DirectConnect Cat5/6 User manual
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R.15697
HIGH SPEED HDMI™ CAT5/6 DUAL LONG RANGE EXTENDER
USER MANUAL
DirectConnect®has been working on a solution for custom installers / system
integrators who cannot get the range needed from HDMI™ cables and need
to connect up to two (2) HDMI™
sources to up to
two (2) HDMI™
display devices
(extra receiver SKU .15698 sold separately)
seamlessly into modern Home
Theater. This high-performance
DirectConnect®High Speed HDMI™ CAT5/6 Extender via dual
(2)
CAT5 or
CAT6 UTP cable is the ideal solution for professional home theater installers and
home theater enthusiasts. This solution uses dual Cat5/6 cables as transmission
media to extend your 1080P resolution up to 164 feet (50 meters) over Cat6 and
148 feet (45meters) over Cat5. It not only exceeds the limitations of the HDMI™
cable but also the use of CAT5/6 cables permits installers the flexibility and
convenience of crimping custom cable lengths.
Plug and play: Installs in seconds, no extensive configuring required
2 sets of HDMI™ inputs at transmitter, application could be 2 HDMI™ inputs
and 2 HDMI™ outputs when using additional (optional) receiver SKU# .15698
Includes 1 x transmitter, 1 x receiver, and 2 x 5 volt power adapters
Equalization boost via DIP switch on back side of each receiver to adjust
variables to compensate for the length of the link cable (< 25 meters or > 25meters).
HDMI™ 1.3 and HDCP 1.1 compliant up to full 1080P and supports DDC & EDID
Dual (2) Cat5e/6 UTP cables with cross stand inside, can substitute an
HDMI™ cable to achieve long distance transmission of 164 feet (50 meters) @
1080P.
IMPORTANT:If you do not understand correct installation instructions,
please consult your installation specialist.
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Thank you for purchasing this DirectConnect®product. For optimum performance
and safety, please read these instructions carefully before connecting, operating, or
adjusting this product. Please keep this manual for future reference.
Table of Content
1.0 Specifications ……………………………… 3
1.1 Non-HDCP Compliant Devices ………… 3
2.0 Features ……………………………………… 4
3.0 Package Contents…………………………… 4
4.0 Connect and Operate……………................. 4
4.1 Panel Descriptions………………………..…… 5
4.2 Connection Diagram ……………................. 5
4.3 Connection Diagram ……………................. 5
5.0 Troubleshooting……………………… 6
6.0 Limited Warranty…………………………... 7
Liability Statement
1. Every effort has been made to ensure that this product is free of defects.
DirectConnect®cannot be held liable for the use of this hardware or any
direct or indirect consequential damages arising from its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of the hardware to check that it is suitable for
his/her requirements and that it is installed correctly. All rights reserved. No
parts of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted by any form or means
electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or by any
information storage or retrieval system without the written consent of the
publisher.
2. DirectConnect®reserves the right to revise any of its hardware and software
following its policy to modify and/or improve its products where necessary or
desirable. This statement does not affect the legal rights of the user in any
way.
3. All third-party trademarks and copyrights are recognized.
IMPORTANT:If you do not understand correct installation instructions,
please consult installation specialist
* DirectConnect® is a registered trademark.
*HDMI™ is a registered trademark
*UL®is as registered trademark of Underwriters Laboratories.
6.0 LIMITED WARRANTY
Should any consumer product from DirectConnect®fail due to defects in materials
or workmanship within two year from the date of the original sale to the end-user,
DirectConnect®guarantees replacement of the defective product at no cost. Freight
charges for the replacement unit will be paid by the customers. A copy of the
invoice showing the item number and date of purchase (proof-of-purchase) must be
submitted with the defective unit to constitute a valid in-warranty claim.
Units that fail after the warranty period has expired may be returned to the factory
for repair at a nominal charge, if not damaged beyond the point of repair. All freight
charges for out-of-warranty returns for repair are the responsibility of the customer.
Units returned for repair must have a Return Authorization Number assigned by
DirectConnect®.
This is a limited warranty and is not applicable for products which, in our opinion,
have been damaged, altered, abused, misused, or improperly installed.
DirectConnect®makes no other warranties either expressed or implied, including
limitation warranties as to merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
Additionally, there are no allowances or credits available for service work or
installation performed in the field by the end user.
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IMPORTANT:If you do not understand correct installation instructions,
please consult your installation specialist
* HDMI™is a registered trademark.
* DirectConnect® is a registered trademark.
*DPL Rating™ is a registered trademark.
*UL®is as registered trademark of Underwriters Laboratories.
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2.0 FEATURES
This high-performance DirectConnect®High Speed HDMI™ CAT5/6 Extender via
dual (2) CAT5e or CAT6 with cross stand inside UTP cable has many benefits and
features that enable it to perform in a superior manner. Among those benefits and
features you will find:
2 sets of HDMI™ inputs at transmitter, application could be 2 HDMI™ inputs
and 2 HDMI™ outputs when using additional (optional) receiver SKU# .15698
HDMI™ cable length is fixed and unchangeable after it is produced. HDMI™
connectors can only be soldered or terminated by the professional
manufactures that produce them, the installer and/or users cannot modify by
themselves. However Cat5 or Cat6 UTP cables are available everywhere and
be processed easily.
HDMI™ cables are not easy to bend and the connectors are large to pull
through conduit and the wall. However, Cat5/6 cable has no such problems.
Uses Cat5 or Cat6 UTP cable to substitute for HDMI™ cable to achieve
long distance transmission without signal loss.
Equalization boost via DIP switch on back side of each receiver to adjust
variables to compensate for the length of the link cable (< 25 meters or > 25meters).
HDMI™ 1.3 and HDCP 1.1 compliant up to full 1080P and supports DDC & EDID
Dual (2) Cat5 or Cat6 UTP cables can substitute a HDMI™ cable to achieve long
distance transmission of 148 feet (Cat5) or 164 feet (Cat6) @ 1080P.
Supports DVI equipment with the use of a HDMI™ to DVI adapter. It provides an
easy and flexible cabling solution for integrating home theatercomponents.
3.0 PACKAGE CONTENTS
Before attempting to use this DirectConnect® unit, please check the packaging and
make sure the following items are contained in the shipping carton:
DirectConnect®HDMI™ Extender One (1) Transmitter and one (1) Receiver
Two (2) 5 Volt DC Power Adapters
User's Manual
Note: Please retain the original packing material in case you need to return the unit. If you
find any items missing, contact DirectConnect®immediately (800.531.3224). Please have
the model number, serial number, and invoice available for reference when you call.
.4.0 CONNECTION AND OPERATION
1) Connect the HDMI™signal source to the transmitter unit input port (HDMI™ IN)
* Please refer to connection diagram section (Pa ge 5) .
2 & 3) Connect dual Cat5 or dual Cat6 UTP cable between the transmitter and receiver
units. Please use EIA/TIA-568 termination (T568B).
4) Connect the HDMI™ display device to the receiver unit output port (HDMI™ OUT)
5) Insert the DC side of the 5v power supply into the transmitter and receiver before connecting to
the wall outlet. Then connect the AC side of the power supply into the wall outlet after all
connections have been made. (Ideally the AC power should be surge suppressed and filtered).
Attention: Insert/Remove cables gently & avoid twisting/kinking your HDMI™ cables.
4.1 PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
HDMI™ Extender Transmitter
1 - HDMI™ Input 2 - Cat5 Output –Video 5 - DC Input Power
3 - Cat5 Output –Data
HDMI™ Extender Receiver
4 - HDMI™ Output 2 - Cat5 Output –Video 5 - DC Input Power
3 - Cat5 Output - Data
Please use EIA/TIA-568 termination (T568B) and do not apply DC power to unit until all connections are made.
4.2 CONNECTION DIAGRAM
Note: In order to achieve the highest transmission quality, please choose unshielded Cat5e or Cat6 and terminate with metal
RJ-45 connectors
.
Higher-resolutions and longer transmission distances require low skew cables for the best performance.
1. The cables with lower quality will not achieve the perfect transmission effect and long distance.
2. Theoretically the function of this product is normal when adopting short distance transmission.
If this product cannot transmit long distance, there may be quality problems in the transmission cables.
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OPTIONAL RECEIVER
A
- DIP SWITCH SETTING: (back side)
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１
(Input Equalization Boost Setting)
↑
ON (Cable Length > 25M)
↓
OFF (Cable Length < 25M)
Recommended
「
ON
↑」
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5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING
If this DirectConnect®product does not appear to be functioning, please make certain that the
source and the destination device connected to the unit are functioning correctly. If other
problems exist please check the conditions below carefully.
In the event of problems, first make certain that the dual Cat5/6 cables are not longer than
specifications. Next, make certain that the HDMI™ Extenders are receiving power.
If all is well in these areas, remember that HDMI™ devices communicate with one another so the
source devices and destination device must be fully HDMI™ capable. If you experience problems
using the HDMI™Extender, you should attempt to determine what is wrong by attaching each of
the source devices –one at a time –directly to the destination device using the same cables you
are using with the expanded system. This is a way of determining if the problem is due to bad
cables or a problem with the other devices. If you are unable to obtain a signal using this
simplified path, suspect the cables, the source device(s) and/or the destination device.
Power / Status LED:
[OFF] No Power [Blue] Detect Video Clock Signal
[Red] No Video Clock Signal Detect [Purple] No DATA Link Detect
CONDITION
POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
No display image/LED light
Is the power adapter connected? If a power strip is used, set to “ON”?
No display image/LED light ON
Transmitter & Receiver are ON
Check Power Adapter
Is the display unit turned on? Is the display unit set to the correct video
input? Are your HDMI™and/ or Cat5e/6 cables damaged? Are the cables
connected properly? Please refer to the connection diagram.
[Blue] Check Video Link Cable Length & Quality.
Check Video & Data Cable Connect.
Check DIP Switch Setting. Check HDMI™ Cable Connect.
[Red] Check Video & Data Cable Connect.
Check HDCP Compatibility. Check HDMI™ Cable Connect.
[Purple] Check DATA Link Cable Connect,
Check HDMI™ Cable Connect.
Picture with noise:
White noise
(signal is too weak)
Check DIP Switch Setting
Check Video Link Cable Connection, Length, and Quality
Color noise
(signal too weak or too strong)
Check DIP Switch Setting
Check Video Link Cable Connection, Length, and Quality
Picture disappear Check DIP Switch Setting
(signal too weak or with interference)
Check Video Link Cable Connection, Length, and Quality
Cabling away from EMI interference source
Image without sound
Note
: That units connected with a DVI adapter
will not have sound –DVI is a video-only
connection standard
1- Check the display unit’s volume
2- Turn off the HDMI™source (DVD, PS3 etc.) and power on again.
If there is still no sound, then:
3- Unplug the power adapter on the Extender transmitter and receiver unit
for 10 seconds and then plug in again.
4- Repeat step 2 again if still not working.
Note: Some devices not HDMI™certified may have compatibility problems.
Poor picture quality
(snow, sparkles, banding, etc)
Examine the HDMI™and/or Cat 5e/6 cable and replace with new cables if
possible. To ensure that the extender units are operating correctly, test
with the shortest HDMI™ and/or Cat 5e/6 cable possible. Longer or
inferior/ damaged cables will compromise image quality. Use only
Cat5e/6 UTP cable with cross stand inside for the best results possible.
Notice: DirectConnect®reserves the right to make changes in the hardware, packaging and/or any
accompanying documentation without prior written notice.
1.0 SPECIFICATIONS
Signal Inputs/Output
Input Video Signal
0.5-1.0 volts p-p
Input DDC Signal
5 volts p-p (TTL)
Maximum Single Link Cable Range
Cat6 @ 164 feet (50m) & Cat5e @ 148 feet (45m)
Maximum Single HDMI™ Cable Range
28AWG HDMI™ Cable @ 20 feet (6m) @ 1080P
HDMI™ Connector
HDMI™A Type x 2 (Input) & A Type x 1 (Output)
Link Connector
RJ-45 shielded x 4 (Transmitter) & x 2 (Receiver)
Output Video
HDMI™1.3 / HDCP 1.1
Video format supported
DTV/HDTV
480i/480p//720p/1080i/1080p
Digital Signal I/O
HDMI™ Compliance
HDM™1.3 and HDCP 1.1 compliant
Operating Frequency
Vertical Frequency Range
60Hz
Resolutions (HDTV)
Interlaced (50&60Hz)
480i & 1080i
Progressive (50&60Hz)
480p,720p, & 1080p
Mechanical
Size (H-W-D) Transmitter
8.7” x 6.5 ” x 1.6” (225 x 166 x 40mm)
Size (H-W-D) Receiver
5.7” x 3.7” x 1.5” (145 x 96 x 37mm)
Weight (Net) Transmitter
28.2 oz. (800grams)
Weight (Net) Receiver
10.6 oz. (300grams)
Warranty
Limited Warranty
2 Year Parts and Labor
Environmental
Operating Temperature
320F - 1310F (-00C + 550C)
Operating Humidity
10% to 95 % RH (no condensation)
Power Requirement
5 Volt DC Power Adapter
5V DC 1200mA Regulated (External)
Power Consumption: 500mA maximum (Transmitter)
150mA maximum (Receiver)
Accessories
(2) 5 Volt DC Power Adapter UL,CE, & FCC
100v / 60Hz / 5.0vdc / 1,200mA
User Manual
English Version
Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice
1.1 NON-HDCP-COMPLIANT DEVICES
If a DVI device does not appear to work, make certain that the device is HDCP -compliant. A
non-HDCP-compliant DVI device will not work with a signal that has HDCP encoding present .
DO NOT open the HDMI™extender boxes. There are no user repairable parts inside.
Once opened, DirectConnect®is not responsible. For other problems, please contact
DirectConnect®at 800.531.3224. http://www.directconnecthome.com
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