ALFAtron ALF-WU4K HUB Manual

ALFAtron ALF-WU4K HUB Manual

4k hdmi 2.0 4x1 switcher with kvm usb3.0

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ALFATRON ELECTRONICS GmbH GERMANY
ALF-WU4K HUB
4K HDMI 2.0 4x1 Switcher with KVM USB3.0
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  • Page 1 ALFATRON ELECTRONICS GmbH GERMANY ALF-WU4K HUB 4K HDMI 2.0 4x1 Switcher with KVM USB3.0 All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 2 Alfatron ALF-WU4K HUB Preface Read this user manual carefully before using the product. Pictures shown in this manual are for reference only. Different models and specifications are subject to real product. This manual is only for operation instruction, please contact the local distributor for maintenance assistance.
  • Page 3 Alfatron ALF-WU4K HUB SAFETY PRECAUTIONS To ensure the best from the product, please read all instructions carefully before using the device. Save this manual for further reference. Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packing material ...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    7.2.5 HDCP Setting .................. 12 7.2.6 Baud Rate Setting ................13 7.2.7 Display Control ................13 8. Firmware Upgrade ....................14 9. Troubleshooting & Maintenance ................. 15 10. Warranty ......................16 Limited warranty in respect of Alfatron Products Only ..........16...
  • Page 5: Product Introduction

    Alfatron ALF-WU4K HUB 1. Product Introduction Thanks for choosing the professional ALF-WU4K HUB HDMI 2.0 4x1 Switcher. The switcher features four HDMI video inputs and one HDMI output. It supports HDMI video resolution up to 4Kx2K@60Hz 4:4:4 HDR 10 and Dolby Vision. The switcher...
  • Page 6: Specification

    Alfatron ALF-WU4K HUB 2. Specification Video Input Input (4) SOURCE 1~4 Input Connector (4) Female type-A HDMI HDMI Input Resolution Up to 4Kx2K@60Hz 4:4:4, HDR10, Dolby Vision HDMI Standard HDCP Version Video Output (1) DISPLAY Output Output Connector (1) Female type-A HDMI...
  • Page 7: Panel Description

    Alfatron ALF-WU4K HUB (1) Micro-USB, (4) Type-B USB, (3) Type-A USB, (5) 3-pin Control Connector Terminal Blocks General Bandwidth 18Gbps Operation Temperature -10℃ ~ +55℃ Storage Temperature -25℃ ~ +70℃ Relative Humility 10%-90% Type-A USB Power Supply System Power Supply Input:100V~240V AC;...
  • Page 8: Rear Panel

    Alfatron ALF-WU4K HUB ⑥ FW: Micro-USB port for firmware upgrade. Note: All the input source LEDs will go out when pressing Black Output button on the HUG Table Grommet 3.2 Rear Panel PC 1 PC 2 PC 3 PC 4...
  • Page 9: System Connection

    Alfatron ALF-WU4K HUB 4. System Connection 4.1 Usage Precaution Make sure all components and accessories included before installation.  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 ...
  • Page 10: Button Control

    Alfatron ALF-WU4K HUB 5. Button Control Manual Switching  Press button 1~4 to the corresponding HDMI input source. Auto Switching  Press AUTO to enable auto switch mode, and then the button LED will illuminate blue. When in auto mode, the switcher follows the rules in the certain circumstances: The switcher will automatically switch to the first available active input starting at ...
  • Page 11: Rs232 Control

    Alfatron ALF-WU4K HUB 7. RS232 Control Connect the switcher to the control device (e.g. PC) with RS232 cable and set the parameters in the right manner, the control device is capable to control this switcher by RS232 commands. 7.1 RS232 Control Software Installation: Copy the control software file to the computer connected with this switcher.
  • Page 12 Alfatron ALF-WU4K HUB The interface of the control software is shown as below: Parameter configuration area Monitoring area, indicates if the command sent works. Command sending area Please set the parameters of COM number, bound rate, data bit, stop bit and the parity bit correctly, then the RS232 commands can be sent in Command Sending Area.
  • Page 13: Rs232 Command

    Alfatron ALF-WU4K HUB 7.2 RS232 Command Note: All commands need to be ended with “<CR><LF>”. 7.2.1 Device Control Command Example and Command Description Feedback #GET_FIRMWARE_VERS Get the software version. @V1.0.0 Unlock the front panel buttons @FRONT PANEL #SET_KEYPAD_LOCK 0 (Factory default).
  • Page 14: Signal Switching

    Alfatron ALF-WU4K HUB Command Example and Command Description Feedback @IIS OUT ON! @SWITCHMODE 0! @USB SWITCH MODE TO @USB SWITCH TO 1! @AUTO PANEL UNLOCKED! @RS232 BAUDRATE IS 1! @FACTORY DEFAULT! @WUK4-HUB @V1.0.0 @HDMI OUT SWITCH TO AUTO MODE! @OUTPUT_HDCP 0!
  • Page 15: Audio Setting

    Alfatron ALF-WU4K HUB Command Example and Command Description Feedback @HDMI OUT SWITCH TO AUTO MODE! #GET_AUTO_SWITCH Get the auto switching status. @HDMI OUT SWITCH TO MANUAL MODE! #SWITCH_MODE 1 Switching mode 1. Quick switching. @SWITCHMODE 1! Switching mode 2. Normal...
  • Page 16: Edid Management

    Alfatron ALF-WU4K HUB 7.2.4 EDID Management Command Example and Command Description Feedback [PARAM]= 0000~0011 [PARAM]=0000, set the EDID mode #SET_EDID_MODE 0000 to Pass-through (Factory default). If the source device can’t read EDID #SET_EDID_MODE from display device, it will use the...
  • Page 17: Baud Rate Setting

    Alfatron ALF-WU4K HUB Command Example and Command Description Feedback Set the of HDMI output to ACTIVE mode. If the input video has HDCP content, the HDCP version of HDMI #SET_OUTPUT_HDCP 1 output is HDCP 1.4 for broader @OUTPUT_HDCP 1 video solution.
  • Page 18: Firmware Upgrade

    Alfatron ALF-WU4K HUB 8. Firmware Upgrade Please follow the steps as below to upgrade firmware by the FW port on the front panel: 1) Prepare the latest upgrade file (.bin) and rename it as “FW_MERG.bin” on PC. 2) Power off the switcher and connect the FW port of switcher to the PC with USB cable.
  • Page 19: Troubleshooting & Maintenance

    Alfatron ALF-WU4K HUB 9. Troubleshooting & Maintenance Problems Potential Causes Solutions Bad quality of the Try another high-quality connecting cable. cable. Output image with white noise. Make sure the Fail or loose connection. connection is good Check with oscilloscope No signal at the input / or multimeter if there is output end.
  • Page 20: Warranty

    Alfatron ALF-WU4K HUB 10. Warranty Limited warranty in respect of Alfatron Products Only 1.1 This limited warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship in this product. 1.2 Should warranty service be required, proof of purchase must be presented to the Company. The serial number on the product must be clearly visible and not have been tampered with in any way whatsoever.
  • Page 21 Alfatron ALF-WU4K HUB 1.10.1 Elect to repair or facilitate the repair of any defective parts within a reasonable period of time, free of any charge for the necessary parts and labor to complete the repair and restore this product to its proper operating condition.; or 1.10.2 Replace this product with a direct replacement or with a similar product...

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