OREI UHD-EXB230AR-K 4K HDMI Over Ethernet Extender User Manual
- June 14, 2024
- OREI
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OREI UHD-EXB230AR-K 4K HDMI Over Ethernet Extender
Specifications
- HDMI Compliance: HDMI 2.0b
- HDCP Compliance: HDCP 2.2
- Video Bandwidth: 18Gbps
- Video Resolution: Up to 4K2K@60Hz RGB/YCBCR 4:4:4
- IR Level: 5Vp-p Wideband
- IR Frequency: 20K-60KHz
- Transmission Distance: 70m via a single CAT5e/6 cable
- Color Depth: 8-bit, 10-bit, 12-bit (1080P), 8-bit (4K60), 8-bit, 10-bit, 12-bit (4K24/30)
- Color Space: RGB, YCbCr 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:2:2
- HDR: HDR, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG
- Audio Formats:
- HDMI: LPCM 7.1CH, Dolby True HD, and DTS-HD Master
- Optical: Dolby 5.1, DTS 5.1, PCM 2.0
Package Contents
- 18Gbps HDBaseT Extender (Transmitter) – 1pcs
- 18Gbps HDBaseT Extender (Receiver) – 1pcs
- IR Blaster cable (1.5 meters) – 1pcs
- IR Wideband Receiver cable (1.5 meters) – 1pcs
- 3pin-3.81mm Phoenix Connectors (male) – 2pcs
- Mounting Ears – 4pcs
- Machine Screws – 8pcs
- 24V/1A Locking Power Adapter – 1pcs
- User Manual – 1pcs
Operation Controls and Functions
Transmitter Panel
| Name | Function Description |
|---|---|
| POWER LED | The red LED is on when the Transmitter is powered on. |
| EDID DIP switch | Used for audio EDID setting (dial to COPY by default). COPY: |
Copy the EDID of the HDMI OUT port of the Receiver. STD: Default 1080P
2CH.
SERVICE| Firmware update port.
DC 24V| DC 24V/1A power input port. Note that the extender supports POC
function, it means that either the Transmitter or Receiver is connected
to 24V/1A power supply, the other doesn’t need a power supply.
HDBT OUT| RJ45 connector for connecting the HDBT IN port of the Receiver
with CAT5e/6 cable.
Product Usage Instructions
Step 1: Connecting the Transmitter and Receiver
- Connect one end of a CAT5e/6 cable to the HDBT OUT port of the Transmitter.
- Connect the other end of the CAT5e/6 cable to the HDBT IN port of the Receiver.
Step 2: Connecting the HDMI Source and Display
- Connect an HDMI cable from your HDMI source (e.g. Blu-ray player, gaming console) to the HDMI IN port of the Transmitter.
- Connect an HDMI cable from the HDMI OUT port of the Receiver to your display device (e.g. TV, projector).
Step 3: Connecting IR Control
- Connect the IR Blaster cable to the IR OUT port of the Transmitter.
- Position the other end of the IR Blaster cable in front of your source device’s IR sensor.
- Connect the IR Wideband Receiver cable to the IR IN port of the Receiver.
- Position the other end of the IR Wideband Receiver cable in front of your display device’s IR sensor.
Step 4: Powering the Extender
- Connect the DC 24V/1A power adapter to the DC 24V port of either the Transmitter or the Receiver.
- If using the POC (Power over Cable) function, the other unit does not require a power supply.
Step 5: Audio Return Channel (ARC) Setup (Optional)
If you want to use the ARC function to transmit audio from your display device back to the Transmitter, follow these steps:
- Connect an HDMI cable from the ARC HDMI port on your display device to the ARC HDMI port on the Transmitter.
- Make sure that ARC is enabled in the settings of your display device.
FAQ
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Q: Can I use this extender with any HDMI source and display?
A: Yes, this extender is compatible with any HDMI source and display device that supports the specified video resolution and audio formats. -
Q: What is the maximum transmission distance of this extender?
A: The maximum transmission distance is 70 meters (230 feet) using a single CAT5e/6 cable. -
Q: Do I need to use a surge protection device with this product?
A: It is highly recommended to use a surge protection device to protect your equipment from electrical spikes, surges, and lightning strikes. -
Q: How do I update the firmware of the extender?
A: Connect a USB cable from your computer to the SERVICE port on the Transmitter. Follow the instructions provided in the firmware update guide.
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Thank you for purchasing this product
Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety,
please read these instructions carefully before connecting, operating, or
adjusting this product. Please keep this manual for future reference.
Surge protection device recommended
This product contains sensitive electrical components that may be damaged by
electrical spikes, surges, electric shocks, lightning strikes, etc. Use of
surge protection systems is highly recommended in order to protect and extend
the service life of your equipment.
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Introduction
This 18Gbps HDBaseT Extender can extend HDMI signal, bi-directional IR control signal, ARC signal and RS-232 control signal to a distance up to 70m / 230ft via a single CAT5e/6 cable. This product converts HDMI signal to standard HDBaseT sig-nal and transmits it through LAN cable. It can easily control signal source device or display device from the remote end through bi- directional IR signal pass-through function. Video resolution up to 4K2K@60Hz. It supports ARC and POC function. The extender can be widely used in other fields such as video conference system, multimedia signal broadcasting, HDMI signal extension, etc.
- HDMI2.0b and HDCP 2.2 compliant
- Support 18Gbps video bandwidth
- Support video resolution up to 4K2K@60Hz RGB/YCBCR 4:4:4
- The transmission distance can be extended up to 70m / 230ft via a single CAT5e/6 cable
- Support bi-directional IR and RS-232 control signal pass-through
- Support ARC function, audio formats support Dolby 5.1, DTS 5.1, PCM2.0, etc.
- Advanced EDID management
- Support POC (Power over Cable) function
- Compact design for easy and flexible installation
Package Contents
| 1. | 18Gbps HDBaseT Extender (Transmitter) | 1pcs |
|---|---|---|
| 2. | 18Gbps HDBaseT Extender (Receiver) | 1pcs |
| 3. | IR Blaster cable (1.5 meters) | 1pcs |
| 4. | IR Wideband Receiver cable (1.5 meters) | 1pcs |
| 5. | 3pin-3.81mm Phoenix Connectors (male) | 2pcs |
| 6. | Mounting Ears | 4pcs |
| 7. | Machine Screws | 8pcs |
| 8. | 24V/1A Locking Power Adapter | 1pcs |
| 9. | User Manual | 1pcs |
Specifications
Technical
Technical
HDMI Compliance| HDMI 2.0b
HDCP Compliance| HDCP 2.2
Video Bandwidth| 18Gbps
Video Resolution| Up to 4K2K@60Hz RGB/YCBCR 4:4:4
IR Level| 5Vp-p
IR Frequency| Wideband 20K-60KHz
Transmission Distance| 70m via a single CAT5e/6 cable
Color Depth| 8-bit, 10-bit, 12-bit (1080P) 8-bit (4K60)
8-bit, 10-bit, 12-bit (4K24/30)
Color Space| RGB, YCbCr 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:2:2
HDR| HDR, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG
Audio Formats| HDMI: LPCM 7.1CH, Dolby True HD, and DTS-HD Master
Optical: Dolby 5.1, DTS 5.1, PCM 2.0
Connection
Transmitter| Input: 1×HDMI IN [TypeA, 19-pin female] Output: 1×HDBT OUT [RJ45]
1×SPDIF OUT
Control: 1×RS-232 [3pin-3.81mm Phoenix connector] 1×SERVICE [Micro-USB jack]
1×IR IN [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack] 1×IR OUT [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack]
Receiver| Input: 1×HDBT IN [RJ45] 1×SPDIF IN
Output: 1×HDMI OUT [TypeA, 19-pin female]
Control: 1×RS-232 [3pin-3.81mm Phoenix connector] 1×SERVICE [Micro-USB jack]
1×IR IN [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack] 1×IR OUT [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack]
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Mechanical
Housing| Metal Enclosure
Silkscreen Color| Black
Dimensions| Transmitter / Receiver:140mm (W)×65mm (D)×18mm (H)
Weight| Transmitter: 235 g, Receiver: 239 g
Operating Temperature| 32 – 104°F / 0 – 40°C
Storage Temperature| -4 – 140°F / -20 – 60°C
Relative Humidity| 20~90% RH (Non-condensing)
Power Consumption (Max)| 9.6W (Max)
Power Supply| DC 24V/1A;
Support bi-directional POC function
Operation Controls and Functions
Transmitter Panel
| No. | Name | Function Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | POWER LED | The red LED is on when the Transmitter is powered on. |
| ****
EDID DIP
switch
| Used for audio EDID setting (dial to COPY by default). COPY: Copy the EDID
of the HDMI OUT port of Receiver. STD: Default 1080P 2CH
3.| SERVICE| Firmware update port.
| ****
DC 24V
| DC 24V/1A power input port.
Note that the extender supports POC function, it means that either Transmitter or Receiver is connected to 24V/1A power
supply, the other doesn’t need power supply.
5.| HDBT OUT| RJ45 connector for connecting the HDBT IN port of the Receiver
with CAT5e/6 cable.
No.| Name| Function Description
---|---|---
| ****
Link Signal Indicator (Green)
| ▪ Illuminating: Transmitter and Receiver are in good connection status.
▪ Flashing: Transmitter and Receiver are in poor connection status.
▪ Dark: Transmitter and Receiver are not connected.
| Data Signal Indicator (Orange)| ▪ Illuminating: HDMI signal with HDCP.
▪ Flashing: HDMI signal without HDCP.
▪ Dark: No HDMI signal.
| ****
HDMI IN
| HDMI signal input port. Connect to HDMI source device with HDMI cable.
9.| SPDIF OUT| Optical fiber audio signal output port.
| ****
IR IN
| Connect to IR receiver cable, the IR receive signal will emit to the IR OUT port of the Receiver.
| ****
IR OUT
| Connect to IR blaster cable, the IR emit signal is from the IR IN port of the Receiver.
| ****
RS-232
| 3-pin Phoenix connector for RS-232 command transmission.
The RS-232 command will pass-through between the Transmitter and Receiver.
Receiver Panel
| No. | Name | Function Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Power LED | The red LED is on when the Transmitter is powered on. |
| ****
AUDIO DIP
switch
| ▪ When the HDMI IN port is connected to a signal source device with ARC function (e.g. Amplifier or Soundbar), the ARC function of the Extender is enable:
Swicth to “HDMI ARC” : the audio returned from the HDMI OUT port of Receiver will be output through the HDMI IN port and SPDIF OUT port of the Transmitter.
Swicth to “SPDIF IN” : the audio returned from the SPDIF IN port of Receiver will be output through the HDMI IN port and SPDIF OUT port of the Transmitter.
▪ When the HDMI IN port is connected to a common signal source device, the ARC function of the Extender is disable, the audio from the SPDIF IN port of the Receiver will be output through the SPDIF
OUT port the Transmitter.
| No. | Name | Function Description |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | SERVICE | Firmware update port. |
4
| ****
DC 24V
| DC 24V/1A power input port.
Note that the extender supports POC function, it means that either Transmitter or Receiver is connected to 24V/1A power supply, the
other doesn’t need power supply.
5| HDBT IN| RJ45 connector for connecting the HDBT OUT port of Transmitter with CAT6/6a cable.
| ****
Link Signal Indicator (Green)
| ▪ Illuminating: Transmitter and Receiver are in good connection status.
▪ Flashing: Transmitter and Receiver are in poor connection status.
▪ Dark: Transmitter and Receiver are not connected.
| Data Signal Indicator (Orange)| ▪ Illuminating: HDMI signal with HDCP.
▪ Flashing: HDMI signal without HDCP.
▪ Dark: No HDMI signal.
| ****
HDMI OUT
| HDMI signal output port. Connect to HDMI display devices with HDMI cable.
9.| SPDIF IN| Optical fiber audio signal input port.
| ****
IR IN
| Connect to the IR receiver cable. The IR signal will send to the IR OUT port of the Transmitter.
| ****
IR OUT
| Connect to IR blaster cable, the IR emit signal is from the IR IN port of the Transmitter.
| ****
RS-232
| 3-pin Phoenix connector for RS-232 command transmission.
The RS-232 command will pass-through between the Transmitter and Receiver.
IR Receiver and Blaster pin’s definition is as below:
Note:
- When the angle between the IR receiver and the remote control is ± 45 °, the transmission distance is 0-5 meters;
- When the angle between the IR receiver and the remote control is ± 90 °, the transmission distance is 0-8 meters.
Application Example
18Gbps HDBaseT Extender (70m) with ARC
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References
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