gofanco G4-0133A 1×8 HDMI 2.0 Splitter-Extender User Guide

gofanco G4-0133A 1×8 HDMI 2.0 Splitter-Extender

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Important Safety Notices

Please read safety instructions carefully before installation and operation.

•  Please pay close attention to all warnings and hints for this device
•  Do not expose this unit to rain, heavy moisture, or liquid
•  Do not put any items into the device or attempt to modify its operation
•  Do not repair the device or open the enclosure without professional guidance to avoid electric shocks. Doing so may void your warranty
• Keep the product in a well-ventilated location to avoid damage from overheating
•  Shut off power and make sure environment is safe before installation
•  Do not plug the HDMI cables and IR cables in/out when the device is in use to avoid cable damage. Make sure they are plugged into the correct ports
•  Use the included power adapter only. Make sure the specification matches if using 3rd-party DC power adapters

Introduction

The 1×8 HDMI 2.0 CAT Splitter/Extender distributes HDMI signals from one source device to eight CAT6/7 outputs and one HDMI output (loop out).

Features

•  Extends HDMI transmissions up to 70m (230ft) over CAT6/7
•  HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.2 compliant
•  Supports up to 4K @60Hz YUV 4:4:4, HDR
•  Supports Bi-directional IR control, RS232 command control, EDID management
•  Supports up to 5.1ch digital audio and audio extraction to Toslink
• Near zero latency
•  Lightning/Surge/ESD protection

Installation Requirements

•  HDMI source devices (DVD player, set top box, PC, etc.)
•  HDMI displays (SDTV/Monitor, HDTV/Monitor, projector, etc.)
•  HDMI cables (not included)
•  CAT cables (not included)

Package Contents

•  1x 1×8 HDMI 2.0 Transmitter
•  8x CAT6/7 Receivers
• 1x IR Emitter cable
•  8x IR Receiver cables
•  1x TX power adapter (12V/3A)
•  8x RX power adapters (5V/2A)
•  Surface mount accessories
•  1x Terminal block (RS232)
•  User guide

CAT Cable Wiring
We suggest both RJ-45 connectors be wired identically using T568B wiring standard for the best performance and compatibility. Product Layout Transmitter Layout

1.  Power LED: On when the Transmitter is powered on
2.  Reset Button: Press to restart the Transmitter
3.  IR In: Connects to the IR Receiver cable
4. IR Out: Connects to the IR Emitter cable
5.  CAT6/7 Out (x8): Connects to the CAT6/7 In of the Receivers using CAT6/7 cables (CAT cables not included)
6. HDMI Out: Connects to your HDMI display
7. HDMI In: Connects to your HDMI source device
8.  EDID DIP Switch: Selects the output resolution
9. RS232: Connects to your control PC’s RS232 port
10.  Power Jack: Connects to the included 12V/3A power adapter

Receiver Front Panel Layout

1.  Reset Button: Press to restart the Receiver
2.  Audio Switch: Extracts HDMI/ARC audio to Optical Out:
   •  S/PDIF: Extracts audio from the HDMI source (from TX) to S/PDIF Out
   •  ARC: Extracts audio from the display (RX’s HDMI output) to S/PDIF Out
3. CAT6/7 In: Connects to the CAT6/7 Out of the Transmitter using CAT6/7 cables (CAT cables not included)
4.  Power/Signal LED: When the Receiver is powered on:
   • LED is on when HDMI signal is detected
   • LED is flashing when no HDMI signal is detected Receiver Back Panel Layout
5. Power Jack: Connects to the included 5V/2A power adapter
6.  S/PDIF Out: Connects to speakers or AVR
7.  HDMI Out: Connects to your HDMI display
8. IR In: Connects to the IR Receiver cable
9.  IR Out: Connects to the IR Emitter cable

Hardware Installation

1.  Power off all devices including your HDMI source and HDMI display(s).
2.  Connect your HDMI source device to the Transmitter’s HDMI In connector with an HDMI cable (HDMI cable is not included).
3. Connect your CAT cables between the Transmitter and CAT6/7 Receivers.
4. Optional: Connect an HDMI display to the HDMI Out connector of the Transmitter using an HDMI cable (HDMI cable not included). This connection is needed only if you require local monitoring of the HDMI signal.
5.  Connect an HDMI display to each CAT6/7 Receiver’s HDMI Out connector with an HDMI cable (HDMI cables not included).
6. Optional: Connect the IR Receiver cables and the IR Emitter cable to the IR interface ports. This connection is needed only if you need to control your HDMI devices from the remote location. See IR Control, starting on page 10, for proper IR connection.
7. Plug the included 12V/3A power adapter into the Transmitter’s Power Jack and 5V/2A power adapter into the Receiver’s Power Jack, then plug the power adapters into a reliable power outlet.
8. Power on your HDMI source device and HDMI display(s). The Splitter/Extender is ready for use.

Application Diagram
The application diagram shows the most typical input and output devices used with the Splitter/Extender.Application Diagram

IR Control

Provides IR control of the connected devices. The IR feature is bi-directional so either the source device or the display device(s) can be remotely controlled.
Controlling the Source Device

1. Connect an IR Emitter Cable to the IR Out port of the Transmitter.
2.  Point the IR Emitter Cable’s IR eye in line with the source device’s IR window.
3. Connect an IR Receiver Cable to the IR In port on each CAT6/7 Receiver.

Note:
The Transmitter’s IR Out connector will output the IR signals received from any of the CAT 6/7 Receivers, so as to allow control of a source from any of the remote CAT 6/7 Receivers.
Controlling the Display Device(s) using IR In
Allows you to remotely control each display individually.

1.  Connect an IR Receiver Cable to the IR In port of the Transmitter.
2. Connect an IR Emitter Cable to the IR Out port on each CAT6/7 Receiver.
3.  Point the IR Emitter Cable’s IR eye in line with the display’s IR window.

EDID Management
EDID is used by the source device to match the video resolution to the connected display(s). However, since displays with different capabilities are often connected to the Transmitter, the EDID DIP switch can be used to set the EDID to a fixed value to offer the best compatiblity accross all connected displays.
DIP Switch
Note:
Auto – outputs the most compatible resolution to all CAT6/7 Receivers
RS232 Control
Connect your control PC’s RS232 serial port to the Tranmitter’s RS232 port using an RS232 cable (cable not included).
RS232 Commands

• Default settings: Baud rate: 9600, Data bit: 8, Stop bit: 1, Parity bit: 0

FAQ & Troubleshooting

Q: Poor video quality or no video signal on display:
A1: Check whether the HDMI cables are connected properly and are in good working condition.
A2: Make sure the resolution of the display is compatible
with the splitter’s resolution
Q: No HDMI signal output from the CAT6/7 connectors while the local HDMI out port is working normally:
A1: Check whether the HDMI cables are connected properly and are in good working condition.
Q: Splash screen on the displays:
A1: Cause by damaged or low quality HDMI cables.  Change to a higher quality HDMI cable.

Specifications

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