Atlona AT-HDVS-RX User manual

User Manual
Atlona HDBaseT to HDMI
Receiver/Scaler
with Audio De-Embedding
AT-HDVS-RX
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1. Introduction .................................................................................. 3
2. Package Contents .................................................................................. 3
3. Features .................................................................................. 3
4. Panel Descriptions
a. Front Panel .................................................................................. 4
b. Rear Panel .................................................................................. 4
5. OSD Menu .................................................................................. 5-6
6. RS-232 & Software .................................................................................. 7-11
7. Connection and Installation .................................................................................. 12
8. Specifications .................................................................................. 13
9. Safety Information .................................................................................. 14
10. Warranty .................................................................................. 15-16
11. Atlona Product Registration .................................................................................. 16
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Introduction
Atlona HDVS receiver box was designed to smooth the transition from analog to digital displays in
schools and businesses, allowing advanced HDMI display devices to be used with the many VGA
computers still in use. Many displays don’t support the resolutions and refresh rates typical of
VGA sources. In addition, the HDVS-RX is compatible with Atlona PoCc switchers and distribution
amplifiers with HDBaseT outputs and is a good solution when scaling is required for a specific
display.
When used with a matching HDVS-TX or HDVS-TX-WP, projector control is enabled. HDBaseT and
power over category cable (PoCc) allow signal and power over a single category cable, with RS-232
control capability.
Package Contents
Features
• 1 x AT-HDVS-RX
• 1 x 3.5mm to D-sub adapter
• 2 x Captive screw female connector (5 pin: audio, 2 pin: power)
• 1 x 24V DC captive screw power adapter
• 1 x User manual
• Scales incoming signals at a variety of common resolutions up to 1080p or 1920x1200
• Complete video control of brightness, contrast, saturation, hue, and more
• Extends common resolutions up to 1080p or 1920x1200 to distances as long as 230ft (70
meters)*
• Front panel on-screen menu control for ease of use
• 2-channel analog audio on balanced output to an amplifier (Ex. AT-PA100-G2)
• PoCc (Power over Category cable) sends power to compatible transmitters
ex. AT-HDVS-TX-WP or AT-HDVS-TX
• Firmware upgradable for easy field service through USB

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HDMI OUT AUDIO OUT
CAT5e/6/7 IN FIRMWARE DC 24V
RS232 MENU +
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POWER
LINK
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HDMI OUT AUDIO OUT
CAT5e/6/7 IN FIRMWARE DC 24V
RS232 MENU +
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POWER
LINK
Panel Description
1. HDMI OUT: Connect to display
2. AUDIO OUT: Connect to amplifier (ex. AT-PA100-G2)
3. RS-232: Connect to PC or control system to program RS-232 control then connect to a
display for on / off command control
4. Status LEDs
POWER LED: Illuminates when receiving power
LINK LED: Illuminates when HDBaseT link is functioning properly
5. MENU button: Use to enter, exit, and select within the on-screen display OSD menu
6. Navigation buttons: Navigate through OSD menu or use to set output resolutions
“Menu” and “-” : Set output resolution to 720p@50Hz
“-” and “+” : Factory resets receiver and sets output resolution to 720p@60Hz
Note: Pressing the “+” button while the OSD menu is closed and a VGA source is selected will
cause the video to auto adjust
1. CAT5e/6/7 IN: Connect HDBaseT source here
2. FIRMWARE: Connect to a PC using a mini USB to USB for firmware updating
3. DC 24V: Connect included 24V DC adapter here to power HDVS-RX and compatible transmitters
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Back Panel
Front Panel

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Menu Option Sub-Menu Option Adjust
Input Select VGA
HDMI
HDMI 2 (AT-HDVS-TX)
Menu Back
Output Resolution 1024x768 720p59.94 1080p60
1280x800 720p60 Native
1280x1024 1080i50 Menu Back
1366x768 1080i59.94
1400x1050 1080i60
1600x1200 1080p23.98
1680x1050 1080p24
1920x1200 1080p25
720p35 1080p29.97
720p29.97 1080p30
720p30 1080p50
720p50 1080p59.94
VGA Adjust
Picture Adjust Brightness 0 to 100
Contrast 0 to 100
Saturation 0 to 100
Hue 0 to 100
Sharpness 0 to 100
Picture Reset
Menu Back
Aspect Full Full Screen
16:9 TV
16:10 TV
4:3 TV
Keep Ratio
Menu Back
Overscan Enable Yes or No
H Size % 0 to 50%
V Size % 0 to 50%
Menu Back
Audio Audio On/Off On or Off (mute)
HDMI Audio On or Off
L/R Audio On or Off
Menu Back
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OSD Menu

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Menu Option Sub-Menu Option Adjust
OSD Position Left-Top, Right-Top, Right-Bottom, Left-Bottom, Center
Transparency 0 (transparent) to 15 (solid)
Info. Timer 5 to 100 seconds
Menu Timer 5 to 100 seconds
Info. Display Always On, Auto, or Always Off
Background Grey, Cyan, Magenta, or Yellow
Menu Back
Others In Auto Switch On or Off
Mirror-V On or Off
ASP Background Grey, Black
Display Mode DispSW AVon, DispSW AVSW, AV SW, Always On
ProJSW Mode 5 to 300 (increases by 5)
Standby (min.) 0 to 15
Menu Back
Information Source
Name
Product
Sink
Model
Native 1
Native 2
F/W
Menu Back
System Reset No
Yes
Menu Back
Menu Exit
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Note: Display Mode does a variety of changes, see below
DispSW AVon - Display switches on/off, source audio/video signal always on
DispSW AVSW - Display switches on/off, source audio/video signal switches on/off
AV SW - Display is always on, source audio/video signal switches on/off
Always On - Default, no function
ProJSW Mode: Used with a projector whose lamp cannot be turned on for up to 5 minutes after
being shut off. Keeps control in same state as projector. Match settings with lamp delay on
projector in 5 to 300 seconds. The LED will blink for the full amount of the delay time (ex. 40
seconds).
Standby (min.): Adjusts period of time before scaler goes into standby following loss of signal.
Default is 0 minutes

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RS-232
Connection
RS-232 is connected through a 9-pin female DB connector. Only pins 2, 3, and 5 are terminated.
No. Pin Function
1 ---- Not used
2 Rx Receiver
3 Tx Transmit
4 ---- Not used
5 Gnd Ground
6 ---- Not used
7 ---- Not used
8 ---- Not used
9 ---- Not used
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Set Up
1. Connect the receiver to a PC using a 9 pin serial to USB adapter
Note: Receiver must be disconnected from the display for RS-232 set up
2. Go to the device manager folder (see picture A) on your computer
3. Find the receiver COM port.
NOTE: If unsure which COM port is connected, unplug the USB cable and plug it back in. It
will disappear and reappear on the COM port list.
4. Open software (see picture B), select the correct comport, and press connect.
Control software and instructions for ease of use can be found on the AT-HDVS-RX webpage on
atlona.com.
URL: http://www.atlona.com/HDVS-RX.html (instructions/software found under the “Downloads” tab)
Control Software
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1. Save: Allows a display’s settings to be saved for easy set up in the future
Load: A previously saved display’s settings
2. RS-232 port - Set to display’s baud settings
(See display’s manual for the recommended device settings)
3. Select between text and hex commands input for display on and off
4. Type commands for display on and display off in these fields
5. Send: Once the information is filled in, press send to transmit command to RX to set up control
Read: Verifies commands are correct
6.Use this button to add a carraige return at the end of the command
Note: To verify the carriage return has been added, press the hex button - the hex code 0D
will display to show a carriage return has been added.
1. Select source
2. Select output resolution
3. Turn the display On/Off
4. Adjust the picture on the display
5. Read - Pulls up the current settings
6. Sets display mode
DispSW AVon - Display switches on/off, source audio/video signal always on
DispSW AVSW - Display switches on/off, source audio/video signal switches on/off
AV SW - Display is always on, source audio/video signal switches on/off
Always On - Default, no function
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ProJSW Mode: Used with a projector whose lamp cannot be turned on for up to 5 minutes after being shut off. Keeps
control in same state as projector. Match settings with lamp delay on projector in 5 to 300 seconds. The LED will blink for
the full amount of the delay time (ex. 40 seconds).
7. Sets the display’s aspect mode
8. Use to turn audio on and off for outputs
9. Press the “GET” button to display the current firmware
10. Sets the receiver back to the default settings
11. Select how long it takes before the RX goes into standby
Standby (min): Adjusts period of time before the scaler goes into standby following loss of signal. Default is 0 minutes
1. Display settings
2. Press to populate the display’s settings
3. Resets the picture to original settings
Note: Factory reset will erase all the data entered into the software.
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Commands
The command codes are case sensitive, do not change capitalization, spacing, or lettering.
Command Parameters Description
WP_DisplaySet[a,b,c,d]$
WP_DisplaySet[?]$
[a] baud rate: 2400 , 9600 , 19200 , 38400 ,
56000 , 57600 , 115200
[b] data bit: 5 , 6 , 7 , 8
[c] parity: N (None) , O (Odd) , E (Even) , M
(Mark) , S (Space)
[d] stop bit: 1 , 1.5 , 2
Set projector’s RS-232 port
WP_DisplayOn[a,b]$
WP_DisplayOn[?]$
[a] command length.
carriage return is computed, if it has one.
Max. command length is 50
[b]command string.
Include carriage return, if it has one.
Supports multi-command in a command string.
Supports delay-command COMMA
(a comma=5 sec)
Set projector’s Display On command
WP_DisplayOff[a,b]$
WP_DisplayOff[?]$
[a] command length.
carriage return is computed, if it has one.
Max. command length is 50
[b]command string.
Include carriage return, if it has one
Supports multi-command in a command string.
Supports delay-command COMMA
(a comma=5 sec)
Set projector’s Display Off command
WP_IdentifyTx[a]$ [a] ? Identify Tx model; reply TX=AT-HDVS-
TX, TXWP=AT-HDVS-TX-WP
WP_Input[a]$ [a] ? , Hdmi1 , Hdmi2 , Vga Select input source
WP_Input[a]$ [a] ? , Hdmi , Vga Select input source
WP_Display[a]$ [a] ? , On , Off Display On/Off control
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