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HDMI-C5 Series
User’s Guide
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Table of Contents Getting Started ....................................................................................................................................... 3 Key Features ........................................................................................................................................... 3 System Devices and Functions ........................................................................................................... 4 Transmitter HDMI-C5-S and Tr
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Getting Started The Cat5 HDMI Extender system consists of Transmitter, Transceiver and Receiver. The system can extend HDMI signals over Cat 5 / 5e / 6 FTP cable. By cascading Transceivers, it is possible to extend the HDMI signals to almost any length. The Cat5 HDMI Extender system is a great solution for digital signage, public information display, and large scale demonstration, where crystal-clear, High-Definition digital video needs to be shown. By taking the advantage of cost eff
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System Devices and Functions Transmitter HDMI-C5-S and Transceiver HDMI-C5-SR a. Built-in one HDMI input b. Built-in one HDMI output for Local Monitor c. Built-in one RJ45 port for system output which can be connected by Cat 5 / 5e / 6 cable and send signal to System Receiver 4 / 8-Port Transmitter HDMI-C5-4, HDMI-C5-8 d. Built-in one HDMI input e. Maximum HD resolution of up to 1080p@30m (100 ft) f. Built in one HDMI output to monitor the signal broadcast g. Built-in 4 / 8 RJ45 po
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Panel Description Transmitter HDMI-C5-S and Transceiver HDMI-C5-SR www.avenview.com 5
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HDMI-C5-4 / HDMI-C5-8 Multi-Port HDMI Transmitter www.avenview.com 6
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HDMI Cable and Cat 5 HDMI Receiver www.avenview.com 7
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Installation and Operation Transmitter HDMI-C5-S Single-Port Installation a. First Time Setup: Turn off the HDMI output device and monitors. b. Device Connection: Connect local HDMI monitor (M1) to the “HDMI/M1 OUT” of the transmitter. Take the HDMI cable, plug one end to “HDMI IN” port of transmitter and the other end of the cable to “HDMI OUT” of HDMI output device. Connect the Connect the power adapter to the “DC 5V” and plug it into the power outlet. Installation Diagram of Sy
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e. EQ Adjustment: You can adjust the EQ control to Auto Mode by rotating the EQ control anti-clockwise. The “EQ” and “Auto” LEDs will display blue. If noise or an unstable image is seen on the local HDMI monitor, adjust the EQ control for best image display quality. f. LINK OUT: HDMI signal can be extended/cascaded over “LINK OUT” port by Cat 5 / 5e / 6 cable. The signal can be received by: HDMI-C5-R: The maximum HDMI distance is: < 30m (100 ft) for 480 / 720p / 1080i or <15m for
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Transceiver HDMI-C5-SR Installation a. Monitor Connection: Connect HDMI monitor’s HDMI cable to Transceiver and turn on the monitor. b. Device Connection: Plug power adapter to HDMI-C5-SR, the “PWR” LED and “M1 LINK” will turn ON. The “LINK IN” LED should turn off since there is no input of video signal from “LINK IN” port. Connection of HDMI Transceiver c. HDMI Cascading: The RJ45 “LINK IN” port is designed to receive the HDMI signal from Transmitter over Cat 5 / 5e / 6 cable. Follo
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d. EQ Adjustment: You can adjust the EQ control to Auto Mode by rotating the EQ control anti-clockwise. The “EQ” and “Auto” LEDs will display blue. After connecting the extender system, if you see dynamic dots or unclear image on the HDMI monitor, adjust the signal on HDMI Transmitter. e. LINK OUT: The function of “LINK OUT” port on Transceiver will act the same as Transmitter’s. It can extend/cascade HDMI signal to HDMI-C5-R, HDMI-C5-SR, HDMI-C5-4, or HDMI-C5-8. Three ways of e
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HDMI-C5-4 / HDMI-C5-8 Multiport Transceiver Installation a. Monitor Connection: Connect HDMI monitor’s HDMI cable to Multi-Port Transceiver’s “HDMI/LOCAL OUT” port and turn the monitor ON. b. Device Connection: Plug power adapter to Multi-Port Transceiver, the Front Panel’s “POWER” LED and “LOCAL LINK” will turn ON. The “ACTIVE” LED will turn ON till Transceiver has received active HDMI signal. Connection of Multi-Port Transceiver c. HDMI Sources: The “HDMI IN” can receive HDMI signal f
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d. EQ Adjustment: You can adjust the EQ control to Auto Mode by rotating the EQ control anti-clockwise. The “EQ” and “Auto” LEDs will display blue. After connecting the extender system, if you see dynamic dots or unclear image on the HDMI monitor, adjust the signal on HDMI Transmitter. e. LINK OUT: The function of “LINK OUT” port on Multi-Port Transceiver is to cascade HDMI signal to one-port HDMI Transceiver or another 4 / 8 port HDMI Transceiver; Two ways of cascading HDMI
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g. Addition System Expansion: The “RJ-45 HDMI OUT” port can also be used as link out port for more system expansions. Selection of Cable a. Selection: Most makes and versions of Cat 5/5e/6 cables will work with DVI-C5-S Transmitter and DVI-C5-R Transceivers. However, since the quality and characteristics of Cat 5/5e/6 cables varies it has been found that some perform better than others. The major factor influencing the transmitting distance is the skew property of the cables. Skew represe
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d. Connect UTP Cable: Plug one end of the cable to Transmitter’s “LINK IN/OUT” port and the other end to the Transceiver’s RJ45 “LINK IN/OUR” port. The monitor connected to the Transceiver should now display and the “LINK” or “ACTIVE” LED should turn Green to indicate the HDMI signal activation. Adjust the “EQ” control for best quality HDMI display. Installation of Multiple Transceivers and Displays a. Multiple Transceivers: By using additional HDMI-C5-SR Transceivers, it is possible to e
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e. Function Test: After above installation, you will be able to broadcast the HDMI signal to Receiver’s connected monitor. General Troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution Check your current resolution, refresh rate and color depth Screen Defects Appear settings in the Settings and Monitor tabs in your Display Properties dialog. Try adjusting the brightness, sharpness, contrast, and color Off-Center Screen Image, Odd balance controls of your monitor. Colors or No Picture T
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Specifications Model HDMI-C5-S HDMI-C5-SR HDMI-C5-4 HDMI-C5-8 1 Port HDMI 1 Port HDMI 4 Port HDMI 8 Port HDMI Description Transmitter Transceiver Transceiver Transceiver Input HDMI Female x 1 RJ45 x 1 HDMI Female x 1 HDMI Female x 1 HDMI Female x 1 HDMI Female x 1 HDMI Female x 1 HDMI Female x 1 Output RJ45 HDMI Out x 4 RJ45 HDMI Out x 8 RJ45 x 1 RJ45 LINK Out x 1 RJ45 Link Out x 1 RJ45 Link Out x 1 With each cascading length: Max Distance < 80m (275ft) @ 480p and Resolution < 70m
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