Everything you always wanted to know about HDBaseT* * But were afraid to ask Bill Lauby Sr. Product Manager Leviton Network Solutions
Speaker Bio Bill Lauby, Sr. Product Manager Leviton Network Solutions Work Area & Audiovisual Network Solutions since December 2011 blauby@leviton.com 425-415-7328
Some Common Questions 1. Does HDBaseT work with 4K? 2. Can I pair a transmitter with the latest HDBaseT-integrated projectors? 3. What type of cable is required? 4. What s the practical application of Power-over-HDBaseT (PoH)? 5. How do you test and troubleshoot an HDBaseT link? www.hdbaset.org
Does HDBaseT work with 4K? Answer: Yes! HDBaseT extends HDMI signals over category cable Let s first review today s most common HDMI video signals 1080p 4K www.hdbaset.org
1080p Does HDBaseT work with 4K? Refers to the vertical pixel count 1920 pixels in width by 1080 pixels in height (16:9 aspect ratio) 4K Refers to the horizontal pixel count of about 4000 pixels DCI Digital Cinema Initiatives movie projection industry standard 4096 wide X 2160 high in a 1.9:1 aspect ratio UHD Television/consumer standard 3840 wide X 2160 high in a 16:9 or ~1.78:1 aspect ratio 2160p
Does HDBaseT work with 4K? 2160p 3840 W 1080p 2160 H 1080 H 1920 W
Does HDBaseT work with 4K? 2160p (4K UHD) ~8.3 M Pixels {4X 1080p} 1080p ~2.1 M Pixels
Does HDBaseT work with 4K? HDMI 1.4 1080p 60fps HDBaseT 1.0 Class A 5Play 100m HDBaseT 1.0 Class B (no Ethernet) 70m
Does HDBaseT work with 4K? HDMI 1.4 4K UHD 2160p 30fps HDBaseT 1.0 Class A 60m Leviton Specification HDBaseT 1.0 Class B (no Ethernet) 40m
Does HDBaseT work with 4K? HDMI 2.0 1080p 60fps HDBaseT 2.0 (adds USB 2.0) 4K UHD 2160p 30 fps 4K UHD 2160p 60 fps HDBaseT 2.0 (adds USB 2.0) 100m 100m
Other Resolution / Distance Considerations HDBaseT Long Reach 1080p 60 fps 150m HDBaseT 2.0 Optimized for Short HDMI Extension (includes USB 2.0) 30m
Other HDBaseT 2.0 Feature Considerations Daisy Chaining 100m 100m 100m Multi- Streaming www.hdbaset.org/certification
Leviton HDBaseT Extenders HDBaseT 1.0 Class A 1080p 36 bit deep color at 60 fps and VESA resolutions up to 1920 X 1200 at 60 Hz up to 100m (328 ft) 4K UHD up to 2160p 24 bit true color at 30fps with 4K chroma subsampling color palette 4:2:2 up to 60m (197 ft) Class A: 100m with Ethernet Channel
Leviton HDBaseT Extenders HDBaseT 1.0 Class B 1080p 36 bit deep color at 60 fps and VESA resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 at 60 Hz up to 70m (230 ft) 4K ultra high definition up to 2160p 24 bit true color at 30 fps with 4K chroma subsampling color palette 4:2:2 up to 40m (131 ft) Class B: 70m No Ethernet Channel
Can I pair a transmitter with the latest HDBaseT-integrated projectors? Yes, but it depends HDBaseT systems and infrastructure can provide a future-proof path to solutions like this:
Can I pair a transmitter with the latest HDBaseT-integrated projectors? HD Media Source Projector HDMI Cable HDMI Cable HDBaseT TM Certified Extender Transmitter (PoH) HDBaseT Certified Extender Receiver (PoH) Category Equipment (Patch Cord) Category Equipment (Patch Cord) Category Cable
Can I pair a transmitter with the latest HDBaseT-integrated projectors? HD Media Source HDBaseT Projector HDMI Cable HDBaseT TM Certified Extender Transmitter (PoH) Category Equipment (Patch Cord) Category Equipment (Patch Cord) Category Cable
Can I pair a transmitter with the latest HDBaseT-integrated projectors? Advantages No rip and replace of cabling Integrated package Limitations to consider Power over HDBaseT (PoH) Control (IR, USB, RS232, IP) Compatibility www.hdbaset.org/certification
What type of cabling is required? Will Cat 5e support the HDBaseT TM signal? When driving a PAM-16 signal over 100m, signal strength and complexity are greatly increased causing alien crosstalk (AXT) AXT is coupled to a channel from other cables and connectivity outside and in close proximity AXT cannot be predicted, and therefore can t be reduced or eliminated through active equipment noise cancellation techniques AXT can only be controlled through design and installation of proper cable and connectivity
What type of cabling is required? Will Cat 5e support the HDBaseT TM signal? High Density HDBaseT signal test configuration 100m Category 5e UTP Cable 6-around-1 Bundle Victim = HDBaseT 1.0 Extension Channel 1080p Disturbers = Multiple HDBaseT 1.0 Extension Channels 1080p Victim HD Media Source Extender Transmitter (PoH) Extender Receiver (PoH) Disturber HD Media Source HDMI Matrix Switch Extender Transmitter x6 (PoH) Extender Receiver x6 (PoH) HDMI Display with Multi-Display Processor
What type of cabling is required? Will Cat 5e support the HDBaseT TM signal? Cat 5e cable can carry HDBaseT 1.0 1080P signals in a point-to-point isolated channel Category 5e channels do not support HDBaseT signals in real-world high-density installations with adjacent HDBaseT channels Adjacent Signal Type HDBaseT Effect Of Adjacent Signals On HDBaseT Victim (6 Around 1 Bundle) Cable Type Cat 5e UTP Number of Disturbers 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 PASS steady video signal MARGINAL random, infrequent dropouts FAIL frequent or total link loss Cat 5e channels are not designed for 300MHz signals and are not optimized for resistance to alien crosstalk
What type of cabling is required? Will Cat 5e support the HDBaseT TM signal? Cat 5e cabling of all types is not designed to deal with AXT Industry-standard field test report shows results of testing two Cat 5e links for AXT margin, one victim and one disturber PS ANEXT Power Sum Alien Near-End Crosstalk Measured Signal All measurement signals should be completely below the red limit line Limit Line
What type of cabling is required? Will Cat 5e support the HDBaseT TM signal? Test result reveals -20dB of AXT margin -FAIL Measured Signal Limit Line
What type of cabling is required? Will Cat 5e support the HDBaseT TM signal? The HDBaseT extender attempts to connect, but never succeeds
What type of cabling is required? Why is this happening? Alien Crosstalk Summary Cat 5e Cat 6 Cat 6A Measured Signal Measured Signal Limit Line Limit Line Limit Line Measured Signal Alien Crosstalk signal is over 10,000 times louder Alien Crosstalk signal is over 3,000 times louder Over +18 db of margin- signal is significantly below limit
What type of cabling is required? Is shielded cabling required? Recommended? Shielded cable applications High EMI, adjacent high-voltage wiring, security Bonding and Grounding Safety and reliability of telecommunications and IT systems Reduces noise, improves performance Provides protection from lightning, static discharge, stray high-frequency signals, and EMI Prevents alien crosstalk
What type of cabling is required? Is shielded cabling required? Recommended? ANSI/TIA-607 Standard Specifies the requirements for uniform telecommunications grounding/bonding infrastructure Entrance facility (EF) Telecommunications room Equipment room and the data center computer room Metallic pathways, cable shields, conductors, and hardware within all telecommunications spaces
What type of cabling is required? Is shielded cabling required? Recommended? National Electrical Code NEC 250 sets the minimum safety requirements for grounding and bonding Compliance with the NEC and local codes is essential for application of ANSI/TIA- 607 standard
What type of cabling is required? Is shielded cabling required? Recommended? In point-to-point applications it is impractical to get the benefits of shielded cable Bonding and grounding is often not possible More expensive cable and connectivity More labor intensive than UTP cable Isolated from the TR Alternative to shielded cable Alien crosstalk prevention technology
What type of cabling is required? Is shielded cabling required? Recommended? Alien Crosstalk (AXT) Prevention
What type of cabling is required? Cat 5e UTP Cat 6 UTP Cat 6A UTP Cat 6A FTP Cat 6A UTP ANSI/TIA Standard ANSI/TIA Standard ANSI/TIA Standard ANSI/TIA Standard Alien Crosstalk Prevention Technology Recommended No No Typical Outer Diameter Typical Guaranteed PSANEXT Margin Grounding or Bonding Required 5.33mm (Typical) Not Designed to Mitigate Alien Crosstalk 5.7mm (Typical) Not Designed to Mitigate Alien Crosstalk Yes for Single Links Yes Yes 7.6mm 7.1mm 6.9mm 1dB 16bB 5dB No No No Yes No
What s the practical application of Power-over-HDBaseT (PoH)? Allows powering of the HDBaseT link over the category cable Allows integrated transmitters in devices like matrix switches to power remote receivers PoH stays within the HDBaseT Link
What s the practical application of Power-over-HDBaseT (PoH)? Bi-directional implementation You can power at either the transmitter or receiver end PoH stays within the HDBaseT Link Bi-Directional
What s the practical application of Power-over-HDBaseT (PoH)? Transmitter/receiver pairs draw about 10-15 watts Typically ~ 150mA @ 48 VDC on the 4 pairs Useful for powering auxiliary devices Can displays be powered over the HDBaseT link? www.hdbaset.org/certification
How do you test and troubleshoot an HDBaseT link? Field testing of the cable infrastructure a standard approach Utilize extensive TIA/ISO/IEC standards Test instruments are readily available Fluke Versiv DSX 5000 and others Industry-standard field testing Certifiable Warrantable
How do you test and troubleshoot an HDBaseT link? But if you don t get video what do you do? Utilize the extender status indicators Divide and isolate! Power Category cable link Tx at source Rx at display HDBaseT link HDCP at Tx and Rx Extender hardware ON IN Power - red when powered Self-check - blinks green when OK LINK Green when Tx & Rx are correctly connected HDCP compliance indication solid green - connected device supports HDCP blinks - device does not support HDCP Check at both ends of the link
How do you test and troubleshoot an HDBaseT link? Testing of HDMI signals generally impractical in the field Portable test instruments are available: Teledyne LeCroy 780 Series (QuantumData) Can provide a reference HDMI source and a reference sink Useful for monitoring HDCP and EDID transactions and hot plug events Not really suited for field testing an end-to-end link to pinpoint problems
How do you test and troubleshoot an HDBaseT link? Category Cable Category Equipment (Patch Cord) Category Equipment (Patch Cord) Distance Do you have a 70m extender on a 90m link? Wiremap Are the jack terminations correct? Opens & Shorts It can happen! Connectivity capability per TIA/ISO/IEC standards
How do you test and troubleshoot an HDBaseT link? Failed Open Wire Map Report
How do you test and troubleshoot an HDBaseT link? Failed Flipped Pairs Report
How do you test and troubleshoot an HDBaseT link? Failed Distance Report
How do you test and troubleshoot an HDBaseT link? Passing Report Beyond 70m
How do you test and troubleshoot an HDBaseT link? A-B Cross
How do you test and troubleshoot an HDBaseT link? Link Capability Cat 6A Pass
How do you test and troubleshoot an HDBaseT link? What if the link tests out OK? Check the source and sink Is the correct source selected/connected? Is the display set to the connected input? Directly connect a known good source and sink (display), substituting one at a time Check the extender set Connect the Tx directly to the Rx with a Cat 6A patch cable Substitute a known good transmitter and receiver one at a time Call the manufacturer s technical support team Leviton s team can be reached at 1-800-824-3005 Product support and application support
Everything you always wanted to know about HDBaseT* * But were afraid to ask