Liberty DigitaLinx DL-HDD15 User manual

User’s Manual
Digital Media Distribution Amplier
Part #: DL-HDD15

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1-1 Table of Contents
1-2 Welcome and Safety Notes
1-3 Product Description and General Specications
1-4 Environmental Reliability Specications
1-5 Features
1-6 Installation
1-7 Mechanical Specications
1-8 Technical Specications
1-9 Warranty Information
1-10 Troubleshooting and Customer Service Information
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents

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Congratulations on your purchase of a DigitaLinx™ Digital Media Distribution
Amplier. This manual contains information that will assist you in the
installation and operation of this product. Please inspect the contents of the
package to ensure all required material is present.
Contents:
Each DigitaLinx™ Digital Media Distribution Amplier package contains
the following items:
1 each DL-HDD15 Digital Media Distribution Amplier
1 each +12 VDC Power Supply (UL) and C(UL) listed Class 2 C(UL)US
1 each Users Manual
Safety Precautions:
1.) Please read all product manuals and safety notes prior to operating
this or any devices.
2.) Retain the product manuals and safety notes for future reference
3.) Unplug this unit prior to cleaning; do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
4.) Do not use this equipment near damp or wet locations.
5.) The product should only be powered by the indicated source in the
specication. Do not use other sources of power.
6.) Do not use damaged power cords or plugs and do not use loose
electrical outlets. Please refer repair of non-conforming electrical
equipment to certied personnel.
7.) Do not place heavy articles or other equipment on top of this device
or its associated peripherals.
8.) Do not use this device near ammable material, liquids, or gas.
Welcome and Safety Notes
Welcome and Safety Notes

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This DigitaLinx™ Digital Media Distribution Amplier is an externally powered
digital HDMI or DVI Distribution Amplier device. This device allows one
digital video source to be sent to up to ve digital displays. The unit’s
amplication function allows HDMI and DVI signal distribution without
signal loss.
The device is compliant with DVI 1.0 and HDMI 1.3 signals for single link
resolutions. The device is fully compliant with HDCP protocol.
The system can easily accommodate“DVI only” inputs and outputs by using
Liberty’s high quality HDMI to DVI interconnects. The DVI connector is routed
to the sources and display unit while the HDMI connector plugs into the
DigitaLinx™ Digital Media Distribution Amplier. The digital audio signal is not
transmitted when using DVI connectors.
Product Description and General Specications
ITEM DESCRIPTION
Model Name DL-HDD15
Input(s) (1) HDMI type A Receptacle
Output (5) HDMI type A Receptacle
Maximum Resolution UXGA 1600x1200, HDTV 1080p
HDCP Compatible Yes
Power Consumption +12VDC, 6W maximum
Dimensions DL-HDD15 310x143x26mm
Weight ~0.91 Kg
Product Description and General Specications

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The DigitaLinx™ Digital Media Distribution Amplier recommended
environmental operating limits are a temperature range from 10°C to 40°C,
non-condensing humidity levels from 10-80% and an altitude ceiling of 3,000
meters (9,840 feet).
Environmental limits for transportation are established as a temperature
range of -25°C to 60°C, non-condensing humidity levels from 5-95%, and an
altitude ceiling of 15,000 meters (49,200 feet)
Environmental limits for storage are established as a temperature range of
-20°C to 45°C, non-condensing humidity levels from 5-95%, and an altitude
ceiling of 3,000 meters (9,840 feet)
The DigitaLinx™ Digital Media Distribution Amplier is expected to function
for more than 50,000 hours of use at a 90% condence level. The device is
tested to the identical standards for testing LCD monitors.
Environmental Reliability Specications
Environmental Reliability Specications

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High Quality Picture – No loss of resolution or introduced digital artifacts
Our Digital Media Distribution Ampliers are manufactured to deliver the
highest quality picture by preserving the native resolution from the video
sources and eliminating any digital artifacts (pixel loss or“sparklies”). Due
to the nature of digital signals any non-active connector junctions will
detrimentally aect the signal, this device provides active junctions to
reconstitute and amplify the signal (boosting) and ensures the signal
quality to the display.
Signal Amplication
The 12 VDC external power adapter ensures adequate power to the
DigitaLinx™ Digital Media Distribution Amplier to perform the signal
amplication from the video source. This is necessary because the
introduction of a device indicates longer cable lengths are in use. The distance
from the source to the displays includes two cable lengths and the device.
Due to the nature of digital signals the amplication feature is necessary to
ensure quality of the signal and prevent blackouts, blue screen, or digital
artifacts (Sparklies).
HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) Compliant
The DigitaLinx™ Digital Media Distribution Amplier is fully HDCP compliant.
Many video sources such as DVD players and Satellite/Cable receivers are
HDCP encrypted. In order to display the video all devices in the chain,
including the source and the display must also be HDCP compliant.
Features
Features

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The recommended method for connection of devices to the DigitaLinx™
Digital Media Distribution Amplier is listed in the following steps. Please
ensure this order is followed to enjoy the full function of the device. This
device can be installed in an equipment rack, on a shelf, or as a stand
alone device.
1.) Ensure the digital video/audio source and display is turned o.
2.) Connect the digital video/audio source to the input port of the
DigitaLinx™ Digital Media Distribution Amplier.
3.) Connect the digital display(s) to the output port(s) of the DigitaLinx™
Digital Media Distribution Amplier.
4.) Plug the 12 VDC power supply into the DigitaLinx™ Digital Media
Distribution Amplier.
5.) Plug the 12 VDC power supply into the A/C power receptacle.
6.) Power up the DL-HDD15
7.) Power up the digital display.
8.) Power up the digital video/audio sources
9.) Check the LED power indicator on the DigitaLinx™ Digital Media
Distribution Amplier.
10.) Note that the HDCP handshaking operation will introduce a delay
before the display fully syncs. This can last as long as 20 seconds.
Note: It is recommended to use the longest run of cable between the source
and the Digital Media Distribution Amplier followed by a shorter run when
possible to reap the greatest benet of the signal boost.
Installation
Installation

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Mechanical Specications
Dimensions
DL-HDD15: 310x143x26mm
INPUT: HDMI Single Link from digital video source
OUTPUT #: HDMI single link to up to 5 digital video displays
LED Power: 12 VDC power indicator. (located on the on/o switch)
Mechanical Specications

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Technical Specications
Frequency Bandwidth: 1.65 Gbps
Supporting Graphic Resolution: Up to computer UXGA (1600x1200 @ 75Hz)
Up to display 1080p60 (2200x1125@60Hz)
Inputs: HDMI Type A receptacle (single link) 1 port
Output: HDMI Type A receptacle (single link) 5 ports
Power Supply: External power from +12 VDC, 3A Adapter
HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) Compliant
Technical Specications
Connector pin assignment for HDMI
Type A receptacle
Pin # Description
1 TMDS Data 2 +
2 TMDS Data 2 shield
3 TMDS Data 2 -
4 TMDS Data 1 +
5 TMDS Data 1 shield
6 TMDS Data 1 -
7 TMDS Data 0 +
8 TMDS Data 0 shield
9 TMDS Data 0 -
10 TMDS Clock +
11 TMDS Clock shield
12 TMDS Clock -
13 CEC
14 RESERVED
15 SCL
16 DDC DATA
17 DDC/CEC GROUND
18 +5VDC POWER
19 HOT PLUG DETECT

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Warranty Information
1 (One) Year Warranty
Liberty Wire & Cable warrants this DigitaLinx™ Digital Media Distribution
Amplier to be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal
use and service, for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase from
Liberty Wire & Cable or its authorized resellers.
If a product does not work as warranted during the applicable warranty period,
Liberty Wire & Cable shall, at its option and expense, repair the defective
product or part, deliver to the customer an equivalent product or part to
replace the defective item, or refund the customer the purchase price paid for
the defective product.
All products that are replaced will become the property of Liberty Wire &
Cable. Replacement products may be new or reconditioned.
Any replaced or repaired product or part has a ninety (90) day warranty or the
remainder of the initial warranty period, whichever is longer.
Liberty Wire & Cable shall not be responsible for any software, rmware,
information, or memory data loss of customer contained in, stored on, or
integrated with any products returned to Liberty Wire & Cable for repair under
warranty or not.
Warranty Limitation and Exclusion
Liberty Wire & Cable shall have no further obligation under the foregoing
limited warranty if the product has been damaged due to abuse, misuse,
neglect, accident, unusual physical or electrical stress, unauthorized
modications, tampering, alterations, or service other than by Liberty Wire &
Cable or its authorized agents, causes other than from ordinary use of failure to
properly use the product in the application for which said product is intended.
Warranty Information

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Troubleshooting
The DigitaLinx™ Digital Media Distribution Amplier is designed for years
of trouble free service, please reference the troubleshooting chart below if
experiencing issues with the device.
Troubleshooting/Customer Service
Customer Service
Liberty Wire and Cable
11675 Ridgeline Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
Phone: [phone] and ask for technical assistance.
Email: [e-mail] and indicate in
Subject Line “Technical Assistance”
Symptom Solution
Device will not operate Ensure the power LED is on.
Make sure the 12 VDC power is plugged into the unit
No Picture, poor picture, or
ashing blue screen
1.) If the source is HDCP enabled, ensure the display is
also HDCP compliant.
2.) Ensure you are using Liberty certied copper interconnects
for distances up to 35 meters. Performance with other
manufacturer’s cables has not been veried.
3.) Computer users – try lower refresh rate settings, Most HDTV’s
have a refresh around 48 Hz and computer video cards are
generally much higher.
4.) Ensure the HDMI connectors are securely plugged in, HDMI
does not have a positive locking mechanism and can dislodge
with handling.
5.) Turn o all equipment and restart per the process
on page 1-5.
Incorrectly sized picture or
no picture
The unit can only support one resolution, ensure the resolution
of the displays is set to the video source resolution.
If you have issues, questions, or require assistance with the use of this
device please contact Liberty Wire and Cable with any of the following
contact points:

© 2006 Liberty Wire & Cable. All Rights Reserved.
Liberty Wire & Cable
11675 Ridgeline Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
800-530-8998
www.libertycable.com