Zektor Z57BD2C User manual

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Zektor 2CAT™
Z57BD2C
HDMI™ 1.3 over CAT5 Extender with
Bi-directional IR Pass-through
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UserManual
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Assembled in the USA
Designed by you. Built by us. ™

SafetyandNotice
The Zektor 2CAT™ Z57BD2C HDMI™ 1.3c over CAT5e/6 extender with Bi-directional IR Pass-through has been
tested for conformance to safety regulations and requirements, and has been certified for international use. However, like all
electronic equipments, the Z57BD2C 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 2CAT™ Z57BD2C HDMI™ 1.3c over CAT5e/6 extender with Bi-directional IR Pass-through boosts up
your HDMI transmission distance up to 60m (200ft) in HDTV 720p / 1080i format. With two low cost Cat-5/5e/6 cables, 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 remote HDM™I displays such as HDTV, LCD PC monitors, or projectors.This cost effective
flexibility makes HDCP compliant DVD players or PS3 transmit high quality video and audio at a greater distance and the
minimal cost. In addition, with the embedded infrared (IR) receiver and blaster on both TX and RX units to facilitate the IR
pass-through, users can enjoy high quality audio/video and control the HDMI™ sources from the remote site instantly.
The Z57BD2C includes two units: Z57BD2C [TX] as the transmitting unit and Z57BD2C [RX ] as the receiving unit. The
transmitting unit is used to transfer the audio/video and capture and receive IR signals through two low cost Cat-5/5e/6
cables. The receiving unit is responsible for equalizing transferred HDMI multimedia data and re-sending IR signals received
from the remote control of the HDMI™ source device or capturing IR packets to bypassing IR signals to nearby IR equipped
devices. The transmission distance between the sending and receiving units can be up to 60m (200ft) under HD resolution
(720p or 1080i) or 40m (130ft) under Full HD resolution (1080p). With 8-level equalization rotary control switch on the
receiving unit, users can adjust the strength of the signal level to the received HDMI™ signals accordingly, and therefore
optimize the transmission length between HDM™I source and display.
Features
zHDMI™ 1.3c compliant
zExtends the transmission distance up to 60m (200ft) from the sources under 1080i or 720p
zExtends the transmission distance up to 40m (130ft) from the sources under 1080p
zProvides independent DDC channel, fully HDCP™ compliant
zMinimizes the cable skew by adjustable 8-level equalization rotary control switch
zSupport bi-directional full bandwidth of IR signal, 20KHz ~ 60KHz
zPure unaltered uncompressed 7.1ch digital HDMI over CAT5/6 cable transmission
zWall mounting housing design for easy and robust installation
zAllows cascading
zPerfectly integrated with other HDM™I 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RJ‐45connectorsisrecommended.
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Specifications&PackageContents
Model Name Z57BD2C
Technical Z57BD2C
[TX] Z57BD2C [RX ]
Role of usage Transmitter [TX] Receiver [RX ]
HDMI compliance HDMI 1.3c
HDCP compliance Yes
Videobandwidth Single-link 225MHz [6.75Gbps]
Videosupport 480i / 480p/ 720p / 1080i / 1080p60
HDMI over UTP
transmission [8-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 rotary switch for signal level 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]
IR pass-thru Bi-directional
Input 1x HDMI
1x 3.5mm 1x RJ-45 1x 3.5mm
Output 1x RJ-45
1x 3.5mm 1x HDMI 1x 3.5mm
HDMI source control Controllable via Bi-directional IR
pass-through path
IR remote control Electro-optical characteristics: τ= 25°
Carrier frequency: 20-60kHz
HDMI connector TypeA[19-pin female]
RJ-45 connector WE/SS 8P8C with 2 LED indicators
3.5mm connector IR blaster IR receiver
Rotary control switch None None Signal level
Mechanical Z57BD2C
Housing Metal enclosure
Model [TX/RX ] – 85x60x25mm [3.3”x2.4”x1”] 93x60x25mm [3.7”x2.4”x1”]
Package 270 x 175 x 80mm [10.6”x6.9”x3.1”]
Dimensions
[Lx W x H] Carton 450 x 370 x 300mm (1’6”x1’3”x1’]
Model 315g [11oz] 320g [11oz] 405g [14oz]
Weight Package 685g [1.5 lbs] 720g [1.6 lbs] 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 Z57BD2C [TX & RX ]
2x IR blaster
2x IR receiver
1x 5V power adapter
1x User Manual
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Panel Descriptions
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FrontPanel—TransmittingUnitZ57BD2C[TX]
1. IR Receiver: Infrared 3.5mm socket for plugging in the extension cable of IR receiver.
2. IR Blaster: Infrared 3.5mm socket for plugging in the extension cable of IR blaster
3. HDMI IN: Connect to a HDM™I source with a HDM™I male-male cable here
RearPanel—TransmittingUnitZ57BD2C[TX]
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4. A/V SIGNAL: Plug in a Cat-5/5e/6 cable that needs to be linked to the A/V SIGNAL port of the receiving unit Z57BD2C
[RX ].
5. CTRL CHANNEL: Plug in a Cat-5/5e/6 cable that needs to be linked to the CTRL CHANNEL port of the receiving unit
Z57BD2C [RX ].
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FrontPanel—ReceivingUnitZ57BD2C[RX]
6. IR Receiver: Infrared 3.5mm socket for plugging in the extension cable of IR receiver.
7. IR Blaster: Infrared 3.5mm socket for plugging in the extension cable of IR blaster
8. HDMI OUT: Connect to a HDMI™ display with a HDMI™ male-male cable here.
RearPanel—ReceivingUnitZ57BD2C[RX]
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9. A/V SIGNAL: Plug in a Cat-5/5e/6 cable that needs to be linked to the A/V SIGNAL port of the transmitting unit
Z57BD2C [TX].
10. CTRL CHANNEL: Plug in a Cat-5/5e/6 cable that needs to be linked to the CTRL CHANNEL port of the transmitting
unit Z57BD2C [TX].
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Pin Definition
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 +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]
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Pair of Cat-5/5e/6 Cable Definition
White/orange stripe TX0–
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Orange solid TX0+
White/green stripe TX1–
Blue solid TX2–
White/blue stripe TX2+
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Green solid TX1+
White/brown stripe TXC–
Brown solid TXC+
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IR Pass-through
IR Blaster IR Receiver
IRSockets
IR Blaster: Plug in the IR blaster here to emit all IR command signals received from the IR receiver to control the HDMI
source devices.
IR Receiver: Plug in the IR receiver here to receive all IR command signals from the IR remote controls of the HDMI
source devices.
CAUTION!
IncorrectinsertionforIRblasterandIRreceivertowrong3.5mminfraredsocketsmayresultinthe
failureoftheIRextenders.PleasecheckcarefullybeforepluggingintheIRextendertotherespective
IRsockets.
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3.5mmconnection
IR Blaster IR Receiver
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YoucanbuyanyIRextensioncablesinthemarketthatarecompatibletothedefinitionoftheIRsocketsfor
thematrixifnecessaryforreplacementuse.However,IRcableslongerthan2m(6‐ft)maynotwork.
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Hardware Installation
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!! MAKE SURE YOU CONNECT THE IR CONNECTIONS CORRECTLY !!
1. Connect your HDM™I or DVI source (such as a Blu-ray Disc player) to the transmitting unit Z57BD2C [TX].
2. Connect the IR blaster and receiver to the transmitting unit Z57BD2C [TX], and typically make the IR blaster directly
point to the IR sensor of the HDM™I source device(s).
3. Connect your HDMI or DVI display (such as a LCD or plasma HDTV) to the receiving unit Z57BD2C [RX ].
4. Connect the IR receiver and blaster to the receiving unit Z57BD2C [RX ], and typically make the IR receiver directly
point to the user.
5. Connect two CAT5e/6 cables between the transmitting and receiving units via A/V SIGNAL and CTRL CHANNEL ports
respectively.
6. Make sure your Cat-5/5e/6 cables are tightly connected and not loose.
7. Plug in 5V DC power cord to the power jack of the receiving unit Z57BD2C [RX ].
8. If you see flickering or blinking image on the display, try to 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. Try adjusting the signal level from 7
to 0 to find the optimal setting for the HDMI™ over CAT5 transmission.
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Notice
1. If the DVI or HDMI™ device requires the EDID information, please use EDID Reader/Writer to retrieve and provide
EDID information of the DVI or HDMI™ display.
2. All HDM™I over CAT5 transmission distances are measured using Belden 1583ACAT5e 125MHz UTP cable and
ASTRODESIGN Video Signal Generator VG-859C.
3. 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 or 1,000ft bulk cables) can
transmit a lot longer signals than stranded UTPcables (usually in the form of fixed length patch cords).Asolid UTP
Cat-5e cable shows longer transmission range than a 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 Cat-5/5e/6 cables is recommended for better performance.
5. To reduce the interference among the unshielded twisted pairs of wires in Cat-5/5e/6 cable, shielded STPcables are
better suited than unshielded UTP cables to improve EMI problems, which is worsen in long transmission.
6. Because the quality of the CAT-5/6 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.
7. If your HDMI™ display has multiple HDMI™ inputs, it is found that the first HDMI™ input [HDM™I input #1] generally
can produce better transmission performance among all HDMI™ inputs.
8. Wrongly inserted IR blaster and IR receiver to wrong 3.5mm infrared sockets may result in the failure of the IR
extenders. Please check carefully before plugging in the IR extender to the respective IR sockets.
Performance Guide for HDMI over CAT5/6 Cable Transmission
Performance rating Type of CAT5/6 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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