TLS Pathfinder 4.0 MF User manual

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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

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Quick Start
Pathfinder 4.0 MF could be used flexibly as either transmitter or receiver to
support a couple of different installations and applications, because of a local
HDMI Out port built in.
Application 1: Chain-type Connection
In Application 1, Device 1 and Device 2 are used as transmitter to connect
source, while Device M and Device Z are dedicated receivers to connect
multiple displays.
Application 2: Chain-type Connection with Local Monitor

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In Application 2, each Pathfinder in the chain has its local HDMI Out connected
with local monitor, so as to show forward or local source once it’s selected in the
chain. Please note only backward devices could display forward sources, while
forward devices can not have their local monitor to show backward sources.
Application 3: Ring-type Connection
In Application 3, the last Device Z has its HDBT OUT connecting to HDBT IN of
the first Device 1. As a result, each source selected could be displayed by any
monitor in the chain, and fix the issue in chain-type connection that backward
sources can not be displayed in forward monitors.

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Application 4: Grouping Mode
In Application 4, Device 1 and Device 2 work in Group 1, while Device M and
Device Z work in separate Group Z. Devices in different groups can not select or
display sources from other groups. Grouping mode is simply activated by Telnet
API or clicking the Daisy-chain Grouping option on the WEB GUI of device, then
the video will stop to be outputted to backward devices.
For example, set Device 2 in grouping mode to make Device 1 and Device 2
work as Group 1, then Device 3 and all backward devices are in the other group;
set Device 2 and Device 4 in grouping mode to make Device 1 and Device 2 in a
group, Device 3 and Device 4 work in a group, Device 5 and backward devices
in the other group (More details please check Page 16.) Both Chain-type and
Ring-type connection could support grouping mode.
Before set up, please take care of below steps:
1. Connect a PC to each device by Ethernet port, log in their WEB GUI to set
static IP address and alias name for every device. (Please check Page 13 to
learn how to log in WEB GUI.)
2. Connect all devices by HDBaseT ports through Cat cable, make a Chain-type
connection firstly and feed LAN access to Ethernet port of any device. Do not
make Ring-type connection directly with LAN access, otherwise there will
be LAN conflicts and LAN control disabled.
3. Log in WEB GUI of the first device in the chain, input total quantity of devices
cascaded within Daisy-chain Sequence and then click Start Sequence.

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(More details please check Page 16 Daisy-Chain Sequence).
4. Connect the HDBT OUT of the last device to the HDBT IN of the first device,
log in WEB GUI of the first device to click Start Sequence again, then Ring-type
connection is set up correctly.
Any Pathfinder reset, removed, replaced or newly added in the chain,
please follow above instruction to configure them again.
Connections and Installation
1. Connect the HDBT OUT port of Pathfinder 1 to the HDBT IN port of
Pathfinder 2, connect the HDBT OUT port of Pathfinder 2 to the HDBT IN
port of Pathfinder 3, and follow to daisy-chain multiple Pathfinder through
HDBT ports by Cat cable.
2. Using quality HDMI/DP/VGA cables to connect different sources (such as
Laptop, PC, Blu-ray, satellite/cable TV, etc.) to HDMI IN/DP IN/VGA IN port
of Pathfinder.
3. Using quality HDMI cables to connect the HDMI display device (such as
Projector, Monitor or TV) to the HDMI OUT of Pathfinder.
4. Connect a controller such as IP-based touch panel to an Ethernet port of
Pathfinder, or Contact Closure-based keypad to the Select/KEY/LED ports
to control. Circuit diagram of Contact Closure ports including SELECT, KEY
and LED (2,5 - 3,3V –5 - 8 mA) without any resistors as shown:
5. Power on all devices. Use the Select Button, Contact Closure, WEB GUI or
Telnet API command to operate the Pathfinder.
Note: Quality CAT cables are highly recommended, such as Cat6, AWG 24/1 or
better, S/FTP cable.

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Web Control
PathFinder 4.0 offers a Web GUI for product configuration.
Access the WEB GUI
Step 1. Connect PathFinder 4.0 to a computer using a Cat cable. The default IP
address of the PathFinder 4.0 is 192.168.1.121, make sure the computer's IP
address is 192.168.1.X (such as 192.168.1.100).
Step 2. Type the IP address into a web browser (as seen below).
A login screen will appear:
The default password is admin.
WEB GUI Introduction
The WEB GUI contains three sub-menu: Status, Configuration and Advanced.
Status
This sub-menu displays the current status of PathFinder 4.0.

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Device in red represents PathFinder 4.0 working in Select mode.
Device in green represents PathFinder 4.0 connecting in the chain but not
working in Select mode.
Device in black represents not connecting in the chain.
Click the device icon, it displays the alias name, IP address, sequence, Grouping
and input source of the PathFinder 4.0.
Note:
Mode False represents the PathFinder not working in group mode.
Mode True represents PathFinder 4.0 working in group mode.
Configuration
There are three sub-menus: Device, Video and Control.
Device
This sub-menu is used to perform the following tasks:
Locate ME
Alias Name
Daisy-chain Sequence
Daisy-chain Grouping
Network

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Locate Me
click LocateME on, the LocateME LED of PathFinder 4.0 will be blinking, by that
user can locate which PathFinder 4.0's WEB GUI is logging.
Alias Name
User can modify PathFinder 4.0 name in case of installation issues when
multiple PathFinder 4.0 cascaded.
click Apply button to save modifications.
Note: The Alias name must be 1~20 characters in length, it could be letters,
numbers, space, underscore "_"or dash"-".
Daisy-chain Sequence
User can set the daisy-chain quantity in this column.
When multiple PathFinder 4.0 cascaded, it’s recommended to input total
quantity of devices cascaded in the chain by logging in the WEB GUI of the first
device and then click Start Sequence button.
When any PathFinder 4.0 is removed or added in cascaded connection, please
log in the first device’s WEB GUI in the chain to reconfigure. By that each
PathFinder could find out its sequence in the daisy-chain automatically, and it’s
particularly necessary for Ring-type Connection.

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Note: If the Daisy-chain Quantity inputted is more than devices cascaded in the
chain, additional devices would be showed in black in Status page.
Daisy-chain Grouping
User can set PathFinder 4.0 working in grouping mode in this column.
PathFinder offers Daisy-Chain Grouping mode to meet grouping conference, in
case multiple conference groups could be set up and worked independently in
cascaded connection. By that each group could only have their local sources to
be selected or displayed, and can’t be shared to other groups.

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Daisy-Chain Grouping is simply activated by Telnet API or clicking the option on
the WEB GUI of device, then the video will stop to be outputted to backward
devices. After applying, backward devices can not select or display forward
sources, neither been selected or displayed by forward devices.
A cascaded chain could support multiple groups. It’s set up in WEB GUI one by
one; Telnet API is also provided to set all or each device independently to work
in grouping mode, and cancel it.
Network
The PathFinder 4.0 can be controlled over LAN. There are two IP Mode to
choose: Static and DHCP.
When users choose Static and modify the IP address then click Apply, this
window pops:
Then, it will back to the login Page:

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Users should login again.
When users choose DHCP and click Apply:
Note: Please ensure the device connected the router successful. Otherwise the
device will not get IP.
This window pops:
By default, the IP address to access the PathFinder is Static. User must onfigure
the IP address of each device firstly and then start the installation, in case of IP
conflicts when multiple devices connected directly.