I-Tech MN-H-C5-8211 HDMI User manual

MN-H-C5-8211 HDMI
Extender over Single Cat6
Cable, 120m
User's Manual
i-Tech Company LLC
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SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES
Please read this entire manual before using this device, paying extra attention to these
safety warnings and guidelines. Please keep this manual in a safe place for future
reference.
This device is intended for indoor use only.
Do not expose this device to water or moisture of any kind. Do not place drinks
or other containers with moisture on or near the device. If moisture does get in
or on the device, immediately unplug it from the power source and allow it to
fully dry before reapplying power.
Do not touch the device, the power cord, or any other connected cables with
wet hands.
Do not expose this device to excessively high temperatures. Do not place it in,
on, or near heat sources, such as a fireplace, stove, radiator, etc. Do not leave it
in direct sunlight.
Prior to operation, check the units and power adapters for physical damage. Do
not use if physical damage has occurred.
Take care to prevent damage to the power cord. Do not allow it to become
crimped, pinched, walked on, or become tangled with other cords. Ensure that
the power cord does not present a tripping hazard.
Never unplug the unit by pulling on the power cord. Always grasp the connector
head or adapter body.
Ensure that power is turned off and disconnected before making any electrical
connections.
Clean using a soft, dry cloth only. Do not use chemical cleaners, solvents, or
detergents. For stubborn deposits, moisten the cloth with warm water.
This device has no user serviceable parts. Do not attempt to open, service, or
modify this device.

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing this MN-H-C5-8211 HDMI® Extender Kit! This extender
transmits a HDMI® video signal and an analog audio signal to distances up to 394 feet
(120 meters) over a single Cat6 Ethernet cable. It supports HDMI resolutions up to
1080@60Hz, uses the MN-H-C5-8211 transmission protocol, and supports the IEEE
802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE) feature. It also includes a dual-band IR extender,
allowing you to control your video source equipment from the display end.
FEATURES
Transmits an HDMI signal to distances up to 394 feet (120 meters) over a single
Cat6 Ethernet cable
Supports HDMI resolutions up to 1080p@60Hz
Supports the IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE) feature
Supports up to 254 receivers and connected displays per transmitter
Can be operated over an existing Ethernet network
Uses the MN-H-C5-8211 transmission protocol
Fully supports HDCP

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PACKAGE CONTENTS
Please take an inventory of the package contents to ensure you have all the items
listed below. If anything is missing or damaged, please contact i-Tech Customer Service
for a replacement.
1x Transmitter
1x Receiver
2x AC Power Adapters
1x IR Transmitter
1x IR Receiver
1x User's Manual
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Transmitter
1. Reset: Button for restarting the transmitter.
2. HDMI Input: HDMI® connector for connecting the video source device.
3. IR Out: 3.5mm jack for connecting the IR transmitter.
4. DC 5V: DC barrel connector for attaching the included AC power adapter.
5. Power LED: Illuminates when power is applied.
6. MN-H-C5-8211TX: RJ45 connector for attaching the Ethernet cable.

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7. Data Transmission LED: The LED flashes slowly when a connection is being
established, then flashes rapidly when successfully connected and transmitting
data.
8. Connection LED: The LED illuminates when there is a solid connection with the
receiver.
Receiver
1. Reset: Button for restarting the receiver.
2. HDMI Output: HDMI® connector for connecting the video display.
3. IR In: 3.5mm jack for connecting the IR receiver.
4. DC 5V: DC barrel connector for attaching the included AC power adapter.
5. Power LED: Illuminates when power is applied.
6. MN-H-C5-8211TX: RJ45 connector for attaching the Ethernet cable.
7. Data Transmission LED: The LED flashes slowly when a connection is being
established, then flashes rapidly when successfully connected and transmitting
data.
8. Connection LED: The LED illuminates when there is a solid wireless connection
with the transmitter.

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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
Point-to-Point Operation
The extender can be operated in standalone mode, with a single receiver connected
directly to the transmitter. In this configuration, the two included AC power adapters
must be used because there is no power source for the Power over Ethernet (PoE)
feature. Perform the following steps to connect the MN-H-C5-8211 system for point-
to-point operation:
1. Place or mount the transmitter and receiver in their desired locations.
2. Using a High Speed HDMI® Cable (not included), plug one end into the HDMI
input on your television, then plug the other end into the HDMI Output (2) on
the receiver.
3. Plug the included IR Receiver into the IR In (3) jack on the receiver, then position
the IR receiver bulb in a position so that it can receive IR signals from your
remote control.
4. Using a High Speed HDMI Cable (not included), plug one end into the HDMI
Input (2) on the transmitter, then plug the other end into the HDMI output of
your video source device.
5. Plug the included IR Transmitter into the IR Out (3) jack on the transmitter, then
position the IR emitter bulb in a position where it can transmit IR signals to the
video source device.
6. Using an Ethernet cable wired to the TIA/EIA-568B standard, plug one end into
the MN-H-C5-8211RX (6) jack on the receiver, then plug the other end into
the MN-H-C5-8211 TX (6) jack on the transmitter.

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7. Plug the DC barrel connector on one of the AC power adapters into the DC 5V
(4) jack on the transmitter, then plug the adapter into a nearby AC power outlet.
The Power LED (5) on the transmitter front panel will illuminate.
8. Plug the DC barrel connector on the other AC power adapter into the DC 5V (4)
jack on the receiver, then plug the adapter into a nearby AC power outlet. The
Power LED (5) on the receiver front panel will illuminate. At the same time the
Data Transmission LED (7) on both the transmitter and receiver front panel will
start flashing slowly to indicate that a connection is being established. Once the
connection is completed, the Connection LED (8) on each unit will illuminate.
9. Start playing video content on your video source device. As data is being
transmitted, the Data Transmission LED (7) on each device will start flashing
rapidly, indicating that data is being transmitted and received. Verify that video
is being displayed on each remote television.
10. Use your video source device's remote control at the remote television to verify
that you can control the video source device from the remote location.
Congratulations, your MN-H-C5-8211 system is now installed and ready for
use! One-to-Many Operation
The extender can be operated in a one-to-many mode, with multiple receivers
connected to an Ethernet switch, which in turn is connected to the transmitter. This
mode requires the use of an Ethernet switch (not included) and can be used with the
Power over Ethernet (PoE) feature, allowing you to use any of the receivers or the
transmitter without using the included AC power adapters. To use the PoE feature, an

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Ethernet switch with PoE support is required. It is highly recommended to use a Gigabit
(1000Mbps) Ethernet switch. Perform the following steps to connect the MN-H-
C5-8211 system for one-to-many operation:
1. Place or mount the transmitter, all receivers, and your Ethernet switch (not
included) in their desired locations. Note that you can use an existing Ethernet
network.
2. Using a High Speed HDMI® Cable (not included), plug one end into the HDMI
input on your television, then plug the other end into the HDMI Output (2) on
the receiver. Repeat for each receiver and display pair.
3. Plug the included IR Receiver into the IR In (3) jack on the receiver, then position
the IR receiver bulb in a position so that it can receive IR signals from your
remote control. Repeat for each receiver.
4. Using a High Speed HDMI Cable (not included), plug one end into the HDMI
Input (2) on the transmitter, then plug the other end into the HDMI output of
your video source device.
5. Plug the included IR Transmitter into the IR Out (3) jack on the transmitter, then
position the IR emitter bulb in a position where it can transmit IR signals to the
video source device.
6. Using an Ethernet cable wired to the TIA/EIA-568B standard, plug one end into
the MN-H-C5-8211RX (6) jack on the receiver, then plug the other end into one
of the ports on the Ethernet switch (not included). Repeat for each receiver.
7. Using an Ethernet cable wired to the TIA/EIA-568B standard, plug one end into
one of the ports on the Ethernet switch (not included), then plug the other end
into the MN-H-C5-8211RX (6) jack on the transmitter.
8. If you are not using an Ethernet switch with PoE support or if you want to power
the receiver using the included AC power adapter, plug the DC barrel connector
on one of the AC power adapters into the DC 5V (4) jack on the receiver, then
plug the adapter into a nearby AC power outlet. The Power LED (5) on the
receiver front panel will illuminate. Repeat for each receiver as needed or
desired.

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9. Using the AC power adapter that came with your Ethernet switch (not included),
plug the DC barrel connector into the power input jack, then plug the other end
into a nearby AC power outlet.
10. If you are not using an Ethernet switch with PoE support or if you want to power
the transmitter using the included AC power adapter, plug the DC barrel
connector on the other AC power adapter into the DC 5V (4) jack on the
transmitter, then plug the adapter into a nearby AC power outlet. The Power LED
(5) on the transmitter front panel will illuminate. At the same time the Data
Transmission LED (7) on both the transmitter and receiver front panel will start
flashing slowly to indicate that a connection is being established. Once the
connection is completed, the Connection LED (8) on each unit will illuminate.
11. Start playing video content on your video source device. As data is being
transmitted, the Data Transmission LED (2) on each device will start flashing
rapidly, indicating that data is being transmitted and received. Verify that video
is being displayed on each remote television.
12. Use your video source device's remote control at the remote televisions to verify
that you can control the video source device from the remote locations.
Congratulations, your MN-H-C5-8211 system is now installed and ready for
use! Unlimited Operation
The extender can be operated in "unlimited" mode, with up to 254 receivers connected
to a series of multiple Ethernet switches. These switches can be cascaded or can be part
of an existing Ethernet network. This mode requires the use of multiple Ethernet
switches (not included) and can be used with the Power over Ethernet (PoE) feature,
allowing you to use any of the receivers or the transmitter without using the included

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AC power adapters. To use the PoE feature, a direct connection to an Ethernet switch
with PoE support is required. It is highly recommended to use Gigabit (1000Mbps)
Ethernet switches. Perform the following steps to connect the MN-H-C5-8211 system
for "unlimited" operation:
1. Place or mount the transmitter, all receivers, and all Ethernet switches (not
included) in their desired locations. Note that you can use an existing Ethernet
network.
2. Using a High Speed HDMI® Cable (not included), plug one end into the HDMI
input on your television, then plug the other end into the HDMI Output (2) on
the receiver. Repeat for each receiver and display pair.
3. Plug the included IR Receiver into the IR In (3) jack on the receiver, then position
the IR receiver bulb in a position so that it can receive IR signals from your
remote control. Repeat for each receiver.
4. Using a High Speed HDMI Cable (not included), plug one end into the HDMI
Input (2) on the transmitter, then plug the other end into the HDMI output of
your video source device.
5. Plug the included IR Transmitter into the IR Out (3) jack on the transmitter, then
position the IR emitter bulb in a position where it can transmit IR signals to the
video source device.
6. Using an Ethernet cable wired to the TIA/EIA-568B standard, plug one end into
the MN-H-C5-8211RX (6) jack on the receiver, then plug the other end into one
of the ports on the Ethernet switch (not included). Repeat for each receiver.
7. Using Ethernet cables wired to the TIA/EIA-568B standard, connect each
connected switch an upstream Ethernet switch. Repeat as necessary until all
receivers are connected to switches and each switch is connected to an
upstream switch until you have a single Ethernet switch to connect to the
transmitter.
8. Using an Ethernet cable wired to the TIA/EIA-568B standard, plug one end into
one of the ports on the upstream Ethernet switch (not included), then plug the
other end into the MN-H-C5-8211RX (6) jack on the transmitter.
9. If you are not using an Ethernet switch with PoE support or if you want to power
the receiver using the included AC power adapter, plug the DC barrel connector

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on one of the AC power adapters into the DC 5V (4) jack on the receiver, then
plug the adapter into a nearby AC power outlet. The Power LED (5) on the
receiver front panel will illuminate. Repeat for each receiver as needed or
desired.
10. Using the AC power adapter that came with your Ethernet switches (not
included), plug the DC barrel connector into the power input jacks, then plug the
other end into a nearby AC power outlets.
11. If you are not using an Ethernet switch with PoE support or if you want to power
the transmitter using the included AC power adapter, plug the DC barrel
connector on the other AC power adapter into the DC 5V (4) jack on the
transmitter, then plug the adapter into a nearby AC power outlet. The Power LED
(5) on the transmitter front panel will illuminate. At the same time the Data
Transmission LED (7) on both the transmitter and receiver front panel will start
flashing slowly to indicate that a connection is being established. Once the
connection is completed, the Connection LED (8) on each unit will illuminate.
12. Start playing video content on your video source device. As data is being
transmitted, the Data Transmission LED (2) on each device will start flashing
rapidly, indicating that data is being transmitted and received. Verify that video
is being displayed on your remote televisions.
13. Use your video source device's remote control at the remote televisions to verify
that you can control the video source device from the remote locations.
Congratulations, your MN-H-C5-8211 system is now installed and ready for
use!

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Q1: The television only shows "waiting for connection" in the bottom right corner.
A1: Verify that the AC adapters for both the transmitter and receiver are plugged in
and that the Power LED (5) on each unit is illuminated. Try swapping out the
HDMI® cable with a known good one.
Q2: The television displays "Please check the TX input signal".
A2: Verify that the video source device is playing video content. Try swapping out the
HDMI® cable between the video source device and the transmitter with a known
good one. Try connecting the video source device directly to the television to
verify that it is transmitting video. Verify that the video resolution on the video
source does not exceed the 1080p@60Hz limits of the system.
Q3: The video on the television is unstable.
A3: Press the Reset (1) button on each unit to allow them to reestablish a connection.
Ensure that the Ethernet cable is within the length limits for its type. Try using a
higher category Ethernet cable. Replace the Ethernet cable with a known good
one.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Model
16228
Video Standard
HDMI® with HDCP
Maximum Video Resolution
1080p@60Hz
Transmission Protocol
MN-H-C5-8211
Maximum Transmission Distance
394 feet (120 meters) using Cat6 cable
328 feet (100 meters) using Cat5e cable
262 feet (80 meters) using Cat5 cable
IR Extender Bandwidth
20 ~ 60 kHz
Maximum Transmitter Power
Consumption (each)
3.5 watts
Maximum Receiver Power
Consumption (each)
3 watts
Power Source
5 VDC, 1A AC power adapters
IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE)
Operating Temperature
+32 ~ +140°F (0 ~ +60°C)
Dimensions (each)
4.1" x 3.7" x 0.9" (105 x 95 x 24 mm)
Transmitter Weight
8.6 oz. (245g)
Receiver Weight
8.6 oz. (243g)

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REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
Notice for FCC
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Modifying the equipment without Monoprice’s authorization may result in the equipment no longer
complying with FCC requirements for Class B digital devices. In that event, your right to use the
equipment may be limited by FCC regulations, and you may be required to correct any interference to
radio or television communications at your own expense.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference 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 off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Notice for Industry Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
MN-H-C5-8211 is a trademark of i-Tech .
HDMI®, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.