Altimium TP423P-4K User manual

TP423P-4K
4K HDBaseTTM Repeater
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Version: TP423P-4K_2016V1.0
User Manual

Altimium 4K HDBaseTTM Repeater
Preface
Read this user manual carefully before using this product. Pictures shown in this manual
are 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. The
functions described in this version are updated till September 2016. In the constant
effort to improve our product, we reserve the right to make functions or parameters
changes without notice or obligation. Please refer to the dealers for the latest details.
All product function is valid till 2016-9-22.
Trademarks
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 the 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 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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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.

4K HDBaseTTM Repeater
Table of Contents
1. Introduction.................................................................................................................1
1.1 Introduction to 4K HDBaseTTM Repeater...........................................................1
1.2 Features ............................................................................................................1
1.3 Package Contents.............................................................................................1
2. Product Appearance ...................................................................................................2
2.1 Front Panel........................................................................................................2
2.2 Rear Panel.........................................................................................................2
3. System Connection.....................................................................................................4
3.1 Usage Precautions............................................................................................4
3.2 System Diagram................................................................................................4
3.3 Connection Procedure.......................................................................................4
3.4 Application.........................................................................................................5
3.5 Twisted Pair Cable Connection..........................................................................6
4. Operation....................................................................................................................7
4.1 Unit ID setup......................................................................................................7
4.2 RS232 Control...................................................................................................7
4.2.1 RS232 Command Format........................................................................7
4.2.2 Installation/uninstallation of RS232 Control Software..............................8
4.2.3 Basic Settings..........................................................................................9
4.3 EDID Management..........................................................................................10
4.4 HDCP Management.........................................................................................10
5. Specification .............................................................................................................11
6. Panel Drawing ..........................................................................................................12
7. Troubleshooting & Maintenance ...............................................................................13
8. After-sales Service....................................................................................................14

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1. Introduction
1.1 Introduction to 4K HDBaseTTM Repeater
4K HDBaseTTM Repeater is designed to extend the signal transmission distance of
Matrix system and our Extender sets by repeating the HDBaseT signals up to 4K@70m
& 1080p@100m over CAT5e/6/7 cable for each unit. User can connect up to 6 repeaters
for each output by daisy-chain connection. For instance, 4K HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix
Switcher which has 8 HDBT outputs, can connect with up to 48 repeaters in the system.
1.2 Features
Features HDBT input, HDBT output,Audio output and two HDMI outputs.
With two RS232 ports, supports point-to-point, one-to-many and one-to-all RS232
control.
The input & output video resolution can up to 4Kx2K@60Hz 4:2:0.
Supports all-known HDMI audio formats including Dolby TrueHD, DolbyAtmos,
Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD Master Audio.
HDBT ports with distance up to 328ft. (100m) at 1080p and 230ft. (70m) at 4Kx2K
over CAT5e/6/7.
HDCP2.2 compliant.
Supports cascading, at least 6 units can be looped within the same operation
system.
ID PRESET switcher is designed for assigning the Unit ID.
Supports input signal de-embedding.
1.3 Package Contents
1 x 4K HDBaseTTM Repeater
2 x Mounting brackets & 4 x Screws
3 x 3-Pin phoenix connector
1 x Power adapters (12VDC, 2A)
4 x Plastic cushions
1 x User manual
Note : Please confirm if the product and the accessories are all included, if not,
please contact with the dealers.

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2. Product Appearance
2.1 Front Panel
Figure 2-1 Front Panel
No.
Name
Description
①
Power
indicator Illumine red when powered on.
②
HDMI 1
Illumine green when the HDMI 1 signal output normally.
③
HDMI 2
Illumine green when the HDMI 2 signal output normally.
④
ID PRESET DIP switcher to assign the Unit ID (Range: 0~9/A~F).
2.2 Rear Panel
Figure 2-2 Rear Panel
No. Name Description
①
HDBT IN
Connects the HDBT output port of Matrix Switcher or HDBaseT
Transmitter.
HDCP indicator will turn yellow when the HDBaseT input
signal is transmitted with HDCP.
LINK indicator will turn green when the HDBaseTTM
Repeate
r is connected with Matrix Switcher or
Transceiver successfully over CAT5e/6/7.
②
HDMI-1 OUT
Connects with HDMI display.
HDMI 2HDMI 1 ID PRESET
1234
L R
Tx Rx
HDCP LINK
HDBT IN HDMI-1 OUT RS232-1 HDMI-2 OUT RS232-2 AUDIO OUT HDBT OUT DC 12V
Tx Rx
HDCP LINK
12345678

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③
RS232-1
3-Pin phoenix connector for bidirectional RS232 control,
connects with control device (e.g. PC) or the third-party device
(e.g. Projector) needed to be control.
④
HDMI-2 OUT
Connects with HDMI display.
⑤
RS232-2
3-Pin phoenix connector for bidirectional RS232 control,
connects with control device (e.g. PC) or the third-party device
(e.g. Projector) needed to be control.
⑥
AUDIO OUT 3-Pin phoenix connector for de-embedded analog audio output.
⑦
HDBT OUT
Connects the HDBT input port of HDBaseT Receiver or
cascade another 4K HDBaseTTM Repeater.
⑧
DC 12V
Connect with 12VDC, 2Apower adaptor.
Note: Pictures shown on this manual are for reference only.

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3. System Connection
3.1 Usage Precautions
System should be installed in a clean environment and has a prop temperature
and humidity.
All of the power switches, plugs, sockets and power cords should be insulated
and safety.
All devices should be connected before power on.
3.2 System Diagram
Figure 3-1 System Connection Diagram
3.3 Connection Procedure
Step1. Connect HDMI source (such as Blue-ray DVD/PC) to HDM input port of
HDBaseT transmitter with HDMI cable.
Step2. Connect HDBT output port of HDBaseT Transmitter and HDBT input port of
4K HDBaseTTM Repeater with CAT5e/6/7 cable.
Tx Rx
Tx Rx
HDTV
L R
Tx Rx
HDCP LINK
HDBT IN HDMI-1 OUT RS232-1 HDMI-2 OUT RS232-2 AUDIO OUT HDBT OUT D C 12V
Tx Rx
HDCP LINK
L R
Tx Rx
HDCP LINK
HDBT IN HDMI-1 OUT RS232-1 HDMI-2 OUT RS232-2 AUDIO OUT HDBT OUT D C 12V
Tx Rx
HDCP LINK
Laptop
4K HDBaseT Repeater
TM
Cascade up to 6 units
CATx 1080P 100m:
4K 2 70m
× K
CATx 1080P 100m:
4K 2 70m
× K
CATx 1080P 100m:
4K 2 70m
× K
CATx 1080P 100m:
4K 2 70m
× K
Blu-ray DVD
Speaker
Projector Projector
Projector
Devices
HDBaseT Transmitter
HDBaseT Receiver

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Step3. Connect HDBT output port of 4K HDBaseTTM Repeater and HDBT input port
of HDBaseT Receiver or next 4K HDBaseTTM Repeater with CAT5e/6/7 cable.
With the daisy chain connection, user can connect with up to 6 repeaters for each
source output.
Step4. Connect HDMI displayers (such as Projectors/HDTVs) to HDMI output ports
of 4K HDBaseTTM Repeaters and HDBaseT Receiver with HDMI cables.
Step5. Connect audio player (such as speaker) to the audio output port of 4K
HDBaseTTM Repeater.
Step6. With RS232 control, connect the control PC to the RS232 port of HDBaseT
Transmitter, and then connect the devices (such as projectors) which are needed
to be controlled to RS232 ports of 4K HDBaseTTM Repeaters and HDBaseT
Receiver based on the actual need.
Step7. Connect other devices you need to HDBaseT Transmitter, 4K HDBaseTTM
Repeaters, and HDBaseT Receiver.
Step8. Make sure all devices are plugged into a working power source, and then to
turn on for starting.

System Diagram shown in this manual are for reference only, more specific
schemes depend on real devices. For example, the HDBaseT Transmitter can
be 4K HDBaseT Matrix Switcher.
Connect HDBT ports via straight-thru CAT5e/6/7 cable with TIA/EIAT568B
standard terminations at both ends.
3.4 Application
4K HDBaseTTM Repeater has a good application in various occasions, such as
computer realm, monitoring, big screen displaying, meeting room, education and bank &
securities institution etc.

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3.5 Twisted Pair Cable Connection
The twisted pair used in this extender must be a straight-through cable.
TIA/EIA T568A
TIA/EIA T568B
Pin Cable color Pin Cable color
1 green white 1 orange white
2
green
2
orange
3 orange white 3 green white
4 blue 4 blue
5
blue white
5
blue white
6 orange 6 green
7 brown white 7 brown white
8
brown
8
brown
1st
Ground
4--5 1st
Ground
4--5
2nd
Ground
3--6
2nd
Ground
1--2
3rd
Group
1--2 3rd
Group
3--6
4th
Group
7--8
4th
Group
7--8
Note: Cable connectors must be metal one, the shielded layer of cable must be
connected to the connector’s metal shell, to make a better transmission.

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4. Operation
4.1 Unit ID setup
4K HDBaseTTM Repeaters can be cascaded up to six in this system. Through the DIP
switcher “ID PRESET” to set their ID for distinguishing. For example, the Unit ID of the
first 4K HDBaseTTM Repeater is set as 0, and then the second one is set as 1 and so on.
Note: The Unit ID of two or more 4K HDBaseTTM Repeaters can be set as same
value for synchronous control.
4.2 RS232 Control
All devices (such as projectors) which are connected to RS232 ports of 4K HDBaseTTM
Repeaters and HDBaseT Receiver can be controlled by sending RS232 commands via
the control PC. There are three control modes: point-to-point, one-to-many and
one-to-all RS232 control.
4.2.1 RS232 Command Format
①Fixed value.
②The Unit ID of the 4K HDBaseTTM Repeater, X=1~9/A~F
③The RS232 port of 4K HDBaseTTM Repeater, X=1~3:
1: “RS232-1” port
2: “RS232-2” port
3: Both “RS232-1” and “RS232-2” ports
④Hexadecimal characters represents the control command data, and the length of
character is unrestricted. For specific commands, please refer to the user manual
of the devices which are needed to be control.
Note: When the value of “XX” is FF, send the command “F1 AA 1F FF ... ...” to control all
devices which are connected to RS232 ports of 4K HDBaseTTM Repeaters and
HDBaseT Receiver at the same time.

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RS232 Control Mode
Description
Point-to-Point
In this mode, control one of the devices which are connected
to RS232 ports of 4K HDBaseTTM Repeaters.
For example:
F1 AA 1F 32 ... ...
Send this command to control the device which is connected
to the “RS232-2” port of the 4K HDBaseTTM Repeater whose
Unit ID is 3.
One-to-Many
In this mode, control several devices which are connected to
RS232 ports of 4K HDBaseTTM Repeaters.
For example:
F1 AA 1F 01 E3 ... ...
Send this command to control three devices:
01: The “01” represents the device which is connected
to the “RS232-1” port of the 4K HDBaseTTM Repeater
whose Unit ID is 0.
E3: The “E3” represents the two devices which are
connected to both “RS232-1” and “RS232-2” ports of the
4K HDBaseTTM Repeater whose Unit ID is E.
One-to-All
In this mode, control all devices which are connected to
RS232 ports of 4K HDBaseTTM Repeaters and HDBaseT
Receiver at the same time.
For example:
F1 AA 1F FF ... ...
Note: When control the two devices which are connected to both “RS232-1” and
“RS232-2” ports of the 4K HDBaseTTM Repeater, it is normal that the feedback
code may be garbled.
4.2.2 Installation/uninstallation of RS232 Control Software
Installation
Copy the control software file to the control PC connected with HDBaseT
Transmitter.
Uninstallation
Delete all the control software files in corresponding file path.

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4.2.3 Basic Settings
Double-click the software icon to run RS232 Control Software.
Here we take the software CommWatch.exe as example. The icon is showed as below:
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 tick the “Hex Send Mode”, you are able to send command in
Command Sending Area.
Baud rate: support 2400、4800、9600、19200、38400、57600、115200;
Data bit: 8;
Stop bit: 1;
Parity bit: none.
Parameter Configuration area
Monitoring area, indicates if the
command sent works.
Command Sending area

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4.3 EDID Management
An essential part of operation is the EDID table, which is transmitted to the source from
the HDBaseT Transmitter input.
The 4K HDBaseTTM Repeater features advanced built-in EDID management function,
and it should follow the below rules:
1. When the “HDMI-1 OUT”, “HDMI-2 OUT” and “HDBT OUT” ports are connected
with devices, the input source device will firstly read the EDID from the HDBT
output device (such as HDTV) which is connected to the HDMI output port of
HDBaseT Receiver. If disconnecting the HDBT output device, the EDID data don’t
need to be read again. If changing the HDBT output device, the EDID data will be
read again from the new device.
2. When the “HDMI-1 OUT”, “HDMI-2 OUT” ports are connected with devices, but the
“HDBT OUT” port aren’t connected with any device, the input source device will
firstly read the EDID from the HDMI-1 output device of the last repeater (such as
HDTV). If disconnecting the HDMI-1 output device, the EDID data don’t need to be
read again.
Note: The input source will re-read the EDID date according the above rules when
the system is powered down and reset.
4.4 HDCP Management
The 4K HDBaseTTM Repeater offers advanced HDCP management to allow greater
compatibility with other devices. The output will always be encrypted or unencrypted,
following the status of the source content. If the content is encrypted, the output of the
HDBaseT receiver will be encrypted; if the content is unencrypted, the output of the
HDBaseT receiver will be unencrypted.
The 4K HDBaseTTM Repeater HDCP2.2 compliant and backward compatible to the
down-level version.

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5. Specification
Input & Output
Input Port HDBT IN
Input Connector
One (1) RJ45 Receptacle
Input Video Signal The max resolution is up to 4Kx2K/60Hz 4:2:0,
compatible with HDCP2.2
Output Port
HDMI-1 OUT; HDMI-2-OUT; HDBT OUT; AUDIO OUT
Output Connector
Two (2) HDMI Type A Receptacle;
One (1) RJ45 Receptacle;
One (1) 3-Pin phoenix connector
Output Video Signal The max resolution is up to 4Kx2K/60Hz 4:2:0,
compatible with HDCP1.4
Embedded Audio Signal
Supports PCM/Dobly/DTS
Output Analog Audio Signal
Supports PCM
Analog Audio Frequency
Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±3 dB
Transmission Mode
HDBaseT
Control Part
RS232 Control Ports RS232-1; RS232-2
RS232 Connector Two (2) 3-Pin phoenix connector
Baud Rate 9600
General
Power Supply
Input: 100VAC~240VAC, 50/60Hz
Output: 12VDC, 2A
Maximum Power
Consumption
14W
Work Temperature
-10 ~ +55
℃
Humidity
10% ~ 90%
Dimension (W*H*D)
200mm x 25mm x 100mm
Net Weight
357g
Note: All nominal levels are at ±10%.

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6. Panel Drawing
4K HDBaseT Repeater
TM
L RTx Rx
HDCP LINK
HDBT IN HDMI-1 OUT RS232-1 HDMI-2 OUT RS232-2 AUDIO OUT HDBTOUT DC 12V
Tx Rx
HDCP LINK
HDM I 2HDM I 1 ID PRESET
200 mm
25 mm
100 mm
105 mm
9 mm

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7. Troubleshooting & Maintenance
Problems
Causes
Solutions
Output images
in display
show with ghost
Incorrect setting on the
display Check the display’s setting
A cable of bad quality
Try another high quality
connection cable
No output image
No signal at
the input /
output end
Check with oscilloscope or
multimeter if there is any
signal at the input / output
end.
Fail or loose connection Make sure the 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.
T
he device has already
been broken Send it to authorized dealer for repairing.
S
tatic becomes stronger
when connecting the video
connectors Bad grounding C
heck the grounding and
make sure it is connected
well.
If your problem persists after following the above troubleshooting steps, seek further
help from authorized dealer or our technical support.

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8. After-sales Service
If there appear some problems when running the Scaler Switcher, please check and
deal with the problems referring to this user manual. Any transport costs are borne by
the users during the warranty.
1) Product Limited Warranty: We warrants that its products will be free from defects
in materials and workmanship for three years, which starts from the first day you
buy this product (The purchase invoice shall prevail).
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:
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 our specifications
No certificate or invoice as the proof of warranty.
The product model showed on the warranty card does not match with the
model of the product for repairing or had been altered.
Damage caused by force majeure.
Servicing not authorized.
Any other causes which does not relate to a product defect
Delivery, installation or labor charges for installation or setup of the product
3) Technical Support: Email to our after-sales department or make a call, please
inform us the following information about your cases.
Product version and name.
Detailed failure situations.
The formation of the cases.
Remarks: For any questions or problems, please try to get help from your local
distributor.

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