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Sequoia 4K60L
Flexible 4K60 KVM-Multiview User Workstation
Revision 0.0.5, (December, 2023)

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  • Page 1 User Manual Sequoia 4K60L Flexible 4K60 KVM-Multiview User Workstation Revision 0.0.5, (December, 2023)

  • Page 2: About This Manual

    To assist us in making improvements to this user manual, we welcome any comments and constructive criticism. Please email us at: sales@avitechvideo.com. WARNING Do not attempt to disassemble the Sequoia 4K60L. Doing so may void the warranty. There are no serviceable parts inside. Please refer all servicing to qualified personnel. TRADEMARKS All brand and product names are patented or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1.1 Package Contents ......................... 7 1.2 Product Features ........................9 1.3 Specifications ........................9 1.4 Connections to the Sequoia 4K60L .................. 12 2. System Configuration ....................14 2.1 Display Mode: Quad Multiview + Bypass (Daisy Chain Capable)........14 2.2 Display Mode: Single-View Seamless Switching ............16 2.3 Display Mode: Video Wall Control ..................
  • Page 4 IP address ..........................88 Mac address .......................... 88 4.6.3 Configuration ......................89 4.6.4 System Information ....................91 Change Sequoia 4K60L Machine Name ................91 Update (the Firmware) ......................92 Export System Information ....................94 Factory Default ........................95 Backup 97 Restore 98 4.6.5 About ........................
  • Page 5 6.2 Basic Operation for Using A Touch Screen ..............124 Host Mode ..........................124 Remote Mode ........................124 Tips on Navigating the Touch Screen Monitor Using the Sequoia 4K60L ..... 124 6.2.1 Pop-up Selection....................124 6.2.2 Audio Tally ......................125 6.2.3 Move/Resize/Close/Open Window ...............

  • Page 6: Warranty

    Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. Avitech is not responsible for any Limitation of Liability radio or television interference caused by using other than Avitech’s liability under this warranty shall not exceed the purchase...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    KVM switch with multiview, a UHD video wall controller, and with support for UHD multi-touch operations. The Sequoia 4K60L is also extremely scalable; users can easily expand the system by cascading up to 5 units, which allows for controlling and monitoring of up to 16 signal sources on a single screen with just one set of keyboard and mouse.
  • Page 8 Cable Tie 370×48 mm (1 piece) Table 1.1.2 Contents of Optional Rack Mount Package for One Sequoia 4K60L The following items are included in the optional rack mount kit for two Sequoia 4K60L devices. Rack Mount-L (1 piece) Rack Mount-R (1 piece)

  • Page 9: Product Features

    1.2 Product Features ✓ Four HDMI 2.0/1.4 input ports for 4K UHD/FHD sources with USB-B ports for keyboard/mouse (KM) operation ✓ Four HDMI 2.0/1.4 output at 4:4:4 along with three USB-A ports for KM or touch operation ✓ Plug and play, no software program setup required ✓...
  • Page 10 ❖ The Crop setting will be restored to default. Table 1.3.2 Supported HDMI Output Ports Format If the monitor’s EDID is not detected, the output resolution of Sequoia 4K60L will automatically configure to 3840×2160p at 60Hz (default setting). The output resolution can be changed from...
  • Page 11 Others ❖ Up to four computers for a single Sequoia 4K60L. ❖ Up to five Sequoia 4K60L devices can be daisy chained for controlling up to 16 Computer computers. Method: ❖ Keyboard hotkeys in Host operation mode ❖ Mouse Port Switching ✓...

  • Page 12: Connections To The Sequoia 4K60L

    (Remote mode) and the Sequoia 4K60L Host mode operation. Note: 1. The Sequoia 4K60L can provide a total maximum current of 500mA for each USB Type-A port. 2. Please be advised when using wireless mouse/keyboard, signal interference may occur with other 2.4 GHz devices in close proximity, leading to slow...
  • Page 13 1. Non-standard keyboards i.e. keyboards that require manual installation of drivers are not supported. 2. Compatibility between the computer and the Sequoia 4K60L may depend on the computer’s BIOS Setup. Refer to the computer’s BIOS Setup and make sure “USB port” is enabled if this item exists in the computer’s BIOS Setup (typically found in the “Advanced”...

  • Page 14: System Configuration

    The following figure shows a typical setup with Sequoia 4K60L connected to 4K UHD monitors and one set of keyboard and mouse for controlling four systems. DO NOT block the vents on the front and side panels of the Sequoia 4K60L. Doing so may impair its internal components and/or its heat dissipation.
  • Page 15 Step 3. Connect the port marked HDMI OUT on the rear panel of Sequoia 4K60L to the monitor using the appropriate signal cable. Step 4. Connect the port marked HDMI OUT 2 – 3 on the front panel of Sequoia 4K60L to the monitors using the appropriate signal cables.

  • Page 16: Display Mode: Single-View Seamless Switching

    Step 3. Connect the port marked HDMI OUT of on the rear panel of Sequoia 4K60L to the monitor using the appropriate signal cable. Step 4. Connect the port marked HDMI OUT 2 – 4 on the front panel of Sequoia 4K60L to the monitors using the appropriate signal cables.

  • Page 17: Display Mode: Video Wall Control

    Step 7. Connect power to the monitors and turn on the monitors. Step 8. Connect the power adapter to the DC 12V/2A power in jack on the Sequoia 4K60L and press the power switch so that the Sequoia 4K60L is turned on.
  • Page 18 Step 6. Connect power to the monitors and turn on the monitors. Step 7. Connect the power adapter to the DC 12V/2A power in jack on the Sequoia 4K60L and press the power switch so that the Sequoia 4K60L is turned on.

  • Page 19: Daisy Chain

    4K60L units in a daisy chained group. 1. The default IP address of Sequoia 4K60L is 192.168.0.5, if more than two Sequoia 4K60L are on the same network for daisy chain, please make sure the primary Sequoia 4K60L has a unique IP address.
  • Page 20 Sequoia 4K60L (5). Step 3. Connect the port marked HDMI OUT on the rear panel of Sequoia 4K60L (2) to the HDMI IN 1 on the rear panel of Sequoia 4K60L (1) using the appropriate signal cable.

  • Page 21: Basic Operations

    This chapter discusses these operating modes, their functions, and hotkeys in detail. Host Mode When the Sequoia 4K60L is in Host mode, the Host cursor appears on the display upon connecting a mouse device to USB Type-A port marked on the Sequoia 4K60L. The cursor will be controlled by this connected mouse.

  • Page 22: Tips On Navigating The Sequoia 4K60L

    Tips on Navigating the Sequoia 4K60L ❖ A maximum of four computers can be connected to a single Sequoia 4K60L. The Sequoia 4K60L puts the images of four computers onto four windows and simultaneously displays them on the monitor. Instant switching of inputs through the pop-up selections is supported; thus, any of the four computers can be monitored on the display and controlled using a connected mouse and keyboard.
  • Page 23 ❖ HDMI audio: embedded audio output in HDMI signal is disabled (this icon only appears when in fullscreen) When the Sequoia 4K60L detects: 1. A source that does not have a USB connection, the Enter Remote mode pop-up icon on the corresponding window will be disabled.

  • Page 24: Functions

    Sequoia 4K60L is in Remote mode. ❖ Press the keyboard hotkey “Pause/Break” or double-click the mouse scroll button connected to your Sequoia 4K60L to return keyboard and mouse control to the Sequoia 4K60L. The Host cursor will reappear. 3.1.2 Functions The Sequoia 4K60L allows free control of the windows directly through the connected mouse.

  • Page 25: Hotkeys

    Hotkeys Apply for Quad Multiview + Bypass (Daisy Chain Capable) Mode The hotkeys that are available when utilizing the Sequoia 4K60L under Host operation in Quad Multiview + Bypass (Daisy Chain Capable) mode are below:...
  • Page 26 To route an input source to display on other window for the port marked HDMI OUT of Sequoia 4K60L, i.e. “Shift + 2 – 1” will route input source 1 to display on window 2; Shift + # (window ID) “Shift + 3 –...

  • Page 27: Hotkeys Apply For Single-View Seamless Switching Mode

    Note: 1. The image (window) selected is where the Host cursor is currently residing. 2. The cropped area will be saved in Sequoia 4K60L and will be recalled upon using keyboard hotkey “Ctrl + C”. Ctrl + X...

  • Page 28: Hotkeys Apply For Daisy Chain

    HDMI OUT 2. Table 3.1.3.2 Hotkeys of Host Operation Mode Hotkeys Apply for Daisy Chain Hotkeys are available when utilizing the Sequoia 4K60L under the Host operation in Daisy Chain mode. Detailed below are the Host operation mode hotkeys. Keys To set a window to display in fullscreen mode on the monitor connected to the port marked HDMI OUT (i.e.
  • Page 29 Note: 1. The image (window) selected is where the Host cursor is currently residing. 2. The cropped area will be saved in Sequoia 4K60L and will be recalled upon using keyboard hotkey “Ctrl + C”. Ctrl + X To return to the image native resolution.

  • Page 30: Remote Mode

    1. When window was hidden from display, the hidden window cannot be set to fullscreen mode when using this hotkey. 2. This hotkey is only available for the port marked HDMI OUT of Sequoia 4K60L. Resume to quad multiview display layout before fullscreen mode.

  • Page 31: Surfer Feature On Multiple Monitors Workstation

    3.3 Surfer Feature on Multiple Monitors Workstation The Sequoia 4K60L will be in a multiple monitor workstation by default, when switched into the 1 (the port marked HDMI OUT) display (The “Surfer” feature default setting is ON) and moving your cursor out of your current window's border toward the other window, your Sequoia 4K60L’s keyboard and mouse...

  • Page 32: Setup Using The Web Browser-Based Gui

    IP, and its subnet mask must be set to a similar range as the Sequoia 4K60L (“192.168.0.5” – factory- default IP address). Or, the IP address of the Sequoia 4K60L can be changed to a similar range as the controlling computer or handheld touch devices.
  • Page 33 Figure 4.2 Web Browser-based GUI Component for Single Sequoia 4K60L Device Web Browser-based Allows users to ❖ Logout of Sequoia 4K60L. The default user name and password for login to Sequoia 4K60L is admin (lower case). Global Menu ❖ Enter fullscreen allows the web GUI page display in fullscreen mode.
  • Page 34 Figure 4.3 Web Browser-based GUI Component for Daisy Chained Sequoia 4K60L Devices Browser-based GUI Allows user to ❖ Logout of Sequoia 4K60L. The default user name and password for login to Sequoia 4K60L is admin (lower case). Global Menu ❖ Enter fullscreen allows the web GUI page display in fullscreen mode.

  • Page 35: Layout & Routing

    Layout & Routing provides an interface for user to adjust the multiview (window) layout, output resolution, OSD setting, fullscreen control and other features when in Quad Multiview + Bypass (Daisy Chain Capable) mode of Sequoia 4K60L directly from the web browser-based GUI. The table below provides information on each component of Layout & Routing.
  • Page 36 MacBook or Mac-mini video source to the input port Mac PC of Sequoia 4K60L, if the video source display a white noise or black image on-screen. Allows user to enable (ON default) / disable (Off) the KM function of HDMI OUT 2 / 3.

  • Page 37: Multiview Layout

    4.1.1.1 Multiview Layout To adjust the multiview layout, perform the following steps: Step 1. Locate Layout & Routing icon on the GUI menu and click it; the Layout & Routing page will appear. Figure 4.1.1.1.1 Web Browser-based GUI: Layout & Routing Step 2.
  • Page 38 The table below provides information on each component of Multiview Layout. Figure 4.1.1.1.3 Multiview Layout Control Interface and Components Multiview Layout Allows user to instantly: ❖ Apply the adjusted layout to the respective output. ❖ Reload to obtain the current layout from the output. ❖...
  • Page 39 ❖ Latest allows you to quickly load the latest saved layout after rebooting the Sequoia 4K60L. If you click the triangle on the right part of icon, a pull-down menu will appear and you click Save to store the present layout as the latest.
  • Page 40 Multiview Layout ✓ Text transparency – click to disable (Off) / enable (On) the text to become transparent together with label background and blend into the image displayed on the window (Off – default). ✓ B-G transparency – select the desired background transparency level by using the slider (0 –...
  • Page 41 Step 3. To rearrange any window’s position, click and hold the mouse left button on the window and move to the desired position. To resize a window, move the cursor to the bottom-right of the window and drag to the desired size when the directional arrow appears. Figure 4.1.1.1.4.
  • Page 42 Figure 4.1.1.1.10 Multiview Layout: Save User Preset When load a user-icon or latest preset with OSD turn Off and window overlay configuration, upon turning On the OSD feature, the Sequoia 4K60L will automatically return to factory default quad-view multiview layout due to hardware limitation...

  • Page 43: Setup The Output Resolution

    Step 6. Save to Latest allows you to save the current preset that you have just created to be loaded upon next boot-up of your Sequoia 4K60L. Figure 4.1.1.1.11 Multiview Layout: Latest Setup the Output Resolution When set the output resolution to Auto, the Sequoia 4K60 will automatically detect the EDID of the connected monitors and display the optimum resolution.

  • Page 44: Crop Size

    Crop Size This allows you to set the specific size of the crop (cut-out) image on a particular window. Freely adjust the position by click the buttons of X (0.00%) and Y (0.00%); adjust the size by click the buttons of the Width (100%) and Height (100%), or enter the numerical value to set the position/size of the cropped image.

  • Page 45: Set Fading Level

    Set Fading Level The Sequoia 4K60L allows you to set the speed when one fullscreen image switches to another fullscreen image for seamless effect (one image fades from view while another takes its place). Click the icon. Select Set fading level and then select the desired Fading level (fading time) by using the slider (0 –...

  • Page 46: Osd Option

    Upon completing the OSD Option adjustment, click Apply on the top-left corner. This will apply the OSD options to the entire system of Sequoia 4K60L. Click Default to reset all the setting in OSD option return to default.

  • Page 47: Fullscreen Control

    K/M switching, window layout and maintain aspect ratio functions when set a particular window to fullscreen display. Upon completing the Fullscreen Control setting, click Apply on the top-left corner. This will apply the Fullscreen Control options to the Sequoia 4K60L. Figure 4.1.1.3.1 Multiview Layout: Property → Fullscreen Control Enter Remote Mode →...

  • Page 48: Layout & Routing - Single-View Seamless Switching Mode

    Layout & Routing provides an interface for user to adjust the output resolution, aspect ratio, OSD setting, fullscreen control and other features when in Single-View Seamless Switching mode of Sequoia 4K60L directly from the web browser-based GUI. The table below provides information on each component of Layout & Routing.

  • Page 49: Multiview Layout

    4.1.2.1 Multiview Layout To adjust the multiview layout, perform the following steps: Step 1. Locate Layout & Routing icon on the GUI menu and click it; the Layout & Routing page will appear. Figure 4.1.2.1.1 Web Browser-based GUI: Layout & Routing Step 2.
  • Page 50 Figure 4.1.2.1.3 Multiview Layout Control Interface and Components Multiview Layout Window Shows the fullscreen layout of Sequoia 4K60L.in Single-View Seamless Switching mode. Layout Output – information include: ❖ Port corresponds to the HDMI OUT port number. ❖ Resolution allows user to set the output display according to the connected monitor’s resolution.

  • Page 51: Setup The Output Resolution

    Table 4.1.2.1.1 Multiview Layout Component and Description Setup the Output Resolution When set the output resolution to Auto, the Sequoia 4K60L will automatically detect the EDID of the connected monitors and display the optimum resolution. The Sequoia 4K60L also allows you to set the output display according to the connected monitor’s resolution.

  • Page 52: Audio On/Off Switch

    Upon completing the OSD Option adjustment, click Apply on the top-left corner. This will apply the OSD options to the entire system of Sequoia 4K60L. Click to reset all the setting in OSD option return to default.

  • Page 53: Fullscreen Control

    OSD setting, fullscreen control and other features of Sequoia 4K60L directly from the web browser-based GUI. The table below provides information on each component of Daisy Chain. The Daisy Chain icon will only appear when multiple Sequoia 4K60L devices are in daisy chain configuration.
  • Page 54 : allow you to turn off/on the display monitor connected to Sequoia 4K60L. ✓ : click to turn off the monitor connected to the output port of Sequoia 4K60L. Upon click the switch, the monitor will enter to power saving mode after five (5) minutes ✓...
  • Page 55 ❖ icon allow you to switch the user-defined preset files appear as icons view. Shows the Sequoia 4K60L device/source names, the IP1 address/signal format, the IP2 address and Mac Address. ❖ (on device name) Config EDID: Config EDID allows you to upload the edited...
  • Page 56 ❖ Default – resets the OSD to its factory default state. ❖ Label – sets the label property of the four windows on the display connected to the Sequoia 4K60L. ✓ Enable – for enable label display on each windows.
  • Page 57 Daisy Chain ✓ Select Remain fullscreen to remain in fullscreen display when return to Host operation mode from Remote operation mode. ❖ View mode – ✓ Select Fill up screen to enable the image display on a particular window to fill up screen when using any of the below methods to switch to fullscreen view: ➢...
  • Page 58 Step 3. Upon completing the layout adjustment, click Apply (when Apply mode was checked) on the top-left corner. This will apply the multiview layout you have configured to the display monitor. Figure 4.2.4 Daisy Chain: Apply Layout Adjustment Step 4. To swap two windows’ position/size, move mouse cursor to the top bar of the window, click “ ”...
  • Page 59 To set a window to fullscreen, move mouse cursor to the top bar of a specified window, then click “ ” icon. Click Apply on the top-left corner. This will let the window you have configured to set in fullscreen mode on the display monitor. Figure 4.2.6 Daisy Chain: Set a Window to Fullscreen Click “...
  • Page 60 Windows with OSD cannot be overlay with others due to hardware limitation. When load a user-icon or latest preset with OSD turn Off and window overlay configuration, upon turning On the OSD feature, the Sequoia 4K60L will automatically adjust the window’s position and size.

  • Page 61: Enable/Disable A Window

    Figure 4.2.10 Daisy Chain: Save User Icon Preset Step 6. Save to Latest allows you to save the current preset that you have just created to be loaded upon next boot-up of your Sequoia 4K60L. Figure 4.2.11 Daisy Chain: Save Latest...

  • Page 62: Setup The Output Resolution

    OSD feature, the Sequoia 4K60L will automatically adjust the window’s position and size. Setup the Output Resolution When set the output resolution to Auto, the Sequoia 4K60L will automatically detect the EDID of the monitor connected to the HDMI OUT port of primary Sequoia 4K60L and display the optimum resolution The Sequoia 4K60L also allows you to set the output display according to the connected monitor’s...

  • Page 63: Audio On/Off Switch

    Upon completing the OSD Option adjustment, click Apply on the top-left corner. This will apply the OSD options to the entire system of Sequoia 4K60L. Click Default to reset all the setting in OSD option return to default.

  • Page 64: Fullscreen Control

    Upon completing the Fullscreen Control setting, click Apply on the top-left corner. This will apply the Fullscreen Control options to the Sequoia 4K60L. Figure 4.2.2.1 Daisy Chain: Property → Fullscreen Control...

  • Page 65: Enter Remote Mode

    Enter Remote Mode → ❖ Select Automatically in the option Fullscreen control Enter Remote mode to enable a particular window to enter Remote operation mode when using any of the below methods to switch to fullscreen view: ✓ “Ctrl – –...

  • Page 66: Edit Label

    Step 1. Locate Edit Label on the web GUI menu and click it. The Edit Label page will appear displaying all input ports of the Sequoia 4K60L and their default names. Figure 4.3.1 Web Browser-based GUI: Edit Label → Default Names Step 2.
  • Page 67 Step 3. Click Apply to confirm the changes made to all the ports. Figure 4.3.3 Edit Label: Uploading User-defined BMP Label Names The names of the input ports appearing on the window and web GUI (Input source control bar) will both be updated accordingly. Figure 4.3.4 Edit Label: Upload User-defined Label Names Appearing on Screen Figure 4.3.5 Edit Label: Upload User-defined Label Names on Web GUI Step 4.

  • Page 68: For Daisy Chain

    The default label name and window ID will be automatically assigned as following: ❖ When daisy chain two Sequoia 4K60L devices Figure 4.3.7 Edit Label → Default Names of Daisy Chain Two Sequoia 4K60L Devices ❖ When daisy chain three Sequoia 4K60L devices...
  • Page 69 ❖ When daisy chain four Sequoia 4K60L devices Figure 4.3.9 Edit Label → Default Names of Daisy Chain Four Sequoia 4K60L Devices ❖ When daisy chain five Sequoia 4K60L devices Figure 4.3.10 Edit Label → Default Names of Daisy Chain Five Sequoia 4K60L Devices Step 2.
  • Page 70 Step 3. Click Apply to confirm the changes made to all the ports. Figure 4.3.12 Edit Label: Uploading User-defined BMP Label Names The names of the input ports appearing on the windows and web GUI (Daisy chain UI) will both be updated accordingly.

  • Page 71: Change Icon

    4.3.1 Change Icon The Change icon feature allows you to select an image file to replace the input signal icon in the input control bar. This feature is only available when your Sequoia 4K60L device is not in a daisy chained configuration.
  • Page 72 Step 4. Navigate to the file’s directory, select the image file and click Open. Figure 4.3.1.3 Load Icon File Notice that the image will now be shown in the frame of right. Figure 4.3.1.4 Browse Image Window Step 5. Click the image then click Apply to continue. Figure 4.3.1.5 Apply Icon...

  • Page 73: User Account

    Perform the above steps to replace the other input signal icon(s) as desired. 4.4 User Account User Accounts allows you to improve the security of Sequoia 4K60L by limiting the access of keyboard/mouse control or modify the default hotkeys for lock keyboard/mouse function or enable/disable the monitors connected to Sequoia 4K60L entering/wake up from sleep mode.
  • Page 74 To add and assign user account(s), perform the following steps: Step 1. Click Add User on the initial User Account page. The following page will appear. Figure 4.4.1.2 User Accounts: Assign User Account Privileges Step 2. Assign a User Name and Password. Click (Show password) icon to enable the display of the entered password in plain text format.

  • Page 75: Modify Hotkey For Lock K/M And Monitor Sleep Mode Functions

    Sequoia 4K 60L devices daisy chained in the same network. Besides, it also allows you to modify the device name, IP address and firmware update for each Sequoia 4K60L device. This feature is only available when your Sequoia 4K60L devices are in a daisy chained...

  • Page 76: Change Name / Ip For Secondary Devices In Daisy Chained

    Device List page will appear. Figure 4.5.1 Device List: Initial Page 1. The Device List icon will only appear when multiple Sequoia 4K60L devices are in daisy chained configuration. 2. In IP1/IP2 columns, the IP addresses in...

  • Page 77: Firmware Update For Secondary Devices In Daisy Chained

    Step 2. Click on the IP address on the IP1 column. Figure 4.5.2.1 IP Address List of Secondary Devices Step 3 A new “Sequoia 4K60L Firmware Update” tab will appear on your web browser. Click Select file. Figure 4.5.2.2 Sequoia 4K60L Firmware Update Page: Select File...
  • Page 78 Step 4. The File Upload window appears. Select the target firmware file and then click Open. For this example, “AT-Sequoia-4K60L-CB-MCU_xxxx” was selected. Figure 4.5.2.3 File Upload Window: Select Firmware File Step 5. The selected firmware’s version information will be shown (firmware information). Then click Update to start the firmware upgrade process.

  • Page 79: System

    Repeat the above steps for any component that requires its firmware to be updated. Figure 4.5.2.6 Reboot the Sequoia 4K60L - Complete Firmware Upgrade DO NOT at any time unplugs the power cable connected to the Sequoia 4K60L during firmware upgrade.

  • Page 80: Alerts Display

    Failure to address this problem immediately may cause irreparable damage to system components. When the Sequoia 4K60L is processing a lot of data it can become hot. If the environment around the module is too warm, or the fans cannot do their job properly, the module can overheat.

  • Page 81: Config Edid

    Sequoia 4K60L, or when you need to ensure that your display's settings is correctly configured in a specific application. Furthermore, Sequoia 4K60L also allows you to obtain the monitor's EDID to save to the corresponding input port.
  • Page 82 Step 3. The following page will appear. Figure 4.6.1.5 EDID Setting Page ✓ Built-in EDID Figure 4.6.1.6 Built-in EDID Setting ➢ Mode: select “Built-in EDID” from the drop-down list. ➢ Video: lists all available default EDID. Select a resolution from the drop-down list as for the selected input port.
  • Page 83 ➢ Mode: select “EDID From Monitor” from the drop-down list. ➢ HDMI Output: select output port from the drop-down list. Note: When Sequoia 4K60L is under Quad Multiview + Bypass (Daisy Chain Capable) mode, only output port 1 or 4 can be selected.
  • Page 84 Step 4. Click Apply to allow the EDID update to the selected input port. Figure 4.6.1.10 Apply EDID From File When in daisy chained configuration, the EDID can also duplicate to the entire system (All) or specific input port(s) by selecting from the drop-down list. Figure 4.6.1.11 Duplicate the EDID to other Input Port Step 5.

  • Page 85: Remove Edid

    Step 6 To view the EDID for each input port, click the View icon, the label name on Config EDID page will change to display the source’s resolution of each input port. Figure 4.6.1.13 View EDID – Single Device Figure 4.6.1.14 View EDID – Daisy Chained Remove EDID To remove the configured EDID from a specific input port(s), perform the following steps: Step 1.
  • Page 86 Step 2. Click the radio button on the specific input port icon. Figure 4.6.1.16 Select an Input Port Step 3. When the following message will appear, click OK. Figure 4.6.1.17 Confirm Custom EDID Remove Step 4. Then click Close to exit. Figure 4.6.1.18 Exit Config EDID Page...

  • Page 87: Lock Screen

    Lock screen after allows you to lock keyboard/mouse function temporarily. In some occasions, you may require to lock the keyboard/mouse function of Sequoia 4K60L in order to prevent any accidental keystrokes and preconfigured layout be moved. To lock your keyboard/mouse function, use keyboard by pressing “kmlock”...

  • Page 88: Network

    OK. This will apply the network setting to Sequoia 4K60L. Figure 4.6.2.1 System Page: Network → IP1 Address Mac address Display the MAC address has assigned and burned-in by Avitech to the network interface chip in your Sequoia 4K60L.

  • Page 89: Configuration

    Apply and click to take effect the display mode. The table below provides information on each component of Configuration. The Configuration feature will only appear when the Sequoia 4K60L device is in stand-alone application.
  • Page 90 Configuration Shows the current display mode of system. ❖ Quad Multiview + Bypass (Daisy Chain Capable): supports simultaneous display of four signal sources in multiview layout on the HDMI OUT port. Freely switch any one of the input source to display single-view fullscreen to HDMI OUT 2 – 3 ports. A duplicated quad-view source display on HDMI OUT 4.

  • Page 91: System Information

    Figure 4.6.4.1 System Page → System Information Change Sequoia 4K60L Machine Name To change Sequoia 4K60L default name, click to highlight the Machine name (enters the “text edit” mode) and directly modify its name. Then click Apply. Figure 4.6.4.2 System Page: System Information → Change Machine Name The maximum length of the Machine name is 32 characters.

  • Page 92: Update (The Firmware)

    “192.168.0.5/fw_update.html” directly in the web browser URL bar (replace the numbers with the current IP address of your Sequoia 4K60L if the default IP address be changed), or click Update to be able to update the firmware through the web browser-based GUI on your local computer.
  • Page 93 Step 4. The File Upload window appears. Select the target firmware file and then click Open. For this example, “AT-Sequoia-4K60L-CB-MCU_xxxx” was selected. Figure 4.6.4.5 File Upload Window: Select Firmware File Step 5. The selected firmware’s version information will be shown (firmware information). Then click Update to start the firmware upgrade process.

  • Page 94: Export System Information

    Repeat the above steps for any component that requires its firmware to be updated. Figure 4.6.4.8 Reboot the Sequoia 4K60L - Complete Firmware Upgrade DO NOT at any time unplugs the power cable connected to the Sequoia 4K60L during firmware upgrade.

  • Page 95: Factory Default

    Figure 4.6.4.12 Select “System.bin” File Factory Default If your Sequoia 4K60L has become unstable, or you have repeated errors that you cannot fix, you can reset your Sequoia 4K60L to its factory default settings. Click Factory Default to reset the Sequoia 4K60L to its factory default state.
  • Page 96 Figure 4.6.4.14 Warning Message Window to Confirm the Factory Default Process Step 3. Reboot Sequoia 4K60L (power OFF and ON) when the prompt appears onscreen to complete the process of resetting to its factory default state.

  • Page 97: Backup

    Step 4. (Optional) Change the IP address of the Sequoia 4K60L. Refer to section (4.6.2) “IP address” details. Backup Backup allows you to export the Sequoia 4K60L settings; it will automatically save as backup.bin file that may include the following: ❖ Latest Label Edit page configuration, and upon clicking Apply.

  • Page 98: Restore

    Step 2. The web browser will automatically download to your computer. Click Show in folder. (Using Google Chrome as example) Figure 4.6.4.17 System Page: Right-click and Select “Show in folder” Step 3. (Optional) To move the file to the folder you preferred to keep it. Figure 4.6.4.18 Select “Backup.bin”...
  • Page 99 To restore the system settings to the Sequoia 4K60L, perform the following steps: Step 1. From the “System” tab, under “System Information” page, click Select file. Figure 4.6.4.19 System Page: System Information → Select file Step 2. When the file selector window appears, locate and select the “Backup.bin” file and click Open.

  • Page 100: About

    Step 4. Reboot Sequoia 4K60L (power OFF and ON) when the prompt appears onscreen to complete the process of restoring the system setting. Figure 4.6.4.22 Reboot to Complete the Restore Process 4.6.5 About Click About to view the web browser-based GUI copyright page.

  • Page 101: Video Wall Configuration And Management

    Accessed from the web browser-based GUI, video wall(s) can be created and managed resource through Video Wall page. The Sequoia 4K60L supports a 2x2 video wall or video walls with 1 row and 2 to 4 columns with fullscreen and seamless transition in switching between sources.

  • Page 102: Video Wall Connection

    5.1 Video Wall Connection 5.1.1 A 2x2 Video Wall Connection The following figure shows a typical setup with a single Sequoia 4K60L that support 4K UHD in a 2x2 Video Wall. DO NOT block the vents on the front and side panels of the Sequoia 4K60L. Doing so may impair its internal components and/or its heat dissipation.

  • Page 103: Powering Up The Devices

    Step 2. Connect power to the monitors and turn on the monitors. Step 3. Connect the power adapter to the DC 12V/2A power in jack on the Sequoia 4K60L, and press the power switch so that the Sequoia 4K60L is turned on.

  • Page 104: Connection To Control Device(S)

    Step 2. Connect power to the monitors and turn on the monitors. Step 3. Connect the power adapter to the DC 12V/2A power in jack on the Sequoia 4K60L, and press the power switch so that the Sequoia 4K60L is turned on.
  • Page 105 Step 3. The initial screen appears on the web page. Locate System on the main page and click it; the System page will appear. Figure 5.2.2 Web Browser-based GUI Main Page Click Configuration to setup up display mode of Sequoia 4K60L. Figure 5.2.3 Web Browser-based GUI System Page...
  • Page 106 Step 4. Select Video Wall Control from the drop-down menu. Figure 5.2.4 System Page → Configuration Step 5. Click Apply then click to start setting the video wall. Figure 5.2.5 System Page → Apply Video Wall Configuration...
  • Page 107 Figure 5.2.7 Video Wall Initial Page Components Function HDMI Output Shows the detected HDMI OUT ports of Sequoia 4K60L. List Allows user to instantly: ❖ New = click New to create the video wall in the video wall design area.
  • Page 108 Step 8. Drag the HDMI 1 to an empty block. (Take a 2x2 video wall configuration as an example) The video wall configuration must correspond to the actual HDMI cables connection from Sequoia 4K60L to the screens. Figure 5.2.9 Assign HDMI 1 to Empty Block...
  • Page 109 The name HDMI 1 will be display at the upper left of the block. Figure 5.2.10 The First HDMI OUT Assigned Step 9. Drag the HDMI 2 to the empty block next to HDMI 1. Figure 5.2.11 Assign HDMI 2 to Empty Block The name HDMI 2 will be display at the upper left of the block.
  • Page 110 Step 10. Drag the HDMI 3 to the empty block under the HDMI 1. Figure 5.2.13 Assign HDMI 3 to Empty Block The name HDMI 3 will be display at the upper left of the block. Figure 5.2.14 The Third HDMI OUT Assigned Step 11.
  • Page 111 The name HDMI 4 will be display at the upper left of the block. Figure 5.2.16 The Fourth HDMI OUT Assigned You can also use mouse directly to select the wall configuration on the design area, the Sequoia 4K60L will automatically arrange the HDMI OUT ports by sequentially. Below are some examples for quickly setup the video wall configuration.
  • Page 112 Step 12. Upon completing the video wall configuration, Figure 5.2.17 Video Wall Configuration Completed ✓ Click Reset to clear the currently video wall configuration in the design area. ✓ Click Exit to leave the video wall design area window with designed wall configuration. ✓...
  • Page 113 Resolution Set a desire display resolution from the drop-down menu to the video wall. Figure 5.2.20 Set Video Wall Display Resolution Refresh Rate Select a refresh rate from the drop down menu to match the display devices of video wall. Figure 5.2.21 Set Video Wall Display Refresh Rate Bezel Gap Carefully measure the Horizontal (width) and Vertical (height) bezel gap between displays,...
  • Page 114 See the effect of the source display on the wall screen. If misalignment is seen, the Bezel section allows you to adjust the pixel (offset) needed to align the image seamlessly; more specifically the middle horizontal and vertical bezels of the wall display so that your image/video spread on the monitors will appear more natural.
  • Page 115 Lock to Source Allows the video input of one source (coming from the INPUT ports of Sequoia 4K60L) to be used to synchronize another source(s) together, or None (free-running) to be used to synchronize another source(s) together. The aim in video applications is to ensure the coincidence of signals in time at a combining or switching point.
  • Page 116 ❖ Load = select from a list of previously saved preset(s) to be loaded as the wall layout. ❖ Save = saves the Video wall page’s configuration into Sequoia 4K60L for automatic recall of settings upon its next power on.
  • Page 117 Function Allows user to add/remove/move a window in the canvas. Note: 1. Each screen supports a maximum of two windows. Video wall 2. For a window that straddles both screens will be counted as one window for each screen. Canvas Adding a third window on either screen will cause the first window created or, from out of the two windows, the first window will become hidden from view by the system.
  • Page 118 ❖ : click to turn on the monitors connected to the output ports of Sequoia 4K60L. Upon clicking the switch, all the monitors will be turn on later (depending on different brand of monitors, the response time for wake up from power saving mode will differ from brands).

  • Page 119: To Switch Preset On Created Video Wall

    Click the title menu for swapping windows’ position or fullscreen setting. Figure 5.2.28 Window Title Menu and Components ❖ : click to swap the position and size with other window. ❖ : click to restore down the window position and size prior to fullscreen. ❖...
  • Page 120 The video wall controlling page will be changed to locked edit mode. Figure 5.2.31 Video Wall: Lock Edit Mode 2. Click Preset name to switch video wall layout instantly. Figure 5.2.32 Video Wall: Presets in Layout View...
  • Page 121 3. Or, checks “Take mode”, when switch window layout to other preset, you will need to select a preset file first, and then click Take to apply the window layout. This can ensure the window layout is loaded correctly. Figure 5.2.33 Video Wall: Enable Take Mode...

  • Page 122: Using A Touch Screen

    The Sequoia 4K60L’s HDMI OUT and USB-A ports can connect to 4K UHD multi-touch monitors. A few simple gestures – tap, drag, and pinch – are all you need to use the touch screen with Sequoia 4K60L. User can tap and drag to freely move the windows around, zoom in/out of any window and double-tap on a window to switch touch control to a different source computer.
  • Page 123 Sequoia 4K60L. Step 6. Connect the 12 V DC power adapters to the Sequoia 4K60L. Then press the power switch to the ON position of Sequoia 4K60L. The image will be displayed on touch screen display device around 100 seconds.

  • Page 124: Basic Operation For Using A Touch Screen

    Host Mode When a window in Sequoia 4K60L with touch screen function are in Host mode, the cursor will be controlled by the tap of your finger on the window. Host mode provides a monitoring solution for the incoming computer/video signals.

  • Page 125: Audio Tally

    To perform the “swap window function”, press on the icon for one second, and then tap on the destination window. Figure 6.2.1.1 Touch Screen: Pop-up Selection To switch source while in fullscreen Host operation mode; press on the icon for approximately one (1) second.

  • Page 126: Exit From Remote Operation Mode To Host Operation Mode

    ❖ To move a window, press and hold your finger on a window, and then drag your finger to move the window. ❖ To resize a window by placing two fingers apart on a window and then tap-and-drag (pinch) inward your fingers together to the desired size.

  • Page 127: Switch Control (Cycle) Between Windows

    6.2.5 Switch Control (Cycle) Between Windows To switch Source (cycle) while in fullscreen Remote operation mode; press within half inch of the left or right edges of the touch screen and hold for approximately two (2) seconds. Note: Figure 5.2.5.1 indicates these areas with the blue rectangles. •...

  • Page 128: Appendix A Using The "Surfer" Feature

    Sequoia’s (Host) keyboard and mouse to control that computer. By default, the “Surfer” feature is enabled upon starting up the Sequoia 4K60L. For computers hosting Linux, or Android, or Embedded Operating System, you will need to switch off “Surfer”...
  • Page 129 ❖ Below figure shows the allowed “Source” window control switching action upon moving the mouse to the window sides (“shaded area” indicators). Moving the mouse from one “Source” window to another transfers control from the former window to the target window. No “Source”...

  • Page 130: Surfer" Feature On Non-Uniform Quad Layout

    A.2 “Surfer” Feature on Non-uniform Quad Layout Below figure shows possible “Source” window control switching actions. By moving the mouse from one “Source” window to the other transfers control from the former window to the target window. No “Source” window control switching action will occur upon moving the mouse to the window sides without arrow and shaded area indicators.

  • Page 131: Appendix B Resetting To The Factory Default State

    If for any reason the current activated configuration fails, or you have repeated errors that you cannot fix, Sequoia 4K60L provides two methods for you can clear all memorized settings and restore the Sequoia 4K60L to the factory default configuration.

  • Page 132: Using The Dip Switch On Rear Panel

    Step 3. Power-on the Sequoia 4K60L by pressing the power switch. Step 4. Then power-on the Sequoia 4K60L and wait until the images have appeared on each window. Step 5. Push back the number 2 (right) dip switch upwards to the default position.

  • Page 133: Appendix C Serial Port Pin Out

    Appendix C Serial Port Pin Out There are two screwless 3-pin terminal blocks on the rear panel of Sequoia 4K60L for using third-party controller to transmit Avitech proprietary commands to control the Sequoia 4K60L. ❖ Terminal block (1) indicates the left screwless 3-pin terminal block on the rear panel of Sequoia 4K60L.

  • Page 134: Appendix D Dimensions

    Appendix D Dimensions Unit: mm Rear View Bottom View Side View...

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