XTENDEX® Series
ST-FO4K18GB-RSLA-LCV2
4K 18Gbps HDMI Extender with Stereo Audio
And Local HDMI Loop-Through via One LC
Singlehood or Multimode Fiber Optic Cable
Installation and Operation Manual

ST-FO4K18GB-RSLA-LCV2 4K 18Gbps HDMI Extender

Front View (Remote Unit) and Rear View (Local Unit)
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INTRODUCTION

The XTENDEX® 4K 18Gbps HDMI Extender via Fiber Optic Cable locates an Ultra-HD 4Kx2K 60Hz 4:4:4 HDMI display, IR, stereo audio, and RS232 up to 6.21 miles (10 km) away from a 4K HDMI source using a single LC singlehood fiber optic strand and 984 feet (300 meters) using OM3 multimode fiber optic cable. Each extender consists of a transmitter that connects to an HDMI source and a local display via the HDMI loop output, and a receiver that connects to an HDMI display.
Features

• Signal transmission via single-strand singlehood or multimode LC fiber optic cable.
  o Using singlehood 9-micron cable, extend to 6.21 miles (10kilometers).
  o Using multimode 50-micron OM3 (or better) cable, extend to 984 feet (300 meters).

• Supports Ultra-HD 4Kx2K resolutions to 3840×2160 and 4096×2160 @30/50/60Hz YUV 4:4:4, HDTV resolutions to 1080p @120Hz, and up to 1920×1200 (WUXGA).

• HDMI features supported:
  o HDMI 2.0
  o 8-bit, 10-bit, and 12-bit Deep Color
  o Dolby Trued, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital+, Dolby Atmos, LPCM 2/5.1/7.1CH, DTS 5.1, and DTS:X
  o YUV 4:4:4, 4:2:2, and RGB
  o Bandwidth up to 600 Mhz (18Gbps)
  o 3D (1080p @60Hz)
  o HDR

• HDCP 2.2 and 1.4 compliant.

• Supports local and remote HDMI displays.

• Supports audio embedding and de-embedding.
  o Use the switch on the transmitter to select HDMI digital audio or analog stereo audio source.

  • Simultaneously outputs both HDMI digital audio and analog stereo audio.
  • When HDMI audio is selected, the extender passes the embedded digital audio to the HDMI connector and also converts/de-embeds the digital signal to analog stereo audio.
  • When LINE audio is selected, the extender passes the analog stereo audio to the 3.5mm analog audio connector and also converts/embeds the analog signal to digital audio.

• Bi-directional IR control from input and output locations.

• Support full-duplex RS232 up to 115200 baud.

• Plug-and-play functionality – no software needed.

• Low RFI/EMI for sensitive applications.

• Cables can be installed in conduit prior to extender installation.

• Integrated mounting brackets for easy surface/wall mounting.

MATERIALS

Materials supplied with this kit:

• One transmitter unit with fiber transmitter module installed
• One receiver unit with fiber receiver module installed
• Two IR emitters
• Two IR receivers
• Two AC Adapters- 100 to 240 VAC at 50 or 60Hz; DC 5V, 1A
  • US, UK, EU, AUS power supply plugs included.
• Two 3-screw terminal blocks for RS232
• URL Slip with path to this manual

Materials Not supplied but REQUIRED:

• Interface cables between the video source/display and the transmitter/receiver are required for proper operation.
  o Supports cable lengths to 20 feet.
  o Cables longer than 20 feet can be used provided they have a built-in video equalizer (also known as “active HDMI cables”).

• Use HD-xx-MM cable to connect an HDMI source or display.

• Use DVI-HD-xx-MM cable to connect a DVI source or display.

• Use HD-ACT-xx-MM 4K HDMI Active Cables to connect an HDMI source or display up to 100 feet.
  o HD-ACT-20/25/30/40/50/60-MM supports resolutions to 4K@60Hz (18 Gbps).
  o HD-ACT-75/100-MM supports resolutions to 4K@30Hz (10.2 Gbps).

• Use a simplex LC singlehood 9/125-micron fiber optic cable to extend the receiver from the transmitter up to 6.21 miles (10 km).

• Use a simplex LC multimode 50/125-micron OM3 (or better) fiber optic cable to extend the receiver from the transmitter up to 984 feet (300 meters).

where:
xx is the length of the cable in feet
MM indicates male-to-male connector
Cables can be purchased from Network Technologies Inc by calling (800) 742-8324 (800-RGB-TECH) in the US and Canada or (330) 562-7070 (worldwide).

FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS

| LABEL| CONNECTOR/LED| DESCRIPTION

---|---|---|---
1| POWER| Red LED| Illuminates to indicate proper power to the unit
2| FIBER| Green LED| Illuminates solid to indicate the Local and Remote units have a normal signal connection
3| HDMI IN-LOOP| Green LED (x2)| IN: ON when there is a signal on the HDMI IN port
LOOP: ON when the HDMI OUT port of the Transmitter is sending signals to the HDMI display device.
4| IR IN| 3.5mm Jack| Connect the IR Receiver cable here. Signal will be sent to the IR OUT port on the Remote Unit
5| IR OUT| 3.5mm Jack| Connect the IR Blaster cable here. The IR signal is from the IR IN port of the Remote Unit.
6| HDMI-LINE| Audio Switch| Switch to select audio signal source (HDMI IN for digital or LINE IN for analog stereo). When there is no video signals input, audio signals can be transmitted separately
7| EDID| DIP Switch| Dial switch to set EDID:
11 : Copy the RX HDMI OUT
10: Copy the TX HDMI LOOP OUT
01: 4K60_2CH
00: 1080P_2CH
8| SERVICE| USB Female| For performing a firmware update
9| DC 5V| 2.1×5.5mm Power Jack| For connection of power supply
10| FIBER| Fiber module socket| Installed Transmitter optical fiber module for connection of the fiber optic signals to the Remote Unit.
11| HDMI OUT| HDMI Female| HDMI video loop output port for connection to an HDMI display device
12| HDMI IN| HDMI Female| HDMI signal input port for connection to an HDMI source.
13| LINE IN| 3.5mm Jack| Audio signal input port, connect to audio source device
14| RS232| Terminal Block| Pass-through terminals for transmitting RS232 command signals between the Local and Remote Unit

| LABEL| CONNECTOR/LED| DESCRIPTION

---|---|---|---
1| POWER| Red LED| Illuminates to indicate proper power to the unit
2| FIBER| Green LED| Illuminates to indicate the Local and Remote units have a proper signal connection
3| HDMI| Green LED| Illuminates when the HDMI OUT port is sending signals to the HDMI display device.
4| IR IN| 3.5mm Jack| Connect the IR Receiver cable here. Signal will be sent to the IR OUT port on the Local Unit
5| IR OUT| 3.5mm Jack| Connect the IR Blaster cable here. The IR signal is from the IR IN port of the Local Unit.
6| SERVICE| USB Female| For performing a firmware update
7| DC 5V| 2.1×5.5mm Power Jack| For connection of power supply
8| FIBER| Fiber module socket| Installed Receiver optical fiber module for connection of the fiber optic signals to the Remote Unit.
9| HDMI OUT| HDMI Female| HDMI video loop output port for connection to an HDMI display device
10| AUDIO OUT| 3.5mm Jack| For connection of self-powered amplifier or speakers – Audio signal extracted from the HDMI OUT signal
11| RS232| Terminal Block| Pass-through terminals for transmitting RS232 command signals between the Local and Remote Unit

CONNECTIONS

See below connections made in a typical application.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Local Unit

Connections| One female HDMI connector for source.
One female HDMI connector for local display.
Two female 3.5mm ports for connecting an IR emitter and receiver (included).
-IR frequency: 20KHz to 60KHz
One female 3.5mm port for stereo audio input. 3-pin screw terminal for RS232.
-Supports full-duplex RS232 up to 115200 baud.
One simplex female LC fiber optic port for sending video/audio, IR, and RS232 signals. Female USB Micro Type B connector for firmware updates.
Resolution| Supports Ultra-HD 4Kx2K resolutions to 3840×2160 and 4096×2160 @30/50/60Hz YUV 4:4:4, HDTV resolutions to 1080p @120Hz, and up to 1920×1200 (WUXGA).
HDCP| Supports HDCP 2.2 and 1.4
Remote Unit
Connections| One female HDMI connector for display.
Two female 3.5mm ports for connecting an IR emitter and receiver (included).
-IR frequency: 20KHz to 60KHz
One female 3.5mm port for stereo audio output. 3-pin screw terminal for RS232.
-Supports full-duplex RS232 up to 115200 baud.
One simplex female LC fiber optic port for sending video/audio, IR, and RS232 signals. Female USB Micro Type B connector for firmware updates.
Resolution| Supports Ultra-HD 4Kx2K resolutions to 3840×2160 and 4096×2160 @30/50/60Hz YUV 4:4:4,

HDTV resolutions to 1080p @120Hz, and up to 1920×1200 (WUXGA).

HDCP| Supports HDCP 2.2 and 1.4
Data Rate| 18Gbps
General
Max Distance| ·   6.21 miles (10 km)over singlehood 9/125-micron LC simplex fiber optic cable.
·   984 feet (300 meters) over multimode 50/125-micron OM3 (or better) LC simplex fiber optic cable.
Operating environment temperatures and RH| Operating temperature: 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C). Storage temperature: -4 to 140°F (-20 to 60°C).
Operating and storage relative humidity: 20 to 90% non-condensing RH.
Power Supply| Local and remote unit: 100 to 240 VAC at 50 or 60Hz via AC adapter.
·  Input voltage: 5VDC, 1A
·  US, UK, EU, AUS power supply plugs included.
Power Consumption| Local unit: 3.75W Remote unit: 3W
Weight| 2.305 lbs.
Size (In.) WDHP| 6.32×3.20×0.73 (161x81x18 mm)
Approvals| CE,FCC,RoHS

IR Receiver and Blaster Pinout
IR Receiver and Blaster pin’s definition as below:

WARRANTY INFORMATION

The warranty period on this product (parts and labor) is two (2) years from the date of purchase. Please contact Network
Technologies Inc at (800) 742-8324 (800-RGB-TECH) or (330) 562-7070 or visit our website at http://www.networktechinc.com for information regarding repairs and/or returns. A return authorization number is required for all repairs/returns.

NETWORK TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED
1275 Danner Dr
Aurora, OH 44202
www.networktechinc.com
Te1:330-562-7070
Fax:330-562-1999
MAN423 Rev. 8/10/22

References

• NTI Network Technologies Inc Environment Monitoring HDMI Extender
• NTI Network Technologies Inc Environment Monitoring HDMI Extender

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