Smart-e SmartLynx SLX-800 is a compact, cost-effective, high performance and reliable solution to extend HDMI signals over a long distance via single Cat5/5e/6 cable. It supports video resolutions up to 1080p and also supports stereo audio transmission. The SLX-800 is a perfect solution for extending HDMI signals to remote displays in applications such as digital signage, home theater, conference rooms, school and corporate training facilities, etc.
Smart-e SmartLynx SLX-800 is a compact, cost-effective, high performance and reliable solution to extend HDMI signals over a long distance via single Cat5/5e/6 cable. It supports video resolutions up to 1080p and also supports stereo audio transmission. The SLX-800 is a perfect solution for extending HDMI signals to remote displays in applications such as digital signage, home theater, conference rooms, school and corporate training facilities, etc.
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SLX-800
HDMI point to point extender
user guide
Notice
The information contained in this document is subject to change without
notice. Smart-e makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this
material, including but not limited to, implied warranties of
merchantability and fitness for particular purpose.
Smart-e will not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or
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Smart-e (UK) Ltd.
Edition 2, December 2009
Copyright 2009 Smart-e (UK) Ltd.
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.
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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
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Smart-e SmartLynx SLX-800 is a compact, cost-effective, high performance and reliable solution to extend HDMI signals over a long distance via single Cat5/5e/6 cable. It supports video resolutions up to 1080p and also supports stereo audio transmission. The SLX-800 is a perfect solution for extending HDMI signals to remote displays in applications such as digital signage, home theater, conference rooms, school and corporate training facilities, etc.
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