VigilLink VLEX-CatH2070-TR 18Gbps Cat Extender with TOSLINK 70m User Manual
- June 3, 2024
- VigilLink
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VigilLink VLEX-CatH2070-TR 18Gbps Cat Extender with TOSLINK 70m
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Please read these instructions carefully for optimum performance and safety
before connecting, operating, or adjusting this product. Please keep this
manual for future reference.
A Surge protection device is recommended.
This product contains sensitive electrical components that electrical spikes
may damage, surges, electric shocks, lightning strikes, etc. The use of surge
protection systems is highly recommended to protect and extend the life of
your equipment.
Introduction
This 18Gbps HDMI Extender can extend HDMI HD signal and IR control signal to a distance up to 230ft / 70m via a single Cat6/6a cable, achieving zero-delay, uncompressed long-distance transmission be- tween the transmitter and receiver. Video resolution is up to 4K2K@60Hz. It supports EDID copy pass- through function between the source device and the display device. It supports the PoC function. This Extender can be widely used in multi-media conference halls, TV teaching, and large-screen displays.
Features
- HDMI2.0b and HDCP 2.2 compliant
- Supports 18Gbps video bandwidth
- Supports video resolution up to 4K2K@60Hz RGB/YCbCr 4:4:4
- The transmission distance can be extended up to 230ft / 70m via a single Cat6/6a cable
- Supports HDR, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG
- Supports bi-directional IR control signal pass-through
- Audio formats: LPCM 7.1, Dolby True HD, DTS HD Master
- EDID copy pass-through function between the source device and display device
- Supports ARC and audio de-embedding; audio is output through the optical fiber port of the receiver
- Supports bi-directional PoC (Power over Cable) function
- Compact design for easy and flexible installation
Package Contents
- 1 x 18Gbps HDMI Extender (Transmitter)
- 1 x 18Gbps HDMI Extender (Receiver)
- 1 x IR Blaster cable (1.5 meters)
- 1 x IR Wideband Receiver cable (1.5 meters)
- 4 x Mounting Ears
- 8 x Machine Screws (KM3*4)
- 1 x 12V/1A Locking Power Adapter
- 1x User Manual
Specifications
Technical|
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HDMI Compliance| HDMI 2.0b
HDCP Compliance| HDCP 2.2
Video Bandwidth| 18Gbps
Video Resolution| Up to 4K2K@60Hz RGB/YCbCr 4:4:4
IR Level| 5Vp-p
IR Frequency| Wideband 20K-60KHz
Transmission
Distance
| 4K2K@60Hz 4:4:4–70m, 1080P–70m (Cat6/6a cable)
Color Space| RGB 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:2:2, YCbCr 4:2:0
Color Depth| 8/10/12bit
HDR| HDR, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG
Audio Formats| HDMI: LPCM 7.1CH, Dolby True HD, DTS-HD Master Optical: Dolby
5.1, DTS 5.1, PCM 2.0
Connection
Transmitter
| Input: 1×HDMI IN [TypeA, 19-pin female] Output: 1×HDMI OUT [RJ45]
1×Cat OUT [RJ45]
Control: 1×SERVICE [Micro-USB jack] 1×IR IN [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack]
1×IR OUT [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack]
Receiver
| Input: 1×Cat IN [RJ45]
Output: 1×HDMI OUT [TypeA, 19-pin female] 1×TOSLINK
Control: 1×SERVICE [Micro-USB jack] 1×IR IN [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack]
1×IR OUT [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack]
Mechanical
Housing| Metal Enclosure
Color| Black
Dimensions| Transmitter / Receiver: 90mm (W)×68mm (D)×18mm (H)
Weight| Transmitter: 160g, Receiver: 155g
Power Supply| DC 12V/1A;
Support bi-directional PoC function
Power Consumption| 3.36 W (max)
Operating Temperature| 0°C ~ 40°C / 32°F ~ 104°F
Storage Temperature| -20°C ~ 60°C / -4°F ~ 140°F
Relative Humidity| 20~90% RH (non-condensing)
Operation Controls and Functions
Transmitter Panel
| No. | Name | Function Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SERVICE | Firmware update port. |
| 2 | HDMI OUT | HDMI signal loop output port. Connect to HDMI display devices |
with HDMI cable.
3| HDMI IN| HDMI signal input port. Connect to HDMI source device with HDMI
cable.
4| Cat OUT| RJ45 connector for connecting the Cat IN port of the Receiver with
Cat6/6a cable.
5
| ****
Link Signal Indicator (Green)
| ▪ Illuminating: Transmitter and Receiver are in good connection status.
▪ Flashing: Transmitter and Receiver are in poor connection status.
▪ Dark: The transmitter and Receiver are not connected.
6
| Data Signal Indicator (Orange)| ▪ Illuminating: HDMI signal with HDCP.
▪ Flashing: HDMI signal without HDCP.
▪ Dark: No HDMI signal.
7| IR IN| Connecting to the IR receiver cable, the IR receive signal
will emit to the IR OUT port of the Receiver.
8| IR OUT| Connect to IR blaster cable; the IR emit signal is from the IR IN
port of the Receiver.
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No.| Name| Function Description
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9
| ****
DC 12V
| DC 12V/1A power input port.
Note that the extender supports the PoC function, which means that either Transmitter or Receiver is connected to a 12V/1A power supply; the other
doesn’t need a power supply.
10
| ****
EDID DIP
switch
| Use the DIP switch to set EDID. (Switching to the upper end indicates 1; switching to the lower end indicates 0.)
11 – EDID information is copied from the display at the RX. 10 – EDID is preset to 4K@60Hz Stereo
01 – EDID is preset to 1080p Stereo
00 – EDID information is copied from the HDMI OUT at the TX.
Receiver Panel
| No. | Name | Function Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SERVICE | Firmware update port. |
| 2 | HDMI OUT | HDMI signal output port. Connect to HDMI display devices with |
HDMI cable.
3| TOSLINK| Optical fiber audio output port. Connect to amplifier with optical
cable.
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4| Cat IN| RJ45 connector for connecting the Cat OUT port of the Transmitter
with Cat6/6a cable.
No.| Name| Function Description
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5
| ****
Link Signal Indicator (Green)
| ▪ Illuminating: Transmitter and Receiver are in good connection status.
▪ Flashing: Transmitter and Receiver are in poor connection status.
▪ Dark: The transmitter and Receiver are not connected.
6
| Data Signal Indicator (Orange)| ▪ Illuminating: HDMI signal with HDCP.
▪ Flashing: HDMI signal without HDCP.
▪ Dark: No HDMI signal.
7| IR IN| Connect to the IR receiver cable. The IR signal will send
to the IR OUT port of the Transmitter.
8| IR OUT| Connect to the IR blaster cable; the IR signal is from the IR IN port of the Transmitter.
9
| ****
DC 12V
| DC 12V/1A power input port.
Note that the extender supports the PoC function, which means that either Transmitter or Receiver is connected to a 12V/1A power supply; the other doesn’t need a power supply.
10
| ****
ARC DIP
switch
| Use the DIP switch to control the ARC function. (Switching to the upper end indicates 1; switching to the lower end indicates
0. Note that only the left switch is valid; the right switch is invalid.)
1X – Enable the ARC function
0X – Disable the ARC function
IR Pin Definition
IR Receiver and Blaster pin’s definition is as below:
Note:
When the angle between the IR receiver and the remote control is ± 45 °, the
transmission distance is 0-5 meters; When the angle between the IR receiver
and the remote control is ± 90 °, the transmission distance is 0-8 meters.
Application Example
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