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- Page 1 ALFATRON ELECTRONICS GmbH GERMANY ALF-SMW42S 4x2 Seamless Wireless Switcher with Multi-View 4K 60Hz 4:4:4 All Rights Reserved...
- Page 2 Alfatron ALF-SMW42S FCC Statement Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
- Page 3 Alfatron ALF-SMW42S (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. "Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
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Page 4: Alf-Smw42S
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product. Only use attachments/accessories specified by Alfatron to avoid fire, shock, or other hazards. 10. To reduce the risk of electric shock and/or damage to this product, never handle or touch this device or power cord if your hands are damp or wet. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Alfatron ALF-SMW42S Contents ALF-SMW42S ....................1 Introduction ...................... 4 Features ....................4 Package Contents ..................5 Panel Description ..................... 6 Front Panel ....................6 Rear Panel ....................7 Specifications ....................9 Installation and Wiring ................... 11 Installation ....................11 Wiring ..................... 12 Key Function .................... - Page 6 Password ....................35 Guide Screen Picture................36 Maintenance ................... 36 Version Information ................. 37 Video Source Tab ................... 38 State & Switch ..................38 Manage Alias ..................39 Firmware Upgrade ..................40 Limited warranty in respect of Alfatron Products Only ........41...
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Page 7: Introduction
Alfatron ALF-SMW42S Introduction The ALF-SMW42S is a high-performance BYOD presentation switcher with wireless presentation capability. It equips a built-in Wi-Fi module and supports multiple access approaches, including Airplay Mirroring, Miracast, physical interfaces (HDMI, VGA and USB-C) and an USB Dongle, with which you can project screen contents of your computer (Mac/Windows) or mobile device (iPhone/iPad/Android) to a display in Multiview mode. -
Page 8: Package Contents
Alfatron ALF-SMW42S Package Contents 1 x Switcher 1 x DC 12V Power Adapter (with US, EU, pins) 2 x Phoenix Male Connectors (3.5 mm, 4 Pins) 2 x Mounting Brackets (with Screws) 2 x Wi-Fi Antennas... -
Page 9: Panel Description
Alfatron ALF-SMW42S Panel Description Front Panel Name Description On: The switcher is powered on. Power LED Off: The switcher is powered off. Status LED On: The switcher is outputting at least one video source. Blinking: The switcher is in standby mode. -
Page 10: Rear Panel
Alfatron ALF-SMW42S output a specific video source in single view (specified by Telnet API or Web UI); continue to short press the button, the HDMI OUT 2 will cycle through the hardware video sources (VGA > HDMI 1 > HDMI 2 > USB-C > VGA >… ) for output. - Page 11 Alfatron ALF-SMW42S • RS232-2: Connect to a RS232-enabled device such as a projector to control the projector. Pins TX, RX, GND are used to control the connected projector. Pins 12V, GND are used to provide 12VDC power. Connect to a network device (e.g. network switch, router, computer, etc.) for LAN control (Web GUI &...
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Page 12: Specifications
Alfatron ALF-SMW42S Specifications Technical Input Video Port 1 x VGA; 2 x HDMI; 1 x USB-C; 1 x LAN, 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet; 1 x WLAN Input Resolutions VGA: • 640x480 , 720x480 , 720x576 , 800x600 1024x768 , 1280x720 , 1280x800... - Page 13 Alfatron ALF-SMW42S 3840x2160 (2160p50) , 3840x2160 (2160p60) For HDMI OUT 2: Up to 1920x1080 (1080p60) 1 = at 23.98 Hz, 2 = at 24 Hz, 3 = at 25 Hz, 4 = at 29.97 Hz, 5 = at 30 Hz, 6 = at 50 Hz, 7 = at 59.94 Hz, 8 = 60 Hz, 9 = 75 Hz...
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Page 14: Installation And Wiring
Alfatron ALF-SMW42S Installation and Wiring Installation Note: Before installation, please ensure the switcher is disconnected from the power source. It is recommended that you remove other WiFi hotspot devices nearby (if any) so to prevent potential interferences on screen projection. -
Page 15: Wiring
Alfatron ALF-SMW42S Repeat steps 1-2 for the other side of the switcher. Attach the brackets to the surface you want to hold the switcher against using screws (provided by others). Wiring Warnings: Before wiring, disconnect the power from all devices. - Page 16 Alfatron ALF-SMW42S Note: If you connect the switcher to an Ethernet Switch, please ensure the switch is able to forward messages from the 224.0.0.251 multicast group. Most non-managed switches meet this requirement. If a managed switch is to be used, you must contact the network ...
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Page 17: Key Function
Alfatron ALF-SMW42S Key Function AV over IP Application In the following application: The switcher works with ALF-IP2HD decoders through an Ethernet switch to build a flexible distributed presentation system, achieving point-to-point and point-to-multipoint applications. Once the ALF-IP2HD decoders are connected to the system, they pair ... - Page 18 Alfatron ALF-SMW42S Note: As the video sources to be displayed increase or decrease, the switcher will automatically change to a new screen layout so that all video sources can be displayed appropriately on the whole screen. As the video sources increase up until there’s no available screen layout ...
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Page 19: Automatic Signal Switching
Alfatron ALF-SMW42S Automatic Signal Switching Automatic signal switching function allows you to easily and quickly output desired sources. By default, automatic signal switching function is set as enabled. When a video source inputs, the switcher will automatically output and display it on the screen. -
Page 20: Screen Mirroring
Alfatron ALF-SMW42S Screen Mirroring With screen mirroring support, the switcher allows users to wirelessly share multimedia from their devices on any HDMI displays. The switcher allows users to perform screen mirroring over Airplay Mirroring and Miracast. (1) Screen Mirroring over Airplay Take iPhone 8 (iOS 13.1) for example:... -
Page 21: Screen Mirroring Over Miracast
Alfatron ALF-SMW42S display will stop outputting the screen of iPhone. (2) Screen Mirroring over Miracast For Android mobile (take Samsung Galaxy S9 for example): Enable the Wi-Fi or WLAN feature of the mobile. Slide down from the top of the screen and click the Smart View icon in... - Page 22 Alfatron ALF-SMW42S The Smart View window will appear and start to search Miracast receiver. Click the device name in the search result, the display will output the mobile’ screen.
- Page 23 Alfatron ALF-SMW42S To disconnect mobile from the switcher: click the icon on the mobile screen and choose Disconnect in the Smart View window.
- Page 24 Alfatron ALF-SMW42S Note: • The icon, instruction and entrance of the Miracast function may vary on different Android mobile phones, please refer to your mobile phone’s manual to get accurate instruction. • If you fail to use Miracast function, please disable the mobile’s Wi-Fi and enable it later, or restart the mobile if necessary.
- Page 25 Alfatron ALF-SMW42S Click Connect. Click the switcher’s device name in the search result. To disconnect PC from the switcher: click Disconnect, the display will stop outputting the PC’s screen. Note: The icon and interface of the Miracast feature may vary on different ...
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Page 26: Screen Mirroring Over Usb Dongle (Alf-Smw42D)
Alfatron ALF-SMW42S Some Windows 10 computers may fail to perform screen mirroring over Miracast due to compatibility issues. Tip: Both the Airplay mirroring and Miracast support access code. If you see the PIN entry window appears on your devices, input the access code that can be obtained through OSD. -
Page 27: Guide Screen
Alfatron ALF-SMW42S connected to the switcher successfully. You can press the button to start for screen projection now. Projection Button Press the button to project laptop’s screen on the display. Note: USB Dongle is sold separately. Steps to share laptop’s screen on the display using USB dongle: Pair USB Dongle with the switcher. - Page 28 Alfatron ALF-SMW42S video sources are displayed. 2) Send API command through telnet to the switcher to show the Guide Screen. For more information, please see the separate API documentation. Note: • This Guide Screen picture can be changed though Web GUI setting, please refer to section Guide Screen Picture for more information.
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Page 29: Osd
Alfatron ALF-SMW42S The switcher supports OSD (On Screen Display) to convey device basic information, including video source’s information, access code, device name and IP address, etc. Here are two different OSD examples in different scenarios. Example 1: Full screen mode... - Page 30 Alfatron ALF-SMW42S Example 2: Multiview mode Note: • When the switcher outputs Guide Screen picture, the OSD will display all the time. • When the switcher outputs specific video sources, the OSD will display on the display device’s screen for 10 seconds and then disappear.
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Page 31: Web Ui
Alfatron ALF-SMW42S Web UI The Web UI provides basic controls and advanced settings. It can be accessed through an internet browser, e.g. Chrome, Safari, Firefox, IE10+, etc. By default, the switcher comes with a default IP address 192.168.1.8. Subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. -
Page 32: General Tab
Alfatron ALF-SMW42S The Web UI main page consists of General and Video Source Tabs. General Tab Device Name UI Element Description Device Name Redefine the device name to names easy to remember. Note: The name must be 1~20 characters in length, including letters, numbers, “_”... -
Page 33: Network
Alfatron ALF-SMW42S Network UI Element Description Network For network settings in the switcher’s LAN port. IP Mode Select an IP mode from DHCP and Static. By default, it’s set as Static. IP Address Set IP address manually for the switcher when Static mode is selected. -
Page 34: Analog Audio Latency
Alfatron ALF-SMW42S UI Element Description Access Code Enter a four-digit access code to help prevent users from accidentally connecting to an unintended device and protect from an unauthorized access. When an access code is configured, it appears on the upper right corner of the display. -
Page 35: Soft Ap Password
Alfatron ALF-SMW42S Soft AP Password UI Element Description Password Set soft AP password. Note: • The soft AP SSID is as same as the Device Name of SMW42S. (Default Device Name is SMW42S) • The soft AP password must be 8 to 20 characters in length. - Page 36 Alfatron ALF-SMW42S UI Element Description Output Timing Set the output timing for the HDMI output ports. Two operation methods are offered in the following: Auto: select to output the maximum resolution supported by display based on the display’s EDID.
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Page 37: Sink Power Management
Alfatron ALF-SMW42S Sink Power Management UI Element Description Sink Power Set display to enter standby mode or to return to their Management normal working state through CEC capability or RS232 commands. both: Enable both CEC and RS232 mode to Sink Power Mode ... -
Page 38: Password
Alfatron ALF-SMW42S By default, its set as 9600-8n1. RS232 standby Enter the RS232 standby command of a controlled command display device. For more information about the command, see the user guide of your display devices. If you want to disable this function, you can enter nothing here. -
Page 39: Guide Screen Picture
Alfatron ALF-SMW42S UI Element Description Password Set a new login password for the switcher. Note: The new password must be 4 to 16 characters in length, alphanumeric only. Apply Click to perform current settings. Guide Screen Picture UI Element Description Browse For changing a picture for Guide Screen. -
Page 40: Version Information
Alfatron ALF-SMW42S Reset to Factory Click to restore the switcher to its factory defaults. You Default can also perform this task by using the RESET button on front panel. Steps to upgrade firmware: Click Browse to select the upgrade file on the computer and upload it to the switcher for firmware upgrade. -
Page 41: Video Source Tab
Alfatron ALF-SMW42S Video Source Tab State & Switch UI Element Description State & Switch For displaying the video signal status (including video source name, video resolution and video format) and setting the display mode. Primary Click the button (turns from white to blue) to display the video source(s) on the screen connected to HDMI Out 1. -
Page 42: Manage Alias
Alfatron ALF-SMW42S Manage Alias UI Element Description Video Source Displays the video source name. Alias Enter an alias to change the video source name to a new one. Restore Click to restore the setting to factory defaults. Apply Click to perform the current settings. -
Page 43: Firmware Upgrade
Alfatron ALF-SMW42S Firmware Upgrade ALF-SMW42S supports firmware upgrade through Web UI and USB ports on the front panel. To upgrade firmware through Web UI, see Maintenance section. To upgrade firmware through USB port on the front panel, perform the following: Name the upgrade file package “MS330-update.zip”. -
Page 44: Limited Warranty In Respect Of Alfatron Products Only
Alfatron ALF-SMW42S 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 45 Alfatron ALF-SMW42S 1.10 The Company will, at its sole option, provide one of the following three remedies to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to satisfy a proper claim under this limited warranty: 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.;...
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