BG-EXH-8K150C
8K UHD HDMI HDBaseT Long Range Extender with
Bi-directional IR/RS-232/CEC up to 490ft
User Manual
BZBGEAR BG-EXH-8K150C PRODUCT MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Statement 4
Safety Precaution 4
Introduction 5
Features 5
Packing List 6
Specifications 7
Supported Resolutions 8
Operation Controls and Functions 10
IR Pin Definition 12
Connection Diagram 13
Troubleshooting 14
Tech Support 15
Limited Product Warranty Terms 15
Mission Statement 16
Copyright 16
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Statement
Please read these instructions carefully before connecting, operating, or configuring this
product. Please save this manual for future reference.
Safety Precaution
● To prevent damaging this product, avoid heavy pressure, strong vibration, or immersion
during transportation, storage, and installation.
● The housing of this product is made of organic materials. Do not expose to any liquid,
gas, or solids which may corrode the shell.
● Do not expose the product to rain or moisture.
● To prevent the risk of electric shock, do not open the case. Installation and maintenance
should only be carried out by qualified technicians.
● Do not use the product beyond the specified temperature, humidity, or power supply
specifications.
● This product does not contain parts that can be maintained or repaired by users.
Damage caused by dismantling the product without authorization from BZBGEAR is not
covered under the warranty policy.
● Installation and use of this product must strictly comply with local electrical safety
standards.
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Introduction
This high-performance HDBaseT extender delivers long-distance transmission of
HDMI, RS-232, and IR signals over a single twisted pair cable. The transmitter
converts HDMI and control signals into an HDBaseT signal for efficient
transmission, while the receiver restores them to their original formats with
uncompromised quality.
Supporting transmission distances of up to 90m (295ft) for 8K@30Hz (4:4:4) and
4K@120Hz (4:4:4), 120m (394ft) for 4K@60Hz (4:4:4), and 150m (492ft) for 1080p
resolutions via CAT cable, this extender ensures exceptional signal integrity across
all formats. Designed for professional AV applications, it combines superior
performance, flexible control options, and user-friendly operation.
Features
● HDCP 2.3 Compliance: Ensures secure transmission of protected content across all
connected devices.
● High Bandwidth Support: Delivers up to 40Gbps FRL and 18Gbps TMDS for
seamless 8K and 4K video performance.
● Long-Distance Transmission: Extends HDMI signals up to 90m
(8K@30Hz/4K@120Hz), 120m (4K@60Hz), or 150m (1080p) via CAT cable.
● Broad Resolution Compatibility: Supports industry-standard video formats from
VGA–WUXGA and 480i–8K@30Hz.
● HDMI Re-clocking: Improves signal integrity and resolves HDCP, compatibility, and
handshaking issues.
● Comprehensive Audio Support: Compatible with LPCM 2.0/5.1/7.1, Dolby Atmos,
TrueHD, Digital Plus, and DTS-HD Master Audio.
● Control Signal Pass-through: Enables bi-directional IR, RS-232, and CEC
communication between devices.
● Gaming Features: Supports VRR, FVA, and ALLM for smoother, tear-free gameplay.
● Advanced HDR Formats: Passes through HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and HLG
for enhanced dynamic range.
● Audio De-embedding: Both transmitter and receiver support analog audio output.
● Bi-directional PoC: Provides Power over Cable functionality between TX and RX
units for simplified installation.
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Packing List
● 1× 8K HDMI over HDBaseT Extender
(Transmitter)
● 1× 8K HDMI over HDBaseT Extender
(Receiver)
● 1× IR Blaster Cable (1.5m)
● 1× IR Wideband Receiver Cable (1.5m)
● 4× 3pin-3.5mm Phoenix Connector
● 1× 24V/1A Locking Power Supply
● 4× Mounting Ear
● 8× Machine Screw (KM3*4)
● 1× User Manual
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Specifications
Technical Specifications
HDMI Compliance
HDMI 2.1
HDCP Compliance
HDCP 2.3
Video Bandwidth
40Gbps FRL and 18Gbps TMDS
Video Resolution
(Input & Output)
Up to 8K@30Hz (4:4:4)
All available resolutions are shown as follow
IR Level
5Vp-p
IR Frequency
Wideband 20K–60KHz
Color Space
RGB, YCbCr 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:2:2, YCbCr 4:2:0
Color Depth
8/10/12-bit
HDR Formats
HDR, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG
HDMI Audio Formats
LPCM 2.0 / 5.1 / 7.1 (32K–192KHz, 16/20/24-bit); Dolby Digital,
Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos; DTS Surround,
96/24, ES, DTS Express, DTS-HD HRA, DTS HD Master, DTS:X
Transmission Distance
150m/492ft for 1080p; 120m/394ft for 4K@60Hz; 90m/295ft for
8K@30Hz over CAT6 cable
ESD Protection
IEC 61000-4-2: ±8kV (Air-gap) & ±4kV (Contact)
Connections
(Transmitter)
1× HDMI IN (Type A, 19-pin), 1× HDBT OUT (RJ45, 8-pin), 1× IR IN,
1× IR OUT (3.5mm stereo), 1× RS-232 (3-pin phoenix), 1×
SERVICE (USB Type C)
Connections
(Receiver)
1× HDBT IN (RJ45, 8-pin), 1× HDMI OUT (Type A, 19-pin), 1× IR IN,
1× IR OUT (3.5mm stereo), 1× RS-232 (3-pin phoenix), 1×
SERVICE (USB Type C)
Mechanical
Housing
Metal enclosure
Color
Black
Dimensions (L×W×H)
5.5in × 2.6in × 0.71in / 140mm × 65mm × 18mm
Weight
0.53 lbs [240g] (Transmitter/Receiver)
Power Supply
DC 24V/1A; Supports bi-directional PoC
Power Consumption
Transmitter: 11.28W; Receiver: 10.8W
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Operating
Temperature
32°F ~ 104°F / 0°C ~ 40°C
Storage Temperature
-4°F ~ 140°F / -20°C ~ 60°C
Operating Humidity
20%~80% (non-condensing)
Storage Humidity
10%~90% (non-condensing)
Supported Resolutions
Resolution
Resolution
Resolution
480i60Hz
1280x800p60/75/85/120Hz
3840x2160p24/25/30/50/60/1
00/120Hz
480p60Hz
1280x960p60/85Hz
3840x2160p24/25/30/50/60H
z
576i50Hz
1280x1024p60/75/85/96Hz
4096x2160p24/25/30/50/60/1
00/120Hz
576p50Hz
1360x768p60Hz
4096x2160p23.976/24/25/30/
50/59.94/60Hz
720x480p60Hz
1366x768p60/24/25/30Hz
5120x2160p30/59/60Hz
720x576p50Hz
1400x788p60Hz
5120x2160p75/100Hz
720p50/60/24/25/30Hz
1400x1050p60Hz
7680x4320p24/25/30Hz
720x720p24/25/30/50/60/1
00/120Hz
1440x900p60/75/85Hz
1920x2160p60Hz
1080i50/60Hz
1440x960p50/60(RB)
2560x1080p24/25/30/50/60H
z
1080p24/25/30/50/60/100/1
20Hz
1600x900p60/24/25/30Hz
2560x1440p60(RB)
1920x1080p120/100/60/50/
24/25/30Hz
1600x1024p60/24/25/30Hz
2560x1600p60/75/85/60(RB)
1920x1200p50/60Hz
1600x1200p50/60/65/70/75/8
5/24/25/30Hz
2560x2048p60Hz
1920x1440p60/75Hz
1680x720p24/25/30/50/60/10
0/120Hz
3440x1440p60Hz
1680x1050p50/60/24/25/30
Hz
1680x1050p50/60/24/25/30Hz
1856x1392p60/75Hz
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1792x1344p60/75Hz
1920x1080i60/50/i30Hz
1920x1200p50/60Hz
1152x864p75Hz
1152x870p75Hz
1024x768p60/70/75/85Hz
852x480p60Hz
848x480p60Hz
1024x576p60Hz
832x624p75Hz
720x400p70/85Hz
640x480p59.94/60/67/72/75/8
5Hz
640x350p85Hz
640x400p85Hz
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Operation Controls and Functions
Transmitter Panel
No.
Name
Function Description
1
PWR LED
The green LED is on when the Transmitter is powered on.
2
EDID DIP switch
Used for EDID setting. EDID setting list is shown as follow.
3
SERVICE
USB-C port, used to debug serial and update firmware.
4
DC 24V
DC 24V/1A power input port. Note: the extender supports POC
function, meaning that either the Transmitter or Receiver is
connected to 24V/1A power supply, the other doesn’t need power.
5
HDBT OUT
HDBT output port, connected to the HDBT IN port of the Receiver
with CAT6 cable.
6
Link Signal
Indicator (Green)
On: Transmitter and Receiver are connected and linked.
Off: Transmitter and Receiver are not connected.
7
Data Signal
Indicator (Yellow)
On: HDMI signal with HDCP. Flashing: HDMI signal without HDCP.
Off: No HDMI signal.
8
AUDIO OUT
(L/R)
Analog audio output port, supporting unbalanced audio output with
a maximum of 1Vrms. Unbalanced connection method: L+, R+.
9
HDMI IN
HDMI signal input port, connected to source device with HDMI
cable.
10
IR IN
Connects to IR receiver cable. The IR signal will be emitted to the
IR OUT port of the Receiver.
11
IR OUT
Connects to IR blaster cable. The IR signal is from the IR IN port of
the Receiver.
12
RS-232
3-pin phoenix connector, connected to a PC or control system for
RS-232 command transmission.
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Receiver Panel
No.
Name
Function Description
1
PWR LED
The green LED is on when the Receiver is powered on.
2
SERVICE
USB-C port, used to debug serial and update firmware.
3
DC 24V
DC 24V/1A power input port. Note: the extender supports POC
function, meaning that either the Transmitter or Receiver is
connected to 24V/1A power supply, the other doesn’t need power.
4
HDBT IN
HDBT input port, connected to the HDBT OUT port of the
Transmitter with CAT6 cable.
5
Link Signal
Indicator (Green)
On: Transmitter and Receiver are connected and linked. Off:
Transmitter and Receiver are not connected.
6
Data Signal
Indicator
(Yellow)
On: HDMI signal with HDCP. Flashing: HDMI signal without HDCP.
Off: No HDMI signal.
7
AUDIO OUT
(L/R)
Analog audio output port, supporting unbalanced audio output with
a maximum of 1Vrms. Unbalanced connection method: L+, R+.
8
HDMI OUT
HDMI signal output port, connected to display device such as TV or
monitor with HDMI cable.
9
IR IN
Connects to IR receiver cable. The IR signal will be emitted to the IR
OUT port of the Transmitter.
10
IR OUT
Connects to IR blaster cable. The IR signal is from the IR IN port of
the Transmitter.
11
RS-232
3-pin phoenix connector, connected to a PC or control system for
RS-232 command transmission.
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IR Pin Definition
Note:
● When the angle between the IR receiver and the remote control is within
±45°, the effective transmission distance is 0–5 meters.
● When the angle is within ±90°, the effective transmission distance is 0–8
meters
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Connection Diagram
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Troubleshooting
Problems
Causes
Solutions
No Power / All LED off
Power supply not connected,
connected fully, or wrong power
supply.
Check if the power supply is
connected correctly and the
output voltage value is within
recommended specifications.
No sound or sound issues
The HDMI connection is faulty,
the audio format is not
supported by the displays, or
the source player is set to
another port for audio output
Check if the HDMI cables are
connected correctly.
Check if the audio format is
supported by the display and
that a user has not changed the
supported audio format on the
player`s audio output. Ensure
output settings from the HDMI
source device as set correctly.
No picture or picture flickers
The HDMI cable may be faulty
or the category cable quality is
faulty.
Check if the HDMI
and category cable connections
are correct and undamaged.
Change to another good
working HDMI cable or category
cable (CAT6 or better cable is
recommended).
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Tech Support
Have technical questions? We may have answered them already!
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tips regarding our products. Here you will find our Knowledge Base
(bzbgear.com/knowledge-base) with detailed tutorials, quick start guides, and step-by-step
troubleshooting instructions. Or explore our YouTube channel, BZB TV
(youtube.com/c/BZBTVchannel), for help setting up, configuring, and other helpful how-to
videos about our gear.
Need more in-depth support? Connect with one of our technical specialists directly:
Phone
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Email
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Live Chat
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Limited Product Warranty Terms
Pro Line: 5-year warranty from the date of purchase for AV/Broadcasting products bought
on or after August 1, 2024.
Essential Line: 3-year warranty from the date of purchase for AV/Broadcasting products
bought on or after August 1, 2024.
Cables: Lifetime Limited Product Warranty.
For complete warranty information, please visit bzbgear.com/warranty.
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Mission Statement
BZBGEAR is a breakthrough manufacturer of high-quality, innovative audiovisual equipment
ranging from AVoIP, professional broadcasting, conferencing, home theater, to live
streaming solutions. We pride ourselves on unparalleled customer support and services.
Our team offers system design consultation, and highly reviewed technical support for all
the products in our catalog. BZBGEAR delivers quality products designed with users in
mind.
Copyright
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contains no guarantee, standpoint expression or other implies in any form. Product
specification and information in this manual is for reference only and subject to change
without notice.
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