User manual

1.0 INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing this HDMI extender from Audio Authority. This

transmitter/receiver unit is designed to extend HDMI version 1.3 signals to

remote locations over five coaxial cables, with power for the receiver from the

transmitter unit via the fifth cable. For long distances, a power supply may be

connected to the receiver. The HCX-11 is capable of high-bandwidth formats

including 1080p, 36* bit Deep Color, and lossless audio. The coaxial jacks accept

secure, BNC type terminations.

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1.1 FEATURES

• Maximum cable length is 325 feet for 1080p with 24* bit color

• Maximum cable length is 245 feet for 1080p with 36* bit color

• Receiver can be powered from the transmitter’s power supply**

• Only four coaxial cables are required when receiver is externally powered

• Requires high quality RG6 or RG59 coaxial cables with BNC terminations

• HDTV resolutions: 480i through 1080p @ 60Hz

• Locking power connector ensures system stability

2.0 GETTING THE BEST RESULTS

Many factors influence the quality and reliability of HDMI signal transmission. The

following are the main factors to consider, and basic precautions that will ensure

the best possible performance.

• Source resolution and video/sound quality. Sources, such as satellite

receivers or cable boxes may output at low resolutions or deliver extremely

compressed video material, yielding poor results. Consider the sources when

planning and troubleshooting your system.

• Output display devices. The quality of the output signal depends largely upon

the type and quality of the HDMI display devices used.

• HDMI cable length. Use of high resolutions, refresh rate, or Deep Color

increases the bandwidth requirements of the HDMI cables and the coax

* 36 and 24 bit color refers to the sum of all channels (e.g. 36 bit = 12 bits per TMDS color channel).

** Internal receiver power depends on cable length and quality, see page 6.