gofanco HD20Ext User manual

18G HDMI 2.0 CAT Extender
with IR - 70m
User's Guide
G4-0091A
P/N: HD20Ext

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Important Safety Notices
Please read safety instructions carefully before
installation and operation.
• Please pay close attention to all warnings
and hints for this device
• Do not expose this unit to rain, heavy
moisture, or liquid
• Do not repair the device or open the
enclosure without professional guidance
to avoid electric shocks. Doing so may void
your warranty
• Keep the product in a well-ventilated
location to avoid damage from overheating

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• Shut off power and make sure environment
is safe before installation
• Do not plug the HDMI cables and IR cables
in/out when the device is in use to avoid
cable damage. Make sure they are plugged
into the correct ports
• Use the included DC24V power adapter
only. Make sure the specification matches
if using 3rd-party DC power adapters
Introduction
The 18G HDMI 2.0 CAT Extender with IR - 70m
extends Ultra High Definition 4K HDR HDMI
signals from a source device to a display device
up to 70 meters over a single CAT6 cable.
Features
• TransmitsHDMIsignalsfromsourcedevice
to display device up to 70 meters using
economical CAT6 cabling
• Supports HDMI 2.0, up to 4K @60Hz YUV
4:4:4, HDR, HDCP 2.2
• Supports bi-directional IR remote control
function to control the source device or
display device from long distances

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• With a 4K source: Supports simultaneous
4K output (TX) & 1080p (RX) via
downscaling
• The Transmitter's HDMI loopout allows for
a local display and monitoring of the
extended display
PackageContents
• 18G HDMI 2.0 CAT Extender with IR - 70m
(1 Transmitter & 1 Receiver)
• 1x IR Blaster cable and 1x IR Receiver cable
• 1x Power adapter (12VDC/1A)
• User's guide
Installation Requirements
1. HDMI source device (computer, DVD
player, XBOX, PS3, etc)
2. HDMI display device (SDTV/Monitor,
HDTV/Monitor, projector, etc.)
3. UTP/STP CAT6 cable following
IEEE-T568B wiring standard

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Product Layout
Transmitter TX Front and Rear Panel
1. RJ45 Out: Connects to the Receiver's RJ45 In
usinga CAT cable. Itsupports PoC to power
the Receiver. The orange LED illuminates
when there is a valid HDMI signal. The
Green LED illuminates when power is
applied
2. IR In: Connects to the included IR Receiver
cable to control the remote display device
from the HDMI source location
3. IR Out: Connects to the included IR Blaster
cable to control the HDMI source device
from the remote display location
4. HDMI Out: Connects to an HDMI display
for local monitoring of the remote display
5. HDMI In: Connects to your HDMI source
6. PowerJack:Connectsto the included power
adapter

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7. EDID Management:
•EDID Bypass: Press the button with a
paper clip or other sharp object to learn the
EDID from the remote display connected to
the Receiver's HDMI Out
•EDID Copy Tx/3s: Press and hold the
button down for 3 seconds to copy the EDID
from the local display connected to the
Transmitter's HDMI out
•Default: The source device learns EDID
from the TV with the lowest resolution. To
restoredefault setting, press and holddown
while powering cycling the unit, then
release 6 seconds after power is back on
Receiver RX Front and Rear Panel
1. HDMIOut:ConnectstoyourHDMIdisplay
2. RJ45 In: Connects to the Transmitter's RJ45
Out using a CAT cable. It supports PoC to
power the Receiver. The orange LED
illuminates when there is a valid HDMI
signal. The Green LED illuminates when
power is applied

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3. IR In: Connects to the included IR Receiver
cable to control the remote display device
from the HDMI source location
4. IR In: Connects to the included IR Blaster
cable to control the HDMI source from the
remote display device location
CAT Cable Wiring
We suggest both RJ45 connectors be wired
identically using T568B wiring standard for the
best performance and compatibility.
Product Layout Continued

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Hardware Installation
1. Power off all devices including your HDMI
source and HDMI display(s).
2. Connect your HDMI source device to the
Transmitter's HDMI In connector with an
HDMI cable (HDMI cable not included).
3. Optional: Connect your HDMI display to
theTransmitter'sHDMI Out connector with
an HDMI cable (HDMI cable not included)
for local monitoring of the HDMI signal.
4. Optional: Connect the IR cable to the
Transmitter's IR port. Face the IR eye
towards your HDMI device's IR window.
This connection is needed only if you need
to control your HDMI device from the
remotelocation.Seetheapplicationdiagram
on page 9 for proper cable connection.
5. PlugaCAT6cablebetweentheTransmitter's
RJ45 Out and Receiver's RJ45 In.
6. Connect your HDMI display to the
Receiver's HDMI Out connector with an
HDMI cable (HDMI cable not included).

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7. Optional: Connect the IR cable to the
Receiver'sIRport. Thisconnectionisneeded
only if you need to control your HDMI
device from the remote location. See the
application diagram on page 9 for proper
cable connection.
8. Plug the included power adapter into the
Transmitter's power jack, then plug the
power adapter into a reliable power source.
One power adapter will power both the
Transmitter and Receiver.
9. Power on all connected devices.
10. The HDMI extender is ready for use.
Application Diagram

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Specifications

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