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 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, 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, 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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