VL-EX150MU-1
18Gbps HDBaseT Extender with USB 2.0 150m
VER 1.0
User Manual
VL-EX150MU-1 18Gbps HDBaseT Extender with USB 2.0 150m
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For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully before connecting, operating or adjusting this product. Please keep this manual for future reference.
Surge protection device recommended
This product contains sensitive electrical components that may be damaged by electrical spikes, surges, electric shocks, lightning strikes, etc. The use of surge protection systems is highly recommended to protect and extend the life of your equipment.
Introduction
This 18Gbps HDBaseT Extender can extend HDMI signal, bi-directional IR control signal, and USB KVM signal to a distance up to 150m via a single CAT6 cable. This product converts HDMI signal to standard HDBaseT signal and transmits it through a LAN cable. It can easily control the signal source device or display device from the remote end through a bi-directional IR signal pass-through function. Video resolution up to 4K2K@60Hz YUV 4:4:4.
It also supports USB 2.0 transmission and POC function.
The extender can be widely used in other fields such as video conference systems, multimedia signal broadcasting, HDMI signal extension, etc.
Features
☆ HDMI 2.0b and HDCP 2.2 compliant
☆ Support 18Gbps video bandwidth
☆ Support video resolution up to 4K2K@60Hz YUV 4:4:4
☆ The transmission distance can be extended up to 492ft / 150m at the resolution of 1080P@60Hz, or 394ft / 120m at 4K2K@60Hz 4:4:4 via a single CAT6 cable
☆ Support bi-directional IR signal and USB KVM signal pass-through
☆ Support bi-directional POC (Power over Cable) function
☆ Support USB 2.0 transmission
☆ EDID management
☆ Compact design for easy and flexible installation
Package Contents
- 1 x 18Gbps HDBaseT Extender (Transmitter)
- 1 x 18Gbps HDBaseT Extender (Receiver)
- 1 x IR Blaster cable (1.5 meters)
- 1 x IR Wideband Receiver cable (1.5 meters)
- 4 x Mounting Ears
- 8 x Machine Screws (KM3*4)
- 1 x 24V/1A Locking Power Supply
- 1x User Manual
Specifications
| Technical | |
| HDMI Compliance | HDMI 2.0b |
| HDCP Compliance | HDCP 2.2 |
| Video Bandwidth | 18Gbps |
| Video Resolution | Up to 4K2K@60Hz YUV 4:4:4 |
| USB Compliance | USB 2.0 |
| IR Level | 5Vp-p |
| IR Frequency | Wideband 20K-60KHz |
| Transmission Distance | 1080P@60–150m, 4K60 –120m |
| Color Space | RGB 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:2:2, YCbCr 4:2:0 |
| Color Depth | 8-bit, 10-bit, 12-bit (1080P) 8-bit (4K60) 8-bit, 10-bit, 12-bit (4K24/30) |
| HDR | HDR, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG |
| Audio Format | LPCM 7.1CH, Dolby True HD and DTS-HD Master |
| ESD Protection | Human body model — ±8kV (Air-gap discharge) & ±4kV (Contact discharge) |
| Connection | |
|
Transmitter | Input: 1×HDMI IN [Type A, 19-pin female]1×IR IN [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack] 1×SERVICE [Micro- USB jack] 1×USB [USB-B, 4-pin female] Output: 1×HDBT OUT [RJ45] 1×IR OUT [3.5mm Stereo Mini jack] |
| Receiver | Input: 1×HDBT IN [RJ45 with light] 1×IR IN [3.5mm Stereo Mini jack] 1×SERVICE [Micro-USB jack] Output: 1×HDMI OUT [Type A, 19-pin female]1×IR OUT [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack] 2×USB 2.0 [USB-A, 4-pin female] |
| Mechanical | |
| Housing | Metal Enclosure |
| Color | Black |
| Dimensions | Transmitter / Receiver:140mm (W)×65mm (D)×18mm (H) |
| Weight | Transmitter: 245g, Receiver: 249g |
| Power Supply | DC 24V/1A; Support bi-directional POC function |
| Power Consumption | 13.2W (Max.) |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C ~ 40°C / 32°F ~ 104°F |
| Storage Temperature | -20°C ~ 60°C / -4°F ~ 140°F |
| Relative Humidity | 20~90% RH (non-condensing) |
Operation Controls and Functions
5.1 Transmitter Panel

| No. | Name | Function Description |
| 1 | PWR LED | The red LED is on when the Transmitter is powered on. |
| 2 | EDID DIP switch | Used for audio EDID setting (dial to COPY by default). COPY: Copy the EDID of the HDMI OUT port of the Receiver.STD: Default 1080P 2CH |
| 3 | SERVICE | Firmware update port. |
| 4 | DC 24V | DC 24V/1A power input port. Note that the extender supports POC function, which means that either Transmitter or Receiver is connected to a 24V/1A power supply, the otherdoesn’t need a power supply. |
| 5 | HDBT OUT | HDBT output port, connecting to the HDBT IN port of the Receiver with CAT6 cable. |
| 6 | Link Signal Indicator (Green) | ▪ Illuminating: Transmitter and Receiver are in good connection status. ▪ Flashing: Transmitter and Receiver are in poor connection status. ▪ Dark: Transmitter and Receiver are not connected. |
| 7 | Data Signal Indicator (Yellow) | ▪ Illuminating: HDMI signal with HDCP. ▪ Flashing: HDMI signal without HDCP. ▪ Dark: No HDMI signal. |
| 8 | HDMI IN | HDMI signal input port, connecting to HDMI source device such as DVD play or Set Top Box. |
| 9 | IR IN | Connect to IR receiver cable, the IR receive signal will emit to the IR OUT port of the Receiver. |
| 10 | IR OUT | Connect to IR blaster cable, the IR emit signal is from the IR IN port of the Receiver. |
| 11 | PC | USB-B port, connecting to PC. |
5.2 Receiver Panel

| No. | Name | Function Description |
| 1 | Power LED | The power LED is on when the Receiver is powered on. |
| 2 | SERVICE | Firmware update port. |
| 3 | DC 24V | DC 24V/1A power input port. Note that the extender supports POC function, it means that either Transmitter or Receiver is connected to 24V/1A power supply, the other doesn’t need power supply. |
| 4 | HDBT IN | HDBT input port, connecting to the HDBT OUT port of the Transmitter with CAT6 cable. |
| 5 | Link Signal Indicator (Green) | ▪ Illuminating: Transmitter and Receiver are in good connection status. ▪ Flashing: Transmitter and Receiver are in poor connection status. ▪ Dark: Transmitter and Receiver are not connected. |
| 6 | Data Signal Indicator (Yellow) | ▪ Illuminate: HDMI signal with HDCP. ▪ Flash: HDMI signal without HDCP. ▪ Dark: No HDMI signal. |
| 7 | HDMI OUT | HDMI signal output port, connecting to HDMI display device such as TV or monitor. |
| 8 | IR IN | Connect to the IR receiver cable. The IR signal will send to the IR OUT port of the Transmitter. |
| 9 | IR OUT | Connect to the IR blaster cable, the IR signal is from IR IN port of the Transmitter. |
| 10 | USB 2.0 ports | Two USB-A ports, connecting to USB 2.0 devices. (The maximum output current of a single USB 2.0 port is 500mA, exceeding which it will not work.) |
5.3 IR Pin Definition
IR Receiver and Blaster pin’s definition is as below:

Note:
When the angle between the IR receiver and the remote control is ± 45 °, the transmission distance is 0-5 meters.
When the angle between the IR receiver and the remote control is ± 90 °, the transmission distance is 0-8 meters.
Application Example

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