BZBGEAR BG-EXH-100C5 18Gbps HDMI over HDBaseT Extender with Bi Directional IR User Manual

: June 4, 2024
: BZBGEAR

Table of Contents

BG-EXH-100C5 18Gbps HDMI over HDBaseT Extender with Bi-Directional IR
Features
Packing List
Speciﬁcations
Operation Controls and Functions
Application Example
References
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18Gbps HDMI over HDBaseT Extender with Bi-Directional IR
User Manual

BZBGEAR BG-EXH-100C5 18Gbps HDMI over HDBaseT Extender with Bi Directional
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BG-EXH-100C5 18Gbps HDMI over HDBaseT Extender with Bi-Directional IR

Statement
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Safety Precaution

To prevent damaging this product, avoid the heavy pressure, strong vibration, or immersion during transportation, storage, and installation.
The housing of this product is made of organic materials. Do not expose to any liquid, gas, or solids that may corrode the shell.
Do not expose the product to rain or moisture.
To prevent the risk of electric shock, do not open the case. Installation and maintenance should only be carried out by qualiﬁed technicians.
Do not use the product beyond the speciﬁed temperature, humidity, or power supply speciﬁcations.
This product does not contain parts that can be maintained or repaired by users. Damage caused by dismantling the product without authorization from BZBGEAR is not covered under the warranty policy.
Installation and use of this product must strictly comply with local electrical safety standards.
This product contains sensitive electrical components that may be damaged by electrical spikes, surges, electric shocks, lightning strikes, etc. The use of surge protection systems is highly recommended in order to protect and extend the life of your equipment.

Introduction
The BG-EXH-100C5 is an 18Gbps HDMI extender that extends high-deﬁnition audio/video, RS-232, bi-directional IR, and internet signals to a distance of up to 328ft / 100 meters between the transmitter and receiver using a single CAT6/6a cable. Featuring video resolution up to 4K2K@60Hz 4:4:4 and Power over Cable. The integrated bi-directional IR pass-through allows for source and display control. The transmitter supports ARC and local audio extraction. The BZBGEAR BG-EXH-100C5 extender is a convenient solution for applications requiring long-distance HDMI extension over CAT cables.

Features

HDCP 2.2 / 1.x
18Gbps video bandwidth
Video resolution up to 4k2k@60Hz YUV 4:4:4
High bit rate audio transmission via HDMI
Transmission distance is up to 328ft / 100 meters over a single CAT6/6a cable
PoC (Power over Cable)
ARC (Audio Return Channel)
Bi-directional IR, RS-232, and LAN signal pass-through transmission
Supports HDR, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and HLG
Compact design for easy and ﬂexible installation

Packing List

1 x 18Gbps HDMI over HDBaseT Transmitter
1 x 18Gbps HDMI over HDBaseT Receiver
1 x IR Blaster cable (1.5m)
1 x 20~60KHz IR Receiver cable (1.5m)
4 x Mounting Ears
2 x 3-pin Phoenix connector
1 x 24V/1A Locking Power adapter
8 x Machine screw – KM3*4mm
1 x User Manual

Speciﬁcations

Technical

HDCP Compliance| HDCP 2.2 / 1.x
Video Bandwidth| 18Gbps
**** Video Resolution| 4K2K 50/60Hz 4:4:4
4K2K 50/60Hz 4:2:2
4K2K 50/60Hz 4:2:0
4K2K 30Hz 4:4:4
1080p, 1080i, 720p, 720i, 480p, 480i
All PC resolutions including 1920 x 1200
Color Space| RGB / YCbCr 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:2:2, YCbCr 4:2:0
Color Depth| 8/10/12-bit (1080P60Hz, 4K30Hz, 4K60Hz YCbCr 4:2:2/4:2:0)8-bit (4K60Hz 4:4:4 )
HDMI Audio Formats| LPCM 2.0/2.1/5.1/6.1/7.1, Dolby Digital, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus(DD+), DTS-ES, DTS HD Master, DTS HD-HRA, DTS-X
L/R Audio Formats| PCM 2.0
SPDIF Audio Formats| LPCM2.0, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS
ESD Protection| Human body model — ±8kV (Air-gap discharge) & ±4kV (Contact discharge)
Connection
Transmitter| Input: 1x HDMI Type A [19-pin female] Output: 1x HDBT OUT [RJ45, 8-pin female] 1x SPDIF OUT [S/PDIF]1×L/R OUT [3.5mm Stereo Mini- jack] 1×LAN [RJ45]\
Control: 1x IR IN [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack] 1x IR OUT [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack] 1x RS-232 [Phoenix jack] 1x SERVICE [Mini-USB, Update port]
Receiver| Input: 1x HDBT IN [RJ45, 8-pin female] / 1x SPDIF IN [S/PDIF] Output: 1x HDMI Type A [19-pin female] / 1x LAN [RJ45] Control: 1x IR IN [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack] 1x IR OUT [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack] 1x RS-232 [Phoenix jack] 1x ERVICE [Mini-USB, Update port]
Mechanical
Housing| Metal Enclosure
Color| Black
Dimensions| Transmitter / Receiver: 163mm [W] x 90mm [D] x 16mm [H]
Weight| Transmitter: 170g, Receiver: 165g
Power Supply| Input: AC 100 – 240V 50/60Hz Output: DC 24V/1A (Locking connector)
Power Consumption| 13 W
Operating Temperature| 32 – 104°F / 0 – 40°C
Technical

Operation Controls and Functions

Transmitter Panel

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Name	Function Description
Power LED	The red LED will illuminate when the transmitter is on. The LED

will be off when the transmitter is on standby.
ARC LED| The green LED will illuminate when the ARC function is turned on.
SPIDER LED| The green LED will illuminate when the SPDIF OUT port outputs the audio signal that is returned from the SPDIF IN of the receiver.
SWITCH| Press the button to switch the output audio signal source for the SPDIF OUT and L/R OUT ports.
SERVICE port| Firmware update port.
** DC 24V| DC 24V input for 24V 1A power adapter.
Note:** The extender supports PoC functionality. Either the transmitter or receiver must be connected to a 24V/1A power supply. The other does not require a power supply.
HDBT OUT| RJ45 port to connect to the HDBT IN port of the receiver using a CAT 6/6a cable.
Connection Signal Indicator lamp| Solid: The transmitter and receiver have a good connection status. Flashing: The transmitter and receiver have a poor connection status. Dark: The transmitter and receiver are not connected.
Data Signal Indicator lamp| Solid: HDMI signal with HDCP. Flash: HDMI signal without HDCP. Dark: No HDMI signal.
HDMI IN| HDMI source input.
IR IN| IR input port to receive the IR remote’s signal.
IR OUT| IR output port for source device control. This IR output signal is from the IR IN port of the receiver.
L/R OUT| 3.5mm stereo connector for analog audio output.
SPDIF OUT| SPDIF connector for optical audio output.
RS-232| 3-pin Phoenix connector for RS-232 command transmission. The RS-232 command will pass through from transmitter to receiver or receiver to transmitter.
LAN| RJ45 connector for connecting Hub or router.

Receiver Panel

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Name	Function Description
Power LED	The red LED will illuminate when the receiver is on. The LED will

be off when the receiver is on standby.
ARC LED| The green LED will illuminate when the ARC function is turned on.
SPIDER LED| The green LED will illuminate when the SPDIF OUT port outputs the audio signal that is returned from the SPDIF IN of the receiver.
SWITCH| Press the button to switch the output audio signal source for the SPDIF OUT and L/R OUT ports.
SERVICE port| Firmware update port.
** DC 24V| DC 24V input for 24V 1A power adapter.
Note:** The extender supports PoC functionality. Either the transmitter or receiver must be connected to a 24V/1A power supply. The other does not require a power supply.
HDBT IN| RJ45 port to connect to the HDBT OUT port of the transmitter using a CAT 6/6a cable.
HDMI OUT| HDMI output for a display.
IR IN| IR input port to receive the IR remote’s signal.
IR OUT| IR output port for display device control. This IR output signal is from the IR IN port of the transmitter.
SPDIF IN| SPDIF connector for optical audio input.
RS-232| 3-pin Phoenix connector for RS-232 command transmission. The RS-232 command will pass through from transmitter to receiver or receiver to transmitter.
LAN| Connect to an internet access device such as a computer..

Audio Signal Output Switching
Switch the output audio signal source for SPDIF OUT and L/R OUT port via the “SWITCH” button on the panel. The corresponding LED will illuminate.
The ARC and SPDIF LED lights indicate the speciﬁc output audio signal source as shown in the table below:

ARC LED State| SPDIF LED State| Output Audio Signal Source for SPDIF OUT port and L/R OUT port
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On| Off| The audio signal returned from HDMI IN port on the receiver
Off| On| The audio signal returned from the SPDIF IN port on the receiver
Off| Off| The audio signal extracted from the transmitter

IR and Blaster Pin Deﬁnition

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Note: IR remote sends a signal at a distance of 0~5 meters / 0~8 meters with an angle of ± 45° in the vertical direction.
IR System Diagram Regarding IR Cable use Method

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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

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Tech Support
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Phone: 1.888.499.9906
Email:support@bzbgear.com
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Warranty
BZBGEAR Pro AV products and cameras come with a three-year warranty. An extended two-year warranty is available for our cameras upon registration for a total of ﬁve ears. For complete warranty information, please visit bzbgear.com/warranty. For questions, please call 1.888.499.9906 or email support@bzbgear.com.
Mission Statement
BZBGEAR is a breakthrough manufacturer of high-quality, innovative audiovisual equipment ranging from AVoIP, professional broadcasting, conferencing, and home theater, to live streaming solutions. We pride ourselves on unparalleled customer support and services. Our team oﬀers system design consultation, and highly reviewed technical support for all the products in our catalog. BZBGEAR delivers quality products designed with users in mind.
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