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Copyright
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FCC Compliance Statement
This Equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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CE mark Warning
The is a class A device, In a domestic environment, this product may cause
radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take
adequate m
easures.
WEEE
To avoid the potential effects on the environment and human health as a
result of the presence of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic
equipment, end users of electrical and electronic equipment should
understand the meaning of the crossed-out wheeled bin symbol. Do not
dispose of WEEE as unsorted municipal waste and have to collect such
WEEE separately.
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Revision
User’s Manual for PLANET HDMI / Video Wall over IP
Model: IHD-200 Series
Rev,1.00(Feburary, 2013)
Part No. EM-IHD-200 Series
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Contents
CHAPTER 1: PRODUCT INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................5
1.1 PACKAGE CONTENTS ................................................................................................................................5
1.2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................................5
1.3 PRODUCT FEATURES...............................................................................................................................10
1.4 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION........................................................................................................................11
1.5 PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION.......................................................................................................................... 12
1.6 DEVICE CONNECTION TOPOLOGY ...........................................................................................................14
CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION..............................................................................................16
2.1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................................16
CHAPTER 3: INTERNET CONNECTION SETUP......................................................................................18
3.1 USING BONJOUR BROWSER.EXE..............................................................................................................18
3.2 SETTING TCP/IP ON YOUR PC ................................................................................................................19
3.3 GETTING TO WEB UI TO DO CONFIGURATION .........................................................................................25
3.1.1. Basic Setup ...................................................................................................................................25
3.1.2. Setup Step (Examples)..................................................................................................................28
3.1.3. Advanced Setup............................................................................................................................32
3.1.4. Tearing Delay ...............................................................................................................................33
CHAPTER 4: EDID INSTRUCTION..............................................................................................................36
4.1 EDID CONFIGURATION...........................................................................................................................36
CHAPTER 5: DISPLAY QUALITY ADJUSTMENT....................................................................................37
5.1 GRAPHIC MODE & VIDEO MODE ............................................................................................................37
5.2 ANTI–DITHER .........................................................................................................................................37
5.3 CONCLUSION...........................................................................................................................................38
CHAPTER 6: FIRMWARE UPDATING........................................................................................................39
6.1 UPDATING ENVIRONMENT ......................................................................................................................39
6.2 UPDATING STEP ......................................................................................................................................39
CHAPTER 7: VESA MOUNTING BRACKET ..............................................................................................43
7.1 HOW TO INSTALL ....................................................................................................................................43
APPENDIX FAQ................................................................................................................................................45
ÍNote
Please read this manual thoroughly and follow the Installation procedures to
prevent any damage to the unit or any connecting device.
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Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.1 Package Contents
Media Extender x 1
CD x 1 (User’s Manual, Quick Guide)
Quick Installation Guide x 1
Ethernet Cable x 1
VESA Mounting Bracket x 2
Screws x 9
Foot Pad x 4
DC Power Supply x 1(Attached US/AU/EU/UK Plugs)
ÍNote
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your dealer immediately.
1.2 Product Description
Product Function
PLANET delivers a great HD video distribution solution, IHD-200 series HDMI /
Video Wall over IP for efficient and effective advertisement deployment. The IHD200 series is the combination of the transmitter, IHD-200T, and the receiver, IHD200R. They allow you to simultaneously send out a HDMI signal to one or more
HDMI displays over a single cat5/5e or above cable Ethernet infrastructure.
High-Speed Ethernet Connection via Gigabit Ethernet
The IHD-200 series is a perfect solution for audio and video signal extension via the
existing LAN. Designed with Gigabit LAN interface, it supports super high speed
transmission, which makes it ideal for live presentations, public broadcasting,
education training, boardrooms, etc.
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Exclusive Video Transmission by IGMP Multicast Technology
One IHD-200T in local site can drive multiple IHD-200R in remote sites without
consuming extra network loading. Integrating with Gigabit Switch built-in with IGMP
multicast functions, there are 16 channels selectable via the IHD-200 series and up
to 4 channels can be transmitted simultaneously. IGMP is an integral part of IP
multicast and a communications protocol used by hosts and adjacent routers on IP
networks to establish multicast group memberships. IGMP can be used for one-tomany networking applications such as online streaming video and gaming, and
allows exclusive transmission and more efficient use of resources.
Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) Support
The IHD-200 series adopts EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) COPY
function to make smooth video distribution over different types of display unit. EDID
is greatly important as it contains information about resources’ manufacturer name,
serial number, product type, maximum image size, color characteristics, factory preset timings, frequency range limits, etc. In some cases, display problems may occur
due to incorrect EDID communication between the display monitor and the
transmitting unit or inappropriate EDID data programmed by display manufactures.
Therefore, with EDID COPY function, the IHD-200 series allows the system to copy
EDID information from EDID compliant displays and assures accurate display
performance.
However, owing to a variety of monitor model types, EDID data may not be usable to
all. For example, if you use an HDMI-to-DVI converter to a REAL DVI monitor, the
copied EDID (DVI) data may NOT be applicable to HDMI monitors. On the other
hand, if using an HDMI-to-DVI converter to a DVI monitor (but in fact it’s an HDMI
monitor with DVI connector), the copied EDID (HDMI) data may be applicable to
HDMI monitors
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Easy Video Channel Matching through Network Configuration
The IHD-200 series network can be configured by a central computer over the same
LAN within a certain distance. Fully leveraging the mature Gigabit Ethernet with
802.1Q VLAN function, multi-casting can be performed to allow more video
source/senders in the network and be remotely managed. Just adjust and match
video channel setting by the simple DIP switch in each IHD-200T and IHD-200R.
The video distribution is easily deployed through Plug n Play.
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High Quality Output and Performance
The IHD-200 series supports Full HD 1080P, HDCP and Blu-ray read, which
have been common used in applications that require real-time high video resolution
and transmission in long distance. It also contains security, noise immunity as well
as HDMI with 2ch. audio (dts.) functions to bring the superior video distribution.
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1.3 Product Features
¾ HDMI Network
Extend high definition video signal over Gigabit Ethernet LAN IGMP
16 selectible DIP switch for multi-casting group matching easily
Automatic EDID configuration
Assign video sources to any monitors of the video wall
Up to 8x8 screen array supported
¾ Video Output Characteristics
HDCP compliant and Blu-ray read
Supports HDMI with 2ch. audio (dts.)
HDTV compatible, supporting 1080P, 1080i, 720P, 720i
Compatible with common screen resolutions from XGA, SXGA, UXGA,
WSXGA to the latest Full HD system
¾ Easy Installation & Management
Automatic EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) configuration
Friendly Web UI and simple utility for ease of use
Supports multi-casting group with Gigabit Ethernet Managed Switch (802.11Q
VLAN & IGMP function required)
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1.4 Product Specification
Model IHD-200 Series
Hardware Specification
Network Interface RJ-45 port (10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet) x 1
Console
Cabling
LED
Buttons
Source interface
Mounting Bracket
Channel Switching
Control port x 1
AUX / EXT. port x 1
Cat. 5/5e/6 UTP cable
Power / Link：Solid / Blinking / Off
Network Status：Blinking / Off
Linking button x 1
change mode button x 1
Reset button x 1
HDMI A Type
VESA mounting bracket
DIP(16 channels)
Standards Conformance
IEEE 802.3 10Base-T
Standards Compliance
Video Resolution (max.)
Security
Audio
Maximum Distance
Management Interfaces Web (LAN), Serial
System Expandability
(max.)
Video Rx Array (max.)
Resolution Identification
Environment Specifications
Operating
Storage
Power Supply
IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX
IEEE 802.3ab 1000Base-T
Full HD (1920 x 1080)
WUXGA (1920 x 1200) @ 60 Hz
HDCP-compliant
HDMI with 2ch. audio (dts.)
Point-to-point / multicast, 100 meters
IHD-200T：16
IHD-200R：Broadcast:16000
8 x 8
EDID (Extended display identification data)
Temperature: 0~50 Degree C
Relative Humidity:0~90% (non-condensing)
Temperature: -20~60 Degree C
Relative Humidity: 0~90% (non-condensing)
9~12V DC, 1.5A
Housing Dimension (W x
D x H)
Weight
Emission
130 x 96 x 25 mm
450 g
FCC, CE
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1.5 Physical Description
Product Description
Position Name Effect
T1
R1
T2 R2
T3 R3
T4 R4
T5 R5
T6 R6
T7 R7
T8 R8
T9 R9
T10 R10
T11
Video Connector
RJ-45 Jack
Reset Button System reset
Power Supply DC power input
B2 Push Button
B1 Push Button
Rotary DIP Switch Channel ID Select
Control Port System control (reserved)
AUX/EXT Port Data communication (reserved)
Network Status LED
Link / Power LED
Connect to the HDMI source
Connect to the HDMI monitor
Connect to an Ethernet Switch
(IGMP Gigabit Ethernet Switch
recommended)
Refer to Push Button Control section
Flashing: Connected to Ethernet
network
Blue: Link OK
Green: Viedo unlink
Flash Blue + Green:Linking and
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searching video source
Blue:Link OK
R11
Red: Viedo Unlink
Flash Blue + Red: Linking and
searching video source
LED Definition
LED Unit Status Description
Network Status
Link /
Power
Tx/Rx
Tx
Rx
Flashing Connected to network
Off Abnormal
Green Unlink
Blue Link OK
Flash Blue +
Green
Red Unlink
Blue Link OK
Flash Blue + Red Linking and searching source
Linking and searching source
Button Definition
Button Unit Function
z Press once - Link/ Unlink video
IHD-200T
&
IHD-200R
IHD-200T
IHD-200R
z Factory Default Setting with steps below: Power off the unit →
Press and hold the button → Power on the unit → Release
the button after 17 sec. (the Power / Link LED flashes green
/ red & blue) → Re-power the unit
z Press for 1 sec. - Select Graphic Mode or Video Mode (also
deploy to all the IHD-200T and IHD-200R of the same
channel) (Default: Graphic Mode)
z Press for 3 sec. – Enter Anti-Dither Adjustment Mode: Level 1
/ Level 2 / Off (also deploy to all the IHD-200T and IHD-200R
of the same channel) (Default: Off)
z Press for 1 sec. - Select Graphic Mode or Video Mode (also
deploy to all the IHD-200T and IHD-200R of the same
channel) (Default: Graphic Mode)
z Press for 3 sec. – Enter Anti-Dither Adjustment Mode: Level 1
/ Level 2 / Off (also deploy to all the IHD-200T and IHD-200R
of the same channel) (Factory Default: Off)
z EDID Copy with steps below: Power off the unit → Press and
hold the button →Power on the unit → Release the button
after 12 sec. (the Network Status LED flashes yellow)
B1
B2
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1.6 Device Connection Topology
Video Extender
The IHD-200T and IHD-200R enables the same display to multi-monitors in different
locations at the same time. It helps to fast extend the image and commercial to the
public efficiently in expo, food court, boardrooms, and any public areas.
Video wall
To bring the image and picture in larger size over video wall, the IHD-200T and IHD200R is the ideal solution to split one specified image, picture, or video over multiple
screens which are usually applied in sports games, department stores, movie
theaters, etc.
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Efficient Control via 16 Channels Selectable DIP Switch
Where there is more than one transmitter in the video wall system, the rotary DIP
switch in the IHD-200T and IHD-200R facilitates distinguishing the pair of the
transmitter and receiver units in the same channel. It further enables the
broadcasting system to perform multi functions include Video Extender and Video
Wall simultaneously through matching of the IHD-200T and IHD-200R.
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Chapter 2: Hardware Installation
z The Unit-Cast application is Plug-and-Play basis. It’s easy to install in seconds.
z The Multi-Cast application can be used as multi-to-multi and video wall which is
suitable for digital signage.
2.1 Installation Instructions
System Requirements
1. HDCP compliant monitors with HDMI interface for the HDCP video source
2. CAT5 / 5e / 6 UTP cable (EIA / TIA 568B industry standard compliant)
3. Ethernet Hub (see Recommended Ethernet Hub)
Application Recommended Ethernet Hub
Video Wall Application Gigabit Ethernet Switch with IGMP & Snooping function
Multiple Video Wall Application
Operation:
The LED on the Extender Units show the real-time status indicating the linking and
communication between the Transmitter/Sender Unit and the Receiver Unit. Users
can identify the current status through the LED indicators on the unit.
The quality of the output signal will depend largely upon the quality of video source,
cable and display device used. Low quality cables degrade output signal causing
elevated noise levels. Please use the proper cable and make sure the display device
is capable of handling the resolution and refresh rate selected.
Step 1
Connect the video source to the Transmitter / Sender Unit.
Step 2
Connect the monitor to the Receiver Unit.
Step 3
Use CAT5 cables (EIA / TIA 568B industry standard compliant) for connection
between TX / RX and Gigabit Ethernet Switch.
Step 4
Set an identical ID number on Rotary DIP Switch for all Units of the same group.
Step 5
Apply the proper power to all connecting devices.
Gigabit Ethernet Switch with IGMP, Snooping function &
VLAN function
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WARNING!
● Ensure that all devices are powered off before connecting to the Unit.
● Make sure all devices you will connect are properly grounded.
● Place cables away from fluorescent lights, air conditioners, and
machines that are likely to generate electrical noise.
● Please allow adequate space around the unit for air circulation.
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Chapter 3: Internet Connection Setup
3.1 Using Bonjour Browser.exe
After the device connection is complete, you have to use the utility called “Bonjour
Browser” to get to the Web UI to do the configuration.
The following picture is the interface of Bonjour Browser.
： Click Web Server (HTTP), theoretically, you can see all the devices connected
①
to the same hub/switch(over the same LAN) are shown on the right side of the
grid.
：ast-gateway：It represents transmitter.
②
The four digits after ast-gateway depends on the position of the Rotary Switch
you’ve set. Please refer to the form below. For example, if the position is set up
as 7, then you’ll see ast-gateway1110.
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Rotary Switch
Four digits
Rotary Switch
Four digits
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
0000 1000 0100 1100 0010 1010 0110 1110
8 9 A B C D E F
0001 1001 0101 1101 0011 1011 0111 1111
：The IP address of transmitter side.
③
：ast-client：It represents receiver.
④
：The IP address of receiver side.
⑤
：Beware, even thought the name of receivers are the same, but you can tell them
⑥
from different IP address.
：You can see the information here.
⑦
ÍNote
After PC’s IP Setting is complete, double click the device’s name then get
to the Web UI to do configuration.
3.2 Setting TCP/IP on your PC
If you are using Windows XP, do as follows:
1. From the desktop, right-click My Network Places > Properties.
2. 2. Right-click on the Local Area Connection and select Properties.
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3. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.
4. Select "Use the following IP address".
IP address: You have to set the same network segment between your PC’s IP
and the transmitter / receiver.
Ex: If the transmitter’s IP is 169.254.0.157, then you should set 169.254.0.xxx
where xxx can be any number between 2 and 253. (same as receiver)
Subnet mask: Enter 255.255.0.0.
.
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5. If there is necessary, you may enter “Advanced” to add more that one IP address.
ÍNote
Generally, unless updating firmware, you only need to set the same
network segment between your PC’s IP and the transmitter to configure
all the receiver.
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If you are using Windows 7, do as follows:
1. Click on Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing
Center.
2. Click "Change adapter settings".
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3. Right-click on the Local Area Connection and select Properties.
4. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click Properties or directly
double-click on Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).
5. Select "Use the following IP address".
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Select "Use the following IP address".
IP address: You have to set the same network segment between your PC’s IP
and the transmitter / receiver.
Ex: If the transmitter’s IP is 169.254.0.157, then you should set 169.254.0.xxx
where xxx can be any number between 2 and 253. (same as receiver)
Subnet mask: Enter 255.255.0.0.
6. If there is necessary, you may enter “Advanced” to add more that one IP
address.
ÍNote
Generally, unless updating firmware, you only need to set the same
network segment between your PC’s IP and the transmitter to configure
all the receiver.
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3.3 Getting to Web UI to do Configuration
z Before doing configuration, ensure that all remote displays and all network cables
are connected correctly.(Video source is required)
z Double click the device’s name in Bonjour Browser then get to the Web UI, or you
can simply type the device’s IP on the address bar.(ex://169.254.xxx.xxx)
If link success, user will see the web page as following:
On System tab, it shows the firmware version information.
3.1.1. Basic Setup
Click on Video Wall Setup tab for Basic Setup first.
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1. Bezel and Gap Compensation:
OW = Outside Width OH = Outside Height
VW = View Width VH = View Height
Adjust dimensions (mm) for the monitors of video wall. If you don’t need this, just set
all values “OW=VW, OH=VH.” And please notice that the unit is 0.1mm and the
value must be integer.
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2. Wall Size and Position Layout:
Step1
Vertical Monitor Count x Horizontal Monitor Count：If the video wall is 2 x 2, then set
up Vertical Monitor Count and Horizontal Monitor Count as 2. (maximum: 8 x 8)
Step2
Single Host Mode：MUST check this item for single host application.
Step 3.
Apply To： Select “All” and check “Apply” button for your settings and you will see all
screens refreshing.
3. Configure row and column position for each display
z OSD： On-Screen Display. The system automatically assigns a number to each
monitor.
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User can according to the number to do individual control with the corresponding
receiver’s IP.
z Vertical Monitor Count：The number of monitors on vertical line.
z Horizontal Monitor Count：The number of monitors on horizontal line.
z Row Position ： Set up row position for a monitor. For example, if the monitor
situated on the 1st row, the row position should be 0; if the monitor situated on the
2nd row, the row position should be 1.
z Column Position：Set up column position for a monitor. For example, if the monitor
situated on the 1st column, the column position should be 0; if the monitor situated
on the 2nd column, the column position should be 1.
3.1.2. Setup Step (Examples)
1. 1 x 2 video extender
If you want to set a 1 x 2 “video extender” as following picture, you may refer to the
following table and see the steps below.
Vertical Monitor Count 1 1
Horizontal Monitor Count 1 1
Column Position 0 0
OSD 0 1
Row Position 0 0
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2. 1 x 2 video wall
If you want to set a 1 x 2 “video wall” as following picture, you may refer to the
following table and see the steps below.
Vertical Monitor Count 1 1
Horizontal Monitor Count 2 2
Column Position 0 1
OSD 0 1
Row Position 0 0
Step 1
Show OSD：Check this item and all monitors will show its number on the screen.
Step 2
Row Position / Column Position： Decide which part of the screen will be applied to
a monitor.
Step 3.
Apply To：Select one of the clients (OSD number) for the following setting.
Step 4
For all monitors setup, please follow above steps 1 to 3.
ÍNote
After all settings are done, you could uncheck OSD item.
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3. 2 x 2 video wall
Part 1： Wall Size and Position Layout
Part 2：Configure row and column position for each display
To set up “Row Position” and “Column Position”, you could refer to the Coordination
below.
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ÍNote
For video wall application, it is NOT suggested setting up your screen
array as N (row) x 1 (column) when horizontal resolution is greater
than 1280 pixels.
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3.1.3. Advanced Setup
After the Basic Setup is done, users may enter this tab for advanced setting. Please
notice that each monitor should have its own part of screen section and do not
overlap.
Step 1：Choose Control Target
Show OSD：Check this item and all monitors will show its number on the screen
Step 2： Control Options
Single Host Mode： MUST check this item for single host application
Horizontal Scale Up & Vertical Scale Up：It is NOT suggested configure these two
items for it may result flickering images.
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3.1.4. Tearing Delay
Screen tearing may occur when the video feed to the device isn't in sync with the
display's refresh or lack of sync between two equal frame rates. During video motion,
screen tearing creates a torn look as edges of objects fail to line up. To solve this
issue, the HDMI over IP Extender provides three ways by：
1. Switching to different video resolution
2. Setting up Tearing Delay value via GUI control. The typical value is 10000~16000
μs. Before setting up Tearing Delay, users need to choose control target (each or
several rows) and perform Tearing Delay individually.
3. Hardware solution：Using multiple Tx units. The following is a 4 x 4 example of
hard solution.
Steps：
1. Add more Tx units to the system for each row, and set up the ID number for each
Rx unit; see below.
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ÍNote
To connect multiple Tx units, you could use multiple ports HDMI
splitter.
2. Enter “Video Wall Setup”
3. Set up “Wall Size and position Layout”
4. Un-check “Single Host Mode”
5. Set up Vertical/Horizontal Monitor Count; for example, 4 x 4.
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6. Set up Row/Column Position of Tx units：
a). Choose a host (Tx); the ID number (4 digits) should refer to rotary switch
position (1~F); see Rotary Switch chart.
b). The row & column positions of 1st row should be 0 &
0. The 2nd row is 1 & 0. The 3rd row is 2 & 0, and
so forth.
For example：The ID number of “Tx 1 host” is 0000,
and the row/column position should be 0 & 0.
c). Press “Apply”
7. Set up Row/Column Position for each client; see Video Wall Setting-Basic Setup.
.
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Chapter 4: EDID Instruction
4.1 EDID Configuration
EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) is greatly important which contains
information about manufacturer name and serial number, product type, maximum
image size, color characteristics, factory pre-set timings, frequency range limits, etc.
In some cases display problems may occur due to incorrect EDID communication
between the display monitor and the unit or inappropriate EDID data programmed by
display manufactures. Therefore, by adopting “EDID COPY” function, it will allow the
system to copy EDID information from EDID compliant displays in order to assure
accurate display performance.
EDID Copy (on Receiver Unit only)
Step 1
Power off the unit.
Step 2
Press and hold the button
Step 3
Power on the unit.
Step 4
Release the button after the Network Status LED flashes.
B2.
However, owing to a variety of monitor model types, EDID data may not be usable to
all. For example, if you use an HDMI-to-DVI converter to a REAL DVI monitor, the
copied EDID (DVI) data may NOT be applicable to HDMI monitors. On the other
hand, if using an HDMI-to-DVI converter to a DVI monitor (but in fact it’s an HDMI
monitor with DVI connector), the copied EDID (HDMI) data may be applicable to
HDMI monitors.
ÍNote
1. Using HDMI or DVI for all monitors; do not mix them up in one
system.
2. It is suggested using monitors with identical brand and type.
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Chapter 5: Display Quality Adjustment
5.1 Graphic Mode & Video Mode
User could press the button “B2” for once(less than 1 sec.), then convert these two
modes.(default is Graphic Mode)
Graphic Mode：It’s usually for the static state video, pictures are the main display
contents, and the pixel update processing is not so fast. The CPU
consumption is lower than video mode.
Video Mode：It’s usually for the dynamic state video, video are the main display
contents, and the pixel update processing is fast. The CPU
consumption is higher than graphic mode.
5.2 Anti–Dither
User could press the button “B2” for 3 sec.(til the subtitle appear), then convert three
levels of Anti–Dither. (default is Anti-Dither off)
There are 3 levels of Anti–Dither：
It’s probably cause “Motion Blur” or “Broken Map” when user play the high quality
video, but after “Anti–Dither” adjustment can be improved.
Anti–Dither 2：It’s the worst performance.
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Anti–Dither 1：It’s better than Anti–Dither 2.
Anti–Dither off：It’s the best performance.
5.3 Conclusion
After change modes and Anti-Dither adjustment, we can improve the display quality.
Here is the performance from the worst to the best.
Graphic
Mode
Anti-Dither 2 Anti-Dither 1 Anti-Dither
WORST
Graphic
Mode
Graphic
Mode
off
Video
Mode
Video
Mode
Video
Mode
Anti-Dither 2 Anti-Dither 1 Anti-Dither
off
BEST
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Chapter 6: Firmware Updating
6.1 Updating Environment
1. We suggest you to use Safari browser, because the BonjourSDKSetup has
embedded.
If you use Google Chrome browser or others browsers, you should install
BonjourSDKSetup on your PC.( IE is not recommended)
Í
Note
2. Make sure your computer and units are connected to the same hub/switch. Then
power on, and run Bonjour Browser.exe prepare to get to the Web UI.
(To know how to use Bonjour Browser.exe please refer to 3.1 Using Bonjour
Browser.exe )
Google “bonjourSDK download” for the installation file or download it
here：http://developer.apple.com/opensource/
6.2 Updating Step
ÍNote
Beware, if you want to update firmware for transmitter, please get to
transmitter’s Web UI ; If you want to update firmware for receiver,
please get to the receiver’s Web UI.
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ast-client：It represents receiver.
ast-gateway：It represents transmitter.
Step1：Getting to the Web UI System tab then choose “Update Firmware”
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Step2：Click “Choose File”, then select right firmware, final click ”Upload”
ÍNote
There are two different kinds of firmware available：one for transmitter
and one for receiver. The transmitter firmware must be uploaded to the
transmitter unit, and the receiver firmware must be uploaded to the
receiver unit. Upload the wrong firmware to the wrong unit will cause
the unit malfunctioned.
Step3：The upload will take around 5 minutes, after 100% complete and then the
unit will automatically reboot. The reboot will take 25 seconds. Any interruption
during the upload will cause the unit malfunctioned.
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Step4：Repeat Step 1 through Step 3 for the 2nd unit, 3rd unit,… and so on.
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Chapter 7: VESA Mounting Bracket
7.1 How to Install
You can use the VESA Mounting Bracket to fixed the unit behind the screen or on
the wall anywhere you like.
You could refer to the following pictures：
1. VESA Mounting Bracket and screws.
2. Provides two ways to install. (Front)
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3. Provides two ways to install. (Back)
4. Provides two ways to install. (Side)
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Appendix FAQ
Q1: Users encounter no screen display in computer connection.
A:
1.Make sure the device cables are correctly and firmly attached.
2. Set your display device’s (TV, monitor, etc.) input source as HDMI.
3. Check the PC BIOS configuration about the video output setting.
4. Connect your computer to the HDMI Display DIRECTLY to check if the video
signal gets through.
5. Slide the Rotary DIP Switch to the correct position.
6. Inappropriate EDID data. Apply EDID Copy to your display.
Please refer to the 4.1 EDID Configuration.
7. Please reboot or disconnect and connect again.
Q2: Do I have to use the same screen resolution to set video wall?
A:
We suggest user to use the same screen resolution to set video wall so that user can
get the best performance. If user uses the different screen resolution please try
“EDID copy” to solve no display issue. (But video extender accepted.)
Q3: What’s the maximum limit distance between input video source and
output video?
A:
Point-to-point and multi-cast is 100 meter. But if the connection via
switches, theoretically there is no limit distance. It’s depends on the cable
and switch level you use. (Giga Ethernet switch is recommended or higher
level.)
Q4: What’s the maximum of Rx units can be linked via one Tx units?
A:
Video Wall：8 x 8.
Video Extender：Theoretically, 1000 are the most, as long as each Rx
unit is assigned an IP from 65534 IP.
Q5: Why there is always Failed when updating firmware?
A:
1. If user doesn’t use Safari browser, please download BonjourSDKSetup on PC. (IE
browser is not recommended.)
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2. Then choose the right firmware to the right unit (click in the right Web UI).
3. Do not interrupt while updating.
4. User should update every each unit. (Ex：If there are 3 Rx, user should update for
3 times.)
Q6: I want to do Rx individual configuration, but why I can’t see all the Rx in
the drop-down list?
A:
Please make sure you entered the Web UI of Tx unit.
Q7: How can I connect two or more Tx?
A:
User can use two or more ports HDMI splitter to connect.
Q8: About HDCP issue.
A:
The system will disable the video output signal when it detects non-HDCP compliant
display(s) on playing the HDCP video source. All the connected output displays
MUST be HDCP compliant while the video source is HDCP compliant.
Q9: Why I use non Full HD monitor to watch Full HD video source, the display
is so blur or choppy?
A:
We suggest user do not use the lower monitor to watch the higher quality video
source, the screen resolution can only be backward compatible, not forward
compatible. So please adjust the video source resolution appropriate for the output
screen resolution.
Q10: What is the function of the screw hole above HDMI port?
A:
Please refer to the following picture.
Step 1: Unscrew the screw from the device.
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Step 2 : Then you will see the screw hole.
Step 3 : Tighten the security screw onto the device.
Step 4: Plug in the HDMI cable, tighten the screw to secure.
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