MDR Electronics MX Series User manual

MX HDMI CABLES
1.3V MX HDMI CABLES:
MX-2593: HDMI/HDMI DIGITAL HIGH POWER CORD.
MX-2691: HDMI 19 PIN MALE/ HDMI 19 PIN MALE CORD G.P
MX-2692: HDMI 19 PIN MALE/HDMI 19 PIN MALE CORD G.P.
MX-2782: HDMI 19 PIN MALE/ HDMI 19 PIN MALE(DUAL
MOULDED)CORD.
MX-2964: HDMI 190PIN MALE/HDMI 19 PIN MALE 180 DEGREE
ROTATABLE CORD.
MX-2965: HDMI 19 PIN MALE/HDMI 19 PIN MALE FLAT CORD.
MX-3018: HDMI 19 PIN MALE SRTAIGHT/ HDMI 19 PIN 90 DEGREE
MALE RTANGLE CORD DUAL MOULDED.
MX-3019: HDMI 19 PIN MALE RTANGLE/ HDMI 19 PIN 90DEGREE
RTANGLE.
1.4V MX HDMI CABLES:
MX-3022: HDMI 19 PIN MALE/ HDMI 19 PIN MALE
CORD(G.P)(ROTATABLE)
MX-3023: HDMI 19 PIN MALE/ HDMI 19 PIN MALE CORD FLAT
CABLE(G.P)
MX-3059: HDMI 19 PIN MALE 1.3c G.P TRIPLE SHEILD TINT COPPER
(BUILT IN CIRCUIT)
MX-3110: HDMI 19 PIN MALE/ HDMI 19 PIN MALE (G.P)
MX-3134: HDMI 19 PIN MALE/ HDMI 19 PIN MALE CORD LOCK TYPE
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MX APPLE HDMI CABLES:
MX-3244: MX HDMI 19 PIN MALE TO HDMI 19 PIN MALE.
MX-3245: MX HDMI 19 PIN MALE TO HDMI 19 PIN MALE RIGHT
ANGLED.
MX-3246: MX HDMI 19 PIN MALE TO HDMI 19 PIN MALE FLAT CABLE.
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Table of contents
1. Introduction 3
2. HDMI Importance 4
3. FEATURES 5-6
4. SUPPORT TABLE 8
5. CONSTRUCTION OF HDMI CABLE 9-11
6. Importance of Gold Plated Connectors 12
7. How to Judge the Quality of HDMI 13
8. Pin Configuration 14-15
9. Other MX HDMI Hardware 16
10. Applications 17

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Introduction
Congratulations on purchase of the MX HDMI Cable.
MX has product range over 3500 products. MX categories are home
theater Cables and Connectors, Computer/Laptop Accessories, Pro
Audio/Studio Cables and Connectors, Audio/Video Components and
Accessories, Fiber Optic Components and Accessories, Cable TV
Components and Accessories.
The MX HDMI Cables is the first and only industry supported,
uncompressed, all digital audio/video interface. Delivering crystal
clear, all digital audio-video via a single cable. MX DMI simplifies
cabling and provides you with a high quality home theatre
experience. HDMI provides an interface between any audio/video
source, such as a set-top box, DVD Player, or A/V Receiver and an
audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital television(DTV), over a
single cable. New Version of the HDMI standard also include support
for Ethernet communication links.
MX HDMI Cables supports standard, enhanced, or high definition
video plus multi-channel, 192 KHz, uncompressed digital audio and
all currently available compressed formats Dolby True HD and DTS-
HD Master Audio with bandwidth to spare to accommodate future
enhancement and requirements. Version 1.4 adds HDMI Ethernet,
an audio return channel, support for 3D video formats, high
definition resolution of 4k x 2k, expanded color spaces, micro
connector support and support for Automotive Connection System.

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HDMI Importance
MX HDMI means simpler and higher quality entertainment
experience. It provides the highest possible uncompressed video
and audio quality over a thin and easy to use cable with a simple
passive adaptor or cable to connect between the two interfaces.
Most importantly, it adds support for up to 8 channels of full
resolution digital audio, all on a single cable.
Since its inception, MX HDMI has the ability to transmit basic
control codes from device to device, making the goal of system
integration easier to achieve.
MX HDMI addresses the complexity issue by both reducing the
cable count and easing the process of interconnecting the various
devices that make up the typical home theatre entertainment
system.

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FEATURES
1. Quality:
Because MX HDMI is a digital interface, it provides the best
quality video since there are no losses analog to digital
conversions that are required for analogue connections. The
difference is especially noticeable at higher resolutions such
as 1080p or higher. Digital video will be sharper than
component, and eliminates the softness and ghosting found
with composite. Small, high contrast details such as text
brings this difference out the most.
2. Ease of Use:
MX HDMI combines video and multi channel audio into a
single cable, eliminating the cost, complexity, and confusion of
multiple cables currently used in A/V systems. This is
particularly beneficial when equipment is upgraded or added.
3.Intelligence
MX HDMI supports two way communication between the
video source and the DTV, enabling new functionality such as
automatic configuration and one-touch play. By using HDMI,
devices automatically deliver the most effective format for the
display that it is connected- eliminating the need for the
consumer to scroll through all the format options guessing
what will look best.

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4. HD Content ready
MX HDMI devices supporting HDCP(copy protection) will
have access to premium HD content now and in the future.

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VERSIONS
Versions of MX HDMI:
1. Version 1.3.
2. Version 1.4.
Version 1.3 Features:
1. Higher Speed.
2. Deep Color.
3. Broader Color Space.
4. New Mini Connector.
5. Lip Sync.
6. New HD Lossless audio formats.
Version 1.4 Features:
1. HDMI Ethernet Channel.
2. Audio Return Channel.
3. 3D Over HDMI.
4. 4K x 2K (Quad HD) Resolution Support.
5. Expanded Support for color Spaces.
6. Real Time Content Recognition.
7. Micro HDMI Connector.
8. Automative Connection System.

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MX HDMI VERSION SUPPORT TABLE
HDMI VERSIONS
1.0v
1.1v
1.2v &
1.2a
1.3v
1.3a-
c
1.4v
sRGB- Color Space
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YCbCr-Color Space
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
8 channel 24-bit
audio
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
Blue-Ray
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
Consumer
Electronic Control
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
DVD Audio
NO
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
Super Audio CD
NO
NO
YES
YES
YES
YES
Deep Color
NO
NO
NO
YES
YES
YES
xvYCC-Color Space
NO
NO
NO
YES
YES
YES
Auto Lip Sync
NO
NO
NO
YES
YES
YES
Dolby TrueHD
NO
NO
NO
YES
YES
YES
DTS-HD Master
Audio
NO
NO
NO
YES
YES
YES
Updated CEC
Command Set
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
YES
Ethernet channel
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
YES
Audio Return
channel
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
YES
3D over HDMI
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
YES
4k x 2k resolution
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
YES

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Construction of MX HDMI Cable
An MX HDMI cable is actually a bundle of wires - 19
counting the drain wires, and all follow a very rigorous
specification in order to deliver the extremely high
bitrates that deliver high definition images and audio
to your electronics.
There are 4 primary paired connections which
represent the TDMS (Transition Minimized
Differential Signaling) channels plus a drain wire. This
can be thought of as the red, green, and blue color
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for illustrative purposes), multi-channel audio
information and also the clock. The multi-channel
audio is "easy" to pass along the line and is therefore
interspersed among the much denser video
information carried across these cables. Because of
this, there are no dedicated wires for audio. While the
three color/audio TDMS channels run at very high
speed, the clock channel has much less demands put
on it.
The central pair, in this particular cable configuration,
is for DDC (Display Data Channel) clock/data which
reads EDID (Extended Display Identification)
information from the display and which also handles
the HDCP handshaking. EDID essentially tells the
HDMI transmitter what type of signal and display it is
dealing with. These wires are absolutely critical since
without this information the entire signal is
compromised. If HDCP isn't happy - there simply isn't
going to be a signal.
The four single wires are a +5V line, a DDC ground, a
hot plug detect wire (a signal that is used to monitor
hot plug events so that a new HDCP negotiation can be
made), and one for CEC. CEC (Consumer Electronics
Control) is the two-way single wire control system

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which allows all the devices connected on an HDMI
chain to communicate and automate settings and
control functions, reducing the amount of controls and
remotes needed to operate the components. In theory
this is one of the coolest aspects of HDMI. In reality it
is an underutilized, disappointing, buggy feature set
that is mostly limited to intra-company products. The
5th solo wire is unused.
Shielding is extremely important with HDMI due to the
intense data rates which are traveling through the
cable. On the outside of the entire cable lies a PVC
jacket. Underneath that is a braided shield which
typically has around 85%-90% coverage. Underneath
this is a helical-wrapped aluminum Mylar material
providing 100% coverage. The different shielding
works well at different frequencies. For example, braid
is better for blocking lower frequency interference
(relatively speaking of course), and Mylar foil is much
better suited for blocking higher frequency
interference. In addition to the master cable bundle,
each of the TDMS pairs has Mylar wrap as does the
clock channel.
Due to the complexity of HDMI, it is never terminated
in the field with a soldering iron or pin tool as you will

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see with other connections such as S-video, VGA and
component/composite video. One of the few
exceptions to this is Rapid Run - a product by Impact
Acoustics (Cables to Go) which utilizes proprietary
interface connections to terminate HDMI and DVI-D
"tails" and wall plates in the field. It's cool and,
according to our tests, it actually works.
Importance of Gold Plated Connectors in MX HDMI
Gold is not as good a conductor as either silver or
copper, so gold plating does not improve performance
Over raw brass. Gold is great for its incredible
resistance to corrosion. High Purity gold does not
tarnish. Therefore the use of gold plating will ensure
that the connector remains in the same operational
state, free of tarnish, indefinitely. This will lead to less
resistance over time.

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How to Judge the Quality of HDMI
Cable Gauge: 24Awg cable is better than 26, 28 or
30 Awg.
Cable Material: Silver coated copper is best followed
By OFC then timed copper.
Connector: 24k Gold Plating I preferable for
For longevity of signal quality.
Impedance: look for 100 Ohms +/- 10 Ohms.

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PIN CONFIGURATION
PIN NUMBER and Functions
Pin 1
TMDS Data Channel 2+
Pin 2
TMDS Data Channel 2 Shield
Pin 3
TMDS Data Channel 2-
Pin 4
TMDS Data Channel 1+
Pin 5
TMDS Data Channel 1 Shield
Pin 6
TMDS Data Channel 1-
Pin 7
TMDS Data Channel 0+
Pin 8
TMDS Data Channel 0 Shield
Pin 9
TMDS Data 0-
Pin 10
TMDS Clock+

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Pin 11
TMDS Clock Shield
Pin 12
TMDS Clock-
Pin 13
CEC
Pin 14
No Connect
Pin 15
DDC Clock
Pin 16
DDC Data
Pin 17
Ground
Pin 18
Power (+5V)
Pin19
Hot Plug Detect

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OTHER MX HDMI HARDWARE PRODUCTS
1. HDMI SWITCH AND SWITCHERS.
2. HDMI SPLITTERS.
3. HDMI ADAPTERS:
HDMI
DVI
DISPLAY PORT.
4. HDMI EXTENDERS.
Cat5/ Cat 6.
Optical Fiber.
Coax Cable.
5. HDMI AMPLIFIERS.
6. HDMI LONG LENGTH CABLES UPTO 45
meters.

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APPLICATIONS
Digital Cameras and camcorders.
Blue Ray/ HD DVD Players.
Personal Computers.
NOTE:
According to the Standard HDMI Association now there are no
more versions in HDMI Cables. Now the Association has
classified the cables in new category

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Warranty
MDR Electronics gives warranty on the equipment it manufactures
to be free from defects in material and workmanship. If equipment
fails because of such defects and MX is notified within ONE year
from the date of shipment, MX will, at its option, repair or replace
the equipment, provided that the equipment has not been subjected
to mechanical, electrical, or other abuse or modifications.
Equipment that fails under conditions other than those covered will
be repaired at the current price of parts and labor in effect at the
time of repair.
This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied,
including without limitation, any implied warranty or
merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose, all of which
are expressly disclaimed.
THE WARRANTY IS VOID IF THE SEAL OF THE PRODUCT IS
BROKEN
The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is
believed to be accurate. However, MX assumes no responsibility for
any inaccuracies that may be contained in this manual. In no event
will MX, be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or
consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this
manual, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. The
technical information contained herein regarding Product features
and specifications is subject to change without notice.
For the latest warranty coverage information, please visit:
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ASKING FOR ASSISTANCE
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