gofanco HDBaseT User manual

1x4 HDBaseT Extender/
Splitter with Loopout - 1080p
User's Guide
G4-0063A
P/N:HDBaseT4P

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Important Safety Notices
Pleasereadsafetyinstructionscarefullybeforeinstallation
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 put any items into the device or attempt to
modify its operation
• 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
• 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 power adapter only. Make sure
the specification matches if using 3rd-party DC
power adapters

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Introduction
The1x4HDBaseTExtender/Splitterwith Loopout - 1080p
splits HDMI signals from a source device into 4 HDBaseT
outputs plus one HDMI output.
Features
• Transmits HDMI signals in 1080p up to 150 meters
over CAT cabling via HDBaseT protocol
• Supports Power over Cable (PoC) technology,
allowing the HDBaseT receivers to be powered by
the splitter over CAT cables
• Supports bidirectional IR remote control to control
the source device or display device from long
distances
• Smart EDID management allows you to select the
output resolution to match the connected displays
• Compliant with HDMI 1.4 and HDCP 2.2
specifications
Installation Requirements
• HDMI source device (DVD player, set top box, PC,
etc.)
• HDMI display device (SDTV/Monitor, HDTV/
Monitor, projector, etc.)
• HDMI cables (not included)
• CAT cables (not included)

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PackageContents
HDMI HDBaseT Extender/Splitter
•1x HDMI HDBaseT 1080p Extender/Splitter
•2x Mounting ears with 4 screws
•2x Long mounting ears
•4x Plastic cushions
•1x IR receiver
•4x IR emitters
•1x RS232 cable (3-pin to DB9)
•1x Power adapter (24VDC/2.71A)
•1x User manual
HDBaseT Receiver
•4x HDBaseT Receivers (RX)
•8x Mounting ears with 8 screws
•16x Plastic cushions
•4x 3-pin Phoenix connectors

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Figure 2: HDBaseT Splitter Rear Panel Layout
Product Layout
Figure 1: HDBaseT Splitter Front Panel Layout

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Figure 3: HDBaseT Receiver Layout

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Hardware Installation
1. Power off all devices including your HDMI source
and HDMI display(s).
2. ConnectyourHDMI source deviceto the HDBaseT
Splitter's HDMI Input connector with an HDMI
cable (HDMI cable not included).
3. Connect your CAT cable between the HDBaseT
Splitter and HDBaseT Receiver.
4. Optional: Connect an HDMI display to the HDMI
output of the HDBaseT Splitter using an HDMI
cable (HDMI cable not included).
5. Connect your HDMI display to the HDBaseT
Receiver's HDMI Output connector with an HDMI
cable (HDMI cable not included).
6. Optional: Connect the IR Receiver Extension Cable
andtheIRBlasterExtensionCabletotheIRinterface
port. This connection is needed only if you need
to control your HDMI devices from the remote
location. See IR Control, on page 11 and 12, for
proper IR connection.
7. Plugthe included power adapterinto the HDBaseT
Splitter's Power Jack, then plug the power adapter
into a reliable power outlet.
8. Power on your HDMI source device and HDMI
display. The extender is ready for use.

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ApplicationDiagram
The application diagram shows the most typical input
and output devices used with the Extender/Splitter.
Figure 4: Application Diagram

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RS232 Control
• Splitter Control: Connect the control PC to the
Splitter's Master RS232 port and install the software
• Receiver Control: Connect the control PC to the
Remote RS232 port and install the software
RS232 Control Software
Works with most serial command and monitoring
software such as CommWatch.
• Download CommWatch or any similar serial
command software
• Installation: Copy the control software files and
paste them to the hard drive of your PC
• Uninstallation: Delete all control software files
from the PC
Basic Settings
1. Connect all input and output devices as needed,
then connect the PC to the desired unit.
2. Double click the software icon to run the serial
control software. The icon is shown below.
The examples shown on this page and the following page
are from CommWatch serial command software.

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Control Software Interface
Set the COM port, Baud rate, data bit, stop bit, and parity.
Enter commands into the Command Sending Area.

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RS232 Commands
Default settings: Baud rate: 9600, Data bit: 8, Stop bit: 1,
Parity bit: none.
HDBaseT Splitter Commands

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IR Control
Provides IR control of the connected devices. The IR
feature is bidirectional so either the source device or the
display device(s) can be remotely controlled.
Controlling the Display Device(s)
1. Connect an IR Receiver Extension Cable to the IR In
port of the HDBaseT Splitter.
2. Connect an IR Blaster Extension Cable to the IR Out
port on each HDBaseT Receiver.
3. Point the IR Blaster Extension Cable's IR eye in line
with the IR receiver on the display device.
Figure 5: Display Device IR Control Connection Diagram

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Controlling the Source Device
1. Connect an IR Blaster Extension Cable to the IR Out
port of the HDBaseT Splitter.
2. Point the IR Blaster Extension Cable's IR eye in line
with the IR receiver on the source device.
3. Connect an IR Receiver Extension Cable to the IR In
port on each HDBaseT Receiver.
Figure 5: Source Device IR Control Connection Diagram

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EDID Management
EDID is used by the source device to match the video
resolution to the connected display(s). The source device
obtains its EDID from the 1st connected display as default
setting. However,sincedisplayswithdifferentcapabilities
are often connected to the splitter, the EDID DIP switch
can be used to set the EDID to a fixed value to offer the
best compatiblity accross all connected displays.
Front Panel EDID Switch

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Rear Panel 4-pin EDID Switch
The 4-pin EDID switch allows you to set the EDID
information that is passed to the source device. The
down position represents a "0", the up position represent
a "1". The image below represents status "0000".

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FAQ & Troubleshooting
Q: Poor video quality or no video signal on display:
A1: Check whether the HDMI cables are connected
properly and are in good working condition.
A2: Makesuretheresolutionofthedisplay iscompatible
with the splitter's resolution
Q: No HDMI signal output from the HDBaseT
connectorswhilethe local HDMI out portisworking
normally:
A1: Check whether the HDMI cables are connected
properly and are in good working condition.
Q: Splash screen on the displays:
A1: Cause by damaged or low quality HDMI cables.
Change to a higher quality HDMI cable.

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Specifications
HDBaseT Splitter

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HDBaseT Receiver

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