SIMPLIFIED MFG 297REX21 REX2.1 HDMI Over CAT 6 Audio Video Signal Extender System User Manual

June 13, 2024
SIMPLIFIED MFG

SIMPLIFIED MFG 297REX21 REX2.1 HDMI Over CAT 6 Audio Video Signal

Extender System

SIMPLIFIED MFG 297REX21 REX2.1 HDMI Over CAT 6 Audio Video Signal Extender
System

Thank you for purchasing the REX2.1 Extender
The REX2.1 is a HDMI 1.4b Extender set designed to provide years of reliable service. Please keep this manual as a reference.

Surge protection device recommended
The external supply is very robust, but a surge device is always good insurance in electrically active areas where the power grid is unreliable. If connected to satellite or cable boxes, a HDSURGE is recommended to prevent surges through the HDMI cable.

Introduction
The REX2.1 Extender can extend a 1080p AV signal up to 70m (232ft) and a 4K 30hz. signal up to 40m (131ft). The REX2.1 is compact and robust making it a robust 1080p extender with the ability to also support 4K@30Hz. Applications would be 4K 30Hz NVR’s or media servers that have HDCP 1.4 or no HDCP, cable or satellite boxes in 1080p

Features

  • Compact Design
  • IR Pass-through from display back to TX
  • Supports up to 4K 30Hz.
    • CAT6: 230ft/70m for 1080p, 131ft/40m for 4K30
    • CAT5E: 197ft/60m for 1080p, 115ft/35m for 4K30
  • Loop out allows cascading or intercepting of signal
  • EDID can be attained from RX or Loop out

Package Contents

  • 1 × HDMI Transmitter
  • 1 × HDMI Receiver
  • 1 × IR Blaster Cable
  • 1 × IR Receiver Cable
  • 1 × 12V/1A DC Power Adapter
  • 1 × User Manual

Specifications

Technical

HDMI Compliance| HDMI 1.4
HDCP Compliance| HDCP 1.4
Video Bandwidth| 10.2Gbps
Video Resolution| Up to 4K@30Hz
Audio Support| Up to 7.1CH HD audio
Input TMDS Signal| 3.3 volts
Input DDC Signal| 5.0 volts/P-P


ESD Protection

| Human Body model:

+/- 8 kV (air-gap discharge)

+/- 4 kV (contact discharge)

Connection


Transmitter

| Input: 1 x HDMI Type A [19-pin female] Outputs:1 x HDMI Type A [19-pin female]

1 x IR OUT [3.5mm Stereo Mini jack]

1 x CAT OUT [RJ45, 8-pin female]


Receiver

| Inputs: 1x IR IN [3.5mm Stereo Mini jack] 1x CAT IN [RJ45, 8-pin female]

Output: 1x HDMI Type A [19-pin female]

Mechanical|
Housing| Metal Enclosure
Color| Black
Dimensions| 79.5mm (3.125”) [W] x 69mm (2.75”) [D] x

16.5mm (0.65”) [H]

Weight| Transmitter: 132g (4.65 oz.), Receiver: 130g (4.6 oz.)
Power Supply| 12V/1A DC
Power Consumption| Transmitter: 1.86W, Receiver: 0.87W
Operation Temperature| 32 – 104°F / 0 – 40°C
Storage temperature| -4 – 140°F / -20 – 60°C
Relative Humidity| 20 – 90% RH (no condensation)

Operation Controls and Functions

Transmitter Panel

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No. Name Function Description
1 HDMI IN HDMI signal input port. Connect to HDMI source device


2

| ****

EDID

Switch

| The switch is used for selecting EDID: Switch to the right position, the extender will copy HDMI loop out display EDID information to signal source. Switch to the left position, the extender

will copy RX display EDID to signal source

3| HDMI OUT| HDMI signal loop out port. Connect to another extender or display
4| IR OUT| Connect to IR blaster cable, the IR signal is from the IR IN port of the RX device
5| Power LED| When the transmitter is powered on, the LED will be Illuminated
6| CAT| CAT output port. Connect to the CAT input port of the RX device with CAT5E/6 cable.
7| Link LED| When the transmitter is connected to HDMI source, the amber LED will be illuminated
---|---|---
8| DC 12V| DC 12V power supply port

Receiver Panel

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No. Name Function Description
1 HDMI OUT HDMI signal output port. Connect to HDMI display device such as

HDTV
2| IR IN| Connect to IR receiver cable, the IR signal

will emit to the IR OUT port of the transmitter

3| Power LED| When the receiver is powered on, the LED will be on
4| CAT| CAT input port. Connect to the CAT output port of the transmitter with CAT5E/6 cable
5| Link LED| When the receiver is connected to HDMI source, the amber LED will be on

IR Pin Definition
IR Receiver and Blaster pin’s definition is as below:

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Application Example

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Warranty

Should you feel that this product does not function adequately due to defects in materials or workmanship, we (referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated below (starting from the original date of the purchase) either a) repair the product with new or refurbished parts. Or b) Replace the product with new or refurbished product. All Simplified MFG products are covered by a 3-year warranty. During this period there will be no charge for unit repair, replacement of unit components or replacement of the product if deemed necessary. The decision to repair or replace is made by the warrantor. The purchaser must mail in the product during the warranty period. This limited warranty only covers the product purchased as new and is extended to the original purchaser only. It is non-transferrable to subsequent owners, even during the warranty period. A purchase receipt or other proof of purchase date is required for the limited warranty service.

Contact

Sales and tech support;
P. 833-HDMI-411 (833-436-4411)
E. info@simplifiedmfg.com

REX2 Quick Start Guide

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The REX2.1 is a HDMI 2.0a 4K Ex-tender set that supports HDR @24/25/30Hz. Applications are; 4K cameras/NVR/DVR where HDCP2.2 is not used and as a far more robust version of the REX1 for 1080p appli-cations (longer distance more throughput) Small size makes it easy to place behind displays. 1 Way IR kit is included and sends IR from the display end to the transmission end. Upgrade over REX2 is that the REX2.1 powers at the TX only.

Features

  • HDMI 2.0a
  • Supports HDR
  • Supports all HD Audio Formats
  • Small size for easy placement
  • HDMI loop through
  • LED Indicators for Input, Power, & Link
  • 50m [4K @ 24/25/30Hz.]
  • 3-Year Warranty

Specifications

Technical

HDMI

Compliance

| HDMI 2.0a [10.2Gbps, supports HDR]
HDCP

Compliance

| HDCP 1.4
Video Bandwidth| 10.2 Gbps
Video Resolutions| up to 4K2K@50/60Hz

(YUV4:4:4),4K2K@30Hz,1080P@120Hz, and 1080P 3D@60Hz

Color Space| RGB, YCbCr 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:2:2
Color Depth| 10-bit, 12-bit
HDMI Audio Formats

(Pass-through)

| LPCM 2/5.1/7.1CH, Dolby Digital, DTS 5.1, Dolby

Digital+, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X

ESD Protection| Human body model — ±8kV (air-gap discharge) & ±4kV (contact discharge)
Connections

Inputs

| TX:       1x HDMI Type A [19-pin female] 1x Locking Power

RX:      1x RJ45 Input

1x 3.5mm mini jack for IR

Outputs

| TX:       1x RJ45 Output

1x 3.5mm mini jack for IR

1x HDMI Type A [19-pin female]

RX:      1x HDMI Type A [19-pin female]

Mechanical
Housing| Metal Enclosure
Color| Black
Dimensions [RX]| 60mm [W] x 60mm [D] x 17mm [H], 2.375” x

2.375”x .67”

Weight [RX]| 90g 3.17 0z.

Power Supply

| Input: AC100 – 240V 50/60Hz

Output: DC 12/1A (US/EU standards, CE/FCC/UL     cer- tified)

Power

Consumption

| 2.8W (Max)
Operation

Temperature

| 32 – 104°F / 0 – 40°C
Storage

Temperature

| -4 – 140°F / -20 – 60°C
Relative

Humidity

| 20 – 90% RH (no condensation)

How to use and trouble shoot Simplified MFG Extenders

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At the TX end:
Is everything connected (Cat, HDMI, Power etc)?
Is the HDMI cable in the HDMI input of the TX? We often use a loop out, make sure the input is not in this port.

What are the lights where the Cat cable plugs into doing? Is the Green Lit Solid?
Yes, good! Flashing or off the category cable is poor. This can be the termination (check the manual for wiring termination), poor wire, or interference from being run poorly

Is the Amber Lit Solid?
Yes good! Flashing slowly means no HDCP, off means no signal at HDMI port(s)

At the RX end:
Is the Green Lit Solid?
Yes, good! Flashing or off the category cable is poor. This can be the termination (check the manual for wiring termination), poor wire, or interference from being run poorly

Is the Amber Lit Solid?
Yes good! Flashing slowly means no HDCP, off means no signal at HDMI port(s)

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Other Techniques:
Make the circuit simpler. Move the source near the display or the display near the source and see if it works with a short HDMI cable. You can use this to verify the HDMI cables work as well. Add components until the system fails.
Use a known working run of category cable across the floor and see if behavior changes.
It is often the case that the display’s setting can cause odd/poor behavior. Consult the display’s tech resources. Also, it is possible we have seen the issue and may have a tech paper on this.

Not a bad idea to keep the following on your service vehicle:

  • Test source like an AppleTV or signal generator
  • Known working HDMI cables
  • Known working terminated Category cable
  • SP12S splitter for clocking issues, etc.

Simplified MFG • 550 W Baseline Road Ste 102-121 • Mesa, AZ 85210 • www.simplifiedmfg.com • 833-HDMI-411 (436-4411)

References

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