI
HARDWARE INSTALLATION
1. Connect a HDMI or DVI source (such as a Blu-ray Disc player) to the transmitting unit AcePro-
CE88-1-TX.
2. Connect a HDMI or DVI display (such as a LCD TV) to the receiving unit AcePro-CE88-1-RX.
3. Connect IR Blaster/Receiver to both TX and RX units.
4. Connect a Cat-5/5e/6 cable between the transmitting and receiving units.
5. Make sure this Cat-5/5e/6 cable is tightly connected.
6. Plug in 12V DC power supply unit to the power jack of the receiving unit AcePro-CE88-1-RX or
the transmitting unit AcePro-CE88-1-TX.
Pin 1
TMDS Data2+
Pin 11
TMDS Clock Shield
Pin 2
TMDS Data2 Shield
Pin 12
TMDS Clock
Pin 3
TMDS Data2
Pin 13
CEC
Pin 4
TMDS Data1+
Pin 14
Reserved (N.C. on device)
Pin 5
TMDS Data1 Shield
Pin 15
SCL
Pin 6
TMDS Data1
Pin 16
SDA
Pin 7
TMDS Data0+
Pin 17
DDC/CEC Ground
Pin 8
TMDS Data0 Shield
Pin 18
+5V Power
Pin 9
TMDS Data0
Pin 19
Hot Plug Detect
Pin 10
TMDS Clock+
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NOTICE
1. All HDMI over CAT5 transmission distances are measured using Belden 1583A CAT5e 125MHz
UTP cable and ASTRODESIGN Video Signal Generator VG-859C & VG-870B.
2. Incorrect placement of IR Blaster and Receiver may result in the failure of the IR extenders. Please
check carefully before plugging in the IR extender to the respective IR sockets. Warranty will not
cover the damage.
3. The transmission length is largely affected by the type of Cat-5/5e/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 300m [1,000ft] bulk cables) can transmit a lot 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 Cat-5e cable shows longer transmission range than
stranded STP Cat-6 cable. For long extension applications, solid UTP/STP cables are the only
viable choice.
4. EIA/TIA-568-B termination (T568B) for Cat-5/5e/6 cables is recommended for better
performance.
5. To reduce the interference among the unshielded twisted pairs of wires in Cat-5/5e/6 cable, one
can use shielded STP cables to improve EMI problems, which is worsen in long transmission.
6. Because the quality of the CAT5/6 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
-5/5e/6 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.
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WARRANTY
The AceProAV warrants the AcePro-CE88-1 HDMI 2.0 HDBaseT Extender with RS-232 &
IR/PoC free from defects in the material and workmanship for 1 year from the date of purchase from
the AceProAV or an authorized dealer. Should this product fail to be in good working order within 1
year warranty period, The AceProAV, at its option, repair or replace the unit, provided that the unit
has not been subjected to accident, disaster, abuse or any unauthorized modifications including
static discharge and power surge. This warranty is offered by the AceProAV for its BUYER with direct
transaction only. This warranty is void if the warranty seal on the metal housing is broken.
Unit that fails under conditions other than those covered will be repaired at the current price of
parts and labor in effect at the time of repair. Such repairs are warranted for 90 days from the day
of reshipment to the BUYER. If the unit is delivered by mail, customers agree to insure the unit or
assume the risk of loss or damage in transit. Under no circumstances will a unit be accepted without
a return authorization number.
The warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied, including without limitations,
any other implied warranty or fitness or merchantability for any particular purpose, all of which are
expressly disclaimed.
Proof of sale may be required in order to claim warranty. Customers outside Taiwan are
responsible for shipping charges to and from the AceProAV. Cables and power adapters are limited
to a 30 day warranty and must be free from any markings, scratches, and neatly coiled.
The content of this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate. However,
The AceProAV assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this manual.
The AceProAV will NOT be liable for direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
resulting from any defect or omission in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of such
damages. Also, the technical information contained herein regarding the AcePro-CE88-1 features
and specifications is subject to change without further notice.
Feb, 2020 Ver. A
Copyright ©by AceProAV, LLC. All rights reserved.
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