Hall Technologies HT-RANGER2 User Manual

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Hall Technologies • 1234 Lakeshore Dr Suite #150 Coppell, TX 75019 • halltechav.com
HT-RANGER2
4K BYOD Conference Presentation Switcher
USER MANUAL
October 28, 2024
Hall Technologies
October 28, 2024
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  • Page 1 Hall Technologies • 1234 Lakeshore Dr Suite #150 Coppell, TX 75019 • halltechav.com HT-RANGER2 4K BYOD Conference Presentation Switcher USER MANUAL October 28, 2024 Hall Technologies October 28, 2024 Page 1 of 36...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    7. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 8. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs. 9. Only use attachments / accessories specified by the manufacturer. Hall Technologies October 28, 2024 Page 2 of 36...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    RS232 ............................29 Policy ............................30 Power On/Off Device ....................... 31 Support Page ............................31 Version Info ..........................31 Firmware Update ........................31 Firmware Upgrade ............................32 Troubleshooting ............................... 33 Specifications ..............................34 Hall Technologies October 28, 2024 Page 3 of 36...
  • Page 4: Introduction

     Detailed On Screen Display (OSD) information  Device control using Web UI and Telnet API  Laptops connected to the HT-RANGER2 using the USB-C interface can access USB peripheral devices (i.e. cameras, microphones) connected to USB-A ports on the HT-RANGER2.
  • Page 5: Package Contents

     1 x DC 20V 6A Power Adapter with US Pins  4 x Mounting Brackets (with Screws)  1 x 3-pin 3.5mm Phoenix connector  1 x 5-pin 3.5mm Phoenix connector Hall Technologies October 28, 2024 Page 5 of 36...
  • Page 6: Panel Description

    FRONT PANEL Name Description Power LED Solid green LED when the HT-RANGER2 is powered on. Solid green LED: The HT-RANGER2 is outputting at least one video source. • Status LED Off: The HT-RANGER2 is in standby mode. • Solid green LED: The corresponding video input source signal is connected and is •...
  • Page 7: Rear Panel

    RJ-45 port. Connect to an HDBT receiver, such as the DSCV-70-RX. UTILITY LAN 2 x RJ-45 ports. Connect to network devices for LAN control, network access, and Airplay Mirroring signal input. SECURE LAN Hall Technologies October 28, 2024 Page 7 of 36...
  • Page 8: Installation And Wiring

    Attach the included installation bracket to the enclosure using the screws provided. Repeat the step for the other side of the device. Attach the brackets to the desired install surface (installation hardware not included). Hall Technologies October 28, 2024 Page 8 of 36...
  • Page 9: Wiring

     Apple devices can wirelessly project to HT-RANGER2 by Airplay Mirroring.  Anroid mobile phones and Windows 10 PCs can wirelessly project to HT-RANGER2 using Miracast.  Any devices with USB-C video output can wirelessly project to HT-RANGER2 using the HT- VOYAGER2 dongle.
  • Page 10: Key Functions

     Soft AP SSID: this should be the same as the device name which can be obtained from the OSD at the upper right corner of the display screen. By default, it is set as HT-RANGER2.  Password: this password can be set through Web UI or Telnet API and can be obtained from the OSD at the bottom right corner of the display screen.
  • Page 11: Screen Mirroring Over Smart View (For Android Phones & Windows Pcs)

    3. HT-RANGER2 now displays your iPhone’s screen. 4. To disconnect iPhone from the device: click “Stop Mirroring”. The display stops displaying your iPhone’s screen. 2. Screen mirroring over Smart View For Android mobile (using Samsung Galaxy S24 for example): 1. Enable the Wi-Fi or WLAN feature of the mobile.
  • Page 12: Screen Mirroring Over Miracast (For Android Phones & Windows Pcs)

    3. The Smart View window appears and starts to search for Miracast receiver. Click the HT-RANGER2 device name in the search result and the device will output the mobile screen. 3. Screen mirroring over Miracast For Windows 10 PC or higher: 1.
  • Page 13: Screen Mirroring Over Ht-Voyager2 (Ht Wireless Dongle)

    The wireless conference function enables a laptop to access the USB conference peripherals (such as a USB camera, USB microphone, etc.) attached to the switcher wirelessly using the HT-VOYAGER2. Steps to using this feature: Hall Technologies October 28, 2024 Page 13 of 36...
  • Page 14 Connect USB conference peripherals to the USB-A ports on the HT-RANGER2. Pair the HT-VOYAGER2 with the switcher. Connect the HT-VOYAGER2 to the PAIRING port of the switcher for pairing. Once pairing is completed, “Pairing successful” appears on the display screen. (This will take a few seconds.) Connect the HT-VOYAGER2 to a laptop.
  • Page 15: Dual View Display

    DUAL VIEW DISPLAY By default, the HT-RANGER2 allows up to two video sources to be displayed on a single screen. The source combinations and switching sequence for dual view is as follows: 1. If there’s only one video source connected to the HT-RANGER2, the video source will be displayed in full screen mode.
  • Page 16: Guide Screen

    2. Using API commands. For more information, please see the separate API documentation. GUIDE SCREEN The HT-RANGER2 uses a Guide Screen to convey the basic connection instructions for users. The Guide Screen can be personalized to allow custom connection instructions on the device’s Web UI page.
  • Page 17: Osd

    WiFi Pwd: 12345678 Wi-Fi password Note: When the HT-RANGER2 outputs the Guide Screen, the OSD will be displayed continuously until the • countdown timer reaches zero. When the device outputs video input sources, the OSD will be displayed for 10 seconds and then will •...
  • Page 18: Web Gui

    Input the switcher’s IP address in the browser and press Enter, the following window pops up. (See section to easily view the IP address) Input the password (default password: admin) and click Login to enter the main page. Hall Technologies October 28, 2024 Page 18 of 36...
  • Page 19 Video Settings: offers settings of Output Settings, State & Switch, Alias, and Video Switching. • Display Control: Offers settings of CEC, RS232, Policy, and Power On/Off Device. • Support: Offers Version Info and Firmware Update. • Hall Technologies October 28, 2024 Page 19 of 36...
  • Page 20: General Page

    Change the device name if desired. This name also acts as the name of soft AP and the receivers of AirPlay and Miracast. Device Name Note: The name must be 1~20 characters in length, including letters, numbers, “_” or “-”. By default, it is set as HT-RANGER2. Apply Click to apply setting changes. WIRED NETWORK...
  • Page 21 Enable or disable the Secure Ethernet Mode  Enable: Select to activate Isolated Mode. In Isolated Mode, the SECURE LAN port is used to control the HT-RANGER2; the UTILITY LAN port is used for BYOD Secure Ethernet Mode communication and network access.
  • Page 22: Wi-Fi Settings

    Disable: Disable the device’s soft AP function to prevent wireless devices connected to Router soft AP from accessing the internet. Note: Before you use this feature, ensure the soft AP function is enabled. Hall Technologies October 28, 2024 Page 22 of 36...
  • Page 23: Byod

    Ethernet or a secure Wi-Fi network; if not Windows will use Miracast P2P. Disable: Windows selects Miracast to wirelessly send screencasts based on the Wi-Fi  peer-to-peer (P2P) connection. Default setting: Disable Apply Click to apply setting changes. Hall Technologies October 28, 2024 Page 23 of 36...
  • Page 24: Usb Switching

    Set a new image for the Guide Screen Click to apply the upgrade file to the device. Apply Note: The upgrade file is a .zip archive. After the upgrade file is uploaded completely, the device reboots. Hall Technologies October 28, 2024 Page 24 of 36...
  • Page 25: Video Settings Page

    Enable: Turn on HDCP encryption of the output.  Support  HDCP 1.4: Turn off HDCP encryptiion of the output. By default it is set as Enable. Apply Click to apply setting changes. Hall Technologies October 28, 2024 Page 25 of 36...
  • Page 26: State & Switch

    Note: The name should be within the length of 1~20 characters including letters, numbers, Alias underscores “_” and hyphens “-”. If you don’t want to change the name, leave it blank here. Apply Click to apply setting changes. Hall Technologies October 28, 2024 Page 26 of 36...
  • Page 27: Video Switching

    HDMI: reverts back to the HDMI input when a source in USB-C or wireless casting is Fall-back Policy disconnected.  USBC: reverts back to the USB-C input when a source in HDMI or wireless casting is disconnected. Apply Click to apply setting changes. Hall Technologies October 28, 2024 Page 27 of 36...
  • Page 28: Display Control Page

    Click to apply setting changes. Wakeup Click to send the Wakeup command to wake up the display from standby mode. Standby Click to send the Standby command to set the display into standby mode. Hall Technologies October 28, 2024 Page 28 of 36...
  • Page 29: Rs232

    Click to apply setting changes. Wakeup Click to send the Wakeup command to wake up the display from standby mode. Standby Click to send the Standby command to set the display into standby mode. Hall Technologies October 28, 2024 Page 29 of 36...
  • Page 30: Policy

    If the standby timeout is larger than 60 seconds, a 60-second OSD standby countdown will appear on the display when timeout has only 60 seconds left.  If Auto Standby Time is set to 0, the HT-RANGER2 will enter standby mode immediately once it outputs the Guide Screen Default Setting: 120 ...
  • Page 31: Power On/Off Device

    POWER ON/OFF DEVICE UI Element Description Power On Click to wake the HT-RANGER2 up from standby mode. Power Off Click to set the HT-RANGER2 into standby mode. Support Page VERSION INFO UI Element Description Version Displays the switcher’s firmware version.
  • Page 32: Firmware Upgrade

    To upgrade the firmware through the Web UI, see Firmware section. To upgrade the firmware through the USB-A port on rear panel, perform the following: Name the upgrade file package “HT-RANGER2-update.zip”. Create a new folder named “upgrade” under the root directory of a FAT32 or NTFS USB Drive. Place the upgrade file in this folder.
  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    No audio heard on the display Verify the display is not muted Verify the levels are turned up on both the laptop and the HT-RANGER2 Hall Technologies October 28, 2024 Page 33 of 36...
  • Page 34: Specifications

    1 = at 23.98 Hz, 2 = at 24 Hz, 3 = at 25 Hz, 4 = at 29.97 Hz, 5 = at 30Hz, 6 = at 50 Hz, 7 = at 59.94 Hz, 8 = 60 Hz Hall Technologies...
  • Page 35 ±4kV (Contact discharge) Power Supply 12V 2A DC Power Consumption 12W (Max) Device Dimension (WxHx D) 8.46” x 0.98” x 6.29” (215mm x 25mm x 160 mm) Net Weight 1.75lbs. (0.79kg) Hall Technologies October 28, 2024 Page 35 of 36...
  • Page 36 © Copyright 2022. Hall Technologies All rights reserved. 1234 Lakeshore Drive Suite #150, Coppell, TX 75019 halltechav.com / support@halltechav.com (714)641-6607 Hall Technologies October 28, 2024 Page 36 of 36...

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