AVLT-Power AcePro-CE04-1 User manual

AcePro-CE04-1
4x4 Matrix 4K HDR HDMI 2.0
Quick Installation Guide
www.avlab.com.tw
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Made in Taiwan
AP4-0100C

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................................1
FEATURES..........................................................................................................................1
SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................................2
PACKAGE CONTENTS........................................................................................................3
PANEL DESCRIPTIONS.......................................................................................................3
CONNECTION DIAGRAM ....................................................................................................4
HARDWARE INSTALLATION................................................................................................4
OPERATION APPROACH....................................................................................................5
SOFTWARE CONTROL .......................................................................................................7
CLOUD CONTROL............................................................................................................14
WEB INTERFACE CONTROL.............................................................................................21
EDID LEARNING................................................................................................................24
FAQ...................................................................................................................................25
WARRANTY ......................................................................................................................26

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INTRODUCTION
The AcePro-CE04-1 4x4 Matrix 4K HDR HDMI 2.0 provides the most flexible and cost effective
solution in the market to route high definition video sources plus multi-channel (up to 7.1-channel)
digital audio from any of the four HDMI sources to the remote displays at the same time. AcePro-
CE04-1 supports HDR and the true 4K2K video! Besides, AcePro-CE04-1 supports auto downscale
from 4K2K to 1080P. With this benefit function, the matrix device compatibility will be better.
With the upmost HDR/4K2K@60 4:4:4 8bits and high definition audio support, AcePro-CE04-
1 is well suited for use in home theater, conference room presentation systems, or other similar
setting or application.
FEATURES
HDMI2.0a compliant
Supports 4K2K@60 4:4:4 8bits
Supports HDR1, which is 4K2K@60 4:2:0 10bits2
HDCP 2.2 and 1.4 compliant
Wide frequency range: 25MHz~600MHz
Video bandwidth: 18Gbps
Supports resolution downscaling from 4K2K to 1080P*
Supports default EDID and EDID learning from display
Supports xvYCC, x.v.Color& Deep Color
Allows any source to be displayed on multiple displays at the same time
Allows any HDMI display to view any HDMI source at any time
Micro-USB firmware update for expanding compatibility
Supports Dolby Digital, DTS-HD and Dolby TrueHD audio
The matrix switcher can switch every output channels from any HDMI inputs by Push button,
IR remote control, RS-232, IP control, cloud & echo control.
Easy installation with rack-mounting
Fast response time 6~8 seconds for channel switch
NOT supports
(1) Resolution downscaling from 4K2K@60 4:2:2 to 1080P
(2) Frame rate conversion
(3) 4K2K@60 4:2:2 to 4K2K@60 4:2:0
AcePro-CE04-1 can bypass 4K HDR data content, but can NOT process it and make HDR
content 100% fit into 1080p
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1. HDR = High Dynamic Range.
2. The video bandwidth of 4K2K@60 4:2:0 10bits (HDR) is 384 MHz, and the 4K2K@60 4:4:4
8bits is 594MHz.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Model Name
AcePro-CE04-1
Technical
Role of usage
True 4x4 matrix
HDMI compliance
HDMI 2.0a
HDCP compliance
HDCP 2.2 / 1.4
Video bandwidth
Single-link 600MHz [18Gbps]
Video support
HDR 4K2K@60(4:2:0 10bits) / 4K2K@60 (4:4:4 8bits)
Audio support
DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD Dolby Digital,
DTS, DVD-Audio, LPCM, SACD, MPCM
ESD protection
Human body model ± 15kV [air-gap discharge] & ± 8kV [contact
discharge]
PCB stack-up
6-layer board [impedance control differential 100 ; single 50 ]
Firmware update
Feasible via Micro-USB and RS-232 port
Input
4x HDMI / 1x RS-232 / 1x Ethernet / 1x IR socket for IR receiver
Output
4x HDMI
HDMI Input selection
Push-in button/ IR remote control/ RS-232 control/ IP control/ Cloud
control
IR remote control
Electro-optical characteristics: = 25° / Carrier frequency: 38kHz
HDMI connector
Type A [19-pin female]
RJ-45 connector
WE/SS 8P8C(Reverse Mode)
RS-232 connector
DE-9 [9-pin D-sub female]
USB connector
Micro USB
3.5mm connector
IR receiver / IR blaster
Mechanical
Housing
Metal enclosure
Dimensions
338 x 123 x 40mm [1'1" x 4.8" x 1.6"]
Weight
1181g [2.6 lbs]
Fixedness
Wall-mounting case
Power supply
5V 4A DC
Power consumption
12 Watt [max]
Operation
temperature
0~40°C [32~104°F]
Storage temperature
-20~60°C [-4~140°F]
Relative humidity
20~90% RH [no condensation]

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PACKAGE CONTENTS
1x 4X4 Martix (AcePro-CE04-1)
1x IR receiver
1x DC 5V 4A
1x IR Remote control*
PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
1. Power Switch
2. Selected Source Status LED: When users use port channel push button, the indicator LED will
show the selected source.
3. Port 1-4 Channel Push Button: Select input channel
4. Source Status: Input source detection LED
5. IR SENSOR: IR sensor for receiving the IR commands from IR remote
6. INPUT 1-4: HDMI inputs
7. OUTPUT 1-4: HDMI outputs
8. System IR Receiver: Ext. IR receiver
9. Micro USB: Micro-USB port for F/W update
10.Ethernet: Ethernet control port
11.+5V DC: 5V DC power jack
12.RS-232: RS-232 control port (for software control and firmware update)
Additional IR remote controllers and IR blasters can be purchased as optional accessories to
control the HDMI sources located separately.
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*
1x Rack-mounting ear set
1x Installation software CD
6x Screw
1x User Manual

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CONNECTION DIAGRAM
HARDWARE INSTALLATION
1. Connect all sources to HDMI Inputs on the 4x4 HDMI Matrix AcePro-CE04-1.
2. Connect all displays to HDMI Outputs on the 4x4 HDMI Matrix AcePro-CE04-1.
3. Connect the +5V 4A DC power supply to the 4x4 HDMI MatrixAcePro-CE04-1.

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OPERATION APPROACH
Method A: Push-in Button
IN/OUT MAP
(1) Use Port 1-4 Channel Push Button to select the source
(2) Input1~4 can be selected in order
Method B: IR Remote Control
Button
Function
OFF
Standby mode
ON
Power on the matrix switcher
MUTE
STATUS
Preset output status
SAVE
Save current mapping mode
PRESET
Preset mapping mode
DEFAULT EDID
Begin default EDID selection
LEARN EDID
Begin EDID learning from one output
CLEAR
Clear the previous IR operation procedure
TAKE
Trigger the previous setting
F1
Reserved
F2
Reserved

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1. IN/OUT Switch
Operation
Procedure
IN/OUT Switch
Push the button on the checkerboard to select input & output port
Ex: Input 2
To Output 3
Push the red circle button as below to select input 2 to output 3
2. Example of function key
Operation
Procedure
Mute Output
Mute + A~D(Output 1~4) + Take
Ex: Mute Output 3
Output Status
Status + A~D(Output 1~4) + Clear
Ex: Output 4
(Input 2)
select Output 4
Save Current
Mapping
Save + A~H(1-8 storage site) + Take
Ex: Save current
mapping to 5
Preset Mapping
Preset + A~H(1-8 storage site) + Take
Ex: Preset saved
mapping from 5
Learn default EDID
Default EDID + A~H(1-8 default EDID) + I~IV(input 1~4) + Take
Ex: Default EDID 2
Input 3
Learn Output EDID
Learn + A~D(Output 1~4) +Ⅰ~Ⅳ(input 1~4) + Take
Ex: Learn Output 4
Input 3

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Method C: Software Control through RS-232 port
1. System Requirement
(1) OS Information: MS Win XP/7/8.1/10
(2) Baud rates: 115200
(3) Software size: 1 MB
(4) Minimum RAM requirement: 256 MB
1
Power ON/ Standby mode
6
EDID Tab
2
Control SW via RS-232
7
Rename I/O Tab
3
Control SW via Network
8
System Tab
4
COM Port Selection
9
Firmware Update Tab
5
I/O Mapping Tab
1
2
5
6
7
8
9
4
3

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1. I/O Mapping Tab
I/O Mapping:
Switch the input for each output
Recall Mapping:
Select the stored Mapping(1-8)

Save Mapping:
Select Mapping(1-8)
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2. EDID Tab
Learn EDID from Default to Input
Select Default EDID(1-17 Default EDID)
Select designated Input

Learn EDID from Display to Input
Select output
Select designated Input

Load EDID File to Input

Select designated Input
ID File and learn to input

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View EDID information
Select Input ,HDMI output or EDID file

3. Rename I/O Tab
Rename I/O:
Rename the Inputs
Rename the Outputs
Rename Mapping:
Rename the Mappings

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4. System Tab
Network-DHCP mode

Network-Static mode

button to save IP address Information

Read the IP address from the device

Save the IP address which is manually entered
Cloud setting-Association Code
device can use this code to pair with cloud server.

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Cloud-Reset Cloud
To reset cloud after a successful pairing
MAC

System-Factory Reset
To do factory default reset
Firmware Version
To get the F/W version information
5. Firmware Update Tab
Before you start to update, please make sure you have secured the connection between your
computer COM port and the device.

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Main Board
Using RS-232 to USB cable connect the device and your PC/laptop.
Click the button to open the Firmware Update Tool window.
Click the button to select the file which you want to write into device.
Click the button and the firmware will start to update.
After updating, please power cycle the device.
Input
Using Micro-USB to USB cable connect the device and your PC/laptop.
Click the button to enter the software page.
Open firmware update software and then device will start to update firmware automatically.
nd then be closed
automatically.
Click the button to update next input port.
Plug and unplug the Micro-USB cable. Repeat the step 2 ~ step 5, until finishing all the
input port firmware update.
Output
Using RS-232 to USB cable connect the device and your PC/laptop.
Click the button to open the FW Updated window.
Click the button to select the file which you want to write into device.
Click the button and the firmware will start to update.
After updating, please power cycle the device.

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Method D: on internet
Create Account
The first time to use the eagleyes service, please create a new account.
1. Access eagleyes (http://www. Eagleyes.io)
2. The Registration page will pop up and please fill in your email and password information to
create your private account.

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Add Device to eagleyes
1. First, please make sure the Matrix is connected to your Ethernet with internet access.
2. Connect the Matrix to your Windows computer (Windows 10) via a USB Type A (male) to
USB Mini-B 5-pin (male) cable (cable not included). The Matrix will add a Prolific USB to
Serial COM port. Use this COM port in Step 4.
3. Run the application "Matrix_Serial from the included CD-ROM and the application pictured
below will open. *Note: if your system doesn't have a CD-ROM, go to www.eagleyes.io,
search for this product by its part#AcePro-CE04-1, and click on "'Control Programs" to
download the software.
4. Select the proper COM port from the drop down box, then click the serial port icon on the
upper left corner of the application box to connect to the Matrix, when the icon turns green
select the System tab.
5. Select DHCP, if your network has a DHCP server, otherwise select Static.
Please wait 10-15 seconds after making the selection before going to the next step.
5a) For DHCP, the IP address is automatically assigned, click Read to display the settings.
5b) For Static, enter the IP address, Mask, and Gateway, then click Save. (Please see your
Network admin for the proper settings)

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1. In Cloud setting, click on Read to obtain an Association Code. Write down this code, you'll
need it to configure your eagleyes account later.
2. Access your eagleyes account and log in to your account. On the upper right corner, click
"Add Device".
3. Enter the Association code and click Apply for pairing with your Matrix.

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1. After adding the device, the device name will show on the upper right corner. You can click
the button to switch to device control.
2. The eagleyes is ready for use.
3. Drag and drop any Input to any Output to change viewing options

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Method E: Amazon Echo (Alexa) control
Connecting your eagleyes to Alexa. Make sure your Echo device is linked to your
Amazon account before continuing.
1. Go to alexa.amazon.com. Create an account or login using an existing amazon account.