*Preferred Wireless for HDMI 5 GHz Short Range EXT-WHD-1080P-SR-TX EXT-WHD-1080P-SR-RX User Manual Release A3
Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this product near water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Do not install or place this product near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9.
FCC Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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Operating Notes • The Gefen Syner-G Software Suite is a free downloadable application from Gefen that provides firmware upgrades for this product. Always make sure that the Wireless for HDMI 5 GHz Short Range is running the latest firmware. • The maximum extension distance for this product is 33 feet (10 meters) with a clear line-of-sight. Obstructions such as walls and furniture, and RF interference may reduce performance and reception distance.
Features and Packing List Features • Wireless extension of HDMI up to 33 feet (10 meters) • Supports resolutions up to 1080p Full HD, up to 7.1 channels of LPCM digital audio, and up to 5.
Features and Packing List Packing List The Wireless for HDMI 5 GHz Short Range ships with the items listed below. The packing contents for each product are listed below. If any of these items are not present in the box when you first open it, immediately contact your dealer or Gefen. EXT-WHD-1080P-SR • • • • • • • • • • 1 x Wireless for HDMI 5 GHz Short Range (Sender unit) 1 x Wireless for HDMI 5 GHz Short Range (Receiver unit) 1 x 5 ft HDMI cable (M-M) 2 x 5 ft USB-to-Mini B cable 1 x 1.
Table of Contents 1 Getting Started Introduction............................................................................................................ 2 Sender Unit.................................................................................................... 2 Receiver Unit.................................................................................................. 4 IR Remote Control.........................................................................................
Wireless for HDMI 5 GHz Short Range 1 Getting Started
Introduction Page Title Getting Started Sender Unit 2 1 3 4 2 1 4 1 4 page | 2
Getting Started Introduction Page Title ID Name Description 1 HDMI connector Connect this end of the Sender unit to the HDMI port on the HD source. 2 Mini-B USB port This port is used to power the Sender unit. Connect the included USB to mini-B cable from this port to the USB port on the computer or connect the included power supply directly to this port. 3 LED indicator Displays the current state of the Sender unit.
Introduction Page Title Getting Started Receiver Unit ® 1 Power Indicator ® Info 2 Power Indicator Link 3 Info ® Link Power Indicator Wireless for HDMI Info 5 GHz R Link Wireless for HDMI 5 GHz R 4 5 6 HDMI 7 IR IN Wireless for HDMI 5 GHz R HDMI IR IN HDMI IR IN 8 9 page | 4
Introduction Getting Started 8 ID Name Description 1 Power Indicator Press this button to power-on or power-off the Receiver unit. 2 Info Press this button to display the info screen on the connected display. 3 Link This LED indicator displays the current video status. See LED Indicator Messages (page 33) for more information on LED messages. The LED indicator, below the Link indicator, is not used. 4 Mini-B USB port Connect the included power supply to this port.
Introduction Getting Started IR Remote Control 1 5 IR Sender IR Sender Input Input OK OK 2 4 3 *Preferred - + + - + 6 *Preferred ® ® RMT-WHD-1080P - RMT-WHD-1080P + - ID Name Description 1 IR This button is not used. 2 Input This button is not used. 3 ▲, ▼, ◄, ► Press these buttons to select the desired option in the Information Window. 4 OK Press this button to accept the current change within the OSD.
Introduction Getting Started Installing the Batteries Warning! Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. Sender 1. Push and pull-up the tab at bottom of the IR remote to remove the battery cover. 2. Make sure that the batteries are installed with the correct polarity, as shown in the illustration, below. Always use two 1.5V AAA-type batteries. 3. Replace the battery cover.
Getting Started Installation Connection Instructions The maximum extension distance for this product is 33 feet (10 meters) with a clear line-of-sight. Obstructions such as walls and furniture, and RF interference may reduce performance and reception distance. This product operates in the 5 GHz RF region, and features a specific number of channels. For number and location of these channels, see the user manual.
Getting Started Installation Sample Wiring Diagram HDMI CABLE IR Presentation Source with HDMI output EXT-WHD-1080P-SR Sender unit EXT-WHD-1080P-SR Receiver unit (Up to 33 feet) HDMI Display IR Extender EXT-WHD-1080P-SR page | 9
Wireless for HDMI 5 GHz Short Range 2 Basic Operation
Basic Operation The Linking Process Once the power supplies are connected, the Sender and Receiver unit(s) will begin the linking process. During this time, the LED indicator on the Power Indicator and Link LED indicator will flash blue for approximately 10 - 15 seconds. After this time, the source will be shown on the display that is connected to the Receiver unit. Figure 2.1 - LED indicators flash blue during the linking process.
Basic Operation The Linking Process Figure 2.2 - LED indicators are solid blue solid blue when linked. An information window will be shown, in the upper-left corner of the display, for a few seconds after the Sender and Receiver unit are successfully linked. This window can be displayed at anytime by pressing the Info button on the Receiver unit. HDMI CH1 1920x1080 See Getting Source Information (page 14) for more information.
Basic Operation Getting Source Information 1. To display the information window, do one of the following: ►► Press the Info button on the Receiver unit OR ►► Press the button on the back of the Sender unit.
Basic Operation Getting Source Information 2. Information, similar to the following, will be shown on the display connected to the Receiver unit. HDMI CH2 1920x1080 = OFF Link icon Input Channel Resolution HDMI CH2 1920x1080 = OFF The Link icon indicates that the Receiver unit is connected to the Sender unit and is passing A/V data. See LED Indicator Messages (page 33) for more information on status icons. The input port (HDMI) is indicated, along with the channel and output resolution.
Basic Operation Using Multiple Sender Units Registering Sender Units If purchasing additional Sender units, each Sender unit must be registered with a Receiver unit in order for the Sender unit to communicate with the Receiver unit. Up to eight Sender units can be registered to a Receiver unit. In the example, below, Sender unit S1 is already registered with the Receiver unit, allowing both Sender unit S1 and the Receiver unit to communicate. We will be adding Sender unit S2.
Basic Operation Using Multiple Sender Units 4. Point the IR remote control at the IR sensor (or the IR extender) of the Receiver unit. 5. Press the Sender button on the included IR remote control. 6. The Select Transmitter window will be displayed. IR Select Transmitter 1080PSRS Setup Sender Input OK *Preferred ® RMT-WHD-1080P 7. Press the ▼ button on the IR remote control to highlight the Setup option. Select Transmitter 1080PSRS Setup 8. Press the OK button. 9.
Basic Operation Using Multiple Sender Units 10. Press the OK button. 11. The display will go black and the following message will be displayed as the Receiver unit searches for additional Sender units. Searching..... 12. Press and hold the button on the back of the Sender unit until the LED indicator begins flashing slowly. Press and hold Flashes slowly 13. Release the button.
Basic Operation Using Multiple Sender Units 14. The Power Indicator LED indicator on the Receiver unit will slowly flash bright magenta, indicating that it is in register mode. ® Power Indicator Info Link Flashes magenta Wireless for HDMI 5 GHz R HDMI IR IN 15. If a new Sender unit has been found, the registration process will begin: Adding 1080PSRS ►► To cancel the searching process, press the Sender button on the IR remote control.
Using Multiple Sender Units Basic Operation 17. Once the pairing has completed, all Sender and Receiver units will automatically reboot and begin the linking process. 18. The registration process is now complete and the new Sender unit is ready for use.
Basic Operation Using Multiple Sender Units Selecting a Sender Unit Use this feature to switch between multiple Sender units. 1. Point the IR remote control at IR sensor (or the IR extender) of the Receiver unit. 2. Press the Sender button on the IR remote control. 3. The list of available Sender units will be displayed within the Select Transmitter window. IR Sender Select Transmitter 1080PSRS 1080PSRS Input OK Setup *Preferred ® RMT-WHD-1080P 4.
Basic Operation Using Multiple Sender Units 7. After about 10 seconds, the image from the source device on the selected Sender unit will appear on the display.
Basic Operation Using Multiple Sender Units Changing the Name of a Sender Unit This feature allows the default name of a Sender unit, in the list, to be modified. 1. Point the IR remote control at IR sensor (or the IR extender) of the Receiver unit. 2. Press the Sender button. 3. The list of available Sender units will be displayed within the Select Transmitter window. IR Select Transmitter 1080PSRS 1080PSRS Sender Input OK Setup *Preferred ® RMT-WHD-1080P 4.
Basic Operation Using Multiple Sender Units 5. Press the OK button. 6. The Setup window will be displayed. The Add New Transmitter option will be highlighted. 7. Press the ▼ button on the IR remote control to highlight the Modify Transmitter Name option. Setup Add New Transmitter Remove Transmitter Modify Transmitter Name Return 8. Press the OK button. 9. The first item in this list will be highlighted. Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight the desired Sender unit to be edited.
Basic Operation Using Multiple Sender Units 12. The first character in the name will be highlighted with a cursor, as shown below. 1080PSRS _ ►► Use the ◄ or ► buttons to move the cursor forward and backward within the name. ►► Press the IR button, on the IR remote control, to erase the current character. When the character is erased, the remaining characters will be shifted to the left as shown: 080PSRS _ ►► Use the ▲ or ▼ button to select the desired character.
Basic Operation Using Multiple Sender Units Removing Sender Units When a Sender unit is removed (unregistered), it will be removed from the Receiver unit and no longer be recognized. 1. Point the IR remote control at IR sensor (or the IR extender) of the Receiver unit. 2. Press the Sender button on the IR remote control. 3. The Select Transmitter window will be displayed. IR Select Transmitter 1080PSRS 1080PSRS2 Sender Input OK Setup *Preferred ® RMT-WHD-1080P 4.
Using Multiple Sender Units Basic Operation Setup Add New Transmitter Remove Transmitter Modify Transmitter Name Return 7. Press the ▼ button on the IR remote control to highlight the Remove Transmitter option. Setup Add New Transmitter Remove Transmitter Modify Transmitter Name Return 8. Press the OK button. 9. The Remove Registered Transmitter window will be displayed. Remove Registered Transmitter 1080PSRS 1080PSRS2 Return 10. The first item in this list will be highlighted.
Basic Operation Using Multiple Sender Units 11. Press the OK button. 12. The selected Sender unit will be removed from the list. Removing 1080PSRS2 .... 13. Once the Sender has been removed, select the Sender to be used. See Selecting a Sender Unit (page 21) for more information. Note that if the only remaining Sender unit is removed from the list, then at least one Sender unit must be added to the list. See Registering Sender Units (page 16) for more information.
Wireless for HDMI 5 GHz Short Range 3 Appendix
Appendix Surface-mounting Instructions The Receiver unit can be mounted to any flat surface, using the included wall anchors and screws. 1. Drill two pilot holes for the Receiver unit, using the following measurement. 1.8 in. 2. Insert the suppled wall anchors into the holes. 3. Insert the screws into each wall anchor. Make sure to leave at least 1/8” for mounting the Receiver unit. 4. Place the Receiver unit behind the head of each screw and slide to lock in place.
Appendix LED Indicator Messages The LED indicators on the Sender and Receiver unit provides basic information on the current state of the Wireless for HDMI 5 GHz Short Range. Table 3.1 - Sender unit LED indicators Status Description Power Indicator LED is off • No power supplied to the Sender unit. Make sure the power supply is connected to the Sender unit. Power Indicator LED is solid blue • Power supplied to the Sender unit. • Sender unit is linked to Receiver unit.
Appendix LED Indicator Messages Table 3.2 - Receiver unit LED indicators Status Description ® Power LED is off • Power Indicator Info No power supplied to the Receiver unit. Make sure the power supply is connected to the Sender unit. Link ® Power Indicator LED is solid blue Power Indicator • Power supplied to the Receiver unit. • The Receiver unit is linked to the Sender unit.
Appendix Icon Messages The following table lists the icon messages that are used and their meaning. Table 3.3 - Icon messages Message Description Initial power-up • This icon is displayed when the Sender and Receiver unit are both powered and attempting to link with one another. Searching available channels • These two icons will flash, alternately. No input from selected source. • Make sure the source is powered and connected to the active HDMI input.
Appendix Supported Resolutions The following table lists all available resolutions and timings that are supported by the Wireless for HDMI 5 GHz Short Range. VESA timings are only supported when using DVI. Table 3.4 - Supported SD, HD, and VESA timings Resolution Timings 480p • 640 x 480 @ 59.94 / 60 Hz • 720 x 480 @ 59.94 Hz • 720 x 480 @ 60 Hz 576p • 720 x 576 @ 50 Hz 720p • 1280 x 720 @ 50 Hz • 1280 x 720 @ 59.94 / 60 Hz • 1920 x 1080 @ 50 Hz • 1920 x 1080 @ 59.
Appendix Specifications Supported Formats Resolutions (max.) • 1080p Full HD HDMI (Sender) • 1 x HDMI Type A 19-pin, female HDMI (Receiver) • 1 x HDMI Type A 19-pin, female Power Connector (Sender) • 1 x USB Mini-B Power Connector (Receiver) • 1 x USB Mini-B IR In (Receiver) • 1 x 2.
Appendix Specifications Physical Dimensions (W x H x D) • • 1.2” x 0.65” x 3.2” (30mm x 16mm x 80mm) (Sender) 3.8 x 1.4” x 3.8” (95mm x 35mm x 95mm) (Receiver) Unit Weight • • 0.06 lbs (0.03 kg) (Sender) 0.3 lbs (0.15 kg) (Receiver) Shipping Weight • • 1.9 lbs (0.9 kg) (EXT-WHD-1080P-SR) 0.6 lbs (0.
Appendix Index C P Connection Instructions 8 Packing List vii F R FCC Statement iii Features vi Receiver Unit 4 HDMI, port 5 Info, button 5 IR In 5 IR sensor 5 Link, indicator 5 Mini-B USB, port 5 Power Indicator 5 Tripod connector 5 USB, port 5 Registering Sender Units 16 register mode 19 Register mode 33, 34 Resolutions, supported 36 G Getting Source Information 14 I Installation 8 IR Remote Control 6 Battery cover 6 Cursor, buttons 6 Input, button 6 Installing the Batteries 7 IR, button 6 OK, b
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