Digitus DS-55300 User manual

HDMI Video Wall Extender over IP
Manual
DS-55300 • DS-55301

Index
1. Introduction……………………………………………………………………1
2. Specifications…………………………………………………………………..2
3. Detail Picture…………………………………………………………………..3
 Transmitter(TX)………………………………………………………….3
 Receiver(RX)…………………………………………………………….4
4. Connection Diagram…………………………………………………………..5
 Broadcasting Model with one single source……………………..… …. 5
 Broadcasting Model with multi source………………………………… 5
 Video Wall Model with single source………………………………… ..6
 Video Wall Model with multi source………………………………........6
5. Controlling system setup Preparation………………………………………..7
6. Video Wall setup procedure…………………………………………………..9
Example 1, 2 X 2 Video Wall setting…………………………………………….11
Example 2, 3 X 3 Video Wall with single HDMI source setting…………….. ..17
Example 3, 2 X 4 Video Wall with 3 HDMI source setting…………………….24
Appendix 1: Reset button……………………………………………………......33
Appendix 2: IR Connection………………………………….…………………..34
Appendix 3: RS-232 connection…………………………………………………35

1. Introduction
Thanks for purchasing HDMI Video Wall Extender over IP. Please read this manual
and retain for future reference.
1.1 Features
•Only one CAT5e/6 or Fiber Optic cable required
•Adoptive visually lossless compression algorithm
•HDMI Digital Audio/Video extended distance up to 100 meters (330 feet)
between Transmitter and Receiver (point‐to‐point); up to 30 kilometers
between Transmitter and Receiver over Fiber Optic cabling (based on the
quality of Fiber Optic and Transceiver modules). Supports Full HD video
1080P Deep Color and PC resolution 1920x1200@60Hz signals, over
CAT.5e/6 cabling
•Support Crosspoint & Daisy Chain connection for both Transmitter and
Receiver units
•Mapping different TX source, even some grouping loop for each receiver by
LINK ID
•Video wall function supported, easily configurable through web UI
•Built‐in Ethernet switch, cost‐effective with high flexibility for expansion
•Wall‐mount housing design for easy and robust installation
•Automatic Display Mode Detection
•Supports both Interlaced and Progressive Display Modes
•Supports DDC/DDC2B, Hot‐Plug Detection (HPD) and HDCP compliant
functions
•Supports Default EDID and EDID copy function for optimal PC‐to‐Screen
performance Infrared Remote (IR) signal control communication
Supports Serial (RS‐232) bi‐directional
1.2 Package Contents
1. HDMI Extender Transmitter (TX) x 1
2. HDMI Extender Receiver (RX) x 1
3. Power Supply DC 5V / 2A (TX & RX pair units) or optional 1 (single unit)
4. IR cables (IR blaster cable x 1; IR receiver cable x 1)
5. User’s Manual x 1

2. Specifications
Transmitter Receiver
HDMI Output HDMI (Female) HDMI (Female)
RS-232 Control Port RJ-45 RJ-45
PC Connectors DisplayPort Input HDMI (Female) N/A
Extension Port RJ-45
3 (Line In or Line Out) 3 (Line In or Line Out)
11
up to 10 layers up to 10 layers
Local Power
Local Link
Remote Power
Remote Link
430 g 425 g
Fiber Link
Green LED
Red LED
Video resolution
Wide screen supported
OS compatibility
Power supply
Console Connectors
Full HD Video 1080p / Audio Extension + IR + RS232
RJ-45 Ports
Audio Supports High Definition Audio, Surround Sound
IR Uni-directional
Operating temperature 0 - 50°C
Humidity 0% - 80% RH
Dimensions (L x W x H) 155 x 90 x 28.5 mm
Weight
Housing material Metal
DDC supported DDC, DDC2, DDC2B
Extension Cable Type & Length Cat.5e / Cat.6, max. length: 100m, Fiber max. 30km
1920x1080@60Hz, Full HD 1080p, 48-bit
Yes
OS Independent
External DC 5V / 2A power adapter
Cascaded-Chainable
Red LED
Green LED
RS-232 Bi-directional
LED Indicators

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4. Connection Diagram
 Broadcasting Model with one single source
Broadcasting Model with multi source

Video Wall Model with single source
Video Wall Model with multi source

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