CH-501TX & RX

HDMI over Single CAT5e/6/7
Transmitter and Receiver

Operation Manual

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Version 1.1 August 2011

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Please read all instructions before attempting to unpack, install oroperate this equipment and before connecting the power supply.
Please keep the following in mind as you unpack and install thisequipment:•

Always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire,electrical shock and injury to persons.

•To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain,moisture or install this product near water.

•Never spill liquid of any kind on or into this product.

•Never push an object of any kind into this product through any
openings or empty slots in the unit, as you may damage parts
inside the unit.

•Do not attach the power supply cabling to building surfaces.

•Use only the supplied power supply unit (PSU). Do not use the PSU
if it is damaged.

•Do not allow anything to rest on the power cabling or allow any
weight to be placed upon it or any person walk on it.

•To protect the unit from overheating, do not block any vents oropenings in the unit housing that provide ventilation and allow forsufficient space for air to circulate around the unit.

REVISION HISTORY
VERSION NO.

DATE DD/MM/YY SUMMARY OF CHANGE

VS108/12/11

First ReleaseVR2

16/04/12

Add IR DistanceVS3

12/06/14

Updated texts/diagrams

CONTENTS
1. Introduction�������������������������������������������� 1
2. Applications������������������������������������������� 1
3. Package Contents�������������������������������� 1
4. System Requirements���������������������������� 1
5. Features�������������������������������������������������� 2
6. Operation Controls and Functions������� 3
6.1 Transmitter Front and Rear Panels��3
6.2 Receiver Front and Rear Panels�����4
6.3 IR Cable Pin Assignment�����������������5
6.4 RS-232 Cable Pin Definitions������������5
7. Connection Diagram���������������������������� 6
8. Specifications���������������������������������������� 7
9. Acronyms����������������������������������������������� 8

1. INTRODUCTION
The HDMI over Single CAT5e/6/7 Transmitter and Receiver set cansend uncompressed video/audio and IP data over a single run ofCAT5e/6/7 cable up to 100m at 1080p and 70m at 4K. It has theadded benefit of control through the built-in RS-232 pass-through and2-way IR control. It also features a HDMI bypass function that allows forlocal testing of the HDMI source.

2. APPLICATIONS• Home entertainment sharing and control• Lecture room display and control• Showroom display and control• Meeting room presentation and control• Classroom display and control• Any Smart AV Installation System

3. PACKAGE CONTENTS• 1×HDMI over Single CAT5e/CAT6 Transmitter• 1×HDMI over Single CAT5e/CAT6 Receiver• 1× IR Blaster• 1× IR Extender• 2× 5 V/2.6 A DC Power Adaptor• 1×Operation Manual

4. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTSHDMI source device such as a DVD/Blu-ray player and an HDMI
equipped display (TV or monitor).

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5. FEATURES• HDMI (with 3D format and 4K2K resolution support), HDCP and DVI
compliant• Supports CEC bypass function• Simultaneous transmission of uncompressed video/audio and dataover a single CAT5e or CAT6 cable up to 100m/328ft at 1080p and70m/229ft at 4K• Supports uncompressed video up to 4K@60Hz (YUV 4:2:0, 8-bit) andWUXGA@60Hz (RB)• Supports pass-through of high-definition audio formats: LPCM 7.1CH,
Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Mater Audio• HDBaseT™ 3Play convergence: uncompressed high-definition Videoand Audio and IR/RS-232 Control pass-through• Installation friendly
Note:
1.

This system was tested with CAT6/23AWG cables, results may varywith cables of a different specification.

2.

For playback of 4K×2K HDMI source signals, a 4K×2K capable
display and High Speed HDMI cables are required.

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6. OPERATION CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
6.1 Transmitter Front and Rear Panels

Front
HDMI Bypass

HDMI In

Rear

HDMI to CAT5e/6 with IR CH-501TX

12Power DC 5V

RS 232 In

IR 1Blaster

IR 2
ExtenderTransmitter

3LinkMode
HDCP

456

7CAT5e/6 Out

8 9 10111 HDMI Bypass: Connect to a HDTV/monitor to test the HDMI input
source signal. When the HDMI Bypass output is connected, signaltransmission from the CAT5e/6 output is disabled. Ensure that it isnot connected during normal use.
2 HDMI In: Connect to an HDMI source device such as DVD or Bluray player.
3 RS-232 In: Connect to a PC/laptop or RS-232 control system with
D-sub 9-pin male cable for the transmission of RS-232 commands.
4 Power LED: This LED will illuminate when the transmitter is connected
to a power supply.
5 DC 5V: Connect the 5V DC power supply to the transmitter andplug the adaptor into an AC outlet.
6 IR 1 Blaster: Connect to the supplied IR Blaster cable for IR signaltransmission. Place the IR blaster in direct line-of-sight of theequipment to be controlled.
7 IR 2 Extender: Connect to the supplied IR Extender cable for IR
signal reception. Ensure that remote being used is within the direct
line-of-sight of the IR extender.
8 HDCP LED: This LED will illuminate when the input source signal
contains HDCP data and when it blink it means the input source
signal is without HDCP data.
9 Link LED: This LED will illuminate when both the CAT5e/6 input andoutput signals are connected.

10 Mode LED: This LED will blink when the unit is processing data.
11 CAT5e/6 Out: Connect to the receiver unit with a single CAT5e/6
cable for all data transmission.

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6.2 Receiver Front and Rear Panels

Front
HDMI OutRear
IR 2Blaster2LinkModeHDCPIR 1ExtenderReceiver

CAT5e/6 to HDMI with IR CH-501RX

1Power DC 5V

RS 232 Out

3456CAT5e/6 In

7 8 9101 HDMI Out: Connect to an HDMI equipped TV/monitor of display
the HDMI input source signal.
2 RS-232 Out: Connect to the device that is to be controlled (viaD-sub 9-pin female cable) by RS-232 commands.
3 Power LED: This LED will illuminate when the receiver is connected
to a power supply.
4 DC 5V: Connect the 5V DC power supply to the transmitter andplug the adaptor into an AC outlet.
5 IR 2 Blaster: Connect to the supplied IR Blaster cable for IR signaltransmission. Place the IR blaster in direct line-of-sight of theequipment to be controlled.
6 IR 1 Extender: Connect to the supplied IR Extender cable for IR
signal reception. Ensure that remote being used is within the direct
line-of-sight of the IR extender.
7 HDCP LED: This LED will illuminate when the input source signal
contains HDCP data and when it blink it means the input source
signal is without HDCP data.
8 Link LED: This LED will illuminate when the both CAT5e/6 input andoutput signals are connected.
9 Mode LED: This LED will blinking when the unit is processing data.

10 CAT5e/6 In: Connect to the transmitter unit with a single CAT5e/6
cable for all data transmission.

46.3 IR Cable Pin Assignment
IR Blaster

IR Extender1

Power 5 V

2

IR Blaster Signal

3

NC

1IR Signal

2Power 5 V

3Grounding

6.4 RS-232 Cable Pin Definitions

5PIN

DEFINE (TX / RX)

1N/C

2

TxD / RxD

3

RxD / TxD

4N/C

5GND

6N/C

7N/C

8N/C

9N/C7. CONNECTION DIAGRAM
DVD or Blu-ray Player

TV/Monitor

HDMI
Bypass
Output
1.5m

HDMI
Input

RS-232 Equipped
PC or Notebook

IR60° Blaster

7mm

3m3m60°Power
SupplyRS-232

HDMI Bypass

HDMI In

RS 232 In

HDMI to CAT5e/6 with IR CH-501TXPower DC 5V

IR 1BlasterTransmitter

Link
Mode
HDCP
IR 2
ExtenderIR
ExtenderSingleCAT5e/6/7
Cable

IR
ExtenderPower
SupplyPower DC 5V

IR 2Blaster

Link
Mode
HDCP
IR 1
Extender

3m7mm

TX

CAT5e/6 Out

60°
3m

HDMI Out

CAT5e/6 to HDMI with IR CH-501RX

60°
1.5m

CAT5e/6 In

RS 232 OutRX

Receiver

IRBlaster
RS-232HDMI
Output

RS-232 Equipped
HDMI Switcher

TV/Monitor

68. SPECIFICATIONSVideo Bandwidth

300 MHz/9 Gbps

Transmitter
Input

1×HDMI, 1×IR Extender, 1×RS-232

Output

1×CAT5e/6, 1×HDMI Bypass, 1×IR Blaster

ReceiverInput

1×CAT5e/6, 1×IR Extender

Output

1×HDMI, 1×IR Blaster, 1×RS-232

CAT6 Cable Distances

100m (1080p@60Hz, 12-bit)
70m (4K@60Hz, 4:2:0, 8-bit)

HDMI Cable Distances

10m (1080p@60Hz, 12-bit)
5m(4K@60Hz, 4:2:0, 8-bit)

HDMI Resolutions

480i~4K@60Hz (YUV 4:2:0, 8-bit) &VGA~WUXGA@60Hz(RB)IR Frequency

30~50 kHzPower Supply

5 V/2.6 A DC (US/EU Standards, CE/FCC/ULcertified)

ESD Protection

Human Body Model:±8 kV (air-gap discharge)±4 kV (contact discharge)

Dimensions

102 mm (W)×107 mm (D)×25 mm (H)/EachWeight

240 g/TX, 245 g/RX

Chassis Material

Aluminum

Silkscreen Color

SilverOperating Temperature

0 °C~40 °C/32 °F~104 °F

Storage Temperature−20 °C~60 °C/−4 °F~140 °F

Relative Humidity

20~90 % RH (non-condensing)Power Consumption

2 W/TX, 6W/RX79. ACRONYMS
ACRONYMCOMPLETE TERMCAT5e

Category 5 Cable

CAT6

Category 6 Cable

CEC

Consumer Electronics Control

DVI

Digital Visual Interface

HDCP

High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection

HDMI

High-Definition Multimedia Interface

IRInfrared8

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