Gofanco HDExt24-HD20 User manual

2x4 HDMI 2.0 Splitter/Extender

User's Guide

G4-0112A

P/N:HDExt24-HD20

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Important Safety Notices

Pleasereadsafetyinstructionscarefullybeforeinstallation

and operation.

• Please pay close attention to all warnings and hints

for this device

• Do not expose this unit to rain, heavy moisture, or

liquid

• Do not put any items into the device or attempt to

modify its operation

• Do not repair the device or open the enclosure

without professional guidance to avoid electric

shocks. Doing so may void your warranty

• Keep the product in a well-ventilated location to

avoid damage from overheating

• Shut off power and make sure environment is safe

before installation

• Do not plug the HDMI cables and IR cables

in/out when the device is in use to avoid cable

damage. Make sure they are plugged into the

correct ports

• Use the included power adapter only. Make sure

the specification matches if using 3rd-party DC

power adapters

Introduction

The 2x4 HDMI 2.0 Splitter/Extender distributes HDMI

signals from one of two source devices to 4 CAT6/7

outputs and one HDMI output (loopout).

Features

• Distributes HDMI signals from one of two inputs to

4 CAT6/7 outputs and one HDMI output (loopout)

• CAT6/7 outputs: Up to 80m (262ft) at 1080p and

70m (230ft) at 4K

• HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.2 compliant. 18Gbps

bandwidth and supports up to 4K@60Hz YUV 4:4:4

• Supports bi-directional IR control, PoC,

comprehensive EDID management, cascade

connection, and 4K to 1080p downscaling

• Supports auto-switching based on 5V or TMDS

detection

• Controllable by front panel buttons, IR, and RS232

Installation Requirements

• HDMI source devices (DVD player, set top box, PC,

etc.)

• HDMI displays (SDTV/Monitor, HDTV/Monitor,

projector, etc.)

• HDMI cables (not included)

• CAT cables (not included)

PackageContents

2x4 HDMI 2.0 Splitter/Extender

• 1x 2x4 HDMI 2.0 Splitter/Extender

•4x Plastic cushions

•4x IR Receiver cables

•1x IR Emitter cable

•1x RS232 Cable (3-pin to DB9)

•1x IR cable (3.5mm (m) to 3.5mm (m)) used for IR

cascade

• 1x Power adapter (12V/2A)

• Surface mount accessories

•1x User guide

CAT 6/7 Receiver

• 4x CAT6/7 Receivers

Product Layout

Figure 1: 2x4 HDMI 2.0 Splitter/Extender Front Panel Layout

1 Power LED

Off: No power

On: Splitter/Extender is powered on

Blinking: Splitter/Extender is in standby mode

2 HDMI Input LED On: HDMI input signal detected

Flashing: HDMI input source not detected

3SelectButton

Press to switch to the next source device

Press and hold for 3 seconds to switch between

manual switching mode and automatic

switching mode

4 EDID DIP Switch Select between Lo-Res, Default, Hi-Res modes.

See EDID Management on page 14

Figure 2: 2x4 HDMI 2.0 Splitter/Extender Rear Panel Layout

1 HDMI Input (1-2) Connects to an HDMI source device

HDMI/Loop Connects to a local HDMI display

CAT 6/7 Out (1-4)

Connects to the Input of the CAT 6/7 Receivers.

It supports PoC to power the receiver. The

orange LED illuminates when an HDMI signal

is detected. The green LED illuminates when

powered on

IR All In

Connects to IR Receiver cable. Sends IR signals

to all CAT 6/7 Receivers to control all the

display devices.

Connects to the IR Loop Out of the previous

Splitter/Extender for cascading

IR In (1-4)

Connects to IR emitter cable. Sends IR signals to

the respective CAT 6/7 Receiver to control the

display device

IR Out 3.5mm jack for controlling the source device

from the CAT 6/7 Receivers

IR Loop Out Connects to the IR All In port of the next splitter

RS232 Connects to the control PC using an RS232 cable

(cable not included)

FW USB Type-A port for firmware update

S/PDIF Audio Out Toslink output for audio de-embedding from

the HDMI output

L/R Audio Out 3.5mm analog stereo audio output for audio de-

embedding from the HDMI output

6 DC 24V Connects to the included 24V power adapter

Figure 3: CAT 6/7 Receiver Front and Back Panel Layout

1HDMIOut ConnectstoanHDMIdisplay

2 CAT 6/7 In

Connects to the Splitter/Extender's

CAT 6/7 outputs using a CAT cable.

It supports PoC to power the CAT

6/7 Receiver over CAT cable

Orange LED: On when an HDMI

signal is detected

Green LED: On when the receiver is

powered on

3 IR In Connects to the IR receiver cable

4 IR Out Connects to the IR emitter cable

Hardware Installation

1. Power off all devices including your HDMI

source(s) and HDMI display(s).

2. Connect your HDMI source device(s) to the 2x4

HDMI 2.0 Splitter/Extender's HDMI Input

connector(s)with HDMI cable(s) (HDMIcablesnot

included).

3. Connect your CAT cables between the Splitter/

Extender and CAT 6/7 Receivers.

4. Optional: Connect an HDMI display to the HDMI

Output connector of the Splitter/Extender using

an HDMI cable (HDMI cable not included). This

connection is needed only if you require local

monitoring of the HDMI signal.

5. Connect an HDMI display to each CAT 6/7

Receiver's HDMI Out connector with an HDMI

cable (HDMI cables not included).

6. Optional: Connect the IR Receiver cables and the

IR Emitter cable to the IR interface ports. This

connection is needed only if you need to control

your HDMI devices from the remote location. See

IR Control, starting on page 11, for proper IR

connection.

7. Plug the included power adapter into the Splitter/

Extender'sPowerJack,thenplugthepoweradapter

into a reliable power outlet. Note: The CAT 6/7

Receivers do not need power adapters, they can be

powered from the Splitter/Extender over CAT

cable with PoC technology.

8. Power on your HDMI source device(s) and HDMI

display(s). The Splitter/Extender is ready for use.

ApplicationDiagram

The application diagram shows the most typical input

and output devices used with the Splitter/Extender.

Figure 4: Application Diagram

CAT Cable Wiring

We suggest both RJ-45 connectors be wired identically

using T568B wiring standard for the best performance

and compatibility.

Source Device Switching

Manual Switching

Press the Select button to switch to the next source device,

the corressponding input LED will light up.

Auto Switching

Press and hold down the Select button for at least 3

seconds to enable auto-switching mode. The operating

parameters are shown below.

• TheSplitter/Extenderwillswitchtothefirstavailable

active input starting with HDMI In 1

• New Input: When a new source device is detected,

the Splitter/Extender will automatically switch to it

• SourceRemoved:When an activesourceisremoved,

theSplitter/Extenderwillswitchtothe first available

active source

• Power Off: The Splitter/Extender saves the last

configuration before powering off. If the last

switching mode is auto switching, the splitter will

automatically enter auto switching mode when it is

restarted. Then if the last selected source input is

still available, the Splitter/Extender will switch to

it. Otherwise, it will switch to the first available

active source input.

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