User’s Manual UHBX-R-XT Daisy-Chainable HDBaseT Receiver with IR and RS232 Control Extends uncompressed HDMI to 150m UMA1230 Rev 1.0 © Copyright 2016. Hall Research, Inc. All rights reserved.
Daisy Chainable HDBaseT™ Receiver Table of Contents 1.0 Introduction 1.1 Block Diagram 1.1 HDBaseT Daisy Chain 2.0 Features 2.1 Package Contents 3.0 Setup 3.1 Installation 3.2 End Panels 4.0 Configuration 4.1 Distance Mode Switch 4.2 LED Indicators 4.3 IR Connections 4.4 Power Connection 4.5 Using the Serial Port 5.0 Serial Commands 6.0 Troubleshooting 7.0 Specifications 8.0 Windows® Manager Software GUI 8.1 Status page 8.
UHBX-R-XT 1.0 Introduction The award winning UHBX-R-XT is an HDBaseT Receiver with integrated HDBaseT transmitter for connection to downstream HDBaseT receiver(s) in a daisy-chain fashion. It provides a local HDMI output, an RS-232 port for controlling displays, and it also extends IR signals (IR signal detected at source is broadcast to all receivers - IR cables sold separately). The RS-232 port can be used to send commands (such as power on/off) to compatible displays and projectors.
Daisy Chainable HDBaseT™ Receiver 1.1 HDBaseT Daisy Chain The video source needs to be connected to a compatible transmitter. Please refer to section 3.1 below for a table listing of compatible senders. Up to 8 UHBX-R-XT Receivers can be connected in a daisy chain. The last unit in the daisy chain can be a lower cost receiver with no daisy-chain output such as: UH-1BT-R, UH1-BTX-R, or UHBX-R. However, the serial port function will not be compatible.
UHBX-R-XT 3.0 Setup 3.1 Installation • The UHBX-R-XT is primarily an HDBaseT™ RECEIVER, meaning that a compatible transmitter (sender) must already exist in the system. Hall Research provides various compatible transmitters, from economical video only, to video, plus RS-232 for control, and IR extension. The Table below lists recommended senders and their characteristics.
Daisy Chainable HDBaseT™ Receiver • • Using Cat6 cable, connect the UHBX-R-XT connector labeled HDBT IN to the HDBaseT signal.from compatible sender. CAT6 Input and Output Connections If RS-232 output is to be used, connect this port using appropriate cable to device being controlled. The Pinout of the RS-232 port on the UHBX-R-XT is as follows: DB9-M Pin 2 3 5 Term RX TX GND Direction Input Output Connect a good quality HDMI cable to the HDMI output of the unit to a display device.
UHBX-R-XT 4.0 Configuration As shipped, no user configuration is needed for extending HDMI video. By default the length of CAT6 cable plugged to the input can be as long as 100 meters (328 ft). The length of CAT6 cable plugged to the output depends on the downstream receiver, but by default it too is good for at least 100 meters. To achieve even longer distances, the receiver has a "Long Reach" mode setting.
Daisy Chainable HDBaseT™ Receiver HDBT IN HDCP LINK STATUS Video Status. Off = No Video detected at the input, Blink = Video detected with no HDCP, Solid ON = Video detected with HDCP Solid on means Sender & Receiver are communicating, Blink = Link has been established but is in low power mode Used as power indicator HDBT OUT HDCP LINK L.R. Video Status.
UHBX-R-XT 4.5 Using the Serial Port UHBX-R-XT provides an RS-232 port which is primarily used for controlling a display (such as ON and OFF functions). The pinout of the RS-232 connector is as follows: DB9-M Pin 2 3 5 Term RX TX GND Direction Input Output To best understand how this RS-232 port operates, refer to the image below. RS-232 Functional Block Diagram As shown in the block diagram above, each box has internal EEPROM for programming and holding upto 6 individual commands.
Daisy Chainable HDBaseT™ Receiver or projector connected, is also kept in a buffer and is readable through the HDBaseT by the controller connected to the HDBaseT transmitter. Using HDBaseT to send an internally stored command To use this method, the user must have uploaded commands in the internal memory of the UHBX-R-XT. Using the serial port on the HDBaseT sender, the user can address a particular box and ask it to send out one of its 6 internal commands.
UHBX-R-XT 5.0 Serial Commands The UHBX-R-XT will be communicating with a host through its HDBaseT input at a fixed baud rate of 9600 and no parity. Command Response XCn XCn XT XT Function Connect the host controller to a specific unit addressed by n. n = 01 - 99 or * (for all) If n is not specified, the unit reports an address of the unit connected to the host controller Transmit serial command from RS-232 port.
Daisy Chainable HDBaseT™ Receiver 6.0 Troubleshooting If you are experiencing problems getting the extender to work properly, please use the following troubleshooting suggestions. Make sure that all of the connections on both the sender and the receiver are solid. Loose connections are the number one cause of issues. Try resetting the system by unplugging the power supply connected to the sender side, waiting 5 seconds and plugging it back.
UHBX-R-XT 7.0 Specifications Video Standards Signal type Connectors Resolutions Audio Formats Other Signals DDC CEC RS232 IR DVI (single link) and HDMI (compliant with HDMI 1.
Daisy Chainable HDBaseT™ Receiver 8.0 Windows® Manager Software GUI The UHBX-R-XT graphical user interface (GUI) is a Windows® software used to configure advanced settings of the UHBX-R-XT. Use of the software requires USB connection of the PC to the device. For convenience, a USB cable is provided with the receiver. After configuring the receiver, the user can save the desired configuration as a file on their PC. Configuration files can also be uploaded to receiver.
UHBX-R-XT In a daisy chain, only the operation of the first receiver in the chain matters. It is recommended that if you have any issues, make sure the TV is connected to the HDMI output port of the receiver, Turn on the TV, then using the GUI “LEARN” the EDID of the TV and then put the system in Emulate EDID mode. From then on regardless of TVs being connected and powered, the source will get proper EDID. 8.2 Configuration page Use this page to define and upload upto 6 internal commands.
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