ASP-CATx1RS HDMI Single CAT Extender with Bi-Directional IR & RS-232 User Manual Manual Number: 120625
Safety and Notice The ASP-CATX1RS HDMI has been tested for conformity to safety regulations and requirements, and has been certified for international use. However, like all electronic equipment, the ASP-CATX1RS 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. Follow all instructions and warnings marked on this unit.
Introduction The ASP-CATX1RS HDMI over Single CAT6 Extender with RS-232, IR, and Auto EDID learning boosts up your video/audio transmission distance up to 60m (200ft) in HDTV 1080i format, 40m (130ft) in HDTV 1080p format,(24 bit) and 20m (65ft) in HDTV 1080p with 36-bit color depth. ASP-CATX1RS also supports the most advanced 3D video format complaint with HDMI 3D specification and therefore guarantees the highest 3D video compatibility on the market. With only one cost effective Cat.
Features • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • HDMI 3D & Deep Color Extend the transmission up to 60m (200ft) from the HDMI source at HD 1080i or 720p 24-bit Extend the transmission up to 40m (130ft) from the HDMI source at Full HD 1080p 24-bit Extend the transmission up to 20m (65ft) from the HDMI source at Full HD 1080p 36-bit HDCP 1.1 compliant Minimize the cable skew by adjustable 8-level equalization control Auto EDID Pure unaltered uncompressed 7.1ch digital HDMI over Cat.
Specifications & Package Contents Model Name Technical Role of usage HDMI compliance HDCP compliance Video bandwidth Video support HDMI transmission over LAN cable [24-bit] Audio support Signal level equalization Input TMDS signal Input DDC signal ESD protection PCB stack-up ASP-CATX1RS ASP-CATX1RS-RX ASP-CATX1RS-TX Transmitter [TX] Receiver [RX] HDMI Deep Color & 3D Yes Single-link 225MHz [6.
Panel Descriptions Front View — Transmitting Unit ASP-CATX1RS-TX 1. RS-232: Connect to PC serial port with a DSUB-9 male-male cable here 2. MODE: A - EDID Full-HD(1080p@60) - 24bit 2D video & 7.1ch audio B - EDID Full-HD(1080p@60) - 24bit 2D video & 2ch audio C - EDID Full-HD(1080p@60) - 24bit 3D video & 7.1ch audio D - EDID Full-HD(1080p@60) - 24bit 3D video & 2ch audio E - EDID HD(1080p@30)(1080i@60)(720p@60) - 24bit 2D video & 7.
Front View — Receiving Unit ASP-CATX1RS-RX 9. RS-232: Connect to PC serial port with a DSUB-9 male-male cable here 10. Signal Level: Adjust the 8-level equalization control to the received HDMI signals. The HDMI signal level varies from MAX (strongest) to MIN (weakest) for respective transmission length from longest possible range to short distance. Please adjust the signal level from MIN to MAX and stop turning the rotary switch whenever the audio/video is playing normally.
Hardware Installation 1. Connect a HDMI or DVI source (such as a Blu-ray Disc player) to the transmitting unit ASP-CATX1RS-TX. 2. Connect a HDMI or DVI display (such as a LCD TV) to the receiving unit ASP-CATX1RS-RX. 3. Connect IR Blaster/Receiver to both TX and RX units and or RS-232 connections. 4. Connect a Cat-5/5e/6 cable between the transmitting and receiving units. 5. Make sure this Cat-5/5e/6 cable is tightly connected and not loose. 6.
IR Pass-through IR Extenders 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!!! Wrongly insert IR blaster and IR receiver to wrong 3.5mm infrared sockets may result in the failure of the IR extenders.
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.
Notice 1. All HDMI over CAT5 transmission distances are measured using Belden Cat-5e 125MHz LAN cable and ASTRODESIGN Video Signal Generator VG-859C. The transmission distance is defined as the distance between the transmitting unit (TX) and the receiving unit (RX). 2. The transmission length is largely affected by the type of LAN cables, the type of HDMI sources, and the type of HDMI display.
Limited Warranty Aurora Multimedia Corp. (“Manufacturer”) warrants that this product is free of defects in both materials and workmanship for a period of 3 years as defined herein for parts and labor from date of purchase. Motorized mechanical parts (Hard Drives, DVD, etc), mechanical parts (buttons, doors, etc), remotes and cables are covered for a period of 1 year. Batteries are not covered by this warranty.
