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EL-8300VA Advanced 4K HDMI, USB Type C, Display Port, VGA and HDBaseT Presentation Switch OPERATION MANUAL...
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® registered trademarks of HDMI licensing Administrator, Inc.
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DISCLAIMERS The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate. CYP (UK) Ltd assumes no responsibility for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use. CYP (UK) Ltd assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this document.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Please read all instructions before attempting to unpack, install or operate this equipment and before connecting the power supply. Please keep the following in mind as you unpack and install this equipment: • Always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock and injury to persons.
1. INTRODUCTION This 8 by 2 multi-format scaling switcher provides HDMI, USB-C, DisplayPort, and VGA inputs which can be freely selected for output at a scaled resolution of the user’s choosing over the mirrored HDMI and HDBaseT outputs. The HDMI, DisplayPort, and USB-C inputs and HDMI output support resolutions up to 4K@60 (4:4:4, 8-bit) while the VGA input supports resolutions up to WUXGA.
3. PACKAGE CONTENTS 1× UHD 8x2 Multi-Format to HDMI/HDBaseT Switcher with Scaler 1× 24V/6.25A DC Power Adapter 1× Rackmount Ears (Set of 2) 1× Shockproof Feet (Set of 4) 1× Operation Manual 4. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS HDMI/DisplayPort/USB-C source equipment such as media players, video game consoles or set-top boxes.
5. FEATURES HDMI 2.0 and DVI 1.0 compliant HDCP 1.x and 2.2 compliant 8 video inputs (1×USB-C, 1×DisplayPort, 5×HDMI, 1×VGA) 2 mirrored video outputs (1×HDMI, 1×HDBaseT) Supports switching and scaling of all AV inputs for display over the mirrored HDMI and HDBaseT outputs Supports up to 4K UHD (18Gbps, 4K@50/60Hz 4:4:4, 8-bit) digital video input (HDMI, USB-C, DP) and output (HDMI)
1080P VOLUME AMPLIFIER LINE OUT WUXGA EL-8300VA POWER LED: This LED will illuminate to indicate the unit is on and receiving power. MENU Button: Press to enter the OSD menu, or to back out from menu items. MINUS (-) Button: Press to move down or adjust selections within OSD menus.
VOL. Rotary Knob & LEDs: Rotating the knob increases or decreases the currently selected audio output’s volume level. The LED bar will change according to the current level. Pressing in on the knob toggles the audio mute function. 6.2 Rear Panel MIC IN ANALOGUE AUDIO RELAY...
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IR OUT Port: Connect to an IR Blaster to transmit IR signals from the other end of the HDBaseT connection to devices within direct line-of- sight of the IR Blaster. Note: IR can only be routed across a single HDBaseT connection at a time. The HDBaseT connection to use is defined within the WebGUI or OSD menu.
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PC/laptop to control the unit via Telnet/WebGUI and to extend the network across the HDBaseT connection. DC24V 4-pin DIN Port: Plug the 24V DC power adapter into this port and connect it to an AC wall outlet for power.
6.3 IR Cable Pinouts IR Blaster IR Extender Cable Cable Power Infrared Infrared Power Not Used Ground 6.4 RS-232 Pinout and Defaults Serial Port Default Settings Baud Rate 19200 Data Bits Parity Bits None Stop Bits Flow Control None RS-232 Port 1 (Unit control) RS-232 Port 2 (HDBaseT extension) 4-pin Terminal Block...
6.5 OSD Menu All functions of this unit can be controlled by using the OSD (On Screen Display) which is activated by pressing the MENU button on the front of the unit. Use the + (PLUS), − (MINUS), and ENTER buttons to navigate the OSD menu.
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VIDEO 2ND LEVEL 3RD LEVEL 4TH LEVEL BEST FIT Aspect Pan Scan Letterbox Under 1 Under 2 Follow In Overscan Full BLACK No Signal Colour White Blue Green Blank Freeze Auto Setting Auto Sync Off Auto Route Auto Switch HDCP Setting HDCP On USB-C Refer to Source REFER TO DISPLAY...
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VIDEO 2ND LEVEL 3RD LEVEL 4TH LEVEL HDCP Setting (Cont.) HDCP On DP Refer to Source REFER TO DISPLAY Support Off HDCP On HDMI 1 Refer to Source REFER TO DISPLAY Support Off HDCP On HDMI 2 Refer to Source REFER TO DISPLAY Support Off HDCP On HDMI 3...
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unit automatically select an output resolution based on the detected EDID of the connected display. Note: Not active when HDMI bypass mode is enabled. 4) Aspect: Select the aspect ratio to use when outputting the source. “Full” stretches the source to fill the output resolution, regardless of the original aspect ratio, while “Best Fit”...
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PICTURE 2ND LEVEL 3RD LEVEL 4TH LEVEL 0~1023 (512) Colour Gain R 0~1023 (512) Colour Gain G 0~1023 (512) Colour Gain B 0~1023 (512) Colour Offset R 0~1023 (512) Colour Offset G 0~1023 (512) Colour Offset B 0~60 (30) Brightness 0~60 (30) Contrast Fine Tune HDMI...
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1) Colour Gain R/G/B: Set the red, green, and blue colour gain level of the scaled output. 2) Colour Offset R/G/B: Set the red, green, and blue colour offset level of the scaled output. 3) Brightness/Contrast: Set the overall brightness and contrast of the scaled output image.
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AUDIO 2ND LEVEL 3RD LEVEL 4TH LEVEL HDMI Out Bypass Audio Routing Follow User FOLLOW VIDEO Fixed Analogue 1 Fixed Analogue 2 Fixed Analogue 3 Fixed Analogue 4 Fixed Analogue 5 Fixed Analogue 6 EMBEDDED Follow User Setting Audio On USB-C Analogue 1 Analogue 2 Analogue 3...
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AUDIO 2ND LEVEL 3RD LEVEL 4TH LEVEL Analogue 1 Follow User Setting Audio On VGA Analogue 2 Analogue 3 Analogue 4 Analogue 5 Analogue 6 MIXER OFF Output Mixer Mixer On Mic Only 0~100 (0) Mic Gain HDMI/HDBT Out Volume 0~100 (85) 0~100 (85) Analogue Out Volume 0~100 (85)
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mode and bitstream audio can be supported. Note: This bypass setting affects audio only. 2) Audio Routing: Select the audio routing behavior of the unit. Follow User: Audio routing will follow the selections made in the “Follow User Setting” section. ...
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2ND LEVEL 3RD LEVEL 0~100 (50) H Position 0~100 (50) V Position 1~8 (1) Transparency OSD Menu Timeout INFO Display 1) H/V Position: Controls the position of the OSD menu. 2) Transparency: Set the transparency level of the OSD menu’s background.
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4) Display: Set the behavior of the OSD informational display. Selecting “Info” will show the information display for a short time after a source or display change. Selecting “Off” will disable the info display. Selecting “On” will always show the info display. ETHERNET 2ND LEVEL 3RD LEVEL...
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address and use the “+” and “-” buttons to adjust each value. Press the “Enter” button to store the current number segment and move to the next segment. Note: The unit’s default static IP address is 192.168.1.50. 3) IP/MAC: Displays the unit’s MAC address and current IP address.
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EDID 2ND LEVEL 3RD LEVEL DEFAULT FHD 2CH EDID On USB-C Default FHD MCh Default UHD 2Ch Default UHD MCh Default UHD+ 2Ch Default UHD+ MCh Default VGA User 1 User 2 Sink HDMI Sink HDBT EDID On DP [Same options as for USB-C] EDID On HDMI 1 [Same options as for USB-C] EDID On HDMI 2...
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EDID 2ND LEVEL 3RD LEVEL EDID On VGA 1 (Cont.) DEFAULT VGA User 1 User 2 Sink HDMI Sink HDBT 1) EDID Selection: Select the EDID to use with each input. Note: In most cases, assigning a new EDID to an input will cause the affected input to briefly blink out while the source adapts to the new information.
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SYSTEM 2ND LEVEL 3RD LEVEL Relay 1 Relay 2 Trigger In 1~8 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 HDMI 5 Button Lock Video Audio 1) Relay 1~2: Manually open or close Relay 1 and Relay 2. Selecting “ON” closes the relay, selecting “OFF”...
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FACTORY 2ND LEVEL 3RD LEVEL Reset All Execute FW Update From USB Execute 1) Reset All: Selecting “Execute” will reset all of the unit’s settings back to their factory defaults. 2) FW Update From USB: Provides a way to update the unit’s firmware. Insert a USB thumb drive, with a valid firmware file (*.bin format) in the root directory, into the unit’s USB service port then select this option.
6.6 WebGUI Control Device Discovery Please obtain the “Device Discovery” software from your authorised dealer and save it in a directory where you can easily find it. Connect the unit and your PC/Laptop to the same active network and execute the “Device Discovery” software. Click on “Find Devices on Network”...
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WebGUI Overview After connecting to the WebGUI’s address in a web browser, the login screen will appear. Please enter the appropriate user name and password then click “Submit” to log in. Note: The default user name and password is “admin”. On the left side of the browser you will see the following menu tabs where all primary functions of the unit are controllable via the built in WebGUI.
6.6.1 Video Tab This page provides video routing settings, I/O renaming options and control over the video output signal’s format and behavior. To begin assigning a new video route, please click an output button and then click on the button of the preferred input port. As you select each button they will change their colour to orange.
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3) Additional Settings: HDMI Out Bypass: Enable or disable the video output bypass mode. When bypass is enabled, HDR video and bitstream audio can be supported, however it will disable the unit’s scaling and video adjustment functions. Note: This setting affects both the HDMI and HDBaseT outputs. This setting does not enable audio bypass.
Output Freeze: Enable or disable freezing the video output. Note: Not available when HDMI bypass mode is enabled. Output Auto Sync Off: Sets the amount of time to continue outputting sync with the free run colour if there is no live source and no operations have been executed on the unit.
6.6.3 Picture Tab This tab provides controls over the scaled video output’s colour, brightness, contrast. When a digital source is selected hue, saturation, sharpness and noise reduction are also controllable. When a VGA input is selected, the available controls will change and auto set, H/V position, clock and phase will become adjustable instead.
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2) Picture Settings (Digital Sources): Hue: Provides control over the hue shift of the scaled output image. Saturation: Provides control over the colour saturation level of the scaled output image. Sharpness: Provides control over the amount of sharpness processing to apply to the scaled output image.
6.6.4 Audio Tab This tab provides control over how audio is routed within the unit as well as control over audio mixing, individual output volume and the microphone’s gain level. 1) Audio Settings: HDMI Volume & Mute: Set the volume level, or mute the audio, for the HDMI and HDBaseT audio outputs.
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Output Mixer: Set the microphone mixing mode of the unit. - Mixer Off: Disable the audio mixer. - Mixer On: Enable the audio mixer. Audio from the current source and the microphone will be mixed together. - MIC Only: Output only the microphone audio source. This mode will override all other audio selections.
6.6.5 OSD Tab This tab provides controls over the appearance of the unit’s informational OSD and OSD menu. 1) H/V Position: Controls the position of the OSD menu. 2) Transparency: Controls the transparency level of the OSD menu’s background. The available range is from Level 0 (fully opaque) to Level 8 (fully transparent).
6.6.6 EDID Tab This tab provides control over the EDID settings of all inputs. This unit provides the option of seven standard EDIDs, two sink sourced EDIDs and two user uploaded EDIDs that can be assigned to each input port individually.
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change. An EDID Upload window will appear, allowing you to locate and upload the preferred EDID file (*.bin format) from a local PC. Once the correct file has been selected, please click the “Upload” button in the window, and the file will be transferred to the unit. ...
6.6.7 SYSTEM TAB Click on the “System” tab to make changes to various system settings. From this tab you can change the WebGUI login username and password as well as configure the relay settings. Finally, this tab provides buttons to reset the unit to factory defaults and to update the firmware.
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3) Control Route Setting: These settings control the unit’s 2 relay ports. Relay 1 & 2: Manually open or close Relay 1 and Relay 2. Selecting “ON” closes the relay, selecting “OFF” opens it. 4) Trigger In 1~8: Use each dropdown to set the input to be selected, if any, when each trigger is activated.
6.7 Telnet Control Before attempting to use Telnet control, please ensure that both the unit and the PC are connected to the same active networks. To Access the Command Line Interface (CLI) Click Start, type “cmd” in the search field, and press Windows 7 Enter Windows XP...
6.8 Serial and Telnet Commands COMMAND Description and Parameters help Show the full command list. ? Show the full command list. help N1 Show details about the specified command. N1 = {Command name} get fw ver Show the unit’s current firmware version.
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COMMAND Description and Parameters set ip mode static Set the IP address assignment mode to static. set ip mode dhcp Set the IP address assignment mode to DHCP. set ip mode N1 Set the IP address assignment mode. Available values for N1: [Static IP Mode] [DHCP Mode]...
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COMMAND Description and Parameters set static gateway N1 Set the unit’s static gateway address. N1 = X.X.X.X [X = 0 ~ 255, Gateway address] get static gateway Show the unit’s current static gateway address. set webgui username N1 Set the WebGUI login username.
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COMMAND Description and Parameters get out A route Show the current input routed to both outputs. set out auto mode N1 Set the auto switching behavior of the unit. Available values for N1: [Off ] [Auto switch] get out auto mode Show the current auto switching mode of the unit.
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COMMAND Description and Parameters get in N1 timing string Show the index number and description of the current resolution detected on the specified input. Available values for N1: [USB-C input] [DisplayPort input] [HDMI input 1] [HDMI input 2] [HDMI input 3] [HDMI input 4] [HDMI input 5] [VGA input]...
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COMMAND Description and Parameters [1680x1050@60] [1600x1200@60] [1920x1080@60] [1920x1200@60RB] [2560x1600@60RB] [720x480p] [720x576p] [1280x720p50] [1280x720p60] [1920x1080p24] [1920x1080p25] [1920x1080p30] [1920x1080p50] [1920x1080p60] [3840x2160p24] [3840x2160p25] [3840x2160p30] [3840x2160p50] [3840x2160p60] [3840x2160p50(4:2:0)] [3840x2160p60(4:2:0)] [4096x2160p24] [4096x2160p25] [4096x2160p30] [4096x2160p50] [4096x2160p60] [4096x2160p50(4:2:0)] [4096x2160p60(4:2:0)] get out A timing Show the index number of the current resolution used by both outputs.
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COMMAND Description and Parameters get in source list List the port type of all inputs on the unit. get out timing list List all available output resolutions with their local index numbers. set out A contrast N1 Set the scaled output’s contrast level.
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COMMAND Description and Parameters get out A hue Show the hue value when the output is scaled. set out A sharpness N1 Set the scaled output’s sharpness level. N1 = 0~63 [Sharpness level] get out A sharpness Show the sharpness level when the output is scaled.
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COMMAND Description and Parameters get out A aspect ratio Show the currently set aspect ratio for the video shown when the output is scaled. get out aspect ratio list List all available aspect ratio options. set out A auto sync off N1 Enable or disable the Auto Sync Off function and set the timeout length.
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COMMAND Description and Parameters set out A b gain N1 Set the scaled output’s blue gain level. N1 = 0~1023 [Blue gain level] get out A b gain Show the scaled output’s current blue gain level. set out A r offset N1 Set the scaled output’s red offset.
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COMMAND Description and Parameters get in 8 phase Show the current PC phase value for the VGA input. set in 8 clock N1 Set the PC clock value for the VGA input. N1 = 0~250 [PC clock] get in 8 clock Show the current PC clock value for the VGA input.
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COMMAND Description and Parameters set factory vga default Reset the VGA input settings to the factory defaults. set vga auto adjust mode Activate the auto detection of the current VGA source’s parameters. set out A blank N1 Enable or disable blanking the video output Available values for N1: [Video output normal]...
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COMMAND Description and Parameters set out A osd timer N1 Set the OSD menu’s timeout value. Available values for N1: [Timeout disabled] [5 seconds] [10 seconds] [15 seconds] [20 seconds] [25 seconds] [30 seconds] [35 seconds] [40 seconds] [45 seconds] [50 seconds] [55 seconds] [60 seconds]...
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COMMAND Description and Parameters set out A osd transparency level N1 Set the transparency level of the OSD menu. N1 = 1~8 [Transparency level] get out A osd transparency level Show the current transparency level of the OSD menu. set out A osd info display N1 ...
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COMMAND Description and Parameters set audio out N1 mute N2 Enable or disable muting the specified audio output. Available values for N1: [HDMI audio output] [HDBaseT audio output] [Standard analogue audio output] [Amplified analogue audio output] Available values for N2: [Mute disabled] [Mute enabled] Note: The HDMI and HDBaseT outputs share their settings.
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COMMAND Description and Parameters set audio out A route N1 Set the audio source selection behavior of the unit. Available values for N1: [Follow user mode] [Follow video mode] [Analogue audio input 1] [Analogue audio input 2] [Analogue audio input 3] [Analogue audio input 4] [Analogue audio input 5] [Analogue audio input 6]...
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COMMAND Description and Parameters get audio in type list List all available audio input sources. get audio out type list List all available audio output destinations. set audio mixer N1 Set the state of the unit’s audio mixer function. Available values for N1: [Mixer disabled] [Mixer enabled]...
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COMMAND Description and Parameters set audio out N1 delay N2 Set the audio delay for the specified output's audio. Available values for N1: [HDMI audio output] [HDBaseT audio output] [Standard analogue audio output] [Amplified analogue audio output] Available values for N2: [Off ] [40ms] [110ms]...
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COMMAND Description and Parameters set video in N1 audio route N2 Set the audio source to use with the specified video input when Follow User Mode is enabled. Available values for N1: [USB-C input] [DisplayPort input] [HDMI input 1] [HDMI input 2] [HDMI input 3] [HDMI input 4]...
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COMMAND Description and Parameters set audio mixer in 1 volume N1 Set the mixer’s gain level for the microphone input. N1 = 0~100 [Microphone gain] get audio mixer in 1 volume Show the current microphone input mixer gain level. set in N1 edid N2 ...
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COMMAND Description and Parameters get in N1 edid Show the EDID currently being used on the specified input. Available values for N1: [USB-C input] [DisplayPort input] [HDMI input 1] [HDMI input 2] [HDMI input 3] [HDMI input 4] [HDMI input 5] [VGA input] get in edid list ...
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COMMAND Description and Parameters get in N1 hdcp mode Show the current HDCP behavior used by the specified input. Available values for N1: [USB-C input] [DisplayPort input] [HDMI input 1] [HDMI input 2] [HDMI input 3] [HDMI input 4] [HDMI input 5] get in N1 hdcp status ...
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COMMAND Description and Parameters get out N1 hdcp status Show the current HDCP status of the specified output. Available values for N1: [HDMI output] [HDBaseT output] Possible response values: [No HDCP] [HDCP 1.x] [HDCP 2.2] [HDCP 1.x failed] [HDCP 2.x failed] set relay N1 N2 ...
7. CONNECTION DIAGRAM Display Display Source Source Screen Volume Screen Volume Down Down 1.5m CD Player Powered 60° 60° Speakers Microphone IR Input Input IR Output Router RS-232 Power Supply MIC IN ANALOGUE AUDIO AUDIO OUT RELAY L+ L- R+ R- INPUT RS-232 L- G R+ R-...
8.5 HDBaseT Features HDBaseT Feature Set Transmitter Video & Audio Extension Supported LAN Extension Supported Send power to Receiver Supported (PoH) Accept power from Receiver Unsupported IR Extension Supported RS-232 Extension Supported USB 2.0 Extension Unsupported...
9. ACRONYMS ACRONYM COMPLETE TERM Analogue-to-Digital Converter ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange Cat.5e Enhanced Category 5 cable Cat.6 Category 6 cable Cat.6A Augmented Category 6 cable Cat.7 Category 7 cable Command-Line Interface Digital-to-Analogue Converter Decibel DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DisplayPort Digital Visual Interface EDID...
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ACRONYM COMPLETE TERM Local Area Network Liquid-Crystal Display Light-Emitting Diode LPCM Linear Pulse-Code Modulation Media Access Control Megahertz On-Screen Display Powered Device Power over HDBaseT Power Sourcing Equipment Signal-to-Noise Ratio Transmission Control Protocol THD+N Total Harmonic Distortion plus Noise TMDS Transition-Minimised Differential Signaling 4K UHD 4K Ultra-High-Definition (10.2Gbps max)
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EL-8300VA Advanced 4K HDMI, USB Type C, Display Port, VGA and HDBaseT Presentation Switch Driver User Guide...
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® registered trademarks of HDMI licensing Administrator, Inc.
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DISCLAIMERS The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate. CYP (UK) Ltd assumes no responsibility for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use. CYP (UK) Ltd assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this document.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Please read all instructions before attempting to unpack, install or operate this equipment and before connecting the power supply. Please keep the following in mind as you unpack and install this equipment: • Always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock and injury to persons.
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CONTENTS 1. Introduction ...........6 2. DRIVER PROPERTIES ......6 3. IP NETWORK CONNECTION ....6 4. DEVICE SPECIFIC COMMAND ....7 4.1 Set Power Reboot ........7 4.2 Set Out Video Mode ......... 7 4.3 Set Auto Switching Mode ....... 7 4.4 Set Timing ............ 7 4.5 Set Audio Out Route .........
1. INTRODUCTION This driver has been designed to provide two-way control of the CYP 9x2 Multi-format Presentation Scaler, via RS232 or TCP/IP. 2. DRIVER PROPERTIES The property of this driver is shown below. Figure 1: Driver Properties Driver Version Driver version number...
4. DEVICE SPECIFIC COMMAND In addition to the usual A/V Scaler functionality supported by Control4, there are a number of device specific commands for the A/V Scaler switching. 4.1 Set Power Reboot Power Status Reboot 4.2 Set Out Video Mode Video Mode Bypass or Scale 4.3 Set Auto Switching Mode Switching Mode OFF or Auto switch...
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