MuxLab 500402 User manual

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Specifications
Environment HDMI 1.4
Devices DVD, plasma, projectors, monitors, TV, PC, laptops, servers
supporting HDMI.
Transmission Transparent to the user
Bandwidth 225 MHz
Signals HDMI 1.4 protocol
Connectors HDMI receptacle.
Two (2) RJ45S for Cat 5e unshielded or shielded twisted pair.
Maximum Distance 480i/p: Cat5e: 150 ft (45 m) Cat6: 200 ft (60 m)
720p, 1080i: Cat5e: 150 ft (45 m) Cat6: 200 ft (60 m)
1080p: Cat5e: 100 ft (30 m) Cat6: 150 ft (45 m)
STP is recommended where EMI/RFI may be an issue. Usage of
patch panels is not recommended. When connected to Deep
Color equipment, the 500402 removes the Deep Color content to
support greater cable length than would normally be achieved.
RJ45 Pin Configuration
Reverse Polarity Sensitive
Use EIA/TIA 568 A or B
straight-through wiring.
RJ45 A (Video)
Pin 1 (R) Pin 2 (T)
Pin 3 (R) Pin 6 (T)
Pin 4 (R) Pin 5 (T)
Pin 7 (R) Pin 8 (T)
RJ45 B (DDC)
Pin 1 (R) Pin 2 (T)
Pin 3 (R) Pin 6 (T)
Pin 4 (R) Pin 5 (T)
Pin 7 (R) Pin 8 (T)
Cable Two (2) Cat5e/6 or better solid core twisted pair cables required
Temperature Operating: 0° to 55°C Storage: -20° to 85°C
Humidity: up to 95% non-condensing
Enclosure Metal enclosure, PVC sleeve
Dimensions 10.6” x 1.9” x 0.8” (27.0 cm x 4.8 cm x 2.0 cm)
Weight 10.8 oz. (307 g)
Compliance Regulatory: FCC, CE, RoHS
Flammability: 94V1
Warranty 2 years
Order Information 500402 HDMI Passive Extender Kit
HDMI Passive Extender Kit (500402)
Quick Installation Guide
Overview
The HDMI Passive Extender Kit (500402) allows HDMI equipment to be
connected up to 150 ft (45m) @ 1080i via two (2) Cat5e unshielded twisted pair
cables in a point-to-point configuration. The product also works with 1080p up to
150 ft (45m) via Cat6 cable. The kit comes with one (1) Transmitter and one (1)
Receiver. Applications include; commercial and residential AV systems, classroom
projector systems, digital signage, boardroom systems, collaborative PC systems,
medical information systems.
Pre-Installation Check
Identify the connectors on the Source Side and Display Side as indicated on the
product.

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Installation
Verify that the distance between the HDMI Transmitter and Receiver are within
MuxLab specifications (see Specifications table).
In order to install the HDMI Passive Extender Kit, please follow the steps below:
1. Connect two (2) lengths of Cat5e (or higher) grade UTP cables to the A and B
connectors on Transmitter (identified as HDMI Passive Extender Source
Side).
2. Connect the two (2) Cat5e (or higher) grade UTP cables to the A and B
connectors of the Receiver (identified as HDMI Passive Extender Display
Side).
Note: Verify that the cables are connected straight-through (i.e. A to A,
B to B) and not inverted.
3. Connect the Transmitter directly to the HDMI video source.
4. Connect the Receiver directly to the HDMI display equipment.
5. Power on the HDMI equipment and verify the image quality.
6. The following diagram shows the final configuration.
Troubleshooting
The following tables describe some of the symptoms, probable causes and possible solutions
in respect to the installation of the HDMI Passive Extender Kit. If you still cannot diagnose
the problem, please call MuxLab Customer Technical Support at 877-689-5228 (toll-free in
North America) or ([phone] (International).
Picture/
Sound Probable Cause Possible Solution
No Image Wiring Check continuity
Check correct wiring
Verify that A and B Cat5e
cables are not inverted.
No Image Synchronization Power off the source and the
display. Power on the
devices.
Flickering
Image Synchronization Check cable length
Choppy
Sound Synchronization Check cable length
Noise in
image Weak signal Check cable length
Green or
pink hue Cable Check cables and replace.
Image
Flicker when
powering up
equipment
nearby
Interference Use STP cables.