NTI ST-C5HDA-600 User manual

MAN079 Rev Date 4/13/2007
ST-C5HDA-600
ST-C5HDTV-600
EXTENDERS
Installation and Operation Manual
XTENDEX®Series
ST-C5HDA-600
HD Video/Digital
Audio Extender

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TRADEMARK
XTENDEX is a registered trademark of Network Technologies Inc in the U.S. and other countries.
COPYRIGHT
Copyright © 2005, 2007 by Network Technologies Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored
in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise,
without the prior written consent of Network Technologies Inc, 1275 Danner Drive, Aurora, Ohio 44202.
CHANGES
The material in this guide is for information only and is subject to change without notice. Network Technologies Inc reserves the
right to make changes in the product design without reservation and without notification to its users.
Shielded CAT 5,5e, or 6 cable must be used to connect to the CAT5 ports in order to meet CE emission and immunity
requirements.
CE Statement
We, Network Technologies Inc, declare under our sole responsibility that the ST-C5HDA-600 and ST-C5HDTV-600 are in
conformity with European Standard EN55022.
Note: CAT5 connection cable used between NTI XTENDEX Series Local and Remote or any XTENDEX Series products
should not be run underground, outdoors or between buildings.
WARNING: Outdoor or underground runs of CAT5 cable could be dangerous and will void the warranty.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction...................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Materials .......................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Features and Functions................................................................................................................................................... 3
Limitations ....................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Preparation for Installation .............................................................................................................................................. 5
Installation ....................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Installing The Local Unit .............................................................................................................................................. 6
Connect The CAT5 Cable............................................................................................................................................ 7
Installing The Remote Unit .......................................................................................................................................... 8
Connect the CAT5 cable.............................................................................................................................................. 8
Plug-in and Power Up.................................................................................................................................................. 9
Video Quality ................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Technical Specifications................................................................................................................................................ 10
Interconnection Cable Wiring Method ........................................................................................................................... 10
Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................................................. 11
TABLE OF FIGURES
Figure 1- Connect the Local Unit to audio/video source ....................................................................................................................6
Figure 2- Connect the local television and speakers to the Local Unit............................................................................................... 7
Figure 3- Connect CAT5 cable to Local Unit...................................................................................................................................... 7
Figure 4- Connect the Extended Components to the Remote Unit ....................................................................................................8
Figure 5- Connect the CAT5 cable to the Remote Unit......................................................................................................................8
Figure 6- Connect the AC adapter to the Remote Unit ......................................................................................................................9
Figure 7- View looking into RJ45 female.......................................................................................................................................... 10

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INTRODUCTION
The XTENDEX Series ST-C5HDA-600 CAT5 Extender (XTENDEX) is designed to enable the signals from one high-definition
(HD) video and digital (coax / SPDIF) audio source to be seen and heard through two high-definition televisions (HDTV) and
digital audio devices, one of each local and one of each remote. Possible digital video and audio sources include a DVD player,
cable television box, home entertainment system, etc.. Digital audio devices include a HDTV, Home Theater System, Digital
Audio Receiver, or Digital Speaker set, etc.. The remote HDTV and audio device can be located as much as 600 feet away from
the source via Category 5 unshielded twisted-pair cable. The local HDTV and audio device will be located near the source.
The XTENDEX Series ST-C5HDTV-600 CAT5 Extender is the same as the ST-C5HDA except that it is compatible with a stereo
line-level audio source and devices (HDTV Speakers, Home Theater or Stereo System, Stereo Amplifier, Headphones, Computer
Speakers, etc..) instead of a digital audio source and devices.
The XTENDEX Series Extender is extremely simple to install and has been thoroughly tested to insure reliable performance.
Through the use of Category 5 cable it is possible to economically increase the flexibility of an entertainment system. Here are
some of the features and ways this can benefit the user:
•Allows the placement of a HDTV and audio devices in a location where only these parts are needed without having the
audio/video source there too, taking up valuable space
•Allows an audio/video source (DVD player, cable television box, stereo amplifier, home entertainment system, etc), to
be seen and heard by both a local and/or remote set of devices (up to 600 feet away)
•Compatible with component video
•Provides crisp and clear 1080i resolution up to 1920x1080 with a 30MHz bandwidth and 720p resolution up to 1280x720
with a 37 MHz bandwidth
•Video quality adjustment, for varying lengths of cable, is automatic providing optimum image quality
•Digital transmission of audio signals reduces any loss in quality
•HDTV connections are dedicated connectors for YPbPr
•Hot-plugging of all video and audio connections is supported

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MATERIALS
Materials Included with this kit:
9NTI XTENDEX ST-C5HDA or ST-C5HDTV Local Unit
9NTI XTENDEX ST-C5HDA or ST-C5HDTV Remote Unit
92- 120VAC or 240VAC at 50 or 60Hz-9VDC/1.0A AC Adapters
9This owner's manual
Additional materials may need to be ordered, depending upon the configuration:
¾CAT5/5e/6 unshielded twisted-pair cable(s) terminated with RJ45 connectors wired straight thru- pin 1 to pin 1, etc. (see pg.
10 for proper EIA/TIA 568 B wiring method)
Note: CAT5/5e/6 shielded twisted-pair cable(s) must be used to meet CE emission and immunity requirements.
Contact your nearest NTI distributor or NTI directly for all of your KVM needs at 800-RGB-TECH (800-742-8324) in US & Canada
or 330-562-7070 (Worldwide) or at our website at http://www.networktechinc.com and we will be happy to be of assistance.
Cables needed
Audio and Video cables with RCA connectors will be required for connecting the HDTV and audio devices to the XTENDEX Local
and Remote Units.
Purpose Cable needed
Video for ST-C5HDA-600 and ST-C5HDTV-600 75 ohm coax cable with 3 RCA connectors on each end (red,green,blue)
Audio for ST-C5HDA-600 Coax cable for digital audio
Audio for ST-C5HDTV-600 Standard stereo audio cable with RCA connectors

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FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS
1a. Orange RCA jack- for connection of local dIgital (coax / SPDIF) audio device's "audio in"
1b. Red RCA jack- for connection of local right line level stereo audio device
1c. White RCA jack- for connection of left local line level stereo audio device
2. Green RCA jack- for connection of "Y" component lead from local HD television
3. Blue RCA jack- for connection of "Pb" component lead from local HD television
4. Red RCA jack- for connection of "Pr" component lead from local HD television
Note: Local device
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5. Cat 5- RJ45 female- for connecting the CAT 5 cable
6. Yellow LED- traffic indicator- illuminates when there is traffic between the local and remote units
7. Green LED- power indicator- illuminates when power has been supplied to the unit
8. 9VDC- 1.0A- connection jack for the AC adapter
9. A/V Input- for connecting to audio/video signal source:
A/V Cable Connections
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Blue "Pb" on video source
Green "Y" on video source
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Right channel of stereo audio source (ST-C5HDTV ONLY)
White Left channel of stereo audio source (ST-C5HDTV ONLY)
10a. Orange RCA connector- for connecting remote digital audio device's "audio in"
10b. Red RCA connector- for connecting remote right line level stereo audio device
10c. White RCA connector- for connecting remote left line level stereo audio device
11. Green RCA connector- for connecting "Y" component lead from remote HD television
12. Blue RCA connector- for connecting "Pb" component lead from remote HD television
13. Red RCA connector- for connecting "Pr" component lead from remote HD television
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LIMITATIONS
•The audio output of the XTENDEX is compatible with self-powered stereo speakers. Otherwise, connect the audio outputs
to an audio receiver.
PREPARATION FOR INSTALLATION
•Locations should be chosen for the HDTV and speakers that also have space to connect the Remote and Local Units within
the distance provided by the cables.
•The CAT5 cables must be run to the locations where the Remote and Local Units will be connected. Be careful to route the
cables away from any sources of magnetic fields or electrical interference that might reduce the quality of the video and audio
signals (i.e. AC motors, welding equipment, etc.).
•All cables should be installed in such a way that they do not cause stress on their connections to the equipment. Extended
lengths of cable hanging from a connection may interfere with the quality of that connection. Secure cables as needed to
minimize this.
Note: CAT5 connection cable used between NTI XTENDEX Series Local and Remote or any XTENDEX Series products
should not be run underground, outdoors or between buildings.
WARNING: Outdoor or underground runs of CAT5 cable could be dangerous and will void the warranty.
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INSTALLATION
Installing The Local Unit
1. Plug the cables of the Local Unit into the audio/video source. (See Fig. 1) as per the chart below.
Connector
Color
Connect to
Red "Pr" on video source
Blue "Pb" on video source
Green "Y" on video source
Digital audio source (ST-C5HDA ONLY)Orange
Right channel of stereo audio source (ST-C5HDTV ONLY)
White Left channel of stereo audio source (ST-C5HDTV ONLY)
Figure 1- Connect the Local Unit to audio/video source
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Green Power LED
Yellow Traffic LED
CAT5 Cable to
Remote Unit
ST-C5HDA-600 Local Unit
(Rear View)
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To Audio/
Video Source
2. Connect 75 ohm RCA cables between the local HDTV and the RCA connectors marked "Y", "Pb", and "Pr" on the local unit
as shown in Fig. 2.
3. Connect coax cable for digital audio (ST-C5HDA-600 only) or stereo audio cable (ST-C5HDTV-600 only) between the audio
connection(s) and the audio device. See Fig. 2.
(Note- Connecting devices to the Local Unit is optional. A local HDTV and audio device is not required for the Remote
Unit to work)
Figure 2- Connect the local television and audio device to the Local Unit
Connect The CAT5 Cable
Connect the CAT5 cable to the “Cat 5” port on the Local Unit. (See
Fig. 3.) When properly inserted the cable end should snap into
place.
Note: If an RJ45 wall outlet is
being used, connect the other end of the
extension cable to the RJ45 wall outlet.
WARNING: Never connect the XTENDEX
to an Ethernet card, Ethernet router, hub or
switch or other Ethernet RJ45 connector of an
Ethernet device. Damage to devices
connected to the Ethernet may result.
Figure 3- Connect CAT5 cable to Local Unit
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