AVGear AVG-HD400DSC User manual

HD400DSC
This product is a professional 18G HDMI
Extender which consists a transmitter and a
receiver. The extender adopts DSC compression
technology to extend 4K@60Hz 4:4:4 HDMI
video to distance up to 40 meters (131 feet) and
1080p@60Hz video to distances up to 70 meters
(230 feet) over a single CATx cable. It supports
bi-directional IR and RS232 pass-through to
control source or display devices remotely.
Features
▪Supports HDMI 1.4 & HDCP 2.2, is
compliant with lower standards.
▪Supports HDMI 2.0 and the HDMI video
resolution up to 4K@60Hz 4:4:4, HDR.
▪Supports HDCP pass-through and up to
HDCP 2.2 version.
▪Extends 4K@60Hz 4:4:4 signal up to
40m and 1080p@60Hz signal up to 70m
via a single CATx cable.
▪DSC (Display Stream Compression)
technology.
▪Supports CEC pass-through.
▪Supports bi-directional IR, RS232 and
48V PoH.
▪Provides DIP switches for selecting
RS232 pass-through mode or firmware
upgrade mode.

HD400DSC
PLEASE READ THIS PRODUCT MANUAL CAREFULLY
BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT.
This manual is only for operational instruction only,
and is not to be used in a maintenance capacity. The
functions described in this version are current as at
August 2019. Any changes of functions and
operational parameters will be updated in future
manual versions. Please refer to your dealer for the
latest product details.
Version 1.0 23/09/19

HD400DSC
SAFETY OPERATION GUIDE
In order to guarantee the reliable operation of the equipment and safety of the
user, please abide by the following procedures in installation, use and
maintenance:
1. The system must be earthed properly. Please do not use two blade plugs
and ensure the AC power supply ranges from 100v to 240v and from 50Hz
to 60Hz.
2. Do not install the switcher in an environment where it will be exposed to
extreme hot or cold temperatures.
3. This unit will generate heat during operation, please ensure that you allow
adequate ventilation to ensure reliable operation.
4. Please disconnect the unit from mains power if it will be left unused for a
long period of time.
5. Please DO NOT try to open the casing of the equipment, DO NOT attempt to
repair the unit. Opening the unit will void the warranty. There are high
voltage components in the unit and attempting to repair the unit could result
in serious injury.
6. Do not allow the unit to come into contact with any liquid as that could result
in personal injury and or product failure.

HD400DSC
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ..............................................................................................................1
Introduction to the HD400DSC ..................................................................... 1.1
Features ....................................................................................................... 1.2
What’s in the Box ........ ……………………………………………………………………2
Product Appearance of the HD400DSC..................................................................3
HD400DSCT Panel Description.................................................................... 3.1
HD400DSCR Panel Description ...................................................................3.2
Specifications...........................................................................................................4
System Connection..................................................................................................5

HD400DSC
1. Introduction
1.1. Introduction to the HD400DSC
This HD400DSC is a professional 18G HDMI Extender, which consists a transmitter
and a receiver. The extender adopts DSC compression technology to extend
4K@60Hz 4:4:4 HDMI video to distance up to 40 meters (131 feet) and
1080p@60Hz video to distances up to 70 meters (230 feet) over a single CATx
cable. It supports bi-directional IR and RS232 pass-through to control source or
display devices remotely. It also supports CEC pass-through. Moreover, Power over
HDBaseT (PoH) feature allows the transmitter or receiver to be powered by each
other over the CATx cable.
1.2. Features
▪Supports HDMI 2.0 and the HDMI video resolution up to 4K@60Hz 4:4:4, HDR.
▪Supports HDCP pass-through and up to HDCP 2.2 version.
▪Extends 4K@60Hz 4:4:4 signal up to 40m and 1080p@60Hz signal up to 70m via
a single CATx cable.
▪DSC (Display Stream Compression) technology.
▪Supports CEC pass-through.
▪Supports bi-directional IR, RS232 and 48V PoH.
▪Provides DIP switches for selecting RS232 pass-through mode or firmware
upgrade mode.

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2. What’s in the Box
HD400DSCT
▪1x HD400DSCT
▪2x TX Mounting Ears with 2 Screws
▪4x TX Plastic Cushions
▪1x 3-pin Terminal Block
▪1x Power Adapter (DC 24V)
HD400DSCR
▪1x HD400DSCR
▪2x RX Mounting Ears with 2 Screws
▪4x RX Plastic Cushions
▪1x RS232 Cable (3-pin to DB9)
▪1 x User manual
Note: Please confirm if the products and the accessories are all included, if not
please contact your dealer.

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3. Product Appearance of HD400DSC
3.1 HD400DSCT Panel Description
1. Power LED: The LED illuminates green when power is applied and is off when
no power is present.
2. HDCP LED: The LED illuminates blue when there is HDMI video traffic with
HDCP. It will blink blue when there is HDMI video traffic without HDCP and will
be off when there is no HDMI video traffic.
3. Link LED: The LED illuminates blue when there is a valid HDBaseT connection
with the receiver. The LED is off when there is no valid link.
4. HDMI In LED: The LED illuminates blue when there is HDMI video input.
5. Switch for determining the behavior of the RS232 connection:
⚫RS232: When in the position, it serves as an RS232 serial extension.
⚫FW Update: When in the position, it allows you to update the firmware by
connecting to a PC and running the batch file. Please contact your distributor
for more details.
6. HDBT Out: RJ45 port to connect the HDBT In port of receiver by CATx cable.
The left HDCP LED illuminates green when the video contains HDCP content.
The right Link LED illuminates orange when there is a valid HDBaseT link
between the transmitter and the receiver.
7. HDMI In: Type-A female HDMI input port to connect an HDMI source device.
8. RS232: 3-pin terminal block to connect the RS232 control device (e.g. PC) or a
third-party device to be controlled.
9. IR In: 3.5mm mini jack to connect IR receiver or IR system for IR pass-through.
10. IR Out: 3.5mm mini jack to connect IR emitter for IR pass-through.
11. DC 24V: Locking power port for 24V DC power adapter connection.
Note: Pictures shown in this manual are for reference only.
DC 24VHDBT Out HDMI In IR Out
IR InRxTx
HDMI InLink
HDCP
RS232
FW Update
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3.2 HD400DSCR Panel Description
1. Power LED: The LED illuminates green when power is applied and is off when
no power is present.
2. HDCP LED: The LED illuminates blue when there is HDMI video traffic with
HDCP. It will blink blue when there is HDMI video traffic without HDCP and will
be off when there is no HDMI video traffic.
3. Link LED: The LED illuminates blue when there is a valid HDBaseT connection
with the transmitter. The LED is off when there is no valid link.
4. HDMI Out LED: The LED illuminates blue when there is HDMI video output.
5. Switch for determining the behavior of the RS232 connection:
⚫RS232: When in the position, it serves as an RS232 serial extension.
⚫FW Update: When in the position, it allows you to update the firmware by
connecting to a PC and running the batch file. Please contact your distributor
for more details.
6. HDBT In: RJ45 port to connect the HDBT Out port of transmitter by CATx
cable. The left HDCP LED illuminates green when the video contains HDCP
content. The right Link LED illuminates orange when there is a valid HDBaseT
link between the transmitter and the receiver.
7. HDMI Out: Type-A female HDMI output port to connect an HDMI display device.
8. RS232: 3-pin terminal block to connect the RS232 control device (e.g. PC) or a
third-party device to be controlled.
9. IR In: 3.5mm mini jack to connect IR receiver or IR system for IR pass-through.
10. IR Out: 3.5mm mini jack to connect IR emitter for IR pass-through.
11. DC 24V: Locking power port for 24V DC power adapter connection
Note: Pictures shown in this manual are for reference only.
DC 24VHDBT I HDMI Out IR Out
IR InRxTx
Link
HDCP
RS232
FW Update
HDMI Out
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4. Specifications
HD400DSCT
Input
(1) HDMI
Input Connector
(1) Type-A female HDMI
Output
(1) HDBT
Output Connector
(1) RJ45
Control
(1) RS232, (1) IR In (1) IR Out,
Control Connector
(1) 3-pin terminal block, (2) 3.5mm mini jacks
HD400DSCR
Input
(1) HDBT
Input Connector
(1) RJ45
Output
(1) HDMI
Output Connector
(1) Type-A female HDMI
Control
(1) RS232, (1) IR In (1) IR Out,
Control Connector
(1) 3-pin terminal block, (2) 3.5mm mini jacks,
General
Video Resolution
Up to 4K@60Hz 4:4:4, HDR
HDMI Audio Format
LPCM 7.1 audio, Dolby Atmos®, Dolby® TrueHD, Dolby
Digital® Plus, DTS:X™, and DTS-HD® Master Audio™
pass-through.
Bandwidth
18Gbps
HDMI Standard
2.0
HDCP Version
2.2, 1.4 compliant. Pass-through
CEC
Pass-through
EDID
Pass-through
Bidirectional PoH
Supported
Transmission Standard
HDBaseT
Transmission Distance
4K@60Hz 4:4:4 ≤ 40 meters (131 feet),
1080p@60Hz ≤ 70 meters (230 feet)
Operation Temperature
-5~ +55℃
Storage Temperature
-25 ~ +70℃
Relative Humidity
10%-90%
Power Supply
Input:100V~240V AC; Output: 24V DC 1.25A
Power Consumption
15W (Max)
Dimension (W*H*D)
TX/RX: 110mm x 20mm x 145mm
Net weight
TX/RX: 380g

HD400DSC
5. System Connection
The following diagram illustrates the typical input and output connection of the
extender:
Transmitter
IR Emitter
4K Blu-Ray Laptop
TV Remote
IR Recevier
Receiver
IR Emitter
HDTV
Blu-Ray
Remote
IR Receiver
HDMI:
IR:
RS232:
CATx:
Power:
PoH
4K 40m,1080P 70m