legrand C2G30055 HDMI HDBaseT USB-B to A RS232 Over Cat Extender Box User Manual
- June 13, 2024
- Legrand
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C2G30055 HDMI HDBaseT USB-B to A RS232 Over Cat Extender Box
User Manual
C2G30055 HDMI HDBaseT USB-B to A RS232 Over Cat Extender Box
HDMI® HDBASET + USB-B TO A AND RS232 OVER CAT EXTENDER BOXTRANSMITTER TO BOX
RECEIVER (18GBPS) – 4K 60HZ UP TO 328FT
Model C2G30055
Product Overview
Front Panel
| FRONT PANEL| DESCRIPTION
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1| POWER LED| On: Power is applied to the device.
Off: No power is applied to the devic
2| LINK LED| On: HDBT link is normal.
Off: No HDBT link or link error.
3| VIDEO LED| On: HDMI input signal is active.
Off: No HDMI input signal or HDMI input signal is inactive.
4| SET| 4-Pin DIP Switch for settings of RS232 working mode (RS232 pass-
through, Valens firmware upgrade and MCU firmware
upgrade). For more information, see “DIP Switch Settings” section.
5| AUDIO IN (PASS THROUGH)| Connect to an audio source for audio pass-
through from transmitter to receiver.
6| USB-B HOST| USB 2.0 Type-B port. Connect to a USB host device (e.g., PC).
Rear Panel
| REAR PANEL| DESCRIPTION
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7| DC 12V| Connect to the power adapter provided. With one-way PoH function
supported, one power adapter is needed to connect to the receiver to power
both units.
8| RS232| Connect to a RS232 device for bi-directional RS232 pass-through or
firmware upgrade.
9| HDBT OUT| Connect to HDBT IN port of receiver.
10| HDMI IN| Connect to an HDMI source using an HDMI cable.
11| AUDIO OUT (DE-EMBED)| Connect to an audio receiver (e.g., speaker) for
audio deembedding output.
12| ETHERNET| Connect to a network or a PC for ethernet pass-through.
Front Panel
Receiver
| FRONT PANEL| DESCRIPTION
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1| POWER LED| On: Power is applied to the device. Off: No power is applied to
the device.
2| LINK LED| On: HDBT link is normal.
Off: No HDBT link or link error.
3| VIDEO LED| On: HDMI input signal is active.
Off: No HDMI input signal or HDMI input signal is inactive.
4| SET| 4-Pin DIP Switch for settings of RS232 working mode (RS232 pass-
through, Valens firmware upgrade and MCU firmware upgrade). For more
information, see “DIP Switch Settings” section.
5| AUDIO OUT (PASS THROUGH)| Connect to an audio receiver for audio pass-
through from transmitter to receiver.
6| 4x USB-A DEVICE| USB 2.0 Type-A port. Connect to USB devices (e.g.,
keyboard, mouse, USB camera, USB flash drive, etc.).
Note: USB ports support USB 2.0 standards with a maximum of 1.4A for the
top two ports and 0.6A on the bottom two ports. USB cameras are recommended to
be connected into one of the top two 1.4A ports.
Rear Panel
Receiver
| REAR PANEL| DESCRIPTION
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7| DC 12V| Connect to the power adapter provided. With one-way PoH function
supported, one power adapter is needed to connect to the receiver to power
both units.
8| RS232| Connect to a RS232 device for bi-directional RS232 pass-through or
firmware upgrade.
9| HDBT IN| Connect to the transmitter.
10| HDMI OUT| Connect to an HDMI display device using an HDMI cable.
ll| AUDIO OUT (DE-EMBED)| Connect to an audio receiver (e.g., speaker) for
audio deembedding output.
12| ETHERNET| Connect to a network or a PC for ethernet pass-through.
Features
- HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.2 compatibility
- Supports transmitting 4K@60Hz 4:4:4 8bit signal without compression and supports any HDR format, including Dolby Vision and HDR10+
- Supports transmitting 4K@60Hz 4:4:4 & 1080P@60Hz signals up to 100m/330ft via Cat 6a/7 (U/FTP) cable
- Supports transmitting 4K@60Hz 4:4:4 signals up to 40m/131ft via Cat 5e/6 cable
- Supports transmitting 4K@30Hz 4:4:4 & 1080P@60Hz signals up to 70m/230ft via Cat 5e/6 cable
- Supports USB 2.0 pass-through over HDBT, and up to 350Mbps data transfer
- Provides USB Device ports with high power, for supporting higher power USB devices connected
- Supports audio pass-through from transmitter to receiver
- Supports audio de-embedding at both ends
- Supports 1000M/100M adaptive network pass-through over HDBT
- Supports one-way PoH function, the transmitter can be powered by the receiver
- Supports bi-directional RS232 pass-through and firmware upgrade
Mounting Bracket Installation
Note: Before installation, please ensure the unit is disconnected from the power source.
- Remove the two screws on one side of the enclosure.
- Attach the installation bracket to the enclosure using the screws provided. The bracket is attached to the enclosure as shown.
- Repeat steps 1-2 for the other side of the device.
- Mount and secure the brackets to a surface or a suitable location with mounting screws(not included).
Package Contents
- 1 x Transmitter
- 1 x Receiver
- 1 x DC 12V Power Adapter with US, UK, EU, AU power cables
- 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A to Type-B Cable
- 8 x Mounting Brackets (with screws)
- 2 x 3.5mm 3-Pin Phoenix Male Connectors
- 1 x Manual
Wiring
Warnings:
- Before wiring, disconnect the power from all devices.
- During wiring, connect and disconnect the cables gently.
Steps for device wiring:
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Connect an HDMI source (such as PC, Blu-ray player, Apple TV, 4K media player, etc) to the HDMI IN of the transmitter using an HDMI cable.
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Connect a Cat 5e/6/6a/7 cable between the HDBT OUT of the Transmitter to the HDBT IN Input of the Receiver.
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Connect an audio source to AUDIO IN (PASS-THROUGH) port of the transmitter, and connect an audio receiver to AUDIO OUT (PASS- THROUGH) port of the receiver.
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Connect a USB Host device to USB HOST port of the Transmitter, and connect USB devices (such as keyboard, mouse and USB camera) to USB DEVICE ports of the Receiver. The USB devices can be connected to the Host PC.
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Connect for additional control options:
• Ethernet pass-through: Connect a PC to ETHERNET port of the transmitter/receiver, and connect a network to ETHERNET port of the receiver/transmitter, then the PC can be connected to the network.
• RS232 operations: Connect a control PC or control system to RS232 port of the transmitter and receiver. Use the DIP switch to set the function of RS232 port, see “DIP Switch Settings” section.
• Audio de-embedding output: Connect audio receivers to AUDIO OUT (DE-EMBED) ports of the transmitter and receiver for de-embedding audio output. -
Connect the included 12V power supply to the Receiver. With one-way PoH function supported, one power adapter is needed to connect to the receiver to power both units.
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Power on all attached devices.
DIP Switch Settings
This device equips a 4-pin DIP switch for settings of RS232 working mode
(RS232 pass-through, MCU firmware update or Valens firmware update).
By default, all the four switches are set in (up, up, up, up) positions. The
following table shows how the DIP Switch functions:
| DIP Position | Function |
|---|---|
| 1 | 2 |
| X | X |
| X | X |
| X | X |
| X | X |
Upgrade
The transmitter and receiver support upgrading FW through RS232 port on rear
panel. Please contact your supplier to get thelatest upgrade tool, “Legrand
Product Firmware Updater.”
Steps to upgrade FW:
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Connect the RS232 port of the transmitter/receiver to the PC using a 3-pin phoenix connector to USB type-A cable.
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Set the DIP switch of the transmitter/receiver to the position of “X, X, Down, Up”.
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Connect the power adapter provided to the receiver. Power on all attached devices.
Note: If the transmitter isn’t connected with the receiver, it needs to be connected to another power adapter. -
Open the “Legrand Product Firmware Updater” software. The interface of the software is as follows on page 8.
(Step 5 continued on page 9)
Introduction of the “Firmware Updater”:
- 1: Select the correct model. (Upgrade transmitter: select C2G30055-TX; Upgrade receiver: select C2G30055-RX).
- RS232: Port: Select the correct COM Port number. Baud rate: Select the correct baud rate, the correct baud rate for upgrading TX/RX is 115200. Connect: Click the button to connect with the device.
- FW version: Click “Check” button to check the current firmware version of the device after successful connection.
- Update File: Click “Browse” to select the FW upgrade bin file from the local PC.
- Update: Click the button to start upgrading firmware after the bin file is uploaded.
- Status: Show the log of the operations on the software and returning information of the device.
- Clear: Click the button to clear up all the log in the white box.
- 2: The progress bar will show the upgrading process.
5. Click
“Browse” to select the upgrade bin file from the local PC and click “Update”
to start upgrading firmware of the receiver.
Note: Don’t power off the device during upgrade process.
Important Safety Information
Do not plug the unit in any outlet that does not have enough current to allow
the device to function. Refer to the specifications in this manual for power
level of the unit.
Liquid: If this unit or it’s corresponding power adapter has had liquid
spilled on or in it, do not attempt to use the unit. Do not attempt to use
this product in an outdoor environment as elements such as rain, snow, hail,
etc. can damage the product.
In case of a storm, it is recommended that you unplug this device from the
outlet.
Avoid placing this product next to objects that produce heat such as portable
heaters, space heaters, or heating ducts.
THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS. Do not attempt to open this product and
expose the internal circuitry. If you feel that the product is defective,
unplug the unit and refer to the warranty information section of this manual.
C2G Warranty
At C2G we want you to be totally confident in your purchase. That is why we
offer a warranty on this device. If you experience problems due to workmanship
or material defect for the duration of this warranty, we will repair or
replace this device.
To request a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number, contact customer
service at 800 -293-4970 or www.c2g.com.
Notes
FCC Statement
Note: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause harmful interference, and
- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Statement – §15.105(b):
“This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution – §15.21:
“Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.”
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Dayton, OH 45414
Phone 800.506.9607
www.c2g.com
www.legrandav.com/c2g
References
- Your One-Stop-Shop for Cables, Adapters, & More | C2G
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