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Quick Start Guide

HDMI-TPS-TX97

HDMI-TPS-RX97

DVI-HDCP-TPS-TX97

DVI-HDCP-TPS-RX97

Further information

The product brief and further information of this appliance is available at 

www.lightware.eu

See the 

Downloads

 section on the website of the product.

Contact us

sales@lightware.eu

+36 1 255 3800

support@lightware.eu

+36 1 255 3810

Lightware Visual Engineering LLC.

Peterdy 15, Budapest H-1071, Hungary

Doc. ver.: 1.0 

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Touch panel

Blu-ray player IR emitter

HDMI

Ethernet 

switch

IR detector

Remote 

controller

Power adaptor

Laptop

Projector

CATx 

cable

HDMI-TPS-TX97

Transmitter

HDMI-TPS-RX97

Receiver

TPS-PI-1P1

Power injector

DC-DC cable

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3

4

RS-232

6

LAN

7

LAN

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IR cable

5

e

CATx 

cable

IR 

cable

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q

RS-232

HDMI

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8

switch

Programming

TPS port

RS-232

normal

prog

Important safety instructions

Please read and keep the information in the attached safety instructions supplied with the 

product before you start using the device.

Introduction

TPS-TX97 and RX97 twisted pair HDBaseT

TM

 extenders provide extension of uncompressed 

4K/UHD video with embedded audio for long distances over a single CATx cable. The extender 

offers uni-directional RS-232, IR, and Ethernet pass-through on the same CATx cable that 

carries the video signal. The TPS extenders support full HDCP and EDID compliance and 

work on all standard AV resolutions and also 120 Hz 3D signals. PoE 48V remote powering is 

available through the single CATx cable, but a local power supply can also be used.

Box contents

Compatible devices

TPS-97 extenders are compatible with all Lightware devices with TPS port except the TPS-90 

series.

Power supply options

TPS-97 extenders are compatible with IEEE 802.3af standard - Power over Ethernet (PoE) - 

and can receive power over the TPS line.

 The extenders are not compatible with TPS-95 extenders from remote power point 

of view. TPS-95 extenders have different remote power feature which is not PoE-

compatible. Please check the devices always before connecting them to each other. If 

the remote power feature is disabled on the TPS-95 extender, it can be connected to a 

TPS-97 device.

The extenders can be powered:

 

ƒ

Locally with the supplied 12V DC adaptor or Lightware’s rack mountable PSU,

 

ƒ

Remotely by a PoE-compatible Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) device, like Lightware’s 

power injector (TPS-PI-1P1) or a PoE-compatible matrix or matrix board.

If both supplying modes are available (local and remote) the remote power supply will be used.

  Do not connect any device to the TPS connector unless you are sure they are 

compatible! Connecting incompatible devices with similar connectors may cause harm 

to the devices.

 AWG 26 cables are not recommended with remote powering (reduce cable distances).

Extender unit

12V DC power adaptor 

with interchangeable plugs

Infrared detector unit

(for RX97)

Infrared emitter unit

(for TX97)

Safety and Warranty info, 

Quick Start Guide

Front view

Rear view

 The transmitter and the receiver have the same construction and connectors.

 DVI-HDCP-TPS-TX97 and RX97 have exactly the same capabilities and features, the only 

difference is the video port connector.

The product is compatible with any HDBaseT

TM

 

third party devices.
HDBaseT

TM

 and the HDBaseT Alliance logo are trademarks of the HDBaseT Alliance.

Status LEDs

HDCP

 

ƒ

OFF: video output signal is not encrypted with HDCP.

 

ƒ

ON: video output signal is encrypted with HDCP.

SIGNAL

 

ƒ

OFF: no video signal transmission.

 

ƒ

ON: video signal transmission.

LINK

 

ƒ

OFF: TPS connection failed between the devices.

 

ƒ

BLINKING: TPS connection is detected and LPPF link mode is active.

 

ƒ

ON: TPS connection is detected and HDBT or LR link mode is active.

LIVE

 

ƒ

OFF: no power supply or out of order.

 

ƒ

BLINKING: device is powered and ready to use.

1

RS-232 port

Local RS-232 port for bidirectional serial data connection and 

performing firmware upgrade (programming).

2

RS-232 switch

Normal

: serial data is passed through the device. 

Prog

: RS-232 pass-through function is disabled, the device is 

ready for the firmware upgrade (see the figure below).

3

Status LEDs

See the next section.

4

TPS mode 

switch

LR

: Longreach TPS mode; lower resolution (max 1080p), lon-

ger distances; 

Auto

: TPS mode is determined automatically.

5

IR mode 

switch

IR output signal modulation switch; the 38 kHz modulation can 

be switched On (

Emitter

 position) or Off (

Wired 

position).

6

IR input

IR signal input connector (for 3.5 mm Jack, 3-pole, TRS plug).

7

IR output

IR signal output connector (for 3.5 mm Jack, 2-pole, TS plug).

8

DC input

12V DC input for local power supply.

9

Ethernet port

The Ethernet data is passed through the device.

q

TPS port

TPS port to the other compatible device (extender / matrix /

board).

w

HDMI port

Video port for DVI or HDMI signal.

Front and rear view – legend

Installation – Standalone application

Below layout means the transmitter is powered locally by the power injector and they are 

placed close to each other. The receiver is powered remotely via the TPS cable (PoE).

Installation steps:

1

Connect the TPS output port of the TX to the TPS port of the power injector by a CATx 

cable.

2

Connect the TPS input port of the RX to the TPS+PoE port of the power injector by a 

CATx cable.

3

Connect a DC-DC cable between the transmitter and the power injector.

4

Connect a source to the HDMI (DVI-D) input port of the transmitter.

5

Connect an IR emitter unit to the IR output port of the transmitter.

6

Connect a controller device to the local RS-232 port of the transmitter. Make sure the 

RS-232 switch is in 

Normal

 position.

7

Optionally connect a laptop to the Ethernet port of the transmitter

8

Connect a sink device to the HDMI (DVI-D) output port of the receiver.

9

Connect a serial cable between the sink device and the RS-232 port of the receiver.

q

Connect the receiver to Ethernet by a CATx cable.

w

Connect an IR detector unit to the IR input port of the receiver.

e

Firstly connect the power adaptor to the DC input of the power injector, then secondly 

to the AC power socket.

Phoenix combicon 

3-pole connector

Mounting options

Lightware offers three types of mounting accessory to fix the extenders:

Under desk mounting kit (UD-kit)

The UD-kit makes easy to mount one extender under any flat surface (e.g. furniture).

UD mounting kit double (UD-kit double)

The UD-kit double makes easy to mount two extenders under any flat surface (e.g. furniture).

Installation of the extender with a matrix

1.  Power off all devices (installing with powered devices may harm them).

2.  Check the RS-232 switch(es) on the extender(s); they must be in Normal position for 

RS-232 pass-through function.

3.  The state of the TPS link mode switch makes no difference on the extender because the 

connected board forces the extender to use the settings of the matrix.

4.  Check the PoE settings of the matrix or the matrix board (with the LDC software); each 

port can be set for remote powering separately.

5.  Pair the extender(s) and the matrix board(s) with CATx cable(s). The transmitters’ TPS 

OUT with the input boards’ TPS IN and the receivers’ TPS IN with the output boards’ 

TPS OUT.

6.  Connect the video source(s), sink(s) and the desired accessory device(s) to the matrix 

(MX-TPS boards don’t support the IR pass-through).

7.  Connect the video source(s), sink(s) and the desired accessory device(s) to the extenders.

8.  To supply the extender(s) with remote power supply connect the necessary power 

adaptor to the given matrix board.

9.  To supply the extenders locally connect the supplied adaptor (12V 2A DC).

10.  Connect the power cord of the matrix into the outlet and switch on the matrix.

11.  Supply the other connected units.

Locking DC plug

The device has a locking DC connector to establish robust and safe power connection when 

local PSU is used.

Rack shelf

1U high rack shelf provides mounting holes for fastening up to four extenders.

Mounting steps

 Always use the fixing screws which are supplied with the mounting accessory. If 

you insert screws longer than 6 mm, the device can be damaged.

1.  Unplug all the cables connected to the device(s).

2.  Turn the device(s) upside down.

3.  Put the shelf upside down on the device(s). Position it to get the mounting holes aligned.

4.  Fasten the device on the shelf with the provided screws.

5.  Fix the shelf to the desired place (screws are not supplied).

Twist 90° clockwise to lock.

RS-232 switch modes

Safety and

warranty

info

Quick

Start

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