Black Box HDV-HDMI-TZ User manual

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HDV-HDMI-TZ HDV-HDMI-RZ-K
HDV-HDMI-RZ HDV-HDMI-TZ-A-K
HDV-HDMI-TZ-K HDV-HDMI-RZ-A-K

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FCC and IC RFI Statements
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND
INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy,
and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio communication.
It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing
device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules,
which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. Operation of
this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case
the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be
necessary to correct the interference.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise
emission from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation
of Industry Canada.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant
les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe A prescrites dans le
Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique publié par Industrie Canada.
Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOM)
Electrical Safety Statement
INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD
1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que
el aparato eléctrico sea operado.
2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para
referencia futura.
3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de operación
deben ser respetadas.
4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas.

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NOM Statement
5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—por ejemplo, cerca
de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca de una alberca, etc.
6. El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carritos o pedestales
que sean recomendados por el fabricante.
7. El aparato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo sólo como
sea recomendado por el fabricante.
8. Servicio—El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo eléctrico más allá
lo descrito en las instrucciones de operación. Todo otro servicio deberá ser
referido a personal de servicio calificado.
9. El aparato eléctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posición no
interfiera su uso. La colocación del aparato eléctrico sobre una cama, sofá,
alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilación, no se debe
colocar en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el flujo de aire por los orificios
de ventilación.
10. El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor
como radiadores, registros de calor, estufas u otros aparatos (incluyendo
amplificadores) que producen calor.
11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo del
tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como se indique en el aparato.
12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización
del equipo no sea eliminada.
13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no
sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos,
poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen
del aparato.
14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las
recomendaciones del fabricante.
15. En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos de las
lineas de energia.
16. El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea usado
por un largo periodo de tiempo.
17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean
derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación.

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NOM Statement
18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando:
A: El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido dañado; u
B: Objectos han caído o líquido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato; o
C: El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia; o
D: El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su
desempeño; o
E: El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido dañada.

Trademarks Used in this Manual
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Trademarks Used in this Manual
Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks of
BB Technologies, Inc.
Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be
the property of the trademark owners.

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Table of Contents
Contents
C h a p t e r P a g e
1. Specifications ................................................................................................7
2. Overview ..................................................................................................8
2.1 Introduction..........................................................................................8
2.2 Features ................................................................................................8
2.3 What’s Included ...................................................................................8
2.4 Hardware Description......................................................................... 10
2.4.1 Transmitter.............................................................................. 10
2.4.2 Receiver................................................................................... 11
3. Installation ................................................................................................ 12
3.1 Compatible Cabling............................................................................ 12
3.2 Pre-Installation Guidelines.................................................................. 12
3.3 Media Distribution.............................................................................. 12
3.3.1 Connecting the Player and the Screen ................................... 14
3.3.2 Connecting the System Cable ................................................ 14
3.3.3 Connecting to the Power Supply............................................ 14
3.3.4 Mounting the Receiver ........................................................... 14
4. Operation ................................................................................................ 15
4.1 Serial Control...................................................................................... 15
4.2 Terminal IP Connectivity ..................................................................... 16
4.3 Scalability............................................................................................ 17

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Chapter 1: Specifications
1. Specifications
Maximum Resolution — HDV-HDMI-TZ-K , HDV-HDMI-TZ, HDV-HDMI-RZ-K,
HDV-HDMI-RZ: 1080p, 60 Hz, 24-bit per pixel, uncompressed
Mounting — VESA
MTBF — 400,000 hours
Speed — 100 Mbps Ethernet (for network ports only)
Connectors — HDV-HDMI-TZ-K, HDV-HDMI-TZ: (1) 1.65-mm connector
for DC power, (1) DB9 serial, (1) RJ-45 for Ethernet, (1) DisplayPort, (1) HDMI,
(1) RJ-45 for System;
HDV-HDMI-RZ-K, HDV-HDMI-RZ: (1) 1.65-mm connector for DC power,
(1) 3.5-mm connector, (1) RJ-45 for System, (1) HDMI, (1) RJ-45 for Ethernet,
(1) DB9 serial
Indicators — HDV-HDMI-TZ-K, HDV-HDMI-TZ: (3) LEDs: (1) Power, (1) Ethernet,
(1) System;
HDV-HDMI-RZ-K, HDV-HDMI-RZ: (2) LEDs: (1) Ethernet, (1) System
Temperature Tolerance — Operating: 32 to 104° F (0 to 40° C);
Storage: -40 to +185° F (-40 to +85° C)
Power — HDV-HDMI-TZ-K, HDV-HDMI-TZ, HDV-HDMI-RZ-K,
HDV-HDMI-RZ: Each has (1) 12-VDC, 2-A power supply;
Consumption: HDV-HDMI-TZ, HDV-HDMI-TZ-K: 5 W;
HDV-HDMI-RZ-K, HDV-HDMI-RZ: 7 W
Size — HDV-HDMI-TZ-K, HDV-HDMI-TZ: 1.6"H x 5.4"W x 5.5"D
(4 x 13.9 x 14 cm);
HDV-HDMI-RZ-K, HDV-HDMI-RZ: 1.1"H x 7.5"W x 4.8"D (2.7 x 19 x 12.3 cm)
Weight — HDV-HDMI-TZ-K, HDV-HDMI-TZ, HDV-HDMI-RZ, HDV-HDMI-RZ-K:
0.8 lb. (0.36 kg) each unit

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Chapter 2: Overview
2. Overview
2.1 Introduction
The HD View™HDMI Transmitter and Receiver system delivers real-time digital
non-compressed content to digital signage terminals up to 2000 feet (300 m)
away (when cascaded).
2.2 Features
The HD View HDMI offers the following high-level capabilities:
• Media distribution
• Display serial control
• Terminal IP connectivity
• Scalability
2.3 What’s Included
Your package should include the following items. If anything is missing
or damaged, contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500
or [e-mail].
HDV-HDMI-TZ-K:
• HD View HDMI Transmitter
• Power adapter
• This user’s manual
HDV-HDMI-RZ-K:
• HD View HDMI Receiver
• Power adapter
• This user’s manual
HDV-HDMI-TZ:
• HD View HDMI Transmitter

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Chapter 2: Overview
• 5-foot (1.5-m) HDMI cable, male/male black jacket
• 6-foot (1.8-m) CAT5 cable, 24 AWG
• 6-foot (1.8-m) DisplayPort cable
• DB9 serial cable
• Power adapter
• This user’s manual
HDV-HDMI-RZ:
• HD View HDMI Receiver
• 5-foot (1.5-m) HDMI cable, male/male black jacket
• 6-foot (1.8-m) CAT5 cable, 24 AWG
• 3.5-mm monitoring cable
• DB9 serial cable
• Power adapter
• This user’s manual
HDV-HDMI-TZ-A-K:
• 5-foot (1.5-m) HDMI cable, male/male black jacket
• 6-foot (1.8-m) CAT5 cable, 24 AWG
• 6-foot (1.8-m) DisplayPort cable
• DB9 serial cable
HDV-HDMI-RZ-A-K:
• 5-foot (1.5-m) HDMI cable, male/male black jacket
• 6-foot (1.8-m) CAT5 cable, 24 AWG
• 3.5-mm monitoring cable
• DB9 serial cable

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Chapter 2: Overview
2.4 Hardware Description
2.4.1 Transmitter
Figures 2-1 and 2-2 show the transmitter’s front and back panels. Table 2-1
describes its components.
1
Figure 2-1. HDV-HDMI-TZ front panel.
2 3 8 4 8 5 9 6 9
7
Figure 2-2. HDV-HDMI-TZ back panel.
Table 2-1. Transmitter front- and back-panel components.
Number Component Description
1Power LED Lights when power to the unit is on.
21.65-mm connector Links to 12-VDC power in.
3DB9 connector Links to serial port for terminal control.
4RJ-45 connector Used for IP extension.
5DisplayPort Connects to DP++ player.
6RJ-45 connector Links system cable to the receiver.
7HDMI Connects to HDMI 1.3 player.
8(2) Ethernet LEDs (1) TX, (1) RX
9(2) System LEDs (1) TX, (1) RX

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Chapter 2: Overview
2.4.2 Receiver
Figure 2-3 shows the receiver’s back panel. Table 2-2 describes its components.
3 7 4 7 8 5 8 6
1 2
Figure 2-3. HDV-HDMI-RZ back panel.
Table 2-2. Receiver back-panel components.
Number Component Description
11.65-mm connector Links to 12-VDC power in.
2HDMI connector Used for HDMI 3.1 communication to the display.
33.5-mm connector Reserved for future use.
4RJ-45 connector Links to system cable from the transmitter.
5RJ-45 conector Used for IP connectivity to the display and/or peripherals.
6DB9 connector Used for serial control.
7(2) System LEDs (1) TX, (1) RX
8(2) Ethernet LEDs (1) TX, (1) RX

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Chapter 3: Installation
3. Installation
3.1 Compatible Cabling
The HDV-HDMI-TZ and HDV-HDMI-RZ products work with CAT5e/6/7 FTP/UTP
network cable.
3.2 Pre-Installation Guidelines
Make sure that the player and the screens are compatibile. Check that they work
together before connecting the HD View HDMI Transmitter and Receiver.
3.3 Media Distribution
The HD View HDMI Transmitter and Receiver can distribute HD digital media
from a single player to a single display located 330 feet (100 m)away. Figure 3-1
illustrates this configuration.
Player
Transmitter Receiver
HDMI cable
HDMI or DP cable
System cable
(up to 330 feet [100 m])
Figure 3-1. Media distribution to a single display.
Figures 3-2 and 3-3 illustrate all the connections to the HDV-HDMI-TZ series
and HDV-HDMI-RZ products. Not all the connections are always needed.
This section explains the basic connections. Sections 3.3.1–3.3.4 explain
the circumstances that require additional connections.

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Chapter 3: Installation
Power
connector
Serial cable
to player HDMI cable
to player
DP cable
to player
CAT5e cable
to receiver
system port
Ethernet cable
to network
Figure 3-2. Transmitter connections.
Power
connector
CAT5 cable from
transmitter system port
Ethernet cable
to remote peripheral
network device
Serial cable
to display control
HDMI cable
to display
Figure 3-3. Receiver connections.

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Chapter 3: Installation
3.3.1 Connecting the Player and the Screen
Connect the player to the transmitter HDMI port using an HDMI-to-HDMI cable
(Type A, male/male) or connect a DP cable to the DP port (DisplayPort male/
male). If both are used and active, the HDMI will take priority.
Connect the screen to the receiver HDMI port using an HDMI-to-HDMI cable
(Type A, male/male).
3.3.2 Connecting the System Cable
Connect a system cable (up to 330 feet [100 m]) between the system port of the
transmitter and the system port of the receiver.
3.3.3 Connecting to the Power Supply
Connect the transmitter and receiver to the power supply with the included
12-V/2-A DC power adapters.
Once connected, the system is ready to transmit the video and audio signals.
3.3.4 Mounting the Receiver
The receiver has VESA standard screw holes, located 10-cm apart, as shown in
Figure 3-4. Use two screws (included with the receiver and monitor) to connect
the unit to the back of the monitor.
3.9" (10 cm)
Figure 3-4. Mounting using the VESA screw holes on the receiver.

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Chapter 4: Operation
4. Operation
4.1 Serial Control
To enable serial control of remote displays:
1. Connect a serial (DB9 male/female) cable between the player and the
transmitter.
2. Connect a serial (DB9 female/female) cable between the receiver and the screen.
Figure 4-1 illustrates the connections.
Player
Transmitter
HDMI or
DP cable Serial cable Serial cable HDMI cable
System cable
(Up to 330 ft. [100 m])
Receiver
Figure 4-1. Serial control.

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Chapter 4: Operation
4.2 Terminal IP Connectivity
To extend a network from the transmitter side to the remote
terminal side:
1. Connect a standard Ethernet cable (10-/100BASE-T cable, wired straight-through
to conform to T568B standard) between the player side network and the
transmitter.
2 Connect a standard Ethernet cable (10-/100BASE-T cable, wired straight-through
to conform to T568B standard) between the receiver and the terminal side units.
After you make these connections, you can create an extended IP segment using
the extension system.
NOTE: Make sure you have DHCP enabled on your network, because you cannot
set/configure the IP addresses in the TX/RX units.
Transmitter
Continuous logical network
Same IP segment
Ethernet/
IP switch
Ethernet
cable
Player
HDMI or
DP cable
System cable
HDMI
cable
Display
Ethernet
cable
IP camera
Receiver
Figure 4-2. Terminal IP connectivity.

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Chapter 4: Operation
4.3 Scalability
Cascade a receiver with a transmitter to increase the system distance.
Cascading to Increase the Distance
Cascade up to six distribution systems to increase the distance up to 2000 feet
(600 m). Figure 4-3 illustrates a two-hop cascaded system.
Receiver
Player
Ethernet/IP switch
Serial cable
Ethernet cable
Transmitter
HDMI or
DP cable
Ethernet
cable
Serial
cable
HDMI
cable
System cable
(up to 330 ft.
[100 m])
System cable
(up to 330 ft.
[100 m])
Receiver
Transmitter
Serial
cable
HDMI cable
Ethernet
cable
Ethernet/IP switch
Figure 4-3. Hop cascaded system.
To connect the receiver to the transmitter, connect the following cables as shown
in Figure 4-3:
• HDMI to HDMI (Type A, male/male).
• For serial control: Serial cable (DB9 male/female). See Section 4.1.
• For IP connectivity: Ethernet 10-/100BASE-T straight-through cable (T568B).
See Section 4.2.

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Figure 4-4 illustrates a hop cascaded system up to 2000 feet (600 m).
T R T R T R T R T R T R
System cable (up to 2000 ft. [609 m])
Player
T = Transmitter
R = Receiver
Figure 4-4. Six-hop cascaded system.

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