KanexPro EXT-HD50C HDMI Over Cat 5e/6 Extender

: June 6, 2024
: KanexPro

Table of Contents

KanexPro EXT-HD50C HDMI Over Cat 5e/6 Extender
Introduction
FEATURES:
PACKAGE CONTENTS:
SPECIFICATIONS:
Operation Controls and Functions:
- Transmitter Panel
- Receiver Panel
IR Pin Definition
Application Example:
Warranty
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KanexPro EXT-HD50C HDMI Over Cat 5e/6 Extender

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MPN: EXT-HD50C VER 1.0

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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 shock, lighting strikes, etc. Use of surge protection systems is highly recommended in order to protect and extend the life of your equipment.

Introduction

This KanexPro HDMI Extender system (EXT-HD50C) can extend high definition video/audio signal and IR control signals up to 230ft/70m for 1080p resolution, and 131ft/40m for 4K30 resolution via a single CAT6 cable. The system is capable of zero-latency, uncompressed long-distance transmissions between the transmitter and receiver units. This extender features an HDMI loop output which can be cascaded to another pair of extenders, supporting resolution up to 4K@30Hz. The system supports EDID copy function (you can choose local or remote EDID). It supports audio formats up to PCM7.1, Dolby True HD, DTS HD. This product can be widely used in multi- media conference halls, TV teaching and large-screen displays.

FEATURES:

HDMI 1.4 and HDCP 1.4 compliant
Support video resolution up to 4K@30Hz
The maximum transmission distance via a single CAT6/5E
cable is as follows:
CAT6: 230ft/70m for 1080p, 131ft/40m for 4K30 CAT5E: 197ft/60m
for 1080p, 115ft/35m for 4K30
Support copying EDID from receiver display or loop out display
Allow for cascading via additional HDMI loop out port
Compact design for easy and flexible installation

PACKAGE CONTENTS:

1x HDMI Transmitter
1x HDMI Receiver
1x IR Blaster Cable
1x IR Receiver Cable
2x 5V/1A DC Power Adapter
1x User Manual

SPECIFICATIONS:

Technical

+/- 8KV (Air-gap discharge)

+/- 4KV (Contact discharge)

Connection
Transmitter| Input: 1 x HDMI Type A [19-pin female] Outputs: 1 x HDMI Type A [19-pin female]

1 x IR OUT [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack] 1 x CAT OUT [RJ45, 8-pin female]

Reciever| Inputs: 1x IR IN [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack] 1x CAT IN [RJ45, 8-pin female]

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

Technical

+/- 8KV (Air-gap discharge)

+/- 4KV (Contact discharge)

Connection
Transmitter| Input: 1 x HDMI Type A [19-pin female] Outputs: 1 x HDMI Type A [19-pin female]

1 x IR OUT [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack] 1 x CAT OUT [RJ45, 8-pin female]

Reciever| Inputs: 1x IR IN [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack] 1x CAT IN [RJ45, 8-pin female]

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

Operation Controls and Functions:

Transmitter Panel

Transmitter panel

No.	Name	Function Description
1	HDMI IN	HDMI signal input port. Connect to HDMI source device

such as DVD or Set-top box.

2

| EDID DIP

Switch

| The switch is used for selecting EDID: Switch to the right position, the extender will copy HDMI loop out display EDID information to signal source; Switch to the left position, the extender will copy Receiver display EDID to signal source.

3

| HDMI OUT| HDMI signal loop out port. Connect to HDMI display device such as HDTV.

4

| IR OUT| Connect to IR blaster cable, the IR signal is from the IR IN port of the receiver.
5| Power LED| When the transmitter is powered on, the LED will be on.

6

| CAT| CAT output port. Connect to the CAT input port of the receiver with CAT5E/6 cable.

7

| Link LED| When the transmitter is connected to HDMI source, the LED will be on.
8| DC 5V| DC 5V power supply port.

Receiver Panel

Reciever panel

No.	Name	Function Description
1	AUDIO OUT (COAX, L/R)	Coaxial/analog audio output port, connect

to amplifier or speaker.

2

| HDMI port| IN: HDMI input port, connect to HDMI source device such as DVD or set-top box with an HDMI cable.

3

| CAT OUTPUT

port (1~4)

| Connect to the CAT IN port of the CAT receiver with a CAT cable.

4

| Link Signal Indicator lamp (Green)| • Illuminate: Transmitter and receiver are connected.

• Dark: Transmitter and receiver are not connected.

5

| Data Signal Indicator lamp (Orange)| • Illuminating: HDMI signal with HDCP.

• Flashing: HDMI signal without HDCP.

• Dark: No HDMI signal.

6

| IR OUT| Connect the IR Blaster cable to transmit IR signal from the CAT receiver.

7

| DC 12V| Plug the DC 12V power supply into the unit and connect the adaptor to an AC outlet.

(Note: The transmitter can power the receiver via a CAT cable.)

IR Pin Definition

IR Receiver and Blaster pin’s definition is as below:

Application Example:

Application example

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Warranty

KanexPro TM warrants that (a) its products (the “Product”) will perform greatly in agreement with the accompanying written materials for a period of 1 year from the date of receipt and (b) that the product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of 1 year.

CUSTOMER REMEDIES

KanexPro’s entire liability and Customer’s exclusive remedy shall be, at KanexPro option, either return of the price paid for the product, or repair or replacement of the Product that does not meet this Limited Warranty and which is returned to KanexPro with a copy of customers’ receipt. This Limited Warranty is void if failure of the Product has resulted from accident, abuse, or misapplication. Any replacement Product will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period or 90 days whichever is longer.

NO OTHER WARRANTIES

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, KANEX
DISCLAIMS OTHER WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WITH REGARD TO THE PRODUCT AND ANY RELATED WRITTEN MATERIALS. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES CUSTOMERS SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. CUSTOMERS MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS DEPENDING ON THE JURISDICTION.

NO LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL KANEX BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR INDIRECT DAMAGES FOR PERSONAL INJURY, LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, OR ANY OTHER PECUNIARY LOSS) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT, EVEN IF KANEX HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

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