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  • Page 1 User Manual 875800 Path...
  • Page 2 This product contains sensitive electrical components that may be damaged by electrical spikes, surges, electric shock, lightning strikes, etc. Use of surge protection systems is highly recommended in order to protect and extend the life of your equipment. Important Safety Instructions TLS electronics GmbH Contact: info@tls-electronics.de...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Advanced ..............22 Welcome Menu ..........23 System ............... 23 Device List Window ..........27 EDID Management ..........28 Package Contents ............ 29 Maintenance ............30 Limitations of Warranty ........30 RMA Policy ............32 TLS electronics GmbH Contact: info@tls-electronics.de...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    875800 User manual Introduction Pathfinder 4.0 MF is a 100m 4K Daisy-chain 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. The system is cascadable up to 64 devices.

  • Page 5: Features

    Built in 2-Port Ethernet Switch for LAN control or LAN access  Built in USB Charger up to 5V/1.5A to charge mobile devices  Independent rotary switch for EDID management  Advanced signal re-clocking and cable equalization for multiple daisy-chains TLS electronics GmbH Contact: info@tls-electronics.de...

  • Page 6: Specifications

    800x600@60 Hz, 1024x768@60Hz , Support 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, 1920x1080P@50Hz, 3840x2160@50Hz, 3840x2160@60Hz, 4096x2160@50Hz, 4096x2160@60Hz. VGA: 800x600@60 Hz, 1024x768@60Hz , 1280x768@60Hz, 1280x800@60Hz, TLS electronics GmbH Contact: info@tls-electronics.de...
  • Page 7 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, 1920x1080P@50Hz, 1920x1080P@60Hz, 3840x2160@50Hz, 3840x2160@60Hz, 4096x2160@50Hz, 4096x2160@60Hz. VGA: 800x600@60 Hz, 1024x768@60Hz , 1280x768@60Hz, 1280x800@60Hz, 1280x960@60Hz, 1280x1024@60Hz, 1360x768@60Hz, 1366x768@60Hz, TLS electronics GmbH Contact: info@tls-electronics.de...
  • Page 8 ±4kV(Contact discharge) Power Supply DC 12V 3A Power Consumption 20.52W (Maximum) Device Dimension 223mm x 27mm x 124.2mm / 8.78’’ x 1.06’’ x 4.89’’ (W x H x D) Product Weight 0.8kg Certification CE, FCC TLS electronics GmbH Contact: info@tls-electronics.de...

  • Page 9: Panel Layout

    AUDIO IN VGA analog stereo audio input Connects to a LAN device such as Laptop ETHERNET for LAN access or WEB control Rotary switch is provided to offer EDID EDID management. Config Hidden config button TLS electronics GmbH Contact: info@tls-electronics.de...

  • Page 10: Rear Panel

    IP-based touch panel for LAN control HDMI OUT Connects to a HDMI display device Connects to audio system such as an AUDIO OUT amplifier Connects to HDBT input port of any HDBT HDBT OUT device or the other Pathfinder. TLS electronics GmbH Contact: info@tls-electronics.de...

  • Page 11: Quick Start

    875800 User manual Quick Start Pathfinder 4.0 MF could be used flexibly as either transmitter or receiver to support a couple of different installations and applications, because of a local HDMI Out port built in. Application 1: Chain-type Connection In Application 1, Device 1 and Device 2 are used as transmitter to connect source, while Device M and Device Z are dedicated receivers to connect multiple displays.
  • Page 12 Device 1. As a result, each source selected could be displayed by any monitor in the chain, and fix the issue in chain-type connection that backward sources can not be displayed in forward monitors. TLS electronics GmbH Contact: info@tls-electronics.de...
  • Page 13 Ring-type connection directly with LAN access, otherwise there will be LAN conflicts and LAN control disabled. 3. Log in WEB GUI of the first device in the chain, input total quantity of devices cascaded within Daisy-chain Sequence and then click Start Sequence. TLS electronics GmbH Contact: info@tls-electronics.de...

  • Page 14: Connections And Installation

    5. Power on all devices. Use the Select Button, Contact Closure, WEB GUI or Telnet API command to operate the Pathfinder. Note: Quality CAT cables are highly recommended, such as Cat6, AWG 24/1 or better, S/FTP cable. TLS electronics GmbH Contact: info@tls-electronics.de...

  • Page 15: Web Control

    Step 2. Type the IP address into a web browser (as seen below). A login screen will appear: The default password is admin. WEB GUI Introduction The WEB GUI contains three sub-menu: Status, Configuration and Advanced. Status This sub-menu displays the current status of PathFinder 4.0. TLS electronics GmbH Contact: info@tls-electronics.de...

  • Page 16: Configuration

    Mode True represents PathFinder 4.0 working in group mode. Configuration There are three sub-menus: Device, Video and Control. Device This sub-menu is used to perform the following tasks:  Locate ME  Alias Name  Daisy-chain Sequence  Daisy-chain Grouping  Network TLS electronics GmbH Contact: info@tls-electronics.de...
  • Page 17 When any PathFinder 4.0 is removed or added in cascaded connection, please log in the first device’s WEB GUI in the chain to reconfigure. By that each PathFinder could find out its sequence in the daisy-chain automatically, and it’s particularly necessary for Ring-type Connection. TLS electronics GmbH Contact: info@tls-electronics.de...
  • Page 18 By that each group could only have their local sources to be selected or displayed, and can’t be shared to other groups. TLS electronics GmbH Contact: info@tls-electronics.de...
  • Page 19 The PathFinder 4.0 can be controlled over LAN. There are two IP Mode to choose: Static and DHCP. When users choose Static and modify the IP address then click Apply, this window pops: Then, it will back to the login Page: TLS electronics GmbH Contact: info@tls-electronics.de...
  • Page 20 By default, the IP address to access the PathFinder is Static. User must onfigure the IP address of each device firstly and then start the installation, in case of IP conflicts when multiple devices connected directly. TLS electronics GmbH Contact: info@tls-electronics.de...

  • Page 21: Video

    FOLLOW means the source to output encrypted video. OFF means the source to output un-encrypted video. Note: This function is only applied to specified source which could output encrypted or un-encrypted video depending on the display. TLS electronics GmbH Contact: info@tls-electronics.de...

  • Page 22: Control

     RS232 Controller  RS232 Pass-through CEC Controller PathFinder 4.0 has a is built in CEC controller, and is able to turn on/off display by sending CEC commands to display via HDMI output port automatically. TLS electronics GmbH Contact: info@tls-electronics.de...
  • Page 23 RS232 Standby Command: Input the RS232 Standby Command of connected display, and click Save button. Note: The command length is up to 64 characters. Baud Rate: Set the Baud Rate of connected display. Parity Bits: Set the Parity Bits of connected display. TLS electronics GmbH Contact: info@tls-electronics.de...

  • Page 24: Advanced

    RS232 pass through is used to send RS232 command manually by Web to selected device out. Telnet API is also provided for this function. Advanced This sub-menu is used to perform the following tasks:  Welcome Menu  Password  System  Firmware TLS electronics GmbH Contact: info@tls-electronics.de...

  • Page 25: Welcome Menu

    This sub-menu is used to perform the following tasks:  System  Automatic Logout System Factory Default: click this button to reset the PathFinder 4.0 to factory default settings. Reboot: click this button to reboot the PathFinder 4.0. TLS electronics GmbH Contact: info@tls-electronics.de...
  • Page 26 875800 User manual Automatic Logout Enable: Enable/Disable the automatic logout. Delay Time(min): Select 5 means after 5 minutes it will back to login page. Firmware Update ARM Step 1. click Update button. TLS electronics GmbH Contact: info@tls-electronics.de...
  • Page 27 875800 User manual Step 2. Browse for the update file. Step 3. Upload File OK, click Next button. Step 4. Complete. Close this window. Note: every time complete the upgrade, please cleaning the browser to avoid anomalies. TLS electronics GmbH Contact: info@tls-electronics.de...
  • Page 28 875800 User manual Update MCU Step 1. click Update button. Step 2. Browse for the update file Step 3. Upload File OK, click Next button. TLS electronics GmbH Contact: info@tls-electronics.de...

  • Page 29: Device List Window

    875800 User manual Step 4. It takes about one minute to update. Please restart the device. Device List Window TLS electronics GmbH Contact: info@tls-electronics.de...

  • Page 30: Edid Management

    1920 x 1080@60Hz 2CH (Default) 1680 x 1050@60Hz 2CH 1600 x 900@60Hz 2CH 1440 x 900@60Hz 2CH 1360 x 768@60Hz 2CH 1280 x 768@60Hz 2CH 1024 x 768@60Hz 2CH EDID by Web or API control TLS electronics GmbH Contact: info@tls-electronics.de...

  • Page 31: Package Contents

    875800 User manual Package Contents  1 x Pathfinder 4.0  2 x Phoenix Male Connector (3 Pin 3.5mm) TLS electronics GmbH Contact: info@tls-electronics.de...

  • Page 32: Maintenance

    TLS electronics products are warranted against defects in material and workmanship for two years from the date of shipment. During the warranty period, TLS electronics will, at its option, repair or replace products that prove to be defective. Repairs are warranted for the remainder of the original warranty or a 90 day extended warranty, whichever is longer.
  • Page 33 The warranty does not cover replacement or repair necessitated by loss or damage from any cause beyond the control of TLS electronics, such as lightning or other natural and weather related events or wartime environments. The warranty does not cover any labor involved in the removal and or reinstallation of warranted equipment or parts on site, or any labor required to diagnose the necessity for repair or replacement.

  • Page 34: Rma Policy

    In the event the product returned to TLS electronics has been discontinued (i.e. the product is no longer being manufactured by TLS electronics but is still under warranty), TLS electronics will, at its discretion, either repair or replace with recertified product.
  • Page 35 Shipping your RMA to TLS electronics using regular mailing envelopes is not acceptable, as they do not protect the product from damage during shipping. TLS electronics will not repair or replace a module that is shipped in such a way that the product is not properly protected.

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