REI UHD-EXB230AR-K User manual

18Gbps HDBaseT
Extender (70m) with ARC
USER MANUAL
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UHD-EXB230AR-K

Table of
Contents
Introduction 04
Features 05
Package Contents 06
Specifications 07
Operation Controls and Functions 09
Application Example 14
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highly recommended in order to protect and extend the service life of your equipment.
Surge protection device recommended

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This 18Gbps HDBaseT Extender can extend HDMI signal, bi-directional IR control
signal, ARC signal and RS-232 control signal to a distance up to 70m / 230ft via a
single CAT5e/6 cable. This product converts HDMI signal to standard HDBaseT sig-
nal and transmits it through LAN cable. It can easily control signal source device or
display device from the remote end through bi-directional IR signal pass-through
function. Video resolution up to 4K2K@60Hz. It supports ARC and POC function.
The extender can be widely used in other fields such as video conference system,
multimedia signal broadcasting, HDMI signal extension, etc.
page 04
Introduction

1. HDMI2.0b and HDCP 2.2 compliant
2. Support 18Gbps video bandwidth
3. Support video resolution up to 4K2K@60Hz RGB/YCBCR 4:4:4
4. The transmission distance can be extended up to 70m / 230ft via a
single CAT5e/6 cable
5. Support bi-directional IR and RS-232 control signal pass-through
6. Support ARC function, audio formats support Dolby 5.1, DTS 5.1,
PCM2.0, etc.
7. Advanced EDID management
8. Support POC (Power over Cable) function
9. Compact design for easy and flexible installation
page 05
Features

page 06
Package Contents
1. 18Gbps HDBaseT Extender (Transmitter) 1pcs
2. 18Gbps HDBaseT Extender (Receiver) 1pcs
3. IR Blaster cable (1.5 meters) 1pcs
4. IR Wideband Receiver cable (1.5 meters) 1pcs
5. 3pin-3.81mm Phoenix Connectors (male) 2pcs
6. Mounting Ears 4pcs
7. Machine Screws 8pcs
8. 24V/1A Locking Power Adapter 1pcs
9. User Manual 1pcs

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Specications
Technical
HDMI Compliance HDMI 2.0b
HDCP Compliance HDCP 2.2
Video Bandwidth 18Gbps
Video Resolution Up to 4K2K@60Hz RGB/YCBCR 4:4:4
IR Level 5Vp-p
IR Frequency Wideband 20K-60KHz
Transmission Distance 70m via a single CAT5e/6 cable
Color Depth 8-bit, 10-bit, 12-bit (1080P)
8-bit (4K60)
8-bit, 10-bit, 12-bit (4K24/30)
Color Space RGB, YCbCr 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:2:2
HDR HDR, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG
Audio Formats HDMI: LPCM 7.1CH, Dolby True HD, and DTS-HD Master
Optical: Dolby 5.1, DTS 5.1, PCM 2.0
Connection
Transmitter Input: 1×HDMI IN [TypeA, 19-pin female]
Output: 1×HDBT OUT [RJ45]
1×SPDIF OUT
Control: 1×RS-232 [3pin-3.81mm Phoenix connector]
1×SERVICE [Micro-USB jack]
1×IR IN [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack]
1×IR OUT [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack]

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Specications
Receiver Input: 1×HDBT IN [RJ45]
1×SPDIF IN
Output: 1×HDMI OUT [TypeA, 19-pin female]
Control: 1×RS-232 [3pin-3.81mm Phoenix connector]
1×SERVICE [Micro-USB jack]
1×IR IN [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack]
1×IR OUT [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack]
Mechanical
Housing Metal Enclosure
Silkscreen Color Black
Dimensions Transmitter / Receiver:140mm (W)×65mm (D)×18mm (H)
Weight Transmitter: 235 g, Receiver: 239 g
Operating Temperature 32 - 104°F / 0 - 40°C
Storage Temperature -4 - 140°F / -20 - 60°C
Relative Humidity 20~90% RH (Non-condensing)
Power Consumption (Max) 9.6W (Max)
Power Supply DC 24V/1A;
Support bi-directional POC function

page 09
Operation Controls
and Functions
No. Name Function Description
1. POWER LED The red LED is on when the Transmitter is powered on.
2. EDID DIP
switch
Used for audio EDID setting (dial to COPY by default).
COPY: Copy the EDID of the HDMI OUT port of Receiver.
STD: Default 1080P 2CH
3. SERVICE Firmware update port.
4. DC 24V
DC 24V/1A power input port.
Note that the extender supports POC function, it means that
either Transmitter or Receiver is connected to 24V/1A power
supply, the other doesn’t need power supply.
5. HDBT OUT RJ45 connector for connecting the HDBT IN port of the
Receiver with CAT5e/6 cable.
Transmitter Panel

Operation Controls
and Functions
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No. Name Function Description
6.
Link Signal
Indicator
(Green)
▪Illuminating: Transmitter and Receiver are in good connection
status.
▪Flashing: Transmitter and Receiver are in poor connection status.
▪Dark: Transmitter and Receiver are not connected.
7.
Data Signal
Indicator
(Orange)
▪Illuminating: HDMI signal with HDCP.
▪Flashing: HDMI signal without HDCP.
▪Dark: No HDMI signal.
8. HDMI IN HDMI signal input port. Connect to HDMI source device with HDMI
cable.
9. SPDIF OUT Optical fiber audio signal output port.
10. IR IN Connect to IR receiver cable, the IR receive signal will emit to the
IR OUT port of the Receiver.
11. IR OUT Connect to IR blaster cable, the IR emit signal is from the IR IN port
of the Receiver.
12. RS-232
3-pin Phoenix connector for RS-232 command transmission.
The RS-232 command will pass-through between the Transmitter
and Receiver.

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Operation Controls
and Functions
No. Name Function Description
1 Power LED The red LED is on when the Transmitter is powered on.
2. AUDIO DIP
switch
▪When the HDMI IN port is connected to a signal source device with
ARC function (e.g. Amplifier or Soundbar), the ARC function of the
Extender is enable:
Swicth to “HDMI ARC” : the audio returned from the HDMI OUT
port of Receiver will be output through the HDMI IN port and
SPDIF OUT port of the Transmitter.
Swicth to “SPDIF IN” : the audio returned from the SPDIF IN port
of Receiver will be output through the HDMI IN port and SPDIF
OUT port of the Transmitter.
▪When the HDMI IN port is connected to a common signal source
device, the ARC function of the Extender is disable, the audio from
the SPDIF IN port of the Receiver will be output through the SPDIF
OUT port the Transmitter.
Receiver Panel

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Operation Controls
and Functions
No. Name Function Description
3 SERVICE Firmware update port.
4 DC 24V
DC 24V/1A power input port.
Note that the extender supports POC function, it means that either
Transmitter or Receiver is connected to 24V/1A power supply, the
other doesn’t need power supply.
5 HDBT IN
RJ45 connector for connecting the HDBT OUT port of Transmitter
with CAT6/6a cable.
6.
Link Signal
Indicator
(Green)
▪Illuminating: Transmitter and Receiver are in good connection
status.
▪Flashing: Transmitter and Receiver are in poor connection status.
▪Dark: Transmitter and Receiver are not connected.
7.
Data Signal
Indicator
(Orange)
▪Illuminating: HDMI signal with HDCP.
▪Flashing: HDMI signal without HDCP.
▪Dark: No HDMI signal.
8. HDMI OUT HDMI signal output port. Connect to HDMI display devices with
HDMI cable.
9. SPDIF IN Optical fiber audio signal input port.
10. IR IN Connect to the IR receiver cable. The IR signal will send to the IR
OUT port of the Transmitter.
11. IR OUT Connect to IR blaster cable, the IR emit signal is from the IR IN port
of the Transmitter.
12. RS-232
3-pin Phoenix connector for RS-232 command transmission.
The RS-232 command will pass-through between the Transmitter
and Receiver.

page 13
Operation Controls
and Functions
IR Receiver and Blaster pin’s definition is as below:
Note:
When the angle between the IR receiver and the remote control is ± 45 °, the
transmission distance is 0-5 meters;
When the angle between the IR receiver and the remote control is ± 90 °, the
transmission distance is 0-8 meters.

page 14
Application
Example
Transmitter
Receiver

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