GoMax Electronics EX-56SZ User manual

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4K-HDR HDMI over Fiber Extender
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rev: 180925
Made in Taiwan
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EX-56SZ
Safety and Notice
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The EX-56SZ 4K-HDR HDMI over Fiber Extender has been tested for conformance to safety
regulations and requirements, and has been certified for international use. However, like all
electronic equipments, the EX-56SZ should be used with care. Please read and follow the
safety instructions to protect yourself from possible injury and to minimize the risk of
damage to the unit.
●Follow all instructions and warnings marked on this unit.
●Do not attempt to service this unit yourself, except where explained in this manual.
●Provide proper ventilation and air circulation and do not use near water.
●Keep objects that might damage the device and assure that the placement of this unit is
on a stable surface.
●Use only the power adapter and power cords and connection cables designed for this
unit.
●Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners to clean this unit. Always unplug the power to the
device before cleaning.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................................1 
FEATURES ...........................................................................................................................1 
PACKAGE CONTENTS ........................................................................................................1 
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................2 
PANEL DESCRIPTIONS ...................................................................................................... 3 
Transmitting unit ►EX-56SZ-TX ............................................................................... 3 
Receiving unit ►EX-56SZ-RX.................................................................................. 4 
CONNECTION DIAGRAM ....................................................................................................5 
IR PASS-THROUGH.............................................................................................................6 
HDMI PIN DEFINITION.........................................................................................................7 
WARRANTY..........................................................................................................................8 

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INTRODUCTION
The EX-56SZ 4K-HDR HDMI over Fiber Extender boosts up your video/audio transmission distance
up to 10km (6.25miles) over single mode fiber optic cables in Ultra-HD4K2K@60 format. Users can readily
extend Ultra-HD sources from DVD players, Blu-ray Disc player, PS4, PC, and any other HDMI sources
broadcasting to distant display monitors including HDMI or DVI enabled TV sets or LCD PC monitors. Besides
EX-56SZ is HDCP compliant, and supports IR and RS-232 pass-through path.
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FEATURES
●Supports 4K2K@60 4:4:4 8bits
●Supports HDR1, which is 4K2K@60 4:2:0 10bits2
●Supports HDCP2.2
●Extend HDMI signals up to 10km (6.25miles) over single mode fiber optic cables
●Supports full frequency IR signal from 20KHz to 60KHz
●Bi-directional IR path-through
●Link LED indicator light
●Wall mounting housing design for easy and robust installation
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PACKAGE CONTENTS
●1x EX-56SZ [TX & RX]
●1x IR blaster
●1x IR receiver
●2x DC 12V
●1x User Manual
●2x Single Mode Module [optional]
1. HDR = High Dynamic Range.
2. The video bandwidth of 4K2K@60 4:2:0 10bits (HDR) is 384 MHz, and the 4K2K@60 4:4:4
8bits is 594MHz.
The RS‐232 and IR function cannot be used at the same time
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SPECIFICATIONS
Model Name E
X
-56SZ
Technical E
X
-56SZ
[
Tx
]
E
X
-56SZ
[
Rx
]
Role of usa
g
e Transmitter [TX] Receiver [RX]
HDMI compliance HDMI 2.0a
HDCP compliance HDCP2.2
Video bandwidth Sin
g
le-link 600MHz [18Gbps]
Video support HDR 4K2K
@
60
(
4:2:0 10bits
)
/ 4K2K
@
60
(
4:4:4 8bits
)
HDMI over fibe
r
Yes
A
udio support Surround sound [up to 7.1ch] or stereo audio
Input TMDS si
g
nal 1.2 Volts [peak-to-peak]
Input DDC si
g
nal 5 Volts [peak-to-peak, TTL]
ESD protection Human body model
—
±15kV [ai
r
-gap discharge] & ±8kV [contact
dischar
g
e]
PCB stack-up 4-la
y
er board [impedance control
—
differential 100Ω; sin
g
le 50Ω]
IR pass-thru Bi-directional
RS-232 support Yes
Input 1x HDMI
1x 3.5mm
1x fibe
r
1x 3.5mm
Output 1x fibe
r
1x 3.5mm
1x HDMI
1x 3.5mm
In / Out 1x RS-232 1x RS-232
HDMI source control Controllable via IR pass-throu
g
h from RX to TX with IR extenders
HDMI connecto
r
T
y
pe A [19-pin female]
3.5mm connecto
r
IR receiver / IR blaste
r
IR receiver / IR blaste
r
Mechanical E
X
-56SZ
[
Tx
]
E
X
-56SZ
[
Rx
]
Housin
g
Metal enclosure
Dimensions
[L x W x H]
Model 125x112.2x28mm[4.9" x4.4" x1.1"] 125x112.2x28mm[4.9" x4.4" x1.1"]
Package 371 x 170 x 77mm[1'5" x 6.7" x 3"]
Carton 410 x 368 x 393mm[1'3" x 1'4" x 1'5"]
Weight Model 463g [16.3 oz] 455g [16 oz]
Package 1730g [3.8 lbs]
Fixedness Wall-mountin
g
case with screws
Power suppl
y
12V 2A
Power consumption Max 10W
Operation temperature 0-50°C
Stora
g
e temperature -20~60°C [-4~140°F]
Relative humidit
y
20~90% RH [no condensation]

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PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
Transmitting unit ►EX-56SZ-TX
Front Panel
1. HDMI IN: Connect to a HDMI source with a HDMI male-male cable
2. IR Receiver: Infrared 3.5mm socket for plugging in the extension cable of IR receiver
3. IR Blaster: Infrared 3.5mm socket for plugging in the extension cable of IR blaster
4. +12V DC: Connect to a 12V power supply unit
Rear Panel
5. RS-232:Connect to serial port device with a DSUB-9 male-male or male-female cable here
6. Mini USB: For technical support only [firmware update]
7. Dip Switch
DIPSwitchPositionDescription
TX&RX
PIN#1ON[]Forsystemfirmwareupdate
OFF[]Norma
l
PIN#2ON[]Reserve
d
OFF[]R
S
‐
2
32/IRfunctionO
N
PIN#3ON[]DisableIRfunction
OFF[]EnableIRfunction
8. LED indicator:
[Red]: Power LED indicator
[Green]: Link LED indicator
9. SFP OUT: Plug in single mode fiber optic cables that needs to be linked to the receiving unit
EX-56SZ-RX
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Receiving unit ►EX-56SZ-RX
Front Panel
10.HDMI OUT:Connect to a HDMI display with a HDMI male-male cable
11.IR Receiver: Infrared 3.5mm socket for plugging in the extension cable of IR receiver
12.IR Blaster: Infrared 3.5mm socket for plugging in the extension cable of IR blaster
13.+12V DC: Connect to a 12V power supply unit
Rear Panel
14.RS-232:Connect to serial port device with a DSUB-9 male-male or male-female cable here
15.Mini-USB: For technical support only [firmware update]
16.Dip Switch
DIPSwitchPositionDescription
TX&RX
PIN#1ON[]Forsystemfirmwareupdate
OFF[]Norma
l
PIN#2ON[]Reserve
d
OFF[]R
S
‐
2
32/IRfunctionO
N
PIN#3ON[]DisableIRfunction
OFF[]EnableIRfunction
17.LED indicator:
[Red]: Power LED indicator
[Green]: Link LED indicator
18. SFP IN: Plug in single mode fiber optic cables that needs to be linked to the transmitting unit
EX-56SZ-TX

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CONNECTION DIAGRAM
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IR PASS-THROUGH
IR Extenders
IR Blaster IR Receiver
IR Sockets
IR BLASTER: plug in the IR blaster to emit all IR command signals received from the IR receiver
from the other end to control the devices corresponding to the IR signals.
IR RECEIVER: plug in the IR receiver to receive all IR command signals from the IR remote
controls of the corresponding devices.
Definition of IR Earphone Jack
IR Blaster IR Receiver
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You can buy any IR extension cables in the market that are compatible to the definition of
the IR sockets for the matrix if necessary for replacement use. However, IR cables longer
than 2m (6‐ft) may not work.
Incorrect placement of IR Blaster and Receiver ma
y
result in the failure of the IR
extenders. Please check carefully before plugging in the IR extender to the
res
p
ective IR sockets. Warrant
y
will not cover the dama
ge
.
CAUTION!

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HDMI PIN DEFINITION
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Type A (Receptacle) HDMI
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Pin 1 TMDS Data2+ Pin 11 TMDS Clock Shield
Pin 2 TMDS Data2 Shield Pin 12 TMDS Clock–
Pin 3 TMDS Data2– Pin 13 NC
Pin 4 TMDS Data1+ Pin 14 Reserved (N.C. on device)
Pin 5 TMDS Data1 Shield Pin 15 SCL
Pin 6 TMDS Data1– Pin 16 SDA
Pin 7 TMDS Data0+ Pin 17 DDC/CEC Ground
Pin 8 TMDS Data0 Shield Pin 18 +5V Power
Pin 9 TMDS Data0– Pin 19 Hot Plug Detect
Pin 10 TMDS Clock+
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8
WARRANTY
The SELLER warrants the EX-56SZ 4K-HDRHDMI over Fiber Extender free from defects in
the material and workmanship for 1 year from the date of purchase from the SELLER or an
authorized dealer. Should this product fail to be in good working order within 1 year warranty
period, The SELLER, at its option, repair or replace the unit, provided that the unit has not been
subjected to accident, disaster, abuse or any unauthorized modifications including static
discharge and power surge. This warranty is offered by the SELLER for its BUYER with direct
transaction only. This warranty is void if the warranty seal on the metal housing is broken.
Unit that fails under conditions other than those covered will be repaired at the current price
of parts and labor in effect at the time of repair. Such repairs are warranted for 90 days from the
day of reshipment to the BUYER. If the unit is delivered by mail, customers agree to insure the
unit or assume the risk of loss or damage in transit. Under no circumstances will a unit be
accepted without a return authorization number.
The warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied, including without
limitations, any other implied warranty or fitness or merchantability for any particular purpose, all
of which are expressly disclaimed.
Proof of sale may be required in order to claim warranty. Customers outside Taiwan are
responsible for shipping charges to and from the SELLER. Cables and power adapters are
limited to a 30 day warranty and must be free from any markings, scratches, and neatly coiled.
The content of this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate.
However, The SELLER assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in
this manual. The SELLER will NOT be liable for direct, indirect, incidental, special, or
consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual, even if advised of
the possibility of such damages. Also, the technical information contained herein regarding
the EX-56SZ features and specifications is subject to change without further notice.
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