Aurora Multimedia ASP-CATX1 User manual

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ASP-CATX1
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HDMI 1.3c over Single CAT Extender
with Auto EDID Learning
UserManual
Manual Number: 090701

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SafetyandNotice
The ASP-CATX1 HDMI 1.3 has been tested for conformity to safety regulations and requirements, and has been
certified for international use. However, like all electronic equipments, theASP-CATX1 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.

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The ASP-CATX1 HDMI boosts HDMI transmission distance up to 60m (200ft) in HDTV 1080i format, 40m (130ft) in
HDTV 1080p format, and 20m (65ft) in HDTV 1080p with 36-bit color depth. With only one cost effective UTP cable, users
can readily extend HDTV sources from DVD players, Blu-ray Disc player, PS3, PC, and any other kinds of sources
compliant with TMDS standard to distant display monitors including HDMI/DVI supportedTV sets or LCD PC monitors. With
the state-of-the-art Silicon Image chipsets embedded, Deep Color video, DTS-HD or Dolby TrueHD audio, HDCP and HDMI
compatibility are all further insured. This flexibility makes HDCPcompliant DVD players or PS3 transmit utmost high quality
video and audio over a great distance at the minimal cost.
TheASP-CATX1 includes two units: transmitting (ASP-CATX1-TX) and receiving (ASP-CATX1-RX) units. The
transmitting unit is used to capture the input HDMI/DVI signals and carry the signals over one cost effective Cat-5/5e/6
cable. The receiving unit is responsible for equalizing the HDMI multimedia data. The transmission range between the
sending and receiving units can be up to 60m (200ft) under HD (720p/1080i) or 40m (130ft) under Full HD (1080p). With an
8-level equalization rotary control switch for adjusting the strength of the HDMI signal level on the receiving unit, users can
get the optimal audio/video quality accordingly, and therefore optimize the transmission range between HDMI source and
display.
Features
zState-of-the-art Silicon Image (founder of HDMI) chipset embedded for upmost compatibility and reliability
zHDMI 1.3c compliant
zExtend the transmission length up to 60m (200ft) from the HDMI sources under HD resolution (1080i or 720p at 24-bit
color depth)
zExtend the transmission length up to 40m (130ft) from the HDMI sources under Full HD resolution (1080p at 24-bit
color depth)
zExtend the transmission length up to 20m (65ft) from the HDMI sources under Full HD resolution (1080p at 36-bit color
depth)
zHDCP 1.1 compliant
zMinimize the cable skew by adjustable 8-level equalization control
zPure unaltered uncompressed 7.1ch digital HDMI over LAN cable transmission
zDTS-HD and Dolby True HD high bit rate audio support
zAllows cascading
zWall mounting housing design for easy and robust installation
zPerfectly integrated with other HDMI over CAT series products
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

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Specifications&PackageContents
Model Name ASP-CATX1
Technical ASP-CATX1-TX ASP-CATX1-RX
Role of usage Transmitter [TX] Receiver [RX]
HDMI compliance HDMI 1.3c
HDCP compliance Yes
Video bandwidth Single-link 225MHz [6.75Gbps]
Videosupport 480i / 480p / 720p / 1080i / 1080p60
Full HD [1080p] - 40m (130ft) [Cat-5e] / 50m (165ft) [Cat-6]HDMI transmission
over LAN cable
[24-bit] HD [720p/1080i] - 50m (165ft) [Cat-5e] / 60m (200ft) [Cat-6]
Audio support Surround sound (up to 7.1ch) or stereo digital audio
Signal level
equalization 8-level digital control at RX
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 1x HDMI 1x RJ-45
Output 1x RJ-45 1x HDMI
HDMI output Up to HDMI 1.3
HDMI connector TypeA[19-pin female]
RJ-45 connector WE/SS 8P8C with 2 LED indicators
Rotary control switch None Signal level
ASP-CATX1
Mechanical TX RX
Housing Metal enclosure
Model
[TX/RX] [TX/RX] 93 x 60 x 25mm [3.7”x2.4”x1”]
Package 270 x 175 x 80mm [10.6” x 6.9” x 3.1”]
Dimension
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[Lx W x H] Carton 450 x 370 x 300mm (1’6” x 1’3” x 11.8”]
Model
Weight Package
Fixedness Wall-mounting case with screws
Power supply 5V 2ADC
Power consumption 1 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 1xASP-CATX1 [TX & RX] 2x 5V power adapter
1x User Manual

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FrontView—TransmittingUnitASP‐CATX1‐TX
HDMI IN: Connects to a HDMI source with a HDMI male-male cable here
NoteforAutoEDID(ExtendedDisplayIdentificationData)learning
1.ThefirsttimeyouconnecttheASP‐CATX1toaHDMIdisplay.TheLEDofRJ‐45connectwillblinkforup
to20secondstoautomaticallylearntheEDIDoftheHDMIdisplayanddimwhenthelearning
procedureisdone.
2.ThenexttimewhenyouturnontheASP‐CATX1connectedwiththesameHDMIdisplay,theautoEDID
learningprocessshouldbedonewithin5seconds.
3.WheneveryouusetheASP‐CATX1toconnecttoanyotherHDMIdisplaydifferentfrompreviously
connectedone.TheautoEDIDlearningprocedurewilltakeupto20seconds.
RearView—TransmittingUnitASP‐CATX1‐TX
+5V DC: Connect to 5V DC power supply.
HDMI Signal OUT: Plug in a Cat-5/5e/6 cable that needs to be linked to the RJ-45 connector of the receiving unit
ASP-CATX1-RX.
Panel Descriptions

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FrontView—ReceivingUnitASP‐CATX1‐RX
HDMI OUT: Connect to a HDMI display with a HDMI male-male cable here.
Signal Level: Adjust the 8-level equalization control to the received HDMI signals. 0 – 7 = strongest – weakest for
respective transmission length [long to short]. It is recommended to switch from 7 to 0 to find the optimal visual
experience.
RearView—ReceivingUnitASP‐CATX1‐RX
HDMI Signal IN: Plug in a Cat-5/5e/6 cable that needs to be linked to the RJ-45 connector of the transmitting unit
ASP-CATX1-TX.
+5V DC: Connect to 5V DC power supply.

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1. Connect the HDMI/DVI source (such as a Blu-ray Disc player) to the transmitting unitASP-CATX1-TX.
2. Connect the HDMI/DVI display (such as a LCD TV) to the receiving unitASP-CATX1-RX.
3. Connect one Cat-5/5e/6 cable between the transmitting and receiving units.
4. Make sure this Cat-5/5e/6 cable is tightly connected and not loose.
5. Plug in 5V DC power adapter to the power jack of the receiving unitASP-CATX1-RX.
6. Plug in 5V DC power adapter to the power jack of the transmitting unitASP-CATX1-TX.
7. Wait for up to 20 seconds for auto EDID learning procedure to be done. System setup is complete.
8. If you see flickering or blinking image on the display, please adjust the rotary control switch to improve the
cable skew. 0 stands for the strongest HDMI signal level for longest possible transmission length while 7
stands for the weakest HDMI signal level for short transmission length. Try adjusting the signal level from 7 to
0 to find the optimal setting for the HDMI over CAT transmission.
Hardware Installation

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1. All HDMI over CAT5 transmission distances are measured using Belden Cat-5e 125MHz LAN cable and
ASTRODESIGN Video Signal Generator VG-859C.The transmission distance is defined as the distance between the
transmitting unit (TX) and the receiving unit (RX).
2. 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 results show solid LAN cables (usually in bulk cable [300m/1000ft] style) can transmit signals a lot
longer than stranded LAN cables (usually in patch cord style). Shielded STP cables are better suited than unshielded
UTP cables.Asolid UTP CAT5e cable shows longer transmission range than stranded STP CAT6 cable. For long
transmission applications, solid UTP cables are the only viable choice.
3. EIA/TIA-568-B termination (T568B) for LAN cables is recommended for better performance.
4. To reduce the interference among the unshielded twisted pairs of wires in UTP cable, one can use shielded STP cables
to improve EMI problems, which is worsen in long transmission.
5. Because the quality of the Cat-5/5e/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 to one’s choice of Cat-5/5e/6 cables.
For desired resolutions greater than 1080i or 1280x1024, a Cat-6 cable is recommended.
6. 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 Rating Type of Category 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
Notice

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Aurora Multimedia Corp. (“Manufacturer”) warrants that this product is free of defects in both materials and workmanship for a period of 3 years as
defined herein for parts and labor from date of purchase. Motorized mechanical parts (Hard Drives, DVD, etc), mechanical parts (buttons, doors,
etc), remotes and cables are covered for a period of 1 year. Batteries are not covered by this warranty. During the warranty period, and upon proof
of purchase, the product will be repaired or replaced (with same or similar model) at our option without charge for parts or labor for the specified
product warranty period.
This warranty shall not apply if any of the following:
A) The product has been damaged by negligence, accident, lightning, water, act-of-God or mishandling; or,
B) The product has not been operated in accordance with procedures specified in operating instructions: or,
C) The product has been repaired and or altered by other than manufacturer or authorized service center; or,
D) The product's original serial number has been modified or removed: or,
E) External equipment other than supplied by manufacturer, in determination of manufacturer, shall have affected the performance, safety or
reliability of the product.
F) Part(s) are no longer available for product.
In the event that the product needs repair or replacement during the specified warranty period, product should be shipped back to Manufacturer at
Purchaser's expense. Repaired or replaced product shall be returned to Purchaser by standard shipping methods at Manufacturer's
discretion. Express shipping will be at the expense of the Purchaser. If Purchaser resides outside the contiguous US, return shipping shall be at
Purchaser's expense.
No other warranty, express or implied other than Manufacturer's shall apply.
Manufacturer does not assume any responsibility for consequential damages, expenses or loss of revenue or property, inconvenience or interruption
in operation experienced by the customer due to a malfunction of the purchased equipment. No warranty service performed on any product shall
extend the applicable warranty period.
This warranty does not cover damage to the equipment during shipping and Manufacturer assumes no responsibility for such damage.
This product warranty extends to the original purchaser only and will be null and void upon any assignment or transfer.
Aurora Multimedia Corp.
205 Commercial Court, Morganville, NJ 07751
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
www.auroramultimedia.com
Limited Warranty