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User Guide
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DVI & HDMI
HFX 100 Series
HFX 100 Tx and HFX 100 Rx HDMI Signal Extenders
68-2260-01 Rev. A
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Safety Instructions Safety Instructions • English Chinese Simplified （简体中文） 警告：D产品上的这个标志意在警告用户该产品机壳内有暴露的危险 WARNING: This symbol, D, when used on the product, is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within 电压，有触电危险。 the product’s enclosure that may present a risk of electric shock. 注意：I 产 品 上 的 这个 标 志 意在 提 示用户设备 随 附的用户手 册 中 有 ATTENTION: This symbol, I, when used on the product, is intended 重要的操作和维护(维修）说明。 to alert the user of important operating and mai
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FCC Class A Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. The Class A limits provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Op
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Conventions Used in this Guide Notifications The following notifications are used in this guide: WARNING: A warning indicates a situation that has the potential to result in death or severe injury. CAUTION: A caution indicates a situation that may result in minor injury. ATTENTION: Attention indicates a situation that may damage or destroy the product or associated equipment. NOTE: A note draws attention to important information. Specifications Availability Product specifications are availa
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Contents Specifications Availability ..................................iv Introduction............................................................ 1 About the HFX 100 Tx and HFX 100 Rx .............. 1 Features ............................................................. 1 Application Diagram ........................................... 2 Product Label ..................................................... 2 Panels and Cables ................................................ 3 Front Panel ........
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HFX 100 • Contents vi
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Introduction This guide describes the function, installation and operation of the HFX 100 Tx transmitter and HFX 100 Rx receiver. Unless otherwise stated, the terms “HFX 100,” “HDMI extender,” and “extender” refer to both units. The term “transmitter” refers to the HFX 100 Tx and the term “receiver” refers to the HFX 100 Rx. This Introduction provides the following information: • About the HFX 100Tx and HFX 100Rx • Features • Application Diagram About the HFX 100 Tx and HFX 100 Rx The Extr
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Application Diagram Extron HFX 100 Tx Transmitter Up to 300m ( 984 ft ) on Multimode Fiber HDMI Extron HFX 100 Rx Receiver Blu-ray Player HDMI Flat Panel Display Figure 1. Typical HFX 100 Application Product Label This label is affixed to the bottom of the unit. DFX/HFX 100 Series About Extron Electronics 1025 East Ball Road Anaheim, CA 92805 Class 1 Laser Product 33-2458-02 21.CFR 1040.10 www.extron.com Rev. A HFX 100 • Introduction 2 POWER 12V HFX 100 Tx - - A MAX OUTPUT INPUT STANDBY/ON PQL
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Panels and Cables This section discusses the features and cabling of: • Front Panel • HFX 100 Tx Rear Panel • HFX 100 Rx Rear Panel Front Panel Both the Transmitter and Receiver have identical front panels: a Extron Extron Figure 2. HFX 100 Tx and HFX 100 Rx Front Panel Front Panel LED — lights amber if the unit (transmitter or receiver) is receiving power a from the 12 VDC power supply. The Transmitter LED lights green if the unit is receiving a TMDS clock signal. The Receiver LED lights
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12 VDC power input — Connect the provided 12 VDC power supply to the front panel a captive screw connectors. When power is provided to the unit but there is no DVI input, the front panel lights amber. Back Panel Power Receptacle POWER 12V 1.0A MAX DC Power Cord Captive Screw Connector Ground +12 VDC External Power Supply (12 VDC, 1 A ) AC Power Cord Figure 4. 12 VDC Power Connection to HFX 100 ATTENTION: • Always use a power supply provided by or specified by Extron. Use of an unauthori
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Optical output connector — Connect one end of one multimode fiber optic cable (not c provided) into this LC connector. The other end connects into the LC input connector on the HFX 100 Rx. The cable can be up to 984 feet (300 m) in length. CAUTION: • Possible Damage to Eyesight. The HFX 100 Tx outputs continuous laser (Class 1 rated), which may be harmful and dangerous to the eyes; use with caution. Do not look into the rear panel fiber optic cable connector or into the fiber optic cable i
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Optical input connector — Connect one end of the multimode fiber optic cable (not c provided) into this LC connector. The other end connects into the LC output connector on the HFX 100 Tx. CAUTION: • Possible Damage to Eyesight. The HFX 100 Tx outputs continuous laser (Class 1 rated), which may be harmful and dangerous to the eyes; use with caution. Do not look into the rear panel fiber optic cable connector or into the fiber optic cable itself. Plug the attached dust cap into the optical
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Installation To install the HFX 100 extender, follow these instructions: 1. Mount the HFX 100 Tx and HFX 100 Rx in suitable locations (see page 9). 2. Connect the provided power supply to the HFX 100 Tx (see page 4). The front panel LED lights amber. 3. Connect the provided power supply to the HFX 100 Rx (see page 5). The front panel LED lights amber. 4. Connect the transmitter and receiver using a multimode fiber optic cable (see page 5). 5. Connect the HDMI display device to the HFX 100 Rx
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Reference Information This section provides information about: • Included Parts • Optional Accessories • Mounting Included Parts Because the HFX 100 Tx and HFX 100 Rx are compatible with other Extron products, they are sold as individual units. Description Part Number HFX 100 Tx 60-1254-12 or HFX 100 Rx 60-1254-13 12 VDC, 1A power supply 2-pole, 3.5 mm captive screw connector 4 rubber feet (not attached) HFX 100 Setup Guide HFX 100 • Reference Information 8
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Mounting Desktop Placement Attach the four provided rubber feet to the bottom of the HFX 100 transmitter or receiver and place it in any convenient location. Rack Mounting UL Guidelines for Rack Mounting The following Underwriters Laboratories (UL) guidelines are relevant to the safe installation of these products in a rack: Elevated operating ambient temperature — If the units are installed in a closed or multi- unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may
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Extron Warranty Extron Electronics warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase. In the event of malfunction during the warranty period attributable directly to faulty workmanship and/or materials, Extron Electronics will, at its option, repair or replace said products or components, to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to restore said product to proper operating condition, provided that it is returned within t
