LINDY 120cm Cat 6 HDMI and USB KVM Extender User Manual

LINDY 120cm Cat 6 HDMI and USB KVM Extender

Safety Instructions

WARNING !
Please read the following safety information carefully and always keep this document with the product. Failure to follow these precautions can result in serious injuries or death from electric shock, fire or damage to the product. Touching the internal components or a damaged cable may cause electric shock, which may result in death. This device is a switching type power supply and can work with supply voltages in the range 100 – 240 VAC For worldwide usability four different AC adapters are enclosed: Euro type, UK type, US/Japan type and Australia/New Zealand type. Use the appropriate AC adapter as shown in the picture and ensure it is firmly secured in place and does not detach by pulling before installing into a power socket. To reduce risk of fire, electric shocks or damage:

• Do not open the product nor its power supply. There are no user serviceable parts inside.
• Only qualified servicing personnel may carry out any repairs or maintenance.
• Never use damaged cables.
• Do not expose the product to water or places of moisture.
• Do not use this product outdoors it is intended for indoor use only.
• Do not place the product near direct heat sources. Always place it in a well-ventilated place.
• Do not place heavy items on the product or the cables.
• Please ensure any adapters are firmly secured and locked in place before inserting into a wall socket

Instructions for Use of Power Supply

To connect the adapter:
Slide the desired plug adapter into the power supply while pushing the button until it locks into place, then release the button to block the adapter.

To remove the adapter:
Pull the push button latch. While pressed, remove the adapter.

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the 120m Cat.6 HDMI & USB KVM Extender. This product has been designed to provide trouble free, reliable operation. It benefits from both a LINDY 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support. To ensure correct use, please read this manual carefully and retain it for future reference. The Lindy Cat.6 HDMI & USB KVM Extender is a complete entry-level solution for extending HDMI signals over long distances via Cat.6 network cable. Supporting resolutions up to Full HD and connecting mouse and keyboard, provides a reliable solution for creating eye-catching digital signage in retail or engaging setups in larger conference rooms or lectures halls, also controlling a PC from a remote location.

Please Note: The quoted lengths and resolutions are possible with a direct connection between Transmitter and Receiver using good quality Cat.6 cable. Using a different cable type, or introducing wall plates, couplers or patch panels may result in a reduction of possible distances.

Package Contents

• HDMI KVM Extender, Transmitter
• HDMI KVM Extender, Receiver
• USB Type A Male to Type A Male cable, 1m
• 4 x Mounting Ears with screws
• 12VDC 1A Multi-country Power Supply (UK, EU, US & AUS), Screw Type DC Jack: 5.5/2.1mm
• Lindy Manual

Features

• Supports resolutions up to 1920×1080@60Hz
• Supports Audio Pass-through up to 7.1
• Supports transmission up to 120m (393ft) using a Cat.6 or above solid core cable
• PoC (Power over Cable) support, requiring a power supply connection from only one side of the installation
• Supports USB 1.1 to connect mouse and keyboard
• HDMI loop-out port to connect one additional display on the transmitter
• Compact and lightweight metal design, easy to install

Specification

• HDMI 1.4, 4.95Gbps compliant
• HDCP 2.2/1.4 Pass-through
• HDMI Audio formats: LPCM 2/5.1/7.1Ch, Dolby Digital 2/5.1Ch, DTS 2/5.1Ch, DTS 96/245.1Ch

Transmitter Ports

Input:

• HDMI Type A (Female)
• USB Type A (Female)

Output:

• RJ-45 (Female)
• HDMI Type A (Female)

Receiver Ports

Input:
RJ-45 (Female)

Output:

• HDMI Type A (Female)

• 2x USB Type A (Female)

• Operating Temperature : -5°C – 55°C (23°F – 131°F)

• Storage Temperature : -25°C – 70°C (-13°F – 158°F)

• Relative Humidity : 10 – 90% RH (Non-condensing) Metal Housing

• Colour : Black

• Power Requirements : AC100-240V 50/60Hz

• Power Consumption : 4.5W

Installation and Operation

Transmitter Front and Rear

1. HDMI Out : Connect to an HDMI local display.
2. HDMI In : Connect to an HDMI source device.
3. USB Host : Connect to a USB source device using the USB Type A – A cable included (LED illuminates when an active USB source is detected).
4. DC 12V : Connect the 12VDC 1A PSU to an AC wall outlet and securely connector to the Transmitter or Receiver. This is only required at one side of the installation.
5. RESET: Press the button to reboot the Transmitter.
6. CAT OUT : Connect the Receiver using a single Cat.6 or above cable for all data signals. Please do not connect to a network port.
7. Status LED : Illuminates when a valid HDMI signal input is detected.

Receiver Front and Rear

1. HDMI Out : Connect to an HDMI display.
2. USB Mouse/Keyboard Out : Connect to a USB mouse and keyboard (LEDs illuminate when a mouse and a keyboard is detected).
3. DC 12V : Connect the 12VDC 1A PSU to an AC wall outlet and securely connector to the Transmitter or Receiver. This is only required at one side of the installation.
4. RESET : Press the button to reboot the Receiver.
5. CAT OUT : Connect the Transmitter using a single Cat.6 or above cable for all data signals. Please do not connect to a network port.
6. Status LED : Illuminates when a valid HDMI signal output is detected.

Important! Before starting the installation, please ensure that all devices are powered off.

1. Connect an HDMI source device to the Transmitter unit using an HDMI cable.
2. Connect one end of the Cat.6 cable to the CAT Out port on the Transmitter and the other end to the CAT In port of the Receiver. U/UTP or F/UTP installation cables are recommended.
3. Use another HDMI cable to connect an HDMI display device to the HDMI output port on the Receiver unit.
4. Plug the DC power supply into either the Transmitter or Receiver and switch on.
5. Power on the source device and display to complete the installation.

In addition to the installation steps outlined above this HDMI KVM Extender can also provide the following additional/optional functionality:

USB
The Transmitter feature a USB Type A port for the connection to a USB source such as a PC or laptop. The Receiver feature two USB 1.1 Type A ports to connect a keyboard and a mouse to control the source connected to the Transmitter.

EDID Management
If a local display is connected to the HDMI Out port on the Transmitter, the source device will automatically learn the EDID of the local display, otherwise the source device will get the inbuilt EDID (FullHD).

Troubleshooting

There is no display on the screen.

If problems are experienced, please apply the following steps:

• Try a different input port on the display.
• Reduce the cable length on the Input and Output to 1m.
• Try a different type of 1m HDMI Cable.
• Check that the DC plug and jack used by the external power supply is firmly connected.
• Check that the Cat.6/7 cable is plugged in correctly and that the status LEDs are illuminated on both the Transmitter and Receiver.
• Push RESET button on both the Transmitter and Receiver.
• For several HDMI devices it may be helpful to unplug and re-connect their HDMI connection to re-initiate the HDMI handshake and recognition.
• Power off all the devices, then power on in this order: first, the extender, then the display and finally the source.
• Reduce the length of Cat.6/7 or HDMI cable used or use an higher quality cable.

Lindy regularly checks and tests our product range to ensure maximum compatibility and performance. For the most up to date version of this manual, please refer to your local Lindy website, search for the relevant part number and find the manual under Downloads.

Recycling Information

WEEE (Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment), Recycling of Electronic Products

Europe, United Kingdom
In 2006 the European Union introduced regulations (WEEE) for the collection and recycling of all waste electrical and electronic equipment. It is no longer allowable to simply throw away electrical and electronic equipment. Instead, these products must enter the recycling process. Each individual EU member state, as well as the UK, has implemented the WEEE regulations into national law in slightly different ways. Please follow your national law when you want to dispose of any electrical or electronic products. More details can be obtained from your national WEEE recycling agency.

CE Certification
LINDY declares that this equipment complies with relevant European CE requirements.

FCC Certification

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. You are cautioned that changes or modification not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

The enclosed power supply has passed Safety test requirements, conforming to the US American versions of the international Standard IEC 60950-1 or 60065 or 62368-1.

Manufacturer (UK):
LINDY Electronics Ltd Sadler Forster Way Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 9JY England sales@lindy.co.uk, T: +44 (0)1642 754000

No. 39381 3rd Edition, September 2022 lindy.com

References

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