Connecting to an HDBaseT™ Device

The HDBaseT transmitter is used when connecting the projector to a computer, video device, or network equipment.

Note

  • Ask a professional or Sony dealer to perform wiring. If wiring has been insufficiently performed, it affects the transmission characteristics of the cable, and causes broken or unstable images.
  • Connect the cable directly to the HDBaseT transmitter without going through a hub or router.
  • Use cables that meet the following conditions.
    • CAT5e or higher
    • Shielded type (covering connectors)
    • Straight wire connection
    • Single wire
  • When installing the cables, use a cable tester, cable analyzer, or similar device to check if the cables meet the CAT5e or higher requirement. If there is a transit connector between this unit and the HDBaseT transmitter, include it when measuring.
  • To reduce the affect of noise, install and use the cable in a manner where it is not rolled up and it is as straight as possible.
  • Install the cable away from the other cables (especially the power cable).
  • When installing multiple cables, do not bind them and keep the running parallel distance as short as possible.
  • The transmittable distance of the cable is 100 m (approx. 328 feet) maximum. If it exceeds 100 m (approx. 328 feet), it may cause broken images or a malfunction in LAN communication. Do not use the HDBaseT transmitter beyond the maximum transmittable distance of the cable.
  • For operation or function problems caused by devices of other manufacturers, contact the relevant manufacturer.

Connecting to a computer/video device

Connect the HDBaseT terminal on the projector to the HDBaseT terminal on the HDBaseT transmitter, then connect the HDMI terminal on the HDBaseT transmitter to the HDMI output terminal on a computer or video device.

Illustration indicating how to connect the projector and a computer (A) or a video device (B) with a LAN cable (D), HDBaseT transmitter (C), and an HDMI cable (E)

A: Computer

B: Video device

C: HDBaseT transmitter

D: LAN cable: STP cable with CAT5e or higher (straight type) (not supplied)

E: HDMI cable (not supplied)

Connecting to a network equipment (using an HDBaseT terminal)

The HDBaseT terminal is used when connecting the projector to a network equipment to control the projector.

Illustration indicating how to connect the projector and a computer or a video device with a LAN cable (F, G), the HDBaseT transmitter (D), and a hub or wireless router (E). When using a hub, connect a LAN cable (G) to a computer (A). When using a wireless router, connect to a tablet PC/Smartphone (B) or a computer (C) wirelessly.

A: Computer (Wired connection)

B: Tablet PC/Smartphone

C: Computer (Wireless connection)

D: HDBaseT transmitter

E: Hub or wireless router

F: LAN cable: STP cable with CAT5e or higher (straight type) (not supplied)

G: LAN cable (straight type) (not supplied)

Note

  • When using the network features via the HDBaseT terminal, make sure that [LAN Setting] is set to [via HDBaseT] under [HDBaseT Settings].
  • Connect the projector directly to the HDBaseT transmitter without going through a hub or router.
  • When connecting to XTP Systems manufactured by Extron Electronics, it is necessary to set [Extron XTP] to [On] under [HDBaseT Settings].
  • When you monitor and control the projector via the network, access the Control Window of the projector via a Web browser and enable the desired control protocol.
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