BG-EXH-100C5
18Gbps HDMI over HDBaseT Extender with Bi-directional IR (100M)
User Manual
BZBGEAR BG-EXH-100C5 PRODUCT MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Statement 4
Safety Precaution 4
Introduction 5
Features 5
Packing List 5
Specifications 6
Operation Controls and Functions 8
Transmitter Panel 8
Receiver Panel 9
Audio Signal Output Switching 10
IR and Blaster Pin Definition 11
IR System Diagram Regarding IR Cable use Method 12
Application Example 13
Tech Support 14
Limited Product Warranty Terms 14
Mission Statement 14
Copyright 14
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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.
● This product contains sensitive electrical components that may be damaged by
electrical spikes, surges, electric shock, lighting strikes, etc. Use of surge protection
systems is highly recommended in order to protect and extend the life of your
equipment.
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Introduction
The BG-EXH-100C5 is an 18Gbps HDMI HDBaseT extender that extends high-definition
audio / video, RS-232, bi-directional IR, and internet signals to a distance of up to 328ft /
100 meters between the transmitter and receiver using a single CAT6/6a cable. Featuring
video resolution up to 4K@60Hz 4:4:4 and Power over Cable. The integrated bi-directional
IR pass-through allows for source and display control. The transmitter supports ARC and
local audio extraction.
The BZBGEAR BG-EXH-100C5 extender is a convenient solution for applications requiring
long distance HDMI extension over CAT cables.
Features
● HDCP 2.2 / 1.x
● 18Gbps video bandwidth
● Video resolution up to 4k@60Hz YUV 4:4:4
● High bit rate audio transmission via HDMI
● Transmission distance is up to 328ft / 100 meters over a single CAT6/6a cable
● PoC (Power over Cable)
● ARC (Audio Return Channel)
● Bi-directional IR, RS-232, and LAN signal pass-through transmission
● Supports HDR, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and HLG
● Compact design for easy and flexible installation
Packing List
• 1 x 18Gbps HDMI over HDBaseT Transmitter
• 1 x 18Gbps HDMI over HDBaseT Receiver
• 1 x IR Blaster cable (1.5m)
• 1 x 20~60KHz IR Receiver cable (1.5m)
• 4 x Mounting Ears
• 2 x 3-pin Phoenix connector
• 1 x 24V/1A Locking Power adapter
• 8 x Machine screw - KM3*4mm
• 1 x User Manual
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Specifications
Technical
HDCP Compliance
HDCP 2.2 / 1.x
Video Bandwidth
18Gbps
Video Resolution
4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4
4K 50/60Hz 4:2:2
4K 50/60Hz 4:2:0
4K2K 30Hz 4:4:4
1080p, 1080i, 720p, 720i, 480p, 480i
All PC resolutions including 1920 x 1200
Color Space
RGB / YCbCr 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:2:2, YCbCr 4:2:0
Color Depth
8/10/12-bit (1080P60Hz, 4K30Hz, 4K60Hz YCbCr 4:2:2/4:2:0)
8-bit (4K60Hz 4:4:4 )
HDMI Audio Formats
LPCM 2.0/2.1/5.1/6.1/7.1, Dolby Digital, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus(DD+), DTS-ES, DTS HD
Master, DTS HD-HRA, DTS-X
L/R Audio Formats
PCM 2.0
SPDIF Audio Formats
LPCM 2.0, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS
ESD Protection
Human body model — ±8kV (Air-gap discharge) & ±4kV (Contact discharge)
Connection
Transmitter
Input: 1x HDMI Type A [19-pin female]
Output:
1x HDBT OUT [RJ45, 8-pin female]
1x SPDIF OUT [S/PDIF]
1×L/R OUT [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack]
1×LAN [RJ45]
Control:
1x IR IN [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack]
1x IR OUT [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack]
1x RS-232 [Phoenix jack]
1x SERVICE [Mini-USB, Update port]
Receiver
Input: 1x HDBT IN [RJ45, 8-pin female] / 1x SPDIF IN [S/PDIF]
Output: 1x HDMI Type A [19-pin female] / 1x LAN [RJ45]
Control:
1x IR IN [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack]
1x IR OUT [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack]
1x RS-232 [Phoenix jack]
1x SERVICE [Mini-USB, Update port]
Mechanical
Housing
Metal Enclosure
Color
Black
Dimensions
Transmitter / Receiver: 163mm [W] x 90mm [D] x 16mm [H]
Weight
Transmitter: 170g, Receiver: 165g
Power Supply
Input: AC 100 - 240V 50/60Hz
Output: DC 24V/1A (Locking connector)
Power Consumption
13 W
Operating Temperature
32 - 104°F / 0 - 40°C
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Technical
HDCP Compliance
HDCP 2.2 / 1.x
Video Bandwidth
18Gbps
Video Resolution
4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4
4K 50/60Hz 4:2:2
4K 50/60Hz 4:2:0
4K2K 30Hz 4:4:4
1080p, 1080i, 720p, 720i, 480p, 480i
All PC resolutions including 1920 x 1200
Storage Temperature
-4 - 140°F / -20 - 60°C
Relative Humidity
20 - 90% RH (no condensation)
Resolution
Distance
4K2K
296ft /90M
1080P
328ft /100M
Resolution/Cable Length
4K60 - Feet / Meters
4K30 - Feet / Meters
1080P60 - Feet / Meters
HDMI IN / OUT
16ft / 5M
32ft / 10M
50ft / 15M
Note: The use of “Premium High-Speed HDMI” cable is highly recommended.
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Operation Controls and Functions
Transmitter Panel
Name
Function Description
Power LED
The red LED will illuminate when the transmitter is on. The LED will be off when the transmitter is
on standby.
ARC LED
The green LED will illuminate when the ARC function is turned on.
SPIDIF LED
The green LED will illuminate when the SPDIF OUT port outputs the audio signal that is returned
from SPDIF IN of the receiver.
SWITCH
Press the button to switch the output audio signal source for the SPDIF OUT and L/R OUT port.
SERVICE port
Firmware update port.
DC 24V
DC 24V input for 24V 1A power adapter.
Note: The extender supports PoC functionality. Either the transmitter or receiver must be
connected to a 24V/1A power supply. The other does not require a power supply.
HDBT OUT
RJ45 port to connect to the HDBT IN port of the receiver using a CAT 6/6a cable.
Connection Signal
Indicator lamp
Solid: The transmitter and receiver have a good connection status.
Flashing: The transmitter and receiver have a poor connection status.
Dark: The transmitter and receiver are not connected.
Data Signal
Indicator lamp
Solid: HDMI signal with HDCP.
Flash: HDMI signal without HDCP.
Dark: No HDMI signal.
HDMI IN
HDMI source input.
IR IN
IR input port to receive the IR remote’s signal.
IR OUT
IR output port for source device control. This IR output signal is from the IR IN port of the
receiver.
L/R OUT
3.5mm stereo connector for analog audio output.
SPDIF OUT
SPDIF connector for optical audio output.
RS-232
3-pin Phoenix connector for RS-232 command transmission. The RS-232 command will
pass-through from transmitter to receiver or receiver to transmitter.
LAN
RJ45 connector for connecting Hub or router.
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Receiver Panel
Name
Function Description
Power LED
The red LED will illuminate when the receiver is on. The LED will be off when the receiver is on
standby.
ARC LED
The green LED will illuminate when the ARC function is turned on.
SPIDIF LED
The green LED will illuminate when the SPDIF OUT port outputs the audio signal that is returned
from SPDIF IN of the receiver.
SWITCH
Press the button to switch the output audio signal source for the SPDIF OUT and L/R OUT port.
SERVICE port
Firmware update port.
DC 24V
DC 24V input for 24V 1A power adapter.
Note: The extender supports PoC functionality. Either the transmitter or receiver must be
connected to a 24V/1A power supply. The other does not require a power supply.
HDBT IN
RJ45 port to connect to the HDBT OUT port of the transmitter using a CAT 6/6a cable.
HDMI OUT
HDMI output for a display.
IR IN
IR input port to receive the IR remote’s signal.
IR OUT
IR output port for display device control. This IR output signal is from the IR IN port of the
transmitter.
SPDIF IN
SPDIF connector for optical audio input.
RS-232
3-pin Phoenix connector for RS-232 command transmission. The RS-232 command will
pass-through from transmitter to receiver or receiver to transmitter.
LAN
Connect to an internet access device such as a computer..
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Audio Signal Output Switching
Switch the output audio signal source for SPDIF OUT and L/R OUT port via the “SWITCH”
button on the panel. The corresponding LED will illuminate.
The ARC and SPDIF LED lights indicate the specific output audio signal source as shown in
the table below:
ARC LED State
SPDIF LED State
Output Audio Signal Source for SPDIF OUT port and L/R OUT port
On
Off
The audio signal returned from HDMI IN port on the receiver
Off
On
The audio signal returned from SPDIF IN port on the receiver
Off
Off
The audio signal extracted from the transmitter
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IR and Blaster Pin Definition
Note: IR remote sends signal at a distance of 0~5 meters / 0~8 meters with an angle of ±
45° in vertical direction.
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IR System Diagram Regarding IR Cable use Method
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.
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Application Example
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Tech Support
Have technical questions? We may have answered them already!
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videos about our gear.
Need more in-depth support? Connect with one of our technical specialists directly:
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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.
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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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to imitate, copy, or translate this manual without BZBGEAR’s permission. This manual
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.
All rights reserved. No reproducing is allowed without acknowledgement.
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