HydraConnect HEXT-21b User manual

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HEXT-21b
HDBaseT
HDMI Extender

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Table of Contents
Safety Information........................................................................1
Introduction ..................................................................................2
Product Features...........................................................................2
Module Connections ...................................................................3
Transmitter Module Connections .......................................3
Receiver Module Connections.............................................3
Product Installation......................................................................4
Product Operation .......................................................................6
Product Maintenance...................................................................6
Cable Pinouts ................................................................................7
IR Cables .................................................................................7
Link Cable...............................................................................7
HDMI Cable ...........................................................................7
Technical Specications...............................................................9
Warranty........................................................................................10
Limited Warranty...................................................................10
Customer Remedies...............................................................10
No Other Warranties.............................................................10
No Liability For Damages.....................................................10
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Safety Information
Please read and understand all instructions in this manual before operating this
equipment.
¾Keep these instructions in a safe, accessible place for future reference.
¾Pay attention to all warnings, and follow all instructions. If the equipment
is used in a manner not specied by the manufacturer, the protection pro-
vided by the equipment may be impaired.
¾Do not use this equipment near water, and unplug the product before clean-
ing and clean only with a dry cloth.
¾Do not install near any heat sources such as heat registers, stoves, or other
equipment that produce heat.
¾Explanation of graphical symbols:
Exclamation point symbol: the exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle symbol is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in
the literature accompanying the product.
¾WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE AND
OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHOULD NOT BE
PLACED ON THIS EQUIPMENT.
¾Do not block the air ventilation openings. Only mount the equipment per
HydraConnect’s instructions.
¾Ensure that all IR connections are made BEFORE power is applied to either
module. Failure to observe this requirement may result in damage to the
modules that will not be covered under warranty.
¾NOTE, is equipment has been tested and found to comply with the lim-
its for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. ese
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful inter-
ference in a residential installation. is equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interfer-
ence to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that inter-
ference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to
try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver
• Connect the equipment into a outlet on a circuit dierent from that to
which the receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
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Introduction
e HEXT-21 is a second generation HDMI extender. It utilizes HDBaseT
technology to extend uncompressed HDMI signals up to 330 feet (100 meters).
e HEXT-21 consists of a transmitter, a receiver, a 24 volt power supply, and
mounting brackets. e transmitter and receiver are interconnected using a
single CAT5e/6 cable.
Product Features
• Fully compatible with HDBaseT specications for HDMI Extenders
• Provides 330 feet (100 meter) distance signal link with full uncompressed
HD 1080p video
• Supports HDMI v1.4a with CEC and EDID pass through and Deep Color
• Fully compliant with HDCP
• Fully 3D Compatible (all 7 formats), including the most popular e.g., Frame
Packing, Side-by-Side, Top-to-Bottom
• Supports all latest Audio formats such as Dolby True HD, DTS-master, etc.
• Supports bi-directional IR pass through of all frequency band hardware
- 20K – 80KHz, all protocols
• Supports 10.2Gbps HD source signal (4Kx2K)
• Operates over standard CAT5e/6 UTP/STP link cable solid
• Supports standard CAT6 FTP solid link cable (recommended)
• Small Size Transmitter - 1” X 2” X 3 “ (2.4cm X 4.8cm X 7.2cm)
• Small Size Receiver - 1” X 3” X 4” (2.4cm X 7.2cm X 10.1cm)
• Single 24VDC power supply at the transmitter only
• Extensive side-mounted diagnostic LEDs
• Fully compliant with IEEE802.1Q, IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u & IEEE802.3x
standards
• Green power features - low operating power of ~8 W, auto power down to
~2W

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Module Connections
Transmitter Module Connections
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23 4 5
1. IRDA Out - Infrared 3.5mm socket for plugging in the IR asher
2. +24VDC IN - Connect to supplied power supply
3. CAT5e/6 OUT - Plug in a Cat-5e/6 cable that needs to be linked to the
Receiver module.
4. HDMI IN - Connect to a HDMI source with a HDMI male-male cable
5. IRDA In- Infrared 3.5mm socket for plugging in the IR receiver
Receiver Module Connections
1. IRDA Out - Infrared 3.5mm socket for plugging in the IR asher
2. CAT5e/6 IN - Plug in a Cat-5e/6 cable that needs to be linked to the
Transmitter module.
3. HDMI OUT - Connect to a HDMI Display with a HDMI male-male cable
4. IRDA In - Infrared 3.5mm socket for plugging in the IR receiver
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Product Installation
1. Identify a location for the transmitter module that is within 6 feet (2 meters)
of the source. To use the supplied mounting bracket, follow these steps:
a. Determine on which side of the module to attach the mounting bracket
b. Remove the 2 screws from that side of the module and discard
c. Attach the supplied bracket using the two supplied screws per the
picture below:
d. Using the appropriate screws, mount the module through the mounting
bracket holes
2. Connect a High Speed HDMI Male-to-Male cable between the transmitter
module and the source.
3. If used, connect an IR Flasher or Receiver to the designated
connectors.
NOTE THAT INSTALLING AN IR FLASHER OR RECEIVER
INTOTHEWRONGCONNECTORMAYDAMAGETHEMOD-
ULE WHICH WILL NOT BE REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY.
4. If an automation system IR passthrough is needed, connect a 3.5mm mono
connector cable between the output of the automation system and the IR
input on the transmitter. Connect the IR asher to the IR output on the
receiver. NOTE: Unlike previous extenders, no adapter cable is required
between the automation system and the transmitter.
5. Connect the properly terminated end of a CAT5e/6 cable to the designated
connector (see Link Cable specications for cable requirements).
NOTE: DO NOT CONNECT THE CAT5e/6 TO ANY
DEVICE OTHER THAN THE SUPPLIED TRANSMIT-
TER AND RECEIVER, PARTICULARLY NOT TO ANY
NETWORK DEVICE! THE VOLTAGE DELIVERED FROM
THE TRANSMITTER WILL LIKELY DAMAGE SUCH
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6. Similarly, locate the receiver module within 6 feet (2 meters) of the display.
e receiver has permanently attached mounting brackets. Mount the re-
ceiver so that the status LEDs which are mounted on the side of the unit are
visible when you look behind the display.
IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT THE RECEIVER BE MOUNTED
HORIZONTALLY ON A VERTICAL WALL FOR PROPER
OPERATION AS SHOWN BELOW:
7. Connect a High Speed HDMI Male-to-Male cable between the receiver
module and the display.
8. If used, connect an IR Flasher or Receiver to the designated connectors.
NOTE THAT INSTALLING AN IR FLASHER OR RECEIVER INTO THE
WRONG CONNECTOR MAY DAMAGE THE MODULE WHICH WILL
NOT BE REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY.
9. Plug the output power cable from the supplied 24VDC power supply into
the transmitter module. Plug the power supply into an electrical outlet.
10. Both modules should power up - the Power and Link LEDs should light on
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Product Operation
e transmitter and receiver modules have no user adjustments or controls - they
are fully self conguring and automatically adjust themselves to the environment.
Both modules have three LEDs which indicate the module’s status. ey are
interpreted as follows:
Transmitter LEDs Receiver LEDs
Power LED: ON: Indicates that proper power is available
OFF: On the transmitter, power is not available from the power
supply; on the receiver, no power is available over the
link cable
HDMI LED: ON: Data is being received and is HDCP protected
BLINK: Data is being received and is not HDCP protected
OFF: No data is being received
Link LED: ON: Link connection is good and unit is powered up
BLINK: Link connection is good and unit is powered down
FLICKER: Connection cannot be established
OFF: No communication between transmitter and receiver
Product Maintenance
e transmitter and receiver modules require no maintenance. However, the
units should be kept clear of liquids and the ventilation slots should be kept clear
of dust and other obstructions.

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Cable Pinouts
IR Cables
e IR receiver has the following pinout:
e IR transmitter has the following pinout:

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Link Cable
e link cable has the following recommended pinout - note that both ends of
the cable are identical:
Recommended Link Cable must meet TIA/EIA‐568‐B specications. Such cable
would be CAT5e UTP/STP, CAT‐6 FTP cable in solid core types (350MHz).
CAT‐6 cable is preferred for best results.
HDMI Cable
e HDMI cable has the following pinout:
Pin 1 TMDS Data2+
Pin 2 TMDS Data2 Shield
Pin 3 TMDS Data2-
Pin 4 TMDS Data1+
Pin 5 TMDS Data1 Shield-
Pin 6 TMDS Data1-
Pin 7 TMDS Data0+
Pin 8 TMDS Data0 Shield
Pin 9 TMDS Data0-
Pin 10 TMDS Clock+
Pin 11 TMDS Clock Shield
Pin 12 TMDS Clock-
Pin 13 CEC
Pin 14 Reserved
Pin 15 SCL
Pin 16 SDA
Pin 17 DDC/CEC Ground
Pin 18 +5 V Power
Pin 19 Hot Plug Detect