Network Technologies Incorporated ST-FO4K18GB-RS-LC User manual

VER 1.4
ST-FO4K18GB-RS-LC
HDMI over Optical Fiber Extender

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Thank you for purchasing this product
For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions
carefully before connecting, operating or adjusting this product. Please
keep this manual for future reference.
Surge protection device recommended
This product contains sensitive electrical components that may be damaged
by electrical spikes, surges, electric shock, lightning strikes, etc. Use
of surge protection systems is highly recommended in order to protect and
extend the life of your equipment.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction..................................................................................... 2
2. Features............................................................................................. 2
3. Package Contents.......................................................................... 2
4. Specifications................................................................................... 3
5. Operation Controls and Functions......................................... 4
6. Connection Diagram.....................................................................6
1. Introduction
The HDMI over Optical Fiber Extender can extend HDMI signal up to 4K Ultra

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HD over 3280 feet (1000 meters) for Single-mode or 984 feet (300 meters)
for Multi-mode cable to an HDMI compatible display. It also supports
bi-directional infrared control and RS-232 signals transmission. It can
allow you to easily control your DVD player at TV side or control your
TV at the DVD player side when using this extender.
2. Features
HDMI 2.0b (18Gbps), HDCP 2.2 and DVI compliant
Video resolutions up to 4K2K@50/60Hz (YUV444)
Audio supports LPCM2/5.1/7.1 CH, Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby True HD,
DTS-HD Master Audio
Long distance transmission up to 3280 feet/1000 meters over
single-mode fiber cable and up to 984 feet/300 meters over multi-mode
fiber cable (50/125µm/OM3)
Bi-directional wideband infrared control and RS-232 transmission
Locking power supply
3. Package Contents
1 x HDMI over Optical Fiber Transmitter
1 x HDMI over Optical Fiber Receiver
1 x Fiber Transmitter Module
1 x Fiber Receiver Module
2 x Wideband IR Blaster cable
2 x Wideband IR Receiver cable
2 x 5V/1A Power Adaptor
2 x screw terminal block
1 x User Manual
4. Specifications
Technical
HDMI Compliance
HDMI 2.0b
HDCP Compliance
HDCP 2.2 and HDCP 1.4
Video Bandwidth
18 Gbps
Video Resolutions
Up to 4K2K@50/60Hz(YUV4:4:4),4K2K@30Hz,1080P@120Hz,
and 1080P 3D@60Hz

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Color Space
RGB, YCbCr 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:2:2
Color Depth
8-bit, 10-bit, 12-bit
HDMI Audio Formats
LPCM 2/5.1/7.1CH, Dolby Digital, DTS 5.1, Dolby Digital+, Dolby
TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
Operation Range
Up to 3280 feet/1000 meters over single-mode fiber cable
Up to 984 feet/300 meters over multi-mode fiber cable
IR Frequency
20KHz - 60KHz
RS-232 Baud Rate
4800-115200bps
ESD Protection
Human body model — ±8kV (air-gap discharge) & ±4kV (contact
discharge)
Connections
Transmitter
Inputs: 1x HDMI Type A [19-pin female]
1x IR In [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack]
1x RS-232 [3.81mm screw terminal block]
Outputs: 1x Optical Fiber Out [LC female]
1x IR Out [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack]
Receiver
Inputs: 1x Optical Fiber In [LC female]
1x IR In [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack]
Outputs: 1x HDMI Type A [19-pin female]
1x IR Out [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack]
1x RS-232 [3.81mm screw terminal block]
Mechanical
Housing
Metal Enclosure
Color
Black
Dimensions
157mm [W] x 65mm [D] x 17.8mm [H]
Weight
TX: 0.615 lb (279g) RX: 0.617 lb (280g)
Power Supply
Input: AC100 - 240V 50/60Hz, 0.5A
Output: DC 5V/1A (US/EU standards, CE/FCC/UL certified)
Power Consumption
3W (Max)
Operation
Temperature
32 - 104°F / 0 - 40°C
Storage temperature
-4 - 140°F / -20 - 60°C
Relative Humidity
20 - 90% RH (no condensation)
Interface cables between the video source/display and the transmitter/receiver are required for proper operation.
o Supports cable lengths to 20 feet.
o Cables longer than 20 feet can be used provided they have a built-in video equalizer (also
known as "active HDMI cables").

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5. Operation Controls and Functions
5.1 Transmitter Panel
Power LED: System power indicator.
Optical LED: Optical link indicator, illuminates when transmitter
and receiver establish optical link.
HDMI LED: HDMI input signal indicator, illuminates when HDMI input
has an active signal.
DC 5V: Connect 5V/1A adaptor for power supply.
Optical: Connect to receiver with a single or multi-mode fiber
cable.
HDMI In: Connect to an HDMI source device.
IR In: Connect to an IR receiver cable and put IR receiver header
close to display device’s IR receiver window.
IR Out: Connect to an IR emitter cable and put IR emitter header
close to source device’s IR receiver window.
RS-232: RS-232 commands will pass through this extender.
Update: Firmware updating port.

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5.2 Receiver Panel
Power LED: System power indicator.
Optical LED: Optical link indicator, illuminates when transmitter
and receiver establish optical link.
HDMI LED: HDMI output connecting indicator, illuminates when HDMI
output has an active TV be connecting.
DC 5V: Connect 5V/1A adaptor for power supply.
Optical: Connect to transmitter with a single or multi-mode fiber
cable.
HDMI Out: Connect to an HDMI display device.
IR In: Connect to an IR receiver cable and put IR receiver header
close to display device’s IR receiver window.
IR Out: Connect to an IR emitter cable and put IR emitter header
close to source device’s IR receiver window.
RS-232: RS-232 commands will pass through this extender.
Update: Firmware updating port.
5.3 IR Cable Pin Assignments

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5.4 Optical module instruction
① SFP-BL35T1-02DC is TX optical module.
② SFP-BL531T-02DC is RX optical module.
6. Connection Diagram