TLS Pathfinder 4.0 MF, 875800 User Manual

User Manual

875800 Path

4.0

MF

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Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please
read these instructions carefully before connecting, operating or adjusting this product.
Please keep this manual for future reference.

SURGE PROTECTION DEVICE RECOMMENDED

This product contains sensitive electrical components that may be damaged by electrical
spikes, surges, electric shock, lightning strikes, etc. Use of surge protection systems is
highly recommended in order to protect and extend the life of your equipment.

Important Safety Instructions

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Table of Contents

Introduction ................................................................ 2

Features ..................................................................... 3

Specifications ............................................................. 4

Panel Layout .............................................................. 7

Front Panel .......................................................... 7

Rear Panel .......................................................... 8

Quick Start ................................................................. 9

Connections and Installation .................................... 12

Web Control ............................................................. 13

WEB GUI Introduction .............................................. 13

Status ................................................................ 13

Configuration ............................................................ 14

Device ............................................................... 14

Video ................................................................. 19

Control ............................................................... 20

Advanced ................................................................. 22

Welcome Menu .................................................. 23

System ............................................................... 23

Device List Window .................................................. 27

EDID Management ............................................ 28

Package Contents .................................................... 29

Maintenance ............................................................ 30

Limitations of Warranty ...................................... 30

RMA Policy ........................................................ 32

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Introduction

Pathfinder 4.0 MF is a 100m 4K Daisy-chain Presenter with HDBaseT in and
HDBaseT out, and utilizes HDBaseT technology as daisy-chain medium to
cascade multiple A/V sources, displays or any devices with HDBaseT
connection together in a chain to set up an A/V distribution system. The system
is cascadable up to 64 devices.

Pathfinder 4.0 supports three video inputs including HDMI, Display Port and
VGA plus 3.5mm audio in, with HDBaseT input and HDBaseT output for
cascading. A local HDMI out with audio de-embedder is provided in the rear side
to connect local monitor or zone displays. It has a 2-Port Ethernet Switch built-in,
so that Ethernet could pass through over HDBaseT for LAN control, or to feed
LAN access to sources or displays. RS232 port is used to pass through RS232
commands or control display device. USB charger is also provided to charge
mobile devices. It offers Select button and Contact Closure to switch sources,
and rotary switch for EDID management.

Pathfinder 4.0 offers a future-ready Ultra HD A/V switching and distribution
solution, and cutting-edge HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.2 compatibility. With
user-friendly WEB GUI and Telnet API to configure advanced functionality
including CEC controller, RS232 controller and Daisy-chain Grouping, it is
perfectly suitable for collaboration or presentation in conference and education
application.

Pathfinder also offers a power socket for 230V/10A to work with a laptop.
Special regional power sockets are available.

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Features

 HDMI, DisplayPort and VGA plus stereo switching inputs, local HDMI

bypass out with audio de-embedder

 HDBaseT input and output to cascade multiple A/V sources and displays
 Cascadable up to 64 devices
 HDMI 2.0 and input supports HDCP 2.2
 Supports 4K@60Hz 4:2:0 8-bit up to 70m over Cat5e/Cat6, or up to 100m

over Cat6a/Cat7

 Built in CEC controller and RS232 controller for smart control
 Automatic CEC and RS232 command to Power ON/Standby Display, by

detecting input signal status

 Daisy-chain Grouping mode offered to match flexible application
 LAN control with user-friendly WEB GUI and Telnet API
 Select Button and Contact Closure for source switching
 Built in 2-Port Ethernet Switch for LAN control or LAN access
 Built in USB Charger up to 5V/1.5A to charge mobile devices
 Independent rotary switch for EDID management
 Advanced signal re-clocking and cable equalization for multiple daisy-chains

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Specifications

Video

Input

1 x HDMI IN, 1 x DisplayPort IN,
1 x VGA IN, 1 x HDBaseT IN

Input Signal Type

HDMI: HDMI 2.0 w/HDCP 2.2,
DP: DP 1.2 w/HDCP2.2

Input Resolution
Support

HDMI:
4096 x 2160@24/25/30/50/60Hz,
3840 x 2160@24/25/30/50/60Hz,
1080p@24/25/30/50/60Hz,
1080i@50/60Hz, 720p@50/60Hz,
1920 x 1200@60Hz,
1680 x 1050@60Hz,
1600 x1200@60Hz, 1600 x 900@60Hz,
1440 x 900@60Hz, 1400 x 1050@60Hz,
1366 x 768@60Hz, 1360 x 768@60Hz,
1280 x 1024@60H, 1280 x 960@60Hz,
1280 x 800@60Hz, 1280 x 768@60Hz,
1024 x 768@60Hz, 800 x 600@60Hz

DisplayPort:
800x600@60 Hz, 1024x768@60Hz ,
1280x768@60Hz, 1280x800@60Hz,
1280x960@60Hz, 1280x1024@60Hz,
1360x768@60Hz, 1366x768@60Hz,
1440 x900@60Hz, 1600 x900@60Hz,
1600 x1200@60Hz,
1680 x1050@60Hz,
1920 x1080@60Hz,
1920 x1200@60Hz,
1280x720P@50Hz, 1280x720P@60Hz,
1920x1080P@50Hz,
3840x2160@50Hz, 3840x2160@60Hz,
4096x2160@50Hz, 4096x2160@60Hz.

VGA:
800x600@60 Hz, 1024x768@60Hz ,
1280x768@60Hz, 1280x800@60Hz,

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1280x960@60Hz, 1280x1024@60Hz,
1360x768@60Hz, 1366x768@60Hz,
1440 x900@60Hz, 1600 x900@60Hz,
1600 x1200@60Hz,
1680 x1050@60Hz,
1920 x1080@60Hz,
1920 x1200@60Hz,
1280x720P@50Hz, 1280x720P@60Hz,
1920x1080P@50Hz,

Output

1 x HDMI OUT, 1x HDBaseT OUT

Output Signal Type

HDMI 2.0 with 4k, HDBaseT

Output Resolution
Support

HDMI:
4096 x 2160@24/25/30/50/60Hz,
3840 x 2160@24/25/30/50/60Hz,
1080p@24/25/30/50/60Hz,
1080i@50/60Hz, 720p@50/60Hz,
1920 x 1200@60Hz,
1680 x 1050@60Hz,
1600 x 1200@60Hz,
1600 x 900@60Hz, 1440 x 900@60Hz,
1400 x 1050@60Hz, 1366 x 768@60Hz,
1360 x 768@60Hz,
1280 x 1024@60H, 1280 x 960@60Hz,
1280 x 800@60Hz, 1280 x 768@60Hz,
1024 x 768@60Hz, 800 x 600@60Hz

DisplayPort:
800x600@60 Hz, 1024x768@60Hz ,
1280x768@60Hz, 1280x800@60Hz,
1280x960@60Hz, 1280x1024@60Hz,
1360x768@60Hz, 1366x768@60Hz,
1440 x900@60Hz, 1600 x900@60Hz,
1600 x1200@60Hz,
1680 x1050@60Hz,
1920 x1080@60Hz,
1920 x1200@60Hz,
1280x720P@50Hz, 1280x720P@60Hz,
1920x1080P@50Hz, 1920x1080P@60Hz,
3840x2160@50Hz, 3840x2160@60Hz,
4096x2160@50Hz, 4096x2160@60Hz.

VGA:
800x600@60 Hz, 1024x768@60Hz ,
1280x768@60Hz, 1280x800@60Hz,
1280x960@60Hz, 1280x1024@60Hz,
1360x768@60Hz, 1366x768@60Hz,

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1440 x900@60Hz, 1600 x900@60Hz,
1600 x1200@60Hz,
1680 x1050@60Hz,
1920 x1080@60Hz,
1920 x1200@60Hz,
1280x720P@50Hz, 1280x720P@60Hz,
1920x1080P@50Hz
Note:
HDBaseT out: HDMI 2.0 with 4k@60Hz
(Chroma sub-sampling 4:2:0 8-bit only)

Video Impedance

100 Ω

Input Video Level

0.5-1.2 V p-p

Input DDC Level

5 volts p-p (TTL)

Maximum Pixel Clock

300MHz

Audio

Input

1 x Audio in for VGA, DP/HDMI/HDBT
embedding audio

Input Connector Type

3.5mm jack

Output

HDMI audio de-embedded, Stereo

Control

Control Method

Select Button, Contact Closure, Telnet,
Web GUI

General

Operating
Temperature

0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F)

Storage Temperature

-20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F)

Humidity

10% to 90%, non-condensing

ESD Protection

Human-body Model:
±8kV(Air-gap discharge)/
±4kV(Contact discharge)

Power Supply

DC 12V 3A

Power Consumption

20.52W (Maximum)

Device Dimension
(W x H x D)

223mm x 27mm x 124.2mm /

8.78’’ x 1.06’’ x 4.89’’

Product Weight

0.8kg

Certification

CE, FCC

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Panel Layout

Front Panel

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

No.

Name

Description

1

Locate LED

Located a device in the chain, LED flashes
2 times when click “LocateME” on WEB

2

Power LED

Indicate power status

3

RESET

Press and hold this button for at least five
seconds to reset the Pathfinder

4

USB
CHARGER

Charge USB device

5

HDMI IN
LED

This LED is on if HDMI IN is selected as
input

6

HDMI IN

Connects to HDMI source device

7

DP IN LED

This LED is on if DP IN is selected as input

8

DP IN

Connects to DisplayPort source device

9

VGA IN LED

This LED is on if VGA IN is selected as
input

10

VGA IN

Connects to VGA source device

11

AUDIO IN

VGA analog stereo audio input

12

ETHERNET

Connects to a LAN device such as Laptop
for LAN access or WEB control

13

EDID

Rotary switch is provided to offer EDID
management.

14

Config

Hidden config button

HDMI

AUDIOOn

Reset

DP VGA

ETHERNET

EDID

USB Charger 1,5A

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Rear Panel

1 2 3 4 5 6

No.

Name

Description

1

HDBT IN

Connects to HDBT output port of any
HDBT device or the other PathFinder 4.0.

2

RS232

Connects to a controllable device such as
projector as RS232 pass-through

3

Ethernet

Connects to a LAN device such as
IP-based touch panel for LAN control

4

HDMI OUT

Connects to a HDMI display device

5

AUDIO OUT

Connects to audio system such as an
amplifier

6

HDBT OUT

Connects to HDBT input port of any HDBT
device or the other Pathfinder.

TX

HDMI OUT AUDIO INRS232HDBT IN ETHERNET HDBT OUT

RX

T

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Quick Start

Pathfinder 4.0 MF could be used flexibly as either transmitter or receiver to
support a couple of different installations and applications, because of a local
HDMI Out port built in.

Application 1: Chain-type Connection

In Application 1, Device 1 and Device 2 are used as transmitter to connect
source, while Device M and Device Z are dedicated receivers to connect
multiple displays.

Application 2: Chain-type Connection with Local Monitor