4K Vertex² – User Manual Table of content Vertex² Overview ............................5 Connecting Cables to Vertex² ........................6 Vertex² Power/Status OLED ........................7 Vertex² Menu/Toggle Button ........................8 Vertex² Info/Exit Button ..........................9 Vertex² Out1/Up Button ......................... 10 Vertex² Out0/Down Button ........................11 Help on Jack connections ........................
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4K Vertex² – User Manual Main Specifications ..........................107 Supported Audio/Video Signals ......................108 Technical Specifications ........................108 Certifications ............................109 Pro Tips ..............................110 Disclaimer: party and/or custom firmware providing extra features are not covered in this manual.
4K Vertex² – User Manual Vertex² Overview Team HDfury would like to thank you personally for purchasing the 4K Vertex²! This unique HDMI2.0b device supports up to 4 inputs for true full 4K60 4:4:4 600MHz 18Gbps bandwidth signals. It will allow you to solve any HDCP error, extract full HDMI audio from any HDMI sources and up to Atmos HBR over TrueHD from eARC TVs to feed older AVR and Matrix any SD/HD/FHD/UHD/HDR/DV or PC signals up to 600MHz.
4K Vertex² – User Manual Connecting Cables to Vertex² • HDMI/HDCP 1.x devices must be connected to 1080p Downscale TX1 Output port. • Make sure that you are using 600MHz certified or tested HDMI 4K cable if you plan to set up a 4K60 4:4:4 8b/ 4K60 4:2:2 12b 600MHz/18Gbps link in your setup. •...
4K Vertex² – User Manual Vertex² Power/Status OLED The Vertex² OLED will turn ON when power supply is applied; Vertex² Logo will be displayed followed by a similar default infopage to the one represented below. [192.168.1.117]: Vertex² IP address will be displayed here if LAN CONTROL RJ45 output is connected to your LAN/WAN router/switcher.
4K Vertex² – User Manual Vertex² Menu/Toggle Button The 4K Vertex² offers 2 functions per push button. [MENU] Wake up from sleep/fade mode and/or Enter Vertex² OLED MENU. [TOGG] When you are in Vertex² OLED MENU, the TOGGLE button allows you to change and cycle any setting value.
4K Vertex² – User Manual Vertex² Info/Exit Button The 4K Vertex² offers 2 functions per push button. [INFO] Wake up from sleep/fade mode and/or Cycle OLED infopage: INFO > LAN INFO > HDR INFO > … [EXIT] When you are in Vertex² OLED MENU, the EXIT button allows you to exit OLED MENU. Note: You can also control and change settings with IR codes, through IP or RS232 for MAC/WIN/Linux or from the embedded Webserver for MAC/WIN/Linux PC or via Android/iOS smartphone/tablet or any web browser based device.
4K Vertex² – User Manual Vertex² Out1/Up Button The 4K Vertex² offers 2 functions per push button. [OUT1] Wake up from sleep/fade mode and/or set and switch active or inactive inputs for TX1 output. [UP] When you are in Vertex² OLED MENU, the UP button allows you to navigate upward. Vertex²...
4K Vertex² – User Manual Vertex² Out0/Down Button The 4K Vertex² offers 2 functions per push button. [OUT0] Wake up from sleep/fade mode and/or set and switch active or inactive inputs for TX0 HDMI output. [DOWN] When you are in Vertex² OLED MENU, the DOWN button allows you to navigate downward. Vertex²...
4K Vertex² – User Manual Help on Jack connections INPUT JACK INPUT IR For a direct WINDOW connection from For local Vertex² system controller. Central control. A It does not use system controller will LED/Light. For local connect an IR TX LED Vertex²...
4K Vertex² – User Manual Help on AUDIO/CEC/ARC/eARC connections CEC Master is always TX0 eARC LINK Vertex² can extract up to Atmos HBR over TrueHD from capable eARC TV connected at TX0 and output it via AUDIO OUT to feed any AVR input capable of decoding such format.
4K Vertex² – User Manual Vertex² OLED Menu AUTOSWITCH AUTOSWITCH PRIORITY EDID MODE CUSTOM COPY TX1 COPY TX0 AUTOMIX FIXED Press MENU once to enter Vertex² OLED Menu. EDID TABLE Once you are in Vertex² OLED EDID 0 EDID 1 EDID 2 EDID 3 Menu press the same menu...
Simply open up a web browser from any devices located on the same network than the Vertex² unit and type in the Hostname that appears on the Vertex² OLED directly in the address bar of your web browser. (ex: http://VERTEX2-XX/) XX represents the 2 last digits of your Vertex² unit unique serial number.
4K Vertex² – User Manual Vertex² Web Server Top section Immediately upon accessing the webserver you will end up on the default INFO page with the above top tier section displayed. From that top tier section you will be able to retrieve the following information (also displayed on Vertex²...
4K Vertex² – User Manual Vertex² Web Server INFO Section SOURCE: When available, Display active source name currently outputting thru TX0 or TX1 output. IN TX0/IN TX1: Display the source name original video signal going thru TX0 or TX1 output. VIDEO TX0/TX1: Display the real video signal (if any operation on it) going out thru TX0 or TX1 output.
4K Vertex² – User Manual Vertex² Web Server EDID Section [COPY TX0 SINK]: Use EDID from the device connected at TX0 output. [COPY TX1 SINK]: Use EDID from the device connected at TX1 output. [FIXED EDID]: Use a 4K60 4:2:0 8b 300MHz 2ch Audio EDID. [CUSTOM]: Define individual EDID for each input from a list of 10 custom and 90 predefined EDID.
4K Vertex² – User Manual List of Custom EDID available. User can select an EDID from all below EDID tables or force the creation of an Automix EDID with below options. [FIXED EDID with L/R stereo] This mode is a 4K60 4:2:0 8b 300MHz stereo EDID table. It can be used as a security EDID to ensure a picture in every setup/situation.
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4K Vertex² – User Manual [DV Remove]: Force the mixed EDID to present no support for Dolby Vision. [DV Limit 300MHz]: Force the mixed EDID to only present support for Dolby Vision at 300MHz. Selectable algorithms available in Automix mode: -Min Mixed Capabilities -Max Audio/Min Video -TX0 Output Priority...
4K Vertex² – User Manual Vertex² Web Server SCALER Section [No Scaling]: Set your unit to No Scaling for the signal to pass-through untouched [Custom Scaling]: Set your Vertex² unit to Custom Scaling to manually define the scaling parameters. You can select between various type of resolutions, color space and deep color settings for TX0 Upscale output port and TX1 Downscale port.
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4K Vertex² – User Manual [SEND]: Upload your custom scaling changes to the Vertex² unit. [Auto Scaling]: Set your unit to Auto Scaling to use automatic pre-sets for TX1. By default unit will use auto-sense. [TX1 4K60 SDR PRESET]: This forces any 4K50 or 4K60 input to come out as 4K60 420 8bit 300MHz or 1080p60 444 12-bit or 1080p60 444 8-bit.
4K Vertex² – User Manual Vertex² Web Server HDR/DV Section Disclaimer: party and/or custom firmware providing extra features are not covered in this manual.
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4K Vertex² – User Manual [CAPTURED HDR METADATA]: If the source at input is sending HDR InfoFrame metadata then the information is captured, extracted and displayed in this text box. HDR metadata is also deciphered and displayed in human readable format. [CUSTOM HDR METADATA GENERATOR]: This section will allow you to create your own custom HDR metadata and inject it on the current signal by adding it or replacing the existing HDR metadata.
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4K Vertex² – User Manual [White Point]: Select the white point value to be used in the custom HDR metadata creation. [Max Luminance]: Select the Max Luminance value to be used in the custom HDR metadata creation (valid from 1 to 65535) [MaxCLL]: Select the MaxCLL value to be used in the custom HDR metadata creation (valid from 1 to 65535) [Min Luminance]: Select the Min Luminance value to be used in the custom HDR metadata creation...
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4K Vertex² – User Manual [Send AVI]: Replaces the current incoming AVI with the custom defined one in the text box. This way customer can for example activate BT2020 mode in the TV even though content doesn't sent the correct InfoFrame.
4K Vertex² – User Manual Vertex² Web Server OSD Section Disclaimer: party and/or custom firmware providing extra features are not covered in this manual.
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4K Vertex² – User Manual [OSD SETUP]: Enable or Disable the OSD feature of Vertex². [OSD FADE]: Set the timer in seconds before OSD fade out, 0 = never (always ON) [OSD LOCATION X, Y]: Set the X and Y value of the OSD location at 1080p, values are multiplied by 2 when the stream is 4K.
4K Vertex² – User Manual Vertex² Web Server CEC/RS232 Section [ENABLE CEC] must be checked in order to apply the selected dropdown options to the Vertex² unit. Once activated it allows Vertex² to answer and process CEC requests and commands and appear on the TV CEC network map.
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4K Vertex² – User Manual [Enable DD+/ATMOS ARC]: If your AVR is capable of accepting more than Dolby Digital or DTS or if can take 192khz Audio via its optical input, you can use Vertex² to extract DD+ and Atmos from TV embedded streaming APPS and forward it to your AVR via the Vertex²...
4K Vertex² – User Manual Vertex² Web Server MACROS Section With the help of power users from the community, special automatic and custom macro has been developed for JVC Projectors. Kindly please refer to instructions posted here. Vertex² now allow to edit each command individually so you can instruct any RS232 capable display.
4K Vertex² – User Manual Vertex² Web Server CONFIG Section Disclaimer: party and/or custom firmware providing extra features are not covered in this manual.
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4K Vertex² – User Manual [AUTOSWITCH INPUTS]: When activated, the new TMDS / Pixel clock Auto switch feature will force the Vertex² unit to automatically switch to the active signal if the selected signal is lost. It can also auto switch source that keep sending +5V when in standby such as ATV4K, X1X, Shield and others.
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4K Vertex² – User Manual [DHCP]: When set to ON, Vertex² will retrieve a dynamic IP automatically. [mDNS]: Set ON/OFF mDNS support for you router/network capabilities and security settings. [CURRENT IP CONFIGURATION]: Display the current value of IP address, IP mask and IP gateway and MAC address.
4K Vertex² – User Manual Updating your Vertex² Firmware via web browser The Vertex² Firmware can be updated from any web browser based device. If you meet any issue updating your Vertex² firmware, please try using Chrome Browser on your device. You can download the latest Firmware version for your Vertex²...
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4K Vertex² – User Manual Once completed, you will see the above notification. Simply wait for Vertex² OLED to come back on and click REFRESH. The top section of the web server and Vertex² OLED should now indicate the new firmware version. Congratulations, you have successfully updated your Vertex²...
The file can then be shared with the community or for support reason. Exported config file will present the active signal information, the EDID set for each RX and TX as well as the list of parameters. "product": "VERTEX2", "time": "28/06/2019 Ã 19:14:13", "hostname": "VERTEX2-07",...
Use only lowercase characters A generic RS232 command to write a value: #Vertex2 set x y where #Vertex2 is the header and all commands start with this header set - indicates value will be written to Vertex² x - target to be written...
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4K Vertex² – User Manual #vertex2 set inseltx1 x where x is [0-3] input port, or [4] for follow Ex. #vertex2 set inseltx1 1 Set tx0 to input 1 and keep tx0 as is #vertex2 set ipaddr xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx Sets the static IP address. Active when dhcp is turned off.
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#vertex2 set edid audio x where x is [stereo / 51 / full / native / tx1] Sets the automix EDID audio flag Ex. #vertex2 set edid audio native #vertex2 set edid bt2020 x where x is [on / off]...
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[on / off] Sets the automix EDID to remove 3D capability Controls if the source sees a 3D capable sink Ex. #vertex2 set edid 3dremove on #vertex2 set hdcp x where x is [14 / auto] Sets the hdcp level in auto mode, depending on sink capability uses hdcp 1.4 or 2.2...
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4K Vertex² – User Manual Ex. #vertex2 set edidalgo 4 #vertex2 set hdrcustom x where x is [on / off] Starts to output custom HDR metadata and ignores any input received HDR metadata. Overrides all other hdrcustom options Ex. #vertex2 set hdrcustom on...
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#vertex2 set avicustom x where x is [on / off] Starts to output custom AVI infoframe and ignores any input received AVI metadata. Ex. #vertex2 set avicustom on #vertex2 set avidisable x where x is [on / off] Stops sending any AVI infoframe content Ex.
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[1 - 1920] and y is [1 - 1080] Sets the OSD information location coordinates. For 4k the values are 4x Ex. #vertex2 set osdloc 50 850 #vertex2 set osdfg x where x is [1 - 31] Sets the OSD foreground color Ex.
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[1 - 1920] and y and y1 are [1 - 1080] Sets the OSD mask information location coordinates. For 4k the values are 4x Ex. #vertex2 set osdmaskloc 50 850 1900 900 #vertex2 set osdmask x...
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4K Vertex² – User Manual Ex. #vertex2 set mutetx0audio on #vertex2 set mutetx1audio x where x is [on / off] Mute the tx1 hdmi audio output Ex. #vertex2 set mutetx1audio on #vertex2 set analogvolume x where x is [-30 to +10] Sets the analog L/R audio jack output volume in dB.
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4K Vertex² – User Manual Sets the delay between a mode change and sending the macro command via RS232 Ex. #vertex2 set jvcmacrodelay 25 #vertex2 set jvcmacrohdr10mode x where x is [0 - 4] 0 = auto 1 = ignore metadata...
4K Vertex² – User Manual IR Code List For convenience, the complete list of IR codes is supplied in Pronto HEX files, it is recommended to always use the latest IR codes list that is included as a text file format with each firmware update. Vertex²...
4K Vertex² – User Manual What is the difference between Splitter and Matrix option, what are the options for each mode? The below picture represents the available options for both mode. Can we pass-through 4K60 4:4:4 or any HDR signal and have one output at lower resolution ? Yes, when connected correctly to the right downscale output port (TX1), Vertex²...
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You should not need any passive (or active) HDMI amplifiers, especially if you put the HDfury Vertex² in the middle of your cable run. If you previously had to use an amplifier, the HDfury Vertex² can most likely take its place. The HDfury Vertex² has been used with 50 foot (and longer) HDMI cables without issues including copper, active or fiber solutions.
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4K Vertex² – User Manual If you'd like to use a "regular" TOSLINK cable, use a 3.5mm Mini-TOSLINK to regular TOSLINK adapter: A 3.5mm stereo audio cable can be used for connecting the Vertex² to a TV if you do not have a home theater setup (you only have 2 speakers in your TV): Disclaimer: party and/or custom firmware providing extra features are not covered in this manual.
4K Vertex² – User Manual Highlight Hardware Features: Vertex² Exclusive: 4×2 Matrix/Splitter/Scaler for 4K HDR/DV 18Gbps/600MHz + Full HDMI Audio out (extract HDMI/ARC/eARC) Vertex² central is featuring 4 HDMI inputs, 2 HDMI video output with scaling option and 1 dedicated HDMI full audio output at 720p or 1080p, LAN Control, RS232, L/R stereo or Optical 5.1 output, IR RX, IR sensor, IR window, OLED display and 4 buttons on the side allowing to enter/exit and perform change in the device system menu.
Decipher incoming HDR/HLG/DV metadata and AVI infoframe, build your own Custom HDR metadata and AVI infoframe thru HDfury metadata and infoframe creator, translate HLG>HDR, replace or boost value from any metadata on the fly or simply disable all or just some of them. Additionally Vertex²...
Audio format from TV apps are output to your AVR input thru the same HDMI Audio output. HDMI Audio Extracting HDfury Vertex² can extract HDMI audio up to 5.1 and pass-thru any sound format in existence today including Atmos and latest via HDMI while downscaling the video for older AVRs, it have a simultaneous output of analog L/R stereo and up to 5.1 optical S/PDIF via 3.5mm combo jack connector.
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4K Vertex² – User Manual Main Specifications 4x Input / 2x Output Splitter/Matrix/Scaler + Audio out (HDMI2.0b/HDMI1.4/DVI1.0 compatible) ■ 4K60 4:4:4 600MHz 18Gbps Pass through ■ 4K24/25/30/50/60 <> 1080p24/25/30/50/60 Upscale/Downscale with or without colordepth maintained and with or without chroma conversion. ■...
4K Vertex² – User Manual HDMI Equalevel: Precise signal equalization for both input and output signals delivers the best possible picture quality with no dropouts. Hot-Plug control: Force the input device to always see an active connection. Deep Color Support xvYCC Color Support Flexible/Portable/Plug’n Play 3D Ready: Capability to pass 3D stereoscopic signal formats.
4K Vertex² – User Manual Certifications Vertex² CE Certification Vertex² RoHS Certification Vertex² FCC Certification Disclaimer: party and/or custom firmware providing extra features are not covered in this manual.
4K Vertex² – User Manual Pro Tips -Dolby Vision: DV mode 0 and 1 travels thru 8b RGB container, so it is normal that Vertex² report RGB 8b when playing such DV mode. If Vertex² is not directly connected to your DV TV and you have equipment in between, please first connect Vertex²...
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4K Vertex² – User Manual Team HDfury thanks you for your support For help visit our support server contact www.HDfury.com Vertex² was built with love and passion. Disclaimer: party and/or custom firmware providing extra features are not covered in this manual.
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