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  • Page 1 User Manual VL120020 4K Home Distribution Hub...
  • Page 2 4K Home Distribution Hub Preface Read this user manual carefully before using this product. Pictures shown in this manual is for reference only, different model and specifications are subject to real product. This manual is only for operation instruction only, not for any maintenance usage. Trademarks Product model and logo are trademarks.
  • Page 3 4K Home Distribution Hub SAFETY PRECAUTIONS To insure 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 for possible future shipment ...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    4K Home Distribution Hub Contents 1. Introduction ......................... 1 1.1 Brief Introduction ....................1 1.2 Features ......................1 1.3 Package List ...................... 2 2. Product Appearance ....................3 2.1 4K HDBaseT Matrix Switcher ................3 2.2 HDBaseT Receiver .................... 4 3.
  • Page 5 4K Home Distribution Hub 4.4 Firmware Update via USB ................27 5. Specification ......................28 5.1 4K HDBaseT Matrix Switcher ................28 5.2 HDBaseT Receiver ..................29 6. Panel Drawing ......................30 6.1 4K HDBaseT Matrix Switcher ................30 6.2 HDBaseT Receiver ..................30 7.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    4K Home Distribution Hub 1. Introduction 1.1 Brief Introduction This product is a professional 4K HDBaseT Home Distribution Hub Kit, which consists of a 4K HDBaseT Matrix Switcher, 3 HDBaseT Receivers and accessories. The 4K HDBaseT Matrix Switcher is a professional 4x4 HDBaseT Matrix Switcher that consist of the following inputs and outputs, 4 HDMI IN (4kx2K@60Hz signal at max), 3 IR IN, 1 IR EYE, 4 IR OUT, 3 HDBaseT OUT, 1 HDMI OUT, 1 SPDIF OUT, 1 L&R RCA OUT, and TCP/IP, RS232 control port via phoenix connector.

  • Page 7: Package List

    4K Home Distribution Hub  Support non-volatile memory [NVM] for reliable operation.  Support firmware upgrade through Micro USB port  Easy installation with rack-mounting design 1.3 Package List  1 x 4K HDBaseT Matrix Switcher,  3 x HDBaseT Receivers ...

  • Page 8: Product Appearance

    4K Home Distribution Hub 2. Product Appearance 2.1 4K HDBaseT Matrix Switcher Front Panel FIRMWARE INPUT TO INPUT TO INPUT TO INPUT TO OUTPUT 1 OUTPUT 2 OUTPUT 3 OUTPUT 4 Name Description ① FIRMWARE Micro USB port for updating firmware ...

  • Page 9: Hdbaset Receiver

    4K Home Distribution Hub This then emits the IR signal received from the HDBaseT Receiver. There are 4 IR OUTPUT sockets marked on IR matrix.  HDBaseT: The HDBT RJ45 outputs deliver HD video, Audio and PoC to the HDBaseT Receiver up to 70m. ...
  • Page 10 4K Home Distribution Hub Rear Panel LINK HDCP TP IN Name Description  Power OFF: No power; ①  Indicator RED: DC power present (PoC). The RJ45 socket has two LED status indicators. Plug in the Pre- installed CAT cable in to the HDBT RJ45 socket. ...

  • Page 11: System Connection

    4K Home Distribution Hub 3. System Connection 3.1 System Applications The new 4K Home Distribution Hub Kit is designed for the residential market delivering HD Video, Audio to 4 zones with total control and simplicity. Usage Precautions: 1) The 4K Home Distribution kit should be installed in a clean and dust free environment.

  • Page 12: Connection Procedure

    4K Home Distribution Hub 3.3 Connection Procedure Connect HDMI sources (e.g. DVD) to HDMI input ports of the Matrix Switcher via good quality HDMI cables. Connect the Pre-Installed CAT5e/CAT 6 cable infrastructure to Matrix Switcher and HDBaseT receivers via good quality patch leads. Connect HDTV to HDMI output port via HDMI cable.
  • Page 13 4K Home Distribution Hub DC 24V HDBaseT Receiver(PoC)

  • Page 14: System Operations

    4K Home Distribution Hub 4. System Operations 4.1 IR Control IR Remote Description Connect an IR receiver to the IR EYE port of the Matrix Switcher, users can control it through the included IR remote. Here is a brief introduction to the IR remote. ①...

  • Page 15: Usage Of Ir Remote

    4K Home Distribution Hub Usage of IR Remote 4.1.2.1. Switching I/O connection To convert one input to an output: Example: Input 1 to Output 3 →Press INPUTS 1 + OUTPUTS 3 + ENTER NOTE: Default status, on first boot up this matrix assigns the IR outputs to the corresponding HDMI input, meaning, IR out 1 is directly associated to HDMI input 1 and so on.

  • Page 16: Clear Operation

    4K Home Distribution Hub EDID Data 1080P 2D 2CH 1080P 3D 2CH 1080P 2D Multichannel 1080P 3D Multichannel 3840x2160 2D（30Hz） Press and hold “EDID” for 3 seconds to enter EDID invoking mode. In this mode, use output buttons 1/2 to switch among the 5 embedded EDID data. Then press “ENTER” to confirm invoking.

  • Page 17: Control Local Device Remotely

    4K Home Distribution Hub IR Remote INPUTS IR IN OUTPUTS CONTROL POWER IR EYE IR OUT HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 1-HDBT 2-HDBT 3-HDBT 4-HDMI 4-SPDIF TCP/IP RS232 DC 24V Receiver LINK HDCP HDMI OUT IR IN IR OUT TP IN HDTV...
  • Page 18 4K Home Distribution Hub  Multiple to Multiple: (IR Matrix) The 4 “IR OUT” ports and the 3 “IR IN” ports on the far-end receivers make up a 4x3 IR matrix. See as below: INPUTS IR IN OUTPUTS CONTROL POWER IR EYE HDMI 1 HDMI 2...

  • Page 19: Rs232 Control

    4K Home Distribution Hub 4.2 RS232 Control RS232 connection Except the front control panel, the Matrix Switcher can be controlled by far-end control system through the RS232 communication port. This RS232 communication port is a 3-pin phoenix connector. User can use the RS232 cable (Phoenix to 9-pin D-Sub) to connect the RS232 port to PC, see as below: INPUTS IR IN...

  • Page 20: Rs232 Communication Commands

    4K Home Distribution Hub Parameter Configuration area Monitoring area, indicates whether the command sent works. Command Sending area Please set the parameters of COM number, baud rate, data bit, stop bit and the parity bit correctly, only then will you be able to send command in Command Sending Area. RS232 Communication Commands Note: 1) Please disconnect all the twisted pairs before sending command EDIDUpgrade[X].
  • Page 21 4K Home Distribution Hub Feedback Command Function Example Matrix. Unlock the front panel buttons on the /%Unlock; System Unlock! Matrix. /^Version; Inquire the version of firmware VX.X.X Demo Mode AV:01->01 IR:01->01 Switch to the “demo” mode, convert input AV:01->02 and output in turn like1B1, 1B2, …4B3, Demo.
  • Page 22 4K Home Distribution Hub Feedback Command Function Example AV: Y-> X Check the I/O connection status of output Status[x]. (X=01~04, Y=01~04) AV: 01->01 … … AV: 04->04 Inquire the input channel to the output Status. IR: 01->01 channels one by one. …...
  • Page 23 4K Home Distribution Hub Feedback Command Function Example ① Y is for RS232 port (connect with RS232 port of HDBaseT receiver) Y= 1~5 or A~H, The value of Y is defined into the following meanings (in a given baud rate depended by the value of X): a.
  • Page 24 4K Home Distribution Hub Feedback Command Function Example Set the audio part of input port [x] to PCM EDIDPCM[x]. EDIDPCM[x] format in EDID database. Hexadecimal EDID Get EDID data from output [x] and EDIDG[x]. data and carriage display the output port number. return character Restore the factory default EDID data of EDIDMInit.
  • Page 25 4K Home Distribution Hub Feedback Command Function Example Return the embedded EDID data ranked GetIntEDID[x]. x, [x]=1~5 GetInPortEDID[X] Return the EDID data of input [x], [x]=1~4 Auto HDCP management, activate %0801. %0801 carrier native mode Carrier native %0900. Switch to carrier native mode. Force carrier %0901.
  • Page 26 4K Home Distribution Hub Feedback Command Function Example HDCP N N N 1 2 3 4 HDCP N N N %9974. Check the HDCP status of the outputs. Out 01 02 03 04 %9975. Check the I/O connection status. 04 04 04 04 Out 1 1920x1080 Out 2 1920x1080 %9976.

  • Page 27: Tcp/Ip Control

    4K Home Distribution Hub 4.3 TCP/IP Control Besides IR control, RS232 control, the Matrix Switcher boasts option TCP/IP port for IP control. Default settings: IP: 192.168.0.178; Subnet Mast: 255.255.255.0; Gateway: 192.168.0.1; Serial Port: 4001. IP& gateway can be changed as you need, Serial Port cannot be changed. Connect the Ethernet port of control device and TCP/IP port of the Matrix Switcher, and set same network segment for the 2 devices, users are able to control the device via web-based GUI or designed TCP/IP communication software.

  • Page 28: Gui For Tcp/Ip Control

    4K Home Distribution Hub following figure). Set the network segment of the Matrix Switcher to the same as the router’s, then PCs within the LAN are able to control the Matrix Switcher. Internet Router TCP IP Port Follow these steps to connect the devices: Step1.
  • Page 29 4K Home Distribution Hub There are 2 selectable usernames – admin (default password: admin) and user (default password: user). Log in as admin can access more configuration interfaces than user. Enter username and the right password. Here is a brief introduction to the interfaces. Main: Interface shown after logging in, provide intuitive I/O connection switching.
  • Page 30 4K Home Distribution Hub If there is any modification, press Save to restore the settings, or press Cancel to withdraw. Interface: Set title bar label and button labels, press Save to save the settings Configuration: Set HDCP Compliance status for every input, and manage EDID. See the screenshot below:...

  • Page 31: Gui Update

    4K Home Distribution Hub Network: Inquire and configure network settings including MAC address, IP address, subnet mask, and Gateway Note: Log in as user access main interface only. GUI Update GUI for 4K Home Distribution Hub Kit supports online update in http://192.168.0.178:100.

  • Page 32: Firmware Update Via Usb

    4K Home Distribution Hub Select the desired update file and press Apply, it will start upgrading then. 4.4 Firmware Update via USB the Matrix Switcher boasts a USB port for online firmware upgrade on the front panel. Follow these steps to upgrade firmware: Step1.

  • Page 33: Specification

    4K Home Distribution Hub 5. Specification 5.1 4K HDBaseT Matrix Switcher Video Input Input 4 HDMI Input Connector Female HDMI Input Level T.M.D.S. 2.9V~3.3V Differential) Input Impedance 100Ω ( Support HDMI1.4 & HDCP2.2 and is backward HDMI Standard compatible with all previous standards. Video Output 1 HDMI –...

  • Page 34: Hdbaset Receiver

    4K Home Distribution Hub 1 RS232 (3-pin pluggable terminal block) Panel Control Front panel buttons RS232 Control 3-pin pluggable terminal block Extended IR receiver TCP/IP Control Web-based GUI General Input: 100-240V~, 50/60Hz Power Supply Output: DC 24V 2.71A Power Consumption 35W (Max) Temperature 0~ +50℃...

  • Page 35: Panel Drawing

    4K Home Distribution Hub 6. Panel Drawing 6.1 4K HDBaseT Matrix Switcher INPUTS IR IN OUTPUTS CONTROL POWER IR EYE HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 IR OUT 1-HDBT 2-HDBT 3-HDBT 4-HDMI 4-SPDIF TCP/IP RS232 DC 24V 360 mm FIRMWARE INPUT TO INPUT TO...

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting & Maintenance

    4K Home Distribution Hub 7. Troubleshooting & Maintenance Problems Causes Solutions The connecting cables may Check whether the cables not be connected correctly connected correctly Color losing or no video or it may be broken. and in working condition. signal output Make sure the connection Fail or loose connection is good...
  • Page 37 4K Home Distribution Hub Change for another HDMI EDID management does The HDMI cable is broken cable which is in good not work normally at the output end. working condition. Switch again. Manage the EDID data display does manually make There is a blank screen on support the resolution of resolution...

  • Page 38: After-Sales Service

    4K Home Distribution Hub 8. After-sales Service If there appear some problems when running the device, please check and deal with the problems reference to this user manual. 1) Product Limited Warranty: We warrants that its products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for three years, which starts from the first day the product leaves warehouse (check the SN mark on the product).

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