BZB Gear BG-UDA-E18 User manual

BG-UDA-E18
1X8 4K 18Gbps UHD HDMI HDBaset Splitter/Distribution Amplifier
over Single Category 5e/6/7 Cable
User Manual

BZBGEAR BG-UDA-E18 PRODUCT MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Statement 4
Safety Precaution 4
Introduction 5
Features 5
Packing List 5
Specifications 6
Operation Controls and Functions 7
EDID Management 10
ASCII Commands 11
Application Example 13
Tech Support 14
Warranty 14
Mission Statement 15
Copyright 16
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Statement
Please read these instructions carefully before connecting, operating, or configuring this
product. Please save this manual for future reference.
Safety Precaution
●To prevent damaging this product, avoid heavy pressure, strong vibration, or immersion
during transportation, storage, and installation.
●The housing of this product is made of organic materials. Do not expose to any liquid,
gas, or solids which may corrode the shell.
●Do not expose the product to rain or moisture.
●Unplug this device during lightning storms
●Clean only with a soft dry microfiber cloth.
●To prevent the risk of electric shock, do not open the case. Installation and maintenance
should only be carried out by qualified technicians.
●Do not use the product beyond the specified temperature, humidity, or power supply
specifications.
●This product does not contain parts that can be maintained or repaired by users.
Damage caused by dismantling the product without authorization from BZBGEAR is not
covered under the warranty policy.
●Installation and use of this product must strictly comply with local electrical safety
standards.
●Only use accessories specified by the manufacture
●Product specifications may be subject to technical upgrades without further notice
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Introduction
The BG-UDS-E18 is an 18Gbps HDMI 1x8 HDBaseT Splitter that can distribute 1 source
signal to any 8 display devices. The HDMI signal transmission distance can be extended up
to 120 meters at the resolution of 4K2K@60Hz, 150 meters at 1080P@60Hz via a single
CAT6/6a/7 cable. The product supports up to 7.1CH HD audio pass-through. Audio extract
function and advanced EDID management are supported.
Features
●HDMI 2.0b, HDCP 2.2 and HDCP 1.x compliant
●Support 18Gbps video bandwidth
●Support video resolution up to 4K2K@60Hz 4:4:4
●Support HDR, HDR10+, HLG and Dolby vision
●Support up to 7.1CH HD audio pass-through
●Support digital and analog audio de-embedded output
●Extend the signal transmission distance up to 120 meters at the resolution of
4K2K@60Hz, 150 meters at 1080P@60Hz via a single CAT6/6a/7 cable
●Support 1 HDMI input, 1 HDMI loop output and 8 HDBaseT outputs.
●IR, RS-232 routed to HDBaseT output
●Advanced EDID management
●Support one-way POC function (only from transmitter to receiver)
●Compact design for easy and flexible installation
Packing List
●1x 18Gbps HDMI 1×8 HDBaseT Splitter
●8x HDBaseT Receiver
●9x IR Blaster Cable (1.5 meters)
●9x 20K~60KHz IR Receiver Cable (1.5
meters)
●9x 3-pin Phoenix Connector
●1x 5-pin Phoenix Connector
●18x Mounting Ear
●1x 24V/3.75A DC Locking Power Adapter
●1 × User Manual
●1 × Quick Start Guide
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Specifications
Technical
HDMI Compliance
HDMI 2.0b
HDCP Compliance
HDCP 2.2/1.x
Video Bandwidth
594 MHz/18Gbps
Video Resolution
Up to 4K2K@60Hz 4:4:4
Color Depth
8-bit, 10-bit, 12-bit (1080p@60Hz)
8-bit (4K2K@60Hz YUV4:4:4)
8-bit, 10-bit, 12-bit (4K2K@60Hz YCbCr 4:2:2/4:2:0)
Color Space
RGB 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:4:4 / 4:2:2 / 4:2:0
HDR
Support HDR, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby vision
HDMI Audio Formats
LPCM 2.0/2.1/5.1/6.1/7.1, Dolby Digital, Dolby TrueHD,
Dolby Digital Plus(DD+), DTS-ES, DTS HD Master, DTS HD-HRA, DTS-X
Coaxial Audio Formats
PCM 2.0, Dolby Digital / Plus, DTS 2.0/5.1
Analog Audio Formats
PCM 2.0CH
ESD Protection
Human body model:
±8kV (Air-gap discharge) & ±4kV (Contact discharge)
Connection
Input
1x HDMI Type A (19-pin female)
Output
1x HDMI Type A (19-pin female)
8x HDBaseT OUT [RJ45]
1x Coaxial Audio OUT [RCA]
1x L/R Audio OUT [5-pin phoenix connector]
Control
1x RS-232 (3-pin phoenix connector)
1x EDID DIP switch [5-pin]
1x IR IN [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack]
1x IR OUT [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack]
Mechanical
Housing
Metal Enclosure
Silkscreen Color
Black
Dimensions
Transmitter: 17.3”(W) x 5.1”(D) x 1.7”(H) [440mm (W) x 130mm (D) x 44mm (H)]
Receiver: 5.5”(W) x 2.6”(D) x 0.7”(H) [140mm (W) x 65mm (D) x 18mm (H)]
Weight
Transmitter: 3.57lbs [1.62kg]
Receiver: 0.54lbs [246g]
Power Supply
Input: AC100 - 240V 50/60Hz, Output: DC 24V/3.75A
(US/EU standards, CE/FCC/UL certified)
Power Consumption
72W
Operation Temperature
32°F ~ 104°F / 0°C ~ 40°C
Storage Temperature
-4°F ~ 140°F / -20°C ~ 60°C
Relative Humidity
20~90% RH (non-condensing)
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Operation Controls and Functions
Transmitter
Front Panel
NO.
Name
Function Description
1
POWER LED
When the device is powered on, the red power LED will be on.
2
IN LED
When the HDMI IN port connects an active source device, the green LED will be on.
3
LOOP LED
When the HDMI LOOP OUT port connects an active display device, the green LED will
be on.
4
OUT(1~8) LED
When the HDBT OUTPUT port connects an HDBaseT Receiver, the corresponding green
OUT LED will be on.
Rear Panel
No.
Name
Function Description
1
EDID DIP switch
Used to set EDID mode. Please refer to Section “6. EDID Mode” for details.
2
RS-232
Connect to a PC or control system via a 3-pin phoenix connector cable for three
functions:
1. Firmware update;
2. Control the Splitter via RS-232 commands;
3. RS-232 signal pass-through (from transmitter to receiver or from receiver to
transmitter).
3
IR IN
Connect to IR receiver cable, the IR receive signal will emit to “IR OUT" port of the
HDBaseT Receiver.
4
IR OUT
Connect to IR blaster cable, the IR emit signal is from “IR IN” port of the HDBaseT
Receiver.
5
AUDIO OUT (COAX, L/R)
Coaxial/balanced audio output port, connect to amplifier or speaker.
6
HDMI port
●IN: HDMI input port, connect to HDMI source device such as DVD or set-top box
with an HDMI cable.
●LOOP OUT: HDMI loop output port, connect to the HDMI display device such as TV
or Monitor with an HDMI cable
7
HDBT OUTPUT port (1-8)
Connect to the HDBT IN port of the HDBaseT receiver with a CAT cable.
8
DC 24V
Plug the DC 24V power supply into the unit and connect the adaptor to an AC outlet.
(Note: The transmitter can power the receiver via a CAT cable.)
9
POWER switch
Press this switch to power on/off the device.
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Data Signal
Indicator Lamp
Connection Signal
Indicator Lamp
●Illuminating: HDMI signal with HDCP.
●Flashing: HDMI signal without HDCP.
●Dark: No HDMI signal.
●Video (OUT)
●Illuminating: Matrix and HDBaseT
Receiver are in good connection
status.
●Flashing: Matrix and HDBaseT
Receiver are in poor connection status.
●Dark: Matrix and HDBaseT Receiver
are not connected.
HDBaseT Receiver Panel
No.
Name
Function Description
1
Power LED
When the receiver is powered on, the power indicator will be on.
2
SERVICE port
Used for firmware update.
3
DC 24V
Plug DC 24V/1A power supply into the unit and connect the adapter to an AC outlet.
(Note: The HDBaseT receiver also can be powered by the transmitter via a CAT cable.)
4
HDBT IN
Connect to the HDBT OUTPUT port on the transmitter with a CAT cable.
5
HDMI OUT
HDMI output port, connect to HDMI display device such as TV or Projector with an HDMI
cable.
6
AUDIO OUT
Audio output port, connect to amplifier or speaker
7
IR IN
Connect to the IR Receiver cable. The IR signal will send to the IR OUT port of the
transmitter
8
IR OUT
Connect to the IR blaster cable, the IR signal is from IR IN port of the transmitter.
9
RS-232
3-pin Phoenix connector for RS-232 command transmission. The RS-232 command will
pass-through from transmitter to receiver or from receiver to transmitter
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IR Cable Pin Assignment
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EDID Management
EDID Mode
EDID Description
EDID Mode
EDID Description
11111
1080P, Stereo Audio 2.0
01111
4K2K60Hz_444, Dolby/DTS 5.1
11110
1080P, Dolby/DTS 5.1
01110
4K2K60Hz_444, HD Audio 7.1
11101
1080P, HD Audio 7.1
01101
4K2K60Hz_444, Stereo Audio 2.0 HDR
11100
10801, Stereo Audio 2.0
01100
4K2K60Hz_444, Dolby/DTS 5.1 HDR
11011
10801, Dolby/DTS 5.1
01011
4K2K60Hz_444, HD Audio 7.1 HDR
11010
10801, HD Audio 7.1
01010
COPY_FROM_LOOP OUT
11001
1080P 3D, Stereo Audio 2.0
01001
COPY_FROM_HDBT OUT1
11000
1080P 3D, Dolby/DTS 5.1
01000
COPY_FROM_HDBT OUT2
10111
1080P 3D, HD Audio 7.1
00111
COPY_FROM_HDBT OUT3
10110
4K2K30Hz_444, Stereo Audio 2.0
00110
COPY_FROM_HDBT OUT4
10101
4K2K30Hz_444, Dolby/DTS 5.1
00101
1080P, Stereo Audio 2.0
10100
4K2K30Hz_444, HD Audio 7.1
00100
1080P, Stereo Audio 2.0
10011
4K2K60Hz_420, Stereo Audio 2.0
00011
1080P, Stereo Audio 2.0
10010
4K2K60Hz_420, Dolby/DTS 5.1
00010
1080P, Stereo Audio 2.0
10001
4K2K60Hz_420, HD Audio 7.1
00001
1080P, Stereo Audio 2.0
10000
4K2K60Hz_444, Stereo Audio 2.0
00000
PC control mode
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ASCII Commands
The product also supports ASCII command control. Connect the RS-232 port of the product
to a PC with a 3-pin phoenix connector cable. Then, open a Serial Command tool on PC to
send ASCII commands to control the product. The ASCII command list about the product is
shown as below.
ASCII Command
Serial port protocol. Baud rate: 115200, Data bits: 8bit, Stop bits:1, Check bit: 0
x - Parameter 1
y - Parameter 2
! - Delimiter
Command Code
Function Description
Example
Feedback
Default Setting
Power
s power z!
Power on/off the device,z=0~1 (z=0
power off, z=1 power on)
s power 1!
Power on
System Initializing…
Initialization Finished!
FW version x.xx.xx
power on
r power!
Get current power state
r power!
power on/power off
s reboot!
Reboot the device
s reboot!
Reboot...
System Initializing...
Initialization Finished!
FW version x.xx.xx
System Setup
help!
List all commands
help!
r type!
Get device model
r type!
HDC-SPB14H150
r status!
Get device current status
r status!
Get the unit all status:
power,
in/out connection,
EDID mode
r fw version!
Get Firmware version
r fw version!
MCU BOOT: Vx.xx.xx
MCU APP: Vx.xx.xx
r link in!
Get the connection status of the
input port
r link in!
HDMI IN: connect
r link out y!
Get the connection status of the y
output port. y=0~9(0=all, 1~8=HDBT
1 ~8, 9=loop out)
r link out 1!
hdmi loop out: connect
hdbt output 1: connect
s reset!
Reset to factory defaults
s reset!
Reset to factory defaults
System Initializing…
Initialization Finished!
FW version x.xx.xx
Output Setting
s hdmi stream z!
Set hdmi loop output stream on/off
z=0~1(0:disable,1:enable)
s hdmi stream 1 !
Enable hdmi loop out
stream
Disable hdmi loop out
stream
enable
s hdmi hdcp z!
Set hdmi loop output hdcp on/ off
z=0~1(0:disable,1:enable)
s hdmi hdcp 1!
Enable hdmi loop out hdcp
Disable hdmi loop out
hdcp
enable
s hdbt y hdcp z!
Set hdbt output y hdcp on/off,
y=0~8(0=all) z=0~1
(0:disable, 1:enable)
s hdbt 1 hdcp 1 !
s hdbt 0 hdcp 1 !
Enable hdbt output 1 hdcp
Disable hdbt output 1
hdcp
Enable hdbt all outputs
hdcp
Disable hdbt all outputs
hdcp
enable
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Command Code
Function Description
Example
Feedback
Default Setting
s hdbt y stream z!
Set hdbt output y stream on/ off,
y=0~8(0=all) z=0~1
(0:disable,1:enable)
s hdbt 1 stream 1 !
s hdbt 0 stream 1 !
Enable hdbt output 1
stream
Disable hdbt output 1
stream
Enable hdbt all outputs
stream
Disable hdbt all outputs
stream
enable
r hdmi stream!
Get hdmi loop out stream status
r hdmi stream!
Enable hdmi output stream
r hdmi hdcp!
Get hdmi loop out hdcp status
r hdmi hdcp!
Enable hdmi output hdcp
r hdbt y hdcp!
Get hdbt output y hdcp status,
y=0~8(0=all)
r hdbt 1 hdcp!
Enable hdbt output 1 hdcp
r hdbt stream!
Get hdbt output y stream status,
y=0~8(0=all)
r hdbt 1 stream!
Enable hdbt output 1
stream
EDID Setting
s edid in from z!
Set input EDID from default EDID z,
z=1~32
1.1080p,Stereo Audio 2.0
2.1080p,Dolby/DTS 5.1
3.1080p,HD Audio 7.1
4.1080i,Stereo Audio 2.0
5.1080i, Dolby/DTS 5.1
6.1080i, HD Audio 7.1
7.3D,Stereo Audio 2.0
8.3D,Dolby/DTS 5.1
9.3D,HD Audio 7.1
10.4K2K30_444, Stereo Audio 2.0
11. 4K2K30 444.Dolby/DTS 5.1
12.4K2K30 444,HD Audio 7.1
13.4K2K60_420, Stereo Audio 2.0
14.4K2K60 420, Dolby/DTS 5.1
15.4K2K60 420,HD Audio 7.1
16.4K2K60_444, Stereo Audio 2.0
17.4K2K60 444, Dolby/DTS 5.1
18.4K2K60 444,HD Audio 7.1
19.4K2K60_444, Stereo Audio 2.0
HDR
20.4K2K60 444, Dolby/DTS 5.1 HDR
21.4K2K60 444, HD Audio 7.1 HDR
22. copy from hdmi loop out
23. copy from hdbt output 1
24. copy from hdbt output 2
25. copy from hdbt output 3
26. copy from hdbt output 4
27. use user1 EDID
s edid in from 1!
input EDID:1080p,
Stereo Audio 2.0
Please toggle EDID dip
switch to 00000!
1080p,
Stereo Audio 2.0
s edid user1 00
FF FF FF FF...!
Set user1 EDID data
s edid user1 00 ff ff
ff ff....!
user1 EDID data: 00 FF FF
....
r edid user1!
Get user1 EDID data
r edid user1!
user1 EDID data : 00 FF FF
FF FF FF FF 00.........
r edid in!
Get EDID status of the input
r edid in!
input EDID: 4K2K60_
444,Stereo Audio 2.0
r edid in data!
Get the EDID data of the hdmi input
r edid in data!
EDID data : 00 FF FF FF
FF FF FF 00......
RS-232 BYPASS Setting
s rs232 bypass
hdbt y!
Set RS-232 port connect to HDBT
out1 Receiver RS-232 port. y=0~9(
0=all, 1~8= hdbt out 1~8 5=NC)
s rs232 bypass
hdbt 1!
RS-232 connect to HDBT
OUT1
RS-232 not connect to
HDBT OUT
y=0
r rs232 bypass!
Get RS-232 port connect to HDBT
out receiver RS-232 port
r rs232 bypass!
RS-232 connect to HDBT
OUT1
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Command Code
Function Description
Example
Feedback
Default Setting
RS-232 connect to all
HDBT OUT
RS-232 not connect to
HDBT OUT
s device baud w
size x stop y
parity z!
Set receiver control device COM
port setting. w=2400, 4800, 9600,
19200, 38400, 57600, 115200, x=7,8
y=1,2, z=none, even,odd
s device baud
57600 size 8 stop
1 parity none!
receiver device COM port
setting baudrate: 57600
data size :8, stop:1 parity:
none
s rs232 time x!
set send RS232 command wait time
x=200~5000ms
s rs232 time 200!
send RS-232 command
wait time 200ms
200ms
Application Example
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Tech Support
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(youtube.com/c/BZBTVchannel), for help setting up, configuring, and other helpful how-to
videos about our gear.
Need more in-depth support? Connect with one of our technical specialists directly:
Phone
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Warranty
BZBGEAR Pro AV products and cameras come with a three-year warranty. An extended
two-year warranty is available for our cameras upon registration for a total of five years.
For complete warranty information, please visit bzbgear.com/warranty.
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Mission Statement
BZBGEAR is a breakthrough manufacturer of high-quality, innovative audiovisual equipment
ranging from AVoIP, professional broadcasting, conferencing, home theater, to live streaming
solutions. We pride ourselves on unparalleled customer support and services. Our team
offers system design consultation, and highly reviewed technical support for all the products
in our catalog. BZBGEAR delivers quality products designed with users in mind.
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Copyright
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to imitate, copy, or translate this manual without BZBGEAR’s permission. This manual
contains no guarantee, standpoint expression or other implies in any form. Product
specification and information in this manual is for reference only and subject to change
without notice.
All rights reserved. No reproducing is allowed without acknowledgement.
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