Sapphire Audio PowerScale EX40 User manual
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SAPPHIRE PowerScale EX40 User Manual
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SAPPHIRE
®
PowerScale™ EX40
HDMI over CATx Extender
User Manual
Version 1.2
SAPPHIRE PowerScale EX40 User Manual
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Legal Statement
This manual is subject to change without notice. While every care has been taken in the
production of this manual, SAPPHIRE Technology cannot be held liable for any errors or
omissions contained herein.
Copyright SAPPHIRE Technology Limited, All rights reserved. In accordance with the
provisions of copyright law you may not reproduce, extract, or translate any content of
this manual without our written consent.
Trademarks
All products and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective holders.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with instructions contained in this manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio and television communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation.
If this product does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the product into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Note1: Connecting this device to peripheral devices that do not comply with Class B requirements, or
using an unshielded peripheral data cable, could also result in harmful interference to radio or
television reception
Note2: The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this product.
Note3: To ensure that the use of this product does not contribute to interference, it is necessary to use
shielded I/O cables
CE: Radiation of EN 55022 & Immunity of EN 55024
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Statement
To protect the global environment, this product must be sent to separate collection facilities for recovery
and recycling.
Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste. Collect such waste separately for
special treatment at recognized recycling centres.
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Contents
1 Overview ................................................................................................................................ 4
1.1 Product Description ................................................................................................... 4
1.2 What’s in the Box? ...................................................................................................... 4
2 Connectors ............................................................................................................................ 5
2.1 Connector Description .............................................................................................. 5
2.2 Wiring Diagram ........................................................................................................... 6
2.3 Product Specifications............................................................................................... 7
2.4 Transmitter EDID Modes ............................................................................................. 8
2.5 EDID Learning .............................................................................................................. 8
3 Cables .................................................................................................................................... 9
3.1 CATx Cables and Pinouts .......................................................................................... 9
3.2 CATx Performance Guide ....................................................................................... 10
4 Support / Warranty Statement ......................................................................................... 10
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1 Overview
1.1 Product Description
The SAPPHIRE PowerScale™ EX40 is an easy-to-deploy HDMI extension set ideally suited
to digital signage systems integrators seeking a compact, hassle-free, wall-mountable
extension solution for sending uncompressed HDMI A/V source signals to remote
displays over a single CATx cable.
Providing for the transmission of uncompressed digital audio and video over a single
CATx cable, this extender kit supports high-res video at distances of up to 200ft (60m)
from the source at 1080i/720p 24-bit colour; (130ft (40m) at full HD 1080p 24-bit colour; or
65ft (20m) at full HD 1080p 36-bit colour.
Complete with support for full 3D, 7.1ch digital audio, HDMI Deep Color, HDCP 1.1
compliance and adjustable 8-level equalization control for minimizing cable skew, the
SAPPHIRE PowerScale EX40 is a robust solution for assuring A/V signal quality between
source and display.
1.2 What’s in the Box?
Transmitter unit
Receiver unit
Power supplies
Mounting hardware
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2 Connectors
2.1 Connector Description
Transmitter
Front
Receiver
Back
Power
connector
CATx signal
output
Power
connector
CATx signal
input
EDID
mode
HDMI
input
Signal
level
HDMI
output
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2.2 Wiring Diagram
HDMI cable
CATx cable
Transmitter (Back)
Transmitter
(Front)
Receiver (Back)
Receiver
(Front)
Power cable
Power Adapter
Power Adapter
HDMI Display
HDMI Source
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2.3 Product Specifications
Transmitter (TX)
Receiver (RX)
HDMI Compliance
HDMI Deep Color and full 3D
HDCP Compliance
HDCP 1.1
Video Bandwidth
Single Link 225MHz (6.75Gbps)
Video Support
480i / 480p / 720p / 1080i / 1080p60 up to 36-bit colour
Distance
1080p60 130ft (40m) over CAT5e
Audio Support
Surround sound (up to 7.1ch) or stereo digital audio
Equalization
N/A
8-level digital control
Input
1 x HDMI
1 x RJ-45
Output
1 x RJ-45
1 x HDMI
HDMI Connector
Type A (19-pin female)
RJ-45 Connector
WE/SS 8P8C with 2 LED indicators
EDID Mode Selection
Manual
N/A
Dimensions (L x W x H)
3.6" x 2.4" x 1.0" (91 x 60 x 26mm)
Weight
7.0oz / 200g
6.9oz / 196g
Power Supply
5V DC
Power Consumption
4W (max)
1.5W (max)
Operating Temperature
32 – 104°F (0 – 40°C)
Storage Temperature
-4 – 140°F (-20 – 60°C)
Relative Humidity
20 – 90% (non-condensing)
Case
Metal, wall-mountable with screws
1
Distance is subject to grade of cable, source device and display. SAPPHIRE recommends solid cables, not
stranded, tested for 350Mhz or higher and that meet or exceed EIA/TIA 568 B.2-1 classification. Patch
cables and inline couplers will greatly reduce distance and performance of the product and should be
avoided.
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2.4 Transmitter EDID Modes
The SAPPHIRE PowerScale EX40 transmitter unit has several EDID modes that can be
forced using the rotary switch.
Position
Video
Audio
0
2D / Full HD 1080p60 24-bit
Surround sound (up to 7.1ch)
1
2D / Full HD 1080p60 24-bit
Up to 2.0 channel
2
2D / Full HD 1080p60 36-bit
Surround sound (up to 7.1ch)
3
2D / Full HD 1080p60 24-bit
Up to 2.0 channel
4
2D / Full HD 1080p30 24-bit / 1080i60 / 720p60
Surround sound (up to 7.1ch)
5
2D / Full HD 1080p30 24-bit / 1080i60 / 720p60
Up to 2.0 channel
6
3D / Full HD 1080p60 36-bit
Up to 2.0 channel
7
EDID learning mode
2.5 EDID Learning
The SAPPHIRE PowerScale EX40 transmitter unit offers an EDID learning mode for the
support of non-standard displays. Please follow these steps in order to record the timings
of the display:
Step 1: Remove power from the transmitter and disconnect the CATx cable from the
RJ-45 connector.
Step 2: Connect the HDMI display to the “HDMI IN” on the transmitter unit using a
standard HDMI cable.
Step 3: Set the “MODE” rotary switch to position 7.
Step 4: Turn on the transmitter unit by applying power.
Step 5: Wait until you see the LED on the RJ-45 connector dim and return to its normal
intensity confirming that the EDID learning procedure is complete.
Step 6: Unplug the display and connect the transmitter to the source (player PC, Blu-
ray or other).
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3 Cables
3.1 CATx Cables and Pinouts
Pin
Pair
Colour code
Pins on plug
1
2
White/orange stripe:
2
2
Orange solid:
3
3
White/green stripe:
4
1
Blue solid:
5
1
White/blue stripe:
6
3
Green solid:
7
4
White/brown stripe:
8
4
Brown solid:
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3.2 CATx Performance Guide
Cable specifications
Type of cable
Wiring
Shielding
CAT5
CAT5e
CAT6
Solid
Unshielded (UTP)
Shielded (STP)
Stranded
Unshielded (UTP)
Shielded (STP)
Termination
Always use EIA/TIA-568-B termination
The table above provides general guidelines to help the integrator select the type of
cable for a project. SAPPHIRE recommends solid cables, not stranded, tested for
350Mhz or higher and that meet or exceed EIA/TIA 568 B.2-1 classification.
4 Support / Warranty Statement
Your product is covered by a 2-year limited hardware warranty. In the unlikely event of
a failure please return the product to its point of sale. If the outlet is no longer in business
please send us an email at proav@sapphiretech.com.
For support information and FAQ’s, please visit our website at
www.sapphiretech.com/proav. If you need additional support, please send us an email
at proav@sapphiretech.com with the subject “Support Request”. Please remember to
include model number and serial number information in all communication.
SAPPHIRE TECHNOLOGY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES BASED UPON INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF USE
OF THE UNIT, LOSS OF TIME, INTERRUPTED OPERATION OR COMMERCIAL LOSS, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES,
WHETHER INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHERWISE.
Limitation of Liability
IN NO EVENT SHALL SAPPHIRE TECHNOLOGY, ITS SUBSIDIARIES OR AFFILIATES, OR THEIR RESPECTIVE PARTNERS,
OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, SHAREHOLDERS, REPRESENTATIVES OR AGENTS (COLLECTIVELY,
"SAPPHIRE") BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR INDIRECT DAMAGES
(INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF DATA, USE OR PROFITS), HOWEVER CAUSED, WHETHER FOR
BREACH OF CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, OR OTHERWISE, AND WHETHER OR NOT SAPPHIRE HAS BEEN ADVISED
OF THE POSSIBILITY OF ANY SUCH DAMAGES. YOU AGREE THAT SAPPHIRE'S MAXIMUM LIABILITY ARISING
FROM ANY PRODUCT SOLD BY SAPPHIRE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE PRICE OF SUCH PRODUCT. SOME
JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATION OF EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR CERTAIN DAMAGES, SO THE
ABOVE MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU TO THE EXTENT SUCH JURISDICTION'S LAW IS APPLICABLE TO THIS
AGREEMENT.
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