IDK HDC-TH200 User manual

HDBaseT Extender
HDC-TH200
＜User’s Guide＞
Ver.1.1.0
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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 their 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 equipment 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 equipment is
handled incorrectly.
Symbol
Description
Example
Caution
This symbol is indicated to alert the user. (Warning and caution)
Electrical
Hazard
Prohibition
This symbol is intended to prohibit the user from actions.
Do not
disassemble
Instruction
This symbol is intended to instruct the user.
Unplug
Caution
Warning

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Prohibition
Do not place the product in any unstable place.
Install the product to a horizontal and stable place. Otherwise, it may fall/turn over and lead to injury.
Do not place the product in any environment with vibration.
Otherwise, it may move/fall and lead to injury.
Keep out any foreign objects.
In order to avoid fire or electric shock, do not allow foreign objects, such as metal and paper, to enter the product
from the vent holes.
For power cable/ plug:
•Do not scratch, heat, or modify, including extending them.
•Do not pull, put heavy stuff on them, or pinch them.
•Do not bend, twist, or tie them together forcefully.
If they are used in those states continuously, it may cause fire or electric shock. If power cables/plugs become
damaged, contact IDK.
Do not
disassemble
Do not repair, modify or disassemble.
Since the product includes high-voltage part, those actions may cause fire or electric shock. For internal
inspections or repairs, contact IDK.
Do not
touch
In the event of lighting or thunder, do not touch the main unit and cables such as
power cable and LAN cable.
Contact may cause electric shock
Instruction
For installation:
The product is intended to be installed by skilled technicians. For installation, please contact a system integrator or
IDK. Otherwise, it may cause fire, electric shock, injury, or property damage.
Set the power plug in a convenient place to unplug easily.
You can easily unplug in case of any extraordinary failure or abnormal situation, and it also helps for unplugging
when you do not use it for a long period.
Plug the power plug into appropriate outlet completely.
If the plug is plugged incompletely, it may overheat which causes electrical shock or fire. Do not use damaged plug
or loosened outlet.
Clean the power plug regularly.
If the plug is covered in dust, it may cause fire due to reduced insulating power.
Unplug
Unplug immediately if the product smokes, makes unusual noise, or smells.
If you continue to use the product under those situations, it may cause electric shock or fire. After confirming that
the product stops smoking, contact IDK.
Unplug immediately if you drop the product or if the cabinet is damaged.
If you continue to use the product under those situations, it may cause electrical shock or fire. For maintenance
and repair, contact IDK.
Unplug immediately if water or other objects are directed inside.
If you continue to use it under those situations, it may cause electrical shock or fire. For maintenance and repair,
contact IDK.
For connection
Instruction
Differences in ground potential among the product and peripheral devices may cause electric shock or damage of
the devices. When using cables to connect devices, including connection of long-distance transmission, unplug
the power cables of all related devices.
After connecting signal/control cables of each device, plug in the power cables of each device.
Warning

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For installation
For rack mount devices:
Instruction
Mount the product to the rack meeting EIA standards, and maintain spaces above and
below for air cooling. For your safety, attach an L-shape bracket in addition to the mount
bracket kit for the front panel to balance the weight.
For devices with rubber feet:
Instruction
Never insert only the screws into the holes after removing the rubber feet. It may lead to
damage when the screws contact electrical circuit or parts inside of the product.
To put the rubber feet back on, use only provided rubber feet and screws.
Prohibition
Do not place the product in any place where it will be subjected to high
temperatures.
If the product is subjected to direct sunlight or high temperatures, it may cause fire.
Do not place the product in humid, oil smoke, or dusty place.
If the product is placed near humidifiers or dusty area, it may cause fire or electric shock.
Do not block the vent holes.
If ventilation slots are blocked, it may cause fire or failure due to internal heat.
Do not put heavy items on the product.
It may fall/turn over and lead to injury.
Do not exceed ratings of outlet and wiring devices.
If several plugs are put in an outlet, it may cause fire and electric shock.
Use only the provided AC adapter and power cable.
If non-compliant adapter or power cables is used, it may cause fire or electrical shock. Use the provided AC
power connection cable. If you want to use your product in other countries that use different AC power cables,
contact IDK.
No wet hands
Do not plug or unplug with wet hands.
It may cause electrical shock.
Instruction
Use and store the product within the specified temperature/humidity range.
If the product is used outside the range continuously, it may cause fire or electric shock.
Turn off devices when they are connected to another device.
It may cause fire or electric shock.
Unplug
Unplug the power plug if you do not use the product for a long period.
In case of defect, it may cause fire.
Unplug the power plug before cleaning.
It may cause electric shock.
Caution

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Altitude:
Instruction
Do not place the product at elevations of 2,000 meters (6562 feet) or higher above sea
level. Failure to do so may shorten the life of the internal parts and result in malfunctions.

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Table of Contents
1Included items.....................................................................................................................................10
2Product outline....................................................................................................................................11
3Features..............................................................................................................................................12
4Panels.................................................................................................................................................13
4.1 Front panel.....................................................................................................................................13
4.2 Rear Panel .....................................................................................................................................14
5Example connection............................................................................................................................15
6Precautions.........................................................................................................................................16
6.1 Installing rubber feet.......................................................................................................................16
6.2 Installation......................................................................................................................................16
6.3 Cabling...........................................................................................................................................17
6.3.1 Cables ....................................................................................................................................17
6.3.2 Twisted pair cable...................................................................................................................18
6.3.3 DIN plug AC adapter...............................................................................................................19
6.3.4 Analog video input connector ..................................................................................................21
6.3.5 Connection between HDC-TH200 and MSD-402.....................................................................21
7Basic operation....................................................................................................................................22
7.1 Menu operations.............................................................................................................................22
7.2 Locking menu operation keys .........................................................................................................23
7.3 Initialization ....................................................................................................................................23
8Menus.................................................................................................................................................24
8.1 Menu list.........................................................................................................................................25
8.2 Input switching setting ....................................................................................................................28
8.2.1 [ F05 ] Priority of input channel automatic switching.................................................................28
8.2.2 [ F06 ] Audio............................................................................................................................29
8.2.3 [ F00 ] Manual input channel switching....................................................................................30
8.3 Input settings..................................................................................................................................31
8.3.1 [ F16 ] No-signal input monitoring............................................................................................31
8.3.2 [ F17 ] Digital input equlizer.....................................................................................................31
8.3.3 [ F07 ] Analog input signal type................................................................................................32
8.3.4 [ F64 ] Color bit for analog video input .....................................................................................32
8.4 EDID..............................................................................................................................................33
8.4.1 [ F01 ] Copying EDID ..............................................................................................................33
8.4.2 [ F10 to F11 ] Setting EDID resolution......................................................................................34
8.4.3 [ F76 to F77 ] Setting EDID WXGA..........................................................................................35
8.4.4 [ F20 ] Setting Deep Color.......................................................................................................36
8.4.5 [ F22 ] Setting PCM Audio.......................................................................................................36
8.4.6 [ F24 ] Setting AC-3 Dolby Digital Audio ..................................................................................37
8.4.7 [ F26 ] Setting AAC Audio........................................................................................................37
8.4.8 [ F28 ] Setting Dolby Digital Plus Audio....................................................................................38
8.4.9 [ F30 ] Setting DTS Audio........................................................................................................38
8.4.10 [ F32 ] Setting DTS-HD Audio..................................................................................................39
8.4.11 [ F34 ] Setting Dolby TrueHD Audio.........................................................................................39
8.4.12 [ F36 ] Setting Audio channel...................................................................................................40
8.4.13 [ F38 ] Copying CEC physical address copy of EDID...............................................................41
8.5 Setting analog video timing.............................................................................................................42
8.5.1 [ F08 ] Automatic measurement...............................................................................................42

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8.5.2 [ F40 ] Analog video automatic adjustment ..............................................................................44
8.5.3 [ F42 ] Setting the total number of holizontal dots.....................................................................46
8.5.4 [ F43 ] Starting position of holizontal dots ................................................................................47
8.5.5 [ F44 ] Holizontal Active area...................................................................................................47
8.5.6 [ F45 ] Holizontal display start position.....................................................................................48
8.5.7 [ F46 ] Display period of holizontal dots ...................................................................................48
8.5.8 [ F47 ] Holizontal sync signal width..........................................................................................49
8.5.9 [ F48 ] Starting position of vertical lines....................................................................................50
8.5.10 [ F49 ] Vertical active area.......................................................................................................50
8.5.11 [ F50 ] Vertical display strat positoin ........................................................................................51
8.5.12 [ F51 ] Display period of vertical lines ......................................................................................51
8.5.13 [ F52 ] Vertical sync signal width..............................................................................................52
8.5.14 [ F53 ] Tracking.......................................................................................................................52
8.6 Output settings...............................................................................................................................53
8.6.1 [ F65 ] Setting auidio output.....................................................................................................53
8.6.2 [ F70 ] Setting Deep Color output ............................................................................................53
8.7 Other settings.................................................................................................................................54
8.7.1 [ F90 ] Displaying firmware version..........................................................................................54
8.7.2 [ F99 ] Setting maintenance/status display menu.....................................................................54
8.8 Checking operation (Maintenance menu)........................................................................................55
8.8.1 [ C01 ] Setting sink device EDID check....................................................................................55
8.8.2 [ C06 ] Setting HDCP input......................................................................................................56
8.8.3 [ C10 ] Setting how long hot plug is ignored.............................................................................57
8.8.4 [ C30 ] Masking time after automatic switching of input channel...............................................57
8.8.5 [ C55 ] Setting forced output color mode..................................................................................58
8.9 Displaying input/output statuses (Status display menu)...................................................................59
8.9.1 [ L00 ] Display selected input channel......................................................................................59
8.9.2 [ L01 to L13 ] Displaying digital input information.....................................................................60
8.9.3 [ L20 to L22 ] Displaying analog input information....................................................................62
8.9.4 [ L30 to L60 ] Output information .............................................................................................63
9Product specification ...........................................................................................................................64
9.1 Specification...................................................................................................................................64
10 Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................................66

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1 Included items
Make sure all items below are included in the package.
If any items are missing or damaged, please contact IDK.
One (1) HDC-TH200 (main unit)
One (1) DIN plug AC adapter with locking
mechanism
One (1) cord clamps
Four (4) rubber feet
[Fig. 1.1] Included items list

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2 Product outline
The IDK HDC-TH200 is a transmitter for long-distance transmission of HDMI/DVI and Analog (video and
audio) input signals over a twisted pair cable.
Since HDMI/DVI signals are transmitted without compression or processing, the image quality can be kept.
Analog video signals can be converted to digital signal with high image quality by 12 bit quantization.
1 channel HDMI signal or DVIsignal and one channel analog input video signals (composite, Y/C (S-Video),
RGB, and YPbPr) are supported. Setected input signal is converted to HDBaseT signal and output.
1 channel digital and analog audio is supported. Audio signal is embedded to video signal and transmit as
HDBaseT signal.
The HDC has LAN port as communication port and HDBaseT signal support bidirectional LAN
communication.
Digital video/audio
HDMI DVI Input
1
HDC-TH200
Video, audio, control
HDBaseT Output
1
LAN
１
Port
Analog video
Composite
Y/C
RGB
YPbPr
Analog audio
L/R unbalance
A/D convertino
EDID emulation
EDID emulation
A/D convertino
Transmitter
Audio
swtich
Video
switch
Input EQ
Input
1
Input
1
Up to 99 ft. (approx.) / 30 m
Up to 330 ft. (approx.) / 100 m
[Fig 2.1] Block diagram

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3 Features
■
Video
・Up to QWXGA (RB)*1or 1080p
・HDCP supported
・3D Y/C separation for NTSC and PAL signals
・Digital cable EQ
INPUT: up to 33 ft. to 98.43 ft. / 10 m to 30 m
・Up to 328.08 ft. approx. / 100 m signal extension over a Cat6 cable
・Anti-snow
■
Audio
・Embedding analog audio into digital signals
■
Control output
・LAN (Bi-directional communication)
■
Others
・EDID emulation
・Auto input detection and switching
・CEC (Pass through)
・Last memory
・Connection Reset
・Front panel security lock out
・Lock mechanism for AC adapter
*1 (RB) = Reduced Blanking

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4 Panels
4.1 Front panel
① ② ③ ④
[Fig. 4.1] Front panel drawing
[Table 4.1] Front panel’s part name and description
#
Part name
Description
①
POWER LED
Shows power status of the HDC
ON: Power is supplied to the HDC
OFF: Power is not supplied to the HDC
②
KEY LOCK LED
Shows key lock status of the HDC.
ON: keys are locked
Blink: during key lock setting
OFF: keys are unlocked
③
Seven-segment LED
Displays menu number, setting number, and setting status.
④Menu operation keys Selects and sets each menu. If you press “SET” keys for a while you
can lock / unlock keys.
【See: 7.1 Menu operations (P.22) 】
【See: 7.2 Locking menu operation keys (P.23) 】

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4.2 Rear Panel
①③
②⑦⑨⑩
⑧⑥
④⑤
[Fig. 4.2] Rear panel drawing
[Table 4.2] Rear panel’s part name and description
#
Part name
Description
①
POWER LED
Shows power status of the HDC
ON: Power is supplied to the HDC
OFF: Power is not supplied to the HDC
②
Analog video input
connector
Input connector for analog video signal
Following analog signals can be input.
・Analog RGB (such as PC)
・Analog YPbPr (SDTV / HDTV)
・Composite video (NTSC / PAL)
・S-Video (NTSC / PAL)
【See: 6.3.4 Analog video input connector (P.21) 】
③Audio input connector Input connector for analog audio input
④HDMI input connector Input connector for HDMI signals.
Connector for a source device such as a DVD/Blu-ray disc player.
。
⑤
HDMI cable fixing hole
Holes for the supplied cable clamps to fix the HDMI cables.
【See: [Fig. 6.2] (P.17) 】
⑥HDBaseT output connector Output connector for HDBaseTsignal
Connecting HDBaseT receivers using twisted pair cable.
【
See: 6.3.2 Twisted pair cable (P.18)
】
⑦
LAN port
LAN port connector.
Connecting network devices.
⑧Connector for maintenance Not used. Please do not connect anything; this connector is for
maintenance only.
⑨
DIN connector
Connecting attached AC adapter.
【See: 6.3.3 DIN plug AC adapter (P.19) 】
⑩Frame ground Using M3 screw.
Connecting ground terminal

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5 Example connection
Laptop PC Blu-ray Disk player
Speaker
Analog audio
Monitor
LAN
Desktop PC
Power Amp.
Laptop PC
HDBaseT
Up to 330 ft. / 100 m
HDMI / DVI
Up to 6.56 ft. / 2 m
HDBaseT
Up to 330 ft. / 100 m
HDBaseT
Up to 330 ft. / 100 m
HDC series
reciever
HDMI / DVI
Up to 6.56 ft. / 2 m
Blu-ray Disk player
HDMI / DVI
Up to 99 ft. / 30 m
HDMI / DVI
Up to 99 ft. / 30 m
HDMI / DVI
Up to 16.4 ft. / 5 m
Projector
Rx
RS-232CLAN
Cat6 Rxfor HDMI
POWER LINK HDCP
STATUS
POWER LINK HDCPPOWER LINK HDCP
STATUS
FG DC5V 2A
HDC-RH100-C
INPUT
DON'T
CONNECT
LAN
HDBaseT
CAUTION
!
(MAX2M)
HDMI
OUTPUT
HDC series
transmitter
RS-232CLAN
Tx
Cat6 Txfor HDMI
POWER LINK HDCP
STATUS POWER LINK HDCP
POWER LINK HDCP
STATUS
INPUT
(MAX2M)
OUTPUTFG DC5V 2A
DON'T
CONNECT
LAN
HDC-TH100-C
HDBaseT
CAUTION
!
HDMI
HDC-TH200
Blu-ray Disk player
MSD-402
HDMI / DVI
Up to 99 ft. / 30 m
Analog RGB
DVD player
Composite
Video Analog YPbPr
VHS
Y/C
Video camera
[Fig. 5.1] Source and sink devices are connected

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6 Precautions
Before connecting to external devices, follow the precautions below.
6.1 Installing rubber feet
Please clean up the HDC main unit, and then install rubber feet to the four corners of the MSD.
6.2 Installation
When installing the HDC, please observe the following precautions.
・Do not place the HDC on top of another HDC.
・Do not block vent holes. Please secure the space above ambient 30 mm/1.18 inches.
・Do not install the HDC to an enclosed space. When the HDC needs to be installed to EIA rack mount or
an enclosed space, please prepare ventilating equipment to keep the ambient temperature at 40 degrees
C/104 degrees F or less. If inadequately vented, the life of parts may be shortened and operations may be
affected.
Please secure the space above ambient 30 mm/1.18 inches.
[Fig. 6.1] Spaces for installation

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6.3 Cabling
When connecting the HDC to the external devices, please observe the following precautions.
・Read manuals of the external devices.
・Before you connect the cable to the HDC or an external device, please remove electrification of the body
by touching the metal around that is grounded.
・Turn off all devises’ power before connecting the cable.
・Be sure to plug cables completely and install them without any stress on connectors.
・Fix HDMI cables using cable clamps to prevent those cables from falling off.
Fixing HDMI cable using cable clamp
Removing HDMI cable and cable clamp
①②③
Pull out while pressing
④
② ④ ⑤
①③
[Fig. 6.2] Attaching a cable clamp
6.3.1 Cables
IDK Corporation provides various digital cables such as HDMI, DVI, and twisted pair cables.
Please choose appropriate cables for your system configuration.

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6.3.2 Twisted pair cable
When connecting twisted pair cables to the MSD, please observe the following precautions.
・Cat5e/Cat6 UTP/STP can be used, however, we recommend a CAT.5E HDC cable* for the twisted pair
cable which is developed by IDK to maximize quality of video transmission.
・If using an STP cable, connect the FG connector to an earth ground source. Otherwise, the shielding
feature does not work correctly. When using a UTP cable, we still recommend using the ground
connector.
・The shielded STP cables are less affected by interference or external noise than UTP cables.
・The connector for twisted pair cable is as same as the connectors which are used for Ethernet (8 core
modular type connector), however, it cannot be connected and use for Ethernet because the way of data
transmission is different.
・The maximum extension distance of Cat5e/Cat6 UTP/STP cable is the shorter maximum extension
distance of the connected HDC receiver and sink device.
・For pin assignments, apply T568A or T568B standards for straight through wiring.
・Do not give connection cables a strong pull. The allowable tension of the twisted pair cable is 110 N.
・Do not bend the connection cable at a sharp angle. Keep the bend radius four times of the cable
diameter or longer.
・Do not tie the cable tightly; leave a space allowing the cable to move slightly.
・If you use the same cables, we recommended keeping a distance between the cables or not to place the
cables closely in parallel.
・Keep the twisted pair cable as straight as you can. If you coil the cable, it is easily affected by noise.
・Do not place this product in an electrically noisy environment, since high-speed signal is transmitted.
Particularly when you use a high-output radio around this device, video or audio may be interrupted.
・If the distance between the transmitter and receiver is 100 m/328.08 feet or less, cables can be joined
using an RJ-45 plug coupler or wall outlet. Up to two cable couplers are allowed. Couplers supporting
Cat6A (10GBase-T) are recommended.
・[Figure 6.2] shows extension distance by each twisted pair cable. The extension distance depending on
installation environment.
[Table 6.1] Twisted pair cable extension distance
External noise
Category
Distance
Dot clock
Memo
Affected
UTP
Cat5e
50 m/164.04 ft.
<= 225 MHz
IDK recommends Cat5e STP,
Cat6 UTP/STP, or CAT.5E HDC
cable* if the extension distance
exceeds 50 m/164.04 ft.
Cat6 100 m/328.08 ft.
Less affected STP Cat5e
*
Cat6
100m/328.08 ft.
* CAT.5E HDC cable developed by IDK Corporation is double shielded twisted pair cable for high quality
video transmission. It protects video signal from external noise or other interferences by having double
shielded structure. Its transmission characteristic meets 500 MHz up to 100 m/328.08 ft., and it is certified and
recommended by HDBaseT alliance.
【NOTE】If there is a problem in the transmission path, video or audio may be interrupted. Please check the
items above. If the problem still cannot be solved, shorten the length of the twisted pair cable.

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6.3.3 DIN plug AC adapter
■Attaching/removing AC plug
The AC plug for DIN plug AC adapter is different by each country. Please use appropriate AC plug.
Removing:
Removes AC plug by sliding AC plug from AC adapter main unit whole holding down the partial knob
①
②
[Fig. 6.1] Removing AC plug
Attaching:
Slides in an AC plug to the AC adapter.
③
④
【NOTE】Please insert the tab to AC adapter.
[Fig. 6.2] Attaching AC plug

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■Connecting DC plug
Please connect DC plug to the MSD until you can hear small sound of fixing. When you disconnect DC plug
from the MSD, please hold the part which is specified in following figure.
How to connect How to disconnect
Please hold this point
while pull out the DC plug.
[Fig. 6.3] Connecting DC plug