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. Customer Support Information Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S.
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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 interference to radio communication.
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.
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.
Table of Contents Table of Contents 1. Specifications................................................................................................7 2. Overview . ..............................................................................................9 2.1 Introduction........................................................................................9 2.2 Features...............................................................................................9 2.2.
Chapter 1: Specifications 1. Specifications Audio Support — Surround sound (up to 7.
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 watt (maximum); VSPX-HD
Chapter 2: Overview 2. Overview 2.1 Introduction The VSPX-HDMI1X4-TX transmitter works with the VSPX-HDMI-RX or VSPXHDMI-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).
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. • Outputs video up to 200 feet (60 m) over CATx cable using HD (720p/1080p). • Outputs video up to 130 feet (40 m) over CATx cable using Full HD (1080p). • Wallmountable. NOTE: The cable length depends on the characteristics and quality of the cables.
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.
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.
Chapter 2: Overview Table 2-1. Transmitter’s components. Number Component Description 1 Power LED ON when power to the unit is on. OFF when power is off. 2 Signal LED ON when HDMI source signal is detected. OFF when no HDMI signal is detected. 3 +5 VDC power connector Connects to 5 VDC, 4 A interlocking power adapter. 4 HDMI input connector Connects to HDMI source. 5 HDMI output connector Links to HDMI output for local monitor.
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.
Chapter 2: Overview Table 2-2. Receiver’s components. Number Component Description 1 Interlocking power jack Connects to +5 VDC power supply unit. 2 Power LED Lights when power is on. 3 RJ-45 connector Interconnect. 4 Power LED Lights when power is on. 5 8-position switch Adjust the 8-level equalization control to the received HDMI male-male cable.
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 2 3 11 12 4 5 6 7 Figure 2-7. Cascadable receiver’s back panel. 8 Table 2-3. Cascadable receiver’s components. Number Component Description 1 Power LED Lights when power to the unit is on. 2 HDMI/DVI LED ON when HDMI signal is detected.
Chapter 2: Overview Table 2-3 (Continued). Cascadable receiver’s components. Number Component Description 3 16-level rotary control switch 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-toshortest transmission length).
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.
Chapter 2: Overview VSPX-HDMI1X4-TX VSPX-HDMI-CSRX VSPX-HDMI-CSRX iCOMPEL ™ HDMI output monitor HDMI output monitor Figure 2-9. Connection diagram #2. 724-746-5500 | blackbox.
Chapter 2: Overview HDMI monitor iCOMPEL™ VSPX-HDMI-CSRX CATx cable 130 ft. (40 m) CATx cable 130 ft. (40 m) VSPX-HDMI1X4-TX Local HDMI output monitor VSPX-HDMI-RX CATx cable 130 ft. (40 m) VSPX-HDMI-RX VSPX-HDMI-RX HDMI monitor HDMI monitor HDMI monitor Figure 2-10. Connection diagram #3. Page 20 724-746-5500 | blackbox.
Chapter 3: Configuration 3. Configuration 3.1 Switch Settings on the Transmitter Figure 3-1 shows the VSPX-HDMI1X4-TX transmitter board’s switch locations. Table 3-1 describes the switches’ settings. 1 2 3 4 Figure 3-1. Switches on the transmitter board. Table 3-1. Transmitter board’s switch settings. Number DIP switch Name Left Position Setting Right Position Setting 1 Video mode 2D display 3D display 2 Audio mode 2 ch 7.
Chapter 3: Configuration 3.2 EDID Learning 1. Power on the transmitter. Connect the display that you want to learn the EDID to the HDMI output connector. 2. To learn the display’s EDID for the source device connected to the HDMI output on the transmitter, set EDID mode to the left position. Power on the transmitter and wait for about five seconds to complete the EDID learning process. Page 22 724-746-5500 | blackbox.
Chapter 4: Installation 4. Installation To broadcast HDMI signals to four remote displays with a local port, follow these instructions. 1. Turn off all devices, including sources and displays. 2. Connect an HDMI source (such as a Blu-ray disc player) to the HDMI port on the transmitter. 3. Connect the receivers via CAT5/5e/6 cables to each HDMI signal output port. 4. Connect the local HDMI equipped monitor. 5. Set EDID DIP switch settings of the transmitter according to your displays (Chapter 3). 6.
Chapter 5: Pin Definitions 5. Pin Definitions 5.1 HDMI Figure 5-1. HDMI female connector. Table 5-1. HDMI connector pinout.
Chapter 5: Pin Definitions 5.2 RJ-45/CATx Figure 5-2. RJ-45 connector. Table 5-2. RJ-45 CATx TIA/EIA-568B connector pinout. Pin T568A Pair T568A Color T568B Pair T568B Color 1 3 White-Green 2 White-Orange 2 3 Green 2 Orange 3 2 White-Orange 3 White-Green 4 1 Blue 1 Blue 5 1 White-Blue 1 White-Blue 6 2 Orange 3 Green 7 4 White-Brown 4 White-Brown 8 4 Brown 4 Brown 724-746-5500 | blackbox.
Chapter 6: Performance Guide 6. Performance Guide for HDMI Over Category 5/6 Cable Transmission Table 6-1. Cable performance guide. Performance Rating Type of CAT5/6 Cable Wiring Shielding CAT5 CAT5e CAT6 Unshielded (UTP) *** ***** ***** Shielded (STP) *** *** **** Unshielded (UTP) * ** ** Shielded (STP) * * ** Solid Stranded Termination Page 26 Use EIA/TIA-568-B termination. 724-746-5500 | blackbox.
Chapter 7: Troubleshooting 7. Troubleshooting 7.1 Contacting Black Box If you determine that your transmitter, receiver, or cascadable receiver is malfunctioning, do not attempt to alter or repair the unit. It contains no user-serviceable parts. Contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500 or info@blackbox.com. Before you do, make a record of the history of the problem.
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