Model: HE2

 

 

HDMI over Two CAT5/6 Extender

User Manual

 

 

                         

 

 

 

 

 

 

                               

 

(HE2-­‐TX  Front/Back)                                                                             (HE2-­‐RX  Front/Back)  

Made in Taiwan

ZM 071612

SAFETY  AND  NOTICE

 

 

 

   

 

The  HE2  HDMI  over  Two  CAT5/6  Extender  has  been  tested  for  conformity  to  safety   regulations,  requirements,  and  has  been  certified  for  international  use.  However,  like  all   electronic  equipment,  the  HE2  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.  

 Do  not  attempt  to  service  this  unit  yourself,  except  where  explained  in  this  manual.  

 Provide  proper  ventilation,  air  circulation,  and  do  not  use  near  water.  

 Keep  objects  that  might  damage  the  device  away  and  assure  that  the  placement  of  this   unit  is  on  a  stable  surface.  

 Use  only  the  power  adapter,  power  cords,  and  connection  cables  designed  for  this  unit.  

 Do  not  use  liquid  or  aerosol  cleaners  to  clean  this  unit.  Always  unplug  the  power  to  the   device  before  cleaning.  

 

TABLE  OF  CONTENTS  

 

• INTRODUCTION ………………………………… 1 • HARDWARE INSTALLATION ……………

• APPLICATION …………………………………… 2 • NOTICE/PERFORMANCE GUIDE……….

• SPECIFICATION & PACKAGE CONTENTS…… 3 • RJ-45 DIAGRAMS ………………………..

• FEATURES …………………………………......... 4

• PANEL DESCRIPTIONS ………………………... 5

 Transmitting unit > HE2BIR-TX …………... 5

 Receiving unit > HE2BIR-RX …………... 6

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INTRODUCTION

 

 

 

The   HE2   HDMI   over   Two   CAT5/6   Extender   is   3D   compatible,   and   boosts   up   your  

HDMI  transmission  distance  up  to  60m  (200ft)  in  HDTV  720p  /  1080i  format.  With  two  low   cost  Cat5/6  cables,  users  can  easily  extend  HDMI/DVI  signals  from  Blu-­‐ray/DVD  players,  PS3/  

PC’s,  and  any  other  TMDS  compliant  devices  to  distant  Plasma/LCD  TV  sets,  PC  monitors,  or   projectors.   This   cost   effective   solution   makes   HDCP   compliant   DVD   players   or   other   HDMI  

Sources  transmit  high  quality  video  and  audio  at  a  greater  distance,  when  integrating  several   components  apart.    

The  HE2  includes  two  units:  HE2  transmitter  and  HE2  receiver  unit.  The  transmitter  unit   is  used  to  transfer  HDMI  or  DVI  signal  input  over  two  low  cost  Cat-­‐5/6  cables.  The  receiving   unit   is   responsible   for   equalizing   transferred   TMDS   multimedia   data.   The   transmission   distance   between   the   sending   and   receiving   units   can   be   up   to   60m   (200ft)   under   HD  

(720p/1080i)   or   up   to   40m   (130ft)   under   Full   HD   resolution   (1080p).   With   an   8-­‐level   equalization   rotary   control   knob   on   the   receiver   unit,   users   can   adjust   the   equalization   strength  from  the  transmitter  accordingly,  and  therefore  optimize  the  transmission  distance   between  source  and  destination.  

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Model  Name  

Technical  

Role  of  usage  

HDMI  compliance  

HDCP  compliance  

Video  bandwidth  

Video  support  

HDMI  over  UTP   transmission  [8-­‐bit]  

Audio  support  

Equalization  

Input  TMDS  signal  

Input  DDC  signal  

ESD  protection  

PCB  stack-­‐up  

Input  

SPECIFICATIONS  &  PACKAGE  CONTENTS

 

HE2  

HE2-­‐TX  

Transmitter  [TX]  

HE2-­‐RX  

Receiver  [RX]  

Yes  

Yes  

Single-­‐link  225MHz  [6.75Gbps]  

480i  /  480p  /  720p  /  1080i  /  1080p60  up  to  12-­‐bit  

Full  HD  (1080p)-­‐40m  (130ft)  [CAT5e]  /  50m  (165ft)  [CAT6]  

HD  (720p/1080i)-­‐50m  (165ft)  [CAT5e]  /  60m  (200ft)  [CAT6]  

Surround  sound  (up  to  7.1ch)  or  stereo  digital  audio  

8-­‐level  digital  control  at  RX  

1.2  Volts  [peak-­‐to-­‐peak]  

5  Volts  [peak-­‐to-­‐peak,  TTL]  

[1]  Human  body  model  —  ±19kV  [air-­‐gap  discharge]  &  ±12kV  [contact  discharge]  

[2]  Core  chipset  —  ±8kV  

4-­‐layer  board  [impedance  control  —  differential  100Ω;  single  50Ω]  

1x  HDMI   2x  RJ-­‐45  

Output  

HDMI  source  control  

IR  remote  control  

HDMI  connector  

RJ45  connector  

3.5mm  connector  

Rotary  switch  

Mechanical  

Housing  

Dimensions  

[L  x  W  x  H]  

Model  

Package  

Weight  

Model  

Package  

Power  supply  

Power  consumption  

Operation   temperature  

Storage  temperature  

Relative  humidity  

2  x  RJ-­‐45  +  1x2.1mm   1x  HDMI  

No  

N/A  

None  

Type  A  [19-­‐pin  female]  

WE/SS  8P8C  with  2  LED  indicators  

None  

Signal  level  EQ    

HE2  

Metal  enclosure  

[TX/RX]   ─   85  x  60  x  25mm  [3.3”  x  2.4”  x  1”]  

270  x  175  x  80mm  [10.6”  x  6.9”  x  3.1”]  

315g  [11oz]  

685g  [1.5  lbs]  

5V  4A  DC  

1  Watt  [max]  

0~40°C  [32~104°F]  

-­‐20~60°C  [-­‐4~140°F]  

20~90%  RH  [no  condensation]  

Package  Contents  

1x  HE2  [TX  &  RX]  

1x  5V  power  supply  unit  

1x  User  manual  

 

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FEATURES

 

 

 Full  HD  and  3D  compliant  

 Extends  the  transmission  distance  up  to  60m  (200ft)  from  the  sources  under  1080i  or  

720p  (CAT6  cable  recommended  for  best  performance)  

 Extends  the  transmission  distance  up  to  40m  (130ft)  from  the  sources  under  1080p  

(CAT6  cable  recommended  for  best  performance)    

 Provides  independent  DDC  channel,  fully  HDCP  compliant  

 Minimizes  the  cable  skew  by  adjustable  8-­‐level  equalization  control  

 Pure  unaltered  uncompressed  7.1ch  digital  HDMI  audio  over  CAT-­‐5/6  cables  

 Perfectly  integrated  with  other  HDMI  over  CAT-­‐5/6  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  RJ45  connectors  is  recommended.  

 

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PANEL  DESCRIPTIONS

 

 

HE2-TX (Transmitter)

Input  Panel  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HDMI IN

HDMI  IN:  Connect  to  a  HDMI  source  with  a  HDMI  male-­‐male  cable  here.  

 

Output  Panel  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

+5V DC

 

 

  A/V SIGNAL CTRL CHANNEL

 

A/V  SIGNAL:  Connect  to  the  A/V  SIGNAL  port  on  the  receiving  unit  with  a  Cat-­‐5/6  cable.  

CTRL  CHANNEL:  Connect  to  the  CTRL  CHANNEL  port  on  the  receiving  unit  with  a  Cat-­‐5/6   cable.  

+5V  DC:  Connect  to  a  5V  DC  power  supply  unit.  

   

 

 

Note:  In  limited  space  applications  a  special  USB  Power  cable  can  be  used  (Sold  

Separately).  Model:  2USB135L  will  pull  USB  Power  from  USB  on  TV  or  source   components  instead  of  using  enclosed  power  supply.  This  cable  can  also  help  with   some  electrical  interference,  the  types  that  can  cause  HDMI  sync  loss.

 

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PANEL  DESCRIPTIONS  CONTINUED

 

 

HE2-RX (Receiver)

Input  Panel

 

 

A/V SIGNAL CTRL CHANNEL

A/V  SIGNAL:  Connect  to  the  A/V  SIGNAL  port  on  the  transmitting  unit  with  a  Cat-­‐5/6   cable.  

 

CTRL  CHANNEL:  Connect  to  the  CTRL  CHANNEL  port  on  the  transmitting  unit  with  a  

Cat-­‐5/6  cable.  

Output  Panel  

HDMI OUT

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Signal Level

HDMI  OUT:  Connect  to  a  HDMI  display  with  a  HDMI  male-­‐male  cable  here.  

Signal   Level:   Adjust  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  longest  to  shortest  distance.  Dial  the  Signal  Level  from  7  to  

0  and  stop  turning  the  rotary  switch  whenever  the  audio/video  is  playing  normally.  

Inappropriate  signal  level  setting  may  cause  overpowering  issues  that  would  shorten   the  product’s  life  significantly!

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HARDWARE  INSTALLATION

 

 

1. Connect  your  HDMI/DVI  source  (such  as  a  Blu-­‐ray  Disc  player)  to  the  transmitting  unit  

HE2-­‐TX.  

2. Connect  your  HDMI/DVI  display  (such  as  a  LCD  TV)  to  the  receiving  unit  HE2-­‐RX.  

3. Connect  two  Cat-­‐5/6  cables  between  the  transmitting  and  receiving  units  via  A/V  

SIGNAL  and  CTRL  CHANNEL  ports  respectively.  

4. Make  sure  your  Cat-­‐5/6  cables  are  tightly  connected  and  not  loose.  (CAT  6  

Recommended)  

5. Plug  in  5V  DC  power  supply  unit  to  the  power  jack  of  the  transmitting  unit  HE2-­‐TX,  or  use  

USB  Power  Cable.  Model:  2USB135L  (Sold  Separately)  

6. If  you  see  flickering  or  blinking  image  on  the  display,  adjust  the  rotary  control  signal  level   on  the  receiving  unit  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  shortest  transmission  length.  Try  adjusting  the  signal  level  from  7  to  0  to  find  the   optimal  setting  for  the  HDMI  over  CAT5/6  transmission.  

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NOTICE

 

 

1. Adjust  the  8-­‐level  signal  equalization  control  to  the  received  HDMI  signals.  Dial  the  Signal  

Level  from  7  to  0  and  stop  turning  the  rotary  switch  whenever  the  audio/video  is  playing   normally.   Inappropriate   signal   level   setting   may   cause   overpowering   issues   that   would   shorten  the  product’s  life  significantly!  

2. If  the  DVI  or  HDMI  device  requires  the  EDID  information,  please  use  EDID  Reader/Writer   to  retrieve  and  provide  DVI  or  HDMI  EDID  information.  

3. All  HDMI  over  CAT5  transmission  distances  are  measured  using  Belden  CAT5e  125MHz  

UTP  cable  and  ASTRODESIGN  Video  Signal  Generator  VG-­‐859C.  

4. The  transmission  length  is  largely  affected  by  the  type  of  Cat-­‐5/6  cables,  the  type  of  HDMI   sources,  and  the  type  of  HDMI  display.  The  testing  result  shows  solid  UTP  cables  (usually   in   the   form   of   1000ft   bulk   cables)   can   transmit   a   lot   longer   signals   than   stranded   UTP   cables   (usually   in   the   form   of   fixed   length   patch   cords).   Shielded   STP   cables   are   better   suited  than  unshielded  UTP  cables.  A  solid  UTP  Cat-­‐5e  cable  shows  longer  transmission   range   than   stranded   STP   Cat-­‐6   cable.   For   long   extension   applications,   solid   UTP/STP   cables  are  the  only  viable  choice.  

5. EIA/TIA-­‐568-­‐B   termination   (T568B)   for   category   cables   is   recommended   for   better   performance.  

6. To  reduce  the  interference  among  the  unshielded  twisted  pairs  of  wires  in  UTP  cable,  one   can   use   shielded   STP   cables   to   improve   EMI   problems,   which   is   worse   in   long   transmission.  

7. 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-­‐5/6   cables.   For   desired   resolutions   greater  than  1080i  or  1280x1024,  a  Cat-­‐6  cable  is  recommended.    

8. If   your   HDMI   display   has   multiple   HDMI   inputs,   it   is   found   that   the   first   HDMI   input  

[HDMI  input  #1]  generally  can  produce  better  transmission  performance  among  all  HDMI   inputs.  

Performance  Guide  for  HDMI  over  CAT5/6  Cable  Transmission

 

 

Performance  rating  

Wiring   Shielding  

Unshielded  (UTP)  

Solid  

Shielded  (STP)  

Unshielded  (UTP)  

Stranded  

Shielded  (STP)  

Termination  

Type  of  CAT5/6  cable  

CAT5  



  

  

  

 

CAT5e  

  

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  

 

 

CAT6  





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  

 

 

 

Please  use  EIA/TIA-­‐568-­‐B  termination  (T568B)  at  any  time  

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RJ-­‐45  DIAGRAMS

 

 

Audio/Video  Signal  Port

 

 

 

 

Control  Channel  Port

 

3

4

5

PIN

1

2

6

7

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Data Link TIA/EIA-568-B

Color Function

W-O

O

W-G

BL

W-BL

G

W-BR

BR

Hot Plug Detect

CEC

DDC SCL

DDC SDA

GND

GND

Power

Reserved

 

 

PAIR2

RJ-45 Jack

PAIR3

PAIR1 PAIR4

W-O O W-G BL W-BL G W-BR BR

JACK POSITION

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ZuumMedia is proud to offer free technical support to ensure your product is operating correctly.

If you are experiencing difficulties setting up this product, please call us for assistance

1-888-861-7351 or visit www.zuummedia.com

for more information.

Here for You 24/7

8805 Jones Rd. Ste C104, Houston Texas 77065 *1-888-861-7351* www.zuummedia.com

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