Do not substitute or use any other power supply other than the enclosed unit, or a RS-232 Config & Telnet Commands 23-25 ELAN approved replacement. Do not disassemble either the Transmitter or Web GUI Firmware Update 26-27 Receiver units for any reason. Doing so will void the manufacturer’s warranty.
8x8 HDBaseT Matrix offers unprecedented performance and value for the custom ® installation market. The EL-4KPM-V88-A268-18G is a HDMI 2.0 4K 60Hz 4:4:4 HDCP 2.2 Matrix package utilising CSC technology to deliver HDMI, Bi-directional IR and PoC up to lengths of 70m over a single CAT cable.
HDBaseT. Each RS-232 port is IR Outputs - 3.5mm mono connector to IEC Power Socket - Use supplied IEC power fixed to its corresponding HDBaseT output connect to ELAN IR emitter. Used for local cable source control Optical (Toslink) Audio Input - Connect...
EL-4KPM-V88-A268-18G USER MANUAL EDID Control EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) is a data structure that is used between a display and a source. This data is used by the source to find out what audio and video resolutions are supported by the display then from this information the source will discover what the best audio and video resolutions that need to be output.
HDBaseT Receiver Compatibility This matrix is compatible with all ELAN HDBaseT receivers however support of specific features will vary. It is recommended to utilize ELAN EL-4KHDBT-RX-70-ARC-18G HDBaseT receivers with this Matrix as this fully supports the following key features: •...
The green HDBaseT link light will be OFF when there is no video signal being transmitted between the matrix and ELAN HDBaseT receiver The green HDBaseT link light will be ON when a there is a HDCP enabled video signal being transmitted between the matrix and ELAN HDBaseT...
The ELAN range of products include Matrix control via IR. IMPORTANT: ELAN Infrared products are all 5V and NOT compatible with alternative manufacturers Infrared solutions. When using third party 12V IR control solutions please use the ELAN IRCAB cable for IR conversion.
EL-4KPM-V88-A268-18G USER MANUAL Web GUI Control This following pages take you through the operation of this Matrix’s Web GUI. You must connect the TCP/IP RJ45 socket to your local network in order to access the products Web GUI, or directly into the rear of the Matrix.
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EL-4KPM-V88-A268-18G USER MANUAL Login Page The Login Page allows a user or admin to login and access additional functionality. This page also shows you the current firmware version of both the Matrix and Web GUI. User Control Page The Control Page allows a user to change inputs for each zone (output). Simply select the square that corresponds with the input and zone you wish to change.
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EL-4KPM-V88-A268-18G USER MANUAL Audio Control Page The Audio Control Page allows you to change the source audio of the matrix per output, as well as adjust the line level volume output or enable/ disable the muting of the analog or digital outputs. The Audio Select drop down menu also allows selection of Audio Return Channel either via HDMI or RX from compatible EL-4KHDBT-RX-70-ARC-18G HDBaseT receiver.
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EL-4KPM-V88-A268-18G USER MANUAL Configuration Page - Video Input The configuration menu for either Input or Output is located at the top of the window. Within the Input Page, enter a Name for each input as well as specify the required EDID from the drop down menu.
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EL-4KPM-V88-A268-18G USER MANUAL Configuration Page - Audio Naming The Configuration Audio Naming page allows you to rename all audio inputs and outputs to human readible names, such as the name of your source device, or the name of the zone output (eg: Kitchen, Bedroom, etc...) Configuration Page - Preset Naming The Preset Naming page allows you to customize the naming for each of the Presets on the Control Page.
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EL-4KPM-V88-A268-18G USER MANUAL CEC Page - Input The CEC Page allows for a pre-defined, or user-defined CEC command to be sent to any Input or Output connected to the Matrix. Choose between Input, Output and User-defined sections at the top of the window.
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EL-4KPM-V88-A268-18G USER MANUAL CEC Page - User-defined On the CEC User-defined Page, you can enter custom CEC commands and have these transmitted out of either an input or output. Please Note: CEC is subject to the support of the sources and displays connected to the Matrix.
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EL-4KPM-V88-A268-18G USER MANUAL RS-232 Page - HDBT The RS-232 HDBT Page allows you to remotely control devices connected via DB9 serial to remote HDBT Receivers independently. It is also possible to automate the display on, input select and display off process via RS-232 for each HDBT output, when the Matrix is turned on.
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EL-4KPM-V88-A268-18G USER MANUAL Guest Mode Page The Guest Mode Page allows you to send IR commands or RS-232 control strings directly from the Web GUI of the matrix out of the HDBT inputs/ outputs of the Matrix. Guest mode provides several settings per input/output as follows:...
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The Upgrade Firmware Page allows you to upgrade the MCU firmware of the Matrix via the Web GUI. Simply click Browse and select the appropriate firmware file from your computer (firmware available to download from the ELAN website). Clicking Submit will send the firmware file to the Matrix and begin the upgrade process.
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EL-4KPM-V88-A268-18G USER MANUAL Admin Page The Admin Page allows the administrator to configure up to 8 users including a guest user. Individual users can adjust their own credentials via this page. The Admin, or Users who have been given Admin permissions, are able to allocate permissions to Users. These permissions include allowing or disabling access to pages contained within the Web GUI, as well as allowing or disabling access to each input or output of the Matrix.
EL-4KPM-V88-A268-18G USER MANUAL Remote Control Description OUTPUT AND INPUT SELECTION Select the zone Output you wish to change the source on (numbers 1-8 correspond to the zone outputs 1-8). Select the source Input you wish to change the selected zone to (numbers 1-8 correspond to the source inputs 1-8) Please Note: Press the PTP button to instantly mirror all inputs and outputs (example - input 1 to output 1, input 2 to output 2 etc).
Internal 100-240V AC 2.5A HDBT Power Output: 24V DC 0.75A Per Port Package Contents: • 1 x EL-4KPM-V88-A268-18G • 1 x Rack Mounting Kit • 4 x Mounting feet and screws • 1 x Remote Control • 8 x IR Emitters •...
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Some other examples that other control systems deploy include \r or 0D (in hex) • Spaces – ELAN commands do not require space between commands unless specified. There may be some programs that require spacing in order to work.
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EL-4KPM-V88-A268-18G USER MANUAL RS-232 Configuration and Telnet Commands COMMAND ACTION COMMAND ACTION Set RX70ARC On Output xx To ARC Mode aa ?/HELP Print Help Information xx = 00 : All Outputs OUT xx ARC aa xx = [01-08] : Output 1 - 8...
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EL-4KPM-V88-A268-18G USER MANUAL RS-232 Configuration and Telnet Commands COMMAND ACTION COMMAND ACTION OUTxx CEC LEFT LEFT On Output xx Send Custom CEC User Command u8DevID: 00 Select All CEC Input Port OUTxx CEC RIGHT RIGHT On Output xx u8DevID: [01-08] Input 1 - 8 CECUSERCMD <u8De-...
Web GUI Firmware Update The Web GUI of the EL-4KPM-V88-A268-18G Matrix is used to configure and control the product through a web portal. For Web GUI firmware updates, the EL-4KPM-V88-A268-18G can be accessed from a PC who’s RJ45 network connection is connected directly to the TCP/IP connection of the Matrix.
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EL-4KPM-V88-A268-18G USER MANUAL 4) Click 'Choose File' and select the Web GUI (RALink) firmware file downloaded from the ELAN website. This will be a .bin type file: 5) Press 'Apply' to begin the firmware update process. The update process will take several minutes to complete.
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2) Once the main product Web GUI has been accessed, click on the tab at the top of the page marked ‘Upgrade Firmware’: 3) Select ‘Browse’ 4) Press ‘Choose File’ and select the main (MCU) firmware file downloaded from the ELAN website. This will be a .app type file.
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EL-4KPM-V88-A268-18G USER MANUAL 5) Press 'Submit' to begin the firmware update process: The update process will several minutes and once complete the message 'Success' will be shown. Warning: Do not refresh or navigate away from this page until the update process has completed.
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EL-4KPM-V88-A268-18G USER MANUAL Certifications FCC Notice 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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