Gefen EXT-HDMI1.3-1FO - Manual (Page 6)

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OPERATION NOTES
READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR
OPERATING THE EXTENDER FOR HDMI 1.3 OVER ONE FIBER WITH IR
• IR data repeater functionality is single-directional. IR data can only be
transmitted from the Receiving unit back to the Sending unit. IR data cannot
be transmitted from the Sending unit to the Receiving unit.
• Use one SC-terminated multi-mode fi ber optic cable to operate the HDMI 1.3
Over One Fiber with IR.
• 1080p video may be extended up to 1000 feet (300m), depending on the
type of fi ber optic cable used. The following maximum extension distances
will be possible depending on the types of fi ber optic cabling that are used:
• 100m (330 ft) on 62.5/125 μm (OM1) multi-mode SC fi ber
• 300m (1000 ft) on 50/125 μm (OM3) multi-mode SC fi ber
• RS-232 data is bi-directional for direct commands and echo function or
status information.
IMPORTANT CALIBRATION PROCEDURE
These steps must be followed when setting up the Gefen Extender for HDMI 1.3
over one Fiber with IR
for the fi rst time.
• Connect the SC fi ber optic cable between the Sender unit and the Receiver
unit.
• Set DIP switch 3 on both the Sender unit and the Receiver unit to the OFF
position.
• Apply power to the source and to both the Sender and Receiver units. The
LED indicators on both the Sender unit and Receiver unit will alternate from
red to green during the calibration process. The calibration process can take
up to 120 seconds to complete.
• After the calibration process has fi nished, the LED indicators on both the
Sender unit and the Receiver unit will be solid green. Set DIP switch 3 to
the ON position on both the Sender unit and the Receiver unit to lock the
calibration settings.
NOTE:
When changing fi ber optic cables, the calibration procedure must be
repeated. See page 11 for details on the calibration procedure.