ARTHUR HOLM SHARE STAND ALONE User manual

User manual
AH SHARE STAND ALONE
HDMI signal selection and distribution system

Table of contents
EC REGULATIONS & SECURITY 6
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 7
APPLICATIONS 8
FEATURES 8
BOX CONTENTS 8
INPUT CONNECTORS 9
AH SHARE 11
AHnet RS422 13
AHnet WEB API COMMANDS 15
NETWORK CONFIGURATION 17
PRODUCT WARRANTY 19

Welcome
Thank you for purchasing an ARTHUR HOLM product.
Our product range has been designed for an easy installation and maximum
reliability.
Please, read this installation and operating instructions carefully and keep
them in a safe place for future reference.
We remain at your entire disposal if you have any suggestions that would
help us improve our products.
Henrik Holm
General Manager

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EC Regulations and Security
ATTENTION: Do not disassemble or modify the device in any way.
This symbol warns of the presence of dangerous un-insulated voltages
inside some of the components, of sufficient magnitude to expose people
to risk of electronic shock.
This symbol draws attention to important use and maintenance instructions
in the manual that accompanies the unit.
This symbol indicates that the equipment conforms to the norms
established by the European Community.

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Safety instructions
PLUGS
– Do not dismantle any part of the unit power connector
– Disconnect the power plug from the AC outlet when the unit is not going to
be used for an indefinite period of time
POWER AND EXTENSIONS CORDS
– Use the appropriate power cord with the correct plug type
– Do not overload wall outlets or power cords
– Make sure the total ampere passed through a extension cord does not
exceed the maximum allowed by the cable used
– Do not place anything on the power cord
– Do not locate this product where a person may walk or trip over the cord
Wiring connected to hazardous voltage requires installation by qualified
personnel or the use of ready-made flexible cables.
For your security, your equipment must be connected to an electrical
outlet with grounding connection protection.
The operating electrical outlet must be in an easily accessed place.
ENVIRONMENT
– Install the equipment on an elevated, flat surface
– Install the equipment in a ventilated area
– Avoid exposing the equipment to:
Rain or water
Excessive heat, cold or humidity
Areas exposed to direct sunlight
Dirty areas
Equipment generating strong magnetic fields
– Avoid placing open containers of liquid, near the equipment
– Keep a minimum distance of 30mm in order to have good ventilation
– Never place any sources of flames, such as lighted candles, etc. above the device
– If you are using the device in extreme weather conditions and/or tropical
climates, the equipment should be installed in a room which ensures a
reasonable level of temperature and humidity

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System Description
APPLICATIONS
With the DynamicShare system, users can easily send a local image to all
monitors. The user can select the image to show locally (HDMI1, HDMI2 or
HDMI3 input) and send the signal selected to the HDMI LOOP in order to share
the signal in all monitors.
FEATURES
- Signal inputs HDMI1, HDMI2 and HDMI3. HDCP compliant
- HDMI4 signal output
- AH Share has a HDMI IN and HDMI OUT to share one signal. The AH Share
should be connected with HDMI cables, creating a LOOP using HDMI IN and
HDMI OUT connectors
- Using external control buttons, the user can select the local image to show on
the monitor (HDMI1, HDMI2 or HDMI3) and SHARE a local signal that is showed
on all monitors
BOX CONTENTS
Before the installation of your equipment, please check the contents of the
shipping box, it must contain the following items:
- AH Share
- Power cord
- Power supply 100-240Vac, 50-60Hz. Output 12V
- User Manual

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Input Connectors
LOOP OUT: Connect a HDMI cable to the next HDMI LOOP IN the AH Share
device, in order to create a daisy chain loop installation
LOOP IN: Connect a HDMI cable from the previous HDMI LOOP OUT in the
AH Share device, in order to create a daisy chain loop installation
HDMI-IN-1 input signal
AHnet RJ45 OUT: Use this connector to control other RS422 AHnet
external devices
AHnet RJ45 IN: Use this connector ONLY on the MASTER unit. Send AHnet
commands to the MASTER monitor only, and the master unit will send the
commands, using the HDMI loop installation, to the others units or devices
Ethernet: AH Share system configuration and service. Send AHnet
commands only to the MASTER unit

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Input Connectors
12 DC: Power supply input connector
HDMI-IN-2 input signal
HDMI-IN-3 input signal
HDMI-OUT: Signal output. Connect a HDMI cable to the monitor
SPDIF: Audio embedded output
Maximum length of the HDMI cable: 5 meters
Remote: Connect the external control buttons to control the signal. HDMI
selection

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AH Share
DynamicShare is equivalent to multiple HDMI selectors connected to a
multiple cascade HDMI distribution amplifiers in a daisy chain topology,
allowing the user to display local sources privately, without affecting the
other users in the loop. The control is embedded into the HDMI signal and
is carried along with the video signal.
AH SHARE HDMI LOOP CONNECTION
Maximum HDMI cable length: 5 meters
The HDMI loop daisy chain connection allows sharing a local signal on all
monitors. Two buttons on the external control button box, control the image
to display on the monitor screen.
Each device has three local HDMI input signals. A fourth HDMI input signal
(LOOP IN) is used to receive the active shared signal, connecting the AH
Share installation as showed on the previous picture.

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AH Share
SHARE push button: Press this button to share the local signal. The red
LED light indicates that the AH Share is sending the local image to the
HDMI loop, and all the monitors are displaying the signal. When pressing
this button again, the red LED light goes off and the monitors display the
local signal on screen.
Permanent press the VIEW button during 5 seconds to activate the private
mode (green LED light is on). In private mode, the monitor displays always
the local signal source selected, although a monitor activates the share
option.
VIEW push button: Press this button to
select the local HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-
3, or loop shared input source. Four LED
lights indicate the HDMI local signal
displayed on the monitor:
- LED1: HDMI1 input signal selected
- LED2: HDMI2 input signal selected
- LED3: HDMI3 input signal selected
- LED4: LOOP IN input signal
selected. The monitor shows the
shared signal on the system
NOTE: With the VIEW button, you can
only select the input when a valid signal
is present on the HDMI input.

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AHnet RS422
To send AHnet commands to control the units, use the RS422 AHnet
RJ45 input signal on the MASTER monitor. The MASTER unit assigns an
identification number to remotely control each unit
RS422 COMMANDS
Communication RS422
Connection RJ45
Wiring CAT-5
SPEED & CONFIGURATION
Baud Rate 38400
Data Bits 8
Parity None
Stop Bits 1
WIRING DIAGRAM
1 Data TX +
2 Data TX –
3 Data RX +
4 NC
5 NC
6 Data RX -
7 NC
8 NC
Pins 1 & 2 The units respond
Pins 3 & 6 The units receive instructions
The MASTER unit assigns a RS422 identification address for the rest of the
units (IDshare). Use AH Interface Ethernet, to control the RS422 bus
RJ-45

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AHnet RS422
AHnet PROTOCOL
Using 5 bytes communication:
BYTE 0 START BYTE
BYTE 1 ADDRESS BYTE
BYTE 2 COMMAND BYTE
BYTE 3 VALUE 1
BYTE 4 VALUE2
AHnet COMMANDS FOR DYNAMICSHARE:
COMMAND DESCRIPTION RESPONSE
FA XX 05 00 00 VIEW LOOP IN FB XX 05 00 00
FA XX 05 01 00 VIEW HDMI1 FB XX 05 01 00
FA XX 05 02 00 VIEW HDMI2 FB XX 05 02 00
FA XX 05 03 00 VIEW HDMI3 FB XX 05 03 00
FA XX 05 0B 00 SHARE HDMI1 FB XX 05 0B 00
FA XX 05 0C 00 SHARE HDMI2 FB XX 05 0C 00
FA XX 05 0D 00 SHARE HDMI3 FB XX 05 0D 00
XX Device identification
Example:
Instruction Share local signal HDMI2 on device 2
FA 02 05 0C 00

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AHnet WEB API commands
It is possible to send AHnet control commands, using the network
connection on the MASTER unit. Use a ETHERNET connector on the
MASTER unit, to send HTML AHnet commands to control the monitors
IP factory stand alone device
192.168.0.125
Command structure:
http://<MasterIP>/ahnet/cmd/<AHNet command>
AHnet PROTOCOL
Using 5 bytes communication:
BYTE 0 START BYTE
BYTE 1 ADDRESS BYTE
BYTE 2 COMMAND BYTE
BYTE 3 VALUE 1
BYTE 4 VALUE2

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AHnet WEB API commands
AHnet COMMANDS FOR DYNAMICSHARE:
COMMAND DESCRIPTION RESPONSE
FA XX 05 00 00 VIEW LOOP FB XX 05 00 00
FA XX 05 01 00 VIEW HDMI1 FB XX 05 01 00
FA XX 05 02 00 VIEW HDMI2 FB XX 05 02 00
FA XX 05 03 00 VIEW HDMI3 FB XX 05 03 00
FA XX 05 0B 00 SHARE HDMI1 FB XX 05 0B 00
FA XX 05 0C 00 SHARE HDMI2 FB XX 05 0C 00
FA XX 05 0D 00 SHARE HDMI3 FB XX 05 0D 00
Example:
Instruction Share signal HDMI1 on device 1
http://192.168.0.125/ahnet/cmd/FA/01/05/0B/00

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Network configuration
The factory IP address is 192.168.0.125.
You can change the IP address by using the configuration web page:
1. Connect the unit to your network (ETHERNET connector)
2. Type the IP address device on a web browser
3. Choose “Network Setting” to configure the network
Click on “Save Settings” when you finish the network settings
configuration

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Information on Disposal for users of waste Electrical & Electronic
equipment
This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means
that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with
general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products
to designated collection points, where they will be accepted on a free of
charge basis. Alternatively, in some countries you may be able to return
your products to your local retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent
new product.
Disposing of this product correctly will help to save valuable resources
and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the
environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste
handling. Please contact your local authority for further details of your
nearest designated collection point.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in
accordance with national legislation.
For business users in the European Union
If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact
your dealer or supplier for further information.
Information on disposal in countries outside the European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or
dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

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Product Warranty
Albiral Display Solutions S.L WARRANTY - Valid from January 2016
This warranty covers the original product purchase for a period of 24 months from the
date of purchase.
GENERAL WARRANTY TERMS
A) Parts. During the above mentioned warranty period, the replacement of any electronic
and mechanical parts against any defects in manufacturing. The warranty does not cover
any faulty electronic and/or mechanical components arising from incorrect installation,
unauthorized modification, and inadequate transport or as a result of atmospheric
phenomenon.
B) Labour. Albiral Display Solutions S.L. covers labour costs for replacement of any
defective parts (in accordance to paragraph A) during the period of this warranty.
C) Transport costs.
I) In the case that a manufacturing defect occurs within 30 days after the purchase
date, both freight and insurance will be paid by Albiral Display Solutions, S.L.
Albiral Display Solutions S.L. will not be responsible for the damages caused by
transportation if the customer does not inform in writing when receiving the goods.
II) After 180 days of the purchase date, both freight and insurance costs will be paid
by the customer.
D) Albiral Display Solutions S.L. will not be responsible for the damages caused by
transportation, when this one is paid by the customer.
E) The warranty is not valid if personnel other than the Authorised Service Centre have
handled the product, if the product has been manipulated or warranty seals have been
removed or manipulated.
F) The beneficiary of the warranty will have to return the product in its original packaging
or in an appropriate package that will warrant no damages during transportation.
G) The warranty is not valid if the customer does not include a RMA form and a copy of
the purchasing invoice.
Albiral Display Solutions S.L. recognizes all guaranteed user rights by all legal rules from
its region, and in the absence of them, all established consumer rights by general law
26/84.
Albiral Display Solutions S.L.

Patents
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MU 170180 ES00
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This manual can be modified without previous notice. ENG - November 2016
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