NTI XTENDEX ST-C6HDMI-300 User manual

MAN111 Rev Date 8/26/2010
ST-C6HDMI-300
ST-C6HDMI-IR-300
300 FOOT HDMI AND IR EXTENDER
Installation and Operation Manual
XTENDEX
®
Series

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TRADEMARK
XTENDEX is a registered trademark of Network Technologies Inc in the U.S. and other countries.
COPYRIGHT
Copyright © 2008,2010 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.
Note: CATx 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 CATx 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 .......................................................................................................................................................................4
Preparation for Installation ..............................................................................................................................................4
Installation .......................................................................................................................................................................5
Installing The Remote Unit ..........................................................................................................................................5
Installing The Local Unit ..............................................................................................................................................5
Connect the CATx Cables...........................................................................................................................................6
Plug-in and Boot Up.....................................................................................................................................................6
Infrared Control ...............................................................................................................................................................7
Technical Specifications..................................................................................................................................................8
Interconnection Cable Wiring Method.............................................................................................................................9
Troubleshooting...............................................................................................................................................................9
Warranty Information.....................................................................................................................................................10
TABLE OF FIGURES
Figure 1- Connect the extended video display to the Remote Unit....................................................................................................5
Figure 2- Connect the XTENDEX Local Unit to the source................................................................................................................5
Figure 3- Connect CATx cable...........................................................................................................................................................6
Figure 4- Connect the AC adapter to the Remote Unit......................................................................................................................6
Figure 5- Connect IR Emitter and Receiver (ST-C6HDMI-IR-300 only).............................................................................................7
Figure 6- View looking into RJ45 female............................................................................................................................................9

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INTRODUCTION
The XTENDEX Series ST-C6HDMI-300 CAT6 HDMI and IR Extender (XTENDEX) is designed to enable the video and audio
output from one digital video/audio source to be viewed and heard by a remote user. Each video extender consists of a local unit
that connects to an HDMI source and optional IR emitter, and a remote unit that connects to an HDMI display and optional IR
receiver as much as 300 feet away via Category 5e,6, 6a or 7 twisted-pair cable.
The XTENDEX Series Extender is extremely simple to install and has been thoroughly tested to insure reliable performance.
Through the use of CAT5e/6/6a/7 (CATx) cable it is possible to economically increase the flexibility of a computer system. Here
are some of the features and ways this can benefit any workplace:
•Allows the placement of an HDMI-enabled monitor in a location where only these parts are needed without having the
video/audio source there too, taking up valuable space
•Allows digital video/audio to be viewed and heard by a remote user (up to 300 feet away)
•Provides crisp and clear computer resolution to 1920 x 1200 and HDTV resolutions to 1080p (see page 8 for more
details)
•Transmits HDMI signal over one CATx cable.
•Only one power supply is necessary to power both the Local and Remote units.
•Supports an HDMI or DVI monitor. (DVI requires optional adapter cable- see page 2)
•Supports 480i/p, 576i/p, 720i/p, and 1080i/p, video formats
•HDMI 1.3, HDCP 1.2 compliant
Supports:
•x.v.Color
•Dolby Digital and DTS
•Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio
•bandwidth to 225 MHz (6.75 Gbps)
•12-bit Deep Color
•Lip Sync
•Supports the DDC2B protocol.
•Supports digital audio format, such as LPCM/Dolby Digital (AC-3)/(Plus)/DSD
•Support for CEC (consumer electronic control) compatible devices.
Available with optional Infrared Remote (IR) extension (ST-C6HDMI-IR-300)
•Full IR control of HDMI source from remote HDTV extension.

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MATERIALS
Materials Included with ST-C6HDMI-300 kit:
NTI ST-C6HDMI-300 Local Unit
NTI ST-C6HDMI-300 Remote Unit
1-100VAC to 240VAC at 50 or 60Hz-24VDC/1.0A AC Adapter
1- Power Cord- country specific
This manual
Additional Materials Included with ST-C6HDMI-IR-300 kit:
3 Foot IR-EMITTER (IR-EMTR-3)
3 Foot IR-RECEIVER (IR-RCVR-3)
Additional materials may be required but are not supplied:
CAT5e solid/stranded UTP ; 6/6a solid UTP; CAT7 solid STP (CATx) twisted-pair cables terminated with RJ45 connectors
wired straight thru- pin 1 to pin 1, etc. (see pg. 9 for proper EIA/TIA 568 B wiring method)
HDMI male-male cable to connect a HDMI source or display (Order NTI # HDMI-xx-MM where xx=3, 6, 9,14,20,30,
50,75,100 and 150 foot cable).
DVI-D male to HDMI-A male single link cable to connect a DVI source or display (Order NTI # DVI-HDMI-xx-MM where xx=3,
6, 10, or 15 foot cable)
Always use the shortest possible cable for best performance.
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.
HDMI-A-Male
DVI-D-Male
DVI-HDMI-xx-MM
DVI-D-Male
(3,6,10 and 15 foot cables available)
HDMI Type A
Male
DVI Cables available from NTI
HDMI-A-Male
HDMI-xx-MM
(3,6,9,14,20,30,50,75,100 and 150 foot cables available)
HDMI Type A
Male
HDMI Type A
Male HDMI-A-Male

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FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS
1. 24VDC- 1.0A- connection jack for the AC adapter (only the Local or the Remote Unit needs to be powered, not both)
2. CATx- RJ45 connector- for connecting the CAT5e/6/6a/7 cable between the Local and Remote units
3. Yellow LED- traffic indicator- illuminates when there is communication between the local and remote units.
4. Green LED- power indicator- illuminates when power has been supplied to the unit
5. IR Out- for connecting the IR Emitter (ST-C6HDMI-IR-300 model only)
6. HDMI In- HDMI female video connector- for connecting an HDMI cable between the Local Unit and the video source
7. HDMI Out- HDMI female video connector- for connecting the remote display device
8. IR In- For connecting the IR Receiver (ST-C6HDMI-IR-300 model only)
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ST-C6HDMI-IR-300 Local Unit
(Left End View) (Right End View)
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3 4
ST-C6HDMI-IR-300 Remote Unit
(Left End View) (Right End View)
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7
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LIMITATIONS
•The use of CAT5e or shielded CAT6/6a cabling will reduce the maximum distance and resolution.
PREPARATION FOR INSTALLATION
•Locations should be chosen for the monitor that also has space to connect the Remote unit within the distance provided by
the cables. If extension cables are needed, contact NTI for the cables required.
•The CATx 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 signal
(i.e. AC motors, welding equipment, fluorescent lighting, 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.
•Properly shut down and disconnect the power from the video source and monitor to be separated. If other equipment is
involved whose connections are being interrupted, be sure to refer to the instruction manuals for that equipment for proper
disconnection and reconnection procedures before proceeding.

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INSTALLATION
Installing The Remote Unit
1. Position the Remote Unit such that the CATx cable and the monitor cables can each reach the Remote Unit without
putting strain on the cables.
2. Connect a HDMI-xx-MM (or DVI-HDMI-xx-MM cable depending upon what connector your display will accept) to the
female HDMI video connector labeled "HDMI Out" on the Remote Unit.
Figure 1- Connect the extended video display to the Remote Unit
Installing The Local Unit
Connect an HDMI-xx-MM or DVI-HDMI-xx-MM cable (page 2) between the video source and the "HDMI In" connector on
the Local Unit.
Figure 2- Connect the XTENDEX Local Unit to the source
HDMI-xx-MM
Digtal Video and Audio
Source
(sold separately)
Mating Face of
HDMI Type A Male
ST-C6HDMI-IR-300
Local Unit
(Left End View)

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Remote Unit
(Right End View)
Barrel
(Inside
barrel)
(Outside
barrel)
Power Connector
24VDC @ 1.0A OUTPUT
24 VDC
AC
ADAPTER
ST-C6HDMI-IR-300 Remote Unit
ST-C6HDMI-IR-300 Local Unit
CAT6/6a/7 cable
(up to 300 feet)
Green Power LED
Yellow Traffic LED
(Right End View)
(Right End View)
Connect the CATx Cables
Connect the CATx cable between the “CATx” ports on the Local and Remote Unit. (See Fig. 3.) When properly inserted the
cable ends should snap into place.
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 CATx cable
Plug-in and Boot Up
1. Plug the power cord from the monitor into the power outlet.
2. Connect an AC adapter power connector to the 24VDC
port on the Remote Unit or the Local Unit. Plug the AC
adapter into a power outlet. The green LED on the RJ45
connector of both the Remote and Local Units should
illuminate, indicating that a proper power connection has
been made to them. (See Fig. 3)
3. Turn ON the video/audio source and video display device.
The yellow LED on both the Local and Remote Units
should illuminate. The source and display device should
each react as if directly connected to each other.
Figure 4- Connect the AC adapter to the Remote Unit
!
The AC adapter can be
connected to either the
Local Unit OR the
Remote Unit to make the
XTENDEX function

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INFRARED CONTROL
Model ST-C6HDMI-IR-300 includes ports for connecting an infrared emitter and receiver (included) to work in conjunction with the
IR remote control used to operate the video/audio source. Connect the receiver to the “IR IN” port on the Remote Unit and the
emitter to the “IR OUT” port on the Local unit. Position the end of the receiver such that the signal from the remote control can
easily reach the IR sensor. Position the end of the emitter such that the extended signal can be sent to the video/audio source.
Figure 5- Connect IR Emitter and Receiver (ST-C6HDMI-IR-300 only)
3.5MM Mono Plug
IR Emitter
3.5MM Stereo Plug
IR Receiver
IR-RCVR-3
IR-EMTR-3
Note: The IR Emitter and Receiver work within a frequency range of 33
-
40kHz. Check the
specifications for the device you are extending to make sure the XTENDEX will work with it.
Cable Box ST-C6HDMI-IR-300
Local Unit ST-C6HDMI-IR-300
Remote Unit
CAT5e/6/6a/7 cable
(up to 300 feet)
IR Emitter
(Supplied)
IR Receiver
(Supplied)
Cable Box
Remote