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Introduction

Welcome ................................................................................................................ 2

Local feed through ...............................................................................................3

Support for Standard and High Dynamic Ranges .........................................4

Technical Specications ....................................................................................... 5

ALIF4000 unit features ........................................................................................6

Supplied items ....................................................................................................... 7

Optional extras .....................................................................................................8

Installation

Connections .......................................................................................................... 9

Mounting ................................................................................................................9

TX video links ...............................................................................................10

TX analog audio links ..................................................................................10

TX USB links .................................................................................................11

TX AUX (serial) port ..................................................................................11

TX power in ..................................................................................................12

TX/RX high speed links ..............................................................................13

RX video display ...........................................................................................15

RX microphone & speakers .......................................................................15

RX USB devices ............................................................................................16

RX power in ..................................................................................................17

Conguration

ALIF4000 conguration via web pages ..........................................................18

Performing a manual factory reset .................................................................19

Placing the device into recovery mode .........................................................20

Conguring dual touchscreens ........................................................................21

Creating an unmanaged matrix .......................................................................22

Creating and editing presets ............................................................................23

Operation

Front panel indications ......................................................................................24

Using the On Screen Display ...........................................................................25

Further information

Getting assistance ..............................................................................................26

Appendix A - Conguration pages .................................................................27

Appendix B - Support for analog and digital audio.....................................46

Appendix C - Tips for success when networking ALIF units ....................47

Appendix D - Troubleshooting ........................................................................49

Appendix E - Glossary ......................................................................................51

Appendix F - Null modem cable pinout ........................................................54

Appendix G - Fiber/copper modules and cables ........................................55

Appendix H - Using the optional ALIF4000 rack shelf .............................56

Appendix I - Open source licenses ................................................................57

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Introduction

WELCOME

Thank you for choosing the ADDERLink™ INFINITY 4000 (aka ALIF4000) high performance extenders. The ALIF4000 range offers dual-head 4K, audio and USB

delivered over a single ber connection. Pixel-perfect color, accurate picture quality at

5K60 and USB2.0 with fast switching.

Product in brief

• In-built support for dual CATx links at speeds up to 1GbE with additional support for dual CATx or ber at up to 10GbE using optional SFP modules,

• Dual-head 5K, video, audio and USB over a single ber connection,

• Pixel-perfect, color accuracy at 4K60,

• Support for 5K resolution: 5120 pixels by 2880*, 2160 or 1440 (* at 30Hz refresh)

• Support for 240Hz frame rate at HD resolutions,

• Support for three dynamic color ranges: SDR8, SDR10 and HDR10 (see page 4),

• Bi-directional analog audio,

• DisplayPort audio with 2, 4, 6 or 8 channels on both video heads (supports 5.1 and 7.1),

• Adder’s USB True Emulation for fast switching,

• Support for local feed through, using an additional ALIF transmitter to allow a local host PC to be connected directly to an ALIF4000 RX in addition to its network links

(see page 3),

• Support for advance diagnostic and troubleshooting tools,

• Backwards compatibility with existing ALIF range,

• Plug and play.

Linking

ALIF4000 units can be linked in two mains ways: Direct or Networked.

Direct linking

Where ALIF4000 transmitters and receivers are directly linked to each other, very

little conguration action is required, provided that they both have their factory default settings in place - just link them together. If the standard settings have been changed in a

previous installation, you merely need to perform a manual factory reset on each unit.

ALIF4000 TX

Networked linking

Where ALIF4000 units are connected via networked links, you can either congure them individually, or congure them collectively using an AIM server:

• ConguringnetworkedALIFunitsindividually - In the absence of an AIM server, unallocated ALIF4000 units have the ability to locate each other. You can alter settings via the OSD on the console connected to the RX unit by pressing CTRL + ALT + C.

• ConguringnetworkedALIFunitscollectively - The ADDERLink™ INFINITY

Management (AIM) server allows you to congure, control and coordinate any number

of ALIF transmitters and receivers from a single application.

Note: If you are using one or more ALIF4000

transmitters within an installation managed by an AIM server, the AIM server must be running rmware version 4.9 or above.

ALIF4000 RX

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Safety

Please refer to the safety booklet provided in the box before use of this product.

ALIF4000 TX

IMPORTANT: When using AIM to congure ALIF

units, it is vital that all units that you wish to locate and control are set to their factory default settings. Otherwise they will not be located by the AIM server. If necessary, perform a manual

factory reset on each ALIF unit.

See Start of Life: AIM or Point to Point conguration

Gigabit

Switching

ALIF4000 RX

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ALIF4000 RX

LOCALFEEDTHROUGH

ALIF4000 RX units receivers can be congured to support a local link to a separate

host PC, via a dedicated ALIF TX, in addition to the main link to the network. The locally linked PC remains completely isolated from the main network.

To congure this arrangement, ensure that the IP port that is used for the local link is

not allocated an IP address. The link local connection to the ALIF TX must use the same

type of port as the main network connection, ie either both SFP or both CATx.

Note: For the local feed through feature to operate, the AIM server must be at version 4.8 or greater while the endpoints must be at version 4.0 or greater.

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ALIF TX

AdderLink

MANAGEMENT SERVER

www.adder.com

Gigabit

Ethernet

ADMIN

ALIF4000RX

12V

optical

OUT

Link local

ALIF TX

112

CONFIGURATIONOPERATION

In operation, the user of the console at the ALIF

receiver can use the following hotkey combination

to toggle between the network and local links:

To change from a network link to the local link:

enter CTRL+ALT+L

To change from the local link to a network link:

enter CTRL+ALT +C

to display the OSD and choose

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the required connection.

Note: The L and C default hotkeys can be changed

within the AIM control panel.

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SUPPORTFORSTANDARDANDHIGHDYNAMICRANGES (SDR8/SDR10/HDR10)

With the introduction of rmware versions 4.00 (and above), ALIF4000 models now support video signals with color formats that use 10-bpc (bits per color) as well as the standard 8-bpc. The supported dynamic ranges are:

• SDR8 - Uses 8-bpc (24-bits in total per pixel), as supported across the ALIF range.

• SDR10 - Uses 10-bpc (30-bits total) in order to dene a wider color gamut.

• HDR10 - Uses 10-bpc to dene a wider color gamut and also benets from support

for ST2084 dynamic range mastering and BT.2020 colorimetry.

All ALIF devices use the AFZ24 codec to support SDR8 signals; ALIF4000 devices (with

rmware v4.xx) also use the newer AFZ30 to support SDR10 and HDR10 modes. The ability to successfully deliver full SDR10 or HDR10 video signals from a host PC to

any particular remote video display relies upon a series of factors:

• The host PC must produce video signals with SDR10 or HDR10 content.

• The ALIF4000 TX must have rmware v4.00 or greater.

• The receiving ALIF4000 RX units must have rmware v4.00 or greater.

• The video display(s) connected to a receiver must support SDR10 or HDR10. Where possible, you are recommended to upgrade all ALIF4000 devices to 4.xx

rmware. Where a mix of ALIF4000 and non-ALIF4000 receivers exist, an ALIF4000 TX

will respond in manner discussed on the right to negotiate access.

TolockanALIF4000TXintoSDR8mode

If a mixture of new and legacy devices is unavoidable and it is vital that no legacy receiver is ever locked out from a particular ALIF4000 TX, then set the ALIF4000 TX to

use a maximum of 8-bpc (regardless of the input signal):

Mixingdevices

Care should be taken when using a mixture of ALIF4000 (v4.00 and greater) and nonALIF4000 devices. It is not possible for an ALIF 4000 TX to deliver SDR10/HDR10 to multiple RX units if one or more of them are only able to process SDR8. When a

mixture of RX devices make connection, the TX will employ the following methods to

negotiate access - on a rst-come, rst-served basis:

TXconguredtouseonly8-bpc

ALIF4000 TX

SDR8

SDR10

HDR10

f/w

4.xx

Max bpc = 8

Max bpc = 10

Non-ALIF4000RXconnectsrst

Second to

connect

First to connect

SDR10

HDR10

ALIF4000 TX

Max bpc = 8

f/w

Max bpc = 10

4.xx

ALIF4000 RX

ALIF RX

ALIF4000 RX

ALIF RX

SDR8

Max Bits per Colour is set to ‘8’ on the ALIF4000 TX. This means that regardless of the signal type received from the host (SDR8, SDR10 or HDR10), the TX will only send out SDR8.

Consequently, all types of

ALIF RX units are fully

supported, albeit at the

lower dynamic range and color depth (see lower left).

Max Bits per Colour is set to ‘10’ on the ALIF4000 TX.

However, the rst RX to

connect with the TX is a non-ALIF4000 type, which means that the TX scales

back the video output

to SDR8 for this and all

subsequent RX units.

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CONFIGURATIONOPERATION

IftheunitISunderAIMcontrol

1 Login to the AIM suite. 2 Click the Transmitters tab and

locate the ALIF4000 TX within the list of devices.

3 Click the icon for the

ALIF4000 TX.

4 For video port 1, set the

Maximum Bits Per option to

‘8bpc’.

5 Repeat step 4 for video port 2, if

necessary.

6 Click the Save button.

IftheunitisNOTunderAIMcontrol

1 On the console keyboard attached to

an RX unit, access the OSD by pressing:

 CTRL+ALT+C. 2 Click on the Transmitters option and

click the icon for the required TX.

3 Click the Ports link and ensure that the

page is selected.

4 For video port 1, set the Max Bits per

Colour option to ‘8’.

5 Repeat step 4 for video port 2, if

necessary.

6 Click the Apply button.

ALIF4000RXconnectsrst

First to connect

Second to connect

SDR10

HDR10

ALIF4000 TX

Max bpc = 8

f/w

Max bpc = 10

4.xx

ALIF4000 RX

ALIF RX

SDR10

HDR10

The ALIF4000 TX has

been set to either SDR10 or HDR10. The rst to

connect with the TX is an ALIF4000 RX and

subsequently receives

SDR10/HDR10 output. The next to join is a non-ALIF4000 RX and is rejected from connecting. It will continue to attempt a connection.

After either of the last two scenarios have occurred; once all RX units have disconnected,

the ALIF4000 TX will revert to SDR8, SDR10 or HDR10 (as determined by the host signal and the ALIF4000 TX settings) and be ready to respond accordingly to connecting

RX units.

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TECHNICALSPECIFICATIONS

Operating/storageconditions

Operating temperature: 0 to 40ºC / 32 to 104ºF Storage temperature: 0 to 40ºC / 32 to 104ºF Storage and operating relative humidity: 10 to 90% non-condensing Altitude: < 2000m

Power

External power: 12VDC, 5A Typical power consumption: 20W

Physical

Dimensions (L)210mm /8.3” x (W)215mm/8.5” x (D)40mm/1.6”

Weight: 1.8kg / 4 lbs

Materials

Aluminium and steel construction

Connectors

Local Unit - Transmitter (TX)

Computer: 2x DisplayPort™, 2x USB type B, 2x 3.5mm audio jack sockets, 1x DB9 socket.

Ethernet: 2x 8p8c (RJ45), 2x SFP+ cages. Power: 3 pin Kycon socket.

Remote Unit - Receiver (RX)

Desk: 2x DisplayPort, 5x USB type A, 2x 3.5mm audio jack sockets, 1x 3.5mm SPDIF socket.

Ethernet: 2x RJ45, 2x SFP+ cages. Power: 3 pin Kycon socket.

USB

4 ports of USB2.0 with USB True Emulation to support keyboard, mouse and touch. 1 additional port provides transparent high speed USB2.0, best suited to mass storage,

web cams, headsets and microphones. USB device seen as: 7 or 13 port hub

Maxvideoresolution

Supports 4K UHD or DCI and refresh rates to 60Hz Supports 5K at 60, 50 or 30Hz refresh rates (dependent on vertical resolution)

Supports 8- and 10-bit color depth

Audio

Analog Line in/out 2 channel 16bit 48KHz 1V RMS in / 1V RMS out DisplayPort digital audio (LPCM), up to 8 channels, 16, 20 or 24bit, 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96,

176.4 or 192KHz

Ethernet

In-built support for 1GbE CATx Support for multirate CATx (up to 10GbE) and ber (up to 10GbE) via SFP modules

PackingBox

Dimensions: (L) 285mm /11.2” x (W) 245mm/9.6” x (D)145mm/5.7”

Weight: 2.5kg / 5.5lb

Approvals/Compliance

CE and FCC: See the compliance web page for the full list

Productinformationlabels

The product information labels are located on the base of each unit.

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ALIF4000UNITFEATURES

The ALIF4000 units are housed within durable, vented enclosures with connectors situated on the front and rear panels. The smart front faces also feature an OLED information screen with control button (to scroll through the various informational pages) and also a status indicator.

Transmitter-front

AdderLink

Reset

switch

Transmitter-rear

12V

4000

CATxandSFPports-

youcanusetheprimary

and/orsecondaryport ofeithertype,however, itisnotpossibletomix

types.WhereCATx

greaterthan1GbEis

required,usemultirate

CATxSFPmodules.

Receiver-front

TRANSMIT

AdderLink

4000

OLED

screen

Reset

switch

Microphone

(analogaudio)

USB2.0

transparent

highspeed

Control

button

Headphones

(analogaudio)

USB

andstatus

indicator

port

RECEIVE

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OLED

screen

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Control

button

andstatus

indicator

Receiver-rear

optical

12V

OUT

AUX

optical

OUT

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Power

USB

Reserved

Secondary

Primary

videoin

Analog

audioin

Analog

audio

out

Serial

(Auxiliary)

port

Power

USB

Primary

display

Secondary

display

Analog

audioline

out

CATxandSFPports-

youcanusetheprimary

and/orsecondaryport ofeithertype,however, itisnotpossibletomix

types.WhereCATx

greaterthan1GbEis

required,usemultirate

CATxSFPmodules.

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SUPPLIEDITEMS

ALIF4000TXpackage

AdderLink

4 0 0 0

ALIF4000TXunit

TRANSMIT

Informationwallet

containing:

Four self-adhesive rubber feet

Quick start guide

Safety document

Poweradapterwith

locking connector

andcountry-specic powercord

2xAudiocable2m

(3.5mmstereojacks)

2xDisplayport videocable2m

2xUSBcable2m(typeAtoB)

Part number: VSC24

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ALIF4000RXpackage

AdderLink

4 0 0 0

RECEIVE

ALIF4000RXunit

Informationwallet

containing:

Four self-adhesive rubber feet

Quick start guide

Safety document

Poweradapterwith

locking connector

andcountry-specic powercord

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OPTIONALEXTRAS

10GbEsinglemodeberSFPmodule

Part number: SFP-SM-LC-10G

Dualunit19”(1U)rack-mountshelf

Part number: RMK12

Replacementpoweradapter

withlockingconnector

Part number: PSU-IEC-12VDC-5A

Country-specicpowercords

CAB-IEC-AUS (Australia) CAB-IEC-EURO (Central Europe) CAB-IEC-UK (United Kingdom) CAB-IEC-USA (United States) CAB-IEC-JP (Japan) CAB-IEC-CN (China)

Rackmountblankingplate

Part number: RMK12-BP

Audiocable2m (3.5mmstereojacks)

Part number: VSC22

Displayportvideocable2m

Part number: VSCD10A

Please refer to the table in Appendix G for information about ber modules and cables.

10GbEmultimodeberSFPmodule

Part number: SFP-MM-LC-10G

MultiratecopperSFPmodulefor

10,5,2.5and1GbE

Part number: SFP-CATX-MR

USBcable2m(typeAtoB)

Part number: VSC24

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Installation

CONNECTIONS

Installation involves linking the ALIF4000 TX unit to various ports on the host computer, while the ALIF4000 RX unit is attached to your peripherals (collectively known as the Console:

VIDEO

LINK

AUDIO

LINKS

page8

USB

LINK

page9

SERIAL

LINK

page9

page8

FIBRE or

COPPER LINK

POWER

page10

page11

MOUNTING

Please see Appendix H for details about mounting options for the ALIF units.

IMPORTANT:WhenmountingtheALIFunits(andtheirpoweradapters), ensurethattheventsarenotobscuredandthatthereissufcientairow. Theoperatingtemperaturerangeis0to40ºC(32to104ºF)andmustnot beexceeded.

VIDEO

DISPLAY

page 13

MIC &

SPEAKERS

page 13

ALIF4000 RXALIF4000 TX

USB

DEVICES

page14

POWER

page15

Note: RS232 connections are supported when a USB to serial adaptor is used.

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Click a connection to see details

IMPORTANT: When using an ADDERLink™ INFINITY Management box to congure ALIF units, it is vital that all ALIF units that you wish to locate and control are set to their factory default settings. Otherwise they will not be located by the

AIM server. If necessary, perform a factory reset on each ALIF unit. Please also see Appendix C - Tips for success when networking ALIF units

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1 2

optical

OUT

AUX

1 2

optical

TXvideolinks

The TX unit supports two DisplayPort

connections, each up to 5K 5120 pixels by

AUDIO

LINKS

VIDEO

LINK

2880, 2160 or 1440, with refresh rates of 30, 50 and 60Hz respectively and at dynamic

ranges of SDR8, SDR10 or HDR10 (ie 8-bit per colour standard dynamic range, 10-bpc standard dynamic range, or 10-bpc high

dynamic range). Digital audio, with support

USB

LINK

SERIAL

LINK

ALIF4000 TX

POWER

for stereo, 5.1 surround or 7.1 surround sound, is also supported via the DisplayPort connections.

Tomakeavideolink

1 Connect your digital video link cable(s) to the DisplayPort

socket(s) on the TX unit rear panel:

LINK

ALIF4000 RX

TXanalogaudiolinks

The TX unit supports two way stereo analog audio so that you can use a

AUDIO

LINKS

VIDEO

LINK

remote microphone as well as speakers. Digital audio is handled separately via the DisplayPort connectors. See Appendix B

- Support for analog and digital audio for

details.

USB

LINK

SERIAL

LINK

ALIF4000 TX

ALIF4000 RX

POWER

Tomakeaudiolinks

1 Connect an audio link cable between the opticalIN socket on the TX

unit rear panel and the speaker output socket of the host computer.

Speakerlinkfrom hostcomputer

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Toprimary

videooutput

port

Tosecondary

videooutput

port

2 Connect the plug at the other end of the cable(s) to the

corresponding video output socket(s) of the host computer.

Microphonelink tohostcomputer

2 [Where a microphone is to be used]: Connect a second audio link cable

between the OUT socket on the TX unit rear panel and the Line In

socket of the host computer.

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1 2

12V

TXUSBlinks

optical

OUT

AUX

The TX unit has two USB type B sockets on the rear panel. Port 2 is not currently used.

AUDIO

LINKS

USB

LINK

SERIAL

LINK

VIDEO

LINK

ALIF4000 TX

POWER

TomakeaUSBlink

1 Connect the type B connector of the supplied USB cable to the

USB port 1 on the TX unit rear panel.

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ALIF4000 RX

TXAUX(serial)port

The AUX port is an RS232 serial port that allows extension of RS232 signals up

AUDIO

LINKS

VIDEO

LINK

to a baud rate of 115200. The port has software ow control, but no hardware ow control. A third-party USB-to-serial adaptor is required at each RX unit (that is required to make a serial link).

USB

LINK

SERIAL

LINK

ALIF4000 TX

POWER

LINK

ALIF4000 RX

ToconnecttheAUXport

1 Connect a suitable serial ‘null-modem’ cable (see Appendix F for pin-out) between a

vacant serial port on your computer and the AUX port on the right hand side of the ALIF rear panel.

Serial(null-modem)link fromyourcomputer

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USBlinkfrom hostcomputer

(supplies ports 2 to 5 on RX)

2 Connect the type A connector of the supplied cable to

a vacant USB socket on the host computer.

2 At the required RX unit(s), use a USB-to-serial adaptor connected to one of the USB

ports.

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12V

1 2

12V

TXpowerin

Each unit is supplied with a power

adapter and country-specic power

cord. The supplied power adapter uses a locking-type plug to help prevent accidental disconnection; please follow the instructions shown on the right when disconnecting a power adapter.

Toconnectthepoweradapter

1 Attach the output plug of the supplied

power adapter to the power input socket on the left side of the rear

panel. As you insert the plug, pull back slightly on the outer body to assist

the locking mechanism until the plug is fully inserted.

AUDIO

LINKS

USB

LINK

SERIAL

LINK

VIDEO

LINK

ALIF4000 TX

POWER

LINK

ALIF4000 RX

Todisconnectthepoweradapter

1 Isolate the power adapter from the mains supply. 2 Grasp the outer body of the power adapter plug

where it connects with the node.

3 Gently pull the body of the outer plug away from

the node. As the body of the plug slides back, it will

release from the socket and you can fully withdraw the whole plug.

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Gentlypullbacktheplugouter

bodytoreleasethelock

Fromthe

poweradapter

2 Insert the IEC connector of the supplied country-specic

power cord to the socket of the power adapter.

3 Connect the power cord to a nearby mains supply socket.

IMPORTANT:Pleasereadandadheretotheelectricalsafetyinformation givenwithintheSafetyinformationbookletprovidedwiththisproduct.In particular,donotuseanunearthedpowersocketorextensioncable.

Note: The unit and the power adapter generate heat when in operation and will become warm to the touch. Do not enclose them or place them in locations where air cannot circulate to cool the equipment. Do not operate the equipment in ambient temperatures exceeding

40 degrees Centigrade. Do not place the products in contact with equipment whose surface temperature exceeds 40 degrees Centigrade.

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TX/RXhighspeedlinks

AdderLink

4 0

1 2

optical

OUT

ALIF4000 units can be either connected directly to each other or via a high speed (up to 10GbE) network. There are three main ways to make high speed links:

• Using the in-built CATx port(s) for connections up to 1GbE (see below),

Allows high video resolutions but with reduced frame rates. Use both CATx ports in

combination for teaming to mitigate the relatively slow data rate and improve video quality.

• Using the SFP port(s) with optional CATx module(s) for connections up to 10GbE (see next page),

Single or dual 10GbE links will allow full resolution and high frame rate video to be transferred. Slower links may be subject to varying frame rates, depending on the video content and CODEC settings. Dual links to provide teaming will help a great deal,

particularly with slower connection speeds.

• Using the SFP port(s) with optional ber (FCoE) module(s) for connections up to 10GbE (see next page),

Single or dual 10GbE links will allow full resolution and high frame rate video to be transferred. Dual links to provide teaming will help a great deal, particularly with slower

connection speeds.

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MIC &

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AUDIO

LINKS

USB

LINK

SERIAL

LINK

VIDEO

LINK

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LINK

OptionalSFPmoduletypes

• SFP-CATX-MR for use with CAT5e (and above) cable.

• SFP-SM-LC-10G modules require OS1 or OS2 single mode ber.

• SFP-MM-LC-10G modules require OM1, OM2, OM3 or OM4 multi-mode ber.

See Appendix G for further details about SFP modules and cable lengths.

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TolinkALIF4000unitsin-builtCATxports

1 Insert suitable CATx cables into the primary

and, if necessary, secondary RJ45 ports on the front panel of the TX unit.

2 Connect the other end(s) of the CATx cable(s)

to either a network switch or...

Primary

CATxlink

Secondary

CATxlink

TXunit

frontpanel

... connect directly to the RX unit: to the RJ45 port(s) on the rear panel of the RX unit.

Primary

CATxlink

Secondary

CATxlink

RXunit

rearpanel

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4 0 0 0

TRANSMIT

1 2 3 4

4 0 0 0

TRANSMIT

TolinkALIF4000unitsviaCATxmodules

1 2 3 4

4 0 0 0

TRANSMIT

1 Insert the optional SFP module(s) (SFP-

CATX-MR) into socket 3 and, if necessary, socket 4 located on the front panel of the TX unit...

Note:Takecarewhen insertingmultirateSFP modulesastheycandamage themetaltabatthetopof thesocketifmisaligned.

CATxSFP

module

...and the rear panel of the RX unit:

TXunit

frontpanel

TolinkALIF4000unitsviabermodules

1 Insert the appropriate optional SFP module

(SFP-MM-LC-10G or SFP-SM-LC-10G) into socket 3 located on the front panel of the TX unit...

FiberSFP

module

...and the rear panel of the RX unit:

TXunit

frontpanel

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RXunit

rearpanel

2 Make your CATx connection(s)

between the SFP module(s) and

either the other ALIF4000 unit or

to a suitable network switch.

CATxlink

RXunit

rearpanel

2 Make your ber connection(s) between the

SFP module(s) and either the other ALIF4000

unit or to a suitable ber network switch.

3 Close the latch over the link connectors to

lock them into place.

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optical

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RXvideodisplay

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The RX unit supports two DisplayPort connections, each up to 5K 5120 pixels

by 2880, 2160 or 1440, with refresh

rates of 30, 50 and 60Hz respectively. Digital audio, with support for stereo,

5.1 surround or 7.1 surround sound,

is also supported via the DisplayPort connections.

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RXmicrophone&speakers

The RX unit can support a microphone as well as speakers providing the necessary connections

have been made between the TX unit

and the host computer. Digital audio is handled separately via the DisplayPort connectors. See Appendix B - Support

for analog and digital audio for details.

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Toconnectvideodisplays

1 Connect the lead from the primary video display to the DisplayPort

socket marked ‘1’ on the RX unit rear panel:

primary

video

display

secondary

videodisplay

2 If required, connect the lead from the second video display to the

DisplayPort socket marked ‘2’ on the RX unit rear panel.

Toconnectamicrophone(orlinein)and/orspeakers

1 Connect the lead from a

mono microphone to the

3.5mm socket labeled on the front panel.

2 Connect the lead from

stereo speakers to the

3.5mm socket labeled on the front panel.

Tospeakers/

headphones

From

microphone

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4 0 0 0

RECE IVE

The ALIF RX unit has ve USB ports

(three on the front panel and two on

the rear) to which peripherals may be

connected.

To connect more than ve peripherals,

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USB

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one or more USB hubs may be used. The total current that may be drawn from the USB ports is 1.2A, which should be

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sufcient for a keyboard, mouse (no more than 100mA each) and any two other devices (500mA maximum each). If more power for USB devices is required, use a powered USB hub.

ToconnectUSBdevices

1 Connect the lead from the device to any

of the USB sockets on the front and rear panels of the RX unit.

RS232serialsupport

To support RS232 serial connections, use a third-party USB-to-serial adaptor connected to any of the USB ports from 2 to 5. The serial

connection will be replicated at the serial port on the connected

ALIF4000 TX unit.

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ToUSB

peripherals

ToUSB

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12V

RXpowerin

12V

Each unit is supplied with a power

adapter and country-specic power

cord. The supplied power adapter uses a locking-type plug to help prevent accidental disconnection; please follow the instructions shown on the right when disconnecting a power adapter.

Toconnectthepoweradapter

1 Attach the output plug of the supplied

power adapter to the power input socket on the left side of the rear

panel. As you insert the plug, pull back slightly on the outer body to assist

the locking mechanism until the plug is fully inserted.

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VIDEO

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MIC &

SPEAKERS

USB

DEVICES

Todisconnectthepoweradapter

1 Isolate the power adapter from the mains supply. 2 Grasp the outer body of the power adapter plug

where it connects with the node.

3 Gently pull the body of the outer plug away from

the node. As the body of the plug slides back, it will

release from the socket and you can fully withdraw the whole plug.

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Gentlypullbacktheplugouter

bodytoreleasethelock

Fromthe

poweradapter

2 Insert the IEC connector of the supplied country-specic power cord to the socket of

the power adapter.

3 Connect the power cord to a nearby mains supply socket.

40 degrees Centigrade. Do not place the products in contact with equipment whose surface temperature exceeds 40 degrees Centigrade.

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Conguration

ALIF4000CONFIGURATIONVIAWEBPAGES

Each ALIF4000 unit hosts its own internal set of web pages which contain all conguration details and settings (see also Start of Life, shown right). You will need to use a computer connected to the same network as each ALIF4000 unit to access the web

pages. Additionally, on the console attached to the ALIF4000 RX unit, you can access its

conguration details via the On Screen Display (OSD) by pressing CTRL + ALT + C (or by tapping the icon on the touchscreen) - see page 25.

TomanuallycongureALIF4000unitsviatheirwebpages

Run a web browser on your computer and enter the IP address of the required

ALIF4000 unit: The default addresses (if using ports 1 or 3) are TX: https://169.254.1.33

RX: https://169.254.1.32

The default addresses (if using ports 2 or 4) are TX: https://169.254.1.43

RX: https://169.254.1.42

If the IP address of a unit has been changed, you can either:

• Discover the unit’s main IP address by pressing the small

button on the front panel next to the OLED screen to

reveal the value for IP Address 3 (or IP Address 4).

• Alternatively, providing it is appropriate to do so, perform a manual factory reset (see

next page) to restore the default address.

The opening page should be displayed:

IP Address 3

169.254.1.33

StartofLife:AIMorPointtoPointconguration

To streamline initial conguration processes, all ALIF4000 units employ a Start of Life (SoL) procedure when they are in an uncongured state; either because they are new or because they have undergone a factory reset.

When an uncongured ALIF4000 unit boots, its SoL procedure will guide it to

automatically determine which of two modes it should adopt:

• AIMmode - place itself into the control of a specic AIM server on the network, whereupon the ALIF4000 will be assigned suitable conguration details to t within

the network of similar units.

• P2Pmode - place itself into Point to Point (P2P) mode to allow manual conguration of links with other ALIF units.

The SoL procedure follows this basic logic ow to determine the correct mode:

SoL:

Is a DHCP

server

available?

Enter P2P mode

RX units:

seek out suitable

TX endpoints

on the network.

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For explanations of the options within each page, please see Appendix A.

Does the

DHCP have a valid

Option 125 instruction?

Enter AIM mode

Place yourself under

control of the AIM server

listed in the Option 125

instruction.

Stop auto-conﬁg

to allow

manual conﬁguration

See next page

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StartofLifeconguration(continued)

PERFORMINGAMANUALFACTORYRESET

A factory reset returns ALIF4000 unit to its default conguration.

Create a preset to

suit the located

TX endpoint.

TX endpoint using

Create a simpliﬁed preset

(169.254.x.x) TX address.

Connection

established to a

the preset?

From previous page

RX:

How manyTX

endpoints

located?

and assume a link-local

Toperformamanualfactoryreset

1 Power on the ALIF4000 unit. 2 Use a long narrow implement

(e.g. a straightened-out paper clip) to press-and-hold the recessed

>11

Stop auto-conﬁg

to allow

manual conﬁguration

reset button on the front panel

for roughly ten seconds, until the status indicator turns blue (Note:

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alternating red/green indications will occur during the ten second period while the button is still pressed).

3 Release the reset switch. The

indicator will change to red for a short while (less than ten seconds) and then back to blue while ALIF4000 unit performs the reset and should then change to an alternative color, usually orange initially, signifying that the operation is complete.

Note: If you are performing a factory reset and intend to disconnect the power immediately

after the reset, you must wait at least 30 seconds after you have released the reset button for it to complete the process.

Operate with TX endpoint

Once the mode has been set to AIM control, an

ALIF4000 will remain operating that way until it

undergoes a factory reset. If set to P2P mode, an

ALIF4000 will remain thus until it undergoes a

factory reset or is discovered by an AIM server.

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PLACINGTHEDEVICEINTORECOVERYMODE

Recovery mode may allow an ALIF4000 unit to be diagnosed or upgraded in the event of the main mode being non-operational.

Tobootthedeviceintorecoverymode

1 Power on the ALIF4000 unit. 2 Use a long narrow implement (e.g.

a straightened-out paper clip) to press-and-hold the recessed reset

button on the front panel (for less

than ten seconds) until the status indicator starts alternating red/

green. Note: A solid blue indication

will occur after the ten second period.

3 Release the reset switch. The

indicator will change to red for a short while (less than ten seconds) and then alternating red/green signifying that the device is in recovery mode. Note: If the indicator turns blue, then a

factory reset has been performed instead, the device will not be in recovery mode and the operation will need to be attempted again.

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CONFIGURINGDUALTOUCHSCREENS

When a single touchscreen is used with an ALIF RX, it should operate correctly as

soon as the USB link is made between the screen and the ALIF RX. However, if two touchscreens are installed it may be necessary to instruct the ALIF RX which screen to correctly attribute to each USB input.

Toattributedualtouchscreens

1 Access the Conguration pages on the ALIF RX - see page 25. 2 Click the Ports entry from the list of pages on the left side. 3 Click the USB page icon: to display the following:

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4 In the USB Port Mapping and Reservations section, match the primary touchscreen to

the port number (2 -5) that its USB cable is connected to.

5 Repeat step 4 for the secondary touchscreen. 6 Click the Apply button and exit from the conguration pages.

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CREATINGANUNMANAGEDMATRIX

Although ALIF units are most often organised and managed by a central AIM server, it is possible to create small networks of ALIF units, most often in matrix arrangements, ie

multiple TX and RX units which can freely cross-connect.

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Fiber/IP

network switch

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This method of connection works well for small numbers of TX and RX units, but will become more difcult to manage as more units are attached. The maximum number of TX sources that can be made available to any RX is 16.

Tocreateanunmanagedmatrix

1 Connect ALIF4000 TX and RX units (with their various hosts and peripherals) to a

suitable switch, as described in the Installation section - see page 9.

 Note: If any device was previously managed by AIM, then it will need to be given a factory

reset before continuing with this procedure. There must not be an AIM connected on the

matrix network otherwise, when such devices undergo a factory reset, they will automatically

revert to AIM control.  You now need to perform the following procedure on each ALIF RX in turn: 2 Access the Conguration pages - see page 25. 3 Click the Transmitters option from the list on the left side. This page will list all of the

available TX units which are not under AIM control. See page 35.

4 Click the Presets option from the list on the left side. Use this page to add each TX

unit to the list of presets for the RX that you are editing. See page 30.

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Tousethematrix

• On each RX, use the OSD to access the required TX units in the usual manner.

See page 25.

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CREATINGANDEDITINGPRESETS

Presets allow you to create shortcuts from any ALIF receivers to any available ALIF

transmitters. These are particularly useful when using an ALIF installation that is not under AIM control.

ToaccessthePresetcongurationpage

1 On the console keyboard attached to the RX unit, access the OSD by pressing

CTRL+ALT+C or tap the icon on the touchscreen. 2 The Preset Selection page will be displayed:

3 Click/tap the icon in the top right corner. 4 Choose the Presets option from the list on the left side of the screen. This page will

show the same list of presets, but with options to add ( ) or edit ( ) entries:

4 You can now choose how to congure your new preset - Auto or Custom:

• Auto - Click the Auto Congure Preset drop down and choose the ALIF transmitter that you wish to connect with. All of the required connections will be congured (on a 1-to-1 basis) between the receiver and chosen transmitter. Click the Apply button.

• Custom - Congure individual connections (useful when unusual cross connections are required).

1 Click the icon on the right side to add a new connection entry. 2 Check that the correct ALIF4000 TX is shown in the TX Device column. Click and

change this entry, if required.

3 In the Type column, click the Select option (highlighted in red) and choose the type

of connection: Video, Audio, USB or Serial. 4 Click the RX Port drop down and choose the required port. 5 Click the TX Port drop down and choose the port that you wish the current RX

port to connect with. If only one option is available it will be auto-selected.

6 Repeat steps 1 to 5 for each of the required ports. 7 Click the Apply button.

Toeditapreset

1 Access the Preset conguration page as discussed left. 2 In the Actions column, click the icon for the preset entry you wish to edit. An

editable list of connections will be shown, together with their status representations:

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Toremoveapreset

1 Access the Preset conguration page as discussed above. 2 In the Actions column, click the icon for the entry that you wish to remove.

Toaddapreset

1 Access the Preset conguration page as discussed above. 2 Click the icon at the lower right corner of the list to display the conguration page:

3 Enter a name and description for the new preset.

3 Make your changes as required and then click the Apply button to save.

Tore-orderpresets

1 Access the Preset conguration page as discussed left. 2 Click and drag a preset to the required position within the list.

For more information about the options and status indications, see page 30.

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Operation

In operation, many ALIF4000 installations require no intervention once congured. The TX and RX units take care of all connection control behind the scenes so that you can

continue to work unhindered.

FRONTPANELINDICATIONS

The front panel of each ALIF4000 unit features an OLED information screen plus a single

indicator capable of producing numerous color and ash patterns to provide a useful

guide to operation.

OLEDscreen

Press and release the button to wake the OLED screen and begin showing information. Press the button repeatedly to change between subjects:

IP Address 3

169.254.1.33

Software Version

3.00

Video Source 1 5120x1440@60

BaseIPaddress

Internalrmwareversion

Videosource

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Indicatorcolorandashpatterns

The single front panel indicator uses varying color and ashing patterns to signal key

status : Off No power.

Green All services present as compared to the conguration required. Amber Running but video, USB or network link missing (or not connected

to another ALIF unit).

Red Booting before processor loaded or failed.

Blue Factory reset mode active.

Red/green ash Booting into factory recovery mode. Green/blue ash Upgrade mode active. Fast green ash Identify mode active.

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MAC Address 4 000F5802E7A7

Serial No. 1904A0000164

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Serialnumber

USINGTHEONSCREENDISPLAY

The OSD provides a quick and easy way to access ALIF transmitters as well as conguration details.

ToaccesstheOSD

1 On the console of your ALIF4000 RX unit, either:

• Press CTRL + ALT + C on the keyboard,  or

• Tap the icon* on the touchscreen.

2 The Preset Selection page will be displayed:

3 On the preset page, either

• Click/tap a preset entry to connect with the required ALIF TX,  or

• Click/tap the icon to enter the rst Conguration page:

TousetheOSDkeyboard(whenusingatouchscreen)

1 Access the OSD as discussed left. 2 Tap the icon in the top right corner: 3 The OSD keyboard will be displayed to assist you when entering text and numerics:

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TohidetheOSDkeyboard

1 Tap the icon in the top right corner.

For explanations of the options within each page, please see Appendix A.

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* To move the icon on your touchscreen, tap and hold it until it changes color and then drag it to the best position.

Further information

This chapter contains a variety of information, including the following:

• Getting assistance - see right

• Appendix A - Conguration pages

• Appendix B - Support for analog and digital audio

• Appendix C - Tips for success when networking ALIF units

• Appendix D - Troubleshooting

• Appendix E - Glossary

• Appendix F - RS232 ‘null-modem’ cable pinout

• Appendix G - Fiber modules and cables

• Appendix H - Using the optional ALIF4000 rack shelf

• Appendix I - Open source licenses

GETTINGASSISTANCE

If you are still experiencing problems after checking the information contained within this guide, then please refer to the Support section of our website:

www.adder.com

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APPENDIXA-Congurationpages

This section covers the web page conguration for the ALIF4000 units:

• RX - General Information

• RX - UI Settings

• RX - Presets

• RX - Users

• RX - Ports

• RX - Network

• RX - Transmitters

• RX - Diagnostics and Statistics

• RX - System

• TX - General Information

• TX - UI Settings

• TX - Users

• TX - Ports

• TX - Network

• TX - Diagnostics and Statistics

• TX - System

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TousetheOSDkeyboard(whenusingatouchscreen)

1 Access the OSD as discussed on page 25. 2 Tap the icon in the top right corner of the screen. 3 The OSD keyboard will be displayed to assist you when entering text and numerics:

TohidetheOSDkeyboard

1 Tap the icon in the top right corner.

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RX-GeneralInformation

Togethere

You can access this page in two ways:

1 On the console keyboard attached to the RX unit, access the OSD

by pressing CTRL+ALT+C or tap the touchscreen icon. The Preset Selection page will be displayed.

2 Click the icon in the top right corner. 3 If necessary, click the General link.

1 Connect a computer to the same network as the RX unit.

2 Run a web browser and enter the IP address of the RX unit:

https://169.254.1.32 (this is the default address when using SFP port 3 or RJ45 port 1). If you are using SFP port 4 or RJ45 port

2, then the default address will be https://169.254.1.42 If the IP address is unknown, press the small button on the front panel

next to the OLED screen to reveal the value for IP Address 3 or 1 (or IP Address 4 or 2) and use that address.

3 If necessary, click the General link.

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GeneralInformation

Type - States whether the device is a transmitter (TX) or a receiver

(RX). Name - Name details that you can alter to distinguish this unit from all

others. Not shown when operating under AIM server control. Description - Allows you to optionally add a description of the device.

Useful when many ALIF units are being used. Not shown when operating

under AIM server control. Location - Allows you to optionally add a description of the device’s

location. Useful when many ALIF units are being used. Not shown when

operating under AIM server control.

CurrentSoftwareVersion - Displays the version number of the

currently installed (and active) internal software.

SerialNumber - Displays the xed serial number of the device.

BoardRevision - Displays the revision number of the device’s main

circuit board.

Model - Displays the model number of the device.

DateandTime - Displays the current date and time used by the device

when this page was last loaded (select refresh icon to update). Uptime - Shows the time period for which the device has currently

being running since the last time this page was loaded (select refresh

icon to update).

IdentifyDevice - When clicked, this button will cause the indicator on the front panel of the device to ash to assist with identication when multiple units are installed in the same area. A popup dialog will also be displayed on screen showing all relevant identication details. Click the Cancel button to stop the identication process or click the OK button to close the popup (and then click the Identify Device button when

you’re ready to cancel this operation).

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RX-UISettings

Togethere

You can access this page in two ways:

1 On the console keyboard attached to the RX unit, access the OSD

by pressing CTRL+ALT+C or tap the touchscreen icon. The Preset Selection page will be displayed.

2 Click the icon in the top right corner. 3 Click the UISettings link.

1 Connect a computer to the same network as the RX unit.

2 Run a web browser and enter the IP address of the RX unit:

https://169.254.1.32 (this is the default address when using SFP port 3 or RJ45 port 1). If you are using SFP port 4 or RJ45 port

2, then the default address will be https://169.254.1.42 If the IP address is unknown, press the small button on the front panel

next to the OLED screen to reveal the value for IP Address 3 or 1 (or IP Address 4 or 2) and use that address.

3 Click the UISettings link.

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UISettings

OSDNoticationPosition(plusTimeout) - Determines the

location and persistence of notications issued on users’ screens.

OSDBannerPosition(plusTimeout) - Determines the location and

persistence of banners (a banner is a popup showing the current preset/

channel name) displayed on users’ screens.

OSDTimeout - Reserved for future use. FrontPanelTimeout - Determines the period of inactivity that should

elapse before the front panel display should return to a blank state.

LEDbrightness - Determines the brightness of the front panel LED

indicator. The following entries are also displayed when the unit is not under AIM

control:

Language - Determines the language used for all text labels within the conguration pages.

KeyboardLayout - Determines the appropriate keyboard layout for use with the conguration pages.

TouchShowOSD - (When touch screens are used) Determines whether the Show OSD icon is displayed continually, not at all or automatically.

TouchShowIconSize - (When touch screens are used) Determines the size of the Show OSD icon. Options range from Small to Very Large.

MouseShowOSD - Determines the mouse button press combination that should be used to call the OSD.

HotkeyModiers - Determines the special modier keys that will be used to form the basis of all the hotkey functions listed below.

ShowOSD......LastPreset - These entries determine the hotkey

letters required (together with the modier keys selected above) to

enact various presets and modes. Not shown when operating under AIM server control.

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RX-Presets

Togethere

You can access this page in two ways:

1 On the console keyboard attached to the RX unit, access the OSD by pressing CTRL

+ALT+C or tap the touchscreen icon. The Preset Selection page will be displayed.

2 Click the icon in the top right corner. 3 Click the Presets link to show the Preset Selection page. 4 In the list, click the icon for the required TX unit.

1 Connect a computer to the same network as the RX unit. 2 Run a web browser and enter the IP address of the RX unit: https://169.254.1.32 (this

is the default address when using SFP port 3 or RJ45 port 1). If you are using SFP port 4

or RJ45 port 2, then the default address will be https://169.254.1.42 If the IP address is unknown, press the small button on the front panel next to the OLED screen to

reveal the value for IP Address 3 or 1 (or IP Address 4 or 2) and use that address. 3 Click the Presets link to show the Preset Selection page. 4 In the list, click the icon for the required TX unit.

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PresetInformation

This page lists the details and connection status for the current channel/ preset which the receiver is using. Under AIM control this lists the connection details for the channel that the RX is currently connected to.

Each row details one type of connection which has been made. It lists

the output port on the RX and the source port from the TX which it is connected to, as well as the name of the device it is connected to.

Click this icon in the Actions column to remove a particular row of

connections from the list.

Click this icon to manually set the password for the specied device

so that it has the necessary permission to access the appropriate channel on the selected transmitter. In most connections, the access

passwords for all the peripherals will be set collectively during the initial linking between the receiver and transmitter. The links given here provide an alternative method as backup.

Click this icon to add a new connection to the list.

AutoCongurePreset - Select to automatically create a new set of connection presets from the selected TX.

Analoganddigitalaudio

ALIF4000 units support both analog and digital audio connections from the host PC. Although originating from possibly the same audio source,

these two connections are switched completely separately and cannot

be mixed. In the connections table, the two types are represented thus:

• Analog audio (

• Digital audio (1 or 2) at RX only connect to (1 or 2) at TX.

For more details, please see Support for analog and digital audio.

) at RX only connects to (

) at TX.

Status

The following icons may be shown within the Status column:

The connection is fully operational.

A connection has not been established.

The control protocol version is incompatible/unsupported between

the peer and this device.

The control protocol security settings are incompatible/unsupported

between the peer and this device.

The connection failed the authorisation stage (most likely a bad

password).

The connection is established but there is no input signal being

received from the peer device.

The connection has an invalid or unsupported input source signal

peer device (audio and video connections only), or

The connection is currently out of resources at the peer device, or

There is insufcient network bandwidth to support the requested

data for this connection.

The encoding of the source data at the peer has stopped (due to an

error or fault).

There is no output device available on the port for this connection

(eg. no monitor connected).

There is no data currently being received by the device.

The video data for the connection produces an output signal that

is out of range for the capabilities of this device, or the appliance

connected to this device, or

The device is currently out of resources to process the video data for this connection.

The audio data for the connection produces an output signal that

is out of range for the capabilities of this device, or the appliance

connected to this device, or

The device is currently out of resources to process the audio data

for this connection.

The decoding of the data at this device has stopped (due to an error

or fault).

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RX-Users

Togethere

You can access this page in two ways:

1 On the console keyboard attached to the RX unit, access the OSD

by pressing CTRL+ALT+C or tap the touchscreen icon.

The Preset Selection page will be displayed.

2 Click the icon in the top right corner. 3 Click the Users link.

1 Connect a computer to the same network as the RX unit.

2 Run a web browser and enter the IP address of the RX unit:

https://169.254.1.32 (this is the default address when using SFP

port 3 or RJ45 port 1). If you are using SFP port 4 or RJ45 port

2, then the default address will be https://169.254.1.42 If the

IP address is unknown, press the small button on the front panel

next to the OLED screen to reveal the value for IP Address 3 or 1

(or IP Address 4 or 2) and use that address. 3 Click the Users link.

Useraccounts

This page allows you to change the password for the admin user.

Click the icon to display the following dialog:

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Enter and conrm the current and new admin password and click OK.

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RX-Ports

Togethere

You can access this page in two ways:

1 On the console keyboard attached to the RX unit, access the OSD

by pressing CTRL+ALT+C or tap the touchscreen icon.

The Preset Selection page will be displayed.

2 Click the icon in the top right corner. 3 Click the Ports link.

1 Connect a computer to the same network as the RX unit.

2 Run a web browser and enter the IP address of the RX unit:

https://169.254.1.32 (this is the default address when using SFP

port 3 or RJ45 port 1). If you are using SFP port 4 or RJ45 port

2, then the default address will be https://169.254.1.42 If the

IP address is unknown, press the small button on the front panel

next to the OLED screen to reveal the value for IP Address 3 or 1

(or IP Address 4 or 2) and use that address. 3 Click the Ports link.

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VideoPorts

This page provides basic information about the two video ports located

on the RX unit.

Enabled - Conrms whether each video port is enabled or disabled.

Connected - Conrms whether functioning video displays are

connected to the two video ports.

VideoEDIDDetails - Click the Details button to show a popup for

the connected video display. EDID details listed include: Manufacturer,

model, serial number, manufacture date, EDID version as well as supported (and preferred) EDID modes, maximum bits per color, encodings, colourimetry and dynamic range masterings supported by the monitor. Note: EDID modes

that are supported by the monitor but not by the device will be greyed out. In cases where a resolution reported by the video display is supported, but at a lower frame rate than the display calls for, such entries will be shown in italics.

CompatibilityCheck - WARNING: Disabling this option can result in damage to display monitors in certain circumstances. When ticked this

option conrms video compatibility between the source and display device, (such as the video display’s maximum resolution, bpc, SDR/HDR, etc.) and prevents signals being sent that the video display can’t support. When unticked, signals will always be sent regardless of video display’s declared capabilities. If you untick the option, the following warning will be displayed:

FrameRateSwitching - Determines the strategy to use for the frame rate when switching resolutions. Similar in function to the Match Frame Rate setting on AIM servers:

Force 60 - The frame rate is always forced to be 60Hz unless the Compatibility check option is on and the monitor does not indicate it

supports 60Hz. Retain - When switching to the same resolution with a potentially

different frame rate, it will retain the current frame. Auto - The frame rate always changes to match the mode it is connected to.

AudioPorts

This page provides basic information about the analog and digital audio

ports located on the RX unit.

Enabled - Conrms whether the audio ports are enabled or disabled.

Connected - Conrms whether devices are connected to respective

ports.

Gain - (Analog audio only) Determines the microphone amplication level:

None - no device connected on this port. Mic - standard gain for normal microphone input devices.

Mic boost - 20dB boost to volume for microphone input devices.

AudioEDIDDetails - Click the Details button to show a popup listing the audio capabilities of the device connected to that DP port. Unsupported formats will be greyed out.

CompatibilityCheck - When ticked, the RX will not output audio

on this port if it is not compatible with the attached device’s audio capabilities. If unticked, audio will be output regardless of the attached device’s capabilities. For example, if an attached device supports 2 channel stereo but the incoming stream is 6 channels, turning this off

may allow L & R audio output to work - if the attached device can cope,

but other channels will be lost (ie. there is no down-mix support).

USBPorts

This page provides basic information about the USB ports numbered 2

to 5 inclusive, located on the RX unit. USB port 1 is transparent and its devices are not listed.

Type - Identies the type of the USB port. Port 1 on the front of the RX is Transparent, 2-3 on the front, 4-5 on the back are the Emulated ports.

Enabled - Conrms whether the USB ports are enabled or disabled. HIDOnly - (For emulated USB ports only) When ticked, all ports are

limited to supporting Human Interface Devices only, such as keyboards

and mice. DisableMassStorage - When ticked, this option prevents the use

of USB mass storage devices on the receiver unit. This could be useful in situations where smart card readers need to be used for security purposes but the use of USB drives need to be prevented.

Security - (For emulated USB ports only) Controls whether USB data is encrypted. On forces always on, Off forces always off and Prefer off will

be off unless the TX requests it.

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USBPortMappingandReservations - This section is useful when

multiple touchscreens are in use and allows you to match each USB port input to the correct touchscreen.

ConnectedDevices - This section lists all connected devices with

manufacturer and model details where reported. Click the Details button

against each device to view further information, such as the Device Type, Protocol Version, Speed and Max Power Consumption.

SerialPort

This page provides basic information about the serial option port located

on the RX unit.

Enabled - Conrms whether the serial port is enabled or disabled.

Connected - Conrms whether a valid serial device is connected to

the port.

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RX-Network

Togethere

You can access this page in two ways:

1 On the console keyboard attached to the RX unit, access the OSD

by pressing CTRL+ALT+C or tap the touchscreen icon.

The Preset Selection page will be displayed.

2 Click the icon in the top right corner. 3 Click the Network link.

1 Connect a computer to the same network as the RX unit.

2 Run a web browser and enter the IP address of the RX unit:

https://169.254.1.32 (this is the default address when using SFP

port 3 or RJ45 port 1). If you are using SFP port 4 or RJ45 port

2, then the default address will be https://169.254.1.42 If the

IP address is unknown, press the small button on the front panel

next to the OLED screen to reveal the value for IP Address 3 or 1

(or IP Address 4 or 2) and use that address. 3 Click the Network link.

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PortSettings

This page provides numerous network details for each of the installed ports on the RX unit.

Socket - Details each operational network socket and what connection

speeds they have established. Sockets 3 and 4 are determined by the SFP

modules plugged into them.

MACAddress - Displays the unique, xed hardware identication number for each port.

LinkUp - Indicates whether the link state of this network interface is

up. This should be the case if the device is connected to a functioning

network. IPAddress - The IP address of this network interface. This is not

congurable, the device can function in a network zero-cong state which does not require the setting of a static IP address.

Netmask - The netmask of this network interface. This is not

congurable, the device can function in a network zero-cong state which does not require the setting of a static netmask.

Gateway - The gateway address of this network interface. This is not

congurable, the device can function in a network zero-cong state which does not require the setting of a static gateway.

DHCPEnabled - When ticked, the corresponding port will derive its IP Address, Netmask and Gateway details from the DHCP server listed in

the eld below.

DHCPServerAddress - Indicates the server that provided the DHCP details.

RoutingTable - Click on ‘Details’ to show the routing table entries

corresponding to this network interface. In it are the destination address, gateway and netmask for the routes to particular network destinations.

NetworkInformation

DefaultDomain-Reserved for future use. IndependentNetworks-When ticked, the ALIF4000 receiver

will treat its two main network ports as independent routes to the

transmitter(s) and not attempt to nd secondary cross connections, which may not be possible due to the network topology. This setting will

have no effect when ALIF4000 receivers link with ALIF4000 transmitters due to their use of auto discovery. However, when an ALIF4000 receiver links with other dual port ALIF transmitters (such as an ALIF2002T),

enabling this option can prevent unnecessary delays due to the time

taken looking for routes that are effectively network dead ends. RouteofLastResort - In a multi-interface device such as this, the

interface which is ticked will be used as the default whenever it is unclear which interface should be used for network trafc.

DynamicDNSServers - List of DNS server addresses obtained via

DHCP.

StaticDNSServers - Lists DNS server addresses that have been manually congured.

NTPEnabled - When ticked, the unit will derive its time and date

information from a suitable NTP server.

NTPKeyID - The ID of the key used for secure NTP. NTPKeyValue - The value of the key used for secure NTP as a

hexadecimal string.

DynamicNTPServers - Lists NTP server addresses obtained via

DHCP.

StaticNTPServers - Lists NTP server addresses that have been manually congured.

AIMEnabled - Indicates whether server management is enabled for

this device.

DynamicAIMServers - Lists AIM server addresses obtained via

DHCP. StaticAIMServers - Lists management server addresses that have

been manually congured.

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RX-Transmitters

Togethere

You can access this page in two ways:

1 On the console keyboard attached to the RX unit, access the OSD

by pressing CTRL+ALT+C or tap the touchscreen icon.

The Preset Selection page will be displayed.

2 Click the icon in the top right corner. 3 Click the Transmitters link.

1 Connect a computer to the same network as the RX unit.

2 Run a web browser and enter the IP address of the RX unit:

https://169.254.1.32 (this is the default address when using SFP

port 3 or RJ45 port 1). If you are using SFP port 4 or RJ45 port

2, then the default address will be https://169.254.1.42 If the

IP address is unknown, press the small button on the front panel

next to the OLED screen to reveal the value for IP Address 3 or 1

(or IP Address 4 or 2) and use that address. 3 Click the Transmitters link.

Transmitters

This page lists the available transmitters on the network which aren’t

under AIM control - Note: ALIF1xxxT and ALIF2xxxT units are generally not discoverable using this process, however, if the Start of Life process was able to connect point-to-point to an ALIF2xxx then it will have created a ‘static’ device

entry and thus it will appear on this screen. However, the cog and light bulb icons will not function for the entry.

In the Actions column you can perform the following functions for each listed transmitter:

• Click to view the conguration page of the TX. When clicked, you will be directed to the General page for the chosen TX. See page 38.

• Click to ash the front panel indicators on the transmitter to assist with identication.

• Click the X button in the top right corner to return to return to the

RX pages.

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RX-DiagnosticsandStatistics

Togethere

You can access this page in two ways:

1 On the console keyboard attached to the RX unit, access the OSD

by pressing CTRL+ALT+C or tap the touchscreen icon.

The Preset Selection page will be displayed.

2 Click the icon in the top right corner. 3 Click the Diagnostics link.

1 Connect a computer to the same network as the RX unit.

2 Run a web browser and enter the IP address of the RX unit:

https://169.254.1.32 (this is the default address when using SFP

port 3 or RJ45 port 1). If you are using SFP port 4 or RJ45 port

2, then the default address will be https://169.254.1.42 If the

IP address is unknown, press the small button on the front panel

next to the OLED screen to reveal the value for IP Address 3 or 1

(or IP Address 4 or 2) and use that address. 3 Click the Diagnostics link.

LogSettings

This page provides numerous key diagnostic log settings. Capturediagnosticstodownload - (Only shown when viewing this

page using a PC browser). Request generation of a diagnostics dump le. This will then be downloaded by the host computer’s browser, this is an encrypted diagnostics le which can be used by technical support to diagnose and x an issue. If using the local OSD, then this will show ‘Capture diagnostics to USB’ and will download the same le onto a USB

memory stick inserted into USB ports 2-5. Note: When in point to point mode, you will need to plug in a USB ash drive and capture the logs to it.

RemoteSupport - When using the Adder remote server, this option

determines which port will be used. Multiple options are offered in case one or more ports are blocked by your rewall.

LoggingSeverityLevel - Denes the level of messages that will be

logged (according to RFC5424). Level 5 (Notice: normal but signicant condition) is the default setting; ALIF4000 supports levels 1 to 7. Choosing levels 6 (Informational) or 7 (Debug) will cause larger numbers of lesser

events to also be logged, with a potential impact to overall performance. These levels should only be used if working with the support team to diagnose a specic issue.

RemoteLoggingEnabled - Tick to send log les to the chosen

Remote Logging Address.

RemoteLoggingAddress - Enter a valid IP address for a syslog server

on the local network where status logs can be sent.

LogFile - If viewing this page using a browser: Click to download the log le to the host computer’s browser. If viewing this page via the OSD, the log will be shown as a scrollable list.

PingTest - Allows you to conduct a ping test to any selected address or device.

PerformIGMPTest - Allows you to conduct an IGMP test on connected

devices, selectable from the drop-down list.

BasicGraph

This page shows a real time graph with the following entries:

• ReceivedandTransmittedBitRates - the values of these

correspond to the bandwidth axis on the left.

• FrameRate - for both heads. Values are labeled when they change

and correspond to the axis on the right.

• Codec - for both heads. These represent the compression used: 1 is better than 4.

• DroppedPackets - for both heads. Values are labeled when they

change and correspond to the axis on the right.

NetworkStatistics

This page allows you to view current communication statistics and also to create graphs in real time.

CaptureandGraphStatistics - When ticked, the page will create a real time graph plotting Received Bytes alongside Received Packets.

After Capture and Graph Statistics is enabled, the Show Legend checkbox

will show all other items that can be included on the plot. Click an item

to tick and include it.

VideoPortStatusandStatistics

This page provides wide ranging information for support purposes.

AudioPortStatusandStatistics

This page provides wide ranging information for support purposes.

USBPortStatusandStatistics

This page provides wide ranging information for support purposes. Currently only supported for transparent USB.

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RX-System

Togethere

You can access this page in two ways:

1 On the console keyboard attached to the RX unit, access the OSD

by pressing CTRL+ALT+C or tap the touchscreen icon. The Preset Selection page will be displayed.

2 Click the icon in the top right corner. 3 Click the System link.

1 Connect a computer to the same network as the RX unit.

2 Run a web browser and enter the IP address of the RX unit:

https://169.254.1.32 (this is the default address when using SFP port 3 or RJ45 port 1). If you are using SFP port 4 or RJ45 port

2, then the default address will be https://169.254.1.42 If the IP address is unknown, press the small button on the front panel

next to the OLED screen to reveal the value for IP Address 3 or 1 (or IP Address 4 or 2) and use that address.

3 Click the System link.

SoftwareandSystemOperations

This page contains various indications and options related to the internal software of the unit.

Note: The highlighted (and colored) entry is the version of software currently running.

PreferredSoftwareVersion - The software version the device will

boot into upon a reboot.

RecoverySoftwareVersion - The software version the device will

boot into if placed into recovery mode.

AlternateSoftwareVersion - The other (backup) version of software the device has available.

RebootDevice - Click the Reboot button to Reboot the device.

RestoreDefaultSettings - Click the Restore button to restore the

device to factory default settings. SwitchSoftwareVersions - Click to switch to the listed ‘Alternative

Software Version’.

UpgradeDevice - If viewing this page using a browser: Allows you to upgrade the rmware either from a trusted URL or from a locally stored le. Use the eld to dene the source and then click the Upgrade button.

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TX-GeneralInformation

Togethere

You can access this page in two ways:

1 On the console keyboard attached to the RX unit, access the OSD

by pressing CTRL+ALT+C or tap the touchscreen icon. The Preset Selection page will be displayed.

2 Click the icon in the top right corner. 3 Click the Transmitters option and then click the icon for the

required transmitter.

4 If necessary, click the General link.

1 Connect a computer to the same network as the TX unit.

2 Run a web browser and enter the IP address of the TX unit:

https://169.254.1.33 (this is the default address when using SFP port 3 or RJ45 port 1). If you are using SFP port 4 or RJ45 port

2 then the default address will be https://169.254.1.43 If the IP address is unknown, press the small button on the front panel

next to the OLED screen to reveal the value for IP Address 3 (or IP Address 4) and use that address.

3 If necessary, click the General link.

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GeneralInformation

Type - States whether the device is a transmitter (TX) or a receiver

(RX). Name - Name details that you can alter to distinguish this unit from all

others. Not shown when operating under AIM server control. Description - Allows you to optionally add a description of the device.

Useful when many ALIF units are being used. Not shown when operating

under AIM server control. Location - Allows you to optionally add a description of the device’s

location. Useful when many ALIF units are being used. Not shown when

operating under AIM server control.

CurrentSoftwareVersion - Displays the version number of the

currently installed and running internal software (unit can have two different software versions installed at once).

SerialNumber - Displays the xed serial number of the device.

BoardRevision - Displays the revision number of the device’s main

circuit board.

Model - Displays the model number of the device.

DateandTime - Displays the current date and time used by the device

when this page was last loaded (select refresh icon to update).

Uptime - Shows the time period for which the device has currently

being running since the last time this page was loaded (select refresh

icon to update).

you’re ready to cancel this operation). AccessPassword - Sets the password that a RX device must provide in

order to connect (video, audio, etc) to the TX InsecureConnections - Controls whether the TX will accept insecure

connections from RX devices. Insecure connections are those from older ALIF products where the security credentials are not implemented. Initially, the TX will default to ‘auto’ which allows it to decide the setting

based on the type of device that rst connects to it. Once a device has connected, the setting will be changed to either ‘Allowed’ or ‘Disallowed’.

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TX-UISettings

Togethere

You can access this page in two ways:

1 On the console keyboard attached to the RX unit, access the OSD

by pressing CTRL+ALT+C or tap the touchscreen icon. The Preset Selection page will be displayed.

2 Click the icon in the top right corner. 3 Click the Transmitters option and then click the icon for the

required transmitter.

4 Click the UISettings link.

1 Connect a computer to the same network as the TX unit.

2 Run a web browser and enter the IP address of the TX unit:

https://169.254.1.33 (this is the default address when using SFP port 3 or RJ45 port 1). If you are using SFP port 4 or RJ45 port

2 then the default address will be https://169.254.1.43 If the IP address is unknown, press the small button on the front panel

next to the OLED screen to reveal the value for IP Address 3 (or IP Address 4) and use that address.

3 Click the UISettings link.

UISettings

FrontPanelTimeout - Determines the period of inactivity that should

elapse before the front panel display should return to a blank state.

LEDbrightness - Determines the brightness of the front panel LED

indicator.

Language - Determines the language used for all text labels within the conguration pages.

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TX-Users

Togethere

You can access this page in two ways:

1 On the console keyboard attached to the RX unit, access the OSD

by pressing CTRL+ALT+C or tap the touchscreen icon. The Preset Selection page will be displayed.

2 Click the icon in the top right corner. 3 Click the Transmitters option and then click the icon for the

required transmitter.

4 Click the Users link.

1 Connect a computer to the same network as the TX unit.

2 Run a web browser and enter the IP address of the TX unit:

https://169.254.1.33 (this is the default address when using SFP port 3 or RJ45 port 1). If you are using SFP port 4 or RJ45 port

2 then the default address will be https://169.254.1.43 If the IP address is unknown, press the small button on the front panel

next to the OLED screen to reveal the value for IP Address 3 (or IP Address 4) and use that address.

3 Click the Users link.

Useraccounts

This page allows you to change the password for the admin user.

Click the icon to display the following dialog:

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Enter and conrm the current and new admin password and click OK.

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TX-Ports

Togethere

You can access this page in two ways:

1 On the console keyboard attached to the RX unit, access the OSD

by pressing CTRL+ALT+C or tap the touchscreen icon. The Preset Selection page will be displayed.

2 Click the icon in the top right corner. 3 Click the Transmitters option and then click the icon for the

required transmitter.

4 Click the Ports link.

1 Connect a computer to the same network as the TX unit.

2 Run a web browser and enter the IP address of the TX unit:

https://169.254.1.33 (this is the default address when using SFP port 3 or RJ45 port 1). If you are using SFP port 4 or RJ45 port

2 then the default address will be https://169.254.1.43 If the IP address is unknown, press the small button on the front panel

next to the OLED screen to reveal the value for IP Address 3 (or IP Address 4) and use that address.

3 Click the Ports link.

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VideoPorts

This page provides basic information about the two video ports located

on the TX unit.

Enabled - Conrms whether each video port is enabled or disabled.

Connected - Conrms whether functioning host video drivers are

connected to the two video ports.

EDIDSource - Lists the EDID mode currently being output on the two video connectors. For more information about how video and

audio EDID data are derived, see Support for analog and digital audio.

Note: Fixed EDIDs were updated in v3.00 to add support for higher frame rates at each xed EDID resolution. The default frame rate remains as given in the xed EDID name (eg. 60), however, HD and higher resolutions will include higher rates which are supported at those resolutions. eg. 240Hz for 1920x1080p60.

DynamicRange - This option is shown only when a xed EDID is

selected and allows you to determine a particular color depth and dynamic range. When set to HDR10, the transmitter will also declare support for the lower SDR8 and SDR10 modes. See page 4.

AttachedMonitorReceiver - If the ‘Attached monitor’ option has

been selected as the ‘EDID Source’, then this displays the name of the RX device that supplied the EDID currently being used.

EDIDOptimisation - When ticked, and if the EDID source option is set to ‘Attached monitor’; upon connecting with a new receiver, the transmitter will compare the preferred video mode of the new monitor with the current video output from the host PC. Only if they differ will the transmitter present the new monitor’s EDID to the host PC. This option speeds up switching as the host PCs graphics card does not have to go through a hotplug detect routine each time a new receiver is connected. If this setting is unticked, the transmitter will always present a new EDID to the host PC.

BackgroundRefresh(frames) - The system will send all changing

video as soon as it changes. In addition, it is possible to send unchanging video in the background, to overcome problems of lost network trafc. This control will congure how often a whole frame of video will be sent alongside changing video. In situations of frequently changing video, or high reliability networks, this value can be set to a higher number, or even set to disabled.

CompressionType - Allows you to select the compression method

to best suit the nature of the video sources. Settings are: Pixel Perfect,

Adaptive, Smoothest Video or Advanced (which allows you to set the maximum and minimum compression levels).

FrameSkipping - Frame Skipping involves ‘missing out’ video frames

between those captured by the TX unit. For video sources that update only infrequently or for those that update very frequently but where high delity is not required, frame skipping is a good strategy for reducing the overall bandwidth consumed by the system. Range: 0 to 100%.

MagicEye - When ticked, this feature increases performance and

reduces network trafc if ALIF units are used with host computers that

have dithered video output. It also improves performance if the video source is noisy.

MaxBitsperColour - Allows you to choose the maximum color bit

depth that is passed through from the host computer to the ALIF4000

receivers and their connected video display(s). The options are 8-bits per colour (Standard Dynamic Range) or 10-bits per colour to support

newer video displays that support the SDR10 and HDR10 (High

Dynamic Range) standards. When set to 8, an incoming 10-bpc signal will be converted down to 8-bpc before being transmitted, most commonly used to ensure that all ALIF receivers are able to receive the video output. When set to 10, incoming 10-bpc will pass through unchanged, as will 8-bpc. See page 4.

MulticastAddresses - This section lists all video multicast IP addresses

that have been congured. Setting the eld to a blank (empty string)

value will cause the system to automatically generate a default multicast address.

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AudioPorts

This page provides basic information about the audio ports located on

the TX unit.

Enabled - Conrms whether the audio ports are enabled or disabled.

Connected - Conrms whether devices are connected to respective

ports.

EDIDSource - Lists the EDID audio mode currently being output on

the digital audio components of the two video connectors. For more

information about how video and audio EDID data are derived, see

Support for analog and digital audio.

AttachedMonitorReceiver - If the ‘Attached monitor’ option has

been selected as the ‘EDID Source’, then this displays the name of the RX device that supplied the EDID currently being used.

EDIDOptimisation - When ticked, and if the EDID source option is set to ‘Attached monitor’; upon switching to a new receiver, the transmitter will compare the preferred audio mode of the new monitor/audio

subsystem with the current video output from the host PC. Only if they

differ will the transmitter present the new audio EDID to the host PC. This option speeds up switching as the host PC does not have to go through a hotplug detect routine each time a new receiver is connected. If this setting is unticked, the transmitter will always present a new EDID to the host PC.

For audio there is also an extra check. Because the audio stream may not

always be active (whereas video always is); if there is currently no audio stream being output by the PC, the transmitter will compare the audio capabilities of the current EDID with the new EDID. If the new EDID’s capabilities are a subset of the current EDID’s, the existing one will be

changed for the new one. For example, if the current EDID supports

8 channel audio and the new only supports 6, the new will be selected

to ensure the host PC doesn’t attempt to output 8 channel audio to a device that can’t handle it.

QualityMode - Analog audio only. This option is currently xed at 48khz, 16bit.

MulticastAddresses - This section lists all audio multicast IP addresses

that have been congured. Setting the eld to a blank (empty string)

value will cause the system to automatically generate a default multicast address.

USBPorts

This page provides basic information about the USB ports located on the

TX unit.

Type - Identies the type of the USB port.

Enabled - Conrms whether the USB ports are enabled or disabled.

Connected - Conrms whether valid devices are connected to either

USB port. Note: As both USB ports share the same physical port, it is not

possible to detect whether a specic port has a device connected.

RateLimit - This option allows you to place an upper limit on the

bandwidth that can be consumed by the transparent USB subsystem as a whole. This can be useful in situations where the overall network bandwidth is quite low and high resolution video performance is being impacted by USB operation; particularly during large le transfers to or

from a mass storage device inserted into the ALIF receiver. Using this

option you can choose an appropriate USB bandwidth rate limit between 1 and 480Mbps.

PresentBootKeyboard - When ticked, the TX unit will report a

virtual dummy boot keyboard to the attached PC to ensure that a keyboard is always reported when the PC boots up. The dummy boot keyboard uses one of the 13 USB endpoints, therefore if all 13 endpoints are required elsewhere for USB devices (or a KVM switch only supports two HID devices) then it can be disabled by deselecting this option.

MaxHubSize - Using this option you can select whether the TX unit

should report itself as a 13 or a 7 port USB hub. Some USB hosts are only able to support 7 port USB hubs. If this option is set to 7, then only 7 USB devices are supported by the PC.

Security - Controls whether USB data is encrypted. On forces always on, Off forces always off and Prefer off will be off unless the RX requests it.

SerialPort

This page provides basic information about the serial option port located on the TX unit. These options are congurable via the AIM server.

Enabled - Conrms whether the serial port is enabled or disabled.

Connected - Conrms whether a valid serial device is connected to

the port.

Speed - The ‘baud rate’ of the serial device.

DataBits - The number of data bits to be used (5, 6, 7, or 8).

StopBits - The number of stop bits to be used (1 or 2).

Parity - The parity checking to be used (none, odd or even).

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TX-Network

Togethere

You can access this page in two ways:

1 On the console keyboard attached to the RX unit, access the OSD

by pressing CTRL+ALT+C or tap the touchscreen icon. The Preset Selection page will be displayed.

2 Click the icon in the top right corner. 3 Click the Transmitters option and then click the icon for the

required transmitter.

4 Click the Network link. OR

1 Connect a computer to the same network as the TX unit.

2 Run a web browser and enter the IP address of the TX unit:

https://169.254.1.33 (this is the default address when using SFP port 3 or RJ45 port 1). If you are using SFP port 4 or RJ45 port

2 then the default address will be https://169.254.1.43 If the IP address is unknown, press the small button on the front panel

next to the OLED screen to reveal the value for IP Address 3 (or IP Address 4) and use that address.

3 Click the Network link.

PortSettings

This page provides numerous network details for each of the installed ports on the TX unit.

Socket - Details each operational network socket. Sockets 3 and 4 are

determined by the SFP modules plugged into them.