Pixelfly PF-IPEJ100F User manual

4K HDMI over IP Encoder & Decoder w/ KVM
PF-IPEJ100F&PF-IPDJ100F
USER MANUAL

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Important Safety Information
1. Read, follow, and keep these instructions.
2. Heed all warnings.
3. Do not use this product near water. Keep away from wet places, such as: spas, pools,
sinks, laundries, wet basements, etc.
4. When cleaning, unplug the unit and wipe with a dry cloth. Do not use damp cloths,
cleaning fluids, or aerosols which may result in electric shock, fire, or unit damage.
5. Operate this product using only the included power supply and/or power cable. Use of an
unapproved power implement may impair performance, damage the product, or cause
fires.
6. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
7. Do not install or place this product near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
8. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.
9. Only use attachments/accessories specified by Pixelfly to avoid fire, shock, or other
hazards.
10. To reduce the risk of electric shock and/or damage to this product, never handle or touch
this unit or power cord if your hands are wet or damp. Do not expose this product to rain
or moisture.
11. Unplug this product during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
12. Never open, remove unit panels, or make any adjustments not described in this manual.
Attempting to do so could result in electric shock, damage to the unit, or other hazards.

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Contents
Important Safety Information............................................................................ 1
Introduction...................................................................................................... 3
Features ................................................................................................... 3
Package Contents .................................................................................... 5
Panel Description............................................................................................. 7
Encoder .................................................................................................... 7
Front Panel........................................................................................ 7
Rear Panel ........................................................................................ 8
Decoder.................................................................................................... 9
Front Panel........................................................................................ 9
Rear Panel ...................................................................................... 10
Specifications................................................................................................. 13
Encoder .................................................................................................. 13
Decoder.................................................................................................. 15
Installation...................................................................................................... 16
Typical Application ......................................................................................... 17
Scenario 1 .............................................................................................. 17
Scenario 2 .............................................................................................. 18
Hardware Installation ..................................................................................... 19
Operating the Devices ................................................................................... 20
Introduction to Different Operation Tools ................................................ 20
Using DIP Switch to Perform Routing..................................................... 21
Using PC Configurator to Perform Routing............................................. 21
Using PC Configurator to Perform Fast Switching.................................. 21
Configuring Mouse Roaming ......................................................................... 22
Configuring before HDR10 Signal Input......................................................... 26
Firmware Upgrade ......................................................................................... 27

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Introduction
PF-IPEJ100F encoders and PF-IPDJ100F decoders provide the flexible,
powerful, and scalable solution at resolutions up to 3840 x 2160@60Hz 4:2:0,
3840 x 2160@30Hz 4:4:4. They allow 4K UHD media to be switched and
distributed over standard gigabit Ethernet networks, providing complete
end-to-end streaming systems. Audio, video together with IR, and USB
signals can be routed separately or as a whole throughout the matrix system.
Encoders can be used with decoders to function video wall up to the
dimensions of 16 x 16. Both of them have the capacity to handle and output
up to 7.1 channel audio, allowing you to enjoy the finest sound.
HDCP 2.2 specifications are employed. A local area network is covered with
a range up to 330ft (100m) over a single Cat 5e cable or above. Standard
features like bi-directional serial, bi-directional IR, and independent analog
audio input/output are included. The codecs allow USB extension to take
place to control a keyboard and a mouse. They offer integration-friendly
control features -- the front panel link DIP switch, Windows PC configurator
(PF-IP Console), PF-IP Touch on iPad and IP control box (PF-IPC), providing
simple, flexible control and management options. They are the perfect
solution for any low latency and signal routing applications. Common
applications include homes, classrooms, conference rooms and broadcasts.
Features
Distributes and switches 4K UHD AV signals via standard gigabit
Ethernet networks, providing complete end-to-end streaming systems.
Encoder supports HDMI input and output resolutions up to 3840 x
2160@60Hz 4:2:0.
Decoder supports HDMI output resolutions up to 3840 x 2160@30Hz
4:4:4.

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Supports streaming resolutions up to 3840 x 2160@30Hz 4:4:4.
Features video wall up to the dimensions of 16 x 16.
Supports HDR10.
Supports IP stream transmission through either the 1G Fiber port or 1G
BASE-T port.
Supports CEC one-touch-play and standby commands to power on/off
the display, as well as CEC Frame.
Supports multi-channel audio up to PCM 7.1, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X.
Supports independent analog audio input and output at 2 channels, 24
bits@48 kHz/channel.
HDCP 2.2 compliant.
Flexible routing policies, allowing audio, video, USB, IR and RS232
signals to be routed separately or as a whole throughout the matrix
system.
Allows AV, USB, IR, RS232 and power signals to be delivered up to
330ft/100m over a single Cat 5e cable or above.
Allows video output to follow input resolution or to convert the input
resolution to 3840 x 2160@30Hz 4:4:4 and 1080p@60Hz.
Supports HDMI input and output transmission distance up to 50ft/15m.
1 ~ 2 fps latency.
Supports bi-directional serial communication, allowing control of remote
RS232 devices between encoders/decoders and IP control box, or
between encoders and decoders.
Supports bi-directional IR pass-through, allowing control of remote
source and display devices between encoders and decoders.
Supports IR generation – send IR codes through API.
Encoder offers a USB type B port to directly connect to a PC and
complies with USB 2.0 standard.
Decoder offers two USB type A ports to directly connect to a keyboard
and a mouse and complies with USB 2.0 standard, providing +5 VDC at

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up to 500 mA to connected USB peripherals.
Supports Mouse Roaming. (See Configuring Mouse Roaming section for
more information)
Supports point-to-point, point-to-multipoint, multipoint-to-point,
multipoint-to-multipoint applications.
Supports PoE to be remotely powered by compatible power source
equipment such as a PoE-enabled Ethernet switch, eliminating the need
for a nearby power outlet.
Supports user-selectable output HDCP configuration via PC configurator.
Fit in/stretch out video wall, and rotate video management -- Decoded
video can fill a video wall, maintain aspect ratio in a video wall, or can be
rotated 180 °and 270 °clockwise, presenting imagery that meets
customer expectations.
Supports Auto IP, zero-configuration networking (zeroconf), a set of
special technologies that automatically assign dynamic IP addresses to
the devices on startup and a server-less method of choosing an IP
address.
Works with multiple operation tools, the front panel link DIP switch,
Windows PC configurator, PF-IP Touch on iPad and IP control box for
device control and management.
Supports communications protocols used on the Ethernet such as
TCP/IP, ARP, DHCP, ICMP (ping), IGMP, UDP.
Package Contents
Encoder
1 x PF-IPEJ100F Unit
1 x Phoenix Male Connector (3.5mm, 3 Pins)
1 x IR Emitter (3.9ft/1.2m)
1 x Broadband IR Receiver (3.9 ft/1.2 m, 30 kHz ~ 50 kHz)
2 x Mounting Brackets

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Decoder
1 x PF-IPDJ100F Unit
1 x Phoenix Male Connector (3.5mm, 3 Pins)
1 x IR Emitter (3.9ft/1.2m)
1 x Broadband IR Receiver (3.9 ft/1.2 m, 30 kHz ~ 50 kHz)
2 x Mounting Brackets

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Panel Description
Encoder
Front Panel
No
Name
Description
1 Power LED On: PF-IPEJ100F is powered on.

Off: PF-IPEJ100F is powered off.
2 Status LED
Solid on: PF-IPEJ100F is connected to both an
active video source and PF-IPDJ100F.
Blinking: PF-IPEJ100F is disconnected from an
active video source. / PF-IPEJ100F is disconnected
from PF-IPDJ100F.
Off: PF-IPEJ100F is powered off or in the boot
process. / Network is down.
3 Mode
Use this switch to toggle between normal and debug
modes.
Normal (Default): In this mode, you can connect the
rear panel RS232 port to a RS232 device such as a
computer for bi-directional serial communication
with a RS232 device on the IP control box side.
Debug: In this mode, you can connect the rear
panel RS232 port to a RS232 device such as a
computer for debugging PF-IPEJ100.
4 DIP
This DIP switch consists of four manual switches, which
are used to route audio, video together with IR, and
USB signals between PF-IPEJ100F and PF-IPDJ100F
based on their positions. By default, each individual
switch is in the up position. For more information, see
"Using DIP Switch to Perform Routing".
Note:
For the DIP switches in both encoder and decoder,
changes to them take effect immediately without
rebooting the system.

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Rear Panel
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No.
Name
Description
1
DC 12V
Connect this port to a 12 V 1 A power adapter.
2 Reset
Use this button to reset device.
When PF-IPEJ100F is powered on, use a pointed stylus
to hold down this button for five or more seconds, and
then release it, it will reboot and restore to its factory
defaults.
3 LAN (PoE)
Connect either the copper port or fiber* port to a gigabit
Ethernet switch for outputting IP stream, controlling
device and receiving power (the unit can be powered by
a PoE-enabled switch).
Default Protocol
Default IP Mode
Auto IP
IP Address
169.254.x.x
Subnet mask
255.255.0.0
Note:
1) *Connect the fiber port to the Ethernet switch using
a single-mode or multi-mode SFP module (not
included in package). The transmission distance
may vary depending on the specific SFP module
used.
2) DO NOT connect both the copper port and fiber
port to the Ethernet switch simultaneously,
otherwise device exceptions may occur.
4 Audio In
Connect this 3.5 mm stereo tip-ring-sleeve port to an
audio source such as a computer for unbalanced stereo
audio signal input.
Note: When this audio port is connected to an audio source,
both encoder and decoder will output the audio signal from the
audio source instead of that from the HDMI video source. If this
audio port is connected via an audio cable but no audio signals
are input, you can get picture but no sound. The situations above
do not apply to the HDMI loop-through port in encoder, which can
still output the AV signals from the video source.
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Audio Out
Connect this 3.5 mm stereo tip-ring-sleeve port to an

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No.
Name
Description
audio receiver such as a speaker or amplifier for
unbalanced, stereo audio signal output.
6 RS232
Use this port to perform bi-directional serial
communication and device debug functions.
When the front panel "MODE" switch is moved to
the "NORMAL" position, connect this port to a
RS232 device such as a computer to bi-directionally
communicate with a RS232 device at the IP control
box side.
When the front panel "MODE" switch is toggled to
the "DEBUG" position, connect this port to a RS232
device such as a computer for debugging
PF-IPEJ100.
7 Host
Connect a type A male to type B male USB cable
between this port and the USB port of a desktop or
laptop. PF-IPEJ100F is USB 2.0 compliant.
8 HDMI IN Connect this port to an HDMI source device.
9
HDMI OUT
Connect this port to a local HDMI display device.
10 IR IN
Connect this port to an IR receiver for IR communication
with an IR emitter at the PF-IPDJ100F side on the
network.
11 IR OUT
Connect this port to an IR emitter for IR communication
with an IR receiver at the PF-IPDJ100F side on the
network.
Decoder
Front Panel
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1
No.
Name
Description
1 Power LED On: PF-IPDJ100F is powered on.

Off: PF-IPDJ100F is powered off.
2 Status LED
On: PF-IPDJ100F is connected to PF-IPEJ100F
and the video is displayed.
Blinking: PF-IPDJ100F is disconnected from
PF-IPEJ100.