HDanywhere EX50 User manual

EX50
EX50:
50m HDMI over Cat 5 Extender + IR
(SingleWire)
Watch. Control. Enjoy.
HDanywhere™ from HD Connectivity
Send full-HD video/ audio and IR control 50m over a single Cat5/6 cable.
Please read this manual fully before attempting to set up your HDanywhere Extenders.
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Contents
Contents
Introduction
In the box
Package Contents
System Features
Before you start
HDMI over Cat Wiring Guidance
What is the best type of cable to use?
Shielded cables
Best Practice
HDMI over Cat with patch panels and wall plates
Connection termination
Transmitter
Receiver
First time setup
Before you connect up your system, please ensure that you complete the following:
Powering on the extenders for the first time
Completing your set-up
Power Consumption
**Please note that the HDanywhere product warranty does not cover damage due to electrical
disturbances. If possible, safeguard your equipment by connecting all provided power supplies to an
electrical surge suppressor / line conditioner.**
IR setup
In-room TV Receiver IR set-up
Transmitter IR cable set-up
Addition Setup Options
Coaxial Audio Connection
Short Run Adjustment
ARC (Audio Return Channel)
SimplEDID
What is EDID
Troubleshooting
ISSUE: No/intermittent picture on HDTV, blocky images or sparkles
ISSUE: IR control not working, or only working intermittently
Specifications
One-Year Replacement Warranty & Guarantee
Warranty Details
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Introduction
EX50 from HDanywhere™ lets you experience high definition entertainment in your home. Our aim is to offer
the best experience to our customers.
Chris Pinder
HD Connectivity Managing Director
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In the box
This package contains all of the necessary components for a full install**.
Package Contents
1 x HDMI over Cat transmitter
1 x HDMI over Cat receiver
2 x DC5V/1000mA Power Supplies (1m long / 4cm plug depth)
Optional extras
Extender IR kit
System Features
●HDMI and IR over a single network cable.
●Uses a single Catx (5e/6/7) Ethernet cable (up to 50m)
●Bi-directional IR control (accessory pack sold separately)
●1080p HDMI video/audio (up to 4.695Gbps)
●3D support
●Multi-channel audio
●SimplEDID
●HDMI 1.4 video features supported
●HDCP support
●ESD protection
●ARC compatible
●HDMI loop-out on transmitter
** HDMI cables not included
Before you start
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For the most up-to-date installation advice, please visit:
http://support.hdconnectivity.com/2014/09/hdmi-over-cat-wiring-guide/
HDMI over Cat Wiring Guidance
HDanywhere single wire systems require a single network cable. Single wire systems transmit over one
run of Cat5e/6/7 cable up to a distance of 50 metres.
What is the best type of cable to use?
Currently you can use Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6e, Cat6a, Cat7 or Cat7a with HDanywhere products.
PLEASE NOTE : DO NOT USE COPPER CLAD ALUMINIUM (CCA) Cat 5/6/7 CABLE FOR HDMI over CAT
PRODUCTS.
The baseline cable standard for HDanywhere systems is Cat5e. Slightly greater distances can be
achieved by using Cat6, or slightly better still with the Cat7, which have thicker copper cores for easier
signal transfer.
Whichever network cable type you choose, ensure that the main wiring architecture is solid core, not
stranded patch cabling. Patch cabling can be used for the last few metres of a run (from a wallplate,
for example), but should be avoided over longer runs as signal transfer over stranded cores is heavily
reduced.
The use of pre-made leads is not recommended unless you can be absolutely sure of their construction
credentials (i.e. solid core 568B).
Shielded cables
Unlike other systems, shielded FTP cable is not a stipulation. If, however, you prefer to use this type of
cable then please ensure that compatible shielded accessories are used. Failure to terminate cable screen
at all points can induce interference, rather than eliminating it.
Best Practice
Best practice advice is to always use a straight piece of cable terminated directly at the transmitter and
the receiver ends.
HDMI over Cat with patch panels and wall plates
If the patch panels are terminated correctly, there is minimal loss of distance. The use of wallplates and
patch panels, however, has the potential to cause increased resistance on the cable, introducing pinch
points for signal transmission, and could reduce advertised transmission lengths.
TIP - instead of using RJ45 wallplates, use brush plates to maintain the neat finish.
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Connection termination
Terminate the cabling using RJ45 connectors to the 568B wiring standard (shown below).
Please note that local building regulations may apply to the installation of cabling in properties. It
is important to check building regulations to guarantee that you are in accordance with the laws
of your territory.
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Transmitter
1. HDMI loop-out (to a local Display)
2. HDMI input (From source)
3. SimplEDID dial (See SimplEDID)
4. Power
5. IR receiver port
6. IR transmitter port
7. HDMI over Cat connection to Receiver
Receiver
1. HDMI output (to Display)
2. Coaxial audio output
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3. ARC switch (See ARC)
4. Short-run adjust switches (See Short Run Adjust)
5. Power
6. IR receiver port
7. IR transmitter port
8. HDMI over Cat connection from transmitter
First time setup
Your HDanywhere extenders are designed so that you can set them up quickly and start using them right
away.
Before you connect up your system, please ensure that you complete the
following:
●Switch off any manufacturer HDMI link, HDMI control or CEC protocol settings, such as Samsung
Anynet Link, Sony Bravia Link and Panasonic Viera Link, on both the source devices and HDTVs
that are to be connected to system. These protocol settings are likely to be found in the HDMI
menu settings of the devices you are using.
●After you have changed the CEC setting, switch off all your HDMI source devices and HDTVs and
unplug them from the mains.
●Please ensure that you only connect and disconnect HDMI cables while the transmitter and
receiver is powered off.
Powering on the extenders for the first
time
The very first power on/initialisation of the extenders is crucial to their future operation and
performance**.
●Connect the Cat cable between the transmitter and receiver.
●Power the HDTV on at the mains. Bring it out of standby mode.
●Connect the power cable to the HDMI over Cat receiver and power it on at the mains switch.
●Power on the HDMI source device at the mains and bring it out of standby mode. (NB Sky+HD
takes one minute or so)
●Connect the power cable to the HDMI over Cat transmitter and power it on at the mains switch.
●Select the correct HDMI channel that the HDMI over Cat Receiver is connected to
Completing your set-up
After completing the process above, the HDTV should be displaying the HDMI source device video and
audio. Under normal operation the power and link LED’s will be solid blue.
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Power Consumption
The HDanywhere Extenders are designed to be powered on constantly, using a low power consumption.
**Please note that the HDanywhere product warranty does not cover damage due to electrical
disturbances. If possible, safeguard your equipment by connecting all provided power supplies to
an electrical surge suppressor / line conditioner.**
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IR setup
In-room TV Receiver IR set-up
In order to use any of your source device remotes at the TV receiver location, ensure that the IR RX cable
receiver eye is connected to the 3.5mm jack port labeled RX and positioned in sight of where you would
usually like to point your remote control(s).
Transmitter IR cable set-up
Connect the IR TX emitter cable to the 3.5mm jack port labeled TX on the transmitter unit and position the
IR emitter dongle on the shelf in front of the source.
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Addition Setup Options
Coaxial Audio Connection
The EX50 receivers come with a built-in coaxial audio output. This allows them to feed audio directly into
an amplifier. To use this function, connect the coaxial output on the receiver to your AV Receiver. When
ARC is selected via the receiver, audio from the attached display will be output via the coaxial connection.
Please note - The audio output type will be directly related to the audio capabilities of the connected
display. i.e. If your display can only decode stereo audio, only stereo audio will be passed from the coaxial
output.
Short Run Adjustment
The EX50 receiver also comes equipped with controls for allowing HDMI over Cat pass-through over
shorter lengths of cable. Located on the side of the receiver is a bank of two dip switches. Please see the
table below for recommended settings when shorter cable runs are installed.
Dip Switch Position Cable Length
Cables lengths from 1m to 20m
Cable Lengths from 21m to 29m
Cable lengths 30m or above
ARC (Audio Return Channel)
The Audio Return Channel (ARC) enables a display to send an audio signal from the built in freeview/smart
functions upstream via a connected HDMI cable to an AV receiver or audio controller, eliminating the need
for a separate audio cable. For this function to be available both the display and AV Receiver (AVR) must
support ARC and specific HDMI ports may be required.
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The ARC switch changes where the audio from the display is being sent.
ARC OFF - Display audio will come from the display’s internal speakers.
ARC ON - Display audio signal is sent downstream via the attached HDMI cable to the AV receiver,
or via the coaxial output on the display receiver.
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SimplEDID
What is EDID
EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) is data provided by a HDTV to describe its capabilities to
a connected source, and it presents such information as screen resolution, refresh rates and audio
capabilities.
SimplEDID allows you to fix a specific EDID profile internally to assist with the connection between the
display and source. By ‘fixing’ the EDID you can specify the maximum resolution, 3D functionality and
audio output type from the transmitter, instead of the HDTV dictating what the source should output.
You have the option, through the SimplEDID dial, to choose how the extenders will manage the EDID
profiles from the display and source. The extenders have multiple EDID management modes that can
control how the EDID profiles from the individual displays and devices are combined.
To use the SimplEDID system, select the required EDID profile using the table on the next page. Then,
using a small screwdriver, turn the dial located on the transmitter to select the required EDID profile.
Once this has been set, power down and then power on the extenders to start using the selected profile.
Please see the table on the next page (page 16) for a list of pre-stored EDID profiles.
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Position EDID profile description
0 1920 x 1080p, 2 channel audio
1 1920 x 1080p, 5.1 Multi-channel audio
2 1920 x 1080p, 7.1 Multi-channel HD audio
3 1920 x 1080i, 2 channel audio
4 1920 x 1080i, 5.1 Multi-channel audio
5 1920 x 1080i, 7.1 Multi-channel HD audio
6 3D, 1920 x 1080p, 2 channel audio
7 3D, 1920 x 1080p, 5.1 Multi-channel audio
8 3D, 1920 x 1080p,7.1 Multi-channel HD audio
9 Copy EDID from transmitter HDMI loop out
A Copy EDID from receiver HDMI out
B 3840 x 2160, 7.1 Multi-channel HD audio
C 1920 x 1080p, 2 channel audio
D 1920 x 1080p, 2 channel audio
E 1920 x 1080p, 2 channel audio
F 1920 x 1080p, 2 channel audio
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Troubleshooting
Should you encounter a problem when using your extenders a power cycle of the transmitter should resolve
most issues. To power cycle the extenders, simply unplug the transmitter and receiver. Leave unplugged for
20-30 seconds then reconnect the power.
If the power cycle has not resolved your issue, please see below for more specific fault finding
ISSUE: No/intermittent picture on HDTV, blocky images or sparkles
Fault finding
Drop the output resolution of the source device down to 1080i or 720p. If the picture appears correctly on the
HDTV this indicates a bandwidth issue with the Cat cable run. The available bandwidth is too low for 1080p
transmission. Check that the Cat cable is not bent, knotted, kinked or distorted in any way that would prevent
these high frequency signals from traveling throughout the intended length.
Ensure that the RJ45 connectors are fully inserted and securely click-locked into place to ensure perfect
connection.
No/intermittent picture, blocky images or sparkles can be caused by:
●Electromagnetic interference affecting the Cat cable due to proximity to power lines.
●Imperfect RJ45 connector termination.
●Use of wallplates or patch panels that cause too much bandwidth drop.
●Low-quality Cat cabling or internal cable strand breakages caused by poor production.
●Installation bending/strain/damage.
Possible fixes:
●Relocate cable run away from possible interference from power line (minimum 60cm).
●Re-terminate RJ45 connectors, or replace with better quality connectors.
●Remove wallplates and patch panels. Replace them with direct cable runs and brush plates.
●Upgrade to better quality Cat5e/6/7 cable.
ISSUE: IR control not working, or only working intermittently
Fault finding
●Check the batteries in your remote control.
●Check that only IR RX cable is connected to the TV receiver, and IR TX to the transmitter.
●Double-check and reposition the IR TX emitter so that it is directly in front of, and approx 2-3cm from,
the IR receiving windows on the source device.
If you do not resolve your issue after reading this, please email [email protected] with as much
information about your set-up and the symptoms as possible.
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Specifications
Operating Temperature Range 0 to +40°C (32 to 104 °F)
Operating Humidity Range 20 to 90 % RH (no condensation)
Video Format Supported DTV/HDTV
1080p/1080i/720p/576p/480p/576i/480i (@24/50/60Hz)
All 3D formats inc 3D over HDMI 1080p60
Audio Format Supported 7.1 Multichannel Audio (including Dolby True-HD, DTS Master-HD) ARC
Processor Bandwidth Support 1.65Mhz (4.95Gbps)
I/O Cable Distance 15-20m 24AWG (all HD Connectivity HDMI cable models supported)
Power Supply DC5V 1000mA
Power Consumption 5.4wtts (Max.)
Dimensions (mm) 100 x 65 x 26 LWH (for Transmitter and Receiver)
Mass 420g ea. / 880g pair
These specifications may change or be improved without notice. HD Connectivity may not be held responsible
for discrepancies.
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One-Year Replacement Warranty &
Guarantee
A one-year worldwide replacement guarantee covering HDanywhere electronic devices is provided by HD
Connectivity Ltd.. You can use our freepost returns service to send your faulty device back to us (UK only).
If you need to use this guarantee contact HDanywhere Customer Services: [email protected] /
01684 576 348
Warranty Details
If your HDanywhere product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, HD
Connectivity (referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated (one year starting from
the date of original purchase, known as a “Limited Warranty period”), either (a) repair your product with new or
refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished product. The decision to repair or replace will be
made by the warrantor.
This Limited Warranty is extended only to the original purchaser and only covers product purchased as new. A
purchase receipt or other proof of original purchase date is required for Limited Warranty service.
This Limited Warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES
NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The Limited Warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER
damages or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result
from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up
adjustments, maladjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage,
modification, or service by anyone other than a Factory Service Centre or other Authorised Service, or damage
that is attributable to acts of God. No responsibility can be accepted for damage caused to connected
devices as a result of the use of the system.
There are no express warranties except as listed under “limited warranty coverage”. The warrantor is not liable
for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the use of this product, or arising out of any breach of
this warranty. As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, cost of having someone remove or reinstall
an installed unit if applicable, travel to and from the service location, loss of or damage to media or images,
data or other recorded content. The items listed are not exclusive, but are for illustration only.
Hereby, HDanywhere™ declares that this HDMI connectivity device is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of the following Directives: 2006/95/EC (LVD Directive); 2004/108/
EC (EMC Directive); 999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive).
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HDanywhere™ and the HDTV emblem are trademarks of HD Connectivity Ltd.
HDMI, the HDMI Logo are trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
The details in this manual are correct at the time of going to print. The specification and features are subject to change without notice.
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