Elan EL-4KPM-V88-A268-18G User manual

EL-4KPM-V88-A268-18G
User Manual
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IR OUTPUT
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IR CTRL TCP / IP RS-232 EDID
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RS-232
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AUDIO INPUT
OPTICAL L/R
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OPTICAL 1 OPTICAL 2 OPTICAL 3 OPTICAL 4 OPTICAL 5 OPTICAL 6 OPTICAL 7 OPTICAL 8L/R 1 L/R 2 L/R 3 L/R 4 L/R 5 L/R 6 L/R 7 L/R 8
AUDIO OUTPUT
HDMI 1
INPUT
HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 HDMI 5 HDMI 6 HDMI 7 HDMI 8
OUTPUT
HDBT 2 HDBT 3 HDBT 4 HDBT 5 HDBT 6 HDBT 7 HDBT 8HDMI 1 HDBT 1
MIRRORED
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Contents
Surge protection device
recommended
This product contains sensitive electrical
components that may be damaged by
electrical spikes, surges, electric shock,
lightning strikes, etc. Use of surge protection
systems is highly recommended in order
to protect and extend the life of your
equipment.
Safety And
Performance Notice
The transmission distances of HDMI
over UTP cables are measured using
TE CONNECTIVITY 1427071-6
EIA/TIA-568-B termination (T568B)
of cables is recommended for optimal
performance.
To minimize interference of the unshielded
twisted pairs in the CAT5e/6 cable do not
run the HDBaseT / Cat5e/6/6a cabling with
or in close parallel proximity to mains power
cables.
Do not substitute or use any other power
supply other than the enclosed unit, or a
ELAN approved replacement.
Do not disassemble either the Transmitter or
Receiver units for any reason. Doing so will
void the manufacturer’s warranty.
Thank you for purchasing
this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please
read these instructions carefully before con-
necting, operating or adjusting this product.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
Introduction 03
Features 03
Front Panel Description 04
Rear Panel Description 04
EDID Control 05
Front Panel Control 06
HDBaseT Receiver Compatibility 06
Power Over Cable 06
CEC Control 06
Automtic Smart Scaling Functionality in CSC 07
Terminating CAT Cables for use with HDBT 07
Understanding the HDBaseT Status LED’s 07
Audio Return Channel 08
Infrared (IR) Control 08
Web GUI Control 09-19
Remote Control Description 20
IR Commands 20-21
Specifications 22
Package Contents 22
Maintenance 22
RS-232 Config & Telnet Commands 23-25
Web GUI Firmware Update 26-27
Main (MCU) Firmware Update 28-29
Certifications & Information 30
Schematic 31

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• Advanced HDBaseT technology offering distribution of video and audio over a single CAT cable
• Advanced Color Space Conversion (CSC) supports HDMI 2.0 18Gbps specification including HDR
• Features 8 x HDMI inputs which can be independently routed to 8 x HDBaseT outputs
• Output 1 features simultaneous HDMI and HDBaseT output
• Video down-conversion on HDBaseT outputs allowing a display only capable of supporting lower video resolutions (4K 60Hz 4:2:0, or 1080p)
to receive 4K 60Hz 4:4:4 video content, while still showing maximum original 4K UHD resolution on remaining video outputs
• Supports 4K 60Hz 4:4:4 UHD video up to 70m, and 1080p video up to 100m
• 26x8 Audio Matrix independently controllable from video. Audio source inputs include:
- 8 x audio breakout from HDMI source inputs
- 8 x audio breakout from zone outputs
- 8 x ARC from zone outputs*
- 1 x Optical and 1 x analog audio input
• Supports all known HDMI audio formats including Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD Master Audio transmission
• Web interface module for control and configuration of Matrix
• Supports bi-directional IR and RS-232 on all HDBaseT outputs
• Control via front panel, IR, RS-232 and TCP/IP
• Supports PoC (Power over Cable) to power compatible HDBaseT receivers
• Supplied with ELAN 5V 3.5mm IR receivers and emitters
• Advanced EDID management and HDCP 2.2 compliant
*ARC feature compatible with EL-4KHDBT-RX-70-ARC-18G only
The ELAN®8x8 HDBaseT Matrix offers unprecedented performance and value for the custom
installation market. The EL-4KPM-V88-A268-18G is a HDMI 2.0 4K 60Hz 4:4:4 HDCP 2.2 Matrix
package utilising CSC technology to deliver HDMI, Bi-directional IR and PoC up to lengths of 70m over
a single CAT cable. The Matrix also provides advanced features including simultaneous HDBaseT /
HDMI on output 1, video down conversion on HDBaseT outputs and independent 26x8 audio Matrix
including Audio Return Channel (ARC). The EL-4KPM-V88-A268-18G includes in-built web browser
interface module for control and configuration of the Matrix, along with RS-232 and IR pass-through
for seamless 3rd party control integration.
Introduction
Features:

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Front Panel Description
Rear Panel Description
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AUDIO INPUT
OPTICAL L/R
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OPTICAL 1 OPTICAL 2 OPTICAL 3 OPTICAL 4 OPTICAL 5 OPTICAL 6 OPTICAL 7 OPTICAL 8L/R 1 L/R 2 L/R 3 L/R 4 L/R 5 L/R 6 L/R 7 L/R 8
AUDIO OUTPUT
HDMI 1
INPUT
HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 HDMI 5 HDMI 6 HDMI 7 HDMI 8
OUTPUT
HDBT 2 HDBT 3 HDBT 4 HDBT 5 HDBT 6 HDBT 7 HDBT 8HDMI 1 HDBT 1
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1IR Receiver Window
2LCD Display – Shows the status of input /
output selection, EDID etc...
3‘SELECT’ Buttons - Multi-use buttons
Primary Use:
First press = HDMI output selection - Press
to select output/s from 1 to 8. Output(s)
selected will be displayed on the Matrix
display. Multiple outputs can be chosen.
Then wait 3 seconds or press ‘SELECT’ to
move to input selection.
Second Press = HDMI input selection -
Press to select the input from 1 - 8. The
Input selected will be displayed on the
Matrix display. Press the ‘SELECT’ button to
confirm switch
Secondary Use:
When the ‘MENU’ button has been pressed
buttons 3, 4, 7 & 8 are used as cursors to
navigate the MENU system
3 = Left, 4 = Up, 7 = Right, 8 = Down
4‘MENU’ Button - Press to access Matrix
menu. Refer to full manual for details
5‘POWER’ Button – Press to power on / off
the Matrix
6‘SELECT’ Button – Press to confirm
changes within the Matrix menu
7ESC - Press to exit MENU mode
Factory Reset - The matrix can be factory
reset by pressing and holding ‘X’ for 10
seconds, press the ‘SELECT’ button to
confirm, or any other button to cancel.
1IR Control Input - 3.5mm stereo connector
to connect to ELAN®IR receiver for IR
control of the Matrix
2TCP/IP - RJ45 connector for TCP/IP and
Web GUI control of the Matrix
3RS-232 - Phoenix connector for RS-232
control of the Matrix
4EDID DIP switch – Used for global EDID
settings
5IR Outputs - 3.5mm mono connector to
connect to ELAN IR emitter. Used for local
source control
6Optical and Analog Audio Outputs -
independent audio Matrix with 8 x dual
outputs (Toslink + 3.5mm L/R line level
stereo jack). For connection to 3rd party
audio devices. NOTE: Analog audio outputs
support 2ch PCM only
7IR Inputs - 3.5mm stereo connector to
connect to ELAN IR receiver or Control
Processor. Used to extend IR from Matrix to
HDBaseT Outputs 1-8
8Bi-directional RS-232 ports. Connect to
third party control device to extend RS-232
control over HDBaseT. Each RS-232 port is
fixed to its corresponding HDBaseT output
9Optical (Toslink) Audio Input - Connect
to source device for audio distribution
within the EL-4KHDBT-RX-70-ARC-18G
independent audio Matrix
qAnalog Audio Input - 3.5mm L/R stereo
jack. Connect to source device for audio
distribution within the
EL-4KHDBT-RX-70-ARC-18G independent
audio Matrix
wHDMI Inputs - Connect to source devices
eHDMI Output - Connect to display device
rHDBaseT Outputs - RJ45 HDBaseT port to
connect to the HDBaseT input port of the
compatible ELAN HDBaseT receiver
tIEC Power Socket - Use supplied IEC power
cable
yPower Switch

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EDID Control
EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) is a data structure that is used between a display and a source. This data is used by the source to find
out what audio and video resolutions are supported by the display then from this information the source will discover what the best audio and video
resolutions that need to be output.
While the objective of EDID is to make connecting a digital display to a source a simple plug and play procedure, issues do arise when multiple
displays or video Matrix switching is introduced because of the increased number of variables.
By pre-determining the video resolution and audio format of the source and display device you can reduce the time need for EDID hand shaking
thus making switching quicker, and more reliable.
Configuration of Matrix EDID settings can be acheived in one of three ways:
1Using Matrix web browser interface
2Using Matrix Front Panel (see below)
3Using Matrix EDID dipswitches (see product User Manual)
4Using Matrix EDID dipswitches (see below)
To configure the EDID via Matrix Front Panel:
a. Press the MENU button
b. Scroll down to ‘EDID Management’. Press the SELECT button to enter into EDID configuration mode
c. Scroll through EDID management options and select ‘Built-In EDID’ or ‘Copy Output xx’
Built-IN EDID Selection:
d. Select the input you wish to fix the EDID on (1-8) or select ‘All’. Use UP/DOWN buttons to toggle the selection and press
the SELECT button to move to EDID selection
e. Select video resolution + audio format required (4K, 1080p, 3D, 2ch, 5.1 etc). Use UP/DOWN buttons to toggle the selection and press
the SELECT button to apply. The SELECT button LED will flash orange when complete
Copy Output EDID:
f. Select the HDBaseT output you wish to copy the EDID from. Use UP/DOWN buttons to toggle the selection and press the SELECT button
to move to the input selection that you wish to copy the EDID to
g. Select the HDMI input (1-8) or select ‘All’ to copy to all HDMI inputs. Press the SELECT button to apply
To configure the EDID via RS-232/Telnet API:
Configuration of the EDID settings for each input can be achieved
using the following API commands to specify the required EDID.
Please see the section on RS-232 and Telnet API at the end of this
manual for connectivity information:
EDID xx DF zz Set Input xx EDID To Default EDID zz
xx = Input On Product (00 Refers To ALL Inputs, 02 = Input 2 Etc)
zz = 00 : HDMI 1080p@60Hz, Audio 2CH PCM (Default)
01 : HDMI 1080p@60Hz, Audio 5.1CH DTS/DOLBY
02 : HDMI 1080p@60Hz, Audio 7.1CH DTS/DOLBY/HD
03 : HDMI 1080i@60Hz, Audio 2CH PCM
04 : HDMI 1080i@60Hz, Audio 5.1CH DTS/DOLBY
05 : HDMI 1080i@60Hz, Audio 7.1CH DTS/DOLBY/HD
06 : HDMI 1080p@60Hz/3D, Audio 2CH PCM
07 : HDMI 1080p@60Hz/3D, Audio 5.1CH DTS/DOLBY
08 : HDMI 1080p@60Hz/3D, Audio 7.1CH DTS/DOLBY/HD
09 : HDMI 4K@30Hz 4:4:4, Audio 2CH PCM
10 : HDMI 4K@30Hz 4:4:4, Audio 5.1CH DTS/DOLBY
11 : HDMI 4K@30Hz 4:4:4, Audio 7.1CH DTS/DOLBY/HD
12 : HDMI 4K@60Hz 4:2:0/4K@30Hz 4:4:4, Audio 2CH PCM
13 : HDMI 4K@60Hz 4:2:0/4K@30Hz 4:4:4, Audio 5.1CH DTS/DOLBY
14 : HDMI 4K@60Hz 4:2:0/4K@30Hz 4:4:4, Audio 7.1CH DTS/DOLBY/HD
15 : HDMI 4K@60Hz 4:4:4, Audio 2CH PCM
16 : HDMI 4K@60Hz 4:4:4, Audio 5.1CH DTS/DOLBY
17 : HDMI 4K@60Hz 4:4:4, Audio 7.1CH DTS/DOLBY/HD
18 : DVI 1280x1024@60Hz, Audio None
19 : DVI 1920x1080@60Hz, Audio None
20 : DVI 1920x1200@60Hz, Audio None
21 : HDMI 1920x1200@60Hz, Audio 2CH PCM/6CH PCM
22 : User EDID 1
23 : User EDID 2
3210 EDID Type
Combination of DIP positions
0000 1080p 60Hz 2.0ch
0001 1080p 60Hz 5.1ch
0010 1080p 60Hz 7.1ch
0 0 1 1 1080i 60Hz 2.0ch
0 1 0 0 1080i 60Hz 5.1ch
0 1 0 1 1080i 60Hz 7.1ch
01104K 60Hz 4:2:0 2.0ch
0 1 1 1 4K 60Hz 4:2:0 5.1ch
1 0 0 0 4K 60Hz 4:2:0 7.1ch
1 0 0 1 4K 60Hz 4:4:4 2.0ch
1 0 1 0 4K 60Hz 4:4:4 5.1ch
1 0 1 1 4K 60Hz 4:4:4 7.1ch
1100DVI 1280x1024@60Hz
1101DVI 1920x1080@60Hz
1110DVI 1920x1200@60Hz
1111 Software EDID
To configure the EDID via DIP Switch:
To configure the global EDID for all inputs via the DIP switch, use
the settings below. Note this will override and disallow any EDID
settings configured via the web GUI.
IR OUTPUT
CONTROL
IR CTRL TCP / IP RS-232 EDID
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12345678GLOBAL
RS-232
12345678
AUDIO INPUT
OPTICAL L/R
IR INPUT
1234 5678GLOBAL
OPTICAL 1 OPTICAL 2 OPTICAL 3 OPTICAL 4 OPTICAL 5 OPTICAL 6 OPTICAL 7 OPTICAL 8L/R 1 L/R 2 L/R 3 L/R 4 L/R 5 L/R 6 L/R 7 L/R 8
AUDIO OUTPUT
HDMI 1
INPUT
HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 HDMI 5 HDMI 6 HDMI 7 HDMI 8
OUTPUT
HDBT 2 HDBT 3 HDBT 4 HDBT 5 HDBT 6 HDBT 7 HDBT 8HDMI 1 HDBT 1
MIRRORED
TX RXTX RXTX RXTX RXTX RXTX RXTX RXTX RXTX RX
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Front Panel Control
The front panel of the Matrix features a menu system to provide quick configuration of key features of the matrix.
Press the menu button ( ) to bring up the menu system of the matrix on the front panel display. While the menu system is active, the arrow keys (<,
>, ^, v) to navigate through, and use select (√) or cancel (x) buttons to change settings.
The menu system allows configuration of the following items:
1EDID Settings - Select an
2POC Settings
3Network Config
4F/W Version
HDBaseT Receiver Compatibility
This matrix is compatible with all ELAN HDBaseT receivers however support of specific features will vary.
It is recommended to utilize ELAN EL-4KHDBT-RX-70-ARC-18G HDBaseT receivers with this Matrix as this fully supports the following key features:
• CSC - Colour Space Conversion, the method utilized to support 18Gbps signals being transmitted over HDBaseT
• ARC - Audio Return Channel, to output the displays Audio Return Channel from the optical outputs of the Matrix
• PoC - Power Over Cable, to power the HDBaseT receiver from the Matrix over CAT cable without any additional power supplies required
Power Over Cable
Please note PoC (Power over Cable) has been disabled on this product by default to reduce the risk of damaging incompatible HDBaseT receiver
products. Please check your HDBaseT receiver supports 24V PoC before enabling PoC on this Matrix. The ELAN EL-4KHDBT-RX-70-ARC-18G
HDBaseT receiver is recommended for use with this Matrix as it supports all features of this Matrix.
There are 3 ways to enable/disable PoC on this matrix:
1. Using Matrix web browser interface (see section on Web GUI operation)
2. Using Matrix Front Panel Menu System (see secion above)
3. Using API commands via Telnet / RS-232 (see Telnet API section at the end of this manual)
CEC Control
The Matrix features CEC control of source devices and displays via the products Web GUI and RS-232. It is possible to send CEC commands such
as power on / off, input selection as well as volume up or down.
Please see the RS-232 command list at the end of this document for a full list of CEC commands available.
Please Note: CEC is subject to the support of the sources, and displays connected to the Matrix.

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Terminating CAT Cable for use with HDBaseT
It is important that the interconnecting CAT cable between ELAN HDBaseT products is terminated using the correct RJ45 pin configuration. The link
CAT cable MUST be a ‘straight’ (pin-to-pin) CAT cable, and it is advised that this is wired to the T568B wiring standard as this format is less prone
to EMI (Electro-Magnetic Interference).
When installing CAT cables it is advised that you use the best possible CAT cable quality. HDMI distribution products will only work if used with
CAT5e standard cable or above. ELAN recommends using a CAT6 cable (or better) for installations, especially when running longer distances, in
areas of high EMI, or for 4K signal distribution. It is advised that using any method of patch panel, wall plate, or join within the CAT cable is avoided
as these can add degradation to the signal. ELAN also recommend using RJ45 connectors that are recommended for use with the choice of CAT
cable.
RJ45 Wiring -
T568B
Understanding the HDBaseT Status LED’s
The Matrix includes status LED indicators on the HDBaseT RJ45 ports to show all connections are active, and to help diagnose potential connectivity
issues.
Understanding the Status Lights - Matrix:
The yellow HDBaseT status link light will be OFF when there is no HDBaseT link established with a ELAN HDBaseT receiver
The yellow HDBaseT status link light will be ON when there is a HDBaseT link established with a ELAN HDBaseT receiver
The green HDBaseT link light will be OFF when there is no video signal being transmitted between the matrix and ELAN HDBaseT receiver
The green HDBaseT link light will be ON when a there is a HDCP enabled video signal being transmitted between the matrix and ELAN HDBaseT
receiver
The green HDBaseT link light will BLINK when there is a video signal with no HDCP being transmitted between the matrix and HDBaseT receiver
The link lights will only serve as an indication to the connectivity between Matrix and HDBaseT receiver unit.
The LED’s will not indicate a termination, bandwidth, interference or cable length issues on a CAT cable run. ELAN always recommend qualifying /
verifying / certifying a CAT cable run for suitability prior to the installation of HDBaseT equipment.
Automatic Smart Scaling Functionality in CSC
This devices HDBaseT CSC (Color Space Conversion) outputs have an in-built automatic smart scaling feature allowing for a 4K video signal to be
independently downscaled per individual HDBaseT output connection. The Matrix will read the EDID of the display attached to the EL-4KHDBT-RX-
70-ARC-18G HDBaseT receiver output, downscaling the video resolution automatically where the display cannot accept the native resolution being
sent from the source device. CSC will auto-downscale either video resolution, chroma sampling, or color bit depth, it is not able to amend frame
rate, or HDR elements within a signal.
The simultaneous HDMI output (output 1) will continue to pass the native signal.
x = frame rate, will be equal from native to converted/scaled
Please Note: smart scaling is automatic based on the EDID of the display and cannot be controlled or adjusted by the user / integrator. To obtain
resolutions lower than 1080p, a separate scaler device must be specified.
To obtain CSC pass-through the EL-4KPM-V88-A268-18G Matrix must be used with EL-4KHDBT-RX-70-ARC-18G HDBaseT Receivers. Using an
alternative ELAN HDBaseT receiver may result in the CSC functionality not being available so the maximum output resolution will be 4K 60Hz 4:2:0
(10.2Gbps).
Native Source Signal Smart Scaled Output Capability
4K xHz 4:4:4 4K xHz 4:2:0 (or) 1080p xHz 4:4:4
4K xHz 4:2:2 4K xHz 4:2:0 (or) 1080p xHz 4:4:4
4K xHz 4:2:0 1080p xHz 4:4:4

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Signal
5V
Ground
Signal
Ground
Infrared (IR) Control
The ELAN range of products include Matrix control via IR.
IMPORTANT: ELAN Infrared products are all 5V and NOT compatible with alternative manufacturers Infrared solutions. When using third party
12V IR control solutions please use the ELAN IRCAB cable for IR conversion.
IR Emitter
ELAN 5V IR emitter designed for discrete IR control of hardware.
Infrared 3.5mm Pin-Out
IR Emitter - Mono 3.5mm
IR Receiver
ELAN 5V IR receiver to receive IR signal and distribute through ELAN
products.
IR Receiver - Stereo 3.5mm
IR Control Cable
ELAN IR control cable 3.5mm stereo to 3.5mm mono for linking 12V
third party control solutions to ELAN 5V products via IR.
Please Note: cable is directional as indicated.
Please note: ELAN IR hardware do not include flashing diodes to
indicate IR signals being emitted or received.
Audio Return Channel
This Matrix allows audio from your supported displays Audio Return Channel (ARC) to be sent back to the Matrix via the EL-4KHDBT-RX-70-ARC-
18G HDBaseT receiver either via HDMI ARC or Optical Audio Return. This can be configured on the Audio page within the web GUI of the Matrix. See
the Web Gui Control - Audio Control Page of this manual for further details on audio configuration.

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Web GUI Control
This following pages take you through the operation of this Matrix’s Web GUI. You must connect the TCP/IP RJ45 socket to your local network in
order to access the products Web GUI, or directly into the rear of the Matrix.
By default the matrix is set to DHCP, however if a DHCP server (eg: network router) is not installed the matrix IP address will revert to below details:
Default IP Address is: 192.168.0.200 Default Username is: ELAN Default Password is: 3526
Please Note: this product will always ask you to set an admin password when you connect to the Web GUI for the first time.
The Web GUI supports multiple users along with multiple user permissions as follows:
Guest Account - This account does not require a user to login. The Guest account can only change sources for each zone. Guest access can be
changed / removed completely by the Admin, limiting inputs or outputs as required.
User Accounts - up to 7 User accounts (on top of 1 Guest account) can be utilized, each with individual login details. User accounts can be assigned
permissions to specific areas and functions. A User must first login to make use of these functions.
Admin Account - This account allows full access to all functions of the Matrix, as well as assigning users with permissions.
Guest Control Page
The Guest Control Page allows a guest user to change inputs for each zone (output) without needing to be logged into the Matrix. Simply select the
square that corresponds with the input and zone you wish to change.
There is also a power button on the lower right corner to turn the Matrix on or off.

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Login Page
The Login Page allows a user or admin to login and access additional functionality.
This page also shows you the current firmware version of both the Matrix and Web GUI.
User Control Page
The Control Page allows a user to change inputs for each zone (output). Simply select the square that corresponds with the input and zone you wish
to change.
A User or Admin also has the ability to Save or Recall pre-configured Presets. A Saved Preset will store the specified input to output configuration,
and allow the configuration to be recalled as required.
There is also a power button on the lower right corner to turn the Matrix on or off.