SIMPLIFIED MFG EXMICRO2i HDMI-Over-Ethernet Audio and Video Signal Extender System User Manual

: June 4, 2024
: SIMPLIFIED MFG

SIMPLIFIED MFG EXMICRO2i HDMI-Over-Ethernet Audio and Video Signal Extender System User Manual

Thank you for purchasing this product

The Simplified MFG EXMICRO2i is designed to provide years of reliable service. At Simplified MFG, we want the experience with this device to be the best possible and are committed to helping achieve that experience.

Surge protection device recommended

This product contains sensitive electrical components that may be damaged by electrical spikes, surges, electric shock, lighting strikes, etc. Use of surge protection systems is highly recommended to protect and extend the life of your equipment. A HDSURGE is highly recommended on cable and satellite boxes.

Introduction

The EXMICRO2i can extend an HDMI2.0b (18Gbps) high-definition audio and video signal and two-way IR up to 50 meters (164 feet) between transmitter and receiver over a single Cat5e/6/7 cable. The EXMICRO2i supports resolutions up to 4K2K@60Hz 4:4:4, up to 18Gbps, and HDCP 2.2/1.4. In addition, the EXMICRO2i extender is equipped with twoway IR which allows for source and display control, EDID override settings, a HDMI loop output.

The EXMICRO2i extender is one of if not the most efficient HDMI extenders available today. The current draw is typically less than ¼ the normal current draw making this device more efficient and smaller.

Features

HDMI 2.0b, HDCP 2.2 / HDCP 1.4 and DVI 1.0 compliant
Supports input and output video resolution up to 4k2k@60Hz 4:4:4 up to 18Gbps
Supports HDR/HDR+
Distance up to 164ft/50m @ 4k or 1080p
Compact size
Two-way IR transmission HDMI loop output
EDID override (copy display/ 1080p 2 ch./ 4K 2ch./ copy loop out
Single power supply – can be powered from either the RX or TX

Package Contents

1× HDMI 18Gbps transmitter
1× HDMI 18Gbps receiver
1× IR Blaster (1.5m length)
1× 20~60KHz IR Receiver (1.5m length)
1× 12V/1A Locking Power supply
4× Mounting Ears
1× User Manual

Specifications

Technical

HDMI Compliance| HDMI 2.0b
HDCP Compliance| HDCP 2.2 / HDCP 1.4
Video Bandwidth| 18Gbps
HDR Formats| HDR/HDR10+
Video Resolution| Up to 4K60Hz 4:4:4
Color Space| RGB / YCbCr 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:2:2/4:2:0, YUV 4:4:4
Color Depth| 8/10/12-bit (1080P60Hz, 4K30Hz, 4K60Hz YCbCr
4:2:2/4:2:0) 8-bit (4K60Hz 4:4:4)
HDMI Audio Formats| LPCM 2.0/2.1/5.1/6.1/7.1, Dolby Digital, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus (DD+), DTS-ES, DTS

HD Master, DTS HD-HRA, DTS-X

ESD Protection| Human body model — ±8kV (Air-gap discharge) &±4kV (Contact discharge)

Connections

Transmitter| Inputs: 1x HDMI Type A [19-pin female] 1 x IR in [3.5mm Stereo mini jack] 1x SERVICE [Micro USB, Update port] Outputs: 1x HDMI Type A [19-pin female] 1x IR out [3.5mm Stereo mini jack] 1x CAT out [RJ45, 8-pin female]
Receiver| Inputs: 1x IR in [3.5mm Stereo mini jack] 1x CAT in [RJ45, 8-pin female] 1x SERVICE [Micro USB, Update port] Outputs: 1x HDMI Type A [19-pin female] 1 x IR out [3.5mm Stereo mini jack]

Mechanical

Operation Controls and Functions

Transmitter Panel

Number

| Name|

Function description

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1| HDMI Out| HDMI loop output port, connect to HDMI display device such as TV or Projector with an HDMI cable.
2| HDMI In| HDMI input port, connect to HDMI source device such as Media server or other 4K source
3| CAT Out| Connect to CAT IN port on the receiving end with a CAT6 cable.
4| Power LED (Green)| The LED will illuminate when the transmitter is powered on.
5| Data signal LED (Orange)| The LED will illuminate when the transmitter and the receiver have signal transmission (link)
6| SERVICE port| For firmware updated use.
7| IR In| Connect to IR receiver (included). The IR signal is then sent to the IR Out to the IR Blaster at the receiver.
8| IR Out| Connect to wide band IR Blaster (included). The IR signal is from the IR IN port of the receiver.
9| DC 12V| Plug DC 12V/1A power supply into the unit and connect the adapter to an AC outlet.
( Note: The EXMICRO2 can be powered from either the RX or the TX by 12V/1A power adapter, only one supply is needed)

Icon

| EDID information is copied from the display at the RX
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| EDID is preset to 4K @ 60Hz. Stereo

| EDID is preset to 1080p Stereo

| EDID is copied from the HDMI out at the TX

Receiver Panel

Number| Name|

Function description

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1| HDMI Out| HDMI output port, connect to HDMI display device such as TV or Projector with an HDMI cable.
2| CAT In| Connect to CAT Out port on the transmitter end with a CAT6 cable.
3| Power LED (Green)| The LED will illuminate when the receiver is powered on. Power can come from power supply or via category cable
4| Data signal LED (Orange)| The LED will illuminate when the transmitter and the receiver have signal transmission (link).
5| SERVICE port| For firmware update use.
6| IR In| Connect to wideb and IR Receiver. The IR signal will be transmitted to the IR Out port of the transmitter.
7| IR Out| The IR from the TX IR In will be transmitted through the IR blaster connected here.
8| DC 12V| Plug DC 12V/1A power supply into the unit and connect the adapter to an AC outlet.
( Note: The EXMICRO2i can be powered from either the RX or the TX by 12V/1A power adapter, only one supply is needed)

IR Pin Definition

IR Use Example:

Application Example

Warranty

Should you feel that this product does not function adequately due to defects in materials or workmanship, we (referred to as “the warrant or”) will, for the length of the period indicated below (starting from the original date of the purchase) either a) repair the product with new or refurbished parts. Or b) Replace the product with new or refurbished product. All Simplified MFG products are covered by a 3-year PARTS and LABOR warranty. During this period there will be no charge for unit repair, replacement of unit components or replacement of the product if deemed necessary. The decision to repair or replace is made by the warrant or. The purchaser must mail in the product during the warranty period. This limited warranty only covers the product purchased as new and is extended to the original purchaser only. It is non transferable to subsequent owners, even during the warranty period. A purchase receipt or other proof of purchase date is required for the limited warranty service.

EXMICRO2i Quick Start Guide

The EXMICRO2i is a 50m HDMI 2.0b (18Gbp)/70m 1080p HDR Extender that is powered at one end (Either)
Make sure supply is connected to TX before connecting to AC outlet
IR Commands are sent to and from both the TX and the RX allowing IR to be sent from source end to display and/or from display end to source end.

How to wire an EXMICRO2

Wiring layout

The category cable can be any category cable that is the following: Cat5e/Cat6/Cat6A/Cat7/Cat8
The Category cable needs to be terminated in the 568b protocol shown above.

How to use and trouble shoot Simplified MFG Extenders

The EX1L transmits HDMI 2.0b (18Gbps) 4K HDR AV up to 120m (394ft) / 150m (492ft) at 1080p
Only one power supply is needed and either end can be powered
The EX1L has an audio breakout at the TX (3.5mm) and RX (Optical/3.5mm) as well as RS232 and 2-Way 12V IR for control

At the TX end:

Is everything connected (Cat, HDMI, Power etc)
Is the HDMI cable in the HDMI input of the TX? We often use a loop out, make sure the input is not in this port. What are the lights where the Cat cable plugs into doing?

Is the Green Lit Solid
Yes, good! Flashing or off the category cable is poor. This can be the termination (check the manual for wiring termination), poor wire, or interference from being run poorly.

Is the Amber Lit Solid
Yes good! Flashing slowly means no HDCP, off means no signal at HDMI port(s)

At the RX end:

Is the Green Lit Solid
Yes, good! Flashing or off the category cable is poor. This can be the termination (check the manual for wiring termination), poor wire, or interference from being run poorly.

Is the Amber Lit Solid
Yes good! Flashing slowly means no HDCP, off means no signal at HDMI port(s)

Typical Extender use

Other Techniques:

Make the circuit simpler. Move the source near the display or the display near the source and see if it works with a short HDMI cable. You can use this to verify the HDMI cables work as well. Add components until the system fails.

Use a known working run of category cable across the floor and see if behavior changes.

It is often the case that the display’s setting can cause odd/poor behavior. Consult the display’s tech resources. Also, it is possible we have seen the issue and may have a tech paper on this.

Not a bad idea to keep the following on your service vehicle:

Test source like an AppleTV or signal generator
Known working HDMI cables
Known working terminated Category cable
SP12S splitter for clocking issues, etc.

HDMI 2.0b (18Gbps) 50m Extender over Category cable

SIMPLIFIED MFG EXMICRO2i HDMI-Over-Ethernet Audio and Video Signal Extender
System

The EXMICR2i is the latest in the EXMICRO family. It is a HDMI 2.0b (18Gbps) over category cable extender that supports HDR/HDR10+. Other features include single ended power (either end), 50m distance at 4K (70m at 1080p), Bi- Directional 12V IR, HDMI loop out and EDID management. Small, efficient, and powerful.

Features

HDMI 2.0b (18Gbps)
HDR 8/10/10+ Support
Single power supply (either end)
EDID Management
2-Way 12V IR (kit included)
HDMI Loop out at TX
Supports HBR (High Bit Rate Audio)
Supports all versions of MultiChannel Audio
70m (230ft) @ 1080p/50m (165ft) @4K
3-Year Warranty

Specifications

Technical

HDMI Compliance| HDMI 2.0b
HDCP Compliance| HDCP 2.2 and HDCP 1.4
Video Bandwidth| 18 Gbps
Video Resolutions| up to 4K2K@50/60Hz YUV4:4:4), 4K2K@30Hz, 1080P 120Hz, and 1080P 3D@60Hz
Color Space| RGB, YCbCr 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:2:2
Color Depth| 10-bit
HDMI Audio For- mats (Pass-

through)

| LPCM 2/5.1/7.1CH, Dolby Digital, DTS 5.1, Dolby Digi- tal+, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
ESD Protection| Human body model — ±8kV (air-gap discharge) & ±4kV (contact discharge)

Connections

Inputs| TX:
1x HDMI Type A [19-pin female] 1x IR INPUT [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack] 1x Service [Mini-USB jack

RX:
1x RJ45
1x IR INPUT [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack] 1x Service [Mini-USB jack]

Outputs| TX:
1x RJ45
1x IR OUTPUT [3.5mm Mono Mini-jack] 1xHDMI Type A [19-pin female] RX:
1x HDMI Type A [19-pin female] 1x IR OUTPUT [3.5mm Mono Mini-jack]

Mechanical

Housing| Metal Enclosure
Color| Black
Dimensions| 90mm/3.5” [W] x 68mm/2.525” [D] x 15mm/.75” [H]
Weight| 340g/ 6 oz. each device
Power Supply| Input: AC100 – 240V 50/60Hz
Output: DC 12V/1A (US/EU standards, CE/FCC/UL certified)
Power Consumption| 4W (Max)
Operating Temperature| 32 – 104°F / 0 – 40°C
Storage Temperature| -4 – 140°F / -20 – 60°C
Relative Humidity| 20 – 90% RH (no condensation)

Troubleshooting an Extender

At TX end

Is everything connected (Cat, HDMI, Power etc)
I the HDMI cable in the HDMI input of the TX
What are the lights where the Cat cable plugs into doing
Is the Green Solid: Yes, good! Flashing or off the category cable is poor
Is the Amber Solid: Yes good! Flashing means no HDCP, off means no signal at HDMI port(s)

At RX end

Is everything connected
Is the Cat from the TX in the correct port (EX2ARC and EXKVM2 have Ethernet ports as well)
What are the lights where the cat plugs into doing
Is the Green Solid: Yes, good! Flashing or off the category cable is poor
Is the Amber Solid: Yes good! Flashing means no HDCP, off means no signal at HDMI port

If everything is good here

Make sure you have the appropriate input used on the display (if eARC is used, has to be in the eARC port)
Make sure that the source is connected correctly and/or works. Maybe move source to display and check with HDMI cable

Once verified all good, if there are still issues it can be a setting in the display (eARC is often not defaulted to on) many displays have different capabilities on each input and some try to control the source and can make audio go away (see tech bulletin on this).

If this is eARC and you do not have audio, try the ARC function of the EXeARC1 and if it works, update the display and the AVR (if used) firmware. It is possible on some early displays and AVR’s that the eARC may not be fully functional.