DataBay ET-HD0101TC User manual

ET-HD0101TC
ET-HD0101RC
User Manual
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HDMI over CAT-5 Extender Kit
with IR Control Path

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Safety and Notice
The ET-HD0101-MC HDMI 1.3 over CAT5 Extender with IR Pass-through has been
tested for conformance to safety regulations and requirements, and has been certified for
international use. However, like all electronic equipments, the ET-HD0101-TC should be
used with care. Please read and follow the safety instructions to protect yourself from
possible injury and to minimize the risk of damage to the unit.
zFollow all instructions and warnings marked on this unit.
zDo not attempt to service this unit yourself, except where explained in this manual.
zProvide proper ventilation and air circulation and do not use near water.
zKeep objects that might damage the device and assure that the placement of this unit
is on a stable surface.
zUse only the power adapter and power cords and connection cables designed for this
unit.
zDo not use liquid or aerosol cleaners to clean this unit.Always unplug the power to the
device before cleaning.

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Introduction
The ET-HD0101-MC HDMI over CAT5 Extender with IR Pass-through boosts up
your HDMI transmission distance up to 60m (200ft) in HDTV 720p / 1080i format. With two
low cost Cat-5/5e/6 LAN cables, users can readily extend HDTV sources from DVD
players, Blu-ray Disc player, PS3, PC, and any other kinds of sources compliant with
TMDS to remote HDMI displays such as HDTV, LCD PC monitors, or projectors. This cost
effective flexibility makes HDCP compliant DVD players or PS3 transmit high quality video
and audio at a greater distance and the minimal cost. In addition, with the embedded
infrared (IR) receiver and blaster to facilitate the IR pass-through, users can enjoy high
quality audio/video and control the HDMI sources from the remote site instantly.
The ET-HD0101-MC includes two units: ET-HD0101-TC as the transmitting unit and
ET-HD0101-RC as the receiving unit. The transmitting unit is used to transfer the
audio/video and IR signals through two low cost Cat-5/5e/6 LAN cables. The receiving unit
is responsible for equalizing transferred HDMI multimedia data and re-sending IR signals
received from the remote control of the HDMI source device. The transmission distance
between the sending and receiving units can be up to 60m (200ft) under HD resolution
(720p or 1080i) or 40m (130ft) under Full HD resolution (1080p). With 8-level equalization
rotary control switch on the receiving unit, users can adjust the strength of the signal level
to the received HDMI signals accordingly, and therefore optimize the transmission length
between HDMI source and display.
ET-HD0101-TC ET-HD0101-RC

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Features
zHDMI 1.3c compliant
zExtends the transmission distance up to 60m (200ft) from the sources under 1080i or
720p
zExtends the transmission distance up to 40m (130ft) from the sources under 1080p
zProvides independent DDC channel, fully HDCP compliant
zMinimizes the cable skew by adjustable 8-level equalization rotary control switch
zEmbedded IR pass-through from RX to TX
zPure unaltered uncompressed 7.1ch digital HDMI over LAN cable transmission
zWall mounting housing design for easy and robust installation
zAllows cascading
zPerfectly integrated with other HDMI over CAT5 series products
The length depends on the characteristics and quality of the cables. Higher
resolutions and longer transmission distances require low skew cables
(<25ns/100m) for best performance. Unshielded CAT6 with metal RJ-45
connectors is recommended.

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Specifications & Package Contents
Model Name ET-HD0101-MC
Technical ET-HD0101-TC ET-HD0101-TC
Role of usage Transmitter [TX] Receiver [RX]
HDMI compliance HDMI 1.3c
HDCP compliance Yes
Video bandwidth Single-link 225MHz [6.75Gbps]
Video support 480i / 480p / 720p / 1080i / 1080p60
HDMI transmission
over LAN cable Full HD (1080p)-40m (130ft) [CAT5e] / 50m (165ft) [CAT6] HD (720p/1080i)-50m (165ft) [CAT5e] / 60m (200ft) [CAT6]
Audio support Surround sound (up to 7.1ch) or stereo digital audio
Equalization 8-level digital rotary switch for signal level control at RX
Input TMDS signal 1.2 Volts [peak-to-peak]
Input DDC signal 5 Volts [peak-to-peak, TTL]
ESD protection [1] Human body model — ±15kV [air-gap discharge] & ±8kV [contact
discharge]
[2] Core chipset — ±8kV
PCB stack-up 4-layer board [impedance control — differential 100Ω; single 50Ω]
Input 1x HDMI
2x RJ-45
1x 3.5mm
Output 2x RJ-45
1x 3.5mm 1x HDMI
HDMI source control Controllable via IR pass-through from RX to TX through LAN cable
IR remote control Electro-optical characteristics: τ= 25°
Carrier frequency: 36-40kHz
HDMI connector Type A [19-pin female]
RJ-45 connector WE/SS 8P8C with 2 LED indicators
3.5mm connector IR blaster IR receiver
Rotary control switch None Signal level
Mechanical ET-HD0101-TC
Housing Metal case
Model [TX/RX] – 85 x 60 x 25mm [3.3”x2.4”x1”]
Package 270 x 175 x 80mm [10.6”x6.9”x3.1”]
Dimensions
[L x W x H] Carton 450 x 370 x 300mm (1’6”x1’3”x1’]
Model 320g [11.3oz]
Weight Package 720g [1.6 lbs]
Fixedness Wall-mounting case with screws
Power supply 5V 4A DC
Power consumption 1 Watt [max]
Operation temperature 0~40°C [32~104°F]
Storage temperature -20~60°C [-4~140°F]
Relative humidity 20~90% RH [no condensation]
Package Contents
1x ET-HD0101-MC [TX & RX]
1x IR emitter cable
1x IR receiver cable
1x 5V power adapter
1x User Manual

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Panel Descriptions
Front Panel of ET-HD0101-TC
HDMI IN:
Connect to a HDMI source with a HDMI male-male cable here
IR Blaster:
Infrared 3.5mm socket for plugging in the extension cable of IR blaster
Rear Panel of ET-HD0101-TC
A/V SIGNAL:
Plug in a Cat-5/5e/6 cable that needs to be linked to the A/V SIGNAL port of the receiving
unit ET-HD0101-TC.
CTRL CHANNEL:
Plug in a Cat-5/5e/6 cable that needs to be linked to the CTRL CHANNEL port of the
receiving unit ET-HD0101-TC.

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Front Panel of ET-HD0101-RC
HDMI OUT:
Connect to a HDMI display with a HDMI male-male cable here.
Signal Level:
Adjust the 8-level equalization control to the received HDMI signals. 0 – 7 = strongest –
weakest for respective transmission length [long to short]. It is recommended to switch
from 7 to 0 to find the optimal visual experience.
IR Receiver:
Infrared 3.5mm socket for plugging in the extension cable of IR receiver.
Rear Panel of ET-HD0101-RC
A/V SIGNAL:
Plug in a Cat-5/5e/6 cable that needs to be linked to the A/V SIGNAL port of the
transmitting unit ET-HD0101-TC.
CTRL CHANNEL:
Plug in a Cat-5/5e/6 cable that needs to be linked to the CTRL CHANNEL port of the
transmitting unit ET-HD0101-TC.
+5V DC:
Connect to 5V DC power supply.

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Panel Descriptions
IR Cables IR Blaster IRReceiver
IR Sockets
ET-HD0101-TC
IR Blaster:
Plug in an IR blaster here to emit all IR command signals received from the IR receiver to
control the HDMI source device.
ET-HD0101-RC
IR Receiver:
Plug in an IR receiver here to receive all IR command signals from the IR remote control of
the HDMI source device.
Definition of IR Earphone Jack
IR Blaster IR Receiver
1=IR signal (38KHz)
2=Grounding
.
You can buy any IR extension cables in the market that are compatible to the
definition of the IR sockets for the matrix if necessary for replacement use.
However, IR cables longer than 2m (6-ft) may not work.
1 2 1 2 3
1=Power
2=IR signal(38KHz)
3=Groundin
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Supported IR Data Format
Data Format Suitable Not
Recommended
NEC 5
RC5 5
TOSHIBA MICOM
CODE 5
GRUNDIG CODE 5
SONY 12 BIT CODE 5
SONY 15 BIT CODE 5
SONY 20 BIT CODE 5
RCA CODE 5
RCM CODE 5
MATSUSHITA CODE 5
MITSUBISHI CODE 5
ZENITH CODE 5
JVC CODE 5
M50560-001P 5
MN6125H 5
MN6125L 5
MN6014_C5D7 5
MN6014-C6D6 5
MC14457P 5
LC7464(AHEA) 5
GEMINI_CM 5

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Supported IR Data Format
1. Connect your HDMI or DVI source (such as a Blu-ray Disc player) to the transmitting
unit ET-HD0101-TC.
2. Connect the IR blaster to the transmitting unit ET-HD0101-TC, and make the IR
blaster directly point to the IR sensor of the HDMI source device.
3. Connect your HDMI or DVI display (such as a LCD or plasma HDTV) to the receiving
unit ET-HD0101-TC.
4. Connect the IR receiver to the receiving unit ET-HD0101-TC, and make the IR receiver
directly point to the user.
5. Connect two Cat-5/5e/6 cables between the transmitting and receiving units via A/V
SIGNAL and CTRL CHANNEL ports respectively.
6. Make sure your LAN cables are tightly connected and not loose.
7. Plug in 5V DC power cord to the power jack of the receiving unit ET-HD0101-TC.
8. If you see flickering or blinking image on the display, try to adjust the rotary
control switch to improve the cable skew. 0 stands for the strongest HDMI signal
level for longest possible transmission length while 7 stands for the weakest
HDMI signal level for short transmission length. Try adjusting the signal level
from 7 to 0 to find the optimal setting for the HDMI over CAT5 transmission.

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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 1583ACAT5e
125MHz solid LAN cable and ASTRODESIGN Video Signal Generator VG-859C.
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/1000ft form) can transmit a lot longer signals than
stranded LAN cables (usually in patch cord form). Shielded STP cables are better
suited than unshielded UTP cables. Asolid UTP CAT5e cable shows longer
transmission range than stranded STP CAT6 cable. For long extension users, solid
LAN cables are the only viable 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,
one 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 effect on how long the
transmission limit can achieve and how good is the received picture quality, the actual
transmission range is subject to one’s choice of LAN cables. For desired resolutions
greater than 1080i or 1280x1024, a Cat-6 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.
Performance Guide for HDMI over LAN Cable Transmission
Performance rating Type of LAN cable
Wiring Shielding CAT5 CAT5e CAT6
Unshielded
(UTP)    Solid Shielded (STP)   
Unshielded
(UTP)  
Stranded Shielded (STP) 
Termination Please use EIA/TIA-568-B termination (T568B) at any time