Extron electronic HFX 100 RX manual

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    68-2260-01 Rev. A 04 13 HFX 100 Tx and HFX 100 Rx HDMI Signal Extenders HFX 100 Series User Guide DVI & HDMI ®[...]

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    Safety Instructions • English W ARNING : This symbol, D , when used on the product, is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated danger ous voltage within the product’ s enclosure that may pr esent a risk of electric shock. A TTENTION: This symbol, I , when used on the product, is intended to alert the user of important operatin[...]

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    FCC Class A Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part15 of the FCC rules. The ClassA limits provide r easonable protection against harmful interfer ence when the equipment is operated in a commer cial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate rad[...]

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    Conventions Used in this Guide Notifications The following notifications are used in this guide: W ARNING: A warning indicates a situation that has the potential to result in death or severe injury . CAUTION: A caution indicates a situation that may result in minor injury . A TTENTION: Attention indicates a situation that may damage or destroy the [...]

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    v T echnical Publications Standar ds and Styles • Introduction HFX 100 • Contents v Contents Specifications Availability ..................................iv Introduction ............................................................ 1 About the HFX 100 Tx and HFX 100 Rx .............. 1 Features .................................................[...]

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    HFX 100 • Contents vi[...]

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    <Product Name> • <Section Title> 1 HFX 100 • Introduction 1 Intr oduction This guide describes the function, installation and operation of the HFX 100 Tx transmitter and HFX 100 Rx receiver . Unless otherwise stated, the terms “HFX 100,” “HDMI extender ,” and “extender” refer to both units. The term “transmitter” r e[...]

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    HFX 100 • Introduction 2 Application Diagram POWER 12V - - A MAX OUTPUT INPUT HFX 100 Tx POWER 12V - - A MAX HFX 100 Rx INPUT OUTPUT STANDBY/ON PQLS HDMI OPEN/CLOSE FL OFF USB Ext ron HF X 10 0 Tx Tr a nsmit te r Ext ron HF X 10 0 Rx Receiv er Blu-ra y Pl ay er HDMI HDMI Flat Pa ne l Displa y Up to 30 0m ( 98 4 ft ) on Multimod e Fibe r Figure 1.[...]

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    HFX 100 • Panels and Cabling 3 Panels and Cables This section discusses the features and cabling of: • Front Panel • HFX 100 Tx Rear Panel • HFX 100 Rx Rear Panel Fr ont Panel Both the T ransmitter and Receiver have identical front panels: Extr on Extr on a Figure 2. HFX 100 Tx and HFX 100 Rx Front Panel a Front Panel LED — light[...]

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    HFX 100 • Panels and Cabling 4 a 12 VDC power input — Connect the provided 12VDC power supply to the fr ont panel captive screw connectors. When power is pr ovided to the unit but ther e is no DVI input, the front panel lights amber . Back Panel Power Receptacle DC Power Cord Captive Screw Connector AC Power Cord Ground +12 VDC External Powe[...]

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    HFX 100 • Panels and Cabling 5 c Optical output connector — Connect one end of one multimode fiber optic cable (not provided) into this LC connector . The other end connects into the LC input connector on the HFX 100 Rx. The cable can be up to 984 feet (300 m) in length. CAUTION: • Possible Damage to Eyesight. The HFX 100 Tx outputs continuou[...]

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    HFX 100 • Panels and Cabling 6 c Optical input connector — Connect one end of the multimode fiber optic cable (not provided) into this LC connector . The other end connects into the LC output connector on the HFX 100 Tx. CAUTION: • Possible Damage to Eyesight. The HFX 100 Tx outputs continuous laser (Class 1 rated), which may be harmful and d[...]

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    HFX 100 • Installation 7 Installation T o install the HFX 100 extender , follow these instructions: 1. Mount the HFX 100 Tx and HFX 100 Rx in suitable locations (see page 9). 2. Connect the provided power supply to the HFX 100 Tx (see page 4). The fr ont panel LED lights amber . 3. Connect the provided power supply to the HFX 100 Rx (see page 5).[...]

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    HFX 100 • Reference Information 8 Refer ence Information This section provides information about: • Included Parts • Optional Accessories • Mounting Included Parts Because the HFX 100 Tx and HFX 100 Rx are compatible with other Extr on pr oducts, they are sold as individual units. Description Part Number HFX 100 Tx or HFX 100 Rx 60[...]

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    HFX 100 • Reference Information 9 Mounting Desktop Placement Attach the four provided rubber feet to the bottom of the HFX 100 transmitter or r eceiver and place it in any convenient location. Rack Mounting UL Guidelines for Rack Mounting The following Underwriters Laboratories (UL) guidelines are r elevant to the safe installation of these produ[...]

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