Tributaries HX102 User manual

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HX102
Extends 1080p/12bit color HDMI 98 feet
CABLE

HX102
1. Introduction
The Tributaries® HX102 is an active HDMI Extender that is
designed to be connected at the end of a long run of in-wall
28AWG (or larger) HDMI cable to ensure high speed HDMI signal
transmission. This new HDMI cable extender is manufactured in
the form of a “Dongle” with a size and weight that can easily be
hidden behind a flat screen or velcroed to any flat surface.
Designed to be used with the Tributaries IHEC cables that are
12 meters and longer, the HX102 will ensure a 1080p 12-bit
deep color HDMI signal up to 98ft (30m). There are three TMDS
equalizers that auto adjust to skin effect losses in copper cable.
Consisting of 4 input buffers, loss of clock signal detector, 4
amplifiers and 4 output buffers, the HX102 improves jitter
performance at low amplitude to ensure High Speed performance
HDMI with 24AWG cable up to 98 ft. Equipped with two
performance LEDs, the green LED indicates the HX102 is powered
while the red LED illuminates if the HX102 loses the clock signal.
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1. Introduction..............................................................................
2. Features.....................................................................................
3. Package Contents.....................................................................
4. Connection and Installation ....................................................
5. Trouble Shooting......................................................................
6. Specifications............................................................................
7. HDMI Electronics 2 Year Warranty .........................................
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2. Features
• HDMI High Speed HEC cable transmission 1080p 12-bit color:
24AWG HDMI cable to 98ft (30m)
26AWG HDMI cable to 82ft (25m)
28AWG HDMI cable to 65ft (20m)
• HDMI Standard Speed HEC cable transmission 1080i 8-bit color:
24AWG HDMI cable to 130ft (40m)
26AWG HDMI cable to 114ft (35m)
28AWG HDMI cable to 82ft (25m)
• Compliant with HDMI 1.4
• Supports Resolutions of 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 4K2K
• Supports 8 channel LPCM; 192KHz, 24-bit
• Supports 3D
• Supports ARC (Bypass), CEC (Bypass) and HDCP (Bypass)
• Patent Pending
3. Package Contents
• (1) HX102 HDMI Cable Extender
• (1) 3.5mm DC barrel plug to USB B cable
• (1) 5 volt DC Power Supply
• Operation Manual
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4. Connection and Installation
a) Connect an HDMI cable from the source to the input of the
HX102.
b) Connect the male HDMI output cable from the HX102 into the
proper display input.
c) Connect 3.5mm Barrel plug into the HX102 and then plug the
USB A into a powered 5V 1 amp power supply (optional).
d) With the green LED on and the red LED off, the HX102 is
operating properly.
Note: The HX102 can be operated without the external power supply.
The electronics of the HX102 are designed to use the power from the
HDMI signal, however to ensure the best performance Tributaries
recommends using the USB cable to supply power via either the TV’s
USB jack or the provided 5 volt 1 amp USB charger.
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Output Input
Red
Green
Power Input

6. Specifications
• Frequency Bandwidth: 10.2Gbps
• HDMI Input Connector: (1) HDMI female connector
• Power Input Connector: (1) female 3.5mm DC barrel plug
connector
• HDMI Output Connector: (1) HDMI male connector
• Power Cable: 3.5mm DC barrel plug to USB A cable, 4 feet
• Power Supply: 5V/1A DC 100-240v USB charger
• Power Consumption: 750mW
• Dimensions: 12”L X 1.125”W X .75”H
• Weight: 1.0 oz.
• Storage Temperature: -4°F to 185°F / -20°C to +85°C
• Storage Humidity: 20% to 90% (Non-condensing)
• Chassis Material: Rubberized Plastic molding
Red
LED
OFF
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
OFF
Green
LED
ON
OFF
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ON
ON
ON
OFF
Possible Cause
Normal Operation
The HX102 is connected backwards
HDMI cable is too long
The HX102 is connected at the beginning of a
long run of HDMI cable
The Source and/or the Sink is turned off
The HX102 is not connected to the sink
The HX102 is not connected to the source
Solution
Enjoy!
Reverse the direction of the HX102
Reduce the cable length
Connect the HX102 at end of long run of
HDMI cable
Power on the connected devices
Connect the HX102 to the sink
Connect the HX102 to the source
5. LED Trouble shooting
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7. HDMI Electronics 2 Year Warranty
This Warranty only applies to products purchased and used in the United States of
America. Products purchased or used outside the United States are subject to such
warranties, if any, as are provided by the Tributaries distributor in the respective
countries.
Scope and Duration of Warranty
Subject to the terms and conditions stated below, Gordon J. Gow Technologies, Inc.,
(“Gow”) warrants that this Product shall be free from defects in workmanship or
materials for a term of two (2) years from the date when it was purchased from an
Authorized Gow Dealer.
What Gow Will Do Under the Warranty
In the event of any defect covered by this warranty, Gow shall without charge provide all
parts, materials, and labor necessary to restore the Product to its original specifications,
and shall return the Product to its owner at Gow’s expense. In the alternative, Gow
may at its sole option either replace the Product without charge, or it replacement is
not commercially practicable or repair or replacement cannot be accomplished within
a reasonable time, Gow may refund the purchase price of the Product, subject where
appropriate to reasonable depreciation for use in accordance with applicable laws, in
full satisfaction of its warranty obligations. Gow will undertake to complete the repair
and return of the Product as soon as circumstances permits, unless prevented by causes
beyond its reasonable control.
LIMITATIONS ON GOW’S OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE WARRANTY
GOW’S SOLE OBLIGATION UNDER THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE
THE PRODUCT, OR AT ITS OPTION REFUND THE PURCHASE PRICE, AS PROVIDED FOR
HEREIN ABOVE. GOW DOES NOT WARRANT AGAINST, NOR SHALL IT BE LIABLE FOR,
ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION CHARGES: SHIPPING EXPENSES
TO GOW OR ITS AUTHORIZED SERVICE FACILITY: PROPERTY DAMAGE OF ANY KIND: OR
OTHER INCINDETAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES OF ANY KIND.
Note: Some states do not allow exclusion or limitation of consequential damages, so the
foregoing exclusion may not apply.
Exclusions:
Parts and Occurrences That Are Not Covered by the Warranty
This Warranty does not cover any of the following: (A) glass panels, cabinetry, trim, or
any other appearance items (except) where they are defective at the time of original
sale and the Product is delivered for repair within the rst thirty (30) days thereafter:
(B) batteries, or failure of or damaged to the Product caused by batteries; (C) failures
arising from catastrophe, misuse, neglect, or failure to properly connect an operate
the Product in accordance with the accompanying instructions; (D) failures arising from
improper installations of the Product or incompatibility of other components in the
system of which the Product is a part; (E) failures of any kind in Products (I) which have
been purchased from other than an Authorized Gow Dealer, or (II) which evidence
any tampering, alteration, or attempted servicing by anyone other than Gow or an
Authorized Gow Service Facility, or (III) which are not delivered or shipped to Gow or
an Authorized Service Facility within the two (2) year Warranty term; and Gow shall
have no liability or obligation of any kind with respect to any of the foregoing types of
failures.
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What the Owner Must Do to Obtain Service Under This Warranty
To obtain service under this warranty, the owner must at the owner’s expense (l) arrange
for any necessary de-installation of the Product, and (II) return the Product to the
Authorized Gow Dealer from which it was purchased. If return to the Authorized Gow
Dealer is impracticable, the owner must deliver or ship the Product, properly packaged,
prepaid, and insured, to Gow at the address below, or to an Authorized Gow Service
Facility. In addition, the owner must provide evidence that the Product is a the time of
delivery with the scope of this Warranty, by either having completed and submitted
to Gow on a timely basis the Warranty Registration Card, if one is included with the
Product, or by including the original or a legible copy of the dated sales receipt with
the Product when submitted for repair. All Products must also be accompanied by the
owner’s name, address, and telephone number.
What the Owner Must Pay For
As noted above, the owner must arrange and pay any expense for removing the Product
from its installation and delivering it to Gow or the Authorized Gow Service Facility.
Upon return of the Product to the owner following repair, it shall be the owner’s
responsibility to arrange and pay for any reinstallation which may be required. In
addition, it shall be the owner’s obligation to pay for any repairs made to Products for
which the owner has neither completed and submitted (where one is included) the
warranty Registration Card at the time of purchase nor include a legible copy or the
original of the dated sales receipt with the Product when delivered for service, or which
are otherwise subject to the exclusions noted above, at Gow’s or its Authorized Service
Facility’s then current repair rates.
How to Learn Where the Nearest Authorized Gow Service Facility is, or Obtain Answers
to Other Questions Concerning This Warranty
In order to learn the name and address of the nearest Authorized Gow Service Facility,
obtain instructions for shipment of a covered Product to Gow, or obtain the answers to
any other questions you may have concerning this Warranty, you may telephone Gow
between the hours of 9:00a.m. and 5:00p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, at
1.888.554.2514, or write to Service Department, Gordon J. Gow Technologies, Inc. 6448
Pinecastle Blvd; Suite 101, Orlando, FL 32809, (Fax [phone]).
This Warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state.
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property of their respective owners. As we continually strive to improve our products, TRIBUTARIES® reserves
the right to change product specifications without notice. The technical and other information contained
herein is not intended to set forth all technical and other specications of TRIBUTARIES® products. Additional
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Gordon J. Gow Technologies, Inc.
Orlando, FL 32809
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