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User Manual VL120012 4K HDBaseT 4x4 Matrix Switcher...
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Trademarks Product model, VivoLink and its logo are trademarks of EET Europarts A/S. Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged as the properties of the trademark owner. No part of this publication may be copied or reproduced without the prior written consent of EET Europarts A/S.
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4K HDBaseT 4x4 Matrix Switcher 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 ...
1. Introduction ......................... 6 1.1 Introduction to the VL120012 ................6 1.2 Features ......................6 1.3 Package List ...................... 7 2. Product Appearance of the VL120012 ................. 8 2.1 Front Panel ......................8 2.2 Rear Panel ......................9 3. System Connection ....................10 3.1 System Applications ..................
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4K HDBaseT 4x4 Matrix Switcher 4.4 TCP/IP Control ....................28 4.4.1 Control Modes ..................28 4.4.2 GUI for TCP/IP control ................30 4.4.3 GUI Update.................... 32 4.5 Firmware Update via USB ................33 5. Specification ......................34 6 Panel Drawing ......................35 7.
1. Introduction 1.1 Introduction to the VL120012 VL120012 is a professional 4x4 HDBaseT Matrix Switcher that accommodates 4 HDMI IN (4k signal at max), 4 auxiliary audio IN, 4 IR IN. Select HDMI input by front panel buttons, IR, RS232, or GUI. The selected source is delivered to HDMI Output 1~2 (for HDMI input 1~2) &...
4K HDBaseT 4x4 Matrix Switcher 1.3 Package List 1 x VL120012 2 x Mounting ears (6 x Screws) 1 x RS232 cable 1 x IR Receiver 4 x Plastic cushions (4 x Black Screws) ...
4K HDBaseT 4x4 Matrix Switcher 2. Product Appearance of the VL120012 2.1 Front Panel INPUTS MENU SYSTEM MONITOR FIRMWARE EDID CLEAR ENTER Name Description ① Firmware Micro USB port for updating firmware Power ② Illuminate red when power on. Indicator ③...
OUTPUTS corresponding HDBaseT receiver. When controlled by HDBaseT receiver, the communication protocol must be the same with VL120012. d. HDMI: HDMI output port, connect with HDMI displayers, deliver same input signals with HDBaseT ports, split HDMI output for local monitoring.
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PoC. f. AUDIO: HDMI de-embedded stereo audio output Connect with extended IR receiver, use the IR remote to ⑤ IR EYE control VL120012. ⑥ TCP/IP TCP/IP port for unit control Serial port for unit control, 9-pin female connector, connects ⑦...
4K HDBaseT 4x4 Matrix Switcher 3. System Connection 3.1 System Applications As its good performance in control and transmission, the VL120012 can be widely used in computer realm, monitoring, large screen displaying, conference system, television education and bank securities institutions etc.
VL120012 or far-end receivers. RS232 signal can be transmitted bi-directionally between VL120012 and far-end receivers. 7) VL120012 can collect IR signal sent by the included IR remote via its built-in IR sensor or through external IR receiver connected to the IR IN/ IR EYE/ IR ALL IN port.
4. System Operations 4.1 Front Panel Button Control VL120012 provides with convenient front panel button control. Here we make a brief introduction to the system operations. 4.1.1 Switching I/O connection To convert one input to an output: Operation: “input”+“output”+“ENTER” Example: input 1 to output 2 Note: In default status, 4 IR OUT sockets correspond with 4 HDMI INPUTS.
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One input port learns the EDID data of one output port Operation: Press “EDID”, “INPUTS”+“OUTPUTS”+“ENTER”. Example: Input 2 learns EDID data from output 4 All input ports learn EDID data from one output port Operation: Press “EDID”, “ALL”+“OUTPUTS”+“ENTER” Example: All input ports learn EDID data from output 4 Note: Indicators of the pressed buttons will blink green for three times if the conversion is done, then it will be off.
Press (hold for 3 seconds) to switch to the 4th EDID data Note: If the conversion is successful, indicators of the pressed buttons will blink green for three times at normal speed; if the conversion failed, they will blink for three times quickly.
“ENTER” to carry it on. When you press it, the matrix will return to the previous status. 4.2 IR Control By using IR & HDBaseT transmission technology, the VL120012 has some functions as follows: 1) Control far-end output device from local.
1 to 1: (through IR IN) Connect an IR receiver with IR carrier to the IR IN port of VL120012; users can control far-end output displayer via its IR remote from local.
as below: IR Remote HDTV HDTV VL120001R-1 VL120001R-2 VL120001R-3 VL120001R-4 HDTV HDTV HDTV HDTV IR Emitter IR Emitter IR Emitter IR Emitter Control far-end device through IR ALL IN port Note: Send command “%0901.” to enter infrared carrier enforcing mode if the IR Receiver connected to IR ALL IN is not with carrier.
Sending command (reference to 4.3 RS232 Control): [x1]R[x2]. x1: Corresponding to the 4 IR OUT ports of the matrix, the IR transmitter connected to this port can be placed at IR receiving area of output device or VL120012 itself.
Function Unused Transmit Receive Unused Ground Unused Unused Unused Unused 4.3.2 Control through 9-pin RS232 port Connect a control device to the 9-pin RS232 port of the switcher; users are able to control the switcher& far-end device. See the figure below: VL120001R 3rd party Control the switcher&...
Uninstallation Delete all the control software files in corresponding file path. 4.3.5 Basic Settings Firstly, connect VL120012 with an input device and an output device. Then, connect it with a computer which is installed with RS232 control software. Double-click the...
Here we take the software CommWatch.exe as example. The icon is showed as below: The interface of the control software is showed as below: Parameter Configuration area Parameter Configuration area Monitoring area, indicates Monitoring area, indicates whether the command whether the command sent works.
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Stop bit: 1 Parity bit: none Command Function Feedback Example System Commands /*Type; Inquire the models information. VL120012 /%Lock; Lock the front panel buttons on the Matrix. System Locked! Unlock the front panel buttons on the /%Unlock; System Unlock! Matrix.
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Command Function Feedback Example with comma). Transfer the AV and IR signal from input channel [x1] to one or several output AV: X1-> X2 [x1]B[x2]. channels ([x2], separate output channels (X1/X2=01~04) with comma). X1-> X2(X1 、 Transfer the IR signal from output [x1] to [x1] R[x2].
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Command Function Feedback Example Disable HDMI audio output of port x. DigitAudioOF DigitAudio OFF with X=1, 2, 3, 4, disable this port. F[x]. X=5, disable all the 4 ports. Set communication between PC and HDBaseT receiver. 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...
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Command Function Feedback Example force-set it to support PCM mode only. If the EDID data is not available, then set it as initialized EDID data. 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 display...
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Command Function Feedback Example Return the embedded EDID data ranked GetIntEDID[x]. x, [x]=1~5 GetInPortEDI Return the EDID data of input [x], [x]=1~4 D[X]. Auto HDCP management, activate carrier %0801. %0801 native mode Carrier native %0900. Switch to carrier native mode. Force carrier %0901.
4.4.1 Control Modes VL120012 can be controlled by PC without Ethernet access or PC(s) within a LAN. Controlled by PC Connect a computer to the TCP/IP port of the VL120012, and set its network segment to the same as the VL120012’s.
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Controlled by PC(s) in LAN Connect VL120012, a router and several PCs to setup a LAN (as shown in the following figure). Set the network segment of VL120012 to the same as the router’s, then PCs within the LAN are able to control VL120012.
Step4. Set the PC’s network segment to the original ones. Step5. Connect the VL120012 and PC(s) to the router. PC(s) within the LAN is able to control the VL120012 asynchronously. Then it’s able to control the device via GUI. 4.4.2 GUI for TCP/IP control VL120012 provides with built-in GUI for convenient TCP/IP control.
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Buttons 1~9 at the right-bottom corner provides quick saving and recall for overall connection status. Users: Display or modify credential settings, front panel lock, and GUI version. If there is any modification, press Save to restore the settings, or press Cancel to withdraw.
Note: Log in as user access main interface only. 4.4.3 GUI Update GUI for VL120012 supports online update in http://192.168.0.178:100. Type the username and password (the same as the GUI log-in settings, modified password will be available only after rebooting) to log in the configuration interface. After that, click...
Select the desired update file and press Apply, it will start upgrading then. 4.5 Firmware Update via USB VL120012 boasts a USB port for online firmware upgrade on the front panel. Follow these steps to upgrade firmware: Step1. Copy the upgrade software and the latest upgrade file (.bin) to PC.
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General Power Power DC 24V 2.71A 48W (Max) Supply Consumption Reference Temperature -10 ~ +40℃ 10% ~ 90% Humidity 437 x 44 x 235 mm Dimension (1U high, full rack Weight 2.0Kg (W*H*D) wide)
6 Panel Drawing 436.40 mm 23.10 mm INPUTS MENU SYSTEM MONITOR FIRMWARE EDID CLEAR ENTER TCP/IP IR OUT IR IN IR IN IR IN IR IN IR EYE HDCP2 2 COAX COAX COAX COAX AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO HDMI HDBaseT HDMI HDBaseT HDBaseT...
6. 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 Check with oscilloscope or...
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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 video...
7. 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: EET 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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