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User’s Manual

FHD264-S

FHD264-R

FHD264

Dynamic Virtual Matrix™

HDMI Distribution and Switching over LAN

with RS-232 & IR Extension

Distribute up to 64 individual HDMI video sources to 250 displays or more

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Contents

1.0 Introduction ......................................................................................4

1.1 General..............................................................................................4

1.2 Features.............................................................................................5

2.0 Package Contents ............................................................................. 5

3.0 Installation ........................................................................................ 6

3.1 Configuration ......................................................................................6

3.1.1 Point-to-Point .................................................................................................6

3.1.2 Point-to-Many (Splitter) and Many-to-Many (Matrix)............................................6

3.1.3 Setup ............................................................................................................7

4.0 Front and Rear panel...........................................................................9

4.1 Font Panel Operation ........................................................................10

4.1.1 Changing IP address from Front panel............................................................10

4.2 WebGUI........................................................................................... 11

4.3 Telnet Control...................................................................................12

4.4 Dynamic Virtual Matrix Manager Tool..................................................15

4.5 CNT-IP-264 ......................................................................................16

5.0 Features.......................................................................................... 16

5.1 Device ID .........................................................................................16

5.2 Group ID ..........................................................................................17

5.3 OSD Menu .......................................................................................17

5.4 RS-232 ............................................................................................18

5.5 Serial Over IP (SoIP).........................................................................18

5.6 Fail-Safe (FS) Video Routing..............................................................19

5.7 IR ....................................................................................................20

5.8 Video Scaling and Bit Rate Control .....................................................21

5.9 EDID................................................................................................22

5.10 Firmware Upgrade...........................................................................22

5.11 Factory Default ...............................................................................23

5.12 Power over Ethernet (PoE)...............................................................23

6 FAQ & Troubleshooting ..................................................................... 23

6.1 Contacting Hall Research ..................................................................25

7.0 Specifications ................................................................................. 25

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TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL

Hall Research and its logo are trademarks of Hall Research. Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged as the property of the trademark owners.

FCC RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio communication. It has been designed to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are intended to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user at their own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the interference.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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1.0 Introduction

1.1 General

The FHD264 series is a family of HDMI over LAN Senders (encoders) and Receivers (decoders) that utilizes advanced H.264 video encoding to distribute multiple Full HD video signals on a Gigabit local area network (LAN). The devices also extend bi-directional RS-232 communication, and IR control. Other features include a built-in WebGUI, Fail-Safe video routing, audio de-embedding, and Serial Over IP (SoIP). Senders are available as either a standalone unit (-S), or a single-gang Decora style Wallplate (-WP).

An important feature of the system is its ability to switch Receivers on the fly to show the video of any Sender on the network using Hall Research’s DVM (Dynamic Virtual Matrix™) technology. Switching is accomplished by using:

 Front Panel Buttons  IR Remote Controller  Built-in Webpage (WebGUI) in each unit (accessible from any browser)  Telnet Commands (ideal for third-party control of switching)  Windows™ PC running DVM Manager Tool software (free download)  CNT-IP-264 (A standalone networking module designed to manage Models

FHD264 and HHD264)

FHD264 system applications include: digital signage, meeting rooms, classrooms, bus & metro stations, airports, home theater, and more. All models can be powered via PoE (PD), and come with a power supply in case PoE is not available over the network.

Figure 1 - Block Diagram

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1.2 Features

 Supports SD, HD and Full-HD (1080p@60 Hz) resolutions  HDCP 1.4 compliant  Sender HDMI loop output for local monitor  Fail-Safe video routing to create automatic AV system redundancy  User selectable streaming bit rate (2 to 18 Mbps depending on resolution).  Video Scaler in Sender to manage bandwidth  Bi-directional RS-232 extension from sender to all receivers in same group  IR (infrared) extension from receivers to paired sender  Serial Over IP(SoIP) to control companion serial devices  IR Remote Control for pass through and local control  HDMI audio extraction at both Sender and Receiver end  Front Panel with LCD and buttons to display device information and change IP

configuration

 Easy to use WebGUI in each unit, accessible from any browser  Free Windows™ DVM Manager Tool software (for system-wide configuration and video

switching from one GUI)

 Units can be powered over the network using PoE.  Each device can have a user-definable name (e.g. Lobby Display, Projector)  Low power consumption (less than 3 W)

2.0 Package Contents

(1) Model FHD264 (-S, -R, or -WP) (1) 5V DC Power Supply with universal plug adapter kit and locking DC connector (-S and -R.

-WP power supply sold separately) (1) IR Emitter Cable with Senders (1) IR Detector Cable with Receivers (1) IR Remote Controller with Receivers (1) Set of L-bracket mounting hardware (-S and -R) (1) Decora Cover Plate (-WP) (1) User’s Manual

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3.0 Installation

For installations having multiple Senders and Receivers, a dedicated Gigabit (1000 BaseT) network (multi-port routers) is recommended. The H.264 encoding scheme allows userdefinable bit rates to give users control over bandwidth used for each video stream.

3.1 Configuration

FHD264 systems support several modes of operation: point-to-point (one Sender connected to one Receiver with no LAN infrastructure), point-to-many (one Sender to many Receivers like a video splitter), and many-to-many (matrix operation). They support CAT5e/6 cable distances of up to 394 ft (120 meters).

3.1.1 Point-to-Point

When connecting point-to-point, there is no need for any IP configuration for the TX and RX. The only requirement is that the TX and RX need to be in the same group.

Figure 2 - Example: Point-to-Point

3.1.2 Point-to-Many (Splitter) and Many-to-Many (Matrix)

Start by setting a unique IP address (if not using DHCP) and Multicast Group channel for each of the Senders (see the front panel operation in Section 4.2.) Duplicate IP addresses or Groups will cause conflicts. Receivers must also all have unique IP addresses, but can point to the same Group channel.

For installations where video routing is permanent (static) and video is not expected to be switched after installation, simply use the front panel to change the Multicast Group numbers on each device. Remember, each Sender must have a unique Group number and IP address. All Receivers with the same group number as a Sender will show the video from that Sender, and RS-232 and IR are routed between them. To use a broadcast TV analogy, Multicast Group numbers are like TV channel numbers. Only one station can broadcast on any particular channel, but many Receivers can be tuned to that same channel.

As shipped, each device is configured for DHCP. In this mode, when powered up each box gets its IP address from the DHCP server on the network. Alternately, the IP addresses can be assigned manually and set to Static from the front panel. To change IP address using the

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PC-GUI, connect a Windows™ PC or laptop to the network and run the free DVM Manager Tool.

Figure 3 - Example: Point-to-Many

3.1.3 Setup

1. To get started, use a Gigabit Router or Switch with DHCP server (Recommended)

2. If the switch does not support PoE, use the power supply included in the package (-S

and -R) to power the FHD.

3. By default, DHCP is enabled in both Senders and Receivers. The default IP address of

the Senders is 192.168.1.11 and Receivers is 192.168.1.12. (See Section 5.11 Factory Defaults for more details.)

4. If the switch supports DHCP, connect the Senders(s) using CAT5e/6 cable.

5. If the switch does not support DHCP, connect the Sender(s) (one at a time) using

CAT5e/6 cable and configure a unique static IP address by turning OFF DHCP. (See Section 4.2.1 Changing IP address from Front panel.)

6. Repeat the above steps for all the Sender(s).

7. Make sure each Sender has a unique Group ID. Note that, two Senders cannot have the

same Group ID. This will cause conflicts.

8. Connect HDMI source(s) to the HDMI input of the Senders(s).

9. Connect the HDMI loop output of the Sender(s) to local HDMI display(s) if desired.

10. If the switch supports DHCP, connect the Receiver(s) using CAT5e/6 cable.

11. If the switch does not support DHCP, connect the Receiver(s) (one at a time) to the

switch/router using CAT5e/6 cable and configure a unique static IP address by turning OFF DHCP. (See Section 4.2.1 Changing IP address from Front panel.)

12. Repeat the above steps for all the Receiver(s).

NOTE A Gigabit Router or Switch with DHCP server is recommended. When there

is more than one Sender on the network in a matrix configuration (multipoint-to-multipoint) the Ethernet Switch MUST support: Gigabit Ethernet, DHCP Server, and IGMP. Hall Research recommends using the Cisco SG300 Series of gigabit Ethernet Switches.

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13. Connect the HDMI display(s) to the Receiver(s) output and change the Group ID of the

Receiver(s) as required. To receive the video, both Sender and Receiver must be in the same group. (If there is any problem with the video, see FAQ Q2: No picture on the display.)

14. If using IR, connect the IR emitter cable into “IR OUT” port of the Sender, and connect

the IR detector cable into “IR IN” port of the Receiver.

15. If using RS-232, connect an RS-232 cable from the PC or automation system to the

supplied phoenix connector, and then connect it to the RS-232 port on the Sender. Repeat the same process between the Receiver and the device to be controlled. Note that the baud rate is selectable, and should be the same at both Sender and Receiver end. (See Section 4.1 Front Panel Operation for more details.)

16. Once the Senders and Receivers are configured properly on the network, they will be

discoverable by Hall Research’s DVM Manager Tool. Simply plug a laptop or PC into the same router/switch and run the free Windows™ DVM Manager Tool. You can easily assign user-friendly names to each device and change the Group routings.

17. To use the DVM Manager Tool to control video routing, first scan for the devices. Note

that if the switch does not support DHCP, then the IP address of the PC also needs to be changed to static (See FAQ Q3: How to Change the IP address of the PC?)

18. To access the internal WebGUI in a particular FHD264, type the IP address into the

address bar of any standard browser. By default, as shipped from the factory, no login is required to access the internal WebGUI. If login is enabled, the default user name/password is admin/admin.

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4.0 Front and Rear panel

Figure 4 - Sender Front and Rear Panels

Figure 5- Receiver Front and Rear Panel

MENU: To view or change the system Configuration

NAV Keys: Navigation keys RESET (RST): Press and release to reboot (same as power cycle). Press and hold for 10 seconds to restore factory defaults.

5V DC: Plug the supplied 5V DC power supply to the unit, if PoE is unavailable. HDMI OUT: This is a local HDMI loop out for a local display. HDMI IN: Connect to the HDMI source such as a DVD or Blu-ray player. IR OUT: Connect to the supplied IR emitter cable. AUDIO OUT: HDMI audio extraction RS-232: Connect to PC/Serial Controller or displays with phoenix adaptor 1000BT: Connect to a gigabit network router/switch or a Receiver using CAT5e/6 cable. The

green LINK LED illuminates to show the link from Receiver is established. IR IN: Connect the supplied IR detector

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4.1 Font Panel Operation

Use the front panel to change the Group ID, IP Configuration and RS-232 Baud Rate. By default, after the FHD264 gets initialized, it shows the home screen with Device ID and Group ID. To see the system configuration, click the MENU Button and use the NAVIGATION (NAV) keys to view various settings. To change the settings, hold the MENU button until the setting name starts blinking. Use NAV keys to change the parameters of the setting and click MENU to apply setting or Hold MENU to discard setting. Follow the messages on the LCD for further instructions.

Figure 6 - Front panel operation

4.1.1 Changing IP address from Front panel

To change the IP address from the front panel, make sure DHCP is turned OFF. The steps are as follows

 From Home Screen push MENU  NAV to IP configuration ("-- IP--")  Hold MENU until setting name ("--IP--") starts blinking  By default, the first octet in the IP address starts blinking  Use NAV keys to change the octet parameter or click MENU to move to the next

octet

 After the reaching the 4th octet, click MENU to change the IP address.  At any point time, if the setting name is blinking, hold MENU to discard the changes

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4.2 WebGUI

The WebGUI can be used to change the following configuration settings:

 Device Info -- Device ID, Group ID  Password -- Enable Login, Change Password  RS-232 Baud Rate  Firmware Upgrade  Network Settings  Scaler Settings (only for Sender)  Encoder Settings (only for Sender)  System Settings (only for Receiver) -- Fail-Safe, OSD, Debug (for

troubleshooting)

Both encoders and decoders can be password protected with a User Login, which is enabled from the WebGUI.

Figure 7 – FHD264 Login Page

Default Username is admin and password is admin

Figure 8 - Sender WebGUI

Note: Changing IP configuration settings via WebGUI requires a Reboot in order to take effect.

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Figure 9 - Receiver WebGUI

4.3 Telnet Control

FHD264 offers an extensive telnet control instruction set to provide full control of the system. The default telnet port is 9999. When connected, the following prompt will be displayed on the terminal:

Figure 10 - Telnet terminal message

Note:

 Commands are case sensitive - use lowercase characters as shown.  Invalid commands result in “Unknown Input Command”.  The “list <CR>” command displays the list of available commands.

All Commands are Terminated

by <CR><LF> (or Hex 0D 0A)

Response Function

set_group_id n where n=0-1023

OK – Success Error – Fail

Set Group ID

get_group_id n

where ‘n” returns the group ID

Query the current group ID status

set_dhcp OK – Success

Error – Fail

Set to DHCP mode

get_dhcp On – DHCP

Off – No DHCP

Query the DHCP status

Set_uart_baudrate n OK – Success Set the baud rate for the RS-232

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All Commands are Terminated

by <CR><LF> (or Hex 0D 0A)

Response Function

Where n = 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 28800, 28400, 57600, 115200

Error – Fail

on the unit

get_uart_baudrate n

where n = baud rate

Query the current baud rate setting in the unit

set_static_ip ip [ip(n.n.n.n)] netmask [ip(n.n.n.n)] gateway [ip(n.n.n.n)]

Where: ip [ip(n.n.n.n)] =IP xxx. xxx. xxx. xxx

netmask[ip(n.n.n.n)]=netmask 255.255.xxx.xxx

gateway [ip(n.n.n.n)] = gateway xxx. xxx. xxx. xxx

OK – Success Error – Fail

Set the static IP configuration for the unit

get_static_ip IP: 192.168.1.xx

Netmask: 255.255.0.0 Gateway: 192.168.1.1

Returns the current static IP configuration

get_mac_address XX: XX:XX:XX:XX:XX Query the MAC address of the unit

get_lan_status Link_Up/Link_Down Query LAN Status whether device

is UP and connected to the switch

get_ip_config IP: XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX

Netmask: XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX Gateway: XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX

Shows IP Configuration settings

get_hdcp_status On/Off

Where On - Input Video with HDCP Off- Input Video without HDCP

Query the HDCP status of the video input

get_video_lock Lock

Unlock Where Lock – Stable Input Signal Unlock - No input video or unstable

Query the video stability status

set_session_key [0xhhhh(1~32)] OK-Success

Error-Fail Where [0xhhhhh(1~32)]=0x000000~0xffff

Set session key for encryption

set_screen off|on (Receiver ONLY) Where off=blank on=unblank

OK – Success Error – Fail

Set video blank/unblank the screen

get_screen (Receiver ONLY) on

off

Query the device output status

set_page_login [string(off|on)] where off = Disable login for the web page session (default) on= Enable login for theweb page.

OK – Success Error – Fail

Set the login page for the WebGUI

get_page_login on

off

Query the webpage” login enable” status

set_video_bitrate (Sender ONLY) [string(fhd|hd|sd)][n(2000~18000)] Where: string(fhd|hd|sd)][n(100~25000)] can be fhd, hd, sd and 12000 For example: set_video_bitrate fhd 12000

OK – Success Error – Fail

Set the max bit rate for the TX to sender over the network. Limits apply see Section 10

get_video_bitrate [string(fhd|hd|sd)]

(Sender ONLY)

xxxx Query the bit rate for the TX

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All Commands are Terminated

by <CR><LF> (or Hex 0D 0A)

Response Function

set_downscale_mode string(fhd|hd|sd)] to string(fhd|hd|sd)]

OK – Success Error – Fail

Scale down the input video to lower resolution

get_downscale_mode string(fhd|hd|sd)]

(Sender ONLY)

string(fhd|hd|sd)] Get the downscale mode status

set_video_out_mode string(both_on|loopthrough|network|both_off)]

(Sender ONLY)

OK – Success Error – Fail

Enable the HDMI output and network output

get_video_out_mode

(Sender ONLY)

string(both_on|loopthrough|network|both_o ff)]

Query the Loop and network output status

set_osd [string(auto|on|off)] Auto= OSD will turn off when there is an input signal detected. On or Off – OSD Stays on or off forever

OK – Success Error – Fail

Set OSD mode of the system

get_osd Auto

On Off

Query the OSD mode status

set_device_name [string (1~30)] Where string can be 30 characters long

OK – Success Error – Fail

Set the device name

get_device_name [string (1~30)] Query the device name

get_fw_version Tx/Rx Firmware : x.x.x.x.xxxxxxxx

Returns the firwmare version

Query the firmware version

factory_reset Processing factory reset!

System will reboot after few sec!

Factory reset the device

Reboot System will reboot after few sec! To reboot the unit

get_company_id xxx Query the company ID

set_streaming_mode [string(unicast|multicast)] OK – Success

Error – Fail

Set the streaming mode of the device

get_streaming_mode [string(unicast|multicast)] [string(unicast|multicast)]

where unicast means one-one configuration and multicast means one to many and manyto-many configuration

Query streaming mode status

master_get xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (IP Address)

[Blank]

Return the IP address of registered 3rd party controller for SoIP

master_set [string(xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx)]

Master Set Registers the IP address as 3rd

party controller. All the responses from the serial device connected to RS-232 port will be sent to the server on port #5050 at this IP address

rs_out [string( up to 100 char)]

SoIP Sent Outputs the string the string via

RS-232

get_failsafe (Receiver ONLY) on

off

Returns the fail safe status

set_failsafe [string(on|off)] (Receiver ONLY)

Ok -- Successes Error -- Fail

Set the fail safe status

set_fs_group n where n = 0 to 63 (Receiver ONLY)

Ok -- Successes Error -- Fail

Set the fail safe group number

get_fs_group (Receiver ONLY) Number in range 0 to 63 Returns the fail safe group number

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All Commands are Terminated

by <CR><LF> (or Hex 0D 0A)

Response Function

Exit Exits the telnet session

4.4 Dynamic Virtual Matrix Manager Tool

 The free Hall Research Windows™ Dynamic Virtual Matrix Manager Tool can locate

all the FHD264 devices on the network.

 It will list all the devices found by User-defined names, IP addresses, and Multicast

Group channels.

 Columns can be sorted (for example you can sort by device name). Senders are

listed on the left and Receivers on the right.

 Click the “Update” button after making any changes.  Click the “Reboot” button to reboot the device.

Figure 11 - PC GUI

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4.5 CNT-IP-264

The CNT-IP-264 is a powerful networking module designed to manage Models FHD264 and HHD264 - HDMI over LAN Senders and Receivers. Users can access the web application using any computing device (PC, Smart phone or Tablet) that runs a standard browser. CNTIP-264 has following features:

 Embedded WEB Server with Graphical User Interface  Monitors FHD264/HHD264 video routing and status  Controls External Devices over Serial (SoIP), Telnet or TCP  Create custom control for external devices  Real time event scheduling with Real‐Time clock  Compatible with Hall Research Device Finder utility  Supports DHCP

Figure 12 - CNT-IP-264

5.0 Features

5.1 Device ID

Each FHD264 Sender and Receiver can store a custom name of up to 31 alphanumeric characters. Naming the device is very useful in managing large installations. The Device ID will be displayed on the front panel home screen, OSD, WebGUI and FHD software applications. The default Sender name is HRTVTX and Receiver is HRTVRX.

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5.2 Group ID

A Group ID is a number range from 0 to 63, which the Sender uses to multicast its video and data to a group of Receivers on the network. Each group ID is linked to a multicast IP address. You can have a maximum of 64 sources (Senders) in the network. Note that there is no limitation on the number of Receivers that can connect to a Group if they have a different IP address.

5.3 OSD Menu

Figure 13 - OSD (Receiver ONLY)

The FHD264 Receiver shows the following information as an On Screen Display (OSD). The OSD can be configured as Auto (Default), ON, OFF.

RX Name This is Receiver’s user defined name RX IP This is Receiver’s IP address TX Name This is Sender's user-defined name to which the receiver is connected TX IP This is Sender's IP address Group ID This is Receiver's multicast group Status "Waiting for connection ..." -- if there is no TX available in its group

"Connected" -- TX found and receiving video If the Receiver is connected and there is no HDMI source at the Sender end, the following video will be generated by the Sender by default.

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5.4 RS-232

RS-232 communication in the FHD264 is bi-directional. The controller or the controlled device can be either at the Sender’s or the Receiver’s end. The baud rate for the TX and RX can be configured from Front Panel, WebGUI, or the Windows™ GUI. Note that the Sender and Receiver should have matching baud rate for pass-through communication.

Figure 14 - RS-232 Communication

When a serial device connected to a sender transmits data, it is received by all the receivers in the group. If a serial device connected to the Receiver transmits data, it will be received only by the Sender in the group. When receiving data from multiple Receivers, the Sender receives the data on a first come, first served basis.

5.5 Serial Over IP (SoIP)

Serial devices connected to the RS-232 port on FHD264 units can be controlled over the network. SoIP commands can be issued via Telnet, which is simplex (See the telnet command "rs_out" in telnet control). For bi-directional communication, each FHD264 has a dedicated TCP server and client. The CNT-IP-264 (standalone controller) can manage SoIP with multiple Senders and Receivers.

Figure 15 - Serial Over IP

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5.5.1 FHD SoIP Protocol

To perform a full Duplex SoIP with FHD, the 3rd party controller requires the following Client and server architecture.

 UDP Client:

To send commands to FHD264 UDP port #9002 for registration. The controller should register its IP address with the FHD264 to receive the response on the TCP server. The FHD sends the serial device response to only one registered controller. We recommend repeating this process at regular intervals (one Minute). In case of a reboot or power failure, the FHD264 will not remember the controller's IP address. Registration can also be done using telnet command "master_set". The registration message format (31 bytes) using UDP is as follows:

 TCP Client:

To send commands to FHD264 TCP port #7000. Maximum command

length is 100 bytes

 TCP Server:

Listen on port #5050 to receive the response from serial device.

Maximum command length is 100 bytes

 Ping Protocol:

FHD264 uses ping to verify the controller’s presence

See the FHD SoIP application notes for more details and examples.

5.6 Fail-Safe (FS) Video Routing

Fail-Safe is a recovery system for the Receiver in case of a loss of video at the Sender end. When FS is activated, the Receiver can switch to the assigned backup source (FS Group ID) if video is lost in the current group. The Receiver switches back to its original group when the video signal is restored. This powerful feature provides a layer of protection for systems that need built-in video redundancy.

Figure 16 – Fail-Safe

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Fail-Safe in the Receiver can be configured using the WebGUI or Telnet. If the Receiver is displaying video from its Fail-Safe group, the following messages will be displayed on the front panel LCD, OSD, and WebGUI.

Figure 17 -Fail safe notifications

Note: The FS Group ID cannot be same as the Main Group ID of the Receiver. If they are the same, then Fail-Safe will be disabled automatically.

5.7 IR

FHD264 Supports both IR pass through and IR Control using a single wideband IR detector. Any IR signal received in the range of 32-56 KHz at the Receiver will be sent to the Sender in the group. The Sender can receive IR signals from multiple receivers on a first come, first served basis. This allows the user to control the IR devices at the Sender end from multiple Receiver locations. Note that to send an IR signal to a device at the Sender end, the Receiver must be in the same group as the Sender.

Figure 18 – IR

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Additionally, each FHD264-R comes with an IR Remote control that works at a frequency of 56 KHz. The IR Remote can be used to quickly change Receiver groups:

 Use

NAV keys to increment or decrement the group by one

 Use NUM pad to go to any group in the range of 0 to 63  Keys A and B are reserved for future use

Figure 19- IR Remote Controller

5.8 Video Scaling and Bit Rate Control

The FHD264-S (Sender) has internal video scaling capabilities. The user can control the bit rate and scaling feature depending on the network bandwidth. The user can change the settings in three ways – WebGUI, Telnet, or PC GUI. Please consider the following if you decide to change settings from default:

 The input of the sender is the source video fed into the sender.

 The output of the sender is the network stream.

 Reducing the bit rate will decrease the occupied bandwidth on the network.

 By default, these settings are optimized for the best image possible without undue

burden on the network.

5.8.1 Scaler and Encoder Settings

If you are using a source with 1080p resolution, then use “Scale Full HD to :” option to either transmit the video at the same resolution on the network, or to first downscale the video from Full HD to HD (or SD) and then transmit the lower resolution image on the network. By doing so you will force the unit to use the bit rate for HD instead of Full-HD, which is typically much lower. This lowers the resolution for each Receiver from 1080p/60 to 720p/60. But, if the video has a lot of motion and action, there will be less compression, resulting in a clearer overall picture, while using less bandwidth.

However, if you have a Full HD (1080p) source video where the amount of motion on the screen image is limited (such as a slide show), you can skip scaling it down and just reduce the bit rate for Full HD. That way you are not sacrificing any resolution of the original image.

If you are using a 720p source resolution, the use “Scale HD to:” option to downscale the video to Standard Definition (SD) to transmit in the network. Click “Update Scaler” to confirm the settings.

Once the Scaling Settings are confirmed, select the Full HD, HD and SD bit rate in the Encoder Settings section and click “Update Encoder”.

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Resolution Bit Rate – Range (Kbps)

1080p (FHD) 10000-18000

720p, 1080i (HD) 8000-16000

480p, 480i, 576p, 576i (SD) 2000-8000

5.9 EDID

The FHD264 offers EDID management. The user can program a custom EDID table into the HDMI input of the Sender, FHD264-S. Hall Research’s EMX-HD-AUD Audio Extractor and EDID Manager are recommended for this task.

5.10 Firmware Upgrade

The firmware upgrade on FHD264 can be completed using the WebGUI. Contact Hall Research for more details.

NOTE Factory resetting the FHD264 will restore the default Hall Research EDID

to the device. The user must confirm the action and take all necessary precautions to prevent loss of data. Hall Research is not responsible for any damage that may occur from the user attempting to modify the EDID

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5.11 Factory Default

Factory default will reset all the parameters (including network settings). There are 4 ways to set factory default:

1. Press the RESET button on the unit for 10 seconds.

2. Use telnet command “factory reset<CR>”

3. Factory Default is available on the Software GUI. Wait for 10 seconds for the device to reboot and activate.

4. The WebGUI also offers factory resetting the device.

Setting Name Value

Device ID HRTVTX -- Sender

HRTVRX -- Receiver

Group ID 0 (239.254.42.42)

(Receiver ONLY)

Fail-Safe FS Group ID OSD

Disabled 0

Auto Login Username Password

Disabled

admin

admin DHCP IP

Subnet Gateway

Enabled

192.168.1.11 -- Sender

192.168.1.12-- Receiver

255.255.255.0

192.168.1.1

Baud Rate 115200

5.12 Power over Ethernet (PoE)

FHD264 Senders and Receivers utilize Power Over Ethernet (PoE), eliminating the need to connect a power supply to the unit. The device gets its power from the PSE (Power Sourcing Equipment) port in the Gigabit PoE switch. An external power supply is included with each FHD264 if PoE is not available.

6 FAQ & Troubleshooting

There are no field serviceable parts or circuits in the device. If you think the device is malfunctioning (or you have no video output), please try to use the following methods to obtain a picture.

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Q1. What is "Stream Not Found"?

A "Stream Not Found" message is shown on a remote display if there is no video source detected at the Sender end. This video is generated by the Sender in the absence of a source.

Q2. No picture on the display

 Verify the Cat 5e/6 cables are connected to the FHD264 and the gigabit switch/router  Verify the display is ON.  Verify no two Senders are broadcasting in the same group.  Verify the Receiver is set to the correct Sender group.  Turn ON the OSD to check whether the Receiver is connected to the Sender.  Verify all FHD units and computers in the network have unique IP addresses.  In a large installation, verify IGMP and JUMBO frames are enabled in your network switch.

We recommend Cisco SG300 Series switches.

 Quickly press the RESET button on the unit’s panel to reboot, or power cycle the device.

 If still there is no video, try factory resetting both the Sender and Receiver by holding the

RESET button on the panel for 10 seconds, or reset from the WebGUI. All settings will be erased and set to factory default.

 In a large installation, isolate the Receiver units from the network, and connect them point-to-

point with a Sender to check for possible hardware problems.

 If the video works in a point-to-point configuration, then there is a network problem. Check the

network and IP configuration of all the units.

 In a one-to-many and many-to-many configuration, if there are displays with different native

resolutions, then it is highly recommended to use the “Scaler Settings” in the TX’s WebGUI to the highest common denominator.

 For example, if a 1080p HDMI source is connected to the Sender and one of the Receivers is

connected to an HD 720p display, change the settings of the Scaler to “Full HD to HD” in the Sender WebGUI so that all the monitors get a resolution of HD 720p video.

Q3. How to Change the IP address of the PC?

In Windows™, it is typically located under Start  Control Panel  Network Sharing center  Change adapter settings  Properties  Internet Protocol Version4 (TCP/IPv4).

For example, change the IP address field to 192.168.1.100 (0-255, except 11 or 12) and press "OK" to save the configuration.

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6.1 Contacting Hall Research

If you determine that your FHD264 is malfunctioning, do not attempt to repair the unit. Instead, contact Hall Research Technical Support at 714-641-6607. To return the unit to Hall Research you must first get a Return Authorization (RMA) number. Package the unit carefully when returning. We recommend that you use the original container.

7.0 Specifications

Input Resolution

Video Encoding

Streaming Protocol

Casting

Control Interface

Video Latency

VGA or 480p thru Full HD 1080p@60 H.264 RTP/MPEG-TS/UDP Unicast/Multicast Telnet, Embedded Web Server 250-400 mS, dependant on Bit Rate and network congestion

Sender

Input Ports

Output Ports

1 x HDMI 1 x RJ45, 1 x HDMI, 1 x IR, 1 x L/R AUDIO,1 x RS-232

Wall Plate

Input Ports

Output Ports

1 x HDMI 1 x RJ45, 1 x IR, 1 x L/R AUDIO,1 x RS-232

Receiver

Input Ports

Output Ports

1 x RJ45, 1 x IR 1 x HDMI, 1 x L/R AUDIO, 1 x RS-232

RS-232 Baud Rate Bidirectional, pass thru: 2400 – 115200 bps

Audio HDMI Stereo 2-channel

Supports LPCM 2, 5.1, 7.1 Channel up to 48 KHZ

IR Frequency 38 -56 KHZ pass-thru modulated

56 KHZ (IR Remote Controller)

Video Sources Up to 64

Video Displays Up to 250+

Recommended Network

Switch/Router

Gigabit LAN IGMPv2, Jumbo Frame and DHCP support

Operating Temp

+32 to +113°F (0 to +45 ℃) 20%~90%, non-condensing

Power consumption Max. 3 W

Mounting Option

Dimensions

Mounting Brackets (included)

5.40”(137 mm) W x 3.14”(80.0 mm) D x 1.38” (35 mm) H

Net Weight TX (Unit) : 0.75 lbs (0.34 KG) RX (Unit): 0.75 lbs (0.34 KG)

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