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HDTVIPA1200
4K IP Streaming Extender
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Version: HDT1VIPA1200_2019V1.3

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  • Page 1 User Manual WolfPack HDTVIPA1200 4K IP Streaming Extender All Rights Reserved Version: HDT1VIPA1200_2019V1.3...
  • Page 2 WolfPack 4K IP Streaming Extender 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 WolfPack 4K IP Streaming Extender SAFETY PRECAUTIONS To ensure the best performance 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 ...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    WolfPack 4K IP Streaming Extender Table of Contents 1. Product Introduction ....................1 1.1 About 10G Network ................... 1 1.2 Features ......................2 1.3 Package List ...................... 2 2. Specification ....................... 4 3. Panel Description ......................5 3.1 HDTVIPA1200E Front Panel ................5 3.2 HDTVIPA1200E Rear Panel ................
  • Page 5 WolfPack 4K IP Streaming Extender 5.7 Analog Audio Routing Tab ................27 5.8 RS-232 Routing Tab ..................28 5.8.1 Assign Transmitter to all Receivers ............30 5.8.2 Sending RS-232 Data from IPA Manager to a Device ......30 5.9 Infrared Routing Tab ..................31 5.9.1 Assign Transmitter to all Receivers ............

  • Page 6: Product Introduction

    WolfPack 4K IP Streaming Extender 1. Product Introduction The HDTVIPA1200 is a network AV Transmitter/Receiver with HDMI and DP inputs up to 4K/60Hz/4:4:4, HDR. It is designed for HDMI/DP transmission over IP network with external audio and control signals at distances up to 100m over copper cable or 300m over OM3 fiber optic cable.

  • Page 7: Features

    WolfPack 4K IP Streaming Extender 1.2 Features AptoVision BlueRiver™ NT+ technology. NT1000 chip is implemented in the  transmitter and NT2000 chip is implemented in the receiver. Streams uncompressed video with zero-latency, audio, and control, with the  flexibility of transmitting them together or to separate network destinations.
  • Page 8 4K IP Streaming Extender HDTVIPA1200D: 1x HDTVIPA1200D Receiver (RX)  2x Mounting Ears with 6 Screws  4x Plastic Cushion  1x 3-pin Terminal Block  1x Power Adapter (12V DC 2A)  1x User Manual  Note: Please contact your distributor immediately if any damage or defect in the components is found.

  • Page 9: Specification

    WolfPack 4K IP Streaming Extender 2. Specification HDTVIPA1200E Video Input (1) HDMI, (1) DP Video Input Connector (1) Type-A female HDMI, (1) DisplayPort HDMI Input Resolution Up to 4Kx2K@60Hz 4:4:4 8bit DP Input Resolution Up to 4Kx2K@60Hz 4:4:4 8bit Audio Input...

  • Page 10: Panel Description

    WolfPack 4K IP Streaming Extender 3. Panel Description 3.1 HDTVIPA1200E Front Panel 1 2 3 4 ① POWER LED: The LED illuminates red when power is applied. ② LINK LED: The LED indicates if Ethernet packets are transmitted. LED off: Packets are not transmitted.

  • Page 11: Hdtvipa1200D Front Panel

    WolfPack 4K IP Streaming Extender ⑤ SFP+: LC port to connect RX or Network Switch with fiber module. ⑥ IR IN: 3.5mm jack to connect an IR receiver for IR routing control. ⑦ IR OUT: 3.5mm jack to connect an IR emitter for IR routing control.

  • Page 12: Hdtvipa1200D Rear Panel

    WolfPack 4K IP Streaming Extender 3.4 HDTVIPA1200D Rear Panel 5 6 7 ① DC 12V: DC port for AC power adapter connection. ② HDMI OUT: Type-A female HDMI port to connect display device. ③ 10G LAN: RJ45 port to connect RX or Network Switch with CATx cable.

  • Page 13: System Connection

    WolfPack 4K IP Streaming Extender 4. System Connection 4.1 Usage Precaution Make sure all components and accessories are included before installation.  The 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 and ...

  • Page 14: System Diagram

    WolfPack 4K IP Streaming Extender Video Wall Create manage video walls setups screens. HDTVIPA1200 product line features full bezel correction and instant seamless switching of full bandwidth source material well further innovative features for video wall management. 4.3 System Diagram...

  • Page 15: Hardware Setup

    4K IP Streaming Extender 4.4 Hardware Setup The HDTVIPA1200 extender set you have received include one transmitters (TX) and one receivers (RX). Please follow the steps below to complete the system installation: Connect the power supply (12V) to the power connectors.
  • Page 16 WolfPack 4K IP Streaming Extender Note that any TX can also be connected directly to a RX without the 10GbE switch  in the middle using fiber cable or Cat-x cable to test point to point functionality. Note that in order to test switching functionality through a 10GbE switch; you must ...

  • Page 17: Operation Of Ipa Manager

    WolfPack 4K IP Streaming Extender 5. Operation of IPA Manager 5.1 General Information The IPA Manager is a demonstration control software used to configure and control signal extension, routing and switching between HDTVIPA TX and HDTVIPA RX units. The HDTVIPA Manager does not directly communicate with or control the HDTVIPA TX/ RX devices.

  • Page 18: Device Configuration

    WolfPack 4K IP Streaming Extender Note: Offline Mode can be used for testing purposes. Upon launch, the HDTVIPA Manager’s main interface will appear as shown in the picture below: 5.2 Device Configuration Before starting the HDTVIPA Manager application, make sure it is connected either directly to the network switch or to the Gigabit Ethernet port on one of the devices (TX or RX).
  • Page 19 WolfPack 4K IP Streaming Extender If a source device is connected to the video port of the TX, a picture illustrating a source device will appear within the respective tile along with information about the video feed. Similarly, if a display device is connected to the RX, an illustration of a display will appear within the corresponding RX tile.

  • Page 20: Start Ipa Manager

    WolfPack 4K IP Streaming Extender 5.3 Start HDTVIPA Manager Start the evaluation by launching the Manager Client. The application will start and appear as illustrated below. First, connect to the Control Server by entering the IP address of the device running the NT Control Server and click CONNECT.

  • Page 21: Video Routing Tab

    WolfPack 4K IP Streaming Extender 5.4 Video Routing Tab The "Video Routing" tab is used to manage signal routing between TX and RX devices. There are different video modes available: Genlock Mode This mode simulates a cable connection. When Genlock is selected, the output is a byte-by-byte replication of what was received from the source.

  • Page 22: Video Switching

    WolfPack 4K IP Streaming Extender All RX devices are listed in the top half of the "Receiver (RX)" section. Similarly, all TX devices are listed in the bottom half, in the "Transmitter (TX)" section. 5.4.1 Video Switching This is an example of joining TX and RX devices in "Genlock Mode": 1) Verify that the RX tile is displaying that the device is currently in "Genlock Mode".

  • Page 23: Sending Single Source To All Rx Devices

    WolfPack 4K IP Streaming Extender Confirm that the display can support the input source resolution.  Verify that the HDMI cable being used is of good quality. This is particularly  important for high-bandwidths of up to 18Gbps with 4K@60Hz resolution, requiring a "HDMI Premium High Speed"...
  • Page 24 WolfPack 4K IP Streaming Extender...

  • Page 25: Video Wall Routing Tab

    WolfPack 4K IP Streaming Extender 5.5 Video Wall Routing Tab The tab "Video Wall" allows for a single source signal (TX) to be assigned to multiple Receiver (RX) units and displayed across multiple screens, appearing as a single video wall. The figure below illustrates the "Video Wall" routing tab inside the IPA Manager.

  • Page 26: Configuring A Video Wall

    WolfPack 4K IP Streaming Extender 5.5.1 Configuring a Video Wall 1) Set the Video Wall size a) Enter the number of rows and columns for the video wall (max. 5x5) in the section "Parameters" 2) Drag and drop Receiver (RX) units individually onto the video wall receiver tile.
  • Page 27 WolfPack 4K IP Streaming Extender To delete a preset, select one and the click the delete icon to delete it. Delete Icon...

  • Page 28: Removing Receiver (Rx) From Video Wall

    WolfPack 4K IP Streaming Extender To rename the desired preset, select it and click the gear icon, then type the new name in the textbox and click "Y" to save. 5.5.3 Removing Receiver (RX) from Video Wall To remove a Receiver (RX) from the Video Wall, click the gear icon on the receiver tile...

  • Page 29: Changing Output Resolution For Video Wall Receivers

    WolfPack 4K IP Streaming Extender 5.5.4 Changing Output Resolution for Video Wall Receivers To control the receiver's output resolutions, click the gear icon on the video wall selection. Select "Wall Monitors Resolutions" and choose the desired resolution from list of available resolutions.

  • Page 30: Hdmi Audio Routing Tab

    WolfPack 4K IP Streaming Extender 5.6 HDMI Audio Routing Tab HDTVIPA routes HDMI audio separately from the video signal, e. g. for routing the audio to additional or different Receivers (RX). Exception: In "Genlock Mode", the HDMI audio follows the video when one or more Receivers (RX) are joined with one Transmitter (TX) from any of the video routing tabs ("Video...
  • Page 31 WolfPack 4K IP Streaming Extender any TX to embed it into the HDMI output signal. If the HDMI audio stream is multichannel PCM audio, it will be downmixed to 2-channel PCM audio. c) HDMI Audio (All Available Channels): Select the audio stream from the HDMI input of any TX to embed it into the HDMI output signal.

  • Page 32: Analog Audio Routing Tab

    WolfPack 4K IP Streaming Extender 5.7 Analog Audio Routing Tab The "Analog Audio" tab is used to setup and manage analog audio routing between TX and RX devices. All the RX devices are listed in the top half of the Receiver (RX) section. Similarly, all the TX devices are listed in the bottom half in the Transmitter (TX) section.

  • Page 33: Rs-232 Routing Tab

    WolfPack 4K IP Streaming Extender 5.8 RS-232 Routing Tab The "RS-232 Routing" tab is used to setup and manage RS-232 data distribution for devices. There are two sections provided in the IPA Manager interface, "Transmitters (TX)" and "Receivers (RX)". Each device discovered on the network is listed in both groups, because each can both send and receive RS-232 data.
  • Page 34 WolfPack 4K IP Streaming Extender...

  • Page 35: Assign Transmitter To All Receivers

    WolfPack 4K IP Streaming Extender 5.8.1 Assign Transmitter to all Receivers To distribute RS-232 data from a single transmitter to all receivers, drag and drop the respective transmitter's tile onto the tile labeled "All Displays" in the "Receivers" section of the "RS-232 Routing" tab.

  • Page 36: Infrared Routing Tab

    WolfPack 4K IP Streaming Extender 5.9 Infrared Routing Tab The "Infrared Routing" tab is used to setup and manage IR data distribution for devices. There are two sections provided in the IPA Manager interface, "Transmitters (TX)" and "Receivers (RX)". Each device discovered on the network is listed in both groups, because each can both send and receive IR data.

  • Page 37: Assign Transmitter To All Receivers

    WolfPack 4K IP Streaming Extender 5.9.1 Assign Transmitter to all Receivers To distribute RS-232 data from a single transmitter to all receivers, drag and drop the respective transmitter's tile onto the tile labeled "All Displays" in the "Receivers" section of the "RS-232 Routing" tab.
  • Page 38 WolfPack 4K IP Streaming Extender Infrared Limitations A Sender can either send IR data to a specific device (unicast) or broadcast to all devices active on the network (broadcast). Should be noted however, that a sender cannot send data simultaneously to a range of devices using multi-unicast The data format used when sending IR data from control layer to a device is ‘Pronto’.

  • Page 39: Global Command Options And Settings

    WolfPack 4K IP Streaming Extender 5.10 Global Command Options and Settings To access a device’s options, left-click the gear icon of any connected TX or RX Note: Device options can be accessed from any detected device and from any of the interface tabs, "Video Switching", "HDMI Audio", etc.

  • Page 40: Display Edid

    WolfPack 4K IP Streaming Extender 5.10.1.3. Display EDID Use this tab to access and store the EDID coming from the display, connected to the RX unit. Use the "Save" button to save the EDID to a file. It is also possible to select and copy the EDID Hex values directly and paste them into an editor such as Notepad.

  • Page 41: Network Setting

    WolfPack 4K IP Streaming Extender 5.10.1.4. Network Setting Use this tab to modify the device's host name and configure the IP address. By default, the device's host name equals the device's MAC address. The device's MAC address is also used as device host name by the IPA Manager software.

  • Page 42: Rs232

    WolfPack 4K IP Streaming Extender 5.10.1.5. RS232 Use the RS232 tab to modify / edit the RS232 settings. Select the desired port configuration (Baud Rate, Data Bit, Stop Bit and Parity). Click the "Save" button to save the updated RS232 configuration. New RS232 settings are...

  • Page 43: Transmitter (Tx) Settings Options

    WolfPack 4K IP Streaming Extender 5.10.2 Transmitter (TX) Settings Options The following section illustrates the Transmitter (TX) device's settings dialog box. 5.10.2.1. Input Use this to enable or disable HDCP support. If HDCP support is disabled, streaming a video from an HDCP protected source to a screen will result in a black image displayed on screen.

  • Page 44: Network Setting

    WolfPack 4K IP Streaming Extender 5.10.2.3. Network Setting Use this tab to modify the device's host name and configure the device's IP address. By default, the device's host name equals the device's MAC address. The MAC address is also used as device host name by the IPA Manager software. To rename a device, enter a name (e.

  • Page 45: Rs232

    WolfPack 4K IP Streaming Extender 5.10.2.4. RS232 Use the "RS232" tab to modify / edit the RS232 settings. Select the desired port configuration (Baud Rate, Data Bit, Stop Bit and Parity). Click the "Save" button to save the updated RS232 configuration. New RS232 settings are...

  • Page 46: System Management Tab

    WolfPack 4K IP Streaming Extender 5.11 System Management Tab 5.11.1 Device Firmware Upgrade Apply device firmware updates directly over the network. IPA has implemented a special update protocol to update an individual device or consecutively update all devices discovered on the local network with only a single command.

  • Page 47: System Backup And Restore

    WolfPack 4K IP Streaming Extender 5.11.2 System Backup and Restore Follow the step by step procedure below to backup and restore firmware versions: Select the "Backup and Restore" tab in the IPA Manager interface. Type in the backup file name and click "Browse" to select the destination path.

  • Page 48: Security Settings

    WolfPack 4K IP Streaming Extender 5.11.3 Security Settings Select the Security tab in the IPA Manager interface to enter the section for modifying the password.

  • Page 49: System Logs

    WolfPack 4K IP Streaming Extender 5.11.4 System Logs Select the System Logs tab in the HDTVIPA Manager interface to enter the section for inquiring the system logs.

  • Page 50: Routing Table

    WolfPack 4K IP Streaming Extender 5.12 Routing Table The routing table allows to gather info about the video, HDMI audio, analog audio and RS232 routing status. Video Routing Table: HDMI Audio Routing Table:...
  • Page 51 WolfPack 4K IP Streaming Extender Analog Audio Routing Table: RS232 Routing Table:...
  • Page 52 WolfPack 4K IP Streaming Extender Infrared Routing Table:...

  • Page 53: Operation Of Gui Control

    WolfPack 4K IP Streaming Extender 6. Operation of GUI Control The web-based GUI is used to configure and control signal extension, routing and switching between TX and RX units. Before proceeding GUI, make sure all IPA units are powered ON. Then ensure that the IP addresses of PC and all IPA units are on the same local area network (LAN).
  • Page 54 WolfPack 4K IP Streaming Extender Note: The operation of GUI are same as the IP Manager’s, please refer to the above chapter for more details.

  • Page 55: Panel Drawing

    WolfPack 4K IP Streaming Extender 7. Panel Drawing DC 12V HDMI IN IR IN IR OUT RS232 AUDIO IN ETHERNET LINK HDMI 224.0 mm HDTVIPA200E DC 12V HDMI OUT IR IN IR OUT RS232 AUDIO OUT ETHERNET LINK HDMI 224.0 mm...

  • Page 56: Troubleshooting & Maintenance

    WolfPack 4K IP Streaming Extender 8. Troubleshooting & Maintenance If the IPA manager does not detect any Transmitters/Receivers, please make sure: Whether the IP address is configured correctly. Please ensure the IP of the  connected control PC is set to the same network segment as the TX / RX.

  • Page 57: Customer Service

    WolfPack 4K IP Streaming Extender 9. Customer Service The return of a product to our Customer Service implies the full agreement of the terms and conditions hereinafter. There terms and conditions may be changed without prior notice. 1) Warranty The limited warranty period of the product is fixed three years.

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