Zektop SoloCAT Z57-1.3 User manual
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SoloCAT™
Z57-1.3
HDMI™ 1.3c over Single CAT5 Extender
UserManual
SafetyandNotice
The Zektor Incorporated SoloCAT™ HDMI™ over single CAT5e/6 extender has been tested for conformity to safety
regulations and requirements, and has been certified for international use. However, like all electronic equipments, the
Zektor Incorporated SoloCAT™ 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.
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Introduction
The Zektor Incorporated SoloCAT™ HDMI™ over single CAT5e/6 Extender boosts up your video/audio transmission
distance up to 60m (200ft) in HDTV 1080i format, 40m (130ft) in HDTV 1080p format, and 20m (65ft) in HDTV 1080p with 36
bit color depth. With only one cost effective LAN cable, users can readily extend HDTV sources from DVD players, Blu-ray
Disc player, PS3, PC, and any other kinds of sources compliant with TMDS to distant display monitors including HDMI/DVI
enabled TV sets or LCD PC monitors. With the state-of-the-art Silicon Image chipsets equipped, deep color video, DTS-HD
or Dolby TrueHD audio, and HDCP supports and compatibility are all further insured. This flexibility makes HDCP™
compliant DVD players or PS3 transmit utmost high quality video and audio with a greater distance at the minimal cost,
when integrating several components apart.
The Zektor Incorporated SoloCAT™ includes two units: transmitting (Z57TX]) and receiving (Z57 [RX]) units. The
transmitting unit is used to capture the input HDMI™ / DVI signals and carry the signals through one RJ-45 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 (200ft) under HD (720p/1080i) or 40m
(130ft) under 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
zState-of-the-art Silicon Image (founder of HDM™I) chipset embedded for upmost compatibility and reliability
zHDMI™ 1.3c compliant
zExtend the transmission length up to 60m (200ft) from the HDMI sources under HD resolution (1080i or 720p at 24-bit
color depth)
zExtend the transmission length up to 40m (130ft) from the HDMI sources under Full HD resolution (1080p at 24-bit
color depth)
zExtend the transmission length up to 20m (65ft) from the HDMI™ sources under Full HD resolution (1080p at 36-bit
color depth)
zHDCP™ 1.1 compliant
zMinimize the cable skew by adjustable 8-level equalization control
zPure unaltered uncompressed 7.1ch digital HDMI™ over CATLAN cable transmission
zDTS-HD and Dolby True HD high bit rate audio support
zAllows cascading
zWall mounting housing design for easy and robust installation
Thelengthdependsonthecharacteristicsandqualityofthecables.Higherresolutionsandlonger
transmissiondistancesrequirelowskewcables(<25ns/100m)forbestperformance.UnshieldedCAT6
withmetalRJ‐45connectorsisrecommended.
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Specifications&PackageContents
Model Name CV-57G
Technical CV-57G[TX] CV-57G[RX]
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
HDMI over UTP
transmission [24-bit] Full HD (1080p)-40m (130ft) [CAT5e] / 50m (165ft) [CAT6]
HD (720p/1080i)-50m (165ft) [CAT5e] / 60m (200ft) [CAT6]
Audio support Surround sound (up to 7.1ch) or stereo digital audio
Signal Equalization 8-level digital control at RX
Input TMDS signal 1.2 Volts [peak-to-peak]
Input DDC signal 5 Volts [peak-to-peak, TTL]
ESD protection [1] Human body model — ±19kV [air-gap discharge] & ±12kV [contact discharge]
[2] Core chipset — ±8kV
PCB stack-up 4-layer board [impedance control — differential 100Ω; single 50Ω]
Input 1x HDMI 1x RJ-45
Output 1x RJ-45 1x HDMI
HDMI source control No
IR remote control N/A
HDMI connector TypeA[19-pin female]
RJ-45 connector WE/SS 8P8C with 2 LED indicators
3.5mm connector None None
Rotary control switch Mode Signal level
Mechanical CV-57G
Housing Metal enclosure
Model 93x60x25mm [3.7”x2.4”x1”]
Package 270 x 175 x 80mm [10.6” x 6.9” x 3.1”]
Dimensions
[Lx W x H] Carton 450 x 370 x 300mm [1’6” x 1’3” x 1’]
Model 405g [14oz] ]
Weight Package 815g [1.8 lbs]
Fixedness Wall-mounting case with screws
Power supply 5V 2ADC
Power consumption 1 Watt [max]
Operation temperature 0~40°C [32~104°F]
Storage temperature -20~60°C [-4~140°F]
Relative humidity 20~90% RH [no condensation]
Package Contents
1x Zektor
SoloCAT™ [TX & RX]
2x 5V power supply unit
1x User Manual
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Panel Description
FrontPanel—TransmittingUnitZ57[TX]
HDMI IN: Connects to a HDMI™ source with a HDMI male-male cable here
MODE: 0 = [Video] – supports up to HDMI™ 1.3 output. [Audio] – supports up to 7.1ch output
1 = [Video] – supports up to HDMI™ 1.3output. [Audio] – locks to stereo audio output
2 = [Video] – locks to HDMI™ 1.2 output. [Audio] – supports up to 7.1ch output
3 = [Video] – locks to HDMI™ 1.2 output. [Audio] – locks to stereo audio output
4 = [Video] – DVI display mode. [Audio] – no audio output
5 = [Safe Mode] – uses default EDID1with video supported up to 1080p and stereo audio
6 = [Default Mode] – uses default EDID2with video supported up to 1080p and 7.1ch audio
7 = [EDID Learning Mode] – learns EDID3from the display
Note for EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) learning
1.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 – Please set the rotary arrow on TX at “Mode 5” for Safe Mode, and wait for the LED of
the RJ-45 connector blinks for a couple seconds.
Step 2 – Please turn the rotary arrow counterclockwise [4] from Mode 5 to Mode 3. If you can
get audio/video from the display, you can stay tune at this setting for 720p or 1080i and
stereo audio. If you need to get 720p/1080i with 7.1ch audio output, please turn the
rotary arrow counterclockwise [4] from Mode 3 to Mode 2. For better audio/video
output, please check Note#2. If you still cannot get the audio/video out normally, please
go on the next step.
Step 3 – Please turn the rotary arrow counterclockwise [4] from Mode 3 to Mode 7. Wait a few
seconds until the LED of the RJ-45 connector dims and then lights again.
Step 4 – Please turn the rotary arrow clockwise [3] from Mode 7 to Mode 1. You should have
normal audio/video output. If not, please contact technical support.
2.For desirable 1080p video output, please follow the instructions below:
Step 1 – Please set the rotary arrow on TX at “Mode 6” for Default Mode, and wait for the LED
of the RJ-45 connector blinks for a couple seconds.
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Step 2 – Please turn the rotary arrow clockwise [3] 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, please turn the rotary arrow
counterclockwise [4] from Mode 1 to Mode 0. If you cannot get the audio/video out
normally, please go on the next step.
Step 3 – Please turn the rotary arrow counterclockwise [4] from Mode 0/1 to Mode 7. Wait a
few seconds until the LED of the RJ-45 connector dims and then lights again.
Step 4 – Please turn the rotary arrow clockwise [3] from Mode 7 to Mode 0/1. You should
have your desirable audio/video output. If not, please follow the instruction in Note#1.
3.To learn EDID from the HDMI™ display, please follow the instruction below:
Step 1 – Please connect the display which you want to read EDID with a HDMI™ cable to the
transmitter’s HDM™I IN and set the rotary arrow at Mode 7 so the TX can learn the EDID
information from the connected display. The LED on the RJ45 connector of TX will dim
and light again in a few seconds, which indicates the EDID learning procedure is
complete.
Step 2 – Please turn the rotary arrow clockwise [3] from Mode 7 to Mode 0 or Mode 1 for
desirable audio setting and enjoy the experience. DO NOT let the rotary arrow pass by
Mode 5 and Mode 6 which will erase the EDID just learned and restore the default EDID.
RearPanel—TransmittingUnitZ57[TX]
+5V DC: Connect to 5V DC power supply.
HDMI™ Signal OUT:Plug in a Cat-5/5e/6 cable that needs to be linked to the RJ-45 connector of the receiving unit
CV-57G[RX].
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FrontPanel—ReceivingUnitZ57[RX]
HDMI OUT: Connect to a HDMI™ display with a HDMI™ male-male cable here.
Signal Level: Adjust the 8-level 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. Please adjust
the 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!
RearPanel—ReceivingUnitCV‐57G[RX]
HDMI Signal IN: Plug in a Cat-5/5e/6 cable that needs to be linked to the RJ-45 connector of the transmitting unit Z57 [TX].
+5V DC: Connect to 5V DC power supply.
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Hardware Installation
1. Connect a HDMI™ or DVI source (such as a Blu-ray Disc player) to the transmitting unit Z57 [TX].
2. Connect a HDMI™ or DVI display (such as a LCD TV) to the receiving unit Z57 [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 unit to the power jack of the receiving unit Z57 [RX].
6. Plug in 5V DC power supply unit to the power jack of the transmitting unit Z57 [TX].
7. 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 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!
EDID Learning
1.Turn on Z57 [TX].
2.Turn “MODE” on the transmitter unitZ57 [TX] counterclockwise [4] to 7.
3.Connect the HDMI display to “HDMI IN” on the Z57 [TX] with a HDMI cable and better not connect to video source.The
LED on the RJ-45 connector of Z57 [TX] will dim and light again, which indicates the EDID learning procedure is
complete.
4.Turn “MODE” on the Z57 [TX] clockwise [3]from 7to 0(for surround sound) or 1(for stereo). Themostimportant
thingisdon’tlettherotaryarrowpassthroughmode5andMode6whichwillerasetheEDIDjustlearnedand
restoretodefaultEDID.
5.Unplug the HDMI™ cable from the display and follow the instruction in [Hardware Installation] to set up the Zektor
Incorporated SoloCAT™and enjoy the experience.
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HDMI™
Pin 1 TMDS Data2+ Pin 8 TMDS Data0 Shield Pin 15 SCL
Pin Definition
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 +5 V 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[RJ-45]
Pair of Cat-5/5e/6 Cable Definition
White/orange stripe TX0–
Orange solid TX0+
White/green stripe TX1–
Blue solid TX2–
White/blue stripe TX2+
Green solid TX1+
White/brown stripe TXC–
Brown solid TXC+
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Notice
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 issue that would shorten the product life significantly!
2. If the DVI or HDMI™ device requires the EDID information, please use EDID Reader/Writer to retrieve and provide DVI
or HDMI display EDID information.
3. All HDMI™ over CAT5 transmission distances are measured using Belden 1583A CAT5e 125MHz UTP cable and
ASTRODESIGN Video Signal Generator VG-859C.
4. The transmission length is largely affected by the type of Cat-5/5e/6 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 [1,000ft] 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. Asolid 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.
5. EIA/TIA-568-B termination (T568B) for Cat-5/5e/6 cables is recommended for better performance.
6. To reduce the interference among the unshielded twisted pairs of wires in Cat-5/5e/6 cable, one can use shielded STP
cables to improve EMI problems, which is worsen in long transmission.
7. Because the quality of the CAT5/6 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.
8. 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
Unshielded (UTP)
Solid Shielded (STP)
Unshielded (UTP)
Stranded Shielded (STP)
Termination Please use EIA/TIA-568-B termination (T568B) at any time
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Limited Warranty
Zektor Incorporated (“Zektor”) warrants the SoloCAT™ HDMI™ over single CAT5e/6 Extender to
be free from defects in the material and workmanship for 1 year from the date of purchase from the
Zektor or an authorized dealer. Should this product fail to be in good working order within 1 year
warranty period, Zektor, at its option, repair or replace the unit, provided that the unit has not been
subjected to accident, disaster, abuse or any unauthorized modifications including static discharge and
power surge. This warranty is offered by Zektor for its BUYER with direct transaction only. This warranty
is void if the warranty seal on the metal housing is broken.
Unit that fails under conditions other than those covered will be repaired at the current price of parts
and labor in effect at the time of repair. Such repairs are warranted for 90 days from the day of
reshipment to the BUYER. If the unit is delivered by mail, customers agree to insure the unit or assume
the risk of loss or damage in transit. Under no circumstances will a unit be accepted without a return
authorization number.
The warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied, including without limitations, any
other implied warranty or fitness or merchantability for any particular purpose, all of which are expressly
disclaimed.
Product must not be physically damaged or chassis opened. All original parts must be returned to
Zektor unless instructed otherwise. Cables and power adapters are limited to a 30 day warranty and
must be free from any markings, scratches, and neatly coiled.
The content of this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate. However,
Zektor assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this manual. Zektor will
NOT be liable for direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages resulting from any
defect or omission in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. Also, the technical
information contained herein regarding the Zektor Incorporated SoloCAT™ features and specifications
is subject to change without further notice.
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