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TL-4X1-HD User Manual

 

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2. 

Panel Description 

2.1 

Front Panel 

 

 

No.  Name 

Description 

 

  Power 

Illuminated red when device is powered 

 

  AUDIO 

Bi-colored LED indicator for audio source   

l

 

Illuminated  green  when  the  audio  is  de-embedded  from 
HDMI signal 

l

 

Illuminate yellow when the audio is ARC 

 

  Mode 

Bi-colored indicator for current switch mode 

l

 

Illuminated yellow when in auto-switch mode 

l

 

Illuminated green in manual switch mode. 

 

  Input 

Indicates the current input source, 4 in total, the indicator of the 
current input source is illuminated green 

 

 

SOURCE/ 
AUTO 

l

 

Used  as  a  video  source  selection  button,  press  to  switch 
among the 4 inputs source in sequence 

l

 

Used  to  change  the  switching  mode,  press  and  hold  for 

seconds or more

 to toggle between auto-switch mode and 

manual switch mode.   

 

  FIRMWARE 

USB port, used for firmware update & powering 

Note: 

Output HDCP compliant status depends on input signal. When the input signal is 

encrypted, then output signal is encrypted and vice versa.  

 

FIRMWARE

Summary of Contents for TL-4X1-HD

Page 1: ...User Manual TL 4X1 HD 4K HDMI Switcher 4x1 All Rights Reserved Version TL 4X1 HD_160712 ...

Page 2: ...FCC Statement 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 It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful ...

Page 3: ...ure or install this product near water l Do not put any heavy items on the extension cable in case of extrusion l Do not remove the housing of the device as opening or removing housing may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards l Install the device in a place with fine ventilation to avoid damage caused by overheat l Keep the module away from liquids l Spillage into the housing may resul...

Page 4: ...ram 4 3 3 Connection Procedures 4 3 4 ARC Solution 5 3 5 Application 5 4 System Control 6 4 1 Front Panel Control 6 4 2 IR Control 7 4 3 RS232 Control 7 4 3 1 Installation uninstallation of RS232 Control Software 7 4 3 2 Basic Settings 7 4 3 3 RS232 Communication Commands 9 4 4 EDID Management 10 5 Firmware Upgrade 11 6 Specification 13 6 1 Supported Input Video Formats 15 7 Panel Drawing 16 8 Tro...

Page 5: ...system 1 2 Features l 4 HDMI inputs l Supports Hot plug l Compliant with HDMI 1 4 capable to transmit 4K signal l High bandwidth 10 2Gbps l HDCP1 4 compliant supports auto detect for input HDCP compliant status l Supports EDID management including 5 embedded EDID data 10 max user definable EDID tables and EDID data automatic capture and copy l Intuitive indicators for power switch mode I O connect...

Page 6: ... l Illuminated green in manual switch mode Input Indicates the current input source 4 in total the indicator of the current input source is illuminated green SOURCE AUTO l Used as a video source selection button press to switch among the 4 inputs source in sequence l Used to change the switching mode press and hold for 3 seconds or more to toggle between auto switch mode and manual switch mode FIR...

Page 7: ...signal or output ARC audio RS232 Serial control port connect with control device e g a PC to control TL 4X1 HD IR IN Connect to IR receiver to pickup IR remote control commands EDID 4 pin EDID DIP switchers to set EDID data 1 stands for On 0 stands for Off Dial the switchers to change EDID data refering to the explainations in 4 4 EDID Management DC 5V Power port plug a DC 5V power adapter into th...

Page 8: ... HD Figure 3 1 Connection Diagram 3 3 Connection Procedures Step1 Connect HDMI DVI source device s e g BluRay DVD to the HDMI INPUT ports of TL 4X1 HD with HDMI cables Step2 Connect an HDMI display to the HDMI OUTPUT port of TL 4X1 HD with an HDMI cable Step3 Connect an amplifier to the audio output Step4 Connect the included IR Receiver to the IR IN to enable IR control Step5 Connect the control ...

Page 9: ... preferences increasing user flexibility Connect the devices according to the following figure Note All utilized devices including the HDMI cable should support Audio Return Channel functionality when connected to Audio Return Channel enabled devices 3 5 Application The TL 4X1 HD has many applications it is suitable for such as conference rooms home theater training rooms and corporate board rooms...

Page 10: ...two modes Default Manual switch In auto switch mode source selection abides by the following principles l New input principle Upon detecting a new input signal TL 4X1 HD will switch to this new signal automatically l Power rebooting principle Once rebooted TL 4X1 HD will automatically select input 1 as the input source even if there is no connection in input 1 l Signal removing principle When the ...

Page 11: ...ol Software Installation Copy the control software file to the computer connected with TL 4X1 HD Uninstallation Delete all the control software files in corresponding file path 4 3 2 Basic Settings First connect the TL 4X1 HD with an input device and an output device Then connect it to a computer using the provided RS232 cable which has the RS232 control software installed Double click the softwar...

Page 12: ...wed as below Please set the parameters of COM number baud rate data bit stop bit and the parity bit correctly only then will you be able to send commands in the Command Sending Area Monitoring area indicates whether the command sent works Command Sending area Parameter Configuration area Monitoring area indicates whether the command sent works Command Sending area ...

Page 13: ...ate manual switching mode Manual Switch EDIDUpgrad e x Upgrade EDID data via serial port x stands for the table number x 1 5 corresponding to the embedded EDID 1 5 tables x 6 15 corresponding to the 10 custom EDID tables EDID Upgrade OK ARC x Switch on off ARC audio output x 1 switch on ARC audio output x 0 switch off ARC audio output Audio Return System x 1 Switch Device System x 0 Note 1 In abov...

Page 14: ...bedded EDID data 5 sets in total the chart below illustrates the 5 Embedded EDID tables Table DIP Positions From right to left EDID information 1 0001 1080P 3D 2CH 2 0010 1080P 3D Muiltichannel 3 0011 1080P 2D 2CH 4 0100 1080P 2D Muiltichannel 5 0101 3840x2160 2D 30Hz Ø Custom EDID data maximum 10 sets custom EDID data bin and program the data into the device by sending command EDIDUpgrade x To ge...

Page 15: ...nd command EDIDUpgrade x via the RS232 control software x is the table number of the EDID data x 1 5 corresponds to the 5 embedded EDID listed in the above chart x 6 15 corresponds to the 10 custom EDID Step3 Click Load File and select the desired upgrade file bin Press Send to start upgrade It will return EDID Upgrade OK when the upgrade finishes Reboot the unit users can adjust the dip switchers...

Page 16: ...e file bin to PC Step2 Connect the USB ports of the TL 4X1 HD and the PC via USB cable Step3 Double click the update software icon see as below It will enter the upgrade interface shown as below Step4 Click Connect USB Step5 Click Open to load the upgrade file then click Updata to start firmware upgrading Note 1 The USB port can also be used to power the device 2 The COM number connected with PC i...

Page 17: ... inside diameter barrel EIAJ 1 Firmware Update One 1 mini USB type B receptacle Supported Video and Audio Resolutions HDMI 480I 480p 576I 576P 720p 1080I 1080p 4Kx2K 30Hz DVI 640x480 60Hz 640x480 72Hz 640x480 75Hz 800x600 60Hz 800x600 72Hz 800x600 75Hz 1024x768 60Hz 1024x768 70Hz 1024x768 75Hz 1280x1024 60Hz 1280x1024 75Hz 1600x1200 60hz 1920x108 60Hz 1920x1200 60Hz Video Compliance HDMI HDCP 1 4 ...

Page 18: ...0 Non condensing Storage Temperature Environment 15 70 C 5 167 F Storage Humidity Environment 10 90 Non condensing Power ESD Regulatory Maximum Power Consumption 4 2W Power Supply 5V at 1A ESD Protection 15KV Regulatory CE FCC Other Standard Warranty 3 Year Indicators 1 Power 1 Audio status 1 switch mode 4 Input status 1 Output connection status Included Items Installation guide Power adaptor moun...

Page 19: ... cables compliant with HDMI1 4 for reliable transmission when connecting Video Format Resolution HDMI 480I 480P 576I 576P 720P 1080I 1080P 4Kx2K DVI 640 480 60 hz 640 480 72 hz 640 480 75 hz 800 600 60 hz 800 600 72 hz 800 600 75 hz 1024x768 60Hz 1024x768 70Hz 1024x768 75Hz 1280x1024 60Hz 1280x1024 75Hz 1600x1200 60Hz 1920x1080 60Hz 1920x1200 60Hz ...

Page 20: ...16 TL 4X1 HD User Manual www tlnetworx com 7 Panel Drawing VGA VGA 1 3 2 RS232 IN 3 IN 2 IN 1 AUDIO OUT DC 5V IR IN EDID IN 4 4 MODE AUDIO SOURCE AUTO FIRMWARE 194 mm 80 4 mm 12 mm ...

Page 21: ...Poor quality of HDMI cable Change for another cable of good quality Cannot control TL 4X1 HD by control device e g a PC through RS232 port Wrong RS232 communication parameters Make sure the RS232 communication parameters are correct Incorrect RS232 polarity Use a null modem adapter TL 4X1 HD is broken Send it to authorized dealer for repairing Audio static increases when connecting the video conne...

Page 22: ...y l Normal wear and tear l Use of supplies or parts not meeting our specifications l No certificate or invoice as the proof of warranty l The product model showed on the warranty card does not match with the model of the product for repairing or had been altered l Damage caused by force majeure l Non authorized service l Other causes which does not relate to a product defect l Delivery installatio...

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