NTI XTENDEX ST-C6USBH-HDBT User manual

MAN149 Rev Date 1/5/2015
ST-C6USBH(E)-HDBT
328 FOOT HDMI USB KVM Extender over
HDBaseT
Installation and Operation Manual
XTENDEX®Series
ST-C6
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TRADEMARK
XTENDEX is a registered trademark of Network Technologies Inc in the U.S. and other countries.
COPYRIGHT
Copyright © 2008,2015 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.
This product is equipped with grounding hardware to prevent interference from sources of electrical noise that could interfere with
the normal operation of the XTENDEX or damage it. Use either the crimp-on lug or solder terminal to secure a properly grounded
wire to the XTENDEX.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction......................................................................................................................................................................1
Materials..........................................................................................................................................................................2
Connectors and LEDs.....................................................................................................................................................3
Limitations .......................................................................................................................................................................4
Preparation for Installation ..............................................................................................................................................4
Installation .......................................................................................................................................................................5
Installing The Local Unit ..............................................................................................................................................5
100BaseT Support Option........................................................................................................................................5
Installing The Remote Unit ..........................................................................................................................................6
Connect the CATx Cables...........................................................................................................................................7
Plug-in and Boot Up.....................................................................................................................................................7
Infrared Control ...............................................................................................................................................................8
MAC Mode.......................................................................................................................................................................9
Firmware Upgrade Procedure.......................................................................................................................................10
Requirements ............................................................................................................................................................10
Prepare to Upgrade the Firmware.............................................................................................................................11
Upgrade Procedures..................................................................................................................................................12
Upgrade the Local Controller Firmware..................................................................................................................12
Upgrade the Remote Controller Firmware..............................................................................................................13
Technical Specifications................................................................................................................................................15
Interconnection Cable Wiring Method...........................................................................................................................15
Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................................................................17
Warranty Information.....................................................................................................................................................17
TABLE OF FIGURES
Figure 1- Connect the XTENDEX Local Unit to the computer............................................................................................................5
Figure 2- Connect the extended components to the Remote Unit.....................................................................................................6
Figure 3- Connect CATx cable...........................................................................................................................................................7
Figure 4- Connect the AC adapter to either the Remote Unit or the Local Unit .................................................................................7
Figure 5- Connect IR Emitter and Receiver.......................................................................................................................................8
Figure 6- MAC Mode LED..................................................................................................................................................................9
Figure 7- Connect PC for firmware upgrade....................................................................................................................................11
Figure 8- View looking into RJ45 female..........................................................................................................................................15

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INTRODUCTION
The XTENDEX® ST-C6USBH-HDBT HDMI USB KVM Extender over HDBase-T provides remote KVM (USB keyboard, USB
mouse and HDMI monitor) access to a USB computer up to 328 feet away over a single CAT5e/6/7 cable using HDBase-T
technology. Each video extender consists of a local unit that connects to a computer, and a remote unit that connects to a
keyboard, monitor and mouse.
The XTENDEX Series Extender is extremely simple to install and has been thoroughly tested to insure reliable performance.
Through the use of CAT5e/6/7 (CATx) cable it is possible to economically increase the flexibility of an entertainment system. Here
are some of the features and ways this can benefit you:
•Transmits an uncompressed high speed HDMI signal over one CAT5e/6/7 cable.
•Supports HDTV resolutions to 1080p and computer resolutions to 1920x1200.
•Only one power supply is necessary to power both the local and remote units.
•HDMI features supported:
ox.v.Color, sYCC601 color, Adobe RGB Color and Adobe YCC601 color
oDolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital, and DTS
oBandwidth up to 154 MHz (3.76Gbps)
oSupport for CEC (consumer electronic control) compatible devices.
oLip Sync
•HDCP compliant.
•Supports the DDC2B protocol.
•Full Infrared Remote (IR) control of HDMI source from remote HDTV using existing source remote control.
•USB ports for keyboard and mouse.
oKeyboard and mouse are hot-pluggable.
oKeep-alive keyboard/mouse emulation for flawless operation.
•Features an additional USB port on the remote unit for a touch screen monitor, interactive whiteboard, CAC card reader,
or USB printer (requires firmware version 1.1 or later).
•Bi-directional RS232 interface.
•Integrated mounting brackets for easy surface/wall mounting.
•High quality, rugged steel construction with durable powder coat finish.
Optional: 100BaseT support on the transmitter and receiver for connecting standard network devices such as 100Base-T
routers and hubs. (Add an “E” to the part number- order ST-C6USBHE-HDBT)

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MATERIALS
Materials Included with ST-C6USBH(E)-HDBT kit:
9NTI XTENDEX Local Unit
9NTI XTENDEX Remote Unit
91-HD-3-MM 3 foot male-to-male HDMI video cable
91-100VAC to 240VAC at 50 or 60Hz-24VDC/2.5A AC Adapter
91- Power Cord- country specific
93 Foot IR-EMITTER (IR-EMTR-3)
93 Foot IR-RECEIVER (IR-RCVR-3)
91-CB4306 USB2-AB-1M-5T 1 meter USB 2.0 male type A-male type-B transparent cable
9CT6182 DB9 Female-to-RJ45 Female adapter
9CT6488 DB9 Male-to-RJ45 Female adapter
92-CB4352 5 foot RJ45-to-RJ45 CAT5 patch cable
9CD containing a pdf of this manual
Additional materials may be required but are not supplied:
¾CAT5e solid 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 page 15 for proper EIA/TIA 568 B wiring method)
¾HDMI male-male cable to connect a HDMI source or display (Order NTI # HD-xx-MM where xx=3, 6, 9,14,20,30, 50 and 100
foot cable).
¾DVI-D male to HDMI-A male single link cable to connect a DVI source or display (Order NTI # DVI-HD-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.

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CONNECTORS AND LEDS
# LABEL CONNECTOR DESCRIPTION
1 24VDC- 2.5A 1.0mm Power Jack connection jack for the AC adapter (only the Local or the Remote Unit
needs to be powered, not both)
2 Ground Crimp and solder for connecting earth ground to case
3 IR Out 3.5mm Stereo Jack for connecting the IR Emitter
4 CATx In RJ45 connector for connecting the CAT5e/6/6a/7 cable between the Local and Remote
units
4a Yellow LED -- traffic indicator- illuminates when there is communication between the
local and remote units.
4b Green LED -- power indicator- illuminates when power has been supplied to the unit
5 HDMI In HDMI female video
connector for connecting an HDMI cable between the Local Unit and the CPU
6 Ethernet RJ45 connector for connecting cable to either the LAN or an extended Ethernet connected
device (model with 100BaseT support only)
7 USB to CPU USB Type B for connecting USB device cable from CPU
8 RS232 (DCE) RJ45 connector for connecting serial cable from CPU
9 IR In 3.5mm Stereo Jack for connecting the IR Receiver
10 HDMI Out HDMI female video
connector for connecting the remote display device
11 MAC Mode Green LED illuminates when configured to support the MAC one-button mouse
12 Ethernet RJ45 connector for connecting cable to either the LAN or an extended Ethernet connected
device (model with 100BaseT support only)
13 Supported USB
Devices USB Type A
Female for connecting support USB devices (keyboard, mouse, CAC Card Reader, Whiteboard, Touchscreen Monitor)
14 RS232 (DTE) RJ45 connector for connecting serial cable to Touchscreen Monitor

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LIMITATIONS
•The use of CAT5e or of any stranded cabling will reduce the maximum distance and resolution.
•When a USB printer is connected to the Remote Unit, if more than 3 pages are printed at a time or if the printer runs out of
paper while printing, performance may become unreliable and the Remote Unit may need to be power-cycled to resume
operation.
•A connected USB printer may take up to 1 minute to respond to a printing request.
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.
•Be very careful not to obstruct the air vents on the Remote Unit in its installed location.

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INSTALLATION
Installing The Local Unit
1. Connect an HD-3-MM (supplied) or DVI-HD-xx-MM cable (page 2) between the CPU and the "HDMI In" connector on the Local
Unit.
2. Connect a USB2-AB-1M cable (supplied) between a USB Type A port on a CPU and the “USB to CPU” USB Type B port on
the Local Unit.
3. If the monitor has serial touchscreen support, connect the DB9F to RJ45 adapter to the CPU and a CATx patch cable between
the adapter and the “RS232” port on the Local Unit.
Figure 1- Connect the XTENDEX Local Unit to the computer
100BaseT Support Option
If the 100BaseT support option is present (ST-C6USBHE-HDBT only), the “Ethernet Port” can be used to extend a Local or Wide
Area Network (LAN/WAN) connection. The Local or Remote unit can be used to connect a modem, router or switch or a network
device (PC, printer, hub etc) If the network device is connected at the Local Unit, then the LAN/WAN connection must be at the
Remote Unit, and visa versa. .

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Installing The Remote Unit
1. Position the Remote Unit such that the CATx cable, the monitor cable(s), and device cables can each reach the
Remote Unit without putting strain on the cables.
2. Connect a HD-xx-MM (or DVI-HD-xx-MM cable depending upon what connector your display will accept) to the
female HDMI video connector labeled "HDMI Out" on the Remote Unit.
3. Connect the keyboard, mouse, and any other supported device to the USB Type A connectors on the Remote Unit.
Other supported devices include a touchscreen monitor, CAC card reader, interactive whiteboard or USB printer
(requires firmware version 1.1 or later).
4. If the monitor has serial touchscreen support, connect the DB9M to RJ45 adapter (supplied) to the monitor and a
CATx patch cable between the adapter and the “RS232” port on the Remote Unit.
Note: Be very careful that the installed location does not obstruct the air vents in Remote Unit case.
Figure 2- Connect the extended components to the Remote Unit
Note: When a USB printer is connected to the Remote Unit, if more than 3 pages are printed at a time or if the printer
runs out of paper while printing, performance may become unreliable and the Remote Unit may need to be power-cycled
to resume operation.

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Connect the CATx Cables
Connect the CATx cable between the “CATx” ports on the Local and Remote Unit. (See Figure 3) When properly inserted the
cable ends should snap into place.
Figure 3- Connect CATx cable
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.
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 either 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 Figure 4) The yellow LED will illuminate indicating
communication between the Local and Remote units.
3. Turn ON the CPU and monitor. The CPU and monitor should each react as if directly connected to each other.
Figure 4- Connect the AC adapter to either the Remote Unit or the Local 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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