CAC-TXA&RXA
Active Connect
Multimedia Transmitterand Receiver Box
Operation Manual

CAC-TXA&RXA

Revision History
Version NoV1Date20080929

Summary of Change

Preliminary Release

Precaution
Failure to follow the precautions described below may cause damage
to Active Connect Multimedia Transmitter and Receiver Box and void thewarranty.

 DO NOT open the case. Doing so will void the warranty. If you ﬁnd
problem with it, please return back to your retailer or seller who willassist you or provide you with solution.

 DO NOT use third-Party AC adapter or power cord. Doing so may
damage Active Connect Multimedia Transmitter and Receiver Box.

 DO NOT bump, jar or drop contents of the products as it may
damage it and result in warranty void.

 DO NOT set any liquids or beverages on the drive as they may
damage Active Connect Multimedia Transmitter and Receiver Box.

 Active Connect Multimedia Transmitter and Receiver Box’s 5
BNC (Bayonet Nut Connector) cables need to be connected rightly
according to the instruction. Wrongly connection will cause burndown.

Table of Contents1.

Introduction…………………………………………................................ 1

2.

Applications.............................…..……………………………………… 1

3.

Package Contents.............………………………………………………. 1

4.

System Requirements..................……………………………………….. 1

5.

Features.............................……………………………………………….. 2

6.

Operation Controls and Functions.....…………………….....………..

7.

Specifications...................................................................................... 43

1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing Active Connect Multimedia Transmitter andReceiver Box. Active Connect Multimedia Transmitter and Receiver Box isan useful device for long distance display of your game/player devices toyour HDMI displayer. It allows distance up to 100M at 1080p/8bit and morein total for display and supports up to HDMI V1.3 speciﬁcation further, Active
Connect Multimedia Transmitter and Receiver Box’s digital transmit format
makes no delay or loss for images. Active Connect Multimedia Transmitterand Receiver Box include no ﬁrmware inside and therefore, it is easy to install
and to operate.
Please follow this manual to begin enjoying the beneﬁt of your Active
Connect Multimedia Transmitter and Receiver Box. We suggest keeping it ina safe place for future reference.

2. Applications
 Designed to supports long distance HDMI application
 Enable high bandwidth communication over loss media
 Also designed to equalize and restore signals receiver over 75Ωcoaxial

cable
Simply connected the source to the Transmitter unit and over RGBHV
coaxial cable to the Receiver unit, then HDMI output to the display

3. Package Contents
 HDMI 5 COAX TX x 1
 HDMI 5 COAX RX x 1
 Power adaptor x 2
 User Manual
4. System Requirements

HDMI input device, R/G/B*, Clock*, Power* cables, HDMI output device.
*Recommend cables use:
Channel Master®

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RG6 Type 75Ω coaxial cable (for cable TV) x 51080P/8bit →100M
1080P/12Bit→65M ± 10M
OrBelden™ 7789A 23 solid AWG and solid 25AWG RGBHV Cable with 5 BNC.
AWGRESOLUTIONDISTANCE
1080P-8bit
90±10 m
231080P-12bit
65±10 m
1080P-8bit
65±5 m25
1080P-12bit
40±5 m
Or
Total Technologies, Ltd.© E193793 28 AWG RGBHV Cable with 5 BNC.
AWGRESOLUTIONDISTANCE
1080P-8bit
45±5 m281080P-12bit
15±5 m

5. Features
 HDMI 1.3 and DVI 1.1 Compliant.
 Higher data rates enabling new features and applications.

 New and improved color gamut (i.e. deep color xvYCC).
 HD audio (8 channel audio supports).
 High Resolutions from PC (640~480) to WUXGA (1920 x 1200).
 HDTV resolutions from 480I~1080P/12 bit.
 Built in Consumer electronics control (CEC).
 Supports Deep Color.
The RG6 type 75 Ω coaxial cables can run up to 100m.
HDMI 5 COAX RX power setting (externally/internally).
Supports seamless for VESA DDC, CEC and Hot Plug Detect (HPD).
Supports xvYCC.
Easy to install and to operate.

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6. Operation Controls and Functions

Please follow the step-by-step instruction below to install your Active Connect
Multimedia Transmitter and Receiver Box.
LINKHDMI INPUT

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7POWER
EXT INT3LINK

HDMI OUTPUT

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7
6
1
2Connect one of the power adaptors to Active Connect multimedia
Transmitter Box and plug in the power. May also plug the other adaptor toActive Connect Multimedia Receiver Box.
Switch the power selection on Active Connect Multimedia Receiver Box
to INT without adaptor connection or EXT and connect the other adaptor
with plug in power. (Suggest using external power supply when long
distance cables are used).
Connect your HDMI input device (Blue-Ray DVD or PS3) to Active Connect
Multimedia Transmitter Box with HDMI cable (Suggest to use HDMI 24AWG
cable that under 1M for quality performance).

R4567GB

CLKPWR

4 5Connect BNC connectors to both sides of the 5 cables.
Connect RGB, Clock, and Power with 75Ω cables accordingly to Active
Connect Multimedia Transmitter and Receiver Box. MAKE SURE TO
CONNECT RIGHTLY ACCORING TO THE INSTRUCTION. (Suggest usingno longer than 100Ms cables for 1080P/8bit’s resolution and 65M ± 10M
cables for 1080P/12bit’s resolution)
Connect HDMI output device (LCD TV or HDMI monitor) to Active
Connect Multimedia Receiver Box with HDMI cable (Suggest to use HDMI
24AWG cable that under 1M for quality performance).
Link’s green led light will light up when all connection is rightly connected
and power on.
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CoaxialX5
PS3

HDMI-Cable

HDMI-CableOR
Blue-ray HDMI-Cable

7. Specifications
Input Port
Output PortHDMI Speciﬁcation
HDMI Resolution
CEC Function
HDMI Audio
Color Space
Deep Color
HDMI Cable In
HDMI Cable Out
Coaxial Cable
Power SupplyDimensions (mm)Weight(g)Chassis Material
Silkscreen Color
Operating TemperaturePower Consumption

1 HDMI to 5 BNC connectors
5 BNC connectors to 1 HDMI
V 1.3
480i~1080p 50/60, 1080p 24, VGA~WUXGA
Bypass
PCM2, PCM 5.1, PCM 7.1, Dolby 5.1, DD+, D-TruHD,
DTS-HDRGB 24~36, Y444 24~36, Y422 16~24
1080P/12bit
1080p/8bit up to 3M, 1080p/12bit up to 3M
1080p/8Bit up to 6M, 1080p/12bit up to 3M
1080p/8bit up to 100M, 1080p/12bit up to 65M ± 10M
12V/1ADC (US/EU standards, CE/FCC/UL certiﬁed)
125mm x 110mm x 30mm/pc
270g/pc
AluminumBlack
0°C ~ 40°C
TX: 1.9W; RX:2.2W

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