FeinTech HX240 HDMI Extender Instruction Manual

: July 25, 2024
: FeinTech

Table of Contents

FeinTech HX240 HDMI Extender
Product Information
Usage Instructions
FAQs
Intended Use
Safety instructions
Service
Installation and operation
Features
Transmitter connections
References
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FeinTech HX240 HDMI Extender

Specifications:

Model: HX240 HDMI Extender (Transmitter and Receiver)
Input AC Frequency: 50/60 Hz
Output Voltage: 12V DC
Output Current: 1.0A
Output Power: 12.0W
Average Operating Efficiency: 83.82%
Standby Power Consumption: 0.06W

Product Information

The HX240 HDMI Extender allows for latency-free transmission of audio-video signals from an HDMI source to an HDMI sink (TV, video projector, monitor, AV receiver) using CAT5e/CAT6/CAT7 network cables. It also enables the bi- directional transmission of infrared signals for remote control without a direct line of sight.

Usage Instructions

Safety Instructions:

Avoid covering the unit to prevent overheating.
Keep away from heat sources, fire, water, and moisture.
Avoid placing heavy objects on the unit or connecting cables.
Do not open or drill holes in the casing.
Clean the unit’s surface with a soft, dry cloth only.
Disconnect the mains cable during prolonged non-use or malfunction.

Service:

Qualified personnel must inspect the unit if foreign objects or liquids have entered, if it does not operate normally, if performance has changed, or if there is physical damage. Do not attempt to repair the unit yourself; contact trained service personnel or the seller.

Installation and Operation:

Connect the HDMI output of a player or PC to the HDMI input of the transmitter.
Set the EDID switch to the TV position.
Use a CAT5e or better network cable to connect the transmitter and receiver.
Connect the receiver to the desired TV, video projector, or AV receiver.
Select the output optimization using the EDID switch.
Connect the power supply to the transmitter and plug it in.
Turn on the terminal equipment (TV, sound system) before starting playback on the player.

Infrared transmitters and receivers:

a) Remote control of the player: Connect IR TX to the transmitter and IR RX to the receiver to control the player without line of sight.
b) Remote control of the display: Connect IR TX to the receiver and IR RX to the transmitter to control the display without line of sight.

FAQs

Q: What should I do if the unit does not power on?

A: Check the power supply connection and ensure that all cables are properly connected. If the issue persists, contact customer service for assistance.

Instruction manual

Thank you for purchasing this high-quality product. Please keep this manual in case you have any questions regarding its use. For further information, please visit our website or contact our service department.

Intended Use

Enables latency-free transmission of audio-video signals from an HDMI source to an HDMI sink (TV, video projector, monitor, AV receiver) via CAT5e/CAT6/CAT7 network cable
Simultaneously transmits bi-directional infrared signals from remote control and enables the HDMI source and displays to be controlled remotely without a sight line

Safety instructions

Please do not cover the housing or install the unit to avoid overheating.
Keep away from heat sources, fire, water and moisture.
Do not place heavy objects on the unit or the connecting cables.
Do not open or drill holes in the casing.
Clean the surface of the unit only with a soft, dry cloth – without cleaning agents, petrol or similar.
In case of prolonged non-use or malfunction, please disconnect the mains cable.

Service

The unit must be inspected by qualified personnel in the following cases:

Objects or liquids have entered the unit.
The unit does not operate normally or the performance has changed.
The unit has been dropped or the casing is damaged.

In this case, unplug the power cord and do not operate the unit any more. Do not attempt to repair or open the unit yourself. Contact trained service personnel or the seller or FeinTech, e.g. by e-mail at service@feintech.eu

Installation and operation

Connect the HDMI output of a player or PC to the HDMI input of the transmitter. Set the EDID switch to the position TV.
Connect a CAT5e or better network cable to the transmitter and the receiver
Connect the receiver to the desired TV, video projector or AV receiver.
Use the EDID switch to select whether the output should be optimized for the local device or the device connected via the network cable.
Connect the power supply to the transmitter and plug it in,
First switch on the terminal equipment such as the TV and sound system. Then switch on the external player and start playback.

Video resolution and range

A maximum video resolution of 4K 120Hz (Ultra-HD 3840×2160 pixels) can be transmitted in RGB color mode or YUV4:4:4 with SDR, or HDR10 with YUV4:2:2. The range at maximum resolution and good cable (CAT6 or better) is 30 metres. At lower resolutions even greater distances are possible.

Infrared transmitter and receiver

a) Remote control of the player
- Connect an infrared transmitter (IR TX) to the transmitter and an infrared receiver (IR RX) to the receiver. You can then take the infrared remote control of your player to the screen and control the player without line of sight.
b) Remote control of the display
- Connect an infrared transmitter (IR TX) to the receiver and an infrared receiver (IR RX) to the transmitter. You can then take the infrared remote control of your display to the player and control the screen without a line of sight.

Features

Supports HDMI 2.1 and HDCP 2.3/2.2/1.4
Supported video resolutions including 480i, 720p, 1080p, 2160p up to 4K 120Hz
Supported colour formats 8 bit (YUV 4:2:0, 4:2:2; 4:4:4, RGB) and 10 bit (HDR10)
Supported audio formats PCM 2.0-7.1, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus (incl. Atmos), Dolby TrueHD, Dolby MAT, DTS, DTS-HD
Maximum data rate 32 Gbps
Latency-free transmission, compatible with DSC 1.2a
Selectable EDID, either EDID from the display on the receiver or 4K 120Hz
Maximum ranges (shielded cable recommended):
- CAT-6/6a cable: 40 m for 4K 60Hz, 30 m for 4K 120Hz
Infrared transmission for signals from the remote control to the player and display
Dimensions: Transmitter & receiver 84 × 64 × 14.5 mm
Power consumption transmitter 4 W, receiver 3.5 W
Power supply 2 × 12V 1A DC

Transmitter connections

Input (3.5 mm jack) for infrared receiver (IR RX), forwards the IR signal to the receiver
Output (3.5 mm jack) for infrared transmitter (IR TX), issues IR control commands for the player
HDMI input for connecting a media player or PC (HDMI source)
Reset button, press to synchronise between transmitter and receiver
EDID switch: In the TV position, the EDID of the display connected to the receiver is used for the player. This means that the supported audio and video formats of the remote display are used. In the STD position, support for 4K 120Hz is signalled to the player.
RJ45 socket for network cable with yellow and green LED. The LEDs light up when a signal is being transmitted.
Blue LED, lights up when the power supply is active
Connection for 12 V 1A power supply unit to power the transmitter

Receiver connections

Input 3.5 mm jack for infrared receiver (IR RX), forwards the IR signal to the transmitter
Output 3.5 mm jack for infrared transmitter (IR TX), issues IR commands for the display
HDMI output for connection to a display or AV receiver
Reset button, press to synchronise between transmitter and receiver
RJ45 socket for network cable. The yellow and green LEDs light up when a signal is being transmitted.
Blue LED lights up when the power supply is active
Connection for 12 V 1A power supply unit to power the receiver

Scope of delivery:

Transmitter, receiver, 2 × power supply units, 2 × IR transmitters, 2 × IR receivers

Disposal of the packaging

The packaging of the unit consists exclusively of recyclable materials. Please sort them accordingly and return them to your local recycling system. Please contact the dealer or your local waste disposal facility/recycling centre for information on current disposal methods.

Disposal of the appliance

Old appliances are not worthless waste. Valuable raw materials can be recovered through environmentally friendly disposal. At the end of its service life, this product must not be disposed of with normal household waste, but must be taken to a collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
The symbol on the product, the instructions for use or the packaging indicates this. The materials are recyclable according to their labeling. By reusing, recycling or otherwise recovering old appliances, you are making an important contribution to protecting our environment.

CE Declaration of Conformity

This product complies with EU directives and may only be used in conjunction with shielded cables. We, Spreewald Kommunikationstechnik GmbH, hereby declare that this device complies with the EMC 2014/30/EU, LVD 2014/35/EU and RoHS2 2011/65/EU directives. The formal declaration of conformity is available at https://feintech.eu/ce or available on request.

Information according to REGULATION (EU) 2019/1782

Importer: Spreewald Kommunikationstechnik GmbH
- HR B 1107 Cottbus
- Radensdorfer Hauptstr. 45 a, 15907 Lübben, Germany
Manufacturer: Shenzhen Keyu Power Supply Technology Co., Ltd.
Model identifier: KA1201A-1201000EU
Input voltage 100-240 V
Input AC frequency 50/60 Hz
Output voltage 12 V DC, output current 1.0 A
Output power 12.0 W
Average efficiency in operation 83.82 %
Power consumption at no load 0.06 W