Gefen EXT-HDMI1.3-1FO User manual

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EXT-HDMI1.3-1FO
User’s Manual
Extender for HDMI
1.3 Over One Fiber
with IR

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Introduction
2 Operation Notes
3 Features / Package Includes
4 Sender Panel Descriptions
5 Receiver Panel Descriptions
6 Connecting and Operating the Extender
7 EDID Management and Fiber Calibration
9 Service Switch Guide
10 Troubleshooting
11 Specifications
12 Warranty

INTRODUCTION
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Congratulations on your purchase of the Extender for HDMI 1.3 Over One Fiber
with IR. Your complete satisfaction is very important to us.
Gefen
Gefen delivers innovative, progressive computer and electronics add-on solutions
that harness integration, extension, distribution and conversion technologies.
Gefen’s reliable, plug-and-play products supplement cross-platform computer
systems, professional audio/video environments and HDTV systems of all sizes
with hard-working solutions that are easy to implement and simple to operate.
The Gefen Extender for HDMI 1.3 Over One Fiber with IR
This HDMI, RS-232 and IR Extender transmits 1080p Full HD in Deep Color and
multi-channel digital audio up to 1000 feet (330m) over a single small strand of
fiber optic cable. Extraordinary distances can be achieved using this feature-rich
device.
1080p Full HD with Deep Color is instantaneously displayed at the remote
location. This product also eliminates EMI (electromagnetic interference), picture
cut-outs and screen distortions traditionally seen with copper-based HDMI
extenders.
A multichannel digital audio experience is delivered with Dolby TrueHD & DTS
Master Audio.
A single SC fiber cable carries the IR back channel, facilitating convenient local
control of the video source devices.
How It Works
Connect the Sender to the high definition source and the receiver to a HD display
using the HDMI cables that come with the unit. Run a single strand of SC fiber
optic cable from sender to receiver. Power up both sender and receiver, and
crisp, vibrant HDMI A/V will appear on the display with clean and crisp digital
audio.
Send IR commands from the remote control to A/V source equipment via the IR
back channel using the fiber optic cable connecting the sender to the receiver.
The sender has an IR blaster port, enabling wide IR signal coverage in an A/V
equipment room.

OPERATION NOTES
READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR
OPERATING THE EXTENDER FOR HDMI 1.3 OVER ONE FIBER WITH IR
• Use one SC terminated multi-mode fiber optic cable to operate the HDMI 1.3
Over One Fiber with IR.
• 1080p video may be extended up to 1000 feet (300m), depending on the
type of fiber optic cable used. The following maximum extension distances
will be possible depending on the types of fiber optic cabling that are used:
• 100m (330 ft) on 62.5/125 μm (OM1) multi-mode SC fiber
• 300m (1000 ft) on 50/125 μm (OM3) multi-mode SC fiber
• The Extender will automatically attempt to calibrate a fiber optic cable when
powered on so as to optain optimum data transmission. This procedure can
take up to 60 seconds. It is advised to calibrate a cable upon first use and
then store the calibration values inside the memory of the Extender units, us-
ing the Lock feature (page 8). Otherwise the Extender will attempt calibration
every time power is applied.
• When changing fiber optic cables, it is advised that you perform a new
calibration operation for best performance. You will need to erase the stored
(Locked) prior calibration values and allow the Extender to calibrate the new
cable. (See page 8).
• IR repeater functionality is only from the receiving unit to the sending unit. IR
data cannot be transmitted from the sending unit to the receiving unit.
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FEATURES
3
Features
• Immune to electro-magnetic interference (EMI)
• Transmits HDMI 1.3 audio/video at full bandwidth
• Extends HDMI and RS-232 up to 1000 feet (300m)
• Delivers highest quality signal of any HDMI extension method
• Supports video resolutions up to 1080p60,1920 x 1200 and 2K
• Uses widely available single-strand multimode SC fiber optic cable
• HDCP Compliant
HDMI 1.3 Features
• 225 MHz (up to 12 bit YUV 444 @ 1080p)
• Deep Color Supported (XV Color Supported) from 8-bit to 12-bit
• Dolby TrueHD & DTS Master Supported
• Lip-Sync Pass Through
• CEC Protocol Pass Through
Package Includes
(1) Extender for HDMI 1.3 Over One Fiber with IR - Sender
(1) Extender for HDMI 1.3 Over One Fiber with IR - Receiver
(1) 6 Foot HDMI Cable (M-M)
(1) 6-Ft DB9 Serial Cable (M-F)
(2) 5V DC Power Supply
(1) User’s Manual

SENDER PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
Front Panel
Back Panel
IR Blaster
Output Port
Power LED
Indicator
RS-232
Input
HDMI Input
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5V DC Power Input
SC Fiber
Optic Port
Calibration
LED Indicator

RECEIVER PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
Front Panel
Back Panel
RS-232
Output
HDMI
Output Power LED
Indicator
IR Receiver
Calibration
LED Indicator
SC Fiber
Optic Port
IR extender
Port
5V DC Power Input
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CONNECTING & OPERATING THE EXTENDER
1. Connect the HDMI source to the Extender for HDMI 1.3 Over One Fiber with
IR sender unit’s HDMI input port using the supplied HDMI cable.
2. Connect the RS-232 source to the Extender for HDMI 1.3 Over One Fiber
with IR sender unit’s RS-232 input port using the supplied DB-9 serial cable.
3. For IR repeater functionality, please connect the Gefen IR Emitter (sold
separately, part # EXT-2IREMIT) into the Extender for HDMI 1.3 Over One
Fiber with IR sender at the mini-jack labelled “IR Blaster.” Place the IR
Emitter directly on or above the IR receiving window of the source device
you intend to control.
4. Connect the Extender’s sender and receiver units together using one user
supplied SC terminated multi-mode fiber optic cable.
5. Connect the display to the HDMI output port of the Extender’s receiver unit
using a user supplied HDMI cable. Connect the RS-232 device (if applicable)
to the RS-232 output port of the receiver unit using a user supplied DB-9
serial cable.
6. Plug in the included 5V DC power supplies into the Sender and Receiver
units. Power on the display first and the source second. You will now
experience HDMI video accompanied by up to 8 channels of embedded
digital HDMI audio at the display device.
7. A delay of up to 60 seconds may be observed when power is applied as
the Extender automatically calibrates itself to the fiber optic cable. The
Calibration and Power LEDs will flash fast, then slower. When calibration is
successful, both LED lights on the Sender and Receiver will be GREEN.
8. At this point, you will want to lock (or store) the calibration values into
the memory of the Extender to avoid having to repeat this process and to
safeguard the calibration values against loss during power outtages. Please
see page 8 for locking instructions under the “Fiber Calibration” section.
How to Connect the Extender for HDMI 1.3 Over One Fiber with IR System:
EXT-HDMI1.3-1FO
RECEIVER
EXT-HDMI1.3-1FO
SENDER

EDID Modes
The Extender for HDMI1.3 Over One Fiber with IR features automatic and
manual EDID adjustments to maximize compatibility of all attached devices. First
it is necessary to understand EDID and what it is used for.
EDID. What is it and what is it used for?
Under normal circumstances, source devices will require information about a
connected display device to assess what video resolutions and other features are
compatible with the output device. This required information is called the EDID
(Extended Display Information Data). Almost all types of output devices/displays
(computer monitor, HDTV, A/V receiver) will transmit EDID to a connected
source. The source will then read this EDID file and make the necessary
adjustments to the output signal to ensure that only compatible resolutions/
features are generated in the output signal.
Why is EDID so important with the Extender for HDMI1.3 Over One Fiber
with IR?
The Extender for HDMI1.3 Over One Fiber with IR collects and retransmits the
EDID information from a display device back to the A/V source, letting it know
what A/V features the display device supports. If this data should be incomplete
or unavailable, the Extender for HDMI1.3 Over One Fiber with IR has to be able
to compensate, otherwise the video picture and/or audio quality may suffer.
What options do I have to manage the EDID?
EDID contains much more than just listings of supported video resolutions
and audio formats. However, these two parameters are the two key types of
information that a user will need to understand EDID mechanics.
A common situation indicating an EDID incompatibility problem between the
source and display device will usually manifest as an interruption in video or
audio on the output device. You can cure the incompatibility in one of two ways,
either by re-routing the display device’s EDID to the source device (EXTERNAL
EDID MODE) or by forcing the use of a stored EDID collected upon first power-
up of the HDMI 1.3 Over One Fiber With IR (LOCAL EDID MODE).
Selection and use of one of these EDID Modes is detailed on page 8.
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EDID MANAGEMENT