Aurora HDBT HT Series User manual

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Manual Number: 190910 | Firmware Rev: 1.4.2
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HT Series
HDBaseT Supercharged
HDMI 4K60 4:4:4 HDBaseT CAT Extenders

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Please review the following safety precautions. If this is the first time using this model, then read this manual before
installing or using the product. If the product is not functioning properly, please contact your local dealer or Aurora for
further instructions.
The lightning symbol in the triangle is used to alert you to the presence of dangerous voltage inside the product
that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of electric shock to anyone opening the case. It is also used to indicate
improper installation or handling of the product that could damage the electrical system in the product or in other
equipment attached to the product.
The exclamation point in the triangle is used to alert you to important operating and maintenance instructions.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in injury to you or damage to the product.
Be careful with electricity:
Power Outlet:
To prevent electric shock, be sure the electrical plug used on the product power cord
matches the electrical outlet used to supply power to the Aurora product. Use the power adapter and power
connection cables designed for this unit.
Power Cord: Be sure the power cord is routed so that it will not be stepped on or pinched by heavy items.
Lightning: For protection from lightning or when the product is left unattended for a long period, disconnect
it from the power source.
Also follow these precautions:
Ventilation: Do not block ventilation slots, if applicable, on the product, or place any heavy object on top of
it. Blocking airflow could cause damage. Arrange components so that air can flow freely. Ensure that there
is adequate ventilation if the product is placed in a stand or cabinet. Put the product in a properly ventilated
area, away from direct sunlight or any source of heat.
Overheating: Avoid stacking the Aurora product on top of a hot component, such as a power amplifier.
Risk of Fire: Do not place unit on top of any easily combustible material, such as carpet or fabric.
Proper Connections: Be sure all cables and equipment are connected to the unit as described in this
manual.
Object Entry: To avoid electric shock, never stick anything in the slots on the case, or remove the cover.
Water Exposure: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose to rain or moisture.
Cleaning: Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners to clean this unit. Always unplug the power to the device
before cleaning.
ESD: Handle this unit with proper ESC care. Failure to do so can result in failure.
FCC
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two (2) conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Trademarks
All trademarks in this document are the properties of their respective owners.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PACKAGE CONTENTS .........................................................................................................................................................4
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ..................................................................................................................................................5
INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................................................................................................6
About...................................................................................................................................................................................6
Features ..............................................................................................................................................................................6
HTE-TX2 Front & Rear........................................................................................................................................................7
HTE-RX2 Front & Rear .......................................................................................................................................................9
HTW-2 Front & Rear .........................................................................................................................................................11
OPERATION.........................................................................................................................................................................13
Source Selection...............................................................................................................................................................13
Auto Sense........................................................................................................................................................................13
EDID Handling...................................................................................................................................................................13
Factory Reset....................................................................................................................................................................13
APPLICATIONS....................................................................................................................................................................14
Example 1 Typical HTW-2 Transmitter to HTE-RX2 Receiver .........................................................................................14
Example 2 DXB-8 Button Wall Control to HTW-2.............................................................................................................15
Control Protocols................................................................................................................................................................16
RS-232 Commands...........................................................................................................................................................16
Audio Command Usage Detail..........................................................................................................................................20
Serial Query Commands...................................................................................................................................................24
RPC Commands ...............................................................................................................................................................26
1.1.1 GetApiVersion ...............................................................................................................................................26
1.1.2 GetFirmwareVersion .....................................................................................................................................26
1.1.3 GetSerialNumber...........................................................................................................................................26
1.1.4 Reboot...........................................................................................................................................................27
1.1.5 EnterUpdateMode.........................................................................................................................................27
1.1.6 SetDefaultConfig ...........................................................................................................................................28
1.1.7 Net_GetIPAddress ........................................................................................................................................28
1.1.8 Net_GetSubnetMask.....................................................................................................................................28
1.1.9 Net_GetMac ..................................................................................................................................................29
1.1.10 Serial_Send...................................................................................................................................................29
1.1.11 Serial_Read...................................................................................................................................................30
1.1.12 Serial_ClearReadBuffer ................................................................................................................................30
1.1.13 Serial_ReadBufferCount ...............................................................................................................................30

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1.1.14 Serial_GetSettings ........................................................................................................................................31
1.1.15 Serial_SetSettings.........................................................................................................................................31
1.1.16 Serial_SetPortCount......................................................................................................................................32
1.1.17 Serial_SetManualMode.................................................................................................................................32
1.1.18 Serial_SetExtenderMode ..............................................................................................................................33
1.1.19 Serial_SetPushPortMode..............................................................................................................................34
1.1.20 Serial_SetPushVarMode...............................................................................................................................35
1.1.21 Serial_SetTelnetClientMode .........................................................................................................................35
1.1.22 Serial_SetTelnetServerMode........................................................................................................................37
ReAX TCP Commands .....................................................................................................................................................38
IR EXTENDERS....................................................................................................................................................................44
IR Connections..................................................................................................................................................................44
IR Jack Pinout...................................................................................................................................................................44
CONNECTOR PIN DEFINITION...........................................................................................................................................45
HDMI.................................................................................................................................................................................45
VGA...................................................................................................................................................................................45
CAT5e/6/7 .........................................................................................................................................................................46
APPENDIX 1.........................................................................................................................................................................47
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................................................47
APPENDIX 2 Firmware Update.........................................................................................................................................48
APPENDIX 3 VGA Supported Timing..............................................................................................................................49
APPENDIX 4.........................................................................................................................................................................50
Technical Specifications....................................................................................................................................................50
APPENDIX 5.........................................................................................................................................................................54
Cabling ..............................................................................................................................................................................54
APPENDIX 6.........................................................................................................................................................................55
Warranty............................................................................................................................................................................55

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PACKAGE CONTENTS
Please make sure the following items are included within your package. Contact your dealer if any items are
missing or damaged.
HTE-RX2
HTE-RX2 x 1
Wall/Desk Mount Ears with Screws x 4
HTE-TX2
HTE-TX2 x 1
Wall/Desk Mount Ears with Screws x 4
HTW-2
HTW-2 x 1 (-W for white, -B for black)
Note: Some 2 gang electrical boxes or mud rings have curved or beveled corners that may prevent the
HTW-2from properly fitting. Make certain to use a brand that fits the full dimensions listed in the
specification section.
Optional Accessories
PS0094-2 48V DC Wall Power Supply
PS0081-1 48v DC Desktop PoE+ Injector
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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
IR Receiver CA0026-1
IR Emitter CA0061-1
RS-232 Adaptor CA0052-F2T3R
(3.5mm TRS to FEMALE DB89 2-TX 3-RX)
RS-232 Adaptor CA0052-F3T2R
(3.5mm TRS to FEMALE DB89 3-TX 3-RX)
RS-232 Adaptor CA0052-M2T3R
(3.5mm TRS to MALE DB9 2-TX 3-RX)
RS-232 Adaptor CA0052-M3T2R
(3.5mm TRS to MALE DB9 3-TX 2-RX)

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INTRODUCTION
About
The HTW-2 transmitter wall plate, HTE-TX2 transmitter, and HTE-RX2 HDBaseT 2.0 products are part of
Aurora’s HT Series capable extending 4K60 4:4:4 & HDR (18Gbps) 100m (330′) with unshielded cable. The 2-
gang low depth Decora™ wall plate is not only stylish but extremely functional with 3 inputs (1 VGA & 2 HDMI).
All units have directional USB to allow a user to choose which side the host (PC) vs the device (peripheral) will
be located. Built in IP port expansion allows any 3rd party control system to send commands directly to the unit
for source switching, RS-232, and IR control. Aurora is the only product to allow a single PoE port power both
the TX and RX at the same time with no wall supplies required for a very clean installation. For easier
integration into an audio system, the HT Series is the only HDBaseT product to have optional Dante/AES67 up
to 8 channels for surround sound. The Aurora HT Series re-invents the capabilities of HDBaseT beyond the
typical point to point making it the ultimate HDBaseT integrator solution.
Features
•4K60 4:4:4 18Gbps
•HDR (high Dynamic Range)
•HDCP 1.4/2.2
•100m (330ft) with Unshielded Cable
•HDMI® 2.0/HDCP 2.2
•Audio DSP & Dante™/AES67 Options 2 or 8 Channel
•ARC Audio Return Channel and ARC into Dante/AES67 Industry First!
•Operate & Power both TX & RX from a single PoE Switch Port
•Auto Switching
•Two HDMI® Inputs & One VGA Input (HTW-2)
•Two HDMI® Inputs (HTE-TX2)
•Two HDMI® Outputs (HTE-RX2)
•1G Local LAN Ports, 10/100 over the HDBaseT Connection
•USB 2.0 Device/Host with Selectable Direction
•IP Port Expansion Control, RS-232 & IR Control
•ReAX Control Option
*Note: Refer to Technical Specifications section.
Warning: Do not plug RJ-45 HDBaseT output to non-HDBaseT complaint devices or damage may occur
to either product.

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HTE-TX2 Front & Rear
Front LED Indicators
•POWER: Lights green when power is present.
•STATUS: Will blink steady if unit is working properly.
•HDBT: Lights when HDBaseT RJ-45 has proper connection between an RX/TX pair. Blinks when in
sleep mode.
•HDMI: Will light solid if HDMI is plugged in on both RX/TX and HDCP is present. If no HDCP, LED will
blink.
•TX: RS-232 Transmit. Blinking rate and intensity will vary with baud rate.
•RX: RS-232 Receive. Blinking rate and intensity will vary with baud rate.
•IR TX: Blinks when emitting IR to device from IR Out Port.
•IR RX: Blinks when receiving IR from IR RX port.
•USB Host: When lit the rear micro USB port should be used and connected to the PC.
•USB Device: When lit the Front Dual USB ports should be used and connected to the peripherals like
keyboard, mouse, memory stick, camera, etc.
Front Buttons
•Function:Press to scroll between various capabilities that can be modified with the select button.
•Select:Allows the changing of features based on the function mode selected.
Front Connections
•Dual USB 2.0: USB 2.0 connectors. Units USB Device LED must be lit for it to function properly with
remote end. Can also be used to charge devices.

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•IR OUT: Plug the IR emitter into this port and affix onto the device where its IR window is located.
•IR IN: Plug the IR receiver into this port. The front built in IR receiver will no longer work once the
external receiver is plugged in. Note this port should be used with Aurora IR receiver model as other
brands may not follow the correct pinout or voltage.
•IR: IR receiver capable of 32KHz to 60KHz range.
Rear Connections
•48V DC: Power connector for 25-watt 48VDC power supply (PS0094-2-S).
Note: Only 1 supply is required to power both units. Either side can send power to the other unit.
Note: If LAN PoE is utilized the 48VDC supply is not required.
•RS-232: Connect RS-232 device up to 115k baud.
•LAN1/2: 1Gbps LAN connection. LAN1 can use PoE or PoE+ from a PoE switch to power both the RX
and TX units.
•HDBaseT: Connect CAT 5e/6/7 cable. Shielded cable is not necessary unless the environment has a
lot of electrically noise.
•HDMI Input 1/2:Plug HDMI cable from source device like a Blu-ray player. Source can be selected
from RS-232, Ethernet, Auto Sense Mode, or front buttons.
Note: The HDMI cable should be rated for the bandwidth you are using.
•Audio Line In/Out: Euro Style connector for stereo line in and line out.
•USB 2.0 Host: Micro USB 2.0 Connector for connection to PC. Unit must be set for Host mode for it to
properly operate.
*Note: Some POE switches do not supply the full 15.4watts per port. Verify the total power rating of the
switch. It should be at least 15.4W x (number of ports) and ideally 25.4W (PoE+) per port if USB
peripherals are to be utilized.
Option Port
Inside the unit there is an option card connector for the Dante 2ch or 8ch option or the ReAX control system
option. Only one of the cards can be installed into a unit. To access the port, power off unit and the 4 screws (2
on each side) must be removed. Take the cover off and insert the card in the proper orientation as indicated on
the circuit board. Put cover back on and apply power. Don’t forget to note the MAC address of the card to
identify which unit it is in.

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HTE-RX2 Front & Rear
Front LED Indicators
•POWER: Lights green when power is present.
•STATUS: Will blink steady if unit is working properly.
•HDBT: Lights when HDBaseT RJ-45 has proper connection between an RX/TX pair. Blinks when in
sleep mode.
•HDMI: Will light solid if HDMI is plugged in on both RX/TX and HDCP is present. If no HDCP, LED will
blink.
•TX: RS-232 Transmit. Blinking rate and intensity will vary with baud rate.
•RX: RS-232 Receive. Blinking rate and intensity will vary with baud rate.
•IR TX: Blinks when emitting IR to device from IR Out Port.
•IR RX: Blinks when receiving IR from IR RX port.
•USB Host: When lit the rear micro USB port should be used and connected to the PC.
•USB Device: When lit the Front Dual USB ports should be used and connected to the peripherals like
keyboard, mouse, memory stick, camera, etc.
Front Buttons
•Function: Press to scroll between various capabilities that can be modified with the select button.
•Select: Allows the changing of features based on the function mode selected.
Front Connections
•Dual USB 2.0: USB 2.0 connectors. Units USB Device LED must be lit for it to function properly with
remote end. Can also be used to charge devices.