C4i HDC-E5200 HDMI Over IP Extender with Loop Out User Manual

: June 3, 2024
: C4i

Table of Contents

C4i HDC-E5200 HDMI Over IP Extender with Loop Out
Introduction
Features
Package Contents
Specifications
Operation Controls and Functions
- Encoder Panel
- Decoder Panel
Application Example
The Computer plays Video Stream
- Web GUI introduction
- VLC Media Player instruction
FAQ
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C4i HDC-E5200 HDMI Over IP Extender with Loop Out

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Thank you for purchasing this product
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 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

HDMI over IP Extender is based on AV over IP solution for distribution of one HD content to one HD display device or to multiple HD display devices over a standard network switcher and extends distance up to 492ft / 150m between encoder and decoder via a CAT5e/6 cable. It offers configurable high quality, low-bandwidth H.265 compression video. The resolution is up to 1920×1200@60Hz. It also supports HDMI loop output on the transmitter.

HDMI over IP Extender includes two units: An encoder and a Decoder. The encoder is responsible for obtaining HDMI signals for encoding and transmitting via CAT5e/6 cables. It supports HDMI loop output; Decoder is responsible for signal decoding and outputting HDMI signals to HD displays. The product supports one-way IR control signal transmission. It offers the most convenient solution for HDMI extension over a single CAT5e/6 cable and is the perfect solution for any application. The built-in web interface to both Encoder and Decoder allows to the configuration of network parameters of the devices.

Features

HDMI 1.3 and HDCP 1.4 compliant
Support 6.75Gbps video bandwidth
Video resolution is up to 1920×1200@60Hz
Extend distance up to 492ft / 150m between encoder and decoder via a single CAT5e/6 cable
Adopt standard H.265 encoding/decoding
Support standard IP switch/router/hub
Support one-way IR control signal transmission
Compact design for easy and flexible installation

Package Contents

1× HDMI over IP Extender (Encoder)
1× HDMI over IP Extender (Decoder)
1× IR Blaster cable (1.5 meters)
1× 20~60KHz IR Receiver cable (1.5 meters)
2× 5V/1A Power Adapters
1× User Manual

Specifications

Technical|
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HDMI Compliance| HDMI 1.3
HDCP Compliance| HDCP 1.4
Video Bandwidth| 6.75Gbps
Video Resolution| 640×480@60Hz~1920×1200@60Hz
HDMI Audio Formats| LPCM 2.0CH, 32KHz, 44.1KHz, 48KHz
IR Frequency| 20Hz ~ 60KHz
Compression

Technology

| H.265
Request for Switcher

/Router

| Support IGMP, Support DHCP
Color Space| RGB, YCbCr 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:2:2
Color Depth| 8-bit, 10-bit, 12-bit
ESD Protection| Human body model—±8kV (Air-gap discharge) &

±4kV (Contact discharge)

Connection|

Encoder

| Input: 1×HDMI IN [Type A 19-pin female] Output: 1×HDMI OUT [Type A 19-pin female]

1×CAT OUT [RJ45 connector]

Control:1×IR OUT [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack]

Decoder

| Input: 1×CAT IN [RJ45 connector]

Output: 1×HDMI OUT [Type A 19-pin female] Control:1×IR IN [3.5mm Stereo Mini- jack]

(US/EU standard, CE/FCC/UL certified)

Power Consumption| Encoder: 2.55W, Decoder: 3.7W
Operation Temperature| -10°C ~ 50°C / 14°F ~ 122°F
Storage Temperature| -20°C ~ 60°C / -4°F ~ 140°F
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Relative Humidity| 20~90% RH (non-condensing)
Resolution /

Distance

| 1920×1200@60Hz – Feet / Meter
CAT 5e/6 cable| 492ft / 150 meters
Resolution /

Cable length

| 1920×1200@60Hz – Feet / Meter
HDMI IN / OUT| 50ft / 15 meters

Operation Controls and Functions

Encoder Panel

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Storage Temperature	-20°C ~ 60°C / -4°F ~ 140°F
Relative Humidity	20~90% RH (non-condensing)

Resolution /

Distance

| 1920×1200@60Hz – Feet / Meter
CAT 5e/6 cable| 492ft / 150 meters
Resolution /

Cable length

| 1920×1200@60Hz – Feet / Meter
HDMI IN / OUT| 50ft / 15 meters

Decoder Panel

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Application Example

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Encoder connects directly Decoder

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Encoder connects Decoder via switcher (one Encoder to multiple Decoders)

The Computer plays Video Stream

Web GUI introduction

The Encoder supports playing the video stream on the computer through the corresponding on-demand software such as VLC media player, and you can connect the Web GUI of the product to control your on-demand software on the computer. The default IP address is 192.168.10.10. The operation method is shown as below:

Step 1:
The CAT OUT port of the Encoder is connected directly to the Ethernet port of a Computer with a UTP cable. The HDMI IN port of the Encoder is connected to a source device such as a DVD player with an HDMI cable. You can also connect an HDMI display device to an HDMI loop-out port such as a TV. The Encoder is a connected power supply. The connection diagram is shown below. C4i-HDC-E5200
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Video Stream connection diagram

Step 2:
On the PC, go to Control Panel –> Network and Internet –> Network Connections –> Local Area Connections, right-click on it, and choose Properties. C4i-
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Double-click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).

Choose “Use the following IP address”, input 192.168.10.200 as IP address, and 255.255.255.0 as the Subnet mask, and then click on OK, and click on OK again . C4i-HDC-E5200-HDMI-Over-IP-Extender-with-Loop-Out-
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Notice:
The IP address of the computer and Encoder should be in the same network segment. As the Encoder’s IP address is 192.168.10.10, the computer’s IP should be 192.168.10.X (X contains 1~255 except 10).

Step 3:
Input the Encoder’s IP address into your browser on the PC to enter the Web GUI page, These pages are shown as below.

Web’s GUI
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Status page:

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Video page:

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Dectype:
There is a drop-down frame when you click the arrow area. You can choose H.264 or H265 code at MainStream or SubStream. C4i-HDC-E5200-HDMI-Over-IP-Extender-
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Resolution:
There is a drop-down frame when you click the blue arrow area. You can choose an output resolution. The MainStream resolution includes 1280×720 and 1920×1080, and the SubStream resolution includes 352×288, 640×480, and 720×576 . C4i-HDC-E5200-HDMI-Over-IP-Extender-with-Loop-Out-
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Bitrate:
You can set the bitrate at MainStream or SubStream. The MainStream range is from 1024 kb/s to 20480 kb/s and the SubStream range is from 256 kb/s to 2048 kb/s.

Note:
You can only use either MainStream or SubStream in the VLC media player. The MainStream has a larger resolution and bitrate than the SubStream. So, the MainStream picture is clearer than the SubStream.

Network page

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Network Configuration

In DHCP mode:
Obtain automatically the network configuration information, including IP address, Subnet, and Gateway.

In Static mode:
You can set IP, and Subnet Gate address. You must pay attention to the Gate address and the IP address in the same network segment. IP address and Gate address can not the same in the last address. You don’t need to change the Subnet address. In this moment, click the “Save” button to save current status information.

Note:
If you have changed the Network Configuration and clicked the “Save” button. You have changed the IP address, and you can continue use the current Web GUI function. But next time you connect Web GUI, you need to use the IP address that you set before. The IP address will recover default 192.168.10.10 when the product is set to factory reset.

Web port:
Set port value of the current IP address. The default value is 80.

Note:
When you use the product alone, we suggest that you use the default IP setting. If you can not obtain the IP information as DHCP setting, you can press the “RESET” button of the Encoder to recover default IP address. The default IP address is 192.168.10.10.

Update page

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Firmware update port, open a bin. file and then click the “Update” button to update the firmware.

Note:
When the update file is too large, the upgrade progress could stay a long time in 99%. This is a normal phenomenon. Please do not turn off the power or press the “RESET” button until the upgrade progress up to 100%.

Decoder (receiver) – the Web GUI is the same, except Video page where the type of transmission can be set:

VLC Media Player instruction

When you have connected the Web GUI, then you need to open the VLC Media Player software on the computer.

Step 1:
Click “Media > Open Network Stream”

Step 2:
At this time, you will see the following page. You need to enter a network URL. If you want to enter MainStream, please input a MainStream network URL. The MainStream is “rtsp://192.168.10.10/live/main/av_stream”. If you want to enter SubStream, please input a SubStream network URL. The SubStream is “rtsp://192.168.10.10/live/sub/av_stream”. Then click the “Play” button. Please see the following page. C4i-HDC-E5200-HDMI-Over-IP-Extender-with-Loop-
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Note:

If you enter a MainStream network URL, you can use the MainStream to control the VLC Media Player on the Video page of Web GUI. If you enter a SubStream network URL, you can use the SubStream to control the VLC Media Player on the Video page of Web GUI.
If the VLC Media Player does not work well, please check the IP address (the IP address of the computer and product should be in the same network segment.) and network connection status.
If everything is OK, the product boot static IP needs to a little time to communicate with the router. Please try it more times.

Step 3:
If you enter a MainStream network URL, you can use the MainStream of the Web GUI to set the Doctype, Resolution, and Bitrate value of the VLC. At the same time, you can check the setting on VLC Media Player. Choose “Tools>Codec information” to check the current codec and resolution. Please see the following picture. C4i-HDC-E5200-HDMI-Over-IP-Extender-with-Loop-Out-
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Choose “Tools>Codec information>Statistics” to check the current bitrate.

Note:
The bitrate is floating up and down when you check it. This is a normal phenomenon.

FAQ

Q: What is the limit for a connection interface?
A: According to the HDMI line length test, 1920×1200@60Hz YCbCr 4:4:4 is the longest line length up to 15m/49.2ft. According to the CAT line length test, using CAT 5e/6 cable extends distances up to 150m (492ft) between Encode and Decode.
The use of a “Premium High-Speed HDMI” cable is highly recommended.

Q: Is it possible to use more than one Decoder/Encoder?
A: According to our test, it is possible, but there is no guarantee that Decoder (receiver) get the signal from Encoder (transmitter) that you need. Using DHCP settings, devices connected in the network get the addresses next to each other (if possible).