CYP CETH-4HDI User manual

CETH-4HDI
Ethernet/USB PC 4-Port HDMI Converter/Extender
Operation Manual
Operation Manual

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Please read all instructions before attempting to unpack, install or
operate this equipment and before connecting the power supply.
Please keep the following in mind as you unpack and install this
equipment:
• Always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of re,
electrical shock and injury to persons.
• To prevent re or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain,
moisture or install this product near water.
• Never spill liquid of any kind on or into this product.
• Never push an object of any kind into this product through any
openings or empty slots in the unit, as you may damage parts
inside the unit.
• Do not attach the power supply cabling to building surfaces.
• Use only the supplied power supply unit (PSU). Do not use the PSU
if it is damaged.
• Do not allow anything to rest on the power cabling or allow any
weight to be placed upon it or any person walk on it.
• To protect the unit from overheating, do not block any vents or
openings in the unit housing that provide ventilation and allow for
sufcient space for air to circulate around the unit.
REVISION HISTORY
VERSION NO. DATE DD/MM/YY SUMMARY OF CHANGE
VR0 28/04/11 Preliminary Release
VS1 07/05/13 Updated format/diagrams

CONTENTS
1. Introduction............................................ 1
2. Applications........................................... 1
3. Package Contents ................................ 1
4. System Requirements............................ 2
5. Features.................................................. 2
6. Operation Controls and Functions....... 3
6.1 Front Panel.........................................3
6.2 Rear Panel .........................................4
7. Software Installation .............................. 5
7.1 Installing the DisplayLink Software ..5
7.2 Installing the USB Server Software ...6
7.3 Using the USB Server..........................7
8. Using DisplayLink Manager .................. 8
8.1 Using DisplayLink Manager ..............8
8.2 Using Additional DisplayLink
Managers.........................................13
9. Uninstalling the Device Driver ............ 14
10. Connection Diagram ........................ 16
11. Specications .................................... 18
12. Acronyms ........................................... 19

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1. INTRODUCTION
The Ethernet/USB to 4 Port HDMI Converter allows the user to display
the output from a PC/Laptop on up to four TV/Monitors either by direct
connection (via USB or CAT cable) or over a network connection.
For the home, it makes it easy to have multiple screens for browsing
the internet, editing word processor documents or playing music or
movies simultaneously on all connected displays.
In the workplace, it can allow attendees in a meeting room to access
the display from their laptop over a network without having to fumble
with cables or it can display a single advertisement stretched over 4
displays to distances of up to 100m.
It can also be used as a simple USB to HDMI signal converter through
its USB 2.0 connection. Each HDMI output can display different
content, mirror the main screen or can even stretch the image over 4
screens to create a videowall.
2. APPLICATIONS
• Multi-user PC gameplay
• Multi-screen showroom installation
• Local four screen PC desktop extending
• Multi-screen educational display
• Remote PC viewing
3. PACKAGE CONTENTS
• Ethernet/USB to 4 Port HDMI Converter
• 5V/2.6A DC Power Adaptor
• Driver CD
• Operation Manual

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4. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
• System Hardware Requirements: 2.4 GHz single core CPU with at
least 1 GB of RAM for optimal performance.
• Operating Systems: Windows XP SP2, Vista (32-bit) & Windows 7
• USB Port Extension: An available USB 2.0 port with USB to mini-USB
cable
• Network Extension: An available Ethernet port on a home or work
network with CAT5e/6 cable
Notes: The device's ethernet extender mode is not supported in MAC
OS. The USB mode is supported by Mac OS X v10.4.11 and v10.5.6.
5. FEATURES
• Displays content on up to 4 HDMI displays over a network or directly
from PC/Laptop with USB connection
• Supports HD resolutions up to 1920×1080 for each HDMI output
• Individual EDID selection (INT/EXT) for output display control
• USB 2.0 (Hi-speed) compliant
• Supports Gigabit Ethernet TCP/IP protocols
• 3.5 mm mini-jack external input for embedding HDMI audio
• Extend or mirror audio and video through a network or USB cable
on up to 4 HDMI displays
• Supports 16/32-bit Color for high-quality display
• Adds four HDMI displays to your computer through a single USB 2.0
port
• Share four HDMI display with multiple users through an existing
network (up to 100m)
• Supports Individual display resolution on each HDMI output

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6. OPERATION CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
6.1 Front Panel
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1Power Switch: Turns the system ON or OFF.
2Enable HDMI Output and LED Indicators: Press the HDMI output
enable button to enable or disable the corresponding HDMI
output ports. When enabled, the LED for the corresponding HDMI
output port will illuminate blue.

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6.2 Rear Panel
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1EDID Control Switch: Use the EDID control switches to determine
which EDID setting the unit will use for that HDMI output. When
the switch is set to TV, the EDID settings from the TV will be used.
When switched to INT, the unit's own EDID settings will be used. The
factory default setting is TV mode for all outputs.
2HDMI Output 1/2/3/4: Connect each of the output ports to an
HDMI display. The system can mirror the same screen on each
HDMI output, display different content on each screen or you can
extend the screen to cover all four HDMI displays. For more detail
please check section 8 (Using DisplayLink Manager) for mirror or
video extension settings.
3Audio In: Connect to the PC's audio output with a 3.5 mini-jack
cable. The audio will be output through the HDMI outputs.
4Mini-USB In: Use for a direct connection to the PC in USB mode.
5USB/RJ45 Input Switch: Switches between Direct USB mode or
Network/RJ45 mode.
6RJ45 In: Connect with CAT5e/6 cable to a network or directly to a
PC/Laptop.
7DC 5V: Connect the 5V DC power supply to the unit and plug the
adaptor into an AC wall outlet.

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7. SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
The following sections list the procedures for installing the USB to HDMI
and USB device drivers. Insert the CD (included in the package) into
your CD-ROM drive, then begin the USB Install Disc and follow the
below steps to install the driver and software.
7.1 Installing the DisplayLink Software
Insert the CD driver included in the package and double click on the
DisplayLink icon to execute the setup.

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7.2 Installing the USB Server Software
Double click on the USBServer Setup icon to execute the set up and
click nish when the setup is complete.
When both DisplayLink and USBServer has been installed completely
the USB Server’s icon should appear on the desktop and in the system
tray on the right hand side of the desktop.

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7.3 Using the USB Server
Double click the USB Server icon on the desktop or in the system tray
to launch the USB Server software. Connect the unit to the PC directly
via USB or CAT cable or via CAT cable through a Router or network
switch then press the 'Enable' button (on the front panel of the display)
for each of the connected displays to enable them.
Once this connection is done click the "Connect Device" button inthe
USB Server window. When the connection is done the Status will have
a “” mark next to it. To disconnect click on “Disconnect Device”.

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8. USING DISPLAYLINK MANAGER
8.1 Using DisplayLink Manager
After the driver is installed, the DisplayLink Manager utility will
automatically appear in the system tray. Right clicking on the icon will
bring up the context menu where you can quickly change the settings
such as screen rotation and resolution.
Screen Resolution: Select the screen resolution (available only in
extended mode).
NOTE: When the display has a built in EDID the screen will show the
display's resolution, if no EDID is present the screen has the following
resolution (see the image below)

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Color Quality: Select the screen color quality (available only in
extended mode).
Screen Rotation: Rotate the screen on the additional monitor by 90,
180 or 270 degrees.

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Extend to: Reposition the extended screen to the top, bottom, left of
right of the primary display.
Extend: Set the DisplayLink Manager to Extended mode.

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Set as Main Monitor: Set the monitor to be the main monitor.
Notebook Monitor off: Set the PC/notebook's monitor off.

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Mirror: Set the DisplayLink Manager to Mirror mode. You can see the
same desktop image on the additional monitor.
Off: Disable the DisplayLink Manager on the system.

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Advanced: Opening the Display Properties will allow you to adjust
the resolution, color quality, position and refresh rate.
8.2 Using Additional DisplayLink Managers
You don’t have to install a new driver as long as you have completed
the above installation process in advance. It will automatically dene
the ID of the new Display Link Manager and will list everything in the
Display properties or the display manager menu.
NOTE: When connecting additional DisplayLink Devices to a
computer, a system with higher CPU performance is recommended.

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9. UNINSTALLING THE DEVICE DRIVER
Follow the steps below to uninstall the driver.
Step 1: To open the Control Panel: Click on Start → Control Panel →
Add or Remove Programs.
Step 2: Select DisplayLink Core Software and click Remove.
Step 3: Click Yes to conrm the removal.

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Step 4: Click Yes to restart your computer.
Then select DisplayLink Graphics and click Remove. Finally, select USB
Server and click Remove.