Black Box Computer Hardware MediaCento HX Transmitter and Receivers User Manual

VSPX-HDMI1X4-TX VSPX-HDMI-CSRX  
VSPX-HDMI-RX  
MediaCentoHX Transmitter and Receivers  
Extend HDMI signals over CATx cable.  
• VSPX-HDMI-RX works with a VSPX-HDMI1X4-TX to connect  
an HD or 3D screen in a MediaCento HX deployment.  
• VSPX-CSRX works with a VSPX-HDMI1X4-TX to connect  
an HD or 3D screen and can be cascaded to a second display.  
Customer Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S.  
Support call 724-746-5500) • FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days  
Information a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 • Mailing address:  
Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018  
 
FCC and IC RFI Statements/NOM Statement  
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY  
CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS  
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy, and if  
not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the  
manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio communication.  
It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing  
device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC  
rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such  
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.  
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference,  
in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever  
measures may be necessary to correct the interference.  
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible  
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.  
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise  
emission from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation  
of Industry Canada.  
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant  
les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de classe A prescrites dans le  
Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique publié par Industrie Canada.  
Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOM)  
Electrical Safety Statement  
INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD  
1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes  
de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado.  
2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para  
referencia futura.  
3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de  
operación deben ser respetadas.  
4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas.  
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NOM Statement  
5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del aguapor ejemplo,  
cerca de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca de una alberca,  
etc.  
6. El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carritos o pedestales  
que sean recomendados por el fabricante.  
7. El aparato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo sólo como sea  
recomendado por el fabricante.  
8. Servicio—El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo eléctrico más  
allá a lo descrito en las instrucciones de operación. Todo otro servicio  
deberá ser referido a personal de servicio calificado.  
9. El aparato eléctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posición no  
interfiera su uso. La colocación del aparato eléctrico sobre una cama, sofá,  
alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilación, no se debe  
colocar en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el flujo de aire por los orificios  
de ventilación.  
10. El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor  
como radiadores, registros de calor, estufas u otros aparatos (incluyendo  
amplificadores) que producen calor.  
11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo  
del tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como se indique en el  
aparato.  
12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la  
polarización del equipo no sea eliminada.  
13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no  
sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos,  
poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen  
del aparato.  
14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las  
recomendaciones del fabricante.  
15. En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos de las  
lineas de energia.  
16. El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no  
sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo.  
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NOM Statement/Safety Notice  
17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean  
derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación.  
18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando:  
A: El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido dañado; u  
B: Objectos han caído o líquido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato; o  
C: El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia; o  
D: El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su  
desempeño; o  
E: El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido dañada.  
Safety Notice  
Please read and follow the safety instructions to protect yourself from possible  
injury and to minimize the risk of damage to the units.  
• Follow all instructions and warnings maked on the units.  
• Do not attempt to service the units yourself, except where explained in this  
manual.  
• Provide proper ventilation and air circulation and do not use near water.  
• Keep objects that might damage the device away, and make sure the  
placement of the units are on stable surfaces.  
• Use only the power adapter, power cords, and connection cables designed for  
the units.  
• Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners to clean this unit. Always unplug the  
power to the device before cleaning.  
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Table of Contents  
Table of Contents  
1. Specifications...............................................................................................7  
2. Overview  
...............................................................................................9  
2.1 Introduction .......................................................................................9  
2.2 Features..............................................................................................9  
2.2.1 VSPX-HDMI1X4-TX, VSPX-HDMI-RX, VSPX-HDMI-CSRX ....9  
2.2.2 Additional Features for VSPX-HDMI1X4-TX........................10  
2.2.3 Additional Features for VSPX-HDMI-RX..............................10  
2.2.4 Additional Features for VSPX-HDMI-CSRX .........................10  
2.3 What’s Included...............................................................................11  
2.3.1 VSPX-HDMI1X4-TX..............................................................11  
2.3.2 VSPX-HDMI-RX....................................................................11  
2.3.3 VSPX-HDMI-CSRX...............................................................11  
2.4 Hardware Description......................................................................11  
2.4.1 1X4 Transmitter (VSPX-HDMI1X4-TX).................................11  
2.4.2 Receiver (VSPX-HDMI-RX)...................................................14  
2.4.3 Cascadable Receiver (VSPX-HDMI-CSRX)...........................16  
2.5 Application Diagrams.......................................................................18  
3. Configuration............................................................................................21  
3.1 Switch Settings on the Transmitter..................................................21  
3.2 EDID Learning ..................................................................................22  
4. Installation .............................................................................................23  
5. Pin Definitions ...........................................................................................24  
5.1 HDMI .............................................................................................24  
5.2 RJ-45/CATx ......................................................................................25  
6. Performance Guide for HDMI Over Category 5/6 Cable Transmission....26  
7. Troubleshooting ........................................................................................27  
7.1 Contacting Black Box.......................................................................27  
7.2 Shipping and Packaging...................................................................27  
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Chapter 1: Specifications  
1. Specifications  
Audio Support — Surround sound (up to 7.1ch) or stereo digital audio  
Equalization — VSPX-HDMI1X4-TX: Built-in;  
VSPX-HDMI-CSRX: 8-level digital output signal equalization  
ESD Protection — (1) human body model: ±19 kV (air-gap discharge)  
and ±12 kV (contact discharge);  
(2) core chipset: ±8 kV  
HDCP Compliance — Yes  
HDMI Compliance — HDMI deep color and 3D  
Housing — Metal enclosure  
Input DDC Signal — 5 Volts (peak-to-peak, TTL)  
Input TMDS Signal — VSPX-HDMI1X4-TX: 1.1 Volts (peak-to-peak);  
VSPX-HDMI-RX, VSPX-HDMI-CSRX: 1.2 Volts (peak-to-peak)  
Mounting — Wallmounting ears with screws  
PCB Stack-up — 4-layer board (impedance control: differential 100 ohms,  
single 50 ohms)  
Role — VSPX-HDMI1X4-TX: Transmitter;  
VSPX-HDMI-RX: Receiver;  
VSPX-HDMI-CSRX: Cascadable receiver  
Transmission Over UTP (24-bit color) — VSPX-HDMI1X4-TX,  
VSPX-HDMI-CSRX: Full HD (1080p): 130 ft. (40 m) over CATx cable;  
HD (720p/1080i): 200 ft. (60 m) over CATx cable  
Video Bandwidth — Single-link 225 MHz (6.75 Gbps)  
Video Support — 480i/480p/720p/1080i/1080p up to 36-bit color  
User Controls — VSPX-HDMI1X4-TX: (4) DIP switches for EDID control;  
VSPX-HDMI-RX: (1) 8-level digital HDMI signal equalization rotary control  
switch;  
VSPX-HDMI-CSRX: 16-level HDMI signal equalization and audio rotary  
control  
Connectors — VSPX-HDMI1X4-TX: Input: (1) HDMI,  
Output: (4) RJ-45, (1) HDMI;  
VSPX-HDMI-RX: Input: (1) RJ-45 with (2) LED indicators ([1] Power, [1] Link),  
Output: (1) HDMI Type A (19-pin female);  
VSPX-HDMI-CSRX: Input: (1) HDMI Type A (19-pin female),  
Output: (1) HDMI, (1) RJ-45 with (2) LED indicators ([1] Power, [1] Link),  
(1) 3.5-mm audio earphone jack for stereo audio (2-channel PCM  
only)  
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Indicators — VSPX-HDMI1X4-TX: (2) LEDs: (1) RED Power, (1) GREEN Signal;  
VSPX-HDMI-RX: (2) RJ-45 LEDs: Power;  
VSPX-HDMI-CSRX: (6) LEDs: (1) RED Power, (1) GREEN HDMI/DVI, (2) RJ-45  
Signal in status, (2) RJ-45 Signal out power  
Temperature Tolerance — Operating: +32 to +104° F (0 to +40° C);  
Storage: -4 to +140° F (-20 to +60° C)  
Relative Humidity — 20 to 90%, noncondensing  
Power — VSPX-HDMI1X4-TX: 5-VDC, 4 A, 13 watts (maximum);  
VSPX-HDMI-RX: 5-VDC, 4-A, 1 watt (maximum);  
VSPX-HDMI-CSRX: 5-VDC, 4-A, 7.5 watts  
Size — VSPX-HDMI1X4-TX: 1.1"H x 4.3"W x 7.6"D (2.7 x 11 x 19.4 cm);  
VSPX-HDMI-RX: 1.1"H x 3.5"W x 6.8"D (2.7 x 9 x 17.5 cm);  
VSPX-HDMI-CSRX: 1"H x 4.2"W x 7"D (2.6 x 10.7 x 17.9 cm)  
Weight — VSPX-HDMI1X4-TX: 1.3 lb. (0.6 kg);  
VSPX-HDMI-RX: 0.4 lb. (0.2 kg);  
VSPX-HDMI-CSRX: 1.2 lb. (0.5 kg)  
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Chapter 2: Overview  
2. Overview  
2.1 Introduction  
The VSPX-HDMI1X4-TX transmitter works with the VSPX-HDMI-RX or VSPX-  
HDMI-CSRX receiver to extend high-definition video and high-quality audio to  
different locations over a long distance. The transmitters are cascadable,  
enabling you to increase the number of total displays. The input HDMI source  
can be duplicated and distributed to up to four HDMI enabled displays linked by  
CAT5/5e/6 cables with HDMI over CAT5 receivers (VSPX-HDMI). If you only  
need a single port transmitter, buy the compatible 3D HDMI extender kit  
(VX-HDMI-TP-3D40M).  
The VSPX-HDMI1X4-TX also has a local HDMI output for monitoring. With  
built-in equalization, the input HDMI cable can be extended up to 66 feet  
(20 meters) using Full HD, making the overall transmission distance better when  
compared to generic HDMI splitters.  
The VSPX-HDMI-CSRX receiver works with the VSPX-HDMI1X4 transmitter,  
VSPX-HDMI-RX receiver, or VX-HDMI-TP-3D40M extender kit to distribute  
HDMI/DVI video sources to up to ten displays in a daisychained connection via  
CAT5/5e. By using the VSPX-HDMI1X4-TX transmitter and making four separate  
chains, the number of displays can be increased to a total of 40. The cascade  
ability allows pure digital video and audio broadcast station by station and  
extends HDMI compliant video and audio anywhere.  
The VSPX-HDMI-RX receiver works with the transmitter or VSPX-HDMI-CSRX  
cascadable receiver to extend high-definition video and high-quality audio over  
a distance via CAT5/5e/6 cable. The receiver works with an HDMI transmitter or  
splitter over single CAT5 and enables you to extend HDMI compliant displays  
almost anywhere.  
2.2 Features  
2.2.1 VSPX-HDMI1X4-TX, VSPX-HDMI-RX, VSPX-HDMI-CSRX  
• Support HDMI deep color and 3D.  
• HDCP compliant.  
• Transmits uncompressed digital HDMI over CATx cable.  
• Perfectly integrated with other compatible HDMI over CATx series products.  
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2.2.2 Additional Features for VSPX-HDMI1X4-TX  
• Regenerates the HDMI signal.  
• HDMI local output for monitoring.  
• Supports default HDMI EDID and can learn the EDID of displays.  
• Extends up to 66 feet (20 m) of input HDMI cable.  
• Outputs video up to 200 feet (60 m) over CATx cable using HD (720p/1080p).  
• Outputs video up to 130 feet (40 m) over CATx cable using Full HD (1080p).  
• Wallmountable.  
NOTE: The cable length depends on the characteristics and quality of the cables.  
Higher resolutions and longer transmission distances require low-skew  
cables (<25 ns/100 m) for best performance. We recommend using solid  
core CAT6 cable.  
2.2.3 Additional Features for VSPX-HDMI-RX  
• Extends up to 200 feet (60 m) over CATx cable using HD (720p/1080i).  
• Extends up to 130 feet (40 m) over CATx cable using Full HD (1080p).  
• Wallmountable.  
NOTE: The cable length depends on the characteristics and quality of the cables.  
Higher resolutions and longer transmission distances require low-skew  
cables (<25 ns/100 m) for best performance. We recommend using solid  
core CAT6 cable.  
2.2.4 Additional Features for VSPX-HDMI-CSRX  
• Regenerates and outputs the HDMI signal.  
• Support for stereo audio analog or 7.1ch audio via HDMI interface.  
• Extends up to 200 feet (60 m) (720p/1080i) over CATx cable.  
• Extends up to 130 feet (40 m) (1080p) over CATx cable.  
• Up to three layers of cascaded units can be used to reach a total distance of  
up to 393 feet (120 m).  
• Wallmountable.  
NOTE: The cable length depends on the characteristics and quality of the cables.  
Higher resolutions and longer transmission distances require low-skew  
cables (<25 ns/100 m) for best performance. We recommend using solid  
core CAT6 cable.  
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Chapter 2: Overview  
2.3 What’s Included  
Your package should include the following items. If anything is missing or  
damaged, contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500  
2.3.1 VSPX-HDMI1X4-TX  
• (1) 1X4 Transmitter (VSPX-HDMI1X4-TX)  
• (1) 5-VDC, international 4-A in-line power supply unit with US power cord  
• (2) mounting screws  
• This user’s manual  
2.3.2 VSPX-HDMI-RX  
• (1) Receiver (VSPX-HDMI-RX)  
• (1) 5-VDC, international 4-A in-line power supply unit with US power cord  
• (2) mounting screws  
• This user‘s manual  
2.3.3 VSPX-HDMI-CSRX  
• (1) Cascadable Receiver (VSPX-HDMI-CSRX)  
• (1) 5-VDC, international 4-A in-line power supply unit with US power cord  
• (2) mounting screws  
• This user’s manual  
2.4 Hardware Description  
2.4.1 1 x 4 Transmitter (VSPX-HDMI1X4-TX)  
Figures 2-1, 2-2, and 2-3 show the front, back, and top panels of the transmitter.  
Table 2-1 describes its components.  
1
2
Figure 2-1. Transmitter’s front panel.  
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Figure 2-2. Transmitter’s back panel.  
7
8
9
10  
Figure 2-3. Transmitter’s top panel.  
 
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Table 2-1. Transmitter’s components.  
Number Component  
Description  
ON when power to the unit is on.  
OFF when power is off.  
1
2
Power LED  
Signal LED  
ON when HDMI source signal is  
detected.  
OFF when no HDMI signal is detected.  
+5 VDC power  
Connects to 5 VDC, 4 A interlocking  
power adapter.  
3
4
5
6
connector  
HDMI input  
connector  
Connects to HDMI source.  
Links to HDMI output for local monitor.  
CATx output 1–4  
HDMI output  
connector  
(4) RJ-45  
connectors  
7
SW1  
SW2  
SW3  
SW4  
2D/3D mode  
Audio mode  
HD mode  
8
9
10  
Learn EDID mode  
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2.4.2 Receiver (VSPX-HDMI-RX)  
Figures 2-4 and 2-5 show the front and back panels of the receiver. Table 2-2  
describes its components.  
1
2
3
4
Figure 2-4. Receiver’s front panel.  
5
6
Figure 2-5. Receiver’s back panel.  
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Table 2-2. Receiver’s components.  
Number Component  
Description  
Interlocking  
power jack  
Connects to +5 VDC power supply  
unit.  
1
2
3
4
Power LED  
Lights when power is on.  
Interconnect.  
RJ-45 connector  
Power LED  
Lights when power is on.  
Adjust the 8-level equalization control  
to the received HDMI male-male cable.  
The HDMI signal level varies from 0  
(strongest) to 7 (weakest) for  
respective transmission length from  
longest possible range to short  
5
8-position switch distance. Adjust the signal level from 7  
to 0 and stop turning the rotary switch  
when the audio/video is playing  
normally. Inappropriate signal level  
setting may cause an over-power  
condition that could damage the  
converter.  
HDMI output  
connector  
Connect to an HDMI display with  
an HDMI male-male cable.  
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Chapter 2: Overview  
2.4.3 Cascadable Receiver (VSPX-HDMI-CSRX)  
Figures 2-6 and 2-7 show the front and back panels of the cascadable receiver.  
Table 2-3 describes its components.  
1
Figure 2-6. Cascadable receiver’s front panel.  
9
10  
11 12  
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Figure 2-7. Cascadable receiver’s back panel.  
Table 2-3. Cascadable receiver’s components.  
Number Component  
Description  
1
Power LED  
Lights when power to the unit is on.  
ON when HDMI signal is detected.  
OFF when DVI signal is detected.  
2
HDMI/DVI LED  
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Chapter 2: Overview  
Table 2-3 (Continued). Cascadable receiver’s components.  
Number Component  
Description  
Adjust the 16-level equalization control  
corresponding to the transmission  
distance of receiving HDMI signals. For  
surround sound audio output, adjust  
from 0 to 7 (longest-to-shortest  
transmission length). For stereo audio  
output, adjust from 8 to F (longest-to-  
shortest transmission length). We  
recommend adjusting from 7 to 0 or  
from F to 8 to find the optimal visual  
result. Adjust the signal level from 7 to  
0 or F to 8 and stop turning the rotary  
switch when the audio/video is playing  
normally. Inappropriate signal level  
setting may cause an over-power  
condition that could damage the  
converter.  
16-level rotary  
control switch  
3
RJ-45 signal  
input  
4
Interconnect input.  
3.5-mm  
5
Audio out: plug in a local speaker here.  
connector  
Connect to a local HDMI display with  
an HDMI male-male cable here, or link  
to another cascadable receiver for  
cascading.  
HDMI output  
connector  
6
RJ-45 signal  
output  
7
Interconnect output.  
Interlocking  
power jack  
Connects to +5 VDC, 4A power supply  
unit.  
8
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Table 2-3 (Continued). Cascadable receiver’s components.  
Number Component  
Description  
9
Link LED  
Lights when a link is present.  
10  
11  
12  
Link LED  
Lights when a link is present.  
Power LED  
Power LED  
Lights when power to the port is on.  
Lights when power to the port is on.  
2.5 Application Diagrams  
Figures 2-8 through 2-10 show typical application diagrams for the transmitter,  
receiver, and cascadable receiver.  
VSPX-HDMI1X4-TX  
VSPX-HDMI-RX  
HDMI source  
Local HDMI  
monitor  
HDMI output  
monitor  
Figure 2-8. Connection diagram #1.  
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HDMI monitor  
iCOMPEL™  
VSPX-HDMI-CSRX  
CATx cable  
CATx cable  
130 ft. (40 m)  
130 ft. (40 m)  
VSPX-HDMI1X4-TX  
Local HDMI  
output monitor  
VSPX-HDMI-RX  
CATx cable  
130 ft. (40 m)  
HDMI monitor  
VSPX-HDMI-RX  
VSPX-HDMI-RX  
HDMI monitor  
Figure 2-10. Connection diagram #3.  
HDMI monitor  
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Chapter 3: Configuration  
3. Configuration  
3.1 Switch Settings on the Transmitter  
Figure 3-1 shows the VSPX-HDMI1X4-TX transmitter board’s switch locations.  
Table 3-1 describes the switches’ settings.  
1
2
3
4
Figure 3-1. Switches on the transmitter board.  
Table 3-1. Transmitter board’s switch settings.  
Left  
DIP switch  
Number Name  
Position  
Setting  
Right Position  
Setting  
1
2
3
4
Video mode  
Audio mode  
HD mode  
2D display  
2 ch  
3D display  
7.1 ch  
720p  
1080p  
EDID mode  
EDID learn  
Default EDID  
NOTE: Instant switching is enabled only when the video and audio setting of the  
source has been adjusted to Auto or Passthrough.  
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Chapter 3: Configuration  
3.2 EDID Learning  
1. Power on the transmitter. Connect the display that you want to learn the  
EDID to the HDMI output connector.  
2. To learn the display’s EDID for the source device connected to the HDMI  
output on the transmitter, set EDID mode to the left position. Power on the  
transmitter and wait for about five seconds to complete the EDID learning  
process.  
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Chapter 4: Installation  
4. Installation  
To broadcast HDMI signals to four remote displays with a local port, follow  
these instructions.  
1. Turn off all devices, including sources and displays.  
2. Connect an HDMI source (such as a Blu-ray disc player) to the HDMI port on  
the transmitter.  
3. Connect the receivers via CAT5/5e/6 cables to each HDMI signal output port.  
4. Connect the local HDMI equipped monitor.  
5. Set EDID DIP switch settings of the transmitter according to your displays  
(Chapter 3).  
6. If the monitor’s resolution or refresh rate differs from the extender’s built in  
EDID settings, set DIP switch to EDID learning to copy the EDID from the local  
monitor (Section 3.2).  
7. Plug in the 5-VDC, 4-A power supplies.  
8. Power on the HDMI displays.  
9. Power on the HDMI source device.  
10. If you see a flickering or blinking image on the remote displays, adjust the  
rotary control switch on the receivers to adjust the video signal strength  
(see Table 2-2 or 2-3).  
11. If you are installing several VSPX-HDMI-CSRX units in a cascade setup,  
always start by adjusting signal strength on the unit nearest the transmitter,  
and move on to the adjacent units.  
VSPX-HDMI1X4-TX  
VSPX-HDMI-RX  
HDMI source  
Local HDMI  
monitor  
HDMI output  
monitor  
Figure 4-1. Connection diagram.  
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Chapter 5: Pin Definitions  
5. Pin Definitions  
5.1 HDMI  
Figure 5-1. HDMI female connector.  
Table 5-1. HDMI connector pinout.  
Pin Signal  
Pin  
Signal  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
TMDS Data2+  
11  
TMDS Clock Shield  
TMDS Data2 Shield  
TMDS Data2-  
12  
13  
14  
TMDS Clock  
CEC  
TMDS Data1+  
Reserved (not connected)  
TMDS Data 1 Shield 15  
SCL  
TMDS Data1-  
16  
17  
18  
19  
SDA  
TMDS Data0+  
TMDS Data0 Shield  
TMDS Data0-  
TMDS Clock+  
DC/CEC Ground  
+5 V Power  
Hot Plug Detect  
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Chapter 5: Pin Definitions  
5.2 RJ-45/CATx  
Figure 5-2. RJ-45 connector.  
Table 5-2. RJ-45 CATx TIA/EIA-568B  
connector pinout.  
T568A  
Pin Pair  
T568B  
Pair  
T568A Color  
T568B Color  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
3
3
2
1
1
2
4
4
White-Green  
2
White-Orange  
Green  
2
3
1
1
3
4
4
Orange  
White-Orange  
Blue  
White-Green  
Blue  
White-Blue  
Orange  
White-Blue  
Green  
White-Brown  
Brown  
White-Brown  
Brown  
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Chapter 6: Performance Guide  
6. Performance Guide for HDMI Over Category 5/6 Cable  
Transmission  
Table 6-1. Cable performance guide.  
Performance Rating  
Type of CAT5/6 Cable  
Wiring  
Shielding  
CAT5  
CAT5e CAT6  
Unshielded (UTP) ***  
*****  
***  
**  
*****  
****  
**  
Solid  
Shielded (STP)  
Unshielded (UTP)  
Shielded (STP)  
***  
*
Stranded  
*
*
**  
Termination  
Use EIA/TIA-568-B termination.  
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Chapter 7: Troubleshooting  
7. Troubleshooting  
7.1 Contacting Black Box  
If you determine that your transmitter, receiver, or cascadable receiver is  
malfunctioning, do not attempt to alter or repair the unit. It contains no  
user-serviceable parts. Contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500 or  
Before you do, make a record of the history of the problem. We will be able to  
provide more efficient and accurate assistance if you have a complete  
description, including:  
• the nature and duration of the problem.  
• when the problem occurs.  
• the components involved in the problem.  
• any particular application that, when used, appears to create the problem or  
make it worse.  
7.2 Shipping and Packaging  
If you need to transport or ship your transmitter, receiver, or cascadable receiver:  
• Package it carefully. We recommend that you use the original container.  
• If you are returning the unit, make sure you include everything you received  
with it. Before you ship for return or repair, contact Black Box to get a Return  
Authorization (RA) number.  
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Tech support the  
way it should be.  
Great tech support is just 30 seconds away  
at 724-746-5500 or blackbox.com.  
About Black Box  
Black Box provides an extensive range of networking and infrastructure  
products. You’ll find everything from cabinets and racks and power and surge  
protection products to media converters and Ethernet switches all supported  
by free, live 24/7 Tech support available in 30 seconds or less.  
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