ALFAtron ALF-SUK4T User manual

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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.
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or packaging. The materials are reusable according to their markings. By
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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