ALFAtron ALF-SUK4T User manual

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ALFATRON ELECTRONICS GmbH GERMANY
ALF- SUK4T

ALF-SUK4T
FCC Statement
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. It 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 commercial installation.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which
case the user at their own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be
necessary to correct the interference.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacture would void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Do not dispose of this product with the normal household waste at the end of
its life cycle. Return it to a collection point for the recycling of electrical and
electronic devices. This is indicated by the symbol on the product, user manual
or packaging. The materials are reusable according to their markings. By
reusing, recycling, or other forms of utilisation of old devices you make an
important contribution to the protection of our environment. Please contact your
local authorities for details about collection points.
Surge protection device recommended
This product contains sensitive electrical components that may be damaged by
electrical spikes, surges, electric shock, lighting strikes, etc. Use of surge protection
systems is highly recommended to protect and extend the life of your equipment.

ALF-SUK4T
Table of Contents
1. Introduction......................................................................................................1
2. Features............................................................................................................ 1
3. Package Contents.......................................................................................... 1
4. Specifications..................................................................................................2
5. Operation Controls and Functions............................................................ 3
5.1 Transmitter................................................................................................ 3
5.2 HDBaseT Receiver...................................................................................5
5.3 IR Pin Definition........................................................................................6
6. EDID Mode........................................................................................................ 7
7. ASCII Commands............................................................................................8
8. Application Example......................................................................................12

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1. Introduction
The ALF-SUK4T is an 18Gbps HDMI 1x4 HDBaseT Splitter. The ALF-SUK4T
distributes a source signal to four displays and supports video resolution up to
4K@60Hz 4:4:4. It is designed with 1 HDMI loop output and 4 HDBaseT
outputs. The HDMI signal transmission distance could be extended up
to 328ft(100m) at a resolution of 4K@60Hz, or 492ft(150m) at 1080P@60Hz via
a single CAT 6/7 cable. The product supports IR and RS-232 signal
pass-through, audio extraction function and advanced EDID management.
2. Features
•HDMI 2.0b, HDCP 2.2 and HDCP compliant
•Supports 18Gbps video bandwidth
•Supports video resolution up to 4K@60Hz 4:4:4
•Supports HDR, HDR10+, HLG and Dolby vision
•Supports up to 7.1CH HD audio pass-through
•Supports digital and analog audio de-embedded output
•Extend the signal transmission distance up to 328ft(100m) at a resolution
of 4K@60Hz, and 492ft(150m) at 1080P@60Hz via a single CAT 6/7
cable
•Supports 1 HDMI input, 1 HDMI loop output and 4 HDBaseT outputs.
•IR, RS-232 routed to HDBaseT output
•Advanced EDID management
•Supports one-way POC function (only from transmitter to receiver)
•Compact design for easy and flexible installation
3. Package Contents
•1 × 18Gbps HDMI 1×4 HDBaseT Splitter
•4 × HDBaseT Receiver
•5 × IR Emitter Cable (1.5 meters)
•5 × 20K~60KHz IR Receiver Cable (1.5 meters)
•5 × 3-pin Phoenix Connector
•1 × 5-pin Phoenix Connector
•10 × Mounting Ear
•1 × 24V/2.7A DC Locking Power Adapter
•1 × User Manual

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4. Specifications
Technical
HDMI Compliance
HDMI 2.0b
HDCP Compliance
HDCP 2.2
Video Bandwidth
594MHz/18Gbps
Video Resolution
Up to 4k2K@60Hz 4:4:4
Color Depth
8-bit,10-bit,12-bit(1080p@60Hz)
8-bit (4K2K@60Hz YUV4:4:4)
8-bit,10-bit,12-bit(4K2K@60Hz YCbCr 4:2:2/4:2:0)
Color Space
RGB 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:4:4 / 4:2:2 /4:2:0
HDR
Support HDR, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby vision
HDMI Audio Formats
LPCM 2.0/2.1/5.1/6.1/7.1, Dolby Digital, Dolby TrueHD,
Dolby Digital Plus(DD+), DTS-ES, DTS HD Master,
DTS HD-HRA, DTS-X
Coaxial Audio Formats
PCM2.0, Dolby Digital / Plus, DTS 2.0/5.1
Analog Audio Formats
PCM 2.0CH
ESD Protection
Human body model—±8kV (Air-gap discharge) &
±4kV (Contact discharge)
Connection
Input
1×HDMI Type A (19-pin female)
Output
1×HDMI Type A (19-pin female）
4x HDBaseT OUT [RJ45]
1x Coaxial Audio OUT [RCA]
1x L/R Audio OUT [5-pin phoenix connector]
Control
1×RS-232 (3-pin phoenix connector）
1x EDID DIP switch [5-pin]
1x IR IN [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack]
1x IR OUT [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack]

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Mechanical
Housing
Metal Enclosure
Silkscreen Color
Black
Dimensions
Transmitter: 220mm (W) × 130mm (D) × 40mm (H)
Receiver: 140mm (W) × 65mm (D) × 18mm (H)
Weight
Transmitter: 853g
Receiver: 246g
Power Supply
Input: AC100 - 240V 50/60Hz, Output: DC 24V/2.7A
(US/EU standards, CE/FCC/UL certified)
Power Consumption
35W
Operation
Temperature
0°C ~ 40°C / 32°F ~ 104°F
StorageTemperature
-20°C ~ 60°C / -4°F ~ 140°F
Relative Humidity
20~90% RH (non-condensing)
5. Operation Controls and Functions
5.1 Transmitter
Front Panel
No.
Name
Function Description
1
POWER LED
When the device is powered on, the red power LED will
be illuminated.
2
IN LED
When the HDMI IN port connects an active source device,
the green LED will be illuminated.
3
LOOP LED
When the HDMI LOOP OUT port connects an active
display device, the green LED will be illuminated.
4
OUT(1~4) LED
When the HDBT OUTPUT port connects an HDBaseT
Receiver, the corresponding green OUT LED will be illuminated.

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Rear Panel
No.
Name
Function Description
1
RS-232
Connect to a PC or control system via a 3-pin phoenix
connector cable for three functions:
1, Firmware update;
2, Control the Splitter via RS-232 commands;
3, RS-232 signal pass-through (from transmitter to
receiver or from receiver to transmitter).
2
IR IN
Connect to IR Receiver cable, the IR receive signal will emit
to “IR OUT” port of the HDBaseT Receiver.
3
IR OUT
Connect to IR Emitter cable, the IR emit signal is from “IRIN”
port of the HDBaseT Receiver.
4
AUDIO OUT
(COAX, L/R)
Coaxial / balanced audio output port, connects to amplifier or
speaker.
5
POWER switch
Press this switch to power on/off the device.
6
EDID DIP
switch
Used to set EDID mode. Please refer to Section “6. EDIDMode”
for details.
7
HDMI port
IN: HDMI input port, connects to HDMI source device such as a
DVD or set-top box with an HDMI cable.
LOOP OUT: HDMI loop output port, connects to the HDMI display
device such as a TV or Monitor with an HDMI cable.
8
HDBT OUTPUT
port (1~4)
Connects to the HDBT IN port of the HDBaseT receiver with
a CAT 6 / 7 cable.
9
Connection
Signal Indicator
lamp (Green)
▪ Illuminating: Transmitter and Receiver are in good
connection status.
▪ Flashing: Transmitter and Receiver are in poor
connection status.
▪ Dark: Transmitter and Receiver are not connected.

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10
Data Signal
Indicator lamp
(Orange)
▪ Illuminating: HDMI signal with HDCP.
▪ Flashing: HDMI signal without HDCP.
▪ Dark: No HDMI signal.
11
DC 24V
Plug the DC 24V power supply into the unit and connect the
adaptor to an AC outlet. (Note: The transmitter can power
the receiver via a CAT 6 / 7 cable.)
5.2HDBaseT Receiver
No.
Name
Function Description
1
Power Indicator
When the receiver is powered on, the power indicator will
be illuminated.
2
SERVICE port
Used for firmware update.
3
DC 24V
Plug DC 24V/1A power supply into the unit and connect
the adapter to an AC outlet.
(Note: The HDBaseT receiver also can be powered by the
transmitter via a CAT cable.)
4
HDBT IN
Connect to the HDBT OUTPUT port on the transmitter
with a CAT cable.
5
Connection
Signal Indicator
lamp (Green)
▪ Illuminating: Transmitter and Receiver are in good
connection status.
▪ Flashing: Transmitter and Receiver are in poor
connection status.
▪ Dark: Transmitter and Receiver are not connected.
6
Data Signal
Indicator lamp
(Orange)
▪ Illuminating: HDMI signal with HDCP.
▪ Flashing: HDMI signal without HDCP.
▪ Dark: No HDMI signal.
7
HDMI OUT
HDMI output port, connects to HDMI display device such
as a TV or Projector with an HDMI cable.

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5.3IR Pin Definition
Note: When the angle between the IR receiver and the remote control is ± 45 °, the
transmission distance is 0-5 meters; when the angle between the IR receiver and the
remote control is ± 90 °, the transmission distance is 0-8 meters.
8
AUDIO OUT
Audio output port, connects to amplifier or speaker.
9
IR IN
Connects to the IR Receiver cable. The IR signal will send
to the IR OUT port of the transmitter.
10
IR OUT
Connect to the IR emitter cable, the IR signal is from IR
IN port of the transmitter.
11
RS-232
3-pin Phoenix connector for RS-232 command
transmission. The RS-232 command will pass-through
from transmitter to receiver or from receiver to transmitter

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6. EDID Mode
The defined EDID setting list of the product is shown as below:
EDID Mode
EDID Description
11111
1080P, Stereo Audio 2.0
11110
1080P, Dolby/DTS 5.1
11101
1080P, HD Audio 7.1
11100
1080I, Stereo Audio 2.0
11011
1080I, Dolby/DTS 5.1
11010
1080I, HD Audio 7.1
11001
1080P 3D, Stereo Audio 2.0
11000
1080P 3D, Dolby/DTS 5.1
10111
1080P 3D, HD Audio 7.1
10110
4K2K30Hz_444, Stereo Audio 2.0
10101
4K2K30Hz_444, Dolby/DTS 5.1
10100
4K2K30Hz_444, HD Audio 7.1
10011
4K2K60Hz_420, Stereo Audio 2.0
10010
4K2K60Hz_420, Dolby/DTS 5.1
10001
4K2K60Hz_420, HD Audio 7.1
10000
4K2K60Hz_444, Stereo Audio 2.0
01111
4K2K60Hz_444, Dolby/DTS 5.1
01110
4K2K60Hz_444, HD Audio 7.1
01101
4K2K60Hz_444, Stereo Audio 2.0 HDR
01100
4K2K60Hz_444, Dolby/DTS 5.1 HDR
01011
4K2K60Hz_444, HD Audio 7.1HDR
01010
COPY_FROM_LOOP OUT
01001
COPY_FROM_HDBT OUT1
01000
COPY_FROM_HDBT OUT2
00111
COPY_FROM_HDBT OUT3
00110
COPY_FROM_HDBT OUT4
00101
1080P, Stereo Audio 2.0
00100
1080P, Stereo Audio 2.0
00011
1080P, Stereo Audio 2.0
00010
1080P, Stereo Audio 2.0
00001
1080P, Stereo Audio 2.0
00000
PC control mode

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7. ASCII Commands
The ALF-SUK4T also supports ASCII command control. Connect the RS-232 port of the
product to a PC with a 3-pin phoenix connector cable. Then open a Serial Command
tool on PC to send ASCII commands to control the product.The ASCII command list
about the product is shown as below.
ASCII Commands
Serial port protocol. Baud rate: 115200, Data bits: 8bit Stop bits:1 Check bit: 0
x - Parameter 1
y - Parameter 2
! - Delimiter
Command Code
Function Description
Example
Feedback
Default Setting
Power
s power z!
Power on/off the device,
z=0~1(z=0 power off, z=1
power on)
s power 1!
Power on
System Initializing...
Initialization Finished!
FW version x.xx.xx
power on
r power!
Get current power state
r power!
power on/power off
s reboot!
Reboot the device
s reboot!
Reboot…
System Initializing...
Initialization Finished!
FW version x.xx.xx
System Setup
help!
List all commands
help!
r type!
Get device model
r type!
ALF-SUK4T
r status!
Get device current status
r status!
Get the unit all status:
power,
in/out connection,
edid mode
r fw version!
Get Firmware version
r fw version!
MCU BOOT: Vx.xx.xx
MCU APP: Vx.xx.xx
r link in!
Get the connection status of
the input port
r link in!
HDMI IN: connect
r link out y!
Get the connection status of
the y output port,
y=0~5(0=all,
1~4=HDBT 1~4, 5 = loop
out)
r link out 1!
hdmi loop out:
connect
hdbt output 1: connect
s reset!
Reset to factory defaults
s reset!
Reset to factory
defaults
System Initializing...
Initialization Finished!
FW version x.xx.xx

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Command Code
Function Description
Example
Feedback
Default Setting
Output Setting
s hdmi stream z!
Set hdmi loop output stream
on/off
z=0~1(0:disable,1:enable)
s hdmi stream 1 !
Enable hdmi loop out
stream
Disable hdmi loop out
stream
enable
s hdmi hdcp z!
Set hdmi loop output hdcp on/
off
z=0~1(0:disable,1:enable)
s hdmi hdcp 1!
Enable hdmi loop out
hdcp
Disable hdmi loop out
hdcp
enable
s hdbt y hdcp z!
Set hdbt output y hdcp on/off,
y=0~4(0=all) z=0~1(0:disable,
1:enable)
s hdbt 1 hdcp 1 !
s hdbt 0 hdcp 1 !
Enable hdbt output 1
hdcp
Disable hdbt output 1
hdcp
Enable hdbt all
outputs hdcp
Disable hdbt all
outputs hdcp
enable
Enable hdbt output 1
s hdbt y stream z!
Set hdbt output y stream on/
off, y=0~4(0=all) z=0~1
(0:disable,1:enable)
s hdbt 1 stream
1 !
s hdbt 0 stream
1 !
stream
Disable hdbt output 1
stream
Enable hdbt all
outputs stream
Disable hdbt all
enable
outputs stream
r hdmi stream!
Get hdmi loop out stream
status
r hdmi stream!
Enable hdmi output
stream
r hdmi hdcp!
Get hdmi loop out hdcp status
r hdmi hdcp!
Enable hdmi output
hdcp
r hdbt y hdcp!
Get hdbt output y hdcp status,
y=0~4(0=all)
r hdbt 1 hdcp!
Enable hdbt output 1
hdcp
r hdbt stream!
Get hdbt output y stream
status, y=0~4(0=all)
r hdbt 1 stream!
Enable hdbt output 1
stream

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Command Code
Function Description
Example
Feedback
Default Setting
EDID Setting
Set input EDID from default
EDID z, z=1~27
1, 1080p,Stereo Audio 2.0
2, 1080p,Dolby/DTS 5.1
3, 1080p,HD Audio 7.1
4, 1080i,Stereo Audio 2.0
5, 1080i,Dolby/DTS 5.1
6, 1080i,HD Audio 7.1
7, 3D,Stereo Audio 2.0
8, 3D,Dolby/DTS 5.1
9, 3D,HD Audio 7.1
10, 4K2K30_444,
Stereo Audio 2.0
11, 4K2K30_444,Dolby/DTS5.1
12, 4K2K30_444,HD Audio 7.1
13, 4K2K60_420,
Stereo Audio 2.0
14, 4K2K60_420,Dolby/DTS 5.1
15, 4K2K60_420,HD Audio 7.1
16, 4K2K60_444,
Stereo Audio 2.0
17, 4K2K60_444,Dolby/DTS 5.1
18, 4K2K60_444,HD Audio 7.1
19, 4K2K60_444,
Stereo Audio 2.0 HDR 20,
4K2K60_444,
Dolby/DTS 5.1 HDR
21, 4K2K60_444,
HD Audio 7.1 HDR 22,
copy from hdmi loop out 23,
copy from hdbt output 1
24, copy from hdbt output 2
25, copy from hdbt output 3
26, copy from hdbt output 4
27, use user1 EDID
input EDID:1080p,
Stereo Audio 2.0
s edid in from z!
s edid in from
1!
1080p,Stereo
Audio 2.0
Please toggle EDID
dip switch to 00000!
s edid user1 00
FF FF FF FF …!
Set user1 EDID data
s edid user1 00
ff ff ff ff …. !
user1 EDID data: 00
FF FF ….
r edid user1!
Get user1 EDID data
r edid user1!
user1 EDID data : 00
FF FF FF FF FF FF
00 ………
r edid in!
Get EDID status of the input
r edid in!
input EDID: 4K2K60_
444,Stereo Audio 2.0
r edid in data!
Get the EDID data of the hdmi
input
r edid in data!
EDID data : 00 FF FF
FF FF FF FF 00 ……

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Command Code
Function Description
Example
Feedback
Default Setting
RS-232 BYPASS Setting
s rs232 bypass
hdbt y!
Set RS-232 port connect to
HDBT out1 Receiver RS-232
port , y=0~5( 0=all,
1~4= hdbt out 1~4 5=NC)
s rs232 bypass
hdbt 1!
RS-232 connect to
HDBT OUT1
RS-232 not connect
to HDBT OUT
y=0
r rs232 bypass!
Get RS-232 port connect to
HDBT out receiver RS-232
port
r rs232 bypass!
RS-232 connect to
HDBT OUT1
RS-232 connect to all
HDBT OUT
RS-232 not connect
to HDBT OUT
s device baud
w size x stop y
parity z!
Set receiver control device
COM port setting , w=2400,
4800,9600,19200,38400,
57600,115200, x=7,8
y=1,2, z=none, even,odd
s device baud
57600 size 8
stop 1 parity
none!
receiver device COM
port setting
baudrate: 57600
data size :8, stop:1
parity: none
s rs232 time x!
set send RS232 command
wait time
x=200~5000ms
s rs232 time
200!
send RS-232
command wait time
200ms
200ms

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8. Application Example

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After-sales Service
Should you experience problems using the ALF-SUK4T, please note that any
transport costs of the equipment to the distributor are borne by the user during the
warranty.
1) Product Limited Warranty: Alfatron warrants that its products will be free
from defects in materials and workmanship for seven years, which starts
from the first day of purchase. Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale
or receipted invoice which is evidence that the unit is within the warranty
period must be presented to obtain warranty service.
2) What the warranty does not cover (servicing available for a fee):
Warranty expiration.
Factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from the
product.
Damage, deterioration, or malfunction caused by:
Normal wear and tear.
Use of supplies or parts not meeting product specifications.
No certificate or invoice as the proof of warranty.
The product model showed on the warranty card does not match with the
product or if the product had been altered.
Damage caused by force majeure.
Servicing not authorized by Alfatron.
Any other causes which do not relate to a product defect.
Delivery, installation or labour charges for installation or setup of the
product.
3) Technical Support: Contact our after-sales department at
www.alfatronelectronics.com

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Warranty
Limited warranty in respect of Alfatron Products Only
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.
1.3 This limited warranty does not cover any damage, deterioration or malfunction
resulting from any alteration, modification, improper or unreasonable use or
maintenance, misuse, abuse, accident, neglect, exposure to excess moisture, fire,
improper packing and shipping (such claims must be presented to the carrier),
lightning, power surges, or other acts of nature. This limited warranty does not
cover any damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from the installation or
removal of this product from any installation, any unauthorized tampering with this
product, any repairs attempted by anyone unauthorized by the Company to make
such repairs, or any other cause which does not relate directly to a defect in
materials and/or workmanship of this product. This limited warranty does not cover
equipment enclosures, cables or accessories used in conjunction with this product.
This limited warranty does not cover the cost of normal maintenance. Failure of the
product due to insufficient or improper maintenance is not covered.
1.4 The Company does not warrant that the product covered hereby, including,
without limitation, the technology and/or integrated circuit(s) included in the product,
will not become obsolete or that such items are or will remain compatible with any
other product or technology with which the product may be used.
1.5 Only the original purchaser of this product is covered under this limited warranty.
This limited warranty is not transferable to subsequent purchasers or owners of this
product.
1.6 Unless otherwise specified, the goods are warranted in accordance with the
manufacturer’s product specific warranties against any defect attributable to faulty
workmanship or materials, fair wear and tear being excluded.
1.7 This limited warranty only covers the cost of faulty goods and does not include
the cost of labor and travel to return the goods to the Company’s premises.
1.8 In the event of any improper maintenance, repair or service being carried out by
any third persons during the warranty period without the Company’s written
authorization, the limited warranty shall be void.

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1.9 A 7 (seven) year limited warranty is given on the aforesaid product where used
correctly according to the Company’s instructions, and only with the use of the
Company’s components.
1.10 The Company will, at its sole option, provide one of the following three
remedies to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to satisfy a proper claim under
this limited warranty:
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; or
1.10.3 Issue a refund of the original purchase price less depreciation to be
determined based on the age of the product at the time remedy is sought under this
limited warranty.
1.11 The Company is not obligated to provide the Customer with a substitute unit
during the limited warranty period or at any time thereafter.
1.12 If this product is returned to the Company this product must be insured during
shipment, with the insurance and shipping charges prepaid by the Customer. If this
product is returned uninsured, the Customer assumes all risks of loss or damage
during shipment. The Company will not be responsible for any costs related to the
removal or reinstallation of this product from or into any installation. The Company
will not be responsible for any costs related to any setting up this product, any
adjustment of user controls or any programming required for a specific installation
of this product.
1.13 Please be aware that the Company’s products and components have not been
tested with competitor’s products and therefore the Company cannot warrant
products and/or components used in conjunction with competitor’s products.
1.14 The appropriateness of the goods for the purpose intended is only warranted
to the extent that the goods are used in accordance with the Company’s installation,
classification, and usage instructions.
1.15 Any claim by the Customer which is based on any defect in the quality or
condition of the goods or their failure to correspond with specification shall be
notified in writing to the Company within 7 days of delivery or (where the defect or
failure was not apparent on reasonable inspection by the Customer) within a
reasonable time after discovery of the defect or failure, but, in any event, within 6

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months of delivery.
1.16 If delivery is not refused, and the Customer does not notify the Company
accordingly, the Customer may not reject the goods and the Company shall have
no liability and the Customer shall pay the price as if the goods had been delivered
in accordance with the Agreement.
1.17 THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE COMPANY UNDER THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE ACTUAL PURCHASE PRICE PAID FOR
THE PRODUCT.