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ALF-UC1 (GEN2)

USER MANUAL

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  • Page 1: Alfatron Electronics Gmbh

    ALFATRON ELECTRONICS GmbH GERMANY ALF-UC1 (GEN2) USER MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ALF-UC1(Gen2) TABLE OF CONTENTS ALFATRON ELECTRONICS GmbH ..................1 GERMANY ..........................1 ALF-UC1 (GEN2) ........................1 USER MANUAL ........................1 PRECAUTIONS ........................5 Important Remark ....................5 Important Safety Instructions ................6 Cleaning ........................ 6 PACKAGE CONTENTS ......................7 DESCRIPTION and FEATURES .................... 7 Main Features .......................
  • Page 3 ALF-UC1(Gen2) 1.18.1 Network Wizard ..................38 1.18.2 Ethernet Network Configuration .............. 48 1.19 Display & Audio ....................49 1.19.1 HDMI ....................... 49 1.19.2 Audio ....................... 51 1.19.3 Layout ..................... 52 1.19.4 Dual-display .................... 53 1.19.5 Native Protocol ..................55 1.20 Home screen ....................... 57 1.20.1 Customize Home screen ................
  • Page 4 ALF-UC1(Gen2) 1.32.1 ALF-HDMI-D(GEN2) ................83 1.32.2 ALF-USBC-D(GEN2) ................84 1.32.3 LED Indicator ..................84 TROUBLESHOOTING ......................86 TECHNICAL DATA ....................... 94 1.33 Technical Specifications ..................94...

  • Page 5: Precautions

    ALF-UC1(Gen2) PRECAUTIONS Important Remark The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

  • Page 6: Important Safety Instructions

    Never use alcohol, benzine, solvents or abrasive substances to clean this unit. Alfatron Electronics GmbH, accepts no liability for any damage that may be caused to people, animal, or objects due to failure to comply with the warnings above.

  • Page 7: Package Contents

    ⚫ Support up to 4K wireless sharing from Airplay, Miracast, Chromecast, WirelessMedia App. ⚫ Works with Alfatron 1080P and 4K wireless dongles. ⚫ 1x 4K HDMI input. ⚫ 1x USB-C port for host PC. (Utilizes USB DP Alt Mode for Video enabled) ⚫...

  • Page 8: Optional Accessories

    The ALF-HDMI-D (Gen2) is a 4K HDMI wireless dongle that allows participants to easily share video content from a laptop or HDMI device to the ALF-UC1 Gen2 base unit. Power is supplied by an auxiliary USB Type A connector. It is designed as a cross platform and plug and play device with no additional driver installation needed.

  • Page 9: Install & Connect

    INSTALL & CONNECT 1.6 Wall Mount Install The ALF-UC1 Gen2 can be installed on a wall or flat surface. At the bottom of the ALF- UC1 (GEN2), there are two mounting holes that can be fixed to a surface using flat screws.

  • Page 10: Power Connection

    ALF-UC1(Gen2) • Connection Diagram 1.7 Power Connection • Local Power Source Plug the power connector to the power adapter to the power input connector of the Base Unit ALF-UC1 (Gen2). Choose the appropriate power plug (US, UK, EU or AU) to be installed on the power adapter.

  • Page 11: Audio Connection

    ALF-UC1(Gen2) 1.9 Audio Connection Connect an audio cable with phoenix connector into the audio of the ALF-UC1 (GEN2). Connect the other side to the meeting room’s sound system. The Wireless dongles can transmit audio to the ALF-UC1 (GEN2) base unit when the audio output of the source device is selected.

  • Page 12: Usb Control Devices Connection

    ALF-UC1(Gen2) Connect a network cable with RJ-45 connector into the LAN port of ALF-UC1 (GEN2). Connect the other side to the Network Switch. DHCP on the ALF-UC1 (GEN2) is enabled per default. a) If there’s a DHCP server on the network, IP addresses will be assigned automatically. If there is no DHCP server on the network, the ALF-UC1 (GEN2) will require a manually configured, static IP address.

  • Page 13: Usb Conferencing Devices Connection

    ALF-UC1(Gen2) ▪ Long press to open the contextual menus. • 1.12 USB Conferencing Devices Connection ALF-UC1 (GEN2) supports USB Peripherals Sharing (USB Cameras, USB Speaker & Microphone devices) over WI-FI for use in UC meetings with conferencing software such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom and Google Hangouts. You can choose to use either USB-C connection or WirelessMedia mode to do the communication with USB camera and USB Speaker &...

  • Page 14: Start-Up And Operation

    ALF-UC1(Gen2) START-UP and OPERATION 1.13 Home Screen When the ALF-UC1 (GEN2) base unit is connected to an HDMI display, the following Home Screen is displayed: Item Details Wi-Fi Access Point Mode: Internal access point enabled. Wireless Infrastructure Mode: The ALF-UC1 Wi-Fi mode Gen2 is connected to a client Wi-Fi access Indicator...
  • Page 15 Android device. Show the capability of sharing content wirelessly Windows/MAC using a laptop via Windows/ Mac or the quick start availability Alfatron wireless sharing dongles. Preview screen for all connected devices, Sidebar whiteboard and annotation icons Whiteboard Click here to open the whiteboard function.

  • Page 16: Pairing Wireless Dongles With The Base Unit

    ALF-UC1(Gen2) When casting, click this button to view the ID and password to connect. Annotation Click here to open the annotation function. Wi-Fi IP address of the base unit. Wi-Fi IP LAN IP address of the base until Lan IP “N/A”...

  • Page 17: Wireless Presentation Mode

    ALF-UC1(Gen2) After completing the pairing, the message table displays “Succeeded to pair!” on the home page, as shown. Then, the dongles can be unplugged and used for screen sharing content. If an error-message “Configuration fail” is displayed, check the USB-A / type C connection and try again.

  • Page 18: Screen Sharing Using Wirelessmedia Desktop Application

    ALF-UC1(Gen2) ALF-HDMI-D(GEN2) ALF-USBC-D(GEN2) When the LED indicator is static red, the content is mirrored to the main screen connected to the ALF-UC1 (GEN2) base unit. ALF-HDMI-D(GEN2) ALF-USBC-D(GEN2) See chapter LED Indicator for further information on LED status. 1.15.2 Screen Sharing using WirelessMedia Desktop Application The WirelessMedia application is the launcher that lets the user screen share content with the ALF-UC1 (GEN2) base unit wirelessly from any source device which hosts it (Mac, PC).
  • Page 19 The application can be downloaded from the device’s Web GUI by connecting the computer (Mac / PC) to the same network as the ALF-UC1(GEN2) controller. Type the ALF-UC1 Gen2 IP Address as displayed on the Main Screen into your web browser. Automatically create startup programs...
  • Page 20 ALF-UC1(Gen2) Starting and Operating the WirelessMedia application Once the WirelessMedia application is copied to the local storage of the computer, it is ready for use. Device List Tab 1. Connect the laptop to the Wi-Fi network displayed on the Home Screen (“Guest”, “Staff”), or connect to the LAN on the network using a network cable.
  • Page 21 ALF-UC1(Gen2) WirelessMedia Settings Settings Tab Extended Screen: • Changes the display mode of laptop to extended desktop of active source. (Windows Only) • The primary screen (1) is displayed on the laptop and the virtually extended screen (2) is displayed on the main screen. If the PC has already connected an extended screen (3), the extended screen (2) will always be displayed on the main screen.
  • Page 22 ALF-UC1(Gen2) Lowest Latency (Mouse): • The setting is applied individually on every WirelessMedia host device only. The shape of mouse-pointer is equal to the shape in the application used. This parameter significantly improves the mouse response (approximate latency is under 20ms). Stream Mode: •...

  • Page 23: Screen Sharing Using Airplay

    ALF-UC1(Gen2) • 1.15.3 Screen Sharing using Airplay On iOS and macOS devices a user can stream his screen and sound wirelessly to the ALF-UC1 (GEN2) base unit via Airplay. Connect the iOS or macOS device to the same Wi-Fi network that the ALF-UC1(GEN2) is connected too.

  • Page 24: Screen Sharing Using Miracast

    ALF-UC1(Gen2) 1.15.5 Screen Sharing using MiraCast: Wi-Fi must be enabled and connected to the same network as the ALF-UC1 (GEN2) base unit. Press + P and then click “Connect to a wireless display” in the pop-up window. Under Security Level 1 mode, there is no need to enter password to connect. Under Security level 2 and Security level 3 modes, the password on the ALF-UC1 (GEN2) Home Screen will be required to connect and start casting.

  • Page 25: Wireless Ap Mode

    ALF-UC1(Gen2) Click ALF-UC1 (GEN2) SSID to start sharing content. Click ALF-UC1 (GEN2) SSID again to stop sharing content. 1.16 Wireless AP Mode ALF-UC1 (GEN2) allows to conduct a video conference using the connected USB conferencing devices over Wi-Fi.

  • Page 26: Wireless Media Driver Installation

    ALF-UC1(Gen2) 1.16.1 Wireless Media Driver Installation The Wireless Media virtual driver needs to be installed to the PC or Mac to support USB peripheral sharing over Wi-Fi. Note: Users only need to install the driver for the first time. >> When runing the WirelessMedia application for the first time or connecting to the transmitter for the first time, a pop-out window to install the driver will display.

  • Page 27: Conference Via Wirelessmedia Application

    ALF-UC1(Gen2) 1.16.2 Conference via WirelessMedia application Connect the USB conferencing devices to the ALF-UC1 (GEN2) USB ports. The Camera and microphone icons will appear on WirelessMedia control bar. o White icons: indicate the USB camera and speaker/mic are connected. o Green icons: indicate the USB camera and speaker/mic are connected and in use by any given application.

  • Page 28: Conference Via Dongle

    ALF-UC1(Gen2) • For Speaker & Microphone, select “UC1- Meeting Audio”. • • • • • • • • • Clicking the “Ready to share” button in WirelessMedia application will start wireless conference sharing. 1.16.3 Wireless Presentation via wireless dongles • Connect the relative ALF-HDMI-D or ALF-USBC-D wireless transmitter’s USB port to your computer.

  • Page 29: Display Content Sharing To Remote

    ALF-UC1(Gen2) • Note: • You can also double-click the "WirelessMedia" CD-ROM drive in the computer drive letter to run the application, for first-time use only. The application will automatically run on your PC for next use, no need to repeat this step again. •...
  • Page 30 ALF-UC1(Gen2) • When screen capture is activated, a window appears that captures the shared content on the screen and opens it in a separate window on the computer. • Go to the VC application like Teams, click the "Share" button and then select "Window"...
  • Page 31 ALF-UC1(Gen2) Moderator Preview Window ALF-UC1 (GEN2) includes a moderator preview window that will let the user choose which of the online devices are displayed on the main screen, turn on and off wireless casting on any device or control volume playback. In order to show, hide or manage the moderator tab, a USB HID compatible device connected to the ALF-UC1 (GEN2) base unit is required (e.g.

  • Page 32: Whiteboard & Annotation

    ALF-UC1(Gen2) • Click to stop mirroring the current participant. • • Click to make this device full screen on main screen. • • Click to adjust the volume of connected participant. Arrow to show moderator tab. Whiteboard and Annotation. For further details, see below. 1.17 Whiteboard &...

  • Page 33: Annotation

    ALF-UC1(Gen2) Erase part of drawings or annotation, change diameter by a longer tap. Clear the entire drawing/writing on the Tool bar screen. Pen tool allows writing/ drawing in different colours. Draw basic geometric shapes. Select colour of board, the drawing will be kept. Will pop up, when Pen tool, Draw shape or select colour of board is selected, for Tool bar...
  • Page 34 ALF-UC1(Gen2)
  • Page 35 ALF-UC1(Gen2) Use the toolbar to select one of the following functions. Icons Function Undo: one step backward in changes Redo: one step forward in changes Erase part of drawings or annotation, change diameter by a longer tap Clear the entire drawing/writing on the screen Pen allows writing/drawing in different colours Tool bar Draw basic geometric shapes...

  • Page 36: Webgui Setting Management & Configuration

    ALF-UC1(Gen2) Data can be copied to a USB disk when connecting it to the ALF-UC1 (GEN2), it can be imported into the Whiteboard section with "Import from U disk". WebGUI SETTING MANAGEMENT & CONFIGURATION To access the ALF-UC1 (GEN2) WEB settings it is necessary to enter the base unit IP address in an internet browser.

  • Page 37: Network Settings

    ALF-UC1(Gen2) Click on the icon in the top right corner to enter the WEB UI Settings menu. The Login page will appear. >> The Default password is: admin. Entering login credentials will give access to the main WEB settings page where it will be able to configure Network settings, Display &...

  • Page 38: Network Wizard

    ALF-UC1(Gen2) 1.18.1 Network Wizard The Network Wizzard allows the user to configure the network working mode of the ALF- UC1 (GEN2). Device Name: this parameter indicates current name assigned to ALF-UC1 (GEN2). Network Mode: this parameter tells the user which network working mode is currently configured.
  • Page 39 ALF-UC1(Gen2) 1.18.1.1 Network Modes Configuration Device Name: Enter a device name for the Base-unit ALF-UC1 (GEN2). Allowed characters are: "a-z", "A-Z", "0-9", "-“, “_" and “space “, then Click “Next step”. Mode Selection: Select the desired network mode and click “Next Step”. Access Point Mode The ALF-UC1 (GEN2) unit starts up in the default standalone “Access Point mode”...
  • Page 40 ALF-UC1(Gen2) Under this mode, the ALF-UC1 (GEN2) can work without any other wireless network configuration. Just pair ALF-HDMI-D(GEN2) / ALF-USBC-D(GEN2) with ALF-UC1 (GEN2) base unit, connect to ALF-UC1 (GEN2) internal hotspot and open the WirelessMedia app or use Airplay, Miracast or Chromecast wireless casting protocols. Click “Next step”...
  • Page 41 ALF-UC1(Gen2) o 5 GHz frequency band: no need to choose 5G channel, system will choose proper channel automatically. Default is 5 GHz, channel: 36. o Default channel (USA & China area): 36, 40, 44, 48, 149, 153, 157, 161. o Default channel (European area): 36, 40, 44, 48. Note: Since channel 36 is supported worldwide, the default Wi-Fi channel is 36.
  • Page 42 ALF-UC1(Gen2) D(GEN2) / ALF-USBC-D(GEN2) will be connected to the Wi-Fi access point of “Guest” network, which in turn is connected to the internal Wi-Fi access point of ALF-UC1 (GEN2). (They can also be configured to connect to the enterprise’s access point.) Mobile devices users will stay connected to their current network thus have access to their normal corporate environment as well as Internet access.
  • Page 43 ALF-UC1(Gen2) 1. Click “Next” to enter the configuration of this the network mode. 2. Choose “Dongle connects to base device via LAN”, dongle is for staff use. • Select Wi-Fi (SSID) to connect Base: Choose a wireless network to connect to ALF- UC1 (GEN2) for guest.
  • Page 44 ALF-UC1(Gen2) In this configuration the built-in Wi-Fi access point of ALF-UC1 (GEN2) is disabled. ALF-HDMI-D(GEN2) / ALF-USBC-D(GEN2) and mobile devices can connect to the secured wireless access point of the company network. The ALF-UC1 (GEN2) base unit will be connected via network cable to the wired of the company network. The Staff users will be able to connect to their usual access point of Company network, without the need to change the Wi-Fi as long as both networks are on the same range.
  • Page 45 ALF-UC1(Gen2) • Select Wi-Fi (SSID) to connect Base: Choose a network to connect to ALF-UC1 (GEN2) for staff. • Password: Enter password to connect the ALF-UC1 (GEN2) to the staff network. • Click “Confirm settings” to finish configuration. Then pair transmitters with the ALF-UC1 (GEN2).
  • Page 46 ALF-UC1(Gen2) It can set the network mode directly on this page: Access Point Mode, Wireless Infrastructure Mode or LAN Infrastructure Mode; Which network mode is set on the network wizard page, this page will change accordingly; similarly, after the mode is set on this page, the network wizard page will also change the network mode accordingly.
  • Page 47 ALF-UC1(Gen2) 1.18.1.3 STA(Station)MODE When the Network Wizard is set to Wireless Infrastructure Mode, this page will be displayed in STA(Station)MODE, you can directly set the options on this page. 1.18.1.4 When the Network Wizard is set to LAN Infrastructure Mode, this page will be displayed in OFF, you can directly set the options on this page.

  • Page 48: Ethernet Network Configuration

    ALF-UC1(Gen2) 1.18.2 Ethernet Network Configuration This section will let the user configure the wired LAN Settings. • DHCP: this parameter lets the user to enable the automatic assignment of IP address if a DCHP server is present in the network. To configure a fixed IP address, first this parameter should be disabled.

  • Page 49: Display & Audio

    ALF-UC1(Gen2) 1.19 Display & Audio 1.19.1 HDMI 1.19.1.1 HDMI Resolution Select the resolution at HDMI output of base-unit. Existing HDMI output resolution as below: Main • Auto ● Auto • 3840x2160@60Hz ● 1920x1080@60Hz • 3840x2160@50Hz ● 1280x720@60Hz • 3840x2160@30Hz ● 1280x720@50Hz •...
  • Page 50 ALF-UC1(Gen2) 1.19.1.2 HDMI CEC ALF-UC1 (GEN2) support CEC function if the connected display support CEC function. • Control Base by the display • With this option, you can choose whether the connected ALF-UC1 (GEN2) base unit automatically enters standby mode or not as soon as the display is turned off. o On: As soon as the display is turned off, the unit base ALF-UC1 (GEN2) will also be auto turned off.

  • Page 51: Audio

    ALF-UC1(Gen2) 1.19.2 Audio Allows the user to choose which sound source is routed to audio output. Audio output: • Jack: output only phoenix audio. • HDMI: output only HDMI audio. • Jack&HDMI (Default): output pheonix & HDMI audio. Audio volume: volume can be selected from 0 to 100.

  • Page 52: Layout

    ALF-UC1(Gen2) 1.19.3 Layout Allows various fixed window layout presets to display participants in the main screen. Four the most can be performed simultaneously on one screen. Maximum number of split-screen views: 1, 2, 3, 4 It can manually select the number of screens allowed to be presented as needed. If it selects 4, it can cast a maximum of 4 screens.

  • Page 53: Dual-Display

    ALF-UC1(Gen2) 1.19.4 Dual-display ALF-UC1 (GEN2) can use two screen to display and can cast up to 5 images at the same time. Mode: • Mirroring: Main screen and sub screen display the same cast image...
  • Page 54 ALF-UC1(Gen2) • • • 4+1: Main screen can cast 4 images, sub screen can cast 1 image • • • 1+4: Main screen can cast 1 image, sub screen can cast 4 images • • • Note: • In mode 4+1 or 1+4, the first cast screen is fixed even though the 6-cast source comes.

  • Page 55: Native Protocol

    ALF-UC1(Gen2) • B/C/D/E • C/D/E/F • 1.19.5 Native Protocol Enabling/disabling third-party protocol, it will adjust the security level to a customized level. 1.19.5.1 Airplay Airplay switch: enabled by default...
  • Page 56 ALF-UC1(Gen2) Turn on the Airplay switch, it can perform airplay screencasting through Mac, iPhone, and PAD. Turn off the Airplay switch, it cannot perform Airplay screencasting. Airplay screen projection resolution: >> High (1920*1080) >> Medium (1600*900) >> Low (1280*720) >> 4k (3840*2160) Note: The higher the resolution, the clearer it is, but it will also bring greater delay.

  • Page 57: Home Screen

    ALF-UC1(Gen2) Note: This protocol requires that the time difference between the computer and the base unit does not exceed 24 hours. 1.20 Home screen 1.20.1 Customize Home screen The home screen background can be customized. Click + to add a local image as the home screen background image.

  • Page 58: Misc Setting

    ALF-UC1(Gen2) URL: Enter the required URL. Set time range: Set a time period. During this time period, the monitor will be standby and display the web page information of the URL that set above. Only on these days: it can set the date you want to display (Monday to Sunday). It can directly click "Auto Standby"...
  • Page 59 ALF-UC1(Gen2) 1.20.3.1 Start Screen • Show the base device name and password when mirroring: When this option is selected, the ALF-UC1 (GEN2) 's device ID and password will not disappear when mirroring. • Show PC’s user name when mirroring: When this option is selected, the PC username will be displayed when casting the screen.

  • Page 60: Device Control

    ALF-UC1(Gen2) 1.20.3.3 Sidebar Control • Hide side bar completely (including arrow): When choose this item, the side bar won’t be shown on the home screen. • Small menu (no preview windows): When choose this item, the side bar will be shown as small menu (including whiteboard, annotation, information icon) on the home screen.

  • Page 61: Serial Control

    ALF-UC1(Gen2) When it is enabled, the telnet command can control the device. When it is not enabled, it won’t be able to use the telnet command to control the ALF-UC1 (GEN2). • Telnet communication via TCP commands, enter the current ALF-UC1 (GEN2) IP address and port 23.
  • Page 62 ALF-UC1(Gen2) • 1.21.1.3 Function • Receive Command Data: Base unit ALF-UC1 (GEN2) can receive the command and be controlled • Send Command Data: Base unit ALF-UC1 (GEN2) can send the command out to control other device proactively.

  • Page 63: Button Definition

    ALF-UC1(Gen2) 1.21.2 Button Definition • USB Hub switching: When press the button, the USB devices will be switched between USB-C host PC and wireless PC. • Display content sharing: This function will capture the content on the selected screen (main screen or sub screen) and create a window for the video conferencing software to do the remote sharing.

  • Page 64: Ucc-Device Manager

    ALF-UC1(Gen2) • Connected: Display the transmitters being connected to ALF-UC1 (GEN2) and show the corresponding transmitters information. • Paired: Display the transmitters successfully paired with ALF-UC1 (GEN2) and show the corresponding transmitters information. 1.22 UCC-Device Manager 1.22.1 USB Hub switching By default the USB devices switching is in auto mode, that means the USB devices are linked to USB-C port by default, when people start the wireless conference and require the USB devices data, the USB devices will be automatically switched to the wireless host...

  • Page 65: Usb Audio

    ALF-UC1(Gen2) • UCC-Device Scan: After clicking, the connected camera devices will be scanned. • Device list: the camera connected with ALF-UC1 (GEN2). Note: If wants to preview a UCC-device, it should first use UCC-device scan function, the USB channel will temporarily switch to the "Wireless" mode, this may take a few seconds. 1.22.3 USB Audio It allows users to select and test the current USB audio device.

  • Page 66: System Settings

    ALF-UC1(Gen2) • UCC-Device Scan: After clicking, the connected audio device will be scanned. • Detect speakers: Click this button to test whether the audio device outputs sound normally. Click button again it will cancel. • Detect microphone: Click this button to test whether the audio device inputs sound normally.

  • Page 67: Language

    ALF-UC1(Gen2) 1.23.2 Language It allows users to select the home screen and web page display language • • • Home screen language: It can select the language display on home screen here. • Web-GUI language: It can select the language display on Web-GUI here. 1.23.3 Configuration file A profile is a downloadable preset that will save all set configuration parameters so that they can be loaded onto other devices.

  • Page 68: Auto Standby

    ALF-UC1(Gen2) • Upload configuration: The file name must be "config.dat" when upload the file. • Download configuration: It can download the current ALF-UC1 (GEN2) configuration to the computer. 1.23.4 Auto Standby • When Auto Standby mode is activated, the ALF-UC1 (GEN2) base unit will automatically switch to power saving mode.

  • Page 69: Reboot

    ALF-UC1(Gen2) 1.23.5 Reboot It allows users to perform scheduled restart and routines for a given week. • Timing Reboot: The scheduled restart time of the ALF-UC1 (GEN2) base unit can be set, and the days that need to be restarted can be selected from Monday to Sunday. •...

  • Page 70: Security Settings

    ALF-UC1(Gen2) 1.24 Security settings 1.24.1 Security Level Based on user requirements, three different security levels can be set to satisfy different security requirements. Click on the corresponding entry in the menu to adjust the respective security features. The default setting is level 1. •...

  • Page 71: Login Password

    ALF-UC1(Gen2) 1.24.2 Login Password It allows the user to change their password to enter the web settings GUI. The default password is "admin". • No password: When selected here, it can log in directly to the web and no need the password to enter.

  • Page 72: Firmware Updates

    ALF-UC1(Gen2) • Confirm new password: Enter the new password again. 1.25 Firmware Updates • Firmware Updates: Users can upload local update files to upgrade ALF-UC1 (GEN2). The firmware file format is *.img. • Automatic upgrades: When selected, it will automatically detect the new firmware and update in the early morning.

  • Page 73: Clear History After Meeting

    ALF-UC1(Gen2) • Enable: When the USB flash drive is connected to the base unit, the Windows and mac applications Wireless Media, Android Apk will be automatically copied to the USB storage. • Disable: When the USB flash drive is connected to the base unit, the Windows and mac applications Wireless Media, user manual, and Android Apk won’t be automatically copied to the USB storage.

  • Page 74: Developer Tools

    ALF-UC1(Gen2) 1.26.3 Developer tools Used to capture the log when a problem occurs. Click Download System Log on icon, and the system will automatically start downloading the log file. 1.27 About Device The information includes device Model Number, Firmware Version, Web server version, Serial number of the base.
  • Page 75 ALF-UC1(Gen2)

  • Page 76: Firmware Update

    ALF-UC1(Gen2) FIRMWARE UPDATE There are three different elements that can require firmware updating: • Base unit: o ALF-UC1 (GEN2) • Wireless transmitters: o ALF-HDMI-D(GEN2) o ALF-USBC-D(GEN2) All software is stored in ALF-UC1 (GEN2) base unit and later transferred to the rest of the elements.
  • Page 77 ALF-UC1(Gen2) • If the progress bar stops at 1%, use another USB stick, since this one be defective. The display device shows the Home Screen after normal boot of the device, you can disconnect USB stick. Perform “Factory Reset” when the firmware update is completed. •...

  • Page 78: Upgrading Firmware Version Of Alf-Hdmi-D(Gen2) / Alf-Usbc-D(Gen2)

    ALF-UC1(Gen2) 1.29 Upgrading Firmware version of ALF-HDMI-D(GEN2) / ALF-USBC-D(GEN2) Plug the ALF-HDMI-D(GEN2) / ALF-USBC-D(GEN2) to the according USB front port of ALF-UC1 (GEN2) to be updated. It will automatically display up a message to indicate if the installed firmware of wireless transmitter is older and needs to be upgraded. The upgrading progress starts automatically with the progress bar.

  • Page 79: Panel Functions And Wireless Transmitters

    ALF-UC1(Gen2) PANEL FUNCTIONS and WIRELESS TRANSMITTERS 1.30 Front Panel Power button: Turns the device on or off. USB Switch button: switch USB devices between “USB-B” and “wireless” host PC. USB 2.0 port: • USB: Used to pair ALF-HDMI-D(GEN2) with ALF-UC1 (GEN2) and also can be connected to U disk and mouse.

  • Page 80: Rear Panel

    ALF-UC1(Gen2) 1.31 Rear Panel RS-232: Simple 232 interface, used to Main screen USB 2.0 touch interface: receive or send serial port commands to used to connect the touch screen from control the machine or other slave the main screen. devices. USB-C interface: The camera that has LAN Ethernet port: been connected to the base unit can be...

  • Page 81: Factory Reset Using Rear Panel Button

    ALF-UC1(Gen2) 1.31.1 Factory Reset Using Rear Panel Button By using this function, all previous settings will be lost, and you will need to do the set- up once more. Start up the ALF-UC1 (GEN2). When the Home Screen is displayed, press the reset button at the rear panel of ALF-UC1 (GEN2).

  • Page 82: Start Screen

    ALF-UC1(Gen2) • Display & Audio o HDMI Resolution: Main: Auto ▪ ▪ Sub: Auto o HDMI CEC: ▪ Control Base by Display: OFF ▪ Control Display by Base: OFF o Audio output: Jack & HDMI o Audio Volume: 100% o Maximum number of split-screen views: 4 o Dual-display Output Mode: Mirroring o Airplay: ▪...

  • Page 83: Wireless Transmitters

    ALF-UC1(Gen2) ▪ GPI 1 function settings: USB Channel switching ▪ GPI 2 function settings: USB Channel switching o Transmitter button function settings: USB Hub switching • UCC-Device Manager: o USB Hub switching: Auto • System settings o Date & time: Use time server(online) o Language: English o Auto Standby: Never o Timing Reboot: OFF...

  • Page 84: Alf-Usbc-D(Gen2)

    ALF-UC1(Gen2) Main Button: Click the button to start displaying the content of the PC/Laptop’s screen on the screen. Click the button again to stop the sharing. 1.32.2 ALF-USBC-D(GEN2) Type C (DP)connector: Using Type C (DP) connector of the button can be plugged into a PC/Laptop for sharing your screen.
  • Page 85 ALF-UC1(Gen2) • ALF-HDMI-D(GEN2) / ALF-USBC-D(GEN2) connected to ALF-UC1 (GEN2): • First of all, an ALF-HDMI-D(GEN2) / ALF-USBC-D(GEN2) needs to be connected to the ALF-UC1 (GEN2) base unit: o When LED indicator is blinking Green: the ALF-HDMI-D(GEN2) / ALF- USBC-D(GEN2) is pairing with ALF-UC1 (GEN2) base unit or firmware upgrading.

  • Page 86: Troubleshooting

    ALF-UC1(Gen2) TROUBLESHOOTING Here you can find some fundamental problems and possible causes, which can be happen during the use of ALF-UC1 (GEN2). Find out the problem in the table below and apply the indicated solution. Problem Cause Solution Using the ALF-UC1 Wi-Fi password of Reconnect the mobile by (GEN2) for Android...
  • Page 87 ALF-UC1(Gen2) in the RF environment. • Low signal • Put the ALF-UC1 strength: (GEN2) closer to the main screen. • Cabinets, • Change orientation of Metal, walls, the antennas at the rear construction panel of ALF-UC1 elements, (GEN2) to the which can transmitter direction.
  • Page 88 ALF-UC1(Gen2) on the laptop. • Reboot the Laptop. • • Some types of If possible, change the USB devices might USB port policy on the be blocked as the laptop. company policy. USB port setting on the laptop might limit the usage of high power USB device when on battery power.
  • Page 89 ALF-UC1(Gen2) optimum quality of the transmission. • • • Video is not shown on The content ALF-UC1 (GEN2) input screen use HDCP cannot support showing HDCP source. If possible, connect the source device to local HDMI input at ALF-UC1 (GEN2). •...
  • Page 90 ALF-UC1(Gen2) disabling Aero to improve the performance of Laptop. When the content is • • Connection to ALF-UC1 (GEN2) tries removed from the the ALF-UC1 to restore the connection screen, however, the (GEN2) is lost. automatically. If it fails, LEDs on the button the LEDs on the button are blinking.
  • Page 91 ALF-UC1(Gen2) DTSLBR, DTSE, SRS- THEATERSO UND, DTS_HD, • DTS_StudioS ound3D. • • • There is no sound at No connected Make sure, the audio is main display. audio device. turned on. • • Volume is set Adjust the volume level to OFF.
  • Page 92 ALF-UC1(Gen2) • • An active virus Please check the filter- scanner can settings in Virus block the scanner. Audio. • De-activate the player for a check. • • There is no sound Maybe the You need Admin- with MacBook. problem of password.
  • Page 93 ALF-UC1(Gen2) Can not update the • • Flash disk Please re-format the firmware of the ALF- format is flash disk to be FAT UC1 (GEN2). NTFS. format to update it. Can not work airplay • • Operation To use AirPlay, you with MacBook / System’s must connect the iOS...

  • Page 94: Technical Data

    ALF-UC1(Gen2) TECHNICAL DATA 1.33 Technical Specifications ALF-UC1 (GEN2) Video Output 2×HDMI type A 19-pin female connector Video Output Resolution HDMI Main: 3840x2160@60Hz, 3840x2160@30Hz 1920x1080@60Hz, 1280x720@60Hz HDMI Sub: 1920x1080@60Hz, 1280x720@60Hz Video Output HDMI Main: HDMI1.4/HDMI2.0 Capabilities HDMI Sub: HDMI1.4 Video Output HDCP HDMI Main: HDCP1.4/HDCP2.2 HDMI Sub: HDCP1.4 Video Input...
  • Page 95 ALF-UC1(Gen2) Maximum Connected ≥16 Transmitter Wireless Data Rate Up to 1200Mbps Video Play Frame Rate 20-60 FPS Transmission Delay 80ms/min Wireless Transmission WI-FI IEEE 802.11 a/g/n/ac/ax Protocol Frequency Band 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz WI-FI Antenna MIMO 2x2, MIMO 1x1 Dimensions (W x D x H) 220mm x 130mm x 34mm 280mm x 130mm x 34mm (including antenna)
  • Page 96 ALF-UC1(Gen2) Wireless Transmission WI-FI IEEE 802.11 a/g/n/ac/ax Protocol Frequency Band 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz WI-FI Antenna MIMO 2x2 Wireless Data Rate Up to 1200Mbps Dimensions (W x D x H) 80cm x 65cm x 1.3cm HDMI cable length: 11cm USB cable length: 21cm Weight 0.2lbs（100g）...
  • Page 97 ALF-UC1(Gen2) Weight 0.2lbs（100g） Storage Temperature -4° ~ +140° F (-20° ~ +60° C) Humidity 20%-90% (non-condensing) Power Supply Barrel connector Power Consumption 3.0W(MAX)
  • Page 98 ALF-UC1(Gen2) Warranty 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 99 ALF-UC1(Gen2) 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.; or 1.10.2 Replace this product with a direct replacement or with a similar product deemed by the Company to perform substantially the same function as the original product;...

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