Altimium TP70WPBH-EU User manual

TP70WPBH-EU
3x1 Wallplate Transmitter Switcher with
HDMI and VGA
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Version: TP70WPBH-EU_2019V1.0
User Manual

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Preface
Read this user manual carefully before using the product. Pictures shown in this
manual are for reference only. Different models and specifications are subject to real
product.
This manual is only for operation instruction, please contact the local distributor for
maintenance assistance. The functions described in this version were updated till May,
2019. In the constant effort to improve the product, we reserve the right to make
functions or parameters changes without notice or obligation. Please refer to the
dealers for the latest details.
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 Adigital 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 ensure the best performance 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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Table of Contents
1. Product Introduction....................................................................................................1
1.1 Features ............................................................................................................1
1.2 Package List......................................................................................................2
2. Specification ...............................................................................................................3
3. Panel Description........................................................................................................4
3.1 Front Panel........................................................................................................4
3.2 Rear Panel.........................................................................................................5
3.3 Side Panel.........................................................................................................6
4. System Connection.....................................................................................................7
5. Button Control.............................................................................................................8
5.1 Source Switching...............................................................................................8
5.2 Display Control..................................................................................................8
6. RS232 Control............................................................................................................9
6.1 RS232 Connection ............................................................................................9
6.2 RS232 Control Software..................................................................................10
6.3 RS232 Command............................................................................................11
6.3.1 Device Control.......................................................................................11
6.3.2 Source Switching...................................................................................11
6.3.3 Output Resolution..................................................................................11
6.3.4 VGAAudio Control.................................................................................12
6.3.5 Baud Rate Setting .................................................................................12
6.3.6 EDID Management................................................................................12
6.3.7 CEC Control ..........................................................................................13
6.3.8 Button User-defined...............................................................................14
7. Panel Drawing ..........................................................................................................15
8. Troubleshooting & Maintenance ...............................................................................16
9. Customer Service .....................................................................................................17

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1. Product Introduction
Thanks for choosing the TP70WPBH-EU 3x1 Wallplate Transmitter Switcher, which is
designed to switch and extend HDMI or VGA input signal to far-end display device, and
the transmission distance is up to 131ft/40m at 4K and 229ft/70m at 1080P video by
using a single CATx cable.
The switcher features two HDMI and one VGA inputs, it can be selected by the
SOURCE AUTO button on the front panel. The switcher supports CEC. The DISPLAY
ON/OFF button on front panel is used to control the far-end display device, and it can
be programmed by RS232 command to ensure the compatibility with various display
devices. Moreover, 12V-48V PoC allows the switcher can be powered from the
compatible HDBaseT receiver.
1.1 Features
Supports HDMI signal up to 4K@60Hz 4:2:0, VGA signal up to 1920x1200@60
Hz.
HDMI 1.4 standard and HDCP 2.2 compliant. Ensures display of content-
protected media and interoperability with other HDCP compliant devices.
Provides an external auxiliary audio input for VGA video.
Supports VGA video resolution up-scaling, the VGAinput video can be
automatically upgraded to the default 1080P output.
Active input automatic detective.
Extending HDMI signal 4K@60Hz up to 131ft/40m and 1080P@60Hz up to
229ft/70m.
Supports RS232 pass-through with HDBaseT connection and local control.
Supports IR pass-through to extend IR signal to control display device.
The DISPLAY ON/OFF button can be programmed by RS232 command.
The HDBT port supports 12V-48V PoC input and compatible with 48V PoH, the
switcher can be powered from the compatible HDBaseT receiver by the CATx
cable, and it also supports 12V-24V PoC output.
Firmware upgrade by Micro-USB port.

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1.2 Package List
1x TP70WPBH-EU
1x 2-pin Terminal Block
2x 3-pin Terminal Blocks
1x Power Adapter (24V 1.25A)
1x User Manual
Note: Please contact your distributor immediately if any damage or defect in the
components is found.

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2. Specification
Input
Input
(2) HDMI, (1) VGA, (1) Audio
Input Connector
(2) Female type A HDMI, (1) Female VGA (15-pin),
(1) 3.5mm mini jack
HDMI Input Resolution
Up to 4K/UHD@60Hz 4:2:0
VGA Input Resolution
Up to 1920x1200@60 Hz
Audio Input Impedance
>10KΩ
Frequency Response
20Hz~20KHz
SNR
>85db@20Hz~20KHz
Output
Output
(1) HDBT OUT
Output Connector
(1) RJ45
HDBT Output Resolution
Up to 4K/UHD@60Hz 4:2:0
Control
Control Ports
(1) IR, (1) FIRMWARE, (1) RS232, (1) IR IN
Control Connector
(1) Built-in IR sensor, (1) Micro-USB,
(2) 3-pin terminal block
General
Bandwidth
10.2Gbps
Transmission Mode
HDBaseT
HDMI Version
1.4
HDCP Version
1.4 and 2.2
Transmission Distance
4K@60Hz≤40M, 1080P@60Hz≤70M
External Power Supply
Input:100V~240V AC; Output: 24VDC 1.25A
Power Consumption
5W max. (408TV only –add extra for HDBaseT
receiver)
Operation Temperature
-10 ~ +40℃
Storage Temperature
-15 ~ +55℃
Relative Humidity
10% ~ 90%
Dimension (W*H*D)
151mm x 80mm x 39mm
Net Weight
245g
Note: The TP70WPBH-EU also can be powered from the HDBaseT receiver which
supports 48V PoH. The CAT6A cable is recommended when the TPUH412R HDBaseT
receiver is chosen to be used with the TP70WPBH-EU wallplate transmitter switcher.

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3. Panel Description
3.1 Front Panel
①IR: Built-in IR sensor to receive IR signal from IR remote to control display.
②HDMI IN 1: Type-A HDMI port to connect HDMI source.
③HDMI IN 2: Type-A HDMI port to connect HDMI source.
④VGA IN: Female 15-pin VGA port to connect VGA source.
⑤Audio IN: 3.5mm mini jack to connect an audio source for VGA.
⑥SOURCE AUTO:
Press the backlit button to select the next input source.
Press and hold the button at least 3 seconds to enable auto switching mode.
For more details, please refer to the 5.1 Source Switching on the page 8.
⑦Input LED:
V: The LED illuminates green to indicate the VGA input is selected.
H 1: The LED illuminates green to indicate the HDMI 1 input is selected.
H 2: The LED illuminates green to indicate the HDMI 2 input is selected.
⑧DISPLAY ON/OFF: Turn the display ON or OFF via CEC or RS232 (Programming
required). For more details, please refer to the 5.2 Display Control on the page 8.
⑨LINK LED: The LED illuminates green to indicate a valid data link with the
HDBaseT receiver.
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3.2 Rear Panel
①HDBT (POC): RJ45 HDBaseT output port to connect to the HDBT IN port of the
receiver by a CATx cable. It supports 12V-48V PoC to enable the switcher can be
powered from a compatible receiver.
②RS232: Either 3-pin terminal block to connect a control device (such as PC) to
send the RS232 command to control this unit, or to connect a third party device
which needs to be controlled by RS232 pass-through. For more details, please
refer to the 6. RS232 Control on the page 9.
③DC IN: Power port to connect 24V DC power adapter.
④IR IN: 3-pin terminal block to connect an IR receiver.
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3.3 Side Panel
①FIRMWARE: Micro-USB port for firmware upgrade.
FIRMWARE
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4. System Connection
Usage Precautions:
Make sure all components and accessories included before installation.
System should be installed in a clean environment with proper temperature and
humidity.
All of the power switches, plugs, sockets, and power cords should be insulated and
safe.
All devices should be connected before power on.
The following diagram illustrates typical input and output connection that can be utilized
with the switcher:
Note: We recommend CATx cabling with alien crosstalk prevention technology to
ensure the performance of HDBaseT link.
RXTX
Projector
Laptop Blu-ray
Projector Screen
PoC
Power In
PC HDMI:
HDBaseT:
Audio:
Power:
VGA:
RS232:
Receiver
Remote

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5. Button Control
5.1 Source Switching
1) Press the SOURCE AUTO button to switch to next source device, and then the
corresponding input LED will turn green.
2) Press and hold the SOURCE AUTO button at least 3 seconds to enable auto
switching mode, and it abides by the following principles:
New Input
Once detecting a new input signal, the switcher will automatically switch to this new
signal, and the far-end display device will receive command to be switched on. If
source input is not detected, the far-end display device will automatically turn off
within two minutes.
Source Removed
When an active source is removed, the switcher will switch to the first available
active input starting at HDMI IN 1.
Reboot
The switcher can save the last configuration before losing power. If the last
switching mode is auto switching, the switcher will automatically enter auto
switching mode once rebooted, then detect all inputs and memorize their
connection status for future rebooting using. If the last selected input source is still
available, the switcher will switch to this input. If not, it will switch to the first
available active input source starting at HDMI IN 1.
Exit auto switching mode
Press and hold the SOURCE (AUTO) button for 3 seconds again to exit the auto
mode, and the input source will not be changed.
5.2 Display Control
1) Press the DISPLAY ON/OFF button to turn on/off the display.
2) If the incompatible display device needs to be used with this switcher, the DISPLAY
ON/OFF button can be programed by RS232 command. For more details, please
refer to the 6.3.8 Button User-defined on the page 14.

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6. RS232 Control
6.1 RS232 Connection
According the RS232 control mode, there are two types of RS232 connection can be
selected.
①When only control the local switcher, connect a control device (e.g. PC) to the
RS232 port of the switcher, the connection diagram shown as below:
②When control the far-end third party device from local control device (e.g. PC),
connect the PC to the RS232 port of the switcher, and then connect the third party
device (e.g. projector) to the RS232 port of receiver. The connection diagram shown
as below:
PC
RXTX
Projector
PoC
Power In
Receiver
PC

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6.2 RS232 Control Software
Installation: Copy the control software file to the control PC.
Uninstallation: Delete all the control software files in corresponding file path.
Basic Settings:
Connect TP70WPBH-EU 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 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 you are able to send command in command sending area.
Parameter configuration area
Monitoring area, show the commands
and its feedback information.
Command sending area

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6.3 RS232 Command
Communication protocol: RS232 Communication Protocol
Baud rate: 9600 Data bit: 8 Stop bit: 1 Parity bit: none
6.3.1 Device Control
Command
Function
Feedback Example
50617%
Restore factory default.
FACTORY RESET
50698%
Software upgrade.
SOFTWARE UPDATE
50699%
Get firmware version.
VERSION Vx.x.x
50740%
Disable DISPLAY ON/OFF button.
DISABLE DISPLAY ON/OFF
KEY
50741%
Enable DISPLAY ON/OFF button.
ENABLE DISPLEY ON/OFF
KEY
6.3.2 Source Switching
Command
Function
Feedback Example
50701%
Switch to HDMI 1.
SWITCH TO HDMI1
50702%
Switch to HDMI 2.
SWITCH TO HDMI2
50704%
Switch to VGA.
SWITCH TO VGA
50710%
Enable auto switching mode.
AUTO SWITCHING
50711%
Enable manual switching mode.
MANUAL SWITCHING
50712%
Get the Source Switching mode.
AUTO SWITCHING
MANUAL SWITCHING
6.3.3 Output Resolution
The switcher also supports VGAscaling output to the HDBaseT port, which can be set
using one of the following commands. Always be sure that the display device is able to
display the chosen resolution to ensure that an image can be displayed.
Command
Output Resolution
Feedback Example
50714%
Auto adjust VGA Input.
Enable VGA AUTO ADJUST
50715%
1024x768@60Hz.
RESOLUTION: 1024x768 60Hz
50716%
1280x720 @50Hz.
RESOLUTION: 1280x720 50Hz
50717%
1280x720 @60Hz.
RESOLUTION: 1280x720 60Hz
50718%
1360x768 @60Hz.
RESOLUTION: 1360x768 60Hz
50719%
1600x1200 @60Hz.
RESOLUTION: 1600x1200 60Hz

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50720%
1920x1080 @50Hz.
RESOLUTION: 1920x1080 50Hz
50721%
1920x1080 @60Hz.
RESOLUTION: 1920x1080 60Hz
50722%
1920x1200 @60Hz.
RESOLUTION: 1920x1200 60Hz
50723%
3840x2160@30Hz.
RESOLUTION: 3840x2160 30Hz
6.3.4 VGA Audio Control
Command
Function
Feedback Example
50726%
Mute VGA Audio Input.
VGA MUTEON
50727%
Unmute VGA Audio Input.
VGA MUTEOFF
50728%
Get VGA audio mute status.
VGA MUTEON
VGA MUTEOFF
6.3.5 Baud Rate Setting
The switcher also provide the following baud rate options for the RS232 control port.
Command
Baud Rate
Feedback Example
50742%
2400.
SET BAUDRATE 2400
50743%
4800.
SET BAUDRATE 4800
50744%
9600.
SET BAUDRATE 9600
50745%
19200.
SET BAUDRATE 19200
50746%
38400.
SET BAUDRATE 38400
50747%
57600.
SET BAUDRATE 57600
50748%
115200.
SET BAUDRATE 115200
6.3.6 EDID Management
The input resolution (EDID setting) can be set using RS232 commands to one of the
options given in the following table.
Command
EDID
Feedback Example
50768%
1920x1200@60Hz PCM 2CH.
EDID:1920x1200@60, 2CH
50769%
1360x768@60Hz PCM 2CH.
EDID:1360x768@60
50770%
1080P 2D PCM 2CH.
EDID:1080P, 2D 2CH
50771%
4K@30Hz 2D PCM 2CH.
EDID:4K30, 2D 2CH
50772%
1280x720@60Hz DVI.
EDID:1280x720@60, DVI
50773%
1920x1080@60Hz DVI.
EDID:1920x1080@60, DVI
50774%
1280x720@60Hz PCM 2CH.
EDID:1280x720@60
50775%
1280x800@60Hz PCM 2CH.
EDID:1280x800@60
50776%
Get the TV EDID.
GET TV EDID
50777%
Select default EDID.
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50781%
Enable EDID user-defined mode.
Uploading the user-defined EDID
file by Micro-USB port within 10
seconds.
EDID: USER USB UPGRADE
50782%
Invoke the user-defined EDID.
EDID: USER
50783%
EDID bypass.
EDID: BYPASS
50784%
Get the current EDID.
EDID:1920x1200@60, 2CH
EDID:1360x768@60
EDID:1080P, 2D 2CH
EDID:4K30, 2D 2CH
EDID:1280x720@60, DVI
EDID:1920x1080@60, DVI
EDID:1280x720@60
EDID:1280x800@60
EDID:INITIAL
EDID: USER
EDID: BYPASS
6.3.7 CEC Control
The switcher also supports sending of a few common CEC commands using RS232
command code. Specific CEC command can also be sent from the switcher. The
RS232 commands are as given in the following table. Please note that only CEC
enabled devices that have the specified logical address will respond to CEC
commands.
Command
Function
Feedback Example
50733%
Display on.
CEC DISPLAY ON
50734%
Display off.
CEC DISPLAY OFF
CEC
<xx:xx:xx...
.>
Send CEC command “xx:xx:xx…”
to control display device.
CEC <xx:xx:xx…>

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6.3.8 Button User-defined
Press the DISPLAY ON/OFF button can turn on/off the display. If the incompatible
display device needs to be used, the DISPLAY ON/OFF button can be defined to send
control characters by following the below command format.
Command
Format
Function
Command Example
/+kb: xxxx
k=0, Set the DISPLAY ON
k=1, Set the DISPLAY OFF
xxxx: ASCII characters
b=0, Baud rate is 2400
b=1, Baud rate is 4800
b=2, Baud rate is 9600
b=3, Baud rate is 19200
b=4, Baud rate is 38400
b=5, Baud rate is 57600
b=6, Baud rate is 115200
/+02:abc123
Set the DISPLAY ON to send
the ASCII characters abc123.
/-kb:xx xx
xx xx
k=0, Set the DISPLAY ON
k=1, Set the DISPLAY OFF
xx xx xx xx: HEX characters
b=0, Baud rate is 2400
b=1, Baud rate is 4800
b=2, Baud rate is 9600
b=3, Baud rate is 19200
b=4, Baud rate is 38400
b=5, Baud rate is 57600
b=6, Baud rate is 115200
/-12:30 31 32 33
Set the DISPLAY OFF to send
the HEX characters 30 31 32 33.
/x0:xxx
Set the booking shutdown time to
xxx.
SET TIME TO xxx MINUTES
TO TURN OFF THE DISPLAY IF
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7. Panel Drawing
151.00 mm
80.00 mm
70.00 mm
60.00 mm
lower level
26.2mm
39.1mm
108.60 mm
48.80 mm
3.00 mm
39.10 mm
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8. Troubleshooting & Maintenance
Problems
Potential 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 white
noise.
POWER indicator doesn’t
work or no respond to any
operation.
Loose or failed power
cord connection.
Ensure the power cord
connection is good.
Note: If your problem still remaining after following the above troubleshooting steps,
please contact your local dealer or distributor for further assistance.