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HDMI Over Cat5
Matrix Switch
Models: B126-2X2, B126-4X4
Package Contents
Product Features
2
2
Mounting
4
Standard Installation
Remote Repeater Installation
RS232 Serial Control
Troubleshooting
5
7
10
13
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Warranty & Warranty Registration
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Product Features
• Add up to three repeaters on each channel of the matrix switch, for a
total of 4 displays per channel (An active remote receiver should be the
last unit in a channel)
• A 1080p @ 60Hz signal can be extended up to 125 ft. for each
repeater added into a channel (or up to 175 ft. for a 1080i @
60Hz signal)
• Switch between inputs via pushbuttons, remote control,
or RS232 serial
• HDCP-compatible
• Mounting hardware included
• Plug-and-play; no software or drivers required
• Compatible with all operating systems
• Compliant with the Federal Trade Agreements Act (TAA) for GSA
Schedule purchases
Optional Accessories:
• B126-1A0 or B126-1A0-WP-1 – Active Remote Receiver Units
• B126-1P0 or B126-1P0-WP-1 – Passive Remote Receiver Units
• B126-110 HDMI Over Cat5 Extender – Remote Repeater Unit
• N202-Series Cat6 24AWG, Solid Wire Patch Cables
• P568-Series High-Speed HDMI Cables
• P520-006 RS-232 Serial Extension Cable
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Mounting
The B126-2X2 and B126-4X4 come with mounting hardware that allows
them to be mounted in a variety of ways. The following images show
the different ways the included mounting brackets can be attached for
different mounting methods.
Note: The images below show a B126-1A1 HDMI over Cat5 Receiver Unit, but the mounting
hardware installation is the same for the B126-2X2 and B126-4X4.
Wallmount 1
Wallmount 2
19” Rackmount
Pole Mount
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Standard Installation
Note:
1. Test to make sure that the entire installation works properly before pulling cables through
ceilings/walls.
2. 24AWG, Solid Wire Cat5e/6 cable, such as Tripp Lite’s N202-Series, is required to achieve
maximum distance and resolution.
3. The diagram below shows a B126-2X2 installation, but installation will be the same for the
B126-4X4, except for the number of ports.
4. The back panel of the B126-4X4 contains an IR port which has been capped off. This port is
intended for future use, and does not currently function.
B126-1A0
Cable Box
or DVR
Up to 125 ft. at 1080p @ 60Hz
Up to 175 ft. at 1080i @ 60Hz
Up to 50 ft. at 1080p @ 60Hz
Up to 75 ft. at 1080i @ 60Hz
Blu-Ray™
Computer
B126-2x2
B126-1P0
1
2
Make sure all devices being connected are turned off.
Optional: Connect the 3.5 mm to DB9 adapter to the RS232 serial
port on the switch, and then to the DB9 serial port on the computer
you will be using to control it with.
3
4
5
Connect the first HDMI source to the port on the switch marked Source A.
Repeat step 3 to connect additional HDMI sources to the remaining ports.
Connect the external power supply to the switch and plug it into a
Tripp Lite Surge Suppressor, Power Distribution Unit (PDU), or
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). When receiving power, the following
LEDs will illuminate: The Green Power LED, The Orange Source LEDs
(for the Source ports that have devices connected to them), and the
Green RJ45 Output LEDs. A Green LED will also illuminate to indicate
the source that is being transmitted to each Output port.
6
Using Cat5e/6 cable, connect the RJ45 port marked Output 1 to a
B126-Series remote receiver unit.
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Standard Installation
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Repeat step 6 to connect additional B126-Series remote receiver
units to the remaining ports.
8
B126-1A0 and B126-1A0-WP-1 only: Connect the external power
supply to the active remote receiver unit, and plug it into a Tripp Lite
Surge Suppressor, PDU or UPS. When receiving power, the Green
RJ45 LED on the B126-1A0, and the Green Power LED on the
B126-1A0-WP-1, will illuminate.
9
Repeat step 8 for each additional active remote receiver unit in the
installation.
10
Connect the remote receiver unit to a monitor using a Tripp Lite P568-
Series High-Speed HDMI cable. If you have a B126-1P0, connect its
built-in HDMI connector to a monitor. When connected to and
receiving power from a monitor, the Green RJ45 LED on the B126-1P0,
and the Green Power LED on the B126-1P0-WP-1, will illuminate.
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12
Repeat step 10 for each additional remote receiver unit in the
installation.
Turn on the power to the connected devices. The Orange RJ45 LEDs
on the B126-2X2, B126-4X4 and B126-1A0, and the Orange Activity
LED on the B126-1A0-WP-1, will illuminate. The video image should
now be displayed on the connected monitors.
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14
B126-1A0 and B126-1A0-WP-1 only: If necessary, use the
Equalization control to adjust the video image.
Note: An improper Equalization setting can cause the monitor not to display an image at all.
Try each setting until an acceptable image is displayed.
Press the switch next to each set of Output LEDs to switch the source
being displayed on the corresponding Output monitor. You can also
use the included remote control to switch between sources. As with
the switch next to the Output LEDs, press the button on the remote
control of the desired Output port to switch the source being displayed.
Note: The same 4 button remote control comes with both the B126-2X2 and B126-4X4.
Buttons 3 and 4 will not be used for the B126-2X2.
See the RS232 Serial Control section in this manual for details on
controlling the switch using Terminal Emulation Software.
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Remote Repeater Installation
Note:
1. Test to make sure that the entire installation works properly before pulling cables through
ceilings/walls.
2. 24AWG, Solid Wire Cat5e/6 cable, such as Tripp Lite’s N202-Series, is required to achieve
maximum distance and resolution.
3. The diagram below shows a B126-2X2 installation, but installation will be the same for the
B126-4X4, except for the number of ports.
4. The back panel of the B126-4X4 contains an IR port which has been capped off. This port is
intended for future use, and does not currently function.
Up to 175 ft. at 1080i @ 60Hz
Up to 125 ft. at 1080p @ 60Hz
2
2
2
B126-1A0-WP-1
6
6
6
B126-110
B126-110
B126-110
Cable Box
or DVR
Up to 175 ft. at 1080i @ 60Hz
Up to 125 ft. at 1080p @ 60Hz
Blu-Ray™
B126-1A0
2
6
2
6
2
6
B126-2x2
B126-110
B126-110
B126-110
Computer
1
2
Make sure all devices being connected are turned off.
Optional: Connect the 3.5 mm to DB9 adapter to the RS232 serial
port on the switch, and then to the DB9 serial port on the computer
you will be using to control it with.
3
4
Connect the first HDMI source to the port on the switch marked
Source A.
Repeat step 3 to connect additional HDMI sources to the remaining
ports.
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Remote Repeater Installation
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Connect the external power supply to the switch and plug it into a
Tripp Lite Surge Suppressor, PDU, or UPS. When receiving power,
the following LEDs will illuminate: The Green Power LED, the Orange
Source LEDs (for the Source ports that have devices connected
to them), and the Green RJ45 Output LEDs. A Green LED will also
illuminate to indicate the source that is being transmitted to each
Output port.
6
7
8
Using Cat5e/6 cable, connect the RJ45 port marked Output 1 to the
RJ45 input port of a B126-110 remote repeater unit.
Connect a monitor to the HDMI output port on the repeater using a
Tripp Lite P568-Series High-Speed HDMI cable.
Connect the external power supply to the repeater and plug it into
a Tripp Lite Surge Suppressor, PDU or UPS. The Green Power LED
and the Green RJ45 LEDs illuminate to indicate the unit is receiving
power.
Add up to three repeaters per channel, for a total of 4 displays (an
active remote receiver should be the last unit in a channel). To connect
additional repeaters, proceed to step 9. To finish your installation with a
B126-1A0 or B126-1A0-WP-1 receiver, proceed to step 12.
9
Using Cat5e/6 cable, connect the RJ45 output port on the first
repeater to the RJ45 input port on a second repeater.
10
11
Connect a monitor to the HDMI output port on the repeater using a
Tripp Lite P568-Series High-Speed HDMI cable.
Connect the external power supply to the repeater and plug it into
a Tripp Lite Surge Suppressor, PDU or UPS. The Green Power LED
and the Green RJ45 LEDs illuminate to indicate the unit is receiving
power.
To add a third repeater, repeat steps 9 through 11. To finish your
installation with a B126-1A0 or B126-1A0-WP-1 receiver, proceed to
step 12.
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Remote Repeater Installation
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Using Cat5e/6 cable, connect the RJ45 output port on the last
repeater to the RJ45 input port on a B126-1A0 or B126-1A0-WP-1
receiver.
13
14
Connect a monitor to the HDMI output port on the receiver using a
Tripp Lite P568-Series High-Speed HDMI cable.
Connect the external power supply to the active remote receiver unit,
and plug it into a Tripp Lite Surge Suppressor, PDU, or UPS. When
receiving power, the Green RJ45 LED on the B126-1A0, and the
Green Power LED on the B126-1A0-WP-1, will illuminate.
Repeat steps 6 through 14 for the remaining Output ports on the switch.
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Turn on power to the connected devices. The Orange RJ45 LEDs
on the B126-2X2, B126-4X4, B126-110, and B126-1A0, and the
Orange Activity LED on the B126-1A0-WP-1, will illuminate. The video
image should now be displayed on the connected monitors.
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If necessary, use the Equalization control on the repeater and receiver
units to adjust the video image.
Note: An improper Equalization setting can cause the monitor not to display an image at all.
Try each setting until an acceptable image is displayed.
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Press the switch next to each set of Output LEDs to switch the
source being displayed on the corresponding Output monitor. You
can also use the included remote control to switch between sources.
As with the switch next to the Output LEDs, press the button on the
remote control of the desired Output port to switch the source being
displayed.
Note: The same 4 button remote control comes with both the B126-2X2 and B126-4X4.
Buttons 3 and 4 will not be used for the B126-2X2.
See the RS232 Serial Control section in this manual for details on
controlling the switch using Terminal Emulation Software.
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RS232 Serial Control
Before using RS232 Serial Control, you must first go into you Terminal
Emulation Software and update the COM port settings.
1
Go to the Setup drop-down menu and select the Serial Port option.
2
Select the COM port that is being used, and update the remaining
settings as follows: Baud Rate (57600), Data (8 bit), Parity (none),
Stop (1 bit), Flow Control (none).
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RS232 Serial Control
3
Next, you will need to configure your software to allow input control.
Go to the Setup drop-down menu and select the Terminal option.
4
Update the following settings; Receive (LF), Local Echo (enable). The
remaining settings can stay as they are.
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RS232 Serial Control
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Once these settings are updated, the Terminal Emulation Software
will recognize the switch, allowing you to enter commands to control it
with. The following table lists the available commands.
Command
Action
sw[x] [n]
Switches the source being displayed on the selected
output. [x] is the output (1, 2, 3, or 4) and [n] is the
desired source (A, B, C, or D). For example, a command
of sw1 A would display source A on output 1.
PWD
STE
Turns power to the switch on/off.
Displays the current output state, showing which source
is being displayed on each output.
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Troubleshooting
If you are unable to get an acceptable image after following the
installation instructions, try the troubleshooting tips below.
1
Are the external power supplies that came with the product
connected and plugged into a working power source? For the product
to function properly, it must be connected to and receiving power
from the external power supply.
2
3
Was the power to the connected devices turned off prior to
installation? If not, restart them.
Have you adjusted the Equalization setting on the repeater and/or
receiver units? There are built-in Equalization adjustment knobs on
every repeater and active receiver, which can be adjusted to obtain
the best picture quality. Use the mini screwdriver included with the
product to adjust this setting until an acceptable image is displayed.
Note: An improper Equalization setting can cause the monitor not to display an image at all.
Try each setting until an acceptable image is displayed.
4
5
What resolution are you trying to reach? Tripp Lite’s HDMI over Cat5
extenders are tested to support up to 1080p @ 60Hz video resolution.
See the Product Features section or the installation diagrams in this
manual for details on max distance and resolution when using the
repeater and the different receivers. The shorter the extension distance,
the higher the resolution you will be able to obtain. If you are not able
to get an acceptable image after adjusting the Equalization setting, try
lowering your computer’s video resolution or adjusting the refresh rate.
What type of cabling are you using? Inferior cabling can result in poor
performance, so it is important that you use cables that can support
the video resolution you are trying to obtain. To achieve maximum
distance and resolution, 24AWG solid wire UTP cable must be used.
Tripp Lite’s N202-Series Cat6 cables are made with 24AWG solid
wire, as are the N022-01K-GY (Cat5) and N222-01K-GY bulk cables.
Also, the HDMI cables you are using must support the resolution you
are trying to obtain. Inexpensive, low quality HDMI cables may not
support the maximum resolution. It is recommended that you use
Tripp Lite’s P568-Series High-Speed HDMI cables, as they have been
tested to work with the B126-Series extender products.
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Troubleshooting
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Test your cables to ensure they are working properly. For example,
connect your HDMI cables between a source and monitor that you
know works to see if the cable is functioning. For Cat5e/6 cable,
connect it between a computer and a network to verify that it
establishes a network connection.
7
Do you have any patch panels or other devices in between the
transmitter, repeater, and receiver units? Tripp Lite’s HDMI over Cat5
extender products were designed to be connected directly from the
transmitter to the repeater and/or receiver via UTP cable. The more
connection points that are in between the source and the remote
monitor, the more likely it will be that signal degradation will occur,
causing poor performance. If you have a patch panel or other device
in between, it should be removed from the installation.
8
Check your cabling for any damages that may have occurred during
installation. If a cable connector is loosened from pulling through
ceilings/walls, or the cable jacket is damaged causing the wiring to be
exposed, you will not be able to achieve maximum performance.
9
Are the transmitter, repeater, and/or receiver located in an area that
exposes them to higher temperatures? If the product is overheated, it
will not function properly.
10
If you are having trouble getting your Terminal Emulation Software to
recognize the switch, you may need to shut down your installation and
start from the beginning. The 3.5 mm to DB9 adapter cable must be
connected first; otherwise the switch will not be recognized.
11
If your are still having trouble getting your Terminal Emulation
Software to recognize the switch, check to make sure that your serial
settings are set according to the instructions in the RS232 Serial
Control section of this manual.
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Warranty & Warranty Registration
1-Year Limited Warranty
TRIPP LITE warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period
of one (1) year from the date of initial purchase. TRIPP LITE’s obligation under this warranty is
limited to repairing or replacing (at its sole option) any such defective products. To obtain service
under this warranty, you must obtain a Returned Material Authorization (RMA) number from
TRIPP LITE or an authorized TRIPP LITE service center. Products must be returned to TRIPP LITE
or an authorized TRIPP LITE service center with transportation charges prepaid and must be
accompanied by a brief description of the problem encountered and proof of date and place of
purchase. This warranty does not apply to equipment which has been damaged by accident,
negligence or misapplication or has been altered or modified in any way.
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, TRIPP LITE MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Some states do not permit limitation or exclusion of implied warranties; therefore, the aforesaid
limitation(s) or exclusion(s) may not apply to the purchaser.
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED ABOVE, IN NO EVENT WILL TRIPP LITE BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT,
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
PRODUCT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. Specifically, TRIPP LITE
is not liable for any costs, such as lost profits or revenue, loss of equipment, loss of use of
equipment, loss of software, loss of data, costs of substitutes, claims by third parties, or
otherwise.
FCC Notice, Class B
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Any changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Tripp Lite could void the
user’s authority to operate this equipment.
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WEEE Compliance Information for Tripp Lite Customers and Recyclers
(European Union)
Under the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive and
implementing regulations, when customers buy new electrical and electronic equipment
from Tripp Lite they are entitled to:
• Send old equipment for recycling on a one-for-one, like-for-like basis
(this varies depending on the country)
• Send the new equipment back for recycling when this ultimately becomes waste
WARNING
Use of this equipment in life support applications where failure of this equipment can reasonably
be expected to cause the failure of the life support equipment or to significantly affect its safety
or effectiveness is not recommended. Do not use this equipment in the presence of a flammable
anesthetic mixture with air, oxygen or nitrous oxide.
Tripp Lite follows a policy of continuous improvement. Product specifications are subject to change
without notice.
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