gofanco G4-0137A HDMI Cat Extender with EDID User Guide

: June 3, 2024
: gofanco

Table of Contents

Important Safety Notices
Introduction
Package Contents
Installation Requirements
Features
Product Layout
CAT Cable Wiring
Hardware Installation
Connection Diagram
IR Pin Definition
Specifications
Disclaimer
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gofanco G4-0137A HDMI Cat Extender with EDID User Guide

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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 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 DC5V power adapters only. Make sure the specification matches if using 3rd-party DC power adapters.

Introduction

The HDMI CAT Extender with EDID extends HDMI transmission up to 130ft @4K and 230ft @1080p over CAT6/7.

Package Contents

HDMI CAT Extender with EDID (1 Transmitter & 1 Receiver)
1 IR Blaster cable and 1 IR Receiver cable
2 Power adapters (5VDC/1A)
User’s guide

Installation Requirements

HDMI source
HDMI display(s)
HDMI cables
UTP/STP CAT6/7 cable following IEEE-T568B wiring standard

Features

Supports up to 4K @30Hz YUV 4:4:4. HDMI and HDCP 1.4 compliant
Transmission distance: CAT6: 230ft/70m @ 1080p, 130ft/40m @ 4K @30Hz CAT5E: 197ft/60m @ 1080p, 115ft/35m @ 4K@30Hz
HDMI loopout equipped on the TX, allows cascading
Supports EDID copy from either the HDMI loopout or Receiver (RX)
Compact metal enclosure, surface mountable, with IR extension
Supports up to 7.1ch HD audio
Low latency

Product Layout

Transmitter (TX) Front and Rear Panel

Figure 1: Transmitter Front and Rear Panel Layout

HDMI In: Connect to your HDMI source
EDID: EDID selector switch
- RX: Slide the switch to the left to copy the EDID from the HDMI display connected to the Receiver’s HDMI Out
- TX: Slide the switch to the right to copy the EDID from the display connected to the Transmitter’s HDMI Out (Loopout)
HDMI Out: Connect to an HDMI display for local monitoring of the remote display
IR Out: Connect to the IR Blaster cable. Point the IR eye at the source device’s IR window
Power LED: On when the TX is powered on
RJ45 Out: Connect to the Receiver’s RJ45 In using a CAT cable
Link LED: On when the HDMI source device signal is detected
Power Jack: Connect to the included power adapter.

Receiver (RX) Front and Rear Panel

Figure 2: Receiver Front and Rear Panel Layout

HDMI Out: Connect to an HDMI display
IR In: Connect to the IR Receiver cable
Power LED: On when the RX is powered on
RJ45 In: Connect to the Transmitter’s RJ45 Out using a CAT cable
Link LED: On when the CAT cable is connected and HDMI signal is detected
Power Jack: Connect to the included power adapter.

CAT Cable Wiring

We suggest both RJ45 connectors be wired identically using T568B wiring standard for the best performance and compatibility.
CAT Cable Wiring

Hardware Installation

Power off all devices including your HDMI source and HDMI display(s).
Connect your HDMI source device to the Transmitter’s HDMI In connector with an HDMI cable (HDMI cable not included).
Optional: Connect your HDMI display to the Transmitter’s HDMI Out connector with an HDMI cable (HDMI cable not included) for local monitoring of the HDMI signal.
Optional: Connect the IR Blaster cable to the Transmitter’s IR port. Face the IR eye towards your source device’s IR window. This connection is needed only if you need to control your HDMI source from the remote display location.
Plug a CAT6/7 cable between the Transmitter’s RJ45 Out and Receiver’s RJ45 In.
Connect your HDMI display to the Receiver’s HDMI Out connector with an HDMI cable (HDMI cable not included).
Optional: Connect the IR Receiver cable to the Receiver’s IR port. This connection isneeded only if you need to control yourHDMI source device from the remote display location.
Plug the included power adapters into the Transmitter’s and Receiver’s power jacks, then plug the power adapters into a reliable power source.
Power on all connected devices.
The HDMI extender is ready for use.

Connection Diagram

The connection diagram shows the most typical input and output devices used with the HDMI CAT Extender.

Figure 3: Connection Diagram with IR

IR Pin Definition

Figure 4: IR Pin Definition

Specifications

Technical HDMI	HDMI Compliant
HDCP	HDCP 1.4
Video Bandwidth	10.2Gbps
Video Resolution	Up to 4K©30Hz
Audio Support	Up to 7.1CH HD audio
Input TMDS Signal	3.3 volts
Input DDC Signal	5.0 volts/P-P
ESD Protection	Human Body model: +1- 8 kV (air-gap discharge) +1- 4 kV

Disclaimer

The product name and brand name may be registered trademarks of related manufacturers. TM and ® may be omitted on the user’s guide. The pictures on the user’s guide are just for reference, and there may be some slight differences with the actual products.
We reserve the right to make changes without prior notice to a product or system described herein to improve reliability, function, or design.

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