8121 - AV Extender MONOPRICE - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	HDMI Extender over CAT-5e/6
Transmission Medium	CAT-5e/6 UTP cable with cross stand inside
Maximum Transmission Distance	30 meters for 1080p
Supported Video Resolutions	480i/p, 576i/p, 720p, 1080i/p (up to 1920x1080p)
HDMI Standard	HDMI 1.2a
Bandwidth	165MHz / 1.65Gbps per channel (4.95Gbps total)
Color Depth	8-bit per channel (24-bit total)
Audio Support	Uncompressed LPCM; compressed DTS Digital, Dolby Digital, DTS-HD, Dolby True HD
HDCP Pass-Through	Yes
Power Requirement	No external power supply needed (powered via HDMI source)
Power Consumption (Max)	5W
Connectors	Fixed HDMI cables on sender and receiver; RJ45 for CAT-5e/6
Package Contents	1 Sender, 1 Receiver, User Manual
Compliance Standard	IEEE-568B
Operating Temperature	0 to 70°C
Storage Temperature	-10 to 80°C
Operating Humidity	10% to 85% RH (non-condensing)
Storage Humidity	5% to 95% RH (non-condensing)
Warranty	1 Year Parts and Labor
Regulatory Approvals	FCC, CE, UL

Frequently Asked Questions - 8121 MONOPRICE

What is the maximum transmission distance of the Monoprice 8121 HDMI Extender?

The extender can transmit HDMI signals up to 30 meters for 1080p resolution using CAT-5e/6 UTP cable with a cross stand inside.

What type of cable is required for the extender?

It requires two CAT-5e or CAT-6 UTP cables with a cross stand inside for optimal performance. Using lower quality cables may affect transmission distance and quality.

Does the Monoprice 8121 require an external power supply?

No, the extender does not need an external power supply. It is powered directly through the HDMI source connection.

What audio formats are supported by this HDMI extender?

It supports uncompressed audio like LPCM and compressed audio formats including DTS Digital, Dolby Digital, as well as high-definition formats DTS-HD and Dolby True HD.

Does the extender support HDCP?

Yes, it supports HDCP pass-through, allowing protected content to be transmitted without issues.

What video resolutions are supported?

It supports HDTV resolutions including 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p at 50/60Hz.

Can I use this extender with DVI devices?

Yes, the extender can be used with DVI equipment by connecting an HDMI to DVI adapter to the HDMI cable.

What is included in the package?

The package includes the sender unit, the receiver unit, and a user manual.

How do I connect the Monoprice 8121 extender?

Connect the sender's fixed HDMI cable to your HDMI source (e.g., STB, PS3). Connect two CAT-5e/6 cables from the sender's output to the receiver's input. Finally, connect the receiver's fixed HDMI cable to your display. Ensure gentle insertion/extraction.

What is the warranty period for this product?

The Monoprice 8121 comes with a 1-year limited warranty covering parts and labor.

USER MANUAL 8121 MONOPRICE

1.0 Introduction....1
2.0 Specifications....2
3.0 Package Contents....3
4.0 Panel Descriptions....3
5.0 Connection and operation....3

HDMI Extender (by cat-5e/6 cable)

Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully before connecting, operating or adjusting this product. Please keep this manual for future reference.

1.0 INTRODUCTION

This kind of HDMI Extender by CAT-5e/6 uses two pieces UTP cable with cross stand inside to extend the HDTV display up to 30 meters for 1080p. It not only breaks the limitation of the HDMI cable transmission length, but also CAT-5e/6 has more flexibility and convenience in cable construction.

Both the sender and receiver are equipped with fixed HDMI cable that allows consumers reduce cost and time for setting. It is capable of supporting DVI (digital visual interface) equipment when used with an HDMI to DVI Adapter, providing greater flexibility and options when integrating several home theater components.

This product offers solutions for residential consumers: HDTV retail and show site, HDTV, STUB, DVD and Projector factories, noise, space and security concerns, data center control, information distribution, conference room presentation, school and corporate training environments.

1.1 BENEFITS

1) The length of HDMI cable is fixed and unchangeable after it is produced. Because the HDMI connector can only be soldered or terminated by the professional workers in factory, the users can not reduce or increase by themselves. However CAT-5e/6 cables are available everywhere and be processed easily by the user or installer.
2) Because the header of the long HDMI cable is big, using it must in hidden method. What's more, it is not easy to bend the HDMI cable and to pull it through the in-wall tube or tray. However, CAT-5e/6 cable has no such problems.
3) Using this Extender together with UTP cable with cross stand inside, the transmission distance can be up to 30 meters for 1080p. For the general HDMI cables, they must be customized when the length is over 10 meters.

1.2 FEATURES

This HDMI Extender has many features that enable it to perform in a superior manner. Among those features you will find:

• One pair as a full functional module, no need of setting.

• CAT-5e/6 cable can substitute HDMI cable to achieve long distance transmission.
  ● Follow the standard of IEEE-568B.
  ● Transmission distance can be up to 30 meters for 1080p using UTP cable with cross stand inside.
• Compact size.
  ● Supports HDMI1.2a.
  ● Supports highest video resolution 1080p.
  ● Supports 165MHz/1.65Gbps per channel (4.95Gbps all channel) bandwidth.
  ● Supports 8bit per channel (24bit all channel) deep color.
• HDCP pass-through.
  ■ Supports uncompressed audio such as LPCM
  ● Supports compressed audio such as DTS Digital, Dolby Digital (including DTS-HD and Dolby True HD)

2.0 SPECIFICATIONS

Signal Inputs/Output
Input Video Signal	0.5 -1.0 volts p-p
Input DDC Signal	5 volts p-p (TTL)
Maximum Single Link Range	1920X1080p
Output Video	HDMI 1.2a
Operating Frequency
Vertical Frequency Range	50/60Hz
Video Amplifier Bandwidth	1.65Gbps/165MHz
Transmission distance
UTP cable with cross stand inside	30M for1080p
Resolutions(HDTV)
Interlaced(50&60Hz)	480i,576i,1080i
Progressive(50&60Hz)	480p,576p,720p,1080p
Warranty
Limited Warranty	1 Year Parts and Labor
Environmental
Operating Temperature	0 to +70°C
Operating Humidity	10% to 85 % RH (no condensation)
Storage Temperature	-10°C to +80°C
Storage Humidity	5% to 95 % RH (no condensation)
Power Requirement
External Power Supply	No power needed
Power consumption (Max)	5W
Regulatory Approvals
Converter Unit	FCC,CE,UL
Power Supply	UL,CE,FCC
Accessories Adapter
AC Power Adapter	US standard, UK standard and so on
User Manual

Note: In order to achieve the high transmission quality, please choose the UTP cable with cross stand inside.

2: The cables with lower quality will not achieve the perfect transmission effect and long distance.
3: Theoretically the function of the product is normal when adopt short distance transmission.

If the product cannot transmit long distance, this is to say, there are quality problems in the transmission cables.

3.0 PACKAGE CONTENTS

Before attempting to use this unit, please check the packaging and make sure the following items are contained in the shipping carton:

1) Main unit NO. 1 Sender
2) Main unit NO. 2 Receiver
3) User's Manual

4.0 PANEL DESCRIPTIONS

5.0 Connection and Operation

1) Plug the fixed HDMI cable of the sender into the HDMI input source such as HD-DVD, PS3, STB etc.
2) Connect two CAT-5e/6 cables to both the output of the transmitter and input of the receiver.
3) Plug the fixed HDMI cable of the receiver into the HDMI display(such as: HD-LCD、HD-DLP)

Attention: Insert / Extract cable gently.

5.1 CONNECTION DIAGRAM

graph LR
    A["HDMI Signal Source such as STB"] --> B["Sender"]
    C["Display Such as LCD TV"] --> D["Receiver"]
    B --> E["CAT-5e/6 cable"]
    B --> F["CAT-5e/6 cable"]
    E --> G["Receiver"]
    F --> G
    G --> H["HDMI Cable"]
    I["HDMI Cable"] --> B

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