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Page 1 WMF72 User Manual REVA3_WMF72_User_Manual...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
WMF72 USER MANUAL Contents Introduction Thank you for purchasing this product. Front Panel Description For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully Rear Panel Description before connecting, operating or adjusting this product. Please keep this Side Panel Description manual for future reference.
Page 3 WMF72 USER MANUAL Contents (continued) Web-GUI - Password Update Page Web-GUI - Information Page Web-GUI - Apps Page Specifications, Contents, Maintenance RS-232 & Telnet Commands 46-48 Certifications Contact: support@blustream.com.au support@blustream-us.com support@blustream.co.uk...
Page 4: Introduction
2.4/5G Wi-Fi access point, and dual LAN connection. The WMF72 also features OSD control, USB camera and MIC over Wi-Fi, USB touch-back to connected host device, whiteboard and screen overlay annotation, manual or automated source selection, and control via front panel, RS-232 and TCP/IP.
Page 5 Analogue Audio Left/Right Output: balanced/unbalanced primary network (i.e. split Corporate/Guest network) audio output to de-embed stereo audio from the WMF72 LAN 2 TCP/IP Port: 1Gbps RJ45 connector to connect to RS-232 port: for control of the hub from a 3rd party control secondary network (i.e.
Page 6 Resetting the WMF72 To reset the WMF72 back to factory default, insert a small instrument to press down the recessed button on the side of the unit labelled RESET. If connected to a display, two options will be presented: ‘Factory Reset’, or ‘Cancel’, press the reset button in again to factory reset the device.
Page 7: Operation And Connections
To achieve basic operation, connect a display to the HDMI Main out, attach the three Wi-Fi antennas, and connect the power supply to the rear of the unit before powering on. After the WMF72 has initialised, the home screen background will be displayed on the HDMI output: The default home background lists the various ways to connect an input to the WMF72.
Page 8: Wireless Dongle Connectivity
There is no restriction on the total number of dongles that can be paired with the WMF72. When in Access Point mode, up to 16 dongles can be connected at any one time. When in Wireless Infrastructure mode or LAN Infrastructure mode, up to 50 dongles can be connected at any one time.
Page 9: Wireless Dongle Control
On connection of the dongle to the source device, the LED will flash red whilst the unit boots up and is discovered by the WMF72 hub. Once the dongle is ready to share, the LED will stop flashing and will have a solid red light.
Page 10: Wmf Control App Connectivity
WMF Control App Connectivity The WMF72 can be shared to wirelessly using the Blustream WMF control app, this can be downloaded from the App page on the Web-GUI, from the product page on the Blustream website or installed from a connected dongle (shown below).
Page 11 Extended Screen: This mode will allow sharing a “virtual” extended desktop instead of the main desktop (this feature requires installation of an additional virtual driver, installation will be prompted when enabling the feature) Keep Aspect Ratio: Select to maintain the aspect ratio or stretch to fill the screen/zone when sharing to the WMF72 Enable/Disable Low Latency Mouse mode...
Page 12 WMF72 App for Android When the WMF72 Android app is run for the first time it will scan the network for WMF72 devices and list the names of any devices found. The default device name is WMF72 plus the last 4 digits of the MAC address, this name can be viewed on screen. Select the WMF72 device to connect to and enter the password from the screen when prompted to connect.
Page 13: Interactive Display Control
USER MANUAL Interactive Display Control The WMF72 has on-screen control options for a presenter to utilise when connected to an interactive panel. The blue tab on the right had side of the display opens / closes the control options available:...
Page 14 WMF72 USER MANUAL Whiteboard: Selecting the whiteboard button on the sidebar will bring up a blank canvas that allows touch input to be drawn to an interactive screen, and for the image to be saved and shared. Additional toolbars can be accessed as described below:...
Page 15 Once you are finished editing, the canvas is able to be saved to an image by pressing any of the save options; allowing it to be downloaded to a flash drive inserted into a USB 3.0 port, or to the internal memory of the WMF72.
Page 16 Once you are finished editing, the markup and current display is able to be saved to an image by pressing any of the save options; allowing it to be downloaded to a flash drive inserted into a USB 3.0 port, or to the internal memory of the WMF72.
Page 17 WMF72 USER MANUAL Annotation (continued) Enter the file name using the on screen keyboard. Once the file is saved, it can be access via the LAN or Wi-Fi network using a QR code. Please note: the QR code/s displayed will depend on the selected network mode.
Page 18: Dual Hdmi Output Connectivity
WMF72 USER MANUAL Dual HDMI Output Connectivity The WMF72 allows for dual display connectivity via the HDMI Main and HDMI Sub out. Multiview is supported with dual outputs and can be configured in one of three ways: Mirroring output mode In mirroring output mode, both the main and sub display will output the same image (multiview supported).
Page 19: Usb 3.0 Hub & Usb Sharing
Blustream website, or installed from a connected dongle. With the app installed and running, set the host’s Wi-Fi to the WMF72’s SSID, or select an SSID which is in the same LAN as the WMF72 (depending on network mode).
Page 20 USER MANUAL USB 3.0 Hub & USB Sharing (continued) With the app connected to the WMF72, ensure USB Select is set to Wireless. The camera icon in the bottom right corner will turn green once device is sharing. The wireless input will appear as Virtual Meeting Camera.
Page 21: Network Connectivity Options
USER MANUAL Network Connectivity Options The WMF72 has multiple different ways in which it can be deployed into a system with regards to its connectivity to multiple networks, whether it is used as standalone device, or a combination of all.
Page 22 Communication with the WMF72 is via the corporate Wireless network only. Wireless Infrastructure Mode: LAN1/2 connection to the Corporate LAN. Dongles communicate through the Corporate LAN to the WMF72. Wi-Fi on the WMF72 linked to a third party Guest network.
Page 23 WMF72 USER MANUAL LAN Infrastructure Mode (in-built Wireless network disabled) LAN and dongle connection to the Corporate LAN only. WMF72 does not host its own Wi-Fi network. Contact: support@blustream.com.au support@blustream-us.com support@blustream.co.uk...
Page 24 WMF72 USER MANUAL Network Connectivity Options (continued) While in Access Point mode, internet access can be bridged via the LAN 1/2 port. www.blustream.com.au www.blustream-us.com www.blustream.co.uk...
Page 25: Network Configuration
By default this port is set to DHCP. If connected to a DHCP server, the IP address will be issued by the network / router, however if a DHCP server is not installed or you connect directly from a PC to the WMF72, the IP address will revert to the below details: Default IP Address: 192.168.0.200...
Page 26: Web-Gui - Login And Initialisation
The following pages will take you through the operation of the WMF72 web-GUI. You must be connected to either the TCP/IP RJ45 socket to your local network, directly from your computer to the LAN 2 of the WMF72, or wirelessly to the unit in order to access the product’s web-GUI.
Page 27: Webgui Control
By default, selection of single screen or multi-view layouts is automatic. Inputs: When a new device is connected to the WMF72, it will appear under Inputs. The following example in the below figures demonstrates the functionality when the Audio mode is set to the default of ‘Audio mixer’.
Page 28 Output: By default, the WMF72’s Dual Display Mode is set to Mirroring. This can be changed with the drop down. Mirroring mode will display a single window for the Main & Sub output, with the position and label of each input. This allows up to 4 different streams to be output simultaneously.
Page 29 Dongles that have been paired to the WMF72 are listed here, even if they are not currently connected. You can unpair them from the WMF72 by pressing the Operate button. If a dongle is removed, to use it with the unit again, it will need to be paired again by plugging it into the side of the unit.
Page 30 USER MANUAL Web-GUI - Output The Output pages allows for the user to manage settings relating to the audio and video output of the WMF72. HDMI: To adjust the configuration for the HDMI Main and Sub outputs, select an option from the drop down menu: –...
Page 31 – Control display power ON/OFF via the WMF72 CEC: – Allows for a CEC power toggle command to be sent from the WMF72 to set the display to go in or out of standby when powering the WMF72 – Show the Input Device name sharing content: –...
Page 32: Digital Signage
USER MANUAL Digital Signage: During auto stand-by, the WMF72 can be configured to display a web page on the HDMI output by using Digital Signage. Please note: Auto standby must be turned on under General Settings on the Settings page.
Page 33 WMF72 USER MANUAL Web-GUI - USB The WMF72 is able to share USB devices through wired USB-C and USB-B hosts, as well as wirelessly through devices that have the Blustream WMF control app installed. USB Device The wireless USB sharing functionality can be tested and configured in this section.
Page 34 Manually select the USB host. Web-GUI - Multiview The Multiview page allows for the configuration of multiview functionality of the WMF72. Up to 4 connected devices can be displayed in a multiview window simultaneously. Multiview enable ON/OFF control enables or disables the multiview layout selection within the Control page. When enabled a user can manually change the layout via the Control page.
Page 35: Web-Gui - Settings
Returns all device settings to their default state. Reboot: – Reboots the WMF72 Export Projects: – Saves the current system configuration for the WMF72 to the local device Import Projects: – Uploads a configuration file for the WMF72 Contact: support@blustream.com.au support@blustream-us.com...
Page 36: General Settings
Automatic Date & Time: – when set to Use time server, time will be set by an NTP server if the WMF72 is connected to the internet. When set to off, the Date and Time are able to be set manually –...
Page 37: Serial Settings
Miracast® (MICE protocol): – enable / disable the ability to control a Miracast® device using WMF72 touch back feature via Miracast® over Infrastructure connection establishment protocol. Use this feature to also allow for Miracast® to be used over a Wi-Fi connection to the WMF72 –...
Page 38: Security Level
– “Airplay” PIN code: – enable / disable a pin code for Airplay® devices. The pin code will pop-up on the WMF72 HDMI output for 8 seconds. Airplay® device will pop-up a passcode screen, please enter the 4-digit passcode –...
Page 39: Advanced Settings
– Scheduled Reboot: – enable / disable a scheduled reboot of the WMF72. Time and date can be set in the fields below. Ensure the time has been set correctly for proper usage of this feature – Reboot time: –...
Page 40: Wireless Network
IP addresses within local networks without the need for a dedicated DNS server. The WMF72 is able to be accessed via the hostname if the IP address is not known –...
Page 41 – Area: – select the locale to ensure valid Wi-Fi channels are used Please note: In order for the Chromecast® feature to work reliably, the Access Point area of the WMF72 must be set correctly. – Channel: – select the Wi-Fi broadcast channel within the specified frequency range –...
Page 42 WMF72 USER MANUAL LAN Infrastructure Mode: – Select the SSID of the LAN network that the WMF72 is connected to via LAN port 1/2 that the dongles will connect to, and enter the password – Press the tick to validate the password Press the Update button at the bottom of the sub menu to apply any changes.
Page 43 Connection Password: The password for the WMF72’s in-built Wi-Fi can be set to either be an 8 digit number starting with 0000 and then 4 random digits, or 8 random digits. The generated password will be displayed on the on screen display.
Page 44 Individual Apps are available for Android, Windows (via installer or as a portable file) or MacOS X. Apps Download The links in the Apps page of the WMF72 GUI will directly download the app to their device. The downloads can also be obtained from the WMF72 product page on the Blustream website in the Downloads section.
Page 45: Specifications
• Power Supply: 24V/5A DC NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without notice. Weights and dimensions are approximate. Package Contents • 1 x WMF72 Power Supply Specification: Model: TDX-2405000 • 1 x 24V/5A DC Power Supply Rated Input: 100-240vAC 50/60Hz 3.0A •...
Page 46 WMF72 USER MANUAL RS-232 Configuration and Telnet Commands The WMF72 can be controlled via serial and TCP/IP. The default RS-232 communication settings are: Baud rate: 57600 Data bits: Stop bits: Parity bit: none The following pages list all available serial / IP commands.
Page 47 WMF72 USER MANUAL RS-232 Configuration and Telnet Commands COMMAND ACTION COMMAND ACTION ? / HELP Print help information Set Output Scaler Resolution To rr STATUS Print system status and port status xx=[1...2]:1:Main,2:Sub INSTA Print All Input Status xx = [00..01]: Select One Output Port...
Page 48 WMF72 USER MANUAL RS-232 Configuration and Telnet Commands COMMAND ACTION COMMAND ACTION Set USB host auto-switching control method Set Input xxx Fullscreen Sharing USB CONTROL x x = 1 First in has control, 2 Last in takes control xxx = 000 : Stop fullscreen sharing...
Page 49 WMF72 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.
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