Avenview HDMI-C5SP-8SRSR User manual

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2X8 HDMI 1.3 Extender / Splitter over
Single CAT5
Model #: HDMI-C5SP-8SRSR
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Table of Contents
Section 1: Getting Started ...................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Important Safeguards ............................................................................................................ 3
1.2 Safety Instructions ................................................................................................................. 3
1.3 Regulatory Notices Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ......................................... 4
1.4 Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 4
1.5 Package Contents................................................................................................................... 7
1.6 Before Installation.................................................................................................................. 7
1.7 Panel Description................................................................................................................... 8
1.7.1 Rear Panel ............................................................................................................................. 8
1.7.3 Dip Switch.............................................................................................................................. 9
1.7.4 EDID Learning ........................................................................................................................ 9
1.7.5 EQ Level Control.................................................................................................................... 9
1.7.6 HDMI Output Format Selection........................................................................................... 10
1.8 Installation ........................................................................................................................... 11
Section 2: Specifications....................................................................................................................... 12

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Section 1: Getting Started
1.1 Important Safeguards
Please read all of these instructions carefully before you use the device. Save this manual for future
reference.
What the warranty does not cover
Any product, on which the serial number has been defaced, modified or removed.
Damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from:
Accident, misuse, neglect, fire, water, lightning, or other acts of nature, unauthorized
product modification, or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product.
Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by us.
Any damage of the product due to shipment.
Removal or installation of the product.
Causes external to the product, such as electric power fluctuation or failure.
Use of supplies or parts not meeting our specifications.
Normal wear and tear.
Any other causes which does not relate to a product defect.
Removal, installation, and set-up service charges.
1.2 Safety Instructions
The Avenview HDMI-C5SP-8SR HDMI 1.3 Extender / Splitter over CAT5 Cascading Distribution Amplifier has
been tested for conformance to safety regulations and requirements, and has been certified for international
use. However, like all electronic equipment’s, the HDMI-C5SP-8SR should be used with care. Read the
following safety instructions to protect yourself from possible injury and to minimize the risk of damage to the
unit.
Do not dismantle the housing or modify the module.
Dismantling the housing or modifying the module may result in electrical shock or burn.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing housing may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards
Keep the module away from liquids.
Spillage into the housing may result in fire, electrical shock, or equipment damage. If an object or liquid
falls or spills on to the housing, unplug the module immediately.
Have the module checked by a qualified service engineer before using it again.
Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners to clean this unit. Always unplug the power to the device before
cleaning.

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1.3 Regulatory Notices Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Any changes or modifications made to this equipment may void the user’s authority to operate this
equipment.
1.4 Introduction
The Avenview HDMI-C5SP-8SR HDMI 1.3 over Single CAT5 Cascading Distribution Amplifier provides the most
flexible solution by which the high definition video and high quality audio can be transmitted to different
locations over a long distance. The devices are cascadable, allowing you to extend HDMI compliant displays
almost anywhere. The 2 input HDMI source (only 1 input can be used at a time) can be duplicated and
distributed to up to 8 HDMI enable displays through cost effective Cat-5/5e cables and RJ-45 to HDMI
mini-extenders HDMI-C5-R-M. With the built in equalization, the input HDMI cable can be extended up to 20
meters (66 feet) long under Full HD, and make the overall transmission distance superior than regular HDMI
splitters or matrix switches in the market.
-Silicon Image chipset embedded for best quality, compatibility and reliability
-HDMI 1.3c compliant
-HDCP compliant
-Regenerates the HDMI signal
-Acts as 2X1 HDMI Switch and 1X8 HDMI over CAT5 Splitter
-HDMI video distribution to up to 7 displays and one CAT5e Receiver or cascade to another
HDMI-C5SP-8SR
-Supports default HDMI EDID and has the ability to learn the EDID of the displays
-Input up to 15m (50ft) using HDMI cables
-Extends up to 60m (200ft) (720p / 1080i) of output CAT5/6 cable
-Outputs up to 15m (50ft) using HDMI cables
-Pure unaltered uncompressed 7.1ch digital HDMI over LAN cable transmission
-Allows cascading
-1U rack mountable with interlocking power adapter for fixedness
-Perfectly integrated with other HDMI-C5XD Series products

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1.5 Package Contents
Before you start the installation of the converter, please check the package contents.
-HDMI-C5SP-8SR x 1
-Rack-mounting ears x 2
-Power Adapter x 1
-User’s Manual x 1
1.6 Before Installation
Put the product in an even and stable location. If the product falls down or drops, it may cause an
injury or malfunction.
Don’t place the product in too high temperature (over 50°C), too low temperature (under 0°C) or high
humidity.
Use the DC power adapter with correct specifications. If inappropriate power supply is used then it
may cause a fire.
Do not twist or pull by force ends of the optical cable. It can cause malfunction.

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1.7 Panel Description
1.7.1 Rear Panel
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1. DIP Switches (details below)
2. EQ Level
3. CAT-5 IN: HDMI Signal In from
HDMI-C5SP-SR or HDMI-C5XD-S
4. HDMI IN
5. HDMI Output over RJ45
6. HDMI Output (1 –7)
7. Power Jack

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1.7.3 Dip Switch
DIP Switch Position
Video
Audio
Description
PIN # 1
PIN # 2
OFF 
OFF 
1080p
Stereo1
Default Mode2:Up to 1080p & Stereo output.
OFF 
ON 
720p/1080i
Stereo
Safe Mode3:Forces system to output at 720p/1080i
with Stereo Audio.
ON 
OFF 
Bypass4
Bypass
EDID Learning Mode5:for learning EDID from the
display while playing any received HDMI Audio format.
ON 
ON 
Bypass
Stereo
EDID Learning & Stereo Mode: For learning EDID from
the display while enforcing stereo output.
1.7.4 EDID Learning
1. Power up the HDMI-C5SP-8SR. Connect to HDMI OUT7 with the display you want the HDMI-C5SP-8SR
to learn its EDID.
2. The HDMI-C5SP-8SR is only bound to learn the EDID from the display for the HDMI source device
connected to HDMI IN2. For HDMI signal input at RJ45 IN1, please use the transmitting device that
sends the HDMI signals over CAT5 to the HDMI Signal IN1 of the HDMI-C5SP-8SR to learn the EDID of
the display.
3. To learn the display’s EDID for source device connected to HDMI IN2, pull both DIP switch pin#1 &
pin#2 up-and-down to stay at ON[]-ON[] and wait for about 5 seconds to complete the EDID learning
process. You DON’T NEED to pull up the DIP switch again unless you want to learn another display’s
EDID by pulling both DIP switch pin#1 & pin#2 up-and-down one more time.
1.7.5 EQ Level Control
In order to adapt the CAT5 cable, HDMI-C5SP-8SR offers 8-level equalization control on the received HDMI
signal level. 0-to-7 = strongest-to-weakest signal level for respective transmission length [long to short]. It is
recommended to switch from 7 to 0 to find the optimal visual experience.
1 If the HDTV shows video but without audio, please try to set audio mode to stereo
2 Factory default: Pin#1-OFF[  ], Pin#2- OFF[  ] for 1080p with stereo.
3 If you encounter any unsolved audio/video output problem during system installation, please turn to
Safe Mode (Pin#1- -
check.
4 Bypass means the matrix will maintain playing the original format of HDMI signals in video and perhaps
audio. By setting at this mode, the users may encounter compatibility issue among different kinds of HDMI
sources and displays. If you cannot get the audio and/or video output normally at the system installation,
please change the DIP switch setting to default mode or even safe mode to verify the functionality of the
device.
seconds. The EDID learning procedure will be finished. If you want to learn the EDID from another HDTV, you
must set Pin#1 at OFF first and repeat this procedure.

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1.7.6 HDMI Output Format Selection
When input signal exists, the output format LED turns on. If the input HDMI source is HDMI 1.3 format, you
can set the output format to HDMI 1.2 mode and Red LED will be on. If the input HDMI source is HDMI 1.2, the
output format is always set to HDMI 1.2. The main purpose of lower the HDMI 1.3 resolution [36~48-bit color
depth] to HDMI 1.2 [24-bit color depth] is to increase the transmission distance without creating noticeable
video quality distortion still at 1080p. By pressing the push-in button, users can enforce the HDMI output at
HDMI 1.2 format for longer transmission to the display. The HDMI-C5SP-8SR cannot upgrade the HDMI 1.2
source content to become HDMI 1.3 format.

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1.8 Installation
To setup Avenview HDMI-C5SP-8SR follow these steps for connecting to a device:
1. Connect Cat-5e cable if using any Cat-5e HDMI video transmitter as cascading source
2. Connect HDMI input to HDMI compliant sources (such as a Blu-ray Disc player)
3. Connect all HDMI outputs to the HDMI displays
4. Connect RJ-45 output to HDMI over CAT5 receiver through Cat-5e cable
5. Plug in 5V 4A DC power supply.
6. Power on the HDMI-C5SP-8SR
7. Power on the HDMI displays.
8. Power on the HDMI source(s)

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Section 2: Specifications
Item
Description
Units
HDMI-C5SP-8SR
Unit Description
2x8 HDMI 1.3 Transmitter / Splitter over CAT5 / CAT6 Cascadable
HDMI Compliance
HDMI 1.3c
HDCP Compliance
Yes
Video Bandwidth
Single Link 225 MHz (6.75Gbps)
Supported Resolutions
480i / 480p / 720p / 1080i / 1080p60
Resolution and Distance
Full HD: (1080p) ~ 40meter (130feet) (CAT5e) / 50meter (165feet) (CAT6)
HD: (720p/1080i) ~ 50meter (165feet) (CAT5e) / 60meter (200feet) (CAT6)
Audio Support
Surround Sound (up to 7.1 Ch) or Stereo Digital Audio
Equalization
-
Input TMDS Signal
1.2 Volts (peak-to-peak)
Input DDC Signal
5 Volts (peak-to-peak, TTL)
ESD Protection
-Human body model —±15kV (air-gap discharge) & ±8kV (contact discharge)
- Core chipset —±8kV
Input
1 x HDMI
1 x RJ45
Output
7 x HDMI
1 x Rj45
HDMI Connector
Type A (19 pin female)
RJ45 Connector
WE/SS 8P8C with 2 LED indicators
Dimensions (L x W x H)
13” x 4.3” x 1.7”
Power Supply
5V 4A DC
Power Consumption
13 Watt (max)
Environmental
Operating Temperature
32˚~ 104˚F (0˚to 40˚C)
Storage Temperature
-4˚~ 140˚F (-20˚~ 60˚C)
Relative Humidity
20~90% RH (no condensation)

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Notice
1. If the DVI or HDMI device requires the EDID information, please use EDID Reader/Writer to
retrieve and provide DVI/HDMI EDID information.
2. All HDMI over CAT5 transmission distances are measured using Belden 1583A CAT5e 125MHz
LAN cable and ASTRODESIGN Video Signal Generator VG-859C.3
3. 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 result shows solid LAN cables (usually in bulk cable
300m or 1000ft form) can transmit a lot longer signals than stranded LAN cables (usually in
patch cord form). Shielded STP cables are better suit than unshielded UTP cables. A solid UTP
CAT5e cable shows longer transmission length than stranded STP CAT6 cable. For long extension
users, solid LAN cables are your only choice.
4. EIA/TIA-568-B termination (T568B) for LAN cables is recommended for better performance.
5. To reduce the interference among the unshielded twisted pairs of wires in LAN cable, you can use
shielded LAN cables to improve EMI problems, which is worsen in long transmission.
6. Because the quality of the LAN cables has the major effects in how long transmission distance
will be made and how good is the received display, the actual transmission length is subject to
your LAN cables. For resolution greater than 1080i or 1280x1024, a CAT6 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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regarding such products, including but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and
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