Audiovox HDP100 - Acoustic Research HD Powerlink User manual

HD POWERLINK SYSTEM
USER MANUAL
HDP100

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT OPEN.
CAUTION Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove
cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer
servicing to qualied service personnel.
Product Information
Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase.
Attach it here and record the model number in case you need it. These numbers are
located on the product.
Model No.: _____________________________________________________________________
Purchase Date: _________________________________________________________________
Dealer/Address/Phone: __________________________________________________________
WARNING: To reduce the risk of re or
electric shock, do not expose this product to
rain or moisture. The apparatus shall not be
exposed to dripping or splashing. No objects
lled with liquids, such as vases, shall be
placed on the apparatus.
Important Safety Instructions
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other apparatus (including ampliers)
that produce heat.
9. Protect the power cord from being
walked on or pinched particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the apparatus.
10. Unplug this apparatus during lightning
storms or when unused for long periods
of time.
11. Refer all servicing to qualied service
personnel. Servicing is required when
the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as power-supply cord or plug
is damaged, liquid has been spilled or
objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain
or moisture, does not operate normally,
or has been dropped.
FCC Information
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized
changes or modications to this equipment
may void the user’s authority to operate it.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Industry Canada Regulatory Information
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause
harmful interference and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
The user is cautioned that this device should
be used only as specied within this manual
to meet RF exposure requirements. Use of
this device in a manner inconsistent with this
manual could lead to excessive RF exposure
conditions.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

In t r o d u c t I o n
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Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of the Acoustic Research HD
Powerlink System, the HDP100. The HDP100 gives you the freedom to
move your HD devices where you want them without having to worry
about running wires. The HD Powerlink System transmits digital high-
denition content from your signal source to your television via your
existing home powerlines. So, you can put your DVD player or satellite
receiver on one side of the room and have it display on your HDTV
on the other side of the room. No wires. No expensive professional
installation fees.
HDP100 System Requirements
• TV or monitor with HDMI input
• Video source with HDMI output
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Welcome ................................................................................ 1
HDP100 System Requirements ........................................ 1
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Connecting to an AV Receiver or HDMI Switcher ....... 3
Placing the Attachable Feet ............................................. 4
Mounting the Receiver on the Wall ................................ 5
Installing the IR Extender Kit ........................................... 6
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Resetting and Linking Manually ...................................... 9
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Make sure your package has the following items:
The Quickstart Guide takes you through the steps for the basic
HDP100 setup. Briey, those steps are:
a. HDP100 transmitter and
receiver
b. Attachable feet
c. Two stands (with four bracket
screws)
d. One wall mount kit
• one wall mount bracket
• two drywall screws
• two drywall anchors
e. One 3ft HDMI cable
f. IR extender kit
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See the Quickstart Guide for more information on the basic HDP100
setup.
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Connecting to an
AV receiver or HDMI
Switcher
If you want to use multiple HDMI sources
with the HD Powerlink system, you can
connect the HDP100 transmitter to an AV
receiver or HDMI switcher.
1. Make sure your signal source, display,
and AV receiver or HDMI switcher are
all working properly. Connect them as
you normally would (without using the
HDP100) and test them. If they work,
disconnect them and proceed with
step 2. If they don’t, see the owners
manuals that came with these devices
to troubleshoot.
2. Follow the directions in the Quickstart
Guide for connecting the HDP100
receiver to your TV.
3. Connect the HDP100 transmitter to
the HDMI output on your AV receiver
or HDMI switcher.
4. Find outlets close to both HDP100
units and plug them in.
Note: For best performance, plug the
units directly into AC power outlets.
Don’t plug into a surge protector,
power conditioner , or GFI-protected
outlet — these may interfere with the
communication between the units.
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5. Turn on both units. The Power
switches are on the back panels. The
POWER, LINK, and DATA indicators
light up on both.
6. Switch the AV receiver or HDMI
switcher to the source you want to
watch.
Note: Remember that you must use
the AV receiver or HDMI switcher to
change between signal sources. The
HDP100 transmits the signal being
output by this device.
7. Start playing the DVD or tune to the
satellite or cable channel you want
to watch. The HD Powerlink system
is sending high-denition video and
digital audio from your source to your
display.
Placing the attachable feet
The HDP100 transmitter and receiver can be placed vertically with the
included stands (see the Quickstart Guide for instructions) or they can
be placed horizontally atop your components or component rack. The
provided attachable feet make sure the units sit rmly and safely in
their place without scratching the surface they’re on.
To place the attachable feet on the receiver or transmitter:
1. Peel the tabs off the adhesive surface of each foot.
2. Place one foot near in a at spot near each corner on the right
side (as you face the unit) of the transmitter or receiver. Make sure
the foot is centered in the recessed area and attached rmly.
3. Place the unit on your component or component rack.

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Mounting the
Receiver on the Wall
1. Find a good location on your wall
for the HDP100 receiver. If you’re
mounting it behind a TV, make sure
you have enough clearance for the
cables and the unit.
2. Mark two holes 45mm apart, one on
top of the other. Make sure they’re
plumb (straight up and down). Use the
mounting bracket as a guide.
3. Drill 1/4” (6mm) diameter holes for
the anchors where you marked.
4. Push the anchors into the wall and
make sure they’re fully seated.
5. Screw the mounting screws into the
anchors until 3–4mm is left between
the wall and the head of the screw.
6. Attach the wall mount to the HDP100
receiver using the bracket screws
that came in the package. Line up
the holes on the wall mount with the
holes on the back of the receiver.
Insert the bracket screws and tighten.
7. Place the HDP100 on the wall
mounting screws as shown and turn
90º clockwise to lock the unit in
place. If the unit is loose, rotate it 90º
counter-clockwise and pull to remove.
Tighten the screws in the wall and
remount the unit.

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Installing the IR Extender Kit
The HDP100 has an IR window on its receiving unit, which means that
it can receive remote commands for your signal source device (your
DVD player, for example) and pass these commands to this device. To
send remote commands to your signal source device, you must rst
install the IR extender kit.
Note: The IR extender kit does not work with RF remote commands.
1. Find the IR extender for the HDP100 transmitting unit. This
extender has a raised IR eye on the end of the cable.
2. Plug the mini-jack end of the other IR
extender into the IR EXTENDER jack
on the transmitter’s back panel.
3. Find the IR window on your signal
source device’s front panel. See the
user guide for your signal source
device if you’re not sure where this
window is located.
4. Peel the back off one of the included
adhesive blocks. Afx the end of the
extender to the block. Make sure the
IR eye is facing out!
5. Find a good location in your
component stack to afx the IR
extender’s eye. Make sure it’s
facing the IR window on your signal
source device. Peel the other side
off the adhesive block and stick the
extender end to this location in your
component stack.
Note: If you’re using multiple sources
and an HDMI switcher or AV receiver,
make sure you position the IR
extender so that it can work with all of
the devices.

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The following troubleshooting guide takes you through problems
associated with the installation and/or operation of the HD Powerlink
System. Make sure you try the solutions in the order indicated. If the
problem persists, please call toll-free at 1-800-732-6866 or visit
www.araccessories.com
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Make sure the unit is turned on.
Make sure the unit is plugged directly into an unswitched, non-GFI outlet. Do not
plug it into a surge protector.
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This is normal. It means the units are transferring/receiving data.
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3. Find a good location on the front of
your TV to afx the IR extender’s
eye—a corner of the frame should
work. Peel the other side off the
adhesive block and stick the extender
end to this location on your TV.
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If you’ve positioned the HDP100 receiver where its IR window is
covered or inaccessible, you can use a second IR extender to capture
remote commands.
1. Plug the mini-jack end of the receiver’s IR extender into the IR
EXTENDER jack on the receiver’s back panel.
2. Peel the back off the second included adhesive block. Afx the end
of the extender to the block. Make sure the IR eye is facing out!

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Make sure both units are plugged directly into unswitched, non-GFI outlets. Do not
plug them into a surge protector.
The units may be too far from each other. Try moving them to outlets that are closer
together.
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Make sure your TV is on.
Make sure your TV is switched to the correct input for the HDP100.
If you’re using an HDMI switcher or AV receiver, make sure it’s turned on and
switched to a source outputting a signal.
Check the HDMI connection between the receiver and your TV. Make sure both ends
are rmly connected.
Check the output mode of your signal source: the HDP100 supports 480p, 720p, and
1080p resolutions. Check the owner’s manual that came with your signal source
device to nd out how to set its output mode.
Try a different HDMI cable.
Reset and re-link the units (the procedure is illustrated on the next page).
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Turn the HDP100 receiver off, then back on again.
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Turn the HDP100 receiver off, then back on again.
Make sure the display or AV receiver are not muted.
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Check the output mode of the signal source. If it’s set to 1080p, switch it to 720p.
The units may be too far from each other. Try moving them to outlets that are closer
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Resetting and Linking Manually
The HDP100 transmitter and receiver come pre-linked at the factory, so
they normally don’t need to be manually paired. If you have problems
with the link, however, go through the following steps to reset and
manually link the transmitter and receiver.
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1. Unplug and completely disconnect
both units.
2. Plug both units directly into a single
wall outlet (any working outlet).
3. Reset each unit individually:
(a) Turn on the receiver and wait 10
seconds for it to warm up.
(b) Insert a toothpick into the RESET
detent on the back panel of unit.
Press down for ve seconds to start
the reset process. The LINK and
DATA indicators ash several times.
When the LINK indicator is off and
the POWER and DATA indicator are
on, the unit is nished resetting.
(c) Repeat the reset process for the
transmitter.
4. Press and hold the LINK buttons on
the back panels of both units. The
LINK indicator will start ashing. Keep
pressing two more seconds, then
release.
5. When the transmitter and receiver are
linked, the LINK indicator on the front
of each glow steadily (not ashing).
6. Turn both units off, then on again.
All three indicators on the front of
each unit should be illuminated. The
DATA indicator pulses during normal
operation.
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