TLS Pathfinder 4.0 MF User manual

User Manual
875800 Path 4.0MF

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Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please
read these instructions carefully before connecting, operating or adjusting this product.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
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.
Important Safety Instructions
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Table of Contents
Introduction ................................................................ 2
Features..................................................................... 3
Specifications............................................................. 4
Panel Layout.............................................................. 7
Front Panel.......................................................... 7
Rear Panel .......................................................... 8
Quick Start ................................................................. 9
Connections and Installation.................................... 12
Web Control............................................................. 13
WEB GUI Introduction.............................................. 13
Status................................................................ 13
Configuration............................................................ 14
Device ............................................................... 14
Video ................................................................. 19
Control............................................................... 20
Advanced................................................................. 22
Welcome Menu.................................................. 23
System............................................................... 23
Device List Window.................................................. 27
EDID Management............................................ 28
Package Contents.................................................... 29
Maintenance ............................................................ 30
Limitations of Warranty...................................... 30
RMA Policy........................................................ 32

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Introduction
Pathfinder 4.0 MF is a 100m 4K Daisy-chain Presenter with HDBaseT in and
HDBaseT out, and utilizes HDBaseT technology as daisy-chain medium to
cascade multiple A/V sources, displays or any devices with HDBaseT
connection together in a chain to set up an A/V distribution system. The system
is cascadable up to 64 devices.
Pathfinder 4.0 supports three video inputs including HDMI, Display Port and
VGA plus 3.5mm audio in, with HDBaseT input and HDBaseT output for
cascading. Alocal HDMI out with audio de-embedder is provided in the rear side
to connect local monitor or zone displays. It has a 2-Port Ethernet Switch built-in,
so that Ethernet could pass through over HDBaseT for LAN control, or to feed
LAN access to sources or displays. RS232 port is used to pass through RS232
commands or control display device. USB charger is also provided to charge
mobile devices. It offers Select button and Contact Closure to switch sources,
and rotary switch for EDID management.
Pathfinder 4.0 offers a future-ready Ultra HD A/V switching and distribution
solution, and cutting-edge HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.2 compatibility. With
user-friendly WEB GUI and Telnet API to configure advanced functionality
including CEC controller, RS232 controller and Daisy-chain Grouping, it is
perfectly suitable for collaboration or presentation in conference and education
application.
Pathfinder also offers a power socket for 230V/10A to work with a laptop.
Special regional power sockets are available.

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Features
HDMI, DisplayPort and VGA plus stereo switching inputs, local HDMI
bypass out with audio de-embedder
HDBaseT input and output to cascade multiple A/V sources and displays
Cascadable up to 64 devices
HDMI 2.0 and input supports HDCP 2.2
Supports 4K@60Hz 4:2:0 8-bit up to 70m over Cat5e/Cat6, or up to 100m
over Cat6a/Cat7
Built in CEC controller and RS232 controller for smart control
Automatic CEC and RS232 command to Power ON/Standby Display, by
detecting input signal status
Daisy-chain Grouping mode offered to match flexible application
LAN control with user-friendly WEB GUI and TelnetAPI
Select Button and Contact Closure for source switching
Built in 2-Port Ethernet Switch for LAN control or LAN access
Built in USB Charger up to 5V/1.5A to charge mobile devices
Independent rotary switch for EDID management
Advanced signal re-clocking and cable equalization for multiple daisy-chains

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Specifications
Video
Input
1 x HDMI IN, 1 x DisplayPort IN,
1 x VGA IN, 1 x HDBaseT IN
Input Signal Type
HDMI: HDMI 2.0 w/HDCP 2.2,
DP: DP 1.2 w/HDCP2.2
Input Resolution
Support
HDMI:
4096 x 2160@24/25/30/50/60Hz,
3840 x 2160@24/25/30/50/60Hz,
1080p@24/25/30/50/60Hz,
1080i@50/60Hz, 720p@50/60Hz,
1920 x 1200@60Hz,
1680 x 1050@60Hz,
1600 x1200@60Hz, 1600 x 900@60Hz,
1440 x 900@60Hz, 1400 x 1050@60Hz,
1366 x 768@60Hz, 1360 x 768@60Hz,
1280 x 1024@60H, 1280 x 960@60Hz,
1280 x 800@60Hz, 1280 x 768@60Hz,
1024 x 768@60Hz, 800 x 600@60Hz
DisplayPort:
800x600@60 Hz, 1024x768@60Hz ,
1280x768@60Hz, 1280x800@60Hz,
1280x960@60Hz, 1280x1024@60Hz,
1360x768@60Hz, 1366x768@60Hz,
1440 x900@60Hz, 1600 x900@60Hz,
1600 x1200@60Hz,
1680 x1050@60Hz,
1920 x1080@60Hz,
1920 x1200@60Hz,
1280x720P@50Hz, 1280x720P@60Hz,
1920x1080P@50Hz,
3840x2160@50Hz, 3840x2160@60Hz,
4096x2160@50Hz, 4096x2160@60Hz.
VGA:
800x600@60 Hz, 1024x768@60Hz ,
1280x768@60Hz, 1280x800@60Hz,

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1280x960@60Hz, 1280x1024@60Hz,
1360x768@60Hz, 1366x768@60Hz,
1440 x900@60Hz, 1600 x900@60Hz,
1600 x1200@60Hz,
1680 x1050@60Hz,
1920 x1080@60Hz,
1920 x1200@60Hz,
1280x720P@50Hz, 1280x720P@60Hz,
1920x1080P@50Hz,
Output
1 x HDMI OUT, 1x HDBaseT OUT
Output Signal Type
HDMI 2.0 with 4k, HDBaseT
Output Resolution
Support
HDMI:
4096 x 2160@24/25/30/50/60Hz,
3840 x 2160@24/25/30/50/60Hz,
1080p@24/25/30/50/60Hz,
1080i@50/60Hz, 720p@50/60Hz,
1920 x 1200@60Hz,
1680 x 1050@60Hz,
1600 x 1200@60Hz,
1600 x 900@60Hz, 1440 x 900@60Hz,
1400 x 1050@60Hz, 1366 x 768@60Hz,
1360 x 768@60Hz,
1280 x 1024@60H, 1280 x 960@60Hz,
1280 x 800@60Hz, 1280 x 768@60Hz,
1024 x 768@60Hz, 800 x 600@60Hz
DisplayPort:
800x600@60 Hz, 1024x768@60Hz ,
1280x768@60Hz, 1280x800@60Hz,
1280x960@60Hz, 1280x1024@60Hz,
1360x768@60Hz, 1366x768@60Hz,
1440 x900@60Hz, 1600 x900@60Hz,
1600 x1200@60Hz,
1680 x1050@60Hz,
1920 x1080@60Hz,
1920 x1200@60Hz,
1280x720P@50Hz, 1280x720P@60Hz,
1920x1080P@50Hz, 1920x1080P@60Hz,
3840x2160@50Hz, 3840x2160@60Hz,
4096x2160@50Hz, 4096x2160@60Hz.
VGA:
800x600@60 Hz, 1024x768@60Hz ,
1280x768@60Hz, 1280x800@60Hz,
1280x960@60Hz, 1280x1024@60Hz,
1360x768@60Hz, 1366x768@60Hz,

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1440 x900@60Hz, 1600 x900@60Hz,
1600 x1200@60Hz,
1680 x1050@60Hz,
1920 x1080@60Hz,
1920 x1200@60Hz,
1280x720P@50Hz, 1280x720P@60Hz,
1920x1080P@50Hz
Note:
HDBaseT out: HDMI 2.0 with 4k@60Hz
(Chroma sub-sampling 4:2:0 8-bit only)
Video Impedance
100 Ω
Input Video Level
0.5-1.2 V p-p
Input DDC Level
5 volts p-p (TTL)
Maximum Pixel Clock
300MHz
Audio
Input
1 x Audio in for VGA, DP/HDMI/HDBT
embedding audio
Input Connector Type
3.5mm jack
Output
HDMI audio de-embedded, Stereo
Control
Control Method
Select Button, Contact Closure, Telnet,
Web GUI
General
Operating
Temperature
0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F)
Storage Temperature
-20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F)
Humidity
10% to 90%, non-condensing
ESD Protection
Human-body Model:
±8kV(Air-gap discharge)/
±4kV(Contact discharge)
Power Supply
DC 12V 3A
Power Consumption
20.52W (Maximum)
Device Dimension
(W x H x D)
223mm x 27mm x 124.2mm /
8.78’’ x 1.06’’ x 4.89’’
Product Weight
0.8kg
Certification
CE, FCC

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Panel Layout
Front Panel
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
No.
Name
Description
1
Locate LED
Located a device in the chain, LED flashes
2 times when click “LocateME” on WEB
2
Power LED
Indicate power status
3
RESET
Press and hold this button for at least five
seconds to reset the Pathfinder
4
USB
CHARGER
Charge USB device
5
HDMI IN
LED
This LED is on if HDMI IN is selected as
input
6
HDMI IN
Connects to HDMI source device
7
DP IN LED
This LED is on if DP IN is selected as input
8
DP IN
Connects to DisplayPort source device
9
VGA IN LED
This LED is on if VGA IN is selected as
input
10
VGA IN
Connects to VGA source device
11
AUDIO IN
VGA analog stereo audio input
12
ETHERNET
Connects to a LAN device such as Laptop
for LAN access or WEB control
13
EDID
Rotary switch is provided to offer EDID
management.
14
Config
Hidden config button
HDMI AUDIOOn
Reset
DP VGA ETHERNET EDID
USB Charger 1,5A

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Rear Panel
12 3 4 5 6
No.
Name
Description
1
HDBT IN
Connects to HDBT output port of any
HDBT device or the other PathFinder 4.0.
2
RS232
Connects to a controllable device such as
projector as RS232 pass-through
3
Ethernet
Connects to a LAN device such as
IP-based touch panel for LAN control
4
HDMI OUT
Connects to a HDMI display device
5
AUDIO OUT
Connects to audio system such as an
amplifier
6
HDBT OUT
Connects to HDBT input port of any HDBT
device or the other Pathfinder.
TX
HDMI OUT AUDIOINRS232HDBTIN ETHERNET HDBTOUT
RX
T