ALFAtron ALF-TP405PT User manual

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ALFATRON ELECTRONICS GmbH GERMANY
ALF-TP405PT
Scaler Switcher

Alfatron ALF-TP405PT
Preface
Read this user manual carefully before using this product. Pictures shown in this
manual is for reference only, different model and specifications are subject to real
product.
This manual is only for operation instruction only, not for any maintenance usage.
Trademarks
Mentioned product model and logo are trademarks. Any other trademarks mentioned in
this manual are acknowledged as the properties of the trademark owner. No part of this
publication may be copied or reproduced without prior written consent.
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 A 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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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
To insure the best from the product, please read all instructions carefully before using
the device. Save this manual for further reference.
 Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packing material for
possible future shipment
 Follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock and injury
to persons.
 Do not dismantle the housing or modify the module. It may result in electrical shock
or burn.
 Using supplies or parts not meeting the products’ specifications may cause
damage, deterioration or malfunction.
 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
 To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain, moisture or install
this product near water.
 Do not put any heavy items on the extension cable in case of extrusion.
 Do not remove the housing of the device as opening or removing housing may
expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
 Install the device in a place with fine ventilation to avoid damage caused by
overheat.
 Keep the module away from liquids.
 Spillage into the housing may result in fire, electrical shock, or equipment damage.
If an object or liquid falls or spills on to the housing, unplug the module immediately.
 Do not twist or pull by force ends of the optical cable. It can cause malfunction.
 Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners to clean this unit. Always unplug the power to
the device before cleaning.
 Unplug the power cord when left unused for a long period of time.
 Information on disposal for scrapped devices: do not burn or mix with general
household waste, please treat them as normal electrical wastes.

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Contents
1. Introduction ................................................................................................................. 1
1.1 Introduction to TPHD405PT-WPB ..................................................................... 1
1.2 Features ............................................................................................................ 1
1.3 Package List ...................................................................................................... 1
2. Panel Description ........................................................................................................ 2
2.1 Front Panel ........................................................................................................ 2
2.2 Side Panel ......................................................................................................... 3
2.3 Rear Panel ......................................................................................................... 4
3. System Connection ..................................................................................................... 5
3.1 Usage Precautions ............................................................................................ 5
3.2 System Diagram ................................................................................................ 5
3.3 Connection Procedure ....................................................................................... 5
3.4 Energizing Programmable Control Panel........................................................... 6
3.5 PoC Solution ...................................................................................................... 6
3.6 Application ......................................................................................................... 7
4. Operations .................................................................................................................. 8
4.1 Operations of front panel buttons ...................................................................... 8
4.2 RS232 Control ................................................................................................... 8
4.2.1 Installation/uninstallation of RS232 Control Software .............................. 8
4.2.2 Basic Settings .......................................................................................... 8
4.2.3 RS232 Communication Commands ........................................................ 9
5. Specification ............................................................................................................. 14
6. Panel Drawing .......................................................................................................... 15
7. Troubleshooting & Maintenance ............................................................................... 16
8. After-sales Service .................................................................................................... 17

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1. Introduction
1.1 Introduction to TPHD405PT-WPB
TPHD405PT-WPB is a Decora style transmitter that installs in a double-gang wall box
to provide a convenient interface for HDMI / VGA input sources. It has 1 HDMI IN, 1
VGA IN and 1 HDBaseT OUT with PoC. It supports VGA with full HD scaler, and HDMI
1.4 with 4k& 3D, input signals support auto-switching and manual-switching. The
HDBaseT output supports 60m UHD video transmission with PoC, enables bi-
directional RS232 communication between TPHD405PT-WPB and remote device.
With its PoC solution, TPHD405PT-WPB can be energized by far-end PoC receiver.
1.2 Features
 Selectable HDMI/ VGA with audio input
 Support VGA output resolution up to 1920x1200
 High bandwidth: 10.2Gbps
 In-built scaler function, support scaling HDMI/ VGA signals to match the native
resolution of the display
 Transmit HDMI signals up to 4K
 Compliant with HDMI 1.4, support 1080p 3D
 HDCP compliance, equipped with HDCP auto-tracking solution
 Provides auto-switching capability
 Support multiple control methods including front panel buttons, and RS232, support
bi-directional RS232 pass-through control.
 Supports firmware upgrading via USB.
 Energize Programmable Control Panel with a DC 12V power output
 Powered by local power pack or PoC connection up to 60m
 Aluminium design for elegant and better cooling
1.3 Package List
 1 x TPHD405PT-WPB
 4 x Screws
 3 x Pluggable Terminal Blocks (1 2-pin block, 1 3-pin block, and 1 4-pin block)
 1 x Face Plate (Selectable)
 4 x Screws (for the face plate)
 1 x Power Adapter (DC 12V 2A, selectable)
 1 x User Manual

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Notes：Please confirm if the product and the accessories are all included, if not,
please contact with the dealers.
2. Panel Description
2.1 Front Panel
No. Name Description
① Power
indicator Illuminates red when power on
② SOURCE/
AUTO
 Used as video source selection button (with backlight off):
Press to select one source, press again to select next
source, switching circularly between HDMI and VGA. The
indicator of the selected input source will illuminate green.
 Used as switching mode selection button (with backlight
on):
Press and hold for 3 seconds or more to enter in Auto-
switching mode, the indicator illuminates green when in
auto-switching mode. Press and hold for 3 seconds or more
again to enter in Manual-switching mode.
③ RS232
Serial port, 3-pin pluggable terminal block, connects with the
control terminal to control the TPHD405PT-WPB, supports bi-
directional RS232 control (send control signal from local or
receive control signal sent from far-end devices).
④ VGA IN Connect with VGA source device.

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The indicator:
 illuminate yellow when there is VGA signal input
 illuminate green when the signal source is chosen as input
source
 turn off when there is no VGA input signal
⑤ AUDIO IN
Connect with the audio output socket of VGA source device,
deliver synchronous audio source with VGA signal source
when choosing VGA as source signal.
⑥ HDMI IN
Connect with HDMI source device.
The indicator:
 illuminate yellow when there is HDMI signal input
 illuminate green when the signal source is chosen as input
source
 turn off when there is no HDMI input signal
⑦ LINK
&HDCP
 LINK: Twisted Pair Link status indicator, illuminate green
when successfully connected.
 HDCP: HDCP compliance indicator, illuminate green when
the source signals is with HDCP; blink when it is not with
HDCP; and turn off when there is no source signal.
⑧ RESET Press the button to reboot TPHD405PT-WPB.
⑨ FIRMWARE
USB port, used for firmware update
Plug a flash disk or other storage device with update file
(MERGE.bin), and send command 50698% to update
firmware.
2.2 Side Panel
① HDBaseT OUT: RJ45 port, connect with receiver via a CAT5e/6 cable to deliver
Audio/ Video signals, support PoC.
Note: TPHD405PT-WPB support unidirectional PoC, i.e. it can be energized by far-end
receiver but it can’t energize far-end receiver.

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2.3 Rear Panel
No. Name Description
① Power In Power in port, 2-pin pluggable terminal block, connect with
DC 12V power adapter.
② Power Out Power out port, connect with Programmable Control Panel to
energize it with a 12V power output.
③ RS232
Serial port, connects with a far-end receiver, supports bi-
directional RS232 control (send control signal from local or
receive control signal sent from far-end devices).
Note: Pictures shown in this manual are for reference only, different model and
specifications are subject to real product.

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3. System Connection
3.1 Usage Precautions
1. System should be installed in a clean environment and has a prop temperature
and humidity.
2. All of the power switches, plugs, sockets and power cords should be insulated
and safe.
3. All devices should be connected before power on.
3.2 System Diagram
3.3 Connection Procedure
Step1. Connect HDMI source device (e.g. Blue-ray DVD) to HDMI input ports of
TPHD405PT-WPB with HDMI cable. Connect a VGA source device (e.g. PC) to
the VGA input port of TPHD405PT-WPB with VGA cable.
Step2. Connect an HDBaseT Receiver to the HDBaseT port on the rear panel with
twisted pair.
Step3. Connect a HDMI display to the HDMI OUT port of HDBaseT Receiver.
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Step4. Connect a control terminal to the RS232 port on the front panel of HDBaseT
Receiver.
Step5. Connect control device (e.g. PC) to RS232 port of TPHD405PT-WPB or
HDBaseT Receiver (bi-directional RS232 control, either is available).
Step6. Connect DC 24V power adaptor to the power port of HDBaseT Receiver,
TPHD405PT-WPB is able to get power from HDBaseT Receiver with PoC
solution.
Note: TPHD405PT-WPB supports unidirectional PoC, i.e, TPHD405PT-WPB can get
power from far-end PoC devices with PoC function while it can’t energize far-end PoC
devices when the power supply is connected to TPHD405PT-WPB.
3.4 Energizing Programmable Control Panel
TPHD405PT-WPB has a 12V power output port on the rear panel. Connect the 12V
power output port of TPHD405PT-WPB to the power port of Programmable Control
Panel (refer to the following figure), TPHD405PT-WPB is capable of energizing
Programmable Control Panel.
3.5 PoC Solution
TPHD405PT-WPB has an HDBaseT OUTPUT port on the rear panel, which can extend
HDMI/ VGA signals up to 60m. Meanwhile it also supports PoC, which allows several
terminals share the same power supply and eliminates the need for extra power supply
at the remote nodes.
Connect a DC 24V power adapter to the power port of HDBaseT Receiver,
TPHD405PT-WPB can be energized synchronously with PoC solution, see the picture
below:
DC 12V IN
DC 12V OUT

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3.6 Application
TPHD405PT-WPB has a good application in various occasions, such as computer
realm, monitoring, conference room, big screen displaying, television education,
command & control center and smart home etc.
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DC 24V

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4. Operations
4.1 Operations of front panel buttons
TPHD405PT-WPB has a channel switching button on the front panel, through which
users can switch input source signals.
It supports both manual switching and auto switching. (Default: Auto switching) Press
and hold the switching button for 3 seconds or send command “50770% “ and
“50771%” to switch between the two modes.
Switching modes:
 Auto switching mode
In this mode, the indicator will illuminates green, and TPHD405PT-WPB will
recognize the last connected source device as input source automatically.
Disconnect the present source device, it will deliver the other source signal (if
there is input signal on the other source).
 Manual switching mode
In this mode, the indicator will remain off. Press the switching button to select
input source, it will switch circularly between HDMI and VGA. Or switch it by
sending RS232 commands.
The indicator of the selected input source will illuminate green.
4.2 RS232 Control
As RS232 can be transmitted bi-directionally between TPHD405PT-WPB and HDBaseT
Receiver, so it is able to control a third party RS232 device from local or control
TPHD405PT-WPB from remote. When to control a third party RS232 device, the baud
rate of this device should be 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600 or 115200.
4.2.1 Installation/uninstallation of RS232 Control Software
 Installation Copy the control software file to the computer connected with
TPHD405PT-WPB.
 Uninstallation Delete all the control software files in corresponding file path.
4.2.2 Basic Settings
First, connect TPHD405PT-WPB with all input devices and output devices needed, then
to connect it with a computer which is installed with RS232 control software. Double-
click the software icon to run this software.
Here we take the software CommWatch.exe as example. The icon is showed as
below:

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The interface of the control software is showed as below:
Please set the parameters of COM number, bound rate, data bit, stop bit and the parity
bit correctly, and then you are able to send command in Command Sending Area.
4.2.3 RS232 Communication Commands
Communication protocol: RS232 Communication Protocol
Baud rate: 9600 Data bit: 8 Stop bit: 1 Parity bit: none
Command Function Feedback Example
Switch Commands
50701% Switch to HDMI input Switch to HDMI
50704% Switch to VGA input Switch to VGA
50705% Change the horizontal polarity to the
opposite Hpolarity:0/1
Parameter Configuration area
Monitoring area, indicates if
the command sent works.
Command Sending area

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50706% Change the vertical polarity to the
opposite Vpolarity:0/1
50707% Check the present resolution and
polarity
1920x1080
Hpolarity:1
Vpolarity:0
50770% Enable auto-switching Auto Switching
50771% Disable auto-switching Manual Switching
Resolution Commands
50619% Change the resolution to 1360X768
HD Resolution: 1360x768
50626% Change the resolution to 1024X768
XGA Resolution: 1024x768
50627% Change the resolution to 1280X720
720P Resolution: 1280x720
50628% Change the resolution to 1280X800
WXGA Resolution: 1280x800
50629% Change the resolution to 1920X1080
1080P Resolution: 1920x1080
50620% Change the resolution to1920X1200
WUXGA Resolution: 1920x1200
50621% Change the resolution to1600X1200
UXGA Resolution: 1600x1200
Setup Commands
502xx% Set the brightness to xx. XX ranges
from 00 to 99 Brightness: xx
503xx% Set the contrast to xx. XX ranges
from 00 to 99 Contrast: xx
504xx% Set the saturation to xx. XX ranges
from 00 to 99 Saturation: xx
505xx% Set the sharpness to xx. XX ranges
from 00 to 99 Sharpness: xx

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50606% Auto-adjust the input parameter VGA Input Auto
50607% Adjust the color temperature
Color Temperature: xx (xx
can be medium, warm, user,
or cool)
50608% Set the aspect ratio Aspect Ratio: xx (xx can be
16:9, 4:3, or auto.)
50614% Set the picture mode
Picture Mode: xx (xx can be
dynamic, standard, mild, or
user.)
50699% Check the system version Version Vx.x.x
50779%
Switch to RS232 mode 1, enable
scaler to control far-end devices
（Default）
RS232 Mode 1: RS232
Control Scaler & Remote.
50780% Switch to RS232 mode 2, enable far-
end devices to control scaler
RS232 Mode 2:RS232 &
Remote Control Scaler.
50790% Set the HDCP status of HDMI output
socket to Active HDCP Active
50791% Set the HDCP status of HDMI output
socket to On HDCP On
50792% Set the HDCP status of HDMI output
socket to Off HDCP Off
50698% Software update
50617% Reset to factory default
Inquire Commands
50632% Check the output resolution Resolution: xx
50633% Check the picture mode Picture Mode: xx
50793% Check HDCP status
HDCP Off
HDCP On
HDCP Active
50635% Check the image aspect ratio Aspect Ratio: xx
50636% Check the brightness Brightness: xx

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50637% Check the contrast Contrast: xx
50638% Check the saturation Saturation: xx
50639% Check sharpness Sharpness: xx
50640% Check the color temperature Color Temperature: xx
Adjustment Commands
50678% Enable screen output adjusting Enter Output Position Adjust
50679% Disable screen output adjusting Exit Output Position Adjust
50670% Move the image to left Output Position Adjust X xx
50671% Move the image to right Output Position Adjust X xx
50672% Move the image up Output Position Adjust Y xx
50673% Move the image down Output Position Adjust Y xx
50674% Pull left from right side (decrease
image width) Output Width Adjust xx
50675% Stretch right from right side (increase
image width) Output Width Adjust xx
50676% Stretch upwards from bottom side
(decrease image height) Output Height Adjust xx
50677% Stretch downwards from bottom side
(increase image height) Output Height Adjust xx
EDID Commands
50772% EDID pass-through EDID: bypass mode
50773% Set EDID data to 1080P PCM 2.0ch EDID:1080P&PCM 2ch
50774% Set EDID data to 1080P Dolby 5.1 EDID:1080P&5.1ch
50775% Set EDID data to 1080P3D Dolby
5.1 EDID:1080P3d&5.1ch
50776% Set EDID data to 1080i PCM 2.0ch EDID:1080i&PCM 2ch
50777% Set EDID data to 4K*2K PCM 2.0ch EDID:4K&PCM 2ch
50778% Check EDID data
EDID:1080P&PCM 2ch
EDID:1080P&5.1ch
EDID:1080P3d&5.1ch
EDID:4K&PCM 2ch

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50799% Program EDID file, send EDID data
within 10s
Waiting for edid within 10
secs!
Note:
1. Commands with grey background are for VGA sources only.
2. EDID commands are for HDMI sources only.

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5. Specification
Video
Input 1 HDMI, 1 VGA Output 1 HDBaseT
Input
Connector
1 19-pin Type A HDMI
female; 1 15-pin VGA
Output
Connector 1 RJ45
Transmission
Mode HDBaseT
Audio
Input 1 synchronous VGA audio
Input
Connector 1 3.5mm stereo jack
Frequency
Response 20Hz~20KHz
Impedance ＞10Ω SNR >85db@20Hz~20KHz
Control Parts
Control Ports
1 3-pin RS232 socket on front panel
1 3-pin RS232 socket on rear panel (share the ground pole with 12V
OUT)
General
Resolution
VGA: 800 x600, 1024 x 768, 1280 x 800,1280 x 1024, 1440 x
900,1600 x 1200, 1920 x 1080, 1920 x 1200;
HDMI: 4Kx2K, 1080p 3D,
1080P(HD)/1080i/720P/576P/576i/480P/480i
Transmission
Distance
1080P≤60M (PoC)
4Kx2K≤40M (PoC)
Bandwidth 10.2Gbps
HDMI
Standard Support HDMI1.4 and HDCP
Chassis
Dimension Decora style two gang Power Supply DC 12V 2A; 9.6W
Temperature -10 ~ +40℃ Reference
Humidity 10% ~ 90%
Dimension
(W*H*D) 104.5 x 89 x 44 mm Weight 0.29Kg

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6. Panel Drawing
SOURCE /AUTO VG A IN
HDMI IN
VG A
HD MI
AUDIO IN
FIRMWARE
POWE R
RS23 2
Rx
Tx
LINK HDCP
RESET
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2
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OUT
RS232
12V
IN
88.72 mm
46.00 mm
104.22 mm
6
8
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9
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m

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7. Troubleshooting & Maintenance
Problems Causes Solutions
Color losing or no video
signal output in HDMI
display
The connecting cables
may not be connected
correctly or it may be
broken
Check whether the cables
are connected correctly
and in working condition.
No HDMI signal output in
the device while local
HDMI input is in normal
working state
Output image with
snowflake
POWER indicator doesn’t
work or no respond to any
operation
Loose or failed power cord
connection
Ensure the power cord
connection is good
Cannot control the device
by control device (e.g. a
PC) through RS232 port
Wrong RS232
communication
parameters
Make sure the RS232
communication
parameters are correct.
Static becomes stronger
when connecting the
video connectors
bad grounding
Check the grounding and
make sure it is connected
well.
Cannot be controlled
through RS232 port or
front panel buttons
The unit may have already
been broken
Send it to authorized
dealer for repairing.
If your problem persists after following the above troubleshooting steps, seek further
help from authorized dealer or our technical support.