Octava HDOCAT-BD User manual

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Installation Guide

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Contents
Description...................................................................... 3
Features.......................................................................... 4
Application Diagram........................................................ 4
Installation....................................................................... 5
Toslink Digital Audio Configuration................................. 6
IR Configuration.............................................................. 7
Mounting Tabs................................................................ 8
Powering Options ........................................................... 9
Specifications................................................................ 10

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Description:
HDOCAT-BD HDMI over CAT Extender allows transmission of HDMI, I.R.
and Toslink Optical Audio over standard CAT-5/6 Ethernet cables. The
HDOCAT-BD Extender consists of a HDMI Transmitter and a HDMI
Receiver and allows transmission of 1080P HD over 120ft over Ethernet
cables.
Bi directional Infrared Extension allows I.R. signals to be sent from 1)
receiver to transmitter unit OR 2) transmitter unit to receiver unit. The
direction is configured by user selectable switch.
Bi directional Optical Audio Toslink allows Toslink digital audio signals
to be sent from 1) receiver to transmitter unit OR 2) transmitter unit to
receiver unit. Perfect for sending digital audio from IP/Web based HDTV
back to audio receiver. The direction is configured by user selectable
switch.
CAT 6 cable is recommended for 1080P and best performance
The HDMI over Ethernet Extender allows installers to use standard CAT
5/ 6 cables for ease of installation. Ethernet cables and connectors are
easily field terminated thus allowing installers to easily install the proper
length cable needed for ultimate flexibility and eliminate logistics problems
of having custom length HDMI cables.
Active Drive and Compensation circuitry ensures error free video
transmission for the ultimate HD experience .Typical connection lengths of
300 ft (1080i), 120ft (1080p)
External Powering. The HDMI-Ethernet utilizes 2 dedicated power
supplies to ensure reliability and minimizes loading on your HD sources.

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Features:
HDMI transmission using Ethernet cables
Infrared I.R. Extension using Ethernet cables
Bi-Directional IR.
Digital Optical Audio Extension using Ethernet cables
Bi-Directional Toslink Optical
3D support
120ft ( 1080p) over Ethernet CAT-6 cables
6.75 Gbps aggregate data rate
Ethernet cables for easy field installation. No custom length
cables needed.
Active Drive and Compensation for Error Free Transmission
Perfect for Projector or Digital Signage applications
Send Digital Toslink from IP based HDTV back to Audio
receiver!
Dedicated external powering for ultimate reliability.
Application Diagram

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Transmitter Unit
Receiver Unit
Installation
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Connect CAT6 -1 of the Transmitter and Receiver
With CAT5e/6 cable.
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Connect CAT6 -2 of the Transmitter and Receiver
With CAT5e/6 cable.
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IR connection-configure and connect as shown in section: “ IR
Configuration” (see page 5)
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Toslink Digital Audio -configure and connect as shown in
section: “Toslink Digital Audio Configuration” (see page 6)
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Connect Power supplies
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Connect HD source to HDMI In of Transmitter unit
Connect HDTV to HDMI out of Receiver unit

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Toslink Digital Audio Configuration
The Toslink digital audio can be sent in 1 of 2 directions: 1) Receiver
to Transmitter unit OR 2) from Transmitter to Receiver unit.
Configuration 1: Sending Digital Optical Audio from:
Receiver to Transmitter unit.
Configuration 2: Sending Toslink/Digital Optical Audio from
Transmitter to Receiver unit.
Transmitter Unit
Receiver Unit
Set Digital Audio/Optical switch
to the OUT position as shown
Set Digital Audio/Optical switch
to the IN position as shown
Connect Toslink cable to Optical
OUTPUT
Connect Toslink cable to Optical
INPUT
Transmitter Unit
Receiver Unit
Set Digital Audio/Optical switch
to the IN position as shown
Set Digital Audio/Optical switch
to the OUT position as shown
Connect Toslink cable to Optical
INPUT
Connect Toslink cable to Optical
OUTPUT

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IR Configuration
The I.R. can be sent in 1 of 2 directions: 1) Receiver to Transmitter
unit OR 2) from Transmitter to Receiver unit.
Configuration 1: Sending IR from Receiver to Transmitter Unit
Configuration 2: Sending IR from Transmitter to Receiver Unit.
Transmitter Unit
Receiver Unit
Set IR switch to the
IN(RX)position as shown
Set IR switch to the
OUT(TX)position as
shown
Connect IR receiver cable to IR
port.
Connect IR transmitter
cable to IR port.
Transmitter Unit
Receiver Unit
Set IR switch to the OUT(TX)
position as shown
Set IR switch to the
IN(RX)position as shown
Connect IR transmitter cable to
IR port.
Connect IR receiver
cable to IR port.

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Mounting Tabs
The HDOCAT-BD includes removable wall mounting tabs. The wall
mounting tabs can be removed if not needed
Transmitter Unit
Receiver Unit
Set IR switch to the
IN(RX)position as shown
Set IR switch to the
OUT(TX)position as
shown
Connect IR receiver cable to IR
port.
Connect IR transmitter
cable to IR port.
wall mounting tabs
installed
Wall mounting tabs
can be removed if
not needed.

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Powering Options
Options
Description
Dedicated powering
Transmitter:
connect power supply
Receiver :
connect power supply
Power from power
supplies ( included)
USB to 2.5mmDC plug
power cable( for receiver)
Transmitter:
connect power supply
Receiver :
connect USB to 2.5mm DC
plug power cable to HDTV
USB port
Power Receiver from
USB to DC adapter
cable. Must have
HDTV with USB2 that
can supply 500mA
2.5mm DC plug
power cable

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Description
Specifications
Model
HDOCAT-BD
HDMI IN/Out Connectors
19 pin HDMI female type-A
Infrared In/Out
1 ( user configurable)
IR direction is user configured as 1)
from RX unit to TX OR 2) from TX unit
to RX unit
Optical Digital Audio In/Out
1 ( user configurable)
Optical Toslink direction is user
configured as 1) from RX unit to TX
OR 2) from TX unit to RX unit
Infrared Frequency
20 KHz-60 KHz
Ethernet cables required
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Ethernet Cable
CAT-6 Recommended for 1080P and
best performance
EIA/TIA-568-B termination (T568B) recommended.
Punch-down connection block/panel will degrade performance
and not recommended.
Use a single link of CAT-6 cable wherever possible. Using a
Keystone connector will reduce link distance
Video Data Rate
6.75 Gbps
Video Resolution
480 P, 720 i/P, 1080 i/P
Transmission Length
120ft @ 1080P using CAT-6
Dimension
4.35 x 3.30 x 1.19 inch
(110.5 x 83.9 x 30.1 mm)
DC adapter (included)
2, 5VDC adapters included