Knoll UBXX-HDMI User manual

UBXX-HDMI Balun Specifications:
Dimensions
UBXX-HDMI transmitter: 2.6"w x 1.8”" d x 1”h (66 x 45.5 x 25 mm)
UBXX-HDMI receiver: 3.25"w x 1.8” d x 1”h (83 x 46 x 25 mm)
Inputs and Outputs:
Transmit Unit: One HDMI input jack, two RJ-45 out-jacks, one mono 3.5
mm infrared emitter connector.
Receive Unit: One HDMI output jack, two RJ-45 in-jacks, one 2.1 mm DC
power input, one stereo 3.5 mm infrared receiver connector.
Power:
5 VDC 1A (center positive) power supply 100-240 VAC input 50-60 Hz.
Temperature Range:
-5 to +35 C (+20 to +95 F)
Warranty
Knoll Systems warrants its products sold in the USA and Canada by authorized Knoll dealers to be
free of defects in materials and workmanship. This warranty extends for three full years from the
date of purchase by the original consumer. Any products returned to Knoll Systems and found to be
defective by Knoll Systems within the warranty period will be repaired or replaced at Knoll Systems
option, at no charge. Knoll Systems will not be responsible for the actual cost of installation or
removal of the product, nor for any incidental or consequential damages. Some states do not allow
the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation may not
apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have additional legal rights that
vary from state to state.
Knoll HDMI baluns pass HDCP and digital audio signals without manipulating them in
any way.
Knoll Systems
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145 Tyee Drive Point Roberts, WA 98281 USA
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UBXX-HDMI
Installation Instructions v1.0
Warning: To be installed and/or used in accordance with appropriate electrical
codes and regulations. If you are unsure about any part of these instructions,
consult a qualified electrician.
Introduction: Thank you for purchasing a Knoll active balun system. This system
is specifically designed to send all HDMI and infrared signals safely down two cat
5e or cat 6 wires up to 100 feet (30 meters) without encountering signal
degradation problems (resolutions lower than 1080p will transmit to further
distances).
To install wires inside walls, in most jurisdictions require wires to be minimum
class 2 rated for safety. Almost all conventional HDMI wires are unrated so they
cannot legally be installed inside walls. The most cost effective method to install
a legal HDMI inwall run is to use cat 5e wire and Knoll HDMI baluns.
Features:
Convenient metal box style transmit and receive.
Will safely send 480i/p, 576i/p, 720p and 1080i/p.
Equalization, level correction as well as clock and data recovery
retiming are fully automatic.
Infrared receiver and emitter included.
Power supply for receiver is included.

Wiring: A Knoll HDMI
transmit balun needs to
be connected to a Knoll
receive balun to work
correctly. The transmit
and receive modules
are connected using
two cat 5e or cat 6
wires using all 8 conductors in each. Connection is made with the RJ45
connectors (RJ45 plug not supplied). Always use standard 568-A cat 5 wiring
practices (shown above). Using the correct wire pairs and polarity is VERY
important.
Make absolutely sure the VIDEO port (1) on the transmit unit is connected to
the VIDEO port (1) on the receive unit. Likewise the DDC port (2) on the transmit
unit is connected to the DDC port (2) on the receive unit. Both wires are
needed.
Please note the maximum cat5e or cat6 wire length for reliable
operation of 1080p is 100 feet or 30 meters. Do not attempt
a longer length as it may not be reliable. For lower resolutions
such as 720p or 1080i the maximum length is 130 feet or 40
meters. Cat 5e and cat 6 wires should be as short as possible.
Never run the cat 5e or cat 6 wires near or along side high
voltage wires. If high voltage lines are near by cross the cat 5e
or cat 6 wires to them at 90 degree angles.
Never coil up cat 5e or cat 6 wires. This can increase the
inductance of the wire and may give an unreliable picture.
Connection to HDMI source equipment: Connect the HDMI IN module
connectors with as short as possible HDMI cord to the source equipment. Less
than 2 meters (6’) is best. The maximum length the HDMI cables (not the Cat5e
wires) to the input and output combined is about 35’ (10 meters).
Make sure a good quality RJ45 8-8 crimper is used to
connect the RJ45 connector to the cat 5 wire. Poor crimping
and mismatched wires are the most frequent cause of
installation problems.
Power requirements: The Knoll UBXX-HDMI balun system is powered on the
receiver with the supplied power 5VDC power supply. Do not use any other
power supply than the one supplied in the pack.
Connection to the Projector, TV or other components: Connect the shortest
possible HDMI cable from the receive balun to the projector, TV or other
component. The maximum length the HDMI cables to the input and output
combined is about 35’ (10 meters).
Note: The UBXX-HDMI balun system is not compatible with other Knoll balun
systems. This balun system is not 3D ready. If 3D is required please use one of
other dual or single wire balun solutions. May not work with 36 bit deep color
(may need to change source to 1080i).
Connecting Infrared: The infrared receiver (three conductor jack) packaged
with the UBXX-HDMI can be connected on HDMI receiver module only. The
infrared emitter (two conductor jack) is connected to the HDMI IN module only.
External power supply and connection box is not required. 38 kHz transmission
only.
If problems are experienced with this product, please call our tech line for help
at 1 800 566 5579.