LINK-MI LM-EX150HT User manual

18Gbps HDMI over HDBaseT Extender
with Bi-directional IR (150M)
VER 1.0

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protection systems is highly recommended in order to protect and extend the
life of your equipment.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction............................................................................................
2. Features..................................................................................................
3. Package Contents................................................................................
4. Specifications........................................................................................
5. Operation Controls and Functions......................................................
5.1 Transmitter Panel.............................................................................
5.2 Receiver Panel................................................................................
5.3 IR Pin Definition................................................................................
6. Application Example............................................................................
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1. Introduction
2. Features
☆HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.2 / HDCP 1.4 and DVI 1.0 compliant
☆Supports 18Gbps bandwidth
☆Input and output video resolution is up to 4k2k@60Hz 4:4:4, extends
distance up to 394ft / 120 meters via a single CAT5e/6 cable
(Using CAT6a/7 cable extends up to 492ft / 150M).
☆One HDMI loop output
☆De-embeded audio to analog L/R output
☆With bi-directional IR, RS-232 pass-through
☆HDR and Dolby Vision function supported
☆Supports PoC (Power over Cable) function, it means that either transmitter
or receiver is powered supply by 24V/1A power adapter, the other doesn’t
need power supply.)
☆Compact design for easy and flexible installation.
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This 18Gbps HDMI Extender can extend high definition video / audio signal,
RS-232, bi-directional IR, and the distance is up to 394ft / 120 meters between
transmitter and receiver via a single CAT5e/6 cable (Using CAT6a/7 cable
extends up to 492ft / 150M). It supports resolution up to 4K2K@60Hz 4:4:4,
18Gbps and HDCP 2.2. One HDMI loop port is available for output. It also
supports de-embeded audio for L/R audio output and PoC function. In addition,
the extender is equipped with two-way IR pass-through which allows for
source and display control.
This HDMI extender includes two units: transmitter unit and receiver unit. The
transmitter unit is responsible for capturing HDMI input signal and carries
the signal via one cost effective Cat5e/6 cable, and transmitting / emitting IR
control signals. The receiver unit is responsible for receiving the HDMI signal
and transmitting / emitting IR control signal.
The extender offers the most convenient solution for HDMI extension via a
single Cat5e/6 with long distance capability, and is the perfect solution for
any application.

3. Package Contents
4. Specifications
Human body model — ±8kV (Air-gap discharge) &
±4kV (Contact discharge)
ESD Protection
Technical
HDCP Compliance HDCP 2.2 / HDCP 1.4
Video Bandwidth 18Gbps
Video Resolution
4K2K 50/60Hz 4:4:4
4K2K 50/60Hz 4:2:2
4K2K 50/60Hz 4:2:0
4K2K 30Hz 4:4:4
1080p, 1080i, 720p, 720i, 480p, 480i
All HDMI 3D TV formats
All PC resolutions including 1920 x 1200
Color Space RGB / YCbCr 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:2:2, YCbCr 4:2:0
Color Depth
8/10/12-bit (1080P60Hz, 4K30Hz, 4K60Hz YCbCr
4:2:2/4:2:0)
8-bit (4K60Hz 4:4:4 )
HDMI Audio Formats
LPCM 2.0/2.1/5.1/6.1/7.1, Dolby Digital, Dolby
TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus(DD+), DTS-ES, DTS
HD Master, DTS HD-HRA, DTS-X
HDMI Compliance HDMI 2.0
Qty Item
1 18Gbps HDMI over HDBaseT Extender (Transmitter)
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2 IR Blaster cable (1.5 meters)
2 20~60KHz IR Receiver cable (1.5 meters)
4 Mounting Ears
3-pin Phoenix connectors2
1 24V/1A Locking Power adapter
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L/R Audio Formats PCM 2.0
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18Gbps HDMI over HDBaseT Extender (Receiver)

Resolution /
Cable Length
Power Supply Input: AC 100 - 240V 50/60Hz
Output: DC 24V/1A
Operating
Temperature
9.36 W
Storage Temperature
32 - 104°F / 0 - 40°C
Relative Humidity
-4 - 140°F / -20 - 60°C
Power Consumption
20 - 90% RH (no condensation)
Dimensions
BlackColor
Transmitter / Receiver:
140mm [W] x 65mm [D] x 18mm [H]
Metal EnclosureHousing
Weight Transmitter: 160g, Receiver: 155g
Resolution / Distance 4K60 - Feet / Meters
CAT5e/6
HDMI IN / OUT
492ft / 150M
10ft / 3M
Receiver
The use of “Premium High Speed HDMI” cable is highly recommended.
Inputs: 1x HDBT IN [RJ45, 8-pin female]
1x SERVICE [Mini-USB, Update port]
Outputs: 1x HDMI Type A [19-pin female]
1x AUDIO OUT [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack]
Control: 1x IR IN [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack]
1x IR OUT [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack]
1x RS-232 [Phoenix jack]
Mechanical
4K60 -
Feet / Meters
4K30 -
Feet / Meters
1080P60 -
Feet / Meters
30ft / 10M 50ft / 15M
Connections
Transmitter
Inputs: 1x HDMI Type A [19-pin female]
1x SERVICE [Mini-USB, Update port]
Outputs: 1x HDMI Type A [19-pin female]
1x HDBT OUT [RJ45, 8-pin female]
Control: 1x IR IN [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack]
1x IR OUT [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack]
1x RS-232 [Phoenix jack]
394ft / 120M
CAT6a/7
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5. Operation Controls and Functions
5.1 Transmitter Panel
DC 24V input for 24V 1A power adapter.
Note that the extender supports PoC function, it means that either
transmitter or receiver is powered supply by 24V/1A power adapter,
the other doesn’t need power supply.
HDMI loop output for display.
SERVICE
IR IN IR OUT
HDMI OUT HDMI IN
HDBT OUT
DC 24V
Name Function description
Power LED Red LED indicates when the transmitter is powered.
SERVICE port Firmware update port.
DC 24V
HDBT OUT
Connection Signal
Indicator lamp
(on the left side of the
HDBT OUT port)
▪ Illuminate: Transmitter and Receiver are in good connection
status.
▪ Flashing: Transmitter and Receiver are in poor connection
status.
▪ Dark: Transmitter and Receiver are not connected.
Data Signal
Indicator lamp
(on the right side of
the HDBT OUT port)
▪ Illuminate: HDMI signal with HDCP.
▪ Flashing: HDMI signal without HDCP.
▪ Dark: No HDMI signal.
HDMI OUT
HDMI IN HDMI source input.
IR IN IR port input for receiving the signal of IR remote.
IR OUT IR port output for control of source device. This IR output
signal is from IR IN port of receiver.
RJ45 connector for connecting the HDBT IN port of receiver
with CAT 5e/6 cable.
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RS-232
3-pin pluggable connector for RS-232 command tranmission.
The RS-232 command will pass-through from transmitter to
receiver or receiver to transmitter.
5.2 Receiver Panel
SERVICE
IR IN IR OUT
HDMI OUT
DC 24V
HDBT IN
AUDIO OUT
DC 24V input for 24V 1A power adapter.
Note that the extender supports PoC function, it means that either
transmitter or receiver is powered supply by 24V/1A power adapter,
the other doesn’t need power supply.
HDMI output for display.
Name Function description
Power LED Red LED indicates when the receiver is powered.
SERVICE port Firmware update port.
DC 24V
HDBT OUT
Connection Signal
Indicator lamp
(on the left side of the
HDBT OUT port)
▪ Illuminate: Transmitter and Receiver are in good connection
status.
▪ Flashing: Transmitter and Receiver are in poor connection
status.
▪ Dark: Transmitter and Receiver are not connected.
Data Signal
Indicator
(on the right side of
the HDBT OUT port)
▪ Illuminate: HDMI signal with HDCP.
▪ Flashing: HDMI signal without HDCP.
▪ Dark: No HDMI signal.
HDMI OUT
AUDIO OUT 3.5mm stereo connector for analog audio output.
RJ45 connector for connecting the HDBT OUT port of
transmitter with CAT 5e/6 cable.
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5.3 IR Pin Definition
IR Receiver and Blaster pin’s definition as below:
IR RECEIVER IR BLASTER
IR Blaster
IR Receiver
IR Blaster Signal
Power
NC
IR Signal
Power
Grounding
IR IN IR port input for receiving the signal of IR remote.
IR OUT IR port output for control of display device. This IR output
signal is from IR IN port of transmitter.
RS-232
3-pin pluggable connector for RS-232 command tranmission.
The RS-232 command will pass-through from transmitter to
receiver or receiver to transmitter.
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The following is IR system diagram about IR cable use method.
Note that IR remote sends signal distance for 0~5 meters / 0~8 meters, and angle is
plus-minus 45 degrees / vertical direction .
IR IN IR OUT
HDMI OUT HDMI IN
HDBT OUT
DC 24V
IR IN IR OUT
HDMI OUT
DC 24V
HDBT IN
AUDIO OUT
LAN LAN
TV
DVD
DVD remoteTV remote
CAT 5e/6 cable
IR receiver cable
IR blaster cable
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ReceiverTransmitter

6. Application Example
DVD or Blu-ray Player
IR Extender
Power Supply
UHDTV
IR Blaster
IR IN IR OUT
HDMI OUT HDMI IN
HDBT OUT
DC 24V
IR IN IR OUT
HDMI OUT
DC 24V
HDBT IN
AUDIO OUT
LAN
LAN
2.0 Speakers
UHDTV
IR Extender
IR Blaster
PC
HDMI Matrix with RS-232 function
Receiver
Transmitter
CAT 5e/6 cable
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