Designed by you. Built by us.™ SoloCAT™ Z57-1.3 HDMI™ 1.
Safety and Notice The Zektor Incorporated SoloCAT™ HDMI™ over single CAT5e/6 extender has been tested for conformity to safety regulations and requirements, and has been certified for international use. However, like all electronic equipments, the Zektor Incorporated SoloCAT™ 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. z Follow all instructions and warnings marked on this unit.
Introduction The Zektor Incorporated SoloCAT™ HDMI™ over single CAT5e/6 Extender boosts up your video/audio transmission distance up to 60m (200ft) in HDTV 1080i format, 40m (130ft) in HDTV 1080p format, and 20m (65ft) in HDTV 1080p with 36 bit color depth.
Specifications & Package Contents Model Name Technical Role of usage HDMI compliance HDCP compliance Video bandwidth Video support HDMI over UTP transmission [24-bit] Audio support Signal Equalization Input TMDS signal Input DDC signal ESD protection PCB stack-up CV-57G CV-57G[TX] CV-57G[RX] Transmitter [TX] Receiver [RX] HDMI 1.3c Yes Single-link 225MHz [6.
Panel Description Front Panel — Transmitting Unit Z57 [TX] HDMI IN: Connects to a HDMI™ source with a HDMI male-male cable here MODE: 0 = [Video] – supports up to HDMI™ 1.3 output. [Audio] – supports up to 7.1ch output 1 = [Video] – supports up to HDMI™ 1.3 output. [Audio] – locks to stereo audio output 2 = [Video] – locks to HDMI™ 1.2 output. [Audio] – supports up to 7.1ch output 3 = [Video] – locks to HDMI™ 1.2 output. [Audio] – locks to stereo audio output 4 = [Video] – DVI display mode.
Step 2 – Please turn the rotary arrow clockwise [3] from Mode 6 to Mode 1. If you can get audio/video from the display, you can stay tune at this setting for 1080p and stereo audio. If you need to get 1080p with 7.1ch audio output, please turn the rotary arrow counterclockwise [4] from Mode 1 to Mode 0. If you cannot get the audio/video out normally, please go on the next step. Step 3 – Please turn the rotary arrow counterclockwise [4] from Mode 0/1 to Mode 7.
Front Panel — Receiving Unit Z57 [RX] HDMI OUT: Connect to a HDMI™ display with a HDMI™ male-male cable here. Signal Level: Adjust the 8-level equalization control to the received HDMI™ signals. The HDMI™ signal level varies from 0 (strongest) to 7 (weakest) for respective transmission length from longest possible range to short distance. Please adjust the signal level from 7 to 0 and stop turning the rotary switch whenever the audio/video is playing normally.
Hardware Installation 1. Connect a HDMI™ or DVI source (such as a Blu-ray Disc player) to the transmitting unit Z57 [TX]. 2. Connect a HDMI™ or DVI display (such as a LCD TV) to the receiving unit Z57 [RX]. 3. Connect a Cat-5/5e/6 cable between the transmitting and receiving units. 4. Make sure this Cat-5/5e/6 cable is tightly connected and not loose. 5. Plug in 5V DC power supply unit to the power jack of the receiving unit Z57 [RX]. 6.
Pin Definition HDMI™ Pin 1 TMDS Data2+ Pin 8 TMDS Data0 Shield Pin 15 SCL Pin 2 TMDS Data2 Shield Pin 9 TMDS Data0– Pin 16 SDA Pin 3 TMDS Data2– Pin 10 TMDS Clock+ Pin 17 DDC/CEC Ground Pin 4 TMDS Data1+ Pin 11 TMDS Clock Shield Pin 18 +5 V Power Pin 5 TMDS Data1 Shield Pin 12 TMDS Clock– Pin 19 Hot Plug Detect Pin 6 TMDS Data1– Pin 13 CEC Pin 7 TMDS Data0+ Pin 14 Reserved (N.C.
Notice 1. When adjusting the signal level on the receiver unit, please dial the rotary control switch from 7 to 0 and stop turning the rotary switch whenever the audio/video is playing normally. Inappropriate signal level setting may cause overpowering issue that would shorten the product 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 display EDID information. 3.
Limited Warranty Zektor Incorporated (“Zektor”) warrants the SoloCAT™ HDMI™ over single CAT5e/6 Extender to be free from defects in the material and workmanship for 1 year from the date of purchase from the Zektor or an authorized dealer.
