BLUSTREAM HEX31WP-TX-US USB-C Wall Plate HD Base User Guide

: June 14, 2024
: BLUSTREAM

Table of Contents

BLUSTREAM HEX31WP-TX-US USB-C Wall Plate HD Base
Introduction
FEATURES
Front Panel Description
Output On / Off Button
EDID Control
Infrared Receiver
Specifications
Package Contents
Certifications
FCC NOTICE
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BLUSTREAM HEX31WP-TX-US USB-C Wall Plate HD Base

Introduction

Our HEX31WP-TX-US HDMI / USB-C wall plate HDBaseT™ Transmitter is a multiformat 4K input switcher solution delivering HDMI and USB-C inputs up to 70m at 1080p (40m at 4K 60Hz 4:2:0).
The HEX31WP-TX-US features both manual or automated source selection and includes a display on/off control via CEC, RS-232 and IR (via compatible HDBaseT™ receiver/matrix).
The HEX31WP-TX-US has been designed to work with all Blustream HDBaseT™ receiver and matrix solutions, be installed in US Decora-style backboxes and can be powered locally or from compatible Blustream HDBaseT™ products.

FEATURES

Features 2 x HDMI & 1 x USB-C inputs with manual/auto source selection
Advanced HDBaseT™ technology offering distribution of video and audio over a single CAT cable
Supports 4K UHD video up to 40m (3840 x 2160 @30Hz 4:4:4, 4096 x 2160 @24Hz 4:4:4, and 4K @60Hz 4:2:0)
Extends HDMI at 1080p up to a distance of 70m
Supports all known HDMI audio formats including Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD Master Audio transmission
Manual input selection via the front panel and RS-232
Programmable ON / OFF button utilising IR, RS-232 or CEC for control of display device at HDBaseT™ receiver
Supports 12V-48V PoC from compatible Blustream HDBaseT™ receiver/matrix products
Bi-directional RS-232 pass-through
Supports IR pass-through to HDBaseT™ device
Compatible with all Blustream HDBaseT™ receiver/matrix products*
Magnetic faceplate surround and US Decora style backbox compatibility
HDCP 2.2 support
Technical performance is subject to the features supported on the connected HDBaseT™ device

Front Panel Description

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HDMI Input 1 – Type A HDMI port to connect HDMI source device
HDBaseT™ Link Status Indicator – Illuminates when the Transmitter is connected to the Receiver / Matrix successfully
Auto Switching Button – Press to change source, hold for 3 seconds to enable/disable auto signal since switching
IR Receiver – Built-in IR sensor for IR pass-through
HDMI Input 1 Indicator – Illuminates when HDMI 1 input is connected
HDMI Input 2 Indicator – Illuminates when HDMI 2 input is connected
Output ON / OFF Button – Triggers the output on/off sequence (see Output On / Off section on next page)
USB-C Input Indicator – Illuminates when USB-C input is connected
HDMI Input 2 – Type A HDMI port to connect HDMI source device
Upgrade Port – Micro USB connection used for firmware upgrade. (Note: requires supplied USB serial cable)
USB-C Input – Type C USB port to connect to USB-C source device
Rear Panel Description
HDBaseT™ Output – RJ45 HDBaseT™ port to connect to the HDBaseT™ input port of the compatible Blustream HDBaseT™ receiver/matrix device
RS-232 – 3-pin Phoenix connector for RS-232 pass through to / from compatible HDBaseT™ receiver / matrix products
IR Receiver Input – 3-pin Phoenix connector to connect to Blustream IR Receiver (phoenix block supplied, IR receiver not supplied)
12V DC Input – 2-pin Phoenix connector to connect to Blustream 12V power supply (supplied) $BLUSTREAM-HEX31WP-TX-US-USB-C-Wall-Plate-HD-Base-FIG-1 $2$$

Output On / Off Button

This product features an Output On / Off button that can turn on or off the display connected to the HDBaseT™
Receiver via CEC, IR or RS-232. The default setting for this is disabled and the function needs to be enabled prior to use.
This button allows custom RS-232 and IR signals to be learned into the On and Off commands.
For further information please see the HEX31WP-TX-US User Manual – available to download from the Blustream website.

RS-232 Configuration

The RS-232 port is used for configuration/control of the product, as well as pass-through of RS-232 commands to a compatible Blustream HDBaseT™ receiver/matrix device.
The default RS-232 communication settings are:

Baud Rate: 57600
Data Bit: 8
Stop Bit: 1
Parity Bit: none

For a complete RS-232 command list please see the HEX31WP-TX-US User Manual – available to download from the Blustream website.

EDID Control

EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) is a data structure that is used between a display and a source.
This data is used by the source to find out what audio and video resolutions are supported by the display.
By pre-determining the video resolution and audio format of the source and display device you can reduce the time needed for EDID handshaking thus making switching quicker and more reliable.
Configuration of the EDID settings for each input can be achieved using the following RS-232 commands to specify the required EDID:

EDIDxxDFzz

Where xx = Input: 00 refers to ALL inputs; 01 = input 1 (HDMI 1); 02 = input 2 (HDMI 2); 03 = input 3 (USB-C) zz = EDID as shown below

zz=00: HDMI 1080p@60Hz, Audio 2ch PCM
zz=01: HDMI 1080p@60Hz, Audio 5.1ch PCM/DTS/DOLBY
zz=02: HDMI 1080p@60Hz, Audio 7.1ch PCM/DTS/DOLBY/HD
zz=03: HDMI 1080i@60Hz, Audio 2ch PCM
zz=04: HDMI 1080i@60Hz, Audio 5.1ch PCM/DTS/DOLBY
zz=05: HDMI 1080i@60Hz, Audio 7.1ch PCM/DTS/DOLBY/HD
zz=06: HDMI 1080p@60Hz/3D, Audio 2ch PCM
zz=07: HDMI 1080p@60Hz/3D, Audio 5.1ch PCM/DTS/DOLBY
zz=08: HDMI 1080p@60Hz/3D, Audio 7.1ch PCM/DTS/DOLBY/HD
zz=09: HDMI 4K2K@30Hz, Audio 2ch PCM
zz=10: HDMI 4K2K@30Hz, Audio 5.1ch PCM/DTS/DOLBY
zz=11: HDMI 4K2K@30Hz, Audio 7.1ch PCM/DTS/DOLBY/HD
zz=12: HDMI 4K2K@60Hz 4:2:0 8 bit, Audio 2ch PCM
zz=13: HDMI 4K2K@60Hz 4:2:0 8 bit, Audio 5.1ch PCM/DTS/ DOLBY
zz=14: HDMI 4K2K@60Hz 4:2:0 8 bit, Audio 7.1ch PCM/DTS/ DOLBY/HD
zz=15: DVI 1280×1024@60Hz, Audio None
zz=16: DVI 1920×1080@60Hz, Audio None
zz=17: DVI 1920×1200@60Hz, Audio None
zz=18: DVI 1920×1200@60Hz, Audio 2ch
zz=19: Copy User EDID 1 – refer to User Manual for details
zz=20: Copy User EDID 2 – refer to User Manual for details
zz=21: EDID Pass-through

Infrared Receiver

The HEX31WP-TX-US features 2 x options for receiving IR signals.
The HEX31PW-TX-US has an in-built IR receiver on the front panel that will receive IR commands from line-of-sight IR remote controls and a 3-pin Phoenix connection on the rear panel.
You may need to cut and terminate the Blustream IR receiver (not supplied) into the Phoenix connector.
The pin-out configuration for the Blustream IR receiver is as follows:
- White – 5V
- Red – Signal
- Black – Ground

Specifications

HEX31WP-TX-US

Video Input Connectors: 2 x HDMI Type A, 19-pin, female, 1 x USB-C Type C
Video Output Connectors: 1 x HDBaseT™ RJ45 connector
RS-232 Serial Port: 1 x 3-Pin Phoenix connector
IR Input Port: 1 x 3-Pin Phoenix connector
Product Upgrade: 1 x Micro USB female
Local Power Input: 1 x 2-Pin Phoenix connector
Module Dimensions (W x H x D): 89mm x 105mm x 44mm (without faceplate)
Faceplate Dimensions (W x H x D): 115mm x 115mm x 6mm
Cut Out Dimensions (W x H x D): 89mm x 70mm x 37mm
Mounting Hole Spacing: US 97mm CTC
Backbox Requirements: US double-gang junction box
Shipping Weight: 1.0kg
Operating Temperature: 32°F to 104°F (-5°C to +55°C)
Storage Temperature: -4°F to 140°F (-25°C to +70°C)
Power Supply: 12V/1A DC

NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without notice. Weights and dimensions are approximate.

Package Contents

HEX31WP-TX-US

1 x HEX31WP-TX-US
1 x 12V/1A DC Power Supply
1 x Magnetic Faceplate
1 x RS-232 Control Cable
1 x Quick Reference Guide

Certifications

FCC NOTICE

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 the receiver.
Connect the equipment to 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.

CAUTION – changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
CANADA, INDUSTRY CANADA (IC) NOTICES
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

this device may not cause interference, and
this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT
This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed of with other household wastes. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. To return your used device, please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was purchased. They can take this product for environmentally safe recycling.