PESA PRO-HDMI-CAT User manual

PRO-HDMI-CAT
HDMI 1.3 over Single CAT5 Extender
User Manual
Made in Taiwan rev.1008
103 Quality Circle, Suite 210 | Huntsville, Alabama 35806 | Tel: [phone] | Fax: [phone] | Email: [email protected]

Safety and Notice
The PRO-HDMI-CAT over Single CAT5 Extender has been tested for conformance to safety
regulations and requirements, and has been certified for international use. However, like all electronic
equipments, the PRO-HDMI-CAT should be used with care. Please read and follow the safety instructions to
protect yourself from possible injury and to minimize the risk of damage to the unit.
zFollow all instructions and warnings marked on this unit.
zDo not attempt to service this unit yourself, except where explained in this manual.
zProvide proper ventilation and air circulation and do not use near water.
zKeep objects that might damage the device and assure that the placement of this unit is on a stable
surface.
zUse only the power adapter and power cords and connection cables designed for this unit.
zDo not use liquid or aerosol cleaners to clean this unit. Always unplug the power to the device before
cleaning.
Warranty Information
PESA Switching Systems, Inc., (PESA) warrants this equipment against defective workmanship or materials
for a period of one (1) year from date of shipment. The sole warranty responsibility of PESA, shall be to
replace or repair product proved to be defective. During the warranty period, defective parts will be replaced
at no charge. Labor to repair or replace defective parts covered under the warranty will be performed at no
charge at PESA. This warranty covers only products manufactured by PESA, and the components used in
their manufacture. The warranty on assembled products sold by PESA., but manufactured by others shall be
that of the original manufacturer. This warranty does not include shipping damage or damage caused by
abuse, neglect, tampering by unauthorized personnel, damage inadvertently caused by the user, preventative
maintenance, or any equipment or part thereof whose serial number has been removed or defaced. Neither
the seller nor the manufacturer shall be liable for any injury, loss or damage, direct or consequential, arising
out of the inability to use the product. Before using, user shall determine the suitability of the product for the
intended use, and user assumes all risk and liability whatsoever in connection therewith. This warranty is
effective only at the PESA factory in Huntsville, Alabama, USA. If possible, retain the original packing
material for use in the unlikely event that your equipment must be returned to the PESA factory. When
shipping your equipment, the shipping charges must be prepaid. The repaired unit will be returned to you,
freight prepaid. This warranty is exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties, whether expressed or implied,
including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

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The PRO-HDMI-CAT HDMI 1.3 over Single CAT5 Extender boosts up the audio/video
transmission distance up to 60m in HDTV 1080i format, 40m in HDTV 1080p format, or 20m in
HDTV 1080p with 36-bit color depth. With only one cost effective solid category cable, users can
readily extend HDTV sources from DVD player, Blu-ray Disc player, PS3, PC, and any other kinds
of sources compliant with TMDS to distant display monitors including HDMI or DVI enabled TV
sets or LCD PC monitors. With the state-of-the-art Silicon Image chipsets embedded, deep color
video, 7.1ch audio, and HDCP supports and compatibility are all further assured. Therefore any
HDMI source device can transmit utmost high quality video and audio over great distance at
minimal cost.
The PRO-HDMI-CAT includes two units: transmitting and receiving units. The transmitting unit is
used to capture the input HDMI or DVI signals and carry the signals through one RJ45 connector
into one cost effective Cat-5/5e/6 cable. The receiving unit is responsible for equalizing the
transmitted HDMI signal. The transmission distance between the sending and receiving units can be
up to 60m at HD (720p/1080i) or 40m at Full HD (1080p). With an 8-level equalization rotary
control on the receiving unit, users can adjust the equalization strength to the received HDMI
signals accordingly, and therefore optimize the transmission distance between source and
destination.
Features
zHDMI founder Silicon Image chipsets embedded for superior compatibility and reliability
zHDMI 1.3c compliant
zHDCP compliant
zExtends HDMI signals to 40m over CAT5e at 1080p and likely longer with better HDMI
source device, better grade HDMI display, and better quality solid CAT6/7 cable
zExtends HDMI signals to 60m over CAT5e at 1080i or 720p and likely longer with better
HDMI source device, better grade HDMI display, and better quality solid CAT6/7 cable
zPurely unaltered uncompressed 7.1ch digital HDMI transmission
zAllows cascading
zMinimizes the cable skew by adjustable 8-level equalization control
zEasy installation with wall mounting design
zPerfectly integrated with other HDMI over CAT5 series products
The length depends on the characteristics and quality of the cables. Higher resolutions and
longer transmission distances require low skew cables (<25ns/100m) for best performance.
Unshielded CAT6 with metal RJ45 connectors is recommended
INTRODUCTION

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Specifications & Package Contents
Model Name PRO-HDMI-CAT
Technical
Role of usage Transmitter [TX] Receiver [RX]
HDMI compliance HDMI 1.3c
HDCP compliance Yes
Video bandwidth Single-link 225MHz (6.75Gbps)
Video support 480i / 480p / 720p / 1080i / 1080p60 24/30/36-bit color
Audio support Surround sound (up to 7.1ch) or stereo digital audio
HDMI over UTP
transmission (24-bit) Full HD 1080p: 40m CAT5e / 50m CAT6 HD 720p/1080i: 50m CAT5e / 60m CAT6
HDMI equalization N/A 8-level digital rotary control
Input TMDS signal 1.2 Volts (peak-to-peak)
Input DDC signal 5 Volts (peak-to-peak, TTL)
ESD protection Human body −±19kV air-gap discharge & ±12kV contact discharge
Core chipset −±8kV
PCB stack-up 4-layer board (impedance control −differential 100Ω; single 50Ω)
Input 1x HDMI 1x RJ45
Output 1x RJ45 1x HDMI
HDMI connector Type A(19-pin female)
RJ45 connector WE/SS 8P8C with 2 LED
Rotary control Mode selection EQ for signal equalization
Mechanical
Housing Metal enclosure
Dimensions
LxWxH Model 3.6”x3.6”x1.1” / 91 x 91 x 27mm
Package 6.9”x10.4”x3” / 174 x 264 x 77mm
Weight Model 7 oz / 200g 7 oz / 196g
Package 1.8 lbs / 800g
Fixedness Wall mounting and latch-locking power jacks
Power supply 5V 2ADC
Power consumption 1 Watt (max)
Operation temperature 32-104°F / 0-40°C
Storage temperature -4-140°F / -20-60°C
Relative humidity 20-90% RH (no condensation)
Package Contents 1x PRO-HDMI-CAT
2x 5V power supply unit
1x User manual

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PANEL DESCRIPTION
Transmitting unitPRO-HDMI-CAT-TX
Input Panel
MODE SET: 0 – Supported up to 1080p 36-bit video and up to 7.1ch audio output.
1 – Supported up to 1080p 36-bit video and stereo audio output.
2 – Supported up to 1080p 24-bit video and up to 7.1ch audio output.
3 – Supported up to 1080p 24-bit video and stereo audio output.
4 – Supported up to 1080p 24-bit video in DVI mode and no audio output.
5 – Default EDID with up to 1080p 24-bit and stereo audio output
6 – Default EDID with up to 1080p 24-bit and up to 7.1ch audio output
7 – EDID learning from the display
HDMI IN: Connect to a HDMI source device with a HDMI male-male cable.
Output Panel
+5V DC: Connect to a 5V DC latch-locking power supply unit.
HDMI OUT CAT 5/6: Plug in a Cat-5/5e/6 cable and link it to the RJ45 port HDMI IN CAT5/6
on the receiving unit PRO-HDMI-CAT-RX.

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Receiving unit PRO-HDMI-CAT-RX
Input Panel
+5V DC: Connect to a 5V DC latch-locking power supply unit.
HDMI IN CAT 5/6: Plug in a Cat-5/5e/6 cable and link it to the RJ45 port HDMI OUT CAT 5/6
on the transmitting unit PRO-HDMI-CAT-TX.
Output Panel
SIGNAL LEVEL: Adjust the 8-level signal equalization control to the received HDMI signals.
The HDMI signal level varies from 0 (strongest) to 7 (weakest) for respective transmission
length from longest possible range to short distance. Adjust the signal level may cause
overpowering issue that would shorten the product life significantly!
HDMI OUT: Connect to a HDMI display or projector with a HDMI male-male cable.

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INSTALLATION
1. Connect a HDMI source to the transmitting unit PRO-HDMI-CAT-TX.
2. Connect a HDMI display or projector to the receiving unit PRO-HDMI-CAT-RX.
3. Connect a Cat-5/5e/6 cable between the transmitting and receiving units.
4. Make sure this Cat-5/5e/6 cable is tightly connected and not loose.
5. Plug in 5V DC power supply units to the latch-locking power jack on the both transmitting and
receiving units of PRO-HDMI-CAT.
6. If you see flickering or blinking image on the display, please adjust the rotary control switch to
improve the cable skew. 0 stands for the strongest HDMI signal level for longest possible
transmission length while 7 stands for the weakest HDMI signal level for short transmission
length. Please adjust the EQ signal level from 7 to 0 and stop turning the rotary switch
whenever the audio/video is playing normally. Inappropriate signal level setting may cause
overpowering issue that would shorten the product life significantly!
Connection Diagram
Cat.X Cable
HDMI Cable
HDMI
Cat.X
HDMI
HDMI Display
C
R
L
LS
LB
RS
RB
PRO-HDMI-CAT
PRO-HDMI-CAT

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TROUBLESHOOTING
A. If you cannot get the audio/video output from the connected display from the first time setup.
Please follow the instructions below to check if the extender is OK:
Step 1 – Set the rotary arrow on the TX unit at Mode 5 for Safe Mode, and wait for the
RJ45’s LED blinking for a couple seconds.
Step 2 –Dial the rotary arrow counterclockwise [] from Mode 5 to Mode 3. If you can get
audio/video from the display, you can stay tune at this setting for 1080p and stereo
audio. If you need to get 1080p and 7.1ch audio output, dial the rotary arrow
counterclockwise [] from Mode 3 to Mode 2. If you cannot get the audio/video
out normally, please do EDID learning sequence stated in EDID LEARNING
section.
B. For desirable 1080p video output, please follow the instructions below:
Step 1 – Set the rotary arrow on the TX unit at Mode 6 for Default Mode, and wait for the
RJ45’s LED blinking for a couple seconds.
Step 2 – Dial the rotary arrow clockwise [] from Mode 6 to Mode 1. If you can get
audio/video from the display, you can stay tune at this setting for 1080p and stereo
audio. If you need to get 1080p with 7.1ch audio output, dial the rotary arrow
counterclockwise [] from Mode 1 to Mode 0. If you cannot get the audio/video
out normally, please learn the EDID from this HDMI display for PRO-HDMI-CAT.

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EDID LEARNING
For learning EDID from the HDMI display, please follow the instructions below:
Step 1 – Turn on the transmitter PRO-HDMI-CAT-TX.
Step 2 – Dial “MODE SET” on the transmitting unit PRO-HDMI-CAT-TX counterclockwise
[] to 7.
Step 3 – Connect the HDMI display to “HDMI IN” on the PRO-HDMI-CAT-TX transmitter
with a HDMI cable. The LED on the RJ45 connector of PRO-HDMI-CAT-TX
transmitter will dim and light again, which indicates the EDID learning procedure is
complete.
Step 4 – Dial “MODE SET” on the transmitting unit PRO-HDMI-CAT-TX clockwise []
from 7to 0 (for surround sound) or 1(for stereo). The most important thing is don’t let
the rotary arrow pass through Mode 5 and Mode 6 which will erase the EDID just
learned and restore to default EDID.
Step 5 – Unplug the HDMI cable from the display and follow the instruction in
INSTALLATION section to set up the PRO-HDMI-CAT.

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HDMI
Pin 1 »TMDS Data2+ Pin 8 »TMDS Data0 Shield Pin 15 »SCL
Pin 2 »TMDS Data2 Shield Pin 9 »TMDS Data0– Pin 16 »SDA
Pin 3 »TMDS Data2– Pin 10 »TMDS Clock+ Pin 17 »DDC/CEC Ground
Pin 4 »TMDS Data1+ Pin 11 »TMDS Clock Shield Pin 18 »+5V Power
Pin 5 »TMDS Data1 Shield Pin 12 »TMDS Clock– Pin 19 »Hot Plug Detect
Pin 6 »TMDS Data1– Pin 13 »CEC
Pin 7 »TMDS Data0+ Pin 14 »Reserved (N.C. on device)
CAT5 / RJ45
PIN DEFINITION

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1. When adjusting the signal level on the receiver unit, please dial the rotary control switch from 7
to 0 and stop turning the rotary switch whenever the audio/video is playing normally.
Inappropriate signal level setting may cause overpowering issues that would shorten the
product’s life significantly!
2. All HDMI over CAT5 transmission distances are measured using Belden 1583A CAT5e
125MHz UTP cable and ASTRODESIGN Video Signal Generator VG-859C.
3. The transmission length is largely affected by the type of Category cables, the type of HDMI
sources, and the type of HDMI display. The testing result shows solid UTP cables (usually in
the form of 300m bulk cables) can transmit a lot longer signals than stranded UTP cables
(usually in the form of fixed length patch cords). Shielded STP cables are better suited than
unshielded UTP cables. A solid UTP Cat-5e cable shows longer transmission range than
stranded STP Cat-6 cable. For long extension applications, solid UTP/STP cables are the only
viable choice.
4. EIA/TIA-568-B termination (T568B) for category cables is recommended.
5. To reduce the interference among the unshielded twisted pairs of wires in category cable, one
can use double shielded STP cables to improve EMI problems, which is worse in long
transmission.
6. Because the quality of the category cables has the major effect on how long the transmission
limit can achieve and how good is the received picture quality, the actual transmission range is
subject to one’s choice of Cat-5/5e/6 cables. For desired resolutions greater than 1080i or
1280x1024, a Cat-6 cable is recommended.
7. If your HDMI display has multiple HDMI inputs, it is found that the first HDMI input [HDMI
input 1] generally can produce better transmission performance among all HDMI inputs.
Performance Guide for HDMI over Category Cable Transmission
Performance rating Type of category cable
Wiring Shielding CAT5 CAT5e CAT6
Solid Unshielded (UTP)   
Shielded (STP)   
Stranded Unshielded (UTP)  
Shielded (STP) 
Termination Please use EIA/TIA-568-B termination (T568B) at any time
NOTICE

PRO-HDMI-CAT
HDMI 1.3 over Single CAT5 Extender
PESA Switching Systems, Inc.
103 Quality Circle, Suite 210
Huntsville, Alabama 35806
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]