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Chapter
VSPX-HDMI1X4-TX VSPX-HDMI-CSRX
VSPX-HDMI-RX
™
MediaCento HX Transmitter and Receivers
Extend HDMI signals over CATx cable.
®
BLACK BOX
• VSPX-HDMI-RX works with a VSPX-HDMI1X4-TX to connect
an HD or 3D screen in a MediaCento HX deployment.
• VSPX-CSRX works with a VSPX-HDMI1X4-TX to connect
an HD or 3D screen and can be cascaded to a second display.
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call 724-746-5500) • FREE technical support 24 hour
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Trademarks Used in this Manual Trademarks Used in this Manual Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks, and iCOMPEL and MediaCento are 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 interf erence 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 Subp
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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/Safety Notice 17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación. 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
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Table of Contents Table of Contents 1. Specifications ...............................................................................................7 2. Overview ...............................................................................................9 2.1 Introduction .......................................................................................9 2.2 Features ..............................................................................................9 2.2.1 VSPX-HDMI
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Chapter 1: Specifications 1. Specifications Audio Support — Surround sound (up to 7.1ch) or stereo digital audio Equalization — VSPX-HDMI1X4-TX: Built-in; VSPX-HDMI-CSRX: 8-level digital output signal equalization ESD Protection — (1) human body model: ±19 kV (air-gap discharge) and ±12 kV (contact discharge); (2) core chipset: ±8 kV HDCP Compliance — Yes HDMI Compliance — HDMI deep color and 3D Housing — Metal enclosure Input DDC Signal — 5 Volts (peak-to-peak, TTL) Input TMDS Signal —
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Chapter 1: Specifications Indicators — VSPX-HDMI1X4-TX: (2) LEDs: (1) RED Power, (1) GREEN Signal; VSPX-HDMI-RX: (2) RJ-45 LEDs: Power; VSPX-HDMI-CSRX: (6) LEDs: (1) RED Power, (1) GREEN HDMI/DVI, (2) RJ-45 Signal in status, (2) RJ-45 Signal out power Temperature Tolerance — Operating: +32 to +104° F (0 to +40° C); Storage: -4 to +140° F (-20 to +60° C) Relative Humidity — 20 to 90%, noncondensing Power — VSPX-HDMI1X4-TX: 5-VDC, 4 A, 13 watts (maximum); VSPX-HDMI-RX: 5-VDC, 4-A, 1
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Chapter 2: Overview 2. Overview 2.1 Introduction The VSPX-HDMI1X4-TX transmitter works with the VSPX-HDMI-RX or VSPX- HDMI-CSRX receiver to extend high-definition video and high-quality audio to different locations over a long distance. The transmitters are cascadable, enabling you to increase the number of total displays. The input HDMI source can be duplicated and distributed to up to four HDMI enabled displays linked by CAT5/5e/6 cables with HDMI over CAT5 receivers (VSPX-HDMI). If you o
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Chapter 2: Overview 2.2.2 Additional Features for VSPX-HDMI1X4-TX • Regenerates the HDMI signal. • HDMI local output for monitoring. • Supports default HDMI EDID and can learn the EDID of displays. • Extends up to 66 feet (20 m) of input HDMI cable. • O utputs video up to 200 feet (60 m) over CATx cable using HD (720p/1080p). • O utputs video up to 130 feet (40 m) over CATx cable using Full HD (1080p). • Wallmountable. NOTE: T he cable length depends on the characteristics and quality of the cab
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Chapter 2: Overview 2.3 What’s Included Your package should include the following items. If anything is missing or damaged, contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500 or info@blackbox.com. 2.3.1 VSPX-HDMI1X4-TX • (1) 1X4 Transmitter (VSPX-HDMI1X4-TX) • (1) 5-VDC, international 4-A in-line power supply unit with US power cord • (2) mounting screws • This user’s manual 2.3.2 VSPX-HDMI-RX • (1) Receiver (VSPX-HDMI-RX) • (1) 5-VDC, international 4-A in-line power supply unit with US pow
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Chapter 2: Overview 3 4 5 6 Figure 2-2. Transmitter’s back panel. 7 8 9 10 Figure 2-3. Transmitter’s top panel. Page 12 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com
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Chapter 2: Overview Table 2-1. Transmitter’s components. Number Component Description ON when power to the unit is on. 1 Power LED OFF when power is off. ON when HDMI source signal is detected. 2 Signal LED OFF when no HDMI signal is detected. +5 VDC power Connects to 5 VDC, 4 A interlocking 3 power adapter. connector HDMI input 4 Connects to HDMI source. connector HDMI output 5 Links to HDMI output for local monitor. connector (4) RJ-45 6 CATx output 1–4 connectors 7 SW1 2D/3D mode 8 SW2 A
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Chapter 2: Overview 2.4.2 Receiver (VSPX-HDMI-RX) Figures 2-4 and 2-5 show the front and back panels of the receiver. Table 2-2 describes its components. 1 2 3 4 Figure 2-4. Receiver’s front panel. 5 6 Figure 2-5. Receiver’s back panel. Page 14 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com
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Chapter 2: Overview Table 2-2. Receiver’s components. Number Component Description Interlocking Connects to +5 VDC power supply 1 power jack unit. 2 Power LED Lights when power is on. 3 RJ-45 connector Interconnect. 4 Power LED Lights when power is on. Adjust the 8-level equalization control to the received HDMI male-male cable. The HDMI signal level varies from 0 (strongest) to 7 (weakest) for respective transmission length from longest possible range to short 5 8-position switch dista
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Chapter 2: Overview 2.4.3 Cascadable Receiver (VSPX-HDMI-CSRX) Figures 2-6 and 2-7 show the front and back panels of the cascadable receiver. Table 2-3 describes its components. 1 Figure 2-6. Cascadable receiver’s front panel. 9 10 11 12 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Figure 2-7. Cascadable receiver’s back panel. Table 2-3. Cascadable receiver’s components. Number Component Description 1 Power LED Lights when power to the unit is on. ON when HDMI signal
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Chapter 2: Overview Table 2-3 (Continued). Cascadable receiver’s components. Number Component Description Adjust the 16-level equalization control corresponding to the transmission distance of receiving HDMI signals. For surround sound audio output, adjust from 0 to 7 (longest-to-shortest transmission length). For stereo audio output, adjust from 8 to F (longest-to- shortest transmission length). We 16-level rotary 3 recommend adjusting from 7 to 0 or control switch from F to 8 to fi
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Chapter 2: Overview Table 2-3 (Continued). Cascadable receiver’s components. Number Component Description 9 Link LED Lights when a link is present. 10 Link LED Lights when a link is present. 11 Power LED Lights when power to the port is on. 12 Power LED Lights when power to the port is on. 2.5 Application Diagrams Figures 2-8 through 2-10 show typical application diagrams for the transmitter, receiver, and cascadable receiver. VSPX-HDMI1X4-TX Diagram Format Rule Size: 0.013 VSPX-HDMI-RX HDMI so
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Chapter 2: Overview VSPX-HDMI1X4-TX VSPX-HDMI-CSRX VSPX-HDMI-CSRX ™ Diagram Format iCOMPEL Rule Size: 0.013 HDMI output monitor HDMI output monitor Figure 2-9. Connection diagram #2. 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 19
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Chapter 2: Overview HDMI monitor ™ iCOMPEL VSPX-HDMI-CSRX Diagram Format CATx cable CATx cable 130 ft. (40 m) 130 ft. (40 m) Rule Size: 0.013 VSPX-HDMI1X4-TX Local HDMI output monitor VSPX-HDMI-RX CATx cable 130 ft. (40 m) HDMI monitor VSPX-HDMI-RX VSPX-HDMI-RX HDMI monitor HDMI monitor Figure 2-10. Connection diagram #3. Page 20 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com
