IDK HDC-TH401 User manual

HDBaseT Transmitter/Distribution Amplifier
HDC-TH401/201/101
<User Guide>
Ver.2.0.0
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Trademarks
Blu-ray Disc and Blu-ray are trademarks of Blu-ray Disc Association.
The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. in the United States and other countries.
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All other company and product names mentioned in this manual are either registered trademarks or
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Before reading this manual
All rights reserved.
Some information contained in this User guide such as exact product appearance, diagrams, menu
operations, communication commands, and so on may differ depending on the product version.
This User guide is subject to change without notice. You can download the latest version from IDK’s
website at: http://www.idkav.com
Inclued Items
Ensure all items below are included in the package.
If any items are missing or damaged, please contact IDK.
・HDBaseT Transmitter and Splitter with HDMI Local Output (main unit) x 1
・Power cord, 6 ft. (1.8m) x 1
・Cable clamp x 2
FCC STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference
at his own expense.
CE MARKING
This equipment complies with the essential requirements of the relevant European health, safety and
environmental protection legislation.
WEEE MARKING
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), Directive 2002/96/EC
(This directive is only valid in the EU.)
This equipment complies with the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) marking requirement.
The left marking indicates that you must not discard this electrical/electronic equipment in
domestic household waste.

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Safety Instructions
Read and understand all safety and operating instructions before using this product. Follow all instructions
and cautions as detailed in this document.
Enforcement Symbol
Description
Indicates the presence of a hazard that may result in death or serious
personal injury if the warning is ignored or the product is handled
incorrectly.
Indicates the presence of a hazard that may cause minor personal
injury or property damage if the caution is ignored or the product is
handled incorrectly.
Symbol
Description
Example
Caution
This symbol is intended to alert the user. (Warning and caution)
Electrical
Hazard
Prohibited
This symbol is intended to prohibit the user from specified actions.
Do not
disassemble
Instruction
This symbol is intended to instruct the user.
Unplug
Warning
Caution

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■For lifting heavy products:
Instruction
● Lifting must be done by two or more personnel.
To avoid injury: When lifting the product, bend your knees, keep your back straight and get close to it with two or
more persons.
■For installing and connecting products:
Prohibited
● Do not place the product upon a surface that may give way or that may become
unstable.
Install the product in a secure and stable place to prevent it from falling and possibly causing injury.
● Secure the product if installing in locations prone to vibration or movement.
Otherwise, it may move unexpectedly or it may fall and lead to injury.
Instruction
● Installation work must be performed by professionals.
The product is intended to be installed by skilled technicians. For installation, please contact a system integrator
or IDK. Improper installation may lead to the risk of fire, electric shock, injury, or property damage.
● Insert the power plug into an outlet that is unobstructed.
Unobstructed access to the plug enables unplugging the product in case of any extraordinary failure, abnormal
situation or for easy disconnection during extended periods of non-use.
● Insert the power plug into an appropriate outlet completely.
If the plug is partially inserted, arching may cause the connection to overheat, increasing the risk of electrical
shock or fire. Do not use a damaged plug or connect to a damaged outlet.
● Unplug the product from the AC power source during installation or service.
When connecting peripheral devices to this product, unplug all involved devices from outlets. Ground potential
differences may cause fire or other difficulties.
■For operating products:
Prohibited
● Keep out any foreign objects.
To avoid fire or electric shock, do not permit foreign objects, such as metal and paper, to enter the product from
vent holes or other apertures.
● For power cable/ plug:
・
Do not scratch, heat, or modify, including splicing or lengthening them.
・
Do not pull, place heavy objects on them, or pinch them.
・
Do not bend, twist, tie or clamp them together forcefully.
Misuse of the power cable and plug may cause fire or electric shock. If power cables/plugs become damaged,
contact your IDK representative.
Do not
disassemble
● Do not repair, modify or disassemble.
Since the product includes circuitry that uses potentially lethal, high voltage levels, disassembly by unauthorized
personnel may lead to the risk of fire or electric shock. For internal inspection or repair, contact your IDK
representative.
Do not touch
● Do not touch the product and connected cables during electrical storms.
Contact may cause electric shock
Instruction
● Clean the power plug regularly.
If the plug is covered in dust, it may increase the risk of firer.
Warning

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■If the following problem occurs:
Unplug
● Unplug immediately if the product smokes, makes unusual noise, or produces a
burning odor.
If you continue to use the product under these conditions, it may cause electric shock or fire.
● Unplug immediately if the product is damaged by falling or having been dropped.
If you continue to use the product under these conditions, it may increase the risk of electrical shock or fire. For
maintenance and repair, contact your IDK representative.
● Unplug immediately if water or other objects are directed inside.
If you continue to use the product under these conditions, it may increase the risk of electrical shock or fire. For
maintenance and repair, contact your IDK representative.
Warning

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■For installing and connecting products:
Prohibited
● Do not place the product in a location where it will be subjected to high
temperatures.
If the product is subjected to direct sunlight or high temperatures while under operation, it may affect the
product’s performance and reliability and may increase the risk of fire.
● Do not store or operate the product in dusty, oil smoke filled, or humid place.
If the product is placed near humidifiers or in a dusty area, it may increase the risk of fire or electric shock.
● Do not block the vent holes.
If ventilation slots are blocked, it may cause the product to overheat, affecting performance and reliability and
may increase the risk of fire.
● Do not place or stack heavy items on the product.
Failure to observe this precaution may result in damage to the product and other property and may lead to the
risk of personal injury.
● Do not exceed ratings of outlet and wiring devices.
Exceeding the rating of an outlet may increase the risk of fire and electric shock.
No wet hands
● Do not handle power plug with wet hands.
Failure to observe this precaution may increase the risk of electrical shock.
Instruction
● Use and store the product within the specified temperature/humidity range.
If the product is used outside the specified range for temperature and humidity continuously, it may increase the
risk of fire or electric shock.
●
Do not place the product at elevations of 1.24 mi. (2,000 m) or higher above sea
level.
Failure to do so may shorten the life of the internal parts and result in malfunctions.
● When mounting the product into the rack, provide sufficient cooling space.
Mount the product in a rack meeting EIA standards, and maintain spaces above and below for air circulation. For
your safety as required, attach an L-shaped bracket in addition to the
panel mount bracket kit to improve
mechanical stability.
●
Never insert screws without the rubber feet into the threaded holes on the bottom
of the product.
Never insert screws without the rubber feet into the threaded holes on the bottom of the product. Doing so may
lead to damage when the screws contact electrical circuitry or components inside the product.
Reinstall the originally supplied rubber feet using only the originally supplied screws.
■For operating products:
Prohibited
● Use only the supplied power cable and AC adapter.
● Do not use the supplied power cable and AC adapter with other products.
If non-compliant adapter or power cables are used, it may increase the risk of fire or electrical shock.
Unplug
● If the product won’t be used for an extended period of time, unplug it.
Failure to observe this precaution may increase the risk of fire.
● Unplug the product before cleaning.
To prevent electric shock.
Caution

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Table of Contents
1 Product Outline............................................................................................................................................. 10
2 Features.........................................................................................................................................................11
3 Panels........................................................................................................................................................... 12
3.1 Front panel............................................................................................................................................. 12
3.2 Rear panel.............................................................................................................................................. 13
4 Application example...................................................................................................................................... 15
5 Precautions................................................................................................................................................... 16
5.1 Installation.............................................................................................................................................. 16
5.2 Connection............................................................................................................................................. 16
5.2.1 Connecting HDMI............................................................................................................................ 16
5.2.2 Connecting DVI cable...................................................................................................................... 17
5.2.3 Twisted pair cable for long-haul transmission................................................................................. 18
6 Basic Operation ............................................................................................................................................ 19
6.1 Notes on use.......................................................................................................................................... 19
6.2 Menu operation...................................................................................................................................... 20
6.3 Initialization ............................................................................................................................................ 21
7 Menus........................................................................................................................................................... 22
7.1 Menu operation...................................................................................................................................... 22
7.2 Menu list................................................................................................................................................. 23
7.3 Copying EDID ........................................................................................................................................ 25
7.4 Setting EDID resolution.......................................................................................................................... 27
7.5 Setting external EDID............................................................................................................................. 31
7.6 Setting Copy EDID................................................................................................................................. 32
7.7 Setting No-signal input monitoring time of Video signal ........................................................................ 33
7.8 Setting Deep Color................................................................................................................................. 35
7.9 Setting PCM Audio................................................................................................................................. 36
7.10 Setting AC-3/Dolby Digital Audio.......................................................................................................... 37
7.11 Setting AAC Audio................................................................................................................................ 38
7.12 Setting Dolby Digital + Audio ............................................................................................................... 39
7.13 Setting DTS Audio................................................................................................................................ 40
7.14 Setting DTS-HD Audio ......................................................................................................................... 41
7.15 Setting Dolby TrueHD Audio ................................................................................................................ 42
7.16 Setting Audio channel .......................................................................................................................... 43

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7.17 Setting EDID physical address copy.................................................................................................... 45
7.18 Setting audio output............................................................................................................................. 46
7.19 Selecting CEC...................................................................................................................................... 46
7.20 Selecting EDID WXGA......................................................................................................................... 47
7.21 Displaying firmware version................................................................................................................. 48
7.22 Setting maintenance menu display...................................................................................................... 49
7.23 Setting forced output HDMI mode........................................................................................................ 50
7.24 Setting HDCP input.............................................................................................................................. 51
7.25 Setting how long video output requests of sink device are ignored..................................................... 52
7.26 Setting output color conversion manually............................................................................................ 53
7.27 Displaying status.................................................................................................................................. 54
8 Specification ................................................................................................................................................. 60
8.1 Product specification.............................................................................................................................. 60
8.2 HDMI Type A connector ......................................................................................................................... 61
8.3 RJ-45 connector pin assignment ........................................................................................................... 61
9 Trouble shooting ........................................................................................................................................... 62

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1 Product Outline
Transmitter
HDC-RD100-B
HDC-RH100-C
Receiver
Blu-ray player
Projector
HDC-TH401/201/101
HDC-RH401/201/101
Distribution
Monitor
DVI (HDCP)
HDMI (HDCP)
Monitor
HDMI (HDCP)
Analog audio output
Speaker
HDC-S400/200
Monitor
HDMI (HDCP)
Cat6 cable
Up to 197 ft.
(60 m)
HDC-RH401/201/101
HDMI (HDCP)
Up to 16 ft.
(5 m) Up to 16 ft. (5 m)
Cat6 cable
Up to 197 ft.
(60 m) Up to 16 ft.
(5 m)
Cat6 cable
Up to 197 ft.
(60 m)
Up to 16 ft.
(5 m)
*
Up to 16 ft.
(5 m)*
*Up to 7 ft. (2 m) for HDC-RH100-C
Rx
RS-232CLAN
Cat6 Rxfor HDMI
POWER LINK HDCP
STATUS
POWER LINK HDCP
POWER LINK HDCP
STATUS
FG DC5V 2A
HDC-RH100-C
INPUT
DON'T
CONNECT
LAN
HDBaseT
CAUTION
!
(MAX2M)
HDMI
OUTPUT
INPUT
RS-232C
FG DC 5V 3A
CAUTION
DON'T
CONNECT
LAN
Rx
Cat6 Rxfor DVI
HDC-RD100-B
POWER
STATUS
LINK HDCP
LAN
SIGNAL
DVIOUTPUT
!
HDBaseT
(HDCP)
Splitter Receiver
[Fig. 1.1] Diagram
The HDC-TH401/201/101 (hereafter referred to as “HDC”) are HDbaseT transmitter and splitter with HDMI
local output. HDMI signals are distributed up to 4. Video and audio signals can be extended using IDK’s
HDBaseT extender. The HDC also supports audio de-embedding function.