smart-e SmartLynx SLX-800 User manual

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SLX-800

HDMI point to point extender

user guide

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Smart-e (UK) Ltd.

Edition 2, December 2009

Table of Contents

Introducing SmartLynx

What ‘s in the box .......................................................................................... 1

What is SmartLynx ......................................................................................... 2

Why is SmartLynx necessary .................................................................... 2

How does SmartLynx work ......................................................................... 2

Installation and Operation

Transmitter ......................................................................................................... 3

Receiver ................................................................................................................ 8

Appendix

Specifications ..................................................................................................... 11

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................ 12

Limited warranty statement....................................................................... 13

Partial Product List ............................................................................................ Back

What‘s in the box?

Thank you for buying the Smart-e SmartLynx Cat5 HDMI Extender.

Depending on the configuration of your system various quantities of

the parts below may be included in your shipment.

If any of the accessories listed below are missing please contact the

Smart-e dealer you purchased the products from or contact Smart-e

customer support at:

+44 (0) 1306 628264

If you ordered a SmartLynx SLX-800 Set:

Item Part code Description

Qty

Transmitter Unit SLX-TX800 One Input and one Cat5 Output 1

Receiver Unit SLX-RX800 One Cat5 Input and one Output 1

Power Supply PSU-24V 24 Volt 20Watt earthed PSU 1

Power Supply PSU-5V 5 Volt 10Watt earthed PSU 1

Power Supply PSU-5V-USB 5 Volt 10 Watt USB PSU 1

Mains Cable CAB-IECMAIN IEC Mains cable 2

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Introducing SmartLynx Cat5 HDMI Extender

What is SmartLynx?

The SmartLynx is a combination of transmitter and receiver devices

designed to transmit high resolution computer video and/or audio

signal over Cat5 wire. HDMI stands for High-Definition Multimedia

Interface is a compact audio/video interface for transmitting

uncompressed digital data.

HDMI connects digital audio/video sources — such as set-top boxes

(STBs), Blu-Ray players, Personal computers (PCs), video game

consoles (such as the PlayStation 3 and some models of Xbox 360) to

compatible display devices e.g. computer monitors and digital

televisions.

Why is SmartLynx necessary?

Sometimes AV signals need to be transmitted over distances greater

than commonly specified product limitations of 5m. In this case several

choices are available, but most are expensive and bulky, which is in

some cases simply not practical, due to space limitations in the

conduits.

The SmartLynx allows the transmission of HDMI signals over a

standard Cat5 UTP cable over distances of up to 200m.

How does SmartLynx work?

The Smart-e SmartLynx is a transmitter and receiver pair designed to

extend HDMI, S/P DIF digital audio and IR/RS232 signals over (UTP)

unshielded twisted pair category 5 (Cat5) cabling. They are supplied with

a UK power supply and consist of: a transmitter with a HDMI input, a

digital audio input for separate S/P DIF and a Cat5 output and; a

receiver with a cat5 input and HDMI and S/P DIF outputs. Certain models

are also supplied with local

outputs and/or IR or RS232 connections.

The extended signals depends on the model but supported TV

resolutions are

480i/480p/576i/576p/720p/1080i/1080p48/50/60.

.

Cat5 Cable Length Maximum Recommended Resolution

200m HDTV (720p,1080i, 1080p)

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Introducing SmartLynx Cat5 HDMI Extender

1. Preparing for installation

Start installation process by ensuring that all HDMI displays and S/P DIF

decoders are compatible with the HDMI devices being used.

This is accomplished by connecting the devices directly to the computer

and checking that the devices operate as desired without the SmartLynx

system. Particular attention should be given to 1080p sources to make

sure all displays are 1080p compatible before connecting the SLX-800.

Potential System Set-ups:

Install CAT-5 wiring between desired locations. In order to minimise system

operation difficulties, avoid routing the system cables near fluorescent

lights, air conditioners, or machines that may create electrical noise

Installation and Operation

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Installation and Operation

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2. Transmitter connectivity

The SLX-TX800 connects to the source device (STB, Blu Ray, etc) via a

standard HDMI cable.

Additional connectivity includes:

i) Separate S/P DIF input (selectable)

ii) Infrared output for device control

iii) Cat 5* connection to remote receiver

iv) 24V PSU for Cat 5* circuitry

v) 5V PSU for HDMI connection (normally not needed)

Installation and Operation

3. Connecting the transmitter

3.1 Turn on the SLX-TX800 by connecting the 24Vdc power

adapter to the transmitter unit , and the green LED should light.

Please note that in most applications this PSU will be sufficient to power all the

SLX-TX800 functionality however, in some cases the HDMI source device needs

additional power when connecting via 1080p resolutions, in these cases the an

additional 5V PSU will need to be connected also into the SLX-TX800 (see later

diagram).

3.2 Then connect the Cat5* cable to the RJ45— Cat5* can be UTP or STP

and range from Cat5—Cat8.

3.3 Next connect the transmitter unit to the source device (STB, Blu-Ray,

etc) via a standard HDMI cable, maximum recommended cable 5m.

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Installation and Operation

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3.4 Some HDMI connections do not include embedded S/P DIF

digital audio so we have included a separate connection to allow

this. Simply take the coaxial S/P DIF connection from you source

device and connect to the SLX-TX800 via the RCA. To enable

this feature slide the selector switch to the correct position

using a small screwdriver.

3.5 The SLX-800 system incorporates an infrared pass-through

facility to allow the remote control of the source device. To

enable this function connect an IR emitter (mono 3.5mm jack) to

the socket (available from smart-e SM-LED or as an industry

standard)

3.6 As previously stated most HDMI sources will provide sufficient

power for the HDMI receiver circuitry however, in some cases it

will be necessary to connect an additional 5V supply (5V-USB) to

the side connection on the SLX-TX800.

Installation and Operation

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4. Receiver connectivity

The SLX-RX800 connects to the display (HD Ready TV, LCD panel, Plasma

etc.) via a standard HDMI cable.

Additional connectivity includes:

i) Separate S/P DIF output

ii) Infrared eye input for device control

iii) Infrared emitter output for display control

iv) RS232 full duplex connection for display control

v) Cat 5* connection to remote transmitter or matrix

vi) 5V PSU for HDMI connection

Installation and Operation of Receiver

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5. Connecting the receiver

5.1 Turn the SLX-RX800 on by connecting the 5Vdc power

adapter to the receiver unit.

5.2 Next connect the receiver unit to the display HD Ready TV, LCD

panel, Plasma) via a standard HDMI cable, maximum

recommended cable 5m.

5.3 Connecting the Cat 5* cable

to the RJ45 socket should

light the green LED, verifying

the correct cable connection

to the SLX-TX800 transmitter

5.4 Cable compensation should

be performed whilst viewing

the image on a nearby display.

Adjustment works by turning

the dial in an anti-clockwise

direction for longer cable

lengths.

Please note over compensation will

result in a bright or no image.

Installation and Operation of Receiver

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5.5 Some HDMI connections do not include embedded S/P DIF

digital audio so we have included a separate connection to allow

this. Simply take the coaxial S/P DIF connection from the

SLX-RX800 via the RCA connector and feed it to a S/P DIF

decoder.

5.6 The SLX-800 system incorporates an infrared pass-through

facility to allow the remote control of the source device.

To enable this function connect an IR eye (stereo 3.5mm jack) to

the socket (available from smart-e SM-EYEN).

Please note the IR emitter and RS232 connections are only available

when the receiver is connected to a smartmix matrix

Installation and Operation of Receiver

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6. Preparing and connecting System CAT-5 cable

The SmartLynx utilises category 5 (CAT 5), unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable to

transport signal between transmitter and receiver.

CAT 5 cable is more desirable than coaxial cable due to its low cost and ease of

installation. This cable is used for LAN applications and is found in abundance, already

installed, in many buildings . The category 5 is a standard which establishes minimum

requirements for telecommunications cabling within a commercial building. The

standard covers various aspects of wiring including telecommunications outlets.

Following is the wiring standard for terminating CAT 5 cable using RJ 45 connector:

Pair 1 Pins 1 & 2

Pair 2 Pins 3 & 6

Pair 3 Pins 4 & 5

Pair 4 Pins 7 & 8

Connectors: RJ-45

Capacitance: 14 pf/ft (46.2 pf/m)

Conductor Gauge: 24 AWG

Impedance: 100 +/- 15 ohms

4 - Pair

Technical Information

SLX-800

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HDMI Input

Signal Type - Connector………….. HDMI socket

Bandwidth………………………………….. TMDS

Impedance…………………………………. 100 Ohm

Digital audio Input

Signal Type…………………………………. S/P DIF

Bandwidth………………………………….. 20Mbits/s

Impedance…………………………………. 75 Ohm

Connector………………………………….. RCA

Video Output

Signal Type - Connector………….. HDMI socket

Bandwidth………………………………….. TMDA

Impedance…………………………………. 100 Ohm

Digital audio Output

Signal Type…………………………………. S/P DIF

Bandwidth………………………………….. 20Mbits/s

Impedance…………………………………. 75 Ohm

Connector………………………………….. RCA

IR Input

Signal Type…………………………………. 30-500kHz modulated IR

Connector………………………………….. 3.5mm stereo mini-jack, Female

IR Output

Signal Type…………………………………. 30-500kHz modulated IR

Connector………………………………….. 3.5mm mono mini-jack, Female

RS232 Input

Signal Type…………………………………. RS232 up to 115kbaud, full duplex tx, rx. RS422 9600baud

Connector………………………………….. 3.5mm stereo mini-jack, Female

RS232 Output

Signal Type…………………………………. RS232 up to 115kbaud, full duplex tx, rx. RS422 9600baud

Connector………………………………….. 3.5mm stereo mini-jack, Female

Power

Requirement - Connector……….. 24Vdc 500mA - 5mm x 2.1mm & 5Vdc 500mA x 2.5mm

Dimensions

Size……………..……………………………….. 140 x 94 x 23 mm TX & RX

Weight...……………………………………... 0.2kg

Troubleshooting

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No picture?

a) Check 5V power supply connection on the SLX-RX800

b) Try adjusting the EQ dial down to 0m (i.e. fully clockwise)

c) Check both green LED’s are lit on the transmitter and receiver. If not check 24V

PSU is connected to the SLX-TX800 and then check Cat 5* cable connections

d) Connect additional 5V USB style PSU into the SLX-TX800

Bright image?

a) Try adjusting the EQ dial down to 0m (i.e. fully clockwise) and then turn slowly

anti-clockwise for correct image

No audio on display?

a) Check audio slide switch is in the correct position switch, factory default is HDMI

Limited Warranty Statement

A. Extent of limited warranty

1. Smart-e (UK) Ltd warrants to the end-user customers that Smart-e

product specified above will be free from defects in materials and

workmanship for the duration of 1 year, which duration begins on the

date of purchase by the customer. Customer is responsible for

maintaining proof of date of purchase.

2. Smart-e warranty covers only those defects which arise as a result of

normal use of the product, and do not apply to any:

a. Improper or inadequate maintenance or modifications

b. Operations outside product specifications

c. Mechanical abuse and exposure to severe conditions

3. If Smart-e receives during applicable warranty period notice of defect,

Smart-e will at its discretion replace or repair defective product . If

Smart-e is unable to replace or repair defective product covered by the

Smart-e warranty within reasonable period of time Smart-e shall refund

the cost of the product.

4. Smart-e shall have no obligation to repair, replace or refund unit until

customer returns defective product to Smart-e.

5. Any replacement product could be new or like new, provided that it has

functionality at least equal to that of the product being replaced.

6. Smart-e warranty is valid in any country where the covered product is

distributed by Smart-e.

B. Limitations of warranty

TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW, NEITHER SMART-E NOT ITS THIRD

PARTY SUPPLIERS MAKE ANY OTHER WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF ANY

KIND WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED , WITH RESPECT TO THE SMART-E

PRODUCT , AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR

CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY , AND FITNESS

FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE

C. Limitations of liability

To the extent allowed by local law the remedies provided in this warranty

statement are the customers sole and exclusive remedies

TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW , EXCEPT FOR THE OBLIGATIONS

SPECIFICALLY SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT , IN NO EVENT

WILL SMART-E OR ITS THIRD PARTY SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT,

INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHETHER

BASED ON CONTRACT , TORT OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY AND WHETHER

ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

D. Local law

To the extent that this warranty statement is inconsistent with local law, this

warranty statement shall be considered modified to be consistent with such law

Appendix

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Product Range Product Code Description

SmartLynx - X SLX-100 Transmitter and Receiver Pair

SLX-400 Transmitter and Receiver Pair

SmartLynx-X + SLX-111 Transmitter and Receiver Pair with RS232/IR

SLX-211 Transmitter and Receiver Pair with RS232/IR

SLX-212 Dual Transmitter and Receiver Pair with RS232/IR

SmartCast - X SCX-TX600 One to Six Transmitter Unit

SmartCast-X+ SCX-TX550 One to Five Transmitter Unit with RS232/IR

SmartCast System TUSC-1042 SmartCast Eurocard Rack (Up to 16 cards)

SCX-TX120E Dual Screen Transmitter Eurocard

SCX-TX550E One to Five Transmitter Eurocard with RS232/IR

SLX-RX100ES Eurocard Receiver for UGXA,YUV,Y/C, and Audio

SmartNet-X+ SNX-8x8+ 8 x 8 Distribution Matrix

Matrix Switches SNX-16x16+ 16 x 16 Distribution Matrix (Up to 256 x 256)

SmartNet-X+ SNX-8X8IRP Complete Infrared Controlled 8X8 Matrix Package

Matrix Bundles SNX-8X8RSP Complete RS232 Controlled 8X8 Matrix Package

Partial Product List

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