VLEX-HT2070R-TR 18Gbps HDBaseT Extender 70m with ARC
User Manual
VLEX-HT2070R-TR 18Gbps HDBaseT Extender 70m with ARC
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Introduction
This 18Gbps HDBaseT Extender can extend the HDMI signal, bi-directional IR control signal, ARC signal, and RS-232 control signal to a distance up to 70m / 230ft via a single CAT5e/6 cable. This product converts HDMI signal to standard HDBaseT signal and transmits it through a LAN cable. It can easily control the signal source devices or display devices from the remote end through a bi-directional IR signal pass-through function. Video resolution up to 4K2K @60Hz. It supports ARC and PoC functions.
The extender can be widely used in other fields such as video conference systems, multimedia signal broadcasting, HDMI signal extension, etc.
Features
- HDMI2.0b and HDCP 2.2 compliant
- Supports 18Gbps video bandwidth
- Supports video resolution up to 4K2K@60Hz RGB/YCbCr 4:4:4
- The transmission distance can be extended up to 70m / 230ft via a single CAT5e/6 cable
- Supports bi-directional IR and RS-232 control signal pass-through
- Supports ARC function, audio formats support Dolby 5.1, DTS 5.1, PCM2.0, etc.
- Advanced EDID management
- Supports PoC (Power over Cable) function
- 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)
- 2 x 3pin-3.81mm Phoenix Connectors (male)
- 4 x Mounting Ears
- 8 x Machine Screws
- 1 x 24V/1A Locking Power Adapter
- 1x User Manual
Specifications
| Technical | |
| HDMI Compliance | HDMI 2.0b |
| HDCP Compliance | HDCP 2.2 |
| Video Bandwidth | 18Gbps |
| Video Resolution | Up to 4K2K@60Hz RGB/YCbCr 4:4:4 |
| IR Level | 5Vp-p |
| IR Frequency | Wideband 20K-60KHz |
| Transmission Distance | 70m via a single CAT5e/6 cable |
| Color Space | RGB, YCbCr 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:2:2 |
| Color Depth | 8-bit, 10-bit, 12-bit (1080P) 8-bit (4K60) 8-bit, 10-bit, 12-bit (4K24130) |
| HDR | HDR, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG |
| Audio Formats | HDMI: LPCM 7.1CH, Dolby True HD, and DTS-HD Master Optical: Dolby 5.1, DTS 5.1, PCM 2.0 |
| Connection | |
| Transmitter | Input: 1xHDMI IN [TypeA, 19-pin female] Output: lxHIDBT OUT [RJ45] 1xSPDIF OUT Control: 1 xRS-232 [3pin-3.81 mm Phoenix connector] 1 xSERVICE [Micro-USB jack] 1xIR IN [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack] 1 xIR OUT [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack] |
| Receiver | Input: 1xHDBT IN [RJ45] 1xSPDIF IN Output: 1xHDMI OUT [TypeA, 19-pin female] Control: 1 xRS-232 [3pin-3.81 mm Phoenix connector] 1 xSERVICE [Micro-USB jack] 1 xIR IN [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack] lxIR OUT [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack] |
| Mechanical | |
| Housing | Metal Enclosure |
| Color | Black |
| Dimensions | Transmitter / Receiver:140mm (W)x65mm (D)x 18mm (H) |
| Weight | Transmitter: 235 g, Receiver: 239 g |
| Power Supply | DC 24V/1A; Support bi-directional PoC function |
| Power Consumption | 9.6 W (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 | Power 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 the PoC function. which means that either Transmitter or Receiver is connected to a 24V/lA power supply the other doesn’t need a power supply. |
| 5 | HDBT OUT | RJ45 connector for connecting the HDBT IN port of the Receiver with CAT5e/6 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: The transmitter and Receiver are not connected. |
| 7 | Data Signal Indicator (Orange) | •Illuminating: HDMI signal with HDCP. •Flashing: HDMI signal without HDCP. •Dark: No HDMI signal. |
| 8 | HDMI IN | HDMI signal input port. Connect to HDMI source device with HDMI cable. |
| No. | Name | Function Description |
| 9 | SPDIF OUT | Optical fiber audio signal output port. |
| 10 | IR IN | Connecting to the IR receiver cable, the IR receive signal will emit to the IR OUT port of the Receiver. |
| 11 | IR OUT | Connect to IR blaster cable: the IR emit signal is from the IR IN port of the Receiver. |
| 12 | RS-232 | 3-pin Phoenix connector for RS-232 command transmission. The RS-232 command will pass through between the Transmitter and Receiver. |
5.2 Receiver Panel 
| No. | Name | Function Description |
| 1 | Power LED | The red LED is on when the Transmitter is powered on. |
| 2 | AUDIO DIP switch | a When the HDMI IN port is connected to a signal source device with ARC function (e.g., Amplifier or Soundbar), the ARC function of the Extender is enabled: Switch to “HDMI ARC”: the audio returned from the HDMI OUT port of the Receiver will be output through the HDMI IN port and SPDIF OUT port of the Transmitter. Switch to “SPDIF IN”: the audio returned from the SPDIF IN port of the Receiver will be output through the HDMI IN port and SPDIF OUT port of the Transmitter. • When the HDMI IN port is connected to a standard signal source device, the ARC function of the Extender is disabled, a n d the audio from the SPDIF IN port of the Receiver will be output through the SPDIF OUT port of the Transmitter. |
| No. | Name | Function Description |
| 3 | SERVICE | Firmware update port. |
| 4 | DC 24V | DC 24V/1A power input port. Note that the extender supports the PoC function, which means that either Transmitter or Receiver is connected to a 24V/1A power supply; the other doesn’t need a power supply. |
| 5 | HDBT IN | RJ45 connector for connecting the HDBT OUT port of Transmitter with CAT6/6a 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: The transmitter and Receiver are not connected. |
| 7 | Data Signal Indicator (Orange) | •Illuminate HDMI signal with HDCP. •Flash: HDMI signal without HDCP. •Dark: No HDMI signal. |
| 8 | HDMI OUT | HDMI signal output port. Connect to HDMI display devices with HDMI cable. |
| 9 | SPDIF IN | Optical fiber audio signal input port. |
| 10 | IR IN | Connect to the IR receiver cable. The IR signal will send to the IR OUT port of the Transmitter. |
| 11 | IR OUT | Connect to the IR blaster cable; the IR signal is from the IR IN port of the Transmitter. |
| 12 | RS-232 | 3-pin Phoenix connector for RS-232 command transmission. The RS-232 command will pass through between the Transmitter and Receiver. |
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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