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Installation Guide
AT-HDR-EX-100CEA-TX
4K HDR HDBaseT Transmitter with Control and Ethernet
AT-HDR-EX-100CEA-TX
The Atlona AT-HDR-EX-100CEA-TX is a HDBaseT™ transmitter for 4K and high dynamic range
(HDR) content. It supports extension of 4K/UHD video @ 60 Hz with 4:4:4 chroma sampling plus
HDR data, multi-channel audio, Ethernet, control signals, and power up to 330 ft (100 m) over
Category 6/6A cable.
The HDR-EX-100CEA-TX is ideal for use with the AT-HDR-EX-100CEA-RX receiver for
transmitting 4K HDR in point-to-point applications. It can also be used with the AT-UHD-
CLSO-824 and AT-UHD-SW-5000ED for transmitting 4K/UHD @ 60 Hz 4:2:0 signals to the
switchers from a remote source.
IMPORTANT: Visit https://atlona.com/product/at-hdr-ex-100cea-tx for the latest
rmware updates and Installation Guide.
Package Contents
1 x AT-HDR-EX-100CEA-TX
2 x Mounting brackets
4 x Mounting screws
1 x 48V DC power supply
1 x 2-pin captive screw connector
1 x 5-pin captive screw connector
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LAN
HDMI OUTHDBaseT IN
TX TX RXRX P
IRRS-232
IN
OPTICAL
DC 48V HDMI IN LANHDBaseT OUTOPTICAL
TX TX RXRX
-
+
OUT
IRRS-232
POWER
LINKTEST
AT-HDR-EX-100CEA-TX
1. LINK
2. FW
3. TEST
4. 5V LOCK
UTILITY
POWER
LINK
AT-HDR-EX-100CEA-RX
FW
LAN
HDMI OUTHDBaseT IN
TX TX RXRX P
IRRS-232
IN
OPTICAL
DC 48V HDMI IN LANHDBaseT OUTOPTICAL
TX TX RXRX
-
+
OUT
IRRS-232
POWER
LINKTEST
AT-HDR-EX-100CEA-TX
1. LINK
2. FW
3. TEST
4. 5V LOCK
UTILITY
POWER
LINK
AT-HDR-EX-100CEA-RX
FW
Panel Descriptions
1 TEST
Quick and easy test for cables when used
with the AT-HDR-EX-100CEA-RX. Use
the button to start the test and the LED to
determine pass or fail.
2 UTILITY
Connect a mini-USB to USB-A cable from
this port to a computer for updating and
testing. Rotate the dial to set the unit into
dierent modes.
3 POWER and LINK LEDs
The power LED will illuminate green when
receiving power. The link LED will glow
yellow when signal is being sent/received
between the transmitter and the receiver.
4 DC 48V
Connect the included power supply to this
port.
5 OPTICAL OUT
This port is only available for audio pass
through when used with the AT-HDR-EX-
100CEA-RX.
6 RS-232 / IR
Connect the included 5-pin captive screw
connector to this port.
7 HDBaseT OUT
Connect an Ethernet cable from this port
to the HDBaseT input on a compatible
receiver.
8 HDMI IN
Connect an HDMI cable from this port to a
UHD/HD source.
9 LAN
Connect an Ethernet cable from this port
to a network switch.
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Pin out will be determined by the
RS-232 cable and connect as
RX (receive), TX (transmit) and
(Ground).
A 5-pin captive screw connector for control has been included. The rst two terminals are RS-
232 control with a shared ground with IR, the last two terminals are for IR.
The IR connector shares the ground
port with the RS-232 port and is both
a Transmitter (TX) and Receiver (RX).
For the transmitter, Atlona
recommends using the 3 meter IR
cable AT-IR-CS-TX.
Control
RS-232 IR
TX
RX
GND
GND RX
TX
GNDRX TX
-
+
The power cable will be white for the
positive connection and black for the
negative connection. These should be
placed in the corresponding captive
screw ports.
A 2-pin captive screw connector for the power supply has been included.
Power
-
+
+
-
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4. Mount the unit using the oval-shaped holes, on each mounting bracket. If using a drywall
surface, a #6 drywall screw is recommended.
NOTE: Mounting brackets can also be inverted to mount the unit under a table
or other at surface.
POWER
LINKTEST
AT-HDR-EX-100CEA-TX
1. LINK
2. FW
3. TEST
4. 5V LOCK
UTILITY
The AT-HDR-EX-100CEA-TX includes two mounting brackets and four mounting screws each,
which can be used to attach the units to any at surface.
1. Position one of the mounting brackets, as shown below, aligning the holes on the side of the
enclosure with one set of holes on the mounting bracket.
2. Use the enclosure screws to secure the mounting bracket to the enclosure.
3. Repeat the above steps to attach the second mounting bracket to the opposite side of the
unit.
Mounting Instructions
POWER
LINKTEST
AT-HDR-EX-100CEA-TX
1. LINK
2. FW
3. TEST
4. 5V LOCK
UTILITY
Included screws
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Refer to the tables below for recommended cabling when using Altona products with HDBaseT.
The green bars indicate the signal quality when using each type of cable. Higher-quality signals
are represented by more bars.
Cable Recommendation Guidelines
Core Shielding CAT5e CAT6 CAT6a CAT7
Solid UTP (unshielded) N/A
STP (shielded)
*Atlona recommends TIA/EIA 568-B termination for optimal performance.
Cable* Max. Distance @ 4K Max. Distance @ 1080p
CAT5e 295 feet (90 meters) 330 feet (100 meters)
CAT6 / CAT6a / CAT7 330 feet (100 meters) 330 feet (100 meters)
IMPORTANT: Stranded or patch cables are not recommended due to
performance issues.
1. Connect an AV source to the HDMI IN port on the transmitter.
2. Connect a display to the HDMI OUT port on the compatible receiver.
3. Connect an RJ45 cable, from the HDBaseT OUT port on the transmitter, to the HDBaseT
input of a compatible receiver.
4. Connect an Ethernet cable from the LAN port to a network switch or source (when receiving
Ethernet from the compatible receiver).
5. *Optional* Connect an RS-232 control system to the transmitter or connect an RS-232
source to be controlled by the compatible receiver’s RS-232.
6. *Optional* Connect an IR emitter to the TX and ground port. Connect an IR receiver to the
RX and ground port.
7. Connect the included 48 V DC power supply to the DC 48V port on the transmitter.
8. Connect the power supply to an available AC outlet.
Installation
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TEST
The HDR-EX-100CEA-TX has the ability to test the HDBaseT cable quality through the front
panel. Press the test button on the front panel of the transmitter to start the test.
Button:
• Blue Blinking: The test is running properly.
• Red Light: There is no signal for the test to check.
LED:
• No Light: There is no HDBaseT cable plugged in.
• Blinking: There is no HDBaseT signal coming through.
• Green: The HDBaseT cable is good.
• Yellow: One or two HDBaseT pairs are not working, reterminate
the cable.
• Red: Multiple pairs are not working. Reterminate the cable and if
the LED turns yellow or red again, replace the cable.
DC 48V
-
+
RS-232
RX TX
SS
HDBaseT OUT
HDMI IN
IR OUTIR IN
AT-HDR-EX-70C-TX
POWER
LINK
TEST
UTILITY
1. LINK
2. FW
3. TEST
4. 5V LOCK
Mode 1: Link
This is the default position of the dial and puts the unit into normal operation.
Mode 2: FW
This mode sets the transmitter into rmware updating mode. View Firmware Updating
instructions on the next page for manual updating.
DC 48V
-
+
RS-232
RX TX
SS
HDBaseT OUT
HDMI IN
IR OUTIR IN
AT-HDR-EX-70C-TX
POWER
LINKTEST
UTILITY
1. LINK
2. FW
3. TEST
4. 5V LOCK
UTILITY
The utility port and dial are used for updating rmware,
HDBaseT cable testing/debugging, and 5V lock. Use the Dial
to switch between modes.
NOTE: Before setting the unit to mode 3 (TEST), the Atlona Analyzer should be
downloaded from the resource tab located at:
https://atlona.com/product/at-hdr-ex-100cea-tx
NOTE: Test function only works when used with AT-HDR-EX-100CEA-RX.
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1. Open the Analyzer software.
2. Plug in the power supply of the transmitter.
3. Connect the receiver using an HDBaseT cable.
4. Connect an active source to the transmitter and an active display to the receiver. Set the
source to the highest resolution.
5. Set the Utility dial to 3.
6. Connect the transmitter’s Utility mini USB port to a PC using a mini USB to USB A cable.
7. Select the COM port in the Analyzer software and press the connect button.
8. Once connected, press the Start button. The link information and cable pairing test
results will display. Follow the instructions on the Analyzer software for any pair failures.
9. When complete, set the utility dial back to 1 or 4 for normal operation.
Mode 3: TEST
This mode sets the transmitter into HDBaseT testing and debugging mode. Firmware may also
be updated in this mode using the Atlona Analyzer software.
Quality Testing
1. Open the Analyzer software.
2. Select Debug from the top navigation.
3. Plug in the power supply of the transmitter.
4. Connect the receiver using an HDBaseT cable.
5. Connect an active source to the transmitter and an
active display to the receiver. Set the source to the
highest resolution
6. Set the Utility dial to 3.
7. Connect the transmitter’s Utility mini USB port to a PC
using a mini USB to USB A cable.
8. Select the COM port and press the connect button.
9. Press the Debug button. Information will appear in the box eld if there is any data that
can be logged. The log can be saved to the local computer if needed.
10. Set the dial back to 1 or 4 for normal operation.
Debug
Mode 4: 5V Lock
This mode sets the +5V and the HPD signal of the transmitter and receiver to high. This allows
the source and display to have a consistent connection, even if there are issues with the source
and display signals.
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Updating Firmware (manually)
1. Download the rmware .zip le from the rmware tab located at https://atlona.com/at-hdr-ex-
100cea-tx.
2. Unzip the .bin le to an easy to locate area of the local PC.
3. Set the Utility dial on the front of the unit to mode 2.
4. Connect the unit’s Utility mini USB port to a PC using a mini USB to USB A cable.
5. The PC should automatically detect the 100CEA and display the autorun options.
6. Select the view les in folder option. A new window will open.
7. If there are any les inside the folder, delete them, otherwise drag and drop the .bin le into
the folder. While the rmware loads to the unit, the green power LED on the front panel will
ash.
8. Once the green LED goes solid, disconnect the unit from the PC. The rmware update is
nished.
9. Repeat these steps for both the transmitter and receiver.
10. Set the Utility dial back to 1 or 4 for normal operation.
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AT-HDR-EX-100CEA-TX
Version 1
English Declaration of Conformity
The English version can be found under the resources tab at:
https://atlona.com/product/at-hdr-ex-100cea-tx/.
Warranty
Chinese Declaration of Conformity 中国RoHS合格声明
To view the product warranty, use the following link or QR code:
https://atlona.com/warranty/.
由SKU列出於:
https://atlona.com/about-us/china-rohs/.
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