DigitaLinx DL-HDFO User manual

Brand: DigitaLinx

Model: DL-HDFO

Type: User manual

User’s Manual

Fiber Optic Extender

Part #: DL-HDFO

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1-1 Table of Contents

1-2 Welcome and Safety Notes

1-3 FCC Statement of Compliance

1-4 Product Description and General Specications

1-5 Environmental Reliability Specications

1-6 Installation Procedures

1-8 Mechanical Specications

1-9 Technical Specications

1-10 Warranty Information

1-11 Troubleshooting and Customer Service information

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Table of Contents

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Congratulations on your purchase of a Digitalinx™ Fiber Optic Extender.

This manual contains information that will assist you in the installation and

operation of this product. Please inspect the contents of the package to

ensure all required material is present.

Contents:

Each Digitalinx™ Fiber Optic Extender package contains the

following items:

1 each DL-HDFO Fiber Optic Extender set.

(1) Transmitter and (1) receiver make up the set.

1 eachDC Power Supply (UL) and C(UL) listed Class 2 C(UL)US

2 each 1 Meter HDMI Interconnect Cables

1 each Users Manual

***NOTE***

User responsible items are the multimode Fiber Optic cable(s) and an equal length RJ45 Category 5E

patch cord. Liberty Wire and Cable P/N DL-1N4F is a riser rated combination 4 ber and Category 5E

cable under on jacket to support installs of this product.

Safety Precautions:

1.) Please read all product manuals and safety notes prior to operating

this or any devices.

2.) Retain the product manuals and safety notes for future reference

3.) Unplug this unit prior to cleaning; do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol

cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

4.) Do not use this equipment near damp or wet locations.

5.) The product should only be powered by the indicated sources in the

specications. Do not use other sources of power.

6.) Do not use damaged power cords or plugs and do not use loose

electrical outlets. Please refer repair of non-conforming electrical

equipment to certied personnel.

7.) Do not place heavy articles or other equipment on top of this device

or its associated peripherals.

8.) Do not use this device near ammable material, liquids, or gas.

9.) Do NOT unplug the LC connectors and look directly into the connector

or receptacle when operating. This device is regulated as Laser Class 1

and severe eye damage can result.

Welcome and Safety Notes

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This device complies with part 15 of 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. This equipment has

been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device

pursuant to part 15 and 2 of FCC Rules, EN 55022/55024/61000-3 for CE

certication. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection

against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential

installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency

energy. If the device is not installed and used in accordance with the

instruction guide it may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment on

and o, the user is encouraged t try to correct the interference by one or more

of the following:

• Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that

to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult a service representative for help.

Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in

order to comply with FCC/CE emission limits. Changes or modications not

expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the

user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Certication for Safety

The extension system is certied pursuant to IEC60065 and its AC/DC power

adapter is certied by UL310, 1950, 60950 for North America, c(UL) or CSA for

Canada, TUV-CE & GS for the EU and PSE for Japan.

Certication for Eye Safety

This laser product is implemented by using 850nm VCSEL (Vertical Cavity

Surface Emitting Laser) Transceivers manufactured by RTCom Co. Ltd which is

certied by CDRH/FDA referred in Accession Number 0210774 as classied in

Laser Class 1.

FCC/CE Statement for regulations of Electro-magnetic emissions

Welcome and Safety Notes

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This Digitalinx™ Fiber Optic Extender is an externally powered digital HDMI

and DVI extender system. The unit uses a supplied 12 VDC power source.

Only one unit, either the Transmitter or the Receiver, requires the power

supply. The device is compliant with DVI 1.0 and HDMI 1.2a signals. The

device is fully compliant with HDCP protocol. This device is classied as

Standard Speed for HDMI 1.3 applications.

This Digitalinx™ Fiber Optic Extender is ideal for long distance HDMI and

DVI applications where a small form factor cable is required. The unit will

extend the signal to 100 meters (328 feet) and oers maximum bandwidth

and awless transmission of digital multimedia. The unit uses 4 Fiber Optic

Multimode LC channels to transmit R, G, B, and Clock with a copper Category

5/5e cable for DDC and power distribution. This device can also be used to

achieve plenum cabling possibilities for HDMI and DVI via the use of plenum

rated Fiber Cable and Plenum rated Category 5/5e cable.

The system can easily accommodate DVI only inputs and outputs by using

Liberty’s high quality HDMI to DVI interconnects. The DVI connector is routed

to the sources and display unit while the HDMI connector plugs into the

Digitalinx™ Fiber Optic Extender. The digital audio signal is not transmitted

when using DVI connectors.

Product Description and General Specications

ITEM DESCRIPTION

Model Name DL-HDFO

Input HDMI type A Receptacle

Output HDMI type A Receptacle

Maximum Resolution UXGA (1600x1200)@75Hz, HDTV 1080p60

HDCP Compatible Yes

Power Consumption 12VDC, 3.0A

Dimensions: (Height x Width x Depth) TX/RX 19x38x72mm

Weight ~0.46 Kg each unit

Product Description and General Specications

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The Digitalinx™ Fiber Optic Extender recommended environmental operating

limits are a temperature range from 10°C to 40°C, non-condensing humidity

levels from 10-80% and an altitude ceiling of 3,000 meters (9,840 feet).

Environmental limits for transportation are established as a temperature

range of -25°C to 60°C, non-condensing humidity levels from 5-95%, and an

altitude ceiling of 15,000 meters (49,200 feet)

Environmental limits for storage are established as a temperature range of

-20°C to 45°C, non-condensing humidity levels from 5-95%, and an altitude

ceiling of 3,000 meters (9,840 feet)

The Digitalinx™ Fiber Optic Extender is expected to function for more than

50,000 hours of use at a 90% condence level. The device is tested to the

identical standards used for testing LCD monitors.

Environmental Reliability Specications

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Important: Please ensure the installation procedure below is followed.

Improper operation or no operation of the devices may result if these are

not followed. Installation assumes Fiber Cable(s) and Category 5/5e cable is

previously installed and has been conrmed good.

1.) Carefully unpack the contents of the shipping package and verify all

components are present.

2.) With all components powered down (HDMI source and Display) connect the

TX box to the HDMI source using a copper HDMI interconnect cable from 1-8

meters in length.

3.) With all components powered down (HDMI source and Display) connect the

RX box to the HDMI Display using a copper HDMI interconnect cable from 1-8

meters in length.

Installation

DL-HDFO TX Unit

HDMI or DVI Source Unit

LWC

DL-HDFO RX Unit

LWC

Display Unit

Installation Procedures

Important: Please ensure the installation procedure below is followed. Improper operation or no

operation of the devices may result if these are not followed. Installation assumes Fiber Cable(s) and

Category 5/5e cable is previously installed and has been confirmed good.

1.) Carefully unpack the contents of the shipping package and verify all components are present.

2.) With all components powered down (HDMI source and Display) connect the TX box to the HDMI

source using a copper HDMI interconnect cable from 1-8 meters in length.

3.) With all components powered down (HDMI source and Display) connect the RX box to the

HDMI Display using a copper HDMI interconnect cable from 1-8 meters in length.

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