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1. nenem 27 Appendix 4 Reset RX TX PLC to Factory Defaults css ssssssssssss esse seene nenes 28 Appendix 5 Trouble Shooting Checklist cccccssscccsseecceseeceseeeeneeseeneeees 29 Appendix 6 System Specifications cccccsseccesseecesseeeeseeseeseecenseeeeneesenneeses 32 Appendix 7 Spare Paris sssssss sss ssss ess eese esen enen 33 BS WES TOI MISLORV ester ee EEEE E dn ai 35 PC UMS sao teeters eters a Seen SED RD SR GE OD 35 2011 Copyright by A V Link Technologies Corp Version 1 0 2 A V Link Technologies PowerHDLink User Manual SAFETY WARNINGS These safety warnings are provided to ensure the best user experience with the least inconvenience Please read this user manual completely before installation and operation It is advised that you keep the original packaging and protective material in case you need to safely transport the equipment in the future e g for repair Maintain at least 2 cm around these devices during operation to ensure heat is properly dissipated this will maintain and prolong the life of the product WARNING Do not use these devices outdoors or in environments where the devices can be exposed to water and moisture e g bathtubs basins water tanks wet basements swimming pools etc This warning is to prevent fire and electrical shock To further prevent electrical shock do not in any circumstance open the cases Only trained technicians are ce2. 2011 Copyright by A V Link Technologies Corp Version 1 0 2 A V Link Technologies PowerHDLink User Manual Appendix 2 PLC Pairing PLC Pairing is different from RX TX Pairing Appendix 1 it is done at a lower more primitive layer than RX TX Pairing However it is done for the same reasons to re establish a link between RX and TX It is done if RX TX Pairing fails to resolve the original problem 1 Press the G Link button on the remote controller at the TX and RX A Doing PLC Grouping message will display on the TV at the RX If the link is successful the video will begin to display on the remote TV assuming video is currently being streamed from the source NOTE It is strongly recommended to do these procedures PLC Pairing with the RX and TX in the same vicinity preferably on the same power outlet for testing Also see the Troubleshooting section and the Adding a new RX section for proper use of these procedures 2011 Copyright by A V Link Technologies Corp Version 1 0 26 A V Link Technologies PowerHDLink User Manual Appendix 3 Reset RX TX to System Defaults The procedures below set the RX and TX to general system factory defaults and are used when troubleshooting the system i e Video fails to appear on TV attached to RX a At the TX press the Group Button on the remote controller AT LEAST 3 TIMES in rapid succession until all the source LEDs on the front panel
3. 2011 Copyright by A V Link Technologies Corp Version 1 0 6 A V Link Technologies PowerHDLink User Manual 2 Quick Setup Guide This chapter describes how to get your PowerHDLink environment quickly installed After the setup you will be able to view video that is streaming from a video player on one power outlet to a TV on another power outlet anywhere in your home For this setup you will also need B TV Standard or HDTV with HDMI YPbPr or CVBS connectors m Video player e g Blu Ray player DVD player with HDMI YPbPr or CVBS S Video connectors R Two available power outlets IMPORTANT There are several models referencing this User Manual They vary in features according to the table below You will need to disregard those features mentioned in this manual that do not apply to your specific model Model number Ethernet Bridge YPbPr CVBS S Video over PLC AVM 6985H SYS A1 E y AVM 6986H SYS A1 AVM 6985H SYS A3 AVM 6986H SYS A3 2011 Copyright by A V Link Technologies Corp Version 1 0 7 A V Link Technologies PowerHDLink User Manual This guide will use an HDTV and a Blu Ray player as the video equipment in the examples HDMI YPbPr or CVBS cable HDMI YPbPr or CVBS cable Receiver Transmitter Blu Ray Player HDTV 02011 Copyright by A V Link Technologies Corp Version 1 0 8 A V Link Technologies PowerHDLink User Manual Step 1 Connect the Blu Ray Player to the Transmitter Connect your B
4. have to be the same In other words if you are using an HDMI cable between Player TX you can use YPbPr or CVBS between HDTV RX SF f os A a x E re I tend lt d r gt E E poe ee ss 7 4 5 d 2 If you have CVBS and Audio cables Step 3 Power on TV set and Blu Ray Disc player Power on your TV set and Blu Ray Player in any order Place a Blu Ray video disc into the player Step 4 Connect the power cables to the TX and RX Connect one end of the TX power cable to the Transmitter Connect one end of the RX power cable to the Receiver Step 5 Connect the Power Cords to Power outlets Connect the other end of the TX power cable to an outlet with the appropriate voltage Also connect the other end of the RX power cable to an outlet 2011 Copyright by A V Link Technologies Corp Version 1 0 11 A V Link Technologies PowerHDLink User Manual Step 6 Turn on power switches Turn on the Power Switches on the rear panels of both RX and TX Wait for about 10 seconds A red Power Indicator light will illuminate on the front panel of both the Transmitter and Receiver The Source LED indicator on the TX will show which of the available input connectors is currently in use Source LED indicators on front panel a HDMI connector 1 a HDMI connector 2 HDMI connector 3 AV 1 CVBS S Video YPbPr connectors Source LED Power LED indicators In our example we connected the Blu Ray player to HD
5. B If there is no response to the buttons or remote controllers try turning the The Source LED indicators on the front panel of the TX are flashing or TV attached to the RX displays Not paired please do pairing TX source LED indicators are flashing from right to left The Source LED is always flashing The selected Source LED is on but the Link LED is not flashing During video playback TV displays Waiting 6 Power supply short RX and TX are not successfully paired e TX and RX connectivity is not established due to bad electrical line quality or RX is not powered on RX and TX are not paired successtully Media source player is not powered on or is in standby mode 6 Unsupported video audio format from the media source player The distance between TX and RX is too far or the quality of the electrical power line is poor TX is not working properly O RX is not working well 02011 Copyright by A V Link Technologies Corp Version 1 0 power switch Off and On B if the suggestions above do not remedy the problem the power supply in the devices may have a short Unplug the power cords immediately and contact your dealer B Try the pairing procedures in Appendix 1 and Appendix 2 to re establish connections pairing B If it does not resolve the problem refer to Appendix 2 PLC pairing first and then Appendix 1 system pairing B Make sure the RX is powered
6. LED indicator keeps rebooting turning on and off the power supply may not stable Unplug the power cord and contact your dealer Message unsupport The resolution of the media E Media sources may be configured to ed format source player output is not auto detect the format used by supported by the TX The the TX in this case there are usually system can only support up no problems However if the Media to 1920x1080 60i or source had been manually configured 1920x1080 24P to send a certain format that is not supported by the TX you will need to reference the Media source manual to reset the format to one supported by the TX see Appendix 6 Video Specifications 2011 Copyright by A V Link Technologies Corp Version 1 0 31 A V Link Technologies PowerHDLink User Manual Appendix O system Specifications Video Specifications Interface CVBS Component Resolution x 1920 x 1080p 24 2398 Y S S O 1920 x 1080 60 59 94 o S A O 1920x 108050 o S S A SOS S R 1280x 720p 60 5994 CT v 1280 x 720p 50 720 x 576p 50 E A O ee A 720 x 480p 60 59 94 ES N S 720 x 5761 50 RAR RA a 720 x 4801 59 94 Audio Specifications nterfaco HDMI StereoRCA 2 channel HDMI System Specifications Mem Transmitter Receiver Note HDMI Port Input 3 Output 4 to Component port A OT AVMB85H SYS A3 ves port E ee ee S video port T a audio port Not supported PL
7. illuminate and then press and hold down the ID Setup button at rear panel of TX for about 6 seconds until all the LEDs flash off on off on The TX will be reset to the system factory default settings b At the RX press the Group Button on the remote controller AT LEAST 5 TIMES in rapid succession until the screen message displays on the TV as shown below Then press and hold down the Group ID Setup button at the rear panel of the RX for about 6 seconds to reset to the factory defaults Note If you reset the systems to the factory system default values you will need to execute the RX TX Pairing procedures Appendix 1 Also see the Troubleshooting section for proper use of these procedures 2011 Copyright by A V Link Technologies Corp Version 1 0 27 A V Link Technologies PowerHDLink User Manual Appendix 4 Reset Rx TX PLC to Factory Defaults The RX TX PLC Factory Default settings are different from the RX TX System Default settings described in Appendix 3 These procedures are used when attaching an additional RX to your system or when troubleshooting your system a On the TX press the Group button rear panel and Source button front panel simultaneously for 6 seconds until all LEDs go off on off on b On the RX press the D Factory button on remote controller until the P ei screen message displays onthe TV as Hadi h WI mA 14 1P WP g HB0 D P E 8 se factory default setup shown on the
8. on B If the RX is powered on proceed to PLC pairing procedures Appendix 2 B Check the TV attached to the RX to see if it displays Not paired please do pairing message If so pair the TX and RX Appendix 1 W Check to see if the media source player is turned on W Check to see if the media source player is sending video may have to press the play button on the media source player B Refer to the user manual of media source player and make sure it is sending a video format supported by the system such as 1920X1080 60i PCM audio see Appendix 6 Video Specifications B Try changing to a different socket B Shorten the distance between the RX and TX i e move them to different sockets located closer to each other B if the suggestions above do not resolve the problem try to pair the system Appendix 1 B Press the CONNECT button on the front of the TX or reboot the device B Press the LINK button on the rear panel of RX or reboot the device and check again PLC network cannot _ R This problem will usually resolve by support enough bandwidth itself within a minute 30 A V Link Technologies PowerHDLink User Manual Trouble Shooting Scenario Possible Reason for TX to be ready or network quality is not B if it is a persistent problem it may be stable which results in a faulty socket Try another socket suspension of the video picture O RX is continuously WE if the Power
9. your Transmitter using YPbPr but your Source LED indicator 1 is illuminated HDMI port1 the transmitter is looking on the wrong input connector Simply press the Source button see above on the TX until the appropriate Source LED indicator illuminates AV2 in this example If video still does not display go to Step 2 2011 Copyright by A V Link Technologies Corp Version 1 0 13 A V Link Technologies PowerHDLink User Manual Step 2 Pairing procedures for troubleshooting Pairing refers to the process where two independent systems i e RX and TX identify themselves and establish re establish communications over a common medium i e Power Lines You can use these procedures when troubleshooting your system i e Video fails to appear on TV No connected to your RX The flowchart to the right will instruct you on X how to proceed in order The Video displaying diamond refers to video on the gt TV attached to the RX The procedures in the boxes are explained in the Appendices as listed below Reset Rx Tx PLC to E RX TX Pairing Appendix 1 eens Y m PLC Pairing Appendix 2 C Pairin m Reset RX TX PLC to Factory Defaults Appendix 4 x m Reset RX TX to System Defaults Success Appendix 3 a It is assumed that RX TX and video No equipment are all properly connected and powered on Y Note It is highly recommended that you gt perform these procedures
10. A V Link Technologies PowerHDLink User Manual A Link PowerHDLink User Manual Version 1 0 For the following models AVM 6985H SYS A1 AVM 6986H SYS A AVM 6985H SYS A3 AVM 6986H SYS A3 Technology Document Number 1 M PAE1HL 0002 02011 Copyright by A V Link Technologies Corp Version 1 0 1 A V Link Technologies PowerHDLink User Manual Table of Contents SAFETY WARNINGS sssrini Aa ENa 3 te ERO GU CTO IN eaovesvccccanesstiaceseencsseacoseumeenstecetuteceuetwiesaceuseseecuatesatexevssreeaesewessseaectena 6 2 Quick Setup Guide ccccssssecccesnnseececnnseeececnnsssececnassescesasseseenensseeeenenses 7 3 Troubleshootingd sssssssssssssssss sss ssssssssesss enesenn ennenen ennenen 12 4 Video Source Remote Control cccccsssscecsesseeceesseeseesseseoeseeseeeseeseeeseeneoaes 15 5 PowerHDLink Remote Controlletr ccccccssseecsesseeeceeseeesessseseeesseeseeseesens 16 6 OSD M n sersan eaa a E aoni 19 7 Ethernet over PLC Function gi rd E oa Rn nee 21 8 Adding an Additional RX E MME E enesenn enean 21 9 Running TX as a Standalone Box ennenen 21 10 Running Multiple Transmitters with Multiple Receivers 23 Appendix 1 RX TX Pairing css sss sssssssssssssssssss essen enesenn enean eena 25 Appendix 2 PLC Pao cosas pedais sense esse enesenn eenn ennenen ennes 26 Appendix 3 Reset RX TX to System Defauls
11. C Bridge Function o e ori Controller 1 oon themet Fud8 por S E T Power Consumption TW w aerae o Operation Temperature and Humidit Storage Temperature and Humidit 10 50 C 30 80 RH 20 80 C 20 90 RH 2011 Copyright by A V Link Technologies Corp Version 1 0 32 A V Link Technologies PowerHDLink User Manual Appendix Spare Parts The following table lists spare components please contact us or your distributor Spare Parts Model or Part Number Note Transmitter Receiver Power Cord 7006 03030 89001 NA Specification Power Cord 7006 03030 89003 EU Specification 2 5 mm used for IR Blaster cable 7006 03000 45001 fancier Remote Controller 7006 00080 09004 Only for PowerHDLink HDMI cable 7006 03000 87001 60 cm 2011 Copyright by A V Link Technologies Corp Version 1 0 33 A V Link Technologies PowerHDLink User Manual Spare Parts Model or Part Number Note i o ms H IR sensor extension 7006 00000 91002 2 5 mm used for cable receiver 2011 Copyright by A V Link Technologies Corp Version 1 0 34 A V Link Technologies PowerHDLink User Manual Revision History 2011 2 11 1 0 First Release Trademarks E A V Link and PowerHDLink are trademarks of A V Link Technologies Corp R HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countrie
12. MI 43 so the Source LED indicator HDMI 3 should illuminate Meanwhile at the TV you may see a couple of messages display on the TV screen depending on boot up sequence of equipment These include a Welcome message or Waiting for TX to be ready message After booting all of your equipment TV Blu Ray TX and RX the video transmission from the source Blu Ray player should begin to display within 40 seconds Waiting for TX to be ready 2011 Copyright by A V Link Technologies Corp Version 1 0 12 A V Link Technologies PowerHDLink User Manual 3 Troubleshooting If no video displays on the remote TV attached to your RX proceed with the steps below Step 1 Check connections power and equipment m Make sure all power connections are secure and power is supplied to all equipment E Inspect all cables and cable connections between Player TX and TV RX m Make sure the Video Player is working properly and is transmitting video hook up a TV directly to the player to confirm Also make sure the TV that is attached to the TX is in working order R Make sure that the Source LED indicator matches the physical connection between the TX and player that is connected to it The LED indicators are described in the table below HDMI connector 1 HDMI connector 2 HDMI connector 3 AV 1 CVBS S Video Source LED dg Source Button YPbPr connectors indicators e g If you attached a Blu Ray player to
13. Y R If you do not expect to use the product for an extended period of time unplug the device from the power socket This is a precautionary measure because these products as long as they are connected to a power socket will maintain an electrical current even though they are turned off i e using the power button Unplug the power cable from the power socket by pulling from the plug do not pull on the cable line HE Power Cable Precautions gt Do not wedge or clamp the power line between the case and surrounding items e g walls furniture closets etc gt Do not place things on the power line or drag anything over it gt If the power line is damaged replace it immediately to prevent electrical shock and fire ABOUT the HDMI CONNECTOR Improper use of the HDMI socket and connector will cause damage gt Before plugging in the HDMI cable into the HDMI socket carefully check the orientation and shape of the ends of the socket and connector to make sure you are not inserting the connector upside down Plug the cable in carefully making sure the head of the connector aims straight into the socket without any tilt gt Remove the HDMI cables whenever you move or transport these devices gt Hold the HDMI cable line when you plug or unplug the HDMI cable Do not twist or force the plug into the connector ABOUT REPAIR m These devices should be disposed of properly according to national regional rec
14. different devices The only exception is if one device is reset to default values after pairing in this case the RX will not be able to receive media and you must pair the RX TX again refer to appendix 1 2011 Copyright by A V Link Technologies Corp Version 1 0 24 A V Link Technologies PowerHDLink User Manual Appendix 1 RX TX Pairing Pairing is performed to establish re establish a connection between the RX and TX These procedures are used during troubleshooting i e video fails to appear on TV or when installing an additional RX to the environment There are two ways to Pair the RX and TX as described below a Pairing using the buttons on the RX and TX rear Panels 1 Press the Group button on the rear panel of the RX until the PAIRING message displays on the TV attached to the RX 2 Press the Group button on the rear panel of the TX for 2 seconds If the link is successful the message on the TV screen will change from PAIRING to PAIRED followed by the video if video is currently streaming from the source b Pairing using the remote controller Push the o Group Button on the remote controller to pair the RX and TX NOTE It is strongly recommended to do these procedures Pairing with the RX and TX in the same vicinity preferably on the same power outlet for testing Also see Troubleshooting section and Adding a new RX section for proper use of these procedures
15. dio connectors are usually red and white Attach the other ends to your Video Player The S Video and CVBS video cannot be used simultaneously If you have S Video amp Audio Cables Note If your Video Player gives you a choice of using HDMI YPbPr and CVBS S Video it is better to choose HDMI for ease of installation Also HDMI and YPbPr picture quality are both noticeably better than CVBS S Video Step 2 Connect the HDTV set to the Receiver Connect your PowerHDLink receiver to the HDTV The receiver is capable of using HDMI YPbPr and CVBS cables You must choose from one those options as shown below a HDMI cable The figure to the right shows an HDMI connection to the RX Attach the other end to your HDTV b YPbPr cables Connect the YPbPr cables in the same way as the Player TX w connections matching the colors between the connectors and adapters There are two audio connectors for the L R audio connectors below the YPbPr adapters on the RX Attach the other ends of all the Meee connectors to your HDTV If you have YPbPr amp Audio Cables e 2011 Copyright by A V Link Technologies Corp Version 1 0 10 A V Link Technologies PowerHDLink User Manual c CVBS cable Connect the CVBS and Audio connectors to the 3 connectors below the YPbPr connectors as shown right Attach the other ends to your HDTV OPS 76 Note The connections you use between Player TX and between HDTV RX do not
16. e H H o o AV1 Video o R CVBS Selects CVBS or S Video input source as AV1 Select E S Video B English R German optional R Spain optional mJ tional Language Selects language for OSD Menu apanese optional RB Italy optional R Traditional Chinese optional EH Simplified Chinese optional B French optional Choose the option that best matches your R Auto Detect Network Bandwidth Low Excellent This E Low product uses your selection to adjust the compression bit rate to optimize the video stream and image quality If you are unaware of your R Good Network Bandwidth you can simply choose the m Excellent Auto Detect option B D S Selects the output resolution for the display YS Control ByTV Sleep Time Sets the amount of time that either the TX or Off RX remain idle before they go into Power 10 minutes Saving mode RX is idle when it is not receiving video from the TX the TX is idle when there is no video input from the R 60 minutes selected media source indicated by Source E 120 minutes LED Both RX and TX use this same configuration option Network Bandwidth E Fair E 30 minutes The selections in this option are used as a m 60Hz reference value for the system to adjust audio m 59 94 Hz LIP SYNC timing only used for 60 59 94 Hz or NTSC video systems and does not apply to 50 Hz or PAL video systems information Firmware version 2011 Copyright by A V Link Technologies Co
17. he CONNECT button on the front panel of TX or the LINK button on the rear panel of RX B Make sure the power cables and video audio cables are secured B Press the Source button on the front panel of the TX until the appropriate Source LED indicator illuminates B Verify that the media source e g player is working properly by connecting it directly toa TV B if the media source player can work directly with the TV it might indicate a problem with the video audio format Check Appendix 6 Video Specifications to make sure the video format delivered by the player is supported by the system RX TX B Check if all Source LEDs in the front panel of TX are flashing together This means that the RX and TX are not paired and require re pairing Appendix 1 B if there are electrical surges or an EMI protection circuit inside the power socket change to the different socket Also make sure that you are using all three prongs on the power connector B Check the STBY indicator LED on the front panels of both RX and TX If the STBY indicator LED is on press the STBY button on the front panel or use the power button on the remote controller to wake up the TX or RX B Check the power switch on the rear panels of both RX and TX to make sure both are turned On 29 A V Link Technologies PowerHDLink User Manual Trouble Shooting Scenario __ Possible Reason e Device is not starting normally
18. he TX locally or from a remote location i e where receiver is located The receiver accepts IR signals from the Remote Controller and passes them to the transmitter through the power lines The Remote Controller can also bring up and manipulate the OSD Menu on the TV attached to the RX It can also adjust the audio volume on the receiver The Remote Controller panel is separated into 4 areas Top Row Source Area Setting Area Volume Area as shown below 2011 Copyright by A V Link Technologies Corp Version 1 0 16 A V Link Technologies PowerHDLink User Manual Remote Controller Button Descriptions Area Name Description Toggles the states of the TX and RX between Active mode and Power Saving mode Power Saving mode is the state you can set the TX and RX to when not in use In Power Saving mode the RX amp TX stop sending video to the TV monitors and then revert to a low power Active Power Saving State These devices although in Power Saving mode can still continue to deliver Ethernet data in the background see Chapter Ethernet over PLC Function The Power Saving mode for the RX and TX are independent of each other and must be set at their respective locations Re establishes a PLC connection between the TX and the RX Use this button if the RX and TX cannot establish a connection cannot be paired You also need to use this button when adding an Top Row Group additional RX to your existing RX TX env
19. ions paired with the RX are displayed Use the up down arrow keys to highlight the Select TX Station TX Station you want to choose TX Station 1 TX Station 2 Press the OK button to confirm the selection If the selected TX is currently transmitting video the video should begin to display 2011 Copyright by A V Link Technologies Corp Version 1 0 23 A V Link Technologies PowerHDLink User Manual Modifying the name of a TX device 1 On the remote control press the Menu button to open the OSD menu and use the up down arrow buttons to move to the Select TX Station item 2 Press the OK button to enter Select TX Station menu Press the up down arrow buttons and highlight the intended TX 4 Press the Menu button again to edit the SETUP name of selected TX Editing keys are described below Edit TX Station Name The underline below the TX name TX Station 1 implies the current cursor position Use the O and the buttons to select a certain character alphabet or numeric 4 Use the O button to move back one space deleting one character Use the OQ button to confirm the character selection and move to next space 4 Use the button to finish the editing L Restoring the device name to the default setting Please refer to appendix 3 which will restore RX back to the default settings Note TX RX of PowerHDLink can continue to operate while users are pairing
20. ironment or group This button is also used to allow the RX TX to reset the system to factory defaults Factory only for RX Resets the RX PLC to the factory default settings Selects next input source of the TX Similar to the Source button on the TX It is used to Source Select next source switch from the current input source to next e g HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 AV1 AV2 etc Select HDMI 3 Change current TX input source to HDMI 3 Select HDMI 2 Change current TX input source to HDMI 2 Select HDMI 1 Change current TX input source to HDMI 1 Move backwards to the previous TX input Source Select previous source source It is the opposite of Select next source Source Select AV2 Change current TX input source to AV2 YPbPr Change current TX input source to AV1 i CVBS S Video 02011 Copyright by A V Link Technologies Corp Version 1 0 177 A V Link Technologies PowerHDLink User Manual Fig Area Name Description O Source Not in use Reserved Volume Increase Volume for RX Increase audio volume on the receiver Toggle TV system between 59 94 Hz NTSC Display Setting Display for RX and 50 Hz PAL Setting Scroll up for RX Scroll up button on the OSD Menu Q Setting Information for RX Displays OSD information Volume Decrease volume for RX Decrease audio volume on the receiver Setting Move right for RX Move to right button on the OSD Menu Settin Setting confirmation for This button
21. is like the Enter key used to 9 RX confirm a setting selection Setting Move left for RX Move to left button on the OSD Menu Volume Audio Mute for RX Audio Mute on off on the receiver Setting Menu for RX Bring up OSD Menu on the display that is attached to the RX Setting Scroll down for RX Scroll down button on the OSD Menu Setting OSD Exit for RX Exit OSD Menu 2011 Copyright by A V Link Technologies Corp Version 1 0 18 A V Link Technologies PowerHDLink User Manual 6 OSD Menu When the system is active you can press the Menu button on the remote controller to bring AV1 Video Select up the OSD menu on the display attached to the Language RX The OSD menu is used to configure various Network Bandwidth options as described below Resolution Control OSD Menu SETUP Items Sleep Time E AV1 Video Select LIP SYNC E Language Select Tx Station R Network Bandwidth Information R Resolution Control m Sleep Time E LIP SYNC R Information Navigating the OSD Menu You can navigate the OSD Menu using the following keys on the Remote Controller E Press the Exif button to exit the OSD Menu B Press or OK buttons to select an item on the menu and move on to the next menu item E Press T or buttons to select the optional items 2011 Copyright by A V Link Technologies Corp Version 1 0 19 A V Link Technologies PowerHDLink User Manual OSD Menu Descriptions m
22. lu Ray player to the back panel of the PowerHDLink Transmitter The PowerHDLink can use HDMI YPbPr or CVBS S Video video cables You must choose from one of those cabling options as described below a HDMI cable This cable shown right has a simple single connection between your player and transmitter YPbPr video cables This cable has 3 connectors each color coded green blue and red Simply match the colors on the connectors with the color coded adapters on the Transmitter Since YPbPr video cable doesn t carry audio you must also attach an audio cable between the player and transmitter this cable will have 2 audio ii connectors left right speakers usually red If you have YPbPr and Audio Cables and white You will need to connect a total of 5 connectors shown right Attach the other ends to your Video Player b N c CVBS video cable This video cable is a single cable with a video connector usually yellow You will also need to attach two audio connectors L R speakers audio connectors are usually red and white These cables may come as a single cable with 3 connectors Attach the other ends to your Video Player 2011 Copyright by A V Link Technologies Corp Version 1 0 9 A V Link Technologies PowerHDLink User Manual d S Video video cable This video cable is a single cable with a video connector usually black You will also need to attach two audio connectors L R speakers au
23. ou can simply turn off the RX and the TX becomes a standalone system However if both TX and RX are initially turned off turn on your TV and then turn on your TX After the TX has gone through its initialization process 10 20 seconds you can depress the Source button on the TX front panel for about 1 second or any remote control button in the Source area which will stop the TX from trying to link with a RX Once the input Source LEDs stop blinking your TX is ready for use in standalone mode 2011 Copyright by A V Link Technologies Corp Version 1 0 22 A V Link Technologies PowerHDLink User Manual 10 Running Multiple Transmitters with Multiple Receivers Each receiver RX can be paired with a maximum of 4 transmitters TX as described in the Chapter Adding an Additional RX Therefore a PowerHDLink receiver can choose from multiple transmitters as the media source Remote control will also be automatically redirected when changing to a different transmitter 1 Selecting a different TX source for a RX On the remote at the RX press the Menu SETUP button to open the OSD menu Use the up down arrow buttons to move to the ANTA Video Select Select TX Station item Language Press the OK button to enter the Select TX Network Bandwidth Station menu Resolution Control Sleep Time LIP SYNC Select TX Station Information On the Select TX Station screen all TX SETUP stat
24. right Press the OK RR PRI RA button to reset the defaults you can Or press any other button to exit the Push any button to exit operation Note See Adding an additional RX section or Troubleshooting section for proper use of these procedures 2011 Copyright by A V Link Technologies Corp Version 1 0 28 A V Link Technologies PowerHDLink User Manual Appendix 5 Trouble Shooting Checklist Scenario TV attached to the RX displays no video images Power indicator LED is not illuminated 6 Power is switched off at the RX or TX 6 Cable connections are not secure 6 The illuminated Source LED light on the front panel of the TX does not reflect the actual video source connection in back of the TX Media source player is not working properly e Media source player is sending a video format that is not supported by the TX amp RX e g 1080 D60P O RX TX are not paired O Interference from an EMI or electrical surge protection device The system may have been configured to automatically shut down after a certain sleep time See OSD Menu descriptions e Power not turned On for RX or TX 02011 Copyright by A V Link Technologies Corp Version 1 0 Possible Reason Resolution B Make sure the power switches on the back panels of both the TX and RX are turned on B If power switch is turned on at the TX but the Power LED is off or STBY LED is On press t
25. rp Version 1 0 20 A V Link Technologies PowerHDLink User Manual 7 Ethernet over PLC Function The Ethernet over PLC Function allows you to deliver Ethernet data anywhere in your home over Power Lines This means that you can access the Internet and browse the web from anywhere without rewiring your entire home with Ethernet cabling Ethernet Cable Ethernet Cable WWW Receiver ADSL PC Notebook RDS nner Modem Both the RX and TX have LAN connectors on their rear panels the ADSL modem connects to the TX and your Notebook PC connects to your RX in a separate location as shown in the diagram above Note Do not connect the LAN ports between the Receiver and the Transmitter as it will disrupt any video streaming through the products 8 Adding an Additional RX You can attach up to 4 RX s for one TX Every time you add an additional RX to your system you must perform the procedures below in order 1 Reset RX PLC to Factory Defaults Refer to Appendix 4 2 PLC Pairing Refer to Appendix 2 3 RX TX Pairing Refer to Appendix 1 9 Running TX as a Standalone Box You can use the TX in standalone mode without the RX In other words you can use the TX along with the TV and input video devices attached to it as a standalone system i e Video Switching Box 2011 Copyright by A V Link Technologies Corp Version 1 0 21 A V Link Technologies PowerHDLink User Manual If both RX and TX are powered on and working y
26. rtified to repair these devices If your device needs repair please contact your dealer R Do not place containers holding liquid e g flower vases coffee mugs etc or material soaked with moisture e g paper cloth etc on the top of or in the vicinity of this product Always leave 2 cm of open space around the periphery of the case and on top of the case E Do not block the air vents on the cases Also do not place this device on soft surfaces e g sofas where the product might sink into the surface Also do not place devices on carpets or rugs where the surrounding material can affect ventilation and heat dissipation E Do not place these devices on any surface that generates heat such as radiators electric heaters fire places etc SAFETY INSTRUCTION R Read this manual for all safety measures about operations before using this product Always keep this manual accessible for reference Pay close attention to all warnings and follow all the safety instructions Only operate these devices in well ventilated areas i e do not place in closets cupboards covered boxes etc 2011 Copyright by A V Link Technologies Corp Version 1 0 3 A V Link Technologies PowerHDLink User Manual R Only use a dry cloth to wipe down the case Do not use liquid cleaners or spray cleaners E Do not place the devices in areas that are confined in a limited space e g in the middle of a crowded bookshelf ABOUT the POWER SUPPL
27. s R Al other trademarks or registered trademarks belong to their respective owners Contact Information A V Link Technologies Corp E mail sales aplusvlink com URL http www aplusvlink com 2011 Copyright by A V Link Technologies Corp Version 1 0 35
28. the complexities of rewiring your house or buying new Video Equipment e g Video Players for each viewing room This system consists of a receiver and a transmitter that deliver H 264 HD video and high quality audio from Blu ray M players Set Top boxes and video game consoles etc to compatible HDTV displays located near power outlets Setup is fast and easy the Video Player e g Blu Ray player is connected to your Transmitter while your HDTV is connected to the Receiver both Receiver and Transmitter are connected to Power Outlets PowerHDLink also allows you to use IR Remote Controllers to control A V equipment stop start FF Rewind etc remotely using IR signals The Transmitter and Receiver also have an additional function of delivering Ethernet data over Power Lines allowing you to access the Internet from any room PowerHDLink Kit Contents The PowerHDLink kit contains the equipment below If any components are missing or damaged contact your dealer immediately Package Contents PowerHDLink Transmitter PowerHDLink Receiver Power Cord x2 IR Blaster cable Remote Control HDMI Cable x2 mo om p In addition to the kit a video player DVD player Blu Ray player etc and a TV HDTV or Standard TV are needed Note 1 TX and RX may be substituted for Transmitter and Receiver respectively throughout this manual Note 2 Power Cord specifications will vary depending on country or region
29. with the RX and TX in the same vicinity preferably attached to the same power outlet System Defaults v lt msm fo 2011 Copyright by A V Link Technologies Corp Version 1 0 14 A V Link Technologies PowerHDLink User Manual 4 Video Source Remote Control With the PowerHDLink system you can control your video player from the remote location i e where RX is located using the Video Player s remote controller must be Infrared Remote Controller The RX is fitted with an IR sensor that receives the signals and sends them over the power lines to the TX where the TX re emits the same IR signals to the video player HDMI YPbPr or CVBS cable HDMI YPbPr or CVBS cable Blu Ray Player IR Blaster Cable HDTV IR Sensor Step 1 Attach IR Blaster Cable to TX Connect the IR Blaster Cable to the back of the Transmitter IR Out 1 adapter Step 2 Place IR Blaster Tab Situate the IR Blaster tab in front of the Video Player IR sensor or use the double sided sticker on the tab and stick it onto the Video Player near the IR sensor The setup is complete You can try the remote controller on the Receiver 02011 Copyright by A V Link Technologies Corp Version 1 0 15 A V Link Technologies PowerHDLink User Manual 5 PowerHDLink Remote Controller The PowerHDLink system comes with its own Remote Controller Unit that is designed to control the Transmitter and Receiver The Remote Controller can manipulate t
30. ycling regulations 2011 Copyright by A V Link Technologies Corp Version 1 0 4 A V Link Technologies PowerHDLink User Manual Components that are consumptive in nature e g battery are not included in the warranty and will incur a fee when replaced ABOUT ABNORMAL OPERATIONS If any smoke or odors emanate from these devices turn off the device immediately unplug the power cable from the socket and contact your dealer if you continue to utilize this product in these conditions it may cause a fire or damage the product irreparably Unauthorized repair by uncertified repair facilities is forbidden If the device is accidently exposed to water or the case is damaged in any way turn off the power switch and unplug the power cable Failure to do so may result in electrical short and fire If you are uncertain of your situation please call your dealer immediately It will take 30 to 40 seconds to establish a connection between the transmitter and receiver If there is no video or audio transmitting to the receiver please refer to the trouble shooting section of this manual Contact your dealer if you are unable to resolve your problem 2011 Copyright by A V Link Technologies Corp Version 1 0 5 A V Link Technologies PowerHDLink User Manual 1 Introduction The PowerHDLink Transmitter and Receiver incorporate HDMI technology allowing you to transmit HD Video anywhere in your home using existing Power lines This avoids
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