User Guide DVI & HDMI® HFX 100 Series HFX 100 Tx and HFX 100 Rx HDMI Signal Extenders 68-2260-01 Rev.
Safety Instructions Safety Instructions • English WARNING: This symbol, D, when used on the product, is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may present a risk of electric shock. ATTENTION: This symbol, I, when used on the product, is intended to alert the user of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature provided with the equipment.
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 reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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Contents Specifications Availability...................................iv Introduction............................................................ 1 About the HFX 100 Tx and HFX 100 Rx............... 1 Features.............................................................. 1 Application Diagram............................................ 2 Product Label...................................................... 2 Panels and Cables................................................. 3 Front Panel...................
HFX 100 • Contents vi
Introduction 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” refers to the HFX 100 Tx and the term “receiver” refers to the HFX 100 Rx.
Application Diagram Extron HFX 100 Tx Transmitter 00 X1 HF Tx WER PO V 12 MAX A -- UT TP OU T PU IN Up to 300m ( 984 ft ) on Multimode Fiber HDMI FL SE /CLO OFF Extron HFX 100 Rx Receiver USB OPEN I HDM PQLS BY/ON STAND Blu-ray Player 00 X1 HF WER PO V 12 MAX A -- Rx T PU IN UT TP OU HDMI Flat Panel Display Figure 1. Typical HFX 100 Application Product Label This label is affixed to the bottom of the unit.
Panels and Cables This section discusses the features and cabling of: • Front Panel • HFX 100 Tx Rear Panel • HFX 100 Rx Rear Panel Front Panel Both the Transmitter and Receiver have identical front panels: a Extron Figure 2. a HFX 100 Tx and HFX 100 Rx Front Panel Front Panel LED — lights amber if the unit (transmitter or receiver) is receiving power from the 12 VDC power supply. The Transmitter LED lights green if the unit is receiving a TMDS clock signal.
a 12 VDC power input — Connect the provided 12 VDC power supply to the front panel captive screw connectors. When power is provided to the unit but there is no DVI input, the front panel lights amber. Back Panel Power Receptacle POWER 12V 1.0A MAX DC Power Cord Captive Screw Connector Ground +12 VDC AC Power Cord Figure 4. External Power Supply (12 VDC, 1 A ) 12 VDC Power Connection to HFX 100 ATTENTION: • Always use a power supply provided by or specified by Extron.
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 continuous laser (Class 1 rated), which may be harmful and dangerous to the eyes; use with caution. Do not look into the rear panel fiber optic cable connector or into the fiber optic cable itself.
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 dangerous to the eyes; use with caution. Do not look into the rear panel fiber optic cable connector or into the fiber optic cable itself.
Installation To 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 front panel LED lights amber. 3. Connect the provided power supply to the HFX 100 Rx (see page 5). The front panel LED lights amber. 4. Connect the transmitter and receiver using a multimode fiber optic cable (see page 5). 5. Connect the HDMI display device to the HFX 100 Rx (see page 5).
Reference 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 Extron products, they are sold as individual units. Description Part Number HFX 100 Tx or HFX 100 Rx 60-1254-12 60-1254-13 12 VDC, 1A power supply 2-pole, 3.
Mounting Desktop Placement Attach the four provided rubber feet to the bottom of the HFX 100 transmitter or receiver and place it in any convenient location.
Extron Warranty Extron Electronics warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase.
