SIMPLIFIED MFG EX3-8K HDMI 2.1 40Gbps 90m Extender User Manual

SIMPLIFIED MFG EX3-8K HDMI 2.1 40Gbps 90m Extender

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The Simplified MFG EX3-8K was designed to provide years of reliable service. At Simplified MFG we want your experience with this device to be the best possible and are committed to helping achieve that experience. Please read and 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 shock, lighting strikes, etc. Use of surge protection systems is highly recommended to protect and extend the life of your equipment. Set top boxes (cable and satellite) can pass surges through the HDMI connection, a Simplified MFG HDSURGE is suggested.

Introduction

The EX3-8K 40Gbps HDMI Extender can extend 8K and 4K@120Hz.HDR/DolbyVision™ Audio/Video, RS-232, bi-directional IR with selectable voltage, Audio Return, a 1Gb LAN connection, and USB 2.0 communication up to 295ft / 100 meters between transmitter and receiver via a single CAT6a cable and supports resolutions up to 8K2K@60Hz and all 4K formats including 120Hz.The EX3-8K is a multi-use solution from conference room applications where you are using USB functions for a keyboard, mouse, or conference camera. Or situations where you need 8K or 4K@120Hz and do not have a fiber infrastructure.

 Features

• Supports the HDMI 2.1 format up to 40Gbps
• Supports 8K30Hz YUV4:4:4 10-bit
• Supports all 4K formats including 120Hz.
• Supports all HD audio formats to the display
• Supports all HD audio formats from display (eARC)
• 1Gbps LAN passthrough
• USB2.0 (either end can be host or client)
• Distance rated at 90m (295ft) on CAT6A/7
• Control features include CEC passthrough, bi-directional 5V or 12V IR and RS-232
• Has separate analog audio send and receive capability as well
• EDID Management
• Advanced clocking features to prevent handshake issues
• Single power supply can be used at either the RX or the TX

Package Contents

Specifications

Technical

HDCP Compliance| HDCP 2.3
Video Bandwidth| 40Gbps

Video Resolution

| All formats up to 40Gbps including

●  8K@30Hz. YUV4:4:4 10bit

●  4K@120Hz. YUV 4:4:4 10 bit

USB Bandwidth| Up to 350Mbps
HDR| HDR, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, & DolbyVision™
Color Space| RGB / YCbCr 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:2:2, YCbCr 4:2:0
Color Depth| 8/10/12-bit

HDMI Audio Formats

| LPCM 2.0/2.1/5.1/6.1/7.1, Dolby Digital, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus (DD+), Atmos, DTS-ES, DTS HD Master,

DTS HD-HRA, DTS-X

L/R Audio Formats| PCM 2.0
Transmission Distance| Cat 6 – 60m 197ft. Max. Cat6A/7 – 90m 295ft. Max.
ESD Protection| Human body model — ±8kV (Air-gap discharge) &

±4kV (Contact discharge)

Connection

Transmitter

| Inputs: Outputs:

Control:

| 1x HDMI Type A [19-pin female] 1x Audio In [3.5mm mini-jack] 1x HDMI Type A [19-pin female] 1x HDBaseT OUT [RJ-45]

1x IR OUT [3.5mm Stereo mini-jack] 1x AUDIO OUT [3.5mm mini-jack] 1x IR IN [3.5mm mini-jack]

1x IR OUT [3.5mm mini-jack] 1x RS-232 [3-pin Phoenix jack] 1x USB Host [USB Type B]

3x USB Device [USB Type A] 1x Ethernet [RJ-45]

Receiver

| Input:

Output: Control:

| 1x HDMI IN [Type A 19-pin female] 1x HDBaseT In [RJ-45]

1x Audio IN [3.5mm mini-jack] 1x HDMI OUT [19-pin Female]

1x AUDIO OUT [3.5mm mini-jack] 1x IR IN [3.5mm mini-jack]

1x IR OUT [3.5mm mini-jack] 1x RS-232 [3-pin Phoenix jack] 1x USB Host [USB Type B]

3x USB Device [USB Type A]

1x ETHERNET [RJ-45]

Mechanical
Housing| Metal Enclosure
Color| Black
Dimensions| Transmitter / Receiver:

200mm (7.87”) [W] x 100mm (4.0”) [D] x 30mm (1.18”) [H]

Weight| Transmitter: 571g (1lb, 4.1oz.), Receiver: 571g (1lb,4.1oz.)
Power Supply| Input: AC 100 – 240V 50/60Hz

Output: DC 24V/2.7A (Locking connector)

Power Consumption| 20.4 W – TX 9.36W Loaded / 2.46 in standby RX 9.84W Loaded / 3.36 in standby
Operating

Temperature

| 32 – 104°F / 0 – 40°C
Storage Temp.| -4 – 140°F / -20 – 60°C
Relative Humidity| 20 – 90% RH (no condensation)
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Max Distance| Infrastructure
296ft /90M| Cat6A/7
197ft /60M| Cat6

Operation Controls and Functions

Transmitter Panel

from host port of RX
4| Power LED| Illuminated means TX is connected to power

5

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Link LED

| Illuminated – TX is powered on

Flashing – Connection between RX and TX is poor Not Illuminated -TX and RX are not connected

6| IN LED| Illuminated – HDMI signal is present at HDMI input

Not Illuminated – HDMI signal is not present at HDMI input

7| OUT LED| Illuminated – Indicates there is HDMI signal out Not Illuminated – No HDMI output or system is off

8

| ****

eARC

Switch/Indicator

| Switches on eARC/ARC Mode Push to enable eARC/ARC LED on – eARC/ARC is enabled and working correctly LED flashing – eARC/ARC enabled, but not operating correctly

LED off – eARC/ARC disengaged

9

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DC 24V

| DC 24V/2.7V input

The EX3-8K supports POC meaning only one of the devices needs to be powered. By powering one side and connecting the two together the side without power is powered via

category cable

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10

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ETHERNET PORT

| The Ethernet port has an adaptive broadband rate. For example if a 100Mbps rate device is connected, it will adapt to 100Mbps, if that is changed to 1Gbps, it will adapt to 1Gbps as well.

–           Green LED Illuminated = 1Gbps

–           Amber LED Illuminated = 100Mbps

11| IR IN| IR input port for IR from Control system or remote
12| IR OUT| IR output port for control of source device. This IR output signal is from IR IN port of receiver

13

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RS-232 Port

| The RS-232 port is multifunction, and these functions are controlled via DIP switch settings.

1.        RS-232 Pass-through

2.        Control and Firmware update

3.        HDBaseT Firmware update

4.        Debug

14| HDBaseT Out| HDBaseT out port for connection to RX via Cat6A/7

15

| ****

Data Flow Indicator (amber)

| ▪ Illuminated – HDMI signal with HDCP

▪  Flashing – HDMI signal without HDCP

▪  Not Illuminated – No HDMI signal

16

| Link Signal Indicator (Green)| ▪  Illuminated – TX and RX have a good connection

▪  Flashing – TX and RX have poor communication

▪  Not Illuminated – TX and RX are not connected

17

| ****

eARC HDMI IN

| This is the HDMI input from the source or eARC/ARC-enabled switch/amplifier. eARC/ARC is returned to the input device from the display/RX

18

| ****

HDMI Out Port

| This port has to be enabled with a command and is a 1080p

@24Hz. video return that uses the eARC/ARC path. When used, eARC and ARC must be disabled.

19| Audio In Port| Analog audio in port that is output at RX Audio out port
20| Audio Out Port| Analog Audio that comes from the RX Audio In port

21

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EDID DIP Switch

| [DIP]=000 (Default) – Copies the EDID of the display connected to the RX. If no display is connected to RX, the

21

(cont)

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EDID DIP Switch (cont)

| display connected to the HDMI out on the TX is copied. [DIP]=001 – 1080p@60Hz. / 2 ch. PCM audio [DIP]=010 – 4K2K@60Hz. YUV4:4:4 / 2 ch. PCM audio [DIP]=011 – 4K2K@60Hz. YUV4:4:4 / 5.1 PCM/DTS/Dolby [DIP]=100 – 4K2K@60Hz. YUV4:4:4 / 7.1 PCM/DTS/Dolby [DIP]=101 – 8K@30Hz. + 4K@120Hz. YUV4:4:4 / 2 ch. PCM

audio

[DIP]=110 – 8K@30Hz. + 4K@120Hz. YUV4:4:4 / 5.1

PCM/DTS/Dolby

[DIP]=111 – 8K@30Hz. + 4K@120Hz. YUV4:4:4 / 7.1

PCM/DTS/Dolby

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Configuration DIP Switch

| This DIP switch is to be treated as two DIP switches. Number 1 controls the IR Voltage and numbers 2 and 3 control how the RS-232 functions

DIP = Number 1 at “0” position (Default), IR is 12V DIP = Number 1 at “1” position, IR is 5V

DIP = Numbers 2 and 3 at “00”, RS-232 is pass-through DIP = Numbers 2 and 3 at “01”, RS-232 is configured to upgrade the EX3-8K’s firmware

DIP = Numbers 2 and 3 at “10”, RS-232 is configured for upgrading the HDBaseT firmware

DIP = Numbers 2 and 3 at “11”, RS-232 is in debug mode

Receiver Panel

from the host port of RX
4| Power LED| Illuminated means TX is connected to power

5

| ****

LINK LED

| Illuminated – TX is powered on

Flashing – Connection between RX and TX is poor Not Illuminated -TX and RX are not connected

6| IN LED| Illuminated – HDMI signal is present at HDMI input

Not Illuminated – HDMI signal is not present at HDMI input

7| OUT LED| Illuminated – Indicates there is HDMI signal out

Not Illuminated – No HDMI output or system is off

8

| ****

eARC

Switch/Indicator

| Switches on eARC/ARC Mode Push to enable eARC/ARC LED on – eARC/ARC is enabled and working correctly

LED flashing – eARC/ARC enabled, but not operating correctly

LED off – eARC/ARC disengaged

9

| ****

DC 24V IN

| DC 24V input for 24V 1A power adapter.

Note that the extender supports PoC function, it means that either the transmitter or receiver is connected to a 24V/1A power supply, the other

doesn’t need a power supply

 |  | The Ethernet port has an adaptive broadband rate. For example if a 100Mbps rate device is connected, it will adapt to
10| ETHERNET Port| 100Mbps, if that is changed to 1Gbps, it will adapt to 1Gbps as well.

–           Green LED Illuminated = 1Gbps

–           Amber LED Illuminated = 100Mbps

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11| IR IN| IR input port for IR from Control system or remote
12| IR OUT| IR output port for control of source device. This IR output signal is from IR IN port of TX
13| RS-232 Port| The RS-232 port is multifunction, and these functions are controlled via DIP switch settings.

1.        RS-232 Pass-through

2.        Control and Firmware update

3.        HDBaseT Firmware update

4.        Debug

14| HDBaseT IN| HDBaseT IN port for connection to TX via Cat6A/7

15

| Data Flow Indicator (amber)| ▪  Illuminated – HDMI signal with HDCP

▪  Flashing – HDMI signal without HDCP

▪  Not Illuminated – No HDMI signal

16

| Link Signal Indicator (Green)| ▪  Illuminated – TX and RX have a good connection

▪  Flashing – TX and RX have poor communication

▪  Not Illuminated – TX and RX are not connected

17

| ****

HDMI IN Port

| This is a 1080p 24Hz. send back to the HDMI OUT port on TX. This return path to the TX is defaulted to closed and must be enabled with a command via Hercules or similar program. The eARC/ARC path is then inoperable and eARC/ARC should be

disabled.

18| eARC/HDMI Out| Connects to display and provides HDMI signal from TX while simultaneously returning eARC/ARC back to TX HDMI IN port
19| Audio IN Port| Analog audio in port that is output at TX Audio out port
20| Audio OUT Port| Analog Audio that comes from the TX Audio In port
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Configuration DIP

| This DIP switch is to be treated as two DIP switches. Number 1 controls the IR Voltage and numbers 2 and 3 control how the RS-232 functions

DIP = Number 1 at “0” position (Default), IR is 12V DIP = Number 1 at “1” position, IR is 5V

21| Switch| DIP = Numbers 2 and 3 at “00”, RS-232 is pass-through DIP = Numbers 2 and 3 at “01”, RS-232 is configured to upgrade the EX3-8K’s firmware

DIP = Numbers 2 and 3 at “10”, RS-232 is configured for upgrading the HDBaseT firmware

DIP = Numbers 2 and 3 at “11”, RS-232 is in debug mode

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USB Mode Applications

The USB functions can be adjusted so that either the TX or the RX can become the host or the client. Simply use the Host/Device to choose the function and power cycle the RX and TX for it to take effect.

Example 1: TX Host, RX Client

Set the Host/Client switch on TX to “Host”, set the Host/Client switch on RX to “Client” and power cycle the RX and TX.

Example 2: TX Client, RX Host

Set the Host/Client switch on TX to “Client”, set the Host/Client switch on RX to “Host” and power cycle the RX and TX.

IR Pin Definition

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 Examples

A 1080p @ 24Hz. Video return path can be opened by sacrificing the eARC/ARC feature. This is done by disabling the eARC/ARC with the button on the TX and RX and then sending a command to tell the TX to switch to this mode. This is done using Hercules (the link is on the M88SL webpage at www.simplifiedmfg.com/m88sl) and it is freeware. You will need to set the RS-232 DIP switch on the TX to “01” and then send the correct command to set the HDMI loop out to output the return video. Using the serial portion of Hercules, use these settings; Baud rate: 115200, Data bits: 8, Stop bits: 1, Check bit: 0 Send the command “s loop-out in 2!”, to put it back to loop-out from source send the Command “s loop-out in 1!”. If you want to poll the device to see which mode it is in, you would use the command “r loop-out in!”

Other commands are:

• “r fw version!” – display’s devices current firmware
• “s reboot!” – reboots the device
• “ s reset!” – sets the device to factory defaults

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-transferable 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
• W. www.simplifiedmfg.com
• P. 833-HDMI-411 (833-436-4411)
  • E. info@simplifiedmfg.com

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How to use and troubleshoot Simplified MFG Extenders

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)

Typical Extender use

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 sources 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)

EX3-8K

HDMI 2.1 (40Gbps) Extender over Category Cable w/USB, eARC, & USB2.0

The EX3-8K is a HDMI over-category cable extender that supports 40 Gbps 8K up to 100m @8K/4k @120 Hz. while simultaneously passing 1 Gbps Ethernet, eARC, USB 2.0, IR, & RS232. This is a great alternative to fiber as that infrastructure my not be present. Also great for Camera/board room applications, KVM, and situations where a single cable is utilized. 8K & 4K 120Hz. on category cable is possible with this device.

Features

• USB 2.0 passthrough
• 1Gbps Ethernet Passthrough
• eARC Audio Return
• RS232
• 2-Way 12V IR (kit included)
• 100m (330ft) on Cat 6A
• 40Gbps supports 8K 10-Bit @ 30Hz. And 4K 10/12-bit 2 120Hz.
• Stereo audio can be run independently
• EDID Management
• 3-Year Warranty

Specifications

Technical

HDMI

Compliance

| HDMI 2.1
HDCP

Compliance

| HDCP 2.3, HDCP 2.2 and HDCP 1.4
Video Bandwidth| 40 Gbps
Video Resolutions| up to 8K4K@24/30Hz(YUV4:4:4),4K2K@120z,and all formats 40Gbps and below
Color Space| RGB, YCbCr 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:2:2
Color Depth| 8-bit, 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

Transmitter

| Inputs:   1x HDMI type A [19-pin female]

1x L/R IN [3.5mm stereo mini-jack]

Outputs: 1x HDMI type A [19-pin female]

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

1×L/R OUT [3.5mm stereo mini-jack]

Control: 1×LAN [RJ45]

1x IR IN [3.5mm stereo mini-jack] 1x IR OUT [3.5mm stereo mini-jack] 1x RS-232 [phoenix jack]

4x USB, 3 type A and 1 type B

1x SERVICE micro USB update port

Receiver

| Inputs:  1x HDBT IN [RJ45, 8-pin female]

1x L/R IN [3.5mm stereo mini-jack] 1x HDMI type A [19-pin female]

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

1x L/R OUT [3.5mm stereo mini-jack]

Control: 1x LAN [RJ45]

1x IR IN [3.5mm stereo mini-jack] 1x IR OUT [3.5mm stereo mini-jack] 1x RS-232 [phoenix jack]

1x SERVICE micro USB, update port 4x USB, 3 type A and 1 type B

Mechanical
Housing| Metal Enclosure
Color| Black
Dimensions| 163mm [6.375”] x 90mm [3.5”] x 16mm [0.625”]
Weight| TX 170g [6oz.] RX 165g [5.8oz.]
Power Supply| Input: AC100 – 240V 50/60Hz

Output: DC 24V/1A (US/EU standards, CE/FCC/UL certified)

PWR Consumption| 18W (Max)
Operation Temp.| 32 – 104°F / 0 – 40°C
Storage Temperature| -4 – 140°F / -20 – 60°C
Relative Humidity| 20 – 90% RH (no condensation)

References

• Simplified MFG Cutting Edge HDMI Solutions
• M88SL 4K HDR 8x8 Matrix | Simplified MFG

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