Atlona AT-HDR-EX-70-2PS User manual

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Installation Guide
AT-HDR-EX-70-2PS
4K HDR HDMI Over HDBaseT TX/RX Kit
AT-HDR-EX-70-2PS
The Atlona AT-HDR-EX-70-2PS is an HDBaseT transmitter/receiver kit for high dynamic range
(HDR) formats. The kit is HDCP 2.2 compliant and supports 4K/UHD video @ 60 Hz with 4:4:4
chroma sampling, as well as HDMI data rates up to 18 Gbps. The HDR-EX-70-2PS provides
HDMI transmission up to 230 feet (70 meters) for 1080p video, and up to 130 feet (40 meters)
for 4K HDR over CAT6a/7 cable. This extender kit features visually lossless compression with no
latency to enable HDR and 4K/60 4:4:4 video signal extension over HDBaseT. The HDR-EX-70-
2PS delivers a cost-eective solution for HDMI extension, with locally powered transmitter and
receiver endpoints as well as surface mounting hardware for discreet installation.
The HDR-EX-70-2PS is ideal for residential applications with the latest as well as emerging 4K/
UHD and HDR sources and displays. It is compatible with all video resolutions, audio formats,
and color space formats supported in the HDMI 2.0a specication, plus the ability to pass
metadata for HDR content. The HDR-EX-70-2PS includes Atlona’s award-winning 10 year limited
product warranty and customer support services, so that integrators can specify, purchase, and
install with condence.
IMPORTANT: Visit http://www.atlona.com/product/AT-HDR-EX-70-2PS for the latest
rmware updates and Installation Guide.
1 x AT-HDR-EX-70-2PS-TX
1 x AT-HDR-EX-70-2PS-RX
4 x Mounting brackets
8 x Mounting screws
2 x 5 V DC power supplies
1 x Installation Guide
Package Contents

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Installation Guide
AT-HDR-EX-70-2PS
FW
AT-HDR-EX-70-2PS-TX
POWER
LINK
DC 5V HDBaseT OUT HDMI IN
ON
1
FW
UNIT HDBaseT
FW
AT-HDR-EX-70-2PS-TX
POWER
LINK
DC 5V HDBaseT OUT HDMI IN
ON
1
FW
UNIT HDBaseT
FW
AT-HDR-EX-70-2PS-TX
POWER
LINK
DC 5V HDBaseT OUT HDMI IN
ON
1
FW
UNIT HDBaseT
FW
AT-HDR-EX-70-2PS-RX
POWER
LINK
DC 5V HDBaseT IN HDMI OUT
ON
1
FW
UNIT HDBaseT
FW
AT-HDR-EX-70-2PS-RX
POWER
LINK
DC 5V HDBaseT IN HDMI OUT
ON
1
FW
UNIT HDBaseT
FW
AT-HDR-EX-70-2PS-RX
POWER
LINK
DC 5V HDBaseT IN HDMI OUT
ON
1
FW
UNIT HDBaseT
Panel Descriptions
1 FW
Connect a mini-USB to USB-A type
cable from this port to a computer, to
update the rmware. Refer to Updating
the Firmware, on page 5, for more
information.
2 POWER
This LED indicator glows solid green
when the unit is powered. Refer to
LED Indicators, on page 4, for more
information.
3 LINK
This LED indicator indicates the link status
between the transmitter and the receiver.
Refer to LED Indicators, on page 4, for
more information.
4 DC 5V
Connect the included power supply to this
power receptacle.
5 HDBaseT OUT
Connect an Ethernet cable from this port
to the HDBaseT IN port on the receiver.
6 HDMI IN
Connect an HDMI cable from this port to a
UHD/HD source.
7 HDBaseT IN
Connect an Ethernet cable from this
port to the HDBaseT OUT port on the
transmitter.
8 HDMI OUT
Connect an HDMI cable from this port to
an UHD/HD display.
9 FW (UNIT / HDBaseT)
Set this switch to the UNIT position to
update the rmware. Refer to Updating
the Firmware, on page 7, for more
information. For normal operation
or for HDBaseT cable testing, set to
the HDBaseT position. See Testing
HDBaseT Signal Integrity, on page 5, for
more information.
Transmitter
Front Front
Rear Rear
Bottom Bottom
Receiver
44 57 68
2
99
21 13 3

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AT-HDR-EX-70-2PS
1. Connect a UHD/HD source to the HDMI IN port on the AT-HDR-EX-70-2PS-TX.
2. Connect a UHD/HD display to the HDMI OUT port on the AT-HDR-EX-70-2PS-RX.
3. Connect an Ethernet cable, from the HDBaseT OUT port on the AT-HDR-EX-70-2PS-TX,
to the HDBaseT IN port on the AT-HDR-EX-70-2PS-RX.
4. Connect each of the included 5 V DC power supplies to the DC 5V locking power
receptacles on both the AT-HDR-EX-70-2PS-TX and AT-HDR-EX-70-2PS-RX.
Do not over-tighten or apply high-torque devices to the locking connector. Doing so may
damage the power receptacle and/or locking connector.
5. Connect each of the power supplies to an available AC outlet.
Installation
Connection Diagram
DC5V HDBaseTIN HDMIOUT
Video
Video
Video
AT-HDR-EX-70-2PS-TX
AT-HDR-EX-70-2PS-RX
AT-JUNO-451
Display
DC5V HDBaseT OUT HDMIIN
1 2 3 4
HDMI IN HDMI OUT OPTICAL
AT-JUNO-451
RS-232 IR IN LAN DC 5V
TX S
RX
Video
HDBaseT
Video
Set-Top Box
Blu-ray Player
Media player
4
media4
SET-TOPBOX
OK
224
IMPORTANT: The DIP switch, on the bottom of both the transmitter and
receiver, must be set to HDBaseT mode for normal operation.

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AT-HDR-EX-70-2PS
LINK Description
Solid yellow The link integrity between the transmitter and the receiver is
good.
Blinking yellow No HDMI cable is connected between the source and the
transmitter or between the display (sink) and the receiver.
• Check the HDMI cable connection between the HDMI IN
port on the transmitter and the source device.
• Check the HDMI cable connection between the HDMI
OUT port on the receiver and the display (sink).
• Try connecting another HDMI cable between the source
and transmitter and/or between the display and the
receiver.
O The link integrity between the transmitter and the receiver is
compromised.
• Check the Ethernet cable between the HDBaseT IN port
on the transmitter and the HDBaseT OUT port on the
receiver.
LED Indicators
The POWER and LINK LED indicator on the transmitter and receiver unit provides basic
information on the current status of the AT-HDR-EX-70-2PS. The information in the table below
applies to both the transmitter and receiver unit.
POWER Description
Solid green Unit is powered.
O Unit is not powered.
• Verify that the locking connector is securely fastened to
the power receptacle.
• Make sure that the power supply is connected to an
active AC outlet.

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AT-HDR-EX-70-2PS
Testing HDBaseT Signal Integrity
The AT-HDR-EX-70-2PS Analyzer is a free, downloadable software application that is used to
test the signal integrity of HDBaseT cables. The software is available from Atlona.com, on the
AT-HDR-EX-70-2PS product page.
1. Download and run the AT-HDR-EX-2PS Analyzer.exe le. The software comes with a
ConnectorTool.dll le. The DLL le must exist in the same folder as the executable, in order
for the software to run.
2. Disconnect power from both the transmitter and receiver.
3. Verify that the DIP switch, on the bottom of the unit, is set to the HDBaseT position, as
shown below.
4. Reconnect power to both the
transmitter and receiver. Make
sure that a signal is passing
between the transmitter and the
receiver.
5. Set the DIP switch to the UNIT
position.
6. Connect a USB-A to USB mini-B
cable from the computer to the FW
port on either the transmitter or the
receiver.
Requirements
• AT-HDR-EX-70-2PS-TX / AT-HDR-EX-70-2PS-RX
• AT-HDR-EX-70-2PS Analyzer software
• Computer running Microsoft Windows®
• USB-A to mini-B cable
FW
AT-HDR-EX-70-2PS-TX
POWER
LINK
DC 5V HDBaseT OUT HDMI IN
ON
1
FW
UNIT HDBaseT
FW
AT-HDR-EX-70-2PS-TX
POWER
LINK
DC 5V HDBaseT OUT HDMI IN
ON
1
FW
UNIT HDBaseT
FW
AT-HDR-EX-70-2PS-TX
POWER
LINK
DC 5V HDBaseT OUT HDMI IN
ON
1
FW
UNIT HDBaseT
FW port

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AT-HDR-EX-70-2PS
When performing an HDBaseT test, connecting to either the transmitter or receiver will
provide the same results.
7. Launch the AT-HDR-EX-70-2PS Analyzer software.
8. Click the Start button.
• If the HDBaseT link integrity is
good, then all tests will display as
“Pass”.
• If any part of the HDBaseT cable
fails, then a numerical value, in
decibels, will be displayed next
to the associated pair, under the
Signal Quality section.
These values can be reported
to Atlona Technical Support
Engineers to help resolve possible
issues.
Start button
9. After testing is complete, set the
DIP switch on the bottom of the
unit to the HDBaseT position.
Refer to the tables below for recommended cabling when using Altona products with HDBaseT.
The green bars indicate the signal quality when using each type of cable. Higher-quality signals
are represented by more bars.
*Atlona recommends TIA/EIA 568-B termination for optimal performance.
Cable Recommendation Guidelines
Core Shielding CAT5e CAT6 CAT6a CAT7
Solid UTP (unshielded) N/A
STP (sheilded)
Recommended Bandwidth (MHz) 350 500 600 800
Cable* Max. Distance @ 4K Max. Distance @ 1080p
CAT5e / CAT6 115 feet (35 meters) 200 feet (60 meters)
CAT6a / CAT7 130 feet (40 meters) 230 feet (70 meters)
IMPORTANT: Stranded or patch cables are not recommended due to
performance issues.

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AT-HDR-EX-70-2PS
Updating the Firmware
The follow procedure outlines the rmware update procedure and applies to both the transmitter
and receiver. Both the AT-HDR-EX-70-2PS rmware and analyzer software will be required for
this process and are available from Atlona.com on the AT-HDR-EX-70-2PS product web page.
1. Download and run the AT-HDR-EX-2PS Analyzer.exe le. The software comes with a
ConnectorTool.dll le. The DLL le must exist in the same folder as the executable, in order
for the software to run.
2. Disconnect power from the unit.
3. Set the DIP switch, on the bottom of the unit, to the UNIT position, as shown below.
4. Connect a USB-A to USB mini-B
cable from the computer to the FW
port on the AT-HDR-EX-70-2PS.
5. Launch the AT-HDR-EX-70-2PS
Analyzer software.
6. Select the proper COM port from
the drop-down list, in the top-left
corner of the software screen.
Requirements
• AT-HDR-EX-70-2PS-TX / AT-HDR-EX-70-2PS-RX
• AT-HDR-EX-70-2PS Analyzer software
• Firmware le
• Computer running Microsoft Windows®
• USB-A to mini-B cable
FW
AT-HDR-EX-70-2PS-TX
POWER
LINK
DC 5V HDBaseT OUT HDMI IN
ON
1
FW
UNIT HDBaseT
FW port
FW
AT-HDR-EX-70-2PS-TX
POWER
LINK
DC 5V HDBaseT OUT HDMI IN
ON
1
FW
UNIT HDBaseT
FW
AT-HDR-EX-70-2PS-TX
POWER
LINK
DC 5V HDBaseT OUT HDMI IN
ON
1
FW
UNIT HDBaseT

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AT-HDR-EX-70-2PS
7. Extract the rmware, from the archive le, to the Windows desktop or other folder.
8. Click the Browse button within the AT-HDR-EX-70-2PS Analyzer software. The Open le
dialog box will be displayed.
9. Select the proper rmware le from the location specied in step 6:
Transmitter: HDR-2PS-TX_[version].hex
Receiver: HDR-2PS-RX_[version].hex
10. Click the Open button on the dialog box.
11. Click the Load button, within the AT-HDR-EX-70-2PS Analyzer software, to begin the
rmware update procedure.
12. During the update process, the current progress will be displayed in the progress bar.
13. Once the upgrade process is complete, set the DIP switch, on the bottom of the unit, to the
HDBaseT position.
14. Repeat steps 2 though 13 for the other unit(s).
Progress bar
IMPORTANT: The DIP switch, on the bottom of both the transmitter and
receiver, must be set to HDBaseT mode to resume normal operation.

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Installation Guide
AT-HDR-EX-70-2PS
The AT-HDR-EX-70-2PS encoder includes two mounting brackets and four mounting screws,
which can be used to attach the unit to any at surface.
1. Position one of the mounting brackets, as shown below, aligning the holes on the side of the
enclosure with one set of holes on the mounting bracket.
2. Use the enclosure screws to secure the mounting bracket to the enclosure.
3. Repeat the above steps to attach the second mounting bracket to the opposite side of the
unit.
4. Mount the unit using the oval-shaped holes, on each mounting bracket. If using a drywall
surface, a #6 drywall screw is recommended.
NOTE: Mounting brackets can also be inverted to mount the unit under a table
or other at surface.
Mounting Instructions
FW
AT-HDR-EX-70-2PS-TX
POWER
LINK
FW
AT-HDR-EX-70-2PS-TX
POWER
LINK
Included screws

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AT-HDR-EX-70-2PS
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