Atlona AT-UHD-CAT-4 User manual

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CAT-4 Package Contents CAT-8 Package Contents
AT-UHD-CAT-4 / AT-UHD-CAT-8 Installation Guide
Please check http://www.atlona.com/product/AT-UHD-CAT-4
and http://www.atlona.com/product/AT-UHD-CAT-8 for the
most recent firmware update or manual.
4K/UHD 4/8-Output HDMI to HDBaseT
Distribution Amplifiers
The Atlona AT-UHD-CAT-4 is a 4K/UHD HDMI to HDBaseT™ distribution amplifier featuring pass-
through HDMI input connections, four HDBaseT outputs and display control capability. The Atlona
AT-UHD-CAT-8 has the same capabilities, but adds an additional four HDBaseT outputs and RS-
232/IR connectors. Each output transmits AV and control signals up to 230 ft. (70 m) @ 1080p
and 130 ft. (40 m) @ 4K/UHD. Features include 4K/UHD @ 60 Hz with 4:2:0 chroma subsampling,
HDCP 2.2 compliance, EDID management, and PoE for remote receiver powering. A wide variety of
consumer and commercial displays may be controlled by the AT-UHD-CAT-4 / AT-UHD-CAT-8 using
CEC. Designed for commercial or residential distribution applications, both the AT-UHD-CAT-4 /
AT-UHD-CAT-8 are control system-friendly and integrate with any TCP/IP, RS-232, or IR control
system. Both units feature a 1U, full-rack width enclosure with external, international power
supply.
• 1 x AT-UHD-CAT-4
• 5 x Female captive screw connectors
5 pin: RS-232 and IR
• 1 x Short rack ear
• 1 x Long rack ear
• 2 x Mounting plates
• 1 x Rubber feet
• 1 x 48V/3.125A DC power supply adaptor
• 1 x Installation Guide
• 1 x AT-UHD-CAT-8
• 9 x Female captive screw connectors
5 pin: RS-232 and IR
• 1 x Pair rack ears
• 1 x Rubber feet
• 1 x 48V/3.125A DC power supply adaptor
• 1 x Installation Guide

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DC 48V
HDMI
MASTER
LAN
41 2 3
EDID
LEARN
INT
POWER
AT-UHD-CAT-4
IN
HDMI
OUT
HDBaseT LOCK
RS-232 RS-232 RS-232 RS-232IR
123 4
1OUTIN 23 4
FW
RX RXTX RX TX RX TX RX TXTX
HDBaseT OUT
IR
RXTX
IR
RXTX
IR
RXTX
RS-232 IR
RX RXTX TX
DC 48V
HDMI
MASTER
LAN
41 2 3
EDID
LEARN
INT
POWER
AT-UHD-CAT-4
IN
HDMI
OUT
HDBaseT LOCK
RS-232 RS-232 RS-232 RS-232IR
123 4
1OUTIN 23 4
FW
RX RXTX RX TX RX TX RX TXTX
HDBaseT OUT
IR
RXTX
IR
RXTX
IR
RXTX
RS-232 IR
RX RXTX TX
CAT-4 Panel Description
Front Panel
1. HDMI LED - Illuminates when receiving/transmitting signals
2. HDBaseT LEDs - Illuminates when connected to a compatible PoE receiver
3. LOCK LED - Illuminates when buttons are locked
4. Power button - Switch the unit or a display on/off.
Note: Function is dependent upon what is selected via RS-232 or webGUI. Default is unit on/off.
5. EDID
LEDs - Lights up to indicate what EDID mode the unit is in
Button - Switches between internal and learned EDID modes
Back Panel
1. LAN port - Connect to network router for control
2. Master control - Connect to PC or control system for unit control
3. RS-232 / IR control ports - Connect to PC or control system for zone control
4. FW port - Connect to a PC for firmware updating
5. HDMI ports - Connect HDMI source and display to these ports
6. HDBaseT OUT ports - Connect HDBaseT PoE receivers to this port (e.g. AT-UHD-EX-70C-RX, etc)
Note: Compatible PoE receivers do not need power
7. DC 48V port - Connect included 48V power supply to this port
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1
2
2
3
3
4
4
5
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MASTER
RS-232 IR
RX RXTX TX
RS-232 IR
RX RX
TX TX
RS-232 IR
RX RXTX TX
RS-232 IR
RX RXTX TX
RS-232 IR
RX RXTX TX
RS-232 IR
RX RX
TX TX
RS-232 IR
RX RXTX TX
RS-232 IR
RX RXTX TX
RS-232 IR
RX RXTX TX
DC 48V IN
IN OUT
HDMILAN
14
HDBaseT OUT
2 3 5 86 7
41 2 3IN OUT
EDID
LEARNINT
POWER
AT-UHD-CAT-8
HDMI OUTPUT
85 6 7
LOCK
FW
MASTER
RS-232 IR
RX RXTX TX
RS-232 IR
RX RX
TX TX
RS-232 IR
RX RXTX TX
RS-232 IR
RX RXTX TX
RS-232 IR
RX RXTX TX
RS-232 IR
RX RX
TX TX
RS-232 IR
RX RXTX TX
RS-232 IR
RX RXTX TX
RS-232 IR
RX RXTX TX
DC 48V IN
IN OUT
HDMILAN
14
HDBaseT OUT
2 3 586 7
41 2 3IN OUT
EDID
LEARNINT
POWER
AT-UHD-CAT-8
HDMI OUTPUT
85 6 7
LOCK
FW
CAT-8 Panel Description
Front Panel
1. HDMI LED - Illuminates when receiving/transmitting signals
2. HDBaseT LEDs - Illuminates when connected to a compatible PoE receiver
3. LOCK LED - Illuminates when buttons are locked
4. Power button - Switch the unit or a display on/off.
Note: Function is dependent upon what is selected via RS-232 or webGUI. Default is unit on/off.
5. EDID
LEDs - Lights up to indicate what EDID mode the unit is in
Button - Switches between internal and learned EDID modes
Back Panel
1. Master control - Connect to PC or control system for unit control
2. RS-232 / IR control ports - Connect to PC or control system for zone control
3. FW port - Connect to a PC for firmware updating
4. LAN port - Connect to network router for control
5. HDMI ports - Connect HDMI source and display to these ports
6. HDBaseT OUT ports - Connect HDBaseT PoE receivers to this port (e.g. AT-UHD-EX-70C-RX, etc)
Note: Compatible PoE receivers do not need power
7. DC 48V port - Connect included 48V power supply to this port
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4
2
1
3
2
4
3
5
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Mounting (CAT-4 only)
Mounting (CAT-8 only)
Rack Ear x 1
Rack Ear x 1
Mounting Plate x 2
The UHD-CAT-4 can be mounted in three ways: as a single unit in a rack, with a second unit in a
rack, or against a wall/table using the mounting plates.
Single unit mounting will use the long rack ear and short rack ear to affix the unit to the rack.
Two unit mounting will use two short rack ears (the second will be in the box with the second unit) and two
mountings plates to affix the two units together inside the rack.
Wall/table mounting will use both mounting plates to affix the unit to a table or wall.
Oval holes on
the rack ears will
always be attached
to the rack.
Circular holes
will always be
attached to
the unit.
Larger oval
hole will be
attached to
the wall/table.
RS-232
Connection
RS-232 is often connected through a DB 9-pin to captive screw
connector. The pins will have functions associated with them,
some will be unassigned.
Note: Typical DB9 connectors use pin 2 for TX, pin 3 for RX, and pin
5 for ground. On some devices functions of pins 2 and 3 are
reversed.
54 3 2
9 8 7 6
1
RS-232 pin out will be determined by the RS-
232 cable and will connect as Rx (receiver), Tx
(transmitter), and (ground). (See picture 1)
Wire color will
differ by cable
manufacturer.
1
RS-232
RX TX
Rack Ear x 2
Circular holes
will always be
attached to
the unit.

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Set Up
To set up the RS-232 hyperterminal (if not using 3rd party software) use the following steps:
1. Connect the UHD-CAT-4 / UHD-CAT-8 to a PC using a 3 pin to USB cable
2. Go to the Device Manager folder (see picture A)
3. Find the UHD-CAT-4 / UHD-CAT-8 COM port and right click with a mouse and select properties
(see picture B)
Note: If unsure which COM port is used by the UHD-CAT-4 / UHD-CAT-8, unplug the cable and plug it back
in. It will disappear and reappear on the COM port list.
4. Under the properties menu select the port settings tab and update the menu to the default
settings of: Bits Per Second: 115200, Data Bits: 8, Parity: None, Stop Bits: 1 and Flow
Control: None. (see picture C)
Set up is done and any hyperterminal program may be used to control the UHD-CAT-4 or UHD-CAT-8.
ABC
IR
System IR is typically used to connect to control system processors. This input is used to control the
UHD-CAT-4 and UHD-CAT-8.
Note: The IR receiver is optional for the UHD-CAT-4 / UHD-CAT-8. The compatible IR receiver (AT-IR-CS-RX) can be
purchased through atlona.com.
The wires of the emitter (TX) and receiver (RX) have been marked to differentiate the pin outs.
The included IR emitter has two wires: TX and ground. Signal (TX) will have a solid line and ground
will be blank.
Signal (TX)
Ground ( )

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A login screen will appear (this is the same log in for admin and general users). For the first log in (and future
admin changes) the username is “root” and password is “Atlona”.
Note: Only the admin password can be changed. The username will always remain “root”.
TCP/IP
TCP/IP webGUI
Atlona has created an easy to use webGUI for initial setup and later changes to the configuration
of the UHD-CAT-4 / UHD-CAT-8.
To begin, connect the LAN port of the UHD-CAT-4 / UHD-CAT-8 to your network. Type the IP
address of the UHD-CAT-4 / UHD-CAT-8 into the web browser of a PC connected to the same
network (as seen below).
To find the switcher IP: Use the RS-232 command “IPCFG”.
Important: If any stability issues are experienced, disable any anti-virus or firewall that may interfere with
network communication to the switcher. Once set up is done and the switcher GUI is no
longer being used, the firewall and anti-virus can be re-enabled.
For convenience, the UHD-CAT-4 / UHD-CAT-8 comes with DHCP on. This enables the UHD-CAT to
be connected to a network without the concern of conflicting IP addresses. If your network does
not support DHCP, this feature may be turned off and the IP address set using
RS-232 commands or the webGUI.
Note: Press and hold the Power button on the front panel to switch between static and DHCP IP address. Two button
flashes means the unit is in static mode and four button flashes means the unit is DHCP. Static IP configuration
will be: 192.168.1.254 - 255.255.255.0.
Note: If your system is controlled using IP, it is strongly recommended that you disable DHCP and select an unused IP
address so that your system controller doesn’t lose contact with the switcher.

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MASTER
RS-232 IR
RX RXTX TX
RS-232 IR
RX RX
TX TX
RS-232 IR
RX RXTX TX
RS-232 IR
RX RXTX TX
RS-232 IR
RX RXTX TX
RS-232 IR
RX RX
TX TX
RS-232 IR
RX RXTX TX
RS-232 IR
RX RXTX TX
RS-232 IR
RX RXTX TX
DC 48V IN
IN OUT
HDMILAN
14
HDBaseT OUT
2 3 586 7
41 2 3IN OUT
EDID
LEARNINT
POWER
AT-UHD-CAT-8
HDMI OUTPUT
85 6 7
LOCK
FW
Control Drivers
CAT-4 / CAT-8 Updating
Visit the Control Drivers tab at http://www.atlona.com/product/AT-UHD-CAT-4/ or http://www.
atlona.com/product/AT-UHD-CAT-8 to download the control drivers.
Visit the Firmware Update tab at http://www.atlona.com/product/AT-UHD-CAT-4/ or http://www.
atlona.com/product/AT-UHD-CAT-8 to download the current updates and instructions.
Note: Atlona is constantly improving and updating features and stability. It is recommended that you check to make
sure you are on the most current firmware before installation, especially when using a control system.
Connection Diagram (UHD-CAT-8)
FW LINK
POWER
AT-UHD-EX-100CE-RX
RS-232
RXTX
IR IN
PS
IR OUT
S
HDBaseT IN
ETHERNET
HDMI OUT
FW LINK
POWER
AT-UHD-EX-100CE-RX
RS-232
RXTX
IR IN
PS
IR OUT
S
HDBaseT IN
ETHERNET
HDMI OUT
FW LINK
POWER
AT-UHD-EX-100CE-RX
RS-232
RXTX
IR IN
PS
IR OUT
S
HDBaseT IN
ETHERNET
HDMI OUT
FW LINK
POWER
AT-UHD-EX-100CE-RX
RS-232
RXTX
IR IN
PS
IR OUT
S
HDBaseT IN
ETHERNET
HDMI OUT
NO
NC
COM
NO
NC
COM
NO
NC
COM
NO
NC
COM
GND
SIG
+12V
GND
SIG
+12V
GND
SIG
+12V
GND
SIG
+12V
1 2 3 4
RELAYS
WIFI 2
ZIGBEE 12V DC
IR OUT
IDFACTORY
RESTORE
SERIAL1
SERIAL2
HDMI COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT ETHERNET CONTACTS
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN
WIFI 1 eSATADIGITAL
COAX OUT
1
2
3
4
5
6
L
R
AT-UHD-CAT-8
Control System
Blu-ray Player
Display 1
Display 2
Display 3
Display 4
AT-UHD-EX-100CE-RX
AT-UHD-EX-100CE-RX
AT-UHD-EX-100CE-RX
AT-UHD-EX-100CE-RX Video
Control
Video
Control
Video
Video
Control Control Control Control Control
HDBaseT
HDBaseT
HDBaseT
HDBaseT
Video
Control
Control
Video
HDBaseT
Control

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Troubleshooting
1. What is the default static IP address of this unit?
192.168.1.254. By default, this unit comes with DHCP enabled. To use the default static IP
address, press the Power button for 15 seconds. The default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0
and the default gateway address is 192.168.1.1.
2. How do I determine the current IP address of the unit?
Connect to the RS-232 port and send the IPCFG command.
3. What does the EDID button, on the front panel, do?
You can use the EDID button to switch between internal and learned EDID modes.
Refer to the User Manual for more information.
4. How do I check the firmware version of this unit?
You can check the firmware through AMS or the webGUI, or by sending the following
command via TCP/IP or RS-232: Version mcu.
5. How do I update the firmware?
Firmware and instructions can be found and downloaded from the firmware tab at
http://www.atlona.com/product/AT-UHD-CAT-4ED/
6. The buttons on the front panel aren’t working. What’s wrong?
Make sure that the Lock feature is disabled. This can be done within AMS or the webGUI,
or by sending the Unlock command, using TCP/IP or RS-232.