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HDMI 201 Tx/Rx • Introduction
Introduction, cont’d
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In this manual, the terms "HDMI 201,"
"HDMI 201 Tx," "HDMI 201 Rx," "transmitter," and
"receiver" refer to the applicable unit(s) in either form
factor, unless otherwise specified.
TP cable advantages
Twisted pair cable is much smaller, lighter, more flexible, and
less expensive than coaxial or HDMI cable. These transmitter
and receiver twisted pair (TP) products make cable runs simpler
and less cumbersome. Termination of the cable with RJ-45
connectors is simple, quick, and economical.
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The transmitter and receiver pair works with unshielded
twisted pair (UTP) or shielded twisted pair (STP) cables;
but, to ensure FCC Class A and CE compliance, STP
cables are recommended.
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Do not use Extron’s UTP23SF-4 Enhanced Skew-
Free
™
A/V UTP cable to link the transmitter and
receiver. Skew-free A/V cable was designed for most
Extron TP transmitter/receiver applications, but the
HDMI 201 Tx/Rx does not work properly with this
cable.
Control communications
The RS-232 and/or infrared (IR) communications are via a
passive pass-through only; the transmitter and receiver do not
generate or respond to these signals.
Transmission distance
The maximum transmission distance is determined by the
resolution of the signal and the TP cable that is used.
With CAT 5/5e/6 UTP cable, the Tx/Rx pair can transmit and
receive 720p and 1080i HDTV or XGA video signals up to
200' (60 m) and 1080p HDTV or UXGA video up to 100' (30 m).
With CAT 5/5e/6 STP cable, the Tx/Rx pair can transmit and
receive 720p and 1080i HDTV or XGA video signals up to
200' (60 m) and 1080p HDTV or UXGA video up to 125' (38 m).
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The transmission distance varies greatly, depending on
the signal resolution, type of cable used, graphics card,
and display used in the system.
Features
Transmits single link HDMI signals over two CAT 5/5e/6
cables — Standard twisted pair cables provide an
economical, easily installed cable solution.
Long distance transmission —
CAT 5/5e/6 UTP cable — Accommodates 720p and
1080i HDTV or XGA video over 200' (60 m), and
1080p HDTV or UXGA (1600 x 1200) over 100' (30 m).
CAT 5/5e/6 STP cable — Accommodates 720p and
1080i HDTV or XGA video over 200' (60 m), and
1080p HDTV or UXGA (1600 x 1200) over 125' (38 m).
Supports DDC and HDCP copy protection transmission —
The Tx/Rx pairs fully support long distance transmission
of the DDC and HDCP signals.
Remote powering of transmitter or receiver — Only one power
supply is necessary to power both devices.
Control communications pass-through — Bidirectional RS-232
or IR control signals can be transmitted alongside the
HDMI signal, so that the remote display can be controlled
without the need for additional cabling.
Audio routing — The HDMI 201 A D Tx/Rx also routes
unbalanced stereo audio when both units are the Decora
form factor.
Supports CEC signal transmission
1" high, quarter rack width, metal enclosures (HDMI 201
Tx and HDMI 201 Rx [non-Decora] only) — With low
profile enclosures, both transmitter models and both
receiver models can be discreetly installed in locations
such as behind a plasma or LCD flat-panel display.
Wall-mountable enclosures (HDMI 201 A D Tx and
HDMI 201 A D Rx [Decora] only)
External 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, international power
supply (part #70-055-01) — Included with units sold as a
paired system and with transmitters