TL-SM-HDVDP User Manual Preface Read this user manual carefully before using this product. Pictures shown in this manual are for reference only, slight differences may be evident on the real product. This manual is only for operation instruction only, not for any maintenance usage.
TL-SM-HDVDP User Manual SAFETY PRECAUTIONS To insure the best experience from the product, please read all instructions carefully before using the device. Save this manual for further reference. l Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packing material for...
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TL-SM-HDVDP User Manual 1. Introduction TL-SM-HDVDP is a 100m 4K Share-Me™ Presenter with HDBaseT in and HDBaseT out, and utilizes HDBaseT technology as daisy-chain medium to cascade multiple A/V sources, displays or any devices with HDBaseT connection together in a chain to set up an A/V distribution system.
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TL-SM-HDVDP User Manual l Built in 2-Port Ethernet Switch for LAN control or LAN access l Built in USB Charger up to 5V/1.5A to charge mobile devices l Independent rotary switch for EDID management l Advanced signal re-locking and cable equalization for multiple daisy-chains 1.2 Package List...
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TL-SM-HDVDP User Manual 2. Appearance Front Panel Name Description Used to located a device in the chain, LED flashes 2 times when LocateMe LED you click “LocateME” in the WEB GUI Power LED Indicates power status Press and hold this button for at least five seconds to reset the...
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TL-SM-HDVDP User Manual Rear Panel Name Description Connects to HDBT output port of any HDBT device or the HDBT IN other TL-SM-HDVDP. Connects to a controllable device such as projector for RS232 RS232 pass-through Connects to a LAN device such as IP-based touch panel for...
Device M and Device Z are dedicated receivers to connect multiple displays. Application 2: Chain-type Connection with Local Monitor In Application 2, each TL-SM-HDVDP in the chain has their local HDMI Out connected with local monitor, so as to show upstream or local source once it’s selected in the chain.
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TL-SM-HDVDP User Manual Application 3: Ring-type Connection In Application 3, the last Device Z has its HDBT OUT connecting to HDBT IN of the first Device 1. As a result, each source selected could be displayed by any monitor in the chain, as opposed to the chain-type connection in which downstream sources can not be displayed to upstream monitors.
WEB GUI of the first device to click Start Sequence again, then Ring-type connection will be set up correctly. If any TL-SM-HDVDP is reset, removed, replaced or newly added in the chain, please follow above instruction to configure them again.
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TL-SM-HDVDP User Manual Use quality HDMI cables to connect the HDMI display device (such as Projector, Monitor or TV) to the HDMI OUT of TL-SM-HDVDP. Connect a controller such as IP-based touch panel to an Ethernet port of the TL-SM-HDVDP, or Contact Closure-based keypad to the ShowME/KEY/LED ports to control.
TL-SM-HDVDP User Manual 5. System Connection The figure below illustrates a typical connection that can be utilized with TL-SM-HDVDP: Chain-type Connection: www.tlnetworx.com...
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TL-SM-HDVDP User Manual Ring-type Connection: & System should be installed in a clean environment with proper temperature and humidity. All of the power switches, plugs, sockets and power cords should be insulated. All devices should be connected before power on.
The default password is admin. Note: If the IP address of TL-SM-HDVDP has been changed, a user can search the new IP using SmartSetGUI tool or press the reset button to reset the TL-SM-HDVDP. Run the SmartSetGUI tool to obtain the IP address. Click Search, it will display the new IP address.
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This sub-menu displays the current status of TL-SM-HDVDP. Device in red represents TL-SM-HDVDP working in Show Me mode. Device in green represents TL-SM-HDVDP connecting in the chain but not working in Show Me mode. Device in black represents not connecting in the chain.
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TL-SM-HDVDP User Manual Note: Mode ‘False’ represents the TL-SM-HDVDP not working in group mode. Mode ‘True’ represents TL-SM-HDVDP working in group mode. www.tlnetworx.com...
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Alias Name Daisy-chain Sequence Daisy-chain Grouping Network Locate Me When you click the LocateME button, the LocateME LED of TL-SM-HDVDP will be on so the user can locate which TL-SM-HDVDP's WEB GUI is controlling. www.tlnetworx.com...
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WEB GUI of the first device and then clicking the Start Sequence button. When any TL-SM-HDVDP is removed or added into a cascaded connection, please log in the first device’s WEB GUI in the chain to reconfigure. This function allows the TL-SM-HDVDP to find out its sequence in the daisy-chain automatically, and it’s...
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Daisy-Chain Grouping is simply activated using the Telnet API or clicking the option on the first device of different groups. After applying, the selected TL-SM-HDVDP and downstream devices can not select or display upstream sources.
The TL-SM-HDVDP can be controlled over LAN. There are two IP Mode to choose: Static and DHCP. By default, the IP address to access the TL-SM-HDVDP is Static. The user must configure the IP address of each device before the installation to avoid IP conflicts when multiple devices are connected.
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To set the EDID by WEB GUI, first adjust the EDID switch to Position 9. For example, if user wants to write the HDMI OUT EDID of TL-SM-HDVDP 1 to HDMI IN of TL-SM-HDVDP 2, log in TL-SM-HDVDP 1's WEB GUI, click Open Dialog button of EDID Read, save the Bin file, and then log in TL-SM-HDVDP 2's WEB GUI, click Open Dialog button of EDID Write, import the Bin file.
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CEC Controller The TL-SM-HDVDP has a built in CEC controller, and is able to turn on/off the display by sending CEC commands to display via the HDMI output port automatically. Note: This function is only effective for CEC supported and enabled displays.
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TL-SM-HDVDP User Manual RS232 Controller The TL-SM-HDVDP is equipped with a built in RS232 controller, and is able to save RS232 Wakeup and Standby Commands of the display. This allows you to turn on/off the display through connected RS232 port using auto-detect source status.
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TL-SM-HDVDP User Manual RS232 Pass-through RS232 pass through is used to send an RS232 command manually from the Web GUI to a selected device out. Telnet API is also provided for this function. Advanced This sub-menu is used to perform the following tasks: Welcome Menu ...
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TL-SM-HDVDP User Manual System 6.1.6 Factory Default: click this button to reset the TL-SM-HDVDP to factory default settings. Reboot: click this button to reboot the TL-SM-HDVDP. Version 6.1.7 www.tlnetworx.com...
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TL-SM-HDVDP User Manual Update MCU Step 1. click Update button. Step 2. Browse for the update file www.tlnetworx.com...
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TL-SM-HDVDP User Manual Step 3. Upload File OK, click Next button. Step 4. It takes about one minute to update. Please restart the device. www.tlnetworx.com...
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TL-SM-HDVDP User Manual Update ARM Step 1. click Update button. Step 2. Browse for the update file. www.tlnetworx.com...
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TL-SM-HDVDP User Manual Step 3. Upload File OK, click Next button. Step 4. Complete. Close this window. www.tlnetworx.com...
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TL-SM-HDVDP User Manual Device List Window This window displays the name and IP address of current devices. Click on the device, it will forward the user to the WEB GUI of the selected device. Click the triangle icon to hide this window.
EDID (Extend Display Identification Data) is data generated from each display in the system to communicate the capabilities of the device. The TL-SM-HDVDP features an EDID copy mode that can be used when the EDID does not meet the installation requirements.
TL-SM-HDVDP User Manual 8. Specification Technical 1 x HDMI IN, 1 x DisplayPort IN, 1 x VGA IN, 1 x HDBaseT IN Input 1 x Audio in for VGA, DP/HDMI/HDBT embedding audio HDMI: HDMI 2.0 w/HDCP 2.2, Input Signal Type DP: DP 1.2 w/HDCP2.2...
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TL-SM-HDVDP User Manual 1280 x 800@60Hz, 1280 x 768@60Hz, 1024 x 768@60Hz, 800 x 600@60Hz DisplayPort: 800x600@60 Hz, 1024x768@60Hz , 1280x768@60Hz, 1280x800@60Hz, 1280x960@60Hz, 1280x1024@60Hz, 1360x768@60Hz, 1366x768@60Hz, 1440 x900@60Hz, 1600 x900@60Hz, 1600 x1200@60Hz, 1680 x1050@60Hz, 1920 x1080@60Hz, 1920 x1200@60Hz, 1280x720P@50Hz, 1280x720P@60Hz,...
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TL-SM-HDVDP User Manual Control Control Method ShowME, Contact Closure, Telnet, Web GUI General Operating Temperature 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F) Storage Temperature -20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F) Humidity 10% to 90%, non-condensing Human-body Model: ESD Protection ±8kV(Air-gap discharge)/ ±4kV(Contact discharge)
TL-SM-HDVDP User Manual 9. Panel Drawing 10. Troubleshooting & Maintenance Problems Causes Solutions Color loss or blurry/ double Change for a quality HDMI Poor quality HDMI cable image on HDMI display cable. No power Power up the unit Power led is off, operations Make sure power adapter don’t work...
TL-SM-HDVDP User Manual 11. After-sales Service If there appear some problems when running the device, please check and deal with the problems referenced in this user manual. 4) Product Limited Warranty: We warrant that our products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for three years.
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