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VX-HDMI-TP-3D40M
3D HDMI Extender
Boost your video/audio transmission distance
®
BLACK BOX
up to 200 feet (60 m) in HDTV 1080i,
130 feet (40 m) in HDTV 1080p, or 65 feet
(20 m) in HDTV 1080p with 36-bit color depth.
Customer Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S.
call 724-746-5500) • FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days
Support
Information a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 • Mailing address:
Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence
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Trademarks Used in this Manual Trademarks Used in this Manual Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks of BB Technologies, Inc. Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners. Page 2 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com
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FCC and IC RFI Statements/NOM Statement FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy, and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause inter ference to radio communication. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Sub
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NOM Statement 5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua — por ejemplo, cerca de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca de una alberca, etc. 6. El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carritos o pedestales que sean recomendados por el fabricante. 7. El aparato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo sólo como sea recomendado por el fabricante. 8. Servicio—El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo eléctrico más allá a lo descrito en las i
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NOM Statement 18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando: A: El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido dañado; u B: Objectos han caído o líquido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato; o C: El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia; o D: El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su desempeño; o E: El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido dañada. 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 5
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Safety Instructions Safety Instructions The 3D HDMI Extender has been tested for conformance to safety regulations and requirements, and has been certified for international use. However, like all electronic equipment, the extender 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. • D o not attempt to service this unit yo
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Table of Contents Table of Contents 1. Specifications ................................................................................................8 2. Overview ................................................................................................9 2.1 Introduction ........................................................................................9 2.2 Features ..............................................................................................9 2.3 What’s In
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Chapter 1: Specifications 1. Specifications Audio Support — Surround sound (up to 7.1 ch) or stereo digital audio Compliance — HDMI Deep Color and full 3D, HDCP, HDMI 1.3a Equalization — 8-level digital control at RX ESD Protection — (1) human body model: ±19 kV (air-gap discharge) and ±12 kV (contact discharge); (2) core chipset: ±8 kV HDMI over Coax Transmission Range — Full HD (1080p): 130 ft. (40 m) using CAT5e cable, 165 ft. (50 m) using CAT6 cable; HD (720p/1080i): 165 ft. (50 m)
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Chapter 2: Overview 2. Overview 2.1 Introduction The 3D HDMI Extender boosts your video/audio transmission distance up to 200 feet (60 meters) in HDTV 1080i format, 130 feet (40 m) in HDTV 1080p format, and 65 feet (20 m) in HDTV 1080p with 36-bit color depth. The extender also supports the most advanced 3D video format compliant with the HDMI 1.3a specification and therefore guarantees the highest 3D video compatibility on the market. With only one CAT5/5e/6 cable, users can readily e
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Chapter 2: Overview NOTES: 1. The claimed transmission distance here depends on the installed cable grade, source device, and display. 2. For CAT5/coax transmission, you must use a solid cable, not stranded cable. Any keystone jack along the transmission path will decrease the transmission performance significantly. 2.3 What’s Included Your package should contain the following items. If anything is missing or damaged, contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500 or info@blackbox.
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Chapter 2: Overview 3 4 Figure 2-2. Transmitter back panel. Table 2-1. Transmitter components. Number Component Description 1 EDID mode switch See Table 2-2. Connects to an HDMI source with 2 HDMI in connector an HDMI male-male cable. Connects to a 5-VDC power 3 +5 VDC power connector supply. RJ-45 connector: Plug in a CAT5/5e/6 cable that will 4 HDMI signal out link to the receiver. 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 11
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Chapter 2: Overview Table 2-2. EDID mode switch options. Number Video Audio [Video]—2D/Full-HD 24-bit [Audio]—up to 7.1 ch 0 1080p@60 surround sound [Video]— 2D/Full-HD 24-bit [Audio]—up to 2.0 ch 1 1080p@60 surround sound [Video]—2D/Full-HD 36-bit [Audio]—up to 7.1 ch 2 1080p@60 surround sound [Video]—2D/Full-HD 36-bit [Audio]—up to 2.0 ch 3 1080p@60 surround sound [Video]—2D/HD 24-bit [Audio]—up to 7.1 ch 4 (1080p@30)(1080i@60) surround sound (720p@60) [Video]—2D/HD 24-bit [Audio]—
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Chapter 2: Overview 2.4.2 Receiver Figures 2-3 and 2-4 show the receiver’s front and back panels. Table 2-2 describes its components. 1 2 Figure 2-3. Receiver front panel. 3 4 Figure 2-4. Receiver back panel. 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 13
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Chapter 2: Overview Table 2-2. Receiver components. Number Component Description +5-VDC power Connects to a 5-VDC power 1 connector supply unit. RJ-45 connector: Plug in a CAT5/5e/6 cable that will 2 HDMI signal in link to the transmitter. Adjusts the 8-level signal equalization control to the received HDMI signals. The HDMI signal level varies from 0 (strongest) to 7 (weakest) for respective transmission length from the longest possible range to a short 3 Signal level distance. Dia
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Chapter 2: Overview 2.5 Typical Configuration HDMI cable VX-HDMI-TP-3D40M Transmitter CATx cable CATx cable VX-HDMI-TP-3D40M Receiver HDMI cable Figure 2-3. Connection diagram. 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 15
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Chapter 3: Hardware Installation 3. Hardware Installation 1. Connect an HDMI or DVI source (such as a Blu-ray disc player) to the transmitter. 2. Connect an HDMI or DVI display (such as an LCD TV) to the receiver. 3. Connect a CAT5/5e/6 cable between the transmitter and the receiver. 4. Make sure the CAT5/5e/6 cable is tightly connected (not loose). 5. Plug in the 5-VDC power supply to the receiver’s power jack. 6. Plug in the 5-VDC power supply to the transmitter’s power jack. 7. If you see
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Chapter 4: EDID Learning 4. EDID Learning 1. Po wer off the transmitter and disconnect the CAT5/5e/6 cable between the transmitter and the receiver. 2. Using an HDMI cable, connect the HDMI display to the “HDMI IN” connector on the transmitter. 3. Set “MODE” on the transmitter. 4. Power on the transmitter. 5. The LED next to the RJ-45 connector on the transmitter will dim and light again, which indicates that the EDID learning procedure is complete. 6. Unplug the HDMI cable from the displa
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Chapter 5: Performance Notes 5. Performance Notes 1. W hen you adjust the signal level on the receiver, dial the rotary control switch from 7 to 0 and stop turning the rotary switch whenever the audio/video is playing normally. Inappropriately setting the signal level might damage the extender. 2. If the DVI or HDMI device requires the EDID information, use the EDID reader/ writer to retrieve and provide DVI or HDMI display EDID information. 3. The transmission length is largely affected by
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Chapter 5: Performance Notes Table 5-1. HDMI performance guide. Performance rating Type of category cable Wiring Shielding CAT5 CAT5e CAT6 Unshielded (UTP) *** **** ***** Solid Shielded (STP) *** *** **** Unshielded (UTP) * ** ** Stranded Shielded (STP) * * ** Termination Always use EIA/TIA-568B termination. NOTE: The number of asterisks in Table 5-1 indicates the performance quality (more asterisks = better performance). 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 19
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Appendix A: Pin Definitions Appendix. Pin Definitions A.1 HDMI Figure A-1. Type A HDMI receptacle. Table A-1. HDMI female connector pinning. Pin Pin Number Signal Number Signal Pin 1 TMDS Data2+ Pin 11 TMDS Clock Shield Pin 2 TMDS Data2 Shield Pin 12 TMDS Clock- Pin 3 TMDS Data2- Pin 13 Not connected Reserved (Not Pin 4 TMDS Data1+ Pin 14 connected on device) Pin 5 TMDS Data1 Shield Pin 15 SCL Pin 6 TMDS Data- Pin 16 SDA Pin 7 TMDS Data0+ Pin 17 DDC/CEC Ground Pin 8 TMDS Data0 Shield Pin 18 +
